Thomas Cook Italy 06 2nd Edition

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2nd Edition • April to October 2006

italyLake Garda, cities, the Rivieras and Sicily



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Getting to your hotelTransfers are not included,but if you are flying into

Marco Polo airport you can pre-book a private watertaxi for £105 per boat each way, based on a maximum

of four people sharing. Code EI0T03. A supplement of

£55 per boat applies if you are arriving before 7am or

after 9pm. Due to the location of some hotels,canal

maintenance and volume of traffic,it may be necessary

to drop passengers off at the nearest available point.

You will be provided with clear directions to your hotel.

Alternatively, take a more leisurely water bus for about

€10, payable locally. Transfers take around 20 and 50

minutes respectively.

If you are flying into Treviso Airport, frequent coach

services are available to Piazzale Roma on Venice Island.

The journey takes approximately one hour and you can

purchase a return ticket locally for €8 per person.Water

buses are then available are then available from

Piazzale Roma.

Getting aroundThe best way of getting around is by water bus

or water taxi (vaporetti) and the ultimate way is

by gondola.

Must seesTake a gondola ride down the Grand Canal as a

great introduction.The canal is lined with stunning

Renaissance palaces,such as the Venetian-Gothic

Ca’d’Oro with its collection of bronzes, tapestries and

paintings.Two of the most famous bridges are the

Rialto,spanning the Grand Canal and noted for itsbustling market,and the Bridge of Sighs,connecting

the Doge’s Palace with its prisons. St Mark’s Square, on

the banks of the Grand Canal,buzzes with life and is

home to the Campanile,once the seat of the Venetian

government. Here you’ll also find St Mark’s Basilica,

the cathedral church whose lavish interior is adorned

with golden mosaics and fine examples of Byzantine

architecture.Another church worth a visit is Basilica

dei Frari where Titian is buried.

Please note: tidal flooding can occur at any time,

especially between November and March,and entrance

to some sights may be restricted.

Must buysYou can do some serious souvenir shopping in the

streets between St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge.

Look out for locally-crafted painted carnival masks,

hand-painted fabric and Murano crystal. Designer

shops are mainly between the train station and

the square.

Must triesSeafood features widely on Venice’s menus, and

rice and beans are also staple ingredients.Pizza,

pasta and risotto are popular dishes and are served

almost everywhere.The tourist areas of Piazza San

Marco and the Rialto have a selection of more

expensive restaurants.

Magical Venice, with its lattice-work ofislands, canals and bridges, enchants allthose who visit. Its labyrinthine streets,opulent palaces and tiny squares arefascinating to explore, with somethingdifferent around every corner.

Getting to your hotelTransfers are not included,but you can pre-book a

private car to take you from Fiumicino or CiampinoAirport to your hotel for £45 per car each way, based on

a maximum of two people sharing, and £55 per vehicle

each way, based on a maximum of five people sharing.

Code: EI0T10.Alternatively, you could take the train

from Fiumicino Airport to Termini Central Station for

around €8 per person each way. Taxis are available from

Ciampino Airport to your hotel for about €40. Journey

times are approximately one hour.

Getting aroundBuses and trams are available but not advisable.Taxis

are located at various points around the city centre.You

can do much of your sightseeing on foot, but wear

comfortable shoes as the main sights are spread out.

Must seesThe Colosseum,Rome’s most celebrated ancient

monument, is a shadow of its former self,but still

evokes images of gladiatorial combat and the Roman

Games. Remember to include the Pantheon in your

sightseeing plans – this beautifully proportioned

church contains the tomb of Raphael. Across the River

Tiber is the Vatican State, the spiritual centre of the

Roman Catholic Church and home to the Pope.

Housing 10 museums, the Vatican Complex is a

showcase for masterpieces such as the Sistine Chapel

and St Peter’s Basilica. Climb the 137 Spanish Steps or

ascend Capitoline Hill to see Michelangelo’s Piazza del

Campidoglio, the exquisite star attraction.The shadygardens of the Villa Borghese provide a leafy respite

from the city crowds, while tossing a coin in the Trevi

Fountain,so they say, will ensure your return to Rome.

Must buysRome’s designer shops span out from the Spanish

Steps into Via Condotti,Via del Babbino and Via del

Corso.Beautiful boutiques sell everything from soft

leather shoes and bags to fine clothes. Ideal for gifts,

the delicatessens sell assorted vinegars,truffles and

olive oils.

Must tries

Italian favourites such as spaghetti carbonara,tortellini,gnocchi and ravioli feature on most menus. Look out,

too, for fresh grilled squid and saltimbucca. A number

of cafes and restaurants line the romantic Piazza

Navona and the small streets around the Pantheon.

To eat where the locals do, take a taxi to Trastevere

(west of the River Tiber).

The ‘Eternal City’ of Rome lives and breatheshistory. Wherever you look there arereminders of a glorious past, yet it is alsovery much a city of today celebrated in theexuberance and charm of its people.

Rome Venice

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Getting to your hotelIf you’re flying into Pisa Airport,second class return rail

transfers to Florence city centre are included.Trains runfrom approximately 10am-6.30pm from Pisa Airport to

Florence and 6.45am-4pm from Florence to Pisa

Airport. The journey takes between an hour and an

hour and 40 minutes. Trains run earlier,later and more

frequently to and from Pisa Centrale,which is a

five-minute bus journey from Pisa Airport. Tickets must

be validated before you board. Alternatively, pre-book a

private car transfer from Pisa Airport to your hotel,

between 8am and 8pm, for £190 per car each way,

based on a maximum of two people sharing. Code:

EI0T21. Supplements apply for any night-time transfers

(8pm-8am); please ask for details. Code:EI0T22. If you’re

flying into Florence Airport, why not pre-book a private

car transfer, between 8am and 8pm for £65 per car

each way, based on a maximum of two people sharing.

Code:EI0T05. Supplements apply for any night-time

transfers (8pm-8am; please ask for details). Code:

EI0T06.Transfers from Florence Airport to your hotel by

taxi will cost around €20,payable locally.

Getting aroundThe city centre is compact and easy to explore on foot,

bicycle or scooter. There is also a good bus service with

tickets and passes available from newsagents,coffee

bars and machines – these must be validated when

you board. Taxis are easier to find at taxi ranks, as they

do not always stop in the streets.

Must seesThere’s so much to see in Florence that the difficulty

will be squeezing everything in. A fitting place to start

is the Uffizi Gallery, home to the Medici art collection

and containing works by Botticelli, Da Vinci and

Raphael. Michelangelo’s ‘David’ is a star attraction, and

now housed in the Galleria dell’Accademia. Dominating

the city’s skyline is the Duomo – climb the Campanile

(bell tower) for amazing views of the city and look

round the Baptistry, Florence’s oldest building. Another

definite for your sightseeing agenda is the 14th-century

Ponte Vecchio,the only bridge to escape bomb damage

in World War II, and now lined with small shops selling

gold and silver.

Must buysLook for bargains at the daily morning market in Piazza

San Lorenzo and at the Straw Market. Good buys

include baskets, leather goods, marbled stationery, silk

and lace.

Must triesFrom sandwich bars to pizzerias and cafes to fine

restaurants, eateries are plentiful in Florence.

Birthplace of the Renaissance, Florenceis one of the world’s most exciting andexuberant cities with architectural treasuresaround virtually every corner. It is alsoblessed with the breathtaking sceneryof the surrounding Tuscan countryside.

Excursionsfrom Rome

Vatican MuseumsPrice:£25. Code: EI0S19.

Pass several of Rome’s beautiful sights including

Mermaids Fountain and the Villa Borghese en route to

the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo’s Sistine

Chapel. Finish with a visit to the Ancient Vatican Library.

Duration:three hours (approximately).

Departures:Monday-Saturday, leaving at 8.30am.

Please note: this tour does not operate on Sundays or

religious holidays. During busy periods there may be

queues at the entrance of the Museums.

Monuments of RomePrice:£20. Code: EI0S04.

A tour around the major sites of Rome, including the

Trevi Fountain, Castel Sant’ Angelo (ancient papal

fortress),Via della Conciliazione, St Peter’s Basilica, the

Pantheon and Piazza Navona.Visits to St Peter’s Basilica

are not possible on Sundays.

Duration:four hours (approximately).

Departures: daily,leaving at 8.30am.

Please note: the visits to the Trevi Fountain,Pantheon

and Piazza Navona are all made on foot.

PisaPrice:£35. Code: EI0S02.

A guided tour of the Piazza dei Cavalieri on foot takes

in the Scuola Normale. You then proceed to Piazza dei

Miracoli to view the Leaning Tower (entrance not

included),among other architectural splendours.

Duration:five hours (approximately).

Departures: daily,leaving at 2pm.

Venetian islandsPrice:£15. Code: EI0S11.

Take a motor boat ride from the Bay of Venice out intothe open lagoon to Murano and stop at a glass factory.

The ride continues to the Island of Burano and the

Island of Torcello.

Duration:three and a half hours (approximately).

Departures:daily, leaving at 9.30am and 2.30pm.

from Venice

City tour on footPrice:£27.Code: EI0S12.

Visit St Mark’s Square and listen to explanations of the

monuments. Proceed to the interior of St Mark’s

Basilica,The Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs.

Duration:two hours (approximately).

Departures: daily,leaving at 9am.

Please note: when visiting the basilica,suitable

clothing is required and bags are not allowed inside.

Florence

from Florence

City tourPrice:£35. Code: EI0S01.

A fascinating tour of Florence, including the Cathedral

and Baptistry,the Piazzale Michelangelo and entrance

to a museum or art gallery.

Duration:three hours (approximately).

Departures:daily, leaving at 9.30am and 2.30pm.

Please note: additional supplement may apply for

museum entrance.The afternoon departure does not

include a visit to the Cathedral and Piazzale

Michelangelo,but includes a visit to Fiesole,Etruscan

and the Franciscan church of Santa Croce.

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To book your holiday call 0870 443 4434 or visit www.tcsignature.com

Free nights – pay for four nights or more and getone extra free;valid for complete stays1 Jul-31 Aug 2006.

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Hotel MontrealThis tastefully furnished,privately owned hotel isan ideal base for exploring the city’s attractions.An outdoor terrace and television room makewelcome additions.

Where: within walking distance of the Colosseum andForum, and conveniently located for public transport.

Top marks for: comfortable accommodation.

Features: the Montreal offers attractiveaccommodation. Facilities include a coffee shop/bar,limited room service and laundry service. Continentalbreakfast is included.

Accommodation: the 20 rooms each have telephone,television and minibar.

Please note: air-conditioned rooms are available onrequest for a supplement of €11 per room,per day(payable direct to the hotel).

Official Category: 3 star.

AAa

Standard room

Honeymooners – couples receive a bottle of

spumante in room on arrival.

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Hotel Panama GardenThis elegant,privately owned hotel is in the exclusive

Parioli district, within easy reach of the main sights.

Where: a few minutes from the Via Veneto andBorghese Gallery, and in front of the Villa Ada park.

Top marks for: a peaceful and historic central location.

Features: this high quality hotel with an elegantinterior offers a bar, a comfortable lounge and anenclosed garden,which is an ideal place for relaxation.Buffet breakfast is included.

Accommodation: 43 rooms with air-conditioning,telephone,satellite television,minibar and hairdryer.


AAA

Standard room

Hotel ParisThis small,compact hotel is located within easy reachof many of Rome’s famous sights and is an ideal basefor exploring the city, with plenty of bars, restaurantsand shops close by.

Conveniently located,Hotel Paris is one of ourfavourites.

Where: just off the Via Nazionale and close to thePiazza della Repubblica.

Top marks for: offering a good value-for-money choicein a central position.

Features: facilities on site include a breakfast room

and an American bar. Continental breakfastis included.

Accommodation: 27 rooms with air-conditioning,

telephone,satellite television,minibar andin-room safe.


AAA

Standard room

Free nights – pay for four nights or more and getone extra nightfree;valid for complete stays15 Jul-31 Aug 2006.

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Hotel MiamiRecently refurbished, the Hotel Miami is to be foundwithin a striking Umbertino building, facing one of the city’s most beautiful streets.

Friendly and relaxed, this is one of our favourite hotelsin Rome.

Where: in the historic centre of the city, only a shortwalk from the Spanish Steps,Trevi Fountain andthe Colosseum.

Top marks for: charming accommodation near all themajor sights.

Features: this family-run hotel includes a breakfast

room and concierge. Continental buffet breakfastis included.

Accommodation: 48 rooms with air-conditioning,

telephone,satellite television,minibar, in-room safeand hairdryer.


AAA

FAVOURITEFAVOURITE

Standard room

Free nights – pay for three nights or more andget one extra free;valid for complete stays

16 Jul-31 Aug 2006.

Honeymooners – couples receive a bottle of spumante and basket of fruit in room on arrival.

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Accademia HotelIn an enviable position right in the middle of the city,this bright,friendly hotel couldn’t be in a better

location for exploring the Eternal City.

Where: in a street behind the Trevi Fountain, close tothe Spanish Steps and the prestigious shops on

Via del Corso.

Top marks for: a great position behind theTrevi Fountain.

Features: the Accademia Hotel is brightly furnishedand offers a spacious breakfast room where buffet

breakfast is served.

Accommodation: featuring 82 modern guest rooms, allwith air-conditioning, telephone, television,Internet

access,minibar, in-room safe and hairdryer.


AAA

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For our latest prices or to book – visit your local travel agent

Standard room

Free nights – pay for three nights or more andget one extra free;valid for complete stays21 Jul-31 Aug 2006.

Honeymooners – couples receive a bottle of spumante in room on arrival.

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River Palace HotelAn oasis of calm in the centre of Rome, this lovelyhotel envelopes its guests in a luxurious ambience.Built in a delightful, traditional style,it offersexemplary service,modern standards of facilities

and beautifully decorated rooms.

Where: close to the river, just off the Piazza del Popolo.

Top marks for: its beautiful decoration and style.

Features: this boutique hotel is adorned with antiquesand paintings.The well-maintained public areasinclude a breakfast room, American bar,restaurant(closed during August) and terrace. Buffet breakfastis included.

Accommodation: each of the 59 rooms is unique

with hand-painted ceilings and has air-conditioning,telephone, television,minibar and in-room safe.


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Marcella RoyalThis beautifully decorated hotel is ideally situated forexploring the city’s attractions.

The views from the roof terrace make this a favourite.

Where: in the heart of the city in the vicinity of the

Villa Borghese and a short distance from theVia Veneto.

Top marks for: stylish décor and very friendly service.

Features: refined yet comfortable, this hotel offersspectacular views of Rome from the roof gardenwhere a buffet-style breakfast can be enjoyed.The

American Bar is also located in the roof garden andis an ideal place to relax in throughout the day.

Accommodation: the 85 elegantly furnished rooms areall air-conditioned and have telephone, modem plug,satellite television and in-room safe.


AAAA

Standard room

Free nights – pay for three nights or more andget one extra free;valid for complete stays10 Jul-10 Sep 2006.

Honeymooners – couples receive a bottle of spumante in room on arrival.

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Hotel OxfordWith its recently refurbished bar and restaurant,thisextremely friendly, family-run hotel offers a first-ratebase from which to discover Rome.

Where: just off the Via Veneto and close to VillaBorghese,close to plenty of dining andentertainment options.

Top marks for: a good location and excellent service.

Features: the Oxford features a restaurant, snack barand bar,and there are various Internet points in thehotel (available at a charge). Breakfast is servedbuffet style.

Accommodation: all 60 rooms have air-conditioning,telephone,satellite and pay-per-view television

and minibar.


AAAa

HOTELS

Hol NumbersDeparture Date v

01 Apr-15 Jun

16 Jun-09 Jul

10 Jul-14 Jul

15 Jul-15 Jul

16 Jul-21 Jul

22 Jul-31 Aug

01 Sep-07 Sep

08 Sep-10 Sep

11 Sep-31 Oct

Single supp.per nt

HotelMontreal

EIRH391 nt Ex Nt

190 61

190 61

187 57

187 57

187 57

187 57

190 61

190 61

190 61

from57-61

Hotel PanamaGarden

EIRH401 nt Ex Nt

210 85

186 56

186 56

186 56

179 48

179 48

210 85

210 85

210 85

from48-85

HotelParis

EIRH511 nt Ex Nt

190 61

190 61

187 57

187 57

187 57

187 57

190 61

190 61

190 61

from57-61

HotelMiami

EIRH521 nt Ex Nt

190 61

190 61

187 57

187 57

187 57

187 57

190 61

190 61

190 61

from57-61

AccademiaHotel

EIRH441 nt Ex Nt

210 85

210 85

210 85

210 85

207 81

199 72

210 85

210 85

210 85

from72-85

HotelOxford

EIRH451 nt Ex Nt

219 96

219 96

192 64

192 64

192 64

192 64

192 64

192 64

219 96

from64-96

MarcellaRoyal

EIRH421 nt Ex Nt

233 94

233 94

233 94

233 94

218 76

218 76

233 94

233 94

233 94

from76-94

River PalaceHotel

EIRH491 nt Ex Nt

239 92

239 92

239 92

214 69

214 69

214 69

214 69

239 92

239 92

from69-92

Prices are in £’s per person based on two adults travelling by air in economy class (please see page 119 for transport details and supplements), and sharing a twin/double roomincluding breakfast. All prices are based on the departure date from the UK, except extra night and hotel supplements, which are based on date of occupancy. vPlease note:minimum stays may apply depending on departure date, these will be advised to you at the time of booking. Weekend supplement: £10 per person for Friday and Saturdaydepartures. Seasonal supplement of £20 per person applies for departures: 13-17 Apr, 27 Apr-01 May, 25-29 May & 24-28 Aug. Standard Thomas Cook Signature bookingconditions apply. For full details of these and other important information about your holiday, please refer to pages 168-171 of the current Thomas Cook Signature Citiesbrochure.

To book or for further information visit your local travel agent.

For trade enquiries call us on: For direct enquiries call us on: For group bookings call us on:

0870 443 4449 (FNET: 5000 8200) 0870 443 4434 0870 443 4458 (FNET: 5000 8699)

Monday to Friday: 9am-8pm Monday to Friday: 9am-8pm Monday to Saturday: 9am-5.30pm

Saturday: 9am-6.30pm Saturday: 9am-6.30pmSunday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 10am-5pm

For the full range of city break hotels in Rome, Venice, Florence and many other cities worldwide,

pick up the latest Thomas Cook Signature Cities & Short Breaks brochure from your local travel agent, order online at

www.tcsignature.com, or call us on: 0870 443 4404

Please note: holidays on pages 18-23 are operated by Thomas Cook Signature Limited, ABTA W4498, ATOL 5624.Standard Thomas Cook Signature booking conditions apply. Please ask for a copy at the time of booking.

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22 To book your holiday call 0870 443 4434 or visit www.tcsignature.com

Free nights – pay for three nights or more and getone extra free; valid for Sun or Mon arrivals forcomplete stays 1 Jul-31 Aug 2006.

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AA AAA Hotel CasanovaA well maintained hotel, the Casanova is decoratedwith a collection of church art and benches from oldmonasteries, giving the hotel a unique Venetianatmosphere.

Where: only steps away from St Mark’s Square andwithin walking distance of the Rialto Bridge.

Top marks for: personal service in a traditional setting.

Features: the Casanova has a beamed loungeproviding a welcoming meeting point, while its guestrooms are traditionally furnished and well equipped.Continental breakfast is included.

Accommodation: the hotel has 50 rooms,each withair-conditioning, telephone,satellite television,minibar

and hairdryer.


AAA

AAAA

Standard room

Free nights – pay for two nights or more and get oneextra free; valid for complete stays Sun-Thu within2 Jul-31 Aug 2006.

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FAVOURITE

A central hotel, ideal for the budget-conscious

traveller.

Where: off the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront, about10 minutes’walk from St Mark’s Square.

Top marks for: offering great value for money.

Features: the four-storey Nuovo Teson has no lift butboasts an attractive lounge and bar area withtelevision.Continental breakfast is included.

Accommodation: the 30 basic but comfortable roomsare equipped with a fan and telephone.


This lovely Venetian-style hotel is beautifullydecorated and offers lovely rooms and a romanticambience.

Where: about 15 minutes’walk from the Rialto Bridge.

Top marks for: traditional Venetian charm.

Features: facilities include a breakfast room, Americanbar and lounge,and private garden. Cold buffet

breakfast is included.

Accommodation: the 36 air-conditioned rooms havetelephone,cable television, minibar,in-room safe and

hairdryer.

Official Category: 3 star.s p e c i a l s

Beautifully decorated and surprisingly spacious,the family owned Kette offers comfortableaccommodation combined with friendly service.

This favourite of ours is both elegant and comfortable.

Where: on a side street close to the Piazza San Marco

and the La Fenice theatre.

Top marks for: impressive hospitality.

Features: the hotel has a smartly furnished receptionarea/lobby. Facilities include two lounges, Internetaccess,a bar and a ground floor breakfast room where

buffet breakfast is served.

Accommodation: the 63 stylishly decorated bedrooms

are air-conditioned and have telephone,satellitetelevision,minibar, in-room safe and hairdryer.


This new luxury property,one of a kind in Venice,offers contemporary elegance and a great selection of facilities in delightful contrast to the history thatsurrounds it.

Where: in between St Mark’s Square and the Rialto

Bridge in the heart of Venice.Top marks for: unique style and individuality.

Features: providing all-round comfort with a modernambience, Palace Bonvecchiati offers a restaurant, bar,sauna, fitness facilities, complimentary access to theLido golf club and room service.American buffetbreakfast is included.

Accommodation: the 57 modern yet elegant roomshave telephone with fax, cable television with LCDscreen, Internet access,minibar, in-room safe,bathrobe,slippers and hairdryer.


Palace BonvecchiatiHotel Kette

Hotel OlimpiaNuovo TesonStandard room Standard room

HOTELS

Hol Numbers

DepartureDate v

01 Apr-30 Jun

01 Jul-15 Jul

16 Jul-31 Aug

01 Sep-31 Oct

Single supp.per nt

NuovoTeson

EIVH01

1nt

ExNt

195 73

185 61

185 61

195 73

from61-73

HotelOlimpia{

EIVH07

1nt

ExNt

208 88

208 88

191 67

208 88

from67-88

HotelCasanova#

EIVH03

1nt

ExNt

224 106

208 88

208 88

224 106

from88-106

HotelKette

EIVH11

1nt

ExNt

244109

223 88

223 88

244109

from88-109

PalaceBonvecchiati

#{

EIVH39

1nt

ExNt

276 130

241 98

241 98

276 130

from98-130

Prices are in £’s per person based on two adultstravelling by air in economy class (please see page119 for transport details and supplements), andsharing a twin/double room including breakfast.

All prices are based on the departure date from theUK, except extra night and hotel supplements,which are based on date of occupancy.

vPlease note: minimum stays may applydepending on departure date, these will be advisedto you at the time of booking.

Weekend supplement: £10 per person for Friday andSaturday departures.

Seasonal supplement of £20 per person applies fordepartures: 13-17 Apr, 27 Apr-01 May, 25-29 May &24-28 Aug.

#Hotel supplements per room per night apply:Hotel Casanova: 01 Jul 06, 31 Aug 06 £36, PalaceBonvecchiati: 01 Jul 06 £64.

{Weekend supplements per room per night apply(Fri-Sat): Hotel Olimpia: 01 Apr-15 Jul 06, 01 Sep-31Oct 06 £28, 16 Jul-31 Aug 06 £20, PalaceBonvecchiati: 01 Apr-31 Oct 06 £42.

Standard Thomas Cook Signature bookingconditions apply. For full details of these and otherimportant information about your holiday, pleaserefer to pages 168-171 of the current Thomas CookSignature Cities brochure.



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ArieleThe family-owned Ariele offers a comfortable settingin which to relax after a busy day’s sightseeing.

Where: in a quiet residential area, about 10 minutes’walk along the river from the centre of Florence.

Top marks for: the home-from-home Italian style.

Features: elegantly furnished in period style, the Arielehas a breakfast room, a comfortable lounge and bar,

and a pretty courtyard garden. Continental breakfastis included.

Accommodation: the 42 rooms all have

air-conditioning, telephone,satellite television,in-room safe and hairdryer.

Please note: there is one garden room that clients maybe accommodated in (summer months only).


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Hotel Machiavelli Palace

Beautifully decorated in an opulent, traditional style,this 17th-century palace retains many of its originalwood-carvings and frescoes.

Where: only five minutes’walk from the Duomo andthe main train station and close to the colourful SanLorenzo market.

Top marks for: its busy,central position.

Features: the Machiavelli building was a convent in

the city’s oldest quarter. With attractive décor, itfeatures a small lounge bar with Internet access andan airy breakfast room with breakfast buffets.

Accommodation: 90 air-conditioned rooms, each

with telephone, television,minibar, in-room safeand hairdryer.


AAA

Standard room

San Gallo PalaceOpened in 2003, this fine hotel blends modernfeatures with a historic location overlooking theSan Gallo gate.

Where: in Piazza della Liberta,just 10 minutes fromSan Marco church and the famous statue of David.

Top marks for: modern elegance.

Features: an American bar offering excellent service,a peaceful internal garden and public areas with

Internet access. Buffet breakfast is included.

Accommodation: 56 brightly decorated rooms withair-conditioning, telephone,satellite television with

pay-per-view channels, Internet access,radio,minibar,in-room safe, trouser press and hairdryer.


AAAA


9 Jul-7 Sep 2006.

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Standard room

Hotel BrunelleschiThis unique hotel blends beautifully decorated guestrooms and modern facilities with ancient features.

With its historic structure and architectural

characteristics, this is one of our favourites.

Where: situated in a small,tranquil square in the heartof Renaissance Florence, close to the Duomo.

Top marks for: uniting the ancient and contemporary.

Features: a restaurant,bar, terrace with city views,small underground museum and an Internet corner inthe library lounge. Buffet breakfast is included.

Accommodation: 96 air-conditioned rooms withtelephone,cable television, minibar, in-room safe andhairdryer.


AAAA


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Standard room

Grand Hotel Adriatico AAAA

Free nights – pay for three nights or more andget one extra free;valid for complete stays9 Jul-7 Sep 2006.

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FAVOURITE

Recently refurbished, this large and comfortablehotel provides good quality accommodation in thecity centre.

Where: within 15 minutes’walk of the Duomo, PonteVecchio and Uffizi Gallery,with elegant shops nearby.

Top marks for: good facilities.

Features: the hotel has two restaurants,which offer

a varied menu with good quality Italian cuisine,anAmerican bar, breakfast room and garden.American-style buffet breakfast is included.

Accommodation: 129 rooms with air-conditioning,telephone,satellite television with pay-per-viewchannels,minibar, in-room safe, trouser press

and hairdryer.


