Kuoni Travel Indian Ocean and Arabia 2015, available at Savvi Travel

Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

Indian Ocean & Arabia Maldives

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La Réunion

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Mauritius

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Seychelles

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Sri Lanka

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UAE

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Oman

Indian Ocean & Arabia Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

New horizons, new experiences. Sights that take your breath away and surroundings that make you want to stay forever.

Holidays should leave memories that linger for all the right reasons and, since 1906, we’ve strived for this every step of the way. We have over 170 awards to our name, including Best Large Luxury Tour Operator at The British Travel Awards 2013 and Best Luxury Tour Operator at The Telegraph Ultratravel Awards 2014. We’ve also been voted Best Honeymoon Company at the Perfect Wedding Awards 2013. Your holiday is safe in our hands.

We’re truly passionate about travel and our history is full of pioneering tales. We’ll share our ideas, travel stories and knowledge with you because we want this to be the best holiday you’ve ever experienced. We can tailor make a holiday as individual as you are. An amazing holiday, unforgettable experiences, award-winning service and a great value price.

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Seychelles

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Sri Lanka

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Authentic travel.

Exceptional service.

Trusted travel experts.

Alfred Kuoni launched his pioneering travel agency in . He was a total visionary, an adventurer and explorer, opening up new destinations and experiences across the globe. At today’s Kuoni, we’re still exploring with that same sense of adventure, adding exciting destinations and creating new travel experiences you’ll never forget.

Award-winning service We’re well-known for our excellent service, taking time to listen to your ideas and travel dreams, providing our honest and personal recommendations.

Our friendly, expert team will ensure every holiday you book with us is special and, because of this, we have won awards including Best Luxury Tour Operator 2014 at the Telegraph’s Ultratravel 100 Awards and been voted one of The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work for 2014.

We’ve been to each destination, hand-picked the best hotels and crafted authentic experiences that will linger in your memory. From great value three-star retreats to five-star escapes with the wow factor, our experts are ready to tailor make your perfect holiday and bring it to life. Many of our tours and hotels are exclusive to Kuoni guests in the UK, retreats we recommend unreservedly.

Your holiday is safe in our hands

Honeymoons & weddings abroad

Travel with Kuoni and you will be looked after every step of the way.

We have been voted Best Honeymoon Company at the Perfect Wedding awards 2013 and have a dedicated weddings team to make sure your big day is truly amazing.

We are a member of ABTA and ATOL holder so you can book with confidence, as all of our package holidays are financially protected; plus, we also have an emergency number available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

You can set up a Kuoni Gift List easily at kuoni.co.uk/gift-list and add your Kuoni honeymoon, allowing your friends and family to contribute to your once-in-a lifetime holiday; and we also offer Kuoni Gift Cards for all special occasions, which can be bought in your local Kuoni store or by calling 01306 744361.

Travel is our passion We’ve been exploring the world for over 100 years and today our expertise and knowledge span over 80 countries.

Our Personal Travel Experts have been travelling the world and we’re ready to share our experience, knowledge and recommendations with you.

We also have Kuoni experts and representatives in resort and expert tour guides around the globe to make sure our local knowledge is always up to date and your holiday goes as smoothly as possible.

Responsible travel with Kuoni Kuoni is committed to sustainable tourism and corporate responsibility. We support projects including coral reef protection in the Maldives; have signed the International Child Protection Code to help combat child sex tourism; and have our own composting project in Bali to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

You can offset your flight emissions at kuoni.co.uk/myclimate; and discover our Ananea collection of responsible holidays at kuoni.co.uk/ananea – from eco-friendly hotels to ethical tours and extraordinary volunteering projects.

Complimentary extras and our price promise You’ll find Kuoni Plus offers throughout the brochure, such as room upgrades and spa treatments – added extras that you’ll get when you book with us.

We also check thousands of prices every day against our competitors to ensure that you get the best price.

If you find exactly the same holiday for less anywhere else, let us know and we will do our best to match the price.

Crafted by Kuoni We can tailor make a holiday to be as individual as you are, just ask. We aim to make every holiday a special occasion and can bring your travel ideas to life, combining destinations, flights and authentic experiences that will linger in your memory. We’ll take the hassle out of booking a holiday and aim to make it an exciting, enjoyable experience.

We have a long relationship with over 70 airlines, so we’re often the first to hear about special upgrade offers, too. We can easily upgrade your flight – even hire a private jet for you – and can add on airport lounges so you can arrive relaxed and refreshed. For more information, see p244-245. They’re those extra touches to really make your holiday special.

We’ll also take care of holiday details such as private airport transfers, late check-outs and private tours.

All of our tailor made holidays are designed around you, so the final price will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Click&Connect

Free travel magazine

Explore our website and, if you have any questions, join us in an online chat or find inspiration on one of our social media platforms. We also have our ‘Find your local destination expert’ button across our website, helping you get in touch with a local Kuoni Personal Travel Expert who can provide insider knowledge and first hand recommendations about the destination you’d like to travel to. Try it today at www.kuoni.co.uk

You can pick up the latest issue of Kuoni Explore magazine inside your local Kuoni store, read it online at kuoni.inbro.net or download our Kuoni Explore iPad app.

Inside each issue, you’ll find insider tips, inspiring travel features, celebrity interviews and an amazing competition.

In style, from the start

Kuoni at John Lewis

Make an appointment or pop into your local Kuoni store and you can relax with a complimentary glass of Champagne while we share ideas and create a relaxing escape or unforgettable adventure. Our stores are stylish, beautiful places to relax, decorated with glistening chandeliers or funky, authentic souvenirs such as an original Moroccan door, a knitted desk or sumptuous daybeds.

We put customer service at the heart of everything we do so we’re proud to partner with John Lewis, renowned for its focus on excellent service and expert advice. You’ll find Kuoni at John Lewis stores in Southampton, Reading, Cardiff, Leicester, Aberdeen, Brent Cross, Welwyn and London’s Oxford Street. These beautiful stores are the perfect place to relax with a glass of complimentary Champagne and plan an amazing holiday.

We’ll go the extra mile to make booking your holiday a fun, enjoyable experience and look forward to hearing your travel wishlist and tailor making your perfect holiday. Pop in anytime to pick up a brochure, free Kuoni Explore magazine or to watch one of our travel videos and find holiday inspiration.

John Lewis Gift List We’re proud to be the exclusive travel partner for the John Lewis Gift List. If you’re getting married or have a special occasion to celebrate, ask a Kuoni Personal Travel Expert or John Lewis gift list advisor to set up your free list, helping your guests to contribute to your honeymoon or special occasion.

John Lewis travel insurance John Lewis Travel Insurance helps you plan for the unexpected. Choose from three levels of cover to find the right protection for your Kuoni holiday. Please ask your Kuoni Personal Travel Expert for details.

Find your perfect Kuoni holiday at a glance From experienced travellers looking to go Beyond on a tour away from the tourist trail, to couples seeking a romantic Boutique hideaway, we can craft your perfect holiday. Throughout this brochure, these icons and labels will help you find the hotels and tours that we think are right for you.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive option

Enjoy complete relaxation and peace of mind, safe in the knowledge that your meals and drinks are catered for. All inclusive resorts also often include extras from watersports to afternoon tea.

Some resorts offer an all inclusive option, which can be well worth the upgrade.

As well as offering convenience, opting for all inclusive can also be excellent value.

Weddings

Renewal of vows

We’ve travelled the world to find the most perfect settings to say ‘I do’. We even have a dedicated Wedding Concierge team to help you plan every last detail.

It’s not yet legal for tourists to marry in some destinations, but for those already wed we offer beautiful renewal of vows packages at many of our most romantic resorts.

Exclusive to Kuoni in the UK Some of our favourite resorts can only be booked through Kuoni in the UK – you won’t find them anywhere else. We know these exclusive resorts inside-out, and we know the service they offer is excellent. We’ve also worked extra hard to get the best offers and discounts, too.

Kuoni Collection We’ve hand-picked the best Five Star hotels and tours in the world. As the original experts in luxury, tailor made holidays, our aim is seamless service – from the moment you book to the time you return home. Our team is passionate about travel, taking the hard work out WORLD‘S FINEST of finding your next luxury holiday.

HOLIDAYS

Kuoni choice Look out for the ‘Kuoni choice’ icon throughout the brochure. These are our favourite hotels and retreats that offer the very best quality and value for money.

Each hotel has been specially selected for the care and service offered to Kuoni guests and we recommend them unreservedly.

Spa

Boutique Hotel

Rest your mind, body and soul in a stylish, sophisticated retreat. A wellbeing escape for total relaxation, indulge with soothing signature treatments from some of the best therapists.

Intimate and tranquil, these smaller hotels offer a warm welcome and excellent personalised service. They are hideaway havens that offer the perfect place to unwind, wherever the destination.

Adults only

For Families

Escape on a couples retreat or a holiday with friends in a child-free environment. Each property featured in our hand-picked selection of adults-only hotels has a minimum age of 16 years.

Spending time together as a family is important and so is the chance for little ones to play and make exciting discoveries.

We’ve hand-picked the escapes that we think are best for families.

Essentials

At Leisure

Fulfil life-long dreams and visit iconic sights.

These introductory tours visit the most famous attractions.

Travel at a comfortable pace, with optional activities and time to enjoy at leisure. Tours can be relaxing.

Essentials

At Leisure

SEE THE HIGHLIGHTS

TOURS AT A RELAXED PACE

Explore & Discover

Beyond

Combine the wonder of must-see sights with the discovery of far-off cultures. Explore a little further.

Go beyond with unfamiliar places, new cultures and authentic experiences. Get off the beaten track.

Explore & Discover

Beyond

JOURNEY DEEPER

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

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Indian Ocean

In store • Selected John Lewis stores • In travel agents

Holidays in Indian Ocean The Indian Ocean offers something for everyone and is also ideal for combining with some of our other favourite destinations.

Hotels

Tours

We offer a range of accommodation options, allowing anyone of any budget to enjoy this beautiful corner of the world. Whether you’re looking for an idyllic island hideaway, a lively all inclusive resort or a rustic lodge, the Indian Ocean can provide. Don’t forget you can also combine a number hotels and tailor make your holiday.

Sri Lanka is our touring destination in the Indian Ocean and it doesn’t disappoint.

Our tours cater for all travellers, from first timers to adventurous types and wildlife enthusiasts to culture and history buffs. This year we’ve also included Jaffna and the up and coming East Coast on our itineraries, so now is the time to visit.

Stay & Cruise

Multi-centres

We have a few options when it comes to cruising in the Indian Ocean. Silhouette and Four Seasons Explorer are smaller boats, with the first visiting the islands of the Seychelles, and the second cruising between the atolls of the Maldives. We then have three big cruises which take in a myriad of Indian Ocean destinations and beyond.

Not only can you combine places within the Indian Ocean, you can also add another destination to really make the most of your holiday. Why not combine its dazzling beaches with futuristic Singapore, cultural Cape Town, or one of the buzzing cities of the United Arab Emirates to tailor make your perfect holiday with Kuoni.

Our favourite combinations: Here are just a few of our recommended multi-centres, combining destinations that we feel perfectly complement each other.

Sri Lanka & the Maldives

Cape Town & Mauritius

Maldives & Singapore

The Maldives & Dubai

Bangkok & the Maldives

Dubai & Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka, Maldives & Dubai Ref CY1012

Abu Dhabi Where natural beauty and epic landscapes are perfectly complemented by fabulous hotels, extravagant experiences and ancient souks.

Maldives A scattering of atolls made up of countless islands topped with stunning resorts, each offering a paradise of soft sand and azure waters.

Seychelles A collection of islands home to world-class hotels, dramatic scenery and lush landscapes, surround by crystal clear waters teeming with life.

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Ref MV203

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Dubai & Mauritius Ref DB132

Cape Town An iconic mountain backdrop, golden beaches, world class attractions and cosmopolitan atmosphere make up this beguiling city.

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Indian Ocean

Dubai

Sri Lanka

Bangkok

A glittering high-rise city surrounded by the desert, home to opulent hotels, ancient souks and enormous shopping malls.

Two beautiful coastlines, one lush interior dotted with culture and history and a multitude of National Parks teeming with life.

A city of contrasts where ancient temples and religious ceremonies sit side by side with colourful nightlife and designer shopping malls.

CHINA Dubai Abu Dhabi

OMAN

INDIA

Bangkok

Colombo

MALDIVES

SRI LANKA

THAILAND Phuket

MalÈ

MALAYSIA Singapore

SEYCHELLES

INDIAN OCEAN LA REUNION

MAURITIUS

SOUTH AFRICA Cape Town

La Réunion

Mauritius

Singapore

Lush, dramatic and mountainous, La Réunion offers visitors epic volcanic landscapes, plenty of activities and coastal hotels.

This spectacular island of white sand beaches and verdant mountains offers some of the finest hotels in the world and fabulous golfing.

A bewitching blend of East and West, and a melting pot of Malay, European and Chinese cultures, Singapore is delight to discover.

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In store • Selected John Lewis stores • In travel agents

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IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION: The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee.

Prices vary depending on the date you wish to travel and the elements included in your package. Please read p246-251 pxxx-xxx before you book your holiday.

For further information and to tailor make your holiday, please call us or go to www.kuoni.co.uk for the best available price.

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Contents Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Discovering the Maldives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Experiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Maldives • Discovering the Maldives

In store • Selected John Lewis stores • In travel agents

Discovering the Maldives Evoking images of white sands, swaying palm trees and crystal blue waters, this is the quintessential picture-perfect holiday – with an added sprinkling of something special. Far-flung and exotic, the Maldives is the ultimate luxury beach escape. Expect to lose all sense of time, what day it is and what’s going on elsewhere. This is the home of ‘no news, no shoes’ after all. We’ve been offering holidays here for over 20 years, and there’s a reason that it’s our most popular destination.

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An insight into the Maldives Resorts

Families

Accommodation options in the Maldives are impressively diverse – from tiny hideaways with just a handful of rooms to larger, livelier resorts with abundant facilities; authentic, rustic retreats to cool and contemporary hotels; and simple beachfront bungalows to the most exclusive overwater pool villas.

Some resorts have even been specially selected by us to be exclusive to Kuoni customers in the UK. Aside from on the capital, Malé, there are no high-rise buildings to blot the beautiful landscapes, and one of the Maldives’ most unique attractions is that each resort sits on its very own island.

Although it might not be the obvious choice for families, the Maldives is a natural playground and a number of resorts offer kids’ clubs, activities and family beach accommodation. Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa (p40) goes a step further and offers Deluxe Family Water Villas complete with children’s bunk bedded sleeping area and an overwater terrace with secure fencing and locks. Popular Kurumba Maldives (p24-25) and lively Bandos Island Resort & Spa (p39) are just ten and 20 minutes by speedboat from the airport respectively – ideal for little ones needing to reach their destination quickly after a long flight.

Honeymoon

Luxury Service and standards here are famously high, with plenty of top-end resorts and incredibly exclusive villas and suites – some offshore from the main island and accessible only by boat. Baros Maldives (p30-31) exudes an atmosphere of understated elegance. At the W Retreat & Spa (p57), the Ocean Haven is designed to be the ultimate getaway, whilst the truly impressive Rehendi Presidential Villa at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa (p56) has an 18 metre freshwater pool and overwater suspended deck filled with sand.

There’s a reason why the Maldives ranks highly on honeymoon wish lists: romantic candlelit dinners under starry skies, secluded hideaway accommodation and palm-fringed beaches come as standard. If that isn’t enough, exclusive upgrades, seaplane transfers, private lounges and bespoke experiences make for an extra special start to the rest of your life. Maafushivaru (p2627) is a favourite with honeymooners due to its small size and the option to spend a night on a desert island.

Kandolhu Island (p22-23) is a tiny, boutique island – ideal for a luxury away-from-it-all escape. For couples who prefer a little more choice, Kuramathi Island Resort (p20-21) has plentiful facilities, whilst chic Velassaru Maldives (p28-29) is a luxury honeymoon option.

Spa Indulge, relax, rejuvenate and unwind, all in the most beautiful of settings; perhaps overwater or on a private spa island. Soneva Fushi (p52) and Six Senses Laamu (p62) boast renowned signature spas, dedicated to wellbeing. For spas with a difference, NIYAMA’s (p43) LIME Spa offers treatments both day and night, and

Huvafen Fushi (p51) plays host to the world’s first underwater treatment room at its futuristic LIME Spa.

All Inclusive Whether it’s an all inclusive island or one with an all inclusive option, this is one region of the world where it really does make sense to opt for the complete package. Inclusions vary greatly – from all meals at one restaurant plus selected drinks, to comprehensive dine-around packages with watersports and activities included too. Kandolhu Island (p22-23) has an excellent choice of à la carte dining and generous drinks package included in its All Inclusive option. Kuramathi Island Resort & Spa (p20-21) offers a Select All Inclusive option with plenty of dining choices, whilst Constance Moofushi Maldives and Lily Beach Resort & Spa at Huvahendhoo (p50) offer premium packages with very few exclusions. Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa (p40) includes a US$100 per day spa credit and selected excursions in its ‘ultimate’ all inclusive concept.

Experiences Private dining experiences are incredibly popular in the Maldives, with options ranging from beachfront lobster dinners by candlelight to desert island barbecues or picnics on a stunning sandbank. Dining at Ithaa on Conrad Maldives Rangali Island (p55) is an experience in itself; this is the iconic underwater restaurant located 16 feet below the ocean’s surface.

Also beneath the waves lies Subsix at NIYAMA (p43) – a visionary underwater music club. With the number of

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Discovering the Maldives • Maldives

HAA DHAALU ATOLL

MAAMAKUNUDHOO ATOLL

SHAVIYANI ATOLL

NOONU ATOLL

RAA ATOLL

Kuredu Komandoo

Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru

Kanuhura

Reethi Beach Resort

Dusit Thani

Butterfly fish and Turtle

LHAUVIYANI ATOLL

BAA ATOLL

Soneva Fushi

Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu

GOIDHOO ATOLL KAAFU ATOLL One&Only Reethi Rah

ALIFU ALIFU ATOLL

Veligandu Kuramathi Velidhu

Constance Halaveli W Retreat & Spa

uninhabited islands in the Maldives, Robinson Crusoestyle escapes are also a favourite. At Maafushivaru (p26-27) guests can venture to tiny Lonubo and spend a night. Guests staying at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa (p58) or Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru (p59) can choose to spend a few nights cruising between the two islands on board the luxurious Four Seasons Explorer catamaran (p18-19).

Nearly all resorts offer the chance to go on a sunset cruise. The underwater world here has been the subject of countless documentaries – the highlight perhaps being the chance to drift alongside manta rays or whale sharks (seasonal). Many of the islands are surrounded by wonderful coral reefs, often with fantastic marine life just moments from the shore. So if an all-day diving trip isn’t for you, look out for hotels which have a house reef accessible directly from the beach.

Our expertise We know the Maldives really well. It’s our most popular destination and we’ve been offering holidays here for over 20 years. So if you like the look of a couple of islands but can’t decide between them, or need some help on how to find the right island for you, pick up the phone, chat to us online or pop into one of our stores. You might be looking for an All Inclusive resort, have a specific activity in mind, want an island with a house reef, or be celebrating a special occasion such as your honeymoon or anniversary. Whatever your requirements, we’ll be able to help. We even have representatives permanently based on some of our most popular islands to ensure help is on hand throughout your stay.

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Coco Bodu Hithi

Huvafen Fushi Angsana Ihuru Baros Maldives Bandos MalÈ

Velassaru Maldives Kandolhu Island

Meeru

Adaaran Hudhuranfushi Four Seasons Kuda Huraa Gili Lankanfushi Sheraton Full Moon Kurumba Maldives Taj Exotica

Diamonds Athuruga

Constance Moofushi

Biyadhoo Kandooma

Diamonds Thudufushi Lily Beach Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Maafushivaru Centara Grand Island

VAAVU ATOLL

ALIFU DHAALU ATOLL

FAAFU ATOLL MEEMU ATOLL Chaaya Lagoon

DHAALU ATOLL NIYAMA

THAA ATOLL

LAAMU ATOLL Six Senses Laamu

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Maldives • Discover, Explore & Experience

In store • Selected John Lewis stores • In travel agents

Discover, Explore & Experience the Maldives We’ve searched the globe for Kuoni Authentic Experiences and here is just a small selection of what we offer. Add on experiences when booking your holiday to create perfect travel moments.

Diving in the Maldives () These idyllic coral islands rank amongst the best dive destinations in the world. When conditions are good, the underwater visibility is at the highest level – sometimes exceeding 50 metres – and the warm water temperatures year-round make diving in the Maldives a pleasure. The North Malé Atoll is home to the Lion’s Head and Wattaru Kandu dive sites, both of which are frequented by reef sharks. Wattaru Kandu is also home to stingrays and garden eels whilst Lankanfinokhu, or Manta Point as it’s known locally, is a great place to see manta rays being cleaned by local colonies of cleaner fish.

In the South Malé Atoll, Hukrueli is another place to see rays and cleaner fish, and Maaya Thila, a protected marine area, is home to white-tip sharks, turtles, zebra morays and the elusive guitar shark. Hanifaru lagoon in the Baa Atoll is one of the best places to see whale sharks and manta rays – June to September being the best time as this is during the monsoon season and equinox when the lagoon is filled with plankton.

The Scuba Diver course provides pre-entry level certification in three days and on completion you can then upgrade to an Open Water Diver qualification by taking the additional five day course. Our Ten Dives and Six Consecutive Days diving allow qualified divers to make the most of their time in these beautiful islands.

Courses are available at Kandooma (p41), Kurumba Maldives (p24-25), Velidhu (p38) and Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa (p46).

Courses can be pre-booked (prices on request) or arranged once you arrive at the airport

Malé airport departure lounge Price from £17 per person This air-conditioned private lounge is available to prebook at preferential rates. Enjoy snacks and soft drinks after check-in at Malé airport for a relaxing start to your journey home.

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Lonubo private island overnight experiences, Maafushivaru () Price from £182 per person - Romance Picnic Price from £222 per person - Island Barbecue Price from £395 per person - Desert Island Dream Departures Daily from Maafushivaru Duration Overnight

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Exclusive gourmet dining experience, Lonubo, Maafushivaru () Price from £281 per person Departures Daily from Maafushivaru Duration Evening An ultimate indulgence, enjoy a private dining experience on an uninhabited private island. There’s just one couple allowed on Lonubo for dinner at a time, so it really is your own private island for the evening!

A delectable five-course menu will be prepared and served by your private chef and waiter, accompanied by sparkling wine and the gentle lap of the ocean. After dining, your chef and waiter will depart, leaving you alone in romantic solitude to stargaze from the large bed on the beach or from the ‘love beds’ in the trees.

To return to Maafushivaru, simply call the resort from the dedicated mobile phone and ask them to pick you up. The next morning, wake up late and enjoy breakfast in bed. This experience is available exclusively to clients staying at Maafushivaru (p26-27).

What could be more romantic than your very own private island for the night? You’ll be dropped off late afternoon, with time for snorkelling and swimming at leisure before the glorious sun sets and the night sky is filled with stars. Your accommodation on this uninhabited island is a charming Beach villa, nestled amongst the trees, with air-conditioning, television, iPod dock, minibar, mobile phone, outdoor bathroom and sun deck. When you’re ready to be picked up, simply call the resort from the dedicated mobile phone.

With just one couple on the island each night, this really is an utterly secluded and romantic escape. This experience is available exclusively to clients staying at Maafushivaru (p26-27).

Three dining packages are available: Romance Picnic Includes a hamper for two, bottle of sparkling wine, fruit basket.

Island Barbecue Includes meat and fish, barbecue equipment, bottle of sparkling wine, fruit basket.

Desert Island Dream Includes a four-course dinner on the beach with private chef and waiter, bottle of sparkling wine, fruit basket.

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Four Seasons Explorer Experience the Maldives at its most magical aboard the luxurious Four Seasons Explorer: a three-deck catamaran that caters for just 22 guests. Share in an intimate journey to some of the world’s most isolated desert islands and atolls, enjoying the finest in Four Seasons hospitality as you sail between its two exclusive Maldives resorts.

Dining Room

Four Seasons Explorer

Dining on deck

Your ship - Four Seasons Explorer Ship at a glance

• Catering for a maximum of 22 guests, this is intimate luxury and feels more like a floating resort • Sailing between 2 Four Seasons resorts on a Four Seasons catamaran, each step of this stay and cruise holiday is seamless, with renowned Four Seasons service throughout • A marine and cultural adventure into the undiscovered Maldives with visits to remote island villages and deserted beaches • A luxury liveaboard for divers with up to 3 dives a day included at some of the Maldives’ best and least visited dive spots • For non-divers, there’s excellent snorkelling opportunities with the chance to get up close to turtles, manta rays and whale sharks, as well as a variety of watersports and island excursions • Fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere on board or destination dining experiences

Need to know on board Dining & Beverage All meals are included on board Four Seasons Explorer but you’ll need to pay for alcoholic drinks. The restaurant sits on the upper deck with an airconditioned dining room and al fresco dining area. Start your day with a hearty breakfast – choose from the buffet or order from the à la carte menu. Lunch and dinner menus change daily with a variety of Indian, Asian and European dishes as well as Maldivian specialties.

During your cruise there’s the chance to enjoy barbecues on remote islands or dine with the captain. Two bar areas include a comfy indoor lounge and an outdoor bar on the lower sundeck.

Cabins / Staterooms Accommodation is in one of the ten bright and airy staterooms (20m²) on the main deck. Staterooms are airconditioned with port windows and have an en suite bathroom with bath and shower. The décor is contemporary teak wood with Indian fabrics and calming colours. There’s a sofa for curling up on and a minibar for refreshments, plus a desk, flat-screen television, telephone, DVD/CD player and iPod dock. For the ultimate indulgence, there’s one Explorer Suite (45m²) with sofa seating,

a wall of panoramic windows and its own sun deck.

Ship facts Four Seasons Explorer is 39-metres long with three decks and can cater for 22 guests. On board you’ll find a dining room, bar and lounge, sundeck with massage area, Five Star PADI Dive Centre and watersports deck and a telescope for star gazing. There’s also laundry service available. The boat is fully staffed with 25 crew members including a captain, chef, marine biologist and dive staff. Children over 8 are welcome on board.

Entertainment Entertainment on board is low-key.

During the day, most guests will be out diving, snorkelling or on an excursion.

In the evenings, pre and post-dinner drinks can be a sociable affair discussing the day’s activities.

Shore excursions Stop off at uninhabited islands, cast away on a secluded sandbank or visit remote villages for cultural experiences and souvenir shopping. You can even enjoy a game of beach football or rugby.

Diving & Watersports Four Seasons Explorer gives divers access to a variety of lesser visited dive spots including channel dives, vibrant thilas, cleaning stations, wrecks and coral overhangs. Divers can usually expect two dives in the morning and one in the afternoon, with the option of additional sunrise, night and wreck excursions. All dives are included. From May to November, the large quantity of plankton in the water attracts manta rays and whale sharks. There’s a maximum of six divers to one instructor and all dive excursions are tailored to the abilities and interests of the divers on board. There’s daily snorkelling trips with the marine biologist and independent snorkelling, plus a choice of water activities including waterskiing, wakeboarding and windsurfing. Or take things a little more slowly and explore the waters by kayak.

Gratuities Tips are not included.

Dress code On board the boat the dress code is casual and guests are encouraged to go barefoot. Shorts and sundresses are fine for dinner.

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BAA ATOLL

GOIDHOO ATOLL

KAAFU ATOLL

ALIFU ALIFU ATOLL

Four Seasons Resort Kuda Huraa

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Guide price dates 01-21 Sep 2014; 30 Sep-22 Oct 2014 High season 10 Jan-25 Mar 2015 from £7841 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people sharing for 9 nights incl. meal plan as detailed, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref MV264.

UK departures 2015: Weekly on Wednesdays except 13 Apr-27 Jul 2015

What’s included • International flights and transfers • 3 nights on board Four Seasons Explorer including meals as detailed • 6 nights 5 Star hotel accommodation including breakfast

Options Scuba diving

Stateroom

Four Season Explorer - Duration: 9 nights Day 1: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa On arrival at Malé airport, transfer by speedboat to Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa (see p58) in the North Malé Atoll for a four-night stay in a Beach Pavilion.

Day 2-4: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa Your time at Kuda Huraa can be as relaxed or as active as you wish. You might like to spend your days relaxing on the beach, visiting the turtle pools at the Marine Discovery Centre, sailing across the lagoon to the Island Spa or taking a surfing lesson. In the evening, perhaps join a sunset cruise in search of dolphins then choose from four gourmet restaurants or opt for a private dining experience.

Day 5: North Malé Atoll Board Four Seasons Explorer, moored within Kuda Huraa’s lagoon, this afternoon. Enjoy lunch on board before settling into your cabin and setting sail northwards. Meet the crew and your fellow passengers over cocktails before a gourmet welcome dinner.

Day 6: Baa Atoll Start the day with an optional sunset dive before a fresh breakfast on board.

Choose a morning two-tank dive to explore a vibrant thila and an overhang of soft corals, or go waterskiing or windsurfing around the boat. After lunch, choose between a channel dive or a guided snorkel with the excellent marine biologist. Back on the boat, sip cocktails on the upper deck before an al fresco dinner and after-dinner drinks in the lounge.

Day 7: Raa Atoll Begin the day with a leisurely breakfast, setting the tone for the rest of the day. Later this morning, join the marine biologist for a snorkelling adventure, where you’ll spot the likes of parrot fish, reef sharks, turtles and manta rays. Afterwards, choose to visit a local village community or simply relax on the top deck in the sunshine. Once lunch has been served, the boat drops anchor at an uninhabited island, giving you the chance to explore at leisure. Perhaps end the afternoon with a massage on the beach from the on-board massage therapist (not included). Back on board, freshen up and enjoy pre-dinner cocktails before venturing to a desert island for a barbecue dinner.

Day 8: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru There’s the opportunity for another sunrise dive this morning before your final breakfast on board. Disembark at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru (see p59) in the remote Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, where you’ll stay two nights in a Beach Bungalow. Spend the rest of the day discovering the island by bike and enjoying its facilities.

Day 9: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru On your last full day in the Maldives, you might like to take a morning yoga session, or simply enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Take a dip in the lagoon, join a snorkelling safari or spend the afternoon in the Marine Discovery Centre, then perhaps treat yourselves to a private barbecue dinner on a sandbank in the middle of the ocean.

Day 10: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Return to Malé airport by seaplane for your return flight.

Upgrade: Suite available from a supplement of £645 per person.

Customised charters are also available – please ask for details.

Tailor made: This itinerary is just an example of how we can tailor make your holiday with cruise into an itinerary to suit you. Please ask one of our Personal Travel Experts for more details.

Alternative departures: 4 and 7 night cruises are also available with other departure dates – please ask for details. Four Seasons Explorer is also hosting 2 ‘Manta Trust Expeditions’: a 7 night manta ray and whale shark research odyssey alongside world-renowned experts from The Manta Trust – please ask for details and dates. NB: This is a sample itinerary and subject to change.

Four Seasons Explorer recommended for Discerning luxury, connecting the two world class resorts of Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa and Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru.

Spending time on the azure waters, with unrivalled diving and snorkelling opportunities.

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Kuramathi Island Resort s s s s At a glance

This large island seamlessly combines laid back Maldivian life with an extensive choice of facilities.

Vast range of restaurants

One of the Maldives’ most popular islands, Kuramathi is ideal for those seeking variety as well as relaxation. Pathways are set amongst the lush foliage, leading to a host of facilities dotted around the island. Snorkelling on the stunning house reef is possible directly from the beach, and watersports include windsurfing and excellent scuba diving. There’s also an oceanfront infinity pool plus a lagoon-style pool shaded by palm trees.

Choice of All Inclusive options

Deluxe Beach Jacuzzi Villa

Stunning mile-long sandbank stretching to the very tip of the island

For dining, you’ll be allocated a buffet restaurant determined by the location of your villa, with the option of eating at other restaurants offering a great choice of cuisine – including fresh seafood at the intimate The Reef, Palm with its Mediterranean classics, the Island Barbecue on the beach – included if you book the Select All Inclusive option. Of the bars, favourites include the Sand Bar for sipping cocktails while burying your toes in the sand, and the Laguna Bar for the best views at sunset.

Rooms on the island range from simply designed Garden Villas to Deluxe Beach Jacuzzi Villas that face the lagoon. For the iconic overwater experience, opt for one of the popular Water Villas, sitting on stilts with direct access to the ocean.

Setting In the North Ari Atoll Getting there 1½ hours by boat or 20 minutes by seaplane (extra cost) from Malé airport Rooms 290 beach and water villas Dining 7 à la carte restaurants, 3 buffet restaurants, 6 bars Facilities 2 pools, tennis court, gym, Jacuzzi, spa, eco centre, kids’ club Kuoni extras Kuramathi can only be booked through Kuoni in the UK, and one of our representatives is based on the island. If you’re travelling by seaplane you’ll also receive access to a private lounge on arrival in Malé Activities • Discover some of the 20 local dive sites • Put your questions to the resident marine biologist • Go island-hopping or take a sunset cruise Minimum stay 6 nights 24 Dec-05 Jan, 5 nights at other times.

What’s included Full Board Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in designated buffet restaurant.

Meal upgrades All Inclusive from £41 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in designated buffet restaurant • All drinks including branded spirits • Soft drinks and mineral water from minibar • High tea 3-5pm • Windsurfing and

snorkelling equipment • 1 sunset cruise and 1 local island visit per stay Select All Inclusive from £70 As All Inclusive, plus: • Choice of à la carte restaurants (excluding lobster dishes and private dining) • Selection of bottled wines with meals.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Food & Beverage, Room Upgrade and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1491 per person 01 May-12 Jul 2015 High season from £1831 05 Jan-29 Mar, 25 Jul-16 Aug 2015 Extra night from £59 Single supplement from £41

Island Coffee Shop

Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Garden Villa on full board, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref MV174. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Group speedboat transfers are included for all flight arrivals before 1pm. Arrivals between 1pm and 3pm must have a seaplane transfer (at extra cost). Arrivals after 3pm require an overnight stay (at extra cost) at the airport hotel or Malé and a speedboat transfer the following day.

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Water Jacuzzi Villa

Beach Jacuzzi Villa

Seaplane Transfer Upgrade to a seaplane transfer when you arrive for some spectacular views of the Maldives. Speak to a Personal Travel Expert for details.

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Kandolhu Island s s s s s At a glance

Kandolhu is truly picture-perfect, with diverse dining and accommodation options that belie its tiny size.

Boutique island and member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Beautiful Kandolhu presents the best of both worlds: a tiny, tranquil island with a lush green interior encircled by glorious white sands and pristine coral reefs, yet with a choice of restaurants and rooms more typical of a larger island.

Beautiful marine-rich house reef

Each of the four à la carte restaurants are small and intimate – none more so than the Japanese restaurant, Banzai, with just six seats. The Market is the all-day dining restaurant; Olive offers Mediterranean classics with panoramic ocean views; and Sea Grill serves fresh seafood cooked to order. The excellent All Inclusive option offers access to all restaurants plus a large variety of drinks, including the minibar and in-villa wine chiller. The beautiful house reef can be reached from access points around the island, perfect for snorkelling – often amongst turtles – whilst numerous dive sites can be reached by boat in minutes from the dive centre.

The Market & Olive

Excellent choice of dining

The elegant, Maldivian-style villas have modern interiors with wooden floors and high ceilings. Jacuzzi Beach Villas have huge open-air bathrooms. For a beach villa with pool, opt for a Pool Villa or one of the two-storey Duplex Pool Villas – rare to find in the Maldives. The Ocean Villas and Ocean Pool Villas are reached by an overwater jetty, with steps directly into the ocean.

Setting An island just 200m by 150m, situated in the North Ari Atoll Getting there 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé plus a 10 minute speedboat Rooms 30 beach and water villas Dining 4 à la carte restaurants, bar Facilities Spa, gym, 24-hour reception with small library, small boutique, snorkelling, dive centre, free nonmotorised watersports, free Wi-Fi Kuoni extras Kandolhu Island can only be booked through Kuoni in the UK. You’ll receive access to a private seaplane lounge on arrival in Malé Activities • Dive the caves of nearby Fish Head • Indulge at the spa with treatments from Voya, made from hand harvested organic seaweed Minimum stay 6 nights 24 Dec-10 Jan.

Ultimate All Inclusive from £105 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at any of the 4 à la carte restaurants during their opening hours • Selected drinks including branded spirits, selection of bottled wines. In-villa wine chiller with 30 international wines • Minibar • 1 private snorkelling tour around the house reef or 1 Champagne and canapé sunset cruise • Snorkelling equipment and selected non-motorised watersports • 10% discount at Varu Spa. Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

What’s included Breakfast at The Market.

Guide price from £2175 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £2693 30 Mar-25 Apr, 19 Jul-16 Aug 2015 Extra night from £185 Single supplement from £163

Meal upgrades Full Board À La Carte from £78 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at any of the 4 à la carte restaurants during their opening hours

Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Jacuzzi Beach Villa including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

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Need to know Children age 2 and above are welcome.

Vilu Bar

Ocean Villas and Ocean Pool Villas

Jacuzzi Beach Villa

Duplex Pool Villa

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Pool Villa

Why not combine with . .

Maafushivaru or Kuramathi Island Resort.

Each are just a direct speedboat ride away.

Ocean Pool Villa

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Kurumba Maldives s s s s s At a glance

Popular Kurumba offers quality at great value, with a convenient location and superb hospitality.

Wide choice of dining

Kurumba was the very first Maldivian resort to open its ‘doors’, back in 1972. Its history and traditional style are evident but this compact village-like island also offers a host of more contemporary facilities.

The choice of dining here is superb – there’s a restaurant for every night of the week with a poolside café to spare. And the quality is excellent. It begins with the main restaurant, Vihamana, which serves up a variety of buffet dishes from hearty Italian to fiery curries. Of the five speciality restaurants, Italian/French fine dining is executed perfectly at Duo, while Al Qasr (‘the Palace’) lives up to its name with decadent surrounds and delicious Middle Eastern flavours. And then there’s Thila, which extends out over the waters – this is the gourmet breakfast venue for higher room types and the ideal spot for seafood dinners.

The original Maldivian resort

Thila Restaurant

Just ten minutes from the airport and family-friendly

Snorkelling on the house reef is just steps from the beach and diving packages are available to pre-book. Rooms sit in clusters around the network of paths, with traditional exteriors and more modern furnishings. Superior Rooms are in twostorey buildings with views of the coconut groves. Deluxe Rooms, though smaller, are ideal for couples seeking a more peaceful location. For direct beach views, opt for a Beachfront Deluxe Bungalow. There’s also a range of private pool villas.

Setting In the North Malé Atoll Getting there 10 minutes by speed boat from Malé airport Rooms 180 rooms, bungalows and villas Dining Buffet restaurant, 7 à la carte restaurants, 3 bars, café Facilities 2 pools, 2 children’s pools, kids’ club, spa, fitness centre, tennis courts, watersports, diving centre Activities • Take a picnic to a remote sandbank • Visit a traditional village • Embark on a snorkelling safari Families There’s the free Majaa kids’ club, plus 2 children’s pools, children’s menu in every restaurant, high chairs and strollers. Kids can join in with activities including dolphin cruises and snorkelling, and if you’d prefer time to yourselves in the evening, babysitting can be arranged with a day’s notice Interconnecting rooms are available in Superior and Deluxe categories Minimum stay 7 nights 28 Dec-10 Jan. What’s included Breakfast at Vihamana or at Thila for higher room types.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £53 • Breakfast and dinner at Vihamana

Full Board from £75 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Vihamana All Inclusive from £104 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Vihamana (some menu items are excluded) • Selected unlimited drinks Dine Around All Inclusive from £136 • Breakfast at Vihamana • Lunch and dinner in any dining outlet (some menu items are excluded) • Selected unlimited drinks Meal packages are subject to change.

Kuoni Plus Exclusive Honeymoon/Anniversary offer. Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Athiri Bar

Guide price from £1433 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £1757 30 Mar-25 Apr, 24 Jul-16 Aug 2015 Extra night from £95 Single supplement from £68 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Superior Room including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

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Beachfront Deluxe Bungalow

Deluxe Bungalow

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‘Behind the scenes’ Island Bar Discover how a Maldivian resort operates with Kurumba’s fascinating ‘Behind the Scenes’ island tour.

Kandu Bar

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Maafushivaru s s s s d At a glance

Combining a Maldivian paradise with contemporary indulgences, this is the epitome of an island hideaway.

Just 350m in length, Maafushivaru is small and romantic, with two wide beaches and a glorious lagoon. There’s a house reef for snorkelling and if you board one of the dive centre’s boat trips there’s a great chance of spotting turtles, manta rays and whale sharks nearby. The main buffet restaurant is the Cuisine Gallery, which offers Mediterranean cuisine infused with local flavours. In the evenings it also gives the option of an à la carte menu. Dining in the intimate overwater Japanese sushi and teppanyaki restaurant, 135° east, is recommended at least once. The infinity pool is perfectly placed on the beachfront, next to the bar with comfy chic sofas for lounging.

Boutique and adults-only Uninhabited sister island for desert island experiences Access to amazing reefs

Library lounge

Maafushivaru’s secret delight is its beautiful uninhabited sister island, Lonubo. For an authentic Crusoe-esque experience, take a short boat ride across to this tiny desert island for romantic picnics, candlelit dining or even a wonderful overnight stay. We recommend prebooking a Lonubo dinner or private island stay – only one couple can visit at a time and it’s deservedly popular. See p16-17 for full details.

The villas are stylish with Maldivian touches. Beach Villas are directly on the beach with semi open-air bathroom, while Pool Villas are in groups of two with a shared pool; ideal for couples travelling together. Light and airy Water Villas sit on stilts over the lagoon, with floor-to-ceiling windows and direct access to the water.

Setting In the South Ari Atoll Getting there 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé Rooms 48 beach and water villas Dining Buffet restaurant, à la carte restaurant, bar Facilities Infinity pool, spa, wine cellar, library, gym, dive school, Wi-Fi, watersports Kuoni extras Maafushivaru can only be booked through Kuoni in the UK. You’ll receive complimentary access to a private seaplane lounge on arrival in Malé Activities • Castaway onto the uninhabited island of Lonubo • Book one of the fantastic snorkelling excursions • Take the island tour • Sip sparkling wine on a sunset cruise.

Need to know From Nov 2014 Maafushivaru will become an adults-only island. From 11 Jan 2015 Maafushivaru will be based on Full Board with an All Inclusive upgrade option.

Teppanyaki restaurant

Meal upgrades All Inclusive from £28 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Cuisine Gallery • Selected drinks including branded spirits • Afternoon tea and snacks • 20% discount at 135° east and on à la carte menu at the Cuisine Gallery • Snorkelling equipment • 1 sunset cruise per stay.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Beach Villa

Guide price from £2193 per person 30 Apr-12 Jul 2015 High season from £2701 11 Jan-25 Apr 2015 Extra night from £212 Single Supplement from £197 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Villa on full board, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref IO0625.

Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

What’s included Full Board Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Cuisine Gallery.

Spa

Water Villa

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Lonubo

Why not combine with . . .

Kandolhu Island Follow your stay at Maafushivaru with a few nights at Kandolhu Island, which is a direct speedboat transfer away.

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Velassaru Maldives s s s s s At a glance

Stunning Velassaru has stylish facilities, fantastic fine dining and exceptional service.

Velassaru’s glistening beach and bright turquoise lagoon create a serious ‘wow’ factor on arrival. The resort has a slightly younger vibe and is ideal for honeymooners and couples. Vela, the main restaurant, is the perfect place to enjoy dishes from the interactive buffet and live cooking stations. But it’s definitely worth trying the à la carte offerings which include the popular Teppanyaki, boasting an idyllic spot over the lagoon and serving Japanese cuisine with a creative twist, and Sand, where you can dine on fresh seafood on candlelit tables dotted along the beach.

Chic and contemporary One of the Maldives’ most dazzling beaches

Beach Villa

Small Luxury Hotel of the World

There are also two fabulous bars. Fen Bar is cool and minimalistic with mood lighting and chilled music, and the place to relax with a cocktail and shisha. For drinks in a gorgeous setting, head to Chill Bar at the water’s edge and grab yourself one of the chic daybeds overlooking the ocean. Other facilities include a recommended watersports centre and snorkelling can be done directly from the beach.

The beach rooms at Velassaru have some of the biggest and loveliest indoor/ outdoor bathrooms. Deluxe Bungalows are individual single-storey buildings a few metres from the water, with a raised sleeping area. Sleek Beach Villas are thatched cottages facing the beach, with little extras such as a wine chiller. There’s also a choice of villas with pools and beautiful Water Villas on stilts over the ocean.

Setting In the South Malé Atoll Getting there 25 minutes by speedboat from Malé Rooms 129 beach and water bungalows and villas Dining Buffet restaurant, 4 à la carte restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Infinity pool, spa, fitness centre, pavilion, tennis court, windsurfing, diving, snorkelling Spa The Spa at Velassaru Maldives has ten overwater treatment rooms.

The Velassaru Ritual is the classic experience with a choice of three to four signature treatments Activities • Enjoy a satay barbecue on the beach • Watch a film on the beach at the outdoor movie night • Take the dolphin discovery experience Minimum stay Please ask for details.

What’s included Breakfast at Vela.

Upgrade to Half Board from £62 • Breakfast and dinner at Vela.

Full Board from £109 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Vela.

Velassaru Indulgence À La Carte from £142 • Breakfast at Vela • Lunch at

Turquoise, Fen Bar, Chill Bar or Pizzeria and dinner at Vela, Turquoise, Etesian, Sand or Teppanyaki (with selected drinks during lunch and dinner) • Sunset cruise or Malé tour • 2 hours of kayaking • Snorkelling equipment.

Minimum 3 night stay.

Deluxe Bungalow

Need to know Children are not recommended to stay in overwater room categories. The Water Suite is for adults only.

Kuoni Plus Exclusive Honeymoon/Anniversary offer. Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1477 per person 30 Apr-12 Jul 2015 High season from £1862 30 Mar-25 Apr, 24 Jul-16 Aug 2015 Extra night from £93 Single supplement from £73 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Deluxe Bungalow including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

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Chill Bar

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Beach Villa with Pool deck

Teppanyaki restaurant

Exclusive Spa Offer Kuoni clients exclusively receive 10% discount on spa treatments May-October.

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Baros Maldives s s s s s At a glance

Circled in a ten minute stroll, this stunning, world class island is where style meets simplicity.

Small Luxury Hotel of the World

With its dazzling sands and coral lagoon, Baros is possibly the most picture perfect of all of the Maldives islands. An intimate resort providing a complete luxury escape, its contemporary, elegant facilities include the architecturally spectacular The Lighthouse restaurant with its tented white roof, and the exclusive Piano Deck offering yoga, massages or dinner on a deck isolated in the middle of a sparkling lagoon.

Bespoke guest experiences

Baros restaurants

Unique overwater Lighthouse Restaurant

There’s a real focus here on the bespoke – as well as restaurant dining, there are private dining options available at any location of your choice; spa packages can be tailored to suit you; the diving is ‘by design’; and experiences range from personalised adventure to pure romance.

75 exquisite villas include extra touches such as wine chillers, yoga mats and dedicated villa hosts. The Deluxe Villas are individual thatched bungalows a few feet from the water’s edge, whilst Baros Villas have a four-poster bed and private sun deck overlooking the ocean. There’s no main pool on the island – there’s a glorious lagoon instead – so if you enjoy taking a dip then it’s worth opting for one of the private pool villas.

Setting In the North Malé Atoll Getting there Approx. 25 minutes by speedboat from Malé airport Rooms 75 beach and water villas Dining 3 à la carte restaurants, lounge, bar Facilities Spa, fitness centre, marine centre, dive school, table tennis, boutique, Wi-Fi, library Activities • Glide through the lagoon with its excellent house reef, superb for snorkelling • Experience ‘Diving

by Design’ at the dive school • Take a Champagne sunset cruise on board ‘Nooma’ – the resort’s traditional sailboat • Travel to a deserted sandbank for a romantic picnic-for-two Minimum stay 5 nights 26 Dec-10 Jan. Need to know Children over 8 are welcome on the island.

Children under 12 are not recommended in overwater room categories.

What’s included Breakfast at the Lime restaurant.

• NB - In-villa dining and private dining are not included.

Deluxe Villa

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Go for pre-dinner drinks at the Lighthouse Lounge, taking in the lagoon views as the sun goes down.

Guide price from £1884 per person 30 Apr-12 Jul 2015 High season from £2469 30 Mar-25 Apr, 24 Jul-16 Aug 2015 Extra night from £171 Single supplement from £151

Piano Deck

Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Deluxe Villa including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

Ref KU9360. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £81 • À la carte menu for lunch or dinner at the Lime restaurant • 45% discount on food when dining at The Cayenne or at The Lighthouse Restaurant (excludes service charge)

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Sunset cruise service

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Diamonds Thudufushi s s s s At a glance

A naturally simple, wonderfully informal island hideaway perfect for diving and watersports.

Small and picturesque, Thudufushi has welcoming staff and a lovely casual atmosphere. The main open-air buffet restaurant has a focus on authentic Italian dishes, with its own pizzeria corner, and also hosts themed evenings. This is where all guests can eat as part of the All Inclusive package, but Water Villa guests also have the option to dine at the à la carte overwater restaurant. Thudufushi also offers a little more going on in the evenings than its sister island Athuruga, with low-key entertainment from quiz nights to astronomy.

Relaxed All Inclusive resort Large marine life

Beach Bungalow

Stunning water villas with exclusive overwater restaurant

Diving is one of the most popular activities here. The island’s location on the outer edge of the atoll means that there’s access to deeper ocean and therefore larger marine creatures. There’s also a great area for waterskiing and windsurfing.

Accommodation options are simple to choose from – on the beach or overwater.

The cottage-style Beach Bungalows are scattered around the island, right on the beachfront. The chic white Water Villas were added a few years ago and have a large private terrace with direct access to the water. These also boast iMacs with a large selection of movies and music.

Setting In the South Ari Atoll, close to sister island Athuruga Getting there 30 minutes by seaplane from the airport Rooms 72 beach bungalows and water villas Dining 2 restaurants, 3 bars Facilities Spa, PADI dive school, watersports centre, boutique, tailor Kuoni extras Diamonds Thudufushi can only be booked through Kuoni in the UK Activities • Join the free daily guided snorkelling tour of the house reef • Go waterskiing • Take a water gym class.

Need to know Children over 8 are welcome in Water Villas.

Island excursion organised once per week (every Saturday) • Wi-Fi in the lobby area and Water Villas.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £2051 per person 30 Apr-12 Jul 2015 High season from £2707 31 Jan-26 Mar 2015 Extra night from £72 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Bungalow on all inclusive, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

Ref IO0036. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Restaurant

What’s included All Inclusive • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant, or overwater restaurant for Water Villa guests • Selected drinks at the main and beach bars • Daily stocked minibar • Selected watersports • Fisherman’s

Water Villas

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Diamonds Athuruga s s s s At a glance Excellent All Inclusive choice Gorgeous white water villas with open decks

Outdoor dining

Awash with stunning beaches and home to beautiful water villas, Athuruga is authentic yet cosmopolitan.

Light and contemporary, Diamonds Athuruga is one of the best maintained Maldives resorts, with regular improvements only enhancing its appeal. The island has an attractive and informal open-air buffet restaurant where Beach Bungalow guests dine, as well as an overwater à la carte restaurant for Water Villa guests.

Coral gardens perfect for snorkelling The surrounding waters teem with brightly coloured fish and other marine life.

Superb snorkelling can be done straight from the island – from the boat jetty or via the cut-through by the overwater restaurant – and it’s also worth booking one of the snorkelling trips to nearby thilas for the chance to spot manta rays or whale sharks. It takes a little longer to reach the best dive sites, but it’s worth it if you don’t mind the journey. The watersports centre also offers windsurfing, canoeing, a laser boat and hobie cat sailing.

The Beach Bungalows are just steps from the water’s edge. As with sister island Thudufushi, the beautiful Water Villas were added a couple of years ago and are stylish white residences with an open wooden deck built on stilts over the water, with benefits including iMacs and free Wi-Fi. Here you’re also able to choose between sunset or sunrise views.

Beach Bungalow

Water Villa

Setting In the South Ari Atoll and close to sister resort Thudufushi Getting there Approx. 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé airport Rooms 71 beach bungalows and water villas Dining 2 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Spa, watersports centre, PADI dive school, boutique, tailor Kuoni extras Diamonds Athuruga can only be booked through Kuoni in the UK Activities • Sail to a nearby picnic island • Snorkel on the house reef with the marine biologist • Try your hand at hobie cat sailing.

• Daily stocked minibar • Selected watersports • Fisherman’s Island excursion organised once per week (every Saturday) • Wi-Fi in the lobby area, main bar and Water Villas.

Need to know Children over 8 are welcome in Sunrise and Sunset Water Villas.

Guide price from £2127 per person 30 Apr-12 Jul 2015 High season from £2813 31 Jan-26 Mar 2015 Extra night from £166 Single supplement from £75

What’s included All Inclusive • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant, or overwater restaurant for Water Villa guests • Selected drinks at the bar

Water Villa

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Upgrade to a Sunrise or Sunset Water Villa for access to the exclusive overwater restaurant.

Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Bungalow on all inclusive, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

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Biyadhoo s s s Biyadhoo’s easy informality is a rare and refreshing treat in the Maldives today.

There’s no pretence about Biyadhoo – if you’re looking for a simple escape at a good value, established resort with a wonderful natural environment, this is it.

It’s why many of the guests here return year after year.

At a glance Excellent house reef and diving Great value with all meals included Simple and relaxed

The island is a haven for divers, with a wealth of top dive sites nearby. The renowned PADI dive school is particularly popular, with the excellent instructors on-hand to advise which of the varied dive sites are best suited to your ability. For snorkellers, the fabulous house reef has seven different passages and offers the opportunity to get up-close with reef sharks, rays and turtles. And for relaxation, there’s a main stretch of beach plus several smaller beaches around the island.

Palm is the resort’s air-conditioned restaurant, offering buffets and set menus with international cuisine. In the evening, the al fresco Coconut Bar becomes the island’s hub as the place for drinks in a relaxed atmosphere, often with entertainment.

Rooms are housed in two-storey blocks, just a few steps back from the water’s edge. They are fairly basic but perfectly adequate, as most guests here tend to focus on the outdoors. Each has a balcony or terrace leading to the beach.

Setting In the South Malé Atoll Getting there Approx. 45 minutes by speedboat from Malé airport Rooms 97 rooms in two-storey blocks Dining Restaurant, bar Facilities Badminton, volleyball, board games, PADI dive school, watersports including windsurfing and catamaran sailing, themed evenings and live music Kuoni extras Biyadhoo can only be booked through Kuoni in the UK, and one of our representatives is permanently based on the island Activities • Snorkel on the stunning house reef • Book an excursion to a local island • Go dolphin watching • Dive – whether it’s a taster diving lesson, PADI dive course, or exploring the most challenging sites • Paddle out to explore the waters on a canoe trip Minimum stay 7 nights 24 Dec-08 Jan. What’s included Full Board Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant.

Meal upgrades All Inclusive from £36 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant • Selected drinks • Snacks • Snorkelling and windsurfing equipment (no tuition) • 1 sunset fishing trip.

Kuoni Plus Honeymoon/Anniversary, Food & Beverage and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1196 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £1374 31 Jul-16 Aug, 07-21 Dec 2015 Extra night from £46 Single supplement from £18 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Room on full board, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref IO0162. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Meeru Island Resort & Spa s s s s At a glance Simple and natural Wide choice of facilities Overwater and hot rock restaurants Water Villa

Sand floor bars and thatched restaurants give a real ‘no news, no shoes’ feel to this popular large island.

Despite its size and abundant facilities, Meeru retains a tranquil atmosphere. As with most of the larger islands, you’ll be allocated a main buffet restaurant for meals, depending on your room type and location. The resort has clearly considered its guests and how best to accommodate them; there are specific adults-only facilities including one of the main restaurants, a bar, and one of the two pools.

The weekly excursion programme here includes island hopping trips, submarine sightseeing and sunset cruises. On Friday evenings there’s a traditional Maldivian menu, and Sunday breakfasts are accompanied by Champagne. Sundowners at the overwater Asian Wok restaurant are a highlight – sit on colourful cushions on the edge of the decking and watch the reef sharks playing below. The Hot Rock restaurant is also recommended for the experience of having seafood and exotic meats cooked at your table on volcanic hot rocks.

Beach Villa

There are two spas; one on the island and the other overwater, and if you’re a golf enthusiast you can get a fix at the 9-hole pitch and putt golf course. The Ocean-Pro dive centre offers a range of courses and trips for snorkellers and divers, and the house reef is reached by boat. Accommodation is dotted around the island. Garden Rooms are simply furnished in single storey terraces on the island’s interior, and have been recently refurbished. For views of the beach and lagoon, opt for one of the Beach Villas. The Water Villas here are unique, situated on the beach but straddling the water’s edge, whilst the two Honeymoon Suites are reached by small boat.

Setting In North Malé Atoll Getting there Approx. 55 minutes by speedboat from Malé airport Rooms 286 rooms Dining 2 buffet restaurants, 2 à la carte restaurants, coffee shop, 6 bars Facilities 2 pools (1 adults only), children’s wading pool, 2 spas, fitness centre, dive centre, snorkelling, watersports, house reef reached by boat, tennis, badminton, volleyball, football pitch, golf driving range, 9-hole pitch and putt, shop Kuoni extras One of our representatives is permanently based on the island Activities • Venture on a nature walk with one of the knowledgeable guides • Snorkel on the house reef Minimum stay 6 nights.

What’s included Full Board Breakfast, lunch and dinner in designated main restaurant.

Need to know Children are not recommended in Jacuzzi Beach Villas, Water Villas and Jacuzzi Water Villas. Honeymoon Suites are for adults only.

Meal upgrades All Inclusive Plus from £16 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in designated main buffet restaurant • Selected unlimited drinks • Minibar refilled once per day (selected items) • 1 half bottle of Champagne per room per stay • 24-hour ‘afternoon’ tea • 1 scheduled sunset cruise • 1 x 30 minute group snorkelling, windsurfing and golf driving range lesson • Use of the fitness centre and selected sports facilities/ equipment.

Kuoni Plus Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1131 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £1560 13 Jul-16 Aug, 31 Oct-06 Dec 2015 Extra night from £69 Single supplement from £48 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Garden Room on full board, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref IO0198. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Kuredu Island Resort s s s d At a glance

This established, informal resort is one of the larger islands, particularly popular with divers.

There’s no shortage of outdoor activities at Kuredu. Divers flock here for the surrounding marine life and the easy access to 45 spectacular dive sites. Prodivers is the island’s excellent PADI dive centre and it also has a dedicated snorkelling centre, with guides offering trips around the colourful house reef and further afield. The watersports centre here is the largest in the Maldives, and the sheltered lagoon is the ideal spot to try windsurfing.

Fun and lively with a wide range of facilities Excellent diving

Water Villa

All Inclusive resort

There are four main buffet restaurants, and you’ll be allocated one of these for your meals depending on your room type and location. For à la carte dining, choose from The Far East, with a focus on Japanese delicacies, fresh seafood at The Beach, and Mediterranean cuisine at Franco’s with herbs and spices fresh from the island’s greenhouse. Of the bars, Babuna is the liveliest with evening entertainment, whilst Sai Kotari is a pretty tea house at the end of the jetty, serving specialty teas and coffee cocktails. It’s particularly lovely after dark, when underwater lights showcase the night-time activity of the surrounding marine life.

As a larger island, there’s a real choice of accommodation, ranging from the traditional, simply furnished Garden Bungalows to the romantic Jacuzzi Beach Villas with four-poster bed and outdoor Jacuzzi bath, and the Sangu Water Villas sitting on stilts over the lagoon.

Setting In the Lhaviyani Atoll Getting there Approx. 40 minutes by seaplane from Malé Rooms 383 bungalows and villas Dining 4 main buffet restaurants, 3 à la carte restaurants, 7 bars Facilities PADI centre, snorkelling, watersports, 2 swimming pools, 2 spas, fitness centre, tennis, table tennis, badminton, 6-hole pitch and putt golf course with driving range, entertainment centre, shops Kuoni extras One of our representatives is permanently based on the island Activities • Learn to windsurf in the sheltered lagoon • Explore the house reef with a guide • Sunset cruise Minimum stay 6 nights.

What’s included All Inclusive Plus All meals in your allocated restaurant • Selected drinks by the glass in your allocated bars • Afternoon tea 3-6pm • Minibar refilled once daily (selected items) • Selected watersports • 1 scheduled sunset cruise • 20% discount at à la carte restaurants.

NB - Guests staying in Beach Villas, Jacuzzi Beach Villas and Sangu Water Villas can dine in other buffet restaurants subject to reservation and availability.

Meal Upgrade Gold À La Carte All Inclusive from £43 • As All Inclusive Plus, with the addition of: • Cocktail menu in bars • Minibar refilled once daily (all items) • 1 dinner per week in Franco’s • 1 round of golf per week • 1 diving introduction per stay • 1 hour spa treatment per week.

Need to know Guests over 18 are welcome in Sangu Water Villas, the Sangu Water Villa Suite, Sangu restaurant and bar. Guests over 12 are welcome in the ‘O’ Resort area of the island.

Kuoni Plus Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1536 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £1817 30 Mar-25 Apr, 13 Jul-16 Aug 2015 Extra night from £82 Single supplement from £57 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Garden Bungalow on all inclusive, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

Ref IO0145. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Komandoo Maldives Island Resort s s s s At a glance Small, peaceful and adults only Excellent local dive sites

Pool

Range of meal plans including two All Inclusive options

A relaxed and intimate resort, well placed for 45 dive sites and for pure, undisturbed escapism.

Set in a stunning lagoon, this pretty island is comfortable and natural. There’s no organised entertainment, no children, the staff are excellent, and there’s a quiet yet friendly atmosphere. The result is that many guests return year after year.

The resort has also undergone an extensive refurbishment in the last couple of years, with upgraded villas and the addition of a beautiful infinity pool. The colourful house reef offers wonderful snorkelling and there are numerous dive sites within an hour by boat; in fact there are 15 sites within 15 minutes. For an adrenalin rush, the choice of fun watersports includes parasailing, banana boat rides and wakeboarding; or for a more leisurely approach to the water, canoes and pedalos can be hired for a self-guided hop on/off snorkelling trip.

For dining, you’ll find a range of meal plans available, from Half Board to Gold All Inclusive. The main Falhu restaurant is sand-floored, overlooking the ocean, with a deck on stilts over the water. A new fine dining restaurant, Aqua, has been built on the main jetty, where the chef often comes out to chat to guests. In the evenings, the low-key Kandu Bar is the hub of the island. The recently refurbished wooden Beach Villas and Jacuzzi Beach Villas are set over two beaches, facing northeast or southwest. Overwater, Jacuzzi Water Villas have steps down into the ocean.

Beach Villa

Jacuzzi Water Villa

Setting On the northwestern reef of the Lhaviyani Atoll Getting there Approx. 40 minutes by seaplane from Malé airport Rooms 65 beach and water villas Dining Restaurant, bar Facilities Infinity pool, small spa, fitness centre, PADI diving school, watersports Activities • Venture to the uninhabited island of Kudadu • Book a diving trip • Hire a pedalo and explore the house reef • Swim with manta rays Minimum stay 6 nights.

Need to know This resort welcomes adults only (over 18s).

What’s included Half Board • Breakfast and dinner at Falhu.

Meal Upgrade Full Board from £16 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Falhu All Inclusive Plus from £32 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Falhu with drinks by the glass • Afternoon tea • Minibar

refilled once daily (selected items) • Windsurfing and canoeing • 20% discount on food and beverage at Aqua • 50% discount on 1.5 litre water bottles Gold À La Carte All Inclusive from £86 • As All Inclusive, plus: • Cocktails at Kandu bar • 1 à la carte dinner per stay (special menu) • High tea • Watersports (experience required) • 1 spa treatment • 1 introduction dive per stay • Minibar refilled once daily (all items).

Kuoni Plus Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1591 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £2000 30 Mar-25 Apr, 13 Jul-16 Aug 2015 Extra night from £90 Single suppliment from £90 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Villa on half board, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref IO0125. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Velidhu Island Resort s s s d At a glance

This small, picture-perfect family-run island provides a great value, natural Maldives escape.

Beautiful Velidhu offers a fuss-free Maldives experience and focuses on its key elements: a stunning setting and warm hospitality. Iruara is the island’s only restaurant, but with the variety on offer it’s all you need, with buffet-style dishes alongside barbecued meat and fresh seafood. There are also occasional themed nights, and private dining experiences can be arranged on request – the romantic lobster dinner on the beach is a highlight. By day, the beachfront Light House Bar offers a relaxing spot for refreshing fruit juices or cocktails; by night it hosts low-key entertainment ranging from DJs to bingo! It’s worth upgrading to the All Inclusive option here to have your drinks included.

Simple and great value Incredible house reef Warm and welcoming atmosphere Water Bungalow

The vast lagoons that surround the island are gloriously clear and ideal for watersports.

The watersports centre offers windsurfing, waterskiing and wakeboarding lessons, as well as catamaran sailing and diving. Some of the best snorkelling can be found on the excellent house reef, accessed directly from the beach, where you can see reef sharks, turtles and colourful corals. The Huvandhu Spa offers soothing treatments and healing remedies and is particularly popular with couples.

Bungalows are circular, with thatched roofs and neutral décor. In keeping with the island’s uncomplicated approach, there’s simply the choice of Beach Bungalows or Water Bungalows. Beach Bungalows are basic but comfortable, set amidst lush vegetation and just a few steps from the beach. Water Bungalows sit on stilts over the lagoon and have a small glass floor viewing window, allowing you to watch the marine life below.

Setting In the North Ari Atoll Getting there Approx. 25 minutes by seaplane or 2 hours by speedboat from Malé Rooms 100 beach and water bungalows Dining Restaurant, bar Facilities Spa, watersports centre, diving and snorkelling Activities • Don your snorkelling gear and explore the house reef • Join the dolphin safari to Maavaru Thila • Book the full day island hopping excursion to visit a local fishing village, nearby resort and desert island • Learn to windsurf in the huge clear lagoons around the island • Prebook the popular manta ray safari.

What’s included Half Board Buffet breakfast and dinner at the Iruara restaurant.

Meal upgrades Full Board from £22 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Iruara restaurant

Water Bungalow

All Inclusive from £40 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Iruara restaurant • Selected spirits and cocktails, beer, soft drinks, house wine served with meals (excl. minibar).

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights and Honeymoon/ Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1401 per person 22 Apr-10 Jul 2015 High season from £1659 07 Jan-29 Mar, 15 Jul-16 Aug 2015 Extra night from £56 Single supplement from £40 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Villa on half board, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref MV309. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Chaaya Lagoon Hakuraa Huraa s s s d Excellent hospitality and a value all inclusive escape.

Hakuraa Huraa translates as ‘reef above water’, and its unspoilt location is key. The shallow lagoon here is so large that you’ll need to board a boat to discover the Meemu Atoll’s best marine life, but the local dive sites are some of the finest and least visited in the Maldives. Whale sharks can be seen between mid-May and mid-December, and manta rays inhabit the waters for most of the year. Free morning and afternoon boat trips are provided for snorkelling – the afternoon visits tend to be quieter.

At a glance Lively, cosmopolitan atmosphere Traditional facilities

Malaafaiy is the resort’s spacious indoor restaurant offering buffet-style dining, and you can enjoy beverages and light snacks at the Nalha Falhu Lounge & Bar with views over the lagoon. Private dining options include candlelit dinners on the beach. For relaxation, head to the open-air Chavana spa for a rejuvenating treatment.

Almost all of the bungalows here are overwater, with a line of tented white roofs following the curve of the south side of the island. The Water Bungalows have a glass floor viewing window and steps down into the lagoon. For those who’d prefer to be on land, there are ten Beach Bungalows amongst the palm trees.

Setting In the small Meemu Atoll Getting there 45 minutes by seaplane from Malé airport Rooms 80 water and beach bungalows Dining Restaurant, bar Facilities Spa, dive school, watersports Activities • Book a candlelit beach dinner • Take the free boat trips to snorkel on the reef • Board a dhoni to the secluded ‘Adam & Eve’ island.

What’s included All Inclusive • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Malafaaiy • Selected drinks by the glass • Minibar soft drinks and water • Snorkelling equipment.

Upgrade to Premium À La Carte All Inclusive from £64 • As above, plus • Selection

of premium drinks • Choice of 2 excursions per stay • Beach dinner • 1 hour signature Balinese spa treatment • Minibar beer (cans only) refilled once daily • Wi-Fi. NB - Minimum 7 night stay.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1739 per person 30 Apr-25 Jun 2015 High season from £2086 13 Jul-16 Aug, 31 Oct-06 Dec 2015 Extra night from £107 Single supplement from £84 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Bungalow on all inclusive, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

Ref MV1140. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

At a glance All Inclusive with premium upgrade option Superb local dive sites

Water Bungalow

Welcoming atmosphere

Short boat ride from the airport

Bandos Island Resort & Spa ssss

A well-established resort with island charm.

A larger island just 15 minutes’ from the airport, Bandos is convenient and lively – but secluded spots are also easy to find. The house reef here is spectacular, home to a number of turtles, reef sharks and rays, and there’s a vast choice of watersports.

Keep up-to-date with all the island’s goings-on with the ‘Bandos Daily’, delivered to your room each morning. The resort holds weekly events and entertainment – step up for karaoke, enjoy cultural nights showcasing local song and dance, and there’s the local favourite – crab racing.

There’s a great deal of choice at the main buffet restaurant, The Gallery, although it’s worth eating at the Thai restaurant, Koon Thai, at least once. Spacious rooms are simply furnished. Standard Rooms are set a little way back from the beach. The twostorey Jacuzzi Beach Villas are popular, with an upstairs bedroom and balcony.

Setting In the North Malé Atoll Getting there 15 minutes by speedboat from Malé airport Rooms 215 rooms Dining 3 restaurants, 3 bars Facilities Pool, children’s pool, kids’ club, spa, fitness centre, tennis, dive school, watersports centre For families The Kokko Club offers kite making and kayaking lessons, there’s babysitting available, plus kids’ meals at the Sea Breeze Café.

Activities • Try your hand at night fishing • Spot dolphins on a cruise Minimum Stay 7 nights 24 Dec-09 Jan. What’s included Breakfast at the Galley Restaurant.

Meal Upgrade Half Board from £23 • Breakfast and dinner in the Galley Restaurant.

Full Board from £43 • Breakfast, lunch

and dinner in the Galley Restaurant.

All Inclusive from £74 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Galley Restaurant • Selected drinks by the glass • Tea, coffee and snacks 3.30-5pm • Selected sports and equipment • 1 night fishing and 1 half day island hopping excursion.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1281 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £1512 09 Jan-20 Mar, 29 Jul-16 Aug 2015 Extra night from £70 Single supplement from £37 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Room including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

Ref MV160. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa s s s s d At a glance

An exciting resort bringing Centara’s Thai ethos of superb hospitality to the Maldives.

Ultimate All Inclusive concept

Inclusions at the Centara go far beyond the standard All Inclusive concept. The resort aims to make it possible for guests to be free of on-island expenses, and so it includes experience-based extras such as excursions and a daily spa treatment to the value of $100.

Family water villas Sunken wreck dive

The island’s atmosphere echoes the relaxed approach. Reef is the main restaurant, offering all-day Asian-Western buffets and live cooking stations. For more intimate dining, there’s the Azzuri Mare seafood restaurant perched above the lagoon; or dine with the chefs and sample authentic Thai dishes at Lotus. Divers will love the excellent house reef complete with sunken shipwreck, as well as the easy access to top dive sites. The Dive and Watersports Centre also offers snorkelling, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing. There’s also a popular kids’ club and recreation zone.

The suites and villas are incredibly spacious. Beach Suites have a bedroom on the mezzanine level plus a living room. Three types of water villa even include overwater family accommodation, which is rare to find in the Maldives. The Deluxe Family Water Villas have a children’s sleeping area complete with bunk beds and playstation, plus a terrace with secure fencing and locks. For all rooms there’s the option to upgrade to access to the Island Club, with exclusive benefits.

Setting In the South Ari Atoll Getting there 25 minute seaplane transfer from Malé Rooms 112 suites and villas on the beach and overwater Dining Buffet restaurant, 2 à la carte restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Pool, spa, dive and watersports centre, house reef with sunken wreck, sports and fitness centre, tennis, kids’ club, teens’ club Families • The Centara boasts some of the only family water villas in the Maldives. As well as the excellent kids’ club and recreation zone, five excursions are included such as whale shark snorkelling and local island visits, giving families the perfect opportunity to explore together Activities • Take the local island discovery tour • Join a sunset cruise in search of dolphins • Make the most of the daily $100 spa credit • Dive the house reef’s sunken wreck Minimum stay 5 nights.

What’s included All Inclusive • Champagne buffet breakfast • Buffet or à la carte lunch • Buffet, à la carte or teppanyaki dinner at a choice of restaurants • Selected drinks • Afternoon tea • Nightly

Beach Suite

cocktail reception with tapas • Selected excursions including fishing, island hopping and sunset cruise • Daily spa treatment to the value of US$100 per adult per day • Minibar replenished daily • In-room Wi-Fi • Use of fitness centre and tennis • Non-motorised and unaccompanied watersports • Kids’ and teens’ clubs with daily activities.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/ Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider We recommend pre-booking your spa treatments at the start of your stay. With the $100 spa credit, it’s unsurprisingly popular.

Guide price from £2364 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £2715 08 Jan-23 Feb, 13 Jul-16 Aug 2015 Extra night from £237 Single supplement from £149 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Suite on all inclusive, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref MV1126. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Luxury Sunset Water Villa

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Kandooma s s s s At a glance Fresh and contemporary World renowned diving and surfing Welcoming and family-friendly Beachview Villa

This innovative Holiday Inn-managed resort brings a cool beach-chic vibe to the Maldives.

Named after the Kandoo tree that gives the island its lush verdant feel, Kandooma is a relaxed resort but offers plenty of activity, too.

Dine on Western and Asian cuisines at the main restaurant – the poolside Kandooma Café, or take your seat for live show cooking at the fabulous The Kitchen, which focuses on the freshest food, freshly prepared. The Deck is a cool rooftop terrace and the best spot for sundowners. The clear waters around the island are home to colourful corals and impressive marine life. Diving is big news here, and there’s a free snorkelling trip as well as ‘adventure snorkelling’ with the resident marine biologist.

The surfing is some of the best in the Maldives, with diverse local sites offering slow waves for beginners and world class breaks for more experienced surfers.

The rooms are bright and airy, with whitewash floors, splashes of colour, open-air bathrooms and little extras including an orange squeezer with fresh oranges supplied daily. There are in-room iPod docks – and if you don’t have an iPod then the resort has some for hire with preloaded playlists. Beachview Villas are semi-detached, or for extra space there are duplex Seaview Beach Houses with an upstairs bedroom and balcony. Overwater Villas have a fabulous overwater net hammock, where at high tide you can relax, partially submerged – in fact it’s more like a boom net than a hammock.

Overwater Villa deck

Setting the South Malé Atoll Getting there Approx. 40 minutes speedboat transfer from Malé airport Rooms 160 rooms Dining À la carte restaurant, buffet restaurant, coffee club, 3 bars Facilities Lagoon pool, spa, watersports, dive centre, snorkelling, fitness centre, live music, movie nights, Wi-Fi Families The Kids’ Club has a range of supervised activities including games, crafts, face painting and cooking lessons, as well as ‘mini snorkelling’ in the pool and shallow lagoon waters Activities • Book a relaxing evening of night fishing, then dine on your catch at the resort’s ‘Fisherman’s Market’ • Catch a break at one of the local surfing spots • Let the resident marine biologist take you on a snorkelling adventure Minimum stay 7 nights 24 Dec-06 Jan, 3 nights at other times.

What’s included All Inclusive • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Kandooma Café restaurant • Selected drinks by the glass 11am to midnight • 1 snorkelling trip per person per stay.

Overwater Villa

Need to know Children over 12 are welcome in Overwater Villas.

Meal upgrades Premium All Inclusive from £72 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in any outlet or in-room • Wider selection of drinks including premium brands and minibar • 1 private barbecue dinner in front of your villa per stay • Daily snorkelling trip • 1 x 60 minute massage per stay• Selected nonmotorised watersports.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Spa offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1783 per person 30 Sep-26 Oct 2014, 07 Apr-12 Jul 2015 High season from £2023 31 Jul-16 Aug, 31 Oct-06 Dec 2015 Extra night from £154 Single supplement from £119 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Villa on all inclusive, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref IO0651. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Reethi Beach Resort s s s s At a glance

This lush island enjoys an unspoilt setting and follows the relaxed Maldivian way of life.

Reethi Beach might have a chilled out atmosphere, but there’s plenty here if you’re looking for something more active. On the water, choose from catamaran sailing, canoeing, kitesurfing and waterskiing. Under water, there’s superb snorkelling on the house reef, with the chance to spot many species of fish, turtles and octopus – even dolphins have been known to come this close. Diving is another highlight, with house reef dives and multiple trips further afield each day. And as the Baa Atoll doesn’t have a high resort island population, many of the local dive sites are relatively unvisited. Back on land, there’s a sports complex with tennis, squash and badminton courts, and an air-conditioned fitness centre.

Casual and laid-back Range of sports and watersports and excellent house reef

Deluxe Villa

Traditional Maldivian villas

There’s also a good choice of dining. If you’ve booked Full Board or All Inclusive, you’ll be eating at The Rehendhi Restaurant, which offers an impressive range of nightly themed buffets from seafood to Chinese to Tex-Mex. The Reethi Grill and Saima Garden offer more intimate options under the stars, while the five bars include three lovely little beach huts.

Maldivian-style villas are semi-detached, detached or overwater. Reethi Villas are simple and comfortable, with a partial open-air bathroom, and the more spacious Deluxe Villas include a Maldivian swing.

Setting In the unspoilt Baa Atoll Getting there Approx. 35 minutes by seaplane from Malé airport Rooms 120 beach and water villas Dining 4 restaurants, 5 bars, 24-hour coffee shop Facilities Swimming pool, spa, sports and fitness centre, catamaran sailing, canoeing, kitesurfing, waterskiing, diving school, occasional evening entertainment, boutique Activities • Snorkel to the house reef drop off point • Join a catamaran trip to spot dolphins • Take a ‘behind the scenes’ tour of the island • Enjoy a lobster dinner on a nearby desert island Minimum stay 5 nights.

What’s included Breakfast at The Rehendhi Restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £30 • Breakfast and dinner at The Rehendhi Restaurant Ful Board from £48 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Rehendhi Restaurant

All Inclusive from £82 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Rehendhi Restaurant • Selected drinks, house wine by the glass from the main bar • Discounts at the à la carte restaurants • Afternoon tea 4pm-5.30pm • 2 half day excursions • Beginner windsurfing equipment • Use of fitness centre, squash, badminton and tennis courts (tennis balls are extra) • 1 introductory dive per stay.

Water Villa

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights and Honeymoon/ Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1424 per person 30 Apr-10 Jul 2015 High season from £1639 30 Mar-25 Apr, 15 Jul-16 Aug 2015 Extra night from £41 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Reethi Villa including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Water Villas

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NIYAMA s s s s s At a glance Modern and stylish World’s first underwater music club Offshore ‘floating’ restaurant Beach Studio

This visionary resort by Per AQUUM balances tranquil beauty with a sense of fun.

NIYAMA’s piece de résistance – its underwater music den, Subsix – sets the tone for the resort: innovative, chilled out and upmarket, with a spectacular backdrop.

On the island, dining options include Tribal, with live cooking stations on hot rock grills and open fires, and an international gourmet delicatessen. The signature restaurant, Edge, is located 500 metres offshore and only accessible by boat. Bars include a chic beach bar and a rooftop bar – the perfect spot for lounging at sunset.

But the must-visit is Subsix, lying six metres below the ocean’s surface. Relax with a drink in hand as marine life floats past the glass walls.

If even in the Maldives you need a tech fix, entertainment at Active includes Nintendo-Wiis, Xbox 360 and two simulator rooms. Snorkelling can be done straight off the island – some of the best marine life can be found close by, where the reef is full of both large and small brightly coloured fish. Non-motorised watersports including kayaking are complimentary, and PADI dive courses and motorised watersports are also available. There is also the LIME Spa, which offers treatments both day and night.

A range of sleek studios and pavilions are located on the beach and overwater.

Beach Studios have an outdoor bathroom and secluded beach views. All of the other room types have their own private fibre-optic lit plunge pool. For a relaxed evening in, make the most of the in-villa popcorn machine and watch a movie on the big-screen TV!

Subsix underwater club

Beach Studio with Pool

Ocean Pavilion

Setting In the Dhaalu Atoll Getting there Approx. 40 minutes by seaplane from Malé Rooms 136 studios, suites and pavilions Dining 3 restaurants, 3 bars, deli Facilities Spa, dive centre, watersports, gadgets and games room, lounge, library, gym, marine biology lab, table tennis, boutiques Spa LIME Spa offers 6 overwater treatment rooms overlooking the lagoon, and 2 on-island spa sanctuaries that have their own whirlpool, outdoor shower and day bed. Signature treatments use local ingredients including Maldivian coral sand and coconut oil. After-dark treatments are perfect for helping with jet-lag and a good night’s sleep Activities • Book a treatment at the LIME Spa • Try your hand at watersports including windsurfing, kitesurfing, jetskiing, waterskiing and seabobbing • Set sail on a luxury dhoni sunset cruise • Take an underwater adventure with a marine biologist • Check out the daily activities on offer, such as cocktail making and sports yoga Minimum stay 7 nights 26 Dec-5 Jan.

What’s included Breakfast at Epicure.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £76 • Breakfast and dinner at Epicure • 30% food discount at other restaurants Full Board from £127 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Epicure • 30% food discount at other restaurants.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary, Food & Beverage and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £2875 per person 01 Sep-25 Sep 2014, 27 Apr-12 Jul, 31 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £3573 11 Jan-22 Apr 2015 Extra night from £299 Single supplement from £299 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Studio including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

Ref MV093. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Constance Moofushi Maldives s s s s s At a glance

This is one of the Maldives’ finest resorts, with a truly premium all inclusive concept.

Wide, sprawling beachfront

Belonging to the luxurious Constance portfolio, Constance Moofushi’s beauty is paralleled only by the highest standards of service and quality, and there’s serious attention to detail here. Facilities are stylish yet natural, with wood, bamboo and thatched features.

The sand-floored Manta restaurant offers buffet-style dining, with numerous live cooking stations serving up dishes including Italian classics and Maldivian specialties. An overwater section of the restaurant allows you to find a quiet table and dine amidst stunning Indian Ocean views. The equally relaxed à la carte Alizée beachfront grill is located just a few steps from the ocean, and specialises in grilled meats and fresh seafood. There’s also a rejuvenating overwater spa and an infinity pool with beach bar, the perfect spot for a daytime cocktail. The three large lagoons surrounding the island provide wonderful snorkelling and diving opportunities.

There’s a subtle, high-end Robinson Crusoe theme running throughout the beautiful villas, from hammocks on the Beach Villa terraces to coin chest minibars brimming with treats. Water Villas are on stilts overwater, while spacious and indulgent Senior Water Villas also have an outdoor bathtub and hammock. All villas also have an excellent Mac mini entertainment system with free Wi-Fi, music and movies on demand.

Setting In the South Ari Atoll Getting there 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé Rooms 110 beach and water villas Dining 2 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Spa, infinity pool, entertainment lounge, fitness centre, boutique, watersports Activities • Try your hand at windsurfing • Catch your own fish for a barbecue dinner • Watch a classic movie under the stars • Go wine tasting in the ocean Minimum stay 7 nights 27 Dec-6 Jan. What’s included All Inclusive • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Manta restaurant • 1 à la carte dinner per stay at Alizée beach grill • Wide selection of premium brand drinks • Minibar refilled daily • Afternoon tea and pancakes at the Beach Bar • Snorkelling equipment and offshore group excursions • 1 dhoni boat excursion (approx. 90 minutes) • On-demand movies on Mac mini system • Private limousine bus transfer to Constance Hotels & Resorts seaplane private lounge.

