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Peter StrattonManaging DirectorSouth Quay Travel & Leisure

Complete Journey“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” Saint Augustine, Christian theologian and philosopher, 354-430AD

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Over the past 25 years of operating tailor-made travel for private groups, the “favourites” haven’t changed a great deal; London weekends, Paris, Amsterdam, New York and the unequivocal fantasy experience - Disneyland® Paris.

However, each year, there are several new “fashionable” destinations that start to be requested with increasing regularity. In recent years, these “must do” places have included India, Iceland, Croatia and Las Vegas.

Whether it’s the latest best-selling novel, a blockbuster movie or the new TV series everyone is talking about, it seems many different catalysts stimulate our interests in new locations.

Whatever it might be, “travel envy” soon kicks in and then, before you know it, everyone is going there.

So which are the current favourites on our clients’ hot lists? Canada, China, Costa Rica, Ireland, Italy, Peru and Sri Lanka are becoming increasingly more popular.

If your curiosity is piqued by new cultures, fashions and foods, including the taste for a little more adventure, perhaps we can entice you and your groups to push the bounds of your imagination just that little bit further in the next year or two!?

What’s newCheck out our Short Breaks by Rail Programme on page 16

Introduction

Disneyland® Paris

Events: What to do next year?

Racing

London

UK & Ireland

How Far Can You Get In A Day?

Short Breaks by Rail

Golf

Spa

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Beer Festivals

European City Breaks

Wartime Remembrance

European Touring

Worldwide - Asia

Worldwide - Africa

Worldwide - North America

Worldwide - Central & South America

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CMV Ocean Cruises

Terms & Conditions

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Introducing South Quay Travel & Leisure

Offering a wealth of experience gained over 25 years, we provide a personalised tailor-made travel service for private groups, sports and social clubs, schools, performing arts, special interest, educational trips or, quite simply, for a group of like minded friends.Whether it’s a luxury break in London or an adventurous tour of India, we offer complete flexibility for you, the Group Organiser, as well as security and peace of mind for your group travel arrangements.

Book With ConfidenceWe are a Member of ABTA and ATOL Holders, which means we abide by the ABTA Code of Conduct and guarantee that all travel arrangements that are booked through us are financially protected from all UK residents.Please note all tours within this brochure include a form of transportation unless otherwise stated - please speak to one of our team for full package details.

Your Complete Travel ServiceSouth Quay Travel & Leisure offers a complete range of flights, hotels, city breaks, package holidays and cruises, along with a host of holiday extras, including guided excursions, pre-theatre dining and theatre tickets. You can find everything you need, all in one place.

Our Commitment To YouWith the emphasis on you and your group, our experienced team can tailor make all of your travel arrangements to suit your every requirement. We can also provide the services of a dedicated Account Manager, who will be on hand to help create the best possible travel package for your group.

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The Concierge ServiceTo complement travel arrangements for your group, we offer a wide range of additional services to make your package complete. From spa days, afternoon tea, pre-theatre dining and best placed seats at the latest West End shows, to transfers by coach and rail, airport parking, airport hotels and airport lounges. We can also provide comprehensive, value for money travel insurance for each person in your group. Everything can be organised before your travel date.

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The Magic of Disneyland® ParisA first-time exclusive for Disneyland® Paris, the Marvel Characters descend on the resort to ignite a ‘Marvel Summer of Super Heroes’ in 2018, between the 10th June and 30th September. Meet and greet Spiderman, Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Star Lord and Black Widow, all at Walt Disney Studios® Park. The CineMagique theatre will host a 360 Marvel stunt show with live action and projections. And the legacy will continue at the refurbished Disney’s Hotel New York featuring the Art of Marvel. The show will signal the end of an amazing year-long 25th anniversary celebration at the resort, in which the Star Wars theme has certainly had an enthralling impact on visitors.

Disneyland® Paris continues to enchant all in a wonderful land of lights, colour, sound and senses, surrounded by the excitement of a fairytale world that is so much more than a theme park.

Disneyland® Park teems with more than 50 rides and attractions, shows and parades, including seasonal spectaculars and events. With nearby sightseeing in Paris and the surrounding region, Disneyland® Paris can offer a superb break for all ages, creating magical memories to last a lifetime.

Why choose Disneyland® Paris?Disneyland® Paris is the perfect short break destination with something for everyone to enjoy - fantastic entertainment, themed restaurants, fairytales, animation, cinema, shows, thrilling attractions, exciting roller coasters... and more!• Easy access by road, rail and air• Great for groups of all ages and sizes• Open every day, whatever the weather• Over 80% of the attractions are covered• Seasonal events throughout the year

Book with us!South Quay Travel & Leisure has been working with Disneyland® Paris since the opening in 1992 and, as one of two preferred group tour operators in the United Kingdom, we can offer the best possible services and tailor made packages.

To check availability and prices for packages to Disneyland® Paris you can visit our website www.southquaytravel.com or call our friendly sales team on 01708 802 388.

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St. David’s Welsh Weekend9 - 11 Mar 2018The best of Wales comes alive at Disneyland® Paris with music, culture and crafts, face painting and fireworks - it’s red, white and green as you’ve never seen!

St. Patrick’s Day17 March 2018Be amazed by the Irish cultural festivities and charm, as Disney Village® comes alive for an all-singing and dancing fun celebration of the Emerald Island with traditional Celtic music and see the Sleeping Beauty Castle come alive with some colour in a stunning fireworks finale.

Disney’s Halloween Festival1 - 31 October 2018Join Mickey and pals at the spookiest time of the year when the Park is transformed for one month only. Have a scream of a time as Disney Village® morphs into a land of spooktastic surprises and special Halloween parades.

Disney’s Magical Fireworks & Bonfire7, 9 & 12 November 2018The night sky above Lake Disney® is illuminated, glowing with flashes of fireworks, shining with spectacular special effects and all set to incredible music.

Magical Events at Disneyland® Paris

Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe **· American South West themed· Recommended family friendly hotel· La Cantina self-service restaurant· Rio Grande Bar· Indoor kids corner· Outdoor play area· Ensuite bedrooms· TV & telephone

Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne **· Far West Cowboy Town theme· Perfect for school groups· Instant hit with children· Recently renovated· Country Western Saloon· Red Garter Saloon Bar· Indoor kids corner · Outdoor play area· Ensuite bedrooms · TV & telephone

Disney’s Sequoia Lodge ***· Mountain Lodge themed· Affordable family accommodation· Hunter’s Grill Restaurant· Beaver Creek Tavern · Indoor/outdoor pool· Redwood bar & lounge · Fitness room· Jacuzzi · Sauna & steam room· Indoor kids corner · Outdoor play area· Ensuite bedrooms · Air conditioning· Mini bar · Safe · TV & telephone

Disney’s Newport Bay Club ****· Themed on Sea Travel’s Golden Age· Disney Luxury · 2 restaurants· 2 bars · Indoor/outdoor pool· Jacuzzi · Sauna & steam room· Indoor kids corner· Ensuite bedrooms· Air conditioning· Mini bar · Safe· TV & telephone

Disney’s Hotel New York ****· New York City themed hotel· 2 minutes walk from Disney Village®· 2 restaurants · 1 bar· Indoor/outdoor pool· Jacuzzi · Sauna & steam room· 2 tennis courts · Indoor kids corner· Ensuite bedrooms· Air conditioning· Mini bar · Safe · TV & telephone

Disneyland® Hotel *****· Flagship property· Grand Victorian style luxury· On gate’s of Disneyland® Park· 2 restaurants · 1 bar· Indoor pool · Jacuzzi· Sauna & steam room· Fitness room · Kids playroom· Ensuite bedrooms · Air conditioning · Mini bar · Safe · TV & telephone

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Delve deeper into Disney than ever before, with our dedicated Complete Disney brochure packed full with inspiration for your next group trip to Disneyland® Paris and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This 20-page guide is a must have tool for group organisers planning to visit Disneyland® Paris with a complete break down of the resort - from seasonal calendar, Park maps, pre-bookable meal options and, of course, our Disney Expert’s Top Tips!

Disney’s Enchanted ChristmasNovember 2018 - January 2019Sleigh-loads of festive magic awaits you street. Entertainment and live concerts, special festive menus and unwrap a whole host of other sparkling surprises.

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Complete your Disney Package...

Ever considered a break in Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. It’s easy to see why it is the number one holiday destination in the world with so much to offer….

• Six Disney Parks including two Water Parks• Two exciting night-time entertainment districts• A EPSN state-of-the-art sports complex• 20 themed Resort Hotels• Dining, shopping and recreation venues

Whether you’re looking for beloved Disney Characters, thrilling attractions, splashing good Water Parks or even a relaxing beach or two, Walt Disney World has it all!

Make the most of your stay at Disneyland® Paris by adding a little extra sparkle for those you love! Character dining is a real hit with children as they enjoy the unforgettable company of Disney Characters as they dine. Available during all meal times throughout the day - breakfast, lunch and dinner or perhaps a tea party. Best to pre-book before you go.

Make it Extra Special!

Join Mickey and his friends for Disney’s biggest interactive dinner show. A delicious Texas-style dinner (veg & pork-free menus available, to request upon arrival) is served including beer or soft drinks with refills and coffee.

For additional drinks - surcharges apply. As live animals are used during this show and raise dust it is not suitable for people suffering from respiratory disorders.

Shows are performed twice daily (6.30pm & 9.30pm), duration 90 minutes.

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Disneyland® ParkAgrabah Café RestaurantPlaza Gardens RestaurantCaptain Jack’s Restaurant des PiratesSilver Spur SteakhouseWalt’s - An American RestaurantAuberge de Cendrillon

Walt Disney Studios® ParkLe restaurant des StarsBistro Chez Rémy

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La Grange (Billy Bob’s Country Western Saloon)

Annette’s DinerCafé MickeyThe SteakhouseBuffalo Bill’s Wild West Show

Disney® HotelsChuck Wagon Café - Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne

La Cantina – Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe

Beaver Creak Tavern - Disney’s Sequoia Lodge

Hunter’s Grill - Disney’s Sequoia Lodge

Cape Cod - Disney’s Newport Bay Club

Yacht Club - Disney’s Newport Bay Club

Manhattan Restaurant - Disney’s Hotel New York

Parkside Diner - Disney’s Hotel New York

Inventions - Disneyland® Hotel*

California Grill - Disneyland® Hotel

Crockett’s Tavern - Disney’s Davy Crockett Ranch

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Extend your stay… with a Premium All-Inclusive 7-night Orlando round-trip West Caribbean cruise with Norwegian Cruise Lines

Orlando Beaches - Port Canaveral, Florida - Nassau, Bahamas - Falmouth, Jamaica - George Town, Cayman Islands - Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas - Orlando Beaches - Port Canaveral, Florida


7 nights Premium All-inclusive from £1736Price per person sharing with no minimum numbers

Disney Performing Arts OnStage offers a fantastic opportunity to groups of amateur performers to do just that!

Participants get a glimpse into Disney’s professional world of entertainment giving them a unique, once in a lifetime experience of becoming a ‘Disney’ performer for the day!

Each year, hundreds of amateur groups showcase their talents and experience the thrill of the performance of a lifetime!

