SAGA Holidays Christmas 2019 by Travel Designers

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CHRISTMAS BREAKS FROM

£569 per person – see inside for details

Even if it’s not beginning to look a lot like Christmas, it’s never too early to start planning You don’t have to get into the festive spirit just yet, but if you want an extra special Christmas this year – it makes sense to plan early. By not leaving it to the last minute, you’ll have far more choice and be able to secure the best rooms and departure dates. So start dreaming of your perfect festive break… spend Christmas by Lake Geneva, celebrate the festive season in Cornwall, enjoy a music-filled holiday in Swindon or take an ocean cruise to the Canary Islands. To see our full range of Christmas holidays visit saga.co.uk/xmas

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Our Christmas holidays include so much in the price… UK Christmas holidays •T raditional Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings •A fternoon tea with mince pies or Christmas cake on selected holidays • A welcome drinks reception • Continental and/or full English breakfast • Dinner every evening • Lunches on all full-board stays • Porterage at your hotel

European Christmas holidays • Special dinners on Christmas Eve •T raditional English or regional Christmas Day lunch • A welcome drink • Meals as described •R eturn economy flights, airport taxes, fees and charges as specified •E xcursions, entertainment and activities where specified • Porterage of luggage at your hotel

Festive river cruises •S easonal activities and entertainment throughout your cruise •G ala Christmas dinner • Meals on board •E ntertainment and activities • A Saga cocktail party • Wine, beer or soft drinks with lunch and dinner • UK travel service Please see the holiday pages for further details, as well as pages 36-37 for our ocean cruise inclusions.

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To avoid disappointment, it’s always best to book early because holidays can sell out fast and prices sometimes increase. Prices were correct at time of going to print in March 2019 and should be used as a guide. 3

A fantastic choice of festive holidays A traditional Christmas in the UK Celebrate the heart-warming traditions of Christmas, from lunch with all the trimmings to carols and festive entertainment, at a wonderful choice of locations. See page 6.

A musical Celebration Enjoy jazz, opera and Hollywood classics with like-minded aficionados, whilst your expert host shares their knowledge, enthusiasm and talent with you. See page 14.

Exclusively for solo travellers In this brochure we feature just one of the Christmas holidays we offer exclusively for solo travellers. which is led by an experienced host. Plus, we offer a number of single rooms at no extra cost.

European Holidays Experience the special Christmas atmosphere and local customs of inspiring destinations such as Italy, Cyprus, Madeira and Spain. See page 20.

Festive river cruises There’ll be a fantastic atmosphere on board your river cruise ship as you explore the beautiful towns and villages that line the Rhine. See page 19.

Ocean Cruises Sumptuous food, festive fun and seasonal entertainment – plus the unique experience of Christmas Day at sea – what a great way to spend Christmas. See page 36.

CORNWALL TRADITIONAL

ST IVES

Carbis Bay Hotel and Spa Celebrate Christmas from this spectacular location on the Cornish coast

4 nights FULL BOARD from £729 Departing: December 23, 2019 Full board Three-course Christmas lunch Three evenings of entertainment One excursion 10% off spa treatments Saga Host Cancellation rights – please call for details. l

Your hotel The 4-star, privately owned Carbis Bay Hotel and Spa (4Q) has an amazing setting beside beautiful St Ives Bay, and is Britain’s only hotel with its own Blue Flag beach. Enjoy meals in the Sands restaurant plus there’s a relaxing spa where you can indulge in some pampering (at extra charge), a conservatory lounge and bar. All 47 individually styled bedrooms have a television, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee-making facilities and all are on the first and second floors (there is no lift).

Carbis Bay Hotel’s wonderful beachside setting

Upgrade to a sea-view room from £16, or a superior sea-view room from £50. Prices are per person, per night and subject to availability. Please call for details.

The Eden Project

One of the stylish bedrooms

On arrival at this luxurious Cornish hotel you'll be treated to a welcome drinks reception followed by a delicious dinner. Look forward to an included excursion to the Eden Project on Christmas Eve. It’s a magical time to visit Cornwall’s top attraction; perhaps visit the traditional Santa’s grotto, find unique gifts and eat delicious Christmas fare. Wander around the exhibitions and interactive displays

before venturing out into the extensive grounds to see the winter planting, then warm up as you explore the giant Mediterranean and tropical biomes. In the evening you may want to attend Midnight Mass, and then on Christmas morning you can relax at leisure before enjoying a fabulous festive lunch served in the Sands restaurant overlooking the bay.

Enjoy the Christmas festivities

Watch the Queen's speech while enjoying Christmas cake, and later – if you can manage it – a light supper! You’re free to do as you please on Boxing Day with an evening buffet on offer – perhaps take a stroll on the beautiful private beach to blow away the cobwebs, wander through the peaceful streets of St Ives or make use of the hotel’s facilities before heading home the next day.

Holiday code: XX498. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Please see the enclosed Essential Information. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga. co.uk/holidays. TRAVEL INFORMATION: We can arrange your travel. Please call for details.

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DEVON TRADITIONAL

EXETER

Buckerell Lodge Hotel Enjoy a festive stay in this country house style setting in Devon

4 nights FULL BOARD from £569 Departing: December 23, 2019 Full board Four-course Christmas lunch Two excursions Saga Host Welcome Drink Cocktail on Christmas Eve Cancellation rights – please call for details. l

Your hotel The locally rated 4-star Buckerell Lodge Hotel (4Q) has a country house feel and is set in beautiful mature gardens. There is a restaurant where you’ll enjoy your included meals, and a lounge bar which serves light meals and snacks. There’s also onsite car parking. All 54 rooms feature tea and coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer, iron, satellite television, telephone and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Exeter’s medieval Cathedral

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Enjoy the Christmas festivities

Dartmoor National Park

This festive break has been specially designed for guests who enjoy the freedom of exploring independently, allowing you to make the most of both the hotel's country house setting and close proximity to historic Exeter with its cathedral, shops and restaurants just one mile away. Look forward to enjoying a welcome drink when you arrive at Buckerell Lodge Hotel, and the opportunity to get to know your fellow guests during the first of your included

dinners. On Christmas Eve there’ll be an included excursion to Kents Cavern, the oldest known human settlement in Britain and a National Protected Monument, an International Prehistoric Show Cave and a gateway to UNESCO's English Riviera Global Geopark.A guided tour will reveal the extensive labyrinth of caves and also includes a traditional cream tea. You’ll then head back to the hotel for another delicious dinner. The highlight of Christmas Day will most certainly be

Stalagmites in Kents Cavern

the four-course Christmas lunch, after which you might like to take a stroll around the attractive gardens of your hotel. On Boxing Day join a guided tour of Exeter Cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of Exeter and, among other highlights, the home of the longest uninterrupted vaulted ceiling in Britain and a fine astronomical clock. You depart after breakfast the next day for your journey home.

Holiday code: XX868. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Please see the enclosed Essential Information. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. TRAVEL INFORMATION: We can arrange travel for you. Please call for details.

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BOURNEMOUTH

Christmas at the Hermitage Hotel Celebrate Christmas in popular Bournemouth

4 nights FULL BOARD from £599

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Departing: December 23, 2019 Including… Full board Welcome drink One excursion Four nights of entertainment Christmas Day lunch Saga Host Daily tea and coffee Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights. l

The Hermitage Hotel QQQQ The locally rated 4-star Hermitage Hotel lies in front of Bournemouth’s famous pier with direct access to its sandy coastline and attractions, including the nearby annual Christmas Tree Wonderland. Your stay at the Hermitage Hotel is on a full-board basis and you can look forward to enjoying all meals, including a traditional Christmas Day lunch, in the hotel’s Hardy’s Restaurant, awarded an AA Rosette and using local and sustainable ingredients. The hotel’s NEO Restaurant (not included) features a modern lounge bar with a wide selection of gins and an extensive cocktail menu. There is complimentary Wi-Fi available at the hotel and car parking is free. Each of the 76 traditional bedrooms are equipped with a television, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. Saga rooms enjoy inland views. There is a lift at the hotel and some rooms are located on the ground floor. Upgrade to a sea view, superior, superior sea view and suite for a supplement, subject to availability. Please call for details.

Celebrate Christmas in style at the perfectly positioned Hermitage Hotel, with free time to explore Bournemouth's attractions. From the town’s lively bars and restaurants to the adjacent pleasure gardens, Christmas Tree Wonderland with its illuminations and trees from around the world, and Victorian pier, there’s lots to enjoy. You can also look forward to

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Bournemouth’s Christmas Tree Wonderland

enjoying AA Rosette quality dining at the hotel’s Hardy’s Restaurant, and perhaps splash out on festive cocktails at the NEO lounge bar! Your stay begins with a welcome drinks reception – perfect for getting to know your fellow guests – and dinner at your hotel. On Christmas Eve you have the day to perhaps explore this charming seaside

resort and catch up on some last minute shopping, admire the Christmas lights, or just relax at your comfortable hotel, before enjoying dinner and entertainment this evening. On Christmas Day, look forward to celebrating with a traditional lunch, afternoon tea and mince pies or Christmas cake, plus dinner and more entertainment to round up the big day.

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Bournemouth

Christmas in Bournemouth

The modern lounge bar

On Boxing Day blow the cobwebs away with an included visit to Beaulieu Palace House for a guided tour of its newly refurbished Victorian kitchen. Originally

Beaulieu Palace House

the Abbey’s gatehouse, Palace House has been home to the Montagu family since 1538 and is packed with family treasures which you can explore during your visit.

Your festive break concludes with dinner and a final evening of entertainment before heading home after breakfast the next day.

Holiday code: XX906. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Please see the enclosed Essential Information. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/ holidays. TRAVEL INFORMATION: We can arrange your travel. Please call for details.

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Gloucestershire

CHELTENHAM

Jurys Inn Cheltenham Enjoy a festive break in the Regency spa town of Cheltenham

4 nights FULL BOARD from £599 Departing: December 23, 2019 ●

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Your hotel Situated around three miles from the city centre, the contemporary-style 4-star Jurys Inn (4Q) offers an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding countryside, or for heading into the spa town of Cheltenham with its Regency architecture and Montpellier Quarter – perfect for a spot of late Christmas shopping! Facilities at the hotel include the Burford Room Restaurant where you can look forward to dining, and lounge bar, ideal for relaxing with a drink. The hotel also has a heated indoor pool, steam room, sauna and gym, plus there’s free Wi-Fi throughout. All 122 bedrooms have a television, telephone, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.

Gloucestershire

The Warwickshire Railway

Enjoy a relaxing Christmas with the freedom to explore independently on this special Christmas break at The Jurys Inn Hotel (4Q), situated on the outskirts of Cheltenham. Look forward to a glass of mulled wine – perfect for getting in the festive mood, with dinner at your hotel. On Christmas Eve perhaps head into the elegant town of Cheltenham for some last minute Christmas shopping, or just take it easy at your hotel, where you can enjoy

light lunch and afternoon tea. This evening look forward to bingo and the chance to watch a classic Christmas film after dinner. As the ‘big day’ dawns, start the day with a full English breakfast, followed by a celebratory drink and traditional Christmas Day lunch, plus a visit from Santa Claus! Test your knowledge at a festive Christmas quiz following the Queen’s Speech, afternoon tea and Christmas cake, before rounding off the

Jurys Inn, Cheltenham

day with a light buffet in the evening. Get out and about on Boxing Day, as you enjoy an included ride on the Gloucester Warwickshire Steam Railway, travelling from Toddington to Cheltenham. There will be lunch and dinner at your hotel, plus evening entertainment from the hotel’s resident DJ. On the 27th December, depart after breakfast, bidding your fellow guests a festive farewell.

Holiday code: XX901. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Please see the enclosed Essential Information. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/ holidays. TRAVEL INFORMATION: We can arrange your travel. Please call for details.

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KENT

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, Canterbury Celebrate Christmas in historic Canterbury and enjoy carols at its beautiful cathedral

4 nights FULL BOARD from £679 Departing: December 23, 2019 Full board Welcome drink Two excursions Three nights of in-house entertainment Christmas Day lunch Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights.

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel QQQ This attractive 3-star Gothic-style hotel is set amid beautiful gardens just half a mile from the historic heart of Canterbury. It offers a warm welcome and a homely atmosphere, complemented by a restaurant and bar. There’s a station one mile away as well as free parking on site. All 53 rooms have a television, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout.

Famous Canterbury Cathedral

The opulent dining room

Celebrate Christmas at the Abbots Barton Hotel (3Q), just a ten-minute walk from the centre of this charming and historic city. Upon arrival look forward to refreshments and music from the hotel’s pianist, before enjoying a glass of mulled wine this evening in the hotel’s Westfield Bar to herald in the start of Christmas! On Christmas Eve enjoy the day at leisure, and make your way into the city on foot to attend a carol service at Canterbury

Cathedral. This evening gather for an included Christmas Eve ‘Champagne Cocktail aperitif in the hotel’s bar, followed by dinner and live entertainment. On the 25th start the ‘big day’ with Buck’s Fizz as you enjoy breakfast. After Christmas lunch with all the trimmings perhaps sit back and listen to the Queen’s Speech before tea and Christmas cake. After a light evening finger buffet look forward to fun entertainment and a quiz to round the

The Cathedral gateway

day off. On Boxing Day morning take it easy before setting off after lunch to walk to the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury’s historic heart, where you’ll take your seats for a pantomime performance. Afterwards, enjoy a Boxing Day buffet at your hotel followed by live entertainment – the perfect way to conclude the day. On the 27th, bid your fellow guests a seasonal goodbye after breakfast as you head for home.

Holiday code: XX900. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Please see the enclosed Essential Information.Single Supplement: from £60. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. TRAVEL INFORMATION: We can arrange your travel. Please call for details.

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YORKSHIRE

SHEFFIELD

Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Enjoy a convivial Christmas with other solo travellers in Sheffield

4 nights FULL BOARD from £569 Departing: December 23, 2019 Full board Four nights of entertainment Christmas Eve drinks reception and entertainment before dinner Welcome drink Buck’s Fizz breakfast on Christmas Day One excursion Cancellation rights – please call for details

Your hotel Situated in a peaceful location at the end of a private drive and just under a mile or about fifteen minutes’ walk from the city centre, the 4-star Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria (4Q) is a Grade II-listed building, tastefully decorated throughout. Facilities include Cunningham’s Victorian Restaurant, and a cocktail bar. Relax in the Grand lounge with its opulent furnishings, fireplaces and leather sofas, or take it easy in the Quiet Lounge, perfect for reading or relaxing in peaceful surroundings. There is also a gym and sauna. All 107 rooms have a television, safe and tea and coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi for Saga guests. The hotel is just half-a-mile from the train and bus stations, and the city’s Supertram network. There will also be free parking at the hotel for Saga guests, subject to registration on arrival. Upgrade to a deluxe room from £15. Prices are per person, per night and subject to availability. Please call for details.

Sheffield Town Hall

Formerly known as the Holiday Inn, Royal Victoria, this 19th-century hotel near Sheffield's lively city centre offers a traditional retreat for solo travellers. Get to know your host and fellow guests during a welcome drink after you arrive, then enjoy dinner followed by entertainment. On Christmas Eve join an excursion to Poole's Cavern, an impressive limestone cavern dotted with stalactites, plus

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some free time in the beautiful spa town of Buxton, famed for its natural spring water and elegant Georgian architecture. Spend a relaxing afternoon at leisure, before another festive evening with a drinks reception and entertainment before dinner. Start Christmas Day with a Buck's Fizz breakfast then celebrate with a traditional lunch followed by afternoon tea and entertainment this evening.

Perhaps explore Sheffield with your companions on Boxing Day and discover some of its many parks and gardens. A farewell dinner and entertainment will round off your Christmas break. Bid your new friends goodbye as you depart after breakfast the next day. Christmas for solo travellers

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Derbyshire

The Grade-II listed Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria

Sheffield Botanical Gardens If you enjoy getting outdoors over the festive season, perhaps treat yourself to a visit to Sheffield’s Botanical Gardens. Situated close the city and just a 15 minute (2.6 mile) drive from your hotel, the gardens are open every day except Christmas Day and admission is free. Opened in 1836, the gardens have

A comfortable bedroom

undergone substantial restoration over the last 20 years with new areas such as the Himalayan Garden being created, as well as pre-existing areas enhanced. Within its 19 acres you’ll find a woodland garden, evolution garden, plants from the Americas in the Long Border, an Asia garden, green areas, and much more. One of the garden’s crowning glories are the range of Grade II*-listed glass pavilions.

Created by Joseph Paxton – responsible for those at Chatsworth and Crystal Palace – these stately glasshouses have been restored and offer a handsome backdrop to the gardens. There’s also a café bistro in the Curator’s House – perfect for some warming refreshment, plus the country’s finest surviving example of a bear pit.

Holiday code: XX495. All prices are £s per person, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Please see the enclosed Essential Information. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. TRAVEL INFORMATION: We can arrange your travel. Please call for details.

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WILTSHIRE

SWINDON

Operetta and Seasonal Favourites Herald in Christmas with this programme of sparkling live performances including Gilbert & Sullivan favourites

4 nights FULL BOARD from £759 Departing: December 23, 2019 Full board Welcome drink Four concerts Morning piano recital In-house carol concert Music quiz One excursion Expert hosts and Saga Host Cancellation rights. – please call for details

Swindon Marriott Hotel QQQQ This stylish, locally rated 4-star hotel lies on the outskirts of Swindon. Amenities include the Source Grill Restaurant, a cafe bar, and a leisure centre (limited opening times) with heated indoor pool, sauna and gym. All meals will be buffet-style with waiting staff available to assist if required, with the exception of Christmas Day lunch, which will be plated and waiter served. All 156 bedrooms have a television, iron and hairdryer. Upgrade to a superior room from £20. Prices are per person, per night and subject to availability. Please call for details.

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The comfortable Swindon Marriott Hotel

The hotel’s piano bar

Join us for a Christmas holiday with a difference! Once you’ve arrived and settled in, get to know your fellow guests at a welcome drinks reception. After dinner, join your hosts for your first in-house concert. On Christmas Eve there will be more festive musical entertainment as you get ready for the big day, with an afternoon screening of a musical DVD, followed by dinner at your hotel and further entertainment. On Christmas Day enjoy a leisurely breakfast with some free time before a traditional Christmas lunch

with an included glass of wine. There’s a fun music quiz in the afternoon and, after a buffet supper, some festive and seasonal music. On Boxing Day morning, there’s a piano recital, followed by lunch. Afterwards, set off for an included excursion to Bath, where you can look forward to an visiting the Roman Baths. Your farewell dinner and last performance from your hosts rounds off the Christmas celebrations before you depart the next day after breakfast.

Swindon and the Wiltshire countryside

Introducing your hosts Judith Buckle – mezzo-soprano Judith studied at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and has performed more than 40 principal roles worldwide. Matthew Craven – bass baritone Matthew has performed a multitude of roles in music hall, musicals, operetta and opera and now runs Cameo Opera with his wife Judith. They will be accompanied by Kenneth Roberts – pianist, who is also a conductor, composer, lecturer and musical director.

Holiday code: XX299. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and include savings as advertised. Prices may only be available for a limited number of bookings.. Please see the enclosed Essential Information. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. TRAVEL INFORMATION: We can arrange travel for you. Please call for details.

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MUSIC

SOLIHULL

Glory of the Piano Celebrate Christmas to the sounds of the piano

4 nights FULL BOARD from £799 Departing: December 23, 2019 Full board Welcome drink Two piano recitals Three concerts with Carol Anne Wells and a guest performer One excursion Expert host and dedicated Saga host Cancellation rights – please call for details.

Crowne Plaza Solihull QQQQ This 4-star hotel lies in gardens around a small lake, in the heart of Solihull, seven miles from Birmingham city centre. Amenities include the open-plan Terrace Restaurant, lounge and bar. There’s an indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, solarium and gym, all of which are open for limited periods over Christmas. There are 120 bedrooms.

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra © Nicole Frost

Upgrade to an executive room from £13. Prices are per person, per night and subject to availability. Please call for details.

Carol Ann Wells

Your festive break starts with a welcome meeting, drinks and dinner. Then sit back and enjoy a light-hearted piano recital and anecdotes from your host Carol Anne to round off your first evening. On the morning of Christmas Eve join an included excursion, before testing your knowledge in a Master Quiz this afternoon. After dinner at your hotel take your seats for

a piano recital from your host – perfect for getting ready for the ‘big day’!. Enjoy a leisurely start to Christmas morning before a traditional Christmas lunch. Afterwards, perhaps listen to the Queen's speech, followed by some optional carol singing around the piano and a buffet supper. Then wind down with musical entertainment from Carol Ann and guest

Enjoy live piano recitals at your hotel

soprano Linda Watts. On Boxing Day morning, Carol Anne will give a recital of piano works. After lunch there's an afternoon screening of a music-themed film, followed by dinner and a farewell gala concert in the company of Carol Anne and Linda. You depart after breakfast on December 27.

Holiday code: XX877. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Please see the enclosed Essential Information. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. TRAVEL INFORMATION: We can arrange travel for you. Please call for details.

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MUSIC HAMPSHIRE

BOTLEY

Singing Hollywood at Christmas Enjoy the glamour of Hollywood musicals with host and award-winning vocalist, Robert Habermann

4 nights FULL BOARD from £709^ Departing: December 23, 2019 Full board Three live music sessions Three musical film screenings One excursion Welcome drink Expert host and dedicated Saga representative Cancellation rights – please call for details l

Macdonald Botley Park Hotel and Spa QQQQ This 4-star hotel lies near the market town of Botley and eight miles from Southampton. Amenities include a restaurant, lounge, two bars and squash courts, plus a spa with indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room and treatment rooms (all extra charge). There are 130 bedrooms on the lower ground, ground and first floors, with no lift. Upgrade to a feature room from £30. Prices are per person, per night and subject to availability. Please call for details.

Enjoy a visit to Chichester Cathedral

Enjoy a magical, musical Christmas

When you arrive, meet your host Robert Habermann and fellow guests for a welcome drink, then join Robert for a screening of a film from the golden age of Hollywood. On Christmas Eve, following a morning at leisure, you can watch a musical film and after dinner Robert will be joined by pianist Trevor Brown the first of your live music sessions. Enjoy a relaxing Christmas morning and a traditional lunch served with wine, followed by a spot of carol singing. This evening take your seats for your second live music session from Robert and Trevor. On Boxing Day morning set off for an excursion to the only city in West Sussex – Chichester – for a visit to its 900-year-old cathedral, then in the afternoon there'll be a screening of another nostalgic musical followed by dinner and a final concert from your hosts. You depart the next day after breakfast.

Enter Chichester Cathedral

Introducing your hosts

Robert Habermann Winner of Best International Performer Award in 1994, Robert was discovered by the legendary Margaret Whiting and has since played Frank Sinatra in the original cast of The Rat Pack and toured the USA. He has performed with a number of stars, including Steve Ross and Rosemary Squires. Trevor Brown Trevor has worked extensively in the music industry and contributed to shows that range from Royal Variety Performances, to Wednesday at Eight, Live from the Palladium, Pop Idol and How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?

Your host, Robert Habermann

Holiday code: XX898.All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Prices may change and current available prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see the enclosed Essential Information. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. TRAVEL INFORMATION: We can arrange your travel. Please call for details.

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MUSIC EAST SUSSEX

East Sussex National Hotel

A Classical Christmas Celebrate Christmas in style as you enjoy classical music performances and recitals during this festive break

4 nights FULL BOARD from £699 Departing: December 23, 2019 ●

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Full board Six live music sessions Musical film screening One excursion Welcome drink Expert host and Saga Host Cancellation rights – please call for details..

East Sussex National Hotel QQQQ

This 4-star hotel is set in the Sussex countryside, amongst two golf courses. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, lounge, indoor pool, and health club. Each of the 104 spacious bedrooms are located across three floors (including the ground) and have a television, telephone, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. The home of Rudyard Kipling

Views of East Sussex

Join us on this classical Christmas break in the company of your host, concert pianist Jean Phillips. Look forward to in-house concerts and recitals of classical piano works and songs as Jean is joined by guest soprano Ruth Gomme and pianist Gary Branch. After settling in, get to know your host and fellow guests at a welcome meeting followed by your first concert given by Jean and Ruth and then dinner. On Christmas Eve morning a carol concert with Jean and Ruth will get your day off to a perfect start, followed by lunch and a musical film screening. In the evening, relax as you enjoy a pre-dinner piano recital by Jean of classical and romantic music. Celebrate Christmas Day with a traditional festive lunch and glass of house wine, before joining a light-hearted

music quiz around the piano. There's tea and Christmas cake and a buffet supper, before the special day concludes with a concert of 'Music for Christmas Night' performed by Jean. On Boxing Day morning, look forward to visiting the National Trust property of Bateman’s – once the home of Rudyard Kipling, before returning to your hotel in time for lunch. Afterwards, take your seats for a recital by pianist Gary Branch. This evening look forward to a final after-dinner concert of ‘Delightful Duets’ with Gary and Jean. You depart the next day after breakfast. Introducing your host and guest performers Jean Phillips Jean is a concert pianist, harpsichordist, lecturer and writer. Specialising in playing

Your host, Jean Phillips

period keyboard instruments, Jean performed regularly at Finchcocks Music Museum. This will be Jean's 28th year of hosting classical music holidays for Saga. Ruth Gomme Soprano Ruth studied at the Royal Academy of Music and specialises in baroque and classical music. She has sung with such well-known ensembles as The Sixteen and the English Concert and has also performed at Finchcocks. Gary Branch Gary studied piano at Trinity College of Music and in Amsterdam. He has a keen interest in early keyboard instruments and their repertoire, and has performed at venues including Steinway Halls, Queen's College Oxford and was Educational Co-ordinator at Finchcocks.

Holiday code: XX264. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Please see the enclosed Essential Information. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays.Single Supplement: from £80. TRAVEL INFORMATION: We can arrange travel for you. Please call for details.

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HAMPSHIRE

BASINGSTOKE

New Orleans Jazz at Christmas Uplifting and energetic – this is a festive break with a difference!

4 nights FULL BOARD from £729 Departing: December 23, 2019

Single rooms at no extra cost* Full board Three evenings of live jazz Two light jazz sessions with your host One excursion Jazz host and Saga representative Welcome drink Cancellation rights – please call for details

Crowne Plaza Basingstoke QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel is situated approximately one mile from the centre of Basingstoke. Facilities include a restaurant, lounge bar, gym, steam room and sauna. Wi-fi is available throughout. All 140 rooms have a television, tea and coffee-making facilities, hairdryer and toiletries. Please note: the majority of bathrooms have shower cubicles only, with only a few offering bath tubs.

Enjoy live jazz

Enjoy the sounds of New Orleans Heat

Your host, John Shillito

Richard Leach’s 7 Stars of Jazz

Arrive on Sunday afternoon and enjoy a welcome drink before meeting up with your fellow guests and host John Shillito. Settle down to your first evening of entertainment from the John Maddocks’ Jazzmen. On Christmas Eve explore Winchester Cathedral on a guided tour, followed by free time. After lunch, enjoy an

afternoon jazz session with your host and special guest Simon Banks. After dinner, you’ll be entertained by the members of New Orleans Heat. Christmas morning is free before you tuck into a traditional Christmas lunch which precedes a light-hearted jazz quiz. A buffet tea is followed by a fun jazz and blues session

Musician Richard Leach

with John and Simon – a great end to the day’s festivities! Relax on Boxing Day morning before an afternoon Christmas Jazz Party with John and Simon. After dinner, there will be a live jazz performance by Richard Leach’s 7 Stars of Jazz.

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THE RHINE AND HER TRIBUTARIES

Christmas on the Rhine aboard MS Asara hhhh+– please call for details

8 nights from £1349^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§ •2 3 meals: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner A mulled wine party and traditional Christmas dinner on board Complimentary Wi-Fi on board Saga Cruise Host Saga Cruise Assistant Entertainment and activities on the ship l

Excursions

The Black Forest Tour of Strasbourg Heidelberg

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December 19: UK to Cologne. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Cologne, via Eurotunnel or ferry, and embark MS Asara. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner on board, and cruise overnight to Mainz. December 20: Mainz. Arrive in Mainz around lunchtime. Explore the ancient city with its old quarter of half-timbered houses and home to a magnificent Romanesque cathedral. Perhaps explore the famous Gutenberg Museum, dedicated to Johannes Gutenberg known as the 'father of modern printing'. December 21: Mainz to Mannheim. Arrive in Mannheim after breakfast. Join an included excursion to the university town of Heidelberg on the banks of the River Neckar with its Old Bridge and ruined castle high above the city. Set sail at lunchtime and cruise through the afternoon and evening. December 22: Kehl (for Strasbourg). After arriving in Kehl in the early hours, look forward to visiting

Explore the festive streets and waterways of Strasbourg

a French city with distinctive German influences. Discover its cobbled streets, picturesque half-timbered houses and ornate Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame, on an included tour and cruise on the canals of the city. This afternoon is at leisure to explore independently. A transfer to and from the city centre from the mooring will be provided. Leave Strasbourg this evening for the voyage towards Breisach. December 23: Breisach. Arrive in Breisach in the early hours. Today look forward to an included excursion into the Black Forest to Lake Titisee. Enjoy a light lunch in a restaurant overlooking the lake and a boat trip, before continuing your cruise along the Rhine towards Basel in Switzerland. Christmas Eve: Basel. Basel is located at the meeting point of Switzerland, Germany and France. Spend the day exploring or join an optional full-day tour to the Bernese Oberland to see stunning Grindelwald, Interlaken

and the Eiger and Monch Mountains. Your cruise resumes late tonight as you begin a 400 kilometre cruise north. Christmas Day: Sailing. Spend Christmas Day cruising the majestic Rhine. Look forward to meals in the grand restaurant, or a more intimate speciality restaurant at the stern boasting an open kitchen and panoramic views. Boxing Day: Koblenz. Sail to Koblenz this morning on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers and an important centre for the wine industry, arriving around midday. Perhaps join an optional tour which also visits the fortress, built by the Prussians. Depart later tonight and cruise overnight to Cologne. December 27: Cologne to UK. Arrive in the early hours and, after breakfast, disembark MS Asara and travel by coach to the UK via Eurotunnel or ferry. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

SAVE up to £200^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Prices from: Dec 19, 2019 Lower Deck 1549 1349 Main Deck, French balcony 1799 1599 Upper Deck, French balcony 1899 1749 Cabins for sole occ from: 1549 1349 Cruise code XX579 Christmas on the Rhine. 8 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Single cabins: *There are a limited number of single cabins at no extra cost on selected grades, after this a supplement may apply. Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 43 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on coach travel from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

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SWITZERLAND

VILLARS-SUR-OLLON, SWITZERLAND

Christmas in Switzerland Enjoy a wonderful festive stay in the Swiss Alps

5 nights HALF BOARD from £1499 Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: December 22, 2019. Holiday code: XX910. Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers All breakfasts and dinners Gala dinners on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mulled wine or hot chocolate on Christmas Eve Saga representative Welcome drink Porterage at your hotel Festive carriage ride on Christmas Eve Three excursions

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The locally rated 4-star Eurotel Victoria Villars Hotel lies in the village of Villars sur Ollon in the Vaud region and enjoys views of the mountains and valley beyond. Built in the style of an alpine chalet to blend harmoniously with its mountainous surroundings, facilities at the hotel include a restaurant and bar, an indoor pool, fitness room, spa and sauna. The hotel’s 166 bedrooms have lovely alpine views and Saga guests will stay in valley view rooms, boasting 48sq-metres of space with a balcony, television, telephone, safe, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is just a five minute walk from the railway station and village centre, and 400 metres from the cable car station. The resort of Villars sur Ollon lies at 1300 metres and is popular with skiers during the winter. Within the village you will find shops including a grocers, jewellers and bakery, as well as an ice rink. The Swiss Alps

Your alpine Christmas break starts as you fly to Geneva on 22 December, enjoying scenic views of Lake Geneva as you transfer by coach to your hotel – the locally rated 4-star Eurotel Victoria Villars. After settling in, enjoy some free time to explore the village and festive Christmas market before dinner at the hotel and the opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers. The next day set out on a full day included excursion by train as you ride the rails from Villars-sur-Ollon to Montreux

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to catch the Golden Pass panoramic train to the alpine resort town of Gstaad. After some free time in Gstaad, return to Montreux on the Golden Pass train to explore the Christmas market. Stretching for over half-a-mile along the lakeside promenade, look forward to browsing the 160 colourful stalls, perhaps treating yourself to a ride on the big wheel, or enjoy the light show. Afterwards, return by train to Villars-sur-Ollon for dinner at the hotel. On Christmas Eve, transfer by coach

into the mountains for a horse-drawn carriage ride, before returning to Montreux by train with some free time to explore the town independently. Next, set off for an included excursion to picturesque Chillon Castle – a medieval fortress on the shores of Lake Geneva and the most-visited historic building in Switzerland. Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening and perhaps some mulled wine or hot chocolate as you get ready for the big day! Awake on Christmas

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Chillon castle

The Alps

The Golden Pass

morning to a delicious breakfast, then spend the morning at leisure, before enjoying a festive Christmas lunch at the hotel. This afternoon is free to spend at leisure, or alternatively, join an optional excursion to Glacier 3000. In the evening, look forward to a gala dinner, live music and dancing as the day draws to a close.

Walk between two peaks at Glacier 3000

Boxing Day brings a full day included excursion to Rochers-de-Naye and Caux, when you’ll step aboard the cog railway, travelling up Rochers-de-Naye mountain passing picturesque scenery en route to the summit. Take in the alpine panorama before heading for the Christmas village of Caux in the gardens of Chateau de

Caux. Here enjoy fine views of Montreaux below, an ‘enchanted forest’, stalls, reindeer and a visit to Santa’s grotto before returning to your hotel for your last evening. The next morning, depart by coach for Geneva airport and your return flight to the UK.

^Price is per person based on two people sharing with flights from Heathrow to Geneva with the scheduled services of Swiss International Airlines. Prices include savings as advertised, are subject to availability and may change. Current available prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Single Supplement: from £150. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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ITALY

LAKE MOLVENO

Christmas in the Italian Dolomites Dreaming of a white Christmas? Celebrate Italian-style!

7 nights HALF BOARD from £1179 Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: December 22, 2019. Holiday code: XXD06.

Single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability Half board Welcome drink and drinks reception Christmas lunch and traditional Christmas Eve dinner Two excursions Fruit and water in your room on arrival Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers and more – please call for details.

Hotel Alle Dolomiti QQQQ This locally rated 4-star family run hotel has a lovely setting in the mountain village of Molveno and has beautiful views of Lake Molveno 300 metres away. A path encircles the lakes 12-kilometre edge and is great for walking or cycling. Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant, cosy lounge/bar, television room, library and spa with sauna rooms and treatments (extra charge), and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Complimentary tea and coffee is available every afternoon. All 38 bedrooms have a balcony, television, telephone, hairdryer and safe; bathrooms have a shower but no bath.

Hotel Alle Dolomiti

Please note: your airport transfer will take approximately two-and-a-half to three hours.

A comfortable bedroom

Your Christmas programme Arrive at your hotel on December 22 and enjoy a drinks reception and dinner before settling down for the night in your comfortable room. The next day, perhaps join an optional trip to a mountain refuge for lunch or make use of the hotel’s inviting spa facilities (extra charge). Christmas Eve brings a special treat with an included visit to the quaint old village of Rango where houses appear to cling to the slopes

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as the village extends uphill. You’ll also visit the unique Christmas market held in the historic arcades and atmospheric vaults beneath the houses. A traditional fish-based dinner will be served at the hotel tonight, after which you may like to walk to a local church for Midnight Mass. Then enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and a slice of the fruited Christmas bread, panettone, when you get back to the hotel. Spend a relaxing Christmas morning at leisure, followed by a traditional

Enjoy the festive atmosphere

Italian Christmas lunch. On Boxing Day there's an optional trip by horse-drawn carriage into the mountains to Andalo. On the December 27 you can relax at the hotel, perhaps go for a stroll or explore further afield on an optional full-day excursion to Merano and Bolzano. Next day, an included excursion visits a local winery for a wine tasting and the fortress town of Rovereto. A festive farewell dinner and live music provides the perfect finale on the last night of your Italian Christmas.

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Lake Molveno, Italy

The Dolomites This impressive mountain range, located in northeastern Italy, forms part of the Southern Limestone Alps and extens fro the River Adige in the west to the

Piave Valley in the east. Set beneath the Brenta region of the Dolomite mountains in northern Italy, the village of Molveno is perched beside Lake Molveno on the edge of the wildlife-rich Adamello-Brenta Nature Park which is home to ibex and the

brown bear. Beautiful beaches and forests surround the lake, making it the perfect place for walking, cycling, and horse riding, or you can go out on the water by rowing boat, windsurfer or pedalo (which can be rented locally).

^Price is per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Venice with the scheduled services of Easyjet. Prices include savings as advertised, are subject to availability and may change. Current available prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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SPAIN

SANTOÑA

Christmas in Cantabria Celebrate at this friendly, family-run hotel on Spain’s north coast

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1099 Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: December 22, 2019. Holiday code: XX359. ●

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All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Welcome drink and drinks reception Two excursions Wine and water at lunch and dinner Free local bus tickets to Santona Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and direct transfers .

Juan de la Cosa QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel, two kilometres from Santoña, features a restaurant which serves delicious home-cooked dishes typical of the region, including lots of seafood. There are also lounges with free Wi-Fi, a bar where tapas lunches are served, plus an indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna (extra charge). The free bar, open from 11am to 11pm, serves local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. All 55 rooms have a television, telephone, hairdryer, safe, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Scenic walking trails lead right from this beachfront hotel’s doorstep and there are birdwatching opportunities at a nearby reserve. The centre of Santoña can be reached by local bus (guests receive free bus tickets). Here you will find shops, cafes and restaurants. There’s plenty to do in the area, from enjoying delicious food, to exploring the mountains and discovering age-old villages.

The wonderful sandy Playa de Berria beach

The snow-dusted Picos de Europa

Your Christmas programme Experience the essence of true Spain with a stay in the idyllic small fishing town of Santoña which backs on to the snow-capped Picos de Europa, and enjoy an especially warm welcome from the family who run the hotel. After a welcome drink and dinner on your day of arrival, look forward to relaxing days and a choice of included and optional excursions. There’s a full-day included visit to Bilbao on Christmas Eve, where you can explore the old town’s labyrinthine streets and browse

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The attractive Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao

the stalls in the Christmas markets, then tour the fabulous Guggenheim Museum, whose collection of modern art is housed in a remarkable building cloaked in titanium. You return to the hotel for a traditionally Spanish Christmas Eve dinner including a seafood spectacular. On Christmas Day you're free to enjoy the hotel facilities, or perhaps you’d like to take a stroll along Playa de Berria and work up an appetite for your special tapas lunch with a champagne Christmas toast. There’s an included half-day excursion to

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Hotel Juan de la Cosa

Magdalena Palace in Santander

the capital of Cantabria, where you can see the royal summer palace of Alfonso XIII Palacio de Magdalena, the Gothic cathedral, and Santander’s charming fishing quarter, Barrio Pesquero, then the rest of your stay is at your leisure. Perhaps wander in to the town of Santoña, take a cable-car up to the snow-dusted peaks of the Picos de Europa or visit medieval Santillana del Mar on optional excursions.

Celebrate Christmas the Spanish way

A family-run hotel Nestled between the mountains and the Cantabrian Coast, the intimate Juan de la Cosa provides a unique Spanish take on the all-inclusive holiday. The Santillana-Astuy family, who run the small and friendly hotel, pride themselves on producing home-cooked dishes providing an authentic flavour of the region – not least the superb seafood provided by

the fishing fleet in nearby Santoña. Look forward to tucking into flavoursome tapas lunches and sampling local offerings from the free bar.

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SPAIN

CALPE

The price includes… All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 10 hours daily (local drinks) Wine, beer, soft drinks and water at lunch and dinner Tea and coffee-making facilities within hotel Free Wi-Fi at your hotel Porterage at your hotel Fruit and water in your room on the evening of arrival Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Saga Host Welcome drink and drinks reception

Plus these excursions Jalon Valley – tour the beautiful Jalon Valley (half day) Denia – explore this provincial old town (half day) l

and on holidays of 14 nights or longer Alicante – explore this bustling city (full day) Benidorm – coastal resort (half day) l

Saga Lounge Special interest holidays Fly from up to 19 regional airports

Hotel RH Ifach 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £899^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Tucked between the marina and town of Calpe, this modern locally rated 4-star hotel offers exceptional value for money and views of the iconic Peñon de Ifach – the Rock of Ifach, comparable to that of Gibraltar. Amenities Locally rated 4-star, buffet restaurant, lounge and bar, outdoor pool, indoor heated pool (seasonal), sun deck, gardens, Saga Lounge, free Wi-Fi, gym, jacuzzi, sauna (extra charge), and massage treatments (extra charge). Activities and entertainment Live music five nights a week, Spanish lessons, Calpe Saturday market, petanque, and golf is available nearby (please ask in resort for details and prices). Rooms 194 rooms with furnished terrace, satellite television, telephone, fridge, hairdryer, and safe.

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Location Located on level ground about 400 metres from the seafront promenade, it's conveniently set between the marina and the town of Calpe – once an ancient fishing village. Here you'll find the majority

of museums, bars and restaurants; there are plenty of restaurants bordering the resort's dozen or so sandy beaches too. Calpe is particularly popular for water sports and you'll see lots of sailing boats, water skiers and windsurfers making the most of the waves. If you like to shop, you'll be impressed by Calpe's busy market too. Fossa Beach is just a short stroll, while Calpe’s lively marina is 500 metres away, and the old town is one-and-a-half kilometres from the hotel. The local bus stop is 300 metres from the hotel and provides connections to Alicante, Benidorm and the bus station. A train runs between Alicante and Denia and stops at Calpe (bus replacement service until 2020). Alicante airport is an hour-and-a-half drive away. Extra holiday options Benidorm Palace show (evening) • Guadalest (half day) • Maserof wine museum and bodega (half day) • Valencia (full day) • Altea (half day).

Prices from: Dec 3-10 2019 Dec 11-17 Dec 18-24 Dec 25-30 7 nights 939 899 999 959 14 nights 1329 1249 1579 1499 1449 1369 21 nights 1719 1599 1869 1749 1869 1749 1719 1599 28 nights 2299 2149 2299 2149 2299 2149 2249 2099 Hotel RH Ifach. Holiday code: CL001. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Alicante with the scheduled services of British Airways, easyJet or Norwegian dependent on date of travel. Prices vary across the month, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights), £54 (14 nights), £108 (21 nights) or £200 (28 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Christmas in Calpe Enjoy Christmas with a difference on this seven-night stay at the Hotel RH Ifach on Spain’s Costa Blanca. Look forward to heralding in the season with Christmas carols in the hotel’s lobby bar, and a Christmas Eve special dinner with live entertainment. On Christmas Day morning get the festivities off to a good start with a glass of Bucks Fizz, followed by a

traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. You’ll also be able to put your knowledge to the test with a Christmas quiz, as well as live music– perfect for dancing the night away. As the new year arrives, look forward to welcoming in 2020 with a New Year’s Eve gala dinner and live music! Please call for details. Walking holidays are also available, visit saga.co.uk/walk-calpe

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SPAIN

DENIA

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CUSTOMER FAVOURITE Our customers enjoy… The warm and friendly ‘Saga club’ atmosphere.

The price includes…

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 13 hours a day Unlimited tea and coffee-making facilities within the hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights Wine and water at lunch and dinner Free Wi-Fi at your hotel Biscuits and water in your room on arrival Porterage at your hotel Saga Host Plus these excursions Jávea – a town of two parts (half day) Calpe – this seaside town is overlooked by Penon de Ifach (half day) and on holidays of 14 nights or longer Benidorm – explore and shop at your leisure (half day) Gandia – this affluent city sits on the southern tip of the Costa Azahar (half day). l

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7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £899^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction or £20 if not required§

It's no wonder the Hotel Port Denia is a popular choice with Saga guests and locals alike… when you're not soaking up some of the 300 days of sunshine a year, there's so much to see and do. Amenities Locally rated 3-star; buffet restaurant; lounge; lounge bar; outdoor pool; sun terrace with sun loungers; indoor pool; jacuzzi; gym; sauna (extra charge); free Wi-Fi. Activities and entertainment Walk to the local market, stretching classes, archery, artificial bowling green (equipment provided), pétanque, table tennis, live nightly entertainment. Rooms 280 rooms with satellite television, telephone, kettle, fridge, hairdryer and safe (extra charge). Some rooms have a balcony. Location The hotel is on a slight incline 50 metres from the beach. A bus service 30 metres from the hotel runs to Denia, one kilometre away. Golf is available nearby. Alicante airport is approximately a 90-minute drive away.

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Hotel Port Denia

Extra holiday options Maserof (half day) • Valencia (full day) • Guadalest (half day) • Mystery tour (half day).

Join us for Christmas at Hotel Port Denia! From Christmas pudding throwing on the beach to carol singing and flamenco, there’s lots to enjoy when you spend Christmas at Hotel Port Denia. With carol singing – perfect for that festive feeling, and a Christmas Eve special dinner with live entertainment, look forward to getting Christmas off to a festive start. On the big day, there’s a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, and over the season you can also enjoy a Christmas quiz and bingo, plus the chance to try your hand at the art of Christmas pudding throwing on the beach! Then it’s count down to New Year’s Day when you’ll take your seats for a Flamenco Show, plus a New Year’s Eve gala dinner with live music as you herald in 2020! Please call for details.

Prices from: Dec 3-10, 2019 Dec 11-17 Dec 18-24 Dec 25-30 7 nights 939 899 939 899 14 nights 1359 1289 1439 1369 1799 1099 21 nights 1789 1679 1829 1719 # 1709 1599 1659 1549 28 nights 2159 2019 # 2199 2059 2109 1969 2009 1869 Hotel Port Denia. Holiday code: DN4GA. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Alicante with British Airways, or with flights from Luton with easyJet on departures marked with # . Prices vary across the month, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights), £54 (14 nights), £108 (21 nights) or £200 (28 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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SPAIN

BAY OF CADIZ

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The price includes…

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day incorporating a wide range of premium spirits and liqueurs, aperitifs, cavas and cocktails (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), as well as local speciality drinks Wine and water at dinner Free Wi-Fi at your hotel Fruit and water in your room on arrival Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights Saga Host Welcome drink A choice of red, white and rosé Spanish wines to accompany lunch and dinner Bottled water in your room replenished daily Cocktail once a week Complimentary access to the spa once a day l

Iberostar Royal Andalus 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £899^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 (7 nights) if not required§

The vast unspoilt beach of La Barrosa can be reached directly from this hotel, making it a great place to relax.

Plus these excursions… El Puerto de Santa Maria – Andalusia’s hidden gem (half day) Jerez – this town is synonymous with sherry so a bodega visit while here is a must (half day) l

and on holidays of 14 nights or longer Pueblos Blancos – discover charming mountain villages (half day) Cadiz – discover this city’s rich history (half day). l

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Exclusively all inclusive to Saga guests in the UK market Single rooms at no extra cost on selected dates, subject to availability

Fly from up to 2 regional airports

Amenities Locally rated 4-star, main buffet restaurant, snack bar, two outdoor pools, indoor pool (enjoy free use once daily between 8am-10am and 5pm-7pm), sun terrace with loungers and parasols (open from March-Sept), gym, hairdressers and spa (both extra charge), complimentary Wi-Fi throughout. Activities and entertainment Cookery demonstration (on request; min.10 guests), cocktail making, pool, tennis courts, table tennis, paddle-tennis courts, bicycle hire (sporting activities at extra charge), live shows and music every night. Rooms 413 air-conditioned rooms have a balcony or terrace, television, telephone, hairdryer, minibar, safe (extra charge). Location The hotel is situated in the Novo Sancti Petri development, ten kilometres from Chiclana de la Frontera. There is a bus stop 250 metres from the hotel. Gibraltar airport is approximately a 90-minute drive away.

Extra holiday options Seville (full day) • Gibraltar shopping (full day) • Tangier, Morocco (full day) • Vejer de la Frontera (half day).

Enjoy Christmas at the Royal Andalus Hotel Enjoy a taste of Christmas Spanish-style at the Royal Andalus Hotel with an opportunity to sample local seasonal treats and regional wine tastings. There will also be Christmas cookery classes and a tasting of traditional Spanish Christmas drinks. On Christmas Eve there’s carols, plus a special dinner and live entertainment, while on Christmas Day, join the hotel management for aperitifs, before a festive lunch with turkey and all the trimmings. There will also be a Flamenco show and seasonal entertainments programme to keep you in the festive mood. On New Year’s Eve, enjoy a gala dinner with live music plus the Spanish tradition of lucky grapes! Please call for details.

SAVE up to £100 plus free upgrade to a side sea view room ^on selected departures and durations when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Prices from: Dec 3-10 Dec 11-17 Dec 18-24 Dec 25-31 7 nights 1249 899 14 nights 1629 1549 1859 1779 1429 1349 21 nights 2099 1999 2149 2049 2349 2249 1879 1779 Iberostar Royal Andalus. Holiday code: ST8GY. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Seville with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices vary across the month, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights), £54 (14 nights), £108 (21 nights) or £200 (28 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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TENERIFE

PUERTO DE LA CRUZ CUSTOMER FAVOURITE

Our customers enjoy… the Saga Lounge with it’s own terrace which is great for catching the sun.

The price includes…

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day (local drinks) Unlimited tea and coffee served within the hotel Wine and water at lunch and dinner Free Wi-Fi at your hotel Fruit and water in your room on arrival Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Saga Host Welcome drink and drinks reception Plus these excursions Countryside tour – explore rural Tenerife (half day) And on holidays of 14 nights or longer La Laguna and Taganana – discover the old capital and a scenic village (full day). l

Best Hotels Semiramis 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £899^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Please note: holidays departing after November 2019 also include Santa Cruz (half day), plus South Island tour (full day) on holidays of 14 nights or longer.

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Single rooms at no extra cost on selected dates, subject to availability

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Manchester flights at no extra cost on selected departures, subject

You can be as active or relaxed as you wish while staying at this friendly hotel, which boasts spectacular ocean views and overlooks the popular resort of Puerto de la Cruz. Amenities Locally rated 5-star; main buffet restaurant; daytime pool bar; evening lobby bar; Saga Lounge with tea and coffee-making facilities; outdoor swimming pool with sun terrace; spa pool; wellness centre; gym; Jacuzzi; free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; hairdresser, spa treatments and laundry service (all extra charge). Activities and entertainment Local interest talk, orchid gardens (extra charge), Spanish lessons, pool table, pétanque, live music six times a week. Rooms 298 rooms with a balcony with ocean views and sitting area, air conditioning (weather dependent), bath with overhead shower, satellite television, telephone, hairdryer, a minibar (extra charge) and safe.

Upgrade to a Senator room for a supplement, subject to availability. Location The hotel is set on a cliff top in the quiet and attractive suburb of La Paz on the outskirts of Puerto de La Cruz. Various shops, bars and restaurants are within easy reach of the hotel. Alternatively, hop on the Saga courtesy bus to Puerto de La Cruz where you can explore shady plazas, historic buildings and soak up the vibrant Canarian atmosphere. In the evenings a taxi there takes just ten minutes and should cost around five euros. Golf is available nearby. The drive to Tenerife airport takes one-and-a-half hours. Extra holiday options Mount Teide (half day) • Dolphin watching (full day) • Teide by night (evening).

to availability Prices from: Dec 3-10, 2019 Dec 11-17 Dec 18-24 Dec 25-31 7 nights 1349 1299 949 899 14 nights 2099 1999 1849 1749 1679 1579 21 nights 2299 2299 2199 2199 Best Hotels Semiramis. Holiday code: TN3GY. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Tenerife with the charter services of Thomas Cook Airlines or the scheduled services of British Airways dependent on date of travel. Prices vary across the month, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights), £54 (14 nights), £108 (21 nights) or £200 (28 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Teide National Park

Extend your holiday Southern Tenerife Half board. 7 nights from £659 Experience the south side of Tenerife with a week at the locally rated 4-star Iberostar Bouganville Playa (4Q+) in lovely Costa Adeje. Please call for details.

Combine Puerto de la Cruz and San Agustín with a stay at the locally rated 4-star Costa Canaria (4Q) in Gran Canaria on a two-centre holiday. Holiday code: TNGNY. Please call for details.

Enjoy an island Christmas… Escape to Tenerife for Christmas and the New Year and enjoy Christmas ‘island style’! You’ll visit scenes of the Nativity in local villages, and take in a gospel concert on the Esplanade beside the 17th century Casa de la Aduana. Stroll through the town and enjoy the Canarian Christmas music percolating through the streets, and perhaps join a concert or attend Midnight Mass at the church of Pena de Francia. As well as a special dinner with entertainment on Christmas Eve, there will be Christmas lunch with turkey and the trimmings, plus a Christmas quiz night in the Saga lounge. On New Year’s Eve get ready to party as you bring in the new year with a gala dinner, plus dancing and fireworks at Plaza del Charco! Please call for details

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SPAIN

ALMUÑÉCAR

To find out more visit saga.co.uk/helios

CUSTOMER FAVOURITE Our customers enjoy… The brilliant beach front location close to resort centre

The price includes…

All breakfasts and dinners Glass of wine with dinner Fruit and water in your room on arrival Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Saga Host Welcome drink and drinks reception

Hotel Helios Costa Tropical 7 nights HALF BOARD from £899^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Single rooms at no extra cost on selected dates, subject to availability

Fly from up to 23 regional airports

With the Sierra Nevada mountains behind and Africa to the south providing natural weather breaks, Almuñécar has a wonderful climate. You can discover the beautiful coast, hidden rural Costa Tropical and Almuñécar's charming old town from this comfortable, friendly hotel. Amenities Locally rated 3-star; buffet restaurant; lobby; bar; outdoor pool (heated from November to March); rooftop terrace; free Wi-Fi; outdoor table tennis; complimentary tea and coffee served in the bar daily between 4pm- 5pm; spa offering treatments (extra charge). Activities and entertainment Historical talk (fortnightly), talk on Spanish culture and customs (fortnightly), Spanish lessons, paella cookery demonstration (fortnightly, subject to minimum numbers), keep fit classes, pétanque, short mat bowls, darts, table tennis, bike hire (extra charge), organ player twice a week, flamenco show, daily entertainment programme. Rooms 232 bedrooms, television, telephone, minibar and safe (extra charge). Most have a spacious seating area and a balcony with partial sea views. Location The hotel is 50 metres from the beach, and just under a kilometre from the historic centre of Almuñécar, easily reached by walking along a level promenade lined with

traditional cafes and bars. The drive from Malaga airport takes approximately an hour and a quarter. Christmas Hotel Helios Costa Tropical style! Escape to Spain this Christmas with a stay on Spain’s Costa Tropical. Over the festive season look forward to special buffet dinners on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as a traditional Christmas Day lunch with turkey and all the trimmings. There will be a sherry tasting to enjoy too, plus the chance to sample some local seasonal treats. You’ll also step out with your Saga host for a ‘Lumumba’ walk when you’ll visit local cafes to sample Lumumbas – a drink made from brandy and hot chocolate! Test your knowledge with a Christmas quiz, or perhaps treat yourself to an optional excursion to Granada – home to the Sierra Nevada mountains with their snow-clad peaks. Round off your Christmas break with a New Year’s Eve gala dinner and live music, as you welcome in the new year! Please call for details.

Prices from: Dec 18-24, 2019 Dec 25-30 7 nights 899 829 14 nights 1299 1099 21 nights 1549 1299 Hotel Helios Costa Tropical. Holiday code: AL2G1. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Malaga with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices vary across the month, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights), £54 (14 nights), £108 (21 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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MADEIRA

FUNCHAL

For a video tour of this hotel, visit saga.co.uk/lido

CUSTOMER FAVOURITE Our customers enjoy… Stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The price includes…

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners with dinearound option encompassing formal dining in à la carte restaurants Free bars open a total of 23 hours a day (international-brand drinks) Free Wi-Fi at your hotel Complimentary minibar stocked with soft drinks and water on arrival Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Saga Host Welcome drink and drinks reception Free 30-minute back massage (once per person, per stay) l

Enotel Lido 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1299^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Plus these excursions • Funchal and Cristo Rei (half day) • Nun’s Valley (half day) and on holidays of 14 nights or longer • Peaks and wicker (half day) • Santo da Serra market and Machico village (half day).

Premium drinks

Saga Lounge

Dine around Fly from up to 12 regional airports

SAVE up to £150 per person on selected departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019

This stylish hotel provides amazing all-inclusive value, with direct access to the seafront and stunning Atlantic views. Amenities Locally rated 5-star; buffet restaurant; speciality restaurants: Madeiran, Italian (buffet-style at lunch) or Japanese (dine free in each à la carte restaurant once a week, booking required); dine free at a local restaurant once per stay; three bars (open at various times – free drinks available 23 hours a day); Saga Lounge; indoor and outdoor pools; a gym and complimentary snack bar. Activities and entertainment Walks around lido and local area, and Funchal centre, movie and quiz nights, after-dinner Fado show (last Sat every month), billiards, table tennis, water aerobics, live entertainment six times a week. Rooms 342 rooms with a balcony or terrace and partial sea views, television, telephone, hairdryer, complimentary minibar (stocked with soft drinks and water on arrival), and safe. Upgrade to a room with a sea and pool view for a supplement, subject to availability. Location Set in a peaceful area just below the main lido road, the hotel has direct access to

the seafront promenade and lido. Funchal is a ten-minute bus ride away and the airport approximately a 45-minute drive.

Christmas Madeiran style The beautiful island of Madeira beckons for a Christmas break to remember. Over the festive season head out to the local villages to admire scenes of the Nativity including customary ‘lapinha’ nativity displays and the breathtaking Nuns Valley. Visit the Christmas Market at night where farmers bring their produce and choirs sing, and join a religious service celebrating the birth of Jesus. You can also look forward to special Christmas meals on Christmas Eve, the big day and of course New Year’s Eve, plus some live entertainment as you relax at your hotel close to the seafront promenade – perfect for a Christmas Day stroll as you admire the blue Atlantic! Please call for details

Combine Madeira with the island of Porto Santo on a new island-hopping tour. For details visit saga.co.uk/madeira-portosanto

Prices from: Dec 3-10, 2019 Dec 11-17 Dec 18-24 Dec 25-31 7 nights 1649 1589 1359 1299 14 nights 2199 2049 2599 2449 2099 1949 21 nights 2799 2699 3019 2919 2949 2849 2599 2499 Enotel Lido. Holiday code: MADG2. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Funchal with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices vary across the month, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights), £54 (14 nights) or £108 (21 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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CYPRUS

PAPHOS

The price includes…

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 10 hours a day, from 1pm to 11pm (international branded drinks) Dine for free at each of the three à la carte restaurants once every seven days Fruit and water in your room on arrival (water replenished daily) Free Wi-Fi at your hotel Porterage of luggage Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Saga Host Welcome drink and drinks reception Gala dinner

Alexander the Great Beach Hotel

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1199^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

This popular, locally rated 4-star hotel is set beside an enticing sandy beach near lively Paphos harbour. Look forward to great food, treating yourself to relaxing spa treatments and all-inclusive value – exclusively for Saga guests!

Plus these excursions Episkopi Village (half day) Paphos Orientation (half day) l

and on holidays of 14 nights or longer Polis and Latchi (half day) Limassol Orientation (half day). l

Saga Lounge Plus Exclusively all inclusive to Saga guests in the UK market Single rooms at no extra cost on selected dates, subject to availability

Now fly from up to 15 regional departures

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Amenities Locally rated 4-star, buffet restaurant, à la carte Italian, à la carte Pan Asian and Greek restaurants (both seasonal and weather permitting, dine free in all three once every seven days), Saga Lounge Plus (serving selected branded international drinks between 1pm to 11pm, unlimited tea and coffee from 10am to 11pm, English newspapers and TV channels), bar, outdoor infinity pool with swim-up bar (open May-October, weather permitting), adults-only serenity pool, indoor pool (heated in winter), sunbed reservation system and fresh pool/beach towels daily, health club and spa (treatments are an extra charge, up to 15% discount on certain treatments), gym, sauna, internet room, room service, laundry service (both extra charge). Activities and entertainment Aqua aerobics, French boules, live music (once a week), Greek dancing show (seasonal). Activities may vary or be at extra charge. Rooms 202 bedrooms (air-conditioned May to

October), Saga guests stay in rooms facing inland with a television, telephone, radio, tea and coffee-making facilities, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer and safe. Upgrade to a side-sea view or sea-view room with balcony for a supplement, subject to availability (twin rooms only). Location Set beside an enticing sandy beach near Paphos harbour, you’ll find this well appointed hotel is the perfect place to enjoy the delights of the west coast of Cyprus.The hotel is a kilometre from Kato Paphos where you’ll find an array of shops and restaurants. This lively city is home to a wealth of ancient sites, including an odeon amphitheatre and exquisite mosaic floors in the ruins of Roman villas in the Archaeological Park just behind the harbour. The coastal waters here are ideal for snorkelling, diving and sailing. Paphos airport is a 20-minute drive away. Extra holiday options Famagusta and Salamis (full day) • Traditional Cyprus Tavern in Konia Village (evening) • Kyrenia and Nicosia (full day) • Troodos (full day).

Prices from: Dec 11-17, 2019 Dec 18-24 Dec 25-31 7 nights 1249 1199 1399 1349 14 nights 1699 1599 2129 2029 1779 1679 Alexander the Great Beach Hotel. Holiday code: CS3G1. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Paphos with the scheduled services of easyJet, British Airways or with the charter services of Thomas Cook Airlines dependent on date of travel. Prices vary across the month, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Celebrate Christmas in Cyprus Have a break from the cooking and preparation as you celebrate Christmas in Cyprus! With a champagne breakfast on Christmas Day, cocktails with the management and a special buffet lunch with all the trimmings, put your feet up and relax. There will be Christmas carols on Christmas Eve

with a local children’s choir to herald in the big day, plus a special gala dinner and live music. Join in a Christmas quiz, try a wine tasting or watch a cooking demonstration. But it doesn’t stop there … on New Year’s Eve there’s a gala dinner, live music and a disco, plus a champagne breakfast on the first day of 2020 and cocktails, rounding off your holiday perfectly! Please call for details

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Celebrate Christmas on an all-inclusive cruise A festive cruise on one of our beautiful boutique ships is the ultimate Christmas treat. As well as all the traditions of Christmas on board, such as carols, mince pies, brightly lit trees and beautiful decorations, you’ll visit an array of lovely destinations where you can shop, sightsee and enjoy the celebrations ashore. With a range of on-board drinks included, you’ll enjoy incredible value too!

Spend Christmas 2019 in the sun Discover the delights of our current flagship with her spacious, welcoming cabins, elegant public rooms and superb restaurants. Amidst the warm sunshine and beautiful scenery of the Canary Islands, Saga Sapphire’s final festive cruise will feature a traditional feast with all the trimmings. Canaries Christmas Cheer also includes two other amazing treats – a Christmas Day concert in Santa Cruz and the legendary New Year fireworks of Madeira.

GIVING YOU

MORE We’re proud to say we’re the only cruise line in the UK offering so much for your money – making your cruise experience truly unforgettable. So, when going on a Saga cruise you can expect much more.

Every Saga cruise includes… + A chauffeur service to the port

up to 250 miles each way† or included car parking, domestic flights (subject to availability), coach or rail travel

Charming Christmas markets… spectacular new ships Sleek and sophisticated, our new sister ships will be Spirit of Discovery and Spirit of Adventure. Together they herald a new era of boutique cruising, combining luxury at sea with incredible value. Their cruises to Europe’s Christmas markets in December 2020 will be a great way to sample everything they have to offer, including stylish all-balcony cabins and complimentary dining in a choice of speciality restaurants.

+ Optional travel insurance

underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, and additional cancellation rights, unless you have your own insurance, in which case a reduction is available. Cover is subject to a few medical questions.

+ All meals, snacks and daily afternoon tea

+ A choice of wines with lunch and dinner

+ Unlimited drinks on all

Saga Sapphire 2019 cruises#

+ All on-board ‘tips’ and bar service charges

+ A full programme of live music, entertainment and talks

+ + + +

Gym, sauna and exercise classes 24-hour room service Free Wi-Fi Welcome sailaway party with complimentary drinks

+ Unlimited tea, coffee and fruit juices in selected venues

+ Porterage of luggage at the port + Free shuttle bus at most ports^ ...and so much more! Find out online at saga.co.uk/included

†Private chauffeur up to 75 miles each way, or shared service from 76-250 miles.

Love your first cruise or your money back We’re so confident you’ll love your first cruise on a Saga ocean ship, we’ll give you your money back if you don’t. See saga.co.uk/love it.

^Wherever possible, and when the ship is berthed at least 500 yards away from the nearest town centre. #All inclusive includes selected wines at lunch and dinner, Saga house-branded spirits, cocktails containing Saga house-branded spirits, draught beer and lager, non-alcoholic cocktails, all mixers and soft drinks.

SAGA CRUISING

Canaries Christmas Cheer Get out and about to discover the seasonal cheer of the Canaries

Save over

£2,700

per cabin^ for a limited time only

Experience the music, food, festivities and unique natural wonders of the Canaries. Overnight stays • Santa Cruz, Tenerife • Santa Cruz, Palma • Funchal, Madeira On-board festivities • Special acts • Ukulele Instructor To find out more visit saga.co.uk/canaries

Join this unforgettable 17-night festive cruise to Spain, the enchanting islands of the Canaries and Madeira on our small ship Saga Sapphire. There is no better way to spend the Christmas holidays than island hopping through this unique Spanish archipelago. Graced with perfect year-round temperatures and constant sun, each island possesses its own distinguishing and engaging features, from the lava landscapes of Tenerife and pine-covered peaks of Gran Canaria to the emerald forests and volcanic cones of Palma and unspoiled verdant interior of El Hierro, the smallest island in the chain. Burn off the Christmas pudding on endless miles of marked trails in search of the perfect view.

Rush headlong down winding roads on a mountain bike. Dine out in a rustic restaurant beyond the tourist radar. Discover parts of the islands that few have ever seen in a convoy of 4x4s. Pamper yourself at a top European spa. And top it all with a world-class Christmas day concert under the stars with VIP treatment. However you choose to make this fantastic festive cruise your own our on-board team of Explore Ashore experts will be at hand to help. Merry Christmas!

Pictured from left: Christmas decorations adorn the Plaza de España of Santa Cruz de la Palma; Watching the sun set from high ground in Tenerife; Fishing boats in Tenerife; A Spanish sunset

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SAGA SAPPHIRE

CRUISE

17 nights from £3,737‡ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £66 if not required – see page 43 for details.

ALL INCLUSIVE We include so much in the price – for the full list – please call for details.

from and to Southampton

Cadiz

Funchal nights in port

Santa Cruz (La Palma) El Hierro Santa Cruz (Tenerife)

Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)

3,963 nautical miles

December 19-January 5, 2020 17 nights aboard Saga Sapphire

Explore ashore VIP Christmas Concert Enjoy a VIP invite to a Christmas concert by the award-winning Tenerife Symphony Orchestra. Performed on the quayside of Santa Cruz harbour this musical extravaganza is the highlight of the musical calendar of one of the best symphony orchestras in Spain, attracting over 30,000 music lovers. It will make for an unforgettable Christmas night. Genuine Canarian Culinary Experience Enjoy a genuine Canarian feast at the family run Guachinche Frontera, on the unspoilt island of El Hierro. You can either work up an appetite on a pleasant walk to this mountainside retreat or take a taxi and save your energy to digest the hearty traditional fare. However you choose to get there be sure to book as there are few tables and the restaurants reputation will soon go viral. Trekking and Tapas Cloaked in emerald forests and spotted with husks of exhausted volcanoes the island of La Palma is a hiking paradise. Join an amazing downhill trek from the island’s highest point, Refugio del Pillar, and enjoy awe-inspiring views of Birigoyo Volcano and the Valley of Aridiane. Afterwards, reward yourself with the best tapas in El Paso and explore the town’s oldest church.

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December 19. Southampton, England. Embark Saga Sapphire Depart 1600. December 23. Cadiz, Spain. Arrive 0700.Depart 1700. December 25-26. Santa Cruz, Tenerife. Arrive 1300 on December 25 Depart 1700 on December 26. December 27. Hierro, El Hierro. Arrive 0800.Depart 1700. December 28. Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Arrive 0800.Depart 1700. December 29-30. Santa Cruz, La Palma. Arrive 0800 December 29. Depart 1200 December 30. December 31-January 1. Funchal h, Madeira. Arrive 0800 on December 31. Depart 0800 on January 1. January 5. Southampton, England. Arrive 0800. Disembark Saga Sapphire after breakfast.

DOUBLE/TWIN CABINS Inside

Full fare

from -

Current fare £3,737‡

Outside from £5,399 £4,049 Superior from £7,891

£5,523

Suites from £11,836 £9,468 SINGLE CABINS

Full fare Current fare

Inside

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Outside

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Superior

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Cruise code: SA389. Fares are per person for the lowest grade available in the category shown and are subject to availability and change. ‡Based on an Inside Guarantee cabin, where you will not receive your cabin number until emabarkation. ^Saving is the difference between the full fare cabin price and current discounted cabin price for two people sharing an N grade outside cabin and includes any further offers – see page 43 for details.

Please note: h Land by launch or tender. All excursions mentioned are optional, at an additional cost, and are subject to availability and change. Some of the highlights detailed may only be seen on optional excursions or by exploring independently. Days not detailed are spent relaxing at sea.

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SAGA CRUISING

SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

CRUISE

2020 Christmas cruises aboard our luxury new ships

Christmas Sights of Amsterdam Enjoy the festive atmosphere in Amsterdam…

Balcony cabin from £801 Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £17 if not required – see page 43 for details.

ALL INCLUSIVE We include so much in the price – for the full list – please call for details.

Amsterdam nights in port

Southampton

Save over

£1,600

577 nautical miles

per balcony cabin^ for a limited time only

December 16, 2020 4 nights aboard Spirit of Adventure

Experience the build up to Christmas Dutch style. Vrolijk Kerstfeest!” Kick off the festive season with a cruise to the Netherlands and enjoy a two-night stay in its lively capital. Visit famous museums such as the Van Gogh Museum or the Rijksmuseum, and while at Museum Square, hire some skates and make shapes in the ice before treating yourself to some traditional Dutch pancakes. In the evening a guided tour of the city reveals highlights such as the old Stock Exchange building, the Royal Palace and the Central Railway Station. Don’t miss out on sampling some of Amsterdam’s locally brewed beer in one of the many bars, or perhaps you’d rather a glass of jenever, a Dutch gin-like spirit. Your trip also coincides with the Amsterdam Festival of Light, during which magnificent light sculptures are installed around the city. Why not take a boat trip along the canals for the best possible views of the artwork? Explore ashore: Hire skates and take to the ice on Museum Square • Admire the spectacular light sculptures of Amsterdam’s Festival of Light • Spend an evening in the city and try out some of Amsterdam’s locally brewed beer. To find out more visit saga.co.uk/continent

Pictured from top: Christmas lights of Amsterdam

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Dec 16. Southampton, England. Embark Spirit of Adventure. Depart 1700. Dec 17-19. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arrive 1600 on December 17. Depart 1000 on December 19. Dec 20. Southampton, England. Arrive 0800. Disembark Spirit of Adventure after breakfast.

DOUBLE/TWIN

Full fare Current fare

Standard Balcony from £1,069 £801 Deluxe Balcony from £1,710

£1,197

Balcony Suite from £2,544 £1,653 SINGLE

Full fare Current fare

Standard Balcony from £1,559

£1,169

Superior Balcony from £1,733

£1,213

Deluxe Balcony from £2,633

£1,711

Balcony Suite from £3,562

£2,315

Cruise code: SU008 Fares are per person for the lowest grade available in the category shown and are subject to availability and change – see page 43 for details. ^Saving is the difference between the full fare cabin price and current discounted cabin price for two people sharing an FF balcony suite and includes any further offers – see page 43 for details. Please note: Some of the highlights detailed may only be seen on optional excursions or by exploring independently. Days not detailed are spent relaxing at sea.

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SAGA CRUISING

SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY

CRUISE

Book now and you can relax knowing your 2020 Christmas shopping will be easy. Spirit of Discovery or Spirit of Adventure will sail you in boutique style to the Continent, where you can browse the famous Christmas markets for food, gifts, stocking fillers and decorations. Both cruises arrive back in the UK in time for the big day.

The Festive Continent Vrolijk Kerstfeest, or Merry Christmas!

Save over

£2,100

Balcony cabin from £920 Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £22 if not required – see page 43 for details.

ALL INCLUSIVE We include so much in the price – for the full list – please call for details.

per balcony cabin^ for a limited time only

Zeebrugge

Southampton

Antwerp

nights in port

594 nautical miles

December 16, 2020 5 nights aboard Spirit of Discovery

Follow the trail of twinkling lights and the enticing aroma of gingerbread...” It’s the most wonderful time of the year… so kickstart your festive celebrations with visits to the traditional Christmas markets of Belgium. On your first day at sea, why not get stuck into a Christmas crafts workshop as you cruise up the River Scheldt. Antwerp’s historical city centre comes to life in December when the streets are lined with traditional wooden huts selling authentic gifts and decorations. As the sound of Christmas music fills the air, let the sweet smell of cinnamon guide you through market squares packed with stalls as you hunt for souvenirs and stocking fillers – it’s a festive shopper’s delight! Keep the Christmas spirit alive in Zeebrugge with an included transfer to UNESCO-listed Bruges where more festivity awaits you. As the cold air nips at your finger tips, criss-cross winding lanes and romantic canals, soaking up the enchanting atmosphere of this fairy tale city. Bruges is a chocolate-lover’s paradise, so perhaps indulge in an authentic Belgian hot chocolate, guaranteed to leave you feeling warm and fuzzy.

Dec 16. Southampton, England. Embark Spirit of Discovery. Depart 1700. Dec 18-19. Antwerp, Belgium. Arrive 0800 on December 18. Depart 2200 on December 19. Dec 20. Zeebrugge (for Bruges), Belgium. Arrive 0800. Depart 1700. Dec 21. Southampton, England. Arrive 0800. Disembark Spirit of Discovery after breakfast. DOUBLE/TWIN

Full fare Current fare

Standard Balcony from £1,315 Balcony Suite from £3,025 SINGLE

To find out more visit saga.co.uk/continent

Pictured from top: Christmas tree lit up in Bruges

To book see page 43 and call FREE on 0800 50 50 30 or visit saga.co.uk/xmas

£1,966

Full fare Current fare

Standard Balcony from £1,917

£1,437

Superior Balcony from £2,130 £1,491 Deluxe Balcony from £3,240 £2,106 Balcony Suite from £4,382

Explore ashore: Discover Antwerp’s traditional Christmas Market • Combine art and science at the Sint-Janshospitaalmuseum • Join a guided walking tour through the “diamond capital of the world”.

£920

Deluxe Balcony from £2,104 £1,367

£2,848

Cruise code: SD041 Fares are per person for the lowest grade available in the category shown and are subject to availability and change – see page 43 for details. ^Saving is the difference between the full fare cabin price and current discounted cabin price for two people sharing a GG balcony suite and includes any further offers – see page 43 for details. Please note: Some of the highlights detailed may only be seen on optional excursions or by exploring independently. Days not detailed are spent relaxing at sea.

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Essential Information

All reservations are subject to Saga’s booking conditions which will be sent to you with your holiday confirmation and are available in advance upon request by calling us on 0800 504 505 for Saga ocean cruises, 0800 302 9015 for non-Saga ocean cruises or 0800 300 600 for all other holidays or visiting our website travel.saga.co.uk. The holiday contract is subject to English law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. You may however choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you live there and wish to do so. The holiday contract is created 14 days following your receipt of the written holiday confirmation. Price: The prices shown in our brochures should be used as a guide only, are based on current charges and costs and may go up or down. We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays shown in our brochures or introduce supplements at any time, and will notify you of the current price prior to any booking – please call us or visit our website for the most up-to-date prices. Our holidays, and the prices at which they are advertised are always subject to availability and supplements may apply. Prices can be influenced by taxes such as (where relevant) air passenger duty, aircraft insurance, security, fuel and other associated costs. Prices can also be affected by exchange rates, availability, suppliers’ costs and economic trends. You will be advised of any differences to any elements of the holiday, including the price, before your booking is confirmed. After you’ve made a booking, we can only change your holiday price in very limited circumstances relating to the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union. In any event, we guarantee that there will be no change to the price within 20 days before the date of your departure (unless you amend your booking). We can only increase the price of your holiday if there has been a change in the cost of the carriage of passengers resulting from changes to the cost of fuel or other power sources, the level of taxes or fees imposed by third parties including tourist taxes, landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports or exchange rates, each as a result of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union. We will also absorb, and you will not be charged for, any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges. You may be charged for the amount over and above that. If this results in an increase equivalent to more than 8% of the price of your travel arrangements, you will have the option of accepting a change to another holiday if we are able to offer one (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value), or cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel you must do so within the time period shown on your final invoice and we will provide a refund of insurance premiums paid to us if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy. Should the price of your holiday go down due to the cost changes mentioned above, then any refund due will be paid to you. We will deduct from this refund our administrative expenses incurred. Please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. We reserve the right not to be legally bound in the case of incorrect pricing and acknowledgement of such an error does not mean acceptance of it. Please note that local taxes are not included within the holiday package price and where necessary these will need to be paid locally by you. We will wherever possible advise you at the time of booking if these apply, but please bear in mind that local taxes may be imposed after you have made your booking. Should you choose not to proceed this will be treated as a cancellation. Special offers: In the case of discounted prices and other special offers, please note that there are only a limited number of places available at the special offer prices. We reserve the right to reduce, extend or withdraw the offers at any time, without notice. What we describe: We have planned to use economy class on flights. Advertised amenities, included and optional excursions, entertainment and activities may change or become unavailable. We will notify you of any known changes at the time of booking. Final details of optional excursions will be provided in the passenger itinerary or shore excursion booklet sent to you before you travel although we cannot guarantee they will be available during your holiday. Please also note that changes may be made to the particulars within the brochure at any time after publication. Price Promise (Saga Pearl II, Saga Sapphire, Spirit of Discovery and Spirit of Adventure only): Should we ever reduce our prices or bring in a new special offer after you book (optional ad-hoc services are excluded), we’ll work out the difference and pass the value of the saving back to you. This applies as long as the discounted holiday is exactly the same package offered under exactly the same terms of sale (which means the full terms that apply to your holiday contract, including your cabin grade and whether your cabin is allocated at the time of booking or at embarkation). In calculating any possible saving due, we’ll take into consideration all offers and discounts that were applied at the time of booking and compare the overall price that you’ve been charged with the current price. We will pass on the value of the saving in the form of a higher grade cabin, on-board credit or other value added benefit. Age qualification: Saga holidays are for anyone aged 50 and over. A travelling companion or family member travelling with you may be aged 40 or over. Please note there may be non-Saga guests (including children) in residence during your holiday, for whose behaviour we cannot accept responsibility. Paying for your holiday: Deposits: When you make your booking, you must pay a deposit payment. The following deposits are payable per person when you book your holiday: Europe and the Mediterranean holidays and river cruises – £150 or 10% of the holiday cost, whichever is the greater; Long haul holidays – £175 or 10% of the holiday cost, whichever is the greater; UK holidays – £60 (plus £8.50 if you require the optional insurance and additional cancellation rights – see below); Ocean cruises – £200 or 15% of the holiday cost, whichever is the greater, up to a maximum of £1,000; Oberammergau 2020 – An initial deposit of £200, plus a further deposit of £400 is payable 300 days before departure. Certain holidays may require an additional or higher non-refundable deposit or full payment. You will be advised if this is the case at the time of booking. Balance: The balance of the price of your travel arrangements must be paid at least: 90 days before departure for Saga ocean cruises aboard Saga Sapphire, Saga Pearl II, Spirit of Discovery or Spirit of Adventure; 56 days before departure for holidays in mainland Britain of five nights or more; 28 days before departure for holidays in mainland Britain of less than five nights, and for Christmas and New Year holidays in mainland Britain; 75 days before departure

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for all other holidays unless otherwise stated at the time of booking and on your confirmation invoice. Unless you are otherwise advised, bookings made after the balance due date (as set out above) must be paid in full at the time of booking and we cannot confirm your booking until full payment is received. Payments can be made by credit card, debit card or by cheque. If the deposit and/or balance is not paid in time, we reserve the right to cancel your travel arrangements. If the balance is not paid in time, we shall retain your deposit to cover costs incurred. Card and cheque fees: There is no charge for payments made by debit card, credit card or American Express. Each cheque is subject to a £3 administrative charge and should be made payable to Saga Holidays with your name, address and booking reference written on the back. Please send cheques to Saga Holidays, Enbrook Park, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3SE. Your financial protection and peace of mind:

All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.caa.co.uk. ST&H Limited and Saga Cruises Limited provide full financial protection for their package holidays. 1. For flight-based holidays this is through our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number 0308 issued by the CAA of 45-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE www.caa.co.uk, telephone 0333 103 6350, email claims@caa.co.uk. When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where we aren’t able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). If we 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. 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 of 30 Park Street London SE1 9EQ www.abta.com, telephone 0203 758 8779, email customerprotection@abta.co.uk. For further information, please see www.abta.com. Calls from UK landlines cost the standard rate, but from mobiles may be higher. Check with your network provider. Please note that items not purchased through Saga will not be protected. ST&H Limited is also licensed by the Irish Commission for Aviation Regulation (Licence No. T. A. 0598) to carry on business in the Republic of Ireland as a travel agent. Insufficient bookings: Our ‘Guaranteed Departures’ will not be cancelled due to insufficient demand. If we need to cancel any other holiday due to insufficient demand, we will do so before the balance due date. Optional ad-hoc services: We provide you with the option to specifically request extras which are in addition to, or adaptations of, our standard packages. Prices for optional ad-hoc services such as extensions, extra accommodation, upgrades, additional flights that are not part of a standard Saga allocation and domestic flights (‘ad-hoc service’) can vary depending on when you book. Please note that adding an ad-hoc service may result in additional non-refundable charges to our standard packages due to changes in flight dates, changes to our standard allocated accommodation periods and additional costs passed to us from third party suppliers. They may also result in an additional or higher non-refundable deposit being payable. You will be notified of the total price of your holiday and any increase to your deposit prior to booking. Passports and visas: You will need a valid passport for all overseas holidays featured. As requirements vary and can change without notice, we strongly advise that your passport is valid for at least six months after the end of your holiday. We recommend that you have at least three blank pages in your passport to cover potential immigration formalities which may be required in some countries. If you are a full British citizen resident in the UK for the majority of destinations, if required, Saga will obtain your visa or tourist card free of charge (postage is not included). We will advise you at the time of booking where you are responsible for obtaining your own visa. For Chinese visas, Saga will send you the paperwork and you will be responsible for purchasing your visa. If you are aged 71 or over at the time of application, you can purchase your visa online. If you are aged 70 or under, you will need to purchase your visa at a Chinese visa centre. For Russian visas, Saga will obtain the paperwork and you will be responsible for purchasing the visa at the Russian visa centre. Should you be unable to obtain a visa for whatever reason and as a result are unable to travel, our usual cancellation fees apply. For passengers cruising into Libya, a group visa will be issued on arrival in Libya for all holders of UK passports, allowing you to go ashore independently and on an organised shore excursion. Passengers holding a US or Swiss passport will not be able to enter Libya. Passports must be valid for at least six months and must not contain evidence of a visit to Israel. For passengers cruising into Algeria, a group visa will be issued prior to arrival for all holders of UK passports, allowing you to go ashore on an organised excursion only. Because of this, all Algerian excursions must be pre-booked. Passports must be valid for at least six months and must not contain evidence of a visit to Israel. It may be necessary for you to arrange your own individual visas for independent travel in some ports. Full details of the process will be provided with your booking confirmation. An application pack will be sent to you approximately 60 days

before you travel (90 days for Russia). In order to obtain your visa, it is important that we receive your passport and any applicable documentation in good time before your holiday starts. If you return these documents late, you may incur an additional charge. For further information about passports and Saga’s visa service call Saga on 0800 525 290 or email visa@saga.co.uk. If you are telephoning from outside the UK, please call +44 (0)1303 771138 (please note that this is not a freephone number). It may be necessary for you to arrange your own individual visas for independent travel in some ports. If you are not a full British citizen resident in the UK you must confirm your nationality or status at the time of booking. Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements. Travel advice: The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel Advice Unit provides up-to-date advice and safety information for British nationals travelling abroad. Please visit fco.gov.uk/travel for further information. The EU publishes a list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban within the European Community. To view it go to www.europa.eu and search for ‘banned airlines’. Health formalities: We will advise you with your holiday confirmation of any vaccinations that are required as a condition of entry to the country(ies) that you are visiting. We recommend that you consult your doctor at least 12 weeks before departure, and they will advise you about any other vaccinations required. You may also wish to refer to government health advice for your destination at fco.gov. uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/ or call the 24-hour phone line 0845 850 2829 – calls cost 4p per minute with BT; other network prices may vary. Please note: In the interest of health and safety of fellow passengers, it is a condition of travel on our cruise ships that passengers must use the hand sanitisers provided when embarking and disembarking, and while on board, the ships. Mobility and assistance: Cruise ships have a limited number of cabins adapted for use by those with restricted mobility and are limited as to the number of disabled passengers or passengers with reduced mobility that they can carry. Cruise lines reserve the right to refuse the carriage of any person if carrying such a passenger would breach any applicable safety requirement or law. Cruise lines also reserve the right to refuse carriage if the design of the vessel and/or the port infrastructure and equipment would make carriage unsafe or not operationally feasible. Cruise lines reserve the right to require that a disabled passenger or a passenger of reduced mobility is accompanied by another fare paying person capable of providing assistance to ensure compliance with any applicable safety requirement or law or if the design of the vessel and/or the port infrastructure and equipment means that a disabled passenger or person of reduced mobility cannot be carried in a safe or operationally feasible manner without the assistance of another person. Please advise us at the time of booking if you or any member of your party has reduced mobility, requires a specially adapted cabin or would require assistance in an emergency, or as soon as possible before departure should there be a change in circumstances. This is essential for travel by sea or inland waterways, as a risk assessment may need to be carried out prior to your departure. In the same respect, for land based holidays we need to be made aware of any special requirements that may affect your holiday as our representatives will only be able to provide support in an emergency. If you do not inform us of such a condition we will not be liable if an airline or cruise line refuses to accept you or any member of your party as a passenger. Under European law, if you are disabled or have difficulty moving around, you can receive assistance when you fly. This free service is available to anyone with mobility problems, for example, because of your disability, age or a temporary injury. To take full advantage of the service you need to book at least 48 hours in advance of your flight. Please contact us as soon as possible prior to your departure. You can also visit our website at travel.saga.co.uk. Please note that personal daily care cannot be provided by any member of staff. Data protection: Any personal data you provide will be held securely and for the purpose you have provided it, in accordance with data protection legislation. We may need to disclose personal data to a third party including outside the European Economic Area (EEA) for the purpose of providing your holiday. In addition, your data may be disclosed to regulatory bodies or public authorities, such as customs or immigration, for the purposes of monitoring and/or enforcing compliance with any regulatory rules/codes; and it may be used for marketing, offering renewals, research and statistical purposes and crime prevention. Where you provide information about another person, we accept it on the basis that you have their permission to give us access to their personal data (including special category personal data) and that you have told them who we are and what we will use their data for, as set out above. If Saga has obtained your permission to do so, they will also contact you by post, telephone, email or other means to tell you about offers, products and services that may be of interest to you. At any time you can opt out of receiving such information, revise the products you would like to hear about or change the method they use to communicate with you. You can update these preferences by calling 0800 092 3665. For further information about how the Saga Group uses your personal information, please visit saga.co.uk/privacy-policy or contact the Saga Group Data Protection Officer by email: data.protection@saga.co.uk or post: The Saga Building, Enbrook Park, Sandgate, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3SE. Bookings made 18 months or more before departure: This section only applies to holidays offered with optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. Our optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights cannot be offered with holidays booked more than 18 months before departure. Customers who wish to include the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights will have their booking held until 18 months before the departure date. Should you need to cancel prior to your booking being confirmed, a full refund will be available. Once within 18 months of departure, the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights can be added and the holiday confirmed. This is subject to the normal insurance policy conditions and Saga’s booking conditions. Optional travel insurance: For UK residents only, insurance, underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, is offered with all our overseas holidays, river cruises and ocean cruises unless otherwise stated and subject to terms and conditions. A policy document will be sent with your confirmation invoice. A summary of the cover is shown below. (For holidays in mainland Britain please call for a summary of cover). Summary of cover 1. (a) Medical Expenses up to £5,000,000 (b) Hospital Benefit £20 per day (max. £500) 2. Curtailment up to £7,500 for holidays and river cruises, up to £10,000 for European ocean cruises, up to £50,000 for worldwide ocean cruises

3. Personal Accident up to £15,000 4. Criminal Injury Benefit up to £100,000 5. (a) Baggage up to £1,500 or up to £2,500 for ocean cruises i) Single Article limit £250 or £300 for ocean cruises ii) Overall Valuables limit £350 (b) Temporarily Lost Baggage over 12 hours up to £100 or up to £150 for ocean cruises 6. Money and Documents up to £500 Cash limit £200 7. Loss of Passport Expenses up to £200 8. Personal Liability up to £1,000,000 9. Missed Departure up to £500 (Europe), up to £1,000 (worldwide) 10. Travel Delay - Transport (a) Deposit/Cancellation Charges up to £7,500 (b) Compensation up to £150 11. Legal Expenses (claims for compensation for personal injury or death) up to £50,000 For sections 1(a), 2, 5(a), 6 and 10(a) above, the first £70 of each and every claim is excluded. Please note that the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights are only available for overseas holidays where the included cruise, flights or ferry elements of the holiday are taken. If you arrange your own travel abroad, you will not be covered and should make alternative arrangements. If you feel you need increased baggage cover please check your home contents insurance policy first, as most people can have their personal possessions insured under this policy while they are away. Insurance policy document If you choose to take the insurance we will send you the insurance policy document with your holiday confirmation/ invoice, or you can call us to request it earlier. If the policy does not meet your requirements, you are entitled to cancel at any time prior to your date of departure. The policy document contains full details of the cover provided, our complaints procedure, terms and exclusions – we recommend that you read it carefully. Additional cancellation rights: Where you have chosen to include the optional travel insurance the following rights apply: For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: Business Associate – Someone who works at your place of business and who, if you were both away from work at the same time, would prevent the business from running properly. Close Relative – Your marital/common law partner (defined as living together at the same address and including same sex relationships), parent, parent-in-law, child, grandchild, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law or fiancé(e). Home – The address where you live permanently in the UK. You/Your – The person(s) named on the booking invoice/ holiday confirmation issued by Saga. Summary of rights: We will refund all the money you have paid to us, less an administration fee of £80 (£60 for UK holidays) per person if the cancellation is due to: (a) unexpected illness or death of you or a member of your party. (b) death or disablement (by accidental bodily injury or sickness) of your Close Relative or Business Associate, or of any person with whom you had arranged temporarily to reside during your holiday. (c) jury service, attendance solely as a witness at a court of law or redundancy (provided your employment has been on a continuous full time basis with the same employer for at least 24 months). (d) accidental damage to your home through fire, storm or flooding within 14 days of the planned departure date, rendering it uninhabitable. We will deduct the cost of any UK connecting or domestic flights and any cancellation charges from the suppliers of any ad-hoc service from any money refunded to you. You must send us a valid medical certificate for (a) or (b) above or the relevant official documentation for (c) or (d) as soon as is practicable, otherwise we will be unable to refund you. All travel documents must be returned to Saga. If you cancel for other reasons, you must still notify Saga in writing and you will be subject to any relevant cancellation charges as set out in section 7 and the table in section 9 of our Booking Conditions. We will not be liable for cancellations when, at the time of booking the holiday, the person whose condition gives rise to the cancellation: (i) had an illness in the past 12 months that has required treatment from a doctor, unless the condition was disclosed to and accepted by us; (ii) is travelling against the advice of a medical practitioner or for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment abroad; (iii) is receiving, on a waiting list for, or has knowledge of the need for in-patient treatment for any condition unless the medical condition for which you are on a waiting list for inpatient treatment has been disclosed to us and accepted by us. Should you cancel as a direct result of you undergoing the inpatient treatment for which you are on a waiting list additional cancellation rights will not be provided; (iv) is expected to give birth 12 weeks (16 weeks in the case of multiple pregnancy) before your planned return date; (v) has been given a terminal prognosis by a medical practitioner. We will not cover any medical condition of a Close Relative or Business Associate whose health may affect your decision to travel if you were aware of it prior to booking your holiday. We will not be liable for cancellations arising directly or indirectly from: (i) acts of terrorism in countries to which the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised against travelling; (ii) an accident or breakdown of the vehicle in which you are travelling for which a professional repairer’s report is not provided; (iii) breakdown of any vehicle in which you are travelling if the vehicle is owned by you and has not been serviced properly or maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions; (iv) withdrawal from service (temporary or otherwise) of an aircraft or sea vessel on the recommendation of the Civil Aviation Authority or a Port Authority, or any similar body in any country; (v) redundancy caused by, or resulting from, misconduct leading to dismissal, from resignation or voluntary redundancy, or where a warning or notification of redundancy was given prior to the date the optional insurance was purchased by you; (vi) suicide or attempted suicide, intentional self-injury, the effect of intoxicating liquors or drugs or flying other than as a passenger in a fully licensed passenger carrying aircraft. This exclusion applies not only to the insured persons but also to Close Relatives or other persons whose health may affect your decision to travel or cut short your trip; (vii) any circumstance arising after the date of booking, but prior to the date of issue of the optional insurance policy purchased by you.

Insurance policy

A note about special offers

Because it’s important to be adequately insured when you travel abroad, we offer optional comprehensive travel insurance, underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, and additional cancellation rights with all our overseas holidays, including the Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, the Isles of Scilly, the Isle of Man and river and ocean cruises. If you have your own insurance, we will offer you the holiday at a lower price – please call for further details.

The offers in this brochure supersede any previously advertised offers and cannot be combined. Saga reserves the right to reduce, withdraw or extend offers at any time without notice.

For holidays in mainland Britain, if you have to cancel your holiday because of illness or death of you or a member of your party, we will refund all your holiday payments except for a handling fee of £60 per person, provided we receive a valid medical certificate. If you purchase the UK optional travel insurance, underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, we will also include the additional cancellation rights. If you are suffering from, or in the last 12 months have suffered from, an illness that has required treatment from a doctor, you must advise us and we will confirm whether you can be covered under this insurance. A full summary of the optional travel insurance will be provided with your booking confirmation. Cover is available to UK residents only and subject to medical screening. Terms and conditions apply.

Our thoughtful touches When you travel with Saga you can look forward to some fantastic excursions, which are often included in the price, plus a host of activities and entertainment tailored to Saga guests. As you would expect, these are an example of what may be available and are subject to demand – you’ll receive full details when you arrive. At all accommodation we request rooms on the ground floor or first floor if there’s no lift, and we make sure that heating, air conditioning or ceiling fans are a feature where necessary. All bedrooms will have a private bath or shower and wc as a minimum. The excursions we include as part of your holiday will be operated in English – either by an English-speaking guide or, where necessary, through headsets. Please note: Check-in is usually from 2pm and at most hotels you will need to check out by 11am.

Group sizes On river cruise departures which are exclusive to Saga guests, the group size will generally be between about 40 and 140 guests depending on the size of the ship.

On Saga ocean cruises How our discounts work On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each grade at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% available on selected grades. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce, until those selected cabins are sold. This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discounted fare. Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly, and although the price panels are correct at the time of going to press we cannot guarantee that the discounted fares will still be available when you call to book. Our Cruise Consultants will be able to advise the best fares when you call. This brochure includes cruises which have been previously advertised at a discount, therefore the cabin availability at the offer prices may now be limited. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin and grade. When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advance Registration list first, allowing them to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruisegoers and then everyone else.

Our Price Promise Should we ever cut our prices or bring in a new special offer later on, we’ll work out the difference and pass the value of the saving back to you. Please note: This applies as long as the discounted holiday is the same package offered under the same terms of sale (which means the full terms that apply to your holiday contract, including your cabin grade and whether your cabin is allocated at the time of booking or at embarkation). Optional ad-hoc services are excluded. In calculating any possible saving due, we’ll take into consideration all offers and discounts that were applied at the time of booking and compare the overall price that you’ve been charged with the current price. For cruises, we will pass on the value of the saving in the form of a higher grade cabin, on-board credit or other value added benefit.

Travel solo with confidence More than a fifth of our customers are solo travellers so we make sure we offer single rooms at no extra cost on as many hotel stays and tours as possible. For periods when there is no single supplement to pay, hotels have given us a set number of rooms; once these have been booked we may still be able to offer single rooms but there will probably be a supplement to pay. Therefore it’s always best to book early to be in with the best chance of securing a room at no extra cost.

Fly from an airport near you It’s often easier and more convenient to fly from a local airport, so wherever possible we give you the opportunity to do so.

Booking is easy Call our Travel Consultants FREE on

0800 300 500 for Europe

0800 414 383 for Worldwide holidays

0800 300 400 for river cruises

0800 414 441 for UK holidays

0800 50 50 30 for Saga ocean cruises quoting XMSW1

Q is for quality As accommodation ratings vary from country to country, we show both the local star rating of a property and our own Q-rating based on the variety of food, facilities and standard of rooms. QQQQQ represents the finest, while Q+ hotels offer something a little extra – perhaps a great location or outstanding service. Similarly, river cruise ships are given their own rating, with hhhhh being the finest.

A note about our River Cruises At some of the more popular ports you may find your ship berths alongside other river cruise ships, which means the views from the windows can become obscured and you may have to walk through other ships to reach the riverbank. On rare occasions the berth will be located on the outskirts of town, a decision which is beyond our control and often made by the river authorities at that port. The weather can affect river levels and sometimes this impacts on an itinerary. In the unlikely event of this happening we will do our utmost to ensure the cruise remains as close to its original itinerary as possible or we will offer a suitable alternative if necessary. It is also sometimes necessary to close the outside deck when cruising through sections of river with very low bridges for safety reasons.

Animal welfare We strongly believe animals should be treated fairly within the tourism industry. As ABTA members, we have a duty of care to ensure that the excursions we offer to our customers meet the Animal Welfare guidelines supplied by ABTA. These guidelines include not supporting activities that involve unnatural behaviour, or those that could be perceived as unacceptable or discouraged practices. We regularly review on-going excursions that involve animals, along with any feedback from customers and outside sources.

Our Brexit Promise Book any holiday or cruise departing in 2019 by April 30, 2019 and we guarantee the price of your holiday will not be increased once booked (unless you amend your booking). This is a limited-time guarantee that supersedes any conflicting price terms in Saga’s booking conditions relating to Brexit. This offer applies to new bookings only. We reserve the right to amend all offers at any time without notice.

Your VIP door-to-door travel service – included on selected holidays On selected holidays you can take advantage of our complimentary travel package, which includes a return chauffeur service from your home to your airport, return chauffeur service to your local airport for an included domestic flight to your main departure airport (worldwide holidays only), standard class rail travel from your local station to your departure airport, or complimentary parking at the airport if you’d prefer to drive yourself. To find out more, call FREE on 0800 300 600. The right to refuse the chauffeur service is at our discretion.

9am-7pm Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Saturdays and 10am-4pm Sundays You can also book online 24 hours a day at

saga.co.uk/xmas How to pay You can pay by credit card, debit card or by cheque. For deposits we require £150 for European holidays and river cruises, £175 for long-haul or 10% of the holiday cost per person, whichever is the greater. For UK holidays, we require a deposit of £60 or 10% of the holiday cost, whichever is the greater, plus £8.50 if you require the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For Saga ocean cruises and cruises with other cruise lines, we require £200 per person or 15% of the holiday cost, whichever is the greater, up to a maximum deposit of £1,000 per person. Certain holidays may require a higher deposit or full payment. We will advise you of this at the time of booking. There is no charge for payments made by debit card. Cheques are subject to a £3 administration charge and should be made payable to Saga Holidays with your name, address and booking reference written on the back, then sent to Saga Holidays, Enbrook Park, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3SE. There are zero transaction fees if you make payments by credit card. The holiday balance should be paid at least 75 days before departure (56 days for holidays to mainland Britain of five nights or more; 28 for holidays to mainland Britain of less than five nights and for Christmas and New Year holidays to mainland Britain). If you are booking within the balance payment period, you will need to pay in full. Once you have booked: You can keep track of your holiday booking online. You’ll be able to view your flights and accommodation details, perhaps treat yourself to an upgrade, even pay the remainder of your balance – at any time, day or night. Simply visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking and have your booking number, the lead passenger’s surname and their date of birth to hand. If you have any further questions you can call our after-sales service team free on 0800 300 600 for Europe holidays, 0800 504 555 for long haul, 0800 50 60 66 for river cruises, or 0800 056 5115 for UK holidays, 9am-6pm Monday-Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday. 0800 504 505 for Saga ocean cruises or 0800 302 9015 for cruises with other cruise lines, 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday. You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions section of the website. You’ll find a link to it on your booking details page, or you can go straight to saga.co.uk/faqs. If you want to pay your remaining balance you can call FREE on 0800 015 6987. If you have a Minicom telephone you can call our Minicom service FREE on 0800 387 240. If you live in Northern Ireland or any of Britain’s offshore islands such as the Channel Islands, we can help you with your travel arrangements. Please call for details FREE on 0800 300 500. If you live in Eire, please call FREE on 1800 709 40

For all other holidays you can book our VIP door-to-door travel service for an extra charge. Please call for full details or go online at travel.saga.co.uk/VIP

We are unable to include the environment contribution tax for Morocco, Greece, Malta, Majorca, Minorca and Ibiza, this has to be paid locally by all guests

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VISIT saga.co.uk/xmas CALL FREE ON 0800 300 500 for European holidays, 0800 300 400 for river cruises 0800 50 50 30 for ocean cruises or 0800 414 441 for UK holidays quoting XMSW1

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