Robinson Crusoe barefoot chic Excellent All Inclusive Water Villa

Senior Water Villa

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/ Anniversary and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £2959 per person 27 Apr-08 Jul 2015 High season from £3399 28 Sep-21 Dec 2015 Extra night from £346 Single supplement from £185 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Villa on all inclusive, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

Ref MV090. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Beach Villa

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Constance Halaveli, Maldives s s s s s Naturally elegant, this tranquil island has beautiful pool villas and delectable food and wine.

The beauty of Constance Halaveli, with its wide, soft white sand beaches all around the island, is matched by the exceptional hospitality renowned of the Constance brand.

Dining options include the main restaurant, Jahaz, offering international buffetstyle cuisine and themed evenings; a speciality overwater restaurant, Jing, serving a creative Asian fusion menu; and Meeru, a relaxed, al fresco beach grill. Each of the restaurants also has its own sommelier. There’s superb snorkelling on the house reef, and access to excellent diving – including four protected marine areas – nearby. There’s also the rejuvenating overwater Spa de Constance.

The villas here all have a private pool. Water Villas are set off a very long jetty, meaning that the highest numbered villas are exceptionally peaceful. On the beach there’s the choice of Beach Villas – so large they’re more like exclusive private villas – and the even bigger Double Storey Beach Villas, which are set over two floors.

Setting In the North Ari Atoll Getting there Approx. 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé airport Rooms 86 pool villas Dining 3 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Spa, PADI dive school, fitness centre, tennis, non-motorised watersports, kids’ club Families Even the natural environment here, with a gently sloping lagoon and wide beaches, will suit little ones. The Constance Kids’ Club is for 4-11 year olds and has a pool plus a themed programme which includes pizza making and arts and crafts. Double Storey Beach Villas can sleep up to 2 adults and 3 children Activities • Snorket with turtles • Book a sunset cruise • Try night fishing Minimum stay 7 nights 27 Dec-06 Jan.

What’s included Breakfast at Jahaz.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £76 • Breakfast and dinner at Jahaz.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £3104 per person 30 Apr-08 Jul 2015 High season from £3619 28 Sep-21 Dec 2015 Extra night from £372 Single supplement from £330 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Water Villa including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref MV1132.

Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

At a glance One of the Maldives’ most beautiful beaches Huge villas, all with private pool

Double Storey Beach Villa

Family-friendly luxury

At a glance All Inclusive resort Lagoon ideal for watersports Contemporary thatched villas Beach Villa

Adaaran Hudhuranfushi s s s d Lush tropical greenery, a sociable yet laid-back atmosphere, and ideal for watersports and surfing.

A large, verdant island fringed by pockets of beach, Adaaran Hudhuranfushi has two distinct sides – one calmer and ideal for relaxation, the other breezier and perfect for watersports. The extensive watersports here include waterskiing, windsurfing and canoeing, and this is also the place for some of the Maldives’ best surfing, with an exclusive break just offshore. The best snorkelling spots can be found to the north of the island, and trips operate to nearby dive sites.

All dining is included at the sand-floored Banyan Restaurant, offering buffet-style dining with local and international cuisine. For a treat, choose the seafood platter from the à la carte menu at the Sunset Restaurant that overlooks the harbour. There’s also an impressive six bars. Sip refreshing afternoon cocktails at the poolside Hiyala Bar, or head to the Lohis Bar for a more secluded setting, sheltered by coconut leaves.

Villas are bright and contemporary, with thatched peaked-roofs. The choice is kept simple – Beach Villas are dotted around the island along the beachfront, and Ocean Villas are in a private area set apart from the rest of the island, on stilts overwater.

Setting In the North Malé Atoll Getting there 30 minute speedboat from Malé Rooms 174 beach and ocean villas Dining Buffet restaurant, à la carte restaurant, 6 bars Facilities Pool, spa, gym, tennis courts, squash, beach volleyball, beach disco, children’s play area, watersports Activities • Book a full day trip to an uninhabited island • Enjoy exclusive access to Lohi’s surf break, location of the O’Neill Deep Blue Open • Practise your photography skills on a sunset photo cruise.

Need to know Children over 12 are welcome in Ocean Villas.

What’s Included All inclusive • Buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Banyan Restaurant • Snacks • Selected drinks Gym, tennis and squash courts.

Kuoni Plus Exclusive Honeymoon offer. Bonus Nights and Earlybird Saver offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1446 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2015 High season from £1795 23 Nov-26 Dec 2014, 31 Jul-16 Aug 2015 Extra night from £92 Single supplement from £55 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Villa on all inclusive, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref IO0720. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa s s s s s At a glance

Welcoming and luxurious, with a spa located on its own island and a lagoon ideal for watersports.

Private island spa

A 20-minute speedboat ride from the airport means you’ll waste no time in getting down to business – and business at the Sheraton Full Moon means relaxing and indulging.

Range of accommodation options Short transfer from the airport

There’s a choice of four restaurants – two included for dinner in the Half Board, Full Board and All Inclusive packages. Feast is the informal main buffet restaurant, with a themed daily menu, and the à la carte Sand Coast is the place for al fresco beachfront dining. There’s also a beachfront grill and a contemporary indoor Thai restaurant. There are two bars – on the beach and at the lagoon’s edge with gloriously comfortable daybeds – and even an English pub for those who are missing more traditional drinking spots. On Saturdays the resort takes a livelier turn, when there’s a DJ-hosted party on the beach. Take to the water in the crystal clear lagoon, with a range of watersports available from banana boat rides to wakeboarding, or book a treatment at the luxurious spa, located on its own island linked by a small bridge.

Baan Thai Restaurant

Rooms here are beautiful. On the island, there are Beachfront Deluxe Rooms in two-storey buildings close to the shore, Beachside Cottages facing the beach, and Beachfront Cottages that have ocean views and direct beach access. Over water, choose from Water Bungalows (detached or in pairs), larger Water Villas and huge Ocean Villas; the ultimate in privacy with uninterrupted sea views from the bed, deck and plunge pool.

Setting In the North Malé Atoll Getting there Approx. 20 minutes by speedboat from Malé airport Rooms 176 beach and ocean rooms Dining Buffet restaurant, 3 à la carte restaurants, 2 bars, pub Facilities Swimming pool, children’s pool, spa, fitness centre, tennis, IT lounge/library, watersports, kids’ club, diving school, live music Activities • Book a dolphin cruise • Visit a traditional local island • Join one of the daily snorkelling excursions • Learn to windsurf or waterski Minimum stay 4 nights 24 Dec-07 Jan, 2 nights at other times.

Need to know Guests over 12 are welcome in overwater accommodation.

What’s included Breakfast at Feast.

Water Bungalow

Meal upgrades Half Board from £71 • Breakfast at Feast • Dinner at Feast or Sand Coast Full Board from £109 • Breakfast at Feast • Lunch and dinner at Feast or Sand Coast All Inclusive from £131 • Breakfast at Feast • Lunch and dinner at Feast or Sand Coast • Selected drinks • Snorkelling equipment • Tennis.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Sand Coast restaurant

Shine Spa

Guide price from £1413 per person 20 Apr-12 Jul 2015 High season from £1746 08-22 Dec 2014, 30 Mar-15 Apr, 07-22 Dec 2015 Extra night from £91 Single supplement from £91 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beachfront Deluxe Room including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref IO0030. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Beachfront Cottage outdoor bathroom

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Veligandu Island Resort & Spa s s s s At a glance Natural and informal Pristine beaches, sprawling sandbank and house reef

Jacuzzi Water Villa

Welcoming, long-serving staff

This small tropical island offers authentic barefoot comfort and a crystal clear lagoon.

Facilities at Veligandu are in keeping with the island’s natural Maldivian style. The main sand floor restaurant, Dhonveli, has a choice of buffet style dishes and live cooking stations, with a weekly Maldivian night and a once-a-week sparkling wine breakfast. For more intimate à la carte dining, the Madivaru restaurant serves up a dinner menu of grilled seafood and beef. For added romance, opt for a table on the beach under the stars. There’s a thatched sand-floored bar area with plenty of tables, sofas and a glossy long bar, and a new beach bar.

The glorious long sandbank after which the island is named – Veligandu means ‘sandbank’ in Maldivian – can be found on the southern end of the island, and the best snorkelling on the house reef can be found off here too. There are some excellent dive spots nearby to spot reef sharks, manta rays (throughout the year but best seen from December to May) and even hammerhead sharks.

Spacious villas are neat and modern inside, with high thatched roofs and dark wood floors. There’s a choice of Beach Villas with a sundeck or Water Villas with steps down into the lagoon, both with or without Jacuzzi.

Setting In the North Ari Atoll Getting there 20 minutes by seaplane from Malé Rooms 91 beach and water villas Dining Buffet restaurant, à la carte restaurant, 2 bars Facilities Large infinity pool, spa, diving, watersports, fitness centre Activities • Book a private dining table on the sandbank • Take a diving trip to the hammerhead shark point • Walk along the broad sandbank at sunset • Visit the tiny uninhabited island of Hoodoo on a boat excursion Minimum stay 6 nights.

Beach Villa

What’s included Full Board Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Dhonveli Restaurant.

Meal upgrades All Inclusive Plus from £16 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Dhonveli Restaurant • 24-hour ‘afternoon’ tea • Selected unlimited drinks • 1 sunset cruise • 1 half day local island excursion • 1 x 30 minute snorkelling lesson (equipment not included) • 1 x 30 minute windsurfing lesson • Minibar

Jacuzzi Beach Villa

refilled once daily (selected items) • 1 half bottle of Champagne per room per stay • Use of the fitness centre, beach volleyball and badminton courts; and kayaks and windsurfers.

Kuoni Plus Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1908 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £2203 13 Jul-16 Aug, 31 Oct-06 Dec 2015 Extra night from £161 Single supplement from £112 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Water Villa on full board, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

Ref IO0601. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Coco Palm, Dhuni Kolhu s s s s s At a glance

Tranquil and serene, Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu is a beautifully natural luxury hideaway.

Unspoilt and eco-friendly

One of the Maldives’ most natural resorts, this is an island that looks after its environment; the lush jungle-like flora, sand paths and focus on sustainable tourism is all part of the experience. To the front of the island there’s a beautiful wide beach. Snorkelling on the house reef from the curved side of the island is excellent, and local diving is also a highlight. The Baa Atoll’s waters are home to manta rays year-round, and from June to November there’s the chance to spot whale sharks. Every Wednesday here is ‘manta day’, where the resort’s resident marine biologist leads a group of guests out into the Baa Atoll to look for these fascinating gentle giants.

All Inclusive option Dolphins, manta rays and whale sharks

Cowrie Restaurant is the large buffet-style dining room. For à la carte dining, the Cornus Restaurant, hidden amongst the vegetation, serves up Maldivian, Thai and Indian specialties and at the Cornus Grill you can enjoy freshly grilled seafood in an open-air setting.

The charming thatched rooms differ by their setting – amid palm trees by the beach or on stilts over the lagoon – plus whether they are sunset facing, and/or have a plunge pool. Beach Villas have a terrace leading towards the beach. Deluxe Villas have a four-poster bed and plunge pool. Over water, there are Lagoon Villas with plunge pool and more spacious Sunset Lagoon Villas with stunning views.

Setting In the unspoilt Baa Atoll Getting there Approx. 35 minutes by seaplane from Malé Rooms 98 beach and lagoon villas Dining Buffet restaurant, 2 à la carte restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Spa, watersports, snorkelling, dive centre, tennis, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, fitness centre Activities • Assist with the Manta Ray Identification Project • Visit the uninhabited island of Embudhoo • Watch a movie under the stars at the Coco cinema Minimum stay 7 nights 23 Dec-07 Jan. Need to know Due to Dhuni Kolhu’s location, the island’s shape and beach width are affected by seasonal/tidal changes.

To protect the island, the resort uses sandbags to minimise the effect of beach erosion.

What’s included Breakfast at Cowrie Restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £47 • Breakfast and dinner at Cowrie Restaurant

Full Board from £78 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Cowrie Restaurant All Inclusive Option from £82 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Cowrie Restaurant • Selected drinks • Afternoon tea and coffee with snacks at Conch Bar 3-5pm • Minibar with beer and soft drinks refilled once per day • 1 sparkling wine breakfast at Cowrie Restaurant • Wi-Fi in Conch Bar • Snorkelling equipment and nonmotorised watersports equipment • 1 fishing excursion per stay • Access to gym.

Lagoon Villasa

Beach Villa

Sunset Lagoon Villa

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1609 per person 01 Sep-25 Oct 2014 High season from £2057 07 Jan-29 Mar 2015 Extra night from £81 Single supplement from £56 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Villa including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

Ref IO0069. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Deluxe Villa

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Coco Bodu Hithi s s s s s At a glance Elegant and modern Barefoot luxury Huge villas, all with private pool

Luxurious and contemporary, with superb private pool villas and an idyllic overwater spa.

With its white sands and crystal clear waters, Coco Bodu Hithi is visually stunning.

The facilities here are glorious too – sand paths around the island lead to a cool infinity pool, extensive thatched overwater spa and a variety of chic restaurants.

Air is the elegant all-day dining restaurant with views of the infinity pool, while the romantic overwater Aqua serves up seafood specialties with Asian flavours, and Tsuki is an authentic sushi bar.

Watersports include free snorkelling equipment. There’s also a PADI dive centre and some great local dive sites. From December to April, manta rays are abundant at nearby Manta Point, and throughout the year diverse marine life includes blacktip reef sharks and turtles. The surrounding waters also offer some of the best opportunities to spot huge pods of dolphins.

Villas are superbly spacious and all come with their own private pool. There’s just one room type on the island itself – the excellent Island Villas, which have a private courtyard with pool and a huge circular bathtub in the middle of the room. The rest of the villas here are overwater. Water Villas and Escape Water Villas – with a separate living room – are off one long jetty, while Escape Water Residences have their own separate oval jetty at the other end of the island. The Escape Water Residences enjoy a whole host of extra benefits from Champagne on arrival and daily à la carte breakfast at Stars restaurant to a private Coco Cinema experience or in-villa movie night with snacks once per stay and access to Stars Lounge.

Setting In the North Malé Atoll Getting there Approx. 40 minutes by speedboat from Malé airport Rooms 100 pool villas Dining 6 restaurants, bar, wine loft Facilities Infinity pool, spa, yoga and t’ai chi pavilion, fitness centre, tennis, PADI dive centre, watersports Spa The vast Coco Spa at Bodu Hithi sits overwater, where therapists offer treatments from Indonesia, Thailand and India, plus a collection of Ayurvedic-inspired luxury skincare products and treatments Activities • Join a sunset cruise in search of dolphins • Book a lobster dinner on the beach • Snorkel with manta rays (Dec-Apr) • Choose a classic to watch on the beach cinema screen Minimum stay 7 nights 24 Dec-07 Jan, 3 nights at other times.

Escape Water Residence

Need to know Escape Water Residence Club benefits are not available on free upgrades.

What’s included Breakfast at Air.

Island Villa Terrace

WORLD‘S FINEST HOLIDAYS

Meal upgrades Half Board from £64 • Breakfast and dinner at Air Full Board from £110 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Air. Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Island Villas are deservedly popular, so we recommend booking early for this room type.

Guide price from £2275 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £2987 07 Jan-21 Apr, 07-21 Dec 2015 Extra night from £252 Single supplement from £226 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Water Villa including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

Ref KU9334. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Lily Beach Resort & Spa at Huvahendhoo s s s s s At a glance

Popular Lily Beach offers ‘affordable luxury’ amidst unbelievably turquoise shallow lagoons.

Premium All Inclusive

When Lily Beach underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2009, its aim was to offer a luxury all inclusive experience that was reasonably priced. And so it introduced its premium all inclusive package, which includes meals at the main buffet-style restaurant, and a vast selection of well-known branded drinks, including from the minibar.

Stunning house reef Overwater spa pavilions

The resort combines contemporary design with Maldivian architecture, and natural materials are used throughout. Lily Maa is the main restaurant, with diverse buffet dishes, live cooking stations and a barbecue. Tamarind is the overwater fine dining à la carte restaurant, and the Spirit Bar & Lounge with its sand floor and lounge music is the ideal place to end the day. Lily Beach has one of the Maldives’ most beautiful lagoons, with clear shallow waters perfect for snorkelling leading to deeper areas ideal for trying out fun watersports, such as wakeboarding and canoing. For divers, there’s access to more than 50 local dive sites, plus diving courses including an introduction for children in the shallows of the lagoon.

Villas are set either along the beachfront, partly over the lagoon or overwater.

Beach Villas are semi-detached, and for families needing interconnecting rooms, there are Beach Family Villas. Lagoon Villas are half over the water and most have direct access to the lagoon at high tide, while for an overwater experience, Deluxe Water Villas have a glass floor corridor and Jacuzzi pool looking out to the ocean.

Setting In Southeast Ari Atoll Getting there 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé Rooms 119 beach, lagoon and water villas Dining Buffet restaurant, à la carte restaurant, bar Facilities 2 swimming pools, overwater spa, fitness room, children’s pool, watersports, dive centre, cyber café, tennis, volleyball, shops, free kids’ club Spa The exotic Tamara Spa by Mandara is an overwater sanctuary with views of the crystal clear lagoon. Signature treatments are carried out in private overwater pavilions, with treatment tables perched above a glass floor viewing window to allow you to enjoy the mesmerising ocean life below you as you’re being pampered. If you don’t fall asleep, that is. Outside on the pavilion decks there are oversized octagonal bathtubs to soothe weary limbs.

Activities • Snorkel on the house reef directly from the shore or join a snorkelling safari • Book a treatment at the overwater spa • Board a boat for an island hopping trip Minimum stay 7 nights 24 Dec-10 Jan, 3 nights at other times.

What’s included All Inclusive • Buffet-style breakfast and dinner at Lily Maa • Buffet-style lunch at Lily Maa or à la carte menu at AQVA pool bar or Vibes bar • Drinks including premium brands • 1 à la carte dinner per week at Tamarind • Minibar refilled daily • 2 selected excursions per stay • Snorkelling equipment • Free internet access in public areas and villas • Turtles kids’ club.

Kuoni Plus Honeymoon/Anniversary, Food & Beverage and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Lagoon Villa

Guide price from £2447 per person 01 Sep-25 Sep, 30 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £2924 10 Jan-29 Mar 2015 Extra night from £259 Single supplement from £79 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Villa on all inclusive, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref MV1113. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Deluxe Water Villa Bathroom

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Huvafen Fushi s s s s s At a glance Contemporary, laid-back luxury All private pool bungalows Underwater spa treatment room LIME Spa

With its large clear lagoon and striking infinity pool extending over the glistening waters, Huvafen Fushi is beautiful. But it’s got substance too – the luxury villas all have private pools, there’s a futuristic underwater spa, and innovative fine dining options. And for such an indulgent resort, it’s refreshingly relaxed too.

Dining is a real highlight here. Celsius is the main restaurant, with an open kitchen and a diverse menu, and Salt is the place for gourmet seafood, inspired by its overwater setting. If you’re looking for more casual dining, Fogliani’s is a lovely al fresco venue under the palms serving up traditional wood-fired pizzas. For intimate bespoke dining, tables can be set up almost anywhere, from the shallows of the fibre-optic lit pool to a rock island on the edge of the reef. The wonderful thakurus (butlers) can arrange a host of experiences for you, whether it’s joining an ocean expedition with the resident marine biologist or embarking on a sunset cruise to spot dolphins. The LIME Spa offers the opportunity to relax under the ocean’s surface in an underwater treatment room with tropical marine life just outside the window; the perfect mesmerising accompaniment.

Ocean Bungalow with Plunge Pool

Ocean Bungalow with Plunge Pool

This stunning and trendy Per AQUUM retreat is one of the finest in the Maldives.

Underwater Spa

Each of the spacious palm-thatched bungalows has a private plunge pool, with the room types differing in location – on the beach, on the lagoon or over the ocean – and size, ranging from the Beach Bungalows with Plunge Pool to the huge Beach Pavilion. High tech extras include a fully loaded iPod and a surround sound system that can play in your room, in the bath and even in the plunge pool.

Setting In the North Malé Atoll Getting there Approx. 30 minutes by speedboat from Malé airport Rooms 44 beach, lagoon and ocean pool bungalows Dining 4 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Spa, infinity pool, flotation pool, wine cellar, yoga pavilion, fitness centre, PADI dive school, watersports, library lounge, theatrette Spa The LIME spa is excellent in its own right, with eight treatment rooms, a mist shower, ice room and a whole host of treatments ranging from crystal rituals to ice facials and heated water cushions to the signature LIME Massage. But what sets it apart is the must-try underwater treatment room; a surreal setting with ethereal fabrics mirroring oceanic kelp and incredible views of tropical fish through the windows.

Activities • Sail to a nearby sandbank on board the resort’s traditional yet modern 65ft Maldivian Dhoni • Book a private table ‘on the rock’ • Swim with whale sharks • Soak in the outdoor flotation pool Minimum stay 7 nights 26 Dec-05 Jan.

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What’s included Breakfast at Celsius Meal upgrades Half Board from £77 • Breakfast and dinner at Celsius Full Board from £129 • Breakfast and dinner at Celsius • Lunch at Fogliani’s Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Spa offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £2820 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 27 Apr-12 Jul, 31 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £3908 11 Jan-22 Apr 2015 Extra night from £352 Single supplement from £351 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Bungalow with Plunge Pool including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref KU9300. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Soneva Fushi s s s s s At a glance

Backed by lush jungle, tranquil Soneva Fushi blends natural style with contemporary barefoot indulgence.

Large, leafy island

This is one of the Maldives’ largest islands, covered by natural leafy vegetation. But instead of being overcrowded with facilities and rooms, much of the island is left in its natural jungle state to create a real desert island experience – albeit one with modern comforts. It’s also a Condé Nast Traveller award winner.

Rustic luxury Observatory, cinema and Six Senses spa

Facilities go far beyond expectation, and the innovative experiences have been carefully thought out. Equipped with a state-of-the-art telescope, the observatory in the organic garden offers an insight into the starlit night sky, while on the beach, Cinema Paradiso hosts movie nights with popcorn, home-made ice-cream and cocktails under the stars. For dining, the main restaurant is NINE, where there’s a cheese room and ice-cream corner with over 60 flavours. The unique Fresh in the Garden is open-air and surrounded by tropical banana trees, and the candle-lit

By The Beach offers Japanese and Korean sharing dishes. There’s also a chocolate room! Of the bars, Bar(a)bara is the star, set out on the jetty above the clear waters.

Sustainability is a priority here, with a large solar plant, carbon offset programme, on-island bottled water production, and organic food production. Tour the eco centre for a behind-the-scenes view. Large stretches of the island’s shoreline have been left undeveloped and unlit, so that turtles can continue to nest on the beaches. Eco-chic beach villas are in secluded settings amidst the lush vegetation, and all have ‘Mr Friday’ butler service. Crusoe Villas are spacious two-storey villas with upstairs bedroom. There’s no main pool, so if you prefer a dip in the pool to a swim in the ocean it’s worth upgrading to one of the private pool villas.

Setting In the remote Baa Atoll, the Maldives’ only UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve Getting there Approx. 35 minutes by seaplane from Malé Rooms 55 beach villas Dining 3 restaurants, 4 bars Facilities Six Senses Spa, observatory, cinema, boutique, CD and DVD library, kids’ club, tennis court, dive school, watersports Spa With its beachfront jungle setting, the Six Senses Spa is a highlight. Each morning one of the spa hosts collects coconuts to create a natural exfoliant for the Kurumbaa Kaashi coconut rub, one of the signature treatments. Try a Tibetan hot stone healing massage, Ayurvedic treatments, or float in the warm water for a Japanese watsu treatment. You can even learn the art of massage yourself, with a massage masterclass.

Activities • Snorkel on the house reef • Have breakfast at sunrise on a secluded sandbank • Take an astronomy lesson in the observatory.

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Crusoe Villa

What’s included Breakfast at NINE. Meal upgrades Half Board from £122 • Breakfast and dinner at NINE Full Board from £173 • Breakfast, buffet lunch and dinner at NINE. Guide price from £3326 per person 01 Sep-14 Oct 2014 High season from £4721 31 Jan-23 Feb, 01-22 Apr, 19 Oct-06 Dec 2015 Extra night from £397 Single supplement from £398

View from Crusoe Villa

The Observatory

Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Crusoe Villa including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref KU9316. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Crusoe Villa

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Gili Lankanfushi s s s s s At a glance

Serene, intimate and understated, this natural island is the epitome of barefoot luxury.

Natural and eco-friendly

While dress is informal, there’s nothing casual about the service or facilities on this luxurious island. Basking in one of the Maldives’ largest lagoons, there are many reasons why Gili Lankanfushi was voted the third best hotel in the world at the 2014 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.

Huge water villas ‘Mr Friday’ butler service

The food is outstanding. The main restaurant is outdoors on the sand, and there’s also the intimate restaurant, By The Sea, serving Japanese fusion dishes. For a dining experience quite unlike any other, an underground gourmet cellar is reached by a descending glass staircase, with a cavern showcasing more than 600 wines. After a bespoke tasting menu with wine pairings organised by an excellent sommelier, discover the artisanal cheese room and chocolate cave. The overwater Meera Spa is a pampering indulgence, with glass viewing windows beneath the massage tables. For a chilled out evening for two, screenings can be arranged at the jungle cinema.

Crusoe Residence

Villa Suite

Spa

Huge rustic villas are all overwater. Not only do they have an overwater sundeck with loungers, there’s also a hidden rooftop deck with daybeds. For a personal touch, music and films can be preloaded for you on the in-room iPod, and your very own ‘Mr Friday’ will see to everything that you need, before you even know you need it. While the Villa Suites and Residences are set off a jetty, the incredibly private Crusoe Residences can only be reached by boat.

Setting In a large lagoon in the North Malé Atoll Getting there 20 minutes by speedboat from Malé Rooms 45 overwater villas and residences Dining 2 restaurants, bar, underground gourmet cellar Facilities Infinity pool, spa, gym, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, watersports, PADI scuba school, snorkelling, CD/ games library, jungle cinema Spa The Meera Spa’s overwater setting heightens the sense of relaxation, with six treatment rooms featuring glass floor viewing windows to the ocean below.

The signature massage is a fusion of styles including Thai stretching, Lomi Lomi forearm strokes and Shiatsu pressure point, or there’s a Tibetan singing bowl massage using sound therapy and a hand-harvested seaweed wrap Activities • Snorkel in the glorious lagoon with the resident marine biologist • Take a sushi making class • Arrange a private movie screening at the jungle cinema • Enjoy a private candle-lit barbecue on a sandbank Minimum Stay 5 nights 26 Dec-04 Jan, 03-06 Apr and 18-23 Apr.

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What’s included Breakfast at the main restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £78 • Breakfast and dinner at the main restaurant Full Board from £125 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary, Food & Beverage and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Don’t miss the Asian market buffet dinner on the beach, which has cooking stations from countries including Japan, Vietnam and Thailand.

Guide price from £2719 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £4175 15 Jan-20 Apr 2015 Extra night from £369 Single supplement from £368 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Villa Suite including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

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Dusit Thani Maldives s s s s s At a glance

Combining genuine Thai hospitality with Maldivian luxury, this lush island is natural and relaxed.

Barefoot luxury

The natural vegetation here creates a jungle-like interior, with coconut palms leading down to the sandy beaches and glorious house reef that encircles the island.

Snorkelling is possible around the entire island, and there are excellent local diving spots. The Baa Atoll is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve – as well as hosting a select number of luxury resorts that all work to conserve the area, the reserve is inhabited by populations of dolphins, eagle rays, sea turtles, manta rays and whale sharks.

Natural island in a UNESCO biosphere reserve Treetop spa treatment pods

Dusit Thani’s facilities are stunning, and the focal point is its impressive infinity pool, built around a banyan tree. For a spot of thrillseeking, the friendly dive centre can arrange kite surfing, waterskiing and catamaran sailing. If you’re booking Half Board, Full Board or All Inclusive, you’ll enjoy the excellent dine-around concept with dinner at any of the three restaurants: the relaxed main restaurant The Market, the signature Thai overwater venue Benjarong, or the stylish sand-floored Sea Grill at the water’s edge with its seasonal modern menu.

Elegant rooms have high ceilings and are light and airy. All have a private pool as standard except the Beach Villas, although you can upgrade to a Beach Villa with Pool. The Water Villas with Pool offer the best of both worlds – just a few metres off the beach but with private pools overwater by the house reef drop-off point.

Ocean Villas with Pool are at the other end of the island, further out into the ocean.

Setting On Mudhdhoo Island in the unspoilt Baa Atoll Getting there Approx. 20 minute domestic flight from Malé to Dharavandhoo airport followed by a 10 minute speedboat ride. A 35-minute seaplane transfer from Malé is also available at extra cost.

Rooms 94 beach, water and ocean villas Dining 3 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Spa, infinity pool, dive centre, fitness centre, yoga pavilion, kids’ club, boutiques, 2 tennis courts, free Wi-Fi Spa The award-winning Devarana Spa has 6 treetop treatment pods, accessed by a sky bridge with an idyllic backdrop.

Back on the ground, the spa has 2 additional treatment rooms dedicated to the art of Thai massage Activities • Explore the island with free bicycle hire • Enjoy a wine tasting evening at the Sea Grill’s Wine Library • Take a 10 minute speedboat ride to Hanifaru Huraa, a feeding ground for manta rays and whale sharks (May-Nov) Minimum stay 5 nights 27 Dec to 07 Jan. What’s included Breakfast at The Market.

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Water Villas with Pool

Meal upgrades Half Board from £88 • Breakfast at The Market • Dinner in any open restaurant Full Board from £115 • Breakfast at The Market • Lunch and dinner in any open restaurant All Inclusive Option from £159 • In-villa check in • Breakfast at The Market • Lunch at Sea Grill or Sandbar • Dinner in any open restaurant • Selected drinks • Minibar soft drinks and beers • Daily group yoga classes (morning and afternoon) • Laundry.

Pool and Ocean Villas

Sea Grill

Kuoni Plus Exclusive Spa offer. Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/ Anniversary and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £2457 per person 11 May-09 Jul, 31 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £3120 07 Jan-06 May 2015 Extra night from £257 Extra night from £257 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Villa including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref MV001.

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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island s s s s s At a glance Split over two islands The world’s first all-glass undersea restaurant

Deluxe Beach Villa

Two sumptuous spas

With luxurious villas and the chance to dine beneath the waves, this is a spectacular twin-island retreat.

Conrad Maldives boasts the Maldives’ most iconic restaurant. Venture 16 feet below the ocean to dine at one of the world’s most extraordinary venues, with 180° views of marine life through its glass walls and arched glass roof. Topped off with gourmet Maldivian-Western fusion set menus and Champagne cocktails, beautiful Ithaa is unique and a little surreal.

The two islands that make up the resort are quite distinct. A 500 metre timber footbridge connects the main hub of Rangalifinolhu with the smaller Rangali Island; ideal if you’re seeking a tranquil escape with access to the facilities of larger island.

On Rangalifinolhu, the atmosphere is cool and lively, and inspired venues range from a cinema under the stars to a cheese and wine bar. And almost every type of cuisine is covered here, from the eight show kitchens at the sand-floored Atoll Market to the Koko Grill – an exclusive, candlelit Japanese live cooking venue on the beach. On Rangali Island, tranquillity and privacy are the order of the day – there’s a chic adults-only ‘quiet zone’ with infinity pool and tented lounge bar.

Deluxe Water Villa

Retreat Water Villa

Ithaa Undersea Restaurant

Accommodation is split over the two islands: spacious Beach Villas and Deluxe Beach Villas with private plunge pool on Rangalifinolhu Island and a range of water villas off Rangali Island. If you’re planning a pampering escape, the Retreat Water Villas have a separate private treatment room. Sunset Water Villas have their own private area of the lagoon and a master bedroom with revolving bed. All water villa guests receive daily complimentary cocktails.

Setting On Rangali and Rangalifinolhu Islands in South Ari Atoll Getting there Approx. 30 minutes by seaplane from Malé Rooms 150 beach, water and spa villas set over 2 islands Dining Buffet restaurant, 7 à la carte restaurants, 4 bars Facilities Infinity pool, children’s pool, 2 spas, tennis, fitness centre, yoga, diving centre, non-motorised watersports, openair cinema, adults-only pool and lounge Spa The philosophy at the Spa Retreat on Rangalifinolhu Island is based on the five elements of earth, air, fire, and water and plant life. There are 9 couples’ treatment rooms. There’s also a separate Overwater Spa, 50 metres offshore from Rangali Island. 3 of the 4 treatment rooms have glass viewing floors down to the ocean below. After a treatment, head to the deck and relax in the Jacuzzi – dolphins have even been spotted in the distance Activities • Explore coral reefs by mini submarine • Watch manta rays swim under the footbridge at night (Nov-Apr) • Spot dolphins from a luxury yacht Minimum stay 5 nights 26 Dec-07 Jan.

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What’s included Breakfast at the Atoll Market or Vilu.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £73 • Breakfast and dinner at the Atoll Market.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider You’ll need to pre-book a table at Ithaa – as such an iconic venue, it’s deservedly popular.

Guide price from £2732 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 30 Apr-12 Jul, 17 Aug-25 Sep, 2015 High season from £3707 30 Mar-25 Apr, 30 Sep-06 Dec 2015 Extra night from £275 Single supplement from £252 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Villa including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref KU9306.

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Taj Exotica Resort & Spa s s s s s At a glance

A breathtaking resort quite beyond expectation, which blends contemporary luxury with natural splendour.

Exceptional dining

Elegant and understated, the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is known for its exceptional service and setting. As well being a long narrow island – from the middle of the island you can often see the water on both sides – encircled by a glorious lagoon, it’s also just 15 minutes by speedboat from Malé.

The food here is some of the best in the Maldives. Even the main beachside restaurant, 24 Degrees, is à la carte, with an extensive and diverse menu. The second fine dining restaurant, The Deep End, is built on stilts overwater with seating around the edge of a viewing hole open to the water. The resort has recently added a third restaurant by the poolside, which offers light lunches and fresh oven-baked pizzas. There are also two stylish bars and a walk-in wine cellar with vintages hand-picked by the island’s sommelier. A new and unique addition is the Ocean Pavilion sitting 700m offshore in the middle of the lagoon, offering complete privacy. It can be used on request for private dining, as well as couples’ spa treatments and private snorkelling trips. The extensive Jiva Grande Spa has one of the finest settings in the Maldives, and there’s a free yoga session each morning.

Tiny island in a huge crystal clear lagoon

24 Degrees - beach dining

Luxury Jiva Grande spa

All of the palm-thatched villas have a dedicated butler. Lagoon Villas are in pairs on stilts, with a bath overlooking the lagoon. The signature Deluxe Lagoon Villas with Pool are set further into the lagoon. The different types of beach villa are spacious and have private pools, ranging from the Deluxe Beach Villa with Pool to the Two Bedroom Beach Suite with Pool. The Ocean Suites with Pool and the impressive Rehendi Presidential Villa have overwater suspended decks filled with sand.

Setting In the South Malé Atoll Getting there Approx. 15 minutes by speedboat from Malé Rooms 64 beach and ocean villas Dining 3 restaurants, wine room, 2 bars Facilities Infinity pool, spa, fitness centre, watersports, PADI dive centre, Spa The Jiva Grande Spa is a tranquil oasis offering the best in Indian rejuvenation therapies including signature Ayurvedic and Alepa treatments. The six overwater spa pavilions each have a private sundeck and relaxation space. Yoga and meditation sessions are hosted in the glass-walled overwater gym Activities • Visit an authentic local fishing island • Arrange a private sunset cruise • Book a spa and dining experience in the Ocean Pavilion Minimum stay 10 nights 24 Dec-08 Jan. What’s included Breakfast at 24 Degrees.

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Meal upgrades Half Board from £91 • Breakfast at 24 Degrees • Dinner at 24 Degrees or a credit towards Deep End Full Board from £157 • Breakfast at 24 Degrees • Lunch at 24 Degrees or Poolside • Dinner at 24 Degrees or a credit towards the Deep End. Kuoni Plus Exclusive Honeymoon/Anniversary offer. Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Food & Beverage offers are available.

Call or see online for applicable dates.

One Bedroom Ocean Suite with Pool

Deluxe Lagoon Villa with Pool

Guide price from £2389 per person 22 Apr-12 Jul 2015 High season from £3207 08 Jan-17 Apr 2015 Extra night from £276 Single supplement from £236 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Lagoon Villa including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

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Deluxe Beach Villa with Pool

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W Retreat & Spa – Maldives s s s s s At a glance Ultra-chic designer facilities and barefoot luxury All pool retreats

Away Spa

Quirky and cool, W Maldives does understated elegance to perfection. ‘Whatever/ whenever’ is the mantra here, and with the wonderful service and little extras such as help-yourself ‘sweet spots’ dotted around the island with free ice-cream, soft drinks and sun cream, you’ll really believe it.

Excellent house reef Contemporary facilities include the bistro-with-a-twist restaurant, Kitchen, the specialty restaurant, Fish, and Fire – a relaxed barbecue station under the palm trees. Lounge on the day-bed style sofas at Sip, sampling the mixologist’s recommended signature cocktails and soaking up the ocean views, before continuing your night at 15 Below – an underground nightclub with in-house DJs and 90 varieties of vodka. If you know your watersports, make the most of the free equipment including snorkel masks and fins, kayaks, catamarans and windsurfers.

The windsurfing is particularly good. Snorkelling can be done straight from the shore on the island’s house reef – the best spots can be found around the spa area.

Ocean Haven Living room

Beach Oasis

This gorgeous contemporary W Retreat is an exclusive playground for grown-ups.

Ocean Oasis

Traditional Maldivian exteriors house deliciously elegant interiors. Each of the retreats has a private plunge pool, huge circular daybed and barbecue for private dining, plus a wine fridge, ‘munchie box’ and high-spec gadgets including outdoor speakers. Beach Oasis retreats are directly on the beach, set over two storeys, while overwater accommodation offers ocean or lagoon views. At the top end, the two bedroom Ocean Haven is designed to be the ultimate getaway.

Setting A tiny island in the North Ari Atoll Getting there 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé airport Rooms 78 pool retreats on the beach and overwater Dining 3 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, watersports, dive centre, underground nightclub Spa The Away Spa is an overwater sanctuary with indoor and outdoor treatment areas. Body treatments are designed to increase the metabolism and aim to detoxify, re-mineralise and hydrate. Treatments vary from hot stone, shiatsu and Ayurvedic massages to chocolate wraps and milk and honey baths. After your treatment, you’re encouraged to come back for yoga on the pavilion Activities • Learn to windsurf • Go island hopping on the resort’s luxury yacht • Live out your Robinson Crusoe fantasies on W’s own secluded island, Gaathafushi • Dive down to the W sign, 9 metres underwater Minimum stay 4 nights 26 Dec-09 Jan, 2 nights at other times.

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Need to know Children over 13 are welcome.

What’s included Breakfast at Kitchen.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £103 • Breakfast at Kitchen • Dinner at Kitchen or Fire.

Full Board from £149 • Breakfast and lunch at Kitchen • Dinner at Kitchen or Fire.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £3343 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £4231 30 Mar-15 Apr, 31 Oct-06 Dec 2015 Extra night from £428 Single supplement from £422 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Oasis including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

Ref KU9553. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa s s s s s At a glance

An idyllic and sophisticated world-class resort with traditional Maldivian village charm.

Of the two Four Seasons properties in the Maldives, this is the smaller and more intimate choice, with a traditional, rustic vibe perfectly complemented by the renowned Four Seasons service. It is the quintessential luxury retreat, with modern facilities including a wonderful all-natural spa on its own private island, an informative marine discovery centre and a surf school – one of only a few in the Maldives.

Stylish and sophisticated luxury hideaway Private island spa

Water Bungalow with Pool

Great marine eco-centre

Around the main infinity pool you’ll find a collection of delectable dining options, including Café Huraa, the main restaurant, Baraabaru which specialises in Indian/ Maldivian cuisine and the Kandu Grill, rustling up some of the finest steaks in the Indian Ocean. All the food here is outstanding, with many themed nights adding a bit of spice to your choice. One of the most popular is the seafood theme night every Wednesday at the Reef Club, where the lobster comes highly recommended.

From the Beach Pavilions up to the One Bedroom Water Suites, rooms at Kuda Huraa offer all mod cons such as iPod docks and coffee machines, yet wrap it all in a wonderfully rustic style of décor and architecture. All accommodation comes with your own private pool – except for some of the Water Bungalows, but as you’re surrounded by the lagoon it’s easy enough to take a dip.

Setting In the North Malé Atoll Getting there 25 minutes by boat from Malé airport Rooms 96 beach and water villas Dining 4 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, swim-up bar Facilities 3 swimming pools, tennis court, gym, table tennis, island spa, marine discovery centre, kids’ club, surfing, dive school, watersports Spa On its own private island, the spa at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa will pick you up from the main jetty and ferry you across to the tiny spa island in your own private covered dhoni. On the island you’ll find 7 overwater treatment pavilions. A range of treatments include multi-day packages and night-time lunar rituals Activities • Learn to surf • Take a shark safari • Dive with turtles • Explore with a sea scooter Minimum stay 7 nights 26 Dec-04 Jan. Need to know Guests over 8 are welcome in overwater accommodation.

What’s included Breakfast at Café Huraa.

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Sunset Water Bungalow

Meal upgrades Half Board from £90 • Breakfast and lunch in any restaurant including themed buffets and lobster night.

Full Board from £133 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in any restaurant including themed buffets and lobster night.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary, Food & Beverage and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Combine Kuda Huraa with the Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru, perhaps with a cruise on the Four Seasons Explorer (p18-19).

Water Bungalow with Pool

Guide price from £2941 per person 01-25 Sep, 30 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £3537 30 Mar-05 May, 13 Jul-16 Aug 2015 Extra night from £377 Single supplement from £376 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Pavillion with Pool including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref KU9560. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Beach Pavilion

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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru s s s s s At a glance Outstanding service Pristine white beaches and a beautiful lagoon Spot manta rays and whale sharks

Idyllic, elegant and with Four Seasons’ signature service, in a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

This stunning resort is the larger of the two Four Seasons islands yet still retains a lovely tranquil atmosphere. Acres of lush jungle interior conceal sublime contemporary facilities thoroughly in harmony with the island’s natural beauty.

Located in the reclusive Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, the resort is ideally placed for diving and snorkelling excursions and during certain times of the year both whale sharks and manta rays can be found nearby.

If you judge a resort on its food, then Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru will score very highly. From the welcoming Café Landaa, your stop off for breakfast each day, to the sizzling steaks of the outdoor Fuego Grill and the simply outstanding Italian cuisine of Blu, every restaurant offers both food and service of the highest quality.

Rooms at Landaa Giraavaru are very generously sized, from the Water Villas to the Beach Bungalows and all the way up to the Three Bedroom Landaa Estate, you’ll find all the mod cons such as iPod docks and coffee machines in a modern but comfortable style. All accommodation comes with your own private pool – except for some of the Water Villas, but as you’re surrounded by the lagoon it’s easy enough to take a dip.

Water Villa

Blu Bar

Shisha Bar

Beach Villa with Pool

Setting In the Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve Getting there 40 minutes by seaplane from Malé airport Rooms 103 huge villas Dining 4 restaurants, 4 bars Facilities 3 pools, snorkelling, free nonmotorised watersports, PADI 5-Star IDC centre, Marine Discovery Centre, Spa & Ayurvedic Retreat, fitness centre, tennis court, kids’ club, ‘Young Adults’ Club Spa Nestled in a herb garden, the Ayurvedic Retreat has experts in Ayurveda on hand to guide you. Enjoy a consultation to gain an understanding of your body and mind and the type of dosha you represent. Your consultant will recommend treatments, food and activities based on your individual dosha type, and all restaurants will have doshaspecific food labels to aid you further.

10 treatment rooms are either nestled in the gardens or on stilts over the lagoon Activities • Sign up for the Manta on Call experience • Visit the Marine Discovery Centre • Snorkel the reef Minimum stay 10 nights 21 Dec-05 Jan.

Guide price from £3788 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 10 May-07 Jul, 31 Aug25 Sep 2015 High season from £5096 10 Jan-05 May 2015 Extra night from £484 Single supplement from £483

Need to know Guests over 8 are welcome in overwater accommodation. For night arrivals it is possible to stay overnight at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at

Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Bungalow with Pool including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref KU9325. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Kuda Huraa then transfer directly by seaplane to Landaa Giraavaru.

What’s included Breakfast at Café Landaa or Blu. Meal upgrades Half Board from £90 • Breakfast and lunch in any restaurant including themed buffets and lobster night.

Full Board from £133 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in any restaurant including themed buffets and lobster night.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

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Kanuhura s s s s s At a glance

Within a vast turquoise lagoon, Kanuhura is familyfriendly and has its own uninhabited sister island.

Leading Hotel of the World

Kanuhura is one of the Maldives’ more natural islands. Its large lagoon is ideal for making the most of the free watersports equipment, which includes windsurfers, pedaloes and canoes. Due to the size of the lagoon there’s no house reef, but there are some excellent spots nearby for snorkelling and diving, including one of the region’s best wreck dives at ‘The Shipyard’. The remote Lhaviyani Atoll is also great for dolphin spotting and even plays host to the occasional pilot whale.

Stand-out kids’ club and spacious family accommodation Lagoon ideal for watersports

The Half Board and Full Board options here offer a choice of restaurants for lunch and dinner, including the main buffet restaurant, Thin Rah, and the poolside Mediterranean-influenced Olive Tree. Relaxation spots around the island include overwater hammocks and oversized daybeds on the beach. Kanuhura also has its own Robinson Crusoe-esque island, Jehunuhura, just a minute away by boat.

The rustic luxury villas are hand-crafted from local materials and are dotted along the beach or overwater. Each comes with its own villa host for your convenience. Beach Villas sit in their own private spot sheltered by vegetation. The interconnecting Duplex Villas and two bedroom/two bathroom Grand Beach Villas are both ideal for families.

Setting In the Lhaviyani Atoll Getting there 40 minutes by seaplane from Malé Rooms 95 beach and water villas Dining Buffet restaurant, 2 à la carte restaurants, offshore private island restaurant, 2 bars Facilities Pool, spa, dive centre, windsurfing, pedalos, canoes, tennis, squash, fitness centre, kids’ club Spa Kanuhura’s large thatched spa has mood lighting, billowing fabrics, ornamental lily ponds and excellent therapists. There are eight treatment rooms and an outdoor beachside spa pavilion. You’ll be given a consultation where treatments are recommended based on your needs. Signature massages include the Maldivian Theyo Dhemun using local healing oils Families The free kids’ club here goes the extra mile and is open until 10pm.

As well as a sand-floored playground, enclosed shallow pool and the usual activities it also offers swimming lessons and treasure hunts. The resort has children’s menus and mealtimes, high chairs and babysitters on request.

Enjoy activities together from banana boat rides to volleyball matches. With interconnecting rooms, we recommend the Duplex Villas for families Activities • Dine on an uninhabited

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island • Join a marine safari in search of dolphins • Try your hand at line fishing • Windsurf in the lagoon.

Beach Villa

What’s included Breakfast at Thin Rah. Meal upgrades Half Board from £86 • Breakfast at Thin Rah • Dinner at Thin Rah, the Olive Tree or Veli Café Full Board from £114 • Breakfast at Thin Rah • Lunch at the Olive Tree or Veli Café • Dinner at Thin Rah, the Olive Tree or Veli Café.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary, Spa, Food & Beverage, Room Upgrade and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £2350 per person 30 Apr-12 Jul 2015 High season from £3017 12 Jan-22 Mar, 30 Mar-22 Apr 2015 Extra night from £214 Single supplement from £214 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Villa including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

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Water Villa

Olive Tree

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One&Only Reethi Rah s s s s s At a glance Chic, world class facilities 12 white sand beaches

Tapasake Restaurant

Huge private villas with personal villa host

‘Reethi Rah’ means beautiful island, which almost says it all . . . enhanced by One&Only’s sublime resort.

One&Only took on the project of extending the original island here to create the large island of today with its grand sweeping coves. It’s certainly unique in the Maldives, with the headlands and bays creating no less than 12 beaches.

From the herbs and vegetables straight from the on-island Chef’s Garden to the Kobe beef shipped in from Japan, the food here is fantastic. The main restaurant, Reethi Restaurant, is an opulent space with high ceilings and an eclectic international menu. The Japanese restaurant, Tapasake, serves up contemporary tapas-sized tasters and sake cocktails, whilst the Chef’s Garden is an intimate venue offering the freshest local produce. A visit to the relaxed boho-chic beach restaurant, Fanditha, is a must to experience exotic Arabic and Mediterranean dining amid decadent draped daybeds and chandeliers dangling from palm trees.

There’s also plenty to keep you active. On land, try your hand at tennis, table tennis or beach volleyball, or take to the water for sailing, windsurfing and diving.

Indulge at the One&Only Spa which has steamrooms, saunas and an overwater yoga pavilion. The vast villas are ultra private and calming, with either a secluded area of shore or deck over the lagoon. You’ll also receive a mobile phone to call your personal villa host at any time. On the beach you’ll find Beach Villas, Duplex Villas with Pool – two villas joined by an external walkway with a shared pool, ideal for families – and the hugely spacious Grand Beach Villas with private pool. There’s also a choice of water villas on stilts over the lagoon.

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Water Villa

Beach Villa with Pool

Setting One of the largest islands in North Malé Atoll Getting there 75 minutes by luxury yacht from Malé Rooms 130 spacious beach and water villas Dining 5 à la carte restaurants, bar Facilities 2 swimming pools, spa, fitness centre, tennis, table tennis, beach volleyball, diving, sailing, windsurfing, pedal boats, climbing wall, kids’ club, teenagers’ club, wine cellar, free Wi-Fi Activities • Cruise on a traditional dhoni or luxury yacht • Enjoy a class in The Artist Studio • Explore the island by bike • Take a pedal boat or canoe out to the house reef Minimum stay Please ask for details.

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What’s included Breakfast at Reethi Restaurant.

Kuoni Plus Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. all or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £3303 per person 01-21 Sep 2014, 09 May-04 Jul, 29 Aug-21 Sep 2015 High season from £4376 11 Jan-22 Mar, 30 Mar-04 May 2015 Extra night from £402 Single supplement from £401 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Villa including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

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Six Senses Laamu s s s s s At a glance

Exuding Six Senses’ flair for originality, sustainability and quality, this is authentic rustic luxury.

Innovative and eco-friendly

A sense of wellbeing is central to the tranquil Six Senses Laamu’s ethos, with friendly staff, fresh local produce and a therapeutic Six Senses Spa. Many of the facilities here are overwater, connected by rustic walkways.

Gourmet dining with organic local ingredients Overwater ‘village’

The spa is beautiful, the highlight being the pod-like treatment nests concealed in the beach-side jungle. And the food is quite exceptional. Dine on fresh locally grown or caught cuisine at Leaf, the signature restaurant high above the organic garden, or opt for innovative overwater dining at Longitude. For an intimate dinner, head to Zen where just 12 guests can enjoy fine dining sushi and sashimi. There’s also an extensive choice of wines at the overwater wine cellar. For sweet treats, choose from over 40 flavours of ice-cream or chocolate truffles filled with green tea and lavender. Unwind to the sunset sounds of the Chill Lounge & Bar and finish the evening with an open-air movie at the jungle cinema.

Unique guest experiences throughout the year include aqua season with the Manta Trust from May to October and astronomy sessions for a week in November. You’ll also be allocated a ‘guest experience manager’ (GEM) on arrival. The natural, thatched-roof villas are spacious hideaways and each has a roof deck. Beach Villas also have a garden – you can also book one with a private pool. Water Villas have a unique ocean view glass bathtub and sun deck with overwater net. A selection of other room types are new this year, including Family Beach Villas with Pool.

Setting The only resort in the idyllic Laamu Atoll Getting there A 50 minute domestic flight from Malé followed by a 15 minute speedboat ride Rooms 96 beach and water villas Dining 6 restaurants including an overwater wine cellar and deli, pool bar, swim-up bar, ice and chocolate studio Facilities Six Senses Spa, jungle cinema, dive centre, library, swimming pool, kids’ club Spa The Six Senses Spa lies in a natural setting within the island’s vegetation.

There are four secluded couples’ treatment pavilions and an Ayurvedic treatment pavilion, but the highlight is the four couples’ treatment nests; delightful woven domed structures dotted throughout the jungle by the beach. Therapists use natural products and offer signature treatments as well as local Maldivian therapies including sand exfoliating massages and coconut rubs Activities • Book a massage in one of the treatment nests • Settle down for a cosy evening at the jungle cinema • Master the island’s offshore surf break, Yin Yang • Take a dolphin cruise Minimum stay 5 nights over 31 Dec.

What’s included Breakfast at Longitude.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £61 • Breakfast at Longitude • Dinner at Longitude, Zen, LEAF Restaurant or Chill Bar (from Nov 2014-Oct 2015) Full Board from £101 • Breakfast at Longitude • Lunch at Chill Bar or Sip Sip • Dinner at Longitude, Zen, LEAF Restaurant or Chill Bar (from Nov 2014Oct 2015).

Water Villa

Beach Villa

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary, Food & Beverage and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £2478 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £2919 30 Mar-25 Apr, 13 Jul-16 Aug 2015 Extra night from £262 Single supplement from £262 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Lagoon Water Villa including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

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Chill Lounge & Bar

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Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru sssss

Exuding informal elegance among the coconut trees, this tiny island offers relaxation and rejuvenation.

Calm and relaxation are the order of the day at this small circular island that has one of the Maldives’ finest spas. Soothing treatments use age-old Asian traditions and include dedicated ‘calm time’ to unwind in the tranquil surroundings.

At a glance Small and unspoilt

There’s a laid-back, toes-in-the-sand restaurant and one open-air bar, but destination and in-villa dining are popular here. Signature dining experiences include a lobster a Bedouin-style feast with Champagne, canapés, shisha and an intimate dinner at the end of the sunset jetty. A marine laboratory runs coral regeneration and turtle conservation programmes, allowing for wonderful opportunities to snorkel up-close with turtles on the house reef. For the more active, watersports include waterskiing, canoeing and windsurfing.

The thatch-roofed villas at Vabbinfaru have been recently renovated. All have a private garden with day bed, plunge pool and jet pool. Oceanview Pool Villas are set back a little, peeping through the foliage to the beach. While there’s no overwater accommodation, the Beachfront Pool Villas offer the best of both worlds, as each has a walkway leading to its own private pavilion at the water’s edge.

Setting In the North Malé Atoll Getting there 20 minutes by speedboat from Malé airport Rooms 48 pool villas Dining Restaurant, bar Facilities Spa, fitness centre, PADI Dive Centre, watersports, marine laboratory Activities • Book a private dinner on the sunset jetty • Get involved with a culinary demonstration from the resort’s sous chefs • Take the free water taxi shuttle to Angsana Ihuru Minimum stay 7 nights 04-07 Jan; 5 nights 28 Dec-07 Jan. What’s included Full Board Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Ilaafathi restaurant.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £3002 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 30 Apr-12 Jul, 17 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £3667 08-22 Dec 2014, 30 Mar-25 Apr, 07-22 Dec 2015 Extra night from £401 Single supplement from £402 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in an Oceanview Pool Villa on full board, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref KU9351. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Exceptional house reef and sunken wreck dive

Beachfront Villa

Angsana Ihuru s s s s s This tiny, verdant island gem boasts one of the Maldives’ best reefs and all-beachfront villas.

With a marine-rich house reef metres from the shore, the snorkelling here is superb, with over 150 species of fish, plus turtles, rays, sharks and strong coral regrowth inside the lagoon. For divers, there’s the opportunity to complete a wreck dive directly from the shore, and local dive sites offer something for all levels.

Marine conservation efforts include reef cleaning and a turtle nesting programme.

Dine on Asian, Mediterranean and Maldivian flavours at Riveli, and spot turtles while sipping cocktails at the cosy, chilled-out Velaavani Bar. Dining experiences include ‘discovery dining’, offering a change of scenery for every course with five courses served in five different spots across two islands.

Like at sister resort Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru (left), the thatched villas have been recently renovated; now with more contemporary interiors and splashes of vibrant colour. All villas open on to the beach, leaving you just metres from the lagoon waters. Beachfront Jet Pool Villas are larger and also have a private garden with open-air jet pool.

Setting An unspoilt island in the North Malé Atoll Getting there 20 minutes by speedboat transfer from Malé Rooms 45 beachfront villas Dining Restaurant, bar Facilities Spa, dive centre, watersports Activities • Dive the sunken wreck • Go night snorkelling with a guide • Book the ‘discovery dining’ experience Minimum stay 5 nights 28 Dec-03 Jan; 29 Jan-07 Feb. What’s included Breakfast at Riveli.

At a glance World class spa Star-gaze at Naiboli Bar

Beachfront Pool Villa

Eco-friendly with a marine lab and conservation programmes

Contemporary rooms

Meal upgrades Half Board from £43 • Breakfast and dinner at Riveli Full Board from £75 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Riveli

All Inclusive from £115 • Breakfast at Riveli • Lunch and dinner at Riveli with accompanying house wine, beer and soft drinks • Selected drinks at Velaavani Bar 11am to 11pm.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £2147 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 30 Apr-12 Jul, 17 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £2522 08-26 Dec 2014, 30 Mar-25 Apr, 07-29 Dec 2015 Extra night from £230 Single supplement from £229 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beachfront Villa including breakfast, economy flights on British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers.

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La Réunion Largely undiscovered by UK travellers, La Réunion is a paradise for all things nature, with jagged peaks, lava fields, lush forests and coastal towns to explore by land, air and water.

General information & when to go Flying time

Key events

Saint-Denis 12¾ hours via Mauritius or Paris

May: Leu Tempo Festival of Street Arts – One of La Réunion’s oldest festivals, this five-day celebration in St-Leu features theatre performances, live music and contemporary art.

June: Sakifo Musik Festival – A music festival with a mix of reggae, electro and rock music across numerous venues.

June-October: Whale watching – Spot these ocean giants from the shore or on a boat trip.

October: Grand Raid – A challenging 100 mile trek from the south to the north of the island, which around 2,000 competitors aim to complete in 64 hours.

December: Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery – A day of concerts and parades all over the island to celebrate its freedom.

Time difference: GMT +4 Visa info No visa required for UK passport holders

Currency: Euro Language: French

Like Mauritius, La Réunion is hottest in summer ( January to March) and coolest in winter ( July to August). Some rain is to be expected throughout the year, particularly in summer. The east coast is typically wetter than the west, and sometimes rain can be falling in one part of the island but not another. The busiest times are from late June to early September. If you want to see whales, whale watching season runs from June to October. We recommend booking early year-round.

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IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION: The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee.

Prices vary depending on the date you wish to travel and the elements included in your package. Please read p246-251 before you book your holiday.

For further information and to tailor make your holiday, please call us or go to www.kuoni.co.uk for the best available price.

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Plan your La Réunion holiday As a new destination for Kuoni UK and one that might be unfamiliar with many of our customers, we’ve put together some information and advice that we hope you’ll find helpful when planning your trip to La Réunion. We’ve also featured some suggested itineraries to help you get the most out of your visit based on the type of traveller you are.

Piton de la Fournaise volcano

Craft your La Réunion holiday with Kuoni

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How long?

Two nights in La Réunion is the minimum we’d recommend, but three to four nights is ideal.

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What to do?

Explore. Soak up the dramatic scenery. Book a number of activities, from a helicopter flight over canyons to a private 4x4 trip to the cirques. Our recommended excursions give a taster of what’s on offer (p70-71).

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Combine with?

Add on a Mauritius beach extension afterwards. Relaxing on a white sand beach perfectly complements the sightseeing and activities on offer in La Réunion and it’s just a short direct flight away. We’ve even suggested some twin centre holidays in our ‘Discovering La Réunion’ guide (p68-69).

Cilaos

Why we’re introducing La Réunion

Suggested itineraries

Alfred Kuoni was a visionary and an explorer, and his sense of adventure is something that’s still important to us today; we’re always looking to expand our range of exciting destinations. Already popular with French travellers, La Réunion is still relatively undiscovered by UK holidaymakers. With its diverse, dramatic scenery and the fact that it’s just a short flight from Mauritius – one of our most popular destinations – it makes for an excellent nature/active sightseeing trip to combine with a Mauritius beach break.

Essentials

40% of the island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the scenery is breathtaking, with the contrast of lush forests and lunar landscapes, plus one of the world’s most active volcanoes. And there are a number of ways to explore.

Sightsee from the seat of a 4x4 or helicopter, or if you’re feeling active then there’s hiking, canyoning, rafting and mountain biking opportunities to really get up-close with the natural wonders.

There’s a good infrastructure on the island due to its French identity, plus great French and Creole food. The island is French-speaking, so the excursions we’ve chosen (p70-71) are on a private basis with an English-speaking guide. Helicopter pilots are also English speaking although you may share the flight with other guests.

La Réunion adds something totally different to our Indian Ocean portfolio and we’re confident that our more adventurous customers will love it.

Day 1: Arrive in La Réunion and transfer to the beachfront LUX* Ile de la Reunion (p72) for three nights. Settle in and relax for the afternoon, either on your private terrace or balcony, or in the fragrant gardens. Make the most of the hotel’s location – it boasts a natural lagoon that’s great for taking a dip, and if you’re travelling during whale watching season ( Jun-Oct) then this is also one of the best places on the island to spot these remarkable creatures from the shore.

Day 2: Take a thrilling early morning helicopter flight across the island’s dramatic landscape. It might be an early start, but this is the best time to see this stunning scenery before the clouds descend. A helicopter flight in La Réunion not only soars over the Jurassiclike peaks – providing wonderful aerial views of the volcanoes and cirques – it also plunges into canyons, gets within metres of the forest treetops and flies through valleys to cascading tiered waterfalls.

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Piton de la Fournaise

Be sure to do this unforgettable flight at the first opportunity you get, as if the weather’s not ideal on this occasion, you’ll be able to get a second chance another day. After your morning adventure you’ll return to the hotel for breakfast, followed by some time to relax. In the afternoon, take a trip to the Kelonia turtle sanctuary in St-Leu, with its series of saltwater pools housing different turtle species, and the chance to observe them through glass viewing windows.

Day 3: Today a full day private 4x4 ‘Dimitile and Cilaos’ trip will showcase La Réunion’s human history and natural landscapes. First you’ll travel to the dramatic Dimitile region, the former refuge of Reunionese slaves. Other highlights include viewing the dormant volcano, Piton des Neiges, as well as the colourful Cirque de Cilaos and La Plaine de Cafres – a plateau between the two mountain ranges.

Day 4: Transfer to the airport and fly to Mauritius for a few days of post-discovery beachfront relaxation.

Cirque de Mafate

Go beyond

Honeymoon

Day 1: Arrive in La Réunion and transfer to the comfortable Iloha (p73) for a three-night stay. Soak up the views from the hotel’s hillside setting, and choose to eat at the hotel or explore the village of St-Leu. Day 2: Early this morning embark on a recommended helicopter flight (see Essentials itinerary, left). After breakfast back at the hotel, a private trip to Maido’s Peak awaits this afternoon. This 16-mile trek will take you from the coast to an altitude of 2200 metres, passing through villages and primary forests en route to the edge of the Cirque de Mafate. From here there are incredible views over the mountain slopes.

Day 3: Today embark on a private 4x4 ‘Volcano and Wild South’ tour. Highlights include a visit to the world’s second most active volcano, Piton de la Fournaise, plus the coastal scenery, Creole villages, forest trails, lava flows and black cliffs of the southern part of the island.

Day 4: Transfer to the airport and fly to Mauritius for a relaxing beach stay; the ideal accompaniment to your action-packed few days exploring La Réunion.

Day 1: Arrive at the beautiful boutique retreat of Blue Margouillat (p73), where you’ll spend the next three nights. Pick up your hire car at the hotel and enjoy an afternoon by the pool, taking in the glorious sea views from its elevated setting. The hotel has one of the best restaurants in La Réunion – perfect for a first night romantic candlelit dinner.

Day 2: Rise early for a must-do helicopter trip this morning (see Essentials itinerary, left). Spend some time relaxing back at the hotel before driving out to the StGilles-Les-Bains area. This golden sand beach has one of the island’s loveliest natural lagoons that’s safe to swim in and is an ideal spot for whiling away an afternoon in the sunshine.

Day 3: Today take a leisurely drive up the winding road to Cirque de Cilaos. Visit the town and its pretty Creole houses, browse the markets, sample a glass of the local wine and have lunch in local restaurant. If you’re feeling energetic, there are numerous hiking trails to explore.

Day 4: After breakfast by the hotel pool, transfer to the airport for your flight to Mauritius to enjoy the ‘beach relaxation’ part of your once-in-a-lifetime trip.

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La Réunion • Discovering La Réunion

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Discovering La Réunion Dramatic volcanic peaks and lush tropical wilderness, with a French identity and a rich melting pot of cultures, beautiful La Reunion is quite unlike its beach paradise neighbours. In fact it’s more like a glorious scaled down Hawaii or an epic real-life Jurassic Park backdrop. There’s still the chance to relax in lovely coastal hotels, but with scenery so wonderfully diverse, you’ll want to get out and about to explore and discover.

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An insight into La Réunion Getting there

Volcanoes

La Réunion has two international airports. Most visitors will arrive into Roland Garros, approx. six miles east of the main city, St-Denis. There’s also Pierrefonds Airport in the south, with flights to Mauritius.

40% of La Réunion is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, created to protect the island’s rugged volcanic interior.

At 3,070 metres high, the dormant volcano of Piton des Neiges is the island’s most dominant feature, shrouded in lush subtropical forest. It covers most of the northwest of the island and offers a variety of sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Coast La Réunion is far more than a beach holiday destination, but the beaches here are still pleasant.

The hotels that we’ve hand-picked (p72-73) are focused in one area on the west coast, around the charming villages of St-Leu and St-Gilles-les-Bains. St-Leu has a volcanic black sand beach typical of the island, while at popular St-Gilles-les-Bains the sand is unusually golden.

In this area, natural lagoons formed by coral reefs provide safe places to swim, away from the sharks that inhabit the deeper waters created by the volcanic landscape. It’s not permitted to swim outside of these areas. LUX Ile de la Réunion (p72) has access to one of the best lagoons. Each of our hotels is well placed for exploring the rest of the island. On the east coast, the towns give way to sugar cane fields and vanilla plantations.

The active Piton de la Fournaise (2,630 metres) is the world’s second most active volcano. Situated in the south-east corner of the island, it’s La Réunion’s most popular attraction. Follow the forest paths, stop at various viewpoints to witness the canyons and lunar landscape, see the crater lake and walk on lava flows from previous eruptions. ‘Furnace Peak’, as the volcano’s name translates, erupted as recently as 2004 – and the island continues to grow with the lava spread.

Cirques Where the volcanoes have collapsed, ancient jungleclad natural amphitheatres have been created, known here as ‘cirques’. Salazie, Cilaos and Mafate make up the three cirques.

The Cirque de Salazie, around 30 miles from the capital St-Denis, is the largest cirque, surrounded by verdant forests and dotted with more than 100 waterfalls. It hosts one of the island’s prettiest villages, Hell-Bourg, on the edge of the cirque, with its Creole houses and beautiful gardens.

Reached by a memorable winding road, the colourful Cirque de Cilaos has a thermal spa and is known for its hiking and biking trails and vineyards.

The third cirque, the rugged, isolated Cirque de Mafate, can only be reached on foot or discovered by helicopter. Despite this, a population of Creole farmers can be found living in villages on top of the plateau.

Outdoor Activities Unsurprisingly, La Réunion is a great destination for hiking and it’s a popular activity in the cirques, either on the more established trails of Salazie and Cilaos, or in the wilderness of Mafate. Mountain biking and canyoning also offer exciting yet challenging ways to discover the island’s interior.

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For a little more comfort, 4x4 trips are an excellent way to explore and offer the advantage of a knowledgeable driver/guide en route. This is useful when, for instance, your driver alerts you to lava tunnels at the side of the road that you can actually climb inside. You just might not spot them otherwise!

St-Denis La Réunion’s main city is also the island’s northernmost, often overlooked in favour of the natural attractions. But for a spot of culture and architecture appreciation, it’s a great stop-off, with Creole houses – some open to the public – and two museums: the Musee Leon Dierx with an impressive collection of modern art and the Museum d’Histoire Naturelle. The restaurants here are also some of the best on the island.

Wildlife June to October is whale watching season. It’s possible to see these ocean giants from land on most days during these months, and common to see cars stop along the road when a passing whale comes into view. Hotels along the west coast offer some excellent vantage points – the higher up the better – and some hotels such as Iloha (p73) provide binoculars. The best view of the whales is from the beach at LUX* Ile de Réunion (p72). If you want a closer view, boat trips are possible, when you might spot dolphins too.

La Réunion is also a paradise for bird watchers, with numerous species found in the forests – particularly the mystical Forêt de Bebour-Belouve – and out to sea.

Our favourite combinations

Air With its dramatic topography and at times less accessible landscapes, La Réunion is a dream to discover from the air. An early morning helicopter flight – before the cloud cover descends – is a must-do, not only soaring over the rugged peaks but swooping through canyons and past plunging waterfalls, right over the edge of the crater. See p70 for our helicopter excursion.

For open-air bird’s eye views, paragliding around St-Leu is popular, with gliders floating down to the lagoon close to Iloha (p73).

La Réunion and Mauritius There’s plenty of opportunity for exploring and a great choice of activities on La Réunion.

Here are our favourite combinations of La Reunion and Mauritius hotels.

LUX* Ile de Réunion followed

by Long Beach, Mauritius Beachfront luxury in La Réunion coupled with the cool and contemporary Long Beach in Mauritius.

Iloha follwed by Solana Beach, Mauritius A great base from which to explore in La Réunion followed by this contemporary beach front setting in Mauritius.

Blue Margouillet followed by Le Cardinal, Mauritius Both hotels offer a boutique charm – stylish Creole architecture in La Reunion and laod nack luxury in Mauritius.

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Discover, Explore & Experience La Réunion We’ve searched the globe for Kuoni Authentic Experiences and here is just a small selection of what we offer in La Réunion. Add on experiences when booking your holiday to create perfect travel moments.

Helicopter flight () Price from £267 per person (45 minutes L'Incontournable flight) Departures Daily Duration 15 to 55 minutes

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A helicopter flight over La Réunion’s spectacular landscapes is an experience not to be missed.

See jagged peaks, coastal scenery, waterfalls, volcanoes and lava flows frozen in time as you soar over the island. From a 15 minute trip to the Cirque of Mafate to the 45-minute all-encompassing ‘L’Incontournable’ and the 55-minute ‘Le Must’ flights, there are plenty of choices depending on your budget.

The volcano () Price from £190 per person Departures Daily Duration Full day From the coast you will travel up onto the Plaine des Cafres plateau up to the slopes of the mountain of Nez de Bœuf to discover Le Réunion’s active volcano Piton de la Fournaise. Continue on to a viewpoint overlooking the 120 metre deep Commerson crater and the mountain pass Pas de Bellecombe where, from an overlook, you can witness the incredible caldera of Enclos Fouque. The tour concludes with a visit to the modern museum Masion de Volcan. This experience is on a private basis with English speaking driver/guide.

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Volcano and wild south () Price from £146 per person Departures Daily Duration Full day Combine an exploration of the volcano Piton de la Fournaise with a visit to the dramatic coastal scenery and lava flows of the south on a private 4x4 trip with English-speaking driver/guide. Enjoy majestic views from Nez de Bœuf and the other-worldly Plaine des Sables before journeying south, passing traditional villages and rivers of lava which have completely transformed the landscape and settlements of southern La Réunion. Later take a trip along a forest trail and learn about the island’s plant species before enjoying a traditional Creole lunch.

Finally travel to the coastal village of Cap Méchant to view the wild seas and black cliffs.

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This full day experience in a 4x4 with English-speaking driver/guide will highlight both the island’s human history and its natural landscapes. The tour will take you up to the mountainous Dimitile region where Reunionese slaves once escaped to. After a short walk you will come to a lookout point where you can enjoy views over the dormant volcano Piton des Neiges, the cirques and La Plaine de Cafres. Continue on through villages that were settled primarily by the escaped slaves before enjoying panoramic Cilaos caldera views from the viewpoint at La Roche Merveilleuse and then heading back down to the coast.

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Price from £108 per person Departures Daily Duration Half day Climb up from the coast to an altitude of 2200 metres through villages, acacias forest, geranium fields and forested landscapes to reach the Maïdo peak at the edge of the Cirque of Mafate. From here look down on the villages, hiking trails and mountain slopes. On the return journey visit a geranium essence oil producer and the market in Saint Paul to browse the stalls selling a variety of traditional Reunionese produce. This experience is on a private basis with English-speaking driver/guide.

Salazie () Price from £190 per person Departures Daily Duration Full day Visit the largest of La Reunion’s three cirques, the verdant Salazie which is located in the north of the island. Travel along the coastal road and through the capital Saint-Denis before heading inland and up into the caldera. Stop in the mountain town and living museum of Hell-Bourg where you can witness the charming Creole houses that line the streets. After admiring the natural scenery of the cirque visit La Maison Folio, a colonial villa with lovely gardens that will take you back to the 19th Century. This experience is on a private basis with English-speaking driver/guide.

Price from £190 per person Departures Daily Duration Full day On this full day tour you will witness the beautiful landscapes of the Cirque of Cilaos. Begin your day at ‘The Blower of Saint-Leu’ – a coastal blowhole caused by water being forced through a lava fault. You will then be transported up into the island’s interior, and the town of Cilaos, along the ‘road with 400 bends’.

From the viewpoint at La Roche Merveilleuse you can enjoy panoramic views of the vibrant town and its surroundings which sit nestled in the cirque. The tour continues with a visit to the embroidery house of Jours de Cilaos and concludes back on the coast. This experience is on a private basis with English-speaking driver/guide.

Car Hire () Price from £36 per car Departures Daily Duration 1 or more days By hiring a car you can enjoy the comfort and flexibility of exploring at your own pace and visiting just the sights that you want to see. You can either hire a vehicle just for a day or for the whole duration of your stay on the island.

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LUX* Ile de la Réunion s s s s s Beachfront luxury, combining Creole influences with an elegant colonial design in verdant gardens.

LUX* is the only resort to have direct access to the beautiful L’Hermitage beach with its calm coral-sheltered lagoon that’s perfectly safe for swimming. Dining here is authentic, and fresh seafood is a specialty. La Cuisine is the main restaurant offering international cuisine alongside local dishes. Orangine, the signature restaurant, is a more intimate venue with modern décor serving up gourmet dishes accompanied by excellent French wines, while for traditional Creole dining washed down by vanilla-flavoured rum on a lagoonside deck, there’s La Plage. For coffee lovers there’s Café LUX*, where a barista serves the resort’s own ‘island blend’ brand of coffee.

At a glance Reunion’s most luxurious hotel Large sheltered lagoon Message in a bottle treats

Little extra features include the retro-style ‘ici’ ice-cream hut with fresh local flavours and home-made waffle cones baked as you wait. And if you’re willing to explore, this is a resort full of fun surprises. You could stumble across a lost wardrobe housing secret delights or spot a message in a bottle on the path to your room that might contain a gift or directions to a secret bar. LUX* is also the best resort for whale watching ( June to October).

Elegant, contemporary rooms face the lagoon in whitewashed buildings dotted throughout the fragrant gardens. Superior Rooms occupy the ground floor and have a terrace while Deluxe Rooms are on the first floor with a balcony. For that extra indulgence, Junior Suites have a separate lounge area and a spacious bathroom with oversized bathtub, perfect for relaxing in after a day exploring the island.

Two interconnecting Superior Rooms can also be combined to form a Family Room.

Setting On the west coast, 10 minutes’ drive from Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains Getting there Approx. 45 minutes from the airport Rooms 164 rooms and suites Dining 3 restaurants, snack bar Facilities Swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, tennis court, volleyball court, yoga, free Wi-Fi, evening entertainment Activities • Book one of our chosen Reunion excursions (see p70-71) • Swim in the coral lagoon • Join a yoga session in the gardens.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £45 • Breakfast and dinner at La Cuisine.

Kuoni Insider Sample the local ‘Rhum Arrangé’, a delicious rum cocktail made with seasonal fruits such as lychee and guava.

Guide price from

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Iloha s s s This charming hotel in vast hillside gardens is a great base for exploring the island.

The sprawling tropical grounds of this lovely hotel cover three hectares and the gorgeous views can be enjoyed from most of the facilities. Kotemer is the al fresco main restaurant by the main pool, with beautiful views over the bay of Saint-Leu. The food here is varied, with traditional Creole dishes and international fare, and buffetstyle dining as well as an à la carte menu. The authentic Italian à la carte restaurant, La Trattoria, serves a range of pizzas, pastas and salads. If you’d prefer to eat in your room or on your terrace, then food here can also be ordered to take away, or if you want to see what the local village has to offer, Saint-Leu is a 15 minute walk away.

At a glance Sophisticated and intimate retreat Incredible elevated sea views

The hotel is well located for getting out and about to explore the island’s dramatic scenery. Close to the hotel, located on the beachfront, is the turtle sanctuary, Kelonia, where you can see these beautiful creatures up close. If you’ve had an action-packed day, there’s a spa with two large treatment rooms that can help soothe tired limbs.

Simple Standard Rooms are in the main building. Guétali Rooms are housed in a new hotel-style wing further up the hillside with access to an exclusive shared pool.

Cottage-style Family Bungalows sleep up to six.

Setting On the west coast of the island above the village of Saint-Leu, 300m from the beach Getting there Approx. 45 minutes from the airport Rooms 80 rooms and bungalows Dining 2 restaurants, bar Facilities 2 swimming pools, spa, table tennis, croquet, shop Families Iloha welcomes families and has spacious Family Bungalows which have two double bedrooms and a further mezzanine twin bedroom, two bathrooms and a kitchen area. There’s also babysitting available Activities • Book one of our recommended excursions (p70-71) • Whale watching ( Jun-Oct)

• Watch paragliders come into land below the hotel.

What’s included Breakfast at Kotemer.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £32 • Breakfast and dinner at Kotemer.

Guide price from £58 per person per night Based on 2 people sharing a Standard Room.

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Blue Margouillat s s s s A gorgeous boutique hotel combining stylish Creole architecture with bespoke art and fine dining.

With its name meaning ‘blue gecko’, this white-walled, turquoise-roofed hotel is more like a beautiful house, with a fabulous art collection hung throughout the property and bespoke sculptures in the gardens. After a day’s sightseeing around the island, it’s the perfect place to unwind.

Relax around the central pool and soak up the sea views, and in the afternoons pick a dish from the snack cart. At sunset, the chef suggests pre-dinner aperitifs to accompany cocktails on the terrace overlooking the bay of Saint-Leu. Then take a seat at a candlelit table for dinner with innovative fresh produce and local flavours, together with a bottle from the excellent wine list. Finish the evening with a coffee or a home-made ‘rhum arrangé’.

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With just 14 rooms, we recommend that you book this hotel early. Each room is classic in style and has a private terrace or balcony. To make the most of the space in the Standard Rooms, the lovely bathrooms – with a freestanding bath and separate shower – are open-plan on a raised platform in the room, sectioned off with voile curtains (there’s a separate toilet). If you’re staying longer, opt for one of the two spacious Suites in the gardens below the pool, which have a bedroom and living room, plus an outdoor shower and private Jacuzzi on the sea view terrace.

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At a glance Stunning sea views from the hillside location Ideal location for exploring the island

Family Bungalow

Renowned cuisine

Comfortable rooms

Setting In a quiet area on the west coast overlooking the bay of Saint-Leu, 500m from a lagoon Getting there Approx. 45 minutes from the airport Rooms 14 rooms and suites Dining Restaurant, bar, snack cart Facilities Swimming pool, art exhibitions, free Wi-Fi Activities • Book one of our chosen Reunion excursions (see p70-71) • Arrange a massage in the privacy of your room • View the hotel’s art collection.

What’s included Breakfast at the restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £50 • Breakfast and dinner at the restaurant.

Kuoni Insider The Blue Margouillat restaurant is reputed to be one of the best on the island.

Guide price from

£92 per person per night Based on 2 people sharing a Standard Room.

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Mauritius A mountain interior draped in lush foliage, a melting pot of enticing cultures, a sacred lake in the crater of an extinct volcano and pristine white sands adorned with palm trees.

General information & when to go Flying time

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January: Thaipoosam Cavadee – Tamil worshippers throughout Mauritius demonstrate their unwavering devotion to Lord Murugan at Thaipoosam Cavadee festival, an impressive display of organised religious fervour. The devotees pierce their tongue and cheeks, then parade the streets carrying flower-covered wooden arches and milk pots.

March: National Day – Mauritius’ National Day is a double cause for celebration, honouring both when the island gained independence in 1968 and became a Republic in 1992. Locals commemorate with a flag-raising ceremony, parades and a cultural show on Port Louis’ waterfront.

Time difference: GMT+4 hours.

Visa info Visa not required

Currency: Mauritian rupee Language: Mauritian Creole, English and French.

As Mauritius is located in the southern hemisphere, seasons are the opposite to those in the UK. Temperatures peak in the summer months, averaging between high 20s and low 30s, whilst the winter season is slightly cooler. Between July and August, the evenings can be cool - so a light sweater may be required when sitting outdoors. There’s no real rainy season in Mauritius, however there can be short downpours throughout the year, though they never last long. The main difference between the east and west coasts of Mauritius is the winds – the east coast experiences trade winds in winter which can actually be a welcome relief from the balmy temperatures. You’ll find that the hotels on the east coast are designed with this in mind, with public areas protected from coastal winds.

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IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION: The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee.

Prices vary depending on the date you wish to travel and the elements included in your package. Please read p246-251 before you book your holiday.

For further information and to tailor make your holiday, please call us or go to www.kuoni.co.uk for the best available price.

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Discovering Mauritius Cast adrift in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is a wonderful mix of African, Indian, European and Oriental influences. This lush island is more than just white sands – although there’s no denying that these are some of the most stunning beaches in the world – as sugar cane fields give way to lush verdant mountains rising up from the crystal clear waters. Not least, the island is home to some of the friendliest people, so you can expect the very best in hospitality.

Port Louis

Port Louis

An insight into Mauritius Island guide Hotels are widespread around the coastline, many fronting exceptional beaches and all merely just steps from a stretch of sand. On the east coast, Constance Belle Mare Plage (p105) and One&Only Le Saint Géran (p100) boast particularly dazzling beaches, while on the south east coast, Preskil Beach Resort (p82-83) enjoys one of the island’s most beautiful locations, in a dramatic lagoon just 15 minutes away from the airport. There are considerably less resorts on the island’s south coast, but this is where you will find the Heritage Golf & Spa Resorts (p94-95) at the heart of the Domaine de Bel Ombre – a 2500 hectare region stretching from the mountains to the ocean, hosting a number of restaurants and a golf course.

Offshore, the stunning island of Ile aux Cerfs to the east makes for a popular day trip. Much of the island belongs to Le Touessrok (p92), offering watersports to its hotel guests. There’s also a wonderful 18-hole Bernhard Langer golf course and a couple of open-air restaurants. In the south east, the tiny coral island of Ile aux Aigrettes is owned by the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, providing habitat for rare and endemic flora and fauna including the giant tortoise, the Mauritius kestrel and the pink pigeon.

Away from its beaches, Mauritius bursts with historic sights, cultural diversity and everchanging scenery.

Take a dip beneath cascading waters at Tamarin Falls – a beautiful natural collection of waterfalls in southwest Mauritius, which, though awkward to get to, are well

worth a visit. Black River Gorges is Mauritius’ sole national park – a wild area of thick indigenous forest in the central highlands that is home to over 300 plant species and rare bird life. Visit Pamplemousses Royal Botanical Gardens and stroll through lush vegetation including the unique collection of palms and the ‘Victoria Regia water lily’ which has leaves that grow to over two feet wide. For a luxurious and intimate couples escape, Le Cardinal (p85) offers gourmet dining and glorious views. It even has a Penthouse with private plunge pool.

And the cities are a delight, too. The capital of Port Louis has an international atmosphere, with its bustling streets and intoxicating smell of spices and fresh tea leaves. Central Market is best for an exciting market experience, with hawkers representing all of the island’s ethnic groups selling leather goods, meat, sweet foods, herbal teas, and an exotic array of fruit and vegetables. Mahebourg is one of the main fishing villages on the island. Built on the magnificent Grand Port Bay, it was founded in 1804 by the French Governor Charles Decaën. The Monday markets are among the biggest on the island and are held right next to the main bus station. Grand Baie in the north is far more cosmopolitan and a popular option for eating, drinking and shopping.