If you or any of your colleagues, friends and family, or anyone they know, are involved in performing arts, whether through a club, society, school or college, make sure they know all about this amazing opportunity to be part of the Disney magic! More information and advice will be available in the application form, but we have prepared a few useful tips to pass on to any group wishing to apply for the Disney Performing Arts OnStage programme.

• All applicants must submit their application material at least 10 weeks and not more than 1 year prior to their requested performance date (due to demand, requests for July and August must arrive at least 4 months prior)

• The group must be a minimum of 20 people, including a minimum of 10 performers.

• Groups must complete and return the application form, a non-returnable group photograph showing the group in a costume or uniform representative of that to be worn on the day of your performance and remember non-returnable audition material in video format only.

• The group and accompanying parties must purchase a Disney Performing Arts Park entry ticket valid for the date of their performance.

Selection for Disney Performing Arts OnStage is based on the group’s ability to do the following.• Play and / or sing • Display precision • Perform with energy

Performing Arts Workshops If you are looking for more than just a performance we can also arrange performing arts workshops at Disneyland® Paris. This gives the group a real feeling of everything that goes on prior to a performance.

Disney Performing Arts Workshops are founded on a strong ethos for performance development, giving students the opportunity to reach for the stars through hands-on sessions with Disney professionals.

The workshops will help any performer learn about performance techniques, professionalism and team work, something that could help prior to their performance on a Disney stage or any performance after.

For more information and to make a booking, please call 01708 802388.

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Are you a part of a dance troupe, marching band, choir, cheerleading squad, orchestra, amateur dramatic society or any performing arts group? Well, what could be more exciting than to partake in Disney Performing Arts OnStage, performing in front of an international audience?

Festival of Light - Longleat, Burns Night - Scotland,Chinese New Year - Hong Kong, Carnival of Venice, Mardi Gras - Rio

Mardi Gras - New Orleans, St Patricks Day - Cork/Dublin,

Iceland’s Northern Lights, Japanese Cherry Blossom Season, Grand National - UK, Dutch Bulbfields - Keukenhof,Coopers Hill Cheese Rolling Festival, Madeira Flower Festival, Pizzafest - Naples,

Pooram Elephant Festival - India, Montreux Jazz Festival, BBC Proms, Tall Ships Sunderland (2018),

Running of the Bulls - Pamplona, Rhine in Flames, Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Scotland, Goodwood Festival of Speed - UK,

Notting Hill Carnival - London, International Beatles Week - Liverpool, Belgian Beer Weekend - Brussels,

Blackpool Illuminations, Galway International Oyster Festival,Venice Regatta, Halloween Carnival in the City of Bones - Derry,

Dia Des Muertos - Mexico, Thanks Giving - NYC,Hogmanay & NYE Scotland, Fetes Des Lumieres - Lyon,

San Marinos Christmas of Wonders


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What you can expect:

London Racecourses, Epsom Downs Race-card, Private Box, Picnic buffet, Private bar, Betting Facility, Sandown Park, Kempton Park, Balcony

Ever wished for a more exclusive racing experience for your group? Well, we’ve got just the top tip - enjoy the exclusivity of a private box at London based racecourses of Epsom Downs, Kempton Park and Sandown Park and you don’t have to spend all your winnings to afford the experience with our great value package. From your elevated position overlooking the track, watch all the action from the comfort of your balcony with the convenience of a private bar to hand. Indeed, twilight racing makes a great alternative night out in London for any group.

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Experience the trip of a lifetime? Well, it’s hard to beat the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for a glamorous weekend of motor racing, music concerts and opportunities to partake in desert based excursions and Bedouin feasts. The racing takes centre-stage; of course, enjoy the anticipation of the build-up at practice stages 1, 2, 3 before the qualifying races and finally the grand finale - the Grand Prix itself. Three days of racing coupled with top global stars performing at the track each night within the exotic Middle Eastern setting of Abu Dhabi makes this a most memorable getaway for any group.


Yas Marina Circuit, Practice, Qualifying,

Grand Prix, Music concert each night, At the track, Formula 1

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1 night B&B from £139Price per person sharing, based on 25 people

Did you know, that in addition to a race day event, some racecourse venues nationwide have selected dates where there is even a musical concert thrown in as a finale to the event that night! Please speak to a member of our team for more details of racecourse venues and events near you.

Sunday night B&B from £159Price per person sharing, based on 40 people

Be greeted by Millennium Baileys awaiting doorman in his London-red attire, and into the lobby with sweeping spiral staircase for continued friendly service. This 4* central London hotel, boutique in-style, will charm your group with its intimate home-away-from-home feel. The Baileys afternoon tea is served in the chic bistro lining Gloucester Road, perfect for people-watching on a typical London side street. Savour scrumptious food in comfy surroundings at this excellently located hotel.

Step into the world’s flagship Novotel located in London’s Canary Wharf and straight away you’ll notice the difference: apart from the industrial docklands designer interior, a specially fused unique aroma captivates your senses. And it just keeps getting better, you’ll never have seen London look so good than from the upper floor bar and dining area, as the Thames curves up to meet the landmarks on the London skyline. Couple this with an evening at Boisdale for a dinner and show at their flagship Canary Wharf venue, a combination of jazzy musical genres and sublime Scottish sourced food.


Flagship Novotel to the World, Canary Wharf venue, Industrial Docklands designer interior, Trendy bar, Unbelievable 360 London Views, Boisdale, Sublime Scottish sourced food, Bokan panoramic restaurant, Live music stage, Dinner & show, Attentive dining

3 nights B&B from £329Price per person sharing, based on 40 people

Baileys Afternoon TeaWhat you can expect:

Doormen meet & greet, Tastefully themed interior floors, Spiral staircase, People watching bistro in the heart of London, Four-star hotel,Scrumptious food, Friendly service, Boutique in-style


Special OccasionsThe South Quay Travel & Leisure team are on hand to assist you with any occasion that may arise throughout the year. Whether it is a special anniversary or birthday for your entire family, a well-wishers gathering or any kind of celebration that brings your group together - we can tailor-make your day, or stay, to suit your every need. If looking further afield, perherps a Carribean wedding, make use of our group travel specialist expertise!

Luxury London: Flagship Experience

Our dedicated Complete London brochure really opens up the Capital to groups. We have something for every age group. Check out our range of accommodation, quirky tour ideas, secret gardens, adrenalin-pumping activities, festive festivities and West End shows. With our team of experts to tailor-make any package you desire - your next group trip to London will be an unforgettable experience.


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Alternative London Theatre

For those who wish for an alternative to the London musical theatre scene, then look no further…the intimate theatrical venue of the Young Vic specialises in just this. Inspiring performance theatre with seven house shows per year - some hilarious, some heart-wrenching, some topical and thought provoking - all guaranteed to entertain and have your group hooked! Curated by world acclaimed artistic directors, the programme at the Young Vic has something to intrigue almost all tastes. Please speak to a member of our team for information on the current theatrical arts programme.

1 night B&B from £149Price per person sharing, based in 40 people

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The First Social NetworkWhat you can expect:

The First Social Network, Ride on Mail Rail Train,Secret underground tunnels, Collection of millions of stamps,

Original trains, Interactive Rail Mail Exhibition,Engineering Depot, Served London for over 80 years,

Iconic post boxes

2 nights Half Board from £259 Price per person sharing, based in 40 people

Hear the story of the first social network at The Postal Museum, the brand-new visitor attraction within London, with an exciting rail mail train ride through the secret underground Post Office tunnels of the past passing original and largely unchanged station platforms. The fun-filled interactive Rail Mail Exhibition is housed in the Engineering Depot where you can also see the original trains which powered the post underneath London for over 80 years. A stamp collectors heaven, the collection includes millions of stamps, a great range of iconic post boxes, vintage postal uniforms, vehicles and bicycles and much, much more. Postal rail (c) Postal Museum - London

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Discover a city touched by a genius; discover Mackintosh’s masterpieces throughout Glasgow, the famed architect and designer has really left his mark on this fascinating city. In 2018, 150 years on from his birth, we have designed a tour to celebrate his famous landmarks and iconic artworks – it touches on student life in the city, his childhood home, his pure and vivid imagination since brought to life at the House for an Art Lover and a stop at ‘Mackintosh in the Willow’, housed within the original building of the Mackintosh designed Willow tearooms, which should open in June 2018, an ideal setting for your group’s afternoon tea.


The Lighthouse,Creative industries,Famous furniture designs, The Mackintosh House, Childhood home,Kelvingrove Art Gallery,Centre of excellence for visual arts,Afternoon tea at The Willow Tea Rooms,Student-led tour of Glasgow School of Art, Furniture Gallery,House for Art Lovers

4 nights Half Board from £549Price per person sharing, based on 40 people

3 nights B&B from £289 Price per person sharing, based on 40 people

4 nights Mixed Board from £759 Price per person sharing, based on 25 people

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So, what has Liverpool lined up for 2018? this is a very special year for the city as it marks 10 years since it was European Capital of Culture, the occasion is met with a year-long series of universal and unforgettable cultural moments. The Terracotta Warriors Exhibition (Feb-Oct) held in the World Museum will be amongst some of the ongoing highlights with Liverpool Biennial’s free contemporary public art found throughout the city. On a musical note, The Beatles White Album celebrates its 50th anniversary, so should you wish for a tour along this theme in this UNESCO City of Music, please speak to a member of our team. Liverpool 2018 - be part of it!

What you can expect:Albert Dock & The Beatles Story, Terracotta Warriors,Free contemporary public art,The Beatles ‘White Album’ 50th anniversary, Pier Head - Beatles Bronze Statues,UNESCO City of Music, Cavern Club, Mersey Ferry,Liverpool Biennial, shop at The Bluecoat,10 years on from European Capital of Culture, St. Georges Hall, Liverpool Cathedral

The mythical Game of Thrones landscapes, which have stunned audiences worldwide, exist in the north of Ireland; lying waiting to be discovered. You do not have to be a fan of the show to enjoy these corners of natural beauty, magical woodlands, castle and caves carved into dramatic coastlines. This tour is packed full of picturesque settings with plenty of light-hearted fun along the way.


Dark Hedges, Ballygally Castle Hotel, Direwolves, Ballintroy Harbour, Dunluce Castle , Game of Thrones themed afternoon tea, Tollymore Forest Park, Steensons Game of Throne jewellers, Fullerton Arms Game of Thrones Door No. 6, Caves of Cushendun , Beech-Tree Avenue , Archery at Castle Ward, Belfast at Leisure

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UK & Ireland ActiveSurf the Wild Atlantic Welsh Zipwire Experience

Take on the might of the Wild Atlantic Way. Surfers from the world over flock to the West coast of Ireland to experience big waves, especially on the northern surf coast. Dotted with small town surf resorts, extensive sandy beaches and a great après-surf scene, the area has even hosted the European Surf Championships. All levels of ability are catered for with an abundance of sandy inlets to choose from, you are really spoilt for choice in this unspoilt location.


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Wild Atlantic Coast, Sandy Beaches,Friendly atmosphere, Seaweed bath,

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Hike the Cairngorms

Be guided by the locals, on three amazing walks within the Cairngorms National Park, through remote forest paths, passed rivers and lochs to places not usually visited – feel a connection with the outdoors in the surroundings of this very special place. On an adventure walk, dramatic scenery leads to amazing summit views – capture the moment, capture the Cairngorms.