HOTELS

Hol Numbers

DepartureDate v

01 Apr-30 Apr

01 May-30 Jun

01 Jul-08 Jul

09 Jul-31 Jul

01 Aug-31 Aug

01 Sep-10 Sep

11 Sep-31 Oct

Single supp.per nt

Ariele

EIFH04

1nt

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222 65

222 65

222 65

214 56

214 56

222 65

222 65

from56-65

Hotel

Machiavelli

Palace#

EIFH06

1nt

ExNt

230 70

230 70

230 70

207 50

207 50

207 50

230 70

from50-70

Grand

Hotel

Adriatico#

EIFH11

1nt

ExNt

230 70

235 75

235 75

216 49

216 49

216 49

230 70

from49-75

San

Gallo

Palace#

EIFH24

1nt

ExNt

240 73

242 75

242 75

216 49

216 49

216 49

242 75

from49-75

Hotel

Brunelleschi

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EIFH07

1nt

ExNt

257 90

264 97

264 97

233 66

233 66

264 97

264 97

from66-97

Prices are in £’s per person based on two adultstravelling by air in economy class (please see page119 for transport details and supplements), and

sharing a twin/double room including breakfast.All prices are based on the departure date from theUK, except extra night and hotel supplements,which are based on date of occupancy.

vPlease note: minimum stays may applydepending on departure date, these will be advisedto you at the time of booking.

Weekend supplement: £10 per person for Friday andSaturday departures.

Seasonal supplement of £20 per person applies fordepartures: 13-17 Apr, 27 Apr-01 May, 25-29 May &24-28 Aug.

#Hotel supplements per room per night apply:Hotel Machiavelli Palace: 08 Jul 06 £56, GrandHotel Adriatico: 08-10 Sep 06 £52, San Gallo Palace :08-10 Sep 06 £52, Hotel Brunelleschi: 09-10 Jul 06£62.

Standard Thomas Cook Signature bookingconditions apply. For full details of these and other

important information about your holiday, pleaserefer to pages 168-171 of the current Thomas CookSignature Cities brochure.

Honeymooners – couples receive a bottle of

sparkling wine in room on arrival.

s p e c i a l s



Things to do: Activities include walking,

climbing Mount Baldo (730m) from

Malcesine, mountain biking,windsurfing, canoeing, sailing, kite

surfing, rafting and paragliding.

Thrills and spills: A variety of theme

parks include Gardaland (featuring the

Jungle Express, Flying Island and Magic

House), and CanevaWorld comprising

Movie Studios (an MGM-style park) and

Aqua Paradise, one of the largest water

parks in the area.

Places to visit: Florence,Venice, Milan,

Innsbruck and Verona are all withineasy reach.

Local cuisine: Locally caught fresh-water

fish, braised beef in red Barolo wine, pollo

alla marengo (chicken in white wine,

mushrooms, tomatoes and garlic), risotto

and agnolotti (ravioli stuffed with

truffles or spinach).

Try gianduia,

chocolate

pudding for

dessert.

Lake GardaPoets have long been inspired by the

Italian lakes and it’s easy to see why.

Clear waters, picture postcard scenery,

stylish villas and medieval castles all vie

for attention. The largest and perhaps the

most dramatic of the Italian lakes,Garda offers visitors an enchanting blend

of activity and tranquillity.

Flight details: Flights for Lake Garda are

to Verona and take approx. 2 hours.

See the flights section at the back of the brochure for details.

Around and about: Discover medieval

castles, wonderful architecture, pretty

squares and spectacular gardens such

as the Parco Giardino Sigurta,

acclaimed as one of the five most

beautiful in the world.

Getting about: Ferries and steamers

operate between all the towns and

resorts on Lake Garda, offering an easy

and scenic form of local transport.

LAKE GARDA AT A GLANCE

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Malcesine

Verona

Limone

Monte Baldo

Torri del Benaco

Garda

Salo

GardoneRiviera

Sirmione

Peschiera

Bardolino

Lazise

Torbole

Riva

L A K EG A R D A

Currency: Euro

Please note that credit cards and

travellers cheques are not widely

accepted in restaurants, bars and some

hotels. We recommend therefore you

take some other form of currency when

eating and drinking out.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Average daily max temperature (ºC)

Average daily hours of sun

6 7 8 9 8 6 4

10

15

20

25

30

35

HOW HOLIDAYMAKERS RATEDLAKE GARDA

At the end of every holiday, we ask ourcustomers to give us their commentsand score their holiday overall.The score shown here is the percentage

of customers rating theirsummer 2005 holiday toLake Garda as good orexcellent.

96%



There is literally something for everyone here, from leisurely strolls around the shores

and cobbled streets and people-watching from the many lakeside cafes, through to a

host of activities and watersports and a variety of theme parks. Whether you choose

to stay in the lively south, the lush and hilly heart punctuated by olive and lemon

groves, or the spectacular north nestling in the rocky foothills of the Dolomites,you’ll

find each resort has its own particular charm.

Getting out and about

Want to do more than laze by the pool during

your stay? Then take a look at this selection

of our top-selling local excursions - designed

to appeal to the active holidaymaker as well

as the less adventurous.

Venice Away-Day

A day dedicated to the famous lagoon city of Venice. You will take a journey by private

motor boat from the parking area to the

centre of Venice, where famous squares and

sights are linked by canals, quite alleys and

age-old bridges.

Approx 46 euros adults / 23 euros children.

Romantic Verona

Explore the romantic city of the Della Scala

family.Your guide will take you on a

sightseeing tour by bus or on foot to the

Piazza Bra home to the historical centre and

the famous Arena.


Into the Dolomites

Travel into a marvellous and magical region of

Italy called the Dolomites. We will make

several stops,ensuring that you experience

the true majesty of the most beautiful

mountains in Europe.


Wine Tasting

Visit wine yard ‘Maso Roveri’ along the Adige

Valley. Not only will you taste ‘Trentino’wines,

but you will be shown techniques of makingit.

Approx 32 euros adults

Touring Lake GardaRelax and enjoy this guided tour, taking you to

some of the most beautiful resorts on the

lake. A boat trip from Salo to Sirmione is

included.


Bolzano and Renon

Explore Bolzano and visit the Archaeological

museum made famous by its exhibit ‘Frozen

Fritz’ (optional). Walk through the colourfulfruit market and down the well known ‘Portici’

shopping street.Take a cable car and historic

narrow gauge tram to Renon, enjoying

breathtaking views of the Western Dolomites

followed by a delightful walk to the Earth

Stone Pyramids

Approx 43 euros adults

All excursions are subject to availability and

change, and are only bookable in resort. Prices

shown are based on last season and are for

guidance only.

Limone

Gardone Riviera

Gardone Riviera

Gardone Riviera consists of eight smaller

villages scattered around the lower half

of Lake Garda and is often referred to as

the Garden city. There is a small selection

of restaurants and cafés and several

hotels which open their restaurants to

the public. The resort is popular withlocals and hosts a large disco and other

evening entertainment includes ballets,

concerts and theatre productions.

Transfer from airport: approx 2hrs

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BardolinoSituated at the foot of gentle hills

blanketed by vines and olive groves,

Bardolino has one of the mildest

climates on the lake. It is great for

enjoying gentle walks around the villageor along the lakeside promenade to

Garda. The village is famous for its wines

and the traffic free centre has an

excellent choice of restaurants. There is a

shingle beach, ideal for bathing. The

main street has a selection of shops on

one side, whilst the other side is lined

with typically Italian cafés and

restaurants.

Transfer from airport: approx 1hr 30 mins



GardaThis delightful old town has a charm and character that is impossible to resist.

Cobbled streets are interspersed with quaint old shops, elegant boutiques and

restaurants. Olive groves, vineyards and conifers adorn the mountainside behind and

the lake front promenade has pavement cafés where visitors can admire the colourful

fishing vessels at their moorings in the little port. Shingle beaches offer safe bathing

in the lake’s clear waters and lake steamers depart regularly for other villages along

the shoreline.

Transfer from airport: approx 1hr 30 mins.

RivaRiva is surrounded by rich vegetation:

olive, lemon, palm and laurel trees, which

brighten up the changing landscape as

the fields give way to the dominance of

the mountains. Riva is a town with

beautiful architecture, and the old town

dates back to the 12th century. Visitors

will delight in exploring the many

lakeside areas filled with sophisticated

shops. The colourful, bustling square is a

perfect spot for a drink while watching

the sun set behind the mountains.


30mins.

Garda

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MalcesineOriginally a fishing village, this popular

resort has retained much of its medieval

charm with picturesque houses, narrow

cobbled streets and quaint alleyways

clustering around the 13th century

Scaligero castle. The village has an

attractive harbour lined with cafés and

bars. The shingle beaches are ideal for

swimming and the cooling breezes make

this area a haven for sailing and

windsurfing enthusiasts.

Transfer from airport: approx 2hrs.

Riva

Malcesine

BardolinoLake Garda



Verona Opera ExcursionVerona’s open-air opera arena dates

back to Roman times. We are pleased

to offer this unmissable spectacle as a

pre-bookable option from any resort

on Lake Garda. Return transfers will be

provided, for full details of dates and

seating see page 111

LimoneAs its name would suggest, Limone is

well-known for its past cultivation of

lemons and is a small village built by the

lake and very close to the mountains. Its

ancient centre and buildings are of

Venetian origin and were a place of

inspiration for famous names such as

Goethe. The atmosphere is one of

relaxation making it a good resort to get

away and have a rest. There is a choice of

restaurants and some open-air cafés.


Malcesine

for more information...You can read more about Lake

Garda in the Thomas Cook

‘Travellers’ travel guide

available to buy from either

your local Thomas Cook Travelshop, by phoning 01733 416477

or order on-line at:

www.thomascookpublishing.com

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WeddingsThomas Cook is pleased

to offer wedding

packages at:

Parc Hotel Gritti page 29

Astoria Hotel page 35

Sole Hotel page 37 and

Splendid Palace Hotel

page 41

For full details please see our Weddings brochure or

contact our weddings department on

0870 010 4592.

Verona

Verona



28 To book - visit thomascook.com, call 08701 111 111 or see your local travel agent

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Galeazzi Hotel

Gardone RivieraSet on the main lake road, the Galeazziis well positioned to explore theattractions of Lake Garda.It offers verywell-maintained accommodation,furnished in a mixture of modern andtraditional styles,and friendly service.

Location Small, sandy lakefront beach300m walk away; 60m from mainnightlife;200m from bars and discos,500m from restaurants; 400m to theGardone resort centre;bus stop at 50mwith regular transport into Breschia andSalo0.

Features Kidney-shaped swimming pool;sun terrace with free sunloungers andparasols;rooftop garden withsunloungers (accessed by lift);restaurant; café bar; lounge withsatellite TV; 24hr reception

Rooms have 2 beds, individually-controlled air conditioning (Jun- Sept),

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS● 4 bedded rooms available

●

10 & 11 night holidays availablePlease see ‘All You Need To Know’ (pgs 108-122) for more details

TV, telephone,hairdryer and bath orshower room. Prices are based on 2adults sharing on Half Board. Superior

rooms sleeping up to 4 people,withbalcony and lake view, are available at asupplement.

Child price:age limit 11

40 rooms

Official rating: 4 star

Please Note: transfers are by taxi orsmall mini-bus

Offers & Options•Pre-bookable champagne - £28•Pre-bookable flowers - £24

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Galeazzihalf board Code: R55H04

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Twin room(2 adults sharing)

7 nights 459 489 599 529 549 629 639 679 655 639 589 555 499 489

10 nights 579 629 719 669 679 739 749 809 785 769 709 659 585 -

11 nights 615 699 - 715 735 789 799 869 829 789 739 655 - -

14 nights 669 799 799 799 845 929 959 999 949 909 835 759 719 -

1st Child 7 nights 439 459 539 499 509 549 549 589 579 569 499 485 435 435

10 nights 529 549 649 619 619 679 679 729 709 699 619 589 525 -

11 nights 559 619 - 669 679 729 729 779 759 719 649 589 - -

14 nights 639 709 809 765 799 855 855 909 879 839 749 689 639 -

Supplements (per person per night)

Twin room Low Mid High

Superior room £5 £5 £5

Reductions (per night)


3rd adult only redn.per night £ 9 £ 12 £ 15

Holiday prices are per person in £s, including £5 Air Passenger Duty. Remember to add flight supplements and insurance premiums. Important Note - an extra per person charge of currently £25 per person will be applicable to all prices shown tocover current and exceptional increases in fuel costs and will be added as an extra charge at the time of booking. The price includes aircraft insurance, security, fuel charges and other associated costs, known at the time of booking. For information onextra charges and surcharges, prices and general Holiday Information and Booking Conditions, please see pages 108 to 122. Supplements apply for nights in accommodation: LOW = 1 May-24 May, 23 Sep-31 Oct; MID = 17 Apr-30 Apr, 3 Jun-12 Jul &

4 Sep-22 Sep; HIGH = 1 Apr-16 Apr, 25 May-2 Jun & 13 Jul-3 Sep. 28b

Pre-book your flight seats, in-flight meals, taxi transfers or car hire see page 108 for price details and availability

For great advice and the latest prices and offers pop in, click on or call now



29To book - visit thomascook.com, call 08701 111 111 or see your local travel agent

Parc Hotel Gritti

Bardolino

A modern hotel with a waterfrontposition,the Parc Hotel Gritti has anexcellent reputation for service andfacilities,ensuring guests return yearafter year.

Location Located 320m from Bardolinocentre;buses touring the lake leave froma nearby stop;ferry terminal is 800maway;lakeside beach 250m from hotelreception

Features Two swimming pools (one isindoor); four restaurants; buffetbreakfast and buffet-style evening meal;complimentary daily tea and cakes inthe afternoon;two bars

Activities Health centre; sauna;massage; fitness room,Turkish bath; 2indoor whirlpools;live music nightly

Rooms have up to 3 beds,TV, airconditioning (15 June-15 Sep), tea andcoffee making facilities and fullbathroom.Prices are based on 2 adultssharing on Half Board. Rooms with abalcony or terrace sleeping 2 adults areavailable at a supplement.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS● 10 & 11 night holidays available

●Wedding package available

Please see ‘All You Need To Know’ (pgs 108-122) for more details

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272 rooms

Official rating: 4 starPlease note: this hotel will not acceptbookings for children 10 years and under

Offers & Options•Ideal for couples marrying andhoneymooning in Lake Garda – see ourThomas Cook Weddings brochure forfull details

•Free use of indoor pool & fitness room•Complimentary bottle of sparklingwine,basket of fruit and bottle of mineral water for all guests

•10% discount on beauty treatmentsand massages from 3-9pm daily

•Pre-bookable flowers - £24•Pre-bookable champagne - £28•Pre bookable taxi transfer - £131 return

Parc Hotel Grittihalf board Code: R52H00

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7 nights 559 645 685 665 759 769 779 809 725 715 685 635 625 625

10 nights 709 809 845 829 965 975 985 1019 899 885 849 785 769 -

11 nights 799 879 - 925 1049 1055 1065 1085 965 939 869 829 - -

14 nights 945 1055 1045 1105 1245 1249 1265 1269 1135 1089 1019 975 975 -



Balcony £6 £6 £6











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Giardinetto Hotel

GardaThis family-run hotel is set on thelakefront promenade in the centre of Garda. Giardinetto is a simple hotel thatwould suit those looking foraccommodation close to all theamenities of a busy resort.

Location Lakeside shingle beach 800maway;10m from shops, bars andrestaurants; main nightlife 50m away;bus stop within 50m with regulartransport into Malcesine,Torri,Veronaand Sirmione

Features Restaurant with bar andsatellite TV; 24hr reception

Rooms have twin or a double bed, TV, airconditioning (high season only)telephone and shower room.Prices arebased on 2 adults sharing on Bed &Breakfast.Half Board is available at asupplement.



24 units


Offers & Options•Honeymooners and guests celebratinganniversaries and birthdays receive acomplimentary bottle of sparkling wineon arrival

•Honeymooners receive a free lake viewroom upgrade on arrival (subject toavailability)

•Pre-bookable champagne - £28•Pre-bookable flowers available - £24•Pre-bookable taxi transfer - £131 return

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Giardinettobed & breakfast Code: R44H06

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7 nights 389 409 469 419 439 469 499 519 509 495 479 449 439

10 nights 449 499 529 495 509 539 569 589 579 565 549 509 499

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Half board £14 £14 £14





Lake view room




Poiano Hotel & Residence

GardaIn a beautiful location on a hillsidesurrounded by lush parkland,olivegroves and vineyards, the Poiano is setback from the lakefront and affordsexcellent views of the lake, themountains and the surroundingcountryside. Elegant and stylish, thehotel and apartments are comfortableand modern,complemented by a hostof on-site facilities and amenities.Thisspacious,low-rise complex enjoys apeaceful and relaxing ambience and isideal for guests looking for a hotel-based holiday or those seeking toexplore the many places of interest that

Lake Garda has to offer.Location 3km to the lakefront; 3.5km tothe lakeside pebble beach; 600m to thenearest bars and restaurants;resortcentre and nightlife of Garda 3km away

Features Large swimming pool withsurrounding sun terrace;free parasolsand sun loungers;restaurant servingbreakfast,lunch and dinner;piano bar;grill bar serving snacks;TV room withsatellite TV;mini-market; 24hr reception.

Activities Six tennis courts (somefloodlit); volleyball; football;table tennis;massage and sauna available;frequententertainment (mid May-mid Sept).

For Children Own pool;hotel-run kidsclub; playground; highchairs and cotsavailable.

Rooms have 2 beds,individually-controlled air conditioning,TV,telephone,hairdryer, fridge, showerroom and balcony or terrace.Prices arebased on 2 adults sharing on Half Board.Superior rooms sleeping up to 3 areavailable at a supplement.

1 bedroom apartments (2-4 persons)have a separate twin bedroom,loungewith double sofa bed, telephone,TV,kitchenette,bathroom and balcony orterrace.Prices are based on 4 adultssharing on Self Catering. Half Board is

available at a supplement.


280 units


Please note: a refundable deposit of approx. 200 euros is required on arrival.

Offers & Options•Daily shuttle bus service to Gardaresort centre

•Pre-bookable champagne - £28•Pre-bookable flowers - £24•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £131 return

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Poiano Residenceself catering Code: R45A01

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1st Child 7/14 nights 209 209 245 209 209 209 245 245 245 245 209 209 209 209

2nd Child 7/14 nights 245 265 299 269 295 329 339 389 359 345 315 265 259 245


1 bedroom 4 Low Mid High

3 adults sharing £5 £6 £7

2 a du lt s s ha ri ng £ 13 £ 15 £ 19


Poiano Hotelhalf board Code: R45H26

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7 nights 529 529 575 555 579 589 599 709 655 629 599 555 545 529

14 nights 789 859 839 829 869 919 979 1069 979 955 865 799 789 -

1st Child 7 nights 349 349 385 349 349 355 405 425 405 405 369 349 349 349

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2nd Child 7 nights 369 369 405 369 369 375 425 445 425 425 389 369 369 369

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Superior room £6 £7 £ 9



3rd adult only redn.per night £8 £9 £10








Marco Polo Hotel

Garda

As well as fantastic lake views, guestscan enjoy the large gardens,goodfacilities and friendly familyatmosphere.

Location Set on a hillside in its owngardens;1.5km from Garda (occasionalshuttle bus to and from the resortcentre - high season only,at a localcharge); 1km from the beach

Features Two pools; paddling pool; sunterrace;pizzeria;restaurant serves buffetbreakfast and three course eveningmeal;bar; lounge; reception; mini-market Tennis courts

Rooms have up to 3 beds, TV, telephone,shower room and balcony or terrace.Prices are based on 2 adults sharing onHalf Board.




125 roomsOfficial rating: 3 star

Please note: Hotel Marco Polo isaccessed by a steep pathway and istherefore not recommended for guestswith walking difficulties

Offers & Options•Honeymooners receive acomplimentary bottle of wine onarrival

•Pre-bookable champagne - £28•Pre-bookable flowers - £24•Pre-bookable taxi transfer - £131 return

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Marco Polohalf board Code: R44H00

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1st Child 7 nights 289 289 339 309 309 309 309 359 359 339 309 309 299 289

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Orchidea Hotel

MalcesineIn a beautiful location,on a quiet roadset away from the lakefront and withmountains behind, the Orchidea is abrand new,stylish hotel offeringspacious accommodation with afriendly, welcoming atmosphere.Within2km of Malcesine,it is an ideal basefrom which to explore the manydelights of this picturesque resort.

Location 1km to the shingle beach; 1.5km

to nearest bars and restaurants; 2kmfrom the centre of Malcesine

Features Use of pool at the Hotel Astoria1km away; breakfast room; lounge/barwith satellite TV;reception

Rooms have up to 3 beds, individually-controlled air conditioning,satellite TV,telephone,radio,hairdryer,shower roomand balcony or terrace (some shared).Prices are based on 2 adults sharing onBed & Breakfast.

15 rooms

Official rating: 3 Star

Offers & Options•Honeymooners receive bottle of champagne and fruit basket duringstay

•Guests booking before 30 March 06receive a complimentary bottle of champagne during stay


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MalcesineThe Astoria is an ideal base for thosewho want to relax by the pool or visitthe many places of interest that LakeGarda has to offer.The hotel offerspersonal service,a relaxed atmosphereand a delightful setting overlooking thelake.

Location On a busy lakeside roadleading to Malcesine Centre, 3km away;the Astoria’s location means guests onlyneed walk 20m across the road to thesmall shingle beach and to a bus stopwith regular service to the resort centreuntil 8pm

Features Swimming pool with terraceset in garden with sunloungers;restaurant serving buffet breakfast and3-course evening meal;bar and loungewith satellite TV; reception

Rooms have twin or a double bed (some

with extra single bed),TV, telephone,radio,hairdryer,shower room andbalcony or terrace. Prices are based on 2adults sharing on Half Board. A limitednumber of single rooms (withoutbalcony or terrace) are available at asupplement on request.

1st child reduction 10%

48 rooms


Offers & Options•Ideal for couples marrying andhoneymooning in Lake Garda – see ourThomas Cook Weddings brochure forfull details

•Honeymooners receive a bottle of sparkling wine, fruit basket, picnicbasket and a lake view room upgrade(subject to availability) on arrival

•Book between 1st Jan 06 the 30 Mar 06and receive a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival

•Pre-bookable flowers - £24•Pre-bookable champagne - £28•Pre-bookable taxi transfer - £236 return

Astoriahalf board Code: R42H01

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Astoria Hotel

●Marque of Excellence Award 2005

● 10 & 11 night holidays available



HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

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Maximilian Hotel

MalcesineThe peaceful location and outstandingviews of Lake Garda make theMaximilian ideal for those wanting toget away from it all. Nestling within itsown large gardens on the lakeside, itenjoys a secluded position close to thebeach. The Maximilian is a modern andstylish hotel with a good range of facilities and a relaxing ambience.

Location On the lakeside and next to thepebble beach;150m from restaurantsand bars;2.5km to the resort centre andmain nightlife

Features Free-form swimming pool;sunterrace with sunloungers and parasols;heated indoor pool with sunloungers;restaurant; hotel bar and pool bar, bothserving snacks;24hr reception

Activities Tennis court; gym; beautycentre

For Children Highchairs and cotsavailable

Rooms have twin or a double bed plusextra bed for child only (maximum age 5

yrs), TV, telephone,hairdryer, showerroom and balcony or terrace. Prices arebased on 2 adults sharing on Half Board.A limited number of suites with a smallliving room area and superior roomswith lake view are available at asupplement.

Child price: age limit 5

40 rooms

Official rating 4 star

Offers & Options•Pre-bookable champagne - £28•Pre-bookable flowers - £24•Pre-bookable taxi transfer - £236 return

Excelsior Bay Hotel

MalcesineOffering excellent standards andbeautiful views, this superb hotel standsright on the lakeside and is very popularwith returning guests.

Location The hotel is only 300m fromthe centre of Malcesine

Features Pool with sunloungers; lakesideterrace ; restaurant serving buffetbreakfast and 4-course evening mealwith choice of menu, salad buffet anddessert; weekly gala dinner; snack baropen for lunches

Activities Fitness room;regular livemusic

Rooms have twin or a double bed (somewith an extra bed),TV, telephone,shower room and balcony. Prices arebased on 2 adults sharing on Half Board.Superior rooms with full bathroom andlake view are available at a supplement.Non balcony rooms sleeping 2 personsare available at a reduction.These roomsare below ground level and have noview.Single rooms (no balcony) withrestricted no views are also available atnil supplement.



64 rooms

Official rating: 4 starOffers & Options•Weekly gala dinner with live music•Complimentary bottle of sparklingwine and fruit basket for guestsbooking superior rooms

•Guests receive a complimentary bottleof wine on the terrace and one saunavoucher per person during stay

•30% discount on evening meals fromthe à la carte menu and 10% discounton all additional meals

•Complimentary bottle of sparklingwine for guests celebratinganniversaries and birthdays

•No single room supplement all season•Pre-bookable champagne - £28•Pre-bookable flowers - £24

•Pre-bookable taxi transfer - £236 return

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Superior room with lake view £9 £9 £9

Suite £12 £12 £12




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Single room £Ni l £N il £Nil

Superior room £4 3 £43 £43




Non balcony room redn. £11 £17 £19







● 10 & 11 night holidays available


HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS




Sole Hotel

RivaWith a central position on the livelymain square of Riva, the Sole Hotel isalso directly on the lakefront.

Location 500m to shingle beach withwatersports (Jun-Sep); bars 5m; discos400m;mini-market 300m

Features Restaurant offering buffetbreakfast with waiter service duringlunch & dinner; terrace restaurantoverlooking lake offers regional andnational specialities; lounge and barwith satellite TV;snacks available;lakefront bar (satellite TV) offers hotfood/snacks; separate satellite TV room;roof terrace with sunloungers

Activities Evening entertainmentusually includes live music every nighton external lakefront terrace until 11pm(high season only);free mountain bikehire (subject to availability)

Rooms have up to 3 beds, airconditioning,TV, telephone, hairdryerand bath or shower room.Prices arebased on 2 adults sharing on Half Board.A limited number of single rooms withshower room (no bath) are available at asupplement on request.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

● 10 & 11 night holidays available● Wedding package available


1st/2nd child reduction: 10%

78 rooms


Offers & Options•Ideal for couples marrying andhoneymooning in Lake Garda - See ourThomas Cook Weddings brochure forfull details

•All guests staying 7 nights or more willreceive a free sauna or solarium session

•Honeymooners and guests celebratingsilver and golden weddinganniversaries receive a complimentarybottle of sparkling wine and fruitbasket on arrival


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La Perla Hotel

RivaThe La Perla is a modern hotel set on amain road in the outskirts of Riva.Withsimple, well-maintained

accommodation, a small selection of facilities and friendly service,this hotelprovides a good base from which toexplore the area.

Location Lakeside beach 150m walkaway;100m to bars and restaurants;1.3km from the resort centre with mainnightlife;bus stop 30m away withregular transport into Riva centre andVerona

Features Swimming pool;terrace withfree sunloungers; restaurant; café barserves snacks; lounge with satellite TV;reception

Activities Table tennis; live music once aweek

For Children Highchairs freeHOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS●

10 & 11 night holidays available.Please see ‘All You Need To Know’

(pgs 108-122) for more details

Rooms have twin or a double bed,(somewith an extra bed) TV, telephone, bath orshower room and balcony or terrace.Prices are based on 2 adults sharing on

Half Board. A limited number of singlerooms (without balcony or terrace) areavailable at a supplement.