The island is surrounded by a huge reef sheltering the shallow lagoons, whose waters meet a shoreline of sugar white beaches. These lead to sugar cane plains, waterfall pools and forests of ebony and eucalyptus,

before reaching the peaks of bare and broken rocks that make a moonscape of the mountains.

Honeymoon Mauritius makes for a romantic, exotic honeymoon, with idyllic resorts in breathtaking beachfront locations and the option to simply soak up the sun all week long, or take in the culture, nature and activities on offer.

Some resorts also offer special honeymoon offers as a treat for newlyweds. Tranquil Astroea Beach (p84) has just 16 rooms and is an adults-only retreat – perfect for couples seeking authenticity in a paradisiacal setting away from the crowds. Preskil Beach Resort (p82) is a popular honeymoon (and wedding) choice due to its secluded location on a private peninsula. It also has romantic Honeymoon Rooms with four-poster beds and sea views.

Luxury Mauritius comes into its own with its selection of world class hotels. Renowned for its high standards of discreet service and hospitality, the best-of-the-best appear on Condé Nast’s ‘Gold List’ and are members of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Le Touessrok (p92) is one of the island’s signature resorts, while all the villas at Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa (p96) have a glorious private pool. The Oberoi, Mauritius (p101) looks after both its grounds and guests impeccably, with manicured gardens and worldrenowned Oberoi service. For a stylish luxury resort in a breathtaking setting, the St Regis Mauritius Resort (p97) has stunning ocean view rooms and butler service.

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Le Cardinal Récif Attitude Le Meridien Ile Maurice The Oberoi

La Pirogue Sugar Beach

Coin De Mire Attitude Zilwa Attitude

Veranda Pointe Aux Biches Constance Le Prince Maurice One&Only Le Port Louis Saint Géran Constance Belle Mare Plage Solana Beach Long Beach Silver Beach Emeraude Le Touessrok Montagne Blanche Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa

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Four Seasons Resort Anahita

Preskil Beach Resort Astroea Beach

St. Regis Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Spa Resort

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Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort

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Mauritius offers fun activities for all ages. This friendly island caters for tots to teens, so that the whole family can enjoy quality time together as well as explore their own interests. Spend time relaxing by the pool, splashing in the warm shallow waters, building sandcastles on the beach and dining at child-friendly restaurants. A favourite for families is La Pirogue (p90), which has a kids’ club, a host of fun activities such as tennis and windsurfing, special menus and a teens’ club for socialising, sports and excursions. Neighbouring Sugar Beach Resort (p91) offers interconnecting Family Units, an enchanting Hansel and Gretel-themed gingerbread cottage, and sports and adventure outings plus an internet café and evening social events at the teens’ club.

Mauritius plays host to some incredibly scenic – and challenging – championship golf courses. Le Touessrok (p92) owns the spectacular offshore 18-hole par-72 championship golf course designed by Bernhard Langer on nearby Ile aux Cerfs. The course covers 38 acres, with all 18 holes having ocean views either through the trees or closer to the shore. Three of the holes require tee shots across sea inlets to the fairways. On the south coast, the 18-hole par-72 Heritage Golf Club course covers 1000 hectares between the mountains and the sea. Other courses are dotted around the island, with an Ernie Els designed 18-hole par 72 course at the Four Seasons Resort at Anahita Golf Club (p99) and the 9-hole par-33 Gary Player golf course close to One&Only Le Saint Géran (p100).

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Mauritius offers a range of all inclusive choices, from value hotels such as Coin de Mire Attitude (p103) providing meals and drinks at their restaurant and bar, to luxury resorts including Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort (p95) offering a selection of restaurants and added benefits on top. Opting for all inclusive is a real convenience – especially if you’re planning to spend the majority of time at your hotel. At neighbouring properties Sugar Beach Resort (p91) and La Pirogue (p90), the all inclusive options include dining in restaurants at both resorts.

Imagine overlooking crystal clear seas and white sandy beaches whilst receiving exotic treatments from highly experienced spa therapists – this is the reality in Mauritius. The Oberoi, Mauritius (p101) is home to one of the island’s best spas; a peaceful sanctuary with individual spa suites with private Jacuzzis. At Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa (p96), signature treatments are offered alongside authentic Ayurveda therapies, whilst Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita (p99) has overwater treatment rooms.

Our favourite combinations La Reunion & Mauritius Combine the adventure and scenery of La Reunion with the beautiful beaches and excellent service Mauritius has to offer

Mauritius & Dubai Combine relaxation in Mauritius with the innovation, architecture and fantastic shopping of Dubai.

South Africa & Mauritius After a safari or tour in South Afirca, a stop off in Mauritius is well worth considering – for beaches and a great variety of hotels and activities.

Mauritius & Dubai Relax amidst fabulous beaches and natural attractions in Mauritus before heading to Dubai for a mix of modern city and beaches.

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Private car and driver () Price from £130 half day per car £156 full day per person Departures Daily Duration Half or full day

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Enjoy the flexibility of hiring your own car and driver.

Whether you want to visit the dormant volcano Trouaux-cerfs in the south of the island, discover the coastal city of Mahébourg or journey through the island’s central plateau you can travel in comfort and explore at your own pace, stopping only where you want to.

Islets escapade () Price from £116 per person Departures Tuesday Duration Full day Managed by the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, this beautiful islet is home to protected flora and fauna including indigenous plants and ebony forests that were once home to the now extinct dodo. Rare species such as the pink pigeon, day gecko and Aldabra tortoise can survive in total freedom in this wonderful haven.

Continue through Blue Bay National Marine Park to the idyllic private island of Ile des Deux Cocos, fringed with clear waters and white-sand beaches. Visit Follies, a beautiful villa built over a century ago by a British governor. Enjoy snorkelling or a glass bottom boat ride in the marine park before savouring a barbecue lunch over acoustic guitars and singing. Spend the afternoon exploring or relaxing on the island.

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Tropical spices () Price from £33 per person Departures Monday, Friday Duration Half day Visit Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens, home to 500 rare plants including Victoria Regina water lilies and 80 varieties of palm. Continue to the island’s capital, Port-Louis, which was founded back in 1735 by Mahé de Labourdonnais. Stop for photos at La Citadel, a fortress that dates back to 1834, for a beautiful view of the harbour, mountains and city. Continue to Place d’Armes, seeing the Saint Louis Cathedral and Government House along the way. Visit Caudan Waterfront with its boutiques, open bazaar, pier and covered market.

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Souvenir of Mahébourg Price from £63 per person Departures Wednesday Duration Full day

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Enjoy a craft themed tour of the coastal city of Mahébourg, a charming and friendly destination on Mauritius’ south east coast. Begin the tour at a basketry workshop in Plaine-Magnien before continuing on to Mahébourg where you can try your hand at painting your own paper maché souvenir. Taking a break from creating crafts, visit the naval museum and the 19th Century Notre Dame des Anges church before enjoying lunch at Les Copains d’Abord restaurant. The final stop of the day is Rault Biscuit Factory, a family-run company producing manioc biscuits using a secret recipe handed down through the generations.

Charm & flavours ()

Price from £83 per person Departures Thursday Duration Full day

Colourful south () Price from £74 per person Departures Tuesday and Saturday Duration Full day Witness the differing landscapes of this tropical isle on this full day excursion. Begin at Curepipe and follow the road that leads up to the dormant volcanic crater of Trou-aux-Cerfs. Next stop is Voiliers de l’Ocean where you can witness talented craftsmen creating replicas of 18th Century vessels. Proceed south to the sacred lake Ganga Talao then travel through the forest reserve of Plaine-Champagne to Black River Gorges. Following a traditional Mauritian lunch, drive past plantations to the waterfall and unique rainbow-coloured landscapes of Chamarel.

Visit Les Abineaux, one of the few remaining colonial houses of the Central Plateau, before driving though tea fields to the village of Bois-Chéri for a guided tour of the tea factory. Wander through the Tea Museum and enjoy a tea tasting session before moving on to Le St-Aubin for lunch. This afternoon explore the Domaine de Bel Air, La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes and board the original Mauritian train for a ride through Paradise Valley to La Baleine viewpoint.

Exotic north () Price from £67 per person Departures Friday Duration Full day An enchanting journey around the exotic sights of the north. Visit the famous Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens which dates back to 1767 and is world renowned for its 500 species of rare plants, water lilies, palms and spices. Continue on to other exotic landmarks including picturesque Cap-Malheureux and Grand Bay, Port-Louis for a glimpse of local life and the Caudan Waterfront which is fabulous for crafts and souvenirs.

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Solana Beach s s s s At a glance

This tranquil, good value resort fuses natural beauty with a cool design for a wonderful couples’ escape.

Fresh, bright and contemporary

Our newest exclusive resort, Solana Beach sits amid coconut and palm trees in gardens that slope down to a long narrow stretch of beach dotted with thatched umbrellas – the perfect relaxation spot.

Sea view rooms very close to the beach Excellent service

Cinnamone is the main buffet-style restaurant with live cooking stations, while à la carte offerings include the open and airy Pomelo Restaurant with outdoor seating and Secrets Corner – an elegant and intimate adults-only dining room with a ‘dining theatre’ concept. By day, make the most of the beach service and enjoy a fresh coconut water or fruit punch delivered to your sun lounger. By night, head to the vast Indigo Bar for creative cocktails and chill out to the sounds of a live band or DJ. If you’re seeking activities, free watersports at the boathouse include windsurfing, pedal boats and canoes, and on land there’s tennis and beach volleyball.

Rooms are light and airy, housed in two-storey buildings with light wood, splashes of colour and a blackboard – perfect for visually working out the best way to spend your days! All are close to the beach with sea views, and some feature interesting pieces of artwork. Most of the rooms here are Superior Rooms, which have warm colours, slate floor and a terrace. There’s also more spacious Deluxe Rooms with four-poster bed, wooden floor and large terrace and Junior Suites with a whirlpool.

Setting The east coast of Mauritius Getting there Approx. 50 minutes from the airport Rooms 117 sea view rooms Dining Buffet restaurant, 2 à la carte restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Spa with free access to sauna and hammam, swimming pool, fitness centre, aquagym, watersports including canoes, pedal boats, windsurfing and snorkelling outings, beach volleyball, table tennis, 2 tennis courts, kids’ club with pool, bocci ball, boutique, live entertainment Kuoni extras From May 2015, Solana Beach can only be booked through Kuoni in the UK Activities • Join a free snorkelling outing and explore the underwater world • Relax at the Ylang spa • Rent a bike or scooter and explore the local beaches.

Whats included Half Board Buffet breakfast and dinner at Cinnamone. Meal upgrades

All Inclusive from £36 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Cinnamone • 2 à la carte dinners per week at Pomelo (minimum 6 night stay) • 1 à la carte dinner per week at Secrets Corner (minimum 6 night stay) • Selected drinks including locally bottled spirits, wine, draught beers and soft drinks at the bar 10am-midnight • Selected minibar drinks refilled once a day.

Guide price from £1363 per person 30 Apr-26 May, 31 May-25 Jun, 10-26 Aug 2015 High season from £1631 06-26 Oct 2014, 09-29 Mar, 05-25 Oct 2015 Extra night from £73 Single supplement from £25

Deluxe Room

Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Superior Room on half board, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers.

Ref IO1150. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Why not combine with . . .

La Réunion We recommend a few nights exploring neighbouring La Réunion staying at Iloha (p73) followed by a relaxing stay at Solana Beach.

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Preskil Beach Resort s s s s At a glance

Popular Preskil is set in probably the most beautiful and dramatic lagoon location in Mauritius.

Breathtaking views from the secluded private peninsula location

Preskil has a serious ‘wow’ factor – on arrival, walk through the grounds towards the beachfront and you’ll be greeted with a glorious sandy beach, sparkling clear waters and simply gorgeous views out towards the coral island of Ile aux Aigrettes, Blue Bay Marine Park and Lion Mountain. It really does have one of the best spots on the island.

The atmosphere around the resort is friendly and relaxed. A choice of dining includes the large indoor buffet restaurant, Spices, and two à la carte restaurants: Tapas Grill and Beach Bar on the beachfront, and Charka Steakhouse & Bar for some of the best steaks around. There’s a whole host of free watersports including waterskiing, windsurfing, canoeing, pedal boats, sail boats, snorkelling outings and glass-bottom boat trips near Ile aux Aigrettes. On land, there’s tennis and bike hire, and if you want to get out and explore more of Mauritius then scooters and car rentals are available.

All Kuoni rooms at Preskil are sea facing, in cottage-style blocks throughout the gardens leading down to the beachfront. Lagoon Rooms are on the ground or first floor with shower and full sea views. Lagoon Honeymoon Rooms on the ground or first floor come complete with four-poster bed and full sea views. Prestige Cottage Rooms are larger, in beach/lagoonfront cottages, with corner bath and the Deluxe Penthouses are more spacious still, on the upper level of cottages with bath, separate shower and far-reaching views.

Setting On the south-eastern coast, close to the historic village of Mahébourg and the airport but largely undisturbed by noise Getting there Just 15 minutes from the airport Rooms 200 rooms Dining Buffet restaurant, 2 à la carte restaurants, 3 bars Facilities 2 pools, children’s pool, spa, tennis, fitness room, bicycles, watersports, dive centre Activities • Indulge with a couples’ treatment at the Ylang Spa • Visit the stunning conservation spot of Ile aux Aigrettes • Book the fascinating Undersea Walk Minimum stay 7 nights 23 Dec-05 Jan.

Sea facing rooms in lush gardens

Charka Steakhouse & Bar

Great for watersports

Lagoon Honeymoon Room

Kuoni Insider Make the most of the free watersports on offer.

Meal upgrades All Inclusive from £47 • Buffet breakfast and lunch in Spices restaurant • Dinner with a choice of buffet in Spices or set menu in Tapas Grill & Beach Bar or Charka Steak House & Bar (reservations required) • Selected drinks • Selected minibar drinks (refilled daily).

Whats included Half Board Buffet breakfast and dinner in Spices restaurant.

Guide price from £1397 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 30 Apr-10-Jul, 08 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £1650 04-31 Oct 2014, 07-27 Mar, 03-30 Oct 2015 Extra night from £81 Single supplement from £25

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary, Spa and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Lagoon Room including half board economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0209. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Main Bar

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Catamaran cruise Exclusive to Kuoni guests on all inclusive is a complimentary afternoon catamaran cruise.

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Astroea Beach s s s d At a glance

Cosy, authentic and charming, overlooking a beautiful stretch of beach ideal for snorkelling.

Boutique hotel with Creole architecture and tropical gardens

Astroea is intimate and peaceful. It’s the type of place where you wake up to birds singing and go to sleep with only the sound of the waves. And with just 16 rooms, there’s the benefit of staff knowing you by name and remembering your favourite table and drinks after one meal.

The hotel is twinned with the much larger Preskil Beach Resort (p82-83), just a 15 minute walk away, and guests can enjoy use of all the facilities there. At Astroea itself you’ll find a spa with two massage rooms, a non-motorised watersports centre, bike rental and a dining room overlooking the beach. Breakfast is made up of buffet and à la carte options whilst lunch and dinner menus have a couple of options. At breakfast you’ll be shown the day’s menu and asked to pick one of the two choices, or order something else entirely. If they can make it, they will.

Quiet, relaxed and adults only

Deluxe Room

Excellent personalised service

Astroea’s rooms are located in the main building or in bungalows dotted throughout the gardens. Rooms are comfortable and have sea or garden views. Returning after a busy day to the serenity of this little boutique hotel is simply wonderful. No crowds, no noise, just peaceful relaxation and great personalised service.

Setting In a beautiful beachfront location on the island’s south-east coast of Pointe d’Esny, close to the historic village of Mahebourg Getting there Approx. 15 minutes from the airport Rooms 16 rooms Dining Restaurant, bar Facilities Ylang Spa, bicycles for hire, non-motorised watersports, snorkelling equipment. Guests also enjoy use of the facilities at Astroea Beach’s larger sister hotel, Preskil Beach Resort, one mile away Kuoni extras Astroea Beach can only be booked through Kuoni in the UK Activities • Wander along the beach spotting starfish • Take the bus into the historical village of Mahebourg • Snorkel the reef • Book a spa treatment Minimum stay 6 nights 21 Dec-06 Jan. This hotel is for adults only (over 16s).

What’s included Half Board Breakfast and dinner at the restaurant.

Meal upgrades All Inclusive from £32 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the restaurant • Selected

unlimited drinks including draught beer, local spirits, wine and soft drinks in the bar 10am-midnight • Minibar refilled once daily.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights and Honeymoon/ Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider If you book on All Inclusive, make the most of the free afternoon catamaran cruise, exclusive to Kuoni clients.

Guide price from £1349 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 30 Apr-12-Jul, 10 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £1590 06-26 Oct 2014, 09-29 Mar, 05-25 Oct 2015 Extra night from £68 Single supplement from £26 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Room including half board, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers.

Ref IO0085. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Beachfront restaurant

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Le Cardinal s s s s s At a glance Boutique getaway Sea facing suites and penthouses Gourmet à la carte dining

This intimate hotel is an ideal couples’ retreat, with friendly staff and a laid-back luxe atmosphere.

In tranquil gardens fronting a long sandy beach, Le Cardinal is small, uncomplicated and luxurious. Begin your evenings with sunset cocktails al fresco on the deck of the first floor Piano Bar or aperitifs on your suite balcony, then head to the restaurant, where there’s a varied à la carte menu cooked to order and little extras from amuses bouches to petit fours.

Relax in style, either on the lawns by the infinity pool or on the sprawling beach.

There’s a small pampering ‘nest’ on the rooftop with ocean views, perfect for couples’ treatments, but if it’s full spa facilities you’re seeking then Le Cardinal guests also enjoy shared use of the Balinese-style Casuarina Spa at its nearby sister hotel. For something a little more active, The Boathouse offers complimentary watersports including kayaking in waters sheltered by the coral reef, plus waterskiing and windsurfing. Twice a day there’s also scheduled snorkelling and glass-bottom boat trips.

The elegant, natural suites are housed in a two-storey building and all have breathtaking views over the bay of Trou-aux-Biches. Junior Suites are on the ground, first or second floor and have a spacious bathroom with round feature bathtub, and terrace or balcony. For added luxury, opt for one of the two penthouses – one with indoor Jacuzzi; the other with a glorious private plunge pool on the huge outdoor terrace.

Junior Suite

Penthouse with Private Plunge Pool

Setting Beachfront in the village of Trou-aux-Biches on the island’s north west coast, 10 minutes from Grand Baie and 25 minutes from Port Louis Getting there Approx. 1½ hours from the airport Rooms Just 13 sea facing suites Dining À la carte restaurant, 2 bars Facilities Swimming pool, treatment room, watersports, shared gym, tennis court and spa with larger sister hotel Kuoni extras From November 2014, Le Cardinal can only be booked through Kuoni in the UK Activities • Join an organised snorkelling excursion • Book a couples’ treatment in the rooftop ‘nest’ • See local marine life from the hotel’s glass bottom boat • Take a trip into Grand Baie Minimum stay 6 nights 20 Dec-07 Jan.

What’s included Half Board Breakfast and à la carte dinner at Gastronomic restaurant.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary, Spa and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1709 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 10-26 Aug, 31 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £2010 06-26 Oct 2014, 09-29 Mar, 05-25 Oct 2015 Extra night from £135 Single supplement from £136 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Junior Suite including half board, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO1155. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Long Beach s s s s s At a glance

Innovative and contemporary, Long Beach sits amongst white sands and a tropical lagoon.

Modern architecture and spacious rooms

Long Beach enjoys a stunning beachfront location typical of many luxury resorts on the island, but it’s the interesting architecture and ‘cool’ atmosphere that provide its unique look and feel. Upon arrival, you’re greeted with a wide open manicured lawn leading out to the sprawling beach.

An urban-style piazza reminiscent of a vibrant city square forms the resort’s focal point, surrounded by four authentic restaurants with indoor and outdoor dining: Sapori for Italian, Le Marché for international cuisine, Hasu for Japanese and Chopsticks for Chinese, plus a bar and the small funky nightclub, Bombora. By the beach, fantastic fresh fish is offered at Tides restaurant. A secluded spa has modern treatment rooms and tranquil outdoor spaces including raised treetop pavilions.

There are also a lot of free activities here, from a climbing wall to windsurfing.

Urban-style piazza with authentic restaurants

Superior Beachfront Room

Plenty to do for families

Rooms are stylish, light and airy, set in three crescents around the resort. All are spacious with ocean views. Sea Facing Rooms are in two-storey buildings peeping over the top of single-storey Superior Beachfront Rooms – which are slightly larger and closer to the beach – out to the glistening waters. Family Rooms have a separate room with two sofa beds and an extra shower room. The huge Deluxe Beachfront Suites are right on the ocean.

Setting On Mauritius’ east coast Getting there 1 hour from the airport Rooms 255 sea facing rooms Dining 5 restaurants, 3 bars Facilities 3 pools, spa, fitness centre, watersports, climbing wall, tennis courts, table tennis, archery, kids’ club, teens’ club, small nightclub, golf at Le Touessrok golf course Activities • Hop on the glass bottomed boat to go snorkelling • Sunbathe in the pool on one of the in-water loungers • Hire a bike to explore local villages.

Families The Sun Kids’ Club runs exciting daily programmes, has its own pool, and kids can enjoy tennis, windsurfing and swimming lessons as well as environmental excursions. Little ones can also have dinner here. There’s also the Sungeneration Teens’ Club to keep 12-17 year olds occupied, with a cyber café, pool tables and table tennis. As well as the Family Rooms, interconnecting rooms are available with a shared front door.

Minimum stay 6 nights 22 Dec-04 Jan. What’s included • Half Board • Breakfast at Le Marché Dinner at Le Marché, Tides, Sapori or Chopsticks (restrictions apply in the à la carte restaurants)

Standard Sea Facing Room

Meals upgrades All Inclusive from £49 • Breakfast at Le Marché • Lunch at Tides, Sapori or Chopsticks (restrictions apply) • Dinner at Le Marché, Tides, Sapori or Chopsticks (restrictions apply in the à la carte restaurants) • Selected drinks • Beer, soft drinks, water and snacks from the minibar • Non-motorised watersports.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/ Anniversary, Room Upgrade and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1498 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 27 Apr-10 Jul, 08 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £1821 04-31 Oct 2o14, 07-27 Mar, 03-30 Oct 2015 Extra night from £110 Single Supplement from £55 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Seafacing Room including half board, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0704. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Standard Seaview Room

All Inclusive Upgrade Upgrade to All Inclusive for a wide choice of exceptional dining.

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Emeraude Beach Attitude s s s An intimate hotel with friendly service, charmingly scattered throughout beautiful tropical gardens.

If you’re looking for great value and a friendly, laidback atmosphere then this resort, with its rustic thatched bungalows and verdant garden setting, is ideal. Set just across a small local road from the sublime Belle Mare beach – a great place to see local life at weekends – the hotel has two swimming pools, a mini club for 3 to 12 year olds and a small charming spa with two treatment rooms built from volcanic rock. Those wishing to explore the island’s underwater world can step aboard the Emeraude’s own glass bottom boat or join a dive expedition or PADI course at the on-site dive centre.

At a glance Value for money All inclusive option Small, welcoming and authentic

The service here is reflective of the renowned Mauritian hospitality – the staff are all ‘Family Members’ and endeavour to make your stay a memorable one.

Your meals will be served at the hotel’s restaurant, Alizés, which features a mix of international buffet dishes and a table d’hôte menu as well as themed buffets every evening. The hotel’s open-air bar is situated next to the swimming pools so you’ll never have to venture too far to order a refreshing cocktail or fruit juice. Guests can also enjoy drinks on the beach served from the beach cart.

Located in two-storey thatched buildings, the rooms are simply designed with a fresh and modern style. Enjoy spending balmy evenings relaxing on your terrace or balcony overlooking the well maintained gardens. Superior Rooms are recommended as they’re that bit more spacious.

Setting On the east coast of Mauritius, set in lush gardens overlooking pristine beaches and a beautiful lagoon Getting there Approx. 50 minutes from the airport Rooms 61 rooms Dining Restaurant, bar Facilities 2 swimming pools, Spa Attitude, weekly entertainment, dive school, beach volleyball, gift shop Activities • Go diving • Take a glass bottom boat trip • Try your hand at big game fishing Minimum stay 7 nights 21 Dec-04 Jan. What’s included Full Board Plus • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Alizés • Selected drinks from the bar or beach service 11am-11pm plus one glass of wine with dinner • Glass bottom boat cruise and snorkelling.

Meal upgrades All Inclusive from £10 • As per Full Board Plus with the addition of:

• Afternoon tea 4pm-5pm • More extensive selection of drinks • Selected minibar items • Day trip to Ile Aux Cerfs (minimum 7 night stay) • 25% discount on massage treatments at Spa Attitude.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1264 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 16 Apr-10 Jul, 08 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £1514 04-26 Oct 2014, 07-27 Mar, 03-26 Oct 2015 Extra night from £50 Single supplement from £19 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Room including full board plus, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers.

Ref IO0655. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Zilwa Attitude s s s s At a glance Authentic experiences and activities Traditional yet contemporary design Two private islands

Stylish Zilwa exudes Mauritian character and is the ideal place to discover and unwind.

On a beautiful beach on the north coast of Mauritius, Zilwa Attitude is a charming and somewhat unique hotel concept. Drawing heavily on local traditions, the whole resort has been created to make you feel like a true islander, which is what ‘Zilwa’ means in Creole. From the simple yet stylish rooms to the wonderful local dishes and nearby experiences, the aim is to make you feel like you’re in a home away from home.

Not only does Zilwa offer local delicacies, it also serves Indian, Chinese and European cuisine to reflect the diversity of the island. Each of the restaurants offers a new taste experience, whilst many also offer special cooking evenings where you can try your hand at cooking authentic Creole cuisine, and then eat it afterwards.

What really sets Zilwa apart are its experiences; it really runs with the islander vibe and makes sure you’re doing things that offer a taste of the real Mauritius. You can enjoy dinner at a local home with the family, take a Creole language lesson or explore a Mauritian bazaar. Drinks at the sunken boat beach bar are a must.

Contemporary rooms are inspired by traditional Mauritian seaside bungalows, with a ‘rustic chic’ design and feature the standard mod cons as well as pieces created by local artists and craftsmen. You’ll also get a pair of traditional ‘Dodo’ flip flops to use and take home with you. Everything from the Superior Rooms up to the Privilege Junior Beachfront Suites has a real welcoming vibe and plenty of authentic touches.

Lor Disab Restaurant

Superior Room

Setting In Calodyne on the north coast, with views of 5 offshore islands Getting there Approx. 1¼ hours from the airport Rooms 214 rooms Dining 6 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities 3 pools (1 with children’s section), table tennis, tennis, beach volleyball, watersports, kids’ club, ecofriendly spa, Wi-Fi available in public areas Families For 3-12 year olds, there’s the Mini Club with mascot Ayo the Dodo and a great pirate theme, open from 10am-9pm. The club has a grounded boat where children can play and there are many activities on offer. One of the most popular is the treasure hunt on Crusoe’s Island, a private island owned by the resort, but there are also glass bottom boat trips and scavenger hunts Activities • Join a sunrise boat trip with local fishermen • Book a beach barbecue on Gran Zil • Enjoy a Creole cooking demonstration Minimum stay 7 nights 21 Dec-04 Jan.

What’s included All Inclusive • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at a choice of restaurants • Selected local drinks at the bar • Selected drinks from the minibar • Tea and coffee at the bar and restaurant • Picnic basket for excursions.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Spa offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1612 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 23 May-02 Jul 2015 High season from £1881 06-26 Oct 2014, 09-29 Mar, 05-25 Oct 2015 Extra night from £123 Single supplement from £50 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Superior Room on all inclusive, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers.

Ref IO0118. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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La Pirogue s s s s At a glance

Set on a spectacular mile-long beach, this wellestablished resort offers a great range of facilities.

This friendly and informal resort hems a stunning stretch of beach and a shallow lagoon. Its architectural style is inspired by traditional fishing boats, with lots of natural wood and thatch that creates a charming setting. Ideal for families with younger children as well as couples, the resort offers plenty of activities as well as undisturbed serenity. Hammocks are dotted beneath shady palms and sun-loungers sit amid frangipani trees by a vast pool fringed by palms and stone statues.

Excellent leisure facilities include a diving centre and spa, plus you can also enjoy access to all facilities at neighbouring Sugar Beach Resort (see opposite).

Ideal for families and couples Extensive tropical gardens Range of activities Superior Rooms

The main restaurant offers a hearty breakfast and international cuisine for dinner.

For romantic meals there is a private thatched cabana overlooking the pretty pond.

Sample local dishes in poolside cabanas at the rustic beachside restaurant or enjoy casual lunches from the comfort of your sun-lounger. There is also an oceanfront Italian restaurant, a café where you can sip delicious cocktails served in a coconut, plus two bars and nightly entertainment including live bands.

Designed in the style of a traditional fishing village, with each area named after a tropical flower, Mauritian bungalows are made of volcanic rock, fringed with thatched roofs and resemble the front of an upturned fishing boat. Standard Rooms face the lagoon and Superior Rooms are more spacious and closer to the beach.

Setting A 35-acre coconut plantation in the charming west-coast resort of Flic-en-Flac Getting there Approx. 1 hour from the airport Rooms 248 rooms in thatched cottages Dining 3 restaurants, café, 2 bars Facilities Pool, spa, fitness centre, selected watersports, tennis (small fee for equipment hire), yoga, aerobics, playground, kids’ club (4-11 years), teens’ club, internet café, hairdresser, boutique. Guests may also enjoy facilities and dining at the neighbouring Sugar Beach Resort (see opposite) Families The fantastic Sun Kids’ Club (411 year-olds) offers fun and educational activities, special menus, tennis, windsurfing, swimming and excursions (2-4 year olds are welcome when accompanied by an adult). The Teens’ Club keeps 12-17 year-olds entertained with sports, activities, excursions and social evenings Activities • Enjoy a glass-bottomed boat trip • Unwind with a yoga session in the gardens • Try windsurfing or snorkelling Minimum stay 6 nights 22 Dec-04 Jan. What’s included Half Board • Breakfast at Thatches

Standard Room

• Dinner at Thatches, Citronella’s or Mon Plaisir (at neighbouring Sugar Beach Resort).

Meal upgrades All Inclusive from £43 • All meals (selected dishes) in a choice of 5 restaurants (including 2 at neighbouring Sugar Beach Resort) • Selected soft drinks and house alcoholic drinks • Watersports (excludes waterskiing).

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Honyemoon/ Anniversary and Child offers are available. Call or see online the applicable dates.

Beach Bar

Guide price from £1448 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 27 Apr-10 Jul, 08 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £1751 04-31 Oct 2014, 07-27 Mar, 03-30 Oct 2015 Extra night from £95 Single supplemt from £46 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Room including half board, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers.

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Beachside Restaurant & pool

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Sugar Beach Resort s s s s s At a glance Romantic setting Great range of facilities Very family-friendly Villa Suite

This classic resort offers a relaxed vibe and is set on one of the island’s best beaches.

A palm-lined walkway adorned with fountains and a sweeping staircase lead to the entrance of the attractive plantation-style Manor House at the centre of this popular resort. However, the grand façade belies the delightfully laid back atmosphere and casual feel within. The oceanfront lagoon pool is very familyfocused with a designated children’s area while the south pool is more tranquil.

The stunning beach boasts over 500 metres of white sand so it never feels crowded and the warm waters of the lagoon are ideal for watersports.

Choose from Mediterranean, Asian and local cuisine within a variety of settings.

Enjoy themed buffet evenings at Mon Plaisir, light lunches with your toes in the sand at Tides, and Italian à la carte favourites at the oceanside market-place restaurant. The Beach Trolley Bar regularly roams the beach so you can enjoy drinks and snacks without having to leave your sun-lounger. Tides Bar offers a vibrant evening setting with live music, dancing and a resident DJ. The traditional Mauritian-style rooms are set in the Manor House or in villas scattered in tropical gardens, just steps from the ocean. Standard Rooms are first-floor while Superior Rooms are ground-floor with a more spacious bathroom.

Standard Family Units feature two interconnecting rooms and the spacious Villa Suites are close to the beach with wonderful ocean views.

Setting 12-acre gardens in the pretty west coast resort of Flic-en-Flac Getting there Approx. 1 hour from the airport Rooms 258 spacious and modern rooms Dining 3 restaurants, 4 bars Facilities Swimming pool, spa with a Hammam bath, fitness centre, selected watersports, 6 tennis courts, yoga, Pilates, aerobics, croquet, play area, kids’ club (4-11 years), teens’ club (12-18 years), internet café. Guests can also enjoy facilities and dining at the neighbouring La Pirogue (see opposite) Families The Hansel and Gretel-inspired Sun Kids’ Club for 4-11 year olds (2-3 year olds are welcome when accompanied by an adult) offers activities such as pizza-making, sports, special menus, buffets and barbecues.

The Teens’ Club offers sports, games, adventure outings and excursions Activities • Book a rejuvenating Hammam experience • Enjoy special rates at the nearby Tamarina Golf Club • Book a deep-sea fishing trip Minimum stay 6 nights 22 Dec-04 Jan. What’s included Half Board • Breakfast at Mon Plaisir

Standard Room

• Dinner at Mon Plaisir, Citronella’s and Thatches (at neighbouring La Pirogue).

Meal upgrades All Inclusive from £43 • All meals (selected dishes) in a choice of 6 restaurants (including 3 at neighbouring La Pirogue) • Selected soft drinks and house alcoholic drinks • Watersports (excludes waterskiing).

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Honyemoon/ Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1448 per person 01 Sep-03 Oct 2014, 27 Apr-10 Jul, 08 Aug-02 Oct 2015 High season from £1558 07-27 Mar, 11 Jul-07 Aug, 31 Oct-27 Nov 2015 Extra night from £100 Single supplemt from £53 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Room on half board, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers.

Ref IO0217. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Le Touessrok

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At a glance

One of Mauritius’ signature resorts, in a stunning location with blissfully serene surrounds.

Two exclusive islands, one with an 18hole golf course

Set amongst the picturesque surrounds and powder-white beaches of Trou d’Eau Douce Bay, this hotel is not only a great choice for couples, it’s also ideal for gourmands and golf fans. There are two island retreats that belong to the hotel which are accessible within minutes by boat: Ilot Mangénie, exclusive to Le Touessrok guests and a haven for watersports, sunbathing and dining; and Ile aux Cerfs, home to an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Bernhard Langer.

Excellent dining options

Sega bar

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to dining, as seven unique restaurants offer menus from across the globe, from beachfront casual dishes to gourmet fine-dining cuisine. The hotel’s main restaurant, Three-Nine-Eight, is spread over three floors, serving a wide selection of buffet dishes from nine countries which are prepared in eight show kitchens.

The spacious rooms and suites are all ocean facing, designed with teak woods and opulent marbles which are complemented by accents of typically Mauritian art.

Upgrade to a suite and you’ll wake up to the charming sights of the Frangipani Island – accessible via wooden bridge from the main island. Once reserved exclusively for royalty, the Royal Suite is perfect for couples and offers complete privacy and luxury amongst authentic colonial décor, whilst Ocean Suites have larger living space.

Setting On a peaceful stretch of sands overlooking the glistening Trou d’Eau Douce Bay Getting there Approx. 1 hour from the airport Rooms 203 rooms and suites Dining 7 restaurants, 4 bars Facilities 2 freeform pools (one adults-only), Givenchy Spa, fitness centre, T Club kids’ club, teens’ club, internet café, free boat transfers to Ilot Mangénie and to Ile aux Cerfs, 18-hole Bernhard Langer championship golf course, free Wi-Fi Spa The exclusive Givenchy Spa is the one of four available worldwide and makes the perfect spot to unwind in famously elegant surroundings.

Nestled in a tropical island setting, signature treatments and therapies, complemented by Swisscare products, are available for complete rejuvenation.

Activities • Book a pampering treatment in the indulgent Givenchy spa • Tee off on the Bernhard Langer golf course • Bask on private island of Ilot Mangénie Minimum stay 6 nights 22 Dec-05 Jan.

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What’s included Half Board Breakfast and dinner at Three-Nine-Eight.

Kuoni Plus Honeymoon/Anniversary and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1722 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 27 Apr-10 Jul, 08 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £2200 04-31 Oct 2014, 07-27 Mar, 03-30 Oct 2015 Extra night from £153 Single supplement from £153

Junior Suite

Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Deluxe Room on half board, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and private transfers.

Ref KU9425. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Beachside dining

Sensuous Givenchy Spa

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Le Meridien Ile Maurice s s s s At a glance 800 metre long beach Adults-only wing All Inclusive option Nirvana Room

This international beachfront resort offers fantastic facilities and renowned Mauritian service.

Set in lush gardens on a sprawling beach, the welcoming Le Meridien Ile Maurice offers guests a place to relax, soak up the Mauritian sun and enjoy the wide variety of activities on offer. Here you can enjoy watersports on the sheltered waters of the beautiful Pointe aux Piments bay, unwind by the pool or retreat to the spa for an Ayurvedic treatment or two. There’s also plenty to keep younger guests amused with a kids’ club for 4 to 12 year olds.

As part of the Half Board and All Inclusive packages your meals are served at the main buffet restaurant, 180 Degrees. International dishes are served here at breakfast and lunch while each evening there is a themed buffet. Other eateries include the beachside Le Faya, the fine dining restaurant Cumin, where you can enjoy Indian specialties, and the laidback poolside Shells restaurant open for lunch and dinner.

Sunset cocktails are best enjoyed at the Bayview Bar which floats over the clear waters and comes alive in the evenings with live music and entertainment.

The hotel’s rooms and suites feature garden, resort or ocean views. Deluxe Rooms are spacious and the Deluxe Garden Rooms have a charming garden terrace. The Nirvana Wing separate is an adults-only part of the resort where guests can enjoy access to an exclusive pool and selection of other benefits including a daily sunset cocktail and free Wi-Fi. Setting On the sheltered northwest coast, 20 minutes from Port Louis Getting there Approx. 1¼ hours from the airport Rooms 265 rooms and suites with garden or ocean view Dining 4 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Swimming pool plus second pool for Nirvana guests, spa, fitness centre, tennis courts, beach volleyball court, watersports Spa Reflecting its picturesque island setting and inspired by age-old Asian traditions, the spa offers a range of treatments in a serene setting. Many treatments reflect ancient Ayurvedic practices and use the latest in spa technology Activities • Try your hand at big game fishing • Visit Mauritius’ outer islands • Rent bikes and explore Grand Baie.

Nirvana pool

What’s included Half Board Breakfast and dinner at 180 Degrees.

La Faya Restaurant

Meal upgrades Full Board from £12 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at 180 Degrees All Inclusive from £25 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at 180 Degrees • Selected soft and house alcoholic drinks • Watersports.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1418 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 30 Apr-10 Jul, 08 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £1751 04-31 Oct 2014, 07-27 Mar, 03-30 Oct 2015 Extra night from £84 Single supplement from £59 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Deluxe Room on half board, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0233. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Spa Resort s s s s s Colonial-style resort with a stunning beachfront setting, superb facilities and excellent dining.

This exquisite resort lies within the Domaine de Bel Ombre, a former sugar estate covering over 6000 beautiful acres, home to a nature reserve and fine facilities including a chic beach club and an award-winning golf course where you can enjoy free green fees. A river winds through tropical gardens that hem a pristine whitesand beach and the resort is a natural playground for sports enthusiasts – enjoy everything from tennis and croquet to kitesurfing and waterskiing.

Dining options include Annabella’s which offers an innovative chic brasserie menu and river views. Enjoy barefoot dining for lunch at Le Palmier, pavilion dining surrounded by mirror ponds at Balafon and authentic local cuisine at Le Chateau de Bel Ombre which boasts an elegant setting in a 19th-Century manor house.

At a glance Abundant activities World class dining Championship golf course and Seven Colours Spa

The luxury rooms and suites are set in two-storey villas in tropical gardens overlooking the lagoon or river. Upgrade to a Deluxe Oceanview Room to enjoy sea views. All of the spacious Junior Suites and Suites offer 24-hour butler service. For added indulgence book our exclusive Spa Deluxe Oceanview Rooms or Spa Junior Suites which include a one-hour spa treatment per person per day (9am-3pm).

Setting At the heart of Domaine de Bel Ombre on the south coast Getting there Approx. 45 minutes from the airport Rooms 158 plantation-style rooms and suites set in 20 villas Dining 3 restaurants and 2 bars in the resort, plus 12 restaurants and 8 bars within Domaine de Bel Ombre Facilities Swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, beach club, tennis courts, 18-hole Heritage Golf Club golf course, yoga, t’ai chi, land and watersports (some at extra cost), kids’ club, teens’ club Kuoni extras Spa Deluxe Oceanview Rooms and Spa Junior Suites can only be booked through Kuoni in the UK. Activities • Relax in the spa’s vitality pool • Book a dolphin watching trip Minimum stay 7 nights 22 Dec-04 Jan. What’s included Half Board • Breakfast at Annabella’s • Dinner at Annabella’s, Balafon, Cyan at the C-Beach club or Le Château de Bel Ombre.

Meal upgrades Full Board from £36 • Breakfast at Annabella’s • Lunch at Le Palmier or Cyan at the C Beach Club • Dinner at Annabella’s, Balafon, the C Beach Club or Le Château de Bel Ombre.

Gourmet Bliss All Inclusive from £77 • Breakfast at Annabella’s • Lunch at Le Palmier, Golf Club Restaurant & Bar, C Beach Club • Dinner at any outlet within Domaine de Bel Ombre (exclusions apply) • Selected local and premium brand drinks • Minibar replenished daily • Green fees on 18hole golf course • Selected land and water sports • Timomo Kids’ Club and Teens’ Club.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1658 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 30 Apr-12 Jul, 10 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £2171 06-26 Oct 2014, 09-29 Mar, 05-25 Oct 2015 Extra night from £132 Single supplement from £52 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Deluxe Room on half board, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0664. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort s s s s s At a glance Part of the Bel Ombre estate Championship golf course Ideal for couples and families

An excellent all inclusive choice for golf enthusiasts, spa lovers and families on the south coast.

Understated African influences are infused throughout this elegant resort which offers one of the island’s best all inclusive packages and an enviable position between a nature reserve and an unspoilt white-sand beach. The Heritage Awali is part of the historic Bel Ombre Estate and shares a superb range of facilities, including a Seven Colours spa village, with Heritage Le Telfair (opposite). This is the ideal destination for keen golfers as guests can enjoy free green fees at the nearby Heritage Golf Club – a magnificent par-72 golf course covering 100 hectares.

An exceptional standard of cuisine and service can be experienced at the resort’s three restaurants and two bars as well as the further seven restaurants that you will have access to during your stay. At the main restaurant Balafon you can enjoy a buffet breakfast and choose from a selection of traditional Mauritian and international fare at dinner. The top table here is without a doubt at the gourmet restaurant Infinity Blue where seafood dishes are accompanied by Indian Ocean views.

Each of the resort’s rooms and suites feature traditional décor and modern amenities, and are on the ground, first or second floors. Deluxe Rooms have a balcony or terrace overlooking the resort’s gardens or pool area. Deluxe Oceanview Rooms have a direct sea view, some overlooking the pool. Deluxe Beachfront Rooms are the closest to the beach, while spacious Senior Suites are an ideal choice for families.

Deluxe Beachfront Room

Infinity Blue restaurant

Setting Set on the stunning south coast this resort is part of the historic Bel Ombre estate Getting there Approx. 1 hour from the airport Rooms 160 rooms and suites Dining 3 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities 3 pools, spa, tennis courts, fitness centre, kids’ club, teens’ club, watersports, PADI dive centre, golf course Families Activities at the Timomo & Friends children’s club include fishing for crabs and arts and crafts. Teenagers can enjoy activities including pitch and putt golf and mountain bike rides, and can also hang out at the Cool Teens’ Club at Heritage Le Telfair where there are games consoles and pool tables Activities • Book a catamaran cruise • Go horseriding or mountain biking Minimum stay 5 nights 22 Dec-03 Jan. What’s included All Inclusive • Breakfast at the main restaurant • Lunch and dinner at selected restaurants (full à la carte dinner menu in all restaurants against a food credit of Rs 1000 per adult) • Selected drinks by the glass at all Heritage Awali bars/restaurants from

Zenzi bar

10am-11pm and at C Beach Club during lunch and dinner only • Cakes and pancakes at Balafon’s deck 3-6pm • Selected minibar items refilled once daily • Sunset cocktail on the beach 5-7pm • 1 dinner at Chateau de Bel Ombre per stay excl. drinks (prebooking compulsory) • 1 back massage per adult per stay • Selected land and water sports • Green fees on 18-hole golf course and 9-hole short golf course.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1663 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 30 Apr-10 Jul, 08 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £2101 04-26 Oct 2014, 07-27 Mar, 03-26 Oct 2015 Extra night from £133 Single supplement from £54 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Deluxe Room on all inclusive, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0205.

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Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa s s s s s At a glance

With a sublime setting and intimate ambience, this exquisite resort promises indulgent relaxation.

Set on a fine white-sand beach backed by forested peaks, this elegant resort is dedicated to rejuvenation and relaxation and was voted Mauritius’s Leading Resort in 2013 at the World Travel Awards. There is a real sense of space and privacy throughout and the shady trees and tropical plants in the beautifully landscaped gardens provide natural screens along the beach and by the pool. There is a strong focus on providing unique experiences for each guest and the service is impeccable.

Luxurious all-pool villa resort Romantic hideaway Award-winning spa Spa

The crescent-shaped beach overlooks the turquoise waters of Tamarin Bay and the reef-sheltered waters are ideal for waterskiing and kayaking. Enjoy sorbet and cool drinks on the beach, mini-cakes served in the outdoor lounge and sip rum cocktails straight from a pineapple while admiring the bay’s spectacular sunsets.

At the excellent Asian restaurant you can tuck into Indian tapas under lantern-strewn trees and watch expert chefs create delicious dishes at the live Japanese teppanyaki counter. Enjoy international, Mauritian and Mediterranean cuisine accompanied by stunning ocean views at the beachside restaurant. Immerse yourself in the relaxed ambience and soothing sounds of live jazz and piano music at Breakers Bar. The magnificent villas each offer a private infinity-edge pool, spacious outdoor lounge and open-air garden shower. Returning to your villa after dark is a delight as ornate lanterns cast a shimmering sequence of stars – creating the perfect setting for a nightcap on your plush poolside daybed. Garden Suite Villas are set back from the beach while the highly recommended Beachfront Luxury Suite Villas offer direct beach access and are within earshot of the crashing waves. The luxurious Presidential Suite Villas offer two bedrooms, two en suite bathrooms and a 56m² infinity pool – ideal for families and groups.

Setting In 27 tropical acres in the lovely resort of Wolmar on the tranquil west coast Getting there Approx. 50 minutes from the airport Rooms 65 spacious pool villas with garden or ocean views Dining 2 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Swimming pool, spa, sports centre, tennis, selected watersports, kids’ club with children’s pool Spa The award-winning holistic spa is inspired by the rich wellness heritage of India and offers a range of western and Ayurvedic treatments and healing therapies. Facilities include a sauna, hamman, chill out pool and Jacuzzi, plus daily yoga and meditation classes Activities • Join the twice-daily snorkelling trip • Request butler service for added indulgence • Book a boat trip to swim with wild dolphins • Hire a bike to explore local villages Minimum stay 5 nights 27 Dec-04 Jan.

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Luxury Suite Villa

What’s included • Breakfast and dinner at either of the restaurants (some supplements apply).

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Arrange an intimate candle-lit dinner in a private cabana on the beach or in your villa’s outdoor lounge.

Guide price from £2457 per person 31 May-10 Jul, 08-26 Aug 2015 High season from £3030 04-26 Oct 2014, 07-26 Mar, 03-26 Oct 2015 Extra night from £286 Single supplement from £286 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Luxury Suite Villa on half board, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and private transfers. Ref KU9435.

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St Regis Mauritius Resort At a glance Luxurious and serene Breathtaking setting Each room offers renowned St Regis butler service

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Contemporary and stylish, this stunning resort offers tranquil relaxation and excellent dining.

Set on a white coral-sand beach with Le Morne mountain providing a dramatic backdrop, this serene resort is dedicated to relaxation and has the intimate feel of a boutique hotel – you will feel like a special guest in a private home. The décor is fresh and natural with wood, stone and white furnishings creating a soothing setting by the main heated pool and in the sophisticated open-air lounges. The reef-protected lagoon is perfect for watersports and you can enjoy twice-daily snorkelling trips. You are also close to one of the world’s best kite-surfing spots, the one-eye.

Six restaurants offer distinct culinary experiences, bringing together French-inspired cuisine and Asian flavours. Enjoy Tandoori specialities and Goan delicacies by two Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar at Simply India and tuck into French Creole dishes in a colonial home setting at Le Manoir Dining Room. The Boathouse Bar & Grill will tempt you with its fruity cocktails, light meals and oyster platters while Floating Market serves healthy South East Asian-inspired cuisine in a tranquil pool pavilion setting.

The stunning and spacious rooms and suites are set within two-storey pavilions scattered along the beachfront and in gardens. Each offers stunning ocean views and butler service – start your day by requesting your morning coffee and the day’s paper to be delivered to your room. Oceanview Deluxe Rooms are set in gardens while Beachfront Junior Suites offer direct beach access and beautiful sunset views. The impressive Oceanview Manor House Suite is hugely spacious and features an in-room spa facility for two – perfect for romantic couple’s massages.

Deluxe Room

Setting On the south western tip of the island, by Le Morne Beach Getting there Approx. 1 hour from the airport and Port Louis Rooms 172 rooms and suites Dining 6 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities 2 pools, spa, tennis court, fitness room, free selected watersports, tennis court, cinema, library, 2 lounges, boutique, free Wi-Fi, kids’ club, teens’ club Spa The elegant Iridium Spa offers spectacular ocean views and sensory experiences designed to energise, relax and heal. An impressive 2000m² space provides the ultimate sanctuary of wellbeing with 12 private treatment suites, a relaxation lounge, Jacuzzi, steam, sauna and fitness club Activities • Enjoy a glass-bottom boat ride • Watch films in the La Palme d’Or cinema • Start your day with a sunrise yoga session.

What’s included Half Board • Breakfast at Le Manoir Dining Room • Dinner at Le Manoir Dining Room, The Boathouse Bar & Grill or Floating Market.

WORLD‘S FINEST HOLIDAYS

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Book a table at Inspiration, an exclusive dining room where an executive chef will devise a personalised menu just for you.

Guide price from £2378 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 06 Apr-12 Jul, 10 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £3434 06-26 Oct 2014, 09-26 Mar, 05-25 Oct 2015 Extra night from £267 Single supplement from £133 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Oceanview Deluxe Room on half board, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and private transfers.

Ref IO1159. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Silver Beach s s s An informal and affordable beachfront escape on the island’s east coast.

This secluded family-owned hotel is set – as its name suggests – on a whitesand beach and provides the ideal spot to just switch off and do very little at all.

Everything here is close at hand with non-motorised watersports available from the beach, a swimming pool in beachfront gardens and a games room. You can also enjoy a game of French boules with fellow guests.

At a glance Simple and good value Attentive hospitality Set on a beautiful beach

Although there’s just one restaurant, it offers a variety of local Mauritian dishes and European cuisine. Every afternoon a selection of pastries and cakes are served and at dinner there’s either a themed buffet or a table d’hôte menu. Drinks are served throughout the day at the bar.

Rooms here are simple yet comfortable and provide all the amenities you would expect. Gardenview Rooms are located in two-storey buildings set in quiet areas throughout the tropical grounds of the hotel. Although slightly smaller than the Gardenview Rooms, the Seaview Rooms, which are nearer the main hotel buildings, have views of the beach and sea.

Setting Near the fishing village of Trou d’Eau Douce, on the island’s east coast Getting there Approx. 50 minutes from the airport Rooms 60 rooms with garden or sea views Dining Restaurant, bar Facilities Swimming pool, nonmotorised watersports, games room, French boules, gift shop, free Wi-Fi in public areas Kuoni extras Kuoni guests staying 10 nights or more at Silver Beach can enjoy 2 days complimentary car hire (deposit payable in resort), perfect if you want to head out and explore the island Activities • Go kayaking • Visit the nearby village of Trou d’Eau Douce • Enjoy a traditional Sega show.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1278 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 21 Apr-10 Jul, 08 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £1546 04-31 Oct 2014, 03-30 Oct 2015 Extra night from £56 Single supplement from £35 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Gardenview Room on all inclusive, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers.

Ref IO0252. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

What’s included All Inclusive • Buffet breakfast and lunch and buffet or set menu dinner • Afternoon pastries (3pm-5pm) • Soft and alcoholic drinks including local beer and spirits, selected cocktails, house wine, tea and coffee • Non-motorised watersports including windsurfing, pedalos and snorkelling.

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Four Seasons Resort at Anahita s s s s s At a glance Own private island Private pool villas Ernie Els golf course Spa

Quality and exclusivity complement fine dining, excellent facilities and a beautiful natural setting.

With a spectacular setting within the Anahita Wilderness Sanctuary, this awardwinning resort features outstanding facilities set against a lush green mountain backdrop. The resort is divided between the mangrove-fringed mainland and its 11acre private island, which overlooks a sheltered lagoon and features three beaches.

The focus here is on pure indulgence, and nothing is too much trouble – whether you need your sunglasses cleaned or your sunbed moved. There are ample facilities and activities on offer here, notably the Ernie Els designed 18-hole golf course, which all guests can enjoy for free, and the secluded Spa at Four Seasons that features 12 overwater treatment rooms.

Dining ranges from contemporary Italian dishes at the lagoon-side Acquapazza to grilled specialities cooked in open kitchens at Beau Champ. Themed nights and a choice of Mauritian, Indian and Asian cuisine can be enjoyed al fresco at the laidback Bambou, while those spending the day on the golf course can dine at Le Club.

Luxurious villas are set throughout the resort, each with their own plunge pool and covered terraces – the perfect spot to enjoy a romantic in-villa dining experience.

Garden Pool Villas and Mangrove Pool Villas are situated on the mainland, with their own private garden. Guests in the Ocean Villas on the private island can enjoy direct access to the lagoon from their gardens, while if you’re in a Beach Villa you can step straight onto the sand from your terrace.

Beachfront Villa

Outdoor dining

Setting Within the unspoilt Anahita Wilderness Sanctuary on the island’s east coast Getting there Approx. 45 minutes from the airport Rooms 136 villas Dining 4 restaurants, bar Facilities Mainland: Tennis courts, golf course, fitness centre with lap pool, kids’ club, children’s pool, boutiques. Private Island: 2 infinity pools, overwater spa, non-motorised watersports Spa The Four Seasons spa is set on the private island in overwater villas and on land surrounded by shade giving palms and offers a variety of Afro-Indian inspired treatments and therapies. Your day can begin with a wellness session which combines yoga and meditation practices before an invigorating hydrotherapy treatment in the Aqua Vichy spa suite. For that extra indulgence, arrange an in-villa spa treatment. There are also a range of treatments specifically designed with children and teens in mind and a healthy spa cuisine menu Activities • Tee off at the 18-hole course

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• Explore the local area by bike • Take the free shuttle boat to the beautiful Ile aux Cerfs Minimum stay 7 nights 25 Dec-05 Jan. What’s included Half Board • Breakfast at Beau Champ • Three-course à la carte dinner in any restaurant (excluding beverages and Le Club).

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £2522 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 26 Apr-12 Jul, 10 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £3076 11 Jan-08 Mar, 06-21 Apr, 01-29 Nov 2015 Extra night from £299 Single supplement from £298 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Garden Pool Villa on half board, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and private transfers. Ref KU9457. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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One&Only Le Saint Géran s s s s s At a glance

The island’s first luxury hotel offers a spectacular natural setting, and an impeccable reputation.

Set between the ocean and a lagoon, this iconic colonial-style resort is ideal for couples and families looking for a tropical island paradise with fine facilities and warm service. A gong is sounded to mark your arrival and this personalised touch sets the tone for your stay as the long-serving staff go out of their way to cater for your every need. Inviting hammocks are strewn between palm trees and palapas dot the white-sand beach which is blissfully uncrowded and private. The lagoon’s sheltered waters are ideal for watersports and cold water, fresh fruit and sorbet are served on the beach and by the pool.

Private peninsula setting Sublime service Mile-long beach Ocean Suite

Sip vanilla-flavoured Mauritian tea while tucking into a buffet breakfast at the main poolside restaurant which serves seafood and local cuisine for lunch and dinner.

Enjoy mouth-watering steaks and seafood at the chic PRIME Contemporary Grill and innovative Indian cuisine from a Michelin-starred chef at Rasoi by Vineet.

The colonial-style rooms and residence-style villa offer 24-hour butler service and ocean or lagoon views. If you prefer early nights then we recommend requesting a room away from the main pool area as evening entertainment can continue into the early hours. Upgrade to a Junior Suite Beachfront to step directly from your room onto the pristine sands.

Setting Fronting one of the island’s best beaches in 60 tropical acres on the east coast Getting there Approx. one hour from the airport Rooms 162 spacious suites and one opulent villa Dining 3 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Beachfront pool, One&Only Spa, 5 tennis courts, free green fees at the 9-hole Gary Player golf course, watersports, Junior Spa, fitness centre, yoga, Pilates, mountain bikes, KidsOnly club with internet café and play area, teens’ club, shopping arcade Spa One&Only, together with ESPA, have created an internationally acclaimed centre of spa excellence and wellbeing with a serene garden setting overlooking a reflecting pool with ocean views. The spa offers massage therapies, treatments, personalised holistic wellbeing programmes and weekly massage training sessions plus hair and beauty treatments Activities • Join the weekly guided kayak tour in the lagoon • Book a diving trip to the nearby Le Saint Géran shipwreck site Minimum stay 7 nights 21 Dec-04 Jan.

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Private dining

What’s included Half Board • Breakfast and dinner at La Terasse.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights and Honeymoon/ Anniversary offers are available.

Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Book a wine-tasting session at PRIME with the sommelier to learn the perfect food and wine pairings.

Guide price from £2157 per person 01-21 Sep 2014, 26 Apr-12 Jul, 10 Aug-21 Sep 2015 High season from £3090 06-26 Oct 2014, 09-29 Mar, 05-25 Oct 2015 Extra night from £226 Single supplement from £226 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Junior Suite on half board, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and private transfers. Ref KU9420. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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The Oberoi, Mauritius At a glance Perfect for honeymooners Stunning gardens with Indonesian sculptures Luxury villas with private pools

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An intimate and romantic retreat boasting a sublime setting and renowned Oberoi service.

As soon as you enter this exquisite resort’s beautifully landscaped gardens, which are dotted with Indonesian sculptures and water features, you will feel a wave of ‘zen’-like calm wash over you. The understated yet elegant architectural style of stone, wood and thatch reflects the resort’s unspoilt natural setting and its unique blend of African and Asian cultures. The service is truly outstanding and the discreet staff go above and beyond to accommodate your every need.

Follow winding paths to the beautiful infinity pool and step from the sundeck onto the small white-sand beach that hems a protected marine park. The resort’s unique ‘Touching the Senses’ programme offers you a host of enriching experiences, including star-gazing, cooking classes, wine-tasting, painting classes and nature walks. The thatch-roofed restaurant offers panoramic ocean views and a tempting selection of European, Asian and Creole dishes. Feel the warm sand between your toes at the beachside restaurant On the Rocks which serves light lunches and barbecue dinners. The poolside and beachfront bar is the perfect spot to enjoy cocktails and spellbinding sunsets.

Luxury Pavilion

Luxury Villa

With four-poster beds and luxurious sunken baths, this tranquil hideaway’s elegant accommodation has clearly been designed with romance in mind. Luxury Pavilions overlook the gardens and ocean while the blissfully private Luxury Villas with Private Garden are set within walled courtyard gardens.

Setting In 20 acres of sub-tropical gardens in Turtle Bay on the sheltered northwest coast Getting there Approx. 20 minutes from Grand Baie and 1 hour from the airport Rooms 71 spacious and luxurious private pavilions and villas Dining 2 restaurants, bar Facilities 2 swimming pools (one adults only), watersports, spa, fitness centre, floodlit tennis courts, bicycles, kids’ club, library, boutique Spa Surrounded by lush gardens, the award-winning Oberoi Spa offers a range of 100% natural and holistic treatments that use local oils and fruits.

Facilities include a steam bath, gym and individual spa suites with private Jacuzzis Activities • Try wind surfing, waterskiing or sailing in the bay • Book a romantic couple’s massage at the spa • Explore the local area by bicycle Minimum stay 5 nights 27 Dec-04 Jan. What’s included Breakfast at The Restaurant.

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Meal upgrades Half Board from £61 • Breakfast and dinner at The Restaurant or On the Rocks.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Child offers are available.

Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider The secluded Luxury Villas with Private Pools are perfect for honeymooners.

Guide price from £2306 per person 01-25 Sep, 12-31 Oct, 01-25 Nov 2014 High season from £2917 03Oct-25 Nov 2015 Extra night from £256 Single supplement from £257 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Luxury Pavilion including breakfast, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and private transfers.

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Veranda Pointe Aux Biches s s s d At a glance

A friendly and popular hotel which offers great value and a ‘barefoot chic’ vibe.

Dedicated family rooms Adults-only area with private pool, bar and restaurant

Kick your shoes off as you arrive and enjoy barefoot bliss and the simple holiday necessities of sun, sea and sand. Set back from a palm-fringed beach and overlooking a sheltered lagoon, guests can relax in peaceful surroundings. Familyfriendly activities and facilities including a kids’ club and separate children’s pool will keep younger guests amused and there’s plenty for grown-ups to do too.

Non-motorised watersports are available from the beach and there’s also a Seven Colours Wellness Lounge where you can treat yourself to an oceanside massage.

Beachside spa

There’s no pressure to dress up for dinner as the relaxed atmosphere continues into the evenings. Meals are served at the main buffet restaurant, Senses, or you can book a table at the trendy Sandy Lane Grill in the tranquil adults-only section of the hotel.

The comfortable and tastefully decorated rooms feature natural tones, rustic wood furnishings and deep blue accents. Comfort Rooms have a balcony or terrace that overlooks one of the hotel’s pools or the lush gardens. If you’re travelling with children then opt for a spacious Family Room which has a separate area with a bunk bed. Privilege Rooms are in the adults-only Sandy Lane Village and are ideal for couples looking for a more intimate atmosphere.

Setting On the northwest coast, 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from the coastal village of Grand Baie Getting there Approx. 1½ hour from the airport Rooms 115 rooms including family and adults-only accommodation Dining 2 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities 2 swimming pools, children’s pool, spa, children’s club, badminton court, non-motorised watersports, fitness centre, table tennis, bicycle hire, evening entertainment, boutique, free Wi-Fi in public areas Activities • Hire bikes to explore local village life • Book a snorkelling or diving trip • Join in with the language lessons every Friday Minimum stay 5 nights 22 Dec-03 Jan, 4 nights at other times.

What’s included All Inclusive • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant • Selected drinks by the glass • Afternoon tea • Picnic box for day trippers • Soft drinks, local beer and water from the minibar • Land and water sports

Restaurant and pool

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Guide price from £1438 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 30 Apr-10 Jul, 08 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £1696 04-31 Oct 2014, 07-27 Mar, 03-30 Oct 2015 Extra night from £88 Single supplement from £35 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Comfort Room on all inclusive, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0319.

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Coin de Mire Attitude s s s Small and charming, with comfortable facilities amidst tropical gardens.

Close to the fishing village of Cap Malheureux, this hotel is ideal for those searching for an intimate and affordable retreat with plenty of facilities. Popular with families and groups alike, leisure facilities include two swimming pools, a poolside bar and kids’ club. Cross the road and you’ll find yourself on a beach with the Coin de Mire rock in the distance. Here, a world of watersports including kayaking, pedal boats and glass-bottom boat trips await.

At a glance Simple and fresh

Take time out to unwind in Spa Attitude, where a choice of therapies are available, using natural ingredients from Mauritius, before heading to La Paillote – the hotel’s main restaurant – serving international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Rooms have double or twin beds and a balcony or terrace with garden views.

Superior Rooms are comfortable for shorter stays, whilst the larger Deluxe Rooms are more contemporary. Families or groups of three who want to stay together will enjoy the spacious Family Rooms.

Setting On the scenic north coast, near Cap Malheureux village and close to lively Grand Baie Getting there Approx. 1 hour from the airport Rooms 102 rooms Dining Restaurant, bar Facilities 2 pools, spa, gym, kids’ club, table tennis, watersports, glass bottom boat, shop, free Wi-Fi in the lounge and bar area Activities • Walk to the fisherman’s village of Cap Malheureux • Explore Grand Baie Minimum stay 7 nights 21 Dec-04 Jan. What’s included Half Board Buffet breakfast and themed buffet or table d’hôte dinner at La Paillote.

Meal upgrades All Inclusive from £26 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at La Paillote • Selected drinks • Afternoon tea, coffee and pastries from 4pm-5pm.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1178 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 16 Apr-10 Jul, 08 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £1451 04-31 Oct 2014, 03-30 Oct 2015 Extra night from £36 Single supplement from £17 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Superior Room on half board, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers.

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Adults only Charming à la carte restaurant on the beach

Récif Attitude s s s d A contemporary resort offering warm service and beachfront relaxation – perfect for couples.

The scattering of white-washed buildings bring to mind a contemporary Mediterranean style, yet the friendly service, white beach and stunning ocean views are undeniably Mauritian. Relax on the small coral and white sand beach and enjoy free watersports including kayaking and snorkelling in the lagoon.

Meals are accompanied by stunning views over the ocean. Le Pointe aux Piments offers Mauritian dishes, as well as daily themed buffets and a live cooking station.

Enjoy dining with your toes in the sand at L’Océan, an informal seafood restaurant.

The individual white-washed rooms are set in two-storey buildings and furnished simply with wood and wicker. Standard Rooms are tucked away in the gardens.

In Standard Beachfacing Rooms you can hear the waves lapping the shore while spacious Deluxe Beachfront Rooms offer stunning lagoon views.

Setting Overlooking a bay in the small village of Pointe aux Piments on the northwest coast Getting there 1 hour from the airport Rooms 70 comfortable rooms overlooking the garden or beach Dining 2 restaurants, bar with free Wi-Fi Facilities Pool, watersports, wellness lounge, library Activities • Browse the resort’s weekly market • Explore the reef on a glassbottom boat • Enjoy the weekly Sega show Minimum stay 7 nights 21 Dec-04 Jan. Need to know This hotel is adults only from Nov 2014.

At a glance Excellent value Great facilities Close to Grand Baie Superior Room

What’s included Half Board Breakfast and dinner at Le Pointe aux Piments.

Meal upgrades All Inclusive from £20 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Le Pointe aux Piments

• Selected drinks • Minibar refilled once daily.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider We recommend upgrading to a Standard Beachfacing Room or Deluxe Beachfront Room for the views.

Guide price from £1268 per person 01-25 Sep 2014, 16 Apr-10 Jul, 08 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £1521 04-31 Oct 2014, 03-30 Oct 2015 Extra night from £54 Single supplement from £27 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Room on half board, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0386.

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Constance Le Prince Maurice s s s s s At a glance

A stylish and idyllic hideaway set amid vast, luxuriant tropical gardens with freeform pools.

In a secluded setting, Le Prince Maurice combines state-of-the-art facilities with an exclusive yet relaxed ambience and the effortless service renowned of the Constance brand. Serene and beautifully kept tropical gardens house extensive facilities including the Spa de Constance, a dive centre and a beautiful beachfront infinity pool. Guests can also enjoy complimentary green fees at the two golf courses at the nearby sister resort Constance Belle Mare Plage.

Elegant, understated luxury Luxurious suites, some on stilts over the lagoon

Junior Suites on stilts

Floating bar

Drinking and dining here is a pleasure with four restaurants and three bars to choose from. At the main restaurant, L’Archipel, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast and an à la carte lunch and dinner, while the laidback Beach Deck is the ideal spot for lunch. The top table here has to be at the Barachois, where tables are set on five floating decks on the shimmering lagoon. There’s also a floating bar – perfect for a sundowner.

Spacious, modern and luxurious suites and villas are set throughout the resort.

Junior Suites are either in the tropical gardens, by the beach or on stilts over the edge of the lagoon, which is also a natural fish reserve. The Villa Stilts overlook the lagoon and offer even more space including a living/dining room, while the Villas Beachfront feature a plunge pool on the terrace.

Setting On the north east coast peninsula, close to the Bras D’Eau National Park Getting there Approx. 1 hour from the airport Rooms 89 suites and villas Dining 4 restaurants, 3 bars Facilities 2 swimming pools, floodlit tennis courts, fitness centre, fitness bar, beach volleyball, spa, boutiques, watersports, dive centre, library with free Wi-Fi, wine cellar, kids’ club Spa The Spa de Constance is situated in the hotel’s gardens and reflects the hotel’s style with a calming architectural design and relaxed atmosphere. A wide range of health and sports facilities include a thermal pool, plunge pool, sauna, steambath and a fully equipped fitness centre. Guests can choose between a wide variety of treatments from facials, Ayurvedic massages and signature treatments such as the beachside couple’s treatment ‘In the Mood for Love’ Activities • Complimentary green fees at 2 golf courses • Sunset yoga and Pilates sessions • Catamaran cruises • Glass bottom boat and snorkelling trips

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Minimum stay 7 nights 23 Dec-02 Jan. What’s included Half Board Breakfast and dinner at L’Archipel.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/ Anniversary, Food & Beverage and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £2247 per person 27 Apr-12 Jul, 10 Aug-10 Sep 2015 High season from £2951 27 Oct-30 Nov 2014, 26 Oct-29 Nov 2015 Extra night from £244 Single supplement from £147

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Constance Belle Mare Plage s s s s s At a glance Two championship golf courses and two spas Seven restaurants

Junior Suite

Sociable and great for families

A popular large resort on one of Mauritius’ most spectacular beaches, with impressive facilities.

On a sheltered mile-and-half long beach, the Constance Belle Mare Plage features a traditional island design as well as modern details and state-of-the-art facilities.

Ideal for golfing enthusiasts, the resort has two 18-hole championship golf courses that are free throughout your stay. By choosing this resort you’ll also have discovered the perfect spot to treat yourself to holistic or energising therapies at either of the two spas. Free watersports including waterskiing can be enjoyed from the pristine beach.

With seven restaurants and five bars there’s plenty of choice when it comes to dining, whether you want to enjoy a candlelit gourmet dinner or a laidback light lunch by the beach. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily at the main buffet restaurant La Citronnelle while gourmet European and Mauritian dishes are served nightly at the Blue Penny Café and the Deer Hunter Restaurant.

A wide range of rooms, suites and villas are housed in delightful thatched two and three-storey buildings throughout the resort. The traditional Privilege Rooms are ideal if you want to be close to the main facilities. If you’re travelling as a group or family and are seeking a little indulgence, opt for one of the Two Bedroom Villas, some of which are located right by the beach and feature a pool on the terrace, separate living room and two en-suite bedrooms.

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Setting 15 hectares of beachfront palm-flecked gardens on the island’s northeast coast Getting there Approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes from the airport Rooms 256 rooms, suites and villas Dining 7 restaurants, 5 bars Facilities 4 swimming pools, 2 spas, floodlit tennis courts, fitness centre with classes, watersports, dive centre, 2 18-hole courses, kids’ club, bike rental, boutiques, gift shop Families There’s lots going on and a good choice of facilities for families.

The Kakoo Club welcomes children aged 4 to 12 and has a games room and playground as well as daily supervised indoor and outdoor activities.

Babysitting is also available on request Activities • Take a glass bottom boat trip • Book an island excursion • Go on a catamaran cruise Minimum stay 7 nights 23 Dec-02 Jan. What’s included Half Board Breakfast and dinner at La Citronnelle.

Meal upgrades Full Board from £47 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at La Citronnelle.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/ Anniversary and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1638 per person 27 Apr-10 Jul, 08 Aug-10 Sep 2015 High season from £1972 01-25 Nov 2014, 07-27 Mar, 31 Oct-25 Nov 2015 Extra night from £128 Single supplement from £31 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Prestige Room on half board, economy flights on Air Mauritius from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0311. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Seychelles Powdery white sands, spectacular coral reefs and verdant hillsides festooned with coconut, cinnamon and banana plantations and high up in the misty forests, the exquisite wild orchids, epitomising the islands’ fragile beauty.

General information & when to go Flying time

Key events

Mahé 11¾ hours

January: Kavadi Thaipoosum Festival – celebrated by Hindus all over the world, the festival celebrates the birthday of Lord Murugan, the warrior deity of the hills. During the event, believers carry heavy ‘kavadis’ - literally meaning burdens, offered to Lord Murugan in exchange for his blessings.

March: Fête de la Francophonie – features various activities which includes film shows, a craft bazaar and exhibitions.

April-May: Seychelles Arts Festival – the biggest public arts festival in Seychelles, this vibrant event attracts visitors from across the islands.

Time difference: GMT+4 hours Visa info Not required if under 30 nights

Currency: Seychellois rupee Language: Seychellois Creole, English and French

Seychelles enjoys gloriously sunny days throughout the year, however their peak season is during our summer months where days are longer and the sun is cooler with only a little rain.

April and November are hot, humid and wet, yet the temperate remains a balmy average of 30°C. The wettest period is January and the driest is July. Temperatures are up to 22°C in winter and up to 34°C in summer.

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IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION: The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee.

Prices vary depending on the date you wish to travel and the elements included in your package. Please read p246-251 before you book your holiday.

For further information and to tailor make your holiday, please call us or go to www.kuoni.co.uk for the best available price.

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Discovering the Seychelles The Seychelles are a picture perfect collection of islands home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. We recommend you don’t limit yourself to just one of the islands, but discover at least two, to really feel the true spirit of the Seychelles. You can also cruise between the islands on one of our Silhouette Cruises, to make the most of the idyllic islands inaccessible to the crowds.

Whether you’re looking for a great family hotel, a romantic retreat or an idyllic hideaway, you’ll find it in the Seychelles.

La Digue

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An insight into Seychelles Discover the Seychelles The main airport of the Seychelles is located on the main island of Mahé. It can be reached from the UK by a direct flight.

Mahé This is the largest island of the Seychelles and the only one with a town, Victoria. Even if your mind is set on the beaches, you’ll want to look around this appealing settlement, founded in 1778 and capital of the Seychelles since 1903. Take a bus or taxi for a short ride south to discover the Seychelles’ fantastic flora and fauna in the Botanical Gardens, spreading over 15 acres at the foot of the mountain. There are several of the famous coco-de-mer palms here, and giant Aldabra turtles in a separate enclosure. You could also make a detour to visit the Bel Air cemetery, southwest of the town centre in an attractive residential district. Beaches are an individual matter. Beau Vallon, on the north coast, is the biggest and perhaps the best. Its long, semi-circular stretch of white sand studded here and there with massive clumps of granite and fringed with palm trees is very well equipped for watersports. At noon, watch the fishermen dragging their catch onto the beach.

Praslin The second largest island in the Seychelles, Praslin is linked to Mahé by air and sea. With the surrounding 15 smaller islands, it forms a separate little archipelago a 15-minute flight to the north of Mahé.

It is less mountainous than its neighbour, a world of creeks, coves and forest with an amazing underwater life. Cars, bicycles or mopeds can be hired to explore every inch of it. The Vallée de Mai is a national park where the light barely filters through the overhead canopy of dense green forest and the ground is strewn with granite boulders estimated to be some 650 million years old. Palms, banana and cinnamon trees, acacias, bamboo and takamakas mingle their foliage, garlanded with lianas. The regal coco-de-mer palms tower skywards, their fan-like leaves rustling in the breeze.

Silhouette

La Digue

Desroches Island has only one resort and one small settlement at opposite ends of the island, making it ideal for those wanting to get away from it all. A favourite of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Desroches offers pristine white sands, an untouched, lush interior and wonderfully clear waters, ideal for swimming, snorkelling and diving.

East of Praslin, La Digue is the fourth largest island in the archipelago and transport is by oxcart, bicycle or on foot — you can walk anywhere on the island within an hour. Perhaps the most romantic of the Seychelles islands, La Digue is characterized by the unruly heaps of massive granite boulders tumbling into the sea, tinged pink at dawn, grey at noon, and glowing red in the sunset. There are plenty of good swimming spots in the area but the best is lovely Anse Volbert on the northeast coast, which is also called the Gold Coast.

Around here the granite has a pink shade, due to the presence of feldspar. La Digue is also home to one of the most beautiful beaches in all the Seychelles, Anse Lazio.

To the northwest of Mahé, Silhouette is the third largest of the islands and offers an interior far more mountainous than elsewhere in the Seychelles. With five peaks and a primeval forest at its heart, it offers some wonderfully dramatic scenery, great for hikers and photographers alike. It is also set within a marine national park within one of the western Indian Ocean’s richest biodiversity hot spots and has a stunning house reef perfect for snorkelling and, a little further offshore, diving.

Desroches

Luxury The Seychelles oozes elegance and luxury with a selection of hotels offering truly world class levels of indulgence. The Four Seasons Resort Seychelles (p122), nestled upon Mahé, offers exquisite service, sumptuous cuisine and effortlessly chic villas and suites scattered across the hillside. Or perhaps the island of Praslin has caught your eye, in which case the enchanting Constance Lémuria (p114-115) could be your perfect holiday hideaway. Wherever you go in the Seychelles, luxury won’t be hard to find.

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INDIAN OCEAN Le Domaine De l'Orangeraie

Constance Lémuria Resort

PRASLIN Coco De Mer & Black Parrot Suites SILHOUETTE Hilton Labriz

MAHÉ Le Meridien Fisherman's Cove

LA DIGUE La Digue Island Lodge

Hilton Seychelles Northolme Victoria

Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay

Constance Ephélia Four Seasons

SEYCHELLES Banyan Tree

Desroches Island Resort

Mahé island

Mahé Island

Families Dramatic verdant green backdrops meet golden beaches and the welcoming waters of the Indian Ocean on the numerous islands of the Seychelles. Kuoni features a number of fabulous family friendly resorts which make the most of the idyllic landscapes in which they are set. Thrilling watersports can be enjoyed off the coast of Mahé, the largest island, while rare wildlife can be glimpsed in the tropical forests of Praslin. The Constance Ephélia (p118-119) and Constance Lémuria (p114-115) resorts provide excellent family accommodation as well as kids’ clubs, with plenty of activities and excursions. At the resort’s restaurants menus are available for all ages from infants to those who wish to try more exotic cuisine.

Honeymoon There are few places on earth as romantic as the Seychelles. Every island has something to offer, with picture perfect beaches, vibrant sunsets and crystal clear waters. To make the most of your time away, the adults-only Hilton Northolme (p121) ensures peace and relaxation, whilst the castaway vibe at Desroches Island (p126) is both enchanting and effortlessly romantic.

Alternatively, hop on board a Silhouette Cruise (p112113) and spend your honeymoon at sea, taking in beauty of the Seychelles from the water.

All Inclusive With such a castaway vibe and laid back atmosphere, going all inclusive is the perfect way to ensure you spend your holiday feeling utterly relaxed and without a care in the world.

It’s just where you choose to spend your precious time off that’s a hard decision. One of our favourite all inclusive Seychelles hotels is Desroches Island (p126) which offers a great all inclusive package within a paradisiacal setting.

Island Hopping The Seychelles is a collection of islands, each with its own character and style. So don’t limit yourself to just one, experience more by ‘island hopping’ through the Seychelles. We recommend combining the bigger islands with one of the smaller islands, as this way you get to see both the bigger bustling cities as well as the idyllic, sleepy fishing villages. Mahé or Praslin combined with La Digue offers a real insight to the different island styles. As it’s close to Africa, you could always combine it with a safari or a visit to the ‘Spice Island’ of Zanzibar on a multi-centre holiday.

Cruise We offer a range of cruising options around the Seychelles and have featured the 7 night itinerary aboard the Sea Bird or Sea Star on p112-113. We can also offer shorter itineraries as well as the use of the Sea Shell and Sea Bird, smaller, traditionally-rigged vessels.

What better way to see the Seychelles then from the deck of a ship, cruising through azure waters in search of culture, history and nature.

Our favourite combinations Mahé & Praslin Combine the main island of Mahé with its smaller sister Praslin for the best beaches, the town of Victoria, and the beautiful Vallée du Mai national park.

Mahé, Praslin and La Digue Add a few nights in La Digue to your stay in Mahé and Praslin to experience the real off the beaten track Seychelles.

Seychelles & Abu Dhabi Relax on some of the world’s finest beaches in the Seychelles before heading to Abu Dhabi for world class shopping, entertainment and luxury hotels.

Sri Lanka & Seychelles Take in the culture and beches of Sri Lanka and then head to the Seychelles for an abundance of watersports and fabulous beaches.

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Discover, Explore & Experience Seychelles We’ve searched the globe for Kuoni Authentic Experiences and here is just a small selection of what we offer. Add on experiences when booking your holiday to create perfect travel moments.

Island Hopping () With such a palette of beautiful islands to choose from, why not experience more than one by ‘island hopping’ through the Seychelles. This is undoubtedly one of the most exclusive and pristine destinations on the planet so why limit yourself to just one island. Perhaps spend some time on the largest island Mahé before retreating to the secluded Desroches island where you will find only one resort and a small village or the romantic island of La Digue.

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Robinson Crusoe Adventure Cruise () Price from £140 per person Departures Tue and Fri, Apr-Nov from Praslin & La Digue Duration Full Day Step aboard a catamaran for an island hopping cruise that takes you from desert isle to desert isle. First stop is St Pierre Island, a granite islet dotted with palm trees and surrounded by crystal clear waters which are perfect for swimming and snorkelling. Continue on to Curieuse Island where you can spot Aldbra Giant tortoises as you walk past mountains and mangroves on the way to the idyllic beach of Anse Saint José. Back on board enjoy a mouth-watering barbecue before visiting the secluded cove, Anse Georgette, for a quick dip. The day concludes with a cruise along the north east coast of Praslin Island.

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Wild South () Price from £100 per person Departures Mon, Wed, Fr from Mahé Duration Full Day Discover Mahé’s wonderful contrasts as you explore the Seychelles’ main island with its powdery beaches, amazing wildlife, plantlife and stunning scenery. Tour a local marketplace in Victoria, head to Mission Lodge, once the site of a school for freed slave children, and enjoy the panoramic mountain and ocean views.

Continue to the island’s south coast and tour the craft workshop at Pineapple Studio before visiting Cap Lazare Nature Reserve for a delicious Creole buffet.

La Digue by boat/bike () Price from £124 per person Departures Daily from Mahé Duration Full Day Uncover timeless La Digue’s age-old traditions as you explore this fascinating island. Arrive by catamaran and hop on a bicycle before visiting L’Union Estate, where magnificent Emmanuelle House sits amid landscaped gardens. Next stop is the breathtaking Anse Source d’Argent, the most photographed beach in the world, renowned for its azure waters and huge granite rocks.

Vallée de Mai & Anse Lazio () Price from £155 per person Departures Wednesday & Sunday from Mahé Duration Full Day This full day experience combines two of the island of Praslin’s most stunning natural landscapes. Begin the day exploring the Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve, a natural palm forest which sits at the heart of the island. Wander under the leaves of six endemic palm species, including the rare coco de mer palm, as well as many other indigenous trees and plant species. You will then continue on to the beautiful white-sand beach, Anse Lazio.

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Silhouette Cruises With the accompaniment of the gentle lap of water and the occasional nostalgic flap of sails, cruise between idyllic shores visiting some of the archipelago’s most unforgettable natural wonders, impossibly beautiful beaches and fabulously colourful reefs.

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Your ships - Sea Star & Sea Bird Ship at a glance

• 2 modern yachts combining all the comforts of a contemporary cruiser with all the charm and character of a ship under sail.

• Relax in the spacious salon or under the sails on the expansive sundeck.

• Spend your days snorkelling, diving, enjoying watersports and exploring beautiful, often secluded natural wonders, with evenings dining on authentic Creole cuisine.

• There are just 9 double or triple cabins each with air-conditioning and en suite shower/wc room.

• There is also a bar/lounge salon, dining salon, upper sun deck, covered back deck with table for open air dining, 2 deck showers and a rear diving platform.

• Each day onboard presents a new opportunity to explore isolated bays and coves, colourful marine parks, and protected nature reserves or uninhabited islands.

Need to know on board Dining & Beverage All of your meals are included on board, with a chef crafting a range of international and authentic creole cuisine for you and your fellow guests.