Surrounded by beauty, Quiet remote forests,Cairngorms National Park, Lochs,

Rivers, Time, Undiscovered Dramatic scenery,

Summiting on unique hills,Adventure walks

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For the ultimate group zip-wire experience head to the outdoor playground of Wales where you will find Titan, currently the largest zip zone in Europe. In turns of four, your group get the chance to zip-wire race over the Blaenau Ffestiniog landscape and the stunning valley below, with each rider travelling 2000 metres. The fun doesn’t stop there, once kitted out and training completed, your group will be ready to take on the epic journey through the underground caverns on zip lines, rope bridges, via ferrata and tunnels. An exhilarating break from the norm!


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Amsterdam By BikeAmsterdam bound this morning by flight and metro to the Dutch capital’s Central Station. What will you notice on arrival? Bikes, and lots of them, it’s by far the best way to get around the city so that’s exactly what your group will do. From here your group will embark on a guided three-hour tour of the Amsterdam sights - both well know and not so well known - passing a labyrinth of interlocking canals along the way and city squares. Individuals can then enjoy free time to explore their own area of interest before the return leg home.

Active ScotlandJet-set to Glasgow this morning, where your group will be

greeted by your host for the day, then whisked off to Loch

Lomond and The Trossachs National Park for a day of general-fit

active adventure. To really get your adrenalin pumping;

canyoning makes the ideal start (all levels and abilities catered

for); a wee tipple at Glengoyne Distillery afterwards, will help

regain any nerves. Enjoy a packed lunch surrounded by the

mystical Scottish landscape of the Park, its peaks, its lakes, its

fresh mountain air. Onto the next activity before your return

flight, choose from three - mountain bike, SUP or canoe to get

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Pizza-making in Naples An exciting day ahead as your group flies off to the south of Italy, to the very home of pizza itself - Naples. Take a panoramic tour of the city of Naples from the comfort of your coach, then head to a downtown restaurant where Maestro Pizzaiolo will explain the history of Pizza and its ingredients before your group partake in a master-class in the art of pizza making. Pay attention! As your lunch will depend on the outcome – all participants will get the opportunity to eat their own pizza. Afterwards, take time for a little walk of the city centre, before your group’s departure.

Breakfast In ParisParis, just a train ride away, an early arrival will see your group

alight as Parisians settle into the rhythm of the day. Treat

yourself, your family, your friends, your colleagues or whoever

your group may be to an unforgettable brunch upon the waters

of Paris. Choose between two different sides of the city; the

majestic Paris of the Seine or the unusual and bucolic Paris of

Canal Saint Martin, on either of which you’ll enjoy a two and

a half hour cruise. Afterwards take leisurely time to explore

whichever side of the city you choose, before your group

reconvenes for the onward journey home.

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Breaks By RailTake advantage of the growing high speed rail network connecting the UK to mainland Europe, which opens up a world of great travel opportunities between destinations connected by Eurostar. A hassle free alternative to flying, travelling by train affords passengers a real ‘sit back & relax’ travel experience, soaking up the stunning views before arriving directly in the heart of your chosen destination.

Specially Selected Hotel:4★ Radisson Blu Lyon is your base, located on the top of Part Dieu Tower and famed for its architectural design, where all hotel bedrooms have stunning city views in addition to the panoramic bar & restaurant.

Specially Selected Hotel:Luxury accommodation in a prime location overlooking the Old Port, the 4★ Radisson Blu Vieux Port Marseille enjoys views of the Marseille cityscape and has ample garden, outdoor pool and terrace to enjoy the Mediterranean climate.

Marseille

Turquoise blue waters surrounds the inlets of this magnificent maritime city, with the warm Mediterranean breeze and bustling culture all around. Since its foundation in 600BC Marseille has attracted those from different cultures with Greek, Roman and North African influences.So much so, in fact, the narrow streets of Le Panier district resemble that of Italy or Corsica, the eastern markets of Noailles or Belsunce mirror that of an open air souk. So scenic and so exciting, a city of beautiful buildings and diverse arts, whose cosmopolitan ambience echoes throughout.With the recent regeneration of the city, Marseille prides itself as ‘the attractive city in Provence’. Experience its famous historical fish market in action or wander the new strips of Les Terrasses du Port for shopping or tapas and of course take a cruise on the Bay of Marseille.

Lyon

This exceptional gastronomic destination is a food lovers paradise, being the gourmet capital of France is no mean feat by any standards, so be adventurous and try the local Lyonais dishes on offer. The city itself, is surrounded by the awe-inspiring Rhône-Alpes landscape; built up at the confluence of the River Rhône and Saône and spread out over the hilltops from which you will get stunning cityscape views. Full of hidden gems, Lyon was once the capital of Ancient Gaul. It features a Roman Amphitheatre, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux Lyon and classical architecture of the ‘modern district’ on Presq’ile peninsula. Wander the Traboules, covered passageways connecting the buildings of the Old City, and uncover its quirky delights along the way.

A gastronomical wonderland, the food scene in Lyon is world class. Chance the local ‘Bouchon’ taverns for authentic ‘Lyonais’ dining. Wander the hilltop alleyways for impressive city views, laze along the Rhône riverside or explore Vieux Lyon and the Roman Amphitheatre.

A melting pot of cultures, the old port of Marseille is a captivating maritime city. Crumbling ancient ruins among steadfast beautiful buildings of Southern France intertwine with clear blue waters; a bustling cosmopolitan port with afamous fish market.

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3 nights B&B from £633*Price per person sharing, based on 12 people*includes entry to a selection of attractions

Specially Selected Hotel:Your base at the 4★ Hotel Academie sits inside the historic centre of Bruges with traditional boutique-style accommodation and a garden terrace, an ideal place to enjoy your Belgian Beer.

Specially Selected Hotel:In fact staying at the 4★ Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel, one of Antwerp’s most iconic hotels, you will be perfectly positioned to soak up the city’s ambience and antiquities. Nestled in the Diamond Quarter, close to the impressive Centraal Station, your base is a relaxing realm for pool, spa or perhaps fine dining.

Antwerp

Built on the estuary of the River Schelde, Antwerp has long been one of Europe’s principal ports of trade. Belgium’s second city is packed with restaurants and old taverns serving delicious fare, although it is best known as Diamond Centre of the world, the home of Pieter Paul Reubens and possessing Benelux’s highest and most ornate Gothic church. The new and substantial pedestrianisation of the old city centre makes Antwerp a joy to discover at leisure. The city offers vibrant shopping and is packed with visitor attractions including the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Ruebens’ House and Diamondland. Soak up your surroundings at the picture perfect European square of Grote Markt.

Bruges

The exceptionally preserved historic centre of Bruges is brimming with character, where the wonderful world of chocolate awaits. You can not wander through its cobbled streets without reaching for the camera, for it’s one of the most picture perfect city scenes to be found within Europe - where tranquil canals, old brick houses and magnificent churches intertwine. ‘When in Rome...’, as the saying goes; be sure to treat yourself at the chocolate shops of Bruges and its many lace shops too, where the lace is handcrafted locally. Bruges is also synonymous with the art of brewing; why not sample the delights of the 16th century De Halve Maan Brewery, for an authentic brewery experience.Other highlights include the Choco-Story Museum, Burg Square & Old Registry of Civil Liberties as well as the delightful canal cruise.

Our Short Breaks by Rail brochure features easily accessible destinations from the Mediterranean to Am-sterdam, with specially selected hotels which provide the perfect balance of location, character, quality and value for your city break stay. Pursue your own area of interest with a 48 hour city card, included on most short breaks, allowing you to delve deeper into the culture, gastronomy and character of your chosen destination at your own pace. Coming soon: Bordeax Wine Tasting, Eurostar’s new service to Amsterdam

Open up a chocolate box of tempting experiences with a visit to Bruges. Belgium’s romantic picture postcard historic city of brick gabled houses with interlocking canals. Sip a refreshing Belgian beer amongst its medieval monuments or opt for a complete brewery experience - the choice is yours.

Diamonds are forever, or so they say. Antwerp will certainly stay forever in your heart whether or not you purchase a rock in the world’s diamond-centre! It’s newly pedestrianised old city centre teams with tempting treats.

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3 nights B&B from £458*Price per person sharing, based on 12 people*includes 3-day Museum Pass

3 nights B&B from £551*Price per person sharing, based on 12 people*includes 48-hour City Card

GolfRosapenna Golf Resort, Ireland Praia d’el Rey Resort, Portugal Sueno Golf Resort, Turkey

Located on the rugged north-west coast of Ireland, on the edge of Sheephaven Bay, Rosapenna is the impressive home to two excellent links golf courses - arguably two of Ireland’s finest. The Old Tom Morris Links designed by none-other than Old Tom Morris and a modern great in the Sandy Hills Links. With a luxury hotel on site combining elegance with a contemporary charm along with private balconies in every room for stunning views overlooking the bay, make this an excellent golf retreat on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Includes: 1 round of golf at an Old Tom Morris course;1 round of golf on Sandy Hills Links Course


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Includes: 1 round of golf on Praia Del Rey; 1 round of golf on Royal Obidos; 1 round of golf on West Cliffs

Includes: Unlimited rounds of golf on the Sueno Pines & Dunes


Here is a golf break in Portugal that gives you the chance to play the newly opened West Cliffs Golf Course, probably the finest golf course in Portugal. Considering the list of other magnificent Portuguese golf venues, it’s a very bold claim. In addition, play the Royal Obidos and the Praia d’el Rey; the latter the 5* golf and beach resort where your group will be based on a sandy beach setting along the Lisbon Golf Coast including access to the world-class Spa.

This is the perfect golf getaway for those looking for a challenge, mixed with five-star all-inclusive luxury at the Sueno Golf Resort in Antalya. Enjoy unlimited rounds of golf on both featured golf courses, although not for the faint hearted. The Sueno Pines & Dunes are dotted with water hazards and strategically placed bunkers which must be avoided if you want to make it home with a score close to par, very few will break par on these courses. If the course gets the better of you, perhaps make use of the outdoor pool, Spa, tennis courts and the terrific International and Turkish cuisine.

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SpaSt. Pierre Park, Guernsey Telford Golf & Spa Resort Waldorf Astoria, Edinburgh


St Pierre Park Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort is located on the island of Guernsey and set in beautiful gardens. The hotel offers 131 bedrooms and a new health club.. The spa and health club feature a breath taking swimming pool, marble steam room, dual aspect volcanic stone sauna, experience showers, 5 treatment rooms, a relaxation room, outdoor hot tub and stunning views overlooking the lake and a Tony Jacklin 9-hole golf course as well as tennis courts.St Pierre Park also have a Terrace Café bar and Pavilion Restaurant both awarded one AA Rosette. The ultimate spa day or spa break in Guernsey by combining treatments and other experiences.

Includes: 55 minute spa treatment: full body massage OR skin specific express facial

Located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside the Telford Hotel and Golf Resort offers breathtaking panoramic views overlooking Ironbridge Gorge and the tranquil River Severn. If you are looking for a relaxing getaway you won’t be disappointed when you visit this UNESCO World Heritage site.Inside this four-star hotel, your every need will be catered for. Alongside 114 contemporary bedrooms, each with around-the-clock room service and free Wi-Fi, guests can benefit from the fantastic health club, which includes a 24-hour gym & an indoor swimming pool.After your workout, kick back and soothe those aching muscles in the steam room or head directly to the luxurious spa for a truly indulgent treatment. Enjoy a relaxing treatment using ESPA products or pay some much needed attention to your hands & feet at this award-winning facility.