90 units


Offers & Options•Weekly gala buffet and live music•Honeymooners and guests celebratinganniversaries receive a complimentarybottle of wine on arrival

•Pre-bookable flowers - £24•Pre-bookable champagne - £28•Pre-bookable taxi transfer - £245 return

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PLUS

Hotel Astor

LimoneThe Hotel Astor is built against asecluded cliffside and has stunningviews over Lake Garda. Set in a quiet

area of Limone,it combines a peacefullocation with comfortable and modernfacilities. The hotel’s friendlyatmosphere makes it ideal for couplesand families wanting to get away fromit all and relax.

Location 800m from the man-madeshingle beach; restaurants, bars andshops 800m away

Features Swimming pool;sun terracewith free sunloungers and parasols;private beach; restaurant with viewsover lake;bar with satellite TV, alsoserves snacks; reception

Activities Table tennis

For children Section of pool; highchairsand cots available

Rooms have twin or double beds,somewith extra bed, individually-controlledair conditioning (17 June-20 Aug),satellite TV, telephone,hairdryer, showerroom and balcony or terrace with lake

view. Prices are based on 2 adultssharing on Bed & Breakfast. Half Boardand single rooms are available onrequest at a supplement

Child reduction:30% (up to age 6)

63 rooms


Offers & Options•Honeymooners receive acomplimentary bottle of wine

•Pre-bookable taxi transfer available -£270 return

•Pre-bookable champagne available -£28

•Pre-bookable flowers available - £24

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Astorbed & breakfast Code: R54H10

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Panorama Hotel

LimoneThe Hotel Panorama is elegant in styleand offers comfortable accommodationin a fantastic lakeside location, withfriendly service and a good range of facilities.

Location Steps lead to lakeside beachwith lido and platforms for sunbathing;1.5km from the village centre with shops,bars, restaurants and nightlife (free busservice); 10m to bus stop with regulartransport to Limone, Riva andDesenzano

Features Swimming pool;terrace withfree sunloungers and parasols; pool barserves snacks; indoor pool withwhirlpool area; buffet style restaurant;weekly Italian dinner;lobby with bar andsatellite TV; 24 hr reception

Activities Tennis court; mini-golf; table

tennis; bowls; giant chess; fitness centre;sauna; live music twice weekly

For Children Own pool; play area;cotsavailable;highchairs free

Rooms have twin or a double bed (somewith extra bed), individually-controlledair conditioning,TV, telephone,hairdryer,

bath or shower room and balcony withlake view.Prices are based on 2 adultssharing on Half Board. A limited numberof single rooms are available at asupplement on request.


73 rooms


Offers & Options•Complimentary shuttle bus service toLimone

•Honeymooners and guests celebratinganniversaries receive a complimentarybottle of sparkling wine, a basket of fruit and a room upgrade (subject toavailability) on arrival

•Complimentary beer, wine and waterduring dinner

•Afternoon tea/coffee and biscuits dailyfrom 4pm-5pm

•Pre bookable champagne - £28•Pre-bookable flowers - £24•Pre-bookable taxi transfer - £270 return

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Splendid Palace Hotel

LimoneSet in terraces above an old lemongrove,this hotel occupies an elevatedposition offering stunning panoramicviews over Lake Garda,the Monte Baldomountains and the Bay of Limone.Thistraditional-style property is withinstrolling distance of all the amenities of Limone,but at the same time provides arelaxing base.

Location Bars, restaurants and shops are300m away;the shingle beach is 100maway;to explore further, the bus stop forMilan and Verona is 5m away

Features Two free-form swimming poolswith surrounding sun terraces; freeparasols and sunloungers; indoor pool;sauna; whirlpool;snack bar; restaurantserving Italian and international buffet-style meals;24 hr English speaking

receptionActivities Sauna, whirlpool,card area;tennis court at Limone Centre 1km away;table tennis, sports equipment andmini-golf available to guests atPanorama Hotel 1.5km away; live musictwice a week

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS●Wedding package available


For Children Pool;kids club (3-11 yrs);playroom;toys and games; high chairsin the restaurant; cots

Rooms have 2 beds plus extra bed if required,individually-controlled airconditioning,TV, telephone,hairdryer,full bathroom and balcony or terrace.Prices are based on 2 adults sharing onHalf Board. Rooms with lake view and alimited number of single rooms withbath or shower room and balcony orterrace (no lake view) are available at asupplement on request.


132 rooms


Offers & Options•Ideal for couples marrying andhoneymooning in Lake Garda - see our

Thomas Cook Weddings brochure forfull details•Honeymooners and guests celebratinganniversaries receive a bottle of sparkling wine, fruit basket and a roomupgrade (subject to availability) duringstay

•Afternoon tea or coffee and cookiesavailable daily between 4-5pm

•Wine, beer or water included withdinner

•Weekly candlelit gala dinner withmusic


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VenetianRiviera

The Venetian Riviera stretches along Italy’s

north eastern coastline, encompassing the

modern, bustling resort of Lido di Jesolo

with its impressive 17km stretch of

golden sand. The Riviera’s purpose-built

facilities deliver an unforgettable

holiday experience.

VENETIAN RIVIERA AT A GLANCE

Venice

Shopping: Local stalls and markets sell

Venetian glass, delicate lacework and

the famous carnival masks. The Rialto

Bridge and Markets are always popular

with visitors.

Currency: Euro

Thrills and spills: Aqualandia waterpark

boasts a range of entertainments from

waterslides to mini-golf and volleyball!

Getting about: You can walk between

the main sights in Venice, wandering

through cobbled streets and over age-old

bridges. Public transport is by vaporetto

or waterbus - the No1 is the best for

sightseeing as it travels the length of the

Grand Canal. Alternatively splash out and

take a gondola for a trip to remember.

Places to visit: You can combine your

Italian experience with a visit to Croatia.

Take a one-day cruise from Lido di Jesolo

to the Croatian village of Porec, with its

Latin influences.

Local cuisine: Polenta is a popular local

ingredient, served as a main course or

combined with vegetables as a side dish.

Finish with a bowl of Italian

ice cream

and an espresso

for an

authentic

Venetianmeal.

Flight details: Flights to the Venetian

Riviera take approx 2 hours. See the

flights section at the back of thebrochure for details.

Around and about: In Venice itself, don’t

miss the Grand Canal, the famous

Bridge of Sighs and the Basilica of St

Mark.

Things to do: As well as the classical

treasures of Venice, the beach at

Lido di Jesolo is ideal for sunbathing,

swimming or taking out a pedalo.

Excursions: Lake Garda, Verona, Florence

and the Dolomites make perfect day

trips from your base on the Venetian

Riviera.

Chianti

Florence

Verona

Venice

Bologna

TUSCANY

Lake

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Lido di Venezia

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of customers rating theirsummer 2005 holiday tothe Venetian Riviera asgood or excellent.

94%



The Venetian Riviera is one of Italy’s best and most famous beach destinations.This

well-developed area includes Lido di Jesolo which has a fabulous golden sand beach,

lively nightlife and a host of family orientated activities. Just a short ferry ride from

Lido is the historic city of Venice with its wonderful lagoons. During the summermonths,Venice is host to a series of Arts festivals which you can find out about by

calling the Italian State Tourist Board on 0207 408 1254. A real advantage of this area

is that it has easy access to Venice, Verona, Lake Garda and Florence. Please be aware

that for most Italian beaches there may be a charge for sections of the beach.







Cobbles and Canals

An exclusive land and water transfer to theworld famous city of Venice. A professional city

guide shows you the sights including

St Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge and the

Doge’s Palace. Approx 33 euros.

Venetian Islands

A boat trip to the three islands of the lagoon.

See Venetian glass blowing at Murano, relax

on the peaceful shores of Torcello, and visit

Burano with its leaning tower and famous ice

cream. Approx 29 euros.

Florence

Your chance to visit one of the most beautiful

cities in Italy. Culture,art, style and class just

about sum it up! Not to be missed.

Approx 65 euros.

Il Mercato

Visit the local Jesolo market for a chance to

pick up gifts and souvenirs,whilst

experiencing a colourful Italian market in full

swing. Approx 8.50 euros.

Romeo and Garda

Experience the perfect combination of the

romantic city of Verona, setting forShakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and the

sublime scenery of Lake Garda.Sit back and

enjoy. Approx 35 euros.




guidance.

for more information...You can read more about the

Venetian Riviera in the Thomas

Cook ‘Travellers’travel guide


your local Thomas Cook Travelshop, by phoning 01733 416477



Want to see more?

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leading car hire company with a

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that gives you complete peace of

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Lido di JesoloThis modern purpose built resort provides

a wide range of activities and

entertainments to satisfy all tastes.

Shopaholics can take a stroll along the

lively promenade lined with designershops and there is a tremendous selection

of restaurants and lively bars that provide

varied evening entertainment.

Lido di Jesolo’s golden sandy beach

stretches for an impressive 17km and

boasts safe, shallow, calm waters that are

great for children. Families will love the

huge choice of activities available.

Transfer from airport: approx 45mins.

WeddingsThomas Cook is pleased

to offer wedding

packages at: Salus Hotel

page 46; Principe Palace

Hotel page 49; Brioni

Mare Hotel page 47. For

full details please see our

Weddings brochure or

contact our weddings department on

0870 010 4592.




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twincentres

Relax in Lido di Jesolo and then

spend 3 or 4 nights in

romantic Venice.

A classic Italian twin centre.

Make the most of your holiday in Italy and contrast the beach

at Lido di Jesolo with one of our Venice city hotels.

Venice

Steeped in over 1,000 years of rich and colourful history, the

famous landmarks of this unique city need little introduction.

Your only decision will be what you are going to see or do first!

A gondola or water taxi trip up the Grand Canal or a visit to St

Mark’s Square? Or perhaps you’ll just relax outside one of the

chic cafés, sip coffee and watch the vibrant city life pass by.



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Gardena Hotel

Principe Hotel

Venice

Venice

Centrally located, the Principe is one of the oldest 15th century palaces on theGrand Canal.The facilities offered bythe hotel include a terrace overlookingthe Grand Canal, reception, breakfastroom, à la carte restaurant and a bar.Rooms have a double or twin beds,airconditioning, satellite TV, hairdryer,bathroom and balcony or terrace. Alimited number of single rooms andcanal view rooms are available at asupplement. Prices are based on Bed &Breakfast.

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14 nights 959 1079 1069 1069 1109 1129 1199 1219 1149 1139 1109 1049 1049

Holiday prices are per person in £s, including £5 Air Passenger Duty. Remember to add flight supplements and insurance premiums. Important Note - an extra per person charge of currently £25 per person will be applicable to all prices shown tocover current and exceptional increases in fuel costs and will be added as an extra charge at the time of booking. The price includes aircraft insurance, security, fuel charges and other associated costs, known at the time of booking. For information onextra charges and surcharges, prices and general Holiday Information and Booking Conditions, please see pages 108 to 122. Supplements apply for nights in accommodation: LOW = 1 May-24 May, 23 Sep-31 Oct; MID = 17 Apr-30 Apr, 3 Jun-12 Jul &4 Sep-22 Sep; HIGH = 1 Apr-16 Apr, 25 May-2 Jun & 13 Jul-3 Sep. 45ab



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14 nights 739 879 849 849 849 859 929 1039 1029 1019 879 759 759



14 nights 779 899 879 879 879 879 909 1029 1019 1019 919 809 809


4 Sep-22 Sep; HIGH = 1 Apr-16 Apr, 25 May-2 Jun & 13 Jul-3 Sep. 45bb



twincentre

Spend 10 or 11 nights at the Principe Palace (page 49) in Lido di Jesolo followed by 3 or 4 nights at the Principe Hotel in Venice.want tosee more ?

twincentre

Spend 10 or 11 nights at the Salus Hotel (page 46) in Lido di Jesolo followed by 3 or 4 nights at the Gardena Hotel in Venicewant tosee more ?

Situated in an ancient Venetian palacethe hotel is convenient for the bus andboat terminals and offers the chanceto immerse oneself in the atmosphereof Venice. The Hotel looks onto theCanale dei Tolentini and thePapadopoli gardens can be viewedfrom the balconies. Rooms have adouble or twin beds, air conditioning,TV, telephone, hairdryer, bathroom andbalcony or terrace. A limited numberof single rooms are available at asupplement. Prices are based on Bed &Breakfast.




Salus Hotel

Lido di JesoloExclusive to Thomas Cook in the UK andlocated on the west side of Lido, theSalus is a modern and stylish hotelsituated on the main road.With a calmatmosphere, bright,well-maintainedaccommodation and elegant decorativefountains at the entrance, the hotel willsuit couples seeking a relaxing holidayclose to all amenities.

Location 20m from the golden,fine sandbeach with a private section for guests;10m to shops,restaurants and bars; 50mto main nightlife and bus stop

Features Swimming pool withsunloungers and parasols;restaurantserving buffet breakfast and à la cartelunch and dinner;lounge/bar (May-

Sept); 24 hr reception with moneyexchange facility

For Children Highchairs and cotsavailable

Rooms have 2 or 3 beds, individually-controlled air conditioning (payablelocally),TV, telephone, hairdryer, showerroom and balcony or terrace. Prices arebased on 2 adults sharing on Bed &Breakfast. Rooms with twin beds andbunk beds sleeping 2 adults and 2children are also available. Half Board



●Twin centre holidays available

and single rooms are available at a

supplement.Child prices: age limit 12

72 rooms


Offers & Options•Ideal for couples marrying andhoneymooning in Venice - see ourThomas Cook Weddings brochure forfull details

•Twin centre option - spend 10 or 11nights at the Salus Hotel followed by 3or 4 nights a the Gardena Hotel inVenice

•Honeymooners receive complimentarybottle of sparkling wine or fruit basketon arrival

•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £88 perreturn journey

•Pre-bookable champagne - £28•Pre-bookable flowers - £24

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2nd Child 7 nights 329 395 459 429 465 475 485 559 515 499 475 365 339 339

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twincentre

Spend 10 or 11 nights at the Salus Hotel followed by 3 or 4 nights a the Gardena Hotel (page 45) in Venice.want tosee more ?


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Brioni Mare Hotel

Lido di JesoloSituated close to both beach and resortamenities,this stylish and well-maintained hotel is a good choice forguests who like to be in a quiet areawithin easy reach of all facilities.

Location 55m from the sandy beach;situated just off the busy main resortroad and 500m from one of the resort’smain squares

Features Swimming pool withsunloungers;section of private beachwith free sunloungers and parasols;traditional-style restaurant;bar withlounge and satellite TV; terrace on topfloor with sunloungers and whirlpool;outdoor terrace in front of mainentrance;24hr reception; moneyexchange facilities

Activities Small fitness room

Rooms have 2 beds, individually-controlled air conditioning (Jun-Sept), TV,

telephone,hairdryer, shower room andbalcony or terrace. Prices based on 2adults sharing on Half Board. Roomssleeping up to 3 adults or 2 adults plus 2children with 3 beds are also available.

Brioni Marehalf board Code: R22H01

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A limited number of twin rooms for soleuse are available at a supplement onrequest.

Child prices: age limit 12


Offers & Options•Ideal for couples marrying andhoneymooning in Venice – see ourThomas Cook Weddings brochure forfull details

•Guests celebrating honeymoons,anniversaries & birthdays receive acomplimentary bottle of sparkling wineon arrival



●Marque of Excellence Award 2005●Wedding package available


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D’Annunzio Hotel

Lido di JesoloThe family-run D’Annunzio Hotel is idealfor those seeking a prime location in the

heart of the resort.Well-maintainedaccommodation and a friendlyatmosphere should prove a winningformula for a great holiday.

Location Set on the busy mainpromenade which runs through theresort with bars and restaurants close athand; beach is 120m away; mini-marketis 20m away

Features Swimming pool;terrace withfree deckchairs, sunloungers andparasols;restaurant; café bar withsatellite TV;reception;money exchangefacilities

Activities Table tennis; bicycles for hire

For Children Children’s menu inrestaurant

Rooms have up to 3 beds sleeping up to3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children, TV(payable locally), telephone,hairdryer,shower room and balcony or terrace.Prices are based on 2 adults sharing on

Half Board. A limited number of singlerooms are available at a supplement onrequest. Family rooms with up to 4 beds(2 of which are in a small separateadjoining room) are also available. Airconditioning is available in all rooms(payable locally).

Child prices:age limit 12.

50 rooms


Offers & Options•Complimentary sparkling wine forhoneymooners and guests celebratinganniversaries (on arrival)

•Pre-bookable flowers - £24•Pre-bookable champagne - £28•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £88 perreturn journey

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3rd & 4th adult only redn.per night £3 £4 £5






● 4 bedded rooms available


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PLUS

Principe Palace Hotel

Lido di JesoloThis is a very stylish and well-locatedhotel with marble floors and glasschandeliers in public areas and highlyprofessional staff.Close to the beachand resort amenities it will appeal tocouples looking for a relaxing holiday inquality accommodation.

Location 100m to the golden sands of

the resort’s main beach; in a built-uparea, 50m to bars, restaurants andnightlife;hotel has own private sectionof the beach; approximately 1km to 18-hole Jesolo Golf Club

Features Swimming pool on 5th floor;terrace with free sunloungers andparasols;restaurant; pool bar; receptionwith lounge and bar area with outdoorterrace

Activities Table tennis; live music aroundthe pool once per week (in high season);18-hole Jesolo Golf Club 1km away(equipment available for hire)

For Children Own pool;cots free

Rooms have 2 or 3 beds,air conditioning(mid May-mid Sept),TV, telephone,hairdryer, shower room and balcony orterrace.Prices are based on 2 adultssharing on Half Board. A limited numberof twin rooms for sole use are availableat a supplement,on request

Child prices:age limit 12

Please note: there is a small charge forinfants (payable locally)

100 rooms


Offers & Options•Ideal for couples marrying andhoneymooning in Venice – see ourThomas Cook Weddings brochure forfull details

•Twin centre option - spend 10 or 11nights at the Principe Palace followedby 3 or 4 nights at the Principe Hotel inVenice

•Honeymooners and guests celebratingbirthdays and anniversaries receive acomplimentary bottle of sparkling wine

•Up to 20% discount on green fees atJesolo Golf Club for hotel guests(bookable locally)

•Special 3 day golf package available atJesolo Golf Club including green fees

and trolley hire (payable locally)•Complimentary transfer to golf course•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £88 perreturn journey


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●Twin centre holidays available


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twincentre

Spend 10 or 11 nights at the Principe Palace Hotel followed by 3 or 4 nights at the Principe Hotel (page 45) in Venice.want tosee more ?



Getting about: Hire a car and brave the

famous bends on the road from Sorrento

to Amalfi or take the hydro-foil or ferry tothe Islands of Capri and Ischia.

Places to visit: Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii

and Herculaneum, Capri and Ischia, and

villages along the famous Amalfi Drive.

Local cuisine: Pizzas originated in this

region and are renowned for being the

best in the world.

Oranges and lemons: Gardens bursting

with orange and lemon trees are an

everyday sight in this lush and fertile

region. One of the best ways to enjoy the

NeapolitanRiviera

Travel along a spectacular coastline,

making a memorable approach to the

Neapolitan Riviera. The route from Naples

is etched into olive tree clad mountains

and twists and turns to give panoramic

views of vibrant, natural beauty until it

arrives at the Sorrento Peninsula.

Flight details: Flights to the Neapolitan

Riviera take approx 2 hours 30 mins.


Around and about: Discover the

spectacular coastline and crystal clear

waters of the Sorrento Peninsula

Things to do: Explore the fascinating

ruined city of Pompeii, or perhaps visit

the vibrant city of Naples on the bay

that shares its name.

NEAPOLITAN RIVIERA AT A GLANCE

local lemons is in a delicious liquor

called limoncello, which can be bought

as an after dinner drink or by the bottle,

in a variety of shapes and sizes, from

souvenir shops.

Currency: Euro

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Nestling along the cliff-tops of the southern-most arc of the Bay of Naples, the

Sorrento Peninsula is the largest and most popular of Campanian resorts. The scenery

becomes yet more dramatic on the other side of the peninsular, where the Amalfi

drive takes you around tortuous bends and through tunnels in the rocky cliff side tobeautiful Positano and, further on, to the stylish resort of Amalfi.







Rome in a day

This is your chance to visit the eternal city.

We will transport you to the heart of the city,

passing by the famous sights, then the day is

yours to discover Rome and its treasures at

your leisure.


Pompeii and Vesuvius

Following the eruption of Mount Vesuvious in

79AD, Pompeii lay buried and forgotten under

ash and lava for hundred of years.Visit the

excavated city and Mount Vesuvius,which

dominates the Bay of Naples.


Sorrento Walkabout Tour

Join our team at the start of your holiday as

they lead you through the hidden areas of

Sorrento. Learn about its history and sample

the local food and wine.

Approx 10 euros adults (including Thomas

Cook privilege card offering many local

discounts)

Capri

A holiday on the Neapolitan Riviera would be

incomplete without a trip to the island of Capri.

Take a visit to chic Capri Town where designer

shops line the winding streets,and visitors relax

with a coffee in the buzzing main square.


Amalfi Drive

The amazing Amalfi Drive is said to be the

most spectacular route in Europe.

The winding cliff top road from Sorrento offers

breathtaking panoramic views at every turn.





guidance only.

want to see more?

Can’t decide where to go? Then why

settle for one resort when you can see

two on a twin centre holiday. Combine

a week in one of our featured hotels

in Sorrento with a week on the

amazing island of Ischia

See individual property pages for full

details.

Sorrento

brightly painted sunbathing platforms that

line the sea front at the foot of the cliffs.

Transfer from airport: approx 1hr 15mins.

St AgnelloSt Agnello, the second of five areas on the

peninsula, is situated in a peaceful location,

set back from the bustling centre of Sorrento.

Surrounded by lemon and orange groves, this

friendly little neighbourhood has beautiful

hotels and buildings set amongst its tree

lined streets. It is an excellent base from

which to explore the area’s sites of natural

and historic interest. Transfer from airport:

approx 1hr 15mins.

for more information...You can read more about

Naples in the Thomas Cook

‘Travellers’ travel guide


your local Thomas Cook Travel

shop, by phoning 01733 416477



SorrentoRevolving around its vibrant Piazza Tasso,

Sorrento offers typically Italian pavement

cafes and welcoming restaurants plus streets

brimming with shops selling souvenirs,

pottery and clothing. For those that

appreciate stunning views Sorrento is hard to

beat,with clifftop hotels and terraces that

look across the sweeping Bay of Naples to

Mount Vesuvius and the island of Ischia. For

basking and bathing, visitors can use the

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WeddingsThomas Cook is pleased to

offer wedding packages at:

Grand Hotel Royal page 53;

Grand Hotel Ambasciatori

page 54;Grand Hotel

Capodimonte page 55;

Hilton Sorrento Palace

page 60;Michelangelo

Hotel page 64. For full details please see ourWeddings brochure or contact our weddings

department on 0870 010 4592.




Sorrento Cooking SchoolOne of the best things about visitingthe Neapolitan Riviera is the area’swonderful cuisine,based on fresh localproduce and simple,traditionalmethods of preparation. During yourstay,why not also take the opportunityto learn some Italian cookingtechniques?

The Sorrento Cooking School,located atthe Giardino Delle Esperidi,offers dailypractical cookery classes in English in adedicated modern kitchen and diningarea. Classes (max. 15 persons) lastapproximately 3 hours and include thepreparation of an appetiser - ‘antipasto’,first course - ‘primo’(typically gnocchi),main course - ‘secondo’ (often fish) and adessert - ‘dolce’. All tutors areexperienced Italian chefs, and some arealso members of the InternationalAssociation of Culinary Professionals

(IACP). The "hands-on" practical lesson isfollowed by either lunch or dinner – achance to sample the dishes you haveprepared!

Typical Itinerary:

• Participants not staying at Giardino

Delle Esperidi are collected from theirhotels by car or minibus and taken tothe Sorrento Cooking School.

• On arrival you receive a detailedintroduction to the day’s recipes.Cooking then begins under the tutor’sguidance.

• After an hour there is a short break totaste your appetisers and a glass of sparkling white ‘Prosecco’wine. Thelesson then continues.

• Once the dishes are all ready,you sitdown with fellow trainees to enjoy themeal with some local wine. Afterwardstry an ‘espresso’ coffee and a glass of ‘limoncello’(local lemon liqueur).

• You are driven back to your hotel, full

of good food and the satisfaction of being able to cook a superb Neapolitanmeal!


what’s includedPrice is £49 per adult and includes:

• Return transfer from/to your hotel*

• 3 hour cooking class in English

• Use of equipment & ingredients

• Lunch or Dinner

• Wine tasting

• Recipes

• Souvenir cooking apron

Please note: courses are subject toavailability and require a minimum of 2participants to operate. The exact dayand time of your course will be arrangedvia your representative on arrival inresort. For safety reasons children under16 years will not be able to participate.

*For guests at the following hotels,anadditional transport supplement of £12per adult will apply:President,Jaccarino,La Solara, Delfino,Nastro Azzuro,Hermitage & Vesuvio.




PLUS

Grand Hotel Royal

SorrentoPositioned high on a cliff and offeringstunning views, the Grand Hotel Royal isa hotel of classical style and elegance.With high standards of service andcomfort,a choice of on-site bars,restaurants and lounges and a centrallocation,the Grand Hotel Royal is idealfor those wishing to be right in theheart of this stylish town.

Location Perched high on a cliff incentral Sorrento; local buses stop 200mfrom the hotel

Features Free use of private bathingplatform (Jun-Sept);outdoor swimmingpool with sun terraces;deckchairs,parasols and sunloungers available;

garden areas; restaurant with sunterrace provides extensive hot and coldbuffet breakfast,3-course evening mealand weekly gala dinner with live music;lunch can be taken at the poolsiderestaurant; three bars including apoolside snack bar, beachside snack barand main bar;choice of three loungeareas,one with satellite TV;internetfacilities in the lobby.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS● Private taxi transfers available

● Complimentary gift on arrival forall guests


Please see ‘All You Need To Know’ (pgs 108-122 for more details

Activities Table tennis; board games;snorkelling equipment available;whirlpool;public tennis courts 300maway;live music twice per week;weeklyPiano Bar; weekly Neapolitan evening

Rooms up to 3 beds,individually-controlled air conditioning (Jun-Sept), TV,internet modem points,telephone,radio,full bathroom with hairdryer andbalcony or terrace.Prices are based on 2adults sharing on Half Board. Full Board,sea view and side sea view rooms areavailable at a supplement.

1st Child reduction: 25%

96 rooms


Offers & Options•Ideal for couples marrying andhoneymooning in Sorrento – see ourThomas Cook Weddings brochure forfull details

•Honeymooners receive acomplimentary bottle of sparkling wineduring stay

•Pre-bookable Sorrento cooking schoolavailable

•10% discount in RistoranteParrucchiano in Sorrento

•Pre-bookable flowers - £25•Pre-bookable champagne - £30•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £178 perreturn journey.

