Great Getaways 2011

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from£95for 2 nightsSwinging 60’sWeekend in Blackpool21 January and 11 February 2011

Liven up your winter on a weekend to the Elgin Hotel. It features nightlytoe-tapping ‘Sounds of the 60’s’ cabaret entertainment plus free timeto browse Blackpool’s rejuvenated Houndshill Shopping Centre.

Price includes:• Return coach travel • 2 nights’ half board stay at the Elgin Hotel • ‘Bubbly’reception before dinner on Friday • Nightly ‘Sounds of the 60’s’ entertainment• Traditional Sunday lunch before departure

from£125for 4 nightsWinter BargainElgin Hotel Break21 February 2011

Get away during the bleak days of winter to enjoy a warm welcome,good food, nightly entertainment, line dancing, excursions and moreon this bargain priced break to the Elgin Hotel.

Price includes:• Return coach travel • 4 nights’ half board stay at the Elgin Hotel • Nightlyentertainment in the hotel • Half day excursion to Cleveleys and Fleetwood• Full day excursion to Gemini Retail Park and more!

from£97.50for 2 nightsAbba ManiaWeekend at the Elgin25 February 2011

Re-live some magical memories on this weekend to the Elgin! Singalong and dance up a storm to those favourite Abba numbersperformed by Abbarella in an entertaining Saturday night show.

Price includes:• Return coach travel • 2 nights’ half board stay at the Elgin Hotel • ‘Bubbly’reception before dinner on Friday • Nightly entertainment includes Abba Tributeon Saturday • Traditional Sunday lunch before departure

from£135for 4 nightsMarch BreakWith St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations14 March 2011

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style during this 4 night half boardbargain break to the Elgin Hotel, Blackpool. It also includes a linedancing afternoon and excursions. Early booking advised!

Price includes:• Return coach travel • 4 nights’ half board & nightly entertainment at the ElginHotel • Celebration Irish menu & entertainment on St. Patrick’s Day • Day excursion– Gemini Retail Park and more! • Half day visit to Cleveleys and Fleetwood.

from£99for 2 nightsSt Patrick’sCelebration Weekend in Blackpool18 March 2011

Come and celebrate this great Irish occasion on a weekend to theElgin Hotel. With an Irish dinner on the menu on Saturday and Irishentertainment both nights – it’s too good to miss!

Price includes:• Return coach travel • 2 nights’ half board stay at the Elgin Hotel • ‘Bubbly’reception before dinner on Friday • Nightly Irish cabaret entertainment• Traditional Sunday lunch before departure

price£59day tripKen DoddLive in Blackpool26 March 2011

A chance to see the ‘King of Comedy’ live in his ‘Happiness Show’ atthe Grand Theatre plus enjoy lunch at the Elgin Hotel and free time incentral Blackpool on this great day out.

Price includes:• Return coach travel • 3 course lunch at the Elgin Hotel • Hotel to centralBlackpool transfer by coach • Free time in Blackpool • Top price stalls ticketfor Ken Dodd evening performance

from£99for 2 nightsMichael BubléTribute Weekend in Blackpool15 April 2011

A chance to enjoy a springtime weekend at the Elgin Hotel, Blackpoolwith a Saturday night ‘Michael Bublé ‘ tribute cabaret by Andy Nolanperforming some of the singer’s classics.

Price includes:• Return coach travel • 2 nights’ half board stay at the Elgin Hotel • ‘Bubbly’reception before dinner on Friday • Nightly entertainment includes Michael BubléTribute on Saturday • Traditional Sunday lunch before departure

from£99for 3 nightsSupersaverBlackpool May Break3 May 2011

Stay at the Elgin Hotel and enjoy this premier resort’s manyattractions including world famous Tower, Sealife Centre, PleasureBeach entertainments, indoor shopping centre and more at yourleisure on this great value break

Price includes:• Return coach travel • 3 nights’ half board stay at the Elgin Hotel• Nightly entertainment in the hotel

from£97.50for 2 nightsRock ‘n’ RollWeekend in Blackpool6 May 2011

Pack you dancing shoes and join the coach for a fun weekend atthe Elgin which features two nights of rock ‘n’ roll cabaretentertainment as well as free time to enjoy Britain’s favouriteseaside resort.

Price includes:• Return coach travel • 2 nights’ half board stay at the Elgin Hotel • ‘Bubbly’reception before dinner on Friday • Nightly Rock ‘n’ Roll cabaret entertainment• Traditional Sunday lunch before departure

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2011 Theatre Breaks

The Wizard of OzOPENING EARLY 2011 - BOOK NOW!

Saturday Night London Theatre from £134.95pp

London Theatre Dine & Dance from £139.95pp

Saturday Night London Theatre by Rail from £149.95pp

Choose a top West End show from our fabulous selection which includes Billy Elliot, Chicago, Dirty Dancing,Grease, Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies,

The Lion King, The Wizard of Oz, We Will Rock You and more!

London TheatreDine & DanceMonthly departuresthroughout 2011Enjoy the glittering capital city ofLondon and see the show of yourchoice followed by dinner and dancing.Price includes:• A ticket for a Saturdaymatinee performanceof the show of your choice from our fabulousselection

• Overnight stay at a 4 star outer London hotelwith dinner & full English breakfast

• After dinner disco• Free time in London forshopping or sight-seeing

• Return coach travel fromLiverpool, Chester andmanyother local departure points

Chester andmanyfrom£129.95ppfor 2 days

SaturdayNightLondon TheatreMonthly departuresthroughout 2011Enjoy a fantastic West End Show ofyour choice from our selection andfree time in London.Price includes:• A ticket for a Saturday evening performanceof the show of your choice from our fabulousselection

• Overnight stay at a 4 star outer London hotelwith full English breakfast

• Free time in London forshopping or sight-seeing

• Return coach travel fromLiverpool, Chester andmany other localdeparture points

from£124.95ppfor 2 days

LondonShowstopperby RailFriday departuresthroughout 2011The West End is home to the capital’sbest-loved and long-standing theatres.We offer an extensive selection oftickets for all the top shows andmusicals.Price includes:• Return standard class rail travel to Londonfrom Liverpool, Chester, Crewe and Runcorn

• A top priced ticket for a Friday eveningperformance of the show of your choice fromour fabulous selection

• 2 nights stay at a choice of4 star London hotelswith breakfast

• Free time in London forshopping and sight-seeing


SaturdayNightLondon Theatreby RailWeekly departuresthroughout 2011Catch the Theatre Express and enjoya super two-day weekend break toLondon.Price includes:• Return standard class rail travel to Londonfrom Liverpool, Chester, Crewe and Runcorn

• A ticket for a Saturday evening performanceof the show of your choice fromour fabulous selection

• Overnight stay at a choice of4 star London hotelswith breakfast


of the show of your choice from

•Overnight stay at a choice offrom£139.95ppfor 2 days

FridayNight SpecialLondon TheatreDeparting 25 March 2011Make your weekend really special witha top price ticket to one of the showslisted above, then enjoy an overnightstay at a 4 star London hotel.Price includes:• A top priced ticket for a Friday eveningperformance of the show of your choice fromour fabulous selection

• Overnight stay at the 4 star Tower Guomanhotel with continental breakfast


• Return coach travel fromLiverpool, Chester andmany other localdeparture points


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HarrogateSpring Flower ShowDay excursion, Sunday 17 April 2011Billed as “the finest Spring Flower Show in Europe”, this show never fails todelight. See the fine nursery exhibits and floral displays, and find all the latesthorticultural gadgets and gardening equipment at the show’s trade stands.Price includes:• Admission to the Harrogate Spring Flower Show•Return coach travel fromLiverpool, Chester andmany other local departure points

Hampton Court PalaceFlower ShowDeparting 9 July 2011The world’s largest horticultural event, Hampton Court Palace Flower Showprovides an unforgettable floral and gardening spectacle with dozens of showgardens and hundreds of exhibits.Price includes:• Admission to Hampton Court Palace Flower Show• Overnight stay at a 3 or 4 star outer London hotel with dinner & full English breakfast• A visit to Oxford• Return coach travel from Liverpool, Chester andmany other local departure points

3 days by rail also offered departing 8 July 2011From Liverpool, Chester, Crewe & Runcorn from £229.95ppPlease call for details or visit our website

ChelseaFlower ShowDeparting 27 May 2011Chelsea Flower Show is the ultimate event in the gardening calendar!Every year the grounds of London’s Royal Hospital are transformed into theshow gardens and displays that make up the world’s most famous flowershow loved by everyone, including the Queen.