Fresh fish and other seafood will feature, some of which you may even be able to catch yourself. Bottled water, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits are all available on board are at extra cost.

Cabins There are just nine cabins on board each of the Sea Star and Sea Bird, with each room having a private bathroom with shower. Comfortable and spacious, they are perfectly adequate, especially as you’ll barely be spending any time in them.

Ship facts The Sea Star and Sea Bird are 40-metre custom-built yachts with three masts and five Bermuda sails, with classic wood finishings throughout. On board you’ll find a dining area, bar/lounge, television, DVD player, stereo, ice machine, washing machine and dryer.

The ship is fully staffed, with a captain, chef, mechanic, three stewardesses, two deck hands and a dive master.

Entertainment Both yachts have plenty of equipment to allow you to get the most from your idyllic location. From Tarzan swings out over the ocean, to kayaks and canoes, snorkelling equipment, (diving is not included) and fishing equipment. The back of both ships has a swimming platform, so access into and out of the water is quick and easy. They both also have a dive master and are PADI rated dive centres with tanks, equipment and a dive compressor. If you do choose to try your hand at traditional bottom-line fishing, the chef on board will prepare fresh Seychelles-style sashimi or grilled fish in the event of a successful catch.

Shore excursions As the itineraries are seasonal and subject to change, shore excursions may differ from those listed in the itinerary.

A number of your shore excursions may require you to disembark from a small dinghy into shallow water so you will need to bring suitable shoes. Mosquito repellent is also highly recommended.

Diving The Seychelles is famed for its diving and snorkelling, and this cruise offers you the opportunities to do both in abundance.

Whether you’re a first time diver or a proficient underwater explorer, the on board dive centre can cater to your needs. Snorkellers can collect their equipment and jump right in. Beneath the waves you’ll find unique granite boulder formations, coral reefs, wrecks and a plethora of underwater inhabitants.

For beginners, learning to dive on a Silhouette Cruise is ideal. There is plenty of free time to dedicate to it, and the water is only ever a couple of metres away. With a fully trained dive master on board, you can leave the boat with an extra qualification to add to your resume.

The Seychelles is an ideal learning environment for first time divers, with shallow dive sites and calm conditions year round (diving not included).

Gratuities Tips are not included. A conservation fee will be payable on arrival.

Dress code Be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen, a cap or hat and sunglasses as the Seychelles are generally warm and sunny throughout the year and the sun’s rays can be especially strong on board the ship, due to the reflection from the sea.

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Aride Island Petit Soeur

Curieuse

Grande Soeur

PRASLIN

LA DIGUE Anse Source d'Argent

SILHOUETTE Beau Vallon Bay Ile Seche

MAHÉ

£3105 per person

Round Island

VallÈe de Mai

Victoria

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INDIAN OCEAN

Praslin beach

Guide price dates 01 Sep-15 Oct, 05 Nov-19 Nov 2014 High season 04 Nov-06 Dec, 24 Aug- 28 Oct 2015 from £3300 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people sharing for 7 nights in a Double Cabin, incl meal plan as detailed, and 3 nights in a Standard room including breakfast, economy flights on Etihad Airways from London Heathrow and private transfers. Ref IO0354. Single supplements available on request.

UK departures Weekly on Wednesday

What’s included • International flights and transfers • 7 night Silhouette cruise including meals as detailed • 3 nights in a Three Star standard hotel including breakfast

Need to know

Silhouette Cruise - Duration: 10 nights Route Mahé, Round Island, Praslin, La Digue, Coco Island, Aride Island, Curieuse.

Day 1: Mahé On arrival transfer to the Berjaya Beau Vallon where you will stay for two nights. Enjoy the next day at leisure.

Day 3: Port Victoria to Round Island Transfer to the main quay in Port Victoria and embark onto one of the modern S.V. Sea Star or S.V. Sea Bird, followed by introductions to the ship and crew at the Captain’s welcome briefing. Set sail to Round Island, just off Praslin where you will enjoy a welcome Creole barbecue dinner and a chance to get to know your fellow travellers.

Day 4: Round Island to Praslin Today cruise on to Praslin where you will visit the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the famous coco de mer double coconut and the Black Parrot, Seychelles Blue Pigeon and whole host of other exotic flora and fauna. This afternoon is at leisure to snorkel, dive or enjoy the other facilities available onboard.

Day 5: Praslin to La Digue This morning you’ll cruise on to La Digue where you’ll visit a local village, a relaxed community where ox-carts and bicycles are the preferred mode of transport.

You’ll explore the whole island by bicycle, stopping off at a copra mill, vanilla plantation and a shipyard before returning to the ship.

Day 8: Aride Island to Curieuse Today continue on to Curieuse which is home to many bird species, mangrove forests and a tortoise farm. During the cruise there is time for snorkelling and diving on some of the Seychelles most impressive reefs, as well as swimming and watersports including stand-up paddleboarding.

Day 6: La Digue to Coco Island Sail on towards Grand Soeur and Petite Soeur where you can snorkel and dive as you enjoy these completely uninhabited islands, two little gems amongst the cerulean ocean. This afternoon you’ll continue on to Coco Island, a tiny granite island and an amazing spot for snorkelling.

Day 9: Port Victoria A full day cruising returns you to Mahé, with a stop for snorkelling and diving at Ile Seche — located just outside the St Anne Marine National Park — home to a plethora of marine life, where during certain periods of the year you could spot large groups of eagle rays. This is followed by a farewell barbecue dinner before you overnight onboard at Port Victoria.

Day 7: Coco Island to Aride Island Continue on to Booby Island where you will enjoy a morning of diving and watersports. After lunch, sail on to Aride Island, a nature reserve with more national bird species than any other island. Here you’ll take a guided walk along a spectacular nature trail.

Day 10: Mahé Disembark after breakfast, and then transfer to the Berjaya Beau Vallon where you will spend the night.

Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps visiting Victoria and its bustling markets.

Day 11: Mahé This morning, transfer to the airport for your onward journey or alternatively extend your stay in the Seychelles.

This cruise itinerary operates between November and April.

Between May and October a different itinerary operates due to changes in weather. Please note that in the event of adverse conditions, all itineraries are subject to change at the captain’s discretion with your safety in mind.

Options Alternative departures: You can also choose to sail on the Sea Shell or Sea Pearl, two historic, traditionally-rigged vessels which make for a charming, yet eminently comfortable way to explore the Seychelles. Please call for details.

Silhouette Cruises recommended for This cruise is perfect for those who really want to experience the wonderful nature of the Seychelles and spend laid back days snorkelling, swimming and diving. These intimate sailing ships are a simple yet comfortable way to drift around the coast of the Seychelles beautiful islands.

During your cruise you will visit local villages, explore nature reserves and explore a vibrant underwater world.

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Praslin & Mahé The two most visited and best known of the Seychelles islands, Praslin and Mahé both offer a great choice of resorts, beautiful beaches, coves and forested mountains.

Mahé is the largest island in the Seychelles and its capital, Victoria, is a great spot for picking up trinkets and souvenirs, especially if you visit on a market day. Mahé is also home to great many forests, many of which contain endemic species and unique species of orchid.

The next largest in size is Praslin, known for its beaches as well as being home to the beautiful Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve, which is known for its unique coco de mer and vanilla orchids.

On it you’ll find the Constance Lémuria, a breathtaking five star resort.

Junior Suite

Beach bar grill

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Constance Lémuria s s s s s At a glance Set across three white sand beaches 18 hole championship golf course One of the ‘Leading Hotels of the World’

This world-class resort is the perfect mix of nature, style, service and facilities.

With three beautiful beaches on its doorstep, Constance Lémuria is an idyllic hideaway providing an escape from the rigours of modern life. Its open plan design, along with its unobtrusive architecture including traditional thatched roofs allows for the resort to melt into the surrounding foliage in all its abundance. From a flawless championship golf course, to a tranquil spa, you can relax and enjoy the range of facilities this elegant retreat has to offer.

For foodies, Constance Lémuria offers three world-class restaurants fusing traditional Seychellois cuisine with fine international dining. You’ll find everything from the relaxed Beach Bar and Grill, set out on the peninsula, to Seahorse, specialising in fine dining overlooking the golf course. Most of the restaurants have an accompanying bar, and there are also pool and beach bars.

There are 105 suites and villas each chic and featuring all the mod-cons you’d expect, including a Mac Mini for use with your Apple device, or for watching DVDs and playing CDs. It also provides free Wi-Fi for use in your room. You’ll enjoy an additional al fresco dining area, private pool and option of a private chef or BBQ in the Villas, ideal for families, groups, or those looking to experience the epitome of luxury.

Villa

Setting On the northwest coast of the beautiful island of Praslin Getting there Approx. ten minutes from Praslin airport after a short internal flight from Mahé Rooms 105 suites and villas Dining 3 restaurants, 4 bars Facilities Swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, watersports, golf course, kids’ club, tennis courts Spa The Shiseido Spa offers traditional Seychellois healing treatments incorporating the very latest techniques from around the world. Relax in the outdoor pavilion, enjoy a soak in the plunge pool or Jacuzzi, or feel the benefits of a visit to the steam room or sauna. The spa offers a variety of treatments, but will also create a bespoke package just for you Activities • Enjoy complimentary green fees at the golf course • Observe turtles laying eggs and hatching on the beach • Take a deep sea fishing boat trip • Try your hand at windsurfing, canoeing or catamaran sailing.

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What’s included Breakfast At the Legend Restaurant & Bar. Meal upgrades Half board from £57• Breakfast and dinner at the Legend Restaurant, Seahorse Restaurant or Beach Bar & Grill.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/ Anniversary, Food & Beverage and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £2311 per person 27 Apr-08 Jul 2015 High season from £2883 12 Jan-25 Mar, 30 Sep-10 Nov 2015 Extra night from £236 Single supplement from £136 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Junior Suite including breakfast, economy flights on Etihad from London Heathrow and private transfers.

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Coco De Mer & Black Parrot Suites s s s s A serene boutique hotel set upon a granite outcrop surrounded by lush foliage overlooking the ocean.

Coco De Mer is beautiful. Utilising natural stone and dark wood the main building is low, blending in with its surroundings and giving a real hideaway vibe to the hotel. The setting is equally gorgeous, with a swathe of beach and a cascade of granite boulders leading from the promontory down onto the beach and into the sea. Set away from the main hotel, upon the promontory you’ll find the Exclusive Black Parrot Suites, complete with a private lounge, bar and pool, perfect if you’re looking for a luxurious escape.

At a glance Secluded location Upgrade to the exclusive suite area Waterfront spa

The hotel has a great selection of international as well as traditional Seychellois cuisine on offer. There is one all day dining venue, a grill for à la carte lunches and dinners and the welcoming Coconut Bar, specialising in colourful cocktails. The Waterfront Spa offers panoramic views of the ocean as well as signature treatments combining traditional holistic treatments with modern techniques and the aroma of orange and cinnamon.

As it is a boutique hotel with only 40 rooms, at Coco de Mer you can really relax and get away from all the bustle of modern life. Standard Rooms overlook the gardens while the Superior Rooms are set just back from the beach with great ocean views. All of the rooms are spacious and welcoming, with high ceilings and corner baths. The 12 Black Parrot Junior Suites are located on an outcrop so offer outstanding views across the water, and have in-room baths and iPod docks to allow you to really make the most of the ocean vistas.

Setting On Praslin’s southwest coast within oceanfront gardens nestled on a granite outcrop with direct beach access.

Getting there 15 minutes from the airport.

Rooms 40 Coco de Mer rooms and 12 Black Parrot Junior Suites Dining 2 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Swimming pool, tennis, fitness area, the Waterfront Spa, library, free Wi-Fi in public areas, guided nature walks and canoeing are all offered, plus a courtesy shuttle to Anse Lazio beach. Black Parrot guests can use all these facilities plus their own exclusive lounge, bar and swimming pool with sundeck Activities • Visit nearby Anse Lazio • Enjoy holistic healing at the spa • Hike to a deserted cove • Just relax Minimum stay 3 nights 31 Dec. What’s included Breakfast at the Hibiscus Restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £40 • Breakfast and dinner at Hibiscus Restaurant Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1617 per person (£1896 in Black Parrot Suite) 16 Apr-15 Jul 2015 High season from £1741 (£1981 in Black Parrot Suite) 06 Aug-25 Nov 2015 Extra night from £104 (£152 in Black Parrot Suite) Single supplement from £100.

Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Room including breakfast, economy flights on Ethiad from London Heathrow and group transfers.

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Junior Suite

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Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove s s s s s At a glance Quiet end of the beach Outstanding personalised service Authentic Creole cuisine

Luxury, style and smiling Seychellois hospitality beside one of the Seychelles’ best beaches.

If you wish for a beautiful beach, staff who seem like lifelong friends and sumptuous food, then look no further than the Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove.

Surrounded by lush gardens, it’s ideally placed at the quieter end of the popular Beau Vallon beach, giving it not only added privacy but also amazing views across the bay.

For foodies with an interest in Creole cuisine, Le Bourgeois Restaurant is not to be missed. One of the most popular restaurants on the island it offers à la carte fine dining overlooking the ocean, with an emphasis on giving you a real taste of the Seychelles. A firm favourite is the signature local red snapper dish, made with fresh local ingredients and lovingly created by the executive chef, whose passion for Creole cuisine shines through. There is also a second buffet restaurant and two bars, one with a pontoon and gazebo out over the water.

There are 68 rooms within the hotel and Le Meridien hasn’t skimped on space.

Each feels light, airy and spacious with plenty of chic touches, with a balcony or terrace. There are various types of room, with either garden or ocean views, as well as a collection of suites, including the rather romantic Executive Ocean View Suite, with views out over the glittering Indian Ocean, especially stunning at sunset.

Setting On the main island Mahé, set in a secluded Beau Vallon cove.

Getting there Four miles from the capital and 30 minutes from the airport.

Rooms 68 rooms Dining 2 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Fitness centre, tennis, snorkelling and non-motorised watersports and spa Activities • Relax on Beau Vallon Beach • Elemis Well Being Ritual at the Zen Spa • Try traditional Creole cuisine • Enjoy homemade pastries at the Sunset Bar.

Executive Suite Oceanview terrace

What’s included Breakfast at the main restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £51 • Breakfast and dinner at the main restaurant Full Board from £89 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant.

Superior Oceanview

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1896 per person 01 Sep-19 Nov 2014 High season from £1954 06 Aug-26 Oct, 31 Oct-09 Dec 2015 Extra night from £183 Single supplement from £183 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Superior Room including breakfast, economy flights on Ethiad from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0264. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Constance Ephélia s s s s d At a glance

A sprawling retreat overlooking a marine national park and ideally suited to families.

Elegant Shiseido Spa

With acres and acres of space the Constance Ephélia is a beautiful haven nestled within verdant gardens allowing for privacy and a sense of comfortable seclusion.

Created to meld seamlessly with its natural setting, the resort overlooks two beaches, one in front of the main building and Junior Suites and the other on the opposite side, overlooked by the Senior Suites and Villas.

Two beautiful beaches Mini Club for kids

When it comes to facilities, the Constance Ephélia seemingly has it all. From a vast selection of restaurants, bar and high end boutiques to a serene spa and exhilarating kids club and watersports centre. The Spa de Constance is a real highlight of the resort as it contains the Shideido Spa where ancient Japanese techniques are used to allow you to unwind and embark on a journey of the senses, ideally complemented by some time spent in the yoga pavilion or the Jacuzzi.

All the suites and villas are beautiful, spacious and elegant and come with all the conveniences you’d expect including free Wi-Fi and a Mac mini through which you can play music, CDs and DVDs. By the main reception you’ll find all the Junior Suites, grouped around shared pools and overlooking the beach. In the centre are all the Spa and Family Villas, whilst on the far side, overlooking the other beach and Port Launay National Marine Park are the Senior Suite and all other Villa categories.

Setting On two of Mahé’s most beautiful beaches, overlooking the marine national park of Port Launay Getting there 40 minutes from the airport Rooms 267 stunning suites and villas.

Dining 5 restaurants, 6 bars.

Facilities Shiseido spa set in beautiful tropical gardens, kids club for 4-12 year olds, 5 boutiques, fitness centre, tennis court, mountain bike hire Families Constance Ephélia offers a great kids club to keep your little ones entertained during your holiday.

Catering for children aged 4-11, the friendly and experienced staff creates full and exciting entertainment schedules with a plethora of planned activities for each range as well as a dedicated children’s pool. There are also various theme days including cookery skills, such as creating pizzas, icecream and smoothies. Throughout the resort you’ll also find restaurants have child menus, including gourmet baby food, so you needn’t worry Activities • Try the zipline • Take out a kayak • Indulge in the spa • Relax on the beach Minimum stay 7 nights 27 Dec-06 Jan.

Beach Villa,

Whats included Half Board All guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner at the Corossol Restaurant & Bar whilst those staying in Senior Suites and Villas have the additional choice of dining at Seselwa.

Meal upgrades Full Board from £25 • All guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner at the Corossol Restaurant & Bar whilst those staying in Senior Suites and Villas have the additional choices of Seselwa. For lunch, all guests can choose to enjoy the buffet option at Helios or Seselwa.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/ Anniversary, Food & Beverage and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1977 per person 27 Apr-08 Jul 2015 High season from £2239 12 Jan-25 Mar 2015 Extra night from £199 Single supplement from £99 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Junior Suite on half board, economy flights on Etihad from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0322.

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Hillside Villa

Two Bedroom Beach Villa

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Beach Villa

Junior Suite

Family Villas Family villas offer great value at Constance Ephélia and feature three ensuite bedrooms, outdoor dining area and private pool.

Beach Villa

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Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort s s s At a glance

A great value hotel with an array of facilities on one of the islands’ most popular beaches.

Simple and spacious

Mahé is the biggest island in the Seychelles, and Beau Vallon is known for being one of the best beaches on the island, making it the ideal setting for the Berjaya Beau Vallon Hotel. It’s laidback and informal, with a focus on letting you just relax and enjoy yourself.

Beautiful beachfront Loads of activities

One of the most popular aspects of the Berjaya is its watersports centre. So, if you’ve always fancied learning to scuba dive, how to windsurf or even just to canoe out over clear waters and collections of coral, this is the place to do it. Alternatively you could test your luck in the casino, play a round or two of tennis or just chill out on the beach. Along with the choice of buffet and fine dining restaurants there are also three bars, including one where you can sip a fruity cocktail beneath the stars with your toes in the sand.

With 232 rooms, the Berjaya offers a selection of different room types and plenty of them interconnect making them ideal for families. aer room types have more privacy, as they are set slightly apart from the main hotel building and some look out over the beautiful gardens or pool area.

Setting On the bay of Beau Vallon on the main island Mahé, four miles from the capital Victoria Getting there 40 minutes’ drive from the airport Rooms 232 rooms Dining 3 restaurants, 3 bars Facilities Swimming pool with a children’s area, a casino, watersports include windsurfing, sailing and canoeing, PADI dive centre, tennis, gym and beach volleyball Activities • Snorkel or dive • Try paragliding • Stroll along Beau Vallon Beach • Visit the nearby botanical gardens Minimum stay 2 nights.

What’s included Breakfast at the Parrot Restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £35 • Breakfast and dinner at the Parrot Restaurant. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Food & Beverage, Room Upgrade and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Deluxe Rooms

Guide price from £1307 per person 27 Apr-15 Jul 2015 High season from £1349 24 Aug-09 Dec 2015 Extra night from £65 Single supplement from £46 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Room including breakfast, economy flights on Etihad from London Heathrow and group transfers.

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Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa s s s s s At a glance

An exclusive resort with fine facilities and exceptional service nestled amid private coves.

All private villas Stunning Duniye Spa

Outdoor lounge

Won a World Travel Award every year since 2007

This is where people come to relax in blissful seclusion. Overlooking untouched coves, verdant gardens, granite boulders and splashes of white sand, you can forget about the world beyond the hotel. Simply kick back and relax as Hilton’s signature service takes care of your every need.

There are three restaurants to choose from, but our favourite is the al fresco à la carte Les Cocotiers which will entice you with its wonderful Creole fusion food and spectacular ocean views. It’s perfect for celebrating a special occasion, or just spoiling a loved one with a romantic dinner beneath the stars. There is also a bar where the deck is illuminated at night by gently flickering candle light. . . simply magical.

The beauty of the Hilton is that it is all villas, so you can really get away from it all.

There are two categories of villa, both the same size and with views of the ocean, some nestled on the hillside in lush gardens and the others placed on stilts over the ocean. For something special, you could upgrade to the Ian Fleming Suite, with décor and furnishings which have been inspired by the James Bond novel ‘For your Eyes Only’.

Setting On the north coast of Mahe, overlooking four small coves and clear turquoise water from a rocky promontory Getting there 35 minutes from Mahé Airport Rooms 40 villas Dining 2 restaurants, bars Facilities Spa, infinity pool Activities • Spot colourful fish while snorkelling • Visit the beautiful BeauVallon Beach • Ayurvedic treatment at the spa • Take a creole cooking class Minimum stay 5 nights 27 Dec-10 Jan.

Sundeck

Need to know Over 13s are welcome.

What’s included Breakfast at The Hilltop Restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £56 • Breakfast and dinner at The Hilltop Restaurant Full Board from £93 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Hilltop Restaurant.

Oceanview Room

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £2392 per person 10 May-09 Jul 2015 High season from £2504 16 Apr-15 May, 06 Aug-26 Aug, 31 Oct-09 Dec 2015 Extra night from £282 Single supplement from £251 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Kind Hillside Room including breakfast, economy flights on Etihad from London Heathrow and group transfers.

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Four Seasons Seychelles s s s s s At a glance

A beautiful sprawling hotel overlooking a glorious bay with renowned Four Seasons service.

The Four Seasons Seychelles is simply stunning. The resort follows the curve of the bay, scattered throughout the lush vegetation from the base of the hillside, up to the treetops. It’s a place that makes you feel welcome from your arrival, and the spectacular views and wonderful beach and snorkelling opportunities only enhance this feeling.

Sublime service Outstanding views Spacious villas with private pools Hilltop Oceanview Villa

Whether you’re a gastronome, a dive master or just an expert in rest and relaxation, the Four Seasons Seychelles will seem like a little slice of heaven.

The two restaurants offer a range of Mediterranean, Asian and Creole inspired dishes, where the diverse mix of flavours and styles perfectly reflect the cultural mix of the Seychelles. As the resort hugs the entire bay, it’s also brilliant for snorkelling and diving.

All of the 67 villas, suites and residences are sea facing, with the views improving the higher up the hillside you go. Each also has a private pool and due to the sheer space afforded them, feels utterly secluded, ideal for those looking to get away from it all. Rooms are elegant and spacious and contain all the mod-cons you’d expect, including and iPod docking station and Wi-Fi. Setting Nestled on beautiful powdered sands of Petite Anse beach, one of Mahé’s very best Getting there Approx. 30 minutes from the airport Rooms 67 villas, suites and residences.

Dining 2 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Hilltop spa, fitness centre, library, watersports including kayaking, windsurfing and catamaran sailing, snorkelling and scuba diving Spa Open day and night, the spa at the Four Seasons Seychelles is a serene retreat hidden in the trees. Treatment rooms look out over the hillside and there are a vast variety of treatments on offer, with special programmes for children and teens so everyone can enjoy some pampering. The spa also has a bath butler who will come to your villa to set up a wonderful spa bath of your choosing. There is also a yoga pavilion and The Vaishaly Experience, specialist products and techniques designed to achieve beautiful skin and enduring radiance

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Activities • Relax in your private pool • Wander along verdant paths • Enjoy a Full Moon massage • Snorkel in the bay Minimum stay 7 nights 25 Dec-15 Jan. Whats included Breakfast at ZEZ Restaurant, excl. à la carte options.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £102 • Breakfast and dinner at any of the restaurants.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kannel Bar and main pool

One Bedroom Villa

Guide price from £3410 per person 01-25 Sep, 11 Oct-19 Nov 2014 High season from £4033 16 Apr-08 May, 06-26 Aug, 11 Oct-25 Nov 2015 Extra night from £476 Single supplement from £475 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Garden Villa including breakfast, economy flights on Etihad from London Heathrow and private transfers. Ref KU0898. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Gardenview Villa

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Banyan Tree Seychelles s s s s s At a glance Romantic hillside resort Breathtaking views Each villa has a private pool

A tranquil retreat with a dramatic hilltop setting in magnificent Intendance Bay and a world-class spa.

Overlooking one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, this charming resort combines a traditional colonial style with a rustic design that blends with its stunning natural surroundings. With its spellbinding views and secluded setting, this intimate resort is perfect for honeymooners in search of blissful privacy and low-key relaxation.

Make the most of the stunning infinity pool that is set amongst giant boulders and merges with the turquoise ocean beyond. Follow a series of walking trails through the lush grounds and look for birds nesting in the wetlands or splash out on a treatment at the award-winning spa which is tucked away in the rainforest. Begin your day with breakfast overlooking the ocean at Au Jardin d’Epices which also serves light lunches and international cuisine for dinner. An intimate lounge bar offers light Thai specialties and pizzas, Saffron serves award-winning Asian cuisine and there is also a Creole restaurant. Sip freshly squeezed fruit juice or exotic cocktails at the oceanfront pool bar and choose from a host of private dining options.

Beachfront Pool Villa

Hillside Pool Villa

The contemporary pool villas are dotted on a hillside or on the beachfront and feature high sloping ceilings, sunken baths, open-air pavilions and private pools.

Hillside Pool Villas offer spectacular ocean views. Listen to the waves crashing on the rocks in a sumptuous Pool Villa by the Rocks. Spacious Beachfront Pool Villas offer direct beach access.

Setting On the southwestern coast of Mahé island, beside the white sands of Anse Intendance Getting there Approx. 30 minutes from the airport Rooms 60 pool villas set on the hill and the beach Dining 4 restaurants, bar Facilities Swimming pool, spa, small fitness room, tennis court, non-motorised watersports, boutique, library Spa The award-winning Banyan Tree Spa takes a holistic approach to physical and spiritual wellbeing and draws on Asian traditions that date back to centuries. The hillside pavilions are nestled in tropical forest and treatments combine the use of aromatic oils, herbs and spices with ancient healing powers Activities • Try coconut bowling on the beach • Go kayaking and snorkelling in the bay • Watch a film under the stars Minimum stay 5 nights 28 Dec-11 Jan. During May to September the sea can be too rough for swimming and watersports.

WORLD‘S FINEST HOLIDAYS

Whats included Breakfast at Au Jardin d’Epices.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £93 • Breakfast at Au Jardin d’Epices • À la carte or themed dinners at all restaurants.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Book a romantic private dinner on the beach.

Guide price from £2771 per person 27 Apr-15 Jul 2015 High season from £3110 30 Sep-26 Oct 2014, 06-26 Aug, 30 Sep-26 Oct 2015 Extra night from £351 Single supplement from £350 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Hillside Pool Room including breakfast, economy flights on Etihad from London Heathrow and private transfers. Ref IO0955. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Silhouette, La Digue & Desroches Silhouette is a living nature reserve, with a mountainous interior and dramatic scenery ideal for walkers and photographers. It’s also set within a Marine National Park, perfect for divers and snorkelers.

Desroches is unique in the Seychelles as it is one island, with only one hotel. This is the place to get that real Robinson Crusoe feeling, where the beaches are uncluttered and the interior perfect for exploring.

Getting around La Digue is on foot, by ox cart or bicycle, but when you can walk anywhere on the island within an hour, why would you need anything more? Combine it with one of the bigger islands such as Mahé or Praslin for a real taste of the Seychelles.

Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villa

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Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa s s s s d At a glance Only large hotel on the island In a Marine National Park Stunning forest spa

An all-villa island paradise surrounded by some of the best snorkelling and diving in the Indian Ocean.

On the tiny island of Silhouette within a designated Marine National Park and one of the richest biodiversity hot-spots in the Indian Ocean, the Hilton Seychelles Labriz & Spa is ideal if you have a love of snorkelling or diving. Set on the beach just around the corner from the historic village of La Passe, whose inhabitants are involved in the conservation of the island and its waters, you can spot turtles laying their eggs on the sands near the hotel.

There are two all day dining restaurants and four dinner restaurants meaning your idyllic island experience includes some of the best food found in the Seychelles.

There is a mix of international and specialty restaurants, as well as a great bar. The spa is a feature not to be missed. It’s built into and incorporates the cliff, and as it’s surrounded by the jungle with its treatment rooms on stilts it really feels at one with nature, with magical views.

The hotel’s spacious, comfortable and chic villas are scattered throughout the resort. Standard Villas are found in the gardens and beachfront, whilst Deluxe Villas have either a hillside or oceanfront setting. If you choose to go deluxe, you’ll also have a pool and a private dining pavilion, ideal for couples who enjoy the privacy and intimacy of dining in.

Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villa

Garden Villa

Setting Tucked between a long white beach and tropical hillside forest on Silhouette Island - a Marine National Park with incredible coral reefs and an abundance of birdlife, flora and fauna Getting there Approx. 40 minutes by boat Rooms 111 villas Dining 5 restaurants, bar Facilities A pool, fitness centre, tennis, five star PADI scuba/watersports centre (extra charge), lounge bar, kids’ club, 2 boutiques, bicycles, nature walks, excursions and fishing. There is also the stunning forest spa, built into and incorporating the cliff, while the nearby tortoise sanctuary is a popular attraction Activities • PADI dive centre • Bicycle hire • Snorkelling • Nearby tortoise sanctuary Minimum stay 5 nights 27 Dec-10 Jan What’s included Breakfast in Café Dauban.

Deluxe Hillside Pool Villa

Meal upgrades Half Board from £56 • Breakfast and Dinner from the set menu in all restaurants except Teppanyaki Full Board from £93 • All meals from the set menu in all restaurants except Teppanyaki.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £2079 per person 10 May-09 Jul 2015 High season from £2172 16 Apr-05 May, 06-26 Aug, 31 Oct-09 Dec 2015 Extra night from £196 Single supplement from £164 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Garden Villa Room including breakfast, economy flights on Etihad from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0381. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Desroches Island s s s s s At a glance

A picture-perfect setting of palm-fringed shores and talcum sands, complemented by world-class service.

Secluded island feel

An untouched natural sanctuary on a secluded island – this hidden gem is an ideal retreat for romantic getaways. You’re sure to be inspired by the natural décor of the hotel that beautifully reflects its verdant surrounds, preparing you for complete relaxation. Those looking for a faster pace will enjoy the wealth of adventures on offer at the hotel which include fishing excursions, snorkelling and fascinating island treks. Leisure facilities within the resort include the opulent Escape Spa and a beachfront swimming pool.

All Inclusive resort 8 miles of pristine beach

Dining is part of the intimate experience at Desroches, where location dining comes highly recommended. Whilst The Terrace offers internationally inspired flavours of the Indian Ocean with menus that include traditional Creole dishes, you can opt for more of a remote setting with Beach Side Dining as the sun sets with warm waters calmly lapping against your feet. For a charming culinary experience, why not book a delicious Champagne lunch at The Point, before returning to the hotel for a mouth-watering cocktail at L’Amirante Bar. Just 17 luxurious, yet exquisitely charming beachfront Suites await - each light and airy, comfortable in the extreme and with elegant furnishings and decor. On the other side of the island there are also 26 beautiful four bedroom Beach Villas, complete with private pools, a butler, and a full kitchen - plus kayak and bicycle hire.

Setting On the small picturesque island of Desroches, a paradise ringed with glorious white sands fringed with idyllic lazy-looking palms Getting there 40 minutes flight from Mahé Rooms 17 beachfront suites, 37 villas, retreats and residences Dining A restaurant and bar Facilities Freshwater pool, bike hire, tennis, windsurfing, kayaking , fishing, yoga and scuba diving (extra cost), ESCAPE spa, Kids’ Haven kids’ club.

Activities • Experience a fishing excursion • Rejuvenate in the Escape Spa • Have an arranged Champagne picnic on ‘The Point’ • Head out on an Island Discovery tour.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £3927 per person 01 Sep-19 Nov 2014 High season from £4538 06 Aug-09 Dec 2015 Extra night from £494 Single supplement from £494 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Beach Suite on all inclusive, economy flights on Etihad from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0345.

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Villa

Luxury Beachfront Villa

What’s included All Inclusive • All restaurant meals (private dining and picnics at extra cost), tea/coffee, house wines, spirits and local beers, select soft drinks • All non-motorised land and water sports • Private lounge facility in Mahé.

Beachfront suite

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La Digue Island Lodge s s s d Great value Creole-style accommodations in tropical surrounds beside sweeping white sands.

Epitomising a peaceful island paradise, this charming and intimate hotel is the perfect retreat for complete relaxation. Your tranquil surrounds of verdant forests and tropical gardens are lined by sweeping white sands where a world of watersports await. Other leisure facilities include a huge swimming pool with convenient swim-up bar, as well as the relaxing Marine Beauty Care spa, which overlooks the glistening Indian Ocean.

At a glance Stunning natural setting

Bringing the notion of ‘no news, no shoes’ to life, Veuve Restaurant’s sand floor characterises the castaway charm of the lodge and serves traditional Creole cuisine.

There’s also a poolside restaurant for light snacks, a pizzeria for Italian specialities and soon to open, Vye LaKaz will become the talk of the island, serving Seychellois flavours in a restored early 20th-Century house.

Blending effortlessly with the lodge’s surroundings, the 62 chalets and beach houses are nestled amongst the gardens or along the beachfront, overlooking the turquoise waters of the shallow bay. The Petit Village can be found in a tranquil corner of the gardens, offering rooms with a private veranda for the ultimate in seclusion and rest. The Beach House rooms offer a terrace or balcony with stunning views, whilst opting for a spacious Chalet will give you the choice of a tropical garden or beachfront setting.

Setting On La Digue Island, the Seychelles’ fourth largest, on Anse Reunion Beach Getting there Approx. 30 minutes by boat from Praslin Rooms 62 rooms and chalets Dining A restaurant Facilities Swimming pool with swimup bar, dive centre and occasional barbecues to liven-up leisurely evenings Activities • Explore La Digue by foot on a walking trail in Union Estate Park • Relax and unwind in the La Digue Island Lodge Spa • Head out on a fishing excursion• Arrange a day excursion to neighbouring islands Minimum stay 3 nights.

What’s included Breakfast at Veuve Restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £19 • Breakfast and dinner at Veuve Restaurant. Items from the seafood menu will be charged at a supplement.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/ Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £126 per person per night Guide price based on 2 people sharing a Garden Chalet. Ref IO0295. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

At a glance

Hilltop hideaway Our favourite resort on the island

Le Domaine de l’Orangeraie ssss

This intimate and elegant retreat blends rustic chic with contemporary style and is perfect for couples.

If you are looking for a relaxing resort with a romantic setting then this welcoming resort is ideal. We recommend spending a couple of nights on the tiny island of La Digue combined with one of the larger islands, such as Mahé or Praslin. The resort’s architectural style reflects the beauty of the island while the zen-style décor, seamless service and comfortable open-air areas create a soothing environment.

The all day-dining area is home to two restaurants that offer Mediterranean and Creole dishes. Le Combava on the roof terrace offers à la carte dining and delicious seafood. Enjoy the catch-of-the-day along with international and Creole favourites at Santosha and sip drinks in the elegant open-air lounge bar or the casual pool bar.

The treehouse-style villas are tucked away in the tropical gardens and scattered up the hillside. Garden Villas are set at the bottom of the hillside closer to the beach, pool and restaurants. Villa de Charmes are set on the slope of the hill with a charming outside bathroom.

Setting Anse Severe beach on La Digue Island, in the heart of the archipelago Getting there 20 minutes from the airport Rooms 55 contemporary villas Dining 2 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Swimming pool, spa, selected watersports, bicycle hire, boutique Spa The stunning Eden Rock Wellness Centre & Spa is perched upon a peak and offers magnificent views over the lagoon and its own range of products — Nourished by Nature.

Activities • Snorkel on the offshore reef • Browse local art and handmade jewellery at the Safran Boutique.

Spa with sea views

What’s included Breakfast at Santosha.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £42 • Breakfast and dinner at Santosha.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from

£158 per person per night

Creole-style accommodations Casual beach atmosphere

is only suitable for those with full mobility.

Need to know Due to its hillside setting the resort

Guide price based on 2 people sharing a Garden Villa. Ref IO1010. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Sri Lanka Warm, tropical Sri Lanka lies just south of India and boasts stunning beaches, an impressive collection of colourful temples, ancient cities, national parks, and stunning landscapes.

General information & when to go Flying time

Key events

Colombo 10¾ hours

February: Navam Perahera Full Moon Poya Day – The event attracts more than a million spectators every year to the Gangaramaya Temple.

04 Feb: Sri Lanka’s Independence Day – The day is a national holiday in Sri Lanka.

13 Apr: Sinhala and Tamil New Year – The most important festival for Sri Lanka’s Sinhala and Tamil communities.

May: Vesak Full Moon Day – Vesak is the main event in Buddhists’ calendar. The day celebrates Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death.

03 Nov: Deepavali Festival Day – Deepavali is a colourful festival celebrated by Hindus all over the world and is known as the festival of lights.

Time difference: GMT+5½ hours Visa info An Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required for visits to Sri Lanka. For further information visit www.eta.gov.lk

Currency: Sri Lankan rupee Language: Sinhala and Tamil

If you’re looking to travel during the driest season, then for the west and south coasts and the hill country the best time to visit is from December to March. For the ancient cities and the east coast, April to December is best. Between December and March Sri Lanka experiences its highest tourist numbers and Christmas and New Year are particularly busy, so make sure you book well in advance.

During the year there are many events and festivals which can be a great highlight of your holiday, we recommend you book early to ensure you have a prime spot from which to enjoy the festivities.

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IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION: The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee.

Prices vary depending on the date you wish to travel and the elements included in your package. Please read p246-251 before you book your holiday.

For further information and to tailor make your holiday, please call us or go to www.kuoni.co.uk for the best available price.

Contents Discovering Inland Sri Lanka . . . . . . . . . . .

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Plan your holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Sri Lanka Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Plan your Sri Lanka holiday There is so much to see and do in Sri Lanka that when planning your holiday it’s understandable that you may need a little guidance. We’ve put together a collection of some of our advice, along with some sample itineraries to help you craft your perfect Sri Lanka holiday.

Seema Malaka temple, Colombo

Craft your Sri Lanka holiday with Kuoni

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How long?

To get a good sense of what Sri Lanka is all about you probably need at least a week, preferably two weeks. You’ve got two coastlines, national parks and a host of UNESCO World Heritage.

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What type of holiday?

Sri Lanka is blessed with beautiful beaches and an interior rich in history and culture, so whether you want to spend time on the beach, explore ancient cities or spot wildlife, you can.

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Elephant warning sign

How to get around?

With more highways opening up across Sri Lanka, and the new Cinnamon Air domestic flights taking to the skies, getting around Sri Lanka has never been easier. See p 132-133 for more details.

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Where to stay?

Sri Lanka has a wide range of hotels to choose from. From overwater villas to boutique hideaways, and world-class resorts to rustic eco-friendly lodges, Sri Lanka has it all.

Udawalawe elephant

First Time to Sri Lanka

Emerging Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is quickly evolving, with previously inaccessible areas opening up to travellers looking to explore a different side to this beautiful island.

With the government pushing on with plans to open up the country with better ports and highways, and with the newly introduced domestic flights, travelling to and around Sri Lanka is getting so much easier.

Jaffna and the north are already developing, and within the next two years we think it’ll be a major destination for travellers visiting Sri Lanka looking for an authentic cultural experience. At the moment they remain mainly untouched by the tourism industry, so ideal for off the beaten track explorers looking to experience a new side to Sri Lanka, who don’t mind relinquishing some of their creature comforts.

There is also an array of great quality hotels popping up in both established tourist hotspots, as well as lesser known areas. An area swiftly developing is the east coast, especially the Trincomalee and Passikudah regions which are becoming much more accessible and offer much calmer seas than their western counterparts.

At Kuoni we take responsible tourism seriously. We try our best to ensure that our holidays have only positive influences on the places and people we visit.

Jaffna still bears the marks of the war that shaped its history, but it is also filled with so many new experiences that we can’t help but show it off. The east coast is wondrous and as Sri Lanka itself paves new roads, we want to help by showing people the places they lead.

If it’s your first time to Sri Lanka, you’ll probably want to experience a bit of everything as Sri Lanka has culture, history and wildlife in abundance. We recommend focussing on the must-sees like Sigiriya Rock, the elephants on Minneriya National Park and visit to the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, with plenty of time at leisure in between! You’ll probably need a week to make sure you see all the must-sees, and all your transfers should be relatively short, giving you more time in your hotel or out seeing the sights. For more information on this itinerary see our Highlights of Sri Lanka – Ceylon Tour on page 172-173.

First timers & Wildlife If you’re a first timer who wants to see everything, but has a soft spot for wildlife, you could take the itinerary above and add on an extension to one of Sri Lanka’s national parks on to the end. Down in the south of Sri Lanka you have both Yala and Udawalawe National Parks, both of which are home to a vast array of wildlife.

Yala is famed for its leopard sighting, whilst Udawalawe is home to the Elephant Transit Home where orphaned elephants are rehabilitated before being released!

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Jaffna

BAY OF BENGAL

SRI LANKA Trincomalee Anuradhapura Habarana

GULF OF MANNAR

Passikudah

Polonnaruwa

Dambulla Rock Temple

Kandy

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Dambulla, Buddha Golden Temple

Sigiriya

Kandalama

Mount Lavinia

Kalutara

Beruwela

Udawalawe N.P.

Ahungalla

Yala N.P.

Tissamaharama

Hikkaduwa Galle

Nuwara Eliya

Koggala

Distances in miles

Sri Lankan Leopard

Sinharaja Rainforest Waterfall

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NB • Timings approximate and depend on traffic.

Wildlife

Off the beaten track

West Coast

If you don’t mind skipping a bit of the culture, whether you’ve been to Sri Lanka before, or you’re just a real lover of wildlife, you could choose to focus on the southern national parks. Journeying to and from them includes stops at Nuwara Eliya and Galle respectively, so you’ll still get a little culture fix, but with plenty of time in the parks. An itinerary like this will take roughly a week, though there is always the option of adding on a beach stay. See our Sri Lankan Wildlife tour p176-177 for more details.

If you’ve visited Sri Lanka before, or enjoy visiting places not often frequented by tourists then a visit to Jaffna in the north of Sri Lanka is a must. You will have to relinquish a few of your creature comforts, but you can make the most of its current anonymity and visit on a tailor made adventure before it develops further. If you do want to visit Jaffna, we recommend combining it with the ancient city of Anuradhapura and the beautiful beaches of Trincomalee.

If you’re looking for a really easy beach break, the west coast of Sri Lanka is well established and contains loads of great choices when it comes to a bit of rest and relaxation. Whether you head up to Negombo, or down to areas like Bentota or Kalutara, you’re still just a short hop to the airport. There is a whole array of different types of accommodation to choose from too, including intimate boutique hideaways and laidback all inclusive resorts, or you could combine one or two different resorts.

Complete Sri Lanka

If you want a destination rich in culture that also has great beaches, Sri Lanka is ideal. A popular choice for travellers to Sri Lanka is to do a combination of culture and beach – the best of both worlds. Maybe spending some time in Kandy, Galle or the rolling tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya before moving on to the beaches of the west coast. Alternatively take on the Cultural Triangle before relaxing on the quieter but up and coming east coast.

For those who want to see everything, you have to give yourself at least 10 nights, plus a little more if you want a beach break at the end. A complete itinerary will take in everything from the Cultural Triangle and ancient cities, down the Kandy, heading through the tea plantations to the fortified city of Galle, before continuing on to the national parks. From here you could add on Negombo or Bentota, or if you do the tour from south to north, add on Jaffna or the east coast.

Our Sri Lanka Explorer tour p174-175 is a great example of this type of itinerary.

Culture & Coast

East Coast For a beach break in some of the most up-and-coming resorts, the east coast is perfect. It offers drier and more consistent weather – especially during our European summer months – than its west coast counterpart and also benefits from wider beaches, a much calmer ocean. Previously it was a longer transfer to get there, but with Cinnamon Air offering domestic flights out to the east coast, you can get there in a fraction of the time the road transfers take and on a clear day, the views are incredible.

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Sri Lanka Transport Getting around Sri Lanka can be easier than you might think. Whether you’re looking for luxury air transfers or to hire your own private driver and guide, you can tailor make your Sri Lanka itinerary to your exact specifications. For those looking to explore the Cultural Triangle a driver guide is ideal for transferring you between the sights and providing insight, but for long journeys, or simply to travel in style, domestic flights with Cinnamon Air are quick and luxurious.

Jaffna

BAY OF BENGAL

SRI LANKA Trincomalee

Anuradhapura Kalpitiya

Habarana Kandalama

Dambulla Rock Temple

Passikudah Polonnaruwa

Kandy Bandaranaike Nuwara Eliya Mount Lavinia

Negombo Colombo Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Kalutara Ahungalla

Beruwela

Hikkaduwa Galle

Yala National Park

Sigiriya

Arugam Bay

Udawalawe N.P.

Koggala

Yala N.P.

Tissamaharama Mattala

Dickwella

Tea estates of Nuwara Eliya

Car & Driver Our car and driver option is ideal if you’re looking to create your own itinerary, to see what you want to see, when you want to see it. It’s flexible, so though your driver guide will pick you up each morning and follow your itinerary before dropping you off at your chosen accommodation, you can choose to amend your itinerary at any time, as long as you still make it to your next hotel. So, instead of watching the road or reading a map, gaze out of windows and watch daily life in Sri Lanka pass by, with your knowledgeable driver guide on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Exploring Sri Lanka with a car and driver is getting more and more popular as the Sri Lankan government pushes ahead with building highways to speed up land transfers between their most popular regions. With a highway already in place from the airport down the west coast, this area is already much easier to explore, and the highway is being extended all the way down to Matare. There are also plans to link Colombo with the Cultural Triangle and the east coast. You can also explore the lesser visited northern end of Sri Lanka and the city of Jaffna in particular with your private car and driver. As this area only featured on one of our tours, our car and driver option is ideal, though you may have to forego some of your creature comforts as it is only just starting to develop and our chosen hotel, though the best there and perfectly adequate, is of a lower standard than our usual offering. We recommend up to three nights in Jaffna and once finished, you’re ideally placed to explore the beautiful beaches of Trincomalee on the east coast or to return to the Cultural Triangle.

Need to know • Maximum of eight hours driving per day including any stopovers with unlimited mileage.

• Remember accommodation, meals and any entrance fees will be charged separately depending on what you wish to do.

• If hiring a mini coach, you will have both a driver and a guide for which there is a small supplement from £24 per day.

• Minimum hire period of four consecutive days for Sri Lanka interior.

• Maximum hire period of three consecutive days for Sri Lanka beach unless staying in the Jetwing Lighthouse, Fortress or Jetwing Yala.

Car 2 passengers from £105 per day

Timings • Colombo to Sigiriya: approx. 3½ hours • Sigiriya to Anuradhapura: approx. 1½ hours • Sigiriya to Kandy: approx. 2½ hours • Kandy to Nuwara Eliya: approx. 2 hours • Nuwara Eliya to Yala N.P: approx. 3 hours • Yala N.P to Galle: approx. 3½ hours • Galle to Negombo: approx. 2 hours.

Micro coach 3-6 passengers from £115 per day

Please note these timings are approximate and roads around tourist sites can get especially busy at peak times.

Mini coach 7-12 passengers from £125 per day

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Fishing Harbour in Dickwella

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Adam’s Peak

Cessna 208 Caravan Amphibian

Aerial views of Sri Lanka

Cessna 208B Grand Caravan

Cessna 208B Grand Caravan interior

Cinnamon Air If you’re looking for a luxurious experience, avoid the roads entirely and fly to your chosen destination.

Cinnamon Air offers daily domestic flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to a selection of Sri Lanka’s most popular destinations.

Each flight offers you the opportunity to get an amazing bird’s eye view of the island, whilst ensuring you get the maximum time in your chosen destination.

You can make up your own itinerary utilising their flights, or alternatively take a look at our Definitive Sri Lanka tour (p180).

Here you will be picked up by a Cinnamon Air minibus which will transfer you down the road to the Cinnamon Air departure lounge where you will check in. As there are only eight passengers per plane this shouldn’t take long, then you’ll be taken to your plane. Or you can of course add domestic flights at any point during your itinerary. You can also charter flights to suit your own itinerary, which is ideal for group or family travellers.

Please note if flying to Trincomalee an overnight will be required, we recommend staying at the Jetwing Sea in Negombo just 20 minutes from the airport.

The Fleet

Baggage

The Cinnamon Air fleet is made up of eight seater Cessna 208 Caravan Amphibians, which are seaplanes used for journeys up and down the coast, and Cessna 208B Grand Caravans, which are used for any overland journeys.

Cinnamon Air will always try their best to get your baggage on your flight; however there may be times when it has to be transferred via a later flight or overland due to weight restrictions. If your bags are unable to make your flight don’t worry, your bags will always be safe and secure in the hands of Cinnamon Air’s Baggage Service Department and will be delivered straight to you as soon as possible. Due to this, it is advisable to pack any essentials into your carry-on for which there is a 7kg allowance per passenger. Due to the size of the aircraft, your carry-on luggage will be handed over to the cabin crew on arrival at the aircraft, so do remove anything you wish to have during the flight before this time.

Services Cinnamon Air operates daily scheduled flights to some of Sri Lanka’s most popular areas and has synchronized them to coincide with the arrival and departure schedules of international airlines. This means connecting your flights is easy and convenient with minimum time spent waiting around. On arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport you will proceed through customs and make your way to the front of the building.

Routes • Colombo to Batticaloa via Sigiriya approx. 1½ hours from £150 per person (for Passikudah) • Colombo to Koggala approx. 30 minutes from £150 per person (for the south coast) • Colombo to Sigiriya approx. 30 minutes from £150 per person (for the Cultural Triangle) • Colombo to Kandy via Waters Edge approx. 1 hour from £120 per person • Colombo to Trincomalee (summer only) via Sigiriya approx. 1½ hours from £170 per person All flights also operate in reverse. Prices are one way including taxes.

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Discovering Sri Lanka beaches Sri Lanka is famed for its beaches. They encircle the island in a golden ring, beautifully setting on the azure waters and lush interior within. Whether you spend time on the south west coast or the east, Sri Lanka and its beaches are the ideal place to relax and unwind. Sri Lanka’s south west coast is its more popular coast, with the airport also located in this area, however, the east coast is very much up and coming and with Cinnamon Air (p132) offering domestic flights there, it’s never been more accessible.

Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery

Ayurvedic treatments

An insight into Sri Lanka beaches Negombo As one of Sri Lanka’s most liberal towns, Negombo is home to a plethora of great beach resorts, shops, bars, pubs and clubs. Here you can spend your days chilling out by the pool, taking a dip in the big blue, stretched out on the sand or wandering through town, browsing, purchasing souvenirs and other bits and pieces. In the evening the hotels offer a great array of dining establishments or alternatively you can pop into town and dine with the locals on sumptuous local cuisine, the seafood often freshly caught that day by the very people cooking it.

Negombo is awash with fishermen; their boats scatter the horizon and their large sails billow in the sea breeze. You can watch them set out in their outrigger canoes or ‘oruwa’, before their freshly caught tuna, marlin, shark, barracuda, swordfish, prawns, crabs and lobster are sold at the town’s fantastic fish market, Lellama. Take a ride in one of the colourful tuk-tuks and get lost in the swirl of people all jostling to pick up the best of the fresh seafood.

There is also a collection of pretty Roman Catholic churches, which has earned Negombo the moniker ‘Little Rome’. You can see both Dutch and Portuguese homes and administrative buildings scattered throughout the town as well as a selection of mosques and Buddhist and Hindu temples.

This picturesque fishing town has a rich heritage – prized for its cinnamon, the Dutch transformed it into an important port in the 1600s and it still retains its colonial charm.

Southwest Coast Sri Lanka’s scenic southwest coast is dotted with luxurious Kuoni resorts where you can unwind on sandy palm-fringed beaches, such as sun-drenched Bentota.

While away the days trying thrilling watersports, diving in azure waters and sampling delicious cuisine.

Active types can book a range of exciting excursions to attractions such as Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery or Muthurajawela Bird Sanctuary, or take advantage of the land sports on offer at your resort.

Bentota is one of the southwest coast’s most established beach resorts and has a great range of accommodation to suit all styles and budgets along its great expanses of golden sand. Nestled between the beautiful Bentota River and the glittering Indian Ocean, it offers the best of both worlds, with romantic river cruises, soft sand, a myriad of great dive sites as well as parasailing, jet-skiing and more. This is also a great location to experience an Ayurvedic treatment, as the area is known for its experienced and dedicated therapists who will ensure you leave with a feeling of relaxation and reinvigoration.

Somewhat smaller is the fishing village of Beruwela, where a more relaxed vibe can be felt. Here you’ll find colourful fishing boats, charming people and bustling markets offering a plethora of homemade crafts and other souvenirs. Away from the busy centre of town, the atmosphere is tranquil and laid back, the perfect place to get away from it all. The villages of Wadduwa and Ahungalla also benefit from this serene pace of life, picturesque beaches and charming people.

For something a little bigger, Kalutara is the third biggest city in the western province after Colombo and Negombo but is based around some of the south coast’s most scenic resorts. Here, alongside beaches, diving and bustling markets you’ll find the Kalutara Bridge and some beautiful examples of Buddhist temples including the Kalutara Vihara and the Asokatramaya temple.

For those with a love of the water and hanging ten, Hikkaduwa is the best known surfing resort in Sri Lanka. The water is great for beginners and regulars alike and also highly popular with snorkellers. As a resort, Hikkaduwa has more of a nightlife scene than some of its neighbours and is also home to an array of tailors who will whip you up an outfit in no time at all.

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Uga Jungle Beach Chaaya Blu

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Sunrise by Jetwing Amethyst Maalu Maalu Resort Resort Habarana Sigiriya Centara Dambulla Rock Temple Passikudah Passikudah Uga Bay

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Ranweli Holiday Village Jetwing Sea Jetwing Beach Kandy Negombo Jetwing Ayurveda Jetwing Lagoon Mount Lavinia Colombo The Blue Water Mount Lavinia Avani Kalutara Resort Kalutara Beruwela Cinnamon Bey Centara Ceysands Club Bentota Nisala Arana Bentota Saman Villas Bentota Beach Avani Bentota Heritance Ahungalla Vivanta By Taj Hikkaduwa Ahungalla

Chaaya Tranz Aditya Jetwing Lighthouse

East Coast The town of Trincomalee has played an important role in Sri Lanka’s history due to its deep water harbour.

First it was occupied by the Portuguese, then the Dutch, French and English as each strove to control this ideally located port. Since the end of the fighting, the east coast has started to appear on tourist radars all over the world. This said, the coastal area is still relatively untouched when compared with the south west.

Due to its deep harbour, Trincomalee is an ideal destination for those with a love of the sea. Boats of all sizes are scattered throughout the bay and beyond and many offer day trips and excursions to nearby islands like Pigeon Island. You can also enjoy a multitude of watersports including surfing, diving and snorkelling as well as enjoying whale watching excursions with opportunities to see the largest mammal in the world, the blue whale.

Within and around Trincomalee you’ll find a plethora of things to see and do. Within the town there is the fort, built by the Portuguese before the Dutch ousted them as well as the famed Koneswaram temple. Outside you’ll find the ruins of various temples, settlements and monasteries as well as statues and inscriptions. There are also seven hot wells of varying temperatures just outside of Trincomalee.

Passikudah is a coastal town famed for its wonderful stretch of beach with one of the longest shallow coastlines in the world. Here you can wade out into the sea for miles before it becomes deep, which is ideal for families, especially as Passikudah and the rest of the east coast have similar seasonality to the UK, meaning its best weather is during our summer months.

It’s an up and coming resort, with plenty of new hotel offerings as well as some bars and restaurants. It’s also close to the town of Batticoloa, which is where you’ll fly into if you choose a domestic flight with Cinnamon Air (p132) and is also home to a historic Dutch fort.

Out to sea you’ll find some great diving opportunities, including the wreck of the HMS Hermes, which was a British naval ship sunk in World War II and some beautiful reef gardens. Back on dry land you have the nearby Maduru Oya National Park which is famed for its elephant sightings, as well a collection of Hindu temples.

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The Fortress Galle

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Our favourite combinations Sri Lanka & Maldives Take in as much culture and sightseeing as you desire in Sri Lanka before some desert island relaxation in the Maldives.

Sri Lanka & Seychelles Combine the charm of Sri Lanka with a dreamy island escape in the Seychelles.

Dubai & Sri Lanka Explore cosmopolitan Dubai with its malls and skyscrapers rising from the desert before digging your toes in the sand in Sri Lanka.

Tour and Beach Combine a cultural tour with a beach break on the south-west or east coast.

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Sri Lanka • Discover, Expore & Experience

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Discover, Explore & Experience Sri Lanka We’ve searched the globe for Kuoni Authentic Experiences and here is a small selection of what we offer. Prices are based on departures from the destinations highlighted. For a supplement, you can still book these experiences if you are staying in a different resort.

Polonnaruwa () Price from £51 per person Departures Daily from Sigiriya, Dambulla, Habarana, Anuradhapura and Kandalama Duration Half day

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Polonnaruwa was an ancient city, and the second capital of Sri Lanka, following the destruction of Anuradhapura. Here you will find an enchanting array of temple ruins which have been abandoned to the surrounding forest. Whilst here, you can wander freely through the ruins and visit the museum where you can discover the city’s past. Be sure to keep your shoulders, chest and upper legs covered and when entering the temples you should remove your shoes.

Kandy Day Experience () Price from £24 per person Departures Daily from Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Kandalama, Sigiriya, Habarana, Negombo and South Coast hotels.

Duration Half day The Temple of the Tooth is set within a royal palace complex and is believed to house the tooth relic of Lord Buddha. The tooth was fought over by ancient kings who believed that whoever was in possession of the relic had a divine right to the land. Today it is safely encased in seven golden caskets within the beautifully embellished temple. Covering 147 acres, Sri Lanka’s largest botanical gardens are a tropical paradise renowned for their stunning orchid collection. Watch fruit bats roosting high in the trees and look out for more than 80 species of birds including the Sri Lankan hanging parrot and rare black eagle.

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Jaffna City tour () Price from £13 per person Departures Daily from Jaffna Duration Half day Jaffna is a largely unexplored colonial city located at the very north of the island which is now accessible for the first time in 25 years. During this half day tour you will visit the 17th Century Jaffna Fort, which was built by the Portuguese and captured by the Dutch, the colonial era Jaffna Public Library, and the popular Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Hindu temple.

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Wild Elephants in Sri Lanka () The welfare of wild animals is important to us at Kuoni and we are sure you would agree that the best place to see Sri Lanka’s elephants is in their natural habitat. You can do this by choosing one of our jeep safari experiences in Udawalawe, Yala or Minneriya National Parks. If you are particularly interested in elephant rehabilitation then we recommend a visit to the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe National Park. Here orphaned and injured elephants are treated and prepared to be released back into the wild with minimal human contact and you can watch them feeding from a viewing platform.

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Pigeon Island Excursion () Price from £80 per person Departures Daily from Passikudah and Trincomalee Duration Half day Set half a mile off the coast of Nilaveli in the north east, Pigeon Island National Park boasts talcum powder sands and some of Sri Lanka’s finest coral reefs.

Consisting of two islands, this beautiful and tranquil region served as a shooting range in colonial times and is now a protected marine park. Popular with divers and snorkellers, the islands’ turquoise waters are home to a host of marine life including dolphins, reef sharks, manta rays, whales and turtles.

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Sigiriya Rock () Price from £47 per person Departures Daily from Sigiriya, Dambulla, Habarana, Anuradhapura and Kandy Duration Half day Sigiriya is a beautiful region and UNESCO World Heritage Site dominated by a colossal granite rock that emerges from lush jungle and can be seen for miles around. Ascend the steep stairs – 1200 in total – to reach the dizzying summit of the fortress, admiring the colourful frescoes that adorn the side of the rocks along the way. On this challenging climb you will be rewarded with spectacular views over the pretty water gardens, canal and jungle beyond. It’s best to go early morning.

Tea picking experience () Price from £35 per person Departures Daily from Nuwara Eliya and Kandy Duration Half day Delve into Sri Lanka’s rich heritage with a visit to a tea factory set in a beautiful lush plantation veiled in mist.

Learn about the cultivation of the tea leaves – one of Sri Lanka’s most famous exports, pluck your own leaves and enjoy tastings to appreciate the difference in strength and flavour of the leaves. Take home a special selection of tea as an authentic souvenir of your journey.

Yala, Udawalawe & Minneriya Jeep Safaris () Price from £58 per person Departures Daily from Udawalawe, Yala, Galle (for Yala and Udawalawe jeep safaris) and Habarana, Kandy, Dambulla and Sigiriya (for Minneriya jeep safari).

Duration Full day Sri Lanka’s national parks are hugely popular with nature-lovers due to their diverse wildlife. The parks are home to elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears and also boast some of the highest densities of leopards in the world. Set off on a jeep safari in Udawalawe, Yala or Minneriya National Parks for a day of nature and wildlife watching.

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Sri Lanka • Short tour experiences

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Sri Lanka short tour experiences Short tour experiences are an ideal way to add a touch of culture, history or wildlife to your Sri Lankan adventure.

 . Kandy

 . Nuwara Eliya

Is this for you?

Kandy is the cultural heartland of the island so this short tour experience is perfect for those looking to discover the island’s traditions, temples and history. At meal times you can dine out at one of the local restaurants and explore at leisure in between daily excursions.

Is this for you?

This experience is perfect for those who are enjoying a beach holiday in Sri Lanka and wish to experience the island’s lush interior for a few days. Surrounded by tea plantations this is an ideal choice if you are looking for a relaxing and low-key getaway.

What’s included?

3 ½ Star accommodation Breakfast daily and lunch on Day 1 Transport to Kandy Car and driver guide in Kandy

What’s included?

4 Star accommodation Breakfast daily and lunch on Day 1 Transport to Nuwara Eliya Car and driver guide in Nuwara Eliya

Highlights Royal Botanical Gardens Temple of the Tooth Kandy city tour

Highlights Horton Plains Jeep safari Nuwara Eliya City tour

How to fit in to your itinerary This short tour experience can easily be added to your itinerary at either the beginning or end of your time in Sri Lanka. You can combine it with a beach stay at one of our featured resorts. We can also combine two or more of these short tours on request, please speak to a Personal Travel Expert for details.

Day 1: This morning you will drive from your hotel to the cultural capital of Kandy (approx. 5 hours).

Following lunch at a local restaurant you will have time to get your bearings as the afternoon is at leisure.

Stay: Cinnamon Citadel Kandy.

Day 2: Today starts with a visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens which are the largest of their kind in the country. Once solely for the use of the Kandyan royal family, these beautiful gardens feature a wide variety of orchids, spices and palm trees. This afternoon you will head to the famed Buddhist Temple of the Tooth.

Located within the royal palace complex, the temple contains what is reputed to be a tooth of Lord Buddha.

Later enjoy a cultural show which showcases traditional Kandyan dancing.Stay: Cinnamon Citadel Kandy.

Day 3: A city tour concludes your exploration of this UNESCO World Heritage city.

Price from £279 Based on 2 people sharing Departures Daily departures from Galle, Koggala, Trincomalee and Passikudah Duration 3 days

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How to fit in to your itinerary This short tour experience can easily be added to your itinerary at either the beginning or end of your time in Sri Lanka. You can combine it with a beach stay at one of our featured resorts. We can also combine two or more of these short tours on request, please speak to a Personal Travel Expert for details.

Day 1: You will be picked up from your hotel for the drive to Nuwara Eliya, also known as ‘Little England’ (approx. 6 hours). After lunch at a local restaurant you will be free to explore the city and its surroundings for the rest of the afternoon and evening. Set at 2100 metres above sea level this region offers a cooler alternative to the warmer and more humid coast.

Stay: Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya.

Day 2: Today begins with a Jeep safari in Horton Plains National Park which is located approximately 20 miles from the city. With a high annual rainfall large swathes of the park are covered in verdant forests and grasslands which are frequently covered by mist. The region plays host to a wide variety of wildlife species including mammals, reptiles and birds, some of which of you may be lucky enough to spot during your morning safari. Later in the day you will partake in a city tour during which you will witness the colonial architecture of this former hill station and visit a number of its main attractions.

Day 3: This short tour experience comes to an end this morning and you will continue on with your holiday.

Price from £419 Based on 2 people sharing Departures Daily departures from Galle and Koggala Duration 3 days

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 . Yala Is this for you?

Yala National Park has the highest concentration of leopards in the world, as well many other species, making this the perfect choice for those wishing to spot a wide variety of Sri Lanka’s fantastic wildlife and a complete safari experience.

What’s included?

4 Star accommodation Breakfast daily and lunch on Day 1 Transport to Yala Car and driver guide in Yala Highlights Jeep safari in the park Nature walk How to fit in to your itinerary This short tour experience can easily be added to your itinerary at either the beginning or end of your time in Sri Lanka. You can combine it with a beach stay at one of our featured resorts, particularly those located on the south coast. We can also combine two or more of these short tours on request, please speak to a Personal Travel Expert for details.

Day 1: Today you will transfer to your hotel which is located on the coast, just inside the national park. Lunch is served at a local restaurant and this afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and beachside setting.

Stay: Cinnamon Wild.

Day 2: After a morning at leisure you will make your way into the park for a Jeep safari. Yala is home to over 40 species of mammals, including around 30 leopards, and 200 types of birds. Lucky visitors may spot these majestic cats, elephants, spotted deer and crocodiles during their time exploring Yala.

Day 3: This morning you will partake in a nature walk which is guided by a naturalist. Keep an eye out for mammals, reptiles and birds as you make your way along the path. Later you will return to your hotel or continue on with the next part of your holiday.

Price from £439 Based on 2 people sharing Departures Daily departures from Galle and Koggala Duration 3 days

Is this for you?

Udawalawe is an elephant lover’s dream destination as it is home to approximately 400 wild elephants as well as the Elephant Transit Home, which is supported

by Born Free. As one of the nation’s most accessible national parks it is the perfect choice for families, groups and couples alike.

What’s included?

4 Star accommodation Breakfast daily and lunch on Day 1 Transport to Udawalawe Car and driver guide in Udawalawe Highlights Jeep safari in the national park Visit to Elephant Transit Home How to fit in to your itinerary This short tour experience can easily be added to your itinerary at either the beginning or end of your time in Sri Lanka. You can combine it with a beach stay at one of our featured resorts, particularly those located on the south coast. We can also combine two or more of these short tours on request, please speak to a Personal Travel Expert for details.

Day 1: This morning you will transfer to your Udawalawe hotel which is located just five minutes outside the national park. Following lunch at a local restaurant you will have time at leisure to relax.

Stay: Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort.

Day 2: After a morning at leisure, during which you can enjoy making the most of the hotel’s facilities, you will head into the park on a Jeep safari. With large herds of elephants roaming the land the chances of seeing these majestic creatures are relatively high. Other species that you may spot here include sambar deer, wild buffalo and crocodiles.

Day 3: Today you will visit the Elephant Transit Home where young injured and orphaned elephants are rehabilitated in order to be released back into the park.

The centre makes sure that human contact with the elephants is minimal but a few times a day you can watch from a distant viewing platform as they feed and play together. This visit marks the end of your short tour experience and you will return to your hotel or you continue on with the next part of your holiday.

Price from £299 Based on 2 people sharing Departures Daily departures from Galle and Koggala Duration 3 days

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East Coast Resorts At a glance The East Coast is one of Sri Lanka’s most up and coming areas and with beautiful swathes of beach giving way to the calm shallow waters, it’s easy to see why.

Wildlife watching Great beach Casual atmosphere Superior Room

Relatively undiscovered by visitors until recently, it’s still charming and relaxed. Not only that but it’s also home to some of the best beaches in Sri Lanka and its popularity is only going to increase, so now is the time to visit. There are plenty of hotels to choose from and you can now fly in directly from Colombo with Cinnamon Air. For families it’s ideal, not only do the calm waters make it ideal for children, but the seasonality is very similar to ours, meaning our summer is also theirs, perfect for escaping over the summer holidays.

Chaaya Blu s s s s A laidback beach retreat with great food, friendly service and whale watching.

Originally designed to resemble a ship, the Chaaya Blu has since had a redesign but maintains its retro-chic appeal with stylish décor and furnishings. Combine with that its excellent beach, marine life and smiling service and you can hardly go wrong.

The east coast of Sri Lanka is seasonally frequented by both whales and dolphins and during this time the Chaaya Blu offers daily sightseeing trips out onto the water. You’ll also find the local fisherman using beaches near Chaaya and watching them casting, mending and bringing in their nets can be fascinating. If you fancy a little seafood after watching the catch be hauled in, The Crab restaurant is ideal. Set by the beach, you can dine on the deck or with your toes in the sand and indulge in the signature crab dishes the restaurant is named after. There is also a buffet restaurant and bar, where you must try the Chaaya Blu cocktail.

Rooms are bright, airy and comfortably furnished with splashes of bright blues and vibrant oranges. You’ll find all the standard amenities, though Wi-Fi is only available in public areas. Superior Rooms look out over the main resort, so if you want to walk straight out onto the sand, a Deluxe Room may suit you better, or upgrade to a Suite for a little more luxury.

Setting 4 miles from the natural harbour of Trincomalee, set before pristine golden sands Getting there Just 10 minutes from Trincomalee Rooms 81 rooms Dining 2 restaurants, bar Facilities Swimming pool, dive centre, whale and dolphin watching cruises Activities • Spot dolphins • Go diving • Relax on the beach • Watch local fishermen.

What’s included Half Board Breakfast and dinner at the main restaurant.

Meal upgrades All Inclusive from £17 • All meals in main restaurant, selected local drinks in the main bar, 1 snack between each meal • House wine by the glass.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from

£45 per person per night Guide based on 2 people sharing a Superior Room. Ref IO0767. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Uga Jungle Beach Resort s s s s s At a glance Tropical jungle

Eco-friendly hideaway between the jungle and the beach.

This beautiful little resort currently commands a stretch of practically deserted beach and an equally as tranquil stretch of verdant jungle which creates an air of privacy and seclusion. The main building is set back from the beach, so there is a short walk from the buildings to the shore, however this only adds to the wonderful sense of seclusion that emanates from the property.

Beautiful beach All cabin or villa

Jungle Beach was built with as little effect on the surrounding plant life as possible and this eco-friendly theme runs through the whole hotel. Even down on the beach you’ll find plant life and driftwood scattered across the expanse of golden sand a wonderfully natural experience. Aside from the birds singing from the trees, Jungle Beach is also blessed with some great marine life, be it whilst snorkelling in the shallows, or out on a boat searching for whales.

Whether you’re looking for traditional Sri Lankan, international or Asian cuisine, the restaurant at Jungle Beach will make your taste buds dream come true. Using the best local produce available as well as fresh seafood, the menu is flexible, making the most of seasonal specialties and the catch of the day. If you want something a little more romantic you can also choose to dine privately in your cabin, in the gardens or down on the beach.

All cabins are wreathed in foliage so privacy is easy to come by. Winding paths lead between the main buildings and the cabins, with Beach Cabins having their own path to the shore. Lagoon Cabins are the furthest from the beach, but are closest to the lagoon. For more privacy, Jungle Cabins are ideal, whilst Beach Cabins have direct access to the beach and Jungle Cluster Villas have a small shared pool and are ideal for groups or families.

Setting Between the jungle and the sea, 27km north of Trincomalee Getting there 25 minutes from Trincomalee Rooms 46 rooms and 2 suites Dining Restaurant or private dining Facilities Spa, gym, swimming pool Kuoni extra The All Inclusive package at Uga Jungle Beach can only be booked through Kuoni in the UK Activities • Loads of watersports • Relax in the spa • Snorkelling and diving • Yoga.

What’s included Breakfast at the restaurant Meal upgrades Half Board from £33 • Breakfast and dinner in the restaurant.

Full Board from £62 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant

Jungle Cabin

All Inclusive from £136 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant • Selected imported spirits • Unlimited local spirits, soft drinks and bottle water 11am to 11pm • Selected international wines • Afternoon high tea • Free Wi-Fi. Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from

£73 per person per night Guide price based on 2 people sharing a Lagoon Cabin. IO0757. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Uga Bay s s s s s At a glance

A contemporary and relaxed retreat overlooking idyllic Passikudah Bay ideal for snorkelling and diving.

Uga Bay has an enviable position right in the middle of a stunning stretch of sand with views out over the bay. Not only does this make Uga Bay ideal for those looking to relax on a pristine beach, but also for watersports enthusiasts. As the bay is protected, swimming and snorkelling are very popular and as it is shallow for a long way out it’s great for families too. Deeper into the bay is where you’ll find the windsurfers and kayakers and beyond them, the divers exploring wrecks and reefs.

Beautiful beach location Ocean views from every room Ideal for watersports Private Dining on the Beach

Back on dry land you’ll find a generously sized infinity pool as well as an unusual underground spa which offers sea views and everything from Ayurvedic treatments to Asian and European style massages. Uga Bay also has a rather good reputation when it comes to food, even though it only has one restaurant. The chef and their team work hard to create a menu filled with Sri Lankan specialities as well as International favourites. You can also choose from a range of private dining options.

The beauty of Uga Bay is that every guest gets to enjoy views of the ocean from their room whether they’re in a Beach Studio or an Ocean Studio. If you love to walk straight out onto the beach, the Beach Studios are ideal and above these you’ll find the Ocean Studios which all have balconies offering even better views. For some proper pampering, you could upgrade to either a two bedroomed Bay Suite or Beach Villa, both with private pools.

Setting Beachfront on Passikudah Bay. Getting there 1½ hours flight with Cinnamon Air Rooms 46 rooms and 2 suites Dining Restaurant, bar Facilities Spa, gym Activities • Dive the wreck of the HMS Hermes • Chill out on the beach • Hop on a jet ski • Dine in a private cabana.

What’s included Breakfast in the restaurant Meal upgrades Half Board from £33 • Breakfast and dinner in the restaurant Full Board from £62 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant All Inclusive from £119, exclusive to

Ocean Studio

Kuoni guests • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant • Selected imported spirits • Unlimited local spirits, soft drinks and bottle water 11am to 11pm • Selected international wines • Afternoon high tea • Free Wi-Fi. Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Beach & Ocean Studios

Guide price from £69 per person per night Guide price based on 2 people sharing a Beach Studio. Ref IO0761. Call or see online for latest offers and prices. .

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Sunrise by Jetwing s s s s At a glance Great value All Inclusive On the best stretch of beach in Passikudah

Artist’s impression

Brand new for 2014

New for summer 2014, bringing Jetwing’s signature style to the beautiful up and coming East Coast.

Nestled on the curve of Passikudah Bay, Sunrise by Jetwing is an exciting new offering from one of our favourite Sri Lankan partners. Ideally placed at one of the widest sections of what is said to be the best beach in Sri Lanka, Sunrise by Jetwing has been built to seamlessly blend with its surrounds, to make the most of the views without detracting from the natural beauty of its location. Passikudah itself is one of Sri Lanka’s fastest growing resorts and as it’s still relatively low key now is a great time to discover its idyllic white beaches and calm and shallow waters.

Dine on a variety of different cuisines, with the main restaurant serving up an array of international and local favourites and the speciality restaurant offering seafood, freshly selected from the catch of the day. For a cheeky cocktail before or after dinner, the Sky Bar serves up a selection of wonderful, colourful cocktails while the pool bar is great for some light refreshment during the day.

Rooms are spread over three separate wings and offer Jetwing’s quintessential blend of form and function, with splashes of vibrant colour lifting the neutral shades used throughout the resort. Local artwork adorns the walls and you can expect to find all your standard modern conveniences as well as free Wi-Fi.

Artist’s impression

Setting In the centre of sweeping Passikudah Bay Getting there 1½ hours flight with Cinnamon Air Rooms 58 rooms and suites Dining 2 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Pool, spa, fitness centre, watersports centre, Wi-Fi Activities • Snorkel in the bay • Take a whale watching excursion • Stroll along the beautiful beach • Sip a cocktail beneath the stars.

What’s included Breakfast in the main restaurant

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lunch and dinner in the restaurant • All soft drinks, juices, house wines, local spirits and local beers from 10am-11pm • Mid-morning and evening tea and coffee.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights and Earlybird Saver offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Opt for the great value All Inclusive package and relax in the knowledge that all your meals are catered for.

Lounge - artist’s impression

Meal upgrades Half Board from £12 • Breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant Full Board from £22 • All meals in the main restaurant All Inclusive from £44 • Breakfast,

Restaurant - artist’s impression

Guide price from

£40 per person per night Guide price based on 2 people sharing a Deluxe Room. Ref IO0765. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Amethyst Resort s s s d A simple and charming retreat on beautiful Passikudah Bay. When it comes to location, Amethyst couldn’t do much better. With lush mangroves on one side and an amazing stretch of practically white sand giving way to a calm stretch of Indian Ocean on the other, it’s a natural haven. The bay itself is famed for its snorkelling and swimming due to the protective reef that keeps its waters calm.

At a glance Pristine beach Great for swimming Laidback and relaxed

Aside from the beautiful pool overlooking the beach you’ll also find a few other places to chill out. The Barrel is a Mediterranean-style pub with pool table that overlooks the river and forest. Here you can enjoy a lively atmosphere and a great range of cocktails and beers as well as light bites and snacks. Taprobane is the main restaurant which offers both buffet and à la carte meals, specialising in fresh seafood and Sri Lankan curries, both of which come highly recommended.

Simple but perfectly adequate, the Amethyst ensures you are comfortable, but knows you’ll spend the majority of your time out enjoying the beach, pool or ocean.

Both Riverview and Seaview Rooms offer a relaxed and spacious place to unwind, each with its own private terrace, perfect for reading and relaxing as you listen to the sounds of the river or the ocean. For a little more space, the Luxury Suites offer a separate living area and have views of the both the river and the sea, with panoramic views of the bay.

Setting On the crescent of Passikudah Bay Getting there 30 minutes from Batticaloa Airport Rooms 97 rooms Dining Restaurant, pub, pool, bar Facilities Swimming pool Activities • Snorkel and swim • Watch cricket in the pub • Relax by the pool • Walk along the beach.

What’s included Breakfast • Breakfast in the main restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £12 • Breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant.

Full Board from £24 • All meals in the main restaurant.

All Inclusive from £44 • All meals in the main restaurant • Local spirits, beers, soft drinks, water and juices • Morning and evening snacks • Tea and coffee.

Riverview Room

Kuoni Plus Exclusive Earlybird Saver Offer, Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from

£32 per person per night Guide price based on 2 people sharing a Standard Riverview Room. Ref IO0770.

Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Centara Passikudah s s s s The perfect combination of personalised service, beautiful décor and an idyllic setting.

On an arcing bay of golden sand, the Centara Passikudah is a welcome retreat if you are looking to experience one of Sri Lanka’s most up and coming resorts. The Centara itself is an oasis of relaxed tranquillity with smiling staff on hand to take care of your every need.

At a glance

With such a beautiful stretch of coastline at their disposal, you could be forgiven for thinking the Centara Passikudah couldn’t possibly need for anything else, yet they do. The beautiful Spa Cenvaree takes centre stage, offering a range of Ayurvedic treatment to soothe and revitalise you, and there are also plenty of watersports and free Wi-Fi. The main Reef Café offers both international and Sri Lankan buffet meals throughout the day and is trendy and relaxed. If you’re looking to add a bit of zing to your dining, head over to the Spice Market where you can enjoy freshly prepared Asian and Sri Lankan specialties or to Elements, for some al fresco dining with live cooking.

Rooms here are chic and spacious with splashes of vibrant colour and all the standard modern conveniences. There are also a few suites to choose from and the Deluxe Ocean Facing Suite is ideal for those travelling with children.

Setting On the crescent of Passikudah Bay Getting there 30 minutes from Batticaloa Airport Rooms 125 rooms and suites Dining 3 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Swimming pool, Children’s pool, Spa Cenvaree, fitness centre, water sports, Kids’ Club, Wi-Fi Kuoni extras There are also Spa Deluxe Rooms which are exclusive to Kuoni in the UK and include a treatment every day Activities • Snorkel in the bay • Enjoy a treatment at the spa • Take out a kayak • Chill out in the beach bar.

What’s included Breakfast • Breakfast at the Reef Café.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £19 • Breakfast and dinner at the Reef Café.

All Inclusive from £59 • Breakfast and lunch in the Reef Café, dinner in the Reef Café or Spice Market • Selected drinks • Minibar • 3 glasses of house wine per person per meal Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £45 per person per night Guide price based on 2 people sharing a Deluxe Oceanfacing Room. Ref IO0754. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

White sand beach Authentic style Ayurveda spa

Maalu Maalu s s s s One of the first resorts to be built on Passikudah Bay, it has a prime position in the middle of the bay Built to resemble a traditional fishing village, Maalu Maalu is a wonderfully rustic looking collection of timber buildings, with rooms separated out into chalets all facing the ocean, with a swathe of pristine white sand and shallow water before it.

Whether you want to just chill out on the beach, indulge in a few Ayurvedic massages or embark on a wreck dive, Maalu Maalu can accommodate. You can also rent a bike to explore the local fishing villages, which is best done in the morning when the fishermen are bringing in their days catch. If you’re a fan of fresh seafood and dining with your toes in the sand, Maalu Maalu has just the restaurant for you.

Open for lunch and dinner, The White Sands is romantic and intimate and offers wonderful themed meals with ocean views. There is also the main restaurant and Habala and Ruwala, two fishing boats that have been converted into a dining area and bar.

In keeping with the fishing village theme, all the rooms are in little chalets, with two rooms to each chalet. Deluxe Rooms have direct access to the beach whilst Deluxe Attic Rooms have an additional mezzanine level and balcony. Ocean and Panoramic Suites share a plunge pool with three other suites with Ocean Suites having direct beach access.

Setting Nestled on the centre of the beautiful Passikudah Bay Getting there 30 minutes from Batticaloa Airport Rooms 40 rooms and suites Dining 3 restaurants, 2 bars.

Facilities Swimming pool, gym, spa, night club Activities • Try an Ayurvedic massage • Dine on the sand • Cycle into the village • Snorkel in the shallows

At a glance Overlooking the bay Great service Beautiful spa

What’s included Breakfast In the main restaurant.

Full Board from £32 • All meals in the main restaurant.

All Inclusive from £60 • All meals in the main restaurant • Selected unlimited drinks • Morning, evening and midnight snacks Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from

£76 per person per night Meal upgrades Half Board from £16 • Breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant.

Guide price based on 2 people sharing a Deluxe Room. Ref IO0770. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Sri Lanka • Negombo

Negombo With a great stretch of golden beach as well as a bustling town, Negombo is the perfect spot for a beach holiday and one of the most popular resorts in Sri Lanka. You can integrate with the locals in the great selection of nearby bars and restaurants and experience life the Sri Lankan way, or simply kick back and relax at your hotel.

Close to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, Negombo is the ideal place to start or finish your holiday. Many of our tours start with a stopover in Negombo on the first and/or last nights and these can easily be extended to give you a little beach treat pre or post tour.

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Jetwing Sea s s s s d At a glance

This stylish hotel offers a warm welcome, amazing food, and an excellent beachfront location.

Directly on Negombo Beach

Jetwing Sea is ideal for enjoying Sri Lanka’s sunny shores away from the busy beaches. It’s close to the airport, so you can chill out as soon as possible, but it’s also at the quieter end of one of the country’s most popular beaches. So you can hop on a tuk tuk into town to explore or just kick back and relax. It’s also great if you want to start off or finish up your tour of Sri Lanka with a beach stay, thanks to its convenient location.

Beautiful roof-top spa Seafood speciality restaurant

There’s a gym on the roof as well as a spa, allowing for views out over the beach to the ocean. One of the pools is overlooked by the bar so handy for a quick poolside cocktail, the second is on other side of the resort and is generally the quieter of the two, especially in the morning, so ideal if you wanted to do some lengths. Café C offers both buffet and à la carte service with seating out on the terrace and Lellama serves guests fresh seafood out on the sand.

We have chosen to feature the Deluxe Rooms for Kuoni clients; these are spacious and elegant with neutral décor set off by splashes of golden yellow. All of the Deluxe Rooms are located in the North Wing and feature all your standard modern conveniences as well as a balcony or terrace overlooking the beach and ocean.

There are also Suites with a four-poster bed and Jacuzzi bath if you’re looking to splash out.

