Explore ...exciting new destinations

...exciting new destinations

Explore... your perfect way to cruise Cruising is a wonderfully versatile way to spend a holiday – a vast array of exciting destinations to explore with variety on board to choose how you want to spend your time – relaxing or revelling!

At this time of year, festive opportunities present themselves and we have 2 fantastic offers on the next page that really capture the spirit!

This edition is packed with ideas and to help you sample what there is to offer we have conveniently grouped our cruise offers into the following:

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Luxury Fun filled adventures River - explore a new angle Explore new horizons

Remember, this is just a sample of what we can offer and as an Independent Travel Expert, we can help you choose with confidence something which is simply perfect!

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...the festivity of a Christmas cruise Celebrate the festive season in style with a cruise to a perfect seasonal destination!

Cruise down the waterways with Avalon to spend five magical days in Alsace and Germany including exciting excursions to the Black Forest and Heidelberg. You could also visit the wonderful Christmas Markets with Fred Olsen which stops in Norway (Oslo), Denmark (Copenhagen) and Germany (Hamburg & Bremerhaven) in addition to cruising the Kiel Canal.

These fantastic voyages along with many others can be enjoyed this winter season. Come and have a chat today and see if we can help your festive season kick off in style!

Christmas Markets 9 nights, Full Board, Balmoral, 13 Dec 2012.

Southampton, Oslo (Norway), Copenhagen (Denmark), Cruise Kiel Canal, Hamburg (Germany), Bremerhaven (Germany), Southampton.

£539pp

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Christmas in Alsace & Germany 2012 5 Days, Full Board, Visionary, 26 Nov 2012.

(Zürich - Basel),(Breisach. Excursion to the Black Forest) (Strasbourg - Speyer -Excursion to Heidelberg), Frankfurt Exclusive private door-to-door transfer service from

£1,145pp

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Book your festive cruise today with your local independent cruise specialist

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...the world in complete luxury Luxury cruise ships allow you to immerse yourself in a wonderful, relaxing environment with highly attentive staff on hand to make sure your cruise is as perfect as can be.

The Regent Seven Seas and Silversea cruise ships are able to dock at ports inaccessible to many larger ships. The incredible excursions available enable you to fully appreciate the wondrous destinations to maximise your holiday time, your way.

Personalised service, fine dining, generous amenities and an all-inclusive lifestyle add that little bit of extra magic!

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Shadow of the Orient

Dubai, UAE to Dubai, UAE

Caribbean Treasures

7 days, All Inclusive, Silver Shadow, 2 Dec 2012 (Cruise Only)

7 days, All Inclusive, Silver Wind, 28 Nov 2012 (Flights included) Dubai, UAE; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Kuwait City, Kuwait; Al Manamah, Bahrain; Doha, Qatar; Khasab, Oman; Dubai, UAE

10 days, All Inclusive, Silver Spirit, 30 Nov 2012 (Flights Included) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands, Gustavia, St Barts, St John’s, Antigua, Basseterre, St Kitts Road Town, Tortola, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (overnight) Nha Trang, Vietnam Chan May (Hue/Danang), Vietnam Ha Long Bay, Vietnam Haiphong (Hanoi), Vietnam

• Complimentary upgrade to Veranda suite • Up to $500 On board credit from

• Up to $500 On board credit

• Up to $1000 On board credit

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£2,449pp £3,199pp *

On board credit is per suite. Terms & conditions apply.

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Leeward Rendezvous Miami - Miami

10 nights, All Inclusive, Navigator, 26 Feb 2013 (Flights included) Miami(Florida),Nassau (Bahamas), Cruise Florida Straits, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Gustavia (St. Barts), St. John’s (Antigua), Castries (St. Lucia),Phillipsburg (St. Maarten), Miami (Florida) • $500 On board credit • FREE Shore Excursions • Luxury Hotel Package • Pre-Paid Gratuities from

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£2,799pp

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Adriatic & Aegean Venice - Istanbul

10 nights, All Inclusive, Mariner, 14 Apr 2013 (Flights included) Venice (Italy), Dubrovnik Croatia), Kotor(Montenegro), Corfu, Zakynthos, Athens(Piraeus), Santorini, Rhodes (Greece), Ephesus (Kusadasi) Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey • $500 On board credit • FREE Shore Excursions • Luxury Hotel Package • Pre-Paid Gratuities from

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Autumn Gold New York - Montreal

10 nights, All Inclusive, Navigator, 23 Sept 2013 (Flights included) NewYorkCity,Newport(RhodeIsland),Boston (Massachusetts),BarHarbor(Maine),Halifax,Sydney, Charlottetown(Canada)StLawrenceRiver,Saguenay, CruisetheSaguenayFjord,QuébecCity&Montréal(Canada) • $400 On board credit • FREE Shore Excursions • Luxury Hotel Package • Pre-Paid Gratuities from

£2,999pp £3,659pp £4,309pp *

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Book your luxury cruise today with your local independent cruise specialist

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...new fun filled adventures Cruising is an increasingly popular holiday choice as more and more people realise that it is the perfect way to see more than one destination!