Price includes:• Admission to Chelsea Flower Show•Overnight stay at a 3 or 4 star outer London hotel with dinner & full English breakfast• A visit to Stratford-upon-Avon•Return coach travel fromLiverpool, Chester andmany other local departure points

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MalvernSpring Gardening ShowDeparting 14 May 2011The green shoots of the gardening year blossom into vibrant, colourful displaysat this annual show set in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beautyagainst a backdrop of the Malvern Hills. Creative and inspirational gardeningstarts right here at Malvern!Price includes:• Admission to theMalvern Spring Flower Show•Overnight stay at a 3 or 4 starMidlands area hotel with dinner & full English breakfast• A visit to Stratford-upon-Avon•Return coach travel fromLiverpool, Chester andmany other local departure points

CheltenhamGold Cup 2011Departing 17 March 2011Join us for the unforgettable spectacle, atmosphere and excitement of theCentenary celebration of the Cheltenham Festival on this superb 2 day break.Price includes:• Admission to the Best Mate Enclosure on Gold Cup Day.(An upgrade to the Tattersalls Enclosure is offered, subject to availability, at asupplement of £15 per person)

• Overnight stay at a 3 star Midlands area hotel with dinner & full English breakfast• Return coach travel fromLiverpool, Chester andmany other local departure points

Ideal Home Show 2011at Earls Court, LondonDeparting 12, 19 & 26 March 2011, by RailThe multi-award winning Ideal Home Show brings together more than 600quality exhibitors to offer a unique shopping experience for all areas of thehome including Interiors, Home Improvements, Gardens, Gadgets, Foodand Housewares!Price includes:•Return standard class rail travel to London fromLiverpool,Chester,Crewe&Runcorn• Admission to the Ideal Home Show•Overnight stay at a 4 star London hotel with breakfast• Free time in London for shopping or sight-seeing

Royal Ascot2011Departing 15 June 2011Royal Ascot on Ladies’ Day is a great day at the races and an odds-onfavourite fashion extravaganza! Book now to enjoy the thrills and fun of anunforgettable day.Price includes:• Admission to the Silver Ring on Ladies’ Day.(An upgrade to a Grandstand Admission ticket is offered, subject to availability, at asupplement of £45 per person)

• Overnight stay at a 3 or 4 star outer London area hotel with full English breakfast• A visit toWindsor• Return coach travel fromLiverpool, Chester andmany other local departure points

2011 Events

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Looking for the perfect escape in 2011? Set sail on a seven night cruise aboard Adventure of the Seas andexperience some of the Mediterranean’s most exciting destinations: Ajaccio, located along Corsica’s west coast,surrounded by magnificent beaches, soaring mountains and unforgettable natural beauty; Livorno, from whereyou can visit Florence or Pisa; and Civitavecchia, gateway to the Eternal City of Rome. You will soon be relaxingand enjoying some well-deserved sun & sea!

Price includes:• Return flight from Liverpool & Manchester airports to Malaga† • Airport and Port taxes • Airport and Port transfers in Malaga• 7 nights on board accommodation in a shared Stateroom◊ • 1 night’s pre-cruise 4 star hotel stay on the Costa del Solwith continental breakfast • Full board on board ship◊ A Stateroom and a room on the Costa del Sol for single person occupancy are offered, subject to availability, at a supplement.

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Ports of Call: • Malaga, Spain • Valencia, Spain • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy• Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Ajaccio, Corsica

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Enjoy way more than a cruise on boardBrilliance of the Seas Radiance Class

Mediterranean Greek IslesDeparting May - September 2011Ports of Call: • Barcelona, Spain • Nice (Villefranche), France• Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Athens (Piraeus),Greece • Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey • Santorini, Greece • Naples (Salerno), Italy

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Enjoy both ancient and modern delights on this interest packed 12 night cruise. You will visit many of thehighlights of the Western & Eastern Mediterranean including the stylish French Riviera, Livorno for the glitteringTuscan cities of Pisa & Florence, Rome and the stunning Bay of Naples, historic Athens, the sunsoaked Greekisle of Santorini and to Kusadasi on the Turkish coast, with the chance for you to visit Ephesus, where the ancientruins are some of the finest in the world.

Price includes:• Return flight from Liverpool &Manchester airports to Barcelona† • Airport and Port taxes• Airport and Port transfers in Barcelona • 12 nights on board accommodation in a shared Stateroom◊

• 1 night’s pre-cruise 4 star hotel stay in Barcelona city centre with continental breakfast • Full board on board ship◊ A Stateroom and a room in Barcelona for single person occupancy are offered, subject to availability, at a supplement.

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Mediterranean VeniceDeparting May - September 2011Ports of Call: • Barcelona, Spain • Nice (Villefranche), France• Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy• Naples (Salerno), Italy • Venice, Italy • Ravenna, Italy • Dubrovnik, Croatia




This is an interest packed 12 night cruise taking you to many of the highlights of the Western Mediterraneanincluding the stylish French Riviera, Livorno for the Tuscan cities of Pisa & Florence, ancient Rome, the stunningBay of Naples and Dubrovnik, jewel of the Adriatic, as well as a night on board in beautiful Venice. Add to this apre-cruise night’s stay in the splendid and buzzing city of Barcelona, three relaxing days at sea, and anunforgettable holiday awaits!




Egypt & Eastern MediterraneanDeparting 27 September and 9 & 21* October 2011

From the beautiful Sicilian town of Palermo to the bustling Greek capital of Athens, the spectacular destinationsof the Eastern Mediterranean await your arrival. An overnight stay in Alexandria, ‘The Pearl of the Mediterranean’,means you will have plenty of time to explore some of Egypt’s most spectacular sights.


• 1 night’s pre-cruise 4 star hotel stay in Barcelona city centre with continental breakfast • Full board on board ship* Ports of call and sailing times differ; the cruise itinerary is Barcelona, Spain; Palermo, Sicily; Rhodes, Greece;Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Alexandria, Egypt; Valletta, Malta.◊ A Stateroom and a room in Barcelona for single person occupancy are offered, subject to availability, at a supplement.

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Ports of Call: • Barcelona, Spain • Messina, Sicily • Corfu, Greece• Alexandria, Egypt • Athens (Piraeus), Greece • Palermo, Sicily



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2011 Luxury Cruisingfly/stay/cruises from Liverpool & Manchester airports

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From the gorgeous Great Gatsby dining room and glamorous Palladium Theatre, to its beautiful sunfilled atriumsand glittering expanses of glass, Grandeur of the Seas lets you experience the Mediterranean in style.Stroll the elegant palm-fringed boulevards of Cannes or Monte Carlo. Explore the spectacular landmarks ofRome or Sicily. The choice is endless..... and the choice is yours!

Price includes:• Return flight from Liverpool & Manchester airports to Palma† • Airport and Port taxes • Airport and Port transfers in Palma• 7 nights on board accommodation in a shared Stateroom◊

• 1 night’s pre-cruise 4 star hotel stay in Palmawith continental breakfast • Full board on board ship◊ A Stateroom and a room in Palma for single person occupancy are offered, subject to availability, at a supplement.

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Ports of Call: • Palma, Spain • Monte Carlo (Cannes) • La Spezia, Italy• Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Palermo, Sicily



Enjoy way more than a cruise on boardVoyager of the Seas Voyager Class

Adriatic SeaDeparting May - October 2011

Ports of Call: • Venice, Italy • Koper, Slovenia • Ravenna, Italy • Bari, Italy• Dubrovnik, Croatia • Venice, Italy




Depart from Venice destined for the stunningly beautiful Adriatic coastline. Explore the rambling landscapesaround Ravenna, with their fruit groves and canals, and then chill out on one of themany local beaches.Wanderaround Koper’s old town and admire the Praetorian Palace, seat of the city’s governor during the VenetianRepublic. The holiday ends with an overnight stay onboard the ship in Venice giving you plenty of time to enjoyall that this captivating city has to offer.

Price includes:• Return flight from Liverpool &Manchester airports to Venice† • Airport and Port taxes • Airport and Port transfers in Venice• 7 nights on board accommodation in a shared Stateroom◊

• 1 night’s pre-cruise 4 star hotel stay inMestre near Venice with continental breakfast • Full board on board ship◊ A Stateroom and a room inMestre for single person occupancy are offered, subject to availability, at a supplement.

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Enjoy way more than a cruise on boardLiberty of the Seas Vision Class

Western MediterraneanDeparting June - October 2011Ports of Call: • Barcelona, Spain • Provence (Toulon), France• Nice (Villefranche), France • Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy• Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Capri (Naples), Italy

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Work on your swing in the golf simulator. Soak up the sun on deck or in the stunning solarium. Dance the nightaway in the world-class nightclub. Depart the fabulous Spanish city of Barcelona bound for a cruise to someof theMediterranean’s most iconic destinations and you can enjoy all the space, freedom and one-of-a-kindfeatures onboard the exhilarating Liberty of the Seas. Add to this a pre-cruise night’s stay in Barcelona and anunforgettable holiday is in store.