Setting On Negombo Beach, a short walk from local shops, bars and restaurants Getting there 20 minutes from the airport Rooms 83 rooms and suites Dining 2 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities 2 swimming pools, volleyball, gym, spa Kuoni extras This resort can only be booked through Kuoni in the UK Activities • Dine on fresh fish beneath the stars at Lellama • Walk along golden Negombo beach at sunset • Wander into town to experience real Sri Lankan life.

Deluxe Room

What included Breakfast in the main restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £18 • Buffet breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant.

Full Board from £31 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant

Suite

All Inclusive from £42 • Buffet breakfast, buffet or set menu lunch and dinner in main restaurant • Unlimited soft drinks and juices, water and local spirits from 10am-10pm and beer and imported wine from 10am-midnight • Mid-morning and evening tea/coffee.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/ Anniversary and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £932 per person 15 Apr-10 Jul 2015 High season from £1309 10 Jan-03 Apr 2015 Extra night from £35 Single supplement from £19 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Deluxe Room including breakfast, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0712. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Sri Lanka • Negombo

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Jetwing Beach s s s s d At a glance

Intimate and beautifully designed, with a beachfront location and great facilities.

Member of the small Luxury Hotels of the World

Jetwing Beach is one of Negombo’s most popular hotels and for good reason. It’s in a great location, it’s stylish, and also offers a great range of facilities and amazing food. As it’s on the beach, you get great views out over the water from most of the hotel, and with Negombo just round the corner, you can explore with ease.

Whether you’re looking to chill out or get your adrenaline pumping, Jetwing Beach has something for you. The spa specialises in Ayurvedic and Naturopathy treatments and will have you feeling refreshed and relaxed in no time whereas down on the beach you can take part in kite-surfing, volleyball or head out deep sea fishing.

Eating in, or out, is easy. In resort you can dine under the stars, get dressed up for a spot of fine dining, or just get a little taste of everything in the buffet restaurant.

Alternatively, wander into town for a spot of local cuisine.

When it comes to rooms, Jetwing Beach keeps it simple as there are only two types.

You can choose a Deluxe Room or a Suite, and all are bright and airy with flashes of warm colour. The Suites are available exclusively to Kuoni clients and are some of the finest in Negombo, with Jacuzzi baths, rain showers and views out over the ocean.

Setting Beachfront in central Negombo village, within walking distance of shops and bars Getting there Conveniently positioned approx. 20 minutes from the airport Rooms 78 rooms and suites Dining 2 restaurants, 1 bar Facilities 1 swimming pool, volleyball, gym, watersports centre, spa, tennis court Families A fully staffed child care centre is available to look after little ones while you relax. It offers a range of fun, interesting and educational activities in a vibrant atmosphere. Some of the activities on offer include face painting, water polo, beach Olympics and parachute games Activities • Wander along to one of the local restaurants • Try your hand at kite-surfing • Relax with a soothing massage Minimum stay 3 nights 01 Jan-15 Apr. What’s included Breakfast In the main restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £20 • Breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant

Full Board from £36 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant All Inclusive from £60 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant • Afternoon tea/coffee with cake • Unlimited selected beverages including local spirits, beer and soft drinks from 10am-midnight • Wine with meals only • Daytime tennis, volleyball, table tennis, pool games and windsurfing equipment.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £997 per person 30 Apr-10 Jul 2015 High season from £1329 10 Jan-03 Apr 2015 Extra night from £48 Single supplement from £32 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Deluxe Room including breakfast, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0008. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Great All Inclusive option

Deluxe Room

Eco-friendly

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Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions sssd

Renew body and soul at this relaxing health retreat.

A scattering of private accommodation in a glorious tropical setting, the Ayurveda Pavilions invites you to indulge your holistic side and renew mind, body and spirit.

Ayurveda is concerned with the balance of the five elements within the body and maintaining a harmonious equilibrium between them. The resident doctor offers a complimentary consultation on arrival to suggest a programme best suited to your needs and you will also receive a daily complimentary treatment. The food at The Herb and Spice restaurant follows this basic principle of Ayurveda, whilst complementing sessions of yoga and treatments in your villa can also be arranged.

You can choose to dine at the restaurant or you can also ask to dine out by the pool or in the privacy of your pavilion.

There are only 12 pavilions in the resort, making the atmosphere intimate and calm.

Each pavilion is a tranquil space set within lush gardens and you can choose to have your relaxing signature Ayurvedic treatments in your room or at the spa. King Villas are larger than the Queen Villas and also have their own private garden.

Setting Local shops and restaurants are steps from the hotel which is across the road from the beachfront Getting there 20 minutes from the airport Rooms 12 rooms Dining Restaurant Facilities Ayurveda centre, swimming pool. Can use facilities at nearby Jetwing Blue.

Spa There are 2 resident Ayurvedic doctors and 9 therapists. The spa has a wet area, a steam room and a plunge pool as well as massage and treatment rooms. All treatments are tailored to your needs after your initial consultation Activities • Ayurvedic treatements • Yoga session • Take a dip in the pool

What’s included Full Board Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant.

Kuoni Plus Food & Beverage offer available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1359 per person 01 Sep-26 Dec 2014 High season from £1492 11 Jul-21 Aug, 12-26 Dec 2015 Extra night from £121 No single Supplement Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Queen Pavilion Room on full board, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers.

Ref IO0752. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

At a glance Tranquil and relaxed Ayurveda specialist

At a glance Beside Negombo lagoon Vast outdoor pool Beautiful open-air bathrooms Bawa Garden Room

Jetwing Lagoon s s s s d Quiet, chic with beautiful lagoon views, ideal for those looking for a simple and natural escape.

This Jetwing hotel stands apart from its sister hotels gracing the wide arc of Negombo Beach and instead is nestled a short distance inland, overlooking a beautiful and vast lagoon. Its stunning architecture is backed by the water, with the impressive Olympic sized pool the focal point of the hotel and more than making up for the lack of beach.

The pool runs down the centre of the hotel, with rooms on either side and a bar midway down its length and is the ideal place to relax. Beyond the pool you’ll find the lagoon, where you can enjoy beautiful views and of course, a selection of watersports. Away from the bustle of the beach resorts, the Jetwing Lagoon is perfect for those looking for a laidback holiday with great dining and is ideally located for a pre or post touring holiday in Sri Lanka.

All of the rooms and suites are beautiful and offer a real taste of Sri Lankan style.

The Deluxe Rooms offer rich dark wood contrasting with bright neutral shades.

With a rain shower and bath tub, you can relax in seclusion gazing out over your garden. Family rooms and suites are much larger with indoor bathrooms. Spa Rooms include a daily treatment (head or shoulder massage, body massage or foot massage) and are exclusive to Kuoni.

Setting On a beautiful stretch of beach between the ocean and Negombo Lagoon Getting there 30 minutes from the airport Rooms 55 rooms Dining 2 restaurants Facilities Swimming pool, spa, gym, gift shop and various games and watersports including canoeing, wind surfing and water skiing Spa Relaxing and tranquil, the spa Lagoon offers an array of treatments in a beautiful, serene setting Activities • Watersports on the lagoon • Enjoy a dip in the pool • Visit nearby Negombo.

What’s included Breakfast in the main restaurant.

All private villas Meal upgrades Half Board from £20 • Breakfast and

dinner in the main restaurant Full Board from £36 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1239 per person 01 Sep-21 Dec 2014 High season from £1282 05 Jan-27 Mar, 11 Jul-21 Aug 2015 Extra night from £97 Single Supplement from £80 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Deluxe Room including breakfast, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref CY001. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Sri Lanka • Waikkal

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Ranweli Holiday Village s s s At a glance

Simplicity, tranquillity and authenticity surrounded by mangrove trees beside the sea.

Eco-friendly

Originally a coconut plantation, Ranweli Holiday Village was created with as little disturbance to the land as possible, with only one tree removed per bungalow.

Between the river and the sea, this serene spot is idyllic, and combines comfort with traditional Sri Lankan culture and architecture.

Beautiful secluded setting Ayurvedic centre

With such a beautiful and secluded setting, Ranweli is ideal for those really looking to get away from it all and the Ayurvedic Centre can help banish any lingering stress to allow you to relax completely. From a vast selection of Ayurvedic treatments to yoga and meditation sessions, the centre is well equipped to ensure you leave feeling renewed and at one with your new surroundings. There is also a herbal garden where you can learn about the benefits of various plants, which is also a very popular spot with butterflies.

In keeping with its eco credentials, Ranweli has its own vegetable plots from which it supplies some of its produce for use in the restaurant; the rest is procured from trusted local sources. There is also a juice stand offering fresh fruit juices supplemented with herbs from the garden to create a healthy and tasty pick-me-up for you to enjoy throughout the day. If you want to inject a little romance into your holiday, you could enjoy a cruise with dinner along the river, with a personal chef, butler and ferryman.

Deluxe Bungalow

All of the bungalows and rooms have been crafted and decorated in typical Sri Lankan style and are constructed from locally sourced materials in keeping with Ranweli’s eco-friendly aim. You can choose whether you look out over the ocean, the river or the gardens, and each view has its charms, though ornithologists will find the river the best spot for birdwatching.

Setting On a 20-acre peninsula beside the sea, surrounded by mangrove forests, winding rivers and gardens Getting there Approx. 30 minutes from the airport Rooms 83 bungalows and rooms Dining Restaurant, bar Facilities Swimming pool, internet café, volleyball, table tennis, billiards, pool and squash. Fishing, nature walks, bird or butterfly watching. For those looking for ultimate tranquillity, there is also an Ayurvedic centre and yoga and meditation classes Activities • Bird watching on the river • Ayurvedic massage • Kayak along the river • Relax on the beach.

What’s incuded Breakfast in the main restaurant.

Meal upgrades All Inclusive from £19 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant

• Afternoon snack with tea/coffee and evening snacks from 11pm to midnight at the Lobby Bar/Pavilion Bar • Selected drinks from 10am to midnight (no room service) • Watersports • Table tennis, badminton, squash and billiards.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £930 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £1098 31 Dec 2014-26 Mar 2015 Extra night from £28 No single room supplement Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Bungalow on half board, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers.

Ref AN008. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Standard Bungalow

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Mount Lavinia • Sri Lanka

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Mount Lavinia s s s d At a glance Colonial grandeur Close to Colombo Great range of facilities

A beautiful hotel steeped in history set atop a promontory overlooking the ocean.

One of our closest hotels to Colombo, the Mount Lavinia is famed worldwide for its colonial charm and amazing location. Once the home of British Governors, it overlooks a stretch of private beach and oozes colonial-style elegance, whilst ensuring a high level of service and excellent food.

The Mount Lavinia has quite a few options for foodies, but if you love seafood, The Sea Food Cove will be a little slice of paradise. Offering fresh fish and other delights down on the beach, you can pick your dinner, request how it’s cooked and then dig your toes into the sand as you’re serenaded by the calypso band. Another popular spot is the Fish Tale Bar, a relaxed Cajun-style beach tavern offering a range of beverages for your enjoyment down on the beach, the perfect stop-off before or after your visit to The Sea Food Cove.

The colonial charm continues into the rooms with those in the Governors Wing being particularly in keeping with the history of the hotel. There are a range of simply furnished room types in a selection of hotel wings, with each offering different views.

Govenor Wing Room

Setting On a stunning promontory overlooking the Indian Ocean Getting there Approx. 1½ hours from the airport and 30 minutes from Colombo Rooms 210 rooms.

Dining 3 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Swimming pool, a selection of shops, a fitness centre, billiards room and spa Activities • Relax on the private beach • Enjoy high tea • Take breakfast on the terrace • Dine with your toes in the sand.

What’s included Breakfast in the main restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £22 • Breakfast and dinner at the main restaurant Full Board from £29 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant

Kuoni Plus Honeymoon/Annivesary and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £902 per person 4 Apr-10 Jul 2015 High season from £1034 09 Jan-23 Feb, 20 Jul-21 Aug 2015 Extra night from £24 Single supplement from £5 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Room including breakfast, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0400. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Sri Lanka • Galle

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South Coast Resorts At a glance From Kalutara down to Koggala, Sri Lanka’s south coast has it all. You’ll find boutique hideaways, Ayurvedic retreats, mile upon mile of golden beach and plenty of culture in between.

Small Luxury Hotel of the World Sea facing rooms Close to town of Galle Deluxe Room

Bentota is well known as the place the river meets the sea, with hotels able to offer both river and sea views, there are also some great value all inclusive resorts to be found. Further down you’ll find Hikkaduwa, once a haven for backpackers and divers, but now a popular laidback beach resort and furthest south, Galle a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to a Dutch fortress.

In between is an array of fishing villages and small towns, each with their own charm, from stilt fishermen to mask makers and turtle hatcheries to puppeteers, you’ll find it all.

Jetwing Lighthouse s s s s s A distinctively designed hotel offering guests a glorious waterfront setting and welcoming service.

This charming and traditionally-styled hotel is a great choice for those wanting to indulge in some local culture as the historic sights of UNESCO-listed city of Galle. The unique combination of Moorish, Oriental and Dutch influenced architecture and the striking setting on a rocky headland overlooking the ocean is sure to impress you.

Manicured gardens play host to an array of facilities including a spa – two swimming pools and two restaurants. All day dining is available at the main buffet restaurant Cardamom Café while seafood specialities are popular at The Cinnamon Room.

The Deluxe Rooms feature a balcony or terrace with resort and sea views and Kuoni clients in a Deluxe Room receive a 45-60 minute spa treatment per day. The Super Deluxe Rooms offer a more modern choice. There are three Themed Suites and, set approximately 10 minutes away, are the two stilted rooms at Jetwing Kurulubedda.

Superior Suites with Plunge Pool are exclusive to Kuoni.

Setting On the coast, in the beautiful town of Galle Getting there Approx. 2½ hours from the airport Rooms 85 rooms and suite Dining 3 restaurants, 3 bars Facilities 2 pools, children’s pool, spa, fitness centre, tennis court, squash court, boutiques, free Wi-Fi Activities • Enjoy dinner overlooking the sea • Wander along the beach • Explore nearby Galle.

Minimum stay 3 nights 01-31 Dec. What’s included Breakfast at the Cardamom Café.

Upgrade to Half Board from £21 • Breakfast and dinner at the Cardamom Café.

Full Board from £37 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Cardamom Café.

All Inclusive from £61 • Breakfast, lunch

and dinner • Soft drinks, juices, local spirits, wines and beers from 10am to 11pm • Morning and afternoon tea/ coffee.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1077 per person 15 Apr-10 Jul 2015 High season from £1379 05 Jan-27 Mar 2015 Extra night from £53 Single supplement from £37 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Deluxe Room including breakfast, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0730. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Aditya s s s s s A boutique hotel, with a plunge pool in every suite and outstanding service.

Aditya exudes a sense of tranquillity not often found in vibrant Sri Lanka, but you can still visit both the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle and the bustling beach resort of Hikkaduwa with ease. It’s also award-winning - TripAdvisor reviewers voted it the Travellers’ Choice winner in the Luxury, Romance and Small Hotel categories.

At a glance

The sense of peace and wellbeing you encounter on arrival echoes the experience found in the spa. Closer to the quiet beach, there’s also a pool area with sun loungers. Aditya has a wonderful, open plan restaurant, but you can also enjoy the freedom to choose to dine exactly when and where you want – there are no fixed meal times and meals can be custom prepared just for you.

Lively resort Beautiful beach Great for snorkelling

There are 12 suites, all unique in design and décor and each named after a Hindu deity. The focus of the rooms is the open plan bathrooms and plunge pool. If you fancy a little alone time with your significant other, the spa will come to you, as will your food. Everything else you need, aside from the beach of course, is in your suite.

Setting On a secluded stretch of beach between Galle and Hikkaduwa Getting there Approx. 3 hours from the airport Rooms 12 Dining Restaurant Facilities Pool, bar and library Spa You can choose to wander down to the spa or alternatively let the spa come to you. Each suite is perfectly equipped for you to indulge in a selection of treatments Activities • Dine out on the sands • Watch turtles on the beach • Visit the nearby city of Galle.

What’s included Breakfast Wherever you like Meal upgrades Half Board from £37 • Breakfast and dinner

Full Board from £69 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1337 per person 30 Apr-10 Jul 2015 High season from £1579 10 Jan-10 Mar, 15 Jul-21 Aug 2015 Extra night from £105 Single supplement from £104 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in Shanthi Suite including breakfast, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref KU0166. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa ssss

Easy going, bright and bold with great diving on Hikkaduwa beach.

Previously a backpacker favourite, Hikkaduwa is fast becoming one of the most up and coming resorts in Sri Lanka. The hotel itself has a great welcoming vibe, very laid back and in sync with the atmosphere of the town.

Overlooking a glorious stretch of beach the Chaaya Tranz is great for swimming and snorkelling with a number of large sea turtles seen in the area frequently. Whether you dine in the main restaurant, by the pool or in the speciality crab restaurant, the food at Chaaya Tranz is delectable, and make sure you visit the coffee shop for a morning pick-me-up.

There are a collection of both rooms and suites at the Chaaya Tranz and all continue with the hotels theme of chic but laidback décor. Both Superior and Deluxe Rooms and the Corner Suites have the standard mod-cons you’d expect and there are two Family Suites with interconnected twin rooms for those travelling with children.

Setting Located in the seaside resort of Hikkaduwa Getting there Approx. 3 hours from the airport Rooms 150 rooms Dining 3 restaurants, bar, café Facilities Rooftop spa, freshwater pool, gym Activities • Take a dive excursion • Go whale watching • Enjoy a spa treatment • Meet the local turtles.

Standard Room

At a glance Only 12 suites Secluded beach Bespoke dining

What’s included Breakfast in the main restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £17 • Breakfast and dinner All Inclusive from £25 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the buffet restaurant plus snacks • Selected drinks including local

beer, local spirits and local soft drinks • Selection of outdoor games including football and waterpolo.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £934 per person 10Apr-10 Jul 2015 High season from £1151 10 Jan-23 Feb, 28 Feb-27 Mar 2015 Extra night from £25 Single supplement from £14 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Superior Room including breakfast, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0719. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Sri Lanka • Koggala

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The Fortress Resort & Spa s s s s s A fusion of Dutch and Portuguese styles, The Fortress is stylish, luxurious and right on the beach.

Close to the fortified city of Galle, The Fortress echoes its strong architecture with immense gates, white washed walls and extensive courtyard. The courtyard is the focal point of the resort, with many people enjoying the cooler air and pretty gardens found within. Here you’ll also find the spa, famed for its range of Ayurvedic treatments and water therapies.

At a glance Built to resemble a fortress World-class service and cuisine Amazing spa facilities

When it comes to dining, there are two restaurants to choose from, one specialising in innovative Sri Lankan cuisine, whilst the other offers informal al fresco dining overlooking the beach. For a special occasion, Duo is a romantic fine dining venue, where the walls are floor to ceiling wine racks. There are also two lounges, one specialising in local tea, the other offering cocktails, including some infused with tea.

Fortress Rooms have an enclosed courtyard. If you’re looking for amazing views, opt for an Ocean Room or a Beach Room. Beach Rooms are on the ground floor so also have direct access to the pool and beach area. Rooms are spacious and modern and some even come with a private plunge pool, perfect for couples.

Setting Beachfront, close enough to Galle for shopping and dining out Getting there Approx. 2 hours from the airport Rooms 53 rooms Dining 2 restaurants, one private dining area, 2 lounges Facilities Swimming pool, spa, fitness centre Spa Offering a collection of international treatments, but specialising in traditional Ayurvedic remedies, the spa at The Fortress is a sanctum of rest and relaxation.

Ayurveda not only addresses bodily issues, but also those of the mind and spirit, to ensure a more complete sense of wellbeing. Relax in one of the 6 spa suites, take a class in the yoga pavilion or enjoy the steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi or vitality showers Activities • Enjoy a signature therapy in the spa • Explore the nearby city of Galle • Sample local tea varieties in the T Lounge • Visit a turtle hatchery.

What’s included Breakfast At the Pepper restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £33 • Breakfast and a 4 course dinner set menu with choices at the Pepper or Heat restaurants.

WORLD‘S FINEST HOLIDAYS

Full Board from £59 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Pepper or Heat restaurants.

All Inclusive from £105 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Pepper or Heat restaurants including à la carte • Selected wines, soft drinks, spirits, local beers and bottled water from 10am-10pm• Daily afternoon high tea • Daily sundown cocktail • Entry to the cultural show • Farewell destination dinner • Minibar refilled daily • Free Wi-Fi • Free yoga classes.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary, Food & Beverage and Room Upgrade offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1255 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £1404 10 Jan-27 Mar, 31 Jul-21 Aug 2015 Extra night from £82 Single Supplement from £69 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Fortress Room including breakfast, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and private transfers. Ref KU9378. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Beach Room

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Ahungalla • Sri Lanka

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Heritance Ahungalla s s s s d At a glance Wide golden beach All inclusive option Large infinity pool

With a secluded location and excellent facilities, this is a perfect choice for a relaxed beach holiday.

Designed by Geoffrey Bawa, the architecture here utilises classical Sri Lankan influences whilst blending with the natural environment and making the most of the cooling breezes coming off the Indian Ocean. From the lobby open-air verandas overlook the infinity pool and out towards the golden beach and sea while attractive grounds provide lots of natural shaded spots in which to relax. Gracious and attentive service awaits you throughout the hotel – from the restaurants and bars to the spa and pool side.

There is a varied choice when it comes to dining and the hotel’s chefs take great pride in the cuisine they create. All included meals are served at the main buffet restaurant Jute where they serve a wide variety of international dishes and host themed evening buffets. In the evening guests can enjoy a fine dining experience at the Upper Room or arrange a special dinner on the beach. Whether you are after a mid-morning snack or midnight feast the Mustard Coffee Shop is open around the clock.

The rooms and suites feature neutral décor with natural wood highlights. The simple Standard Rooms have a balcony or terrace and provide a comfortable and great value base for a short stay. For those who desire a little more space we recommend choosing a Luxury Room which feature a small seating area and a larger balcony.

Luxury Room

Setting On the beautiful Ahungalla beach Getting there Approx. 3½ hours south of the airport Rooms 152 rooms and suites Dining 2 restaurants, coffee shop, 4 bars, nightclub Facilities 2 swimming pools, spa, fitness centre, nightclub, tennis and badminton courts, putting green, bike hire, library, gift and jewellery shops Activities • Watch a cultural show at the Mirror Lounge • Visit the nearby village of Ahungalla • Hire a bike and explore the local region.

What’s Included Breakfast at Jute Restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £19 • Breakfast and dinner at Jute Restaurant Full Board from £33 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Jute Restaurant All Inclusive from £38 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Jute Restaurant • Local spirits, local beer, soft drinks, fruit cordials and bottles water from 10am to midnight at designated outlets • House wine by the glass with lunch and dinner.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary, Food & Beverage, Room Upgrade and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1043 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £1131 10 Jan-26 Mar, 11-26 Jul, 31 Jul-21 Aug 2015 Extra night from £53 Single supplement from £37 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Room including breakfast, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0195. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Bentota Beach Hotel s s s s At a glance

Simple and comfortable, with a great All Inclusive package and set right on the sand.

Beautiful stretch of beach

Bentota Beach is one of those hotels that calls people back time and time again. A friendly atmosphere permeates the entire resort and the staff do their utmost to make sure you feel relaxed and well taken care of.

Informal and charming Great watersports

Set between the ocean and the river, Bentota Beach is well suited for watersports, and also offers boat trips up river through the mangroves. Great for bird lovers, the river is home to an array of species and a resident expert will point out any he spots.

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Lots of facilities makes Bentota Beach a great place for those looking to try out new things, or improve existing skills. You can try your hand at archery, enjoy a spa treatment or take a PADI dive course. Alternatively, just kick back and relax on the 3kms of golden sand that make up Bentota Beach. Dining can be as social or as intimate as you like. From the laidback atmosphere of the buffet restaurant, Peacocks, to private dining on the pontoon, as it slowly cruises along the river.

The Standard Rooms are simple and relaxed with bright décor and views out of the gardens, and are perfectly suitable for those looking to be out and about. For some added luxury you could upgrade to a Superior Room, the even bigger Deluxe Room or one of the comfortable Suites.

Setting Between the river and the beach, close to Bentota village shops and restaurants Getting there Approx. 3 hours from the airport Rooms 133 rooms Dining 2 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities 2 pools, watersports on the lagoon, PADI school (open from 01 Dec-31 Mar), floodlit tennis and squash courts, complimentary Wi-Fi, table tennis, archery, badminton, beach volleyball, a fitness centre and a spa Kuoni extras This resort can only be booked through Kuoni in the UK from 2015 Activities • A game of beach volleyball • Jetskiing on the river • Chill out in the spa • Wander along the beach.

Need to know A local railway line runs behind the hotel.

What’s included Breakfast at Peacocks.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £10 • Breakfast and dinner at Peacocks.

All Inclusive from £25 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Peacock Restaurant • Afternoon snacks (3pm-5pm) • 20% discount at à la carte restaurant Araliya • Unlimited selected drinks, beer, soft drinks, selected spirits, plus wine with lunch and dinner.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/ Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £880 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £1107 09-26 Jan, 31 Jan-23 Feb, 28 Feb-03 Apr 2015 Extra night from £23 Single supplement from £30 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Room including breakfast, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0411. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Superior Room

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Bentota • Sri Lanka

Why not combine with . . .

Cultural Tour Bentota Beach is the perfect resort to relax and enjoy a few days on the beach following a cultural tour of Sri Lanka.

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Nisala Arana s s s s d At a glance

Only a handful of rooms and exemplary service tucked away in lush grounds.

Boutique hideaway

Set 2km back from the beach down a jungle road, Nisala Arana is not your typical Bentota Hotel. Family owned, it is as small and intimate as you can get, with only a handful of rooms and a small but very friendly and efficient group of staff. Surrounded by lush landscaped gardens it is beautiful, serene and a true home from home.

Due to its off the beaten track location, Nisala Arana benefits from an atmosphere of total seclusion, however they will happily organise trips and you can hire the hotels tuk-tuk or classic cars to take you out and about at a small cost. The hotel also has bicycles, so should you wish to cycle to the beach or a nearby village you can. Alternatively, if that all sounds a bit like hard work, you can relax by the pool or in one of the hammocks dotted throughout the gardens.

Personalised service Tranquil and secluded Mango Wing bedroom

The raised colonnaded pavilion where meals are served is open air and offers both Sri Lankan and International specialties, focussing on using the best fresh local ingredients and happily tailoring meals to your needs. You can choose to dine in the restaurant itself or out under the stars, surrounded by lamps in the gardens. For those with a love of tea and cake, a complimentary high tea is also served daily and comes highly recommended.

There are three buildings in which the rooms are housed. The Doctor’s House Rooms are located in the original restored colonial bungalow and enjoys a wonderful open terrace (three rooms sold as one unit). The Mango Wing houses a collection of lovingly restored classic cars and offers great views from its balconies.

The Coconut Wing gets its name from the impressive coconut palm growing out front and offers comfortable rooms with a private outdoor bathroom.

Setting In beautiful landscaped gardens close to Bentota town and the beach Getting there 2 hours from the airport Rooms 7 rooms Dining Restaurant Facilities Pool, badminton, outdoor games, bicycles Activities • Relax and do nothing in the 4.5 acre tropical gardens • Have a dip in the pool • Take out a classic car • Dine beneath the stars • Yoga in the garden

Coconut Wing

Guide price from £1124 per person 01 Sep-25 Nov 2014 High season from £1264 11 Jul-21 Aug, 12-26 Dec 2015 Extra night from £61 Single Supplement from £49 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Coconut Wing Room including breakfast, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and private transfers. Ref IO0749. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Mango Suite balcony

The Doctor’s House living room

What’s included Breakfast at the Pavilion Restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £26 • Breakfast and dinner at the Pavilion Restaurant.

Pool & restaurant

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Bentota • Sri Lanka

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Saman Villas s s s s s At a glance Just 27 suites Perfect for couples Beautiful ocean views

A magnificent setting combines with world class service to create a luxurious oceanside escape.

Set upon a rocky outcrop between two gold-sand beaches, and backed by verdant forest, this really is a jewel on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. The facilities here are designed with couples in mind and with its truly spectacular location we could not think of many more perfect locations in Sri Lanka to totally immerse yourself in romance. Take a dip in the hotel’s infinity pool which overlooks the Indian Ocean, visit local fishing villages and wander for miles along the unspoilt and uncrowded beaches.

Set in a tranquil water garden is the Sahana Spa where you could choose to spend the entire day enjoying Ayurveda treatments and signature therapies, making use of one of the two incredible spa suites. In each suite there is a Jacuzzi, foot bath, floral bath, treatment room and a dining area.

There are just 27 suites here, from the Superior Suites, which are located on the first floor of two story villas, to the palatial Saman Villa Suite. Each suite has breathtaking sea views and some suites, including the Grand Deluxe Suite, feature their own seven metre lap pool.

Setting In a beautiful and secluded spot near the fishing village of Aturuwela.

Getting there Approx. 2 ½ hours from the airport Rooms 27 suites Dining Restaurants, bar, lounge.

Facilities Infinity pool, spa, fitness centre, library, jewellery shop Spa The intimate Sahana Spa is a true retreat with its secluded location in verdant forest and really needs to be seen to be believed. There are just 2 couple’s treatment villas, creating an exclusive and tranquil ambience. The focus here is not just on the treatment you will receive – before and after the therapy you will have access to a Jacuzzi, floral bath, day bed and dining area. Choose from a carefully designed selection of aromatherapy, deep tissue and Ayurveda massages or from a menu of beauty treatments such as facials, manicures and pedicures Activities • Relax with an Ayurveda treatment at the spa • Visit a local fishing village • Walk along golden sand beaches • Enjoy a romantic dinner in the poolside pavilion.

Need to know Guests over 12 years are welcome at the Saman Villas. Suites can accommodate no more than 2 guests.

Superior Suite

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What’s included Breakfast in the main restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £35 • Breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant.

All Inclusive from £157 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant • Tea and coffee • Selected drinks including juices, soft drinks, wine, beer and spirits Premium All Inclusive from £196 • As per the All Inclusive package but with a wider array of premium brand drinks and cocktails.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1446 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £1677 09 Jan-23 Feb, 31 Oct-11 Dec 2015 Extra night from £132 Single Supplement from £116 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Superior Suite including breakfast, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and private transfers. Ref KU9368. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Club Bentota s s s At a glance

A great value all inclusive experience, away from the main road, yet close enough to explore.

Surrounded by gardens and overlooking a practically empty stretch of golden sand, the popular Club Bentota is fun and friendly. Perfectly placed for exploring, you can choose to relax in peace and quiet, or hop across the river and drive out to an array of historical, cultural and natural sights. From the leopards of Yala, to the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, and from the fort of Galle to the tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya, it is all within reach.

Dining here is a social affair, with one large buffet restaurant with seating out on the covered terrace where you can look out over the gardens or the sea. The selection is vast, with live cooking stations, international cuisine and of course, Sri Lankan specialities.

Rooms are simply designed, but perfectly adequate when there’s so much to see and do. Standard Rooms are small, Deluxe Rooms are more spacious. If you’re looking for a little more comfort and some extra space, the Junior Suites are set in little two storey bungalows with a separate living area, four-poster bed and Jacuzzi bath.

Setting Between the Bentota River and the ocean, close to Bentota Getting there Approx. 3 hours’ drive from the airport followed by a short river crossing by boat Rooms 83 rooms and suites Dining Restaurant, bar Facilities Swimming pool, volleyball, table tennis, watersports centre, spa Kuoni extras This resort can only be booked through Kuoni in the UK. Activities • Take in a cultural show in the open-air theatre • Watch the sunset off beautiful Bentota Beach • Try your hand at jet-skiing or wakeboarding.

What’s included All Inclusive • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant • Afternoon tea/coffee with cake • Unlimited selected beverages including local spirits, beer and soft drinks from 10am-midnight • Wine with meals only • Daytime tennis, volleyball, table tennis, pool games and windsurfing equipment.

Kuoni Plus Honeymoon/Anniversary and Room Upgrade offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £928 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £1056 10 Jan-26 Mar, 20 Jul-21 Aug 2015 Extra night from £26 Single Supplement from £26 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Room on all inclusive, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0417. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Great All Inclusive package Set between the river and the sea Beautiful quiet beach Deluxe Room

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Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa s s s s A modern and fun-filled hotel set on a gold-sand beach and backed by a meandering river.

This Centara resort opened in summer 2014, making it a fresh choice in this popular region of Sri Lanka. Set on a thin peninsula between the mangrove-fringed Bentota River and the beach, a host of facilities await you, and families are well catered for with both a kids’ and teens club.

At a glance Close to Bentota town

There is plenty of choice when it comes to dining – from the main restaurant Café Bem, to the fine dining venue 360 Seafood and the Ceylon Club where snacks and traditional afternoon tea are served throughout the day.

Excellent beach location Watersports from the beach

Whichever room you opt for here, you will either have a view of the river or the ocean. Set on the hotel’s river side are the simply designed Superior Rooms and overlooking the resort’s grounds toward the sea are the Superior Oceanview Rooms and the slightly larger Deluxe Oceanview Rooms.

Setting Close to the town of Bentota on the southwest coast Getting there Approx. 3 hours from the airport followed by a short river crossing by boat Rooms 165 rooms and suites Dining 3 restaurants, 3 bars Facilities Swimming pool, children’s pool, Jacuzzi, spa, fitness centre, watersports centre, kids’ club.

Activities • Enjoy sea views at 360 Seafood • Take a sailing lessons • Hop on board a river cruise Minimum stay 5 nights 28 Dec-05 Jan. What’s included Half Board • Breakfast and dinner at Café Bem. Meal upgrades Half Board Plus from £27 • Breakfast and lunch or dinner at Café Bem

• 3 hour open bar (selected drinks) with their meal All Inclusive from £39 • Buffet and set menu meals at Café Bem • Selected drinks from 10am to 11pm • Midmorning tea and coffee and afternoon tea • Children’s afternoon ice creams.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights and Honeymoon/ Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1048 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £1216 06 Jan-26 Mar 2015 Extra night from £54 Single Supplement from £39 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Superior Room on half board, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0990. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

At a glance Watersports All inclusive option Bentota’s newest resort Café Bern

Superior Room

AVANI Bentota Resort & Spa ssssd

Set on one of the region’s most popular beaches this hotel offers great service and fine facilities.

The architecture at this fashionable beachfront hotel is part contemporary and part colonial, designed in the style of an 18th Century Dutch Village. Authentic local art work can be found throughout and the spacious gardens are dotted with frangipani plants and mature palms. There are two pools, a children’s pool, a tranquil spa and a few non-motorised watersports available from the beach as well as there being a watersports centre close by – making this an ideal choice for couples and families.

The two restaurants have stunning sea views and you also have the opportunity to dine on the beach beneath the stars. The main restaurant Breeze, where all included meals are served, offers a wide selection of western food and some delicious local curries.

The rooms here are modern in style and each room features free Wi-Fi, bathrooms with rain showers and a private balcony or terrace that has partial or full beach and sea views. You can choose between an intimate Standard Room, a more spacious Superior Room or an oversized Deluxe Room which has a large seating area and a bathtub in the bathroom. Exclusive to Kuoni UK are the Standard Spa Rooms which include a daily 50 minute spa treatment (noon-4pm) and the Deluxe Family Rooms with 3 nights babysitting included (min stay 6 nights).

Setting Set back from Bentota beach, a short stroll from the town Getting there Approx. 3 hours from the airport Rooms 75 rooms and suites Dining 2 restaurants, bar Facilities 2 swimming pool, children’s pool spa, fitness centre, beach volleyball, watersports, board games Activities • Enjoy an evening cultural show • Partake in watersports • Treat yourself to a massage at the spa.

What’s included Breakfast Breakfast at Breeze restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £17 • Breakfast and dinner at Breeze restaurant

Full board from £29 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Breeze restaurant.

Kuoni Plus Exclusive Honeymoon/Anniversary offer. Bonus Nights and Earlybird Saver offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £989 per person 15 Apr-10 Jul 2015 High season from £1226 10 Jan-27 Mar, 15 Jul-21 Aug 2015 Extra night from £38 Single Supplement from £27 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Room including breakfast, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0428. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Vivanta by Taj – Bentota s s s s s A stylish hotel with a wide variety of facilities, attentive service, wonderful views and spacious grounds.

Striking a perfect balance between natural beauty, luxurious comforts and the renowned Vivanta by Taj service this hotel is one of the finest choices in Bentota. Set in beautifully maintained gardens on a headland between two gold-sand beaches and overlooking the Indian Ocean you would be forgiven for spending all your time relaxing on the beach enjoying the view. But be sure to make the most of the hotel’s facilities and activities which include a large free-form swimming pool and a selection of land sports. At the beachfront Jiva Spa you can unwind with therapies and treatments inspired by Indian traditions and rituals.

At a glance Indian inspired Jiva Spa Beautiful headland location A choice of restaurants

The main buffet restaurant The Palms is where you will dine on meals that are included in the price of your stay. For a supplement you can choose to dine at the hotel’s three à la carte restaurants which include the fine dining spot Sea View, and the seafood speciality restaurant S.H.A.C.K, a laidback venue which has an enviable setting overlooking the headland and Indian Ocean.

The rooms and suites offer garden, partial sea views or full sea views from their balcony or terrace and many of the rooms have recently been refurbished. Superior Charm Rooms are located on the hotel’s lower floors while the Superior Charm Seaview Rooms are found on the higher floors. Modern Deluxe Delight Rooms have a variety of views while the Premium Indulgence Rooms provide a more spacious choice – ideal for those travelling with children.

Setting On a headland just south of the village of Bentota Getting there Appox. 3 hours from the airport. An air taxi to Bentota, operated by SriLankan Airlines is available on request Rooms 160 rooms and suites with a variety of views are available Dining 4 restaurants, bar Facilities Swimming pool, children’s pool, spa, fitness centre, tennis courts, beach volleyball Spa Contemporary therapies are based on ancient Indian Ayurvedic traditions and treatments include a Pejlwan Malish ‘warrior massage’ and a Champi Indian head massage. All-natural ingredients include frankincense, ginger oil and to eucalyptus, all of which play a part in nature’s miraculous healing cycle. There is a sanarium, a Roman style bath, infinity pool and an outdoor shower Activities • Join a game of beach volleyball or cricket • Wander along Bentota Beach • Enjoy an Ayurvedic treatment at Jiva Spa.

Need to know A local railway line runs behind the hotel.

What’s included Breakfast at The Palms.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £21 • Breakfast and dinner at The Palms Full Board from £41 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Palms.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Spa and Exclusive Honeymoon offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1044 per person 20 Apr-10 Jul 2015 High season from £1401 10 Jan-27 Mar 2015 Extra night from £49 Single supplement from £28 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Superior Charm Room including breakfast, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0191. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Deluxe Delight Seaview

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Cinnamon Bey Beruwela s s s s d At a glance Seven restaurants Modern beachside hotel Arabic-influenced design Superior Room

On a golden beach, this impressive large and modern hotel is ideal for food lovers and sun seekers.

One of the newest additions to the renowned Cinnamon group of hotels, this contemporary resort sits in beautifully maintained tropical gardens and overlooks the Indian Ocean. If you are looking to relax by a stunning infinity pool and enjoy great food, then this is an ideal choice. The stand out facilities here include the peaceful and spacious Azmaara Spa and the ice cream emporium I.C.E where you can enjoy homemade treats or even make your own concoction if they don’t feature your favourite flavour.

Dining is the focus here and the restaurants are gaining a reputation for their innovative open kitchens, delicious cuisine and cutting edge design. The main buffet restaurant Büfe and the contemporary restaurant Fire are both open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Rock Salt is a unique fusion restaurant where the dishes’ ingredients are cured on salt tablets and cooked on hot stones at your table. The hotel also features a Lebanese restaurant located on a terrace, a Sushi & Sashimi counter and a Coffee Shop as well as a bar with its own ‘vodka wall’.

Image caption Büfe Restaurant

Image caption Deluxe room

Superior Room

The décor in the rooms and suites feature subtle Turkish influences. You will notice lattice work and mosaic details and vibrant décor which combine to create a unique space in which to retreat to. The Superior Rooms have garden views. As guests in the Deluxe Rooms, which are located in their own wing, you can use the exclusive and tranquil Deluxe Wing swimming pool. The oversized Suites feature a plunge pool on the balcony and a large living and dining area.

Setting Just south of the historic area of Beruwela, an hours’ drive south of Colombo Getting there Approx. 1 hour from the airport Rooms 200 rooms and suites Dining 7 restaurants, 3 bars, coffee shop Facilities 3 swimming pools (1 for Deluxe Room and Suite guests), spa, fitness studio Kuoni extras The select all inclusive package is exclusive to Kuoni guests.

Activities • Enjoy shisha at Mezz2 • Create your own ice cream at I.C.E • Relax by the infinity edge pool • Align body and mind with a yoga session.

What’s included Breakfast at Büfe.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £17 • Breakfast and dinner at Büfe or a set dinner menu at select restaurants All Inclusive from £29 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Büfe or a set dinner menu at select restaurants • Selected drinks • Select snacks between meals

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Select All Inclusive from £53 • As per All Inclusive package • À la carte lunch or dinner in a choice of restaurants (excl. lobster and Australian beef) • High tea • Soft drinks from the minibar • Head or foot massage per person per stay Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Exclusive Honeymoon/ Anniversary and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £929 per person 10 Apr-10 Jul 2015 High season from £1141 10 Jan-23 Feb, 28 Feb-27 Mar 2015 Extra night from £26 Single supplement from £15 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Superior Room including breakfast, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0965. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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AVANI Kalutara Resort s s s s At a glance

Enjoy a combination of contemporary architecture, modern facilities and a wonderful natural setting.

Perfect for a post-tour beach break this popular hotel has a unique setting where the Kalu River meets the Indian Ocean, just across the lagoon from the lively town of Kalutara. Those relaxing on the peaceful palm-dotted terrace can enjoy the cooling sea breeze and take a refreshing dip in the ocean view swimming pool.

Rejuvenating treatments are available at the spa and if you’re wishing to be a little more active there are a selection of non-motorised watersports as well as a weekly complimentary yoga session.

Peaceful setting Beautiful natural surroundings All inclusive option Superior Lagoonview Room

At the main restaurant Mangrove you can dine either indoors or out on the terrace overlooking the lagoon. There is a wide variety of choice and rotating themed buffets ensure you experience a range of international specialities. Alternatively, choose to dine on light snacks and seafood dishes at the laidback à la carte restaurant Moya or arrange a romantic dinner on the beach. Sip on cocktails, local beers and house wines at either of the two bars, one of which is pool side, just steps from the beach, while the other overlooks the lagoon.

The comfortable Standard Rooms offer great value for money and have a balcony or terrace which overlooks a courtyard. If you wish to wake up to views of the river or the sea we suggest you opt for a Superior Lagoon or Seaview Room. The larger Junior Suites have a seating area and Indian Ocean views.

Setting In the town of Kalutara and set in a unique habitat of lush greenery by the Kalu Ganga River estuary Getting there Approx. 2 ½ hours from the airport Rooms 105 rooms and junior suites.

Dining 2 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Swimming pool, children’s pool, spa, fitness centre, library, evening entertainment, beach volleyball, watersports centre Activities • Learn how to windsurf • Take part in the weekly yoga sessions • Join a game of beach volleyball.

What’s included Half Board Breakfast and dinner at Mangrove.

Kuoni Plus Exclusive Honeymoon/Anniversary offer. Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £960 per person 01 Sep-26 Oct 2014 High season from £1144 10 Jan-27 Mar, 22 Jul-21 Aug 2015 Extra night from £36 Single supplement from £25 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Standard Room on half board, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0419. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Meal upgrades All Inclusive from £20 • All meals at Mangrove or Moya • Selected drinks • Land and non-motorised watersports.

Junior Suite

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The Blue Water s s s s d At a glance A focus on water Wide gold-sand beach All inclusive option

A laidback retreat with attentive service and an elegant design conceived by Geoffrey Bawa.

This hotel certainly lives up to its name with numerous water features, including tranquil pools and waterways, set throughout the grounds. The beautiful gardens provide the backdrop for a relaxing and laidback holiday – perfect for recharging your batteries during a post-tour beach break. There is an oversized swimming pool surrounded by shade-giving palm trees and plenty of loungers. Here you can indulge with a signature treatment at the spa or challenge your travelling companions to a game of tennis or squash.

International and Sri Lankan buffet dishes are served at the main restaurant the Admiral’s Room, which offers a casual setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner and options for both indoor and al fresco dining. There is also an à la carte restaurant, The Nautilus, at which you can sample locally caught seafood and a variety of beautifully presented meat dishes. Coffees, fine Sri Lankan teas and light snacks are served all day at The Seven Seas Coffee Shop, perfect for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

The Blue Water has 140 classically designed rooms and suites each with a balcony or terrace with views over the resort’s gardens or pool to the Indian Ocean beyond. Choose a Deluxe Room or opt for a Superior Deluxe Room which have a pool, sea views and a Jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. The spacious Club Suites are the newest addition to the resort and guests can enjoy access to an exclusive executive lounge. Affording the best views are the Executive Suites each of which features a separate living room.

Setting Peacefully positioned on the beachfront in the town of Wadduwa.

Getting there Approx. 2 hours from the airport.

Rooms 140 rooms and suites.

Dining: 2 restaurants, coffee shop, 3 bars.

Facilities Swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, tennis and squash courts, nightclub, gift shop, jewellery shop.

Activities • Lounge in the gardens or by the pool • Play a game or two of tennis • Indulge with a holistic massage at the spa • Socialise at the hotel’s own nightclub.

Deluxe Room

Need to know A local railway line runs behind the hotel and the nightclub operates on Friday and Saturday evenings.

What’s included Breakfast at the Admiral’s Room.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £21 • Breakfast and dinner at the Admiral’s Room

Superior Deluxe Room

All Inclusive from £41 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Admiral Restaurant • Morning and afternoon snacks • Selected drinks including diet cola • Land sports and use of the fitness centre • Regular live entertainment.

Kuoni Plus Exclusive Honeymoon/Anniversary offer. Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Spa, Food & Beverage and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1017 per person 06 Apr-10 Jul 2015 High season from £1159 09 Jan-23 Feb, 31 Jul-21 Aug 2015 Extra night from £45 Single supplement from £27 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Deluxe Room including breakfast, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0421. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Sri Lanka • Discovering Inland Sri Lanka

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Discovering inland Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is often overlooked as just a beach destination, but whilst its beaches are glorious there is so much more. Home to historical ruins, colourful temples and Buddhist relics as well as rolling tea plantations, vast national parks and vibrant cities; explore on one of our tours, or create your own itinerary and enjoy the comfort and flexibility of a private driver guide. Whether you want to focus on the wildlife, the history or the culture, Sri Lanka has all three in abundance.

Dambulla

Anuradhapura

Monkey, Sigiriya

Kandy

Golden Buddha in Dambulla

Elephants, Yala National Park

Temple of the Tooth, Kandy

An insight into inland Sri Lanka Jaffna

Habarana

Dambulla

A lot of travellers are looking to add the north, and in particular, Jaffna to their explorations of Sri Lanka.

This small and low-rise city is a must for those looking for a different side of Sri Lanka as not only will you find sprawling suburbs, but also a bustling commercial centre and a vast temple district. What makes Jaffna unique is that you can still see the thought-provoking remnants and effects of the island’s troubled past.

However these are set to slowly vanish as time and tourism catches up, so if you want a real insight into a different side of Sri Lanka, now is the time to visit.

At present we feature the Jaffna Heritage, a simple but adequate hotel. You can visit Jaffna on our Definitive Sri Lanka tour, or with your own private driver guide.

Habarana is a small city nestled within the Anuradhapura district, and is a great base from which to explore much of the Cultural Triangle as it is roughly central within easy reach of Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura. It is also an ideal gateway to safaris in both the Habarana Jungle and the Minneriya Sanctuary, home to a great many Sri Lankan elephants as well as the leopard, loris and sloth bear.

Another Sri Lankan must-see is the cave temple complex in Dambulla, also called the Golden Temple of Dambulla. This is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the largest and best preserved cave system in the whole of Sri Lanka. The complex is made up of approximately 80 caves, though it is the five filled with painting and statues that make up the main tourist attraction. Within these five main caves are 152 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings, four statues of gods and goddesses including the two Hindu gods Vishnu and Ganesh. Dambulla town also has a nearby rose quartz mountain and ironwood forest, both of which are well worth a visit if you have some extra time to spare.

Anuradhapura South west of Jaffna you’ll find Anuradhapura, one of the ancient cities of Sri Lanka and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An ideal addition to any itinerary, Anuradhapura was the capital of Sri Lanka from the 4th Century B.C. and offers well-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan civilization. It sits on the banks of the historic Malvathu Oya, and is surrounded by Buddhist monasteries and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Whilst some of the ancient buildings are little more than rubble, many are still almost intact and wandering around them is breathtaking, so make sure to leave some time in your itinerary to really explore.

Sigiriya One of the most recognised monuments in Sri Lanka, Sigiriya Rock is a must-see on any Sri Lanka holiday. In AD477 King Kashyapa built his palace and fortress upon the top of Sigriya Rock and moved the capital of Sri Lanka to its position after deposing his father as King of Sri Lanka. He was defeated by his brother and now all that remains are the ruins of his palace and city. Iron walkways allow visitors climb to the top of the rock to see the ruins of the palace and en route you can see the famed Mirror Wall. Made of porcelain, it was said that it was polished to such a shine that the King could see his reflection in it though now it bears the marks of those who climbed mighty Sigiriya before writing on it was banned. You’ll also come across countless frescoes on your journey to the top, before passing through the Lion Gate, flanked by two gigantic lion paws, to the summit and the remains of the palace and fortress. At the base of the rock are a collection of gardens, known as the water, boulder and terrace gardens.

Kandy Sri Lanka’s second largest city, Kandy, is famed for not only its history, artefacts and temples, but also for its tea, stunning scenery and lush botanical gardens. The most visited site within bustling Kandy is the famed Buddhist Temple of the Tooth, home to the tooth relic, said to be a piece of Buddha himself. The temple can get exceptionally busy during various Buddhist events and celebrations so do be sure to check when you plan your itinerary. There are also a number of temples including the Lankatilaka Temple and the Gadaladeniya Temple as well as some beautiful gardens such as the Royal Botanical Gardens. Surrounding Kandy are rolling tea plantations and mountainous, thickly forested hills that offer fantastic walking and hiking opportunities.

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For a quieter pace of life, Nuwara Eliya offers that same tea plantation setting, but away from bustling city life.

Here everything is picturesque and quiet, perfect for relaxation. Nestled between the Kandy and the coast, it’s a completely different side of Sri Lanka. Rolling hills and deep valleys shrouded in early morning mist are often the first things to greet travellers entering the hill country, and it is truly magnificent. It was nicknamed Little England due to its capacity for hosting English pastimes including hunting, fishing, boating golf and of course, tea drinking, so if you’re looking for a little slice of home, but with an added sprinkling of Sri Lankan charm and breathtaking landscapes, Nuwara Eliya is ideal. While here you can also visit non-working factories and enjoy tea making demonstrations to learn the history of the process. Nuwara Eliya is also the gateway to the Horton Plains National Park famed for its stunning flora and fauna as well as the sheer precipice of World’s End and the Baker’s Falls.

Another of Sri Lanka’s larger national park, Udawalawe is known for its Elephant Transfer Home. Established in 1995 it helps rehabilitate orphaned elephants so they can be released back into the wild. At the home you can watch the elephants, but not interact with them as they need to remain as independent and wild as possible, to give them the best chance when released back into the park. The home is also supported by Born Free. The national park itself is home to vast herds of elephant, as well as an amazing amount of other mammals, birds and reptiles.

Yala National Park Yala National Park is not only the second largest national park in Sri Lanka but also the most visited. Made up of five blocks, of which two are open to the public, as well as a collection of smaller adjoining parks, Yala is a major tourist destination within Sri Lanka. Not only is it home to a plethora of flora and fauna species, it is also blessed with an array of ecosystems, two pilgrim sites and the highest density of leopards in the world. Explore the park on a guided safari and track herds of Sambar deer, watch elephants frolic in the watering holes and if you’re lucky spot an elusive leopard.

Galle Galle is a history lover’s paradise, and home to one of Sri Lanka’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Dutch Fort. Not only is this south Asia’s best reserved sea fort, but it is also home to churches, mosques, temples and some beautiful examples of colonial architecture. Within this selection you’ll find some true gems including the Dutch Reformed Church, completed in 1754 and but by a Dutch army officer and the Britishbuilt Galle Lighthouse, set on the eastern end of the fort. Needless to say, a walk along the walls offers some spectacular views of the ocean and is a must-do!

Shopping in Galle is best done in Old Town, where you can find jewellery studded with Sri Lankan gems, textiles, spices, antiques and local handicrafts including wooden masks, batiks, saris and sarongs.

Our favourite combinations First time Sri Lanka (ref IO0666)

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Wildlife Sri Lanka (ref IO0668)

Complete Sri Lanka (ref IO0669)

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If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the culture and history of Sri Lanka, a visit to the Cultural Triangle is a must, but to really get off the beaten track and explore a more authentic side of Sri Lanka, head north to Jaffna. The cultural triangle encompasses the area between the historical sites of Anuradhaoura, Polonnaruwa and Dambulla.

Together these regions feature ancient cities, historic monuments and colourful temples where boutique hotels and rustic lodges are the bases from which you explore.

Jaffna Located in the north of Sri Lanka, nestled on a peninsula of the same name, Jaffna is an enticing mix of colonial charm and vibrant Tamil culture.

We recommend spending up to three nights here, and don’t miss the star shaped Jaffna Fort and the temple district, two of our favourite attractions.

Where to stay in the Cultural triangle Instead of visiting many hotels, we recommend you choose just one hotel and use this as a base from which to explore. You can always add an additional hotel if you plan on visiting a site further afield and it ensures you get the most out of your holiday and don’t spend all your time packing and unpacking.

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The Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock are relatively close together and can be reached within an hour from your hotel in Sigiriya, Habarana or Kandalama.

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A simple hotel in the temple district Currently the best hotel in Jaffna, the Jaffna Heritage’s amazing setting within the temple district means it is uniquely charming in that it is both vegetarian and doesn’t serve alcohol. It also offers a great à la carte menu of Sri Lankan cuisine and is just minutes from Nallur Kovil, the biggest Hindu temple in Jaffna.

Stay from £41 per person per night incl. Breakfast.

Restored colonial mansion Nestled between two reservoirs, Ulagalla Resort is a beautifully restored colonial mansion surrounded by gardens and paddy fields. Unwind by the freshwater pool, take time out and try a heavenly treatment at the Balinese spa, or discover activities from archery to horse riding before indulging in sumptuous cuisine.

Stay from £112 per person per night incl. Breakfast.

Luxurious lakeside retreat Nestled in verdant forest, the all-suite Cinnamon Lodge offers luxury amidst the wild, with troops of monkeys playing in the trees and flocks of birds gliding over the lake. Three restaurants ensure foodies are well taken care and the lounge bar is a great spot next to the restaurant for pre or post dinner drinks.

Stay from £49 per person per night incl. Breakfast.

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A village at one with nature Featuring views out over Habarana Lake and modelled after a traditional Sri Lankan village with small chalets dotted throughout the lush landscape, the Chaaya Village is a paradise for nature lovers and those looking to get away from it all. Enjoy dinner in the beautiful treehouse private dining venue, or find your perfect spot to dine on request.

Stay from £40 per person per night incl. Half Board.

A boutique naturalists paradise Set within a private nature reserve, Jetwing Vil Uyana offers a scattering of villas nestled amongst reed beds and over paddy fields with views of the lake. Relax and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere where you may spot monkeys, peacocks and butterflies, before enjoying the à la carte dining and comprehensive wine list.

Stay from £105 per person per night incl. Breakfast.

An intimate forest hideaway For a rustic retreat with plenty of flora and fauna, look no further. Meandering pathways wind between fruit trees, which are popular with a vast array of animals, birds and butterflies, and sweet scents permeate the air. A nearby irrigation tank attracts elephants and other wildlife, making it the ideal spot for nature enthusiasts and well worth the short hike.

Stay from £47 per person per night incl. Breakfast.

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Spectacular views of Sigiriya Blending beautifully with its jungle setting the Elephant Corridor is a boutique, tranquil escape nestled amidst wildlife sanctuaries. With only 22 suites, each with a private in-room plunge pool, you can relax and enjoy spotting wildlife in comfort. There are also horses on site so you can explore from horseback and enjoy views of Sigriya Rock.

Stay from £90 per person per night incl. Breakfast.

Ideally placed for exploration Overlooking the Parakrama Samudraya Lake and ideally located for exploration of the ancient city of Polonarruwa, The Lake is a laidback and tranquil retreat nestled in lush gardens. Its stunning views and simple yet comfortable design make it a great informal base from which to explore all the area has to offer.

Stay from £42 per person per night incl. Breakfast.

. Heritance Kandalama s s s s s At one with nature Built to blend with its surroundings, the Heritance Kandalama is one of the renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa’s most eco-friendly designs. Integrating the rock face it nestles against, all rooms and public areas look out over the forest, which is alive with monkeys and birds, with the lake and Sigiriya Rock in the distance.

This is an eco-tourist’s paradise.

Stay from £52 per person per night incl. Breakfast.

Kuoni Insider ‘Jaffna is currently untouched by tourism. There’s barely anywhere to stay and virtually no one there, but that said it is amazing. So while Jaffna isn’t for everyone, is you’re feeling adventurous you won’t regret it.’

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Culture & Coast Sigiriya & Trincomalee (ref IO0671)

Habarana, Kandy & Bentota (ref IO0582)

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Inland Sri Lanka The southern end of Sri Lanka is equally as enticing as its cultural heart and endless beaches. Here you’ll find rolling tea coated hills dotted with colonial retreats, a vast Dutch Fort home to a tiny boutique hotel, two of Sri Lanka’s most prized National Parks, a Biosphere Reserve and cultural Kandy, home to an iconic Buddhist Relic.

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Sri Lanka is famed for its tea and just south of Kandy you’ll find where it is produced. Misty peaks and valleys under a carpet of lush green tea, greet you in the early morning, before the sun and the vibrant tea pickers light up the rows of plants.

Whether you stay within Nuwara Eliya or head out into the hills, you can try your hand at picking, make your own tea or just relax.

Yala is known for its high density of leopard, so chances of spotting one are good, and Udawalawe is a great place for elephant lovers to visit due to its Elephant Transit Home supported by Born Free.

Athgira Restaurant across the road from the Transit Home comes highly recommended.

Kandy Home to the famed Temple of the Tooth, which is said to house a tooth of Buddha himself, Kandy is a culture lover’s paradise. Whether it’s shopping, dining or seeing the sights, Kandy has it all. If you can, make time to see a Kandyan dance show and if going to see the Buddhist tooth relic, try and get there as early as possible to beat the crowds. During certain times of the year it can get especially busy with events, so be sure to book in advance if you wish to be a part of them.

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Overlooking the river A short distance from the town itself, the Cinnamon Kandy is perfectly located for relaxation. With Kandy just a 10 minute drive away you can easily explore, before returning to this serene hideaway where all rooms overlook the Mahaveli Ganga – the longest river in Sri Lanka – ideal for river cruises and spotting some of Sri Lanka’s many species of bird.

Stay from £53 per person per night incl Half Board.

Secluded boutique hotel With beautiful gardens, cascading waterways and romantic verandas, Clingendael is effortlessly elegant and immeasurably luxurious. With just five individually designed rooms and suites each with en suite bathroom, you can relax in serene seclusion. As its set in a golf course, it’s perfect for those who enjoy a round or two.

Stay from £260 per person per night incl. Breakfast.

Sri Lanka’s first Relais & Chateaux resort Made up of four colonial tea planters bungalows, linked by trails that weave through beautiful tea gardens, the Ceylon Tea Trails is truly luxurious living. Each bungalow is different yet comes with butler service and gourmet dining and provides a wonderful base from which to explore the rolling tea plantations of the hill country.

Stay from £217 per person per night on All Inclusive.

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. Hotel Suisse, Kandy s s s s Historic colonial charm Beside the historic Kandy Lake and close to the centre of Kandy itself, the Hotel Suisse is a beautiful colonial hotel established in the 1880’s which oozes character and style. From this elegant and comfortable retreat, you can walk to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the Kandyan Arts centre and the bustling market place.

Stay from £47 per person per night incl. Half Board.

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Great facilities and views Built into and incorporating the rock face, the Earl’s Regency is a sprawling property with tranquil views over the Mahaweli River and a great range of facilities, ideal for those looking to enjoy peace and quiet, but with plenty to do. Kandy is only a short tuk-tuk ride away, so you can explore at your leisure.

Stay from £45 per person per night incl. Breakfast.

Beautifully restored tea factory From the moment you arrive you’ll be swept up in the history of tea, with original features still on display within this amazing building, repurposed into a hotel amidst rolling hills covered in tea. Pick your own tea and watching its journey through the mini tea factory, enjoy fine dining in a restored train carriage and daily high tea.

Stay from £68 per person per night incl. Half Board.

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At the gates of Yala Get as close to the wildlife as you can with a stay at Cinnamon Wild Yala. Spanning ten acres of jungle and beaches, it offers untamed beauty and copious wildlife.

An observation deck gives you a bird’s-eye view of the sanctuary and you can also spot wildlife from the pool overlooking the lake, a must for safari lovers.

Stay from £89 per person per night incl. Half Board.

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Newest property in the area Just 15 minutes from the park gate, the Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is one of the bigger properties in Udawalawe so offers a wider range of facilities than some of its neighbours. It was only opened last year, so has a contemporary design and modern comforts and is ideally placed for visiting the nearby Elephant Transit Home.

Stay from £38 per person per night incl. Breakfast.

Nature lovers paradise A main building and a scattering of chalets, all set on stilts above a lush tea garden overlooking Sinharaja Rain Forest. Floor to ceiling windows create a feeling of being at one with nature whilst walks through the forest itself are simply magical. The Rainforest Eco Lodge also supports a community outreach project in a nearby village.

Stay from £101 per person per night incl. Half Board.

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Boutique sustainability An eco-friendly hotel set within 5 acres of gardens, Kalu’s Hideaway is owned by famous Sri Lankan cricketer, Mr Romesh Kaluwitharan and offers guests an array of facilities as well as a great location just 10 minutes from the park. Understated and intimate, it has only 14 rooms and offers typical Sri Lankan style and service with being ostentatious.

Stay from £55 per person per night incl Breakfast.

Boutique, elegant and colonial A restored spice warehouse, the Fortaleza is located in the heart of the historical Dutch Fort, perfectly positioned for exploration of both Galle and further afield. Life revolves around the beautiful courtyard where you’ll find the restaurant, serving up fresh food with Sri Lankan flair and a garden terrace with original coral walls, swaying palms and day beds.

Stay from £93 per person per night incl. Breakfast.

. Jetwing Yala s s s s Eco-friendly luxury Set right on the beach and at the doorstep of Yala National Park, Jetwing Yala is chic and modern, with all à la carte dining. Combining luxury with sustainability, you can relax and unwind guilt-free, as you chill out on the beach, by the pool, or head into Yala to spot a plethora of flora and fauna and experience a bit of Sri Lanka’s wild side.

Stay from £50 per person per night incl. Breakfast.

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Highlights of Sri Lanka – Ceylon Tour Ideal for those new to Sri Lanka, this leisurely paced short tour is all about taking in the key sights of Sri Lanka, with plenty of time at leisure. There are also optional excursions you can add on for those looking for a busier itinerary, and with mainly centrally located accommodation we’ve given you as much time as possible to explore.

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Perfect for the first time visitor to Sri Lanka as it takes in all the key sights. You can also add a beach or wildlife extension to the end.

Nuwara Eliya

What’s included • 3 Star hand-picked hotels • International flights and transfers • A local tour guide • A welcome dinner • Entrance fees • Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).

Highlights • Spice plantation visit • Sigiriya Rock • Minneriya National Park • Temple of the Tooth • High tea in Nuwara Eliya

Need to know • For guests over the age of 16 • A maximum of 14 passengers • This tour will only operate with a minimum number of participants, please see page 249 for details.

• For departures on days other than those listed, an extra night at Mount Lavinia or Negombo may be required.

What to expect • A relaxed itinerary with plenty of time at leisure • Air conditioned transport

Chaaya Village, Habarana

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Your itinerary – Tour duration: 7 nights Route • Mount Lavinia: 1 night • Habarana: 2 nights • Kandy: 2 nights • Nuwara Eliya: 2 nights Day 1: Mount Lavinia On arrival you will transfer to your hotel where you have an afternoon at leisure to relax. If you arrive early in the day, you could hop on a tuk tuk into Colombo to explore. In the evening you’ll get to meet your group at a welcome dinner hosted by your guide (approx. 5½ miles, 20 minutes).

Stay: Mount Lavinia. D. Day 2: Mount Lavinia to Habarana This morning your tour begins with a short drive to the spice plantations of Matale. Here you’ll be taken on an interactive guided tour of the plantation which is home to some of Sri Lanka’s most valuable spices. You’ll then take part in a cooking course, where an experienced chef will teach you how to make a traditional Sri Lankan curry.

Should you choose, you can then have it for lunch! You can also pop into the spice shop to pick up some to take home, should you wish. After lunch the tour will continue on to Habarana where you will stay for two nights (approx. 130 miles, 5½ hours). Stay: Chaaya Village. B,L,D. Day 3: Sigiriya An early start for your visit to Sigiriya to beat the crowds and the heat. If you wish to visit the ruined palace at the top you will have to climb up many stairs, so sensible shoes are a must. The views from the top are more than worth the climb however, and Lion Gate and the frescoes half way up are beautiful and provide a great spot to rest. This afternoon there is an optional sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa, the 12th Century Sinhalese capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the best archaeological relic sites in Sri Lanka, it contains the remains of countless temples, palaces and dagobas. Just outside the ancient city is a small town with some shops, ideal for souvenir hunting. Stay: Chaaya Village. B,D.

Day 4: Sigiriya to Kandy After breakfast you will continue your tour to Kandy, stopping en route at Minneriya National Park where you will enjoy a morning Jeep safari. In the park you’ll find a plethora of birdlife, as well as great herds of elephant and possibly a leopard or two. Continue on to Kandy, where you can either transfer straight to the hotel or get off and explore the city for a couple of hours before the bus returns to pick you up. Stay: Hotel Suisse. B. Day 5: Kandy Get to know Kandy a little better with a morning at the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens, where you’ll find a vast selection of Sri Lanka’s native flora, many exotic species, and a renowned orchid collection that’s one of the finest in the world. This afternoon you’ll visit the famous Temple of the Tooth Relic, said to house an ancient relic of Lord Buddha himself. Here you’ll find not only the temple, but also the Royal Palace, Audience Hall and the Mahamalua, where some other ancient relics can be found.

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Guide price dates 04 May 2015; 01 Jun 2015 High season 27 Jul 2015; 24 Aug 2015 from £1913 Themed itinerary Dates for Perahera for 2015 are to be advised, please call for details.

Guide price in £ per person based on two people sharing for 7 nights in 3 star accommodation incl. meal plan as detailed, economy flights on Sri Lankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0776.

Single supplements available on request.

UK departures 2015 North to south: MONTHLY on a monday. South to north: MONTHLY on a monday.

The itinerary for 2014 will differ.

Please call for details.

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Later you will experience a Kandyan dancing and culture show which will teach you more about the history and culture of Kandy and Sri Lanka as a whole. Stay: Hotel Suisse. B. Day 6: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya After breakfast you’ll drive toward the hill country and Nuwara Eliya, set in a stunning mountain valley some 6,000 feet above sea level. The landscape here is of rolling green hills covered in tea plantations, with early morning fog gathering in the dips of the valleys. This afternoon you’ll enjoy a sightseeing trip to see all the natural wonders in the area. From those beautiful hills, to rushing waterfalls and spot the wildlife that call this area home. Stay: Jetwing St Andrews. B. Day 7: Nuwara Eliya This morning you can visit the Horton Plains, home to beautiful landscapes including rolling grassland and verdant forest, with the renowned World’s End precipice a popular destination, as well as the impressive Baker’s Falls. The plains are also inhabited by a great many species of plants and animals, including the sambhar deer and the Sri Lankan blue magpie.

On your return enjoy afternoon tea, where you can sip traditional Sri Lankan tea whilst you enjoy both British and local delights. Today you can also visit a tea plantation and non-working factory.

Here you’ll learn about how to pick tea as well as the process that it goes through to get from the rolling hills to your cup. You’ll even get to try a few varieties, and can purchase some to take home. The rest of your afternoon is at leisure. Stay: Jetwing St Andrews. B. Day 8: Nuwara Eliya Today you will either continue on your journey if you’ve chosen to extend your stay in one of Sri Lanka’s national parks or beach resorts, or transfer to the airport for your onward journey. B,L.

Stay longer East Coast 4 nights from £382 per person ref IO0786 If you take the alternative itinerary from south to north you can hop across to beautiful Trincomalee or Passikudah, our east coast beach resorts. Offering great beaches and calm shallows waters, they have similar seasonality to us and are ideal for snorkelling.

Udawalawe 1 night from £323 per person ref IO0783 or Yala National Park 1 night from £352 per person ref IO0782 Sri Lanka is famed for its elephants and you can visit them in either an elephant transit home in Udawalawe or in either of the national parks. Yala is famous for having the highest concentration of leopards anywhere in the world and if you are lucky you may be able to spot one.

Bentota 3 nights from £165 per person ref IO0785 If you are on the north to south itinerary why not kick back on one of Sri Lanka’s beautiful golden beaches. Bentota offers a wealth of great hotels and plenty of beaches, and there are many other resorts nearby.

Maldives 5 nights from £970 per person ref IO0784 Relax in paradise on your chosen Maldivian Island, a soft mound of sand covered in lush vegetation surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters teeming with life. Snorkel, dive or just dig your toes into the powder soft sand and relax.

Upgrade 4 Star available from £54 Ref IO0778.

Private tour Upgrade to a private tour with local guide on the same itinerary departing on the day of your choice from £155 per person Ref IO0780.

Optional excursions This tour is designed to allow for some free time to explore or take some optional excursions at extra cost.

Day 3 Visit to Polonnaruwa from £54.

Alternative Itinerary Please note this itinerary is also available in reverse, heading south to north, perfect for relaxing on the lesser visited yet equally beautiful East Coast.

Themed itinerary Perahera Festival — Jul/Aug Whilst in Kandy, after an early dinner, your guide will accompany you to your reserved seats where you can sit back and enjoy the procession of whip crackers, fire performers, dancers and elephants as they make their way through the streets in an explosion of colour, light and music.

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Sri Lanka Explorer This is a full tour for those looking to see practically everything Sri Lanka has to offer. It is ideal for those looking to tick Sri Lanka off their list and can cater for a variety of budgets with standard and superior options. The tour is focussed on culture and history, but as we want you to see everything, it also includes safaris in two national parks giving you the opportunity to spot elephants and leopards.

Elephants in Yala National Park

Tour type Nature Culture Active

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Is this for you?

If you want to see everything Sri Lanka has to offer, with a focus on culture and history, then this is the tour for you.

You can also add a beach extension to the end.

What’s included • 3 Star hand-picked hotels • International flights and transfers • A local tour guide • A welcome dinner • Entrance fees • Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).

Highlights • Minneriya National Park • Kandy • Temple of the Tooth • Yala National Park • High tea in Nuwara Eliya

Need to know • For guests over the age of 16 • A maximum of 14 passengers • This tour will only operate with a minimum number of participants, please see p249 for details.

• For departures on other days, an extra night at Mount Lavinia or Negombo may be required.

What to expect • Busy days taking in all the sights • A focus on culture and history • Cooler temperatures in Nuwara Eliya

Mount Lavinia

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Your itinerary - Tour duration: 10 nights Route: • Mount Lavinia: 1 night • Sigiriya: 3 nights • Kandy: 2 nights • Nuwara Eliya: 2 nights • Hambantota (near Yala): 2 nights Day 1: Mount Lavinia On arrival transfer to the Mount Lavinia where you have some time to relax before your welcome dinner hosted by your tour leader. Here you’ll get to meet your group and ask any questions you may have in regards to the itinerary. Stay: Mount Lavinia. D. Day 2: Mount Lavinia to Sigiriya Today drive to the Sigiriya area, your base for the next three nights. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Dambulla before enjoying an excursion to the 12th Century Sinhalese capital, Polonnaruwa to see the ruins of the Royal Palace and Gal Vihara where three giant Buddha statues are carved out of rock.

Stay: Sigiriya Hotel. B, L, D. Day 3: Sigiriya Leave after breakfast for the staggering rock fortress at Sigiriya, where those of a more active disposition may experience this wonderful climb.

The gallery of preserved frescoes and the view from the top is quite breathtaking and well worth the exertion. After lunch take an excursion to Minneriya National Park where you can spot herds of elephant, leopard and many species of monkey. You’ll also find it home to a vast array of bird and butterfly species, so bring your binoculars. Stay: Sigiriya Hotel. B. Day 4: Sigiriya This morning leave for Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka and visit the immense Buddha shrines. After lunch, which is at your own arrangement, you’ll move on to the Dambulla rock cave temple, where some of the finest preserved ancient frescoes can be found. The site has been in continuous use for over 22 centuries, when it was occupied by a Buddhist monastic establishment, following the arrival of Buddhism on the island.

Remains of 80 rock-shelter residences established at that time on the site have been identified. There are also copious carvings, paintings and statues to be found within its caves.

Stay: Sigiriya Hotel. B.

Day 5: Sigiriya to Kandy Early start for Hiriwaduna Village and a nature trek where you will be guided to a nearby reservoir frequented by many species of bird. Continue to Matale where you will visit a local spice garden before stopping for a traditional Kamatha lunch at the Ranweli Spice Garden.

Continue to Kandy where you will stay for two nights. This Royal city enjoys a picturesque lakeside setting, beautiful views, plenty of shopping and sightseeing. This evening, witness a Kandyan dance and cultural show. Stay: Hotel Suisse. B, L, D. Day 6: Kandy After breakfast you will continue on to Paradeniya to visit the Botanical Gardens which offer a kaleidoscope of colours amid the diversity of tropical flowers and shrubs.

In the afternoon visit the famous Temple of the Tooth famed for housing Buddha’s tooth relic, see also a gem and jewellery factory and showroom, where you could pick up a Sri Lankan treasure to take home. Stay: Hotel Suisse. B, D.

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Polonnaruwa

Dambulla Rock Temple

Matale

Sigiriya

Kandy Peradeniya

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Nuwara Eliya Udawalawe N.P.

Temple of the tooth

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Galle

Yala N.P.

Hambantota

Guide price dates 10 May-07 Jun 2015 High season 02 Aug 2015 from £2659 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 10 nights in 3 star accommodation, incl. meal plan as detailed, economy flights on SriLankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0815. Single supplements available on request.

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Day 7: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Today you have a unique opportunity to travel by train from Kandy to Nanu Oya followed by a drive to the celebrated hill station of Nuwara Eliya located some 6000 feet above sea level and offering spectacular views of beautiful green hillsides, rushing waterfalls and tea plantations. On the way don’t miss the visit to a tea plantation and non-working factory to enjoy the superb views of the countryside. Stay: Jetwing St Andrews. B, D. Day 8: Nuwara Eliya This morning you’ll travel to the Horton Plains, a national park home to sambhar deer and leopard as well as many species of bird and monkey. You’ll have the whole morning in the beautiful area, with a packed breakfast. Head back to Nuwara Eliya where you have the entire afternoon to explore. There is an optional excursion to the botanical gardens in Hakgala if time permits. Late afternoon enjoy high tea in the gardens of St Andrews. Stay: Jetwing St Andrews. B, D.

Day 9: Nuwara Eliya to Hambantota After breakfast leave for Udawalawe National Park where you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Elephant Transit Home.

The home caters for juvenile elephants that have been orphaned and raises them until they are four years old before releasing them back into the wild. As they do not wish the elephants to become used to humans to protect them from poachers, this visit is not interactive. Carry on to Hambantota where you will stay for two nights. Stay: Peacock Beach Hotel. B, L, D. Day 10: Hambantota This morning enjoy some time at leisure at the hotel, perhaps chilling out by the pool.

After lunch, you’ll head over to Yala National Park where you may see boar, crocodiles, deer and wild elephants roaming free. As Yala also has the highest density of leopards in Sri Lanka, there is also a relatively good chance of spotting one.

Stay: Peacock Beach Tea plantation near Nuwara Eliya Hotel. B, D.

Day 11: Hambantota After breakfast either transfer to the airport for your onward journey or leave for Galle to visit the Dutch Fort and enjoy lunch at Lady Hill before transferring to your chosen beach resort. B, L.

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Optional Excursions This tour is designed to allow for a small amount of free time to explore or take some optional excursions at extra cost.

Day 8 Visit to Hakgala.

Alternative Itinerary Please note this itinerary is also available with the addition of Jaffna, please see our Definitive Sri Lanka tour on p180 for details.

Mount Lavinia 3 nights from £82 per person Ref IO0825 Kick back and relax after your tour with a short beach stay on one of Sri Lanka’s beautiful golden beaches. Both the chic Jetwing Sea and the colonial Mount Lavinia, offer beautiful golden sand beaches, plenty of facilities and a great vibe.

Maldives 5 nights from £970 per person Ref IO0826 Relax in paradise on your chosen Maldivian Island. A soft mound of sand covered in lush vegetation surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters teeming with life. Snorkel, dive or just dig your toes into the powder soft sand and relax.

Themed Itinerary Definitive Sri Lanka from £2675 - 12 Apr & 13 Sep 2015 For something a little different, take a look at our Definitive Sri Lanka tour on p180 which offers the chance to visit Jaffna in the north of Sri Lanka, an area practically untouched by tourism, before following the Explorer itinerary from the Cultural Triangle.

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Sri Lanka Wildlife Tour This guided tour is a superb introduction to Sri Lanka’s incredible wildlife and beautiful scenery. Great value for money, the safari is also a real treat for animal enthusiasts with the chance to see elephants, sambhur, bear monkeys and even the elusive leopard.

St Clair Waterfall

Tour type Nature Culture Active

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Is this for you?

It doesn’t get much better than this. Taking in a multitude of National Parks and a biosphere reserve, you can also add a beach extension on at the end.

Heron in Yala National Park

What’s included • A mix of 3 and 4 Star hand-picked hotels • International flights and transfers • A local tour guide • A welcome dinner • Entrance fees • Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

Highlights • 2 jeep safaris in Yala • 2 trips into Sinharaja Rainforest • Elephant Transit Home • High Tea in Nuwara Eliya • Turtle Hatchery • Jeep safari in Udawalawe • Jeep safari in Bundala • Horton Plains trek

Need to know • For guests over the age of 16 • A maximum of 14 passengers • This tour will only operate with a minimum number of participants, please see page 249 for details • For departures on other days, an extra night at Mount Lavinia or Negombo may be required.

What to expect • A range of safari vehicles, both uncovered and covered • Bring long sleeves, trousers and sensible shoes for the rainforest • It can get chilly in the hill country so bring light layers • Horton Plains is recommended for energetic individuals

Sinharaja Rainforest

Leopard, Yala National Park

Your itinerary - Tour duration: 8 nights Route: • Mount Lavinia: 1 night • Nuwara Eliya: 2 nights • Yala: 2 nights • Udawalawe: 2 nights • Deniyaya: 2 night Day 1: Mount Lavinia On arrival transfer to Mount Lavinia and enjoy a group dinner hosted by your tour guide. If your flight gets in earlier in the day, you could get a tuk tuk into Colombo or Negombo to do some shopping. Stay: Mount Lavinia. D. Day 2: Mount Lavinia to Nuwara Eliya After breakfast, drive through stunning scenery to Nuwara Eliya, set 6000 feet above sea level and filled with tea plantations and lush rolling hills. Stop off for lunch at Kitulgala where the ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’ was filmed. Enjoy a brief stop at St. Clair’s and Devon waterfalls before arriving in beautiful Nuwara Eliya where you will stay for two nights. This afternoon you’ll enjoy a city tour of Nuwara Eliya. Stay: St Andrew’s.

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Day 3: Nuwara Eliya After an early departure you’ll arrive at Horton Plains with a picnic breakfast. The plains are undoubtedly one of Sri Lanka’s best eco-tourism venues and nature reserves characterised by rolling hills, montane forest and grasslands. It is home to an array of wildlife and is ideal for bird watchers with over 87 species, 14 of which are endemic. In the park you’ll enjoy a guided walk up to ‘World’s End’ to admire the beautiful views and may spot deer, elk, giant squirrel or perhaps a leopard. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, including a wonderful afternoon tea out on the lawn. Stay: St Andrew’s. B, D. Day 4: Nuwara Eliya to Yala After breakfast, continue to Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s most visited park, where you will experience a jeep safari. Here you can spot wild elephants, spotted deer, jackal and sloth bear. Yala National Park also has one of the highest densities of leopard in the world, so with a little bit of luck you may spot one!

Your hotel for your stay in Yala is the Cinnamon Wild, which is located in the buffer zone between the park gate and the fences. It’s the closest hotel to the park, so an ideal base for you to explore from. Stay: Cinnamon Wild. B, D.

Day 5: Yala This morning head out into Bundala National Park on another jeep safari with an experienced naturalist.

The park is in the Hambantota district and has a hot and dry climate. The terrain is generally flat with sand dunes bordering the coastline but the biodiversity within the park is immense.

A total of 383 plant species have been found within the park including six that are endemic to the area and seven which are classified as endangered.

Early mornings are a great chance to see a selection of wildlife that is usually hidden away when temperatures soar during the day. This afternoon you will return to Yala National Park for another chance to spot those elusive leopards.

Stay: Cinnamon Wild. B, D. Day 6: Yala to Udawalawe Transfer over to Udawalawe, another of Sri Lanka’s famed National Parks. Enjoy lunch at Athgira, a local restaurant serving Sri Lankan specialties just across the road from the Elephant Transit Home, your next port of call. Here you’ll find a collection of orphaned elephants being cared for before being released into the wild.

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Elephant in Udawalawe National Park

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Galle

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Tea plantation near Nuwara Eliya

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There is a small museum area to visit and you’ll also get a talk from one of the carers. Do bear in mind that as these elephants are to be released back into the wild this is a non-interactive visit of approximately half an hour. Stay: Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort. B, L, D. Day 7: Udawalawe to Deniyaya After breakfast you’ll transfer to the Rainforest Lodge in the Sinharaja rainforest in Deniyaya. The only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, the Sinharaja rainforest offers guests the chance to walk amongst beautiful flora and fauna. Each layer of the forest has its own inhabitants, and with any luck you’ll spot some of them during your excursions into the wild.

From colourful, fluttering butterflies to graceful Sambhur deer and the purplefaced leaf monkey, no two excursions are the same. This afternoon you will enjoy your first trek into the rainforest which will be between an hour and an hour and a half with the hotels naturalist. Stay: Rainforest Lodge. B, D.

Day 8: Deniyaya After breakfast you will once again enter the forest on a guided trek, this one being between two and a half to three hours. Prior to the trek you’ll enjoy a talk from the naturalist on what you might see. This afternoon is at leisure to relax at the hotel, learn about what you’ve spotted on your walks, or if you’re feeling energetic, getting out into the forest on another walk. Stay: Rainforest Lodge B, D. Day 9: Deniyaya Today you will leave for Galle, an ancient fortified city with a wonderful Dutch fort. Lunch will be at the Lady Hill Hotel before you either continue on your journey, stopping at a turtle hatchery, if you’ve chosen to extend your stay or transferring to the airport for your onward flight. B, L.

Stay longer Mount Lavinia 3 nights from £82 per person Ref IO0795 Kick back and relax after your tour with a short beach stay on one of Sri Lanka’s beautiful golden beaches. Both the chic Jetwing Sea and the colonial Mount Lavinia, offer beautiful golden sand beaches, plenty of facilities and a great vibe.

Maldives 5 nights from £590 per person Ref IO0796 Relax in paradise on your chosen Maldivian Island. A soft mound of sand covered in lush vegetation surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters teeming with life. Snorkel, dive or just dig your toes into the powder soft sand and relax.

Themed itinerary Whale Watching — 23 Jan & 06 Mar ‘Our two specialist whale watching itineraries make the most of Sri Lanka’s busy oceans and though it is an early start, you’ll be out on the ocean for up to four hours hopefully spotting all sort of marine life. Often spotted are sperm and blue whales, common, spinner and bottlenose dolphins and turtles.