Grand Hotel Royalhalf board Code: Q40H10

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Supplements (per person per night)Twin room Low Mid HighSide sea view £15 £1 5 £15Sea view £29 £29 £29Full board £26 £26 £26

Reductions (per night)3rd adult only redn.per night £ 12 £ 15 £ 15



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Grand Hotel Ambasciatori

SorrentoLocated close to the centre of Sorrentoin an impressive cliff-top setting, this isan attractively decorated hotel offeringhigh standards and a welcomingatmosphere. The Grand HotelAmbasciatori boasts its own privatebathing platform (reached by anelevator from the hotel) making it apopular choice for adults and couples.

Location Prime cliff-top location;on a

busy side street;700m from Sorrentocentre

Features Small kidney-shaped pool (1April-31 Oct) with whirlpool; bathingarea (May-Oct);free parasols and deckchairs; sunloungers available;split-levelterrace and garden with trees andflowers; restaurant offers extensive hotand cold buffet breakfast and waiter

service evening meal;lounge-bar withgarden view;pool bar with barbecue;24hr reception;internet facilities

Activities Table tennis; darts at bathingarea; public tennis courts opposite hotel;weekly gala buffet with live music twiceper week and live music in the piano baronce per week

Rooms have 2 or 3 beds; individually-controlled air conditioning (1 Jun-30Sep);TV;radio;telephone; hairdryer;

internet modem point, bathroom andbalcony or terrace. Prices are based on 2adults sharing on Half Board. Full Board,rooms overlooking the gardens and alimited number of rooms with sea vieware available at a supplement.


103 rooms


Offers & Options•Ideal for couples marrying andhoneymooning in Sorrento – see ourThomas Cook Weddings brochure forfull details


•Honeymooners will receive a bottle of sparkling wine during their stay



Grand Hotel Ambasciatorihalf board Code: Q40H16

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Supplements (per person per night)Twin room Low Mid HighGarden view £19 £19 £19Sea view £26 £26 £26Full board £26 £26 £26

Reductions (per night)3rd adult only redn.per night £ 12 £ 15 £ 14






● Private taxi transfer available


●Weddings packages available


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Grand Hotel Capodimonte

SorrentoThis large, modern hotel is beautifullyset on the hillside south-west of centralSorrento. The Grand HotelCapodimonte’s elevated position affordsspectacular views that will delight andimpress.This property boasts five inter-

linked cascading swimming pools withsurrounding terraces, creating an idyllicsetting in which to relax and unwind.

Location 400m from the town centre;600m from the nearest rock and shinglebeach at a nearby hotel (entrancepayable locally); situated on the mainroad

Features Five inter-linked cascadingpools (one of which is a hydromassagepool), surrounded by split level terraces;free parasols and deckchairs;sunloungers available;two restaurants, ;one serving extensive hot and coldbuffet breakfast; poolside bar;loungebar;TV lounge;piano bar;24hrreception;internet facilities in the lobby.

Activities Table tennis; weekly galabuffet with live music; occasional livemusic in piano bar

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Complimentary gift on arrival forall guests

Twin Centre holidays available

Wedding package available


Rooms have up to 3 beds, airconditioning (1 Jun-30 Sep),TV,radio,telephone,internet modem point,hairdryer, bath or shower room andbalcony or terrace with cliff facing view.Prices are based on 2 adults sharing aroom on Half Board. Full Board, roomswith partial sea view and rooms with

sea view are available at a supplement.

Please note: some balconies are Frenchbalconies.

1st child reduction: 25%

189 rooms


Please note: there are several steps andsmall lifts at this property and thereforeit may not be suitable for guests withmobility difficulties

Offers & Options•Pre-bookable Sorrento cooking schoolavailable

•Ideal for couples marrying andhoneymooning in Sorrento - see our

Thomas Cook Weddings brochure forfull details

•Honeymooners receive complimentarybottle of sparkling wine on arrival

•Twin Centre Option – spend a week atthe Grand Hotel Capodimonte followedby a week at the Grand Hotel Excelsioron Ischia, the island of spas.




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Spend 7 nights at the Grand Hotel Capodimonte followed by 7 nights at the Grand Hotel Excelsior (p.79) on Ischia, the islands of spas.Transfers are by ferry and take approximately 40 minutes.

want tosee more ?

Grand Hotel Capodimontehalf board Code: Q40H12

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Supplements (per person per night)Twin room Low Mid HighPa rt ia l s ea v iew £ 16 £ 16 £ 16Sea view £21 £21 £21Full board £22 £22 £22

Reductions (per night)3rd adult only redn.per night £1 1 £ 14 £ 14

TWIN CENTRE: Grand Hotel Capodimonte (7 nights, half board) & Grand Hotel Excelsior (7 nights, half board) Code: QB3W00


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Tramontano Imperialbed & breakfast Code: Q40H55

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Supplements (per person per night)Twin room Low Mid HighSea view £16 £16 £16


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Tramontano Imperial Hotel

SorrentoThe Tramontano is a wonderful listedbuilding dating back to the 1800s andset in magnificent gardens.Located in

an enviable position in the heart of theold town,it boasts outstanding views of the sea, the Bay of Naples and MountVesuvius. Traditional in style,thisproperty has played host to manyfamous literary figures and will appealto guests who appreciate ‘old world’charm, quality and elegance.

Location Hotel has a private bathingplatform (open mid May-late Sept);nearest bars, restaurants and shops 10maway;50m to the main nightlife andresort centre of Sorrento.

Features Free-form swimming pool withsun terrace, parasols and sun loungers;restaurant serving buffet-stylebreakfast;main bar, pool bar servingsnacks; lounge with satellite TV; 24 hour

reception;parking availableRooms have twin or a double bed plusextra bed if required, TV, telephone,hairdryer, bath or shower room andgarden view.Prices are based on 2 adultssharing on Bed & Breakfast. Rooms withsea view are available at a supplement.


116 rooms


Offers & Options•Pre-bookable Sorrento Cooking schoolavailable

•Honeymooners receive complimentaryflowers and sparkling wine


•Pre-bookable flowers - £25•Pre-bookable champagne - £30




Please see ‘All You Need To Know’


HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS




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President Hotel

SorrentoThis excellent hotel offers good facilitiesin a serene setting above Sorrento.Fromhere,the views on offer are magnificent

– perhaps the best in the area and youcan gaze out across the Bay of Naplesand Mount Vesuvius from therestaurants’ open-air terrace. Enjoying apeaceful location,the President is aperfect place for relaxation in thesunshine.

Location On a quiet side road aboveSorrento;4km from the beach/bathingplatform;1.5km from the nearestrestaurant; central Sorrento, shops,barsand the main nightlife are 3.5km away;complimentary shuttle bus service toresort centre

Features Swimming pool;sun terracewith free sunloungers and parasols;buffet breakfast;à la carte restaurant;bar; pool bar serving snacks; 24hr

reception;regular live musicActivities Gym (min age 18 yrs);tabletennis; pool table; mini-golf; regularevening entertainment

For Children Own pool;cots areavailable; highchairs are free

Rooms have twin or a double bed, TV,telephone,hairdryer, bath or showerroom and balcony or terrace. Prices are

based on 2 adults sharing on Half Board.Sea view rooms and superior sea viewrooms (located on the 1st or 2nd floor)are available at a supplement.A limitednumber of twin rooms for sole use

(without balcony or terrace) areavailable at a supplement on request.

107 rooms


Offers & Options•50% reduction on 1st treatment in thebeauty centre

•Pre-bookable Sorrento Cooking schoolavailable

•Honeymooners receive a bottle of champagne on arrival

•Complimentary shuttle bus service intoSorrento

•Weekly gala dinner•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £178 per journey return•Pre-bookable champagne - £30•Pre-bookable flowers - £25

Presidenthalf board Code: Q40H50

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7 nights 739 819 849 809 799 799 799 869 859 859 839 829 819 819 779 769 779

14 nights 1249 1329 1309 1299 1259 1239 1259 1319 1309 1329 1319 1309 1299 1299 1209 1199 -



Sea view £6 £6 £6

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Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria

SorrentoThe most famous hotel in Sorrento, thisis ranked among the ‘Public HistoricSites of Italy’. Built in 1834,its eleganceand style have been enhanced by fourgenerations – it has a well-deservedreputation for its cuisine, service andattention to detail.Guests here follow inthe illustrious footsteps of Caruso,Verdi,Pavarotti, Oscar Wilde and PrincessMargaret.

Location Central location just off thePiazza Tasso; above the harbour withdirect access

Features Swimming pool with parasols,deckchairs and sunloungers; sun terracewith bar service; restaurant featuresdomed ceilings adorned with frescoesand offers extended buffet breakfastand à la carte dinner with ‘dish of theday’(single dishes are payable at asupplement);second restaurant (Jun-Sep) with terrace overlooking the sea;three lounges with marble floors,oriental rugs and palms

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

● Private taxi transfers available



Activities Regular live piano/guitarmusic

Rooms have up to 3 beds, airconditioning,TV, telephone,hairdryer,full bathroom and balcony or terrace.Prices are based on 2 adults sharing aroom on Half Board. Sea view roomswith sleeping 2 adults and a limitednumber of spacious suites (sleeping 3adults or 2 adults and 2 children)overlooking an orange grove areavailable at a supplement. A limitednumber of twin rooms for sole use (onrequest) are also available at asupplement.



Please note: there are a number of stepsat the entrance

Offers & Options•Pre-bookable Sorrento Cooking schoolavailable

•Complimentary breakfast room service•Honeymooners receive acomplimentary bottle of sparkling wineand flowers

•Honeymooners save up to £106 peradult per week for holidays between 6-27 Oct 2005

•Gala dinner evening 15 Aug•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £178 perreturn journey



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half board Code: Q40H1101 May-

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Sea view £16 £16 £16

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Grand Hotel Riviera

SorrentoThe lush setting of the Grand HotelRiviera is a backdrop to the panoramicsea views over the Bay of Naples. Setback from the main road in Sorrentotown centre,this hotel offers bright,airyand comfortable accommodation withfriendly, efficient service.This hotel willsuit couples seeking relaxation and highstandards of service.

Location 150m from shops, bars andrestaurants; 200m from main nightlife

and discos; 500m to resort centre;150mto bus stop providing regular transportto Agnello, Meta and Sant Agata

Features Kidney-shaped, saltwaterswimming pool with hydromassagefacility;private sunbathing platform(29May-27 Oct,accessed via a lift) withbar; sun terraces with sunloungers andfree deckchairs and parasols; restaurant;

pool bar;snack bar on terrace withpanoramic views (available 12.30pm-3pm); lounge with sea views; 24 hrreception

Activities Tennis courts 200m away;snorkelling;evening entertainmenttwice weekly usually includes live music(June-Sep)

For Children Own pool

Rooms have twin bed or a double bed,individually-controlled air conditioning (1Jun-30 Sep),TV, telephone, hairdryer, full

bathroom and balcony or terrace. Pricesare based on 2 adults sharing on Half Board. Sea view rooms and rooms withside sea view sleeping up to 3 adults areavailable at a supplement.

1st Child reduction - 20% (age limit 11)

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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTSOffers & Options•Pre-bookable Sorrento Cooking schoolavailable

•Honeymooners receive a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival



Grand Hotel Rivierahalf board Code: Q40H46

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7 nights 699 699 729 769 719 729 729 739 839 829 759 739 729 719 719 709 719 729

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Hilton Sorrento Palace

SorrentoA modern and stylish hotel with arelaxing and friendly atmosphere, theHilton is set in a quiet part of Sorrento.It is bright,spacious and offers qualitythroughout,including comfortablerooms and a good range of facilities.

Location 1km to the dark volcanic beach;restaurants and bars 500m away;1km tomain nightlife and discos in the resortcentre

Features Circular swimming pool withfive smaller levels cascading into mainpool; terraces with free sunloungers andparasols; two restaurants (only oneavailable to Half Board guests);pool barserves snacks;lounge bar; 24hr receptionwith cash machine; craft/souvenir shop

Activities Tennis court; fitness room;livemusic in the evening

For Children Own pool;kids’club (4-12 years, Jul-Aug only); highchairs and cotsfree

Rooms have twin or double beds plusextra bed, individually-controlled airconditioning,TV, telephone,hairdryer,full bathroom and balcony or terrace.Prices are based on 2 adults sharing onHalf Board. Rooms with sea view androoms with side sea view or garden areavailable at a supplement. Executiverooms which are much larger with

hydromassage shower and sea view arealso available at a supplement. Alimited number of twin rooms for soleuse are available at a supplement onrequest.


380 rooms

Official rating: 4 starOffers & Options•Guests booking Executive roomsreceive complimentary snacks anddrinks in the rooftop executive loungeand access to the private pool and sunterrace with panoramic views

•Ideal for couples marrying andhoneymooning in Sorrento - see ourThomas Cook Weddings brochure forfull details

•Honeymooners receive acomplimentary bottle of sparkling wine


•Pre-bookable flowers -£25•Pre-bookable champagne -£30

Hilton Sorrento Palacehalf board Code: Q40H42

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7 nights 785 785 795 839 809 825 839 845 865 849 859 829 809 795 785 795 815 845

14 nights 1245 1285 1319 1309 1295 1309 1319 1339 1369 1349 1329 1299 1295 1289 1279 1289 1309 -

1st Child 7 nights 399 399 399 439 409 409 409 439 439 439 439 399 399 399 399 399 399 439

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Sea view £15 £15 £15

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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS● Hotel-run kids’ club

● Wedding package available





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Regina Hotel

SorrentoThis traditional and friendly hotel islocated down a narrow cobbled street ina quiet and secluded area of Sorrento.With lovely gardens,bright, comfortable

rooms and sea views the Regina Hotel isideal for a relaxing holiday with thedelights of Sorrento within easy reach.

Location A selection of bars, restaurantsand shops within 300m;nightlife andresort centre 500m; 1km from Correalemuseum

Features Restaurant; Regina cafe servingsnacks; lounge; guests can use pool atHotel Continental 200m away (payablelocally)

Rooms have twin beds plus extra bed,air conditioning, TV, telephone andshower room (15 Jun-15 Sep),bathroomand balcony. Prices are based on 2 adultssharing on Half Board. Sea view roomsare available at a supplement. Roomswithout balcony or terrace sleeping 2adults are available at a reduction.Single rooms without balcony areavailable at a supplement on request.

36 rooms


Offers & Options•Twin centre option - spend a week at

the Regina Hotel followed by a week atthe Don Pedro Hotel on Ischia, theisland of spas


•Honeymooners will receivecomplimentary sparkling wine onarrival

•Gala dinner once per week•Pre-bookable taxi transfer available -£178 per return taxi

•Pre-bookable flowers available - £25•Pre-bookable champagne available -£30


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7 nights 529 559 659 619 609 579 599 699 699 685 679 669 649 649 619 619 629

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Supplements (per person per night)Twin room Low Mid HighSingle room £13 £13 £13Sea view £8 £8 £8Reductions (per night)3rd adult only redn.per night £ 13 £ 14 £ 13Non balcony room redn. £6 £6 £6

TWIN CENTRE: Regina (7 nights, half board) & Don Pedro (7 nights, half board) Code: QB3W03


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Spend 7 nights at the Hotel Regina followed by 7 nights at the Don Pedro (p80) on Ischia, the island of spas. Transfers are by ferry and takeapproximately 40 minutes.

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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS● Twin centre holidays available





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Jaccarino Hotel

SorrentoThe Jaccarino is a traditional-styleconverted villa with a friendlyatmosphere. Set 7km above the town it

offers dramatic views of the Sorrentinecoastline.With comfortableaccommodation in peacefulsurroundings, this property is suitablefor couples who want to relax and getaway from it all.

Location Situated in the Sant Agatadistrict of Sorrento; 1.5km to restaurantsand bars; courtesy bus to Sorrento towncentre 4 times per day, 6 days per week

Features Oval-shape swimming pool;terrace with free sunloungers andparasols;private beach (free access toguests,15 May-15 Sept,situated atTramontano Hotel);restaurant; pool barserves snacks (high season);lounge withbar; satellite TV lounge;24hr reception;courtesy bus four times daily to Sorrento

Activities Live music and gala dinneronce per week

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS●Twin centre holidays available


Rooms have twin or double beds plusextra bed,TV, telephone and bath orshower room. Prices are based on 2adults sharing on Half Board. Roomswith balcony or terrace, sea view(partially blocked by trees) or side seaview with French balcony are availableat a supplement. A limited number of single rooms without balcony areavailable at no supplement.

89 rooms



•Courtesy bus to Sorrento andTramontano Hotel (operates 4 times aday, 6 days a week)

•Honeymooners receive acomplimentary bottle of sparkling wineon arrival

•No single supplement ALL SEASON

•Twin Centre option - spend a week atthe Jaccarino Hotel followed by a weekat Le Querce on Ischia,the island of spas.



Jaccarinohalf board Code: Q40H39

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Supplements (per person per night)Twin room Low Mid HighSi ngle room £Ni l £Nil £NilBalc ony/Terrace £4 £ 4 £4Side sea view £5 £5 £5B al co ny w it h s ea v ie w £ 6 £ 6 £ 6Reductions (per night)3rd adult only redn.per night £7 £8 £8

TWIN CENTRE: Jaccarino (7 nights, half board) & Le Querce (7 nights, half board) Code: QB3W02


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Spend 7 nights at the Jaccarino Hotel followed by 7 nights at Le Querce Hotel (p.81) on Ischia, the island of spas. Transfers are by ferry and takeapproximately 40mins.

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Nastro Azzurro Hotel

SorrentoFrom its stunning location surroundedby large landscaped gardens and lushvegetation, the Nastro Azzurro boastsbeautiful views overlooking theSorrento Peninsula and surroundingarea. Guests will enjoy the peace andtranquillity provided by this traditionalhotel,which also benefits from bright,comfortable rooms in two separateblocks and a good selection of on-sitefacilities.The Nastro Azzurro is a greatchoice for anyone seeking a qualityhotel where they can relax,unwind andenjoy the outstanding scenery of thispicturesque resort.

Location In a secluded location, 4.5kmfrom Piano Beach and the Piano diSorrento area;courtesy bus runs dailyfrom hotel to the centre of Sorrento7kms away

Features Swimming pool (open from 15May); sun terrace with free sunloungers;restaurant serving breakfast and dinner;pool bar serving snacks; lounge; 24hrreception

Activities Tennis court;bowls; live pianomusic Free cots and highchairs

Rooms have 3 or 4 beds,air conditioning(June-Sept),TV, telephone,shower room


Please see ‘All You Need To Know’ (pgs 108-122 ) for more details

and balcony or terrace.Prices are basedon 2 adults sharing on Half Board.Sea view rooms sleeping 3 or 4 personsare available at a supplement. A limitednumber of single rooms (withoutbalcony, terrace or sea view) areavailable at a supplement on request.

Child prices: age limit 12104 rooms



•Courtesy bus to/from Sorrento daily•Honeymooners receive a free bottle of sparkling wine and fruit on arrival andfour poster bed on request,if available.

•Complimentary return transfer toprivate beach (15 Jun-30 Sep) at HotelAlimuri

•Pre-bookable champagne - £30•Pre-bookable flowers - £25•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £178 perreturn journey


Nastro Azzurrohalf board Code: Q40H31

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1st Child 7/14 nights 299 299 335 299 299 299 335 335 335 335 299 299 299 299 299 299 335

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Michelangelo Hotel

SorrentoLocated in the heart of Sorrento, the

Michelangelo is ideal for couples of allages who want a stylish base fromwhich to enjoy the attractions of theresort.

Location In the centre of Sorrento witheasy access to all the amenities;sunbathing area at the Marina Piccola,near the port, is within easy reach

Features Small outdoor freshwaterswimming pool (May-Oct);restaurantwith buffet breakfast and waiter serviceevening meal; bar; lounge; roof terracewith bar service

For Children Highchairs available onrequest;cots for hire

Rooms have up to 3 beds,centrally-controlled air conditioning (1 Jun-30

Sep),TV, telephone,hairdryer and bath orshower room. Prices are based on 2adults sharing on Half Board. Full Board,rooms with balcony or terrace and alimited number of single rooms withshower room (without balcony orterrace) are available at a supplement.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS●Wedding package available



118 rooms




•Ideal for couples marrying andhoneymooning in Sorrento – see ourThomas Cook Weddings brochure forfull details



Michelangelohalf board Code: Q40H27

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7 nights 635 675 639 609 635 679 649 645 625 629 689 695 689 669 649 645 635 619 639 669

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Grand Hotel de la Ville

SorrentoWith a rooftop terrace overlooking theserene Bay of Naples, the Grand Hotelde la Ville is in an ideal location forexploring the resort of Sorrento.Renowned for the cordiality of its staff,its refined service and high standard of cuisine along with its stylish andelegant décor guests continue to returntime and again.

Location On a quiet side-street, set backfrom the main street, Corso Italia

Features Two swimming pools (bothwith hydromassage); compact terrace;

sunloungers,deck chairs and parasols;lobby with internet facilities;snack barin the garden; use of private bathingplatforms belonging to the Hotel Royal,150m away (1 Jun-30 Sept); rooftopterrace with bar;main bar with satelliteTV in lounge; restaurant servingextensive hot and cold buffet breakfast,

three course evening meals

Activities Public tennis courts 200maway;table tennis; whirlpool; occasionallive music in piano bar

For Children Special menus, earlysuppers and highchairs;cots for hire

Rooms have up to 3 beds, individually-controlled air conditioning (1 Jun-30Sept),TV, telephone,radio,hairdryer,internet modem point, full bathroomand balcony or terrace. Prices are basedon 2 adults sharing on Half Board. FullBoard,rooms with balcony plus partialsea view and rooms located at the frontof the hotel are also available at asupplement.Twin rooms for sole use areavailable at a supplement on request.


120 rooms




•Full board for the price of Half Board for7 night holidays departing 7 Apr and 20Oct2006


Grand Hotel de la Villehalf board Code: Q40H09

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Fr ont o f h ot el r oo m £ 7 £ 7 £ 7

Pa rt ia l s ea v iew £ 12 £ 12 £ 12

F ul l b oa rd - A du lt £ 22 £ 22 £ 22

F ul l b oa rd - C hi ld £ 11 £ 11 £ 11








•Half price Full Board for children when

adult pays supplement•10% discount for guests when eating inRistorante Parrucchiano in Sorrento





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Hermitage Hotel

SorrentoFantastic views from a warm,sunnyterrace,beautiful surroundings andtraditional family-run accommodation –

the lovely Hermitage Hotel has all of the above.There are simple rooms withcomfortable furnishings, good facilitiesand a calm, laid-back ambience, whichcompliments the setting perfectly.It’san ideal place,especially for couples, torelax in this beautiful region.

Location In a secluded hillside locationat the edge of Massa Lubrense,overlooking the Bay of Naples andMount Vesuvius;6km from Sorrento’slido,10km from a pebble beach; 1kmfrom the shops, restaurants and bars of Sant Agata;central Sorrento is 6kmaway

Features Kidney-shaped swimming pool(3 May-29 Oct);sun terrace withsunloungers;à la carte restaurant; bar;

pool bar serving snacks; lounge bar; airconditioned lounge;24hr reception

Activities Table tennis; regular live music

Rooms have twin or a double bed (plusextra child bed),TV, telephone,hairdryer,full bathroom and balcony or terrace.

Prices are based on 2 adults sharing onBed & Breakfast. Half Board and roomswith sea view are available at asupplement. A limited number of twinrooms for sole use are available at a

supplement on request. Air conditioningis available (June-August),payablelocally.


90 rooms



•Complimentary mini-bus service toSorrento 4 times a day


•Pre-bookable flowers - £25•Pre-bookable champagne - £30•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £178 return

Continental Hotel

SorrentoSituated on a cliff overlooking the coast,the Continental is traditional in styleand close to local amenities. Offering a

friendly atmosphere, this property willappeal to couples and families.

Location 50m from beach withsunloungers - hotel has a lift down tothe beach, payable locally (beach serviceavailable until 30 Sept); 400m frommain nightlife; 100m from nearest bars

Features Swimming pool;sun terracewith sunloungers,parasols and pool bar;main restaurant with buffet breakfastand waiter service evening meal;lounges; bar with satellite TV; receptionwith money exchange facilities; internetfacilities

Activities Table tennis; card room;massages available;gala dinner with livemusic once a week

For Children Cots; highchairs

Rooms up to 3 beds, individually-controlled air conditioning (15th June-15th Sept),TV, telephone, hairdryer, fullbathroom and balcony or terrace.Pricesare based on 2 adults sharing on Half

Board. Sea view rooms with balcony areavailable at a supplement.


84 rooms



•Honeymooners receive acomplimentary bottle of champagne orfruit on arrival

•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £178 return•Pre-bookable champagne - £30•Pre-bookable flowers - £25


Hermitagebed & breakfast Code: Q40H53

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Delfino Hotel

SorrentoEnjoying an excellent seafront location,this hotel stands on a ridge, circled bypine trees. Secluded and quiet, it offers agood standard of accommodationappealing to anyone seeking a quietholiday away from it all.

Location Approximately 9km fromSorrento centre; 2km fromMassalubrense village, with its choice of restaurants and shops; the hotel’s ownrocky bay is accessed via steps, althoughit is unsuitable for children (open 1 May-15 Oct)

Features Free-form swimming pool (1Apr-31 Oct) with terrace;free deckchairsand parasols; sunloungers at a charge;restaurant (buffet and waiter-service);pool bar;snack bar

Activities Courtesy bus four times dailyinto Sorrento;weekly Neapolitan buffetand live piano music


Rooms up to 3 beds,TV, air-conditioning(1 July-15 Sept) and shower room.Pricesare based on 2 adults sharing a room onHalf Board. Rooms with 2 beds,balconyand sea view and a limited number of twin rooms for sole use (withoutbalcony or sea view) are available at a

supplementChild prices:age limit 12

65 rooms




•Courtesy bus into Sorrento four timesper day

•Pre-bookable flowers - £25•Pre-bookable champagne - £30•Pre-bookable taxi transfers -£178 perreturn journey

Sea view room

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Grand Hotel Vesuvio

SorrentoThe Grand Hotel Vesuvio sits on aserene hillside, away from Sorrento’sbustling piazzas. It’s one of the area’smore spacious and modern hotels, withwell-furnished rooms and smartfacilities.Relax on the hotel’s terrace,where amazing views of the Bay of Naples spread out before you.

Location In a secluded and elevatedposition overlooking Sorrento and theBay of Naples;800m from LaTonnarella’s rock and shingle beach area;shops, restaurants, discos,bars and themain nightlife are 2km away in centralSorrento

Features Swimming pool;sun terracewith free sunloungers and parasols;lounge with sea view; à la carterestaurant; lounge with pool view;bar;poolside snack bar; 24hr reception

Activities Table tennis; pool table;whirlpool; nightly entertainmentprogramme

For Children Own pool; cots and cot bedlinen are available; highchairs are free

Rooms have twin beds (plus extra bed if

required),TV,radio,telephone, hairdryer,bath or shower room and balcony orterrace.Prices are based on 2 adultssharing on Half Board. A limited numberof single rooms and sea view rooms areavailable at a supplement.


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•Honeymooners receive complimentarybottle of sparkling wine on arrival

•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £178 return•Pre-bookable champagne - £30

•Pre-bookable flowers - £25

Atlantic Palace Hotel

SorrentoEnjoying a quiet location on theoutskirts of the resort,the AtlanticPalace is situated on the main coastalroad to Massa Lubrense.This modernhotel is comfortably furnished withbright, spacious rooms and the friendly,attentive staff ensure everyone receivesa warm welcome here. There is aselection of on-site facilities for gueststo enjoy and for those who wish toexplore further afield the centre of Sorrento is easily reached by the hotel’sown courtesy bus.