Enjoy way more than a cruise on boardNavigator of the Seas Voyager Class

Eastern MediterraneanDeparting May - October 2011

Drop anchor on the shores of ancient civilisations andwarm hospitality. The treasures of Europe are just waitingto be discovered. Saddle up for a horse riding adventure in Sicily. Hit the road on a 4x4 jeep safari in Greece.Experience life as it was during the Roman Empire at Ephesus, the best preserved classical city in Turkey. Withplenty of dates to choose from, set sail from Rome aboard the amazing Navigator of the Seas and discover thebest of the Eastern Mediterranean.

Price includes:• Return flight from Liverpool &Manchester airports to Rome† • Airport and Port taxes • Airport and Port transfers in Rome• 7 nights on board accommodation in a shared Stateroom◊

• 1 night’s pre-cruise 4 star hotel stay in Romewith continental breakfast • Full board on board ship◊ A Stateroom and a room in Rome for single person occupancy are offered, subject to availability, at a supplement.


Ports of Call: • Rome, Italy • Messina, Sicily • Piraeus (Athens), Greece• Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey • Chania, Crete



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2011 Luxury Cruisingfly/stay/cruises from Liverpool & Manchester airports

To make a booking call:01524 511780quote LIV

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from£949for 9 nightsCorsica,Elba & the Tuscan Coast10 May, 7, 16 June, 1, 13, 22 September & 4 October 2011As well as a spectacular tour of the beautiful island of Corsica featuring the coast ofCap Corse in the north and the old capital of Corte in the centre, you will also enjoya visit to the island of Elba and three relaxing nights on the Tuscan coast.

Price includes:Return direct flights from Liverpool & Manchester • 9 nights accommodation– 1 B&B in Livorno, 5 HB in Corsica & 3 HB on the Tuscan Coast • Return ferrycrossings between Livorno and Bastia • Full day excursion to Elba including Ferry fromPiombino • Services of a tour representative

from£699for 7 nightsItaly’sMost Beautiful LakesApril, May, June, July, August, September & October 2011A week on Lago Maggiore – with Como and Lugano too! Although LakeGarda is perhaps the best-known of the Italian Lakes on the British market,it is not the most spectacular of them. Further west, the steeper andnarrower lakes of Como and, especially, Maggiore are much more scenic.

Price includes:Return direct flights from Liverpool & Manchester • 7 nights 4H HB hotelaccommodation on Lake Maggiore • Full day 3 lakes excursion • Services ofa tour representative

from£749for 7 nightsCinque Terre,Portofino & the Italian Lakes28 March, 6 June & 3 October 2011See the millionaires’ haunts of Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, thespectacular landscapes of the Cinque Terre and Lake Maggiore. Travel onthe picturesque Three Valleys Railway into the maritime city of Genoa. Youwill also visit Pavia.

Price includes:Return direct flights from Liverpool & Manchester • 7 nights HBaccommodation (3 on Lake Maggiore, 4 in Santa Margherita Ligure) • Trainride on the Three Valleys Railway • Visits to the Cinque Terre, Portofino andPavia • Services of a tour representative

from£599for 7 nightsCarcassonne,Cathar Country & Catalonia28 March, 6 April, 9, 18 May, 5, 13 June,5, 11, 19, 28 September, 5, 19 October 2011Cathar country in Languedoc-Roussillon is a land of legend, mystery andstunning scenery. In Carcassonne you will find the most complete medievalwalled city in Europe. As well as getting to know this fascinating part ofFrance you will also spend a couple of days on the Spanish coast with achance to visit the Roman town of Tarragona.Price includes:Return direct flights from Liverpool & Manchester • 7 nights HB accommodation(4 in France and 3 in Spain) • Excursion to Carcassonne and Rennes-le-Chateau• Free time in Figueras and Barcelona • Services of a tour representative

from£649for 7 nightsKrakow,Zakopane & The High Tatras5, 28 June, 4, 20 September 2011This two centre holiday offers a wonderful contrast: firstly the medievaluniversity city of Krakow, home town of Chopin and Pope John Paul II. Oursecond centre is Zakopane which has a majestic setting amidst the TatraMountains and is a haven for skiers in winter, and walkers in summer.

Price includes:Return direct flights from Manchester • 7 nights B&B hotel accommodation(3 in Krakow, 4 in Zakopane) • Walking tours of Krakow and Zakopane, rafttrip in the Dunajec gorge • Services of a tour representative

from£699for 7 nightsMadrid,Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca& Wellington’s Spain16 May, 5, 19, 30 September 2011This fascinating holiday in western Spain is topped and tailed by a stayin Spain’s vibrant capital – Madrid. In between you visit Wellington’s (andSharpe’s) Spain in the walled city of Ciudad Rodrigo and in timelessSalamanca. Just over the border in Portugal is Almeida – a walled garrisontown in a time warp from the Peninsular War. All this and a visit to Avila too!Price includes:Return direct flights from Liverpool • 7 nights accommodation (3 B&B inMadrid & 4 HB in Ciudad Rodrigo) • Walking tours of Salamanca & CiudadRodrigo • Full day excursion to Almeida & Viseu in Portugal • Visit to Avila• Services of a tour representative

from£799for 7 nightsMarrakesh,Mogador & the Atlas Mountains4 May & 5 October 2011The best of Southern Morocco, with four nights in the heart of theimperial ‘Red City’ of Marrakesh, and three in UNESCO-listed Essaouira,a relaxing harbour town with impressive ramparts. You also take in thespectacular Atlas Mountains.

Price includes:Return direct flights from Manchester • 7 nights 4H and 5H HBaccommodation (4 in Marrakesh, 3 in Essaouira) • 2 lunches • Walkingtours of Marrakesh and Essaouira ramparts • Excursion into the AtlasMountains • Services of a tour representative

from£779for 9 nightsGreen Spain,& The Road to Santiago6 June, 19 September & 3 October 2011

Our unusual holiday features the beautiful areas of Spain’s north-west - Galicia. After two nights in Madrid, our ‘Road to Santiago’ (theSt James Way to Copostela) leads us to the stunning Picos de Europaand of course a full day included excursion to Santiago de Compostela.

Price includes:Return direct flights from Liverpool • 9 nights accommodation (3 B&B inMadrid, 3 HB in Galicia & 3 HB in Asturias) • Visit to the Picos de Europa• Excursion to Santiago de Compostela • Services of a tour representative

from£689for 7 nightsAndalucia& Gibraltar11 May, 15, 22 September & 5 October 2011A twin-centre holiday that combines the best of traditional Andalucia witha visit to the British corner – Gibraltar. Our first base is the coastal resort ofRincon de la Victoria, and the transfer to Gibraltar is via the stunning Rondato Algeciras Railway. From there you have the opportunity for a day trip toMorocco.

Price includes:Return direct flights from Liverpool & Manchester • 7 nights accommodation(4 nights HB in Rincon and 3 nights B&B in Gibraltar) • Visits to Granadaand Ronda • A journey on the Ronda-Algeciras Railway • Services of a tourrepresentative

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Bletchley Park- Secrets of War6 August 2011Clandestine operations, Enigma Machines and tales of spies and deception arebrought to life on this fascinating visit to Bletchley Park, site of secret code-breaking activities and of Winston Churchill's 'Silent Geese'. Together with theopportunity to join the 'Palace at War' guided tour at Blenheim Palace, thispromises to be an intriguing insight into the 'secrets of war'.

Price includes:• Return coach travel• One night's dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation

at the Days Hotel, Luton• A visit to Bletchley Park• A visit to Oxford• The services of a Tour Manager

To make a booking call: 0844 391 2170 quoting code LPE

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A selection of holidays & short breaks selected for you in 2011

from£95.00for 2 days BuckinghamPalace & Gardens Tour4 & 17 September 2011New for 2011 is a guided tour of the most remarkable features of this famous,but rarely seen garden.

Price includes:• Return coach travel• One night's bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the three-star Days

Hotel, Waterloo• Visit to Royal Windsor• Admission to Buckingham Palace including The Royal Faberge Exhibition• A guided Highlights Garden Tour at Buckingham Palace• A short Royal London sightseeing tour• The services of a tour manager

from£125.00for 2 days Edinburgh Tattoo& Royal Yacht Britannia12 August 2011This is your chance to visit The Royal Yacht Britannia - one of the world’s mostfamous ships – and to experience the unforgettable drama of the EdinburghMilitary Tattoo. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy first hand the colour, pompand pageantry of this magical event as massed pipes and drums, dancers anddisplay teams create a dazzling spectacle!