‘The Caley’, as it is affectionately known among Edinburgh locals, has embodied the very best in Scottish hospitality for over a hundred years. Situated at the west end of Princes Street, this former Victorian railway hotel nestles in the shadow of the historic Edinburgh Castle and is just a two-minute walk from the designer stores and fashionable bars of George Street. Featuring the highest number of rooms with unobstructed views of Edinburgh Castle, our hotel boosts 241 rooms.UK’s first and only Guerlain Spa follows the philosophy of luxury, innovation and sheer sensorial indulgence made famous by its Parisian namesake, L’Institut Guerlain. In addition to an array of exceptional spa treatments, including the Caledonian Chic massage created especially for the Caledonian, the Guerlain Spa offers a relaxing steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi, swimming pool & state-of-the-art gym.

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1 night B&B from £179Price per person sharing, based on 30 people

Includes:30 minute treatments. ESPA Express Facial, ESPA shoulder, neck & scalp massage, ESPA foot treatment, file & polish for fingers or toes

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SkiCourmayeur, Italy Engelberg, Swiss Alps Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, USA

The charming old Alpine village of Courmayeur, sits at the foot of Mont Blanc, in Italy’s north-western region; a perfect setting for a ski weekend. Its pedestrianised centre is lined with antique stores, boutiques and bars and exceptional restaurants. In fact the resort prides itself on its gastronomic offering with many visitors not venturing to the slopes at all – an all round fantastic experience for your group.

The Engelberg ski resort has got its roots as a 12th century monastic settlement tucked away in the Swiss Alpine landscape, you can see the secluded attraction surrounded by snow-capped peaks on all sides. Today’s thriving ski resort has everything you’d expect with excellent cable car options nearby which will take you to altitudes of over 3000m.

This Californian ski break, couples three nights in San Francisco city with a week-long retreat at the Heavenly Mountain resort just out of town. Heavenly is a mecca for skiers in this region of North America boasting unrivalled views over the sapphire-blue waters of Lake Tahoe. The fun-loving culture of the resort and indeed San Francisco itself, is sure to live up to your California dreams.



10 nights Room Only from £1495 Price per person sharing, based on 25 people

Extras: 4 day lift pass from £155 per person; 4 days ski, boots & poles from £50 per person; group lessons not available, private lessons priced individually

3 day lift pass included. Extras: 4 days ski, boots & poles from £65 per person; group lessons not available, private lessons priced individually Extras: Tahoe Value Pass £390 – full season lift pass

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Belgian Beer Weekend

31 August - 2 September 20182018 will see the 20th edition of the Belgian Beer Weekend held in September each year, a popular event on the calendar for beer lovers! Brewers of all sizes from all over Belgium gather to display the best of Belgian beer, ready for sampling. What makes this beer festival stand-out from the rest is its UNESCO setting. Centred on Grand Place, attendees are surrounded by a mixture of Gothic Baroque and Neoclassical buildings. It’s a real feast for the senses and superb social event.

Bavarian Beer Festival

21 September - 7 October 2018A great alternative to the Munich Ocktoberfest, the Black Forest’s Cannstatter Beer Festival has a far more intimate feel, it may be on a lesser scale but the visitor experience is most high. Admission to the tents is free of charge, although can be pre-booked, with a full Volk Festival in full swing within the surrounds, with thrilling rides, stalls, beer gardens and events programme held over the 17 day duration. Highlights include opening keg tapping, the festival parade, a traditional morning of costume and oompah music, hot air balloon racing & closing fireworks concert.

Dublin’s Literary Haunts

Throughout the yearBy day take in the literacy legacy of the famous Irish writers who drew inspiration from Dublin’s city streets and by night sit in their watering holes, the very pubs they pondered the world, and words to describe it, as life went on around them. This makes a great excuse for a pub crawl in a UNESCO City of Literature, reliving the footsteps and literary haunts of the honoured poets and writers from this fascinating part of the world - James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, WB Yeats and Jonathan Swift to name but a few.

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Krakow Copenhagen S’dam & Rotterdam

Rotterdam is on the rise as a wonderful alternative to Amsterdam, this cosmopolitan city boasts the same amount of nationalities as New York meaning the international cuisine scene here will truly have your mouth watering. An important European port, a treasure trove of European art just as many Dutch cities are, Rotterdam’s mix of modern architecture, such as the impressive local hub of the Markthal, alongside its traditional suburbs of Schiedam (S’dam for short) with its gin making heritage and canals lined with windmills; create a fascinating tour with great contrasting elements.


Gin Tasting, S’dam canal boat, Famed international cuisine,Downtown cocktail workshop,Morning at Markthal, Surrealist Art Museum, Harbour Boat tour,Highest Tea in Rotterdam

One of Europe’s most stunning medieval cities and once the capital of Poland, Krakow is a joy to explore. The Old Town is a UNESCO Heritage Site filled with magnificent architecture, soaring churches and Europe’s largest market square. Undertake a thought-provoking visit to nearby Auschwitz, marvel at the Wieliczka Salt Mines, a Polish treasure and underground metropolis. Your group break to Krakow promises to be three days you will never forget!


Old Town, Schindler’s Factory,Wieliczka Salt Mine, Auschwitz, UNESCO Heritage Site, Soaring Churches,Medieval city, Europe’s largest market square, Underground metropolis

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Go local in Copenhagen! This specially crafted tour of the city really gets your group to experience urban Danish life, its cuisine, its activities and its beloved local areas. Imagine touching the famous Little Mermaid with your own hands, do this and more on a group kayaking trip through the city’s waterways. Take to your bike, explore the meat-packing district, the gardens of Frederiksberg and get an insight into life in Freetown Christiana, the self-proclaimed autonomous neighbourhood of Copenhagen.


See Copenhagen as a local,Danish cuisine, Kayak on waterways,Touch the Little Mermaid with your own hands, Guided bike tour,Meat-packing district,Alternative neighbourhood of Freetown Christiana,Gardens of Frederiksberg

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Prague at sunrise

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Arrive in seductive Seville and discover its romantic past and rich Moorish heritage; an impressive collection of historic sites awaits, among them its Cathedral, the largest Gothic building in the world. Ramble down the Santa Cruz Quarter, indulge in tapas, be entertained by Flamenco and set out on a boat trip on the Guadalquivir River – just some of the city’s highlights in this Andalusian corner of Spain.


Seductive Seville,Moorish heritage,Largest Gothic building in the world, Santa Cruz Quarter,Andalucia, Evening Flamenco show,Boat trip on the Guadalquivir River

Dubrovnik sees azure Mediterranean waters, centuries-old architecture with crumbling churches, monasteries, fortifications and city walls intertwine - a UNESCO World Heritage treasure! Escape the city on a day excursion to the Elaphiti Islands, swim off secluded sandy beaches and walk amid lush vegetation. A countryside cycle passed orchards, corn fields and vineyards with tempting wine-tasting stop puts a completely different angle on this fascinating island.


Azure Mediterranean waters,Crumbling churches,Fortifications, City walls,Swim off secluded sandy beaches,Elaphiti Islands, Citrus Gardens,Dubrovnik City Tour, Pile Gate,Franciscan Monastery with ancient pharmacy,Guide through picturesque Konavle,Cycle through orchards, Corn fields & vineyards, Wine-tasting in Gruda

Once the capital of the world, Lisbon holds many treasured sites, its warm climate lends itself to warm hospitality and the city is a joy to explore. Take in the ‘sunny coast’ regions, pass traditional fishing villages and sea cliffs. Discover its architecture, palaces and ecclesiastic buildings beautifully intertwine, a legacy left by the civilisations who settled here among the Tagus River. Sample local delights including the traditional Latin music of Fado.

What to expect:Old & monumental Lisbon,15th century capital of the world,Sunny Coast, Cosmopolitan Estoril,Bay of Cascais,Cabo de Roca cliff - most westerly point of continental Europe,Medieval village of Sinatra, Royal Palaces,Local gastronomy,Church of Hieronymus Monastery,jewel of Manueline art

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2 Hour Guided Dynamo Tour, Dunkirk 1940 Museum, Les Fortes Des Dunes, Group lunch overlooking Evacuation Beaches, Zuydcoote Sanatorium, Princess Elizabeth Paddle Steamer, British Cemetery & Memorial, East Mole Port

With the recent release of the hit movie ‘Dunkirk’ by Christopher Nolan, much interest in the French resort and its magnificent wartime story, overseeing the evacuation of 338,000 allied soldiers, has been generated. Lying just across the sea, a mere 40 minute drive from Calais, Dunkirk‘s Operation Dynamo leaves a lasting mark here - from its evacuation beaches, to its war museum, housed in the Bastion 32 Bunker, and the landmark of Fort Des Dunes. All have their own story to tell, piecing together the Operation Dynamo effort with a rich collection of weapons, uniforms, models, photos and maps on display. On a guided two-hour tour the secrets of filming Nolan’s blockbuster will also be revealed when the filming crew took overthe town for 9 months in 2016.


Flanders Battlefields, Ploegsteert Memorial for the Missing, Boezinge Canal, 1914 Christmas Truce Site and memorial, Bayernwald - the Bavarian Wood, poet John Mc Crae site famous for “In Flanders Fields”the place where poppy culture began, Tyne Cot British Cemetery, the largest in the Ypres SalientIn Flanders Fields Museum, Fromelle visit to the Australian “Cobbers” memorial, Wellington Quarries,Pheasant Wood, The latest CWGC WW1 Cemetery, Vimy Ridge Canadian Memorial for the Great War, trench visit,Notre Dame de Lorette Memorial, Chapel & the Light Tower, International Circular Wall, Arras centre

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2018 sees the final part of the 100th Anniversary of the First World War and since August 2014 through to November 2018, we will have seen many activities and events commemorating this period of our history and remembering the sacrifice of so many: the horrific loss of life that occurred over the border area of French & Belgian Flanders. With no survivors alive today maybe this tour programme among several others possible within the region is an occasion to pay our respect to all these soldiers who gave their lives for us to be free today. This tour traces the extraordinary courage of notorious frontal attacks and the life of the trench soldier of World War I. It covers the battlefields and memorials in Artois and Flanders, with free time to explore the Heritage towns of Ypres and Arras.


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Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is regarded as the centre of the French Renaissance, where Kings, Queens and Dukes concentrated on producing the finest examples of artistic and cultural wealth on offer. Their legacy to us is some of the finest castles and gardens to be seen anywhere in the world. The Loire is also a fertile region fed by its great river which has developed many of France’s best known light wines such as Saumur, Muscadet, Vouvray. In this programme we have tried to make you rediscover some famous historic royal castles and some of the great cultural sites that the region has to offer but also enjoying some local flavours.

