October Newsletter

Extraordinary Choice, Experience and Service 22 New Street, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BT

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OCTOBER NEWSLETTER Firstly can I say a big thank you to all those who a5ended the event at the Hotel du Vin here in Henley on the 14th. September -‐ I am pleased to say that it appeared a good Ame was had by all. I was fortunate to have some very informaAve representaAves from 3 great companies a5ending with a variety of different types of vacaAon ideas and offers at a huge number of interesAng locaAons. Also it was great to see so many of you at the Henley Show. Thanks again to those of you who visited the D & G stall; it was great to see you all on a less formal fooAng. Club Med had representaAves available on the day and it was great to see them providing some invenAve, yet pracAcal holiday ideas and giving good knowledgeable advice. In this Newsle5er I am providing a number of different offers for the skiers out there who will no doubt be thinking of where to go this year (including Sir Richard Branson’s lodge). Somewhere familiar -‐ or maybe somewhere completely different like Norway maybe .... or even Lapland!! -‐ I have some great new locaAons this year. And for those of you who are missing the sun already I have included some great late offers at wonderful desAnaAons. I have just returned from a brief visit to the east Costa del Sol, staying in a villa in Nerja and it was great to meet up with one of my clients, staying in the Parador and her account of her stay is menAoned within this newsle5er. I am also pleased to confirm that the new D & G web-‐site is up and running. The new system allows you the opportunity to obtain informaAon on offers from our holiday operators and you can make your own search of whatever interests you ,and for a variety of desAnaAons and resorts of all types across all conAnents including villas (self-‐catering or butler service) and individual holidays tailored to your unique requirements. All enquiries are registered by D & G and any enquiries you have will of course be answered by myself or Darren – thus maintaining the personal service the company provides. Once again at the end of the Newsle5er are some experiences from clients who have just returned from their trips, which I trust will be informaAve and interesAng. Please do not hesitate to contact myself or Darren should you require any further informaAon Kind Regards

Gillian Luxon Tel:- 01491 575511 ..........

Email:- gillian@dandgtravel.co.uk

GREAT SKI OFFERS Les Deux Alpes,France. 3T From £874pp All Inclusive •Maximum altitude 3600m •Ski pass and Group lessons all levels •All meals, snacks and bar drinks •Club Med Baby Welcome •Kids Clubs from 4 – 17 years •Evening entertainment and parties •Terrace with breathtaking views of the valley 7 nights, ex London 22/01/12

Chamonix,France. 4T

From £1058pp All Inclusive •Maximum altitude 3295m •Ski pass and Group lessons all levels •All meals, snacks and bar drinks •Club Med Baby Welcome •Baby Club from 4 – 23 months* •Outdoor heated swimming pool with views of the Mont Blanc •Turkish bath and Sauna 7 nights, ex London 22/01/12

ITALIAN DOLOMITES – San Cassiano – Hotel Rosa Alpina A beauAful Relais and Chateaux hotel in this picturesque village right in the heart of the Italian Dolomites. This 5* hotel is renowned for discreet and refined hospitality and is only 500m from the Piz Soraga uplic. Seven nights for the price of 6** 60 euro credit (per person) towards a luxury beauty treatment 6 day DolomiA Superski lic pass (total of 760 miles of ski runs) 6 day ski rental included ..... Shu5le service to the slopes The Chef Norbert Niederkofler’s book “St. Hubertus and the flavour of the Dolomites” A farewell gic ** Certain dates apply – contact us for details

SWITZERLAND -‐ Verbier – Sir Richard Branson’s Mountain Retreat To kick off this year's ski season in the Swiss Alps we've opened up The Lodge for individual room bookings from 8th - 18th December. Book a pre-Christmas break for two (or more) for 3, 4 or 7 nights. Rates start from £2,890 for two people for a 3 night stay and include all meals and drinks (including alcohol and fine champagne). LODGE HIRE ........ We still have availability to exclusively hire The Lodge for 7 nights during the upcoming ski season. Book for a sensational winter holiday for family and friends! Rates start from £49,500 for 7 nights for up to 18 guests and include all meals and drinks (plus champagne!) 24 hour driver service within Verbier, taxes and really nice staff!