Price includes:• Coach travel throughout• Two nights’ bed and Scottish breakfast at a hotel in the Ayrshire/Strathclyde areas• A seat for the Edinburgh Tattoo• Visits to Moffat and Gretna Green• Entrance to the Royal Yacht Britannia• The services of a Tour Manager

Hadrian's Wall& Cumbria's Coastal Railway6 May & 9 September 2011Travel on Cumbria's Coastal Railway, explore Hadrian's Wall and thesurrounding area with visits to Corbridge Roman Town and medieval Hexham.Price includes:• Coach travel throughout• Three nights' bed and full English breakfast accommodation

at a good hotel in Carlisle• Three course evening meals• Single rail journey from Carlisle to Ravensglass• Entrances to Chester Roman Fort and Corbridge Roman Town• A tour of the Lake District• A visit to Hexham• The services of a Tour Manager

from£239.00for 4 days Lindisfarne& the Alnwick Garden6 May, 15 July & 23 September 2011Visit the truly magical Alnwick Garden, one of the most talked about andremarkable garden transformations of recent times, and enjoy a tour ofNorthumbria’s beautiful Heritage Coastline including Holy Island, or Lindisfarneas it’s often known, cradle of English Christianity, on this wonderful weekend.

Price includes:• Return coach travel• Two nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at the three-star

Holiday Inn, Washington• Entrance to The Alnwick Garden• Visits to Durham, Bamburgh and Lindisfarne• The services of a Tour Manager

from£159.00for 3 days 4-star MurderMystery Weekend9 April, 28 May & 10 September 2011Here’s a murderously good weekend! Stay in a fantastic four-star hotel with fullleisure facilities and sharpen up your sleuthing skills with a great evening’sentertainment hosted by a team of former Senior Murder Squad Detectives.Watch the action, interrogate the suspects and solve the murder!

Price includes:• Return coach travel• One night’s bed and full English breakfast accommodation at the four-star Barcelo

Hinckley Island Hotel• Three course evening meal• A ‘Murder Mystery’ night• A visit to Stratford on Avon• The services of a Tour Manager

from£109.95for 2 days

Olympic Park& London's Historic East End25 March, 17 June, 24 July & 16 October 2011Visit London's magnificent Olympic Park before it opens for the Games in 2012.See its development unfolding with our included access to the VIP OlympicPark Viewing Gallery.

Price includes:• Return coach travel• One night's bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a comfortable hotel in

the Docklands area• A visit to the Olympic Park including access to the VIP Olympic Park Viewing Gallery• A visit to Greenwich• A guided walking tour of London's historic East End• The services of a Tour Manager

from£99.95for 2 days RoyalWedding London Break28 April 2011It’s official! Prince William and Kate Middleton have set a date, so come with usto London to experience the unforgettable pomp and pageantry of a royalwedding up close as we join the excited crowds that line the Mall toBuckingham Palace, and celebrate the wedding that everyone is talking about!

Price includes:• Coach travel throughout• Two night’s bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a good quality hotel in

the Greater London area• A return coach transfer to central London on the afternoon of day one• A return coach transfer to The Mall on day two to see the Royal Wedding procession• A visit to Windsor on day three• The services of a Tour Manager

from£139.95for 3 days Steam & Cruiseon the English Riviera20 May & 16 September 2011A stunning journey on the Dartmouth Steam railway, a cruise up the River Dartand a visit to the cathedral city of Exeter are just three highlights awaiting youon this fantastic West Country weekend.

Price includes:• Coach travel throughout• Three nights' bed and full English breakfast accommodation

at a comfortable hotel in Torquay• Three course evening meals• Single journey on the Dartmouth Steam Railway• A cruise up the River Dart• Visits to Dartmouth and Exeter• The services of a Tour Manager


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Beamish, Whitby& the North Yorks Moor Railway13 May, 22 July & 7 October 2011Explore fascinating Beamish, ‘The Living Museum of the North’, where the pastreally comes to life, enjoy some sea air in the delightful resort of Whitby andjourney through stunning scenery on the steam-hauled North Yorks MoorRailway. It all adds up to a wonderful weekend!

Price includes:• Return coach travel• Three nights’ half-board accommodation at the St. Georges Hotel, Darlington• Admission to Beamish – The Living Museum of the North• A ride on the North Yorks Moor Railway• A visit to Whitby, Harrogate and Richmond• The services of a Tour Manager






from£229.00for 4 days Best of theBulbfields29 April & 16 May 2011A springtime visit to the famous Dutch Bulbfields, when the countryside is a riotof colour, is a never-to-be-forgotten experience! The highlight is the visit toKeukenhof, seven million bulbs, including 4.5 million tulips in 100 differentvarieties!

Price includes:• Return coach travel from the local area• Return Channel crossings• Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation in a three-star hotel• A visit to Keukenhof Gardens• A visit to Amsterdam & Bruges• The services of a Tour Manager

from£199.95for 4 days Easter on theEnglish Riviera22 April 2011Head to beautiful Torquay on the English Riviera and have an Easter toremember! Enjoy the sea air, visit the ancient market town ofMoretonhampstead set amid the wild beauty of Dartmoor, and spend timeexploring Bath, historic Exeter and naval Dartmouth, with its bustling harbourand narrow streets.

Price includes:• Return coach travel• Three nights' half board at a family owned and managed hotel in Torquay• A short tour of Dartmoor and visit to Moretonhampstead• Visits to Dartmouth, Exeter and Bath• The services of a Tour Manager


Emmerdale& the Best of Yorkshire27 May & 23 September 2011See the very best of Yorkshire's stunning scenery, backdrop to some of TV'sfavourite series, on this great value break. Combine the best of Yorkshire’sstunning scenery with a tour of ‘Emmerdale Country’.

Price includes:• Return coach travel• Two nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation

at the Jury’s Inn, Leeds• Tours of Emmerdale Country, Last of the Summer Wine Country

and the Yorkshire Dales• A visit to York• The services of a Tour Manager

from£129.95for 3 days Ironbridge Gorge& the Severn Valley Railway20 May & 30 September 2011Experience a nostalgic steam-hauled journey along the Severn Valley Railway- a 16 mile run through some of England's most scenic countryside, and visit theWorld Heritage Site of Ironbridge. Marvel at the famous bridge and explore threeunique and fascinating museums, including the recently restored Victorian Town.

Price includes:• Coach travel throughout• Three nights' dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at the Park Inn

Hotel, Walsall• Single journey on the Severn Valley Railway• Entrance to three Ironbridge Gorge Museums• Visits to Worcester, Ludlow and Shrewsbury• The services of a Tour Manager

from£219.00for 4 days Murder on the SevernValley Steam Railway14 May & 22 October 2011Picture the scene: as darkness descends, the Severn Valley Railway’s vintagesteam train chugs its way through spectacular Worcestershire countryside.You’re on board, enjoying a delicious three-course meal. But there’s a twist tothis idyllic tale – there’s a murderer on the train, and it’s up to you and yourfellow guests to find out “whodunit?”

Price includes:• Coach travel throughout• One night’s B&B at a three-star hotel in the Midlands• Murder Mystery, three course dinner and return trip from Kidderminster to

Bridgnorth on the Severn Valley Steam Railway• Visit to Worcester• The services of a Tour Manager


TitanicThe Artefact ExhibitionAt the O2, London26 February & 9 April 2011Don’t miss this chance to discover the secrets of one of the world’s greatestmaritime tragedies. From now until the end of April 2011 ‘Titanic: The ArtefactExhibition’, at London’s O2, takes you back in time for a poignant look at theextraordinary events of the ill-fated RMS Titanic’s single, fateful voyage.

Price includes:• Return Coach travel from the local area• One night’s bed and continental breakfast in a comfortable hotel in the Greater

London/Home Counties area• Admission to Titanic – The Artefact Exhibition at The 02• Shopping and sightseeing in London• The services of a Tour manager

from£99.95for 2 days Wimbledon2 & 3 July 2011This is your chance to soak up the unique atmosphere of the world’s premierGrand Slam tennis championships over the final weekend, as you wanderaround the outside courts, savouring those famous strawberries and cream -with perhaps a glass of Champagne or Pimms - spotting tennis celebrities andwell known personalities, before taking your seat on famous No.1 Court, towatch the stars of tomorrow and yesteryear compete in the finals of the Juniorand Veterans’ events.