Specially Selected Hotel Fontevraud L’Hotel & its Royal AbbeyStay in 4* luxury among the ancient walls of Fontevraud L’Hotel and enjoy its vast 13 hectares of parkland. The UNESCO Fontevraud Royal Abbey and its surrounds is one of the largest monastic cities of the Middle Ages. Wander through the corridors of this near 1000 year old monument and you will meet effigies of Eleanor of Aquitaine and her son Richard of Lionheart. Yet this abbey hotel lives to the rhythm of the 21st century, featuring iBar and digital library with each guest equipped with iPad on arrival to access hotel services.


Chateau du Rivau, Chateau wine-tasting, Light wines of the Loire, Regional vineyards, Amboise, Ornamental gardens, Royal château of Blois, Ancient Saumur, château et and gardens of Villandry, Great Renaissance chateau, Regional estate of Chaumont-sur-Loire, Château of Cheverny, Abbey of Fontevraud, Château of Amboise, Medieval castle fortress


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Discover the delights of Oporto with its age-old architecture and its strong port-wine tradition. There is a wealth of monuments to discover, forts, palaces, churches – with Arab, Baroque and Gothic interiors, the greatness of the city displayed for all to see. It is the fortified wine of Port, which the city is widely known for today. Visit the famous cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia for a tasting and tuition on the world-renowned local drink.


Oporto What you can expect:

Oporto, Gothic Church, Baroque interiors,Stock Exchange Palace - Palacio da Bolsa, famous Arab salon,

Typical district of Ribeira, Famous cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, Port tasting, Coastal Drive,15th century fort, Castello do Queijo - Cheese Castle, Road to Aveiro - ‘Little Venice of Portugal’,

Fishing village of Casa Nova,Traditional multi-coloured houses

Fontevraud L’Hotel & its Royal Abbey

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Age-old architecture, 7000 years of history,Valletta - Capital of Culture 2018, Clear skies, Sandy beaches, Relaxed nightlife scene, Culture programme, 400 events

Steeped in age-old architecture and historic sites spanning 7000 years, the island of Malta is a delight to discover around every corner. 2018 sees the capital, Valletta, become European Capital of Culture, making it a great time to visit as it rolls out a cultural programme commencing in January and stretching throughout the entire year. Add to this, its famed clear skies, sandy beaches and a relaxed nightlife scene.

This tour takes you to the heel of Italy’s boot, the region of Puglia (Apulia), which is becoming increasingly popular as travellers discover its varied charms. With Baroque towns, white-washed trullo houses, olive groves and orchards, blue sea and beaches, plenty of sunshine and excellent cuisine, this is a great destination to discover and explore.


Heel of Italy’s boot, Baroque towns, Alberobello, Ostuni, White-washed trullo houses, Castallana, Bari, Trai, Castel del Monte

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Lake Bohinj, Savica Waterfall, Mt. Vogel Cable Car, Bled Castle, River Rafting, gondola-like ‘Pletna’ boat ride, Lovely Ljubljana, Eco Hotel, Slovenian Folk Music, Mountain hiking

Stay in Slovenia’s first and only Eco hotel, positioned on the edge of Triglav National Park amid the beautiful scenery of the Julian Alps and nearby Lake Bohinj. The hotel offers the ultimate in relaxation with wellness spa located on the top floor, equipped with panoramic pool and then there is the hotel’s adjoining Aquapark. Explore the wider region taking in Bled, Ljubljana, mystic mountains and waterfalls as well as Slovenian traditional culture along the way. There will also be plenty of opportunity to get active with a guided hike and river rafting day - all factored in.


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EuropeWelcome to a land and landscape familiar with the world over, Romania’s region of Transylvania is epic to say the least. Visit Bran home to the notorious Dracula Castle, this hilltop fortress will not disappoint, within its surroundings see Irish writer Bram Stoker’s inspiration to choose this setting for his fictitious vampire novel. Another great element to the country is the capital Bucharest, wander and delight in the Old Town, see magnificent architecture – both grand and unique.

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Bucharest, Transylvania Tour, Dracula Castle, Mogosoaia Palace, Unique Brancovenenesc style architecture, Largest open-air museum in Europe,Bram Stoker, Folklore Show, Old Town, Palace of the Parliament

4 nights Full Board from £549 Price per person sharing, based on 25 people

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EuropeNorthern Lights from Norway


Arctic, Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis, Tromso Harbour,Ishavs-Cathedral & Mountains, Whale-watching on silent old sailing boat,

Two-mast schooner with wood burning stove, Husky Dogsledding, Hydrophone; to listen to the whales under water,

Northern Lights Safari with bonfire, Learn how to cross country ski, Fjellheisen Mountain, Tromso Cable Car, Lively nighlife

Experience a warmth in Northern Norway amid its plains of snow and snow-capped mountains, this artic region teems with life, energy and skyscapes of phenomenal Aurora Borealis light displays. From your lively base of Tromso set out on adventure after adventure with dogsledding, whale watching, cross country skiing and Northern Lights hunting among the many activities your group will partake in.


Tromso Cable Car

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Tiger, Taj & Textile in India

Beginning with the bustling streets of Old Delhi, discover the plains of Northern India; vivid cultures, interesting histories of the colonial era and kingdoms of the Raj, delectable recipes formed by careful selection of spices & condiment’s, a place where you will witness painstaking craftmanship which begs a memento or two. Jungle wildlife will leave you bewildered in this vast expense. Uncover layer after layer of this fascinating land and see how it beautifully entwines.


Tea growing region, Munnar, Monuments, Colonial architecture, Kochi Kathakali, Dance Performance in local theatre, Thattekad - A Birder’s Paradise, Bamboo Rafting, Rainforest & Grassland’s Cycle, Thekkady - the Spice County, Hiking in Periyar Forest, Drive Vagamon - undulating hills & valleys, Luxury Houseboat Cruise on the Backwaters, Kumarakom, Kayak the narrow canals of Alleppey, Arabian Sea, Pristine Beaches of Mararikulam, Fisherman’s village

Southern India - Active in Nature

An active and engaging tour of the ‘God’s own Country’ – Kerala, situated on the southern tip of India on the shores of the Arabian Sea, where typically Chinese fishing nets are cast daily. Cycle through unforgettable landscapes – rainforests and grasslands and kayak narrow city canals, cruise the famous Keralan backwaters and drive past passing scenery from paddy fields, tea plantations to temples. Partake in bamboo rafting and forest hiking. This twelve-day tour of Southern India is what memories are made of.

Fall ‘completely’ head over heels in love with India with our dedicated Complete India brochure. Filled with all the colour, you’d come to expect, the classic tours inside make a great introduction to this fascinating country - bustling cities, iconic monuments and sacred wildlife will captivate your groups imagination every time.

Vishnu Theyyam, Kerala (c)Bobinson Vishnu Moorthy / wikimedia


Delhi – the storied city, Rickshaw ride, Chandni Chowk, Mughal Empire17th century Mosque - India’s largest, Humayan’s Tomb, Agra Fort - the city of Taj, Jungle Fort,

Tie & dye fabric printing, Hands-on pottery session in a village, Taj Mahal, Nawalgarh - a cultural & social hotspot, Colourful Palaces & Havelis,Painted mansions, The Pink City of Jaipur Rajasthan, Camels, Galtaji Hindu Temple,

Textile Treasure Trove, Ancient city of Pushkar, Jeep ride to the fort of Amer,Discover India’s Hand-block printing heritage, Specialist Bazaars


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Vietnam

Explore the fascinating country of Vietnam, its rich heritage and luscious landscape combine to excite even the most seasoned of travellers. Your group will see it’s temples and sanctuaries, it’s UNESCO city streets and river deltas. Visit the Cu Chi tunnels and see first-hand the ingenuity and resilience of the Vietnamese in their fight against the US invasion. Learn the art and technique of preparing Vietnamese cuisine where a balance of fragrance, taste and colour is sought for every dish. Immerse yourself in everyday life dabbling in agriculture and fishing and the delightful traditional massage.


Hanoi , Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One-Pillar Pagoda, Spectacular dawn , Rice fields, First University of Vietnam - Temple of Literature , Bathe in the waters of Halong Bay,

Overnight cruise on Red River Delta, Fresh seafood lunch , Hoi An, Bike ride to village Tra Que , Observe daily countryside life, Ancient UNESCO streets,

Japanese Bridge , Chinese Temple, Optional fishing tour, Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon,

Network of Cu Chi tunnels, Guerrillas heritage, Descend the tunnels (if you dare),

Mekong Delta Chet Say river cruise, Sampan canal ride

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Explore the breathtaking land of Japan, perhaps it’s the cheerful cherry blossoms that draw you, a Mount Fuji landscape or the architectural brilliance of Kyoto or Nara. Whatever your reason you’ll step into a world of temples, shrines and distinct tradition. Take in an original Japanese garden, board high tech city transport and discover what makes Japan a country apart.


Tokyo, Day trip to Mount Fuji, Bullet train,Tokyo Sky Tree, Meiji Shrine , Sensoji Temple, Asakusa,

Takayama, Samurai Houses , Kenroku-en Gardens, Kyoto,Day trip to Nara, Osaka Castle,

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9 nights Mixed board from £4759 Price per person sharing, based on 25 people

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Worldwide - China

China has so much to offer for life-long memorable experiences, so whether you wish for a Classic China tour, an Active China tour or indeed a Nature of China tour – the choice is yours. Within this vast country, there are a number of attractions, from natural to man-made and modern to traditional.Step on the Great Wall of China, see the lovable panda or view the life-sized Terracotta Warriors - these are just three examples of the magnificent sights you can see on one of three China tours.


Yu Garden, Huangpu River Cruise, Silk Museum, The Bund,Sleepy water town of Zhujiajiao,

Thrilling Maglev Train - magnetic levitation (267mph), Pudong Economic Zone, Skyscrapers of Shanghai, Shui Jiao Dumplings Meal, Tang Dynasty Show, The Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian Art Ceramic & Lacquer Exhibition, Muslim Quarter and Great Mosque, Beijing, Nine Dragons Five Tigers and Moon, Scenic Yangshuo, 14th Century City Walls of Xian, Little Wild Goose Pagoda, 798 Art Zone, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Hutongs, Traditional Peking Duck dinner, Great Wall of China, Cable car ride, Jade Museum, Olympic Village, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Tai Chi lesson, Longji Rice Terrace, Guilin, Li River Cruise, Limestone karst scenery, Bullet train, Zhangjiajie National Park, Hunan Provincial Capital - Changsha, Stalagmites at Reed Flute Cave, Huanglong Caves, Yangtze River Cruise, Yichang, Three Gorges Dam & museum, Wu & Qutang Gorges, Chengdu, Sichuan Hot Pot, giant panda, Panda Conservation Centre, Shu Brocade Embroidery Museum, Kuanzhai Alleys

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Terracotta army, replicas of warriors

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Fisherman with cormorant birds at sunrise - The Li River, Xingping


Active China9 nights Full Board from £2559Price per person sharing, based on 25 people

Classic China8 nights Full Board from £2229Price per person sharing, based on 25 people

Natural China12 nights Full Board from £2579Price per person sharing, based on 25 people

Olive & vineyards along Helshoogte Rd between Stellenbosch & Franschhoek - Western Cape of SA

WorldwideSouth Africa

Capture the highlights of South Africa, positioned on the southern tip of the African continent, the country captivates visitors on so many levels. Its wildlife, includes the big five, its landscape, Table Mountain, the nation’s produce of South African fine-wine and its recent historical story, with world-renowned figure and hero, Mandela.