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Trails of Sri Lanka An energetic tour which includes plenty of manageable activities such as treks, safaris, bicycle tours and white water rafting but making sure you get adequate time at leisure to explore or relax. Some activities have been scheduled quite early when it is cooler and less crowded but plenty of meals are also included to help you keep your energy levels up.

Horton Plains

Tour type Nature Culture Active

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Is this for you?

If you’re looking for an active tour of Sri Lanka, which takes in lots of sights in a fun and energetic way.

What’s included • 3 and 4* Star hand-picked hotels • International flights and transfers • A local tour guide • A welcome dinner • Entrance fees • Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).

Highlights • Climb iconic Sigriya Rock • Jeep safaris in Wilpatu • Train journey • Polonnaruwa by bicyle • Visit two National Parks • White water rafting • Trek Horton Plains • Temple of the Tooth, Kandy

Need to know • For guests over the age of 16 • A maximum of 14 passengers • This tour will only operate with a minimum number of participants, please see page 249 for details.

• For departures on other days, an extra night in Negombo may be required.

• Please bring a hat and water to Sigirya.

• Horton Plains requires sensible shoes and is recommended for energetic individuals.

What to expect • Reasonable amount of physical activity • Early starts for cooler temperatures

Baker Falls

Anuradhapura

Elephants in Minneriya National Park

Your itinerary - Tour duration: 8 nights Route: • Negombo: 1 night • Anuradhapura: 1 night • Sigiriya: 3 nights • Kandy: 1 night • Nuwara Eliya: 2 nights • Negombo: 1 night Day 1: Negombo On arrival, transfer to the Jetwing Sea in Negombo and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax before enjoying a welcome dinner with your tour group and guide. Dependent on when you arrive, you might like to visit nearby Negombo to mingle with the locals, or alternatively just chill out by the pool or visit the spa at the hotel.

Stay: Jetwing Sea. D. Day 2: Negombo to Anuradhapura Transfer to Anuradhapura, the first capital of Sri Lanka and an ancient city home to dagobas, monasteries, palaces and royal parks. Here you will enjoy a guided tour of some of the cities most sacred sites including the Mirisawetiya Stupa, a sacred Bodhi tree and the Brazen Palace.

After lunch you will continue on your tour, visiting the oldest dagoba in the city, Fearless Hill and if time permits, an ancient temple complex. Stay: Palm Garden Village. B, D. Day 3: Anuradhapura to Habarana Early morning leave Anuradhapura with a packed breakfast and enjoy a jeep safari into Wilpatu National Park. Wilpatu is home to plenty of natural lakes and basins that fill with rainwater and draw plenty of birdlife as well as elephants.

You’ll also find leopard, sloth bear and water buffalo within its boundaries, if you can spot them! Late afternoon transfer south to the Cultural Triangle; a delightful drive through paddy fields and rubber plantations before arriving in Habarara where you will stay for three nights. Stay: Cinnamon Lodge. B, L, D.

Day 4: Habarara Enjoy a morning at leisure to ready yourself for the big climb this afternoon. Perhaps take a tuktuk into town, or just chill out at the hotel. After lunch you will be taken to visit the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress where you can climb its 1300 steps to the ruined palace upon its peak. There are a few places to stop en route and plenty to see so you don’t have to go all the way to the top but the views from there are pretty spectacular. Stay: Cinnamon Lodge. B, D. Day 5: Habarana This morning enjoy a cycling tour of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to some spectacular ruins. If tired, there is also a vehicle available so you needn’t miss out. This 12th Century Sinhalese capital is one of the best archaeological sites in Sri Lanka and contains the ruins of the Royal Palace as well as Gal Vihara where three giant Buddha statues are carved out of rock This afternoon you’ll visit Minneriya National Park, famed for its elephants.

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Dambulla Rock Temple

Sigiriya

Kandy Peradeniya

Nuwara Eliya

Colombo Kitulgala

Horton Plains N.P. Yala N.P.

Temple of the Tooth, Kandy

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Habarana

Hiriwaduna

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Galle

Guide price dates 10 May 2015; 14 Jun 2015 High season 11 Jul 2015; 09 Aug 2015 from £2613 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 8 nights in X star accommodation, incl. meal plan as detailed, economy flights on Sri Lankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref IO0788. Single supplements available on request.

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Ruins at the summit of Sigiriya rock

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Due to the reservoir, great herds of elephants congregate at its lush edges during the dry seasons, making it a must-do for elephant lovers. Minneriya is also home to an abundance of birds, monkeys and deer, and you may also spot a leopard or two if you’re lucky.

Stay: Cinnamon Lodge. B, D. Day 6: Habarana to Kandy Today you’ll visit Hiriwaduna in the morning before moving on to Kandy in the evening. On arrival in Hiriwaduna village you’ll enjoy a varied trek to the reservoir, where the trunks of long dead trees stand stark against lush wetland greenery. Here you’ll have a picnic breakfast before returning to the hotel and leaving for Kandy. In Kandy you’ll be free to choose your own lunch spot, whether it’s in town or back at the hotel. In the afternoon you’ll visit the Temple of the Tooth for the evening pooja. Stay: Suisse Hotel. B.

Day 7: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore or relax. In the afternoon you’ll board the train from Peradeniya to Nanu Oya. Air-conditioned and with guaranteed seats, the views are breathtaking. Continue to Nuwara Eliya which sits 6000 feet above sea level and is filled with rolling hills covered in tea.

Stay: St Andrew’s. B, D. Day 8: Nuwara Eliya Leave by jeep for the Horton Plains for a three hour scenic trek through Sri Lanka’s highest plateau (7200 feet above sea level) to the renowned precipice of ‘World’s End’ and the beautiful Bakers Falls. Spectacular views, a bracing climate, rare birds and butterflies are your reward for the climb.

This afternoon enjoy high tea on the lawn at St Andrews, which will serve up a selection of Sri Lankan teas as well as other Sri Lankan and quintessentially British delights. Stay: St Andrew’s. B, D. Day 9: Nuwara Eliya to Negombo Leave after breakfast stopping en route for an exhilarating 1-2 hour white water rafting excursion on the Kelani River in Kitulgala (level three) before continuing on to the airport or your chosen beach hotel. B.

Stay longer: Negombo 3 nights from £111 per person Ref IOO790 Kick back and relax after your tour with a short beach stay on one of Sri Lanka’s beautiful golden beaches. Both the chic Jetwing Sea and the colonial Mount Lavinia, offer beautiful golden sand beaches, plenty of facilities and a great vibe.

Maldives 5 nights from £435 per person Ref IOO790 Relax in paradise on your chosen Maldivian Island. A soft mound of sand covered in lush vegetation surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters teeming with life. Snorkel, dive or just dig your toes into the powder soft sand and relax.

Kuoni insider ‘Jaffna is currently untouched by tourism.

There’s barely anywhere to stay and virtually no one there, but that said it is amazing. To walk around without seeing another tourist is virtually unheard of in Sri Lanka. So while Jaffna isn’t for everyone, is you’re feeling adventurous you won’t regret it.’

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Definitive Sri Lanka This is the Sri Lanka tour; the one that takes you from north to south and from east to west, with everything in between. Combining culture, history, nature and beach, it is the tour for those who want to see everything, even if it means relinquishing some of their creature comforts for a visit to an untouched, authentic part of Sri Lanka.

View from Sigiriya Rock

Tour type Nature Culture Active

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Is this for you?

For the traveller who wants to visit the untouched north of Sri Lanka, as well as everything else it has to offer, with a particular focus on culture and history. You can also add a beach extension to the end.

What’s included • 4 Star hand-picked hotels • International flights and transfers • Domestic flight with Cinnamon Air • A local tour guide • A welcome dinner • Entrance fees • Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).

Highlights • Jaffna • Minneriya National Park • Temple of the Tooth • Yala National Park • High tea in Nuwara Eliya

Need to know • For guests over the age of 16 • A maximum of 8 passengers • This tour will only operate with a minimum number of participants, please see page 249 for details.

• For departures on other days, an extra night at Mount Lavinia or Negombo may be required.

What to expect • Basic but adequate accommodation in Jaffna • Busy days taking in all the sights • A focus on culture and history • Cooler in Nuwara Eliya

Tea fields in Nuwara Eliya

Elephant Rock, Yala National Park

Botanical Garden in Peradeniya

Your itinerary - Tour duration: 12 nights Route: • Jaffna: 2 nights • Trincomalee: 1 night • Kandalama: 3 nights • Kandy: 2 nights • Nuwara Eliya: 2 nights • Hambantota (near Yala): 2 nights Day 1: Colombo to Jaffna On arrival you’ll transfer to the Air Cinnamon departure lounge in a nearby building where you will catch your flight up to Jaffna. On arrival you will transfer to the Heritage Hotel, a dry and vegetarian hotel located close to the sacred temple of Nallur Kovil. Stay: Heritage Hotel. D. Day 2: Jaffna After an early breakfast you’ll leave the hotel at 7:30 for a trip to the Jaffna Fort. Situated on the south side of the peninsula this ancient fort is the second largest existing fort on the island and was originally built in 1619 by the Portuguese. After your visit you’ll head back to the city for a visit to the Nallur Kovil Temple, Jaffna Library and Jaffna Museum. After lunch continue on to the Springs of Keerimalai, which are said to promote healing and a sense of wellbeing and Dambakola Patuna Port.

Stay: Heritage Hotel. D

Day 3: Jaffna to Trincomalee After breakfast you’ll move on to Trincomalee.

After checking in to your hotel, you will enjoy a tour of Fort Frederick, the Koneswaram Temple, Swami Rock and the War Cemetery. Stay: Chaaya Blu. D. Day 4: Trincomalee to Kandalama Today drive to the Cultural Triangle for a three night stay. After lunch at a local restaurant in Dambulla, embark on an excursion to the 12th Century Sinhalese capital, Polonnaruwa, to see the ruins of the Royal Palace and Gal Vihara. Here you’ll see the three giant Buddha statues carved out of rock. B, L, D. Day 5: Kandalama After breakfast, depart for the rock fortress at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sigiriya.

Meaning ‘Lion Rock’, this is Sri Lanka’s most visited attraction where in years gone by a giant stone lion greeted visitors at the gateway to the palace.

Today, only the lion’s huge paws remain but there are also beautiful landscaped gardens and colourful frescoes. If you’re feeling active, then opt to climb up the 1200 steps to the summit and you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views. This afternoon, travel to Minneriya National Park where you can hope to spot

elephants, leopards and monkeys, as well as various birds and butterflies. It’s worth bringing binoculars for up-close sightings. Stay: Heritance Kandalama. B. Day 6: Kandalama The ancient capital of Anuradhapura awaits this morning, where you can visit the Buddha shrines.

After lunch at your own arrangement, continue on to the Dambulla rock cave temple to view some of the finest preserved ancient frescoes. The site has been in use for over 22 centuries, when it was occupied by a Buddhist monastic establishment following the arrival of Buddhism on the island. Remains of 80 rock-shelter residences established at that time on the site have been identified. There are also numerous carvings, paintings and statues to be found within its caves. Stay: Heritance Kandalama. B. Day 7: Kandalama to Kandy Rise early today and travel to Hiriwaduna Village for a nature trek to a nearby reservoir inhabited by diverse birdlife. Your next stop will be Matale and a visit to a local spice garden before a traditional Kamatha lunch at the Ranweli Spice Garden. Continue on to Kandy for a two night stay. This royal city enjoys a pretty lakeside setting and beautiful views, and

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Dambulla Rock Temple

Matale Negombo Colombo

Sigiriya

Kandy

Peradeniya

Mount Lavinia

Horton Plains N.P. Udawalawe N.P.

Lions paw at Sigiriya

Nuwara Eliya

Galle

Yala N.P.

Hambantota

Guide price dates 12 Apr; 13 Sep 2015 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people sharing for 12 nights incl. meal plan as detailed, economy flights on SriLankan Airways from London Heathrow and group transfers.

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Day 10 Visit to Hakgala

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has plenty of shopping and sightseeing opportunities. This evening, experience a Kandyan dance and cultural show.

Stay: Earl’s Regency. B, L, D Day 8: Kandy After breakfast, travel to Peradeniya for a visit to the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Covering 60 hectares, the gardens’ attractions include an orchid collection, a giant Javan fig tree and a spice garden.

This afternoon you’ll visit the famous Temple of the Tooth that houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – Buddha’s tooth. You’ll also visit a gem and jewellery factory and showroom.

Stay: Earl’s Regency. B, D. Day 9: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Today offers the opportunity to travel from Kandy to Nanu Oya by train, followed by a drive to the colonial hill station of Nuwara Eliya, situated 6000 feet above sea level with views of green hillsides and tea plantations. En route, stop off to visit a tea plantation and non-working factory and soak up the views. Stay: Heritance Tea Factory. B, D. Day 10: Nuwara Eliya Travel to the Horton Plains this morning – a national park home to wildlife including sambhar deer, leopard, birds and monkeys.

Enjoy a full morning here, with a packed breakfast, before returning to Nuwara Eliya for an afternoon at leisure. Time permitting, choose to join an optional excursion to the botanical gardens in Hakgala. This evening, you’ll experience high tea in the gardens of St Andrews.

Stay: Heritance Tea Factory. B, D. Day 11: Nuwara Eliya to Yala After breakfast depart for Udawalawe National Park. You’ll have lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Elephant Transit Home. The home caters for orphaned young elephants and raises them until they are old enough to be released back into the wild. Visitors aren’t allowed to interact with the elephants with the view that preventing them from becoming used to humans will help protect them from poachers once they are back in the wild. Carry on to Yala for a two night stay. Stay: Jetwing Yala. B, L, D. Day 12: Yala There’s the opportunity for time at leisure at the hotel this morning.

After lunch, travel to Yala National Park where free-roaming wildlife includes wild elephants, crocodiles and deer. With the highest density of leopards in Sri Lanka, keep your eyes peeled to spot one of these elusive creatures. Stay: Jetwing Yala. B, D.

Day 13: Yala After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey or leave for Galle to visit the Dutch Fort and enjoy lunch at Lady Hill before transferring to one of Sri Lanka’s beach resorts or further afield. B, L.

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Maldives 5 nights from £970 per person Ref IO0826 Relax in paradise on your chosen Maldivian Island. A soft mound of sand covered in lush vegetation surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters teeming with life. Snorkel, dive or just dig your toes into the powder soft sand and relax.

walk around the historical sites without another single person, something I don’t remember experiencing anywhere else in the world. Even when wandering around the packed main temple in the heart of the city, we were the only westerners.’

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Holidays in Arabia Arabia is the ideal region in which to break up long journeys or add a splash of culture to a beach break.

Hotels

Experiences

Images of opulence, grandeur and luxury come to mind when thinking of hotels in Arabia, yet we feature a wide range of accommodation styles to suit your taste and budget. This is also the case with our featured hotels in the highlighted destinations and our Personal Travel Experts can help you choose the perfect spot for you.

Besides helping you choose your hotel and flights we also suggest the best experiences to help you enhance your holiday – from two night short tour experiences discovering the culture and natural landscapes of Oman to sunset desert adventures in Dubai. These experiences can be added on to your holiday at the time of booking or at a later date.

Abu Dhabi Surrounded by empty deserts, this is a modern city yet with a traditional Arabic charm.

Oman Stay & Cruise

Multi-centres

Stay and Cruise holidays offer the chance to explore incredible destinations and experience luxurious cruising. We specialise in tailor making holidays and can help to create your ideal itinerary. Most of our featured Indian Ocean & Arabia cruises finish in Dubai where you can spend a few extra days exploring this ever growing metropolis.

Combine the ever-changing sands of enchanting Arabia with a secluded beach hideaway in the Maldives, the Seychelles or Zanzibar; a vibrant city such as Bangkok and Sydney; or a cultural adventure in Vietnam or Thailand. We have highlighted a few of our favourite Arabia and beyond combinations below but the possibilities are extensive.

Our favourite combinations: Here are just a few of our recommended multi-centres, combining destinations that we feel perfectly compliment each other Dubai, Bangkok & Phuket

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Seychelles Verdant hillsides rise from white-sand beaches on the Indian Ocean islands of the Seychelles.

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A glittering desert city on the Gulf coast, Dubai offers the best of all worlds.

Explore the waterways of enchanting Kerala on board a traditional houseboat.

Thailand’s energetic capital is home to temples, palaces and brilliant shopping opportunities.

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Each Maldivian resort is set on its own paradise island and surrounded by crystal clear waters.

A tropical island in southern Thailand, Phuket has been dubbed the ‘Pearl of the Andaman Sea’.

Vietnam offers visitors a combination of fascinating history, intriguing cultures and fantastic beaches.

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Discover, Explore & Experience Arabia We’ve searched the globe for Kuoni Authentic Experiences and here is just a small selection of what we offer. Add on experiences when booking your holiday to create perfect travel moments.

Dubai city tour () Price from £25 per person Departures Mon, Wed, Sat from various departures points Duration Half day

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Journey through the old and new areas of this vibrant city, from produce markets and the Dubai Gold Souk to traditional wind towers and the old Fahidi Fort.

Continue on to the soaring modern edifices that signify such dramatic change and contrast them with the beautiful Jumeirah Mosque – one of the most architecturally significant landmarks in Dubai.

Magical Abu Dhabi () Price from £117 per person Departures Tue, Sat from Abu Dhabi & Dubai Duration Full day Explore the capital of the United Arab Emirates. You’ll see the majestic 41,000 capacity Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Cultural Foundation next to Union Square. Enjoy lunch at the grand Emirates Palace hotel and visit the charming Heritage Village.

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Dolphin watching, Oman () Price from £41 per person Departures Daily from Muscat Duration 3 hours A wide variety of dolphin species have been spotted off the coast of Oman and this 3 hour cruise is the ideal opportunity to see these playful creatures in their natural habitat. If you are lucky you may see spinner and bottlenose dolphins, which are the most commonly spotted in Oman’s welcoming waters.

Forts of Oman () Price from £699 per person Departures Daily from Muscat Duration Overnight During this overnight experience you will head into Oman’s mountainous interior and witness the region’s ancient villages, verdant wadis, historic forts and castles. You will also be able to witness stunning natural landscapes, including the mountains of Jabal Akhdar and Jabal Shams, and Wadi Ghul, Oman’s own Grand Canyon.

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5 Wadi Shab () Price from £133 per person Departures Daily from Muscat Duration Full day This experience offers an exploration through traditional Omani fishing villages and a visit to the Bimah Sinkhole on the way to beautiful Wadi Shab. Following a picnic lunch walk through banana plantations, date palms and along the narrow walkways, enjoying this spectacular natural setting.

On your way back to Muscat, travel through mountainous scenery and stop at the white-sand Fins Beach.

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Desert safari & BBQ dinner, Dubai () Price from £54 per person Departures Daily departures from various departure points Duration Half day This half-day 4x4 safari takes you on a thrilling ride to the highest dunes for a breathtaking sunset photo stop. You’ll then visit a Bedouin campsite in the desert where you can admire henna designs whilst sipping a refreshing drink, before perhaps enjoy a camel ride or sample a fruity shisha pipe. Finally, there’s some enchanting belly dancing followed by a delicious barbecue buffet.

Magical Muscat () Price from £40 per person Departures Daily from Muscat Duration 3 hours Take an evening tour of Oman’s capital to see the city’s main sights illuminated against the night sky.

The tour begins with a photo stop at the Grand Mosque followed by a drive along the Embassy road towards the Corniche. Here you can soak up the unique after dark atmosphere at the famous souqs and shops that line this waterside, before a visit to the Bait Al Zubair Museum and dinner at a traditional Arabic restaurant.

Night on the dunes () Price from £392 per person Departures Daily from Muscat Duration Overnight Spend a night under clear skies and enjoy a desert adventure on Oman’s famous Wahiba Sands. You can experience the thrilling activity ‘dune bashing’ in 4x4 vehicles and perhaps enjoy an optional camel ride.

Spend a serene evening in camp where you will be served a traditional Arabic meal. The following morning visit the Wadi Bani Khalid oasis before returning to Muscat on an off-road adventure.

Modern Dubai with Burj Khalifa experience () Price from £88 per person Departures Tue, Thu, Sun from various departure points Duration Full day Discover the contrasts of modern Dubai, with its traditional souks and contemporary skyscrapers. Visit Dubai Marina for amazing views of the iconic manmade island ‘The Palm Jumeirah’ and travel to the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world for 360˚ vistas of the city, desert and ocean.

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Exotic East to Dubai Sail across the Indian Ocean from cosmopolitan Singapore to the city of superlatives that is Dubai, stopping at famous ports along the route such as Port Kelang in Kuala Lumpur, India’s intoxicating and glamorous city of Mumbai and opulent Abu Dhabi, home to expansive shopping malls, stunning mosques and endless sand dunes.

Cunard Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth Grand Lobby

Your ship - Queen Elizabeth Ship at a glance

• One of the most famous ocean liners in the world • Elegant escapism, a sense of occasion and British heritage • Legendary White Star Service that goes above and beyond. Don’t miss the afternoon tea served by white-gloved butlers • Meet experts and celebrities onboard • Royal Court Theatre • Royal Spa • Award-winning entertainment, including musicals and renowned plays by London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) • Dance under giant chandeliers in the Queen’s Room ballroom • For the ultimate experience, upgrade to a Queens Grill Suite or Princess Grill Suite for exclusive use of the finest restaurants on board.

Need to know on board: Dining & Beverage All your meals at your designated restaurant are included. At the Britannia Restaurant breakfast, lunch and dinner are also served here with open seating at both.

Those guests staying in the Britannia Club staterooms will dine at the more intimate Britannia Club restaurant which has open seating for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Queens Grill and Princess Grill Restaurants are for the use of Queen and Princess Suite guests respectively. The Verandah, is open to all guests (cover charges apply), and lunch on days at sea, serving gourmet French Cuisine in a sophisticated setting.

The Lido restaurant offers a more casual dining choice with a breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet as well as regular themed dinners (cover charges apply. Beverages are at an additional cost, however the option to purchase drinks packages is available.

Cabins / Staterooms Accommodation is in a Britannia Balcony Stateroom (43m2) which includes a private balcony and shower.

Other categories are available on request including the Britannia Inside Stateroom, Britannia Oceanview Stateroom, Britannia Club Balcony Stateroom and the Princess Grill and Queen Grill Suites.

Ship facts The ship’s tonnage is 90,900 and there are 12 decks. The vessel can hold up to 2068 passengers on board with the addition of 1005 members of staff.

With almost 1 staff member for every two passengers every passenger on board will experience Cunard’s world renowned White Star Service.

Entertainment The Queen Elizabeth features plenty of facilities, activities and entertainment to enjoy during days at sea and in the evenings. During the day there are a range of engaging experiences on board including Cunard ConneXions enrichment classes and the Cunard Insight speaker programmes. Active passengers can play paddle tennis, join fitness or dance classes, visit the on board gym or enjoy a selection of deck sports. The Royal Spa offers a range of rejuvenating treatments and therapies. Younger guests are well catered for with a Play Zone (2-7 years), Kids’ Zone (8-12 years) and Teen Zone (13-17 years).

For an elegant night of dancing there are formal themed balls held in the magnificent Queens Room. Occasional Supper Clubs are held at the Garden

Lounge and lively yet laid-back evenings can be enjoyed at the Yacht Club. At the grand Royal Court Theatre the resident theatre company presents musical productions and plays.

Shore excursions Shore excursions are not included in your fare but can be purchased in advance.

Gratuities Gratuities are not included in your fare and will be automatically applied to your account when on the ship. These are discretionary charges and can amended once you are on board.

Dress code During the day the dress code is casual, for the evening and you will receive a guide as to which nights are formal or informal.

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What’s included • International flights and private transfers • 10 night Cunard cruise on board the Queen Elizabeth in a Britannia Balcony Stateroom with meals as mentioned • 4 nights at Five Star standard accommodation including breakfast.

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Elephanta Caves in Mumbai

Singapore

Exotic East to Dubai - Duration: 14 nights Route Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Abu Dhabi, Dubai.

Day 1: Singapore On arrival in Singapore, transfer to the iconic Raffles Singapore where you will spend the night prior to your cruise. This landmark hotel, which was established in 1887 and named after the founder of Singapore, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, stands as a testament to Singapore’s colonial roots. During your stay be sure to order the famous Singapore Sling cocktail from the Long Bar and dine at the Tiffin Room which is Singapore’s oldest restaurant.

selection of the city’s most iconic sights.

Alternatively, you can choose to explore independently.

Days 4-7: At sea Day 8: Mumbai, India Today the ship docks in the lively Indian port city of Mumbai. Choose to see the city highlights, discover ‘unexplored Mumbai’ or witness the incredible Hindu sculptures carved out of the rock in the Elephanta Caves on an island located in the bay – all of which are available on today’s optional tours.

Days 9-10: At sea

Day 2: Singapore Today you will board the Queen Elizabeth at Singapore Port and embark on your ten night cruise to Dubai. Settle into your stateroom before dinner as the ship departs and makes its way north along the west coast of the Malay Peninsula.

Day 3: Kuala Lumpur Early this morning the Queen Elizabeth will dock in Port Kelang which is located approximately an hour and a half away from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital. There is a choice of guided shore excursions including The Local Flavours of Kuala Lumpur, on which you can see a

Day 11: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Following a couple of days at sea as the ship makes its way across the Indian Ocean and into the Persian Gulf you will arrive in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Highlights here include the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the opulent Old Palace of His Highness the late Sheikh Zayed and the waterside Corniche. Enjoy your final dinner and evening on board as the ship sets sail once more.

Alternative departures We have chosen to feature some of Cunard’s highlight voyages.

They also offer many other itineraries including the famous Transatlantic crossing. We can assist in tailor making an itinerary, please ask one of our Personal Travel Experts for more details.

Day 12: Dubai, United Arab Emirates This morning you will disembark in the United Arab Emirate of Dubai and transfer to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, which is located on Palm Jumeirah.

Optional excursions

Days 13-14: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Discover this mesmerising city at leisure visiting mind-defying architecture, grand shopping malls and traditional Arabic souks. Head into the desert in a 4x4 and discover the Bedouin lifestyle or scale the heights of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.

Instead of, or as well as, spending time in Dubai following your cruise you can travel to Singapore and spend a few days exploring this diverse city.

Day 15: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

• Half day private Dubai city tour • Desert safari and barbecue, Dubai

Alternative Itinerary

Cunard

recommended for For more than 170 years Cunard has defined luxury travel at sea and today their modern liners are recognised as the most famous in the world. If you seek opulent design, gourmet cuisine, formal evenings spent in grand ball rooms or a night at the theatre, a Cunard cruise is for you.

Cunard will be celebrating their 175th anniversary in 2015 and the year will be filled with celebrations to mark this milestone, ask your Personal Travel Expert for details.

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Indian Ocean Sojourn Your quest begins in Arabia and sails through vibrant India into the sought after Indian Ocean resorts of the Maldives and Seychelles, before reaching the enchanting continent of Africa, with ports in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique.

Your journey will end in South Africa’s Cape Town, via Richards Bay and Durban.

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Seven Seas Voyager

Deluxe Veranda Suite

Your ship - Seven Seas Voyager Ship at a glance

• Virtually everything is included from unlimited shore experiences, fine dining in specialty restaurants to fine wines, selected Champagnes and premium spirits • All ocean view suites with private balcony • Complimentary activities on board from world-renowned guest lecturers, shows created by award-winning directors, wine and food workshops and sporting activities • Relax at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub® • Listen to the nine-piece Regent Signature Orchestra • Dine whenever, wherever and with whoever you like, enjoying gourmet specialty restaurants included in the price • The Seven Seas Voyager received a multi-million dollar refurbishment in October 2013.

Need to know on board Dining & Beverage La Veranda is a popular spot for al fresco dining for breakfast or lunch, where the menu is made up of regional specialities from the countries visited throughout the cruise. The Compass Rose serves European-inspired cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including the Canyon Ranch SpaClub® cuisines. It is positioned by the pool making the Pool Grill the most relaxing dining venue serving snacks, grilled to order seafood, and burgers with refreshing milkshakes and ice cream.

Prime 7, the classic American steaks house includes favourites like crab cakes and oysters to dry-aged prime cuts of beef for maximum flavour. Signatures Restaurant prepares authentic French cuisine, rich in flavour and spectacular in presentation. A sommelier is on hand to help select appropriate vintage French wines to accompany your meal. The Coffee Corner is for those times when you fancy a cookie, a slice of fruit or a cream cheese bagel.

Cabin/Staterooms Accommodation is in a Deluxe Veranda Suite (28M2) plus a private balcony. Your suite will include a bath, shower and L’Occitane amenities. Other categories

are available on request including Penthouse Suites, Seven Seas Suites, Grand Suites, Voyager Suites and the Master Suite.

Ship Facts The ship’s tonnage is 42,363 and there are 9 decks. The vessel can hold up to 700 guests with the addition of 447 staff members. Every passenger on-board will receive the absolute highest level of personal service.

Entertainment There are plenty of facilities to help you relax in peace or keep you entertained.

The pool deck has a large heated pool, two whirlpools and table tennis. The library is a well-stocked and comfortable haven. The Canyon Ranch SpaClub® offers a range of spa and beauty treatments, including aromatherapy, signature massages and seaweed treatments. For the more energetic on-board, fitness experts can arrange a one-on-one training session. Why not try the jogging track on deck 12, where a full seven laps around the track is equal to one mile. Clothing, fragrances and jewellery are available from the selection of duty free shops on board.

The Constellation Theatre is tiered perfectly so all guests have unobstructed

view of the musical revues, cabaret shows and Cirque-style productions.

There is also the Horizon Lounge, where musicians perform during the day. In the evening why not try a few hands of blackjack or poker in the on-board Casino.

Shore Excursions An extensive range of shore excursions are available at every port-of-call and are included in the price. On the sailing featured, up to 61 free shore excursions are available.

Gratuities Gratuities are included.

Dress code A casual dress code is appropriate for the day time, for the evening there is elegant casual or the option to dress formal. Please ask your Personal Travel Expert for more details.

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What’s included • International flights and private transfer • 30 night Regent Seven Seas Deluxe Veranda Stateroom, including meals and drinks as described • 5* hotel accommodation including breakfast.

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Dubai

Indian Ocean Sojourn - Duration: 33 nights Route Dubai, Fujairah, Muscat, Mumbai, Goa, New Mangalore, Cochin, Malé, Mahé, La Digue, Mombasa, Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam, Nosy Be, Maputo, Richards Bay, Durban, Cape Town Day 1: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Upon arrival transfer to the Sofitel The Palm, Dubai for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Board the Seven Seas Voyager with a late afternoon departure.

Day 11: Cochin, India Cochin is known as ‘The Queen of the Arabian Sea’.

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Day 12: At sea

Day 25: Nosy Be, Madagascar This exotic island is fragrant with native spices and flowers.

Day 13: Malé, Maldives The capital of the Maldives, Malé is dotted with mosques, wide streets, parks and markets.

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Day 28: Maputo, Mozambique Experience Maputo’s charm within European-style boulevards.

Days 16-17: Mahé, Seychelles The largest island of the Seychelles, visit abundant reefs and pristine national parks in this snorkellers paradise.

Day 29: Richards Bay, South Africa Richards Bay is a tourist’s gateway to Zululand.

Day 18: La Digue, Seychelles Brilliant white beaches and turquoise waters line La Digue.

Day 30: Durban, South Africa Durban is a bustling city where game reserves, old markets and a golden beachfront awaits.

Day 4: Muscat, Oman Muscat is filled with fascinating history and is a great spot for dolphin watching.

Days 19-20: At sea

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Days 5-6: At sea

Day 21: Mombasa, Kenya The city’s harbour and Old Town are great photography spots.

Day 32: Cape Town, South Africa Home to Table Mountain and Robben Island.

Day 3: Fujairah, United Arab Emirates Famous for its souks and the nearby Musandam fjords.

Day 7-8: Mumbai, India Home to the Bollywood film industry.

Day 9: Goa, India Full of history and picture-perfect views.

Day 10: New Mangalore, India This major port has a rich historical past.

Day 22: Zanzibar, Tanzania Zanzibar hosts pristine beaches and charming towns to wander through.

Day 23: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania A historic seaport.

Day 33: Cape Town, South Africa Disembark and transfer to the Victoria & Alfred Hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 34: Cape Town, South Africa Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Alternatively, choose to extend your stay.

Tailormade The itinerary presented here is just an example of how we can tailor make your dream holiday with cruise into an itinerary to suit you. Please ask one of our Personal Travel Experts for more details.

Alternative departures We have chosen to feature one of Regent Seven Seas highlight voyages, however they also offer many other itineraries worldwide including Canada & the Americas. We can assist in tailor making an itinerary utilising any of their journeys, please ask one of our Personal Travel Experts for more details.

Alternative itinerary • Experience a Safari in Kruger National Park • Enjoy a luxurious journey on the 5* Blue Train • Discover the amazing Victoria Falls Please ask one of our Personal Travel Experts for more details.

Regent Seven Seas recommended for If you are looking for a luxury all inclusive cruise with a relaxed informal atmosphere, then Regent is for you. Travel the world in one of their three mid-sized ships with beautiful accommodation, fine dining and complementary wines and experience the convenience and comfort of facing no queues or crowds on board.

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The Spice Route Voyage Delve deep into fascinating cultures, fused with blissful days at sea on the enchanting Spice Route Voyage. The melting pot of cultures that is Singapore paves the way for an exciting journey through Malaysia’s ‘food capital’ of Penang, across to vibrant Colombo in Sri Lanka, sailing up the west coast of India en route to the glittering city of Dubai via bustling Muscat.

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Azamara Quest

Buddha’s Relic Tooth Temple in Singapore

Your ship - Azamara Quest Ship at a glance

• Immerse yourself in each destination. Azamara Club Cruises includes longer stays, late night and overnight stays in ports, plus night touring, ensuring you get a flavour of destinations at night, as well as during the day • Included in the price is one AzAmazing evening (except Transatlantic), meals, spirits, wine, selected beers, soft drinks and tips • English butler service for suite guests • Land Discoveries such as an overnight visit to Angkor Wat (at extra cost) • Enjoy a more intimate cruise experience with less than 700 passengers on board • Soak in the Thalassotherapy saltwater pool, unwind in the spa or enjoy a complimentary yoga class • Listen to an acoustic guitar in the Mosaic Café to professional live shows in the Cabaret Lounge.

Need to know on board Dining & Beverage All of your on board meals and selected drinks are included. This includes select spirits, wines and speciality teas and coffees. Guests staying in a Stateroom may be charged a supplement for select items. You can also opt to upgrade your drinks menu at an additional charge.

Dine in a choice of 5 restaurants, or alternatively make use of the 24-hour room service. Discoveries Restaurant is the main dining room serving full-menu breakfast and dinner, as well as lunch on sea days. Speciality dining is available at Prime C and Aqualina, where Mediterranean fare and steakhouse classics are on the menu (complimentary for suite guests, small surcharge for others). There is an extensive wine cellar with a sommelier on hand for help and advice on choosing the perfect bottle of wine to match your meal. The Windows Café offers a more casual breakfast, lunch and dinner while burgers and chips are available at the Pool Grill. The Mosaic Café tempts with fresh pastries, liqueurs, chocolates and coffee.

Cabins/Staterooms Accommodation is in a Club Balcony Stateroom which includes shower and private balcony. Other categories are

available on request including a Club Interior Stateroom, Club Oceanview Stateroom and Club Continent Suite, Club Ocean Suite and Club World Owner’s Suite.

Ship facts The ship’s tonnage is 30,277 and there are 9 decks. The vessel can hold up to 694 passengers on board with the addition of 408 members of staff. With one staff member for nearly every 2 guests - every passenger on board will receive an excellent standard of service.

Entertainment There are plenty of ways to relax on board the Azamara Quest during days at sea. The health and wellness centre provides a full-service salon with body and facial massage treatments as well as health and wellness consultations and nutrition classes. For those seeking a little more activity, join one of the complimentary daily fitness or yoga classes, take in the views during a walk, run on the outdoor track or go for a work-out in the gym. One to one personal training sessions are available.

Each evening, a listing of events for the following day is delivered to your stateroom. Museum-quality artwork adorns the Azamara Quest – on board there is the option to partake in an

auction featuring some of these classic pieces. When in port, local entertainers often perform on board to give a real taste of authentic local culture.

Live music is a regular feature – from classical guitar to piano in the Mosaic Café. The Cabaret Lounge is the venue for professional live entertainment and musical revues. The Casino Luxe is the place to be to try your luck.

Shore excursions Shore excursions are not included in your fare, but can be pre-booked. One AzAmazing shore excursion is included per voyage, which excludes Transatlantic voyages.

Gratuities Gratuities are included.

Dress code A casual dress code is welcomed during the day and there are no formal evening events on board. Elegant-casual attire is required in the dining room and speciality restaurants.

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What’s included • International flights and private transfers • 16 night Azamara Club Balcony Stateroom, including meals and drinks as mentioned • 4 nights in Five Star hotels including breakfast

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Spices in the Spice Souk, Dubai

Club Balcony Stateroom

The Spice Route Voyage - Duration: 20 nights Route Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Cochin, Goa, Mumbai, Muscat, Dubai Days 1-2: Singapore On arrival, transfer to the Five Star Pan Pacific for two nights.

The cosmopolitan city of Singapore has become a melting pot of cultures, blending Chinese, Malay and Indian traditions. Spend the next day at leisure.

Day 3: Singapore Late evening, transfer to Singapore Port to board the Azamara Quest.

Day 4: At sea Day 5: Penang, Malaysia Penang’s UNESCO-listed capital of Georgetown is a great stop for exploring the city’s colonial architecture, Chinese and Indian temples and the Penang Museum – a great way to discover the city’s history Days 6-8: At sea Day 9: Colombo, Sri Lanka You will have a full day to explore the port city of Colombo. Sri Lanka’s capital has a rich Portuguese, Dutch and English colonial heritage plus a number of historic attractions such as the National Museum. Explore the elegant streets

of Cinnamon Gardens – an exclusive residential district, browse the markets of Pettah which is also home to colourful temples, or head just outside the city to the golden-sand beach of Mount Lavinia.

Hindu city, locals decorate temples with bright colours and adorn street corners with vibrant shrines which are a must-see.

Day 10: At sea

Day 17: Muscat, Oman Muscat is an attractive mix of ancient and modern, from the narrow, age-old souk streets to the fabulously opulent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Be sure to visit the Muttrah Souq – Muscat’s oldest market, where bright colours and intoxicating scents are sure to allure.

Day 11: Cochin, India Expect the unexpected in Cochin, where a tiny synagogue – which some claim dates back to the time of Solomon and St Francis Church – where Vasco de Gama was originally buried, are both popular attractions. Tonight you will experience an incredible Az-Amazing evening which offers you the chance to experience the local culture in a unique way.

Day 12: At sea Day 13: Goa, India Strong Portuguese influences are found in Goa, particularly in Mormugao, where evocative architecture, ornate churches and the Mediterranean custom of siesta is embraced. Goa is also an idea spot for relaxing upon white sandy beaches.

Day 14: Mumbai, India The home of Bollywood and its worldfamous film industry, Mumbai is India’s glamour capital. As a predominantly

Days 15-16 At sea

Day 18: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Arrive in the glittering city of Dubai in the early afternoon – your final port of call. Set in the middle of a desert, Dubai stands as a stunning city of superlatives – boasting manmade islands, the world’s tallest building, colossal mega-malls and a variety of beach, city and desert resorts.

Days 19-20: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Disembark and transfer to the Five Star Jumeirah Zabeel Saray for a two night stay.

Day 21: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Alternatively, choose to extend your stay.

Tailormade The itinerary presented here is just an example of how we can tailor make your holiday with cruise into an itinerary to suit you.

Please ask one of our Personal Travel Experts for more details.

Alternative departures We have chosen to feature one of Azamara’s voyages, however they also offer many other itineraries.

The 2 ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, sail year-round to 174 ports worldwide including South & Central America, the Far East and Australia. We can assist in tailor-making an itinerary utilising any of their journeys, please ask one of our Personal Travel Experts for more details.

Alternative Itinerary Desert Encounter 3 nights On Day 19, instead of staying in Dubai City, why not transfer to Ras Al Khaimah for more time in the Arabian desert. Stay at the Five Star Banyan Tree Al Wadi in a Deluxe Pool Villa for three nights. Explore by horseback or camel the 60 hectares of private nature reserve or take the free shuttle to nearby Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah and relax on the beach.

Azamara Club Cruises recommended for If exploring destinations and time on land is equally important as the luxury experience on board then an Azamara cruise is right for you.

This is a boutique cruise offering a relaxed atmosphere.

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United Arab Emirates This is a land of fables and legends, where fantasy and reality merge. Renowned for its luxury, indulgence and hospitality, the UAE also boasts outstanding natural beauty, from endless golden beaches to timeless desert dunes.

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January/February: Dubai shopping festival – Amazing shopping promotions and world class entertainment activities.

March: Dubai World Cup – The world’s richest horse race meeting.

June-July: Ramadan – the holy month. During this period there may be restrictions on alcohol consumption, restaurant facilities and entertainment.

October: Islamic New Year – A cultural event on the first day of the first month in the Islamic calendar.

December: Dubai Rugby Sevens.

Time difference: GMT +4 hours Visa info Visas are not required for UK passport holders

Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham Language: Arabic Essential Information: Please note, a new tourist tax has been introduced in Dubai and is based on a nightly basis per room which is charged locally. Please ask one of our Personal Travel Experts for more details.

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For further information and to tailor make your holiday, please call us or go to www.kuoni.co.uk for the best available price.

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Discovering Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah & Fujairah Dubai is a glittering city that guarantees fun, sun and endless shopping. Tranquil Fujairah offers the perfect coastal hideaway with spectacular diving opportunities, whilst Ras Al Khaimah, commonly referred to as RAK, enjoys stunning views of the majestic Hajar Mountains and all within close proximity to Oman’s Musandam Peninsula.

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An insight into Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah & Fujairah Holidays in Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah & Fujairah Whether you’re looking for a long weekend, a stopover or for a two week holiday, Dubai offers the perfect combination of long sandy beaches, contemporary city living, peaceful mountain retreats and captivating desert adventures. And as all are within a short drive from each other, Dubai is perfect for those who want to experience it all.

Ras Al Khaimah is the perfect destination for a secluded getaway, surrounded by stunning vistas of enchanting desert sands. Those travelling with children will enjoy the kids’ club and watersports on offer at The Cove Rotana Resort (p220), whilst couples seeking romantic seclusion are perfectly suited to the Banyan Tree Al Wadi (p219), where a number of activities and private beach club contrast the peaceful sands as far as the eye can see.

Offering wide panoramas over the Gulf of Oman, endless sands and the majestic Hajar Mountains, Fujairah is an ideal resort for those seeking the perfect combination of relaxation and in-resort recreation. Located 90 minutes from Dubai, you can also choose to combine with Dubai and Oman for a unique itinerary.

At under an hours’ drive from Dubai, why not combine with Ras Al Khaimah for a great multi-centre holiday destination where you can experience a taste of Arabia, old and new.

Families Many of the hotels in Dubai offer fantastic facilities for children, such as the world famous Aquaventure waterpark situated in the grounds of Atlantis the Palm, where its main attraction - The Leap of Faith - will send you from high above the ground, down through a tunnel surrounded by sharks and rays.

Outside of the resorts, family activities include the Dubai Zoo, Wild Wadi waterpark, Jumeirah Park and Beach, the musical Dubai Fountain show situated outside of the Dubai Mall, indoor skiing in the Mall of Emirates and an abundance of fantastic excursions to include dune safaris and camel rides in the surrounding desert.

With many of the hotels offering large family and interconnecting rooms - parents can enjoy some down time knowing that the kids are safe in the next room. Family-friendly activities within Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah are mainly available within the resorts, offering facilities such as children and teens’ clubs, scuba diving lessons, kids’ pools, early dining options and specially selected accommodations.

Families will love Atlantis the Palm (p196-197), which is set on a prime location at the tip of Palm Jumeirah’s crescent with a superb array of fine dining restaurants which includes the world famous Nobu.

A stay in Atlantis gives you complimentary access to the Aquaventure waterpark and the Lost Chambers aquarium, as well as a private beach with superior views over the Dubai skyline.

World Class hotels Renowned for luxury, grandeur and exclusivity, Dubai never fails to impress when it comes to its latest hotels.

Famed for its exclusive manmade location and iconic structure, the Burj Al Arab (p199) is the very essence of Dubai, standing at a thousand feet high and offering an underwater seafood restaurant, luxurious global spa and private beach.

Much like Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah’s hotels offer international standards of service with more of a relaxed ambience to complement their peaceful surrounds. Banyan Tree Al Wadi’s (p219) all-pool villas are the perfect fusion of opulence within the comfort of your own surroundings.

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If you’re venturing into the city independently, travelling by taxi is the most popular way to get around as prices are relatively inexpensive. Public transport services offer fully air-conditioned bus stops and efficient bus services, water taxis (also known as abras) across Dubai Creek, and the newly built metro system - where eating, drinking or chewing is not allowed on board.

A wide range of escorted excursions are available from Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah which include desert safaris with Bedouin dinners, city tours of Dubai and a tour of the expansive Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island (p184-185).

Sights and shopping Take some time to travel 124 floors to ‘At The Top’ – Burj Khalifa’s magnificent viewing point, where you can see as far as Abu Dhabi on a clear day. Be sure to get your tickets in advance as they sell out fast. Shopping malls are of abundance and are easy to access as many hotels offer complementary shuttle services to and from Dubai Mall and the Mall of Emirates. If mainstream and super-brand shopping isn’t what you’re looking for, why not practice your bartering skills at one of the many souks – particularly in Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Snorkelling and diving is widely available in many of Dubai’s beachfront hotels, but for a truly unforgettable diving experience, Fujairah’s waters are sublime.

Eating out Across the UAE, the finest restaurants are concentrated within luxury hotels, often competing with each other with celebrity chefs, Michelin stars and extravagant gourmet cuisines. Most hotels offer a choice of dining options, whilst the Madinat Jumeirah complex (p202203) in Dubai is a particularly pleasant place to stroll, shop and eat for guests and non-guests alike.

For more affordable dining alternatives, the big malls offer every type of cuisine imaginable including American and regional fast foods, noodle bars, restaurants of every denomination and about three times more coffee and cake shops than seems economically viable. For an after dinner treat, indulge in a cup of traditional Arabic coffee, known as gawah, often served with a handful of dates.

Our favourite combinations Dubai & Maldives Combine dynamic Dubai before some peaceful rejuvenation on a beautiful Indian Ocean island in the Maldives.

Dubai & Mauritius Enjoy the heady mix of futuristic Dubai with the tranquility and effortless elegance of Mauritius.

Dubai & Ras Al Khaimah Mix the variety of beach and city of Dubai with the more traditional sights and history of Ras Al Khaimah.

Dubai & Seychelles Experience manmade extravagance in magnificent Dubai before the glistening waters and charming beaches of the Seychelles.

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Atlantis The Palm, Dubai s s s s s At a glance

Situated on the tip of the world-famous Palm Island, this iconic hotel enjoys a range of extensive facilities.

A playground for holidaymakers of all ages, this hotel is ideal for those searching for an extravagant beach escape with easy access to the buzzing city centre.

Thrillseekers will enjoy complimentary access to Aquaventure Waterpark with world-record breaking rides, as well as the fascinating The Lost Chambers Aquarium, where you can spot over 65,000 marine creatures as well a number of feeding shows throughout the day.

Extensive dining options World-class Aquaventure Waterpark Unique in-hotel aquarium Aquaventure Waterpark

Step away from the hotel’s ample activities and relax on the private stretch of pristine beach which offers sublime views of the Dubai city skyline in the distance, or sit back and be pampered in the indulgent ShuiQi Spa, offering the ultimate in relaxation. Variety is key at Atlantis, offering a choice over of 20 celebrity, speciality and casual dining restaurants, bars and lounges in the hotel. Upgrade to a Half Board meal plan at Atlantis and you’ll have a choice of 10 restaurants which include Arabic, Asian, Mexican, Thai and international cuisine.

The lavish rooms continue with the hotel’s unique nautical theme and are equipped with the latest amenities. The spacious Deluxe Rooms enjoy plush interiors and overlook the hotel, the crescent or the Arabian Gulf from a private balcony.

Upgrade to the Imperial Club Rooms for superior room amenities and access to an exclusive dedicated lounge.

Setting Fringing the crescent of Dubai’s Palm Island Getting there 45 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 1539 rooms and suites Dining Over 20 in-hotel restaurants and 16 available at neighbouring One&Only hotels Facilities Pools, waterpark, aquarium, ShuiQi spa, shopping, nightclub, private beach, land and watersports, kids’ club Families Families will love complimentary access to Atlantis’ Aquaventure Waterpark, as well as The Lost Chambers Aquarium situated within the resort Activities • Watch the daily feeding session at The Lost Chambers Aquarium • Circle The Palm Island on a helicopter excursion Minimum stay 7 nights 26 Dec-01 Jan. What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Kaleidoscope or Saffron.

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Meal upgrades Half Board from £37 • Buffet and à la carte breakfast and lunch or dinner at Kaleidoscope, Saffron, Levantine, Nasimi Beach, YUAN, The Edge, The Shore, Shark Bites, The Burger Joint and Asia Republic.

Kuoni Plus Food & Beverage and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Make use of your free entry to some of Dubai’s leading attractions within the hotel.

Ambassador Lagoon

Guide price from £1278 per person 27 Sep-15 Oct, 08 Nov-10 Dec 2014 High season from £1594 03-17 Apr, 17 Oct-05 Nov, 08 Nov-10 Dec 2015 Extra night from £238 Single supplement from £237 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Deluxe Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and private transfers. Ref DX2022. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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JA Ocean View Hotel s s s s At a glance

A great value beach hotel, situated on the popular ‘The Walk’.

Sea view rooms

The only 4 Star hotel on Dubai’s ‘The Walk’ – an-up-and-coming beachfront promenade boasting a variety of restaurants, cafés, bars and a cinema – the JA Ocean View hotel is a great choice for easy beach access and a host of leisure facilities that are ideal for couples, groups and families alike.

On ‘The Walk’ Direct beach access Le Rivage Restaurant

There’s a paradisiacal infinity-edged swimming pool located on the third floor which overlooks the glistening Gulf – an ideal spot for afternoon sun, as the morning shade can be a little chilly. Spend your mornings on the warm sun deck or across the road on the golden sands of Jumeirah beach. For a more exclusive beach experience – why not take the shuttle across to the sister hotel, Jebel Ali Beach Hotel for complimentary access to their private beach.

There’s a choice of six restaurants and bars at JA Ocean View, which include sumptuous Brazilian cuisine at Fogo Vivo, where meats are cooked in the Brazilian churrascostyle with a selection of 12 different cuts are carved at your table.

All rooms and suites at the hotel have sublime views over the Arabian Gulf and provide contemporary facilities and indulgent Elemis bathroom amenities. Whilst the Seaview Rooms are ideal for couples, the Superior Seaview Rooms boast more space – perfect for longer stays. Upgrade to a Club Seaview Room and enjoy access to the exclusive Executive Lounge which includes dedicated check in/out, bar and complimentary afternoon snacks, and evening canapés and beverages. For families or groups, why not choose a Seaview Junior Suite, offering Executive Lounge access and expansive living space.

Setting Right on ‘The Walk’, Dubai’s only beachfront promenade and within easy walk of the Dubai Marina Getting there 30 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 338 contemporary rooms and suites Dining 5 restaurants and bars Facilities Swimming pool, kids’ pool, direct beach access, kids’ club, health club with sauna, steamroom and gym, spa, complimentary shuttle service to private beach at Jebel Ali Beach Hotel and the main shopping malls Activities • Take a dip in the paradisiacal infinity-edged pool with stunning sea views • Explore the vibrant bars and restaurants on The Walk • Make use of the private beach at JA Jebel Ali Beach Hotel Minimum stay 5 nights 27 Dec-02 Jan. Need to know As The Walk is still in the process of completion, construction sites are visible – however noise disruptions are kept to an absolute minimum.

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What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Le Rivage.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £25 • Breakfast and dinner at Le Rivage Café Via

Seaview Junior Suite

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £885 per person 01-28 Sep 2014, 25 Jun-15 Jul, 07-28 Aug 2015 High season from £961 03-18 Apr, 30 Sep-21 Oct, 07-29 Nov 2015 Extra night from £61 Single suppement from £41 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Seaview Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref DX3023. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Burj Al Arab s s s s s At a glance

Combining luxury and futuristic design with ancient traditions, Burj Al Arab is the very essence of Dubai.

Iconic all-suite hotel

A distinctive sail-shaped figure in the distance draws closer as you make your way along a sweeping causeway. From the moment you step into the glamorous atrium, you are sure to be enchanted by the sheer opulence of the hotel – from the dancing fountains and glass walls filled with marine creatures that lead the way to higher floors, to the 24-carat gold iPads that act as your personal virtual concierge service – welcome to Burj Al Arab, an icon of modern Dubai.

Virtual concierge service Award-winning dining Poolside restaurant

There are seven restaurants within the hotel, six of which are award-winning. The signature Culinary Flight Experience is one not to be missed, in which you can explore the hotel’s array of restaurants and bars - course by course. Dinner begins at Skyview Bar for a quick aperitif, before a selection of sampling menus are served in Al Muntaha, Al Iwan and Junsui. From here, a succulent main awaits at Al Mahara. The pièce de résistance greets you in the stunning atrium lounge - Sahn Eddar - in the form of a truly decadent dessert, which completes your culinary journey.

Each of the hotel’s breathtaking dual-level suites enjoy a host of opulent facilities and amenities that one would expect from a luxury hotel, with a multitude of additions which include a 24-hour butler service, optional in-suite breakfast, 21inch iMac and free Wi-Fi - setting this hotel apart from the rest. Whilst the Deluxe Suites have a separate entrance, Jacuzzi and views over the Arabian Gulf, the Panoramic Suites are larger with 180 degree floor-to-ceiling views over the Gulf and city. Club Suites are complete with a bar and snooker table, making an ideal spot for entertaining.

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Setting Located about 300 yards offshore on its own manmade island Getting there 30 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 202 duplex suites Dining 7 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Spa, fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool and private beach.

Guests are also welcome to use the facilities of The Jumeirah Beach Hotel.

Spa With views over the Arabian Gulf, relax and rejuvenate with a selection of carefully crafted treatments which have been developed using some of the world’s most luxurious products.

Activities • Arrive in style by Rolls Royce or by helicopter, landing on the hotel’s own helipad • Experience a city, Heritage Village or museum tour • Learn about the Turtle Rehabilitation Unit at Burj Al Arab • Visit Wild Wadi Waterpark as much as you wish with complimentary access Minimum stay Minimum stays apply, please ask for details.

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What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Bab Al Yam or Junsui.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £73 • Buffet breakfast and lunch at Bab Al Yam or Junsui.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights offer available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Make use of your 24-carat gold iPad to book excursions during your stay.

Guide price from £2572 per person 01-28 Sep 2014, 08 May-15 Jul, 07 Aug-27 Sep 2015 High season from £3601 20 Oct-07 Nov 2014, 03-23 Apr, 19 Oct-o7 Nov 2015 Extra night from £636 Single supplement from £636 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Deluxe Suite including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and private transfers. Ref KU9900. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Jumeirah Beach Hotel s s s s s At a glance

A family-friendly resort, setting the standard for luxury accommodation and leisure facilities.

Ocean view rooms

Commanding a prime position on the golden sands of Jumeirah Beach, this famous hotel offers the height of contemporary luxury with endless facilities and activities to keep the whole family entertained. And, as the city centre is only 20 minutes away, you can combine your memorable beach stay with the city of Dubai.

There are 16 signature, celebrity and casual dining restaurants, cafés and bars to choose from, with international menus which include Lebanese, Italian and German cuisines. For a taste of the hotel’s signature dining, why not sample the flavoursome spices of Argentina at La Parrilla, where stunning views from the 25th floor, combined with tango dancing as entertainment, create a truly authentic experience.

Family-friendly hotel

La Veranda restaurant

Complimentary Wild Wadi Waterpark entry

Families will love the complimentary access into Wild Wadi Waterpark, accessible by a short pathway from the hotel. Bring your room key with you for entry and dare to try over 30 rides and attractions which include The Wipeout Flowrider – the world’s first barrelling wave ride, and Breaker’s Bay – the largest wave pool in the Middle East.

Each of the rooms and suites enjoy breathtaking views over the Arabian Gulf, with an array of amenities which include free Wi-Fi, rain showers and free-standing bathtubs. Ocean Deluxe Rooms are ideal for couples or small families. Ocean Premium Leisure Club Rooms have dedicated lounge access. Larger families and groups will enjoy the One or Two Bedroom Ocean Suites, where expansive living spaces with sun terraces and dedicated lounge access create the perfect getaway.

Setting On Jumeirah Beach and 20 minutes from the city centre Getting there Approx. 25 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 617 rooms and suites Dining 16 restaurants, cafés and bars Facilities 6 swimming pools, 7 tennis courts, fitness centre, spa, watersports, teens’ and kids’ club, complimentary access to Wild Wadi Waterpark Families Splash around at Wild Wadi Waterpark, a guaranteed delight for the young - and the young at heart. With 30 rides and attractions, visitors can float down a river, play in the waves or take the plunge on the thrilling waterside Activities • Visit the nearby Souk Madinat Jumeirah for a taste of Old Arabia • Enjoy an underwater adventure with The Pavilion Dive Centre • Be pampered at the Talise Spa Minimum stay 7 nights 27 Dec-05 Jan. Need to know Over 18’s are welcome in the Ocean Club Executive Rooms.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast in Latitude or Beachcombers.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £41 • Buffet lunch or dinner in Latitude or Beachcombers.

Full Board from £83 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in Latitude or Beachcombers.

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Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Food & Beverage and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1297 per person 01-28 Sep 2014, 09 May-27 Jun, 30 Jun-15 Jul 2015 High season from £1483 03 Apr-06 May, 30 Sep-20 Oct, 07-27 Nov 2015 Extra night from £216 Single supplement from £216 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in an Ocean Deluxe Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref DX2000. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Jumeirah Zabeel Saray s s s s s At a glance Unrivalled luxury Private beach location

Taking inspiration from opulent Ottoman palaces, enjoy unrivalled luxury upon the iconic Palm Jumeirah.

Imbued with an air of elegance and sophistication, this hotel sets the bar for luxury within Dubai. Located on a tranquil corner of the Palm Jumeirah, enjoy a wealth of facilities which includes a private golden beach, and an award-winning spa.

Award-winning spa Designed with sublime marbles, exquisitely decorated woods and accents of mosaics and murals, the palatial Talise Ottoman Spa truly is a haven of relaxation and indulgence. Relax and allow yourself to be pampered with a selection of signature treatments, such as an Arabian Rose or Gold Mask Hammam.

There are 443 rooms, suites and residences at the hotel, decorated with plush fabrics and superior furnishings that reflect the Ottoman era. Deluxe Rooms are ideal for shorter stays, offering a private balcony with views of the Arabian Gulf or The Palm, Jumeirah - as well as a choice of king or queensize beds. For longer stays with added benefits, splash out on the Club Rooms, where free internet access, private check in/ out and daily refreshments await. Imperial One Bedroom Suites are located on the Imperial Level on the highest floor and are ideal for couples or groups looking for longer stays and a home-from-home experience.

Talise Ottoman Spa

Nafoorah Restaurant

Setting On a stretch of private beach on the western crescent of the Palm Jumeirah Getting there 35 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 443 rooms, suites and residences Dining 12 restaurants and bars Facilities Private beach, infinity pool, 2 Jacuzzis, children’s pool, Talise Ottoman Spa, Talise fitness centre, tennis courts, cooking classes, boutique, hotel tours, bicycle hire, kids’ club, watersports Spa Open the grand hand-carved turquoise doors and enter the awardwinning Talise Ottoman Spa, where 42 treatment rooms, eight hydroptherapy rooms, snow rooms, floating baths and two thalassotherapy pools await.

Signature experiences include Talise hammam, Talisa massage and Talise facials Activities • Learn the secret of the chefs in an exciting cooking class • Wander into Al Dukan and perhaps find yourself a souvenir • Explore Palm Jumeirah on a complimentary rented bicycle • Make use of your complimentary entry to Wild Wadi Waterpark Minimum stas apply, please ask for details.

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What’s included Breakfast • Buffet breakfast at Imperium Restaurant or Plaj Restaurant Meal upgrades Half Board from £39 • Dinner at all restaurants at the hotel (a supplement applies at Vôi).

Kuoni Insider Understand the history of the hotel on a guided ‘Secrets of the Saray’ tour.

Guide price from £1159 per person 09 May-24 Jun, 27 Jun-15 Jul, 07 Aug-09 Sep 2015 High season from £1433 28 Feb-21 Mar, 03-24 Apr, 07-27 Nov 2015 Extra night from £165 Single supplement from £164 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Deluxe King Seaview Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and private transfers. Ref DX2300. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Madinat Jumeirah At a glance The Arabian resort of Madinat Jumeirah is a magnificent self-contained beachfront village where opulence and tradition are bound by three luxurious hotels — Mina A’Salam, Al Qasr and Dar Al Masyaf.

At your own pace, jump aboard an abra – a traditional water taxi – and sail between the winding lagoons that link the leisure facilities, spas, watersports and the 44 restaurants, cafés and bars within the three hotels, leaving you feeling spoilt for choice.

Arabian Summer house accommodation Extensive facilities

Gulf Ocean Deluxe Room

Accessible only by waterway

Dar Al Masyaf, at Madinat Jumeirah s s s s s An intimate hideaway with exquisite rooms designed in the style of Arabian summer houses.

Inspired by Old Arabia, these traditional courtyard summer houses offer seclusion and tranquillity with a host of facilities on your doorstep. Dar Al Masyaf – accessible only by water taxi – offers the ultimate in true Arabian luxury.

Each of the lavish Arabian Summer Houses overlook the Arabian Gulf or the gardens and feature a balcony and terrace that leads to your private majlis. You have direct access to the private beach in the Arabian Deluxe Summerhouse, with views over the gardens and waterways. The Arabian Suites offer a separate lounge and dining area which makes it perfect for families, plus you can enjoy free access to the exclusive Club Executive and Premium Leisure Club Lounge’s facilities.

Venture out to the private beach or enjoy the world of facilities that the complex has to offer including over 22 restaurants and bars. At Pai Thai, take in the views of the meandering waterways and prepare for a ‘journey of discovery’ through cuisine.

Setting Jumeirah Beach, reachable by boat from neighbouring sister-hotel Al Qasr Getting there 30 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 283 luxury rooms and suites Dining 22 restaurants, cafés and lounges Facilities Within the Madinat Jumeirah complex: fitness centre, souk, theatre, spa, free entrance to Wild Wadi Waterpark Families Outside the resort, families will love the Wild Wadi Waterpark Activities • Explore the Arabian souk Minimum stay 7 nights 27 Dec-01 Jan. What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast served in the Arboretum, Al Qasr.

Meal upgrades

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Half Board from £37 • Buffet breakfast and dinner in over 50 restaurants on a dine-around option including Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Spa, Food & Beverage and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1207 per person 31 May-15 Jul, 07 Aug-11 Sep 2015 High season from £2023 03 Apr-05 May, 22 Oct-07 Nov 2015 Extra night from £181 Single supplement from £181 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in an Arabian Deluxe Summer House including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and private transfers. Ref KU9916. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Mina A’ Salam, at Madinat Jumeirah s s s s s A luxurious grand boutique hotel, boasting an informal ambience in a stunning beachfront setting.

Mina A’ Salam, translated to ‘Harbour of Peace’, is the gateway to the Madinat Jumeirah complex. Winding waterways and walkways guide you through the grounds where a world of dining and leisure facilities await – perfect for families.

At a glance Traditional souk

By day, the warm golden sands of the private beach tempt you with relaxing sunloungers and a cool sea breeze. Lie back whilst delicious snacks and drinks are ordered and served without you having to lift a muscle. In the evening choose from an array of international cuisines such as Mediterranean, Chinese and Arabic before watching a live performance at the Madinat Theatre.

Each of the elegant rooms are adorned with antique furnishings, dark woods and flashes of blues that reflect the ocean beyond and below. Arabian Deluxe Rooms have spacious balconies overlooking Dubai or the ocean. Arabian Premium Leisure Rooms have access to the Premium Leisure Lounge which includes daily breakfast, airport transfers, daily refreshments, pre-dinner drinks and canapés.

Setting On Jumeirah Beach Getting there 30 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 292 rooms Dining 22 restaurants, cafés and lounges Facilities Within the Madinat Jumeirah complex: fitness centre, souk, kids’ club, tennis, rock climbing, theatre, golf, spa, free entrance to Wild Wadi Waterpark Families Outside the resort, families will love the Wild Wadi Waterpark, where over 30 rides and attractions await.

Activities • Learn about the Turtle Rehabilitation Program.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast served in the Arboretum, Al Qasr.

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Meal upgrades Half Board from £37 • Buffet breakfast and dinner, served in the in over 50 restaurants on a dine-around option including Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Spa, Food & Beverage and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1174 per person 31 May-15 Jul, 07 Aug-11 Sep 2015 High season from £1852 03 Apr-05 May, 22 Oct-07 Nov 2015 Extra night from £170 Single supplement from £170 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in an Arabian Deluxe Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and private transfers. Ref KU0983. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Terrase Restaurant

At a glance Extensive dining options

Encircled by waterways Over 40 restaurants and bars Dining at Madinat Jumeirah

Al Qasr, at Madinat Jumeirah s s s s s The Jewel of Madinat Jumeirah, designed in the style of a Sheikh’s summer house Part of the exquisite complex of the Madinat Jumeirah, exuding charm and elegance, Al Qasr, translated to ‘The Palace’, sits at the very heart of the complex. Sumptuous interiors reflect the days of Old Arabia and combine with the finest facilities.

Dedicated to relaxation, recreation and luxury, this palace offers peaceful indulgence with the convenience of the complex’s facilities a stone’s throw away. Over 22 restaurants and bars will tempt you with international cuisines which include Arabian, Asian and European. Enjoy fine dining, a casual ambience, or light bites and don’t miss dining at the Madinat Jumeirah’s signature restaurant - Pierchic, where delicious seafood is accompanied by breathtaking view of Burj Al Arab.

The spacious rooms offer sublime views over the gardens or the Indian Ocean.

Upgrade from a Deluxe Room to a Premium Leisure Room to enjoy access to the exclusive Premium Leisure Lounge, with breakfast, airport transfers, daily refreshments and canapés during happy hour and free Wi-Fi. Setting At Madinat Jumeirah, linked by beach boardwalk to Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Burj Al Arab and Wild Wadi Waterpark Getting there 30 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 292 rooms and suites Dining 22 restaurants, cafés and lounges Facilities Within the Madinat Jumeirah complex: fitness centre, souk, theatre, private beach, spa, free entrance to Wild Wadi Waterpark.

Activities • Be enchanted by live performances in the Madinat Theatre Minimum stay 7 nights 27 Dec-01 Jan. What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast served in the Arboretum, Al Qasr.

Accessible by waterways Boutique-style accommodation Arabian Deluxe Room

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Meal upgrades Half Board from £37 • Buffet breakfast and dinner, served in the in over 50 restaurants on a dine-around option including Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Spa, Food & Beverage and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1207 per person 31 May-15 Jul, 07 Aug-11 Sep 2015 High season from £1954 03 Apr-05 May, 22 Oct-07 Nov 2015 Extra night from £181 Single supplement from £181 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in an Arabian Deluxe Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and private transfers. Ref KU9913. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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One&Only Royal Mirage

At a glance Exclusive pool access Private beach

Overlooking the Arabian Gulf and set amongst courtyards and colourful gardens, the One&Only Royal Mirage embodies three lavish Arabian properties – The Palace, Arabian Court and Residence & Spa. Grand architecture, palm-shaded pools and a private beach blend with impeccable service and exceptional shared facilities and dining options – generating a remarkably luxurious stay.

Health and Beauty Institute Junior Suite

Residence & Spa at One&Only Royal Mirage sssss

An intimate sanctuary of pampering, surrounded by secluded gardens, pools and a private beach.

This haven of luxury and exclusivity is perfect if you’re seeking peace, seclusion and rejuvenation. The main focus is on the exquisite Health and Beauty Institute, where architectural influences from Old Arabia combine with a multitude of contemporary facilities, and a range of signature therapies.

Staying at the Residence & Spa gives you exclusive access to the hotel’s expansive palm-lined swimming pool, charming restaurant and stylish bar. You can also make use of all the attractions within the One&Only Royal Mirage, whilst the facilities here remain undisturbed by its sister properties.

The rooms, suites and villa reflect the grandiose décor of old Arabia and feature views over the gardens and the Arabian Gulf. Prestige Rooms are perfect for shorter stays.

Junior Suites have beds set on a raised platform for charming views over the sea.

Setting On Sheikh Zayed Road Getting there 30 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 49 sea-facing rooms and suites Dining Exclusive à la carte restaurant Facilities Access to a private reception, The Dining Room restaurant, the Library bar and pool. Guests can also use all leisure facilities within the One&Only Royal Mirage complex.

Spa The One&Only Spa is partnered with ESPA to create a world of pampering excellence offering a selection of holistic tailor-made experiences.

Activities • Be pampered in the Health and Beauty Institute Minimum stay Please ask for details.

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What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast in The Dining Room.

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Guide price from £1264 per person 08 Jun-15 Jul, 07-27 Aug 2015 High season from £1795 03-17 Apr, 20 Apr-07 May, 08 Nov-03 Dec 2015 Extra night from £200 Single supplement from £161 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Prestige Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and private transfers. Ref KU9907. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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The Palace at One&Only Royal Mirage s s s s s An elegant beach resort, offering an exceptional range of facilities in a traditional Arabic style.

Part of the prestigious One&Only Royal Mirage complex and set upon a private stretch of Jumeirah Beach, this hotel combines the feel of Old Arabia with sublime sea views and peaceful surrounds – making an ideal stay for couples.

At a glance Direct beach access

Designed with rest and relaxation in mind, you can choose to do as much or as little as you want. Leisure facilities are shared between The Palace and sister property – Arabian Court and include heated swimming pools and a watersports centre by the beach. Inside The Palace, there are four dedicated restaurants which serve Mediterranean, Moroccan and international cuisine. Dinner at Celebrities is highly recommended, where tasty European dishes are accompanied by fine wines. You are also welcome to use the restaurants at Arabian Court.

All of the rooms and suites are sea-facing and embellished with decorative arches, terracotta tiling and Arabian furniture. Superior Deluxe Rooms and are great for short stays. Upgrade to the Gold Club and you’ll receive a private entrance plus access to the Club Room with benefits including continental breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktail hours. The spacious Executive Superior Suites are set in the south wing and feature a lounge and dining area with a wet bar and oversized bathroom.

Setting On Sheikh Zayed Road Getting there 40 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 231 rooms and suites Dining 4 à la carte restaurants Facilities Pool, tennis court, putting green, kids’ club, gym, shuttle bus to Aquaventure at Atlantis, The Palm.

Activities • Tee off on one of 7 nearby golf courses Minimum stay Minimum stays apply, please ask for details.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Olives.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1129 per person 08 Jun-15 Jul, 07-27 Aug 2015 High season from £1492 03-17 Apr, 20 Spr-07 May, 08 Nov-03 Dec 2015 Extra night from £155 Single supplement from £124 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Superior Deluxe Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and private transfers. Ref DX2014. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Traditional Arabian décor Use of The Palace’s facilities Deluxe Room

Arabian Court at One&Only Royal Mirage s s s s s Stylish, romantic and sharing a feast of facilities as part of the One&Only Royal Mirage complex.

Blending fantasy, tradition and contemporary comfort on a truly regal scale, the Arabian Court is crafted in the spirit of the Orient with dramatic architecture amidst a landscape of walkways, water fountains and lush gardens. Spend lazy days by the swimming pool overlooking the Arabian Gulf or venture to the hotel’s beachfront sister property – The Palace. Enjoy facilities at both Arabian Court and The Palace which include a variety of pools, ample watersports and land sports.

Dining at the Arabian Court consists of three intimate eateries. Whilst The Rotisserie offers an all-day dining buffet, the colourful Indo-European restaurant Nina is a fantastic spot to enjoy lounge music whilst sampling the chef’s recommendation.

Each of the rooms and suites overlook Palm Island Bay. Deluxe Rooms are an intimate space for couples. Upgrade to an expansive Falcon Executive or Prince Suite, with a spacious balcony or ground-floor patio. And, with interconnecting rooms available, you can extend your suite from one to two bedrooms – great for families.

Setting On Sheikh Zayed Road Getting there 30 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 172 rooms and suites Dining 2 à la carte restaurants and an all-day dining room Facilities Pool, tennis courts, putting green, kids’ club, fitness centre, shuttle bus to Aquaventure at Atlantis, The Palm and select shopping malls, and a boat shuttle to sister hotel – One&Only The Palm.

Activities • Relax at the One&Only Spa.

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At a glance

What’s included Breakfast at The Rotisserie.

Direct beach access Sea-facing accommodation

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Old Arabian charm Executive Superior Suite

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offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider For something special, experience a moonlight dhow cruise with dinner.

Guide price from £1129 per person 08 Jun-15 Jul, 07-27 Aug 2015 High season from £1522 03-17 Apr, 20 Apr-07 May, 08 Nov-03 Dec 2015 Extra night from £155 Single supplement from £124 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in an Arabian Court Deluxe Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and private transfers. Ref KU9904. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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One&Only The Palm s s s s s At a glance

An intimate escape on a peaceful stretch of golden sands upon the exclusive Palm, Jumeirah.

Ultimate seclusion

Encompassed by the glistening waters of the Arabian Gulf and situated on the pristine sands of the world-famous Palm, Jumeirah – this intimate hotel is a secluded haven of complete luxury, cosseted by lush gardens and dotted with fountains and sparkling pools with stunning views of the Dubai skyline in the distance.

Ideal for couples searching for a tranquil escape, you can spend your days by the paradisiacal swimming pool or on the hotel’s private beachfront, where huge designer daybeds lure you whilst ice-cool refreshments are served. After a day in the sun, you have a choice of three restaurants within the hotel which include STAY

by Yannic Alléno, where interior design meets gastronomic indulgence. If you fancy dining away from the hotel, make use of the complimentary water taxis and dine at any of the restaurants at the neighbouring One&Only Royal Mirage or the nearby Atlantis, The Palm.

Stunning spa Peaceful Palm, Jumeirah location Dubai skyline from One&Only The Palm

The exquisite guest rooms, suites and villas at the hotel are designed with a fusion of Moorish and Andalusian architecture, with sophisticated furnishings and stateof-the art facilities. Palm Manor House Premier Rooms are located in the expansive Manor House with a private balcony or garden patio. Palm Beach Premier Rooms are steps away from the beach and Palm Beach Junior Suites are larger, making an ideal choice for families or large groups.

Setting On the peninsula of Palm Island Crescent with mesmerising Dubai skyline views Getting there 45 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 90 stylish guest rooms and suites, plus four beach villas Dining 3 restaurants. Guests are also welcome to make use of the restaurants at the neighbouring One&Only Royal Mirage or the nearby Atlantis, The Palm Facilities Spa, fitness centre, kinesis studio, tennis court, swimming pool, watersports, excursions, free boat transfers to the One&Only Royal Mirage from the private marina for use of additional watersports Spa The One&Only Private Spa features a holistic collection of tailor-made spa experiences. Surrounded by tranquil ponds, fountains and open courtyards, the nine indulgent Spa Suites each have private outdoor gardens for you to completely relax after your treatment Activities • Be pampered in the stunning One&Only Private Spa • Take a water taxi to the mainland • Dine at the neighbouring One&Only Royal Mirage or Atlantis, The Palm

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• Spend lazy days on designer daybeds at the beach Minimum stay Minimum stays apply, please ask for details.

Need to know Children over 12 are welcome in suites with pools.

What’s included Breakfast À la carte breakfast at Zest.

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Couples treatment room

101 Dining Lounge & Bar

Guide price from £1297 per person 08 Jun-15 Jul, 07-27 Aug 2015 High season from £1861 03-15 Apr 2015, 20 Apr-07 May, 08 Nov-3 Dec 2015 Extra night from £211 Single supplement from £169 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Palm Manor House Premier Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and private transfers. Ref DX2175. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Palm Manor House Premier Room

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Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa s s s s s At a glance Impressive So Spa Palm, Jumeirah location Private beach Junior Suite

Stylish Polynesian interiors, impeccable service and picture-perfect views over the Arabian Gulf.

A recent addition to Dubai’s iconic Palm, Jumeirah – this hotel is a great base for combining a peaceful beach break with the chance to explore the city should you wish to. Wide open interiors adorned with cool marbles lead the way to the gardens, where swaying palms line the huge freeform swimming pool. Enjoy peaceful views of the Indian Ocean at this quiet resort.

Whilst the private beach is ideal for sun worshippers, there is also a wide range of facilities and activities to take part in during the day which includes a nearby golf course and an array of boat excursions. Be sure to relax and unwind in the So SPA, where a sauna, Jacuzzi, hammam and a range of treatments await.

There are seven restaurants and five bars to choose from within the hotel. Menus range from Italian, French, seafood and barbecue grills and a must-visit is the Studio du Chef, where expert chefs prepare an unforgettable French culinary journey. For a relaxing experience amongst traditional décor of glass and wood, enjoy a selection of authentic tea rituals in porcelain teapots and cups at the Cha House.

Junior Suite

The stylish rooms and suites are decorated with chic Polynesian designs, bringing a sunny island feel to your accommodation. The spacious Luxury Rooms overlook the Indian Ocean or the quieter The Palm, Jumeirah, whilst the much larger Junior Suites offer the same views with the addition of free Wi-Fi throughout.

Setting Located on Palm Jumeirah’s east crescent, overlooking the Arabian Gulf Getting there 35 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 361 rooms and suites Dining 7 restaurants Facilities Outdoor and indoor swimming pools, private beach, spa, nightclub, kids’ club, boutiques, salon, free Wi-Fi Spa The So SPA boasts a selection of 28 treatment rooms, offering a variety of massage therapies, a hammam spa, a sauna and a steam room. Before or after your treatment, why not head to the high-tech So Fit gym where stateof-the-art fitness equipment awaits Activities • Be pampered in the So SPA • Bask upon 500 metres of private beach • Enjoy a round of golf • Discover the array of restaurants on offer.

Manava Restaurant

Need to know Over 8s are welcome at this resort.

Luxury Room

What’s Included Breakfast • Buffet breakfast at Manava, Hong Loong or Bottega.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £30 • Breakfast and dinner at Studio du Chef, Porterhouse and Moana Seafood Restaurant.

Guide price from £991 per person 08 Jun-15 Jul, 07-27 Aug 2015 High season from £1261 13 Apr-06 May, 27 Sep-15 Oct, 04 Nov-03 Dec 2015 Extra night from £109 Single supplement from £110 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Luxury Seaview Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref DX4028. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina s s s s s A Jumeirah Beach resort, offering a fabulous range of facilities and activities for all the family.

Set in an ideal location on a private stretch of beach and only minutes away from the city’s cultural attractions and major shopping malls, this boutique-style resort is perfect for combining the glamorous sights and sounds of Dubai City with complete relaxation upon Jumeirah Beach. And, with a wealth of children’s facilities – this hotel makes for a great family-friendly destination.

At a glance Family-friendly resort Plenty of facilities Great location

Five international restaurants range from casual dining at Barasti Beach, to a contemporary dining concept at Latest Recipe. Don’t miss a visit to the resort’s signature restaurant, Watatsumi, where expertly skilled shokunins create the finest quality sushi and sashimi at the unique ‘raw bar’ show-cooking station.

Each of the rooms and suites are decorated with neutral shades which complement the expanse of natural daylight within the room. Deluxe Rooms offer views over the Arabian Gulf or Dubai and the Club Rooms have the addition of a daily breakfast in your room, as well as free access to the Club Mina Fitness Centre and Le Méridien Club Lounge. Barasti Bar is ideal for party lovers and particularly popular at weekends – a vibrant spot to enjoy great music into the early hours with a fantastic variety of of drinks. Opt for a room overlooking the beach to be closer to the party.

Setting Located on the golden sands of Jumeirah Beach in a pristine location close to Dubai International Marina Getting there 30 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 220 rooms and suites Dining 5 restaurants, as well as access to restaurants at neighbouring hotel – The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Facilities 5 pools, fitness centre, tennis courts, children’s splash pool, kids’ club, watersports, boat charters. Shared facilities with neighbouring The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina include the Heavenly Spa Families Kids’ will love the Penguin Club, where daily indoor and outdoor activities including beach games are available, whilst tasty child-friendly menus are sure to impress Activities • Relax on the golden sands of Jumeirah Beach • Head out to see some of Dubai’s cultural attractions • Try your hand at waterskiing on the beach • Enjoy vibrant surrounds at Barasti Bar Minimum stay 7 nights 03-10 Apr and 26 Dec-04 Jan.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Latest Recipe.

Deluxe Seaview Room

Meal upgrades Half Board from £33 • Buffet breakfast and dinner at Latest Recipe.

Full Board from £66 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Latest Recipe.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary, Food & Beverage and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £915 per person 01-29 Sep 2014, 28 Jun-15 Jul, 07-28 Aug 2015 High season from £1281 16 Oct-12 Nov 2014, 15 Oct-12 Nov 2015 Extra night from £83 Single supplement from £82 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Deluxe Landview Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref DX2045. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Horizon Restaurant

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Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina s s s s d At a glance Extensive facilities Peaceful location

Enjoy excellent facilities and a tranquil tempo in a superb beachfront setting.

Set on over half a mile of a private stretch of pristine Jumeirah Beach and overlooking the iconic Palm, Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf, this impressive resort has been designed to create a peaceful escape.

Palm, Jumeirah views Dining options include a selection of five à la carte and one buffet restaurant, serving Thai, Arabian and other international cuisines. Be sure to book a table at the Spice Emporium, where generously portioned curries, spicy salads and authentic Thai dishes are sure to make you feel like you’re dining in the Far East.

Spa reception

The extremely spacious rooms and suites ensure complete comfort with a homefrom-home feel. Upgrade from a Deluxe Seaview Room to an Executive Club Room and you can enjoy a choice of views alongside exclusive access to the Westin Executive Club Lounge with benefits including private check in, complimentary buffet breakfast, free internet and afternoon tea. If you want more living space, the Deluxe Suites are ideal and also offer Westin Lounge access.

Blue Orange Restaurant

Setting On Jumeirah Beach, 20 minutes from Dubai city centre and close to Dubai International Marina Getting there 30 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 294 contemporary rooms and suites Dining 6 restaurants Facilities Pool, spa, lazy river, fitness centre, tennis courts, watersports, outdoor amphitheatre, kids’ club, splash pools, boat charters.

Spa The Heavenly Spa, featuring inviting male or female steam rooms, saunas and Jacuzzis, as well as a choice of eleven treatment rooms offering a selection of signature therapies such as the Heavenly Spa Signature Massage, which is designed to leave you feeling rested and serene.

Activities • Charter your very own yacht or speedboat around the coastline • Learn to waterskii or windsurf at the watersports centre • Take part in a fitness class Minimum stay 7 nights 03 Apr-10 Apr and 26 Dec-04 Jan. What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Blue Orange.

Deluxe Seaview Room

Meal upgrades Half Board from £23 • Buffet breakfast and lunch or dinner at Blue Orange or credit towards dining in Spice Emporium, Hunters, Bussola, Latest Recipe, Barasti, Horizon and Westin Pool Bars (excludes Watatsumi, El sure, Oeno and Latitude).

Full Board from £66 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Blue Orange or credit towards dining in Spice Emporium, Hunters, Bussola, Latest Recipe, Barasti, Horizon and Westin Pool Bars (excludes Watatsumi, El sure, Oeno and Latitude).

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary, Food & Beverage and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1083 per person 01-29 Sep 2014, 28 Jun-15 Jul, 07-28 Aug 2015 High season from £1513 03-24 Apr, 15 Oct-12 Nov 2015 Extra night from £124 Single supplement from 123 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Deluxe Seaview Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref DX2044. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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JA Jebel Ali Beach Hotel s s s s At a glance

A fantastic family-friendly All Inclusive hotel on the golden sands of Jebel Ali Beach.

The hotel forms part of the Jebel Ali Golf Resort with neighbouring JA Palm Tree Court– Dubai’s foremost All Inclusive resort, boasting plenty of facilities, activities and dining options. Adults will enjoy the championship golf course, clay pigeon shooting and the opulent spa, set within lush surrounds and overlooking the beach, whilst kids can keep busy in the CoolZone or the ChillZone, with daily organised activities such as face painting and movie nights.