Location Frequent courtesy bus tocentre of Sorrento (2km away) where avaried selection of shops,restaurantsand nightlife can be found; 2km to thePaolo beach/bathing area;1km to thenearest bars; public bus stop outsidehotel entrance with regular service to

Massa Lubrense,Sant Agata andSorrento

Features Free-form swimming pool(open from 15 May); sun terrace withfree sunloungers;restaurant servingbuffet-style breakfast and waiter serviceevening meal;pool bar serving snacks;lounge/bar serving snacks; 24hrreception

Activities Frequent live piano music

For Children Highchairs free of charge

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Rooms have 3 beds,individually-controlled air conditioning (June toSept),TV, telephone,hairdryer, shower

room and balcony or terrace.Prices are based on 2 adults sharing onHalf Board rooms sleeping up to 4 arealso available. Sea view rooms sleeping 3or 4 persons are available at asupplement. A limited number of singlerooms (without balcony, terrace or seaview) are available at a supplement onrequest.


95 rooms



•Honeymooners receive a bottle of sparkling wine and fruit on arrival

•Courtesy bus to/from Sorrento daily•Pre-bookable champagne - £30•Pre-bookable flowers - £25•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £178 perreturn journey


Grand Hotel Vesuviohalf board Code: Q40H51 01 May-10 May 11 May-24 May 25 May-29 May 30 May-14 Jun 15 Jun-29 Jun 30 Jun-12 Jul 13 Jul-19 Jul 20 Jul-16 Aug 17 Aug-23 Aug 24 Aug-30 Aug 31 Aug-06 Sep 07 Sep-13 Sep 14 Sep-20 Sep 21 Sep-27 Sep 28 Sep-11 Oct 12 Oct-18 Oct 19 Oct-31 Oct


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La Solara Hotel

SorrentoA tranquil hotel, decorated throughoutin cool Mediterranean style, the LaSolara has a first class restaurant withlovely views and is ideal for a relaxingholiday. The high standards of serviceand friendly staff make it a favourite forthe many returning guests each year

Location Marina di Puolo beach/bathingarea 1.2km away;in a rural setting 3kmfrom the main square Piazza Tasso(regular courtesy bus) with a choice of bars and restaurants

Features Swimming pool (heated inApril and Oct);sun terrace withsunloungers and parasols; restaurantwith local and international menus;

weekly gala dinner;pool bar servingsnacks; lounge bar

Activities Regular live music;regular freeItalian language lessons

For Children Own pool

Rooms have twin or double beds plusextra bed, centrally-controlled airconditioning,telephone,radio,TV,hairdryer and bath or shower room.Prices are based on 2 adults sharing onHalf Board. Rooms with balcony orterrace and rooms with balcony and seaview are available at a supplement


54 rooms


Please note:the hotel is not suitable forguests with mobility difficulties


•Honeymooners receive complimentarysparkling wine and flowers on arrival

•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £178 return•Pre-bookable champagne - £30•Pre-bookable flowers - £25

La Solarahalf board Code: Q40H01

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Carlton International Hotel

SorrentoOnly a short walk from the heart of historic Sorrento, the CarltonInternational offers comfortable, stylishaccommodation, ideal for couples.

Location 125m from the main square‘Piazza Tasso’; distance to the sea 1km;near to shops and bars; main bus andrailway station is 300m away

Features Outdoor free-form pool (May-Oct); large terrace with sunloungers;open-air snack bar;lounge and bar;modern-style restaurant servescontinental buffet breakfast,choice of menu at main meals;à la carte available

Activities Weekly gala dinner withpianist and singer, weekly live music and

dancingFor Children Section of pool; earlysuppers available for children onrequest;highchairs available;cot hire

Rooms have twin beds, telephone,TVand shower room. Prices are based on 2adults sharing on Half Board. Roomswith a balcony or terrace and roomswith balcony and sea view sleeping upto 3 persons are available at asupplement. A limited number of singlerooms are also available (on request) ata supplement. Individually-controlled airconditioning is available on request (midJun-mid Sept) payable locally.


76 rooms




•Pre-bookable flowers - £25•Pre-bookable champagne - £30•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £178 return

Carlton Internationalhalf board Code: Q40H20

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Villa Garden Hotel

St Agnello (Sorrento)Built as a private mansion towards theend of the 19th century,the Villa Garden

is set in pretty surroundings with a calmand relaxing ambience.It offers moderncomforts and high standards yet retainsits original charm.

Location Cliff edge location in StAgnello,2km from the centre of Sorrento; 150m from the lift forMarinella bathing area; courtesy carruns from approximately 10am-12 noonto Sorrento (Jun-Sep)

Features Small pool surrounded by sunterrace with free sunloungers; gardenarea; taverna-style restaurant (breakfastonly); attractive bar/lounge area withsatellite TV

Activities Small gym; sauna and bicycles(free of charge)

Rooms have twin beds, centrally-controlled air conditioning,TV,telephone,hairdryer and shower room.Prices are based on 2 adults sharing onBed & Breakfast. A limited number of superior rooms with whirlpool bath orhydro massage shower, balcony orterrace and side sea view are available at

a supplement. A limited number of junior suites with up to 3 beds,whirlpoolbath and sea view (without balcony),areavailable at a supplement. A limited

number of twin rooms for sole use arealso available at a supplement onrequest.

Please note an American style breakfastis served.

19 rooms



•Complimentary pool towels available•Honeymooners receive a free bottle of sparkling wine on arrival

•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £178 return journey•Pre-bookable flowers - £25•Pre-bookable champagne - £30

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Gran Paradiso Hotel

St Agnello (Sorrento)The peaceful Gran Paradiso sits highabove Sorrento, overlooking the Bay of

Naples, Ischia and Vesuvio.This hotel isa perfect choice for adults in search of relaxation and excellent hospitality.Décor is traditional throughout, thelounge is spacious and chandeliersadorn the reception. The hotel’scomfortable,homely rooms andfacilities are a perfect retreat after a dayin the sunshine.

Location 2k from a lido with shinglesand; 1.3k from restaurants, shops andbars;1km from the resort centre and themain nightlife

Features Swimming pool;sun terracewith free sunloungers and parasols;restaurant;bar; snack bar;pool bar;air-conditioned lounge;24hr reception

Activities Table tennis; snooker;videogames; occasional eveningentertainment

Rooms have double or twin beds,centrally-controlled air conditioning(July- Aug),TV, telephone,bath orshower room and balcony or terracesome with cliff facing view.Prices arebased on 2 adults sharing on Half Board.A limited number of twin rooms for soleuse and rooms with side or full sea vieware available at a supplement

99 rooms


Please note: this property is located on avery steep hill so is not recommendedfor guests with walking difficulties orchildren


•Weekly Gala Dinner•Complimentary daily mini bus to

Sorrento centre•Pre-bookable taxi transfers £178 return•Pre-bookable champagne - £30•Pre-bookable flowers - £25





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Mediterraneo Hotel

St Agnello (Sorrento)The Mediterraneo is ideal for couplesand families looking for a relaxingholiday in beautiful surroundings. Atraditional hotel, it is set amidstattractive gardens with views out tosea.

Location In St Agnello,on the outskirtsof Sorrento,2km from the centre;overlooking the small,shingle cove of Marinella which can be reached via a liftfrom the hotel (payable locally); courtesybus to resort centre 6 times daily

Features Outdoor freshwater swimmingpool (May-Oct) with complimentarytowels; hydro massage pool; sun terracewith free sunloungers and parasols;restaurant located on 5th floor withstunning views of the bay has buffetbreakfast and waiter service eveningmeal; poolside snack bar;TV lounge/barand small terrace;24hr reception;internet facilities payable locally

Activities Regular live music set in thegarden (weather permitting) or pianobar; gala dinner once a week


Rooms have 2 or 3 beds,air conditioning(1 Jun-30 Sept),TV, telephone and bath

or shower room with hairdryer. Pricesare based on 2 adults sharing on Half Board. Sea view rooms with Frenchbalcony are available at a supplement.Alimited number of single rooms are alsoavailable at a supplement on request.


70 rooms




•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £178 per

return journey•Pre-bookable champagne - £30•Pre-bookable flowers - £25

La Pergola Hotel

St Agnello (Sorrento)Situated on a slight incline and off thebusy main road in St Agnello,this hotelis well-maintained throughout andoffers a friendly and relaxingatmosphere.

Location 500m from the dark volcanicsand beach with sunloungers; 800mfrom main nightlife;200m from nearestbars

Features Small plunge pool (depth:1.2m;available 6 May-28 Oct); sun terracewith free sunloungers and parasols; ;roof top sun terrace; main restaurantwith buffet and waiter service; loungewith bar and satellite TV; outdoorterrace/snack bar; 24hr reception withmoney exchange facilities

Activities Whirlpool;various eveningentertainment usually includes live

musicFor Children Highchairs;cots free

Rooms have 2 beds, TV, air conditioning(payable locally) 1 Jul-31 Aug, telephoneand shower room. Prices are based on 2

adults sharing on Half Board. Roomswith balcony or terrace sleeping 2 or 3persons are available at a supplement. Alimited number of single rooms areavailable at a supplement on request.


36 rooms


Please note: this property is unsuitablefor those with mobility difficulties.






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French balcony with sea view £1 1 £ 11 £ 11




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Giardino Delle Esperidi Apartments

St Agnello (Sorrento)This simple-style holiday village isperfect for guests who like self-cateringcomforts and relaxing gardensurroundings. Guests will findbungalow-style accommodation,allwith private terrace, arranged near alarge swimming pool and a superbrestaurant with its own cooking school.The laid-back atmosphere and tranquillocation make it a very popular choice.

Location Set in St Agnello’s peacefulsuburbs,within gardens;500m fromMarinella Lido (bathing platform); 500mfrom nearest restaurants, bars andshops; 1.5km from central Sorrento andthe main nightlife

Features Swimming pool;sun terrace;sunloungers available; restaurant andbar terrace with buffet and waiter

service; pool bar serving snacks;reception

Activities Table tennis; nightly

entertainment programmeStudios (1-2 persons)have twin or adouble bed,air conditioning,kitchenette, bath or shower room andterrace.Prices are based on 2 adultssharing on Self Catering.

1 bedroom apartments (2-4 persons)have a double bed plus twin beds, airconditioning,kitchenette, bath orshower room and terrace.Prices arebased on 4 adults sharing on Self Catering.

2 bedroom apartments (2-5 persons)have a double bed plus 3 single beds or 2double beds, dining area, kitchenette,bath or shower room and terrace. Pricesare based on 5 adults sharing on Self

Catering.

Half Board is available at a supplement.Bed &Breakfast is available at nilsupplement.

Child prices:age limit 16 (12 yrs on Bed &Breakfast and Half Board

54 units


Please note:children under 10 yrs arenot accepted at this property duringAugust.

Offers & Options•Pre-bookable Sorrento cooking schoollocated here

•FREE upgrade to Bed & Breakfast allseason



Thomas Cook

UK exclusive

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2 a du lt s s ha ri ng £ 23 £ 25 £ 30


4 adults sharing £7 £7 £8

3 a du lt s s ha ri ng £ 15 £ 16 £ 18

2 a du lt s s ha ri ng £ 32 £ 33 £ 39

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H al f b oa rd - A du lt £ 12 £ 12 £ 12

Half b oard - Child £6 £6 £6

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Bed & breakfast - Child £Nil £Nil £Nil





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IschiaThe island of Ischia, with its lush, volcanic

terrain, lies in the magnificent Bay of Naples. Blessed with spectacular

landscapes, a Mediterranean climate and

relaxing thermal spas, Ischia cannot fail to

enchant all who visit.

ISCHIA AT A GLANCE

Flight details: Flights to Naples for

Ischia take approx. 2 hours 30 minutes.


Around and about: The northern and

western shores are developed while the

southern flank of the island is the

quietest. In Ischia Porto you can take a

look around the busy harbour or

explore the old part of the town at

Ischia Ponte.

Getting about: Ferries and hydrofoils

operate a regular service between

Ischia and the mainland. Resorts on theisland are served by buses.

Things to do: Take a trip to the little

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village of Sant’Angelo or the 788m

summit of the long-extinct volcano

Monte Epomeo, for fantastic views acrossthe Bay of Naples. Visit the tiny

neighbouring island of Procida which lies

between Ischia and mainland Italy.

Places to visit: The biggest island in the

Bay of Naples, Ischia offers beaches,

thermal springs, beauty spas and

restaurants galore.

Local cuisine: Try coniglio all’ischitana, an

Ischian speciality of rabbit stewed in local

white wine with tomatoes and rosemary.

Wine: Ischia’s home produced white wineranks along with the best in the region,

and is delicious with seafood and antipasti.

Shopping: Look out for designer shops

in the main town centre, and for

leather shoes and bags which are

reasonably priced. The locally-produced

souvenirs are ceramic products,

perfumes, liquors and wines.

Currency: Euro

HOW HOLIDAYMAKERS RATEDISCHIA


of customers rating theirsummer 2005 holiday toIschia as good or excellent.97%



Situated in the Bay of Naples, only 30km from the south-west coast of Italy, is the island

of Ischia.Visitors are drawn to the world famous thermal springs, beautiful scenery and

volcanic terrain that provide magnificent landscapes to explore.The northern coast is

lined with several long sandy beaches and there are smaller, dark sand beaches along theeast coast. From Ischia, visitors can journey by hydrofoil to neighbouring Capri, Naples or

Sorrento.

Getting out and aboutWant to do more than laze by the pool during

your stay? Then take a look at this selection of

our top-selling local excursions - designed to

appeal to the active holidaymaker as well as

the less adventurous.

Island Tour

Discover Ischia as a local driver points outplaces of interest around the island including

the Aragonese Castle,La Mortella, Stone

Houses and more.There will be photo stops

and free time to explore Sant’ Angelo.

Approx 16.50 euros adults / 13 euros children.

Capri

Sail to the famous island of Capri and live the

high life for a day! A guided tour with an

English speaking guide is included.


Pompeii & VesuviusWe will travel by ferry to Naples and then drive

to the ruined city of Pompeii, engulfed when

Vesuvius erupted in 79AD. (extra charge for

entrance and guide ). Then it’s on to Vesuvius

where you make the final ascent on foot to

look into the crater. (admission extra).


Castiglione Thermal gardensRelax,bathe in thermal waters and enjoy a

range of treatments at this waterpark for

adults (treatments extra).





guidance only.Ischia Porto

Ischia Porto is a busy tourist town on the

island of Ischia. Its cobbled main road is

decoratively lined with a variety of

Italian-style restaurants, cafés, bars and

shops. The gently-shelving beaches are

coarse sand and shingle and various

watersports and boat trips are available.

It is a good location from which toexplore the rest of the island including

the major landmark of the area, the

Aragonese Castle.

Transfer from airport: approx 2hrs,

including ferry or hydrofoil crossing

for more information...You can read more about

Ischia in the Thomas Cook

‘Travellers’ travel guide available

to buy from either your local

Thomas Cook Travel shop,by phoning 01733 416477 or

order on-line at


Want to see more?

Can’t decide where to go? Then why

settle for one resort when you can see

two on a two centre holiday. Combine

a week in one of our featured hotels on

the the island of Ischia with a week

on the beautiful Neapolitan Riviera at

one of our selected hotels. See

individual property pages for more

details.

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Ischia Porto

Please note: most swimming pools in

Ischia contain thermal water, therefore

are only recommended for 15 minute

intervals at a time, due to their high

mineral content and swimming caps

must be worn.Thermal pools are notrecommended for pregnant women or

those with heart conditions.

Ischia beach and Aragonese Castle, Ischia



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Modern holidaymakers arriving from the

Italian mainland can revitalise and

pamper themselves in the relaxing

environment of the Spa hotels located

close to the port. Surrounded by lush

vegetation, these oases of peace andtranquillity offer a wide variety of

treatments – from massages to beauty

therapies and health treatments

involving mineral-rich mud, natural

scents, or plant extracts. The Spas offer an

irresistible blend of psychological and

physical pleasure, in complete harmony

with Ischia’s stunning natural landscape.

Thomas Cook proudly presents three Well

Being hotels for Summer 2006 – ideal for

a 7 or 14 night break,or as the perfect

accompaniment to a week in Sorrento as

part of a twin centre holiday.

Ischia - island of spasIschia was one of the first Ancient Greek colonies in the western world, but it is her

unique geography that makes the island such a rewarding place to visit. Formed by

the eruptions of Mount Epomeo, the last of which occurred in 1301, the island boasts

29 hot mineral springs and 103 natural water sources.

Pre-bookable Spa PackagesAt the Grand Hotel Excelsior, you can

choose between three fantastic pre-

bookable packages, exclusive to

Thomas Cook:

Treatment 1

Free entrance to the Spa, facial,

manicure, full body massage £59

Treatment 2

All the above plus reflexology treatment

& body exfoliation/scrub £110

Treatment 3

All the above plus speciality treatment

with minerals, myolifting anti wrinkle

and Zerostress therapy £229

Please see page 79 and All You Need To Know on

pages 108-122 for further information and how to

book.

The luxurious Grand Hotel Excelsior is

part of the Thomas Cook Select range and

boasts its own private beach, thriving

gardens, gym and an excellent Spa

Centre. Many thermal and beauty

treatments are on offer here, (some arepre-bookable, see treatments listed

alongside).

A traditional hotel with beautiful sea

views, the Le Querce has its own spring -

63 metres deep and with waters

emerging naturally at 70 degrees

Fahrenheit. The hotel’s Health Centre

offers delights such as mud treatments,

thermal baths, shiatsu and ayurvedic

massage (all bookable locally).

As well as a thermal and beauty centre,the centrally located Solemar Terme has

its own private beach on which to relax.




Grand Hotel Excelsior

Ischia PortoSet in lush, green gardens,the Excelsioroffers luxurious accommodation inimmaculate surroundings.Attentivestaff, an excellent range of amenities, ahealth farm and a private stretch of coarse sand and shingle beach create a

lavish setting in which to feel trulypampered.

Location 10m to the private coarse sandand shingle beach with freesunloungers and deckchairs (sharedwith sister hotel Il Moresco); resortcentre 50m away with shops, bars,restaurants and nightlife

Features Free-form swimming pool;terrace with free sunloungers andparasols;free-form indoor swimmingpool (heated); restaurant;pool bar(snacks available); lounge bar;beach bar;satellite TV room;24 hr reception

Activities Tennis available 50m from thehotel; gym;massages available;healthfarm offering various health and beauty

packages including thermal pool,energising, body and facial beauty, anti-stress and well being (all packages

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Complimentary gift on arrival forall guests

Twin centre holidays available


incorporate a range of therapies andtreatments); regular eveningentertainment,including live music

For Children Cots available; highchairsfree

Rooms have double or twin beds (plusthird bed if required), individually-

controlled air conditioning (1 Jun-15 Sep),TV, telephone,hairdryer, full bathroomand balcony or terrace.Prices are basedon 2 adults sharing a room on Half Board. Superior rooms located on upperfloors are available at a supplement.


72 rooms


Offers & Options•Twin centre option - combine a week atthe Grand Hotel Capodimonte inSorrento with a week at the GrandHotel Excelsior.

•Honeymooners receive complimentaryflowers on arrival


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Superior room £26 £2 6 £26




TWIN CENTRE: Grand Hotel Capodimonte (7 nights, half board) & Grand Hotel Excelsior (7 nights, half board) Code: QB3W00


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see page 9 for full details

treatment 1 £59

Thomas Cook well beingpre-bookable health, beauty & spa packages

treatment 2 £110

treatment 3 £229including speciality treatment with minerals,myolifting anti wrinklesand Zerostress therapy

twincentre

Spend 7 nights at the Grand Hotel Capodimonte (p.55) in Sorrento followed by 7 nights at the Grand Hotel Excelsior. Transfers are by ferry andtake approximately 40 minutes.

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Superior room




Don Pedro Hotel

Ischia PortoSet on a hillside overlooking Ischia Porto

and the Bay of Naples, the Don Pedro isa small, family-run hotel where guestsare made to feel very welcome.Traditional in style,it has a good rangeof facilities and a relaxing atmosphere.

Location 1km to the fine-sand beach;1km to resort centre and shops, bars andrestaurants. Both the beach and theresort centre can be accessed by a flightof steps leading down from the hotel orby the road

Features Thermal swimming pool;terrace with free sunloungers andparasols;restaurant; lobby bar; satelliteTV lounge;24hr reception

Rooms have twin or double bed plusextra bed, air conditioning (on requestand payable locally), telephone,TV,

hairdryer, shower room and balcony or

terrace.Prices are based on 2 adultssharing on Half Board. A limited numberof single rooms are available at a

supplement38 rooms


Offers & Options•Honeymooners receive acomplimentary bottle of sparkling wineon arrival

•Twin Centre Option – spend a week atthe Regina Hotel in Sorrento followedby a week at the Don Pedro Hotel.


HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS


Please see ‘All You Need To Know’


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twincentre

Spend 7 nights at the Regina Hotel (p.61) in Sorrento followed by 7 nights at the Don Pedro Hotel. Transfers are by ferry and takeapproximately 40 minutes

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Le Querce Hotel

Ischia Porto

A serene hillside hotel where days arespent relaxing by the poolside andbeautiful sea views take centre stage.Rooms are set amongst six small, brightbuildings.The Le Querce is a traditionalhotel, suited to those seeking excellentfacilities and an out-of-town location.

Location In an elevated position, on theoutskirts of the resort;steps lead downto the sea, 300m away; 1km from theresort centre,restaurants, bars and themain nightlife; 1.5km to shops

Features Thermal outdoor swimmingpool; sun terrace with free sunloungersand parasols;heated indoor pool withsea views;à la carte restaurant; pool barserving snacks; bar; 24hr reception

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

● Twin Centre holidays available


Activities Pool table; gym;whirlpool;massage is available; weeklygala dinner and Ischia dinner with livemusic

Rooms have up to 3 beds,centrallycontrolled air conditioning (1 June-30Sept),TV, telephone, hairdryer, bath orshower room, balcony or terrace andside sea view.Prices are based on 2adults sharing on Half Board. Sea viewrooms with balcony are available at asupplement. A limited number of twinrooms for sole use are also available at asupplement on request (withoutbalcony, terrace or sea view).

67 rooms


Please note:as the hotel is set on manylevels and has no lift, it is unsuitable for

guests with mobility difficulties.

Offers & Options•Honeymooners receive acomplimentary bottle of sparkling wine


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TWIN CENTRE: Jaccarino (7 nights, half board) & Le Querce (7 nights, half board) Code: QB3W02


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spa featuresThe Hotel Le Querce offers a range of beauty treatments and packagesincluding:

♦Thermal showers

♦Massages

♦ Facials

♦Manicures

♦Body peels

♦A range of other revitalising, relaxingand anti-stress treatments are alsoavailable.

twincentre

Spend 7 nights at the Jaccarino Hotel (p.62) in Sorrento followed by 7 nights at Le Querce Hotel. Transfers are by ferry and take approximately40 minutes.

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PLUS




Regina Palace Terme Hotel

Ischia PortoThe inviting Regina Palace has a perfectlocation,close to the atmospheric‘Piazzetta’, the shops and a choice of great restaurants. Rooms and facilitiesare of a good standard and theatmosphere is relaxed.Explore,unwindand enjoy this lovely area.

Location 300m to the sand and pebblebeach; 30m from the resort centre;80mfrom bars and the main nightlife;nearest disco is 400m away

Features Free-form swimming pool;sunterrace with sunloungers and parasols;

indoor pool; restaurant with buffet andwaiter service;bar; pool bar;threelounges all with TV and pool view;TVroom; 24hr air-conditioned reception

Activities Tennis courts; gym at sisterhotel The Ermitage 400m away;beautytreatments and massage are available;occasional live music

For children Highchairs are available

Rooms have 2 or 3 beds,centrally-controlled air conditioning (June- Sep),TV, telephone,hairdryer, bath or showerroom and balcony or terrace. Prices arebased on 2 adults sharing on Bed &Breakfast.Half Board,a limited numberof superior rooms which are larger andhave a living area and single rooms areavailable at a supplement. Small twinrooms for sole use are also available at asupplement on request.


63 rooms


Offers & Options•Pre-bookable champagne - £30•Pre-bookable flowers - £25

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Ha lf boa rd - Chi ld £6 £6 £6

Reductions (per night)3rd adult only redn.per night £8 £9 £10








Solemar Terme Hotel

Ischia PortoA wonderful seafront location,well -maintained accommodation and a verywarm welcome await you here, at thistraditional Italian hotel.Set on a privatebeach with the main street and theCastle within wandering distance, theSolemar Terme offers a thoroughly

relaxing holiday.Location Sitting on a private section of the sandy beach, in a quiet locationclose to the bustling main street;50mfrom the resort centre and a choice of restaurants, bars and shops; 1km fromIschia Castle

Features Swimming pool;sun terracewith sunloungers and parasols;coveredpool; restaurant with buffet and waiterservice; bar serving snacks; lounge withsatellite TV

Activities Sauna; thermal and beautycentre;piano bar twice weekly; weeklygala dinner

Rooms have a double or 2 single bedsplus an extra bed, individually-controlled

air conditioning (1/6-30/9), satellite TV,bath and shower room and frenchbalcony or terrace.Prices are based on 2adults sharing on Half Board. Full Boardand rooms with sea view are available ata supplement.


78 rooms


Offers & Options•All Thomas Cook guests receive acomplimentary 20 minute relaxingmassage


•Pre-bookable champagne available -£30

•Pre-bookable flowers available - £25

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Sea view £17 £17 £17

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F ul l b oa rd - C hi ld £ Ni l £ Ni l £ Ni l








spa featuresThe Solemar Terme Thermal & BeautyCentre offers a range of beautypackages and treatments including:

♦ Thermal baths

♦ Facial treatments

♦Massages

♦ A range of other revitalising andrelaxing treatments and therapiesusing beneficial properties of thelatest beauty products are alsoavailable.



Getting about: Train services run

between the main towns on the island,

although a hire car or the bus service isbetter for exploring the smaller towns

and villages.

Places to visit: Cliff top Taormina, Mount

Etna - the largest active volcano in

Europe, lovely Syracuse and the capital

Palermo are easy day trips.

Local cuisine: Sicily enjoys one of Italy’s

most varied cuisines, in which swordfish,

sardines, red chillis, olives and marzipan

are just a few of the favoured

ingredients.

Shopping: Fantastic designer shops, chic

boutiques and bustling market-places

make Sicily a colourful and

rewarding place to shop.

Currency: Euro

SicilyBridging the gap between Europe and

Africa, the island of Sicily has a natural

beauty that is truly breathtaking.

With rugged mountains, lush tree-covered

hillsides and Mount Etna, Europe’s

largest volcano dominating theeast of the island,

Sicily is a true delight.

Flight details: Flights to Sicily take

approx. 3 hrs. See the flights section at

the back of the brochure for details.