Cape Town, Table Mountain Cable Way, Houses of Parliament,

District Six, Green Market Square, Clifton & Sea Point,

Cape Peninsula tour, Seal Island, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony,Cape Point & Funicular Tram Ride, Kirstenbosch Gardens,

Robben Island, Walk to Freedom tour,

Tour of winelands, Cellar wine & cheese tasting, Inverdoorn Lodge, Big 5 safari

Aerial view of Cape Town

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New Orleans, Memphis singer guided tour, Country Music Hall of Fame, Recording Studio B, Graceland Mansion, Vicksburg Military National Park, Natchez,

Antebellum Home, Rosedown Plantation,Cajun Swamp boat tour, Oak Alley Plantation

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The Deep South

Music runs through the heart of the Deep South, from Nashville’s country tunes, Memphis blues and rock, to the jazz beats of New Orleans. Discover a region’s diverse culinary culture from back alley barbeques to Cajun cuisine; its architecture of Mississippi antebellum mansions to French Quarter Creole cottages. Highlights include Graceland Mansion, Rosedown Plantation and Cajun swamp boat ride.

Made up of five distinct boroughs of The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island, New York City with its world renowned skyline is a city with so much to offer. So whether it’s a Broadway show, a Baseball game or Brooklyn’s famous pizzerias, Coney Island coast or the lights of Times Square, discover the city that never sleeps.

New York4 nights B&B from £799Price per person sharing, based on 25 people

4 nights Room Only from £899 Price per person sharing, based on 25 people



Lights of Times Square, Broadway, 5 Distinct Districts, The Bronx, Central Park, Brooklyn, Manhattan, City that never sleeps, Skyscrapers Skyline

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A key location of the American Revolution, the city of Boston has some great landmarks that pay dividend to its fascinating past; marked within the specially created Freedom Trail are 16 specific sites. Stop to shop at the historic Fanueil Hall or venture to the leafy Beacon Hill neighbourhood, lined with Federal-style and Victorian red-brick houses. The city’s rich heritage within the arts remains intact with an array of museums, galleries and music venues to ponder. Perhaps take a ‘Duck Tour’ from the place (Boston) the original idea was borne.


Massachusetts, Art, music and theatre - legacycultural programme,The Freedom Trail - American Revolution, Former meeting place Faneuil Hall – marketplace, The Original Duck Tour, Boston Common - America’s oldest park, Optional famous Swan Boat ride, Mansions of Beacon Hill

Massachusetts State House in Boston


Glacier Bay, Premium All - Inclusive, British Columbia, Skagway, Virginia, Ketchikan, The Last Frontier,Unrivalled variety of itineraries, Fjords, Spectacular scenery,Wildlife, Snowcapped mountains, Massive glaciers,Seattle, Whale-watching

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Cruise Alaska from Seattle

7-night Premium All Inclusive Cruise from £1875*Price per person sharing with no minimum numbers*Based on inside IF cabin

Canada

Take in some of the great Canadian cities and natural sceneries, diverse and different from one another, on this nine-day tour of Canada. From Old Towns to modern cityscapes, Quebec and Toronto, respectively, are worlds apart and offer visitors a great alternative guest experience. The natural beauty of the Niagara Falls coupled with charm of the French-Canadian villages delight and then you hit Montreal and its Latin Quarter.


Alaska, the northern most western most US state is a spectacular corner of the world to visit. Cruise the Inside Passage, its calming waters carved by massive glaciers passing snow capped mountains, misty fjords and forested inlets. Home ground for acrobatic humpback whales and orcas, grizzlies, caribou and bald eagles in Alaska’s wonderfully wild expanse. A Premium All-Inclusive cruise with an unrivalled variety of itineraries makes this one of the best ways to experience The Last Frontier - Alaska.

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Toronto – the city of scrapers, St. Lawrence Market, CN Tower, Niagara Falls, Ottawa – the nation’s capital,Thousand Island region, Rideau waterway, Parliament Hill, Byward Market, Scenic Ottawa River, Latin Quarter, Old Quebec, Battlefields Park, Citadel,Trois Riviera, French Canadian villages, Montreal - Canada’s largest French-speaking city

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San Jose, Private Reserve Hike, Manuel Antonia National Park, Ecotermales Hot Springs, Hanging Bridges, Santa Elena Reserve, Monteverde,Sun-bleached beaches,Humming Bird Observatory, Bio-diversity

Discover some of the most beautiful locations of Costa Rica while exploring this bio-diverse Central American country. Take a scenic hike through the cloud forests of San Gerado, cross hanging bridges through tropical rainforest vegetation and enjoy a soak in thermally heated hot springs in the shadow of Arenal Volcano. Be at one with the nation’s wildlife with a visit to a hummingbird observatory and relax for a few days on the sun-bleached beaches of Tamarindo. Your tour ends in the nation’s vibrant capital city, San Jose. Journey in comfort, stay in high quality accommodation and be personally guided through the natural wonders of Costa Rica for a holiday of a lifetime.


Mexico City, Colonial Monuments, World class museum, Aztec Empire,Anthropology Museum, National Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral,Paseo de la Reforma avenue which inspired the Champs Elysees, Teotihuacan Pyramids, Guadalupe Shrine, Merida Historic District, Horse-drawn carriages, Most antique church of the American continent,Mountainous area of Yucatan, Ecotourism paradise, Pink Flamingo colony,Typical fisherman’s village, Ruins of Mayan civilisation, Chichen Itza

Mexico

A week-long tour of Mexico filled with incredible archaeological sites as you discover its past Mayan and Aztec civilisations with optional comforting beach holiday extension for the second week. Be enthralled by Mexico City, its past Pre-Hispanic societies, its modern day mega city status with drive down Paseo de la Reforma which inspired the Champs Elysees. Pyramids and palaces, mountainside cities and remote villages, all lie in store over the following days, then it’s onto Cancun ……you decide where to go from here.




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This action-packed tour of Argentina will leave your group mesmerised after two weeks of a carefully thought-out itinerary providing the perfect balance of memorable group experiences and free time to pursue their individual interests. Showcasing the best of the country; your group will take in the plaza and boulevards of Buenos Aires, the Iguazu Falls - one of the world’s most spectacular sights, the heights of the Antiplano and trek on an awesome glacier as well as learn about the country’s diverse heritage which makes this such a fascinating place to visit.


Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery’s incredible Mausoleums, Grave of Eva Peron, Argentinian Steak House, Iguazu Falls – world’s most spectacular, Devils Throat beauty spot, Boat trip to the falls, Ziplining, Jungle Walk, Ice River Cruise, Mini-trekking on Glacier, Calafate, Watch a Polo match, Partake in Polo lesson, Biking the city la Posta De Los Tuca, Tango lessons, Dinner & Tango Show


Mexico City, Colonial Monuments, World class museum, Aztec Empire,Anthropology Museum, National Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral,Paseo de la Reforma avenue which inspired the Champs Elysees, Teotihuacan Pyramids, Guadalupe Shrine, Merida Historic District, Horse-drawn carriages, Most antique church of the American continent,Mountainous area of Yucatan, Ecotourism paradise, Pink Flamingo colony,Typical fisherman’s village, Ruins of Mayan civilisation, Chichen Itza


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Brazil

Breath-taking Brazil is the perfect group getaway, the sight of the awesome Iguaco Falls will stay with you forever. Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach and Sugar Loaf Mountain is the must-see sights, although great group experiences within the wetland area of The Pantanal are truly unforgettable. The world’s biggest ecological sanctuary will delight, a true escape with an abundance of wildlife. Soak up South American culture, Samba and so much more.


Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana: Beach front hotel,

Cable-car ride to Sugar Loaf Mountain, Samba Show,

Funicular train ride through Tijuca Forest, Statue of Christ, Imperial Museum,

Salvador, Colonial architecture, walking the Great Dunes, Lake swimming,

Praia do Forte at leisure, Mangrove vegetation, Real fisherman’s colony,

Sao Luiz, The Pantanal wetland wildlife area, The world’s biggest ecological sanctuary,

Iguazu Falls – world’s most spectacular

18 nights Mixed Board from £1995Price per person sharing, based on 25 people

Iguassu Falls

Aerial view of Rio de Janeiro with Christ Redeemer and Corcovado Mountain

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A treasure trove of archaeological ruins, colonial architecture, indigenous heritage and picturesque Andean peaks makes Peru a destination apart. On this tour your group will discover many sacred places; Inca tombs and cemeteries, ancient civilisations to modern day indigenous islands; visit coastal and mountain-side Peruvian cities. And no tour of Peru would be complete without an awe-inspiring visit to Machu Picchu itself.


Huaraz - city of Peruvian Andes,

Ruins of Sechin, Coastal city of Trujillo,

UNESCO’s pre-Columbian city of Chan Chan, Chiclayo – gateway to archaeological ruins, Huaca Rajada tombs, Cloud forests of Chachapoyas,

Ruins of Cusco, Incan fortress of Ollantaytambo, Pisaq market, Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes,

Guided tour Machu Picchu, Pre-Incan cemetery,

Puno City on Lake Titcaca, Indigenous islands of Uros & Taquile,

Andes Mountain Range

15 nights Mixed Board from £2995Price per person sharing, based on 25 people

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Machu Picchu - Peru

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Exclusive Edinburgh Festive Valkenburg

Venture into the brightly decorated Velvet Caves beneath Valkenburg’s ruined castle for a unique Christmas market experience. The “Kerstmarkt Fluweelengrot” (Christmas Market Velvet Caves) and the “Kerstmarkt Gemeentegrot” are the oldest and largest underground Christmas markets in Europe. This captivating environment, unique and internationally renowned, allows visitors to stroll long spacious subterranean corridors lined with remarkable displays and decorations and filled with festive stalls full of beautiful European Christmas gifts.

The festive ambience throughout Edinburgh in the run up to Christmas is unmistakeable - crafters, artists and artisan bakeries adorn the Princes Street Market with bespoke gift shopping. Its romantic setting in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, in the centre of the city is all very accessible from your group’s city centre stay. Couple this with exclusive group experiences such as a fun Ceilidh banquet at the crumbling Neidpath Castle and a specially organised festive school choir at Rosslyn Chapel, one of Scotland’s most remarkable buildings owing to its majestic stonework carvings. Capped off with a whisky warmer at the Scotch Whisky Experience!

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See for yourself why the Croatian capital is visited by increasing numbers of tourists during Advent, where the city streets and squares invite you to let your hair down and partake in singing, dancing and other traditional entertainment. You can also sample local delicacies alfresco & enjoy shopping for special gifts. The event has won the title of ‘Best Christmas Market’ on the European Best Destinations website and is open from the last weekend of November until the first week of January.

Ljubljana

Voted the ‘Green Capital of Europe’ in 2016, Slovenia’s capital city of Ljubljana really boosts festive cheer holding an annual festive fair during the Advent period. Held in an open-air venue and lined with (fittingly) green stalls, it has become a hub for locals and is affectionately known as ‘the merry December in Ljubljana’.Mulled wine, sausages and a great array of crafts, including stalls from up-and-coming native designers, awaits, as your soak up this special festive ambience.