Price includes:• Return coach travel and Wimbledon transfers• One night’s bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a three-star hotel in

the London area• A full day at Wimbledon with a reserved seat on No.1 Court• A visit to Windsor• The services of a Tour Manager throughout


Short breaks also available Date Days From

British Grand Prix (kids £179) 9 July ‘11 2 £279.00

Buckingham Palace 6, 14 & 26 Aug ‘11 2 £119.95

Classical Spectacular 20 Mar & 20 Nov ‘11 2 £109.95

Daniel O’Donnell - London 1 Apr ‘11 2 £149.95

Easter in the Black Forest 21 Apr ‘11 5 £209.00

Easter in Spain 21 Apr ‘11 7 £339.00

Easter in the German Valleys 22 Apr ‘11 4 £159.00

Mountbatten Festival 14 Apr ‘11 2 £105.00

Steam in the Cotswolds 30 Jul ‘11 2 £99.95

Tall Ships Race 10 Jul ‘11 3 £149.95

Torquay, Eden & Heligan 20 May & 7 Oct ‘11 4 £215.00

Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo 14 May ‘11 2 £119.95

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4-Star Canada’sMaple Leaf TrailApril, May, June, September & October 2011The very best of Eastern Canada with its stunning cities – Toronto, Ottawa,Montréal, Québec and the awe inspiring natural wonder – Niagara Falls.Price includes:• Return transatlantic flights from Manchester to Toronto• Six nights’ four-star accommodation at comfortable touring hotels in Toronto (3

nights) and Montréal (3 nights)• A full day visit to the spectacular Niagara Falls• A full day visit to Québec City• Scenic drive on the ‘Maple Leaf Trail’ from Toronto to Montréal and Québec, via

Ottawa• Comfortable coach travel throughout• The services of a Tour Manager






from£969.00for 8 days Cannes & theFrench RivieraMay, June, July & September 2011Join us on this wonderful value six-day holiday to the fabled Côte d’Azur basedin the captivating resort of Cannes, and including an excursion to beautiful StTropez and St Raphael.

Price includes:• Return flights to Nice from Liverpool John Lennon or Manchester• Return airport to hotel transfers• One suitcase allowance per person• Five nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the three-star Kyriad

Hotel, Cannes Centre (two other upgrade hotels are available at a supplement)• A full-day excursion along the Côte d’Azur to St Tropez and St Raphael• The services of a Tour Manager

from£375.00for 6 days Capri, Pompeii& the Amalfi CoastMay, June, July, September & October 2011Join us in the fabled Neapolitan Riviera and enjoy a wonderful week of fascinatingsights and Italian warmth and hospitality. Based close to the wonderful resort ofSorrento, this great value week includes visits to Pompeii and the enchanting Isleof Capri as well as a breathtaking drive along the Amalfi Coast.

Price includes:• Return flights to Naples direct from Liverpool John Lennon or Manchester• Return airport to hotel transfers• Seven nights’ half-board accommodation at the three-star Hotel Delle Palme in

Sant’ Agata (four-star Hotel Caravel in Sorrento is also available at a supplement)• Three escorted excursions, to Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Drive• The services of a Tour Manager in resort


Carcassonne,Avignon & ProvenceMay, September & October 2011This simply wonderful holiday includes the walled fortress-town ofCarcassonne, the stunning papal city of Avignon, and Arles, site of animpressive Roman amphitheatre – all set in the beautiful Provencal countryside.

Price includes:• Return flights from Liverpool John Lennon or Manchester to Toulouse or Barcelona• One suitcase allowance per person• Return airport to hotel transfers• Five nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Residhotel le Clos

de la Cité, Carcassonne• Half-day guided tour of Carcassonne• A full-day visit to Avignon and Arles• The services of a Tour Manager

from£419.00for 6 days Lisbon & theTreasures of PortugalApril, June, September & October 2011Join us on this wonderful six-day holiday to Portugal – a land of stunningscenery, historic towns and villages, and a friendly people keen to share theirbeautiful homeland with you.

Price includes:• Return flights to Lisbon from Liverpool John Lennon• One suitcase allowance per person• Return transfers between the airport and hotel• Five nights’ bed & breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Lido, Estoril• A guided visit to Lisbon• A guided visit to Cascais and Sintra• The services of a Tour Manager

from£379.00for 6 days New Orleans,Nashville & ElvisPresley’s MemphisMarch, May & November 2011An unforgettable journey through U.S.A.’s musical heartland including thebirthplace and home of the ‘King’ and the undisputed capital of Country music

Price includes:• Return transatlantic flights to Atlanta from Manchester airport• Seven nights’ accommodation at comfortable touring hotels (Montgomery, New

Orleans, Memphis and Nashville)• Visits to New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, Tupelo and Chattanooga• Comfortable coach travel throughout• The services of a Tour Manager

Seville, Granada& Classic SpainMarch - June, September, October & November 2011Join us on this wonderful value six-day holiday to this truly marvellous andexciting corner of Europe, which many regard as the ‘real Spain’.

Price includes:• Return flights to Málaga direct from Liverpool John Lennon or Manchester• Return airport to hotel transfers• One suitcase allowance per person• Five nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Las Villas de

Antikaria, Antequera (the four-star Antequera Golf hotel is available for asupplement)

• Full day excursion to Seville• Full day excursion to Granada with entrance to the Alhambra Palace• The services of a Tour Manager in resort

from£419.00for 6 days Sorrento& the Bay of NaplesMay, June, July, September & October 2011Exquisite scenery and quintessential Italian culture awaits in one of Europe'smost spectacular corners, a simply stunning coastline of colourful towns,glorious views and the warm Mediterranean climate. With a choice of hotels,and optional excursions including legendary Capri, Pompeii and the 'AmalfiDrive', this is a truly memorable holiday!

Price includes:• Return flights to Italy direct from Liverpool John Lennon or Manchester• Return airport to hotel transfers• Seven nights' bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the Villa Angelina,

Sant’Agata (3 & 4 star hotels in Sant' Agata & Sorrento offering half-board areavailable at a supplement)

• The services of a Tour Manager in resort


Short breaks also available Date Days From

Barcelona, Andorra & Pyrenees May, Jun, Sep& Oct ‘11 6 £389.00

Barcelona Feb - May ‘11 4 £299.00

4★ Castles, Lakes & Mountains May - Jul& Oct ‘11 6 £439.00

Classic Italy May - Jul, Sep& Oct ‘11 8 £689.00

Donegal & Giant's Causeway Apr - Oct ‘11 5 £289.00

Easter in Donegal 22 Apr ‘11 5 £299.00

Galway, Connemara& Ireland’s Stunning West

Apr - Oct ‘11 5 £289.00

Kraków Feb, Mar & Apr ‘11 4 £289.00

Lake Como, Switzerland& the Glacier Express

May, Jun, Sep& Oct ‘11 8 £779.00

Lake Garda May - Jul, Sep& Oct ‘11 8 £379.00

4★ Marrakesh & Atlas Mountains Mar, May, Jun,Sep & Oct ‘11 5 £439.00

Moscow & St. Petersburg Mar - Jul,Sep & Oct ‘11 6 £749.00

Captivating Prague Mar & Apr ‘11 4 £259.00

Seven Cities of Italy May - Jul, Sep& Oct ‘11 8 £649.00

Summer in Paris Jul & Aug ‘11 5 £359.00

The Magic of Switzerland Apr - Oct ‘11 6 £389.00

Florence, Siena & Tuscany May - Oct ‘11 8 £509.00

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Fantastic value Cruising offers from Liverpool in 2011

Flexible travel options on this & other dates, including fly-cruise packages, are also available

Cruise highlights& inclusions:

on board msOlympiaMagical Moselle & the Rhine in Flames River CruiseIncludes return coaching from the local area

Full-board - breakfast, lunch, dinner,afternoon tea & snacks

Welcome Cocktail Party

Embark in Trier, Germany’s oldestsettlement

Calls at Bernkastel-Kues, Traben-Trabach,Cochem, Koblenz, Cologne, Königswinter,Andernach, Boppard and Rhudesheim

‘Rhine in Flames’ spectacular

Walking tour of Mainz

Guided walking tour of Roman Trier

On-board entertainment

On-board English commentary

Nine nights accommodation in a StandardLower deck cabin on-board ms Olympia(upgrade cabin available at a supplement)

Return coach travel from local pick-uppoints

Return Channel crossings

Porterage on and off the ship

The services of a Newmarket CruiseManager

10 daycruise from just

£949based on 2 sharing

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Dutch Bulbfields &Amsterdam Waterways 3 1, 4, 10, 13,

15 Apr £289

Easter Dutch BulbfieldsRiver Cruise 5 22 Apr £499

Cruise theGlorious Rhine 8 27 Apr,

5 May £839

Jewels of theRhine Valley 6 13 May £629

Romantic Rhine Cruiseto Switzerland 9

18, 19, 28 May,3, 28 Jul,

15, 24 Aug, 4 Oct£919

Rhine & MoselleDiscovery Cruise 6 6, 12, 18 Jun £629

The Magical Moselle &Rhine in Flames 9 24 Jun £949

Splendours of theRhine & Moselle 8 12, 20 Jul, 17, 18,

25, 26 Sep £859

Rhine in Flamesto Switzerland 9 6 Aug, 2 Sep £945

The Black ForestRhine Cruise 5 12, 13, 18, 23 Oct £509

The Rhine in Flames 7 11 Sep £759

Departs 24 June 2011

This wonderful cruise on boardbeautifully appointed, comfortable MS

Olympia, including the very best of themeandering Moselle and the mightyRhine, culminates in an unforgettable riverspectacular and breathtaking fireworkdisplay. Wonderful optionalexcursions include Bernkastelwalking tour, Mosellewinetasting, Moselle ValleyDiscovery by coach, Burg Eltz,Cologne by coach,Drachenfels train ride, EifelVolcanic Trail and MariaLaach Abbey, andSiegfried’s MusikalKabinett.