Around and about: Look forward to

stylish cities, magnificent archeological

sites and superb medieval architecture,

all set in an atmosphere that is Italian

in essence but uniquely Sicilian in style.

Things to do: Activities include walking,

swimming in the sea, taking the bus

and cable car to the 3,370m summit of

Mount Etna and watching a concert or

ballet at the splendid Greek

amphitheatre in Taormina.

SICILY AT A GLANCE

PalermoCefalu

Trápani

Marsala

Catania

TaorminaMazzaro

Giardini-Naxos

Messina

Syracuse

Letojanni

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of customers rating theirsummer 2005 holiday toSicily as good or excellent.93%



Sicily’s location has led to a wonderful blend of cultures, with an African influence

and the evidence of numerous occupations being reflected in the island’s rich

mixture of historic sites, architecture, cuisine and local wines. Sicily is perfect for

those seeking quality accommodation, good beaches and a beautiful backdrop. Please

note that for most Italian beaches there is an entry charge.







Magnificent Mount Etna

Take the chance to witness the largest volcanoin Europe, majestic Mount Etna.This day of

discovery includes a stop at the Alcantara

Gorge with its awesome cliffs of lava.

Remember your walking shoes,a warm coat or

fleece and of course a camera!

Approx 43 euros adults.

Godfather Country

A fascinating half day trip to two unique

Sicilian villages - Forza d’Agro and Sovoca with

its catacombs (entrance fee not included).

Sicily does not get more Sicilian than these

villages, where peace,tranquillity and the

sound of church bells made them perfect

places to shoot scenes from the famous

‘Godfather’ films.


Aeolian Island Adventure

Travel by hydrofoil to the unspoilt island of

Lipari,a haven of narrow streets and bright

white houses.Then we whisk you off to

Vulcano, famous for its mud baths. There’s

time for trekking or sunbathing on one of the

small volcanic beaches.


Palermo and Monreale

Sicily’s bustling capital, Palermo, has a wealth

of history and beautiful architecture.Visit the

sights with a local guide, calling in at the

Palatine Chapel, Norman Palace, Cathedral and

the Catacombs. Round the day off in Monreale

and be dazzled by the amazing cathedral.


Agrigento and Piazza Armerina

Discover the archeological importance of

historical sites that are said to be more

amazing than those in Athens! Including

Greek temples from the 5th century BC and aRoman villa with amazing mosaics.


Historical Syracuse

A beautiful city where ancient history mixes

with modern day life,Syracuse boasts a central

piazza with an amazing cathedral.Visit the

ancient Greek and Roman amphitheatres and

the island of Ortigia.




shown are based on last season and are for guidance only.

Taormina

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CefalùThis picturesque Sicilian beach resort is

set in a bay just 45 minutes by car from

the capital, Palermo. Perfect for families

and couples looking for a relaxed holiday

base with plenty of authentic local

charm, its fine sand beach gently shelves

into the sea and offers parasols and sun

beds for hire while the cobbled resort

centre has a good selection of shops,

bars and restaurants specialising in

Italian and Sicilian cuisine. This is a

popular resort with the Sicilians

themselves - so it can be busy in high

season. Due to its cobbled streets and

steps onto the beach it is not suitable for

people with walking difficulties.

Please note: Properties located in Cefalù

are not serviced by a representative,

however a contact number will be

provided should assistance be required.

Transfer from airport: approx 2 hrs 15 mins

Mazzarò

Otherwise known as Taormina Mare,

Mazzarò is the beach resort for the

famous mountaintop town of Taormina.

It enjoys an extremely relaxed

atmosphere along with beautiful sand

and shingle beaches, with watersports

available. Good local restaurants serve

traditional Sicilian cuisine and superb

fish dishes. If you wish to visit Taormina,

a cable car runs up to the town centre.

Transfer from airport: approx 1 hr

Mazzarò

Mazzaró



Letojanni

With its typical Sicilian village

atmosphere, Letojanni is a small,developing resort which tends to get

more lively as the season progresses.

It has a long promenade and one long

stretch of sand and shingle beach. Along

the promenade are the resort’s bars and

restaurants, some of which are situated

on the beach. It has a pleasant piazza

complete with pavement cafés serving

cappucinos and freshly made ice-cream.

Its famous neighbour, Taormina, is easily

reached by the regular shuttle bus and

cable car service.


WeddingsWedding days the Sicilian

way are bathed in

sunshine, set against

stunning scenery and

witnessed by Mount Etna.

Thomas Cook is pleased

to offer wedding packages

at:Villa Blanca (page 96)

Villa Diodoro Hotel (page 99)

Monte Taural Hotel (page 100),

Ariston Hotel (page 105).

For full details please see our Weddings

brochure or contact our weddings department

on 0870 010 4592.

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Enjoying a mountain top position, with

shingle beaches and lidos below,

Taormina has developed into a bustling

cosmopolitan resort. A large variety of

shops, cafés, restaurants, bars and discos

sit alongside the world’s third largest

Greek Theatre.This beautiful resort has

ancient walled streets, cobbled pavingsand hidden public gardens and buildings.

Monuments from the Roman, Arab,

Norman and Spanish periods adorn the

resort and the breathtaking presence of

Mount Etna is felt all around.

Due to the hilly location, this resort may

not be suitable for families with small

children and guests with mobility

difficulties.

Transfer from airport: approx 1hr 15mins.

Cefalú

Agrigento



for more information...You can read more about Sicily

in the Thomas Cook ‘Travellers’

travel guide available to buy

from either your local ThomasCook Travel shop, by phoning

01733 416477 or order on-line at:


Want to see more?

If you can’t decide where to go and

you don’t want to settle for one resort

why not consider a twin centre

holiday. See individual property pages

for details.

Or, why not book ‘Sensational Sicily’

for the ultimate 8 day tour of the

island. See page 88 for full details

See All You Need to Know pages 108-122

for full details and how to book.

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Mazzaró

Giardini NaxosGiardini was the first Greek colony in

Sicily - translated it means "The Gardens

of Naxos". Nestling at the bottom of a

steep hill, it offers wide, well-kept

beaches that are popular with Italian

families and surrounded by an

abundance of bouganvillea. Fishing is

one of the main sources of income in

Giardini and you will see tiny coloured

boats arriving into the port each

morning carrying the night’s catch.

Venture up the hill however, and you will

discover the real meaning of stunning

views!


Cefalú

Syracuse

Letojanni

Giardini Naxos



8 Day TourThe largest of the Mediterranean islands,Sicily offersvisitors a captivating combination of rich history,stunning landscapes, clear blue seas and delightfulcuisine. This classic round-trip takes in many of themajor attractions and makes the perfectintroduction to one of Italy’s most beautiful regions.

Day 1: Arrival – Catania

On arrival at the airport you are transferred by coachor minibus to a hotel in Catania or one of the nearbyresorts. Relax before your evening meal andovernight stay (Dune Hotel in Catania or similar).

Day 2: Catania – Syracuse & Ortigia – Caltagirone –Piazza ArmerinaOur first full day begins with a drive south to theancient port city of Syracuse, home to some of themost significant archaeological treasures of theMediterranean.Our guide shows us the GreekTheatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the city’s cavesincluding the unusual ‘Ear of Dionysios’, and theruined Temple of Apollo. At the edge of the city liesthe tiny island of Ortigia, where we visit theCathedral and famous Arethusa fountain, which,according to ancient legend, is filled with fresh waterthat travels under the seabed from Greece! Later inthe day we head inland to the picturesque hilltop

town of Caltagirone. At 600m above sea-level, itoffers great views and is famous throughout Italy forits brightly-coloured ceramics. Dinner and overnightnear Piazza Armerina (Park Paradiso Hotel or similar).

Day 3: Piazza Armerina – AgrigentoThis morning we explore Piazza Armerina, whichbecame famous following the excavation of a largeRoman country residence, the Villa Romana delCasale. It boasts over forty original mosaic floorswith delightful depictions of life in the 4th century.In the afternoon we head across to the west coast of the island, towards the magnificent Greek templesat Agrigento.Arriving in the evening, we are able toenjoy a first sighting of these striking monumentsfrom the bus, as they are beautifully illuminatedafter dark. Dinner and overnight in the Agrigentoarea (Akrabello Hotel or similar).

Day 4: Agrigento – Selinunte – Marsala

In ancient times, the city of Agrigento was home toover 60,000 people.This morning we enjoy a guidedvisit to Temple Valley, where the remains of morethan twenty ancient Greek structures can be seen.

Our tour then moves westwards to another remnantof this period of Greek colonisation, Selinunte, withits high acropolis overlooking the sea and furthertemples dating back to the 5th century BC.We endthe day in the coastal town of Marsala,named byerstwhile Arab invaders "Marsa el Allah", or ‘Port of God’. Dinner and overnight stay (President Hotel orsimilar).

Day 5: Marsala – Segesta – PalermoWe take the opportunity to taste some of the world-famous Marsala dessert wines before proceedinginland to the Temple of Segesta. Six huge columnswide by fourteen long, this magnificent building isone of the best-preserved ancient sites in the worldand enjoys a dramatic, isolated location. Later wedrive into the Palermo area, passing MountPellegrino and stopping to visit the fascinatingCappucin catacombs, where more than 8,000human skeletons and mummies are kept! Dinnerand overnight in Palermo or one of the nearbyresorts (Torre Normanna Hotel or similar).

Day 6: Palermo & MonrealeAfter breakfast we begin a Palermo city tour, firstexploring the older part of Sicily’s capital.We visitthe Norman Palace, including the amazing PalatineChapel, the Cathedral with its unusual blend of

European and Moorish styles, and the famous churchof St. John the Hermit.We then drive out of the cityand up the neighbouring hillside to the village of Monreale, where we take in the wonderfully ornate

Cathedral and cloister. Returning to the city centre,an afternoon at leisure follows – a chance to relax ordo some shopping before dinner and overnight inPalermo or one of the nearby resorts.

Day 7: Palermo – Cefalù – Capo d’Orlando – TaorminaOur journey along Sicily’s north coast this morningtakes us through the attractive resort of Cefalù,where we walk through narrow cobbled streets to

visit the impressive Norman Cathedral thatdominates the local skyline. We then move on for alunchtime stop at Capo d’Orlando where there is aruined castle. Finally we continue to the famous cliff top town of Taormina, where we have a freeafternoon to explore the shops and squares, visit thefamous amphitheatre (entrance fee not included), orsimply admire the splendid views of Mount Etna andthe Ionian Sea. Dinner and overnight (Albatros Hotelnear Taormina or similar).

Day 8: Tour Ends – CataniaA coach or minibus takes you back to Catania Airportfor your return flight to the UK. Alternatively, if youhave booked this tour in conjunction with a stay, youwill be transferred to your chosen accommodation inthe Taormina area for the second week of yourholiday.

TOUR DEPARTS:10 June, 2 September

Sensational Sicily

PalermoCefalu

Segesta

Marsala

Catania

Taormina

Giardini-Naxos

Capod'Orlando

Syracuse

S I C I L Y

Agrigento

Piazza Armerina

Greek Theatre, SyracuseCefalù

Ear of Dionysios, SyracuseAgrigento

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what’s includedTour prices are per person and include:• Return flights from the UK to Catania (excluding

flight supplements, see page 111).

• Travel by air-conditioned coach or minibus

• Accommodation in minimum 3 star (Italian) hotelson a Half Board basis. Rooms have two beds and ashower room. Single rooms are available at asupplement.

• Entrance fees.

• English speaking guide.

Drinks, tips and other extras are not included.

Please note: We reserve the right to vary the order of visits, or provide alternative hotels of equivalentstandards if it is considered necessary. Localconditions may also mean that, on occasion, there issome variation from the published itinerary.We mayaccommodate parties on the same tour in more thanone hotel.

HOW TO BOOK:This tour can be booked alone or combined withselected hotels in Taormina. See individual propertypages and ‘All You Need To Know’ for details.

To book - visit thomascook.com, call 08701 111 111 or see your local travel agent

Sensational Sicilyhalf board Code: S01Y00

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TWIN CENTRE: Sensational Sicily (7 nights, half board) & Andromaco Palace (7 nights, bed & breakfast;) Code: S12W01


14 nights - - - - - - - 1029 - - - - - - 1079 - - - - - -

TWIN CENTRE: Sensational Sicily (7 nights, half board) & Ariston (7 nights, half board) Code: S12W00


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Fountain of Diana, Syracuse

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Le Calette Hotel

CefalùThis whitewashed hotel blendseffortlessly into a sun-drenchedMediterranean backdrop,overlookingthe beach and harbour. Inside, the hotelhas been lovingly designed,featuring aninviting restaurant and stylishbedrooms with a comfortable rustic

feel.Le Calette is a relaxed andwelcoming property - a perfect place tosoak up the Sicilian sunshine.

Location Wonderfully located with viewsof the harbour and cliffs;150m from arocky/sand beach;2km from the resortcentre,nightlife, bars, restaurants andshops

Features Swimming pool;sun terracewith free sunloungers and parasols;private beach with parasols andsunloungers; restaurant with buffet andwaiter service;bar serving snacks;reception

Activities Windsurfing, pedaloes andcanoes (June-Sep); table tennis; cardarea; sauna; whirlpool; regular evening



entertainment programme (3 times aweek in the piano bar) and also a Siciliannight with folklore music (June-Sep)

For Children Section of pool;highchairs,cots and cot bed linen are available

Rooms have a double or twin beds,plusextra bed,air conditioning, TV,telephone, hairdryer and bath or shower

room with pool view (these rooms arelocated on the ground floor).Prices arebased on 2 adults sharing on Half Board.Full Board,rooms with balcony and seaview (located on the 2nd floor) and alimited number of single rooms withoutbalcony or sea view are available at asupplement on request.


60 rooms


Note: A rail track runs behind the hoteland can be the source of some noise. Aregular disco is held on the privatebeach and music may be heard until late(June-August)

Offers & Options•Half price Full Board for 1st child (up toage 12) when adult pays supplement.

•Combine a week at Le Calette Hotelwith a week at the Ariston in Taormina.

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Spend 7 nights at La Calette Hotel followed by 7 nights at the Ariston Hotel (p.105) in Taormina. Transfer to Toarmina will be via Catania airportby minibus and then by coach.

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Le Calettehalf board Code: S08H02

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7 nights 665 719 669 709 725 755 919 919 785 745 725 695

14 nights 975 959 969 1019 1049 1129 1355 1269 1099 1079 1029 -

1st Child 7 nights 499 535 509 539 549 575 685 685 595 565 549 529

14 nights 639 669 655 689 715 739 899 849 759 729 699 -



B al co ny w it h s ea v ie w £ 6 £ 6 £ 6

F ul l b oa rd - A du lt £ 12 £ 12 £ 12

Full b oard - Chil d £6 £6 £6




TWIN CENTRE: La Calette (7 nights, half board) & Ariston (7 nights, half board) Code: S11W00


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Baia del Capitano Hotel

CefalùThe Baia del Capitano is a tranquilhaven of Mediterranean hospitality, setin a beautiful part of the resort. Itboasts a private rocky beach,a roof-terrace and a relaxing ambience thatquickly massages away any stress.Guests seeking traditional comforts and

unforgettable views will love this familyrun hotel.

Location Peacefully set on the outskirtsof the resort, in Mazzaforno; 150m froma private rocky beach; 400m from thesandy beach;100m from the nearestbar;5km from the resort centre,themain nightlife,restaurants and shops;50m from the bus stop for service toresort centre

Features Swimming pool;sun terracewith free sunloungers and parasols;private beach with sunloungers andparasols available;restaurant withbuffet and waiter service; bar withlounge and satellite TV; pool bar servingsnacks; 24hr reception

Activities Tennis court;table tennis; cardarea; French bowls; cycle hire; occasionalpiano player

Rooms have 2 or 3 beds, individually-controlled air conditioning (15th June to15th September),TV, telephone,fridge,hairdryer and bath or shower room.Prices are based on 2 adults sharing onHalf Board. Full Board,a limited numberof twin rooms for sole use (on request)and rooms with balcony and sea vieware available at a supplement.


46 rooms


Offers & Options•Honeymooners receive sparkling wineand a basket of fruit on arrival

•Twin Centre Option – spend a week atthe Baia del Capitano Hotel followed bya week at the Villa Bianca Hotel inMazzarò.

•Weekly gala dinner and Sicilian buffet•Complimentary bottle of wine for allguests on arrival

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Twin centre holidays availablePlease see ‘All You Need To Know’


Rooms may vary in style

Baia del Capitanohalf board Code: S08H03

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7 nights 599 659 559 579 629 689 809 859 719 709 699 699

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Supplements (per person per night)Twin room Low Mid HighB al co ny a nd s ea v ie w £ 4 £ 4 £ 5Sol e us e of twin £8 £8 £10Full board £12 £12 £12Reductions (per night)3rd adult only redn.per night £6 £7 £9

TWIN CENTRE: Baia del Capitano (7 nights, half board) & Villa Bianca (7 nights, half board) Code: S11W01


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Antares Hotel/Antares Olimpo Hotel

LetojanniOccupying a magnificent hillsideposition overlooking the main coastalroad, these stylish properties affordguests dramatic views of theMediterranean and the beach atLetojanni. Set 150m apart and linked bya funicular lift, each property providescomfortable accommodation and awide selection of on-site facilities,complemented by a relaxingatmosphere. This complex is a superbchoice for couples and families as itenjoys a convenient location for accessto Letojanni’s beach, the resort centreand cosmopolitan Taormina.Guests canuse the bars of both hotels but mustuse the pool and eat breakfast anddinner at the hotel in which they arestaying.

Location 300m to Letojanni beachoffering a range of watersports; 300m

to Letojanni resort centre;5km fromTaormina’s centre reached by cable car(property bus service provides transportto cable car station);200m to nearestrestaurant;400m to nearest bar;5km todisco and main nightlife in Taormina;6km to Isola Bella beach

Features Antares Hotel:Pool withsunloungers and parasols;buffet-stylerestaurant;bar; 24hr reception.Privatebeach service (May-Sept)

Antares Olimpo Hotel:Free-form poolwith sunloungers and parasols; smallindoor pool; buffet-style restaurant;lounge serving snacks; bar; poolside barserving snacks; 24hr reception; lift tobottom of hillside

Activities Antares Hotel:Pedaloes atLetojanni beach 300m away;regularevening entertainment programme

Antares Olimpo Hotel:Aerobics classes;gym; steam room,Turkish bath, sauna,massages and a selection of beautytreatments are available;occasional

evening entertainmentAll Inclusive guests:see All InclusiveOption for free activities andentertainment

For Children Antares Hotel: Freehighchairs;cots available

Antares Olimpo Hotel: Hotel run mini-clubs for 4-11yrs and 12-18yrs (Jun-Oct);highchairs and cots available

Antares Hotel roomshave up to 3 beds,air conditioning (15 Jun-15 Sep), hairdryer,TV, tea/coffee making facilities, showerroom and balcony or terrace. Prices arebased on 2 adults sharing on Half Boardor All Inclusive. Rooms with side seaview and single rooms (without balcony,terrace or sea view) are available at a

supplement.Antares Olimpo Hotel rooms have 3beds (sleeping 3 adults or 2 adults and 1child), air conditioning (15 Jun-15 Sep),telephone,TV, hairdryer, tea/coffeemaking facilities,full bathroom andbalcony or terrace. Prices are based on 2adults sharing on Half Board or AllInclusive.Sea view rooms for 3 personsand a limited number of twin rooms forsole use (without sea view) are availableat a supplement.


145 rooms (Antares Hotel);220 rooms (Antares Olimpo Hotel)

Official rating: 4 star (Antares Hotel);4star (Antares Olimpo Hotel)

Please note:due to its steep locationand the number of steps, this hotel isnot suitable for guests with mobilitydifficulties or pushchairs.

Please note:The Antares Olimpo Hotel is

split into sections, guest rooms will beallocated in the section called ‘Olimpo’.

Offers & Options•Honeymooners receive acomplimentary bottle of wine onarrival

•Complimentary welcome gift in allrooms on arrival•Complimentary afternoon tea, coffeeand biscuits for all guests daily (1 hour)

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•Complimentary club card with

entrance to fitness area (AntaresOlimpo only)



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● Hotel-run kids’ clubPlease see ‘All You Need To Know’


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Antares Olimpo Hotel is situated towards the top of the hillside - Antares issituated lower down

all inclusive featuresFoodBuffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner; snacks available throughout the dayexcluding meal times,afternoon tea & biscuits;ice cream available. Guests must eatbreakfast and dinner at the hotel in which they are staying.

DrinksAn unlimited amount of hot, soft & alcoholic drinks (excl. cocktails & internationalbrands) from 10am-midnight.

Sports & LeisureOrganised activities usually include water polo; aquaerobics;gym (Antares Olimpoguests only).

EntertainmentVaried daytime and evening entertainment. Daytime entertainment usually includespool or beach games,competitions and quizzes 7 days per week. Eveningentertainment usually includes cabaret,competitions, dancing and magic shows 6days per week.

ExtrasSun beds for use at beach and pool; towels for use at pool; complimentary mini-busservice to the cable car which leads to Taormina centre (3 times daily)

NB - All Inclusive features are based upon the previous year’s operation. All current season’s servicesare therefore provisional and subject to change

Antares

half board Code: S04H05

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7 nights 489 529 535 535 545 559 619 619 565 525 509 499

14 nights 699 709 729 755 765 759 869 849 779 745 725 -

1st Child 7 nights 329 365 335 345 345 379 399 409 379 345 345 345

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Single room £13 £13 £13Side sea view £5 £5 £5




Antaresall inclusive Code: S04H06

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7 nights 599 639 625 655 659 669 745 739 675 639 629 629

14 nights 965 959 989 999 1009 1019 1119 1079 1019 1009 999 -

1st Child 7 nights 389 429 399 405 405 439 459 475 439 405 405 405

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Side sea view £5 £5 £5




Antares Olimpohalf board Code: S04H07

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7 nights 549 589 585 629 639 645 699 689 655 629 609 605

14 nights 855 855 915 959 965 1009 1059 1035 959 949 935 -

1st Child 7 nights 365 365 415 389 389 389 445 455 425 425 395 395

14 nights 495 495 569 549 549 549 619 609 589 589 549 -

2nd Child 7 nights 409 435 429 465 475 479 539 495 485 465 449 445

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So le u se o f t wi n £ 14 £ 16 £ 17



Twin room Low Mid High3rd adult only redn.per night £7 £9 £10

Antares Olimpoall inclusive Code: S04H08

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7 nights 685 719 715 759 769 775 849 809 785 759 739 735

14 nights 1099 1099 1165 1209 1189 1239 1329 1299 1239 1189 1199 -

1st Child 7 nights 425 425 475 455 455 455 505 515 489 489 455 455

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2nd Child 7 nights 509 529 529 565 569 575 639 595 579 565 549 545

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Park Hotel Silemi

LetojanniA popular hotel with an amazing beachfront position,the Hotel Silemi is a great

place to be based for your holiday. Apleasant walk along the promenadeleads you to the central piazza of Letojanni with its many restaurants,pizzerias’and bars. The hotel is ideal forthose seeking a relaxing holiday and isperfect for couples of all ages.

Location On Letojanni’s pebble andshingle beach; 800m pleasant walk intoLetojanni resort centre and centralsquare with shops, bars and restaurants;5km to Taormina centre; free hotelcourtesy bus to cable car for Taormina(does not operate in August);20m tobus stop for service to Taormina

Features Swimming pool;terraces withsunloungers and parasols;restaurantwith buffet and waiter service

overlooking the sea; well-furnishedlounge with bar and satellite TV; 24hrreception

Activities Piano bar in high season

For Children Cots and highchairsavailable

Rooms have twin or double bed plusextra bed, air conditioning (mid July-midSep), telephone,TV, hairdryer andshower room. Prices are based on 2adults sharing on Bed & Breakfast. Half Board and sea view rooms with balconyare available at a supplement. A limitednumber of single rooms (withoutbalcony or sea view) are available at asupplement on request.


48 rooms


Offers & Options•All guests receive Half Board for nightsin hotel 26 July-29 Aug

•Half price Half Board for children up to12 when adults pays supplement


on arrival•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £146perreturn journey


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Park Hotel Silemibed & breakfast Code: S00H20

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7 nights 459 519 489 499 509 559 659 679 529 489 479 475

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1st Child 7 nights 369 409 385 385 395 399 455 479 399 385 385 369

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B al co ny a nd s ea v ie w £ 9 £ 9 £ 9

H al f b oa rd - A du lt £ 16 £ 16 £ 16

Half board - Child £ 8 £8 £ 8







To book - visit thomascook.com, call 08701 111 111 or see your local travel agent

Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay

MazzaròThe Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay is one of the most fashionable five star addresses

on the Mazzarò beachfront. Thefacilities are superb,the interiors havecontemporary elegance and aquariumsbuilt into the walls create a soothing,aquatic atmosphere.This is a classychoice,popular with discerning holiday-makers,couples and celebrities takingtime out.

Location Set on a stretch of shinglebeach, reached via steps;150m fromcentral Mazzarò; 50m from the nearestbar and restaurant; 900m fromTaormina’s shops and nightlife reachedvia cable car (cable car stop 300m away)

Features Square saltwater swimmingpool next to the sea; sun terrace withfree sunloungers and parasols; à la carterestaurant with ‘al fresco’dining (on

request);beach bar; pool bar servingsnacks; 24hr reception

Activities Pianist plays regularly in thePiano Bar

Rooms have double or twin beds (plusthird bed if required), individually-controlled air conditioning, TV,telephone,hairdryer, bath or showerroom and balcony with sea view.Prices

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS● Private taxi transfer available



are based on 2 adults sharing on Bed &Breakfast. Half Board is available at asupplement.

1st Child reduction:25%86 rooms

Official rating: 5 star deluxe

Please note:The surrounding area is hillyand there are steps to the beach,reception and to the cable car.Thereforethis hotel may be unsuitable for guestswith walking difficulties.

Offers & Options•Honeymooners receive acomplimentary bottle of wine and afruit basket on arrival

•Half price Half Board for children up toage 12 when adult pays supplement



Grand Hotel Atlantis Baybed & breakfast Code: S07H03

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7 nights 1159 1195 1165 1175 1299 1309 1439 1409 1309 1299 1275 1169

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Supplements (per person per night)Twin room Low Mid HighH al f b oa rd - a du lt £ 42 £ 42 £ 42H al f b oa rd - c hi ld £ 21 £ 21 £ 21Reductions (per night)Twin room Low Mid High3rd adult only redn.per night £ 37 £ 39 £ 44





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Single room £Ni l £Nil £Nil

S ingle with sea view £15 £15 £15



TWIN CENTRE: Baia del Capitano (7 nights, half board) & Villa Bianca (7 nights, half board) Code: S11W01


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Spend 7 nights at the Baia del Capitano Hotel (p.91) in Cefalú followed by 7 nights at the Villa Bianca Hotel. Transfers to Cefalù will be viaCatania airport by minibus and then by coach.

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MazzaròThis traditional property is set over twoblocks linked by steps, one positionedon a hillside, offering panoramic viewsover the Bay of Mazzarò and the othernewer building located on the mainresort road.

Location 100m to the sand and shinglebeach; 100m to the resort centre;on thehillside overlooking the cable car thatruns a 4 minute journey to Taorminacentre.