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Take to the water…on a river boat cruise and watch verdant valley landscapes, picturesque villages and outstanding cityscapes pass by. Constant, changing scenery is part of the draw with river cruising, an intimate onboard ambience of gala dining and onboard entertainment adds to the allure.South Quay Travel & Leisure is pleased to announce our full river cruise programme to be launched in 2018… Here’s a sneak peek at some of our selection.

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4-day cruise, Antwerp Old Town, Welcome cocktail, Gala dinner, Keukenhof Gardens,Canal Boat tour Amsterdam at night, Amsterdam

4 nights All-Inclusive from £594Price per person sharing based on 12 people

Tulip Time in Holland This springtime cruise offers an ideal short break, and is an excellent way to avoid high accommodation costs during this peak time in the Netherlands; for it is ‘Tulip Time’ here when the gardens at Keukenhof are in full awesome bloom - the highlight excursion on this itinerary. Setting out from Antwerp, in which you will discover the Old Town, cruise towards the Dutch maritime city of Rotterdam. The waterways of the Netherland’s, a true testament to the resilient character of its people. Onto Amsterdam where your group will enjoy a night-time canal cruise soaking up the city’s vibrant atmosphere.

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Romantic city of Venice, Craft of Gondola- making, Lagoon Islands, Casanova tour, Hike the Euganean Hills, Wine route, Burano & Murano, Mask-making

4 nights All-Inclusive Discovery Package from £909*Price per person sharing based on 12 people*please note transfers within Venice are not included

6 nights All-Inclusive from £1484Price per person sharing based on 22 people

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Venetian Delights

River Cruises


Alsace countryside, UNESCO City of Strasbourg, Marne-Rhine Canal Barge, Castles, Vosage Mountains, Zorn Valley, excursion included, Local flavours, Use of onboard bicycles, Hop Fields, Azviller Inclined Plane, Chateau du Haut-Barr – the eye of Alsace, Lutzelbourg Castle

Get to know the romantic city of Venice; its islands, its crafts, its past personalities; take excursions of discovery to really get beyond the surface layer of the city on this Venetian river cruise. Visit the Lagoon islands of Burano and Murano, follow in the footsteps of Casanova and see firsthand the art of gondola and mask making - both crafts symbolic of this atmospheric Lagoon city. In the surrounding lands of the Euganean Hills uncover the wine route with a countryside hike – experience it all on this five-day discovery cruise.

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Imagine exclusive use of a French canal boat for your entire group with every meal catered for, well step aboard your barge in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Strasbourg and you’ll venture through the changing rural landscape of the Alsace-Lorraine. Travelling the Marne-Rhine Canal your group will pass by the Vosage Mountains and Zorn Valley. Savour local flavours, make use of the onboard bicycles, take in the passing scenery. Enroute see the exceptional structure of the Azviller Inclined Plane, one of your included excursions; enjoy a walk through hop fields, visit the local castles ‘the eye of Alsace’ plus much more besides.

Ocean CruisesTraditional British Cruise Experience


As part of the CMV Travel & Leisure Group, we are delighted to be able to offer outstanding deals with Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV), Britain’s leading independent cruise line. CMV specialise in offering exceptional value cruising holidays aboard their fleet of five traditional small to medium sized ships, sailing from a choice of eleven British ports plus Dublin and Cobh in Ireland.

Explore elegant and historic Baltic cities; witness the stunning scenery of the Norwegian fjords; discover charming off-shore British Isles; soak up the sun in the Canary Islands and Madeira; take a short break to European cities; or cruise to Iceland and remote Northern Isles. There is even the chance to voyage to Greenland or Canada.

In the autumn and winter, we include a number of popular departures to Norway in search of the spectacular phenomenon that is the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. Alternatively, escape the winter on a Christmas cruise to the Canary Islands and Madeira, voyage on a ‘once in a lifetime’ discovery of the wonders of the South America, or to Mexico and the sun-splashed Caribbean.

All this included in our great value fares;• Comfortable cabin accommodation of your choice.• Excellent service standards from a very friendly and attentive crew.• Delicious full board cuisine plus afternoon teas and late night snacks.• Welcome & Farewell Captain’s Cocktail Parties (cruises of 6 nights or more).• Self service tea & coffee from 6am to midnight.• Stylish entertainment, cabarets and popular classical interludes.• Daytime activities programme.• Informative guest speakers and arts & crafts (cruises of 5 nights or more).• Wide range of leisure facilities to enrich your time on board.• Porterage of luggage from port to cabin.• Port Taxes.

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GREAT VALUE SAVER FARES

+UP TO 5% GROUP DISCOUNT

+FREE PLACES

No fly cruising holidays from a port near youBy sailing from the UK, you will avoid many of the hassles so often associated with flying and start your holiday from the moment you step on board.

Cruise & Maritime Voyages has created an exciting and varied programme of convenient regional departures - bringing cruising closer to home.

Please ask for a copy of the Cruise & Maritime Voyages brochure or visit www.cruiseandmaritime.com

Group Sales DepartmentOur friendly and experienced sales team are here to offer you the very best possible customer service. They will be pleased to help you with any questions you may have or information you need prior to booking and look forward to discussing your requirements.

* Single occupancy accommodation cannot be guaranteed and is subject to availability. Free places can also be exchanged as a credit based on the lowest cabin category booked.

** The welcome aboard cocktail party will be organised exclusively for groups of 30 plus passengers or cruises of 3 nights or more.

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• An EXTRA free place if you book 40 adult passengers*

• Save up to an extra 5% on selected sailings and cabin types

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• Preferential group dining arrangements

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Booking ConditionsPlease read these booking conditions carefully, they form an important part of the contract for your trip.

All holidays are organised and offered for sale in the United Kingdom by South Quay Travel & Leisure Limited.We are South Quay Travel and Leisure Ltd (ATOL 4619) and (ABTA V9945). References to “you” and “your” in these booking terms means all persons on the booking (including anyone added or substituted at a later date). “We”, “us” and “our” means South Quay Travel and Leisure Ltd.These booking conditions, our privacy policy, and (where your trip is booked via our website), our website terms and conditions of use, along with any other written information we brought to your attention before we confirmed your booking form the basis of your contract with us for the travel arrangements making up your booking (your ‘arrangements’ or ‘trip’). Please read them carefully as they set out our respective rights and obligations. By making a booking, you agree to be bound by all of them. Special Note: We endeavour to ensure the accuracy of all the information and prices in our advertising material. However, occasionally changes and errors do arise and we reserve the right to correct them in such circumstances. You must check the current price and all other information relating to the arrangements that you wish to book before your booking is confirmed.

By making a booking, the lead name on the booking agrees on behalf of all persons detailed on the booking that:-a. He/she has read these terms and conditions and has the authority to and does agree to be bound by themb. He/she consents to our use of information in accordance with our Data Protection Policy (see clause 20)c. He/she is over 18 years of age and resident in the United Kingdom and where placing an order for services with age restrictions declares that he/she and all members of the party are of the appropriate age to purchase those services.d. We will only deal with the lead name on the booking in all correspondence, who will be responsible for making all payments due to us.

1. Booking and PaymentWhen you make a booking, unless previously advised, a non-refundable deposit will be required per person, and will vary based upon the value and content of each trip. If your quote includes “pre-release” components eg Eurostar or flights, deposits are only refundable in line with section 11 - surcharges if confirmed prices increase by more than 2% prior to the component’s “release” date. Once released and agreed, deposits become non-refundable.

If you are travelling with a “low cost” airline, full payment for the cost of the flight is required at the time of booking. The lead name on the booking accepts responsibility for paying for all the people named on the booking.A binding agreement for your arrangements will come into existence between you and us when we issue a confirmation either directly to you or via any agent we have authorised to act on our behalf. Please check all details on the confirmation (or any other document issued) immediately on receipt. It may not be possible to make changes to your arrangements later so you should notify us of any inaccuracies in any documentation within ten days of our sending it out. It may harm your rights if you don’t.Your balance payment is normally due no less than 8 weeks prior to departure for which we will not issue a reminder. On certain occasions earlier payment may be required and we will notify you if this is the case at time of confirmation. If we do not receive all payments due (including any surcharge where applicable) in full and on time, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled by you. In this case the cancellation charges set out in clause 2 below will be payable.Any money paid to an authorised agent of ours is held by that agent on our behalf following confirmation of your arrangements until it is paid to us or refunded to you.Trips requiring a minimum number The majority of our trips require a minimum of 12 paying passengers per departure date before we can operate them. If the minimum number is not met we will notify you at least six weeks before your trip is due to depart and give you the options set out in clause 3. Special requests Special requests relating to your arrangements must be advised to us at the time of booking and confirmed to us in writing. Whilst we will try to meet or arrange your reasonable special requests, we cannot guarantee that they will be fulfilled. Special requests that have been noted on your confirmation or any other documentation do not amount to a promise to meet that request. A failure to meet any special request will not be a breach of contract on our part unless the request has been specifically confirmed.

2. Cancellation by YouCancellations must be made in writing by letter or email and will take effect when received by us. You will receive an invoice confirming your cancellation within two weeks of us receiving your correspondence. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below. The cancellation charge detailed is calculated on the basis of the total cost payable by the person(s) cancelling excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges which are not refundable in the event of the person(s) to whom they apply cancelling.Date Cancellation received Cancellation chargeMore than 56 days before departure Deposit56 - 42 days before departure 30% of total cost41 - 31 days before departure 50% of total cost30 - 15 days before departure 75% of total cost14 days or less 100% of total cost

In addition please note that for certain travel arrangements e.g. many scheduled and “low cost” airline and transport providers and additional options such as excursions, a 100% cancellation fee may apply as soon as the booking is made. Please ask for full details of cancellation charges at time of booking. Where we have organised your flights, if you are travelling on a scheduled airline, we cannot give you any refund (if one is due) until we have received your old travel documents, including tickets. Free of charge places (if available) for group leaders are given based upon the number of paying members of the group. If any of these paying members drop out this will affect the free of charge places. Therefore any differences will have to be covered by the remainder of the group.If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges. We will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you have already paid to us.

3. Changes & Cancellation by usPre-departure changes and cancellationsBecause we plan your arrangements many months in advance, in some circumstances we must reserve the right to make changes to them and cancel them. However, we will not cancel your travel arrangements less than 90 days before you are due to depart, except for reasons of force majeure, if you fail to make payment in accordance with these terms or if the minimum numbers needed to run your trip have not been reached (see clause 1 above). Most changes will be minor, and while we will do our best to notify them to you or your agent as soon as reasonably possible before your departure, we will have no other liability to you in respect of them. Examples of “minor changes” made before departure include the following: - A change of outward departure time or overall length of your arrangements of twelve hours or less.- A change of accommodation to another of the same standard or classification.Occasionally we may have to make a major change to your confirmed arrangements. ”Examples of “major changes” made before departure include the following:- A change of accommodation area for the whole or a significant part of your time away.- A change of accommodation to that of a lower standard or classification for the whole or a significant part of your time away. - A change of outward departure time or overall length of your arrangements of twelve hours or more. - A significant change to your itinerary, missing out one or more destination(s) entirely. If we have to make a major change or cancel, we will tell you as soon as possible and if there is time to do so before departure, we will offer you the choice of:i (for major changes) accepting the changed arrangements,

ii having a refund of all monies paid; or iii accepting an offer of alternative arrangements of comparable standard from us, if available (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). You must notify us of your choice within 7 days of our offer. If you fail to do so we will assume that you have chosen to accept the change or alternative arrangements. If we make a major change or cancel less than three months before departure, we will also pay compensation as detailed below:Compensation If we cancel or make a major change we will pay compensation as detailed below except where the major change or cancellation arises due to reasons of Force Majeure. The compensation that we offer does not exclude you from claiming more if you are entitled to do so.