Private beachfront location All Inclusive hotel Great family option Gardenview Room

Take advantage of the resort’s seven restaurants which are all included within your meal plan, offering a taste of Italy, Mexico and other international delights. The resort’s signature restaurant, DiVAZ is a unique floating restaurant – moored at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort Marina. Here, you can savour a delicious seafood buffet and stunning views, or sample freshly caught fish – prepared to your personal preference for an additional supplement.

Upgrade from a Gardenview Room to a Seaview Room on the first four floors and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the tranquillity of the Arabian Gulf from the small viewing balcony. For additional space, the Superior Gardenview Rooms look out over the golf course, making an ideal room for longer stays.

Setting A private, palm-lined beach overlooking the Gulf Getting there 45 minutes from Abu Dhabi or Dubai airport and city centre.

Rooms 260 moderately sized rooms Dining 10 restaurants and bars Facilities 2 swimming pools with swim-up bars, spa, kids’ and teens’ clubs, crèche, camel rides, golf course and academy, clay pigeon shooting, horseriding, watersports, fishing trips and diving (payable locally), free shuttle to major shopping malls Families There are 2 temperaturecontrolled children’s and toddlers’ pools, as well as an animal corner where nature interaction are held Activities • Embark on a fishing trip excursion • Discover the resort on horseback Minimum stay 5 nights 27 Dec-02 Jan, 3 nights at other times.

Need to know The Signature Pool is exclusive to guests staying in the Royal Jasmine Suite and Residence only.

What’s included All Inclusive • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner on a full dine-around basis at any of the 10 restaurants (special

menus may be applicable, reservations will be mandatory and subject to availability at à la carte restaurants) • Snacks and late night supper • Select alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages • Selected non-motorised watersports • Tennis, squash, badminton, gym, aqua gym, camel rides and more activities.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1146 per person 31 May-15 Jul, 07-28 Aug 2015 High season from £1353 03-18 Apr, 30 Sep-21 Oct, 07-29 Nov 2015 Extra night from £164 Single supplement from £47

Captain’s Bar

DiVAZ seafood restaurant

Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Garden View Room on all inclusive, economy flights on Emirates to Dubai from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref DX2025. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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JA Palm Tree Court s s s s s At a glance Great for families Luxury all Inclusive Extensive facilities

An all-suite beachfront paradise of lush gardens and sparkling waterfalls.

This premier hotel forms the second half of the Jebel Ali Golf Resort and makes a great family-friendly destination. Set back from the city centre and overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the impressive Palm Jebel Ali, enjoy peaceful surrounds of manicured gardens in which peacocks roam freely beside glistening waterfalls.

From the palm-lined beach to the four large swimming pools and a wealth of daily activities – you can choose to do as much or as little as you like here, and with a choice of ten fantastic restaurants and bars included – choosing where to dine is half the fun.

Whilst the gorgeous Beachfront Junior Suites are merely steps away from the Arabian Gulf, choose a Royal Jasmine Junior Suite for complimentary access to the Signatures Lounge. Families or groups will love the Palm Tree Court Suites, with expansive living space and a separate bedroom and living room.

Junior Suite

Beachfront Junior Suite

Setting The second half of the Jebel Ali Golf Resort on the beachfront Getting there 45 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 208 suites Dining 10 restaurants Facilities 4 swimming pools, beach, spa, kids’ and teens’ clubs, crèche, camel rides, tennis, squash, badminton, a selection of shops, 9-hole golf course and academy, Olympic standard shooting club, horseriding, watersports and diving (extra cost) Families There are 2 temperaturecontrolled children’s and toddlers’ pools, as well as an animal corner where fish feeding and nature interaction is held Activities • Visit the concierge for the variety of excursions on offer, including a seaplane flight over Dubai with sights including The Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa • Head to the stables for a horseriding lesson through the gardens Minimum stay 5 nights 27 Dec-02 Jan, 3 nights at other times.

Need to know This hotel is closed between 1-17 Nov. What’s included All Inclusive • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner on a full dine-around basis at any of the 15 restaurants (special menus may be applicable, reservations

will be mandatory and subject to availability at á la carte restaurants) • Snacks and late night supper • Unlimited beverages incl. soft drinks, international brand wines, beer, spirits and cocktails (excl. premium brands and Champagne) • Selected nonmotorised watersports • Tennis, squash, badminton, gym, aqua gym, camel rides and more activities • 1x 30-minute spa treatment • 1x session of selected motorized watersport (age limits apply for certain watersports) • 1 round of pistol or clay shooting • 1x dinner cruise (food only) on Bateaux Dubai • 1 x private tennis lesson • 1 personal training gym session.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver and Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1218 per person 31 May-15 Jul, 07-28 Aug 2015 High season from £1536 03-18 Apr, 30 Sep-21 Oct, 07-29 Nov 2015 Extra night from £188 Single supplement from £68 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Gardenview Junior Suite on all inclusive, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and group transfers.

Ref DX2028. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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United Arab Emirates • Dubai Beach

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Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa s s s s s At a glance

Expansive beachfront grounds, a spectacular range of dining and a uniquely designed Roman themed spa.

Set on golden sands overlooking the glistening shores of the Arabian Gulf and the iconic Palm, Jumeirah - this hotel makes the perfect destination for a relaxing beach break with a fantastic range of world-class facilities. These facilities include the exquisite Roman-themed Caracalla Spa & Health Club, where charming Roman interiors fuse with truly opulent therapies to create a haven for complete relaxation. After your treatment, be sure to spend some time in the soothing sauna, Jacuzzi and hammam pools for added relaxation.

Private beach Excellent dining options Indulgent Roman themed spa Royal Club Suite

Enjoy balmy days beneath the glorious Arabian sunshine in one of the resort’s three expansive swimming pools and sip a cool refreshment at the ultra-stylish swim-up bar. If you prefer to spend your days at the beach, then the golden sands are merely steps away. For the active, beach games and watersports are widely available, whilst those who prefer to sit back and relax can enjoy ample sun loungers with friendly service from one of several beach bars.

There are seven dining choices available, ranging from Mexican, Italian, Far Eastern and Arabian cuisines. Whether you’re searching for a casual eatery, or fine dining – your tastebuds are sure to be pleasantly surprised. For a true taste of Arabia, lounge on plush sofas beneath the twinkling sky as a selection of mouth-watering mezzeh, grilled fish, lamb or kebabs are served in the authentic Al Khaimah restaurant.

Deluxe Rooms are ideal for shorter stays, offering a choice of land or sea views.

Upgrade to a Club Tower Room and you’ll have access to the Royal Club Lounge which includes daily breakfast, complimentary refreshments and pre-dinner drinks in the evenings.

Setting On a pristine stretch of beach, overlooking the Arabian Gulf Getting there 30 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 504 rooms and suites Dining 7 restaurants and a café Facilities 3 swimming pools, spa, sauna, steamroom, Jacuzzi, hammam pools, watersports. Le Royal Méridien Tower adjacent enjoys its own reception and use of all facilities within the main complex Activities • Share food with family and friends at Rhodes Twenty10 • Relax your mind at the Caracalla Spa & Health Club • Chill-out at the beach • Head out into nearby Dubai city Minimum stay 5 nights 28 Dec-02 Jan. Need to know Children over the age of 16 are welcome within Le Méridien Club Lounge. Adults aged over 21 must accompany guests ages between 16-21.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast in The Brasserie.

Seabreeze Restaurant

Meal upgrades Half Board from £29 • Buffet, lunch or dinner in The Brasserie.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary, Food & Beverage and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Lounge

Kuoni Insider Discover the stunning surrounds of the Caracalla Spa & Health Club.

Guide price from £934 per person 08 Jun-15 Jul, 07-28 Aug 2015 High season from £1501 03-24 Apr, 17 Oct-13 Nov 2015 Extra night from £95 Single supplement from £94 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Deluxe Seaview Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref DX2038. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Amwaj Rotana – Jumeirah Beach Dubai s s s s Set directly on Dubai’s famous ‘The Walk’ and an ideal base to explore this vibrant city.

This is a perfect choice for those wanting to combine a relaxing beach stay with exploration of Dubai. Close to the stunning Dubai Marina, Dubai’s mega malls – accessible by free shuttle bus, museums and a short drive from the world-famous The Palm, Jumeirah – there’s lots to see and do.

At a glance Beachfront promenade location

The selection of dining options include a casual international buffet menu in the resort’s main restaurant – Horizon, contemporary Italian delights in Rosso, and unique American-Japanese cuisine, where steak meets sushi to create the worldfamous Benihana restaurant.

All rooms boast stunning views over the Arabian Gulf. Classic Seaview Rooms are ideal for short stays, however, upgrading to the Premium Seaview Room ensures a balcony – perfect for soaking up the Arabian sunshine. For longer stays, the Club Rooms offer free access to the Club Rotana Lounge, which includes private and personalised check in/out, airport transfers and free Wi-Fi within the lounge.

Setting On the renowned ‘The Walk’, with a range of local amenities nearby including Emirates Golf Club Getting there 30 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 301 elegant rooms Dining 3 restaurants, lobby lounge and pool bar Facilities 2 swimming pools, fitness club, wellness centre Activities • Take a walk along the charming ‘The Walk’ • Embark on a short journey to explore Dubai Marina Minimum stay Minimum stays apply, please ask for details.

Need to know No check out 30-31 Dec. NB: The Walk is currently undergoing maintenance.

Views will not be obstructed, but there may be some noise disturbance.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Horizon.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £20 • Buffet breakfast and dinner at Horizon.

Kuoni Plus Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £871 per person 01-28 Sep 2014, 31 May-15 Jul 2015 High season from £1060 03-27 Apr, 31 Oct-02 Dec 2015 Extra night from £74 Single supplement from £73 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Classic Seaview Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref DX2206. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Premium Seaview Room

At a glance Centrally located Overlooking the beachfront Great choice of restaurants

Private beach access Close to city attractions Deluxe Seaview Room

Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort & Residences s s s s d On the golden mile of Jumeirah Beach, in the Dubai Marina area and on ‘The Walk’ promenade.

This hotel is ideal for those who want to combine a relaxing beach stay with the chance to explore Dubai. Unwind on the golden sands of a spacious and private stretch of Jumeirah Beach, with views of the Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf.

14 restaurants and bars across the Resort and Residences serve global cuisine ranging from Latin American and Italian to delicious seafood. After dinner, head up to the 35th floor to Pure Sky Lounge in the Residences for sublime views over The Palm.

The rooms and suites offer full or partial sea views, or a view over The Walk – a great choice for lovers of super cars, as this popular spot is frequented by wealthy locals and their designer cars. Deluxe Rooms are ideal for shorter stays, whilst Executive Rooms offer access to the Executive Lounge with benefits including free breakfast and refreshments. Family Suites offer two balconies and a separate living room. Ideal for longer stays, the Residences offer two, three or four bedrooms and self-catering facilitiesplus access to the main resort’s leisure facilities.

Setting On Jumeirah Beach’s ‘The Walk’, in the Dubai Marina area and 20 minutes from the city centre Getting there 30 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 389 rooms and suites in the main resort and 363 residences Dining 7 restaurants Facilities 2 pools, spa, lounge garden, kids’ club, watersports, free shuttle to select shopping malls available locally Activities • Enjoy a round of golf at Emirates or Montgomerie Golf Clubs Minimum stay 7 nights 27 Dec-02 Jan. What’s included Breakfast • Buffet breakfast at Oceana for resort guests • Buffet breakfast at the main dining area of Hilton Dubai Residences for Residences guests.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £23 • Buffet breakfast

and dinner at Oceana for resort guests • Buffet breakfast and dinner at the main dining area of Hilton Dubai Residences for Residences guests.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £850 per person 31 May-15 Jul, 07-28 Aug 2015 High season from £1189 03 Apr-01 May, 19 Oct-01 Dec 2015 Extra night from £67 Single supplement from £67 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Deluxe Walk View Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref DB018. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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United Arab Emirates • Dubai City

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Towers Rotana s s s s At a glance

This inviting city hotel has a rooftop pool and an array of dining options.

Great value

Well placed and well-priced, Towers Rotana makes a great hub for exploring Dubai.

Located on the popular Sheikh Zayed Road and a short walk from the city’s most popular attractions such as the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the enchanting Dubai Fountains – this hotel makes for a fine combination of relaxation and recreation.

There are two swimming pools, one which is located on the rooftop and boasts stunning views over the city and the Arabian Gulf in the distance. Here, you can relax on the sun terrace and soak up the Arabian sunshine, before perhaps making use of the spa facilities at the Bodylines fitness centre.

Rooftop swimming pool Views of Burj Khalifa Teatro Restaurant

You have a choice of three à la carte or buffet restaurants, with menus including Japanese, Chinese, Italian and other international dishes. The Time Out awardwinning Teatro restaurant is one of the most popular fine dining areas in the area, offering a wide range of cuisine and is a must-visit during your stay.

The rooms and suites are decorated with natural shades and complemented by flashes of bright colours for a modern twist. Classic Rooms are perfect for weekend breaks, offering fine views over Sheikh Zayed Road and Jumeirah Boulevard.

Upgrade to a Premium Room and you’ll have much more living space which is ideal for longer stays, or perhaps choose one of the Club Rotana Rooms that offer Club Rotana Lounge access with benefits to include private check in/out, continental buffet breakfast, a selection of daily refreshments such as evening canapés and cocktails and late check out upon availability. Families or groups will enjoy the Classic Suites, featuring a separate bedroom and living room and plenty of space.

Setting Centrally located on Sheikh Zayed Road, adjacent to the financial centre metro station Getting there 20 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 360 rooms and suites Dining 3 restaurants Facilities 2 swimming pools, sun terrace, fitness centre, steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi in public areas Activities • Take a Latin dance session at Bodylines • Look over Dubai on the rooftop pool • Relax on the beach • Sample international cuisine at awardwinning Teatro Minimum stay Minimum stays apply, please ask for details.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Flavours on Two.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £29 • Buffet breakfast and dinner at Flavours on Two Full Board from £57 • Buffet breakfast and lunch or dinner at Flavours on Two. Guide price from £779 per person 15 May-15 Jul, 07-28 Aug 2015 High season from £890 03 Apr-12 May, 31 Aug-30 Sep, 16 Oct-10 Dec 2015 Extra night from £45 Single supplement from £46

Flavours Bar

Deluxe Room

Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Classic Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref DX2049. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Rooftop swimming pool

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The Address Downtown Dubai s s s s s The height of style and sophistication with excellent facilities and overlooking The Dubai Fountains.

This ultra-modern hotel stands 63 storeys high, adjacent to the popular Dubai Mall and the stunning Burj Khalifa. Bask in the sunshine in the paradisiacal five-tiered infinity pool or unwind in the chic spa featuring an ice cave, aroma rooms and a fantastic array of treatments and signature therapies.

At a glance Excellent location

Choose from five award-winning restaurants at the hotel, with menus including Latin, Arabic and Japanese. Opening soon, the critically acclaimed CUT by Wolfgang Puck serves delicious steaks and other international dishes and will become the hotel’s first celebrity restaurant. On the 63rd floor the striking lounge at trendy Neos is a great spot to listen to mixes from the resident DJ, with panoramic views of the city.

Each of the stylish rooms and suites are adorned with sleek furnishings that reflect the contemporary feel of the hotel. Premier Rooms have a balcony overlooking the Old Town or The Dubai Fountains, whilst Club Rooms share the same views plus access to the Club Lounge with benefits including daily food and beverage presentations, an Ahlan VIP welcome service and airport transfers. Upgrade to a Junior Suite for larger living space and upgraded facilities and amenities.

Setting Part of the ‘Downtown’ Dubai development just off Sheikh Zayed Road.

Getting there 15 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 196 extremely spacious rooms Dining 5 restaurants Facilities Spa, fitness centre, 7 swimming pools, salon Activities • Watch the dancing Dubai Fountain show from the hotel • Explore nearby Dubai Mall Minimum stay 3 nights 26 Dec-01 Jan. Need to know This hotel is closed 24 Dec-02 Jan. What’s included Breakfast Buffet or à la carte breakfast at The Address Montgomerie Meal upgrades Half Board from £33 • Buffet or à

la carte breakfast at The Address Montgomerie and set menu lunch or dinner at Fazaris Restaurant.

Kuoni Plus Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1106 per person 15 May-15 Jul 2015 High season from £1304 03 Apr-12 May, 07 Aug-01 Oct, 10 Oct-10 Dec 2015 Extra night from £154 Single supplement from £131 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Premier Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref DX3006. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Burj Lake views On Old Town Island Deluxe Room

The Palace Downtown Dubai sssss

A luxury hotel that effortlessly blends contemporary design with traditional Arabian style.

This stylish city hotel is set on the edge of the sleepy Burj Lake in the heart of the Old Town Island - within the Downtown Dubai district. Here, the vibrant market square and meandering alleyways are a great place to experience a heady mix of Middle Eastern heritage and modern Dubai. Within a stone’s throw of some of Dubai’s iconic attractions such as the Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Fountain and Dubai Mall; and within a short drive of the golden sands of Jumeirah Beach, you can spend your days exploring the city, before returning your peaceful resort.

Leisure facilities include an expansive spa and a paradisiacal swimming pool.

There is also a choice of six award-winning restaurants and cafés, serving a selection of menus ranging from Argentinian Grills, Thai specialties and traditional Arabic cooking. For a truly Arabic experience, head to the Ewaan Lounge, where shisha pipes and mezzeh accompany a selection of fine refreshments.

The spacious rooms and suites continue the traditional theme with modern facilities. Deluxe Rooms overlook The Dubai Fountain or Burj Lake from the balcony. Palace Rooms enjoy upgraded facilities and views over the Burj Lake or The Old Town. The larger Junior Suites offer free airport transfers.

Setting Set at the edge of The Dubai Fountain on Old Town Island Getting there 20 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 242 rooms and suites Dining 4 restaurants and cafés Facilities Spa, swimming pool, fitness centre, free Wi-Fi throughout Activities • Explore the surrounding souk and malls • Take a trip to Jumeirah Beach.

Minimum stay 4 nights 26 Dec-01 Jan.

At a glance Five-tier infinity pool Overlooking Dubai Fountains Adjacent to Dubai Mall Neos Restaurant

What’s included Breakfast •Buffet or à la carte breakfast at Ewaan Restaurant Meal upgrades Half Board from £32 • Buffet or à la carte breakfast and lunch or dinner at Ewaan Restaurant

Kuoni Plus Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1052 per person 15 May-15 Jul 2015 High season from £1250 03-12 May, 07 Aug-01 Oct, 10 Oct-10 Dec 2015 Extra night from £136 Single supplement from £113 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Deluxe Lakeview Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref DX2195. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Grand Hyatt Dubai s s s s s At a glance

A family-friendly luxury resort overlooking historic Dubai Creek, with a wealth of facilities.

Enjoying a great location in the heart of historic Dubai Creek, the Grand Hyatt is a vibrant resort hotel set within 37 acres of verdant surrounds. A stone’s throw away from Dubai airport as well as the city’s shopping, entertainment and business districts, this resort is ideal for business and leisure guests looking for a fusion of relaxation and shopping.

Located in historic Dubai Creek Family-friendly facilities Extensive dining choices Main bar

Because of its quiet location, there’s a real focus on variety within the hotel.

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing stay by the pool, you’ve travelled with kids or you plan to spend your days exploring this historic district, you can choose to do as much or as little as you want here. And, with 11 restaurants to choose from with dishes ranging from Asian, Italian, American and Middle Eastern – you won’t have to venture far to experience excellent cuisines. Dining at Peppercrab is a must when staying at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, where delicious Singaporean classics - such as pepper and chilli crabs - are served in vibrant, family-friendly surrounds.

The rooms and suites at this hotel offer simply stunning vistas over Dubai Creek and the famous Dubai skyline, as well as the surrounding manicured gardens. The Standard Grand Rooms are decorated with contemporary interiors, with splashes of Arabic accents and are fitted with the latest technology which includes free Wi-Fi throughout. For added Grand Club privileges, upgrade to the Club Creekview Room which offers access to a private lounge, serving daily continental breakfasts, evening cocktails and canapés. Those travelling as a group or with family would enjoy the comfort of the Grand Suites, where living space is of abundance.

Setting Amidst 37 acres of landscaped gardens, close to the city centre and Dubai Creek Getting there 15 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 674 rooms and suites Dining 11 restaurants Facilities Spa, wellness and fitness centre, cineplex, tennis courts, hydrofacilities, four pools, kids’ club Activities • Sit back and watch a movie at the Grand Cineplex • Enjoy a family-friendly Friday brunch at the Market Café • Relax and unwind at the Ahasees spa Minimum stay 3 nights 29 Dec-01 Jan. What’s included Breakfast • Buffet breakfast at The Market Café.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £26 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Market Café.

Kuoni Plus Honeymoon/Anniversary offer available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £842 per person 15 May-15 Jul, 07-28 Aug 2015 High season from £992 01-24 Nov 2014, 30 Jan-18 Feb, 01-24 Nov 2015 Extra night from £66 Single supplement from £65 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Standard Grand Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref DX2052. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Creekview Room

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Conrad Dubai s s s s s Enjoying a prime city centre location with an impressive array of dining facilities.

This 54-storey hotel has six impressive dining venues to explore, serving a variety of Italian, English, Parisian and Latin cuisine. Oozing a cool and fashionable vibe, Cave – hidden on the mezzanine level – is designed for you to enjoy an intimate drink or some delicious Parisian soul food from the à la carte menu. The Marco Pierre White Grill is the perfect spot for socialising in a relaxed ambiance with great food.

Studio Room at the Centro Barsha

At a glance Contemporary accommodation

Relax and unwind at the Conrad Spa – a world of relaxation with a multitude of signature treatments, designed to improve overall health and well-being. There are eight treatment rooms as well as a state of the art gym and hydro baths to sooth and de-stress after a day of exploring.

Offering stunning views of the Arabian Peninsula and the world-famous Dubai skyline, there ia a range of accommodation to suit your every need – each with opulent facilities which include indulgent marble bathrooms and state-of-the-art technology. Whilst the Deluxe Rooms offer skyline or sea views, a Corner Room, overlooks both the Arabian Peninsula and the city with plenty of extra space.

Setting In Dubai’s vibrant shopping and financial district Getting there 20 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 555 rooms Dining 6 restaurants Facilities Spa, health club, outdoor pool Activities • Arrange an excursion to suit your requirements with the Mood Concierge • Experience a new outlook on private dining at Suga Minimum stays apply, please ask for details.

Need to know This hotel is closed 24 Dec-02 Jan What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Ballarò.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £35 • Breakfast and dinner at Ballarò.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver and Free Child offers available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Whether you’re searching for a physical or cultural excursion, the Mood Concierge is there to tailor make your perfect experience.

Guide price from £914 per person 28 Jun-15 Jul, 07 Aug-10 Sep 2015 High season from £1070 31 Oct-04 Dec 2014, 03-18 Apr, 04-28 Oct 2015 Extra night from £112 Single supplement from £112 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Deluxe Skyline Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and group transfers. Ref DX4019. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Deluxe Room

At a glance World-class spa Central location Expansive outdoor pool

Excellent value Great location for shopping c.taste Restaurant

Centro Barsha s s s Offering modern accommodation in a convenient location at excellent value.

Modern and stylish, this contemporary hotel is a short walk from some of Dubai’s most popular sites which include the Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai and the Gold and Diamond Park. And, with the metro station just outside, getting around the city couldn’t be easier. The Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Khalifa are approximately a 20-minute drive or metro ride away.

Fitness enthusiasts will enjoy the rooftop swimming pool and gym, or for an adrenaline rush, head out to Ski Dubai – the Middle East’s first indoor ski resort for a day on the slopes, before spending time at the Mall of the Emirates – known as the world’s first shopping resort, where family-friendly entertainment includes a cinema, skiing, theatre and dining options.

Simple and stylish, the intimate Classic Rooms boast a queensize bed with a range of modern comforts. For longer stays, Studio Rooms are recommended as the larger living space is ideal for creating more of a home-from-home experience, which includes a kitchenette and complimentary bottled water. The larger One Bedroom Suites have a separate bedroom and living room which is ideal for those travelling with families or within a group.

Setting Conveniently close to the Mall of Emirates, Ski Dubai and the Metro.

Getting there 25 minutes from the airport Rooms 241 rooms and suites Dining 1 restaurant, bar, 24 hour takeaway deli Facilities Swimming pool, bar, gym Activities • Shop to your heart’s content at the Mall of Emirates • Relax in the rooftop swimming pool • Enjoy a refreshment in the c.mondo bar Minimum stay Please ask for details.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at c.taste.

Need to know Hotel closures apply, please ask for details.

Guide price from £778 per person 15 May-15 Jul, 07-28 Aug 2015 High season from £820 03 Apr-12 May, 31 Aug-30 Sep, 16 Oct-10 Dec 2015 Extra night from £43 Single supplement from £42 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Classic Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and group transfers.

Ref DX2212. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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United Arab Emirates • Ras Al Khaimah

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Ras Al Khaimah & Fujairah

Beach reception

At a glance Charming beachfront Exclusive location

Emerging from the shadows of its more glamorous and attention seeking neighbours, the more traditional and authentic emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is perfect for a relaxing stay, with its glorious uncrowded beaches at just a short drive from the bright lights of Dubai.

With a stunning setting against a majestic mountain backdrop that leads down to the shores of the Gulf of Oman, sleepy Fujairah – the only Emirate on the east coast – is a low-key destination, ideal for an affordable relaxing beach stay and family fun.

Canopied Beachfront Pool Villas

Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach s s s s d Elegant and stylish, this exclusive beachfront hotel offers blissful seclusion and world-class facilities.

Situated in the exclusive resort of Al Jazirah Al Hamra, this hotel makes for the ultimate beach retreat. Designed to create a feeling of a desert island-style escape, the Bedouin-style tent villas and low rise buildings are spread over soft sands. Whilst all villas have a private pool, there is also a shared infinity pool on the beachfront for guests to enjoy. Other leisure facilities include a fitness pavilion as well as a free 20-minute shuttle ride to the hotel’s sister property – Banyan Tree Al Wadi.

Typical dining is at the Sands restaurant which overlooks the infinity pool and features a healthy menu of international cuisines. After dinner, why not sip a refreshing cocktail or a glass of wine at the Sands Bar and try an Arabic shisha pipe.

You are also welcome to use the dining facilities at the Banyan Tree Al Wadi.

All of the canopied Beachfront Pool Villas have been designed for you to sit back and enjoy the glistening stars in the night. Gaze out onto the open surrounds from your daybed in the morning shade and enjoy a late afternoon swim in your private plunge pool that backs on to the golden sands.

Setting In the chic resort of Al Jazirah Al Hamra and accessible by boat transfer from the golf course Getting there 45 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 32 canopied villas Dining Restaurant and bar Facilities Infinity pool, fitness pavilion, shuttle to Banyan Tree Al Wadi Activities • Explore the surrounding Hajar Mountains • Spend a day sailing on the Arabian Gulf Minimum stay Minimum stays apply, please ask for details.

What’s included Breakfast at Sands restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £45 • Breakfast and lunch or dinner with soft drinks at Sands restaurant

Full Board from £89 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner with soft drinks at Sands restaurant.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Spa and Food & Beverage offers are available.

Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1120 per person 01-28 Sep 2014, 31 May-15 Jul, 07 Aug-27 Sep 2015 High season from £1300 03-27 Apr, 10-28 Oct, 31 Oct-10 Dec 2015 Extra night from £135 Single supplement from £136 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Beachfront Pool Villa including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and private transfers. Ref KU0859. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Banyan Tree Al Wadi s s s s s At a glance Arabian nature reserve Unique dining experiences Luxury all-pool villa accommodation Restaurant

Luxury desert escapism and decadent pool villas set within an Arabian fortress A haven of tranquillity and world-class service; this majestic Arabian fortress has all the hallmarks of luxury with a stunning setting within a nature reserve in Wadi Khadeeja. A host of activities include a falconry deck, archery range and stables where you can saddle up and head into the desert on horseback, passing Arabian oryx and gazelle en route. Take a break from the desert and spend some time by the sea at neighbouring Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach, where you’re free to use all facilities. A 20-minute journey will transport you from the stunning desert to the warm waters of the Arabian Gulf, where an array of watersports, fishing and scuba-diving trips are available. There is also a bar on the private beach for complete relaxation.

Dining becomes an occasion here, where unforgettable locations fuse with the finest locally sourced cuisine to create a culinary adventure. Whether you’re dining beneath the stars in the desert with a private chef and butler, or sampling signature Thai cuisine in trendy Safran - your taste buds are sure to be enchanted.

Tented Pool Villas

Al Rimal Villa

Whilst the spacious Al Rimal Deluxe Pool Villas feature a private sundeck and swimming pool, the larger Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villas are decorated with Bedouin-style furnishings. Exclusive and intimate, the premier Al Sahari Tented Pool Villas enjoy canopied ceilings with modern luxuries wincluding in-villa dining and refreshments, a dedicated Villa Host and select spa treatments.

Setting Amid 500 hectares of enchanting desert grounds Getting there 45 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 101 pool villas Dining 5 restaurants (1 at Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach) Facilities Falconry deck, camel and horse rides, traditional Bedouin experience, use of Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah’s facilities Spa The award-winning Banyan Tree Spa is set within lavish treatment pavilions, offering state-of-the-art hydrotherapy facilities and signature treatment packages Activities • Venture out into the sand dunes • Indulge in a lengthy Lomi Lomi massage.

What’s included Breakfast at Al Waha.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £45 • Breakfast and lunch or dinner with soft drinks at Al Waha or Safran

WORLD‘S FINEST HOLIDAYS

Full Board from £89 • Breakfast at Al Waha, lunch and dinner with soft drinks at Al Waha or Safran.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Spa and Food & Beverage offers are available.

Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Watch a Falconry show for the chance to hold and feed Eurasian Eagle Owls.

Guide price from £1156 per person 01-28 Sep, 31 May-15 Jul, 07 Aug-27 Sep 2015 High season from £1294 03-27 Apr, 10-28 Oct, 31 Oct-10 Dec 2015 Extra night from £147 Single Supplement from £147 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Deluxe Pool Villa including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and private transfers. Ref KU0855. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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The Cove Rotana Resort s s s s A family orientated Arabian village-style resort nestled on Ras Al Khaimah’s beachfront.

Offering an array of family-friendly facilities within an attractive setting, this resort is an ideal getaway for those seeking the perfect fusion of relaxation and recreation. Its peaceful location is scattered on a hillside and circled by a series of inlets and waterways that make up a spectacular lagoon. Ample facilities on offer include a 600 metre stretch of golden sandy beach fringing the Arabian Gulf, hosting an array of watersports.

At a glance Fantastic all inclusive option Kids’ club Expansive beachfront location

Two showpiece infinity-edged swimming pools are a popular spot for basking under the glorious Arabian sunshine and socialising by the refreshing poolbar nearby.

Return to the poolside in the evening to capture a stunning sunset over Ras Al Khaimah – an ideal photo opportunity. Typical dining is held at the main restaurant, Cinnamon, where international flavours are inspired with an Oriental twist.

All rooms at the resort are of equal size; however the views vary from street to pool or lagoons and offer a private balcony or terrace. Whilst Classic Rooms are great for short breaks, the Deluxe Rooms overlook the pool or lagoon. The dual-floor One Bedroom Villas have plenty with space and sublime views, or for families - the Two Bedrooms Villas boast an impressive plunge pool.

Setting Beachfront, 10 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah city centre Getting there One hours’ drive from Dubai airport Rooms 346 rooms and villas Dining 1 à la carte restaurant, 1 buffet restaurant and 4 bars Facilities 2 swimming pools, fitness club, spa facilities, watersports, kids’ club Families Flippers Kids’ Club welcome children between 11am-8pm where a variety of fun activities await Activities • Relax and unwind on the 600 metre expanse of pristine beach • Experience the signature Cove Rotana Massage • Head out on a fishing trip excursion • Tee off on one of two nearby golf courses Minimum stay 5 nights 29 Dec-3 Jan, 4 nights at other times.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Cinnamon restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £25 • Buffet breakfast and dinner at Cinnamon restaurant.

Full Board from £50 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Cinnamon restaurant.

All Inclusive from £82 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Cinnamon restaurant, tea and coffee with all meals, select mineral water, soft drinks, beer, wines and spirits from the Cinnamon and pool bar 11am-11pm.

Need to know Guests are welcome to dine at other restaurants within the hotel in place of their meal at Cinnamon, where a credit will be given towards their final bill.

Please note, certain restrictions may apply during Ramadan.

Guide price from £838 per person 01-28 Sep 2014, 10 May-15 Jul, 07 Aug-27 Sep 2015 High season from £929 10 Feb-26 Mar, 03-17 Apr, 31 Oct-02 Dec 2015 Extra night from £41 Single supplement from £31

Classic Room

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Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort Fujairah s s s s d Set on the UAE’s east coast, this hotel offers extensive facilities and fun for all the family.

Surrounded by the Hajar Mountains, warm desert sands and the Indian Ocean, this is a popular hotspot for lovers of diving and exploring. The resort’s main restaurant, Views, serves an international buffet and à la carte menu, whilst trendy Taste is the signature Thai restaurant. Additional restaurants enjoy names that translate to the theme of taste, such as the Italian restaurant Sapore and the Indian restaurant, Swaad.

At a glance Secluded beachfront hotel Fantastic kids’ club

If a balcony is an important factor in choosing your room, then we recommend upgrading from a Standard Room to a Superior Room. Family Rooms have an additional single bed and the Royal Club Rooms are set on higher floors, offering access to the Royal Club Lounge with added benefits.

Setting In Fujairah, on the east coast of UAE Getting there 90 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 218 rooms and suites Dining 5 restaurants Facilities Pool, fitness centre, dive centre, kids’ and teens’ club, spa.

Families The Penguin Club for Kids (4-16 year olds), offers activities including face painting and pizza making Activities • Explore the ancient fjords of the Musandam Peninsula Minimum stays Please ask for details.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Views.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £23 • Buffet breakfast and dinner at Views.

All Inclusive from £63 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Views

• Selected brands of mineral water, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits served by the glass at Mozaique and the pool bar from 11am-11pm (restricitons may apply during Ramadan) • Tea and coffee with meals.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver and Free Child offers available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £849 per person 01-28 Sep 2014, 10 May-15 Jul, 07 Aug-27 Sep 2015 High season from £987 03-22 Apr, 30 Sep-28 Oct, 31 Oct-27 Nov 2015 Extra night from £39 Single supplement from £39 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Standard Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and private transfers. Ref DX2566. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

At a glance Fantastic diving opportunities Expansive kids’ club All sea-view accommodation

Good value all inclusive option Classic Balcony Room

Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa s s s s A great value beach hotel with plenty of facilities and an excellent all inclusive option.

Set in the peaceful surrounds of Fujairah, this hotel is an ideal spot for a quiet Arabian beach break. Savour the views from a sunken pool bar or at the Waves beachfront restaurant, before a refreshing aperitif or perhaps a flavoured shisha pipe at the trendy Shakeys bar. For those who like to combine relaxation with recreation, the private beach has a watersports centre with a variety of diving activities.

Classic Balcony Rooms are ideal for couples. Classic Terrace Rooms are larger, located on the ground floor and moments from the pool. The expansive Family Rooms are in the main building and offer ocean, garden or pool views.

Setting Between the Hajar Mountains and the Indian Ocean Getting there 90 minutes from Dubai airport Rooms 250 rooms Dining 2 restaurants, and a café Facilities Spa, pools, watersports centre, fitness centre, kids’ club For families At the Flippers kids’ club, children aged 4-12 can enjoy activities which include a graffiti room, electronic gaming room and outdoor play area with a children’s pool Activities • Take part in an array of watersports on Al Aqah Beach • Embark on a dhow trip to the neighbouring fjords of Musandam Minimum stays apply, please ask for details.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Mozaique.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £24 • Buffet breakfast and dinner at Mozaique Full Board from £37 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Mozaique All Inclusive from £53 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Mozaique; select alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages (restrictions apply during Ramadan) at Mozaique and Tropicana pool bar (11am-11pm). Tea and coffee with meals.

Guide price from £846 per person 01-28 Sep 2014, 10 May-15 Jul, 07 Aug-27 Sep 2015 High season from £993 03-22 Apr, 31 Oct-02 Dec 2015 Extra night from £38 Single supplement from £37 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Classic Balcony Room including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and private transfers. Ref DX2122. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Discovering Abu Dhabi Numerous impressive developments, fabulous hotels and iconic attractions intriguingly complement the natural riches born of Abu Dhabi’s archipelago location. Lose yourself in one of the vast shopping malls or traditional souks and practice your bartering skills for the latest gadgets. Contemplate beneath the traditional architecture of the Sheikh Grand Mosque, bask in the glorious Arabian sunshine on one of the city’s finest beaches or take the time to experience one of the many exciting excursions on offer.

Ferrari World

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Sheikh Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi

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Home to empty deserts, white beaches, warm waters and year-round sunshine, Abu Dhabi is an ideal holiday destination for those seeking a taste of Arabia’s fine dining, culture, shopping and tradition, and all within a short distance from the bright lights of Dubai. The capital city of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi was once a small fishing village surrounding a fort and a scattering of houses, yet today has grown to become one of the world’s most exclusive holiday destinations.

As with Dubai, in Abu Dhabi there is no shortage of luxury hotels and extravagant shopping experiences such as the magnificent three-storey Abu Dhabi Mall or the popular Marina Mall, famous for its musical fountain and ceilings that thunder and rain. Here, you can purchase the latest gadgets, clothes and jewellery as a variety of retailers which include super-brands, high street and boutique stores are readily available.

For foodies, restaurants endorsed by celebrity chefs are popping up in world-class hotels, however cuisine across the United Arab Emirates is influenced by the surrounding Middle Eastern and Asian countries, so restaurants serving solely Emirati dishes can be difficult to find.

Families Although Abu Dhabi does not have as many familyfriendly resorts and attractions as Dubai, there are plenty of in-resort facilities available that will keep the little ones happy on holiday, such as the kids’ club and adventure pool with waves, slides and waterfalls at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi (p228) and Camp Hyatt for ages five – twelve years at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas (p224-225).

World Class hotels Renowned hotel super-brands such as Hilton and Shangri-La line the coastlines of Abu Dhabi, offering first-class standards of service and excellent facilities.

The Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri (p226) enjoys half a mile of private beach, a world class spa and a number of waterways, encompassed by shops which can be accessed by gondolas; whilst Jumeirah at Etihad Towers (p229) boasts 12 restaurants and bars.

As well as shopping, Abu Dhabi’s malls are often used as venues for dance and cultural shows during the festive periods of Eid or Ramadan, and even as hangout points with plenty of dining opportunities that range from fast food to fine cuisine.

National landmarks include the magnificent Sheikh Grand Mosque, one of the world’s largest and yet to be completed, and the giant Flagpole, standing at 123 metres tall and located on the Marina Island, adjacent to Marina Mall. Named after Sheikh Khalifa, the Khalifa Park enjoys its very own aquarium, museum, train, play parks and gardens and is the perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon.

The best of the beach scene is found on the sweep of wide sands that form the Corniche at the city’s heart, along with private stretches of hotel developments such as those on Saadiyat Island.

Many of Abu Dhabi’s independent restaurants serve North Indian cuisine, serving plenty of vegetarian options and delectable tandoori delights. Other popular cuisines include Lebanese, serving mixed meat grills and chicken shwarmas marinated in garlic, traditional Persian meals offering local favourites such as zereshk poloba- morgh (chicken and saffron with pomegranate seeds, served with a spicy kebab) and gourmet seafood, creating contemporary dishes with locally sourced products such as tuna tartare with lemon capers, oestra caviar with crème fraiche and grilled scallops with tomato and basil ice cream.

Shisha cafés serving the flavoured water pipes are perfect for passing time with friends whilst enjoying light refreshments, and are a popular pastime for localsand travellers alike. And, for those who fancy dining in the comfort of their own company, the majority of restaurants and street vendors will deliver to anywhere in the city and rarely charge extra for delivery.

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ARABIAN GULF Le Meridien Abu Dhabi AL LULU ISLAND

Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers Abu Dhabi Mall

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Emirates Palace

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Hilton Abu Dhabi Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi International Airport HUDAYRIAT ISLAND

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Shangri La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri

ABU DHABI

Sheikh Grand Mosque

Abu Dhabi Skyline

Those travelling to Abu Dhabi within the Islamic month of Ramadan (18 Jun-17 Jul) should be mindful of laws during this period, as many restaurants are closed during the day and strict rules must be followed at all times.

Escorted exursions A wide range of escorted excursions are readily available from Abu Dhabi and most other Emirates, allowing you to experience the very best of the United Arab Emirates.

Whether you’re searching for a peaceful catamaran cruise with dinner at sunset on the Arabian Gulf, or whether you want to get your adrenaline pumping on a 4x4 desert safari with barbecue, there is something to suit everyone.

Abu Dhabi’s finest excursions include a city tour with lunch at the exclusive Emirates Palace hotel, and a chance to visit the famous Heritage Village.

Other excursions include the high-octane Ferrari World theme park, paying tribute to Ferrari’s passion and innovation over the years and hosting over 20 attractions that explain the history of this worldfamous brand.

Getting Around Although the city centre is mainly confined to one island, the city has been built for cars and there are not many crossings, so pedestrian excursions are not so practical. Car hire is easy and the most convenient mode of travel, as the roads are well signposted and in a good condition. However, beware of heavy traffic, particularly during rush hour. The metered limousine taxis are most common around the hotels but are the most expensive, and the silver taxis are normally better value offering a good standard of car and driver. The ubiquitous white and gold ones often do not have meters and may require a negotiation on the fare as they tend to travel shorter journeys only.

Abu Dhabi & Beyond Abu Dhabi has established itself as a favourable gateway by connecting its airport to destinations all over the Middle East, the Indian Ocean and on to the wider world. This enviable connectivity makes Abu Dhabi a fantastic stopover destination and a fabulous component of an exciting multi-centre itinerary with stunning locations such as the Maldives, Kerala and Phuket.

Our favourite combinations Abu Dhabi & Maldives The Maldives is a great choice for superb beaches and relaxtion following the style and variety of Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi & Mauritius Following the culture, shopping and tradition of Abu Dhabi, head to Mauritius for beaches and mix of African, Indian, European and Oriental influences.

Abu Dhabi & Kerala Combine the iconic attractions of Abu Dhabi with the cultural and laid back backwaters of Kerala.

Abu Dhabi & Phuket Take in the rugged beauty of Phuket after the traditional architecture of Abu Dhabi.

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Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas

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Unsurpassed beachfront luxury on Abu Dhabi’s exclusive Saadiyat Island.

Prime beachfront on Saadiyat Island

A sprawling complex set on five miles of private beachfront on Saadiyat Island – Abu Dhabi’s hottest new beach destination – this stylish and sophisticated luxury resort hotel is surrounded by wide expanses of prime sandy shores and golf fairways.

Four swimming pools Expansive Atarmia Spa

Among the fantastic choice of leisure and dining facilities on offer, the expansive and contemporary Atarmia Spa provides charming views over the Arabian Gulf as well as the never-ending sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. Here you can relax and rejuvenate with a number of modern treatments beneath exotic Arabian interiors.

Atarmia Spa

Restaurant dining boasts a choice of Asian, Mediterranean, international and elegant Time Out award-winning seafood menus. For an indulgent spot for socialising, sampling an array fine wines or enjoying an after dinner aperitif, choose from the Beach House Rooftop Bar, The Park Bar or The Library - serving handmade chocolates and pastries.

Feel at home in the hotel’s guest rooms, where floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Arabian Gulf, the hotel pools or the perfectly manicured gardens await. The sizeable Rooms feature a bathroom with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall shower, with views of the gardens or the Gulf, whilst the Suites are lavishly spacious, offering a private balcony or terrace with superior views and free Wi-Fi. Setting Beachfront on Saadiyat Island, with unobstructed Arabian Gulf views and 20 minutes from the Corniche.

Getting there 25 minutes transfer from the airport Rooms 306 rooms and suites Dining 3 à la carte restaurants, 1 café and 2 bars Facilities 4 swimming pools (1 indoor), spa, private beach, fitness centre, kids’ club Activities • Tee off at nearby Saadiyat Beach Golf club, designed by Gary Player • Relax on the hotel’s private beach • Be pampered in the duallevelled Atarmia Spa • Take a dip in the refreshing infinity pool.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at The Café.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £34 • Buffet breakfast and dinner at The Café.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Food & Beverage and Child offers are available.

Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider We recommend upgrading to the Suites for superior views over Saadiyat Island and free Wi-Fi. Guide price from £975 per person 10 May-15 Jul 2015 High season from £1275 16 Oct-10 Dec 2015 Extra night from £96 Single supplement from £71

The Park Bar & Grill

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Beach House Restaurant

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Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri s s s s s A luxurious beachfront hotel with indulgent CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La and legendary hospitality.

Fusing grand Arabian and Venetian architecture with a multitude of exclusive amenities, matched by a superb private seafront setting in the acclaimed Qaryat Al Beri complex – this is an impeccably stylish and luxurious hotel.

At a glance CHI, the Spa Excellent dining choice Lavish accommodation

This hotel is an ideal base for combining a beach stay with a taste of Emirati culture – as the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Sheikh Zayed stadium is merely a stone’s throw away. For golf lovers, Abu Dhabi Golf Course offers the chance to tee off on one of their championship courses. The hotel’s facilities are second to none - whilst typical dining is served at Sofra Bld, the hotel’s main restaurant; guests can enjoy fine à la carte dining from across the globe, presenting award winning cuisines from Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

The focal point within the complex is the splendid CHI, The Spa, where a range of treatments from massages, body scrubs and facials are available. After your treatment, be sure to take advantage of the spa facilities for the ultimate in relaxation. Feel at home in the traditionally decorated Deluxe Rooms, with fine amenities and a private balcony overlooking the sweeping canal. Executive Suites have a sumptuous separate living area and offer complimentary access to the Horizon Club, with personalised in-room check-in/out with superior in-room facilities, whilst the four-bedroom Family Villas present a private swimming pool, state-of-the-art technology and a personal butler.

Setting Overlooking the strait between the mainland and Abu Dhabi island. 15 minutes from the city centre Corniche.

Getting there 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi airport Rooms 220 rooms, suites and villas Dining 4 à la carte and 1 buffet restaurant Facilities 2 swimming pools (one children’s), spa, health club, 2 gyms, shops, children’s club, free Wi-Fi Activities • Hop on a traditional abra and head to the Arabian souk, located next to the hotel • Experience a Four Hands Harmionizing Massage in the world-famous CHI, The Spa at ShangriLa • Stroll along the private beach at sunset for majestic orange rays illuminating the glittering canal.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Sofra Bld.

WORLD‘S FINEST HOLIDAYS

Meal upgrades Half Board from £51 • Buffet dinner at Sofra Bld Full Board from £90 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Sofra Bld. Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £954 per person 30 Apr-15 Jul 2015 High season from £1197 31 Aug-10 Dec 2015 Extra night from £84 Single supplement from £61 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Deluxe Room including breakfast, economy flights on Ethiad from London Heathrow and private transfers. Ref KU9931. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Deluxe Room

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Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri s s s s At a glance Private beach with cabanas Traditional souq Extensive dining opportunities

Slick and stylish, offering great facilities and adjacent to the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

One sixth of the expansive Qaryat Al Beri complex and part of the Shangri-La group, Traders is a contemporary hotel and an ideal retreat for couples and groups.

Facilities at the hotel include a a private beachfront with plush cabanas fringing one of Abu Dhabi’s many canals and the urban-chic Afyä restaurant and bar, serving a variety of international buffet and à la carte meals and drinks. Guests at Traders are welcome to use the facilities at the neighbouring Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, which includes a choice of five restaurants.

Within the complex, the indulgent CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La awaits. Allow yourself to be pampered with a range of traditional and contemporary treatments which include massages, body scrubs and wraps. After your treatment, you are free to use the spa’s facilities. There is also a complimentary shuttle from the hotel to the nearby Marina Mall and the Sheikh Zayed Mosque which is worth booking during busy periods.

The rooms offer views of the canal or the city. Whilst the Superior Rooms are generously sized, the Deluxe Rooms offer additional living space. Traders Superior Rooms provide complimentary access to the exclusive Traders Club Lounge with a number of benefits including express check-in/out and a range of complimentary refreshments throughout the day and cocktails in the evenings.

Deluxe Room

Traders Superior Room

Setting Located on a private beach, close to a host of local facilities such as the golf course, the Corniche and the city centre Getting there 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi airport Rooms 301 rooms Dining Restaurant and bar Facilities Swimming pool, health club, private beach, free Wi-Fi Activities • Visit CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La in the Qaryat Al Beri complex • Visit the Arabian souq • Meander through the canals on a traditional abra (water taxi) • Observe the nearby Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

What’s included Room and Breakfast • Buffet breakfast at Afyä restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £34 • Buffet breakfast and à la carte dinner at Afyä Full Board from £60 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and à la carte dinner at Afyä.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £810 per person 30 Apr-15 Jul 2015 High season from £960 31 Aug-10 Dec 2015 Extra night from £41 Single supplement from £30 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Superior Room including breakfast, economy flights on Ethiad from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref DX2087. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi s s s s s At a glance

Outrageously opulent and managed by Kempinski, this magnificent hotel offers the ultimate in luxury.

Awe inspiring detail

This grandiose palace evokes a sense of space, style and sophistication throughout.

As you make your way along the sweeping driveway, the dancing water fountains in the distance will guide you to a marble domed lobby adorned with indoor palm trees, Rolex clock faces and doors with Swarovski crystal-encrusted handles.

Whilst there are plenty of child-friendly facilities, the expansive grounds will ensure couples experience the seclusion and privacy they desire – the stunning Anantara Spa is sure to relax and rejuvenate.

The UAE’s only Emirati restaurant Centrally located Pearl Room

There’s a real passion for cuisine here, offering a choice of 14 restaurants serving everything from al fresco barbecue, contemporary Chinese and Lebanese fare.

Dining at Mezlai is highly recommended, as it is the UAE’s only Emirati restaurant, hosting its very own authentic spice market.

Simple but elegant, the Coral Rooms have the superior facilities you would expect from a luxury hotel, offering views over the gardens and the Abu Dhabi skyline.

Pearl Rooms offer partial Gulf views and Diamond Rooms provide uninterrupted views over the Arabian Gulf. The Khaleej Suites are truly indulgent with extensive living space and superior facilities.

Setting Situated on a private stretch of beach on the Corniche Getting there 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi airport Rooms 394 rooms Dining 14 restaurants, cafés and lounges Facilities 2 swimming pools, kids’ club with adventure pool, private beach, spa, fitness suites, children’s playground, boutiques, watersports, desert camp and camel rides Families The adventure pool has its own waterpark, lazy river and dedicated poolside dining Activities • Sample a selection of watersports from the private beach • Embark on a desert camp excursion or a thrilling camel ride • Spend the day at the hotel’s waterpark Minimum stays apply, please ask for details.

What’s included Breakfast • Buffet breakfast at Le Vendôme Brasserie, unless advised otherwise.

WORLD‘S FINEST HOLIDAYS

Meal upgrades Half Board from £47 • Buffet breakfast and dinner at Le Vendôme Brasserie or a table d’Hote dinner menu at Sayad, Mezzaluna or Mezlai.

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Honeymoon/Anniversary, Food & Beverage and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Experience for yourself the flavours at Mezlai, the UAE’s only Emirati restaurant.

Guide price from £1164 per person 11 May-15 Jul 2015 High season from £1605 01-24 Apr, 24 Oct-27 Nov 2015 Extra night from £154 Single supplement from £102 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Coral Room including breakfast, economy flights on Ethiad from London Heathrow and private transfers.

Ref KU9926. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Brasserie

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Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi s s s s s Kaleidoscopic luxury and world-class facilities with views over a Grand Prix Circuit.

This iconic hotel has been ergonomically designed with the ultimate in comfort in mind. An impressive LED embellished lattice-styled canopy greets you by night and shades you from the Abu Dhabi sunshine by day, acting as a much-needed component of the hotel’s awe-inspiring architecture. Whilst the initial focus here is on its architecture, it’s the hotel’s location that makes its guests return. Fans of Formula 1® can spend their days observing the world-famous racing track in the comfort of their own room, at a variety of restaurants and bars or by the swimming pool.

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At a glance Observation Deck overlooking Abu Dhabi

Venturing out of the hotel is easy with a free shuttle bus service to numerous attractions which include Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Yas Beach – the nearest to the hotel. Gastronomic delights are of abundance at Yas Viceroy, where no less than six restaurants await. Whether you’re searching for casual fare, contemporary cuisine or fine dining – the selection and service is impeccable.

Deluxe Rooms are ideal for couples and the larger Deluxe Suites have a separate bedroom and living room and are in the main building, close to the hotel’s facilities.

Setting Straddling the innovative Abu Dhabi Grand Prix circuit and the marina on Yas Island and a few minutes from Ferrari World Getting there 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi airport Rooms 499 rooms and suites Dining 5 à la carte restaurants, 1 buffet, 4 bars and café-lounge Facilities 2 swimming pools, gym, spa, shops, access to Yas beach, free Wi-Fi Activities • Experience a drive on the F1 circuit Minimum stays apply, please ask for details.

What’s included Breakfast • Buffet breakfast at Origins Restaurant.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £30 • À la carte dinner available in all restaurants (certain menu items are subject to a charge)

Full Board from £52 • Buffet breakfast at Origins Restaurant and à la carte dinner on all restaurants (certain menu items subject to charge).

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £885 per person 11 May-15 Jul 2015 High season from £1053 30 Oct-14 Nov 2014, 30 Sep-27 Oct, 30 Oct-14 Nov 2015 Extra night from £66 Single supplement from £65 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Deluxe Room including breakfast, economy flights on Ethiad from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref DX3016. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

At a glance On the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix circuit, Yas Island Close to Ferrari World

Deluxe Room

World-class ESPA spa

Opulent embellishments

Deluxe Room

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Jumeirah At Etihad Towers sssss

A stylish hotel in central Abu Dhabi, forming one fifth of the Jumeirah Towers complex.

Allow yourself to be awe-inspired by the majestic decor that greets you at this incredibly stylish hotel. Swarovski crystal-adorned chandeliers greet you in the lobby, whilst agate and amethyst-encrusted elevators take you to your desired floor.

Six Time Out award-winning à la carte and buffet restaurants serve an innovative selection of Mediterranean, Pan-Asian and seafood specialities. Your stay also includes complimentary access to the breathtaking Observation Deck at 300 which is located on the 74th floor and takes pride as the highest vantage point in Abu Dhabi.

Offering views over the Arabian Gulf or Abu Dhabi City, Standard Rooms vary from Deluxe to the larger Grande Delxue Rooms. Grand Club Rooms share the same views and amenities, with the addition of exclusive access to Club Executive Lounge.

Setting Close to the Corniche and the new Marina Village Mall Getting there 40 minutes from Abu Dhabi airport Rooms 382 rooms Dining 6 restaurants and bars Facilities 3 pools, private beach, spa, shopping, Waitrose supermarket, free WiFi throughout Spa The impressive Talise Spa provides a new generation of treatments to relax and rejuvenate in a luxurious retreat Activities • Enjoy light refreshments at the Observation Deck on level 74 Minimum stay 3 nights 31 Dec. Need to know Children under 12 are welcome for breakfast only at the Executive Lounge Club.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Rosewater.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £46 • Buffet lunch or dinner at Rosewater Full Board from £92 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Rosewater.

Kuoni Plus Honeymoon/Anniversary and Food & Beverage offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £894 per person 15 May-15 Jul 2015 High season from £1113 30 Sep-16 Nov, 24 Nov-09 Dec 2015 Extra night from £69 Single supplement from £69 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Deluxe Room including breakfast, economy flights on Ethiad from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref DX3019. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi s s s s At a glance

Stylish and sophisticated, blending Arabian hospitality with the glitz and glamour of modern Abu Dhabi.

Central beach location

This hotel is ideal for those searching for a centrally located beach hotel. Directly linked to the popular Abu Dhabi Mall, you also have access to an exclusive private beach with beach club, as well as the sophisticated Zen the Spa, where complete relaxation is the order of the day.

Dine in a variety of venues, ranging from casual dining at Essence - the hotel’s main restaurant, to the award-winning seafood restaurant, Finz, where the setting is almost as sublime as the food itself. Smart-casual dining options include Brauhaus, taking pride as Abu Dhabi’s only German restaurant, where it’s traditional beer garden and terrace views will make you feel like you’re in a Bavarian village, whilst the Rodeo Grill holds the title as Abu Dhabi’s first steakhouse featuring unique furnishings of plush green leather armchairs, giving you an authentic American steakhouse experience. Be sure to book in advance to ensure you’re dining at the best table in the house.

Whilst the Classic Rooms are simple and contemporary, you could opt for the Premium Rooms which offer superior views over Abu Dhabi Mall and the bay.

These rooms have a Jacuzzi and separate rainforest shower and have larger living space. The Club Rotana Rooms include access to the Club Lounge with benefits including express check-in/out, buffet breakfast, afternoon tea and coffee, evening cocktails and canapés, and complimentary WiFi within the lounge.

Setting The hotel is very central, situated on a private beach, directly linked by an exclusive passageway to the Abu Dhabi Mall Getting there 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi airport Rooms 565 rooms Dining 11 restaurants including 2 cafés Facilities Spa, private beach, beach club, 2 swimming pools (1 children’s), fitness centre, watersports Activities • Relax and unwind in Zen the spa • Take part in an array of watersports at the beach club • Experience a taste of Bavaria in Abu Dhabi at the Brauhaus restaurant.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Essence Meal upgrades Half Board from £27 • Buffet breakfast at Essence and dinner on the balcony level of the hotel.

Half Board Dine around from £41 • Buffet breakfast at Essence and dinner in a choice of Essence, Indigo, Prego’s, Brauhaus and Bay View restaurants Full Board from £52 • Buffet breakfast,

lunch and dinner at Essence All Inclusive option from £66 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Essence restaurant • Selected brands of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages which include mineral water, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits served by glass at Essence with meals • Selected brands of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the Bay View and the Pool Bar from 12pm-11pm to accompany purchased meals.

Guide price from £810 per person 14 May-15 Jul 2015 High season from £984 13 Sep-19 Oct, 13 Nov-10 Dec 2015 Extra night from £41 Single supplement from £41 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Classic Room including breakfast, economy flights on Ethiad from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref DX2085. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

Adjacent to Abu Dhabi Mall Variety of restaurants Premium Room

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Le Méridien Abu Dhabi s s s s Exquisite dining and leisure options with a private sandy beach.

The moment you leave the hustle and bustle of the surrounding city and set foot into the tranquil lobby, the enchanting scents of frankincense, amber and oud transport you to the days of Old Arabia. Upon check-in, your exclusively designed and personalised room key allows you complimentary access to the Manarat Al Saadiyat – a 15,400m2 tribute of the story of Saadiyat.

Terrazza Restaurant

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Cuisine is at the heart of the hotel, where 12 restaurants and bars await. You’ll be particularly impressed with the Le Méridien Village, home to one of the city’s trendiest Thai restaurants – Tala. Outside of the village, other dining options include the hotel’s main restaurant, La Brasserie, serving international dishes, whilst Le Bistrot serves French cuisine at its finest.

Relax and unwind in your Deluxe Room, where plush interiors and a signature Le Méridien bed complement the decor of the hotel. Views from the rooms include the landscaped gardens where turtles, birds and a variety of flowers are found, the 200 metre stretch of private beach and the surrounding city high-rises.

Setting Within walking distance of shopping malls and historical sights Getting there 30 minutes from the airport Rooms 234 rooms Dining 12 eateries and bars Facilities 2 swimming pools (1 children’s), private beach, gym, spa Activities • Visit the charming Le Méridien Village for a selection of eateries and bars

Full Board from £41 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at La Brasserie, except Mondays for dinner where you will be allocated an alternative restaurant or credit towards your bill at a restaurant of your choice.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at La Brasserie.

Guide price from £792 per person 24 Apr-15 Jul 2015 High season from £939 30 Sep-28 Oct, 13 Nov-04 Dec 2015 Extra night from £35 Single Supplement from £34

Meal upgrades Half Board from £20 • Buffet lunch or dinner at La Brasserie, except Mondays for dinner where you will be allocated an alternative restaurant or credit towards your bill at a restaurant of your choice.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver and Free Child offers available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Deluxe Cityview Room including breakfast, economy flights on Ethiad from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref DX2189. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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At a glance Private beach

Exceptional dining venues Private Beach Club Centrally located near Marina Mall Gardenview Room

Hilton Abu Dhabi s s s s d Admire the Arabian Gulf from the private Beach Club, situated on the Corniche.

Set in the heart of the city and just a short distance from Abu Dhabi’s most popular attractions, the Hilton Abu Dhabi is a great centrally located beachfront hotel with plenty of facilities.

By day, be pampered in the Hiltonia health club and spa, before heading to the exclusive Beach Club, located via a pedestrian tunnel on the hotel’s 350 metre-long private beach. Enjoy a light refreshment in the beachside restaurant, before trying your hand at an array of watersports which include jetskiing, sailing and fishing.

By night, dine in a variety of the hotel’s world-class restaurants serving a range of cuisines which include Japanese, Lebanese and Italian fare. For a spot of entertainment with your meal, why not head to the popular Jazz Club.

From the stylish Gardenview Rooms to the peaceful Seaview Rooms, enjoy glittering vistas of the Arabian Gulf, or opt for an Executive Floor Room with additional access to the Executive Club which offers free Wi-Fi, breakfast and a selection of refreshments throughout the day.

Setting On the Corniche Road – a short stroll from the beach and within walking distance of shopping malls Getting there Approx. 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi airport Rooms 327 rooms and suites Dining 10 restaurants Facilities Private beach, 3 swimming pools, spa, fitness centre, kids’ club and watersports Activities • Take a short stroll to Marina Mall and Heritage Village • An array of watersports at the Beach Club • Visit the world-famous Al Husn Fort • Observe the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

What’s included Breakfast • Buffet breakfast at La Terrazza.

12 dining venues and bars Convenient location

Meal upgrades Half Board from £21 • Buffet breakfast and dinner at La Terrazza, or credit

towards dinner at one of the à la carte restaurants Full Board from £41 • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at La Terrazza, or credit towards dinner at one of the à la carte restaurants.

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £886 per person 31 May-30 Jul 2015 High season from £969 01-23 Oct 2014, 30 Sep-26 Oct, 23 Nov-08 Dec 2015 Extra night from £47 Single Supplement from £25 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 3 nights in a Garden View Room including breakfast, economy flights on Ethiad from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref DX2081. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Oman Sitting at the eastern tip of the Arbian peninsular is one of the region’s most traditional yet welcoming destinations. Historic cities, sparse desert landscapes, a rugged mountain interior and a largely untouched coastline all combine to create this unique country.

General information & when to go Flying time

Key events

Muscat 7¾ hours.

January-February: Muscat Festival – Sample Oman’s culture and heritage through music and theatre performances, art exhibitions, sporting events and many more traditional activities held at several venues around the city.

18 June-17 July 2015: Ramadan – During the Holy month there will be restrictions on alcoholic consumption, restaurant facilities and entertainment.

18 July-21 July 2015: Eid Al Fitr – A three day celebration following the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims gather for feasts and spend time with their families and friends.

Time difference: GMT+4 hours.

Visa info: A visa is required for all UK passport holders travelling to Oman. This can be obtained on arrival at the airport.

Currency: Omani Rial Language: Arabic

If you are looking to travel to Oman when the days are largely warm and dry, with temperatures of 26 to 35 degrees, then we suggest you visit either in March, April, September or October. January to March is slightly cooler and there is occasional rainfall. During the summer months it often becomes very hot and humid and often hotels often close a number of their outdoor restaurants and bars.

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IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION: The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee.

Prices vary depending on the date you wish to travel and the elements included in your package. Please read p246-251 before you book your holiday.

For further information and to tailor make your holiday, please call us or go to www.kuoni.co.uk for the best available price.

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Discovering Oman Reached by a relatively short flight, by long haul standards at least, and offering almost guaranteed blue skies, Oman is perfect for some winter sun and, in recent years, it has emerged as a hip holiday destination. This Arab state offers you so much more than just the perfect beach break. Seek out utterly beautiful mountain and desert landscapes; experience the genuine pride that the Omanis have in their country; and see an entirely different side of Arabia than you will find in the flashier neighbouring United Arab Emirates.

Grand Mosque of Muscat

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An insight into Oman Muscat Oman’s capital Muscat, which is set between the Western Al Hajar Mountains and the Sea of Oman, is perhaps not what you would expect from a large city on the Arabian Peninsula. Instead of glistening high rise buildings seemingly growing out of the sparse desert landscapes, the buildings here are more in tune with the history of the region and mountainous landscapes that surround it. Even some of the more modern buildings feature delicate domes and Arabesque windows in order to keep a sense of the country’s tradition alive through architecture. An important trading port for hundreds of years, Muscat – the Arabic word for safe anchorage – has developed around three small towns which have merged together to create Oman’s largest city. The old walled town of Muscat, or Old Muscat, is filled with steep narrow streets leading to the Sultan’s imposing Royal Palace, while Mutrah, once a small fishing village, is where you will find the popular Mutrah souq. Situated further inland is the commercial and diplomatic hub of Ruwi, which is the most modern part of the city.

During your time here you can wander along Mutrah’s Corniche which is lined by charming merchants’ houses and runs from Muscat Gate – which marks the boundary of Old Muscat and Mutrah – along the waterfront. On the water you may be able to view traditional dhow boats sitting side-by-side with modern super yachts – a sight which perfectly reflects the old and modern Arabia.

Glance the other way and you will see the serrated peaks of the edge of the Western Al Hajar Mountain range where a 16th Century Portuguese fort is perched.

Hidden just off the Muttrah corniche is the Mutrah souq, a traditional Arabic market set beneath a wooden roof where you can haggle for a selection of antiques, textiles and gold. Within the walls of Old Muscat are sights such as the Al Alam Royal Palace – or the Sultan’s Palace – and the two forts of Al Jalai and Al Mirani which stand guard over the city’s historic harbour.

To the west of the city lies the spectacular Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque which was given as a gift to the nation in 2001 by the Sultan of Oman on his 30th year of rule. Wandering around the Islamic masterpiece, the only mosque in Oman open to non-Muslims, you may find it hard to believe that it was not created by traditional craftsmen hundreds of years ago such are its intricacies. Here you will witness the world’s largest Persian carpet, which took 600 women four years to complete, and an enormous Swarovski crystal chandelier. When visiting be sure to dress respectively – legs and arms must be covered and women should also cover their hair.

Musandam’s capital city of Khasab is the perfect base from which to explore this remote area and is reached by a flight from Muscat or by road from the United Arab Emirates. The city itself, which sits on a natural harbour, was built in the 17th Century by the Portuguese and, until recently, it was only accessible by water or air. From here you can visit Bedouin village of Sayah, where you can witness petroglyphs that are believed to be over 3000 years old; head to the peak of Jebel Harim, which is the highest peak on this rugged peninsula; and take a dhow cruise around Telegraph Island.

This region is perfect if who seek a little adventure as while you are here you can try rock climbing, canyoning, hiking, sea kayaking and scuba diving. Our featured resort, the luxurious Six Senses Zighy Bay, offers all these activities and more. For those seeking a more sedate holiday can enjoy a cruise on a traditional dhow cruise or a sunset cruise around the Musandam khors perhaps spotting bottlenose or spinner dolphins, which are often spotted in the surrounding waters.

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Set on the northern tip of the Arabian Peninsula and split from the rest of Oman by the UAE, Musandam amazes visitors with dramatic coastal and mountain landscapes.

Reached by a two hour road transfer from Dubai, this is Oman at its most spectacular. Here you will witness sheer sided khors (fjords), rugged mountains rising from the Gulf coast to up to 2000 metres above sea level, sweeping bays backed by majestic peaks and dotted with quaint coastal villages accessible only by boat.

Set by a desert oasis and encircled by the Western Hajar Mountains and sprawling date plantations, the former capital of Nizwa is one of the Sultanate’s oldest cities and it was once an important trade and religious centre. A perfect addition to a stay on the coast in Muscat, this striking region offers historic architecture and breathtaking natural landscapes.

You can wander around the 17th century Nizwa Fort which was strategically built overlooking the town

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and today stands as testament to the settlement’s importance on an ancient caravan route. From its 30 metre high central tower you can admire city views and the surrounding landscapes. Like many towns and cities throughout Oman, Nizwa has a buzzing souq where you can haggle for silver works, spices and dates or local handicrafts. The nearby oasis town of Bahla is home to the ruins of Oman’s oldest fort and the resplendent 17th Century Jabreen Castle. To explore this interior region of Oman you can either choose to stay at the brand new Alilia Jabal Akhdar (p238) or book out Forts of Oman short tour experience (p184).

Wahiba Sands Approximately three hours south of Muscat is the extensive Wahiba Sands, an ever-changing desert landscape which is named for the nomadic people of the Wahiba tribe. Depart from the capital and spend the day exploring undulating red and white dunes in a 4x4 or alternatively, spend a night under the stars at a Bedouin desert camp. You can ride camels across the dunes, take part in ‘dune bashing’ – descending seemingly vertical dunes – witness incredible desert sunsets and enjoy a traditional Bedouin dinner before congregating around the camp fire and witnessing a star-filled sky.

Sur Sur, the most easterly city on the Arabian Peninsula, is another of Oman’s historic settlements. For hundreds of years this has been an important trading port and it is also where Arabian dhows – traditional wooden hulled boasts – were built. In fact Sur is one of the last

remaining places in the Gulf region where authentic dhows still are made by skilled craftsmen using centuries old techniques. Ideally combined with an overnight stay in the desert, here you can wander along the charming corniche, enjoying views of the lagoon and three forts which overlook the harbour entrance, and visit the dhow-building yards.

Salalah Between June and September the monsoon arrives and there is a small part of Oman where the sparse and expansive desert gives way to verdant mountain landscapes. Sitting on the south coast of the country in the Dhofar is the port city of Salalah and for centuries Frankincense has been shipped all over the world from here to be used in perfumes, incense and medicine.

Gum resin is tapped from the Boswellia sacra trees which are grown in groves in the mountains that surround the city, and as it drips down the tree’s trunk it hardens into frankincense which is then collected by the Bedouin people. You can visit Salalah on our two night Frankincense Trail short tour experience (p237).

Oman and beyond As well as being a fascinating holiday destination in its own right, Oman offers an alternative stop-over to the Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Oman Air flights connect through Muscat airport meaning you can create a unique multi-centre holiday combing the culture and history of Oman with the white-sand beaches of the Maldives or the wildlife of Sri Lanka. Other destinations that you can combine with Oman include India, Nepal and Malaysia.

Our favourite combinations Muscat & Maldives A fantastic combination for those seeking typically Arabian surrounds of bustling souks and narrow streets, with a laid back and luxurious beach break on the pristine sands of the Maldives.

Zanzibar & Muscat Relax and unwind on the island of Zanzibar, before exploring the narrow streets and old forts of Muscat – fusing relaxation with recreation.

Dubai & Musandam Lose yourself in the glistening city of Dubai before experiencing intimate seclusion in the Musandam Peninsula.

Muscat & Nizwa A cultural exploration, Muscat is a city filled with Arabic traditions and grand architecture, whilst mountainous Nizwa is famed for its old forts and castles.

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Oman short tour experiences We’ve searched the globe for Kuoni Authentic Experiences and here is just a small selection of what we offer. Add on experiences when booking your holiday to create perfect travel moments.

 . Frankincense Trail

 . Fjords of Arabia

Is this for you?

This two night short tour experience is an ideal choice for culture lovers. Oman’s heritage is highlighted with visits to museums, souks, crumbling ruins and ancient cities.

Is this for you?

This is perfect for you if want to add a little adventure to your time in Oman and love to explore rugged landscapes. The trip includes a 4X4 mountain safari and full day cruise aboard a traditional yet basic Arabic dhow.

What’s included?

5 Star accommodation Breakfast daily and lunch on Day 2 Transfers and English-speaking guide

What’s included?

4 Star accommodation Breakfast daily and lunch on Day 2 Transfers and English-speaking guide

Highlights Museum of Frankincense Land Old Haffah souq Ruins of Sumharam Qara Mountains Beach of Mughsail

Highlights Visit to Bedouin village 4x4 mountain safari to Jabal Harim Full day dhow cruise through the fjords City tour of Khasab

How to fit in to your itinerary This trip can be added to your holiday prior to, or after a beach stay in Muscat, or alternatively as a mid-holiday cultural adventure. If you wish to explore more of Oman you can combine two or more of these short tour experiences.

Day 1: Early this morning you will travel to Salalah by air. Explore the province of Dhofar and its capital Salalah, which has a rich history and is famous for the production of frankincense, an aromatic resin that is used in perfumes, incense and medicine the world over.

Visit the Museum of Frankincense Land and witness the history of Oman’s trade and ship building industry.

You will also witness the grand exteriors of the Sultan Qaboos Mosque and the official palace of the Sultan, the Al Husn Palace Stay: Hilton Salalah.

Day 2: Explore the landscapes and settlements that surround the city of Salalah, witnessing ancient cities – both ruined and intact – before heading to western Salalah and the Qara Mountains. Descend back to the coast to see the beautiful beaches and magnificent blow holes at Mughsail. Stay: Hilton Salalah.

Day 3: This morning transfer to the airport for your return flight to Muscat.

Price from £179 Per Person Based on 2 people sharing (excludes flights) Departures Daily departures from Muscat Duration 2 nights

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How to fit in to your itinerary You can choose to take this trip at the beginning or the end of a relaxing beach stay in Muscat, or alternatively you can break up your time on the coast with one or more of our short tour experiences.

Day 1: This morning you will fly to Khasab, on the Musandam Peninsula, an enclave of Oman entirely cut off by the surrounding United Arab Emirates. Begin your tour of Arabia’s Fjords with a short stop at the traditional Bedouin village of Sayah, before arriving at Jebel Harim, the peninsula’s highest peak which overlooks quaint mountain villages, verdant forests and surrounding wadis.

Enjoy stunning vistas alongside Khawr Najida and stop at Al Khalidya Nature Park. Stay: Khasab Golden Tulip.

Day 2: Board a traditional Omani dhow for a full-day cruise to the spectacular ‘Fjords of Musandam’.

During your cruise enjoy lunch and light refreshments, hopefully spot dolphins and swim and snorkel in the pleasant clear waters off Telegraph Island, a historic communications point for the British Empire.

Stay: Khasab Golden Tulip.

Day 3: Enjoy a city tour of the Musandam capital, Khasab which includes a visit to the Fort of Khasab.

Later head to the caves of Wadi Tawi to see historic cave paintings. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Muscat.

Price from £350 Per Person Based on 2 people sharing (excludes flights) Departures Daily departures from Muscat Duration 2 nights

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3  . Wahiba Sur Tour Is this for you?

This is a two night tour that takes in the incredible landscapes of the Wahiba Sands, travelling over the sand dunes in a 4x4 and staying overnight in a basic permanent desert camp before continuing on to the city of Sur to visit a turtle research centre.

What’s included?

3 Star accommodation Breakfast and lunch daily Transfers and English-speaking guide Highlights Amourage factory Barbecue dinner in the desert Overnight stay in Wahiba Sands Turtle research centre How to fit in to your itinerary Combine a beach stay in Muscat with this desert and wildlife adventure. Choose to leave on this desert trip either at the beginning or end of your stay or combine with another of our short tour experiences.

Day 1: This morning, on your way to the Wahiba Sands, you will visit the Amouage fragrance house where some of the world’s most expensive perfumes are produced. During your exploration of Wahiba Sands you will have the option of joining a ‘dune bashing’ 4x4 excursion or camel ride, before enjoying an incredible desert sunset and a traditional barbecue dinner. Stay: Arabian Oryx Camp.

Day 2: Start the day with a visit to the hidden pools of Wadi Bani Khalid, before heading to Sur to explore the fisherman’s harbour and the traditional dhow building yard. Following dinner visit a turtle research centre and take a 10 to 15 minute walk by torch light to see where green turtles nest. Stay: Sur Plaza Hotel Day 3: After breakfast, drive to the ancient city of Qalhat where you will witness the tomb of Bibi Miriam, the wife of a 13th Century King. Enjoy a stop at Wadi Shab, where the clear pools are a rewarding site in barren surrounds and visit the beautiful Fins beach for a picnic lunch. Continue to the Bimah Sinkhole, a limestone crater created by the collapse of a mountain. Ending your journey, pass through the village of Quriyat which is guarded by an 18th Century fort.

Price from £491 Per Person Based on 2 people sharing Departures Daily from Muscat Duration 2 nights

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Artist’s impression of The Rose Lounge

At a glance A land of historic traditions, lavish Arabic architecture and epic landscapes, Oman feels ancient and largely undisturbed.

Brand new hotel Secluded mountain setting Bespoke experiences

You can choose to relax on the coast or explore the souqs of the Sultanate’s capital, Muscat; head into the Western Hajar Mountains and witness rugged canyons and peaks; experience live in the desert on the dunes of the Wahiba Sands; or seek adventure in the fjords and on striking coastal landscapes of the Musandam Peninsula.

Hotels here range from extravagant and regal to chic and sophisticated, and there also are a number of family-friendly options offering a wide range of facilities and activities for both you and your children.

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Alila Jabal Akhdar s s s s s A luxurious hotel seemingly carved into the surrounding mountainous landscape.

With a dramatic setting, perched on the rim of a gorge, this brand new hotel offers a unique experience for those looking to discover the landscapes of Oman’s interior. Local materials have been used to create a retreat which combines contemporary design yet reflects the architecture of the region. Here you can enjoy dramatic views of the mountains and gorge from the infinity pool, indulge with treatments at the restful Spa Alila and join bespoke excursions that let you explore the local area, which is rich in both culture and natural beauty.

You can really appreciate the secluded setting and witness the stunning mountain views from this hotel as you dine at the hotel’s signature restaurant Juniper, where Arabic specialities and Mediterranean dishes, created using seasonal produce, are served. The Rose Lounge provides a cool yet cosy spot to enjoy the light snacks and a variety of drinks, which are served throughout the day.

The suites and villas feature local artworks and furnishings with earthy tones and fabrics. The Moutainview Rooms are located on the upper floor of the main building and have a balcony with pool and mountain views.

Setting Oman’s Al Dakhiliyah region, overlooking a deep gorge in the Al Hajar Mountain Range Getting there Approx. 2 ½ hours 4x4 transfer from Muscat airport Rooms 86 suites and villas Dining Restaurant, lounge bar Facilities Spa, outdoor swimming pool, indoor plunge pool, fitness centre, library, free Wi-Fi Activities • Trekking • Canyon walks • Cave explorations • Community experiences Need to know Over 8s are welcome

Kuoni Plus Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/ Anniversary and Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider This luxurious mountain retreat offers something completely different in Oman and is perfectly paired with time spent on the coast. We recommend spending a few days here exploring the stunning Al Hajar Mountains before heading back down to the coastal hotels of Muscat or Musandam.

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What’s included Breakfast at the Juniper restaurant Meal upgrades Half Board from £47 • Breakfast and lunch at the Juniper Restaurant

£108 per person per night Based on 2 people sharing a Mountainview Room including breakfast. Ref DX3030. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Six Senses Zighy Bay s s s s s At a glance Adventurous experiences Traditional villas offering privacy and peace Beautiful natural surroundings

Arrive in style at one of Oman’s most luxurious resorts and enjoy its majestic mountainous backdrop.

With an exclusive yet casual ambience, and an array of unique experiences – a signature of the Six Senses brand – a stay at Zighy Bay can be as energetic or relaxed as you choose. If you seek an adrenaline fuelled break, start as you mean to go on by paragliding into resort and go on to enjoy activities such as rock climbing, canyoning, mountain biking and hiking. If that all sounds a little too energetic arrive by 4WD or speedboat and choose to retreat to the Six Senses Spa or enjoy a cruise through the Musandam Fjords aboard a traditional Dhow.

Explore the tastes of Arabia at the main restaurant Spice Market or dine at the elevated restaurant Sense on the Edge, which boasts an exceptional mountain-top setting and a delicious set menu. Twice a week guests can reserve a table at Shua Shack and enjoy a Bedouin dining experience.

The resort’s tranquil Pool Villas are an oasis hideaway where your every whim is catered to by an attentive butler. Each villa features its very own wine cellar and a terrace with a swimming pool, shaded dining area and Arabic summer house.

Choose almost extravagantly spacious Pool Villa Suite or a Pool Villa Beachfront Suite to be just steps from the sands of Zighy Bay.

Sense on the Edge

Pool Villa Suite Beachfront

Setting Situated by a secluded fishing village on the Musandam Peninsula Getting there Approx. 2 hours from Dubai airport Rooms 82 villas and suites Dining 3 restaurants, 2 bars, in villa dining, Bedouin dining experience, private dining in the Wine Cellar Facilities Main swimming pool, salt water swimming pool, beach, nonmotorised watersports, diving, fitness centre, outdoor jungle gym, kids’ and teens’ club, library, free Wi-Fi, tennis courts, shopping gallery Spa The Six Senses Spa is a holistic oasis where wellness programmes and Six Senses signature treatments focus on holistic and pampering therapies, using only natural products Activities • Paraglide from Zighy Mountain • Mountain bike in the Hajar Mountains • Motorised and nonmotorised watersports • Rock climbing • Explore the canyons • Sail through the Musandam Fjords at sunset Minimum stay Please ask for details Need to know No departures 30-31 Dec. Compulsory Christmas and New Year’s Eve gala dinners, supplements apply.

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What’s included Breakfast at Spice Market Meal upgrades Half Board from £59 • Breakfast and dinner at Spice Market Full Board from £95 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Spice Market Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Earlybird Saver, Honeymoon/Anniversary and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1822 per person 01-26 Sep 2014, 15 May-15 Jul, 07 Aug-25 Sep 2015 High season from £2472 03-22 Apr, 30 Sep-26 Oct, 31 Oct-25 Nov 2015 Extra night from £207 Single supplement from £208 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Pool Villa including breakfast, economy flights on Emirates from London Gatwick and private transfers. Ref KU0193.

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Muscat At a glance Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort offers a trio of superb hotels designed to reflect the rich tapestry of Oman’s culture and history.

Exclusive access to a private beach Adults only infinity pool Spacious rooms and suites

Choose the family orientated hidden sanctuary that is Al Waha, the expansive town-like resort of Al Bandar or the palatial resort of Al Husn – all nestled between mountains and the sparkling Al Jissah Bay. Shared facilities include a lazy river, extensive pools, CHI Spa Village, countless dining, an amphitheatre and extensive children’s facilities.

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Al Husn at Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa s s s s s Beautifully designed with elegance and style, Al Husn is one of the finest hotels on the Arabian Peninsula.

The most luxurious of the three hotels that make up Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Al Husn is the perfect retreat for a romantic Arabian escape, with extensive facilities on your doorstep. Spend lazy days by the tranquil infinity pool or on the private beach with its commanding views – accessible only by guests staying at Al Husn.

Choose to enjoy Moroccan cuisine at Shahrazad or international dishes at Sultanah, both of which are located on site at Al Husn and welcome guests over 12 years of age. There are also several restaurants to choose from Al Waha, Al Bandar and the Al Mazaar souq, all of which welcome guests of all ages.

Retreat to one of Oman’s most spacious and luxurious accommodations, Al Husn is the ideal choice. Each of the 179 rooms and suites has been thoughtfully decorated in a traditional Arabian style and feature paintings by local Omani artists. Deluxe Rooms feature a furnished terrace or balcony overlooking the courtyard and pool area. If you enjoy waking up to a view of the sea, choose a Deluxe Seaview Room or even a spectacular One Bedroom Suite.

Setting On a rocky bluff overlooking the Gulf of Oman Getting there Approx. 45 minutes from Muscat airport Rooms 179 rooms and suites Dining 9 restaurants, 2 cafés, 10 bars.

Facilities 3 pools, lazy river, spa, fitness centre, Jacuzzi, dive school, watersports, nightclub Activities • Partake in an introductory dive • Witness breathtaking coastal scenery on a kayak tour Minimum stay Minimum stays apply, please ask for details.

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Sultanah, Al Tanoor (at Al Bandar) or Samba (at Al Waha).