Features Courtesy minibus to the hotelsbeach and private Lido with swimmingpool; tennis courts; use of all pool

facilities at Hotel Ipanema 600m away;restaurant in newer block; lounge barwith satellite TV;24hr reception

Rooms have 2 or 3 beds,individually-controlled air conditioning (June toSept),TV, telephone, hairdryer, bath orshower room and balcony with sea view.Prices are based on 2 adults sharing onHalf Board. A limited number of singlerooms (without a sea view), are availableat nil supplement. A limited number of single rooms with balcony and sea vieware also available at a supplement.

1st child reduction:10%

86 rooms


Please note:one block is situated on asteep hill and therefore notrecommended to those with mobilitydifficulties.

Offers & Options•Twin Centre Option – spend a week atthe Baia del Capitano Hotel in thebeach resort of Cefalù, followed by aweek at the Villa Bianca Hotel.

•Complimentary bus service to beachand swimming pool




•Ideal for couples marrying andhoneymooning in Sicily - see ourThomas Cook Weddings brochure forfull details

Marque of Excellence Award 2005


Wedding packages available


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Ipanema Hotel

MazzaròThe Ipanema is situated in an elevatedcentral position with lovely views of Mazzarò Bay. This homely hotel is alsofriendly and renowned for good foodand service.

Location 150m from Mazzaròshingle/pebble beach; 800m toTaormina centre offering nightlife; 100mfrom mini-market,shop and bars

Features Small roof top swimming poolwith sun terraces;sunloungers andparasols available;restaurant for buffetbreakfast and waiter service lunch anddinner; lounge/bar with satellite TV;terrace with sea views;small reception

Activities Evening entertainment;Sicilian night with grand buffet and liveSicilian Folklore music on Fridayevenings;piano bar 3 times per week

For Children Highchairs free

Rooms have up to 3 beds, airconditioning (1 Jun-30 Sep),TV,

telephone, hairdryer, radio, shower roomwith balcony or terrace and side seaview.Prices are based on 2 adultssharing on Half Board. A limited numberof single rooms are available at asupplement.


52 rooms


Please note that this property is notsuitable for guests with mobilitydifficulties.

Offers & Options•Complimentary bus service to beach

and swimming pool on coastal road•Honeymooners receive acomplimentary bottle of sparkling wineon arrival

•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £146return


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Ipanemahalf board Code: S00H21

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Grand Hotel Miramare

TaorminaBuilt in 1922,the luxurious Grand HotelMiramare sits high on the hillside andcommands impressive views over thesea. A spectacular location and tiered

landscaped gardens, wrought-ironbalconies,antique-style furnishings andcool marble floors characterise thisproperty. Guests will find Taorminacentre close by and the beach can bereached by the regular minibus servicewhich stops outside the hotel.

Location Just 400m from the centre of Taormina; high on the hillside affordingspectacular views over the sea;regularminibus service to beach stops outsidethe hotel (payable locally)

Features Rectangular pool with terrace(May-Oct),parasols and deckchairs,accessed by steps;restaurant has open-air terrace and arched ceilings and offersevening meals with à la carte optionand buffet-style breakfasts; pool bar

serves snacks; bar/lounge with satelliteTV;24hr reception

Activities Tennis

Rooms have up to 3 beds, airconditioning (15 Jun-15 Sep),TV,telephone, shower room and hairdryer.Prices are based on 2 adults sharing on

Half Board. Rooms with sea view,balcony plus sea view and a limitednumber of single rooms withoutbalcony or sea view (on request) areavailable at a supplement. Bed &Breakfast is available at a reduction.


68 rooms


Please note:due to the large number of steps, this hotel is not suited to guestswith mobility difficulties.

Offers & Options•Honeymooners save £58 per adult allseason

•20% discount at II Picciolo Golf Club•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £146 perreturn journey

•Pre-bookable champagne - £30•Pre-bookable flowers -£25




Piazza IX Aprile, Taormina

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Villa Diodoro Hotel

TaorminaThe Villa Diodoro has an exceptionalhillside location with spectacular viewsacross the Bay of Naxos.Although thisproperty has been modernised, itretains something of a classical style,with polished marble,brass andreproduction furniture. The hotel offersa number of facilities and the resortcentre of Taormina, with shopsrestaurants and bars is close by.Guestsare greeted with a quiet,tranquilatmosphere and great attention todetail, making this an attractive holidaychoice.

Location Ideally located for access tomain street ‘Corso Umberto’ and thepublic gardens; sister-hotel ‘Lido

Caparena & Wellness Club’, with privatebeach and free beach facilities, is 3kmaway and can be reached by bus service(payable locally);300m from Taorminacentre

Features Rectangular swimming poolwith sunloungers and parasols; sunterrace with pool bar and superb seaand mountain views;variety of terraces;

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS●Complimentary gift on arrival for

all guests



main bar; restaurant with buffet andwaiter service;à la carte and ‘special of the day’available at an extra charge;buffet breakfast area; TV and readingroom; lounge

Activities Weekly buffet evening (highseason); bar (evenings only) withoccasional piano music

Rooms have double or twin beds plusthird bed if required,air conditioning(Jun-Sep),TV, hairdryer, telephone andshower room. Prices are based on 2adults sharing on Half Board. Roomswith balcony or terrace (with bath orshower room) and rooms with balconyplus sea view are available at asupplement.


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Guests will receive a Half Board credit touse against the menu each evening

Please note:the pool area is accessibleonly by steps, and so may not be bestsuited to guests with mobilitydifficulties.

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Offers & Options

•Honeymooners receive acomplimentary bottle of sparkling wineand special dinner

•Ideal for couples marrying andhoneymooning in Sicily - see ourThomas Cook Weddings brochure forfull details


Room with balcony

•Pre-bookable champagne -£30•Pre-bookable flowers -£25




Monte Tauro Hotel

TaorminaRecently refurbished, the modernMonte Tauro Hotel is situated on a cliff overlooking the coast and providesstunning views out over the sea.Superbly located within easy reach of Taormina centre and an enjoyable,scenic cable car or bus journey awayfrom a choice of beaches, it is ideal forthose seeking a relaxing break to beenjoyed in peaceful surroundings.

Location Cable car stop for service toMazzarò 1km away; sand and shingleMazzarò beach 3km away, accessible bycable car or a beach bus service thatstops near the hotel (payable locally);50m to bars and restaurants;Taorminaresort centre 200m away

Features Swimming pool with hydromassage corner;terrace with freesunloungers and parasols; restaurant;


● Complimentary gift for all guestson arrival

●Wedding packages available

panoramic à la carte restaurant;poolside à la carte grill bar; bar withsatellite TV;24hr reception; lobby

Rooms have a double or twin beds,airconditioning (15 June-30 Sept), TV,telephone,hairdryer, radio,bath orshower room and balcony with sea view.Prices are based on 2 adults sharing onBed & Breakfast. Half Board and alimited number of junior suites sleeping2 or 3 persons, with hydromassage bath,large furnished balcony and sea view are

available at a supplement.1st Child reduction: 25% (up to 11yrs)

100 rooms


Please note: this property is located on asteep hill and is therefore notrecommended for guests with mobilitydifficulties

Offers & Options•Ideal for couples marrying andhoneymooning in Sicily - See ourThomas Cook Weddings brochure forfull details

•Pre-bookable private taxi transfers -£146 per return journey


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Andromaco Palace Hotel

TaorminaSituated away from the hustle andbustle of Taormina centre, theAndromaco Palace is relaxed andfriendly with a typically Sicilianatmosphere. This family-run hotelmakes a great base for independentholidaymakers.

Location 800m from the centre of

Taormina for shops, bars andrestaurants (public mini-bus serviceoperating to the centre of the resortthroughout the season); small shinglebeach 5km away,can be reached bymini-bus or cable car from centre of theresort (payable locally)

Features Kidney-shaped swimming poolwith hydro-massage section; sun terracewith sunloungers and parasols; poolsiderestaurant for breakfast; poolside bar;small television lounge

Rooms have 2 or 3 beds,air conditioning(1 Jul-31 Aug), telephone,hairdryer, TV,bath or shower room. Rooms withbalcony or terrace are also available.Prices are based on 2 adults sharing onBed & Breakfast. Rooms with side sea

view and a limited number of singlerooms (on request) are available at asupplement.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Tour and Stay available



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Please note: there is no lift at thisproperty and the numerous steps andhills make it unsuitable for guests withmobility difficulties

Offers & Options

•Tour and Stay - enjoy many of Sicily’shighlights and then spend a 2nd weekrelaxing at the Andromaco PalaceHotel.


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TWIN CENTRE: Sensational Sicily (7 nights, half board) & Andromaco Palace (7 nights, bed & breakfast) Code: S12W01


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SIMPLE STYLE

Pension Victoria

TaorminaA traditional-style pension, the Victoriais ideal for travellers seeking clean,comfortable accommodation in acentral location.With the wide range of holiday attractions close at hand, theatmosphere is lively during high season.It is a good base to explore all thatTaormina and the surrounding area hasto offer.

Location In the resort centre on thepedestrianised main street,surroundedby shops,bars, cafés and restaurants;sand and shingle bay of Mazzarò 3kmsaway, reached by a regular cable carservice; bus stop at 900m with regulartransport into Catania and Messina;400m to central public gardens

Features Breakfast room; lobby; 24hrreception

Rooms have 2 or 3 beds,TV, telephone

and shower room. Prices are based on 2adults sharing on Bed & Breakfast.Air conditioning is payable locally(subject to availability). A limitednumber of single rooms are available ata supplement.

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Please note:transfers are not direct todoor,there is a short walk along apedestrianised street to reach the hotel.

Offers & Options• Pre-bookable taxi transfers -£146 per


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Continental Hotel

TaorminaAt the charming Continental Hotel youwill be treated to incredible views of Mount Etna and the Bay of Naxos froma lovely wide terrace.You’ll enjoy apeaceful,elevated setting and there arerestaurants, shops and bars nearby. Thishotel is best suited to guests whoappreciate traditional furnishings andsimple décor.

Location In a hilly location,close to thecentre of Taormina; 3km from theshingle beach (accessed by cable car);50m from the resort centre with itschoice of restaurants, bars and shops

Features Restaurant with buffetbreakfast and waiter service for dinner;bar with lounge and TV;24hr reception

Rooms have 2 or 3 beds,TV, radio,

telephone,hairdryer, fridge and bath orshower room. Prices are based on 2adults sharing on Half Board.Rooms with a balcony or terrace and alimited number of single rooms (onrequest) are available at a supplement.


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Offers & Options•Honeymooners receive a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival



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Villa Kristina

TaorminaSituated in an elevated position in aresidential area above Taormina, theVilla Kristina enjoys beautiful views anda central location close to all the resortamenities.Guests are assured of awarm welcome at this small,traditionalhotel,where the rooms are simplyfurnished and the atmosphere friendlyand relaxed. With a host of holidayattractions close at hand, the VillaKristina provides a great base fromwhich to enjoy this charming resort.

Location Located on the main roadleading to the quaint village of Castelmola;1.1km to the shingle

Mazzarò beach; 500m to the resortcentre of Taormina where a large varietyof shops, bars and restaurants can befound; 800m to the Greek Theatre;Giardini Naxos and Letojanni 5km away

Features Swimming pool withcomplimentary towels; sun terrace; freeparasols and sunloungers;breakfastroom; pool bar serving snacks; 24hrreception

Rooms have a double or twin beds,individually-controlled air conditioning (1July - 15 Sept),TV, telephone,hairdryer,bath or shower room and balcony orterrace.Prices are based on 2 adultssharing on Bed and Breakfast.

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Offers & Options•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £146 per

return taxi•Pre-bookable champagne - £30•Pre-bookable flowers - £25

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Excelsior Palace Hotel

TaorminaIn a splendid hillside position, theExcelsior Palace has excellent views of

Mount Etna and the Bay of Naxos,aswell as being within close proximity of Taormina’s pedestrianised area. Antiquefurnishings,high ceilings and a centralstaircase create an air of refinement anda memorable holiday experience.

Location In a hillside positionoverlooking the Bay of Naxos; the ‘PortaCatania’, one of the entrances to thepedestrianised area of Taormina, is justbehind the hotel. Here you will find avariety of shops, restaurants, cafés andbars

Features Swimming pool with sunterrace,sunloungers,deckchairs andparasols;guests have use of beach/lido(local beaches can be reached by cablecar or beach bus service, payable locally)

gardens with wrought-iron furnitureand terraces; restaurant, mainly waiterservice, occasional buffets (Jul/Aug); poolbar; lounge/bar with cocktail area; smalllounge within 24-hour reception

Activities Occasional poolside buffet(Jul & Aug) with live music; pianist

Rooms have 2 or 3 beds,air conditioning(15 Jun-15 Sep), TV, telephone,showerroom, small French balcony and side seaview or view of Mount Etna. Prices are

based on 2 adults sharing on Half Board.A limited number of single rooms(without a French balcony or view) areavailable at a supplement on request. Alimited number of frontal sea viewrooms (no balcony) with twin or adouble bed are also available at asupplement.


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Offers & Options•20% discount at the Picciolo Golf Club•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £146 perreturn journey

•Pre-bookable champagne - £30


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Ariston Hotel

TaorminaIn a wonderful setting high above thesea, the Ariston enjoys panoramic viewsand a warm,relaxed atmosphere. Theproperty is particularly suited to coupleswho enjoy a good standard hotel in acentral location.

Location Cable car to the beach area is300m away; Taormina’s famous Greekamphitheatre and the mainpedestrianised area are approximately

500m from the hotel;the main busterminus is close by with buses runningto Giardini Naxos,Catania and Messina

Features Swimming pool in an elevatedposition providing sea views (pool is2.5m deep with no shallow end);surrounding tiered terraces; parasolsand free sunloungers;small splash pool;restaurant serving breakfast andevening meal; dining terrace; piano bar;access to private lido (shingle beachwith sunloungers and parasols) by bus;24hr reception

Activities Weekly candlelit ‘al fresco’buffet with live music (high season) ;occasional folklore evenings, regular livemusic

For Children Cots for hire

Rooms have up to 3 beds, airconditioning (1 Jun-30 Sep), TV,telephone and shower room withbathrobes.Prices are based on 2 adultssharing on Half Board. Rooms with sidesea view without balcony, rooms with

balcony or terrace (no view) and roomswith balcony plus sea view are allavailable at a supplement. A limitednumber of single rooms (on request) arealso available at a supplement. Somebalconies or terraces may be shared.


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Offers & Options

•Tour and Stay – enjoy many of Sicily’shighlights and then spend a 2nd weekrelaxing at the Ariston Hotel. See AllYou Need to Know for details

•Twin Centre Option – spend a week atLa Calette Hotel in the beach resort of Cefalù,followed by a week at theAriston Hotel.

•Honeymooners receive a bottle of sparkling wine in room on arrival

•Ideal for couples marrying andhoneymooning in Sicily – see ourWeddings brochure for full details

•Free afternoon tea daily

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● Wedding package available


•Complimentary bottle of sparklingwine,fruit basket and mineral water inroom on arrival


•Pre-bookable champagne - £30•Pre-bookable flowers- £25

twincentre

Combine our Sensational Sicily Tour (p.88/89) or 7 nights at La Calette Hotel (p.90) in Cefalú with 7 nights at the Ariston Hotel in Taormina.want tosee more ?

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TWIN CENTRE: Sensational Sicily (7 nights, half board) & Ariston (7 nights, half board) Code: S12W00


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Caesar Palace Hotel

Giardini NaxosSet in a peaceful residential area, thishotel is modern throughout and offerscomfortable accommodation and manyfacilities to cater for a relaxing familyholiday.

Location Long, sandy beach 1km away,with free sunloungers and parasols; 1kmto Giardini Naxos resort centre;50m tobars and restaurants; 500m to mainnightlife and discos;regular courtesybus to beach and town centre

Features Swimming pool;terrace withsunloungers;waiter service available inTindari section of restaurant(reservations required);restaurant

serving buffet-style breakfast anddinner; daily afternoon Tea Time (1 hour)with free coffee, tea and biscuits; loungebar; piano bar; 24hr reception

Activities Billiards;cards table; regularevening entertainment during highseason; organised daily entertainment;live music each evening.

For Children Hotel-run mini-club; cotsavailable;highchairs free

Rooms have up to 3 beds, airconditioning (15 June-15 September), TV,telephone, tea & coffee making facilities,hairdryer and full bathroom.Prices arebased on 2 adults sharing on Half Board.

Rooms with balcony or terrace (somesleeping up to 4 persons),and a limitednumber of twin rooms for sole use(without balcony or terrace) areavailable at a supplement.

Child prices:age limit 11.

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Offers & Options•All guests receive complimentarysparkling wine, fruit and mineral waterin room on arrival

•Free mini-bus service to resort centreand beach



Sant Alphio Garden Hotel

Giardini NaxosA bright and airy, modern-style hotel

which enjoys a lovely,peaceful setting.With high standards throughout, this isa delightful place in which to unwind onthis beautiful island.

Location 100m from its own privatesand and shingle beach (3 May-15 Oct),with free sunloungers and parasols;approx. 800m to the Old Town of Giardini Naxos;Picciolo Golf Course is20kms away

Features Swimming pool with sunterrace,sunloungers and parasols;indoor pool; restaurant with gardenviews; sunken bar serving drinks andsnacks (when open); satellite televisionlounge in the 24-hour reception

Activities Health/Fitness spa withheated pool; whirlpool, gym, sauna and

Turkish bath; massage; beautytreatments and sunbed;weekly Sicilianevening

Rooms have up to 3 beds, airconditioning (15 June-15 Sep),TV,hairdryer, telephone,shower room and

balcony or terrace. Prices are based on 2adults sharing a room on Half Board.Sea view rooms with balcony areavailable at a supplement.Twin roomsfor sole use are available at asupplement on request.


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Offers & Options•Honeymooners receive a free bottle of sparkling wine on arrival

•Weekly Sicilian evening•Pre-bookable taxi transfers £146 perreturn journey

•Pre-bookable champagne - £30


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● Hotel-run kids’ club


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SIMPLE STYLE

Alkantara Village Apartments

Giardini NaxosSurrounded by lawned areas andbanana and olive trees,the AlkantaraVillage Apartments are set in a secluded

location,2km from the resort centre of Giardini Naxos.Enjoying beautiful viewsof Mount Etna and the surroundingcountryside, this popular village-styleapartment complex offers simpleaccommodation and a selection of on-site facilities.The Alkantara is an idealchoice for guests looking for a relaxingbreak or for those who want to furtherexplore the enchanting island of Sicily.

Location 700m to the sand and shinglebeach; 1.5km to the nearest bars andrestaurants; 2km to the resort centreand main nightlife;public bus stops infront of the hotel with service to thecentre of Giardini Naxos

Features Kidney-shaped pool withsurrounding sun terrace; free

sunloungers and parasols; mainrestaurant with waiter service;pool barserving snacks;reception/lounge

Activities Two tennis courts; Italianentertainment team (July and August)

For Children Own pool;playground

Studio apartments (2 persons) have onedouble or two single beds, individually-controlled air conditioning, 2 electriccooking rings, fridge, shower room andshared balcony or terrace.Prices arebased on 2 adults sharing on Self Catering.

1 bedroom apartments (2-4 persons)have a separate bedroom with a doublebed, individually-controlled airconditioning,living area with sofa beds,telephone,2 electric cooking rings,

fridge, shower room and shared balconyor terrace. Prices are based on 2 adultssharing on Self Catering. Bed&Breakfast and Half Board are availableat a supplement.


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Please note:due to the location of thisproperty, car hire is highlyrecommended. Rooms are cleanedtwice per week.

Offers & Options•Honeymooners receive acomplimentary bottle of sparkling wine

on arrival•Pre-bookable flowers - £25•Pre-bookable champagne - £30•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £146 perreturn journey

Hellenia Hotel

Giardini NaxosThe Hellenia Hotel is delightfullyfurnished with a tasteful mixture of contemporary and classical fittings and

has an international atmosphere. Withlovely sea views,high standardsthroughout and spacious rooms,theHellenia is an excellent choice.

Location Set directly on a privateshingle beach with sunloungers andparasols;watersports available on thebeach during high season

Features Outdoor swimming poolsituated by the sea; terrace withsunloungers and parasols (payablelocally);main restaurant overlooks pooland sea; weekly Sicilian evening mealwith occasional folklore entertainmentin high season;pool bar openthroughout the day (Jun-Sept); baradjoins restaurant; pianist plays inevenings to restaurant and pool terrace;

reception area (open 24 hrs)incorporating lounge area

Activities Small fitness room

Rooms have up to 3 beds, airconditioning (1 July & 31 August),TV,telephone,hairdryer and shower room.Prices are based on 2 adults sharing aroom on Bed & Breakfast. Half Board,

rooms with balcony or terrace androoms with balcony and sea view,areavailable at a supplement. A limitednumber of double rooms for sole use arealso available at a supplement onrequest.


112 rooms on 5 floors


Offers & Options•Honeymooners receive a free bottle of sparkling wine on arrival

•Half price Half Board for children whenadults pay supplement

•Pre-bookable taxi transfers - £146 perreturn taxi


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Bed & breakfast - Chi ld £3 £3 £3

H al f b oa rd - A du lt £ 12 £ 12 £ 12

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7 nights 559 625 615 625 635 645 695 665 639 599 585 579

14 nights 919 909 925 939 949 965 1025 959 919 909 899 -

1st Child 7 nights 435 469 445 445 455 455 485 459 445 445 439 435

14 nights 585 619 595 595 599 609 649 615 595 595 589 -



B al co ny /Ter ra ce £ 9 £ 12 £ 14


H al f b oa rd - A du lt £ 10 £ 10 £ 10

Ha lf boa rd - Child £5 £5 £5










Flight supplements in £s perperson for departures during

A pr L ow M id U pp er Mi d H ig h

Country and Flight Departures Return/Land Departure AirlineFlying time Code Day/Time Day/Time From/To Code

Flight supplements in £s perperson for departures during

A pr L ow M id U pp er Mi dH ig h

Country and Flight Departures Return/Land Departure AirlineFlying time Code Day/Time Day/Time From/To Code

Please note: due to aircraft layout it is not always possible to seat everyone together,youmay be separated by an aisle or be in front of each other.

AIRLINE CODES

AEUAstreaus; BA British Airways; FCAFirst Choice Airlines;

MON Monarch Airlines; MYT My Travel; TOM Thomsonfly; TCX Thomas CookAirlines;

XLAExcel Air

119

F l i g h t s

Departures from: LOW U MID HIGH MID

Birmingham, 8 Jun-12 Jul n/a 25 May-29 May & All other dates

Nottingham East Midlands 13 Jul-27 Aug & 19-- May-Oct

24 Oct(7 nights only)

Bournemouth,Bristol,Cardiff,Exeter, 8 Jun-19 Jul n/a 25 May-29 May All other dates

Gatwick,Luton,Norwich, & 20 Jul-27 Aug & 19 May-Oct

Southampton,Stansted -24 Oct (7 nights only)

Doncaster, Leeds-Bradford, 14 Sept-11 Oct n/a 25 May-29 May All other dates

Humberside,Liverpool,Manchester & 13 Jul-27 Aug & 19 May-Oct

-24 Oct(7 nights only)

Newcastle,Durham Tees Valley 14 Sept-11 Oct n/a 25 May-29 May All other dates

& 17 Jun-27 Aug May-Oct

Glasgow, Aberdeen 25 May-29 May & 20 Jul-26 Jul & 17 Jun-19 Jul All other dates

6 Aug-30 Aug 01 Oct-18 Oct May-Oct

Edinburgh 25 May-29 May & 20 Jul-26 Jul & 17 Jun-19 Jul All other dates

13 Aug-30 Aug 5 Oct-18 Oct May-Oct

We reserve the rightto change flightsupplements or add additional flights from time to time. Flightsupplements

can go up or down. The supplements for the specified flights listed in the grids above will not be increased by more

than £100.Where additional flights are added,supplements will be set according to demand and may vary. For up to

date supplements for your chosen flight,please check with your travel agentbefore you book. Please note that

Premium seatsupplements are in addition to other flightsupplements

VENICE TRANSPORT DETAILS AND SUPPLEMENTS

DEPARTURE AIRLINE DESTINATION SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE AIRLINE DESTINATION SUPPLEMENTAIRPORT FROM AIRPORT FROM

Bristol EZ Venice Nil Luton FR Treviso Nil

Gatwick BA Venice Nil Manchester BA Venice 120

Gatwick EZ Venice Nil Manchester LS Venice Nil

Heathrow BD Venice 25 Nottingham East EZ Venice Nil

Midlands

Leeds Bradford LS Venice Nil Stansted FR Treviso Nil

Liverpool FR Treviso Nil

AZ - Alitalia BA - British Airways BD - bmi EZ - Easyjet KL - KLM LS - Jet2 FR - Ryanair

LOW COST' AIRLINES: We can book arrangements for you on 'low cost' or 'no frills' airlines which means you can take advantage of the best price available flying from the airport of your choice.By making your arrangements through Thomas Cook Signature you gain the security of knowing that not only are you being looked after by a name you can trust throughout your holiday butalso that your holiday is fully bonded to give you complete financial protection and peace of mind.

Please note: The prices shown here are based upon the lowest fare available. The airlines will limit the number of seats available at these prices by flight and date and whilst seats may beavailable up to the date of travel, we do recommend booking early in order to avoid disappointment. The price you pay will depend on the fare available on the day that you book. For an evenbetter deal book at least 90 days in advance and save an extra 10%.

Fly from your local airport via Paris with Air France, via Amsterdam with KLM or via Milan with Alitalia, please contact us for details

Flights

From Birmingham to...Sorrento (NAP) 20Q40 Fri 06.10 Fri 12.55 5 May-27 Oct TOM - 29 45 - 55

2hrs 55mins

From Bristol to...Sorrento (NAP) 10Q40 Fri 13.40 Fri 12.40 5 May-6 Oct FCA - 19 35 - 49

2hrs 45mins

From Cardiff to...Sorrento (NAP) 11Q40 Fri 06.00 Fri 20.15 5 May-6 Oct FCA - 25 45 - 59

2hrs 45mins

From Doncaster/Robin Hood Int to...Sorrento (NAP) 23Q40 Fri 14.45 Fri 21.50 5 May-27 Oct TOM - 15 29 - 45

3hrs 10mins

From Gatwick to...Sicily,Catania (CTA) 01S00 Sat 05.35 Sat 12.55 20 May-30 Sep XLA - NIL NIL - NIL

3hrs

Sorrento (NAP) 01Q40* Fri 14.00 Fri 20.30 7 Apr-6 Oct FCA NIL 9 25 - 39

2hrs 40mins

Venice,Italy (VCE) 01R02 Sun 07.00 Sun 12.10 7 May-1 Oct MON - NIL NIL - NIL

2hrs

Verona (VRN) 01R40 Wed 06.10 Wed 18.05 3 May-27 Sep FCA - NIL NIL - NIL

2hrs 01R40 10 Wed 06.10 Sat12.45 3 May-20 Sep FCA - NIL NIL - NIL01R42 Sat07.40 Sat12.45 6 May-30 Sep FCA - 9 25 - 35

01R42 11 Sat07.40 Wed 18.05 6 May-16 Sep FCA - NIL NIL - NIL

From Luton to...Sorrento (NAP) 02Q40 Fri 07.05 Fri 13.40 5 May-27 Oct TOM - 9 25 - 39

2hrs 45mins

From Manchester to...Sicily,Catania (CTA) 30S00 Sat06.05 Sat13.50 20 May-30 Sep TCX - 25 35 - 45

3hrs 10mins

Sorrento (NAP) 30Q40 Fri 15.00 Fri 22.10 5 May-6 Oct FCA - NIL NIL - NIL

2hrs 55mins

Venice,Italy (VCE) 30R02 Sun 08.30 Sun 14.25 7 May-1 Oct MON - 35 39 - 49

2hrs 20mins

Verona (VRN) 30R40 Wed 08.40 Wed 14.15 3 May-27 Sep TOM - 9 25 - 35

2hrs 20mins 30R40 10 Wed 08.40 Sat 19.40 3 May-20 Sep TOM/BA - 25 39 - 5530R42 Sat13.50 Sat19.40 6 May-30 Sep BA - 25 39 - 55

30R42 11 Sat 13.50 Wed 14.15 6 May-16 Sep TOM/BA - 25 39 - 55

From Newcastle to...Sorrento (NAP) 40Q40 Fri 14.30 Fri 21.30 5 May-27 Oct TOM - 45 55 - 69

3hrs

From Nottingham East Midlands to...Sorrento (NAP) 21Q40 Fri 15.05 Fri 21.50 5 May-27 Oct FCA - 15 29 - 45

2hrs 45mins

ROME TRANSPORT DETAILS AND SUPPLEMENTS

DEPARTURE AIRLINE DESTINATIONSUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE AIRLINE DESTINATION SUPPLEMENTAIRPORT FROM AIRPORT FROM

BelfastInt’ll EZ Ciampino Nil Heathrow BA Fiumicino Nil

Bristol EZ Ciampino Nil Liverpool FR Ciampino Nil

Dublin FR Ciampino Nil Luton FR Ciampino Nil

Durham Tees FR Ciampino Nil Manchester AZ Fiumicino 45Valley

Edinburgh BA Fiumicino 130 Newcastle EZ Ciampino Nil

Gatwick BA Fiumicino Nil Nottingham EZ Ciampino NilEastMidlands

Gatwick EZ Ciampino Nil Nottingham FR Ciampino Nil

EastMidlands

Glasgow FR Ciampino Nil Stansted FR Ciampino NilPrestwick

Heathrow AZ Fiumicino NilAZ - Alitalia BA - British Airways EZ - Easyjet FR - Ryanair

FLORENCE TRANSPORT DETAILS AND SUPPLEMENTS

DEPARTURE AIRLINE DESTINATION SUPPLEMENT DEPARTURE AIRLINE DESTINATION SUPPLEMENTAIRPORT FROM AIRPORT FROM

Bristol EZ Pisa Nil Manchester AZ Florence 80

Dublin FR Pisa Nil Manchester AZ Pisa 45

Gatwick BA Pisa Nil Manchester LS Pisa Nil

Heathrow AZ Florence 40 Prestwick FR Pisa Nil

Heathrow AZ Pisa 20 Stansted FR Pisa Nil

Liverpool FR Pisa Nil

Minimum Stay:Alitalia,British Airways,Easyjet,Jet 2 & Ryanair - 1 night.



You mustbe 18 or over on your departure date if you want to travel without an adult accompanying you.If you are 16 or 17 when abooking is made,we will only allow you to travel without an adult if your parent or legal guardian signed the booking form in front of thetravel agent when you booked the Holiday. A contract will exist between your parent or guardian and us. We may ask you to send us aphotocopy of their passport showing their name and signature. We will not accept written permission from a parentor legal guardianunless we can check the signature. If you are under 16 on your departure date you must be accompanied by an adult of 18 or over.

Once you have booked we will issue a confirmation invoice setting out the Holiday details and price. A contract will exist when we issuethe confirmation invoice. If you book through one of our authorised travel agents,they will hold all the money you pay for your Holiday onour behalf.Please check the details on your invoice carefully. If you have any questions,or anything does not appear to be right,you mustcontact your travel agent, or our reservations staff,immediately.On the invoice, pay particular attention to the date your final paymentisdue as we may cancel your Holiday if you do not make your final paymenton time. If we do this we will keep your deposit.

Before You TravelYou must take out Holiday insurance suitable for your needs before you travel.We cannot be responsible for any costs you incur as aresult of failing to do so. For your own peace of mind the insurance should cover you if you have to cancel your arrangements,or for anyemergencies that arise while you are away.We recommend the insurance we offer (see page 122) as it provides cover, which meets mostpeople’s needs.Please check your policy when you receive itand take it with you on Holiday.

Suppliers’conditions

Our third party suppliers have their own booking conditions and conditions of carriage,and you will be bound by these, so far as therelevant supplier is concerned. Our suppliers’conditions will also apply to your contractwith us,and in the event of any conflictbetweenthe suppliers’conditions and our conditions, the suppliers’conditions will prevail, save to the extent that any term in the suppliers’conditions is deemed to be invalid or unenforceable,in which eventour conditions will prevail.Some of our suppliers’ conditions may limitor exclude liability on the partof the relevant supplier,and, by virtue of their application to your contract with us,may also limit orexclude our liability to you,and they are often subject to international conventions.Where relevant, copies of such conditions may beavailable for inspection at the office of the relevant supplier.

Changes you make before travel (excluding name changes)If you want to change any of your Holiday arrangements please contact your travel agent, or one of our reservations staff,immediatelyand we will do all we can to help you. Our normal cancellation charges (see below) will apply if you need to make any changes to yourarrangements.T he minimum cancellation fee is the booking deposit paid. Please also see ‘’Suppliers Conditions’ section above.

We will charge for any additional services, facilities, or other items changed, at the price which applies on the day the change is made. Inaddition, we will also charge an administration fee as shown in the table below. Any booking discountyou may have received at the timethe original booking was made,may be altered or reduced whenever changes are made.Note that any change to dates of travel cannotbe made less than 56 days before departure without incurring cancellation charges.Scheduled airline carriers do not always allowchanges to be made to dates of travel once confirmed. Where the carrier imposes charges,which may be as high as 100%, these will bepassed on. If the changed arrangements are more expensive than those originally booked, you must also pay the price difference. Thecosts shown are per change per person.If you cancel any ‘optional extras’for which there is a charge, you will either lose any deposit youhave paid for the item, or pay a fee of £25 for each ‘cancelled extra’. For certain optional extras,such as transfers,you will also have to paycancellation charges. If you cancel any Holiday insurance you booked through us your premium will not be refunded, as cover under thepolicy will already have been obtained.

Name Changes before TravelExcept for Holidays including scheduled flights, if we receive notification of a change within 8 weeks of your departure the charge will be£40 per name change.

For Holidays including scheduled flights,please note that the scheduled airlines we use do not permit name changes for any reason.Suchchanges are likely to result in you being charged the full costof the flight and may be subject to space being available for a new reservation.In addition,you will also have to pay any extra costs that the airline passes onto us,as well as the £30 or £40 per change below:

Cancellation By You

In order to cover our expected losses for the transportand accommodation services we pay for in advance,there is a set scale of charges,which applies if you or anyone travelling with you cancels. You must give notice to cancel in writing and the charges shown below applyfrom the date we receive the notice at our offices. For scheduled flights,100% cancellation charges apply,regardless of the notificationperiod.

If any member of the booking cancels and you cannot fill that person’s place,you may have to pay additional supplements for youraccommodation. For example,you may have to pay single or under-occupancy supplements. If you do cancel, you must still pay anyinsurance premiums and amendmentcharges,which arose before the cancellation, and any deposits paid for any pre-booked items orservices.

Changes Made By Us Before TravelFrom time to time we may have to change details of the Holiday you have booked.I f any change will have a significant effect on yourHoliday,we will tell you, or your travel agent,about it before your Holiday,if there is time. Changes we will tell you about include;•Change of your UK departure airport,

•Change of your resort,•A change of more than 12 hours to the time you leave the UK or your Holiday destination,•If we downgrade your accommodation by one full ‘sun’rating or,•If the swimming pool will not be available for an extended period during your Holiday and no alternative pool is available either at theproperty or nearby.

If you do notwant to accepta significant change, which we will tell you aboutbefore your Holiday, we will,if we are able to do so, offer you an alternative Holiday of equivalent or superior quality at no extra cost, or a less expensive Holiday, in which case we will refund thedifference in price.If you do not wish to take the alternative we offer you, you can choose another Holiday from us and pay,or receive arefund of,any price difference. Or,i f you prefer, you can cancel your Holiday and receive a full refund of any money you have paid to us,except for any amendment charges.We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you areunable to transfer or reuse your policy.

If we have to tell you about a significant change before you travel, unless the change is as a result of circumstances listed in theparagraph below headed ’Circumstances beyond our control’, we will pay you compensation as shown in the table below. The amounts inthe table are the minimum compensation payments you will receive in this event.

We,Thomas Cook Tour Operations Limited,arrange all of thepackage holidays and accommodation featured in this Brochure.The following terms and conditions show your and ourcommitments as partof your booking. These terms andconditions, with all the other information in this Brochure, formthe basis of the contractbetween us. Your contract will begoverned by English law and any disputes will be dealt with inthe courts of England and Wales. If you live in Northern Ireland orScotland, the courts of Northern Ireland or Scotland (asappropriate), can deal with any disputes.When we talk about

your Holiday,in these conditions,except where otherwise stated,we mean the accommodation, transport and other holidayservices you book in the UK with us.

Please read these terms and conditions carefully, since they,alongwith the other information in this Brochure, set out the termsand conditions of the contract between you and Thomas Cook

Tour Operations Limited.Excursions include,but are not restricted to, any sightseeing trips,gigs, events or other tours. Excursions can be booked and/or paidfor in resort ("Resort Booked Excursions") or pre-booked and paidfor when you book your Holiday ("Pre-booked Excursions"). We donot provide Resort Booked Excursions or Pre-booked Excursionsand they are supplied by our third party suppliers, subject to theclause "Suppliers’conditions" below. We accept,subject to theclauses entitled "Suppliers’ Conditions" and "Our Liability to You"in these conditions, responsibility for Pre-booked Excursions.However,Resort Booked Excursions do not form part of theHoliday and are not governed by the Package Travel, PackageHoliday and Package Tours Regulations 1992. We do not have anyresponsibility or liability whatsoever for anything which may gowrong on a Resort Booked Excursion. We,our servants,employeesor agents are acting, depending upon the actual Resort BookedExcursion, either as agents for the relevant ResortBookedExcursion supplier or as agentfor you. In any eventthe contractfor any Resort Booked Excursion is between you and the ResortBooked Excursion provider. It is your responsibility to notecarefully any conditions of contract contained in any Resort

Booked Excursion, literature,ticket or receipt you are given.Information and PricesWe publish Brochures many months before you actually go onHoliday and,as far as we know, all information is correct at thetime of printing.However,things may still change and after thisBrochure has been published,we check regularly to see if we needto update or correct any information or prices.If there are anysignificant information changes or we find any mistakes, we willput details on our computer reservation system so you willreceive the latest information when you make your booking.

Certain bookings made within 14 weeks of departure will beregarded as ‘Late Holiday’bookings. You will be told at the time of booking whether or not the booking you seek to make is a normalbooking or a Late Holiday booking, and the difference betweenthe two. It will then be your choice as to how you wish toproceed. Please be aware that Late Bookings always requirepayment of the price in full at the time of booking whenever thatmay be. Late Bookings may be either booked throughpromotional publications or through this Brochure.Accommodation may either be named at the time of booking(Late Dealz) or when you arrive at your destination (Square Dealz).

Late bookings are notalways cheaper than the prices in thisBrochure,as prices are setaccording to demand.Additional termsand conditions apply for 'Late Holiday’bookings and these arecontained on our Viewdata system. Not all services and facilitiesas advertised in this Brochure will be available for ‘Late Holiday’bookings. Please check with your travel agent carefully beforebooking.

Your Holiday BookingBefore you book your Holiday please discuss your choice of resort,accommodation and flights with the travel agent, or ourreservations staff,to make sure it will be suitable for you and thepeople you will be travelling with.The person who signs thebooking form is the ‘lead name’.He or she must be over 18 and isresponsible for payment of the total Holiday price, including anyinsurance premiums,together with any amendments made tothe booking and, subsequent cancellation or amendment chargesthat may be payable.He or she also agrees to provide accurateand full information of the remainder of the party in relation tothe booking,and by signing the booking form, confirms that allthe other members of the party,including any that may be addedat a later date,agree to be bound by these conditions, and all

other information in this Brochure.If the price shown on the invoice is incorrect, compared to theapplicable Brochure price, this will be deemed a mistake, as aresult of which we will be entitled to cancel the booking and re-invoice at the correct Brochure price provided that we discoverthe mistake, and tell you about it, 14 days before departure. Youwill then have to pay the correct price to be allowed to go on yourHoliday.

When you book your Holiday you agree to pay us either: (See AllYou Need To Know pages for amounts)

•The deposit at the time of booking followed by the remainingbalance of the Holiday 8 weeks before travel; or

•If you have booked a "Late Holiday" (see Information and Pricesfor definition) the full cost of the Holiday.

If you have a special request for anything that is notautomatically part of your Holiday, please check when you book

your Holiday and we will pass this information on to thecompanies we work with.Our note of your request on yourinvoice confirms we have received it and does notguarantee thatwe,or the relevant supplier,can meet with your request.Where

possible they will try to help you,but we cannotguarantee anyrequest unless it is noted on your invoice and we also confirm therequest separately in writing.We must emphasise that, verbalconfirmations of special requests cannot be taken as a guaranteethat they will be mete.g. special meal types on flights.

57 + days 0% £0

56-43 days 2.5% £5

42-29 days 5% £5

28-15 days 7.5% £10

14-8 days 10% £20

7-0 days 10% £25

Time before departure when we will tell Compensation if you accept the change or Compensation if you cancel your you or your travel agentabout the change book another Thomas Cook Holiday holiday and take a full refund

Accommodation £30 a change £40 a change

Flight £30 a change £40 a change

Date of travel £30 a change Cancellation charges

Notice given more than 56 days Notice given 56 days or less


Name changes £30 a change £40 a change


More than 56 days Loss of deposit

56-29 days 50% costof holiday



7 days or fewer 100% cost of holiday

Notice given Cancellation Charge

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The percentages setout are percentages of the basic price of theHoliday. The basic price of the Holiday does not include any extrassuch as, for example, insurance premiums, accommodationsupplements or flight supplements. Compensation,where we areliable to pay it,will be calculated solely with reference to the basicprice of the Holiday.

Compensation payments relating to a child place for which youhave paid a child price are half the amounts shown (up to half the child price paid). There are no compensation paymentspayable to those travelling on ‘free child places’.

Minor Changes By Us Before Travel

Any change which is not deemed to be significant,as outlined inthe section entitled 'Changes made by us before travel',will beclassed as a minor change. We will endeavour to tell you about aminor change before you travel however, we will not paycompensation as a result of this change.

Circumstances Beyond Our ControlExcept where we say differently elsewhere in these conditions,wecannot pay any compensation, reimburse expenses,or coverlosses for any amount or otherwise accept responsibility if, as aresult of circumstances beyond our control,we have to change

your Holiday after departure,or we, or our suppliers,cannotsupply your Holiday,as we, or they, had agreed,or you suffer anyloss or damage of any description.When we refer tocircumstances beyond our control,we mean any eventthat we,orthe supplier in question,could notforesee or avoid, even aftertaking all reasonable care.Such circumstances will usuallyinclude, but are not limited to, war, terrorist activity, civil unrest,industrial dispute, bad weather (actual or threatened) andsignificant building work ongoing outside of youraccommodation, which is not known to us in advance of yourdeparture date and building work from a third party (such asresortdevelopment).

Changes Made After TravelIf,after your departure, a significant part of your pre-bookedHoliday arrangements cannotbe provided,you will be offered asuitable alternative if possible.If it is not possible to offer you asuitable alternative or,for good reasons,you do not accept thealternative arrangements,we will return you to the place of yourdeparture. If appropriate,we will also pay you compensation,unless your return has been due to circumstances beyond ourcontrol.The amount of compensation will be reasonable, takingaccount of all the circumstances.

Flight DelaysDelays sometimes occur.We work closely with the airlines andoverseas offices to make sure any delay is as shortas possible.When a delay occurs we will try to make sure refreshments ormeals are provided when appropriate.We will not do thisourselves as such arrangements for this will normally be theresponsibility of the airline.I f you have taken outourrecommended Holiday insurance (see page 122), or a comparablepolicy,you should have cover against delays.

Cancellation By UsWe can cancel your Holiday and any other holiday we operate. Onrare occasions,we may need to cancel your Holiday if there hasbeen insufficient demand for your particular Holiday.If we haveto cancel a Holiday for any particular reason,we wi ll tell you as

soon as reasonably possible.In these circumstances,we will,if weare able to do so,offer you an alternative Holiday of equivalent orsuperior quality atno extra cost, or a less expensive Holiday,inwhich case we will refund the difference in price. If you do notwish to take the alternative we offer you, you can choose anotherHoliday from us and pay, or receive a full refund of,any pricedifference. Or,if you prefer,you can receive a full refund of anymoney you have paid to us,except for any amendment charges.We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiumspaid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse youpolicy.However, we will not cancel your Holiday within 8 weeks of departure except if we are forced to do so because of unusualcircumstances we could nothave foreseen,where we could notavoid the results of those circumstances even after taking allreasonable care. (See ‘Circumstances beyond our control’above)No compensation will be payable in these circumstances,whenever they happen,and we will only have to offer you theabove choices.We can also cancel if you fail to make payment for

your Holiday on time.

Brochure AccuracySometimes facilities described in this Brochure will be withdrawn

for reasons such as maintenance,bad weather or lack of demandfrom guests. If possible,we will tell you about the withdrawal of any significant facility as soon as possible. Some activities orfacilities,water-sports for example,may not be available in lowseason. Beach activities such as water-skiing and paragliding arenormally managed by independent local operators and we haveno control over their availability or prices.There may be a chargefor some facilities, for example,TVs, safety deposit boxes, sun-loungers, parasols, tennis courts, pool tables and air-conditioning.In some places during high season (and even atother times)there is a possibility you will be disturbed by noise from lessconsiderate groups,so please bear this in mind when choosing

your resortand accommodation.The transfer times we quote fortravel between airport and resort are approximate and,depending on circumstances, the journey time to your ownchosen property may be longer.

Our Liability to You(i) Our obligations, and those of our suppliers providing any

service or facility involved in any of your Holiday, are to takereasonable skill and care to arrange for the provision of suchservices and facilities and, where we or our supplier is actually

providing the service or facility, to provide them withreasonable skill and care. Compliance with any applicableregulatory requirements (such as,for example, those of the CivilAviation Authority) will be proper performance of our,and oursuppliers’, obligations.You must show that reasonable skill andcare has not been used if you wish to make any claim.

(ii) For claims which do notinvolve death or personal injury, weaccept liability, subject to paragraph (i) above and (v) below,should any part of your Holiday not be as described in thisBrochure or elsewhere by us before you leave the U.K. If wehave liability,we will, subject to paragraphs (iii),(vi) and (vii)below,pay you reasonable compensation. However,themaximum we will pay you in any circumstances is twice theprice of the Holiday.This maximum will only be payablewhen every aspect of your Holiday has gone wrong and youhave notreceived any benefit from your Holiday.Any sumsreceived by you from suppliers,will be deducted from anysum paid to you as compensation by us.

(iii) Where a flight ticketis downgraded or a flight cancelled,delayed, or boarding is denied by any carrier in circumstanceswhich would entitle you to compensation under the DeniedBoarding Regulations 2004, then you are obliged to claim the

appropriate sums pursuant to those Regulations from thecarrier. Any sums received by you in this respect constitutethe full amount of your entitlement to compensation for allmatters flowing from the carrier’s actions and which fallwithin the scope of the Denied Boarding Regulations. If,forany reason,you do not claim against the carrier and make aclaim for compensation from us,you must,at the time of payment of any compensation to you , make a completeassignment to us of the rights you have against the carrier inrelation to the claim that gives rise to that compensationpayment.

(iv) For claims which involve death or personal injury as a resultof an activity forming part of your Holiday,we have liabilitysubject to paragraph (i) above and (v) below. If we acceptliability,we will, subject to paragraphs (vi),(vii) and (viii)below,pay you reasonable compensation.

(v) We accept liability in accordance with paragraphs (i), (ii) and(iv) above and subject to paragraphs (vi), (vii) and (viii) belowexcept where the cause of the failure in your Holiday or anydeath or personal injury you may suffer is not due to anyfault on our part or that of our servants,agents or suppliers,

and is either attributable to you,or attributable to someoneunconnected with the Holiday and is unforeseeable orunavoidable, or due to unusual or unforeseeablecircumstances beyond our control,the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care hadbeen exercised,or an eventwhich neither we, nor ourservants,agents or suppliers could have foreseen orforestalled.

(vi) If any international convention applies to or governs any of the services or facilities included in your Holiday arranged orprovided by us,or provided by any of our suppliers, and youmake a claim against us of any nature arising out of death,injury,loss or damage suffered during or as a result of theprovision of those services or facilities,our liability to pay youcompensation and/or the amount (if any) of compensationpayable to you by us will be limited in accordance withand/or in an identical manner to that provided for by theinternational convention concerned (in each case including inrespect of the conditions of liability, the time for bringing anyclaim and the type and amount of any damages that can beawarded). International Conventions which may apply

include:in respect of international air travel, the WarsawConvention 1929 (including as amended by the HagueProtocol of 1955 and by any of the additional MontrealProtocol of 1975) or the Montreal Convention 1999;in respectof rail travel, the Berne Convention 1961;in respect of carriageby sea,the Athens Convention 1974; in respect of carriage byroad,the Geneva Convention 1973;and, in respectof hotels,the Paris Convention 1962. You can get copies of the relevantconventions if you ask us. For the avoidance of doubt, thismeans that we are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitations of compensation contained in any of theseconventions or any other international conventionsapplicable to your Holiday.

(vii) You are obliged to assist us in recovering from any third partyany sum which may compensate us for any sums we pay

you.In particular,you are obliged to assign to us any rightsthat you may have against any other person whose acts oromissions have caused or contributed to our legal liability topay you compensation. You must also provide us with allassistance we may reasonably require.Finally, you mustfollow the procedures for the notification of complaints set

out in the clause below entitled "If you have a complaint".(viii) Should you become ill while on Holiday,you must, in addition

to reporting your illness to our representative, consult a localdoctor and also consult your GP upon your return to the UK.Should you then wish to make a claim against us as a resultof that illness, you must provide us with details of both thelocal doctor whom you saw and your GP, together withwritten authority for us to obtain a medical report from boththose doctors.

(ix) If you or any member of your party suffers illness,injury ordeath,through misadventure,as a result of any activitywhich does notform part of your contracted Holidayarrangements,we will provide you with all reasonableassistance.This assistance may include our making acontribution towards your initial legal costs in taking actionagainst the person(s) responsible providing you request thiswithin 90 days of the incident in question.All assistance(financial or otherwise) is subject to our reasonablediscretion and a maximum total cost to ourselves of £5,000per booking form. If you are entitled to have any costs andexpenses arising from such an incident met by or from any

insurance policy or if you obtain a costs order againstanyonein relation to the incident,you must repay to us the costs andexpenses we spend in assisting you.

(x) Other than as set out above, and as is detailed elsewhere inthese booking conditions,we shall have no legal liability

whatsoever to you for any loss,damage, personal injury ordeath which you suffer arising directly or indirectly from anyaspect of your Holiday.

BaggageThe amount of compensation we will pay for any loss or damageto luggage is limited in accordance with the conventions listed inthe above paragraph.

Your ResponsibilityWe want all our customers to have an enjoyable, carefree Holiday.But you must remember that you are responsible for your actionsand the effect they may have on others.If we, or another personin authority, believe your actions could upset other customers,oursuppliers or our own staff,or put them in danger, or damageproperty,we may end your Holiday.(Also see All You Need ToKnow section headed ‘Representatives’) This could mean you areprevented from using your accommodation or using the

transport, or having additional terms of carriage imposed upon you.See ‘Safety’in the All You Need To Know section for furtherdetails.. If this happens we will not pay compensation, make anyrefund, or reimburse any expenses you suffer as a result.

If you have a ComplaintWe aim to provide the best Holiday possible. However,if you arenot satisfied with your Holiday please complain as soon aspossible to the relevant person (for example, the hotelmanagement).If they cannot help you must tell your ThomasCook representative and we will do everything reasonablypossible to sort the problem out. If you are still not satisfied, ask

your Holiday representative for a Customer Relations Report Form.Fill this in and return a copy of it to him or her.You will have tokeep a copy.When you get back home, send your copy to ouroffices in the UK, together with a covering letter, within 28 days of returning home.If you have special needs,which prevent youfrom writing to us then, where possible,we will accept details of

your complaint over the telephone.For complaints arising fromscheduled airlines,we will act as a liaison between you and theairline, to try to assist in resolving the problem.If we cannot helpand you wish to take matters further, you must contact the airline

directly.The address to send completed form and covering letter to is:

Customer Relations DepartmentThomas Cook Tour Operations Limited2/4 Godwin Street,Bradford, BD1 2STE-mail: [email protected]

We would point out that failure to follow the above proceduresduring your Holiday,and/or failure to complain within 28 days of

your return, may reduce or extinguish any rights you have toclaim compensation from us,or from any relevant supplier.Anysuch rights will be reduced or extinguished if,had you followedthe above procedures during your Holiday,you or we could havetaken steps to reduce any loss or damage suffered or entirelyprevented it from being suffered.

It is difficult and sometimes impossible to properly investigate acomplaint if we are not told about it reasonably quickly once theHoliday is over. Your right to claim compensation may also bereduced or extinguished,should any delay in your complaintbeing notified during or after your Holiday, prevent us fromcarrying out a proper investigation.

We aim to resolve all complaints ourselves, but if this is notpossible your complaint can be considered under a schemedevised by the Association of British Travel Agents andadministered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.We will give

you details of this scheme if you ask.The scheme does notapply toclaims over £25,000 in total or more than £5,000 a person,or toclaims mainly about illness or injury.To take advantage of thescheme you must contact the Chartered Institute of Arbitratorswithin 9 months of returning from your Holiday.

Thomas Cook Tour Operations LimitedThe Thomas Cook Business ParkConingsby RoadPeterborough,PE3 8SB.Registered in England No. 1450464.

Thomas Cook Tour Operations Limited is

committed to the training and development of all

its staff to achieve excellence.

The paper used for this brochure was produced from

material derived from sustainable forests where the rate

of replacement exceeds the rate of consumption.

This edition ©Thomas Cook Tour Operations Limited 2005Text ©Thomas Cook Tour Operations Limited 2005All rights reserved. No part of this brochure may beproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, inany form or by any means, without the prior permission ofThomas Cook Tour Operations Ltd.

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