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Fjordland Splendour 8 29 Aug 2011 £649

British Isles Discovery 9 6 Sep 2011 £749

Celtic Explorer & the Scillies 4 15 Sep 2011 £299

Portugal & Spain Sunshine 12 19 Sep 2011 £849

Having received excellent reviews from passengersenjoying her ex-UK cruises in 2010, 17,500-tonneOcean Countess will once again be sailing from avariety of UK ports in 2011, building upon herreputation for memorable cruising at simplywonderful prices. With her distinctive ‘classic’profile, extensive traditional wooden decks andwide range of amenities – including her newlyrefurbished dining room and several lounges andbars – Ocean Countess, stabilised and airconditioned throughout and operated by a Britishcruise company - will, together with her friendlywelcoming crew and first-class entertainmentprogramme, ensure your holiday enjoyment.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Sail from Liverpool and journey to the beautifulNorwegian Fjords, explore the coastline of theBritish Isles, two of Irelands great cities or sail tothe warmer shores of the Mediterranean. Fromnine to thirteen-day cruises, we offer you a superbchoice of varied itineraries.*10% off all Categories on selected cruises except Voyager fares where a 5% discount applieson confirmed bookings between 29 December 2010 to 31 January 2011. The price advertised is based on a Twin Inside Voyager fare.

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Put a 'spring' in your step by joining us in the Lake District,England's largest National Park, at a time when naturebreathes new life into the landscape and its animals afterthe winter slumber.

Departs 22nd May, 22nd July & 28th October 2011

Price includes:• Private coach travel throughout • Two nights’ dinner,bed & cooked breakfast • Passport ticket for LongleatSafari Park • Visits to Bath & Stratford-upon-Avon • Serviceof our tour driver

LongleatSafari ParkExperience incredibly close encounters with some of thefiercest, cutest and magnificent animals from around the worldwhen we visit the fabulous Longleat Safari Park.

Departs 29th April 2011

Walking for Softieson the Gower Peninsula

Simply put, the Gower is gorgeous. Declared as 'An Area ofOutstanding Natural Beauty' over 50 years ago, thepeninsula offers a peaceful haven, away from the hustleand bustle of the mainland.

Departs 14th May 2011

Price includes:• Private coach travel throughout • One night dinner, bedand cooked breakfast • Visits to York and Haworth • Serviceof our tour driver

Haworth1940's Weekend

In the Yorkshire village of Haworth we will be on the Home Frontwhere air-raid sirens herald the throb of hostile enemy aircraftand the rationing of food, clothing and provisions is an acceptedpart of everyday living.

Departs 20th May, 17th June, 15th July,19th August & 21st October 2011

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Escape to the natural living world of primates, ponies andcattle that dwell in the south of England on our animalkingdom break.

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Departs 18th June & 17th September 2011

Price includes:• Private coach travel throughout • One night dinner, bed &cooked breakfast • Entrance to Hampton Court Palace,Gardens & Maze • Visit to Kew Gardens and Rhizotron &Xstrata Treetop walkway • Service of our tour driver

Kew Gardens TreeTops Walk & Hampton Court

From 18 metres up in the air, Kew Gardens' treetop walkwaybrings you close to trees in a way that will take your breathaway.

Departs 6th July 2011

Price includes:• Private coach travel throughout • Two nights' dinner, bedand cooked breakfast • Visit to Cambridge • Tour of theNorfolk Lavender Fields and Distillery • Entrance to theBressingham Steam Centre and Gardens • Entrance toSandringham House and Gardens • Cream Tea • Service ofour tour driver

Norfolk Gardens& the Lavender Harvest

Join us on our summertime tour to Norfolk at a time when thescent of Lavender hangs heavy in the air and butterflies danceabove fields of bright purple flowers.

Departs 22nd April 2011

Price includes:• Private coach travel throughout • Three nights' dinner, bed& cooked breakfast • Visits to Bath and Oxford • Tour of theCotswolds • Service of our tour driver

Easter in Bath,the Cotswolds & Oxford

The rolling hills are sprinkled with honey colouredvillages, which hold a charm over visitors like nowhereelse - indeed many have found the allure of the Cotswoldsso strong that they have settled there permanently.

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Prices are per person (unless stated otherwise) based on two people sharing a twin or double room. Single supplements may apply.

Price includes:• Private coach travel throughout • Three nights' dinner, bed& cooked breakfast • Tour of the Lakes • Free time inBowness on Windermere, Grasmere, Ambleside, Keswick andKendal • Ullswater cruise • Service of our tour driver

Price includes:• Private coach travel throughout • Two nights' dinner, bedand cooked breakfast • Visit to Cardiff • Guided walks fortwo days • Service of our tour driver



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Selected departures March to October 2011

Classical Spain

Fully escorted price includes:• Return flights to Naples from Manchester or Leeds/Bradford,

other regional airports also available• Six nights bed and breakfast at excellent quality three and

four-star hotels, staying in Seville, Granada and Mijas• Unspoiled Andalucia, perhaps the most Spanish province in

the country• Guided tour of Seville• Guided tour of the stunning Alhambra Palace in Granada• Visit to Cordoba home to the Mezquita - one of the finest

mosques ever built• Visit to Ronda - one of the most spectacularly situated cities

in Spain• The services of an experienced tour manager

Selected departures April to October 2011

Fully escorted price includes:• Return flights to Naples from Manchester, other regional

airports also available• Seven nights half-board accommodation in a choice of

excellent quality three or four-star hotels in Sorrento• Guided tour of stunning Pompeii – a city preserved in time• Visit to the magnificent volcano of Vesuvius• Tour of the Amalfi Coast – one of the most beautiful

coastlines in the world• Cruise to the stunning island of Capri• Visit to Naples, with its archaeological museum• Visit to hill top Ravello• Tours and visits worth over £160• The services of an experienced tour manager

Pompeii, Capri & the Bay of Naples

from£549for 7 days

from£699for 8 days

Selected departures April to November 2011

Jerusalem, Galilee & Dead Sea

Fully escorted price includes:• Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow, Luton and

Manchester, with regional departures available• Seven nights half-board in four-star hotels• Guided tour of Caesarea, ancient Roman capital of Judea• Walking tours of Acre and the Jewish, Christian and Muslim

quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem• Boat cruise on the Sea of Galilee• Visits to the serene site of the Sermon on the Mount and the

Church of the Multiplication, the spectacular fortress ofMasada and Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity

• See Nazareth and the Church of the Annunciation• Guided visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem• See the famous Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall• See the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Yad Vashem• Stay on the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth• The services of an experienced tour manager

from£1099for 8 days


Lake Maggiore, Orta& the Matterhorn

Fully escorted price includes:• Return flights from Liverpool or Manchester, other regional

airports also available• Seven nights half-board four-star accommodation with

spectacular lake views• Visit to the enchanting Isola Bella, its enchanting 17th century

baroque villa crammed with art and the stunning formal gardens• Visit to Zermatt in the Swiss Alps seeing the Matterhorn,

one of the world’s most instantly recognisable peaks• Visit to Lake Como, described by Wordsworth as ‘a treasure

the world keeps to itself’• Travel on the Centovalli railway, famous for its spectacular

alpine views• Cruise on Lake Maggiore to chic Locarno• Visit to probably Italy’s most romantic lake, enchanting Lake

Orta and the 14th century medieval village Orta San Giulio• The services of an experienced tour manager

Selected departures April to October 2011Fully escorted price includes:• Return flights from Liverpool, Manchester and

Leeds/Bradford other regional airports also available• Seven nights half-board four-star accommodation staying

in a 19th century lakeside hotel• Visit to St Moritz in the heart of the Swiss Alps• Travel on the stunning Bernina Express, one of the world’s

most spectacular railway journeys• Visits to Lake Maggiore and Lake Lugano• Guided tour of Bergamo, the loveliest medieval town in

northern Italy• Lake cruise to stunning Bellagio, acknowledged as one of the

most beautiful villages in Italy• Private visit to the enchanting Villa Balbianello and its

memorable gardens• The services of an experienced tour manager

Lake Como, St Moritz& the Bernina Express

from£799for 8 days

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Lake Garda,Venice & Verona

Fully escorted price includes:• Return flights from Leeds/Bradford or Manchester,

other regional airports also available• Seven nights half-board in a choice of excellent quality three

or four-star hotels (with the exception of Hotel Europa whichis bed and breakfast)

• Tour of beautiful Lake Garda – Italy’s largest lake• Guided sightseeing tour of Verona – the city of Romeo and