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Kuoni Plus Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1523 per person 15 May-14 Jul 2015 High season from £1851 25 Jan-09 Feb, 03-22 Mar, 25 Oct-08 Nov 2015 Extra night from £156 Single supplement from £156 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Deluxe Room including breakfast, economy flights on Oman Air from London Heathrow and private transfers. Ref KU9929. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Al Waha at Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa s s s s d Featuring a treasure trove of facilities, this hotel has a fun and informal atmosphere — perfect for families.

Set on the edge of the Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Al Waha is the largest of the three hotels and has been created with families in mind. The hotel surrounds an oasis-like swimming pool which features a children’s pool and splash pad, shaded by towering palms.

At a glance Seven restaurants and bars on site

There are a selection of amenities and activities, including an indulgent spa, a diving school and a selection of restaurants and bars. Al Waha’s main restaurant, Samba, serves a variety of international dishes while the Surf Café is an ideal spot for a casual family lunch or dinner.

262 classically designed rooms and suites include Superior Rooms. Setting Al Waha apart from the two other hotels are the Family Rooms, which consist of two interconnecting bedrooms. These rooms also feature a DVD player and a PlayStation.

Setting On a rocky bluff overlooking the Gulf of Oman Getting there Approx. 45 minutes from Muscat airport Rooms 262 rooms and suites Dining 9 restaurants, 2 cafés, 2 pool bars, 3 lobby lounges, beach bar, 2 bars.

Facilities 4 pools, kids’ club, Adventure Zone, mini golf, lazy river, spa, Jacuzzi, dive school, watersports, nightclub Families There is a Cool Zone Kids’ Club and the fantastic Adventure Zone which has soft play areas, a climbing wall and some fun drop slides Activities • Treasure hunts and sand castle building • A game of mini golf • ( Jul-Dec) • Turtle talks ( Jul-Dec) Minimum stay 5 nights 27 Dec-02 Jan. What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Samba or Al Tanoor.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £45 • Buffet breakfast and dinner at Samba or Al Tanoor. Credit is available for guests wishing to dine in à la carte restaurants.

Kuoni Plus Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available.Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1163 per person 15 May-14 Jul 2015 High season from £1436 25 Jan-09 Feb, 03-22 Mar, 25 Oct-08 Nov 2015 Extra night from £84 Single supplement from £83 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Superior Poolview Room including breakfast, economy flights on Oman Air from London Heathrow and private transfers. Ref DX2131. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

At a glance

Close to all the Shangri-La’s main facilities

One Bedroom Suite

Al Bandar at Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa s s s s d The most central of the Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa’s three hotels and home to CHI, The Spa. Sitting at the heart of Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa Al Bandar is the ideal choice for those guests who wish to be in the midst of all the action and plan to make good use of the resort’s extensive facilities.

Take a culinary journey to the four corners of the globe at the resort’s numerous restaurants, bars and lounges – seven of which are located at Al Bandar. Italian specialities are served alongside fine wines at Capri Court, while tapas dishes can be enjoyed at Tapas & Sablah.

Al Bandar’s rooms and suites feature a modern, Arabian-inspired style with comfortable furnishings and artworks crafted locally. If a little more space is what you wish for upgrade to a Premier Room from a Deluxe Room.

Setting Along the bay of Al Jissah Getting there Approx. 45 minutes’ from Muscat airport Rooms 198 rooms and suites Dining 9 restaurants, 2 cafés, 10 bars Facilities 2 pools, lazy river, spa, Jacuzzi, dive school, watersports, nightclub Spa Treatments on offer include at CHI, The Spa include Chi Balance – a unique blend of Asian techniques personalised to suit guests’ Yin/Yang status Activities • Enjoy boat ride to view schools of dolphins.

Need to know Turtles often nest on the hotel’s beaches. This is a spectacular natural phenomenon but can sometimes mean parts of the beach are cordoned off for the turtle’s safety.

‘Cool Zone’ kids’ club Child friendly dining at the Surf Café Interconnecting Family Rooms

Location of CHi, The Spa

What’s included Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Al Tanoor.

Meal upgrades Half Board from £45 • Buffet breakfast and dinner at Al Tanoor or Samba.

Credit towards à la carte dining.

Kuoni Plus Honeymoon/Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1278 per person 15 May-14 Jul 2015 High season from £1546 25 Jan-09 Feb, 03-22 Mar, 25 Oct-08 Nov 2015 Extra night from £107 Single supplement from £105 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Deluxe Poolview Room including breakfast, economy flights on Oman Air from London Heathrow and private transfers. Ref DX2133. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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The Chedi Muscat s s s s s A chic and contemporary, oceanside rereat set on the edge of Oman’s capital.

It is hard to believe that such a zen-like retreat lies only a short distance from the hustle of Oman’s capital Muscat. A predominantly minimalist style is wonderfully accented by traditional Omani and Asian twists. We defy anyone not to feel their stresses tumble away after a wandering amidst the hotel’s extensive gardens which are scattered with tranquil ponds and swaying palms. Elegant facilities include the breathtaking 103 metre Long Pool, Muscat’s largest spa and a private beach.

At a glance Contemporary design Muscat’s largest spa Extensive and peaceful gardens

When it comes to choosing where to dine, it all depends on your mood and tastes.

Enjoy beachside fine dining at The Beach Restaurant, which is renowned for its seafood dishes. For those who seek a slightly more casual atmosphere, The Long Pool Cabana is a perfect spot for lunch and dinner. At the main eatery, The Restaurant, watch as dishes are created in the four open kitchens, enjoy Western, Asian, Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine, and dine al fresco or in a private dining room.

The contemporary style continues into the rooms and suites which are set throughout the resort. The Serai Superior Rooms in the Serai Wing have a view over the Serai pool, towards the city, the Hajar Mountains. Deluxe Rooms are located in the Chedi Wing and are more spacious or the Gulf of Oman. For access to the chic Club Lounge choose a Deluxe Club Room and enjoy afternoon tea and snacks and evening cocktails and canapés. For panoramic sea views, from the private terrace or balcony, a separate living room and access to the Club Lounge, book a spacious Chedi Club Suite Setting Set against a dramatic mountain backdrop, occupying a spacious estate with its own beach Getting there Just a 15 minute drive from Muscat airport Rooms 158 rooms and suites Dining 6 restaurants (3 seasonal), Facilities Private beach, three swimming pools (2 adults-only), spa, boutique, fitness centre, sauna, steam room, floodlit tennis courts, 21 acre gardens.

Activities • Enjoy an authentic Arabian mezze at The Arabian Courtyard (Oct-Apr) • Yoga classes • Relax with a treatment at the Asian inspired spa Minimum stay 6 nights 25-31 Dec. Compulsory Christmas and New Year’s Eve gala dinners, supplements apply.

Need to know Compulsory Christmas and New Year’s Eve gala dinners, supplements apply.

What’s included Breakfast at The Restaurant Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights, Spa and Child offers available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Whilst the Chedi has wonderful fine dining options - the acclaimed seafood restaurant The Beach is an incredibly stylish treat - we recommend the relaxed vibe of the Long Pool Cabana, and its Asian tapas, for a more informal evening.

Guide price from £1308 per person 30 Apr-14 Jul 2015 High season from £1673 30 Sep-19 Oct, 09 Nov-14 Dec 2015 Extra night from £167 Single supplement from £166 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Serai Superior Room including breakfast, economy flights on Oman Air from London Heathrow and private transfers. Ref KU9946. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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Serai Superior Room

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Grand Hyatt Muscat s s s s s Overlooking the Gulf of Oman, this hotel has a lavish elegance that reflects the cultural richness of Oman.

From the moment you step foot in the hotel’s striking lobby, and take in the Falconer statue and the silk-draped tents of the Sirj Tea Lounge, you will be struck by the Old Arabian-style architecture and a level of opulence one would only expect to find on the Arabian peninsula. Overlooking the Gulf of Oman, and with direct access to a sweeping gold sand beach, the property is the perfect base from which to explore Oman’s wonders.

At a glance Long sweeping beach

Dining is a pleasure at the Grand Hyatt with four restaurants (one of which is seasonal) and a selection of bars and lounges serving light snacks. The award winning Tuscany Restaurant is one of Muscat’s top tables and with its variety of delectable seasonal and regional Italian dishes, including pizzas cooked in a traditional wood fired oven, it is not hard to see why. Be sure to reserve your table in advance, especially if you wish to dine alfresco on the terrace during the cooler winter months.

Each of the rooms and suites are light and spacious and decorated with soothing colours, yet with an essence of the traditional Omani-style. Grand Rooms each feature a balcony with city, garden or partial mountain views, and a selection of modern amenities. The Club Seaview Rooms have partial views of the Gulf of Oman and guests can gain access to the exclusive club lounge where a continental breakfast is served in the morning and cocktails and hors d’oeuvres are available each evening.

Setting Centrally located in Muscat’s Diplomatic Quarter, on Shatti Al Qurm beach Getting there Approx. 20 minute transfer from Muscat airport Rooms 280 rooms and suites Dining 4 restaurants (one seasonal), 2 bars, lounge Facilities Nightclub, swimming pool with lazy river, toddler splash pool, tennis courts, fitness centre.

Activities • Partake in a traditional high tea at the Sirj Tea Lounge • Enjoy the weekly Grand Friday Brunch at Mokha Café • Take a trip into Old Muscat to explore its historic remnants Minimum stay 5 nights 28 Dec-04 Jan. No arrivals/departures 31 Dec. What’s included Breakfast at Mokha Café

Meal upgrades Half Board from £40 • Breakfast and dinner at Mokha Café Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights and Honeymoon/ Anniversary offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Guide price from £1217 per person 30 Apr-14 Jul 2015 High season from £1580 12 Feb-02 Mar, 31 Aug-15 Sep, 20 Oct-08 Nov 2015 Extra night from £97 Single supplement from £97 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Grand Room including breakfast, economy flights on Oman Air from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref KU9941. Call or see online for latest prices.

At a glance Award-winning restaurants Set on a beautiful beach Sumptuous interiors

Opulent Arabic-style architecture Attentive and personalised service Deluxe Room

Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel s s s s s One of Muscat’s most distinguished hotels with a reputation for exceptional personalised service.

The cathedral-like entrance lobby and majestic Arabian architecture really set the tone of Omani luxury. This continues throughout the extensive gardens, which are perfectly positioned between the Hajar Mountains and a half-mile long private beach. For those seeking complete relaxation, yet still requiring those essential modern facilities as well as a few active pursuits, the Al Bustan Palace is the perfect choice.

Restaurant choices range from the chic yet casual Al Khiran Terrace Restaurant to the sophisticated Beach Pavilion Restaurant & Bar, seafood lovers can enjoy fresh dishes and Gulf views. This is an Al Bustan Palace experience not to be missed – advance booking is recommended as it’s one of the region’s premier dining spots.

The hotel’s 250 rooms and suites are spacious and thoughtfully designed to provide a taste of tradition with the provision of modern amenities in mind. The contemporary Deluxe Rooms each have a private balcony with either mountain, garden or sea views. For direct access to one of the hotel’s beautiful lagoon pools from your private terrace we recommend a Al Bustan Lagoon Access Room.

Setting In 200 acres of lush green gardens on a private beach Getting there Approx. 40 minutes from the airport Rooms 250 rooms and suites Dining 3 restaurants, 2 bars Facilities Private beach, infinity pool, 4 lagoon pools, children’s pool, fitness centre, watersports experiences Activities • Enjoy a guided kayak tour to a local village Minimum stay 5 nights 26 Dec-04 Jan; 01 Apr-23 Apr. What’s included Breakfast at the Al Khiran Terrace Restaurant Meal upgrades Half Board from £39 • Breakfast and dinner at the Al Khiran Terrace Restaurant

Kuoni Plus Bonus Nights and Free Child offers are available. Call or see online for applicable dates.

Kuoni Insider Due to the secluded location of the hotel and the quality of its à la carte restaurants, we recommend booking on a Half Board basis.

Guide price from £1366 per person 30 Apr-14 Jul 2015 High season from £1876 12 Feb-02 Mar, 20 Oct-14 Dec 2015 Extra night from £126 Single supplement from £125 Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people for 5 nights in a Deluxe Gardenview Room including breakfast, economy flights on Oman Air from London Heathrow and group transfers. Ref DX2129. Call or see online for latest offers and prices.

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British Airways FIRST

Online Check-in & Check-in kiosks

Your First experience begins before you board. First lounges* are elegant and calm, a perfect escape to enjoy refreshments.

On board, your suite is your sanctuary in the sky, a discreetly serviced and smartly equipped haven. Choose from the à la carte menu and your meal will be prepared to order.

• Check in online from 24 hours before your flight departs to minimise queuing at the airport. You can even select your preferred seat and print your boarding pass.

• If you don’t have online access, save time by using a Check-in kiosk*** at the airport, giving you the same seating and boarding pass options as our online check-in service.

• Afterwards, make the most of your free time by leaving your baggage at a Bag Drop.****

First Class upgrade available on request pp one-way**

Club World

British Airways has the UK’s largest fleet of aircraft s and offers an incredibly wide- ranging fl ight network around the globe. Kuoni has worked in close partnership with British Airways for many years and we are delighted to continue promoting British Airways’ reassuringly professional services.

Choosing Club World means travelling in comfort. Dedicated Departure lounges and an Elemis Travel Spa*** are designed to give you choice before your flight, whether you wish to dine or be pampered. The Club World seats are bigger, wider and more comfortable than ever and you can guarantee complete relaxation in any position. Local and international cuisine is served, along with a dedicated wine cellar. And if you are still peckish, help yourself to healthy snacks and tasty treats from the Club Kitchen.

Terminal 5 Designed specifically to provide a seamless flow through the airport, Terminal 5 will help you travel in style. As you drift through the modern terminal you will discover over 100 retail stores, boutiques and restaurants. Transferring through Terminal 5 is quick and easy with flight connections conveniently located in the heart of the terminal to help you meet your onward flight with minimum fuss.

World Traveller Plus

Regional flying

World Traveller Plus offers a separate, smaller environment with a maximum of six rows providing you with a more relaxing and peaceful journey. Unwind in the comfort of extra legroom and an improved, wider seat. For your main meal, choose from a menu offering two Club World meal options, served to you in white china crockery with metal cutlery and linen napkins (available on flights to and from London Heathrow). Two USB ports and an RCA port allow you to enjoy greater entertainment flexibility on a 60% larger touchscreen.

British Airways UK domestic connections are available for a supplement from Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Aberdeen.

No. Traveller

Manchester Airport

The award-winning No.1 Traveller lounges offer you a quiet haven away from the busy terminal and panoramic views across the runway. With lounges at Gatwick North and South terminal, Heathrow Terminal 3 and Birmingham, you can relax in a No.1 lounge whilst you wait for your flight. Why not get your holiday started before you take off?

Kuoni can offer you a range of lounge experiences to suit your requirements. Why not treat yourself just because you are going on holiday or if you are travelling for a special occasion upgrade to a champagne package?

Standard Lounge Pass (from £23) includes complimentary food and drink, Wi-Fi, Cinema* area and a selection of daily newspapers. Kuoni Exclusive Offer, pre-book your spa treatment for a £5 discount. Call 08442 64 64 40 and quote your Kuoni booking reference.

Key features: • Fully-tended bar offering complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks (champagne and cocktails are available at an additional charge) • Complimentary Pantry Table, with freshly-prepared options for breakfast and lunch, help yourself to all of these whilst you’re in the lounge • Bistro food; choose a hot option from a menu of freshly-prepared light dishes • Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and a wide selection of newspapers and magazines to keep you up to speed with the latest news and events around the world • Keep the family entertained in the Cinema (available at No.1 Traveller’s larger lounges), at the in-lounge computers and iMacs or games room • A la Carte menu – for something more substantial you can order a dish from the menu** • Travel Spa*; offering a range of treatments including massages, facials and manicures** Upgrade your stay in a No.1 Traveller lounge Celebrating a birthday, anniversary or just getting in the holiday mood? A No.1 Traveller champagne upgrade package is the perfect way to treat yourself – ask your agent for details. * Lounge features and spa treatments may differ slightly between terminals. **An additional cost applies.

* Dedicated lounges are available at selected airports *** Available on selected routes. **** Available at selected airports.

Escape from the busy environment of the Manchester terminal and relax in the exclusive Escape Lounge in terminals 1, 2 and 3. Also take advantage of Fast Track, a new dedicated channel to enable you to fly through security and reach the departure lounge more quickly. It takes away all the stress from this aspect of the airport journey, affording you more time to shop, eat or relax at your leisure. the perfect way to start your trip in style from the very beginning.

Terminal 1 Escape Lounge

Escape lounge 1 • Complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks • Complimentary hot and cold food • Free WiFi • Hot desk area, equipped with internet enabled computers • An opportunity to relax before you fly in the snug area • Complimentary newspapers and magazines • Nintendo Wii Escape lounge 2 Features include: • Complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks • complimentary hot and cold food • Free WiFi Dedicated study area, equipped with internet enabled computers • Comfortable surroundings • Complimentary newspapers and magazines Escape lounge 3 Features include: • Complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks • Complimentary hot and cold food • Free WiFi h Hot desk area, equipped with internet enabled computers • Complimentary newspapers and magazines • Comfortable surroundings Lounge and Fast Track from £21 NB: No children under 6 allowed in any of the Escape lounges.

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Maldives - Your Flight Options British Airways

SriLankan Airlines Emirates

British Airways is the only airline offering non-stop scheduled flights from London Gatwick to the Maldives, operating three times per week. British Airways is also the only scheduled airline to offer upgraded economy seats (World Traveller Plus) in addition to a lie flat bed in Club World.

SriLankan Airlines offer daily flights to the Maldives from London Heathrow and you can also combine your holiday with the wonderful island of Sri Lanka. SriLankan Airlines also offer an additional 10kg of baggage over and above the standard allowance for diving equipment.

Emirates offers 16 daily departures from 6 UK airports; London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow to the Maldives and Bangkok. Emirates are the only airline to offer both business and first class seats from the UK to the Maldives and passengers can also take advantage of a stopover in Dubai as well as the opportunity to experience the A380 (selected UK-Dubai flights).

Etihad Airways Etihad Airways offer 5 daily departures from London Heathrow and Manchester to the Maldives offering a lie flat bed in business class on all flights. Passengers can also enjoy a stopover in Abu Dhabi en route to Malé.

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Upgrade Prices (one-way)

World Traveller Plus from £420 Club World from £985

Business class from £1010

Business Class from £1440 First class from £2310

Business Class from £1070 First class from £2020

Stopover Options

Sri Lanka

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Lie flat bed on selected flights

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Audio Visual on Demand

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Yes

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Yes

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Recommended vaccinations are correct at the time of print. It is essential to check with your GP for up to date vaccination requirements.

Important Holiday Information The following terms and conditions (‘booking conditions’) form the basis of your contract with Kuoni Travel Limited. Please read them carefully as they set out our respective rights and obligations. By asking us to confirm your booking, we are entitled to assume that you have had the opportunity to read and have read these terms and conditions and agree to them.

have generally higher standards than a beach resort hotel where the whole atmosphere will tend to be more relaxed. It is important to read carefully the individual hotel descriptions. A comparison of the extra night cost shown in the price box against each hotel will also give some idea of how hotels in the same resort/country are likely to compare in terms of general standards.

Except where otherwise stated, these booking conditions only apply to holiday arrangements which you book with us in the UK and which we agree to make, provide or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract with you. All references in these booking conditions to ‘holiday’, ‘booking’, ‘contract’, ‘package’, ‘tour’ or ‘arrangements’ mean such holiday arrangements unless otherwise stated. In these booking conditions, ‘you’ and ‘your’ means all persons named on the booking (including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date) or any of them, as the context requires and ‘lead name’ means the person who makes the booking. ‘We’, ‘us’ and ‘our’ means Kuoni Travel Limited.

1.5 SINGLE ROOMS It is an unfair fact of life that single travellers often have to pay over the odds for a room, often up to twice the price each person in a twin room might have to pay. So we have negotiated some super deals and are delighted to offer you the widest choice of single saver offers available on the UK longhaul market today.

Please check in the Kuoni Plus box on each page for these very special offers. However note that the standard and location of single rooms is not always as good as that of twin/double rooms even when you pay the single supplement.

Before you book 1.1 CHOOSING YOUR HOLIDAY The holidays contained within this brochure are for departures between 01 September 2014 to 31 December 2015. We hope that your Kuoni holiday will live up to your expectations so it is very important that you choose the right holiday for you. Space in our brochures to give detailed information is limited but there is more information online at www.kuoni.co.uk and our staff are always happy to advise and give you their professional opinion.

1.2 CONFIRMING YOUR HOLIDAY When you decide to confirm your holiday with us, please ensure that you cancel any other flights which may have been held for the same dates/airlines, by other Tour Operators/Travel Agents.

Failure to do so, may result in the airline subsequently cancelling the flights we have booked, and additional costs being incurred to re-book.

1.3 CRUISE BOOKINGS Where you book cruise only arrangements with us (i.e. just the cruise without any flights, pre or post cruise accommodation or other on shore services which you ask us to arrange for you), your contract will be with the cruise operator (for whom we act as agent) and not us. The cruise operator’s terms and conditions will apply to your booking in addition to the relevant sections of these conditions. These terms and conditions can be found on the cruise operator’s website and we can also provide you with a copy at the time of booking and on request, An administration fee of £30 will be payable for cruise only bookings.

The provisions of the Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea 1974 (“Athens Convention”) as amended by the 2002 Protocol and EC Regulation 392/2009 apply to your cruise. This means any liability we or the cruise operator may have to you will be limited in accordance with this Convention (as amended) and Regulation.

1.4 HOTEL GRADINGS Choosing the right hotel can be a dilemma, especially when travelling to long haul destinations and whilst most hotels have official star ratings locally, in some cases official ratings cannot always be relied on. Subsequently we have categorised all hotels throughout the brochure as three, four or five star to give a general guide. However, standards can vary between hotels of the same class in different countries, and even in the same country. For example city hotels which often cater for business as well as leisure travellers may well

On safari, excursions and touring holidays single rooms cannot always be guaranteed. Supplements paid will be refunded if a single room previously confirmed is not available. i) Why are single travellers asked to pay more for their room?

If a single person occupies a double room they will usually be asked to pay extra (a single supplement). Hotels price their rooms, as doubles or family rooms and they do not reduce the rates if it is occupied by a single person. The costs to the hotel of providing the room – heating, lighting, cleaning etc are the same regardless of how many people occupy that room. This also applies to selfcatering units where, for example, three people may choose to occupy accommodation priced for four. ii) Why are single rooms sometimes smaller than doubles or family rooms?

Hotel design may mean that single rooms are smaller and sometimes less well appointed. While there is normally a supplement for these rooms, the overall cost will usually be less than when a single person occupies a double room. We do not make additional or excessive profits from these supplements. The prices we charge reflect the costs of under occupancy of the rooms contracted to us by the hotel.

1.6 TWIN OR DOUBLE ROOMS Accommodation in all hotels, regardless of the rating, is in standard rooms (sometimes named superior/deluxe) based on twins or doubles unless otherwise stated.

1.7 TRIPLE/QUAD ROOMS A third or fourth person sharing a room either shares existing beds or has an extra bed (which may be of camp-bed style) placed in a double/twin room. As conditions may be cramped you may wish to consider booking two rooms.

1.8 TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN If you are travelling with young children, it is important to note that child seats are not provided for transfers and the legislation varies from country to country. If you specifically require a car seat, we advise you to either take your own with you, or call our Sales team, and we will do our utmost to try and arrange this for you - there may well be an additional charge for this.

1.9 FREE CHILD ACCOMMODATION STAYS Where we offer ‘free child accommodation stays’ at many of our hotels, these are generally based on sharing existing beds in the room. If you require a separate bed, you must advise us at the time of booking, as there may well be a charge added to your booking, or this charge may be payable locally. Any meal plan charges will still apply.

1.10 MINIMUM STAYS Minimum stays are required at certain hotels for certain periods.

Where applicable these will be advised at time of booking.

1.11 BOOKING A ROOM FOR EARLY ARRIVAL OR LATE DEPARTURE Generally hotel rooms will be available between approximately noon and 3pm, and are to be vacated between 10am and noon, irrespective of your arrival or departure times, unless we have stated otherwise. Should you wish your room to be ready prior to noon on your day of arrival or available after 10am for an afternoon or evening departure, it is possible to reserve the room at the time of booking at a cost no greater than the extra night price quoted on the brochure page.

1.12 KUONI PLUS/ROOM UPGRADE/HONEYMOON/ ANNIVERSARY OFFERS When the offer of a room upgrade is mentioned in Kuoni Plus, it is not necessarily an upgrade to the next category featured in our brochure, but usually an upgrade to the next category of room (not suite) available within the hotel. We will of course do everything possible to arrange the provision of a double bed for honeymoon couples but it is not always possible to guarantee this and the provision of a double bed does not constitute a term of your contract with us. Anniversary offers only apply if you’re celebrating your Silver (25th) or Golden (50th) wedding anniversary while on holiday. Remember to advise us if it your honeymoon or Silver/ Golden anniversary and to take a copy of your marriage certificate with you on holiday. In order to qualify for a Kuoni Plus offer, your stay and/or holiday must be started and completed within the date band specified, under the individual offers as stated. For hotel sale discounts and free night offers, where there is a minimum stay requirement, the nights spent at the hotel must be consecutive.

The Kuoni Plus offers shown are correct at the time of printing this brochure, but they may change at short notice, and not all offers can be combined. These offers are frequently updated so for the most up to date and available offers, please contact your travel agent and/or our sales team, or check on-line to check which offers apply to your holiday.

1.13 TOURS - GENERAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Most of our tours are not suitable if you have any disability or have reduced mobility (including being confined to a wheelchair).

Therefore, in the interest of safety and comfort for all groups as a whole, you must be fit enough to participate or alternatively you must have an able bodied carer to assist you on the tour’.

1.14 FREE EXTRAS At certain hotels we offer a free lunch, dinner, or hotel bar credit and at other hotels we may offer up to a 20% discount on food and/or beverage extras usually payable at the end of your stay.

This offer is not available if you pay by credit card, nor is a cash alternative available.

1.15 FREE NIGHT OFFERS Where we specify free night offers this will not necessarily mean free nights are multiplied if you book a longer duration, therefore, please ensure you ask at the time of booking to clarify the number of free nights you will receive.

1.16 ALL INCLUSIVE AND HOTELS FOR COUPLES Some hotels specified ‘for couples’ cater for mixed sex couples only and in some countries, such as Sri Lanka and Dubai same sex couples are illegal. We recommend that if you are a same sex couple, you thoroughly research your chosen hotel/destination before you book, to ensure it is suitable. Hotels often place restrictions on restaurants and meal arrangements.

a • Call 01306 747000 • kuoni.co.uk All Inclusive does not necessarily mean that unlimited food and beverages are available 24-hours a day. Individual hotels operate different policies and full details will be provided locally.

1.17 PASSPORTS/VISAS/HEALTH You will need a full 10 year passport to travel to the destinations we feature in this brochure. Some destinations also require visas.

You should contact your GP or a specialist vaccination centre for details of the measures you will need to take prior to departure.

Please read page 251 for more details prior to booking your holiday. Many countries including USA now require children to hold their own passports and additional countries are adopting this policy on an ongoing basis. We therefore recommend that all children travel on full passports.

1.18 EXPERIENCES Experiences which form part of your package: We are pleased to be able to offer various ‘experiences’ and activities, such as diving, which you can pre-book in the UK and pay us as part of your holiday arrangements. Some of these experiences and activities may require you to be in good physical and mental health and, by booking with us, you confirm that you and your party are in good health with no medical history that would make it dangerous for you to participate. You must observe safety instructions at all times. We will only accept responsibility for these experiences and activities in accordance with these booking conditions. The experiences and activities are subject to minimum numbers, and may be cancelled at short notice. In such circumstance, you will receive a full refund of monies paid for the excursion or activity in question.

Experiences which do not form part of your package: We are also able to offer assistance and reserve certain experiences and activities for you, for which you pay locally. In these circumstances, we only act as a booking agent for the operator or the excursion or activity concerned. Your contract will therefore be with the local operator which provides it and it does not from part of your contracted holiday arrangements with us. The contract will be subject to the local operator’s terms and conditions, some of which may exclude or limit its liability to you, and will be governed by local law and jurisdiction. Kuoni accepts no liability for any breach of contract or negligent act or omission of any excursion/ activity provider.

1.19 CHILDREN ON HOLIDAY Offers are subject to availability of triple or quad rooms. Infants under the age of 2 years on the date of return flight pay from £45 for European flights, £199 for longhaul flights and £249 for Australia/New Zealand flights when travelling in economy. Please note meals are not provided for infants. Infant charges are based on an infant sitting on an adults lap and additional charges will apply for infants requiring their own seat. Any charge for a baby cot in the room and food are paid by the guest direct to the hotel and there is no entitlement to a separate seat on the aircraft if the flight is full. International airline regulations allow only one infant per adult. We do not allow holidays for children under 10 on escorted tours, coach tours or on safari (unless in private minibus). Some destinations, owing to their lack of special child or medical facilities are also not suitable for very young children but we would be happy to advise which hotels or resorts we think suit your requirements best. See the relevant price box where any specific minimum age restrictions are given.

1.20 UNDER 18’S TRAVELLING WITHOUT PARENTS Please note, under 18 year olds travelling without their parents or other adults, (including friends’ parents) will need to have written authority from their parents and translated where necessary, with both notarised. This is necessary for certain countries only and you should ensure that you check the specific requirements of the relevant country to which you are travelling, as you may be refused entry.

1.21 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Virtually all countries have public holidays, religious or otherwise.

The festivities may temporarily disrupt your holiday and some religious holidays such as Ramadan, which affects many Muslim countries may result in a reduction of facilities and entertainment.

Others are somewhat chaotic but great fun to be a part of. We suggest that you take this into consideration when selecting your departure date. The dates known to us at the time of going to press, are: Ramadan: 18 June 2015 (approx. for one month) Chinese New Year: 19 February 2015 Hindu Holi Dye throwing feast (India & Nepal): 06 March 2015 Sinhala & Tamil New Year (Sri Lanka): 14 April 2015 Diwali (India): 11 November 2015 King’s birthday (Thailand): 05 December The appropriate Tourist Offices are happy to supply more detailed information or you may wish to refer to the internet.

1.22 LOCAL FESTIVALS Various events are organised in most towns throughout the season, and we therefore suggest that you thoroughly research your chosen area before booking.

1.23 OTHER HOTEL GUESTS Many hotels, especially in cities and major resorts, accommodate conventions and conferences. Also, at certain times of the year, some destinations have an influx of groups such as students, associations or clubs. The hotels we feature are shared with guests from many countries with different cultures and customs.

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We have no control over the acceptance of bookings at the hotels we feature other than our own. We are therefore unable to accept any responsibility for any inconvenience caused by such groups or their activities.

However, should you require this information at an earlier stage, please check with your Travel Agent and/or our Sales staff at the time of booking, or our HelpDesk once the booking has been invoiced.

1.24 HOLIDAY SEASONS Most of the destinations we feature in this brochure are available all year round. Some do have quieter ‘off peak’ periods when you can take advantage of uncrowded beaches and more personal attention from hotel staff at excellent prices. At this time it may be necessary for hotels to scale down the size of some of their facilities, such as restaurants, to match demand. Similarly, during peak periods hotels experience full occupancy which may result in a livelier atmosphere and slower service in busier facilities.

1.29 CODE SHARE FLIGHTS It is a common practice for scheduled airlines to use a code s­ hare system, which may include you flying with a partner airline. Where this situation arises, it is not classed as a major change.

1.25 MEALS Meals if included are based on table d’hôte menus, or a meal voucher system unless specified otherwise in the text. Holidays which include main meals generally commence with dinner on the day of arrival at your hotel and terminate with breakfast (on half board) or lunch (on full board) on the day of departure. All Inclusive packages generally finish at check-out time on your day of departure between 10am and noon. After this time, payment for any additional meals must be made direct to the hotel. No refunds on meals not taken can be given. Special diets of any kind (including vegetarian) can seldom be catered for adequately within the constraints of a table d’hôte menu and cannot be guaranteed.

We would therefore strongly recommend that anyone with special requirements takes a holiday where no meals (or only breakfast) are included and simply buys the most acceptable dishes from the à la carte menu available locally.

Where breakfast is included this will more commonly be continental breakfast, although full breakfasts are provided at certain hotels.

Please ask at the time of booking if this is important to you.

Supplements shown in our brochures for optional meal plans offer you the opportunity of being able to budget for extra costs before you go. In some cases you may find the cost of the meal cheaper locally, however we regret that it will not be possible to refund the difference either during or after your holiday. Pre booked meals may be subject to dining in the main restaurant only and on occasion it may be necessary to be seated with other hotel guests.

If you have paid a half board supplement it may be possible in some hotels to ask for a credit from the table d’hôte dinner to be used against a meal in an à la carte restaurant. However the value of the voucher will generally be considerably less than the half board supplement included in your holiday price.

1.26 UPGRADING YOUR FLIGHT A longhaul flight is generally not a joyride when flying in economy class on scheduled or charter flights. Flights are often full, your choice of seats may not be available, and it may not be possible to obtain seats together. In many cases a choice of upgrade options may be available, to give you a more comfortable journey at a reasonable supplement.

1.27 FLIGHT SEAT REQUESTS, AIRLINES AND AIRCRAFT We strongly recommend (particularly if you are flying economy class), that you check in early if you have particular seat requests.

Kuoni has no control over the allocation of seats by the airline and even if a request has been made with the airline to prebook seats, no guarantee can be made that they will still be available on departure. The provision of particular seats does not constitute a term of your contract with us. Please note airlines operate both older and more modern aircraft within their fleet.

We regret we cannot guarantee the type of aircraft you will travel on as this may be subject to change and general availability.

Although some airlines offer the facility to book seats online, this is not always possible when booking a holiday through us, as the holidays we offer are based on special Tour Operator fares.

In accordance with EU directive (EC) no. 2111/2005, we are required to bring to your attention the existence of a ‘Community List’ which contains details of air carriers that are subject to an operating ban within the EU Community. The Community list is available for inspection at http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/ list_en.htm We are required to advise you of the actual carrier(s) (or, if the actual carrier(s) is not known, the likely carrier(s)) that will operate your flight(s) at the time of booking. We do this by listing carriers to be used or likely to be used on the relevant brochure pages and/ or your holiday confirmation invoice. Any changes to the actual airline after you have received your tickets will be notified to you as soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. Where we are only able to inform you of the likely carrier(s) at the time of booking, we shall inform you of the identity of the actual carrier(s) as soon as we become aware of this. Any change to the operating carrier(s) after your booking has been confirmed will be notified to you as soon as possible. If the carrier with whom you have a confirmed reservation becomes subject to an operating ban as above as a result of which we/ the carrier are unable to offer you a suitable alternative the provisions of ‘If we change or cancel your holiday’ will apply.

1.28 DIRECT FLIGHTS The flight routings used in connection with our holidays may be used on special fares which do not necessarily take the most direct route. Some itineraries require a change of aircraft en route. A flight that is described as direct is one where there is no need to change aircraft during the journey. However stops may be made en route for refuelling or to let passengers on and/ or off. Details of any stops will be given on your itinerary wherever possible.

1.30 ‘NO FRILLS’ CARRIERS We provide a choice of scheduled and ‘no frills’ carriers to take advantage of the flexibility and pricing available. You should note that ‘no frills’ flights do not include in flight meals. The deposit at the time of booking is £150 per person or 10% of the total holiday cost, whichever is the greater plus the cost of the airfare.

However, it may occasionally be necessary to charge a higher deposit due to a fluctuation in airfares, details of which would be advised to you at the time of booking. Any changes to destination / routing will be subject to availability and will incur the loss of the original deposit collected. Date and name changes are permitted, subject to availability and the relevant charges imposed as per the individual airlines own policies (details available on request).

Any changes made may also result in additional charges due to an increase in airfare or charges imposed.

1.31 CHARTER FLIGHTS We provide these to destinations where there are usually no direct scheduled flights, and/or insufficient capacity on these services to meet demand. A charter flight is usually the cheapest and quickest way of reaching the particular destination. However, it should be noted that leg room is slightly less than in economy on some scheduled flights.

1.32 SMOKING The majority of airlines have introduced a total smoking ban on most or all of their flights and many hotels also now have a nonsmoking policy in hotel rooms and public areas. Please ask at the time of booking if this information is important to you.

1.33 SPECIAL REQUESTS Where a special request eg. diet, room location, twin or double bedded room, a particular facility at a hotel, flight seat requests and/or particular meals etc. is an important factor in your choice of holiday, you must advise us when the booking is made. We are happy to pass your request on to the hotel, airline or other supplier but cannot guarantee that it will be accommodated.

We will also pass on any dietary requests to airlines but we recommend that you check directly with the airline once your tickets have been issued. The provision of any special request does not constitute a term of your contract with us. Confirmation that a special request has been noted or passed on to the supplier or the inclusion of the special request on your confirmation invoice or any other documentation is not confirmation that the request will be met. Unless and until specifically confirmed, all special requests are subject to availability.

Kuoni’s price guarantee All prices quoted in this brochure are calculated on rates of exchange as known on 02 May 2015 and as published in the Financial Times of 04 Mat 2015 (£1=US$1.6873). Brochure prices can go up or down. Before you make a booking we will give you the up to date price of your chosen holiday, including the cost of any peak season supplements, fuel surcharges, upgrades or additional facilities which you have requested*.

Once you have accepted this price and a booking has been made, that price is fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges. *See out of date range flights at 2.3 PRICE INCLUDES • The services of Kuoni resident representatives (tour leaders on escorted tours) or Kuoni appointed local agents with English speaking staff in most of the areas featured in this brochure.

• Economy class airfares on scheduled (or charter flights) on IATA carriers and other airlines from UK as per itinerary (Air fares are based on group travel and changes of reservations are not permitted without the confirmation of Kuoni).

• 44 Ibs (20 kgs) baggage allowance or on selected routes eg USA/Caribbean 2 pieces of luggage (dimensions not exceeding 1 at 62” and 1 at 55”) plus 1 piece of hand baggage (dimensions not exceeding 45” unless otherwise stated).

• Accommodation and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.

• Meals as shown under hotel and tour text.

• UK departure tax.

• Government taxes and compulsory service charges.

• Transfers from airport/hotels and vice versa unless otherwise stated on the appropriate pages.

NOT INCLUDED • Visa fees, overseas airport taxes, overseas porterage, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication of this brochure.

• Optional excursions or activities booked during your holiday.

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For your own protection, you should obtain confirmation in writing that a special request will be complied (where it is possible to give this) where it is important to you.

1.34 IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY OR MEDICAL CONDITION WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR HOLIDAY If you have any medical condition or disability which may affect your holiday or any special requirements as a result of any medical condition or disability (including any which affect the booking process), please tell us before you confirm your booking so that we can assist you in considering the suitability of the arrangements and/or making the booking. In any event, you must give us full details in writing at the time of booking and whenever any significant change in the condition or disability occurs. You must also promptly advise us if any medical condition or disability which may affect your holiday develops after your booking has been confirmed.

Kuoni complies fully with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 concerning the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air and is delighted to offer assistance to disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility provided that we are given full information about your specific requirements at the time of booking. Whilst we are happy to make a special request for you with the airline/s concerned, please be aware that we cannot guarantee the provision of highloaders for embarking/dis-embarking the aircraft.

1.35 EXCURSION/MEAL PACKAGES Excursion or meal packages which are offered in this brochure are not always cheaper than buying the same arrangements locally. It is often the case that these packages are offered for the convenience of being both booked and paid for in the UK. The cost of any unused tours within excursion packages may not be refunded.

1.36 LOCAL PURCHASES We cannot accept responsibility for any items you may purchase locally ie: jewellery/furniture etc and the quality and value of such cannot be guaranteed. We recommend that you check whether or not any extra charges will be payable for import duty or freight and we are unable to assist with any costs you may incur in this respect.

1.37 GROUP TRANSFERS Our holidays include group transfers from airports/hotels and vice versa unless otherwise stated on the appropriate pages or your documentation. A group transfer is generally a shared transfer and the type of vehicle used will normally be dependent upon the size of the group, with stops being made en route to drop off/pick up other clients and therefore, the actual duration of your transfer will be dependent upon this. Alternatively, in many destinations, you have the choice of upgrading to your own private transfer at the appropriate cost, details on request.

1.38 WEATHER World weather is becoming more erratic and unpredictable and we cannot be held responsible for disruption to your holiday due to bad or unusual weather conditions.

1.39 OUR STAFF We pride ourselves on the quality and friendly professionalism of our staff. In our search to continually try and improve our level of service, we are committed to on-going training, part of which involves the recording of phone calls.

1.40 LATE BOOKINGS & SPECIAL OFFERS Please note that many of the hotels and tours included in our late bookings and/or special offers are also featured in our other main brochures/website. Any offers/facilities detailed therein are not applicable to late bookings or special offers unless otherwise stated.

Booking and paying for your holiday 2.1 YOUR COMMITMENT TO US When you or your Travel Agent wish to confirm a holiday booking you must pay a deposit of either £175 per person or 10% of the holiday cost, whichever is the greater, or any higher deposit which applies to your holiday (such as for cruise, where a deposit of 20% applies). The deposit will only be refundable as set out in these booking conditions. Please note some airlines have certain ticketing deadlines and some hotels have certain booking and cancellation conditions and these may affect any cancellation charges – please refer to 3.3 - Cancelling your holiday. When you make a booking, the lead name confirms that you understand and have accepted these booking conditions and our Important Holiday Information which forms our booking conditions. We reserve the right in our absolute discretion to refuse to accept any booking without necessarily specifying a reason. Many airlines now require the full name of all passengers travelling. We will therefore ask you at the time of booking to provide us with your first forename (as shown in your passport) as well as your title and surname. When booking your holiday, if you wish to make a modification to a holiday shown in the brochure we will try to assist. Should you wish to change to an alternative featured hotel, this will be charged at the difference in published price, as long as Kuoni holds the space required. Additional services will be quoted for upon request.

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Should you wish to extend your holiday by making your own private arrangements, this can usually be done subject to an administrative charge of £3 per person per night. Prices for accommodation only bookings can be quoted on request. We accept various methods of payment, however please note that if you choose to pay by credit card, there will be a charge levied. You can of course opt for an alternative method of payment ie: cheque or by debit card.

2.2 OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU We will arrange to provide you with the various services which form part of the holiday you book with us. Before your booking is confirmed and a contract comes into existence, we reserve the right to increase or decrease, and correct errors in advertised prices (see Kuoni’s Price Guarantee opposite) and to change any of the information contained in this brochure. Changes will be made known to you at the time of booking. The prices we advertise are based on specially negotiated airfares to be booked in a specific airline booking class. At the time of booking, if there is a lack of availability in the specified class on any particular flight, we will endeavour to secure seats for you in an alternative economy class and you will be told the amount of the applicable flight supplement / higher deposit before you book.

A booking is not accepted until we issue an invoice. The date shown on the invoice, which will be sent to you or your Travel Agent is the date of booking. It is important to check the details on the invoice when you get it. If any details appear to be incorrect or incomplete, please contact us or your Travel Agent immediately as it may not be possible to make changes later. We regret we cannot accept any liability if we are not notified of any inaccuracy (for which we are responsible) in any document within 10 days of our sending it out (5 days for tickets). We will do our best to rectify any mistake notified to us outside these time limits but you must meet any costs involved in doing so. Once your booking is confirmed, you will be given a reference number. Your booking reference is also used as your unique password. It is important that you do not give your reference number to anyone or it will allow access to view, amend or cancel your booking via our website.

The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 require us to provide security for the monies that you pay for the package holidays booked from this brochure and for your repatriation in the event of our insolvency. We hold an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 0132). When you buy an ATOL protected air inclusive holiday or flight* from us you will receive a confirmation invoice from us (or via our authorised agent) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our ATOL. In the unlikely event of our insolvency the CAA will ensure that you are not left stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. Please note: Not all holiday or travel services offered and sold by us will be protected by the ATOL scheme * The air inclusive holidays and flights we arrange are ATOL protected providing either the person who pays for the booking is present in the UK when the booking is made or the first leg of any flight or flights we arrange for you commences in the UK. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www. atol.org.uk.

We are a member of ABTA (ABTA No V258X). When you buy a package holiday that doesn’t include a flight, protection is provided by way of a bond held by ABTA The Travel Association.

Please go to www.abta.com for a copy of the guide to ABTA’s scheme of Financial Protection.

If you book arrangements other than a package holiday from this brochure (e.g. accommodation only), the financial protection referred to above does not apply.

If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme.

You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme.

2.3 OUT OF DATE RANGE FLIGHTS Our brochures are prepared well in advance and scheduled airlines will generally not have loaded their seats to sell until approximately 10 months before the departure. Should this apply we will inform you at the time of booking and calculate the price in anticipation that seats will be available in the specific airline booking class to which our specially negotiated airfares apply.

We will issue an invoice recording the arrangements reserved for you and will take a deposit. A contract between us will then come into existence on the basis that the price payable will be that applicable when the airline releases the seats and the timings and other flight details will be those confirmed at that time which may be different to those advised at the time of booking.. When the airline seats become available to book we will tell you the price and other flight details and give you 7 days to tell us whether you wish to continue with the booking on the basis of the confirmed price and other details or cancel and receive a full refund. If you wish to continue with the booking, we will issue a revised invoice.

In the event that flight seats do not become available, you will receive a full refund of your deposit. We will have no other liability and will not be responsible for refunding the cost of any services booked in conjunction with the flights.

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2.4 PEAK SEASON SUPPLEMENTS During peak periods such as Christmas and Easter when demand outstrips the supply of airline seats and accommodation, you may find that supplements are added to the cost of your holiday.

The supplements may be for certain holiday departures and/or accommodation on specific dates.They do not necessarily indicate that additional services such as Gala dinners will be provided. The cost of these supplements will be quoted to you at the time of booking.

2.5 ‘FROM PRICES’ Kuoni offers you the flexibility to create your own holiday from the range of accommodation and services available. Because of the wide choice, it is not possible to list every price on every date. A ‘from’ price is indicative of the lowest price available for the hotel or itinerary featured but this may vary depending on a number of factors such as your date of travel and choice of accommodation.

To help you in choosing a holiday which is tailor made by us to your requirements, please call our Sales team, or visit your travel agent or our website for further information about services and prices. We will be happy to provide you with an up to date quote.

2.6 PAYING FOR YOUR HOLIDAY After your booking is taken and a deposit received, a confirmation invoice will be sent to you detailing the total cost due. Full payment must be received not less than 61 days (or 91 days where you book a cruise) before departure. If we or your travel agent have not received full payment at least 61 days (or 91 days for a cruise booking) before departure, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled by you and forfeit your deposit by way of cancellation charges. If we do not cancel straight away because you have promised to make payment, you must pay the cancellation charges shown in 3.3 depending on the date we reasonably treat your booking as cancelled. If you make a holiday booking within 61 days (91 days for a cruise) of your departure date then you must pay the full cost of the holiday at the booking stage. All money paid by you to one of our authorised travel agents for your holiday will be held by the agent on our behalf until paid to us.

2.7 PRICING ERRORS Whilst we endeavour to ensure that the most up to date and correct prices are shown on our website and in our brochures, there may on occasion be an incorrect price shown, due to an unfortunate error. When we become aware of any such error, we will endeavour to notify you at the time of booking (if we are then aware of the mistake) or within 7 days of the time of booking, or as soon as reasonably possible. We must reserve the right to cancel the booking if you do not wish to accept the price which is actually applicable to the holiday in which case, you will be given the choice to amend your booking to an alternative holiday, at the correct price.

2.8 OVERLAPPING PRICE PANELS Holidays which do not fall completely within the date bands specified in the price box may be subject to a reduction or increase. The exact cost of your holiday will be confirmed to you at the time of booking.

2.9 INSURANCE It is important that you have insurance cover and that it is adequate and suitable for your particular needs. If you fail to take out insurance and have to cancel your booking, you will be charged in accordance with our normal terms and conditions – see 3.3 – Cancelling your holiday. Furthermore, if you require medical/any other form of assistance whilst on holiday you will not be covered and you in turn may incur significant costs. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday.

2.10 TRAVEL INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS After booking you will receive an invoice with all important information relevant to your destination. We strongly recommend you check the details carefully and read the information. Please ensure that you check your flight timings carefully on your tickets.

The correct timings, using the 24 hour clock, may have been adjusted since we published the brochure and since you received your invoice.

Approximately 14 days before departure you will receive your eticket together with your final itinerary. However in the case of late bookings, changes or late payments, tickets may be emailed to you.

If you want to change or cancel your holiday 3.1 CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO YOUR HOLIDAY If you want to change any part of your holiday arrangements after the invoice has been issued, we will do our best to make the change, but it may not be possible. Any request for changes must be made in writing by the person who made the original booking, or his or her travel agent. If it is possible to make the change, it will be subject to an administration charge of £50 per booking, and payment of any further costs incurred as a result of the change. If we agree that you may change your booking to a holiday of lower value, and then you cancel that holiday, we reserve the right to levy cancellation charges on the value of the original booking.

Scheduled airlines normally regard name changes as a cancellation and rebooking, and any alteration may incur a 100% cancellation charge in respect of the air fare. Please note that save for the transfer of a booking (see below), or the addition of any offers

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3.2 TRANSFERRING BOOKINGS If any person named on a booking is prevented from travelling as a result of illness, the death of a close relative, jury service or other significant reason, we will agree to that person’s booking being transferred to another person (introduced by you) who satisfies all the conditions applicable to the package, subject to both persons accepting liability for full payment of the holiday cost and all costs and charges incurred by us and/or incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers in order to make the transfer. We must be given at least 14 days notice of the transfer request. An administration charge will be made of £50 per person for requests made more than 61 days (91 days for a cruise) before departure. For flight inclusive bookings, you must pay the charges levied by the airline concerned. As most airlines do not permit name changes after tickets have been issued for any reason, these charges are likely to be the full cost of the flight. If you request to change all names on a booking, this will be considered as a cancellation and new booking and full cancellation charges will apply’.

3.3 CANCELLING YOUR HOLIDAY If you or anyone on your holiday booking decides to cancel the holiday, the lead name must notify us of the decision as soon as possible. Any notification by telephone must also be confirmed in writing or by e-mail within 24-hours by the lead name.

Cancellation will take effect from the day we are notified provided that written confirmation is received by us within 24-hours of the original notification.

A cancellation invoice will be sent to you or your travel agent within 7 days, if you do not receive this please contact us immediately in order to prevent an increase in charges. You may also check your booking has been cancelled on our web-site, www. kuoni.co.uk. Should you already be in receipt of your airline tickets please also return these to us along with your cancellation request.

The following scale of charges will be payable depending on when the notification of cancellation is received. Insurance premiums and amendment charges are are not refundable in the event of cancellation. References to the deposit include all sums paid or payable at the time of booking.

Period prior to departure notice Cancellation charge per of cancellation is received by us person cancelling or your travel agent Prior to 61 days: loss of deposit

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includes a cruise) 60 – 42 days: 50% of total holiday cost (90-42 days if your booking includes a cruise) 41 – 33 days: 60% of total holiday cost 32 – 15 days: 90% of total holiday cost 14 days or less: 100% of total holiday cost NB In certain cases the airline may have applied certain ticketing deadlines to your booking and this may result in higher cancellation charges. This also applies to certain hotels, who may often charge a higher cancellation fee regardless of the above-mentioned timeframes, and you may therefore be charged a higher amount than detailed above. It is therefore important to enquire for details at the time of booking and cancellation.

We would strongly recommend that you take out appropriate travel insurance which provides cover against loss of deposit or cancellation fees. If you have taken advantage of an airline offer as detailed on the relevant page and paid a higher deposit, the cancellation charge payable by you will be the higher of this deposit or the appropriate cancellation charge detailed above.

If we want to change or cancel your holiday 4.1 BROCHURE ACCURACY We rigorously check the information given in our brochure about accommodation, resorts, itineraries etc., to ensure it is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to press (May 2015). However, as brochures are prepared well in advance, advertised descriptions and facilities may change before and after you book. Please check the up to date position at the time of booking. Please bear in mind that hoteliers, restaurateurs, night club owners etc., may wish to maintain or improve their facilities, or even take a break themselves. Flight times, carriers and routes in the brochure are given for guidance only as there may be changes. Final details will be shown on your tickets. Tour, excursion, cruise or safari itineraries may change as a result of local conditions. Circumstances such as these, or weather conditions, time of year or other situations beyond our control etc., may cause some of the amenities we have described to be unavailable or different from those advertised in our brochure.

When we are told of any significant or long term changes we will always endeavour to advise you prior to your departure.

4.2 BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT WORK Many hotels and resorts are continuing to develop, sometimes rapidly and intensively and often with little or no advance warning.

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building/refurbishment work that may be going on during your stay.

General refurbishment at hotels is necessary to maintain standards but if we are informed of such work we will endeavour to notify you of as soon as possible, however near to your departure this may be.

4.3 FLIGHT CHANGES The flight timings shown in our brochure, on our website and/ or detailed on your confirmation invoice are for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation. Flight timings are outside our control. They are set by airlines and are subject to various factors including air traffic control restrictions, weather conditions, potential technical problems and the ability of passengers to check in on time.

Airlines occasionally may change the type of aircraft used on a particular flight without advance warning. Scheduled and charter flight timings, and days of operation are subject to change. We will advise you of any significant changes. Minor timing changes will be shown on the flight tickets, which you should check carefully when received. Should the changes involve a reduction in the duration of your holiday, we will offer you a refund of any applicable costs. Any change in the identity of the airline, flight timings and/or aircraft type (if advised) will not entitle you to cancel or change to other arrangements without paying our normal charges except where specified in these conditions.

4.4 IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE We hope and expect to be able to provide you with all the services we have confirmed to you at the time of booking.

We plan arrangements a long time in advance of your holiday using independent suppliers such as airlines, hotels etc., over whom we have no direct control. On occasions changes do have to be made, and we reserve the right to make these. Most of these changes are minor. However, occasionally, changes are significant.

A significant change includes a change of accommodation to that of a lower category and/or price for the whole or a major part of your time away, a change of flight time of more than 12 hours, a change of UK departure airport (except between London airports), or a significant change of resort area. Similarly, we do our best to avoid cancelling holidays but we must reserve the right to do so.

However, we promise we will only cancel your confirmed booking after you have made full payment where we are forced to do so as a result of ‘force majeure’ as defined below or lack of minimum numbers. Please note, some of our holidays require a minimum number of participants to enable us to operate them. If the minimum number of bookings required for a particular holiday has not been received, we are entitled to cancel it. We will notify you or your travel agent of cancellation for this reason no later than 61 days prior to departure.

If we have to make a significant change or cancel, we will tell you as soon as possible. If there is time to do so before departure, we will offer you the choice of the following options:(a) (for significant changes) accepting the changed arrangements; or (b) purchasing an alternative holiday from us, of a similar standard to that originally booked if available. If this holiday is in fact cheaper than the original one, we will refund the price difference.

If you do not wish to accept the holiday we specifically offer you, you may choose any of our other then available holidays. You must pay the applicable price of any such holiday. This will mean your paying more if it is more expensive or receiving a refund if it is cheaper; or (c) cancelling or accepting the cancellation in which case you will receive a full and quick refund of all monies you have paid to us.

If we have to make a significant change or cancel we will, where compensation is appropriate, pay you the compensation payments set out in the table below depending on the circumstances and when the significant change or cancellation is notified to you subject to the following exceptions. Compensation will not be payable and no liability beyond offering the above mentioned choices can be accepted where (1) we are forced to make a change or cancel as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which we could not have avoided even with all due care or (2) we have to cancel because the minimum number of bookings necessary for us to operate your holiday has not been reached (see above). No compensation will be payable and the above options will not be available if we cancel as a result of your failure to comply with any requirement of these booking conditions entitling us to cancel (such as paying on time) or where a change is a minor one. A change of flight time of less than 12 hours, airline (except where otherwise stated), type of aircraft (if advised) or destination airport will all be treated as minor changes.

Period before departure within which Compensation a significant compensation change or Per Person cancellation is notified to you or your travel agent More than 60 days: NIL (91 days if your booking includes a cruise) 60 – 42 days: £20 (90-42 days if your booking includes a cruise) 41 – 28 days: £30 27 – 15 days: £40 14 – 0 days: £50 NB: Please be advised that compensation in the event of any significant change to your cruise arrangements, will be made as future credit towards another cruise, rather than a cash value.

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4.5 CHANGES DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions, we regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our obligations under our contract with you is prevented or affected by or you otherwise suffer any damage, loss or expense of any nature as a result of ‘force majeure’. In these booking conditions, ‘force majeure’ means any event or circumstances which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include, whether actual or threatened, war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, epidemics, fire and other situations which are outside our control.

4.6 CRUISE BOOKINGS AND OUT OF DATE RANGE FLIGHTS / ACCOMMODATION Where you make your cruise booking well in advance of departure, it may not be possible at that time to book the flights, accommodation and/or other services you have requested as they are not then available. Where you ask us to do so, we will confirm any such services subject to availability and the applicable price when they are available to book. If these services cannot subsequently be booked as requested or you are not prepared to pay the applicable price, you may cancel them and receive a refund of the amount you have paid in respect of these services.

Cancellation or non availability of these services does not, however, entitle you to cancel your cruise or any other confirmed element of your booking without paying the applicable cancellation charges.

4.7 IF WE CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION We do not control the day to day management of your waccommodation, and in exceptional cases it is possible that we may be advised that the reserved accommodation has been overbooked or your accommodation may have to be changed for other reasons. If this happens before your departure or on arrival in resort we will endeavour to provide accommodation of at least the same standard in the same resort area. If only accommodation of a lower standard is available we will refund the difference of the brochure price between the accommodation booked and that available, and will pay up to £50 per person for any inconvenience.

4.7 IF WE CURTAIL YOUR HOLIDAY AFTER DEPARTURE Very rarely, we may be forced by ‘force majeure’ (see 4.5) to change or terminate your holiday after departure but before the scheduled end of your time away. This is extremely unlikely but if this situation does occur, we regret we will be unable to make any refunds (unless we obtain any refunds from our suppliers), pay you any compensation or meet any costs or expenses you incur as a result.

4.9 MINIMUM NUMBERS Price boxes on relevant pages will indicate whether a particular holiday is subject to a minimum number of participants for its operation. Please contact us at the time of booking should you require details regarding the number of people on your tour.

We will advise you at least 61 days before departure if minimum numbers have not been reached and as a direct result your tour has to be cancelled. You will then have the choice of booking an alternative holiday with us, changing your departure date at the appropriate additional cost, or having a refund of monies paid. No compensation will be payable and we are unable to offer refunds of any associated costs ie visas etc.

4.10 TOURS Whilst every effort is made to operate a tour as advertised, on occasion it may be necessary to make changes to the accommodation, the routing or order of an itinerary. Unless the change significantly alters the holiday, compensation will not be payable for minor alterations to the itinerary or nightly accommodation.

On holiday 5.1 FLIGHT DELAYS In the event of a flight being delayed, we will arrange for the following to be provided, whenever practical, and subject to the airport being able to cater for this:- over 4 hours, an appropriate meal, and for delays of at least 8 hours extending beyond midnight, overnight accommodation will be provided wherever possible.

However, this will depend on such factors as the expected length of delay, local availability of accommodation, immigration rulings etc. Where long flight delays result in lost holiday time, no refunds are given by hotels for unused accommodation, as rooms are held for delayed arrivals, not re-let.

5.2 WATER/ELECTRICITY SUPPLIES In many of the less sophisticated destinations we feature, the water and electricity services struggle to keep up with the increased demands from tourism. Limited rainfall can put further pressure on their provision. Hotels do everything possible to maintain full services. However, occasional power cuts and/or water restrictions may be experienced.

5.3 ACCOMMODATION IN THE TROPICS In many hotels, especially beach resorts ‘insects’ in the rooms (eg. cockroaches etc) are almost inevitable. It should by no means be taken as a sign of dirtiness, simply a fact of life in these destinations. Views from some hotel rooms may be partly obscured by palm trees and other vegetation that can grow very quickly in tropical climates.

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5.4 WATERSPORTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES Many hotels offer watersports and other sporting activities, in some cases these may be free of charge. Please note that in the interest of your personal safety, the operators of these activities may require that you demonstrate your competence (for example a swimming test) prior to commencement and reserve the right to refuse participation for any reason if they feel this may compromise your or another guest’s safety. Please note there may be certain age restrictions for children/adults to do certain activities so please ensure you enquire locally.

5­ .5 BEHAVIOUR Most people go on holiday for rest and relaxation, so if in our reasonable opinion or in the opinion of any airline pilot, hotel manager, tour leader or other person in authority, your behaviour is causing or is likely to cause danger, upset or damage to property or is persistently affecting the enjoyment of others, we reserve the right to terminate your holiday. Should this happen no refund or compensation would be paid and we will have no further responsibility for your holiday arrangements including return travel.

5.6 PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND LOST ITEMS For security reasons valuables should be kept to a minimum and packed in your hand luggage along with your medicines, camera, film, electrical or battery-operated appliances, as well as basic essentials such as a change of clothing and toiletries. It can be easy to lose items but it is your responsibility to look after your property at all times and you must ensure you are adequately covered by comprehensive insurance. If you lose any personal items whilst on holiday, please obtain a written report from a local representative, or police, to help with any insurance claim upon your return.

5.7 IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT WHILE YOU ARE ON HOLIDAY If you have cause for complaint whilst on holiday, you must bring it to the attention of our local representative or agent and the hotel immediately. They will do their best to rectify the situation.

It is unreasonable to take no action whilst on holiday, but then to write a letter of complaint upon return. If you do not raise concerns immediately, this may affect our ability to investigate and take remedial action and it may impact on the way your complaint is dealt with.

5.8 KUONI DUTY OFFICER Kuoni offers 24 hour assistance for emergency situations and to help resolve any issues while you are on holiday. The number provided on your itinerary is a pager service and our Duty Officer will return your call. Many destinations have local representation and they should be contacted in the first instance should you have a problem.

5.9 CONSERVATION It is becoming ever more important to conserve the world’s natural resources, its landscapes, flora and fauna. Someone coined the phrase ‘Take only photographs; leave only footprints’ and a number of countries now use this to promote conservation. It would be hard to improve on this statement.

5.10 OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU FOR YOUR HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS (a) We promise to make sure that the holiday arrangements we have agreed to make, perform or provide as applicable as part of our contract with you are made, performed or provided with reasonable skill and care. Please note that EU law only applies to flights from EU airports or flights to EU airports from outside the EU or an EU airline. This means that, subject to these booking conditions, we will accept responsibility if, for example, you suffer death or personal injury or your contracted holiday arrangements are not provided as promised or prove deficient as a result of the failure of ourselves, our employees, agents or suppliers to use reasonable skill and care in making, performing or providing, as applicable, your contracted holiday arrangements. Please note, it is your responsibility to show that reasonable skill and care has not been used if you wish to make a claim against us. In addition, we will only be responsible for what our employees, agents and suppliers do or do not do if they were at the time acting within the course of their employment (for employees) or carrying out work we had asked them to do (for agents and suppliers). (b) We will not be responsible for any injury, illness, death, loss (for example loss of enjoyment), damage, expense, cost or other sum or claim of any description whatsoever which results from any of the following: - the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected or any member(s) of their party or - the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third party not connected with the provision of your holiday and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable or - ‘force majeure’ as defined in 4.5 (c) For claims which do not involve personal injury, illness or death, the most we will have to pay if we are liable to you is twice the price, the person affected, paid for their holiday (not including insurance premiums and amendment charges). We will only have to pay this maximum amount if everything has gone wrong and you have received no benefit from your holiday. Where enjoyment of only some days has been affected, we will refund reasonable related expenses and pay a daily sum of compensation up to £50 per day per person affected. (d) Subject to (b) above, if you are killed, injured or become ill during or as a result of, carriage (including the process of getting on and/or off the transport concerned) by aircraft, ship

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or train forming part of the holiday arrangements booked before departure from the UK and to which any international convention or regulation applies, our liability to pay compensation and/or the amount of compensation we will pay is limited.

The most we will have to pay you for that claim or that part of a claim if we are found liable to you on any basis is the most the carrier concerned would have to pay under the international convention or regulation which applies to the travel arrangements in question (for example, the Warsaw Convention as amended or unamended and the Montreal Convention for international travel by air and/or for airlines with an operating licence granted by an EU country, the EC Regulation on Air Carrier Liability No 889/2002 for national and international travel by air, the Athens Convention for international travel by sea and COTIF, the Convention on International Travel by Rail). Where a carrier would not be obliged to make any payment to you under the applicable international convention or regulation in respect of a claim or part of a claim, we similarly are not obliged to make a payment to you for that claim or part of the claim. When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the carrier for the claim in question.

Copies of the applicable international conventions and regulations are available from us on request. e) Under EU law you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. However reimbursement in such cases will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us.

If any payments to you are due from us, any payment made to you by the airline will be deducted from this amount. If your airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the CAA on 020 7240 6061 www.caa.co.uk (f) Please note, we cannot accept responsibility for any services which do not form part of our contract. This includes, for example, any additional services or facilities which your hotel or any other supplier agrees to provide for you where the services or facilities are not advertised by us and we have not agreed to arrange them as part of our contract and any excursion you purchase in resort.

In addition, regardless of any wording used by us on our website, in any advertising material or elsewhere, we only promise to use reasonable skill and care as set out above and we do not have any greater or different liability to you. (g) The promises we make to you about the services we have agreed to provide or arrange as part of our contract – and the laws and regulations of the country in which your claim or complaint occurred – will be used as the basis for deciding whether the services in question had been properly provided. If the particular services which gave rise to the claim or complaint complied with local laws and regulations applicable to those services at the time, the services will be treated as having been properly provided. This will be the case even if the services did not comply with the laws and regulations of the UK which would have applied had those services been provided in the UK. The exception to this is where the claim or complaint concerns the absence of a safety feature which might lead a reasonable holiday maker to refuse to take the arrangements in question. Please note, however, our obligation is to exercise reasonable skill and care as referred to (a). We do not make any representation or commitment that all services will comply with applicable local laws and regulations and failure to comply does not automatically mean we have not exercised reasonable skill and care. (h) Our suppliers (such as airlines, accommodation or transport providers) have their own booking conditions or conditions of carriage, and these conditions are binding between you and the supplier. Some of these conditions may limit or remove the relevant transport provider’s or other supplier’s liability to you.

You can get copies of such conditions from our offices, or the offices of the relevant supplier. (i) If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death, personal injury or illness, you must give us or our insurers the rights you may have to take action against the person or organisation responsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness and you must co-operate fully with us in seeking recovery of any payment we make. (j) Operational decisions may be taken by air carriers and airports resulting in delays, diversions or rescheduling. Kuoni has no control over such decisions, and is therefore unable to accept responsibility for them. Where, as a result of force majeure we are obliged to change or end your holiday after departure, but before the end of your holiday, we will not pay compensation or reimburse you for expenses incurred. You should have adequate travel insurance for your holiday and claim via your insurance company for any loss or damage to luggage and/or personal possessions.

In the event that any claim is made directly with us, our liability to pay compensation and/or the amount of compensation will be limited in accordance with the conventions referred to in (d) where applicable. (k) Locally Booked Excursions/Activities Whilst you are away on holiday you may be offered the opportunity to buy optional excursions and activities. These are provided by independent local companies, which are neither owned nor controlled by Kuoni, and for whom Kuoni acts only as an agent (if we make a booking for

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you). If you decide to buy an excursion or activity, your contract will be made with the local company which provides it and it will not from part of your contracted holiday arrangements with us.

The contract will be subject to the excursion/activity provider’s terms and conditions, some of which may exclude or limit its liability to you, and will be governed by local law and jurisdiction.

Kuoni accepts no liability for any breach of contract or act or omission of any excursion/activity provider. Some excursions/ activities may contain an element of risk or require a good level of physical fitness, and, if in doubt, you should make direct enquiries with the local provider, before deciding to buy and check that you are covered by your travel insurance policy.

5.11 REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES Please note we do not have representative services available in all the destinations we feature and therefore you will not necessarily be met on arrival. Please ensure you refer to your itinerary which will provide the appropriate contact details should you need assistance whilst on holiday.

5.12 CURTAILMENT If you cut short your holiday and return home early in circumstances where you have no reasonable cause for complaint about the standard of accommodation and services provided, we will not offer you any refund for the remainder of your holiday not completed, or assist with any associated costs you may incur. Depending on the circumstances, your travel insurance may offer cover for curtailment and we suggest that any claim is made directly with them.

On return from your holiday 6.1 QUESTIONNAIRE Your feedback is really important to us. At the end of your holiday, you will be given a questionnaire to fill in. We would like to know if you have had a great time or if you think the hotel or service has not been up to scratch. If you forget to fill in the paper version, you can always complete the questionnaire online when you get home. As a gesture of thanks you will be entered into our prize draw to win a luxurious 7 night holiday for two – please visit: www.kuoni.co.uk/survey.

6.2 IF YOU HAD A PROBLEM If a problem remains unresolved during your holiday, you should make a complaint in writing to Kuoni within 28 days of the completion of the holiday. Please remember to quote your holiday booking number and daytime telephone number. We will reply to you within 28 days of receipt of your letter, as laid down by the ABTA Tour Operator’s Code of Conduct.

6.3 DEALING WITH COMPLAINTS We are a member of ABTA, membership number V258X. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We certainly hope that we can settle any holiday complaints amicably, however, should this prove not to be the case you may refer any dispute relating to this contract to arbitration under a special scheme arranged by ABTA. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability for you in respect of costs. The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person or £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences, although claims which include an element of minor injury or illness can be considered subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person, in respect of this element. The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received

by ABTA within 1 year of the date of return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the scheme may still be available if we agree, but the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. For injury and illness claims, you may like to use the ABTA mediation procedure. This is a voluntary scheme and requires us to agree for mediation to go ahead. The aim is to help you resolve your dispute in a quick and cost effective way. Details of the arbitration and mediation schemes are available from us on request or from www.abta.com. We both agree that English Law (and no other) will apply to your contract and to any dispute, claim or other matter of any description which arises between us (‘claim’) (except as set out below). We both also agree that any claim (and whether or not involving any personal injury) must be dealt with under the ABTA arbitration scheme (if the scheme is available for the claim in question and you wish to use it – see above) or by the Courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of Court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought in the Courts of your home country or those of England and Wales. If proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and claim governed by the law of Scotland/Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply).

6.4 LAW AND JURISDICTION We both agree that English Law (and no other) will apply to your contract and to any dispute, claim or other matter of any description which arises between us (‘claim’) (except as set out below).

We both also agree that any claim (and whether or not involving any personal injury) must be dealt with under the ABTA arbitration scheme (if the scheme is available for the claim in question and you wish to use it – see above) or by the Courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of Court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought

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If proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and claim governed by the law of Scotland/Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply).

DATA PROTECTION POLICY For the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998, we are a data controller. In order to process your booking, send you a brochure or respond to an enquiry, we need to collect personal data from you. Depending on what’s required, the personal data we collect may include names and contact details, credit/ debit card or other payment information and special requirements such as those relating to any disability or medical condition which may affect holiday arrangements and any dietary restrictions which may disclose your religious beliefs (‘sensitive personal data’). All references in this privacy policy to personal data include sensitive personal data unless otherwise stated. The person who makes the booking is responsible for ensuring that other members of your party are aware of our booking conditions and this privacy policy and that they consent to your acting on their behalf in your dealings with us.

Appropriate personal data will be passed on to the relevant suppliers of your arrangements and any other third party (including banks and/or credit card issuers) who need to know it so that your holiday can be provided. The information may also be provided to government / public authorities such as customs, immigration and the security services if required by them, or as required by law. Certain information may also be passed on to security or credit checking companies. We may disclose personal data to companies in the Kuoni Group for business purposes and to companies who act as data processors on our behalf. On occasions, we may use other companies to provide services on our behalf, such as mailing brochures and marketing material.

We only provide third parties with the personal data they require in order to deliver their services. Other than in relation to government / public authorities (over whom we have no control), we will take appropriate steps which are intended to ensure that anyone to whom we pass your personal data for any reason agrees to keep it secure and only uses it for the purposes of providing their services. If we cannot pass personal data to the relevant suppliers or any other third party as applicable, whether in the EEA or not, we will be unable to fulfil your booking. ‘In making your booking, you consent to personal data being passed on to the relevant suppliers and other third parties. We take appropriate technical and organisational measures which are intended to prevent unauthorised or unlawful processing of personal data and accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, personal data.

Your personal data may be stored, used and otherwise processed within the UK and/or any other country(ies) of the European Economic Area (EEA). EEA countries are all member states of the European Union together with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

We may also store, use or otherwise process personal data outside the EEA. Data protection laws may not be as strong outside the EEA as they are in the EEA. Personal data will not be transferred to a country outside the EEA unless (1) the country to which it is transferred is one which the European Commission considers to provide an adequate level of data protection or (2) the personal data is transferred to a United States company which has signed up to the Safe Harbour scheme or (3) the personal data is transferred to a company which is required by our contract with them only to deal with the data in accordance with our instructions and to maintain appropriate security to protect the personal data which we are satisfied they have or (4) we are obliged to provide the personal data to a government / public authority in order to provide your holiday.

By making a booking with us, you agree to allow your insurers, their agents and medical staff to disclose relevant information to us in circumstances where we may need to act in your interests or in the interests of everyone in any group with whom you are travelling. For example, if you contract an infectious illness whilst on holiday, we may need to make special arrangements for you and ensure that you do not return with the group immediately.

We would also like to store and use your personal data for future marketing purposes (for example, sending you a brochure, special offers or other marketing material) unless you have told us that you do not wish us to do so. All personal data you give us (including sensitive personal data) will be kept but we will use only names and contact details for marketing purposes. If you do not wish to receive future marketing material, please notify us by writing to the address below or by e-mail to changes@kuoni.co.uk You are generally entitled to ask us what details of yours are being held or processed, for what purpose and to whom they may be or have been disclosed. We will charge a fee to respond to such a request.

We promise to respond to your request within 40 days of receiving your written request and fee. In certain limited circumstances we are entitled to refuse your request. If you believe that any of your personal data which we are processing is incorrect, please contact us immediately.

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Visas & general information WEATHER/TIDAL CONDITIONS Information is supplied by the Meteorological Office, local tourist offices and other sources and is given as a guide only.

Our Sales team is happy to advise on weather trends as many of the destinations featured in this brochure have a tropical climate where heavy rainfall and strong winds (sometimes hurricane force) do occur at certain times of the year, however world weather patterns are now becoming more and more erratic resulting in unusual rainfall, storms and even floods. During monsoon season, you are likely to get more rain than sunshine. Most people go on holiday to spend time in the sunshine and although adverse weather conditions can be very frustrating Kuoni cannot assume any responsibility for the statistical information provided opposite, nor accept liability to make refunds or pay compensation for alternative arrangements, damage to property or curtailed holidays as a result of such conditions.

Some destinations featured in this brochure are subject to tides at specific times of the year which can affect swimming. Depending on the island you have chosen, there may be restrictions on areas where it is safe to swim due to strong currents or sea defences which protect the island beaches. We strongly recommend you listen to local advice to ensure your own safety. Please refer to meteorological websites for the latest and most up-to-date information on tides for the destination you intend to travel to.

HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY ABROAD We take the safety and security of our clients extremely seriously.

If the Foreign Office advises that people should not visit a particular country, then we would act on this and reserve the right to cancel your holiday. However we are sure you appreciate from press and television coverage that the political, economic and social conditions in many of the countries we feature in this brochure are not as stable as we are used to in Europe. Sadly crimes against both people and their property are a fact of life the world over, and when in a foreign country it is very important to be extra vigilant and avoid drawing attention to yourself by wearing expensive jewellery, carrying expensive camera equipment etc. Travellers have the same responsibility for their personal safety and that of their possessions, as they do at home.

Kuoni holidays operate to many parts of the world, some of which do not conform to British health and safety standards. We request that all hotels comply with the local regulations applicable in their country for health and safety but we cannot guarantee that these meet British standards and therefore urge that you undertake reasonable precautions to protect your family and yourself whilst on holiday.

To make the most of your trip abroad, check out the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website at www.fco.gov.uk/travel.

HEALTH & VACCINATIONS Health facilities, hygiene and disease risk vary worldwide. You should take health advice about your specific needs as early as possible and ensure that vaccinations or preventative measures such as malaria tablets are taken early enough (which may be a month or more prior to departure) to be fully effective by the date of travel. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of all recommended and required vaccination and health precautions in good time before departure. Details are available from your GP surgery and from the National Travel Health Network and Centre www.nathnac.org Sources of information include the Department of Health free leaflet ‘Health advice for travellers’ (available on request Tel. 0207 210 4850), your specialist travel clinic. The advice given in respect of vaccinations was correct at the time of going to press (May 2015).

PASSPORTS & VISAS We can only advise of the requirements for British and Irish citizens holding a full passport British and Irish passport endorsed in any way and all other passport holders, requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy. You should ensure that you have a valid ten year passport and, as many countries require expiry dates on passports to be a considerable length of time after the return from holiday, we would recommend that your passport is valid for 6 months after return to the UK. All children are required to travel on their own passports. Requirements may change and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure. A full British passport presently takes approximately 2 to 6 weeks to obtain. If you or any member of your party is 16 or over and haven’t yet got a passport, you should apply for one at least 6 weeks before your holiday. The UK Passport Service has to confirm your identity before issuing your first passport and will ask you to attend an interview in order to do this. It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. All costs incurred in obtaining such documentation must be paid by you. We regret we cannot accept any liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry all required documentation. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty or expenses being imposed on or incurred by us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.

Kuoni is supporting The Travel Foundation, the UK charity that cares for places we love to visit. You can find out more at www.thetravelfoundation.org.uk

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USA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The US Government have strict entry regulations which must be adhered to. Please note if you or your dependants do not have the appropriate personal documentation the US Customs will not allow entry. Please see some guidelines below and for full advice visit the US Embassy website on london.usembassy.gov or phone 0906 8200 290.

• All passports must be valid, machine readable with a digital photograph or an e-passport with an electronic chip. You can check the validity of your passport on the useful link on the US Embassy website. A passport indicating that the bearer is a British subject, British dependant territories citizen, British overseas citizen, British National Citizen or British Protected Person does not qualify for travel without a visa or someone who has indefinite leave to remain in the UK. NB: Some passports issued by British Consular posts abroad may not be machine readable – please check with the UK Passport Service on0300 2220000 or www. passport.gov.uk for further information. Also applicable to passengers in transit in the US.

• The US Govt requires advance passenger information detailing their country of residence, as well as postal address of the first hotel where you will be staying in the US, which can be found on the contacts page of your final itinerary. This information will be collected by the airline upon check-in and will also be required on the Visa Waiver form on the aircraft.

• Finger scanning and Facial recognition is a standard security process for all travellers to the US on arrival.

• British Citizens holding a UK passport can enter under visa waiver program and do not require a visa prior to travel providing: *Duration of stay is no more than 90 days and the traveller has a valid onward or return ticket. *Travel is for business, tourism or transit only. *Traveller is not a journalist or seeking employment. *Traveller has never been arrested, refused entry or deported from the US or previously violated the terms of admission under the visa waiver program.

ESTA - ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION It is compulsory for all British Citizen passport holders to obtain an electronic travel authorisation prior to boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the US under the visa waiver program and also includes passengers in transit to/from the US. Applications can be submitted anytime however we recommend no later than 72 hours prior to travel. For further information and to apply online visit https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov This does NOT however include British Subjects, British Dependent Territories Citizens, British Overseas Citizens, British National Overseas Citizens and British Protected Persons passport holder who must have full visas if they want to travel to the US and should contact the US embassy for more information.

CANADIAN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS If you have committed or been convicted of a criminal offence including driving whilst impaired, you may be prohibited from entering Canada.

For further information please contact the Canadian High Commission 020 7258 6600.

KUONI VISA SERVICE In most cases, where we have indicated visas are required, the Kuoni Travel Visa Service can obtain these for you. Full details on how to obtain a visa, cost and application time will be sent with your confirmation invoice, these are all subject to change.

Residents outside the UK, non British passport holders and late booking passengers should check urgently with Kuoni Travel Visa Service or the embassy direct as it may not be possible to obtain the visa in time prior to arrival. This service is only available to clients who have booked with Kuoni. For your visa enquiries on the indicated destinations please contact the Kuoni Travel Visa Service on visa@kuoni.co.uk, tel 0845 166 7040 or fax 0207 723 3449.

FLYING TIMES The times given in this brochure are approximate and based on outbound flights. They may vary depending on flight schedules, type of aircraft, weather conditions etc., and are indications of the hours spent actually flying (excluding time on the ground during stops en route or when changing aircraft). Where no figures are shown, we do not offer direct or same-day connecting flights.

HOLIDAY INSURANCE This is a vital part of any holiday so please ensure you take out adequate travel insurance with full cancellation cover.

Photographs A number of images in this brochure have been used by kind permission of our business partners and are protected by copyright.to head position.

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Liverpool Liverpool One, 10 Peters Lane, L1 3DE. Tel: 0151 708 0088

Milton Keynes 150 Midsummer Arcade, Centre MK, MK9 3BA. Tel: 01908 667799

Bluewater L109B Lower Guild Hall, DA9 9SN. Tel: 01322 384800

Chichester 12 East Street, PO19 1HE. Tel 01243 776777

London City 108 Cheapside, EC2V 6DY. Tel: 0207 600 4205

Nottingham 44 Bridlesmith Gate, NG1 2GQ. Tel: 0115 947 0074

Bristol 21 Penn Street (opposite Cabot Circus), BS1 3AU. Tel: 0117 927 2009

Dorking 74 High Street, RH4 1AY. Tel: 01306 884420

London Kensington 184 Kensington High Street, W8 7RG. Tel: 0207 361 7800

Sheffield Meadowhall Centre, 48 Park Lane, Sheffield, S9 1EL. Tel: 0114 256 8540

Cambridge 7 Grand Arcade, St Andrews Street, CB2 3BJ. Tel: 01223 361117

Guildford 44 High Street, GU1 3EL. Tel: 01483 454409

London Knightsbridge 5 Montpelier Street, SW7 1EX. Tel: 0207 052 0778

Solihull 3 Crescent Arcade, Touchwood, B91 3GZ. Tel: 0121 711 8848

Canterbury 16 Whitefriars Arcade, Whitefriars Shopping Centre, CT1 2TJ. Tel: 01227 463800

Kingston-upon-Thames 20 Market Place, KT1 1JP. Tel: 0208 549 0145

Manchester 64-66 King Street, M2 4ND. Tel: 0161 817 6550

Stratford City 274 First Floor, The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City, London, E20 1EQ. Tel: 0208 519 0310

Cheltenham 50/50a The Promenade, GL50 1LY. Tel: 01242 261116

Leeds 3 King Edward Street, LS1 6AX. Tel: 01132 422 264

Manchester Trafford Centre 128 Regent Crescent, The Trafford Centre, M17 8AP. Tel: 0161 452 3000

Winchester 122 High Street, SO23 9AS. Tel: 01962 850040

Kuoni at John Lewis Aberdeen Third Floor, George Street, AB25 1BW. Tel 01224 418246

Cardiff First Floor, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1EG. Tel: 02920 508787

London Fifth Floor, 300 Oxford Street, W1A 1EX. Tel: 0207 717 5204

Southampton Second Floor, West Quay Shopping Centre, SO15 1QA. Tel: 02381 242230

Brent Cross Third Floor, Brent Cross Shopping Centre, NW4 3FL. Tel: 0208 419 1520

Leicester First Floor, Highcross, LE1 4SA. Tel: 0116 355 2602

Reading Third Floor, Broad Street, RG1 2BB. Tel: 01183 732045

Welwyn Garden City Second Floor, Bridge Road, AL8 6TP. Tel: 01707 229 828

Bath World Market Travel, 7 New Bond Street Place. BA1 1BH. Tel: 01225 486800

Glasgow Barrhead Travel, Silverburn Shopping Centre, G53 6QR. Tel: 0141 876 9700

Newcastle The Travel Bureau, 69 High Street, NE3 4AT. Tel: 0191 285 9321

Jersey Travelmaker, Grand March茅, St Helier. JE2 4YE. Tel: 01534 837090

Kuoni partner stores Maidstone Baldwins Travel, 21/23 Earl Street. ME14 1PL. Tel: 01622 762141

Plymouth Peter Goord Travel, 443 Crownhill Road, West Park, Plymouth, PL5 2HG. Tel: 01752 364186

For travel agents Book online at www.agents.kuoni.co.uk or call us on 01306 744447

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