FESTIVE GETAWAY CRUISES LIMITED AVAILABILITY Western Caribbean -

SS Navigator | 18 November | 10

Nights

Ocean View from £3,165pp

Eastern Caribbean - SS Navigator | 22 December | 15 Nights Ocean View from £5,318pp

Eastern Caribbean - SS Mariner | 16 December | 11 Nights Balcony from £3,802pp

CRUISES INCLUDE:-‐ FREE return flights & transfers - FREE Business Class flights on ALL Mediterranean cruises (C-MS suites) 1 night pre-cruise hotel stay on ALL Caribbean cruises - FREE UNLIMITED shore excursions in every port All fine dining including speciality restaurants - All drinks and beverages ll gratuities & tips, no service charges - All onboard activities

BOOK NOW FOR NEXT YEAR – GREAT SAVINGS MAURITIUS Save £900 per couple at the wonderful Beau Rivage •Stylish Luxury 5  Resort •Early Summer 2012 Oﬀer •Located on Belle Mare beach •4 restaurants & 2 bars •Spa by Payot •Flight with Award winning Emirates •Upgrade to Business Class from an addiAonal £1,399 pp £1,419 Per Person -‐ Includes: Return ﬂights from Gatwick or Heathrow ..... 7 nights in a Junior Suite ..... Half board daily ...... Private car transfers and Airport taxes Valid for departures from 19 May to 30 June 2012. Must be booked by 31 October 2011. Based on 2 adults sharing and travelling together, subject to availability. Terms & CondiAons apply

5  luxurious Legends Hotel – save over £700 per couple •Legends Luxury 5 Star Resort •Early Summer 2012 Oﬀer •Save over £700 per couple •Beachfront locaAon •4 pools, 6 restaurants & 3 bars •Flight with Award winning Emirates •Upgrade to Business Class from an addiAonal £1,399 pp £1,265 Per Person – includes: Return ﬂights from Gatwick or Heathrow ....... 7 nights in a Superior room....... Half board daily .... Private car transfers and Airport taxes Valid for departures from 19 May to 30 June 2012. Must be booked by 31 October 2011. Based on 2 adults sharing and travelling together, subject to availability. Terms & CondiAons apply

LATE 2011 BREAKS THE AZORES The Azores is an enchanting archipelago of nine emerald green islands hidden in the mid-Atlantic between Portugal and North America. One of the last paradises on earth, it is a peaceful retreat of lush sub-tropical landscapes, exotic flowers and ferns, dramatic volcanic vistas, dreamy lagoons and steaming hot springs. Great for nature and wildlife lovers including whale watching and swimming with dolphins. Multi-island itineraries Each island of the Azores has its own distinctive personality and offers visitors a unique experience – making it difficult to decide how to spend your time. We can arrange vacations to suit all tastes with a range of special itineraries. These are a great way to explore the islands and learn more about them. What’s more, they represent great value for money. For a single price you can enjoy guided tours, entrance tickets to key attractions, inter-island flights, transfers, meals and much more. Choose from:  14-night Grand Tour – from £1934pp  10-night Four Island Tour – from £1464pp  7-night Three Island Tour – from £1080pp  (Based on two people sharing, 2011 prices) – all of which are flexible and can be tailored to suit your particular tastes and budget.

MOROCCO MARRAKECH - Riad Joya **** An exquisite boutique riad with just seven suites located in the heart of the Medina, a few steps from the Djemaa El Fna Square. The Joya blends sophisticated, modern luxury with the Moroccan artisans’ ancient traditions. 4 nights for the price of 3 to 20 December - price from £829, saving £126.

MARRAKECH - Sublime Ailleurs **** Deluxe

In the heart of the Palmeraie, yet only 20 minutes from central Marrakech, the Sublime Ailleurs is an exclusive villa hotel. The construction and décor have been carried out with great taste using traditional designs. It offers impeccable service, spa facilities and beautiful gardens – this is the perfect place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. The two villas have private swimming pools and there is a third swimming pool for the use of clients staying in the main Kasbah. 4 nights for the price of 3 all year - price from £798, saving £132.

LATE 2011 BREAKS – cont. ITALY SORRENTO - Grand Hotel Cocumella ***** Originally a 16th Century monastery, this fine hotel is located on the cliff edge overlooking the Bay of Naples. It is just one km from Sorrento and the hotel operates a shuttle bus to and from the town centre. It is fully renovated and has just 53 bedrooms, beautiful gardens, a tennis court and lovely swimming pool. A private lift operates to sea level where there is a sun deck and bathing platform. Our good friend Stephen Pike is the Manager and he ensures that our guests are very well looked after. 7 nights for the price of 6 until 31 October - price from £1,059, saving £165.

FRASCATI - Park Hotel Villa Grazioli **** Superior In 1580 Cardinal Carafa chose to build his Villa on this site for its atmosphere of tranquillity and its wonderful views of Rome. Much of the original decoration has been restored to its former splendour and the public rooms of the main villa are spectacular, with vaulted ceilings and intricate 17th Century frescoes. There is an excellent restaurant with a large terrace overlooking the park. Rome is easily accessible in 40 minutes. 3 nights for the price 2: until 29 Oct - price from £499, from 30 Oct - price from £446, saving up to £116.