Juliet• Tour of the Dolomites – dramatic alpine scenery• Guided sightseeing tour of Venice, perhaps the most unique

city on earth• The services of an experienced tour manager

from£589for 8 days

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Selected departures March to November 2011Rail to London included

Bruges by Eurostar

Fully escorted price includes:• Return rail connections on selected dates from over thirty

regional stations including Liverpool, Chester and Manchester*• Return standard class reserved seat on Eurostar from

Ebbsfleet or London St. Pancras International (short walkfrom Euston)

• Return coach transfer from Lille to your hotel (approx 1 hour)• Three nights bed & breakfast at a choice of quality three or

four-star hotels in a superb location right in the heart of theold preserved town

• Guided walking tour of historic Bruges• Visit to a traditional chocolatier• Visit to Ypres and tour of the First World War battlefields• The services of an experienced tour manager

Selected departures March to November 2011Rail to London included



Ebbsfleet or London St. Pancras International (short walkfrom Euston)

• Three nights bed & breakfast in excellent quality hotels locatedapproximately two miles from Notre Dame - the geographicalcentre of Paris. Four-star upgrades available at a supplement

• Coach transfer from Paris, Gare du Nord rail station to yourhotel, and return

• Comprehensive sightseeing tours of Paris ‘By Day’ & ‘By Night’• Visit to Versailles, with its beautiful Château• Visit to the artists quarter - picturesque Montmartre• The services of an experienced tour manager

Paris by Eurostar

from£259for 4 days

from£259for 4 days

Selected departures April to October 2011Rail to London included

Loire Valley by Eurostar



Ebbsfleet or London St. Pancras International. Upgradesavailable at a supplement

• Five nights bed and breakfast at excellent quality three-starsuperior hotels, including three dinners

• Visits to Claude Monet’s home and garden, Chartres,Amboise and Leonardo da Vinci’s house

• See magnificent châteaux• Services of an experienced tour manager

Entrance to some places of interest not included (approximate total cost£30 payable locally).

EurostarbyValleyLoire

from£519for 6 days

Selected departures March to November 2011

Discover Krakow

Fully escorted price includes:• Return flights from Liverpool or Leeds/Bradford,

other regional airports also available• Three nights bed and breakfast at an excellent quality,

centrally located four-star hotel• Guided walking tour of the medieval city where you will see

the amazing Rynek, St Mary’s Church, the immense FlorianGate, the University and Collegium, plus much more

• Visit to the castle district, home of the Royal Palace• Visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau (included but optional)• Optional tour of the famous Salt mines• The services of an experienced tour manager

Selected departures May to September 2011Fully escorted price includes:• Return rail connections on selected dates from over thirty

regional stations including Liverpool, Chester and Manchester*• Standard class reserved seat on Eurostar from London

St. Pancras or flight from Heathrow, Manchester, Birminghamor Edinburgh (at a supplement)

• Beautifully appointed four-star superior and five-star cabinswith hotel standard beds, private bathrooms and river views

• Exceptional cuisine with full board throughout• A choice of four stunning cruises• Very extensive and fully inclusive touring programmes• The services of an experienced tour manager

Also available: 14 days from only £1999pp

Four & Five-Star River Cruising

from£329for 4 days

CruisingRiverFive-Star&Four

from£999for 8 days


Berlin, Dresden, Meissen & Colditz

Fully escorted price includes:• Return flights from Liverpool, other regional airports also

available• Four nights four-star superior accommodation with breakfast• Guided tour of Berlin, rapidly becoming one of the world’s

most fascinating cities• Walking tour of Dresden, ‘Florence of the Elbe’, home to one

of the world’s greatest art collections, formally capital of theKing’s of Saxony

• Visit and tour of the Meissen porcelain studio• Visit to Colditz Castle of Second World War prisoner of war

fame• The services of an experienced tour manager

from£469for 5 days

ALL HOLIDAYS ARE OPERATED BY RIVIERA TRAVEL, ABTA V4744, ATOL 3430 PROTECTED,PER PERSON PRICES BASED ON TWO SHARING A TWIN ROOM. SINGLE ROOMS AND OPTIONAL INSURANCE ARE AVAILABLE AT A SUPPLEMENT.

RIVIERA TRAVEL, NEW MANOR, 328 WETMORE ROAD, BURTON-ON-TRENT, STAFFS DE14 1SP. *SUPPLEMENTS APPLICABLE FOR CERTAIN REGIONAL STATIONS

For further information and a FREE brochure Or visit

www.livriviera.co.ukCall: 0151 227 5987 or 01244 606454

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Flying from Manchester to Limassol in Cyprus, where we join the ship, and set sail

to Alanya, Alexandria, Port Said and Ashdod, before heading back to Cyprus and

our flight home, after 7 wonderful nights if great food, entertainment and the hospi-

tality that the Island Escape is famous for.

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This is a fabulous holiday, escaping from Britain’s cold winter, to the sunshine of

the Caribbean. After being collected from your front door, you will fly from Man-

chester to Barbados, where you will join the pride of the Thomson fleet, the Thom-

son Dream for 14 nights in the Caribbean visiting, Margarita Island, Scarbor-

ough, St George's, Kingstown, Castries, Bridgetown, Road Town , Philips-

burg, Basseterre, St John's & Roseau before returning to Bridgetown for

your flight back to the UK, refreshed, suntanned, and with memories of a

lifetime from the truly wonderful experience that is the Thomson Dream.

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Destination High SeasonFrom

Low SeasonFrom

Offer

Amsterdam £239 £219 2-nts central 2* hotel. Selected dates - FREE upgrade to 3* hotel

Athens £289 £229 3-nts central 3* hotel. Extra nt £35

Barcelona £229 £199 2-nts central 2* hotel. Selected dates - FREE upgrade to 3* hotel

Berlin £239 £199 2-nts central 3* hotel. Selected dates - 3rd nt FREE

Bratislava £229 £229 3-nts central 4* hotel.

Bruges £199 £199 2-nts central 3* hotel. Selected dates - 3rd nt FREE

Brussels £229 £199 3-nts central 3* hotel. Selected dates - FREE upgrade to 4* hotel

Budapest £289 £239 3-nts central 3* hotel. Selected dates - FREE upgrade to 4* hotel

Carcassonne £359 £259 3-nts central 3* hotel. Extra nt £49

Copenhagen £259 £239 2-nts central 2*hotel. Selected dates - 3rd nt FREE

Dublin £239 £189 2-nts central 3* hotel. Selected dates - 3rd nt FREE

Florence £299 N/A 3-nts central 3* hotel. Extra nt £39

Gibraltar £249 N/A 2-nts central 4* hotel. Extra nt £69

Helsinki £229 £229 2-nts central 3* hotel. Selected dates - 3rd nt FREE

Krakow £249 £229 2-nts central 3* hotel. Selected dates - 3rd nt FREE

Lisbon £259 N\A 2-nts central 3* hotel. Selected dates - 3rd nt FREE

Madrid £249 £229 2-nts central 3* hotel. Selected dates - 3rd nt FREE

Malta £239 £199 3-nts central 3* hotel. Selected dates - FREE upgrade to 4* hotel

Marrakech £269 £229 3-nts central 3* hotel. Selected dates - 4th nt FREE

Milan £239 £199 2-nts central 3* hotel. Extra nt £35

Nice £229 £199 2-nts central 2* hotel. Selected dates - 3rd nt FREE

Paris £239 £199 2-nts central 2* hotel. Selected dates - FREE upgrade to 3*

Porto £279 N/A 3-nts central 3* hotel. Extra nt £40

Prague £289 £249 3-nts central 3* hotel. Selected dates - 4th nt FREE

Riga £299 £249 3-nts central 3* hotel. Selected dates - FREE upgrade to 4* hotel

Rome £299 £229 2-nts central 3* hotel. Selected dates - 3rd nt FREE

Stockholm £289 £259 3-nt central 3* hotel. Upgrade to 4* £20

Tallinn £229 N/A 3-nts central 3* hotel - Selected dates - FREE upgrade to 4* hotel

Venice £299 £269 3-nts central 2* hotel. Selected dates - FREE upgrade to 3* hotel

Vienna £389 £329 3-nts central 3* hotel. Includes private transfers

LUXURY 5* CITY BREAKS

Budapest £389 £459 3-nts 5* Corinthia Hotel. Selected dates - 4th nt FREE

Prague £369 £499 3-nts 5* Intercontinental Hotel. Selected dates - 4th nt FREE

MULTI-CENTRE CITY BREAKS

Prague, Vienna & Budapest £799 £999 9-nts central 3* hotels - rail connections & private transfers

Rome & Venice £689 N/A 6-nts central 3* hotels - rail connection

Venice & Florence £689 N/A 6-nts central 3* hotels - rail connection






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Las Vegas & Alaska Cruise

Terms and Conditions – The above are operated by Travelbag Cruise (ATOL 2959) whose booking conditions apply. Please ask at the time of booking for full details. Prices “from” act as indication only and are perperson based on 2 sharing/travelling together, subject to availability & including all taxes. Offers do not include transfers, travel insurance, gratuities, shore excursions or in-flight meals. We reserve the right to withdrawoffers at any time. Travel restrictions, conditions and credit card surcharges apply. Hotel rating is that of the supplier and may not be the official rating. Full balance due 12 weeks prior to departure.