Number of days before departure that we notify you Amount you will receive from usMore than 56 days before departure Nil42–56 days before departure £ 1515-41 days before departure £ 200-14 days before departure £ 25The compensation that we offer does not exclude you from claiming more if you are entitled to do so. We will not pay you compensation where:-i) we make a major change or cancel more than 90 days before departure;ii) we make a major change or cancel as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which we could not have avoided even with all due care; iii) we cancel your arrangements because the minimum number of participants to run them has not been reached. (We will tell you if we have to cancel for this reason not less than six weeks before departure).We will not pay you compensation and the above options will not be available where:-i) we make a minor change;ii) we cancel as a result of your failure to make payment in accordance with these terms; iii) where the change(s) or cancellation by us arises out of alterations to the confirmed booking requested by you. Changes and cancellations after departureIf we become unable to provide a significant proportion of your arrangements after you have departed, we will make alternative arrangements for you but if it is impossible to do so, or you choose not to accept them for good reasons, we will, where appropriate, provide you with equivalent transport back to your place of departure or other place we both agree. If your arrangements are a package, and if appropriate in all the circumstances, we will also pay you reasonable compensation but if any such changes or cancellations are caused by “force majeure” (see clause 6), we regret we will be unable to make any refunds, pay you compensation or meet any costs or expenses you incur as a result. The above sets out the maximum extent of our liability for changes and cancellations and we regret we cannot meet any other expenses or losses you may incur as a result of any change or cancellation.

4. Alteration by YouIf, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements, for example your chosen departure date or destination in our rail programme, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of £25, and any further costs we incur in making this alteration. You should be aware that these costs for changes could increase closer to the departure date and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel arrangements (e.g. rail tickets) may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

5. Our Responsibility to YouWe have a duty to select the suppliers of the services making up your booking with us with reasonable skill and care. Except as stated otherwise in these terms, we have no liability to you for the actual provision of the services, except in cases where it is proved that we have breached that duty and damage to you has been caused. Therefore, providing we have selected the suppliers with reasonable care and skill, we will have no liability to you for anything that happens during the service in question or any acts or omissions of the supplier, its employees or agents.iii) We will not be responsible or pay you compensation for any injury, illness, death, loss, damage, expense, cost or other claim of any description if it results from:-(a) the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected; (b) the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third party unconnected with the provision of the services contracted for and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable; or (c) unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond ours or our supplier(s) control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; or (d) an event which either ourselves or suppliers could not, even with all due care, have foreseen or forestalled. (We may however provide you with assistance as is reasonable in the circumstances whilst you are away in the event you experience an injury or other material loss arising out of these circumstances.)

iv) We will not be responsible or pay you compensation:-a) for services or facilities which do not form part of our agreement or where they are not advertised by us. For example any excursion you book while away, or any service or facility which your hotel or any other supplier agrees to provide for you. b) for any damage, loss or expense or other sum(s) of any description which on the basis of the information given to us by you concerning your arrangements prior to them being confirmed, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you; or that relate to any business.v) Any compensation that is payable will be calculated taking into consideration all relevant factors for example (but not limited to):-(a) whether or not you have followed the complaints procedure as described in these conditions. It is a condition of our acceptance of liability under this clause that you notify any claim to ourselves and our supplier(s) strictly in accordance with the complaints procedure set out in these conditions.(b) the extent to which ours or our employees’ or suppliers’ negligence affected the overall enjoyment of your arrangements. (c) when making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from any transport provider or hotelier for the complaint or claim in question.(Please also note that where any payment is made, the person(s) receiving it (and their parent or guardian if under 18 years) must also assign to ourselves or our insurers any rights they may have to pursue any third party and must provide ourselves and our insurers with all assistance we may reasonably require.)vi) We limit our responsibility to you in the following situations:-(a) Luggage or personal possessions and moneyThe maximum amount we will have to pay you in respect of any claim for loss of and/or damage to any luggage or personal possessions or money is an amount equivalent to the excess on your insurance policy which applies to this type of loss per person in total because you are assumed to have adequate insurance in place to cover any losses of this kind.(b) Claims covered by an International Convention

When arranging transportation for you, we rely on the terms and conditions contained within any applicable International Conventions. The extent of our liability will in all cases be limited as if we were carriers under the appropriate Conventions, which include The Warsaw/Montreal Convention (international travel by air); The Athens Convention (with respect to sea travel); The Berne/Cotif Convention (with respect to rail travel) and The Paris Convention (with respect to hotel arrangements). You can ask us for copies of these Conventions.

(c) Claims not falling under (a) or (b) above and which don’t involve injury, illness or deathThe maximum amount we will have to pay you in respect of all claims not falling under (a) or (b) above and which don’t involve injury, illness or death is twice the price paid by or on behalf of the person(s) affected in total. This maximum amount will only be payable where everything has gone wrong and you or your party has not received any benefit at all from your arrangements.

6. Force Majeure Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions we will not be liable or pay you compensation if our contractual obligations to you are affected by any event which we or the supplier(s)


Booking Conditionsof the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. These events can include, but are not limited to war, threat of war, civil strife terrorist activity and its consequences or the threat of such activity, riot, the act of any government or other national or local authority including port or river authorities, industrial dispute, lock closure, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, chemical or biological disaster and adverse weather, sea, ice and river conditions and all similar events outside our or the supplier(s) concerned’s control. Advice from the Foreign Office to avoid or leave a particular country may constitute Force Majeure.

7. Suppliers’ ConditionsMany of the services within your booking are provided by independent suppliers. Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier’s liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable International Conventions (see clause 5b). Copies of the relevant parts of these terms are available on request from us.

8. Passports, Visas, Health Formalities & Travel It is your responsibility to check and fulfil the passport, visa, health and immigration requirements applicable to your itinerary. We can only provide general information about this. You must check requirements for your own specific circumstances with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates and your own doctor as applicable. Requirements do change and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure.Most countries now require passports to be valid for at least 6 months after your return date. If your passport is in its final year, you should check with the Embassy of the country you are visiting. For further information contact the Passport Office on 0870 5210410 or visit www.passport.gov.ukSpecial conditions apply for travel to the USA. All passengers must have individual machine readable passports, and an ESTA (electronic authorisation) if travelling without a visa. Please check www.usembassy.org.ukUp to date travel advice can be obtained from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, visit www.fco.gov.ukNon British passport holders, including other EU nationals, should obtain up to date advice on passport and visa requirements from the Embassy, High Commission or Consulate of your destination or country(ies) through which you are travelling.We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel, or incur any other loss because you have not complied with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities. You agree to reimburse us in relation to any fines or other losses which we incur as a result of your failure to comply with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities.

9. Conduct & BehaviourIf in our opinion or in the opinion of any other person in authority, your behaviour or that of any member of your party is causing or is likely to cause distress, danger or annoyance to any of our other guests or any third party or damage to property, or to cause a delay or diversion to transportation, we reserve the right to terminate your arrangements with us immediately. In the event of such termination our liability to you and/or your party will cease and you and/or your party will be required to leave your accommodation or other service immediately. We will have no further obligations to you and/or your party. No refunds for lost services will be made and we will not pay any expenses or costs incurred as a result of termination. You and/or your party may also be required to pay for loss and/or damage caused by your actions and we will hold you and each member of your party jointly and individually liable for any damage or losses caused by you or any member of your party. Full payment for any such damage or losses must be paid directly to the applicable supplier prior to departure from the service in question. If you fail to make payment, you will be responsible for meeting any claims (including legal costs) subsequently made against us as a result of your actions together with all costs we incur in pursuing any claim against you. We cannot be held responsible for the actions or behaviour of other guests or individuals who have no connection with your booking arrangements or with us.

10. InsuranceTravel insurance is an essential part of your holiday and it is a condition of booking with us that you take out appropriate travel insurance. If you do not purchase insurance through us, you must arrange your own travel insurance covering at least medical expenses, injury, death, repatriation, curtailment and cancellation. You must ensure that your insurer is aware of the type and location of travel to be undertaken and advise us of your insurer’s name and policy number. Details of a policy suitable to cover your arrangements are available from Gold Cover Insurance Services by contacting South Quay Travel on 01708 802388. If you choose to travel without adequate insurance cover, we will not be liable for any of your losses howsoever arising, in respect of which insurance cover would otherwise have been available.

11. PricesOur current prices are calculated on exchange rates known at the time of your booking enquiry. We reserve the right to make changes to and correct errors in advertised prices at any time before your booking is confirmed.

Important note: the information and prices shown may have changed by the time you come to book your arrangements. Although we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information and prices at the time of publication, regrettably errors do occasionally occur. You must therefore ensure you check the price and all other details of your chosen arrangements with us at the time of booking. Should we become aware of the need to revise information or prices, we may do so by informing you before we accept you’re booking. In this case the revised information or prices will be considered to form part of our contract with you as if they had originally been published in our brochure and/or on our website.

The price of your confirmed arrangements is subject at all times to variations in:(i) transportation costs, including the cost of fuel; or(ii) dues, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees; or (iii) the exchange rates used to calculate the price of your arrangements;

Such variations could include but are not limited to supplier and transport provider cost changes which are part of our contracts with them (and their agents). We will absorb and you will not be charged for any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges and/or additional services or travel arrangements. You will be charged for the amount over and above that, plus an administration charge of £1.00 per person together with an amount to cover agents’ commission. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your confirmed travel arrangements (excluding any insurance premiums, amendment charges and/or additional services or travel arrangements), you will have the option of accepting a change to other comparable arrangements if we are able to offer them (if these are of equivalent or higher quality you will not have to pay more but if they are of lower quality you will be refunded the difference in price), or cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid to us, except for any insurance premiums and any amendment charges and/or additional services. Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your invoice. There will be no change made to the price of your confirmed arrangements within 30 days of your departure nor will refunds be paid during this period. We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy. Should the price of your arrangements go down due to the changes mentioned above, by more than 2% of your confirmed holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place.

12. DelaysWe cannot accept liability for any delay which is due to ‘force majeure’ as defined above. A delay to or cancellation of your transport service does not automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements have been made in conjunction with your transport. However, you may be entitled to claim under the delay section of your travel insurance policy.

13. ComplaintsIf you experience a problem during your trip, you must report it immediately to the relevant carrier, ground handler, hotelier or other supplier, so that prompt efforts can be made to resolve the problem. At the time of booking you will be provided with emergency contact details should you need to contact us urgently.

In the unlikely event that a problem cannot be resolved at the time and you wish to complain further, you must send us full written details within 28 days of your return. Failure to take either or both of these steps will prejudice our ability to resolve your problem and/or investigate it fully. In consequence, any right to compensation you may have may be substantially reduced.

14. Law & JurisdictionThis contract and all matters arising out of it are governed by English law. We both agree that any dispute, claim or other matter