TUSCANY

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Borgo Scopeto Relais **** Superior Affordable, family-run properties in the exclusive Chianti countryside between Siena and Florence are hard to find and so we are delighted to offer this charming hotel. Set against a dramatic backdrop of rolling countryside, Scopeto Relais offers great value for money and is perfectly situated for discovering many important Tuscan towns. The excellent facilities include two swimming pools, tennis courts and a wellness centre. 4 nights for the price of 3 all year - price from £769, saving up to £126.

MALLORCA -

Gran Hotel Son Net ***** Deluxe

The Son Net stands in the middle of the Tramuntana mountain range on a small hill overlooking the village of Puigpunyent. One of the oldest properties in Mallorca, the ancient manor house dates back to 1672. Many of the original stone floors and rustic wooden beams remain and the classical furnishings are complemented by original works by Chagall, Hockney and Warhol. 5 nights for the price of 4 in Oct – price from £848 per person, saving £125. ..... Complimentary candlelit dinner including a bottle of wine ( Oct) and a room upgrade subject to availability on arrival.

CLIENTS VIEWS NERJA, SPAIN - - - The Parador de Nerja hugs the top of the cliff above the Playa de Burriana, unostentatious and with manicured green lawns laid out around the outdoor pool. From the moment you enter the cool foyer with the view of the blue tile-backed fountain in the courtyard you will be wrapped in an embrace of comfort and efficient service. The rooms are spacious, understated, and with every convenience. Ours had a balcony overlooking the splashing fountain below, a large ensuite bathroom, and plenty of wardrobe space for hanging those precious clothes! With 96 rooms arranged over 3 floors, the hotel is an L-shape with the restaurant, bar and terrace at the southern end, overlooking the bay. How lovely it is to enjoy the 5-star breakfast – ranging from fruit and yoghurt to a full Spanish cooked breakfast – sitting on the terrace in the morning sunlight, watching the bay come to life below. The attraction of retiring to one of the many sun-loungers scattered around the lawns for the rest of the day is very strong. However, when you feel like a swim in the sea you can let the glass-walled lift at the far end of the lawns whisk you down to the beach below and be in the water within two minutes. Or you may want to stroll along the promenade and buy a souvenir or indulge in a paella in one of the many shops and restaurants lining the bay. Instead of the lift you can take the zigzag path back up to the front of the hotel, taking in the majestic view of the jagged Sierra Almijara mountains beyond the white-walled buildings of Nerja. If you want to explore the town you just turn left out of the front of the hotel and keep walking for about 8 minutes until you reach the heart of Nerja itself, the Balcon de Europa, a natural promontory jutting out into the sea. Here you can stroll around, enjoy an ice-cream, sit outside a café or just enjoy the panoramic view. Afterwards you can browse in one of the many shops selling clothes and hand-made goods – or sample one of the many restaurants. If you fancy a longer excursion the ‘Cuevas de Nerja’, spectacular caves, are just a short journey away. All too soon, however, the peace and tranquillity of the Parador will lure you back. An afternoon swim in the pool beckons. What a view as you swim! – the mountains as a backdrop, the wide, blue Mediterranean below. Refreshments can follow - nothing is too much trouble for the waiters. A pot of tea for two, Senora? Certainly. Within three minutes it’s brought out to the lawn – always accompanied by two tempting dark chocolates. A range of dishes is on offer for lunch and dinner. We often ordered a snack lunch on the terrace – an omelette-filled baguette, or a salmon and egg sandwich. Dinner is more extravagant, offering fresh, local ingredients, with many varieties of fish. As the days passed effortlessly by it became easier and easier just to never get off that sunlounger. Once at the Parador you’ll never want to leave! - MRS. F. HENLEY-ON-THAMES

MYKONOS Stayed at Mykonian K Hotel, Mykonos Town, Mykonos - Greece We had a lovely holiday , can thoroughly recommend the hotel. It was close enough to town to walk down in the evenings but far enough away to be nice and quiet and buses to all the beaches from the end of the road. Staﬀ were really helpful and rooms clean and comfortable, our room even looked over the sea and the fantas?c sunsets – fab! The only downside was the exchange rate and how expensive Greece has become. Last ?me I went there everything was very reasonable so either Mykonos is very expensive or everything has gone up by a huge amount -‐ I’m not used to paying 4 euro's for a soK drink. Anyway we have a great ?me and will be in touch for our next trip in due course. Mr & Mrs J -‐ Henley on Thames

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