0871 485 0009Book now

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-8:30pm / Sat 9am – 5:30pm / Sun 10am-6pmOffer expiry date: 28th January 2011

Norwegian Jade - 1 night in Barcelona – 9 nights cruise

Departures3 February24 February17 March7 April

InsideCabin£629£549£529£849

OutsideCabinSold£599£639£1039

BalconyCabinSold£719£829£1479

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£52910 nightsMorocco & Canaries CruiseEnjoy one night in the beautiful city of Barcelona before setting sail to discover themagic of Morocco and the Canaries onboard the beautiful Norwegian Jade.

Itinerary:Fly Liverpool/ Overnight in Barcelona – Board ship – At sea – Casablanca – Agadir,Morocco – Las Palmas, Gran Canaria – Funchal, Madeira – At sea – Granada, Spain– At sea – Barcelona / Fly Liverpool

Price Includes• Return direct flights from Liverpool• All flight & port tax • Luggage• 1 night pre cruise stay in Barcelona• 9 nights onboard Norwegian Jade• All meals & entertainment onboard

Liberty of the Seas – 2 nights Barcelona – 4 nights Cruise

Departures19 April3 May17 May

InsideCabin£559£489£569

OutsideCabin£679£539£639

BalconyCabin£779£619£699

ruise

£4896 nightsMed Mini CruiseSpend two nights in the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona before embarking on a minicruise on the Mediterranean onboard the Liberty of the seas.

Itinerary:Fly Liverpool/ Barcelona – Barcelona – Board ship in Barcelona – Nice, France –Palma, Mallorca – Disembark Barcelona/ Fly Liverpool

Price Includes• Return flights from Liverpool• All flight & port tax • Luggage• 2 nights pre cruise stay in Barcelona• 4 nights onboard Liberty of the Seas• All meals & entertainment onboard

Costa Luminosa - 2 nights in Dubai – 7 nights cruise

Departures7 February14 / 21 February28 February14 March

InsideCabin£769£819£829£829

OutsideCabin£869£869£919£929

BalconyCabin£969£969£1019£1029

£7699 nightsCruise Dubai & BeyondExperience the bewitching resort of Dubai before embarking on a magical cruisearound the United Arab Emirates.

Itinerary:Fly Manchester / Dubai, Board Costa Luminosa – Dubai – Muscat, Oman – Fujairah,United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Dubai –Disembark ship for Dubai stay – Dubai – Dubai / Fly Manchester

Price Includes• Return flights from Manchester• All flight & port tax • Luggage• 2 nights in Dubai• 7 nights onboard Costa Luminosa• All meals & entertainment onboard

Norwegian Star - 3 nights Las Vegas – 7 nights cruise – 1 night Seattle

Departures1 June29 June24 August31 August

InsideCabin£1529£1599£1549£1499

OutsideCabin£1579£1679£1599£1549

BalconyCabin£1879£1999£1899£1849

e – 1 night Seattle

£152911 nights

Spend three nights in the bright lights of Las Vegas, followed by a seven night sceniccruise of Alaska sailing onboard the wonderful Norwegian Star.

Itinerary:Fly Manchester/ Overnight in Las Vegas – Las Vegas – Board ship in Seattle –Cruising – Ketchikan, Alaska – Juneau, Alaska – Skagway, Alaska – Prince Rupert,BC, Canada – At Sea – Overnight in Seattle – Seattle / Fly Manchester

Price Includes• Return flights from Manchester• All flight & port tax • Luggage• 3 night pre cruise stay in Las Vegas• 1 night post cruise stay in Seattle• 7 nights onboard Norwegian Star• All meals & entertainment onboard

2959

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AWARD WINNING UK SHORT BREAKSGreat locations, exclusively for adultsOur seven countryside hotels and six coastal hotels & villages are set in some of the UK’s finest spots, includingthe tranquil south coast, laid back East Anglia, the Yorkshire Dales, and the beautiful North Wales coastline.

EXCLUSIVELY FOR ADULTS

Nidd Hall HotelNorth Yorkshire8th April 2011 3 night half board breakFeaturing Motown Sounds from the Gillettes

Also included on this break• Supporting Motown and Soul vocalists• The Nidd Hall Players mini stage plays• Spotlight Cabaret in the Old House• Early evening pianist in the Old House• Relax in the sumptuous stately rooms• Leisure and sports facilities• Explore stunning Victorian parkland

Thoresby Hall HotelNottinghamshire20th May 2011 3 night half board breakFeaturing A tribute to Queen from Queen FeverAlso included on this break• Welcome arrival drink• Live entertainment every night• Spotlight cabaret in the Late Lounge• Music for dancing in our Late Lounge• Sounds of Mark Burton in the Old House• The singing sensational Fortissimo• Garden and nature tours• Historical house tours• Leisure and full sports facilities

Also included on this break• Fabulous Team Show• Resident Band Gemini• Vocalist Peter Newton• Steve Hodge Entertains in our Late Lounge• Visiting comedian• Afternoon social dancing• Nature walks• Entrance to the Castle museum• Leisure and sports facilities

Bodelwyddan Castle HotelNorth Wales25th February 2011 half board breakFeaturing Tribute to Take That

Also included in this break• Nine hole golf course• Full leisure facilities• Afternoon social dancing• Team show with the Alvaston All Stars• Visiting vocalist and comedian• Early evening dancing with the Black Jacks• Late night disco• Learn to dance classes Ballroom, Sequence and Line Dancing• Bob Roberts entertains• Craft centre Des O’Connor

Des is establishedas one of the world’smost popular and bestloved entertainers.Your break includes twolive appearances fromthe star of the show –one show performanceand one Q&A session...a chance to ask yourown personal question!

BodelwyddanCastle HotelNorth Wales11 March 2011 3 nighthalf board breakPrice includes breakfast,dinner and eveningentertainmentBrochure price £299*pppbOffer price £239*pppb

Brochure£259*pppbOffer£149*pppb

Alvaston Hall HotelCheshire15th April 2011 3 night half board breakFeaturing Live music and comedy




What’s included ina Warner break...

Quality Accommodation Continental or Full English breakfasts Choice of 3 - Course Evening Meals Live Evening EntertainmentHost of Daytime Activities

To Book Call 0800 1 388 399 and quote 45RPA*Terms and conditions: Prices are based on 2 people sharing a standard room. Offers are subject to availability and only available on new bookings and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Bourne Holidays Limited (trading as Warner Leisure Hotels) is a company registered in England and Wales with company number01854900 whose registered office is 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.

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A small fuel charge will apply on all sailings. Prices based on 2 people sharing an inside cabin, all subject to availability, prices correct at time of going to press, prices can change without notice.

Call: 0845 388 0644 www.Simply-Cruising.co.ukor visit our website for all our latest offersBooking is easy and fully protected

Open Mon – Fri 9am to 9pm, Sat 9.30am to 5pm, Sun 10am to 4pm simplycruising

Exclusive Cruisesfrom Southampton


from£1,260for 13 nights


Balcony Suites£2,200for 10 nights


Last chance from Liverpool

23rd April 2011 Spain & Portugal8 nights from JUST £699ppPlus £80 Onboard Credit

3rd June 2011 Norway10 nights, all cabins are nowSOLD OUT apart from BalconySuites from just £2,200pp

12th May 2011 Adriatic22 nights higher inside & above onlyPlus £175 Onboard Credit

10th April 2011 Canaries13 nights Oceanviews & above onlyPlus £75 Onboard Credit

13th June 2011 Mini Cruise2 nights Oceanviews & above onlyfrom just £194pp




Balcony Suites£1,249for 14 nights


13th May 2011 Baltic Capitals14 nights from JUST £1,399ppPlus £100 Onboard Credit

30th May 2011 Norway11 nights from JUST £999ppPlus £100 Onboard Credit

5th September 2011 Norway8 nights from JUST £799ppPlus £50 Onboard Credit

13th Sept 2011 Baltic Capitals14 nights from JUST £1,249ppPlus £100 Onboard Credit

28th October 2011 Canaries13 nights from JUST £919ppPlus £100 Onboard Credit

On 13th June 2011 there will be no more sailings from Liverpoolso book now onboard the beautiful Boudicca

onboard Fred Olsens Balmoral

FREEreturn coachfrom Liverpool

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