Royal Caribbean International ships are packed with fun activities, entertainment and variety – such as ice-skating, roller blading, golf and surfing the Flowrider! They are a perfect choice for many different holidaymakers, whilst the award winning kids clubs make them appealing for fun filled families!

Celebrity Cruises have everything covered when it comes to enjoying a more luxurious experience at a great price! Flights and transfers, superb accommodation, award winning cuisine, top entertainment and much more are included!

Azamara Club Cruises are for cruisers that enjoy that country club feel with friendly, attentive staff there for you whenever you need them. More overnight stays and longer days in port, you allow greater freedom to explore the exotic destinations you will visit.

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EX UK

Suez Canal

Scandinavia&Russia

14 nights, Full Board, Serenade of the Seas®, 14 Jan 2013 (Flights included) Barcelona, Alexandria (overnight), Suez Canal, Safaga, Muscat, Dubai

14 nights, Full Board, Celebrity Eclipse®, 25 May 2013 Southampton, Bruges, Berlin, Stockholm, Helsinki, St Petersburg (overnight), Tallinn, Copenhagen, Southampton

• Free Upgrade from Interior to Ocean View

• Up to $300 On board spend • Includes Parking/Transfers or reduced regional flights

(Book by 30 Nov 2012 for upgrade)

• Includes Transfers

Eastbound Transatlantic 13 nights, Full Board, Independence of the Seas®, 7 Apr 2013 (Cruise only) Fort Lauderdale, Nassau, San Juan, Philipsburg, Southampton

• Upgrade to Balcony - £1149

(Book by 30 Nov 2012 for all benefits)

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£1,099pp £1,599pp £749pp *

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Eastern Caribbean 9 nights, Full Board, Freedom of the Seas®, 12 or 26 Jan 2013 (Flights included) Port Canaveral, Cococay, Charlotte Amalie, Philipsburg, Port Canaveral

• Free Upgrade from Ocean View to Balcony

Price based on Ocean View. Terms & conditions apply.

Price based on Interior. Terms & conditions apply.

Romantic & Classic Towns Voyage

Discover Thailand & Vietnam Voyage

8 nights, More Inclusive, Azamara Quest®, 8 Oct 2013 (Flights included) Nice, Portofino, Florence/Pisa (Livorno, overnight), St Tropez, Cannes, Monte Carlo, Nice

17 nights, More Inclusive, Azamara Journey®, 18 Feb 2013 (Flights included) Singapore,Bangkok(KlongToey,2nights)Ho ChiMinhCity(overnight),Hue(Danang),Hanoi (HalongBay,overnight),HongKong • Reduced Air (Book by 30 Nov 2012) • Includes Coach Transfers • Includes Pre night hotel from

• Includes Coach Transfers

• Reduced Air (Book by 30 Nov 2012) • Includes Coach Transfers • Includes Pre night hotel

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£1,599pp £1,759pp £3,259pp *

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Book your family cruise today with your local independent cruise specialist

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...the world from a new angle There is no finer way to see some of the worlds’ most breathtaking scenery and culture than on a river cruise.

See these amazing sights from a brand new angle and completely hassle free.

You will be docking right in the heart of cities and have the opportunity to enjoy captivating excursions hosted by local experts. Your holiday will be rich in culture as you learn more about your destination every day.

How you choose to travel is up to you! Whether it is 5* luxury or exceptional value – exploring the European Waterways or far away exotic locations - there is something for everyone!

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The Romantic Seine

Vietnam & Cambodia Highlights

8 days, All Inclusive , MS AmaLegro, Selected 2013 departures (Flights/Eurostar included) UK to Paris, Vernon, Giverny, Rouen, Pays d’Auge, Les Andelys, Conflans, Paris

14 days, RV AmaLotus, Selected 2013 departures (Flights included) Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong River Cruise, Cai Be, Sa Dec, Phnom Penh, Oudong, Siem Reap, Angkor

• Book Early Save 25% (Book by 30th Nov 2012)

• Includes Transfers & Excursions from

£1,796pp

8 days, Viking Longships, Selected Jul & Aug 2013 departures (Flights Included) Budapest, Vienna, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Kelheim, Danube Canal, Nuremberg

• Book early - SAVE up to £1,000pp • Includes Shore Excursions • All On-board Meals

• SAVE £1250 per couple (Book by 31st Jan 2013)

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£2,770pp £1,595pp from

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Romantic Danube

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Rhine Discovery

Tulip Time Cruise

8 days, Viking Helvetia or Viking Sun, Selected Jul & Aug 2013 departures (Flights Included) Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Heidelberg, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

8 days, Full Board, Affinity, 8 Apr 2013 AmsterdamCanalcruise,Maastrichtguided sightseeing,Antwerpguidedsightseeing;seethe grotemarkt,Ghentguidedsightseeing,visitStBaaf’s Cathedral,Middelburgguidedsightseeing,Veere orientation;excursiontotheDeltaWorks,Kinderdijk seethewindmills,KeukenhofGardensexcursion

• Book early - SAVE up to £1,000pp • Includes Shore Excursions • All On-board Meals from

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• Private UK door-to-door transfers from

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Portraits of Southern France

8 days, Full Board, Viking Neptune, Selected Jul & Aug departures 2013 UK, Chalon-sur-Saone, Beaune. Saone River, Lyon, Vienna, Tournon, Viviers. Rhone River, Arles, Avignon, UK

• Includes Return flights and Shore Excursions from

£1,395pp £1,785pp £1,495pp *

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Book your river cruise today with your local independent cruise specialist

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...horizons other holidays cannot reach Cruising can open up so many opportunities to see the world with wonderful on-shore excursions allowing you to fully appreciate your destination and embrace its culture, history and magnificent wildlife.

Exploring the magnificent fjords of Norway, the spectacular Northern Lights or the awesome ice filled bays of Antarctica are just the start of the comprehensive collection of Voyages on offer.

Exploration ships are designed to reach the waters in the worlds most remote destinations and rarely seen sights with the expert guidance of experienced expedition teams.

Now you can sample truly unforgettable voyages to untamed wildernesses that visit the beautiful and dramatic coastlines

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Arctic Highlights 6 days, Half Board , MS Nordlys, 22 Mar 2013, other dates available (Flights included) Tromsø, Kirkenes, Tromsø

• Includes:- Pre/Post Hotel night in Tromsø with breakfast

Classic Voyage South

Classic Round Voyage

6 days, Full Board , various ships, selected dates in Nov 2012 to April 2013 Kirkenes, Bergen (cuise only)

12 days, Full Board, various ships, selected dates in Apr, May, Sept and Oct 2013 (Flights included) Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen

• No single supplements

(Price is based on two poeple sharing a twin cabin)

• £120 On board credit • Includes Transfers

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£1,095pp £744 pp *

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Arctic Circle & Midnight Sun

Explore Antarctica

Northwest Frontiers San Fran - Vancouver

8 nights, Full Board, Black Watch, 1 Jul 2013 Newcastle, Kristiansund (Norway), Bronnoysund (Norway), Crossing the Arctic Circle, Bodo (Norway), Crossing the Arctic Circle, Bergen (Norway), Newcastle

10 days, All Inclusive , Silver Explorer, 3 Dec 2012 (Flights included) Ushuaia, Argentina; Drake Passage (overnight); Cruise & Explore Antarctic Peninsula (4 nights); Drake Passage (overnight); Ushuaia, Argentina

• All Inclusive Package available - please call for more details

• Includes Transfers & Excursions from

12 nights, All Inclusive , Navigator, 10 May 2013 (Flights Included) SanFrancisco,Astoria,OutsidePassage,Sitka,Skagway, Icy Strait, Cruising Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, Ketchikan, Inside Passage, Victoria,Vancouver (Canada) • $600 On board credit • FREE Shore Excursions • Luxury Hotel Package • Pre-Paid Gratuities from

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Book your river cruise today with your local independent cruise specialist

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Explore... all we can do for you As your local independent cruise specialist we are far more than just a travel expert. We are as passionate about travel as you are. We have expert knowledge and experience to match the perfect cruise for you.

Being independent, we have access to an extensive range of holiday experiences and pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service. We like to understand our customers better to understand what they truly want from a holiday and from there we can tailor the best holiday choices for you and your budget.

We don’t stop there, you will be looked after before, during and after your break as required – we are always close to hand to help you whenever you need it!

We can also offer financial protection on holidays and flights.

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All offers are valid and correct at time of going to press. All prices are ‘from prices’ and are subject to availability.

Terms and conditions apply; ask for full details from your local agent. A credit card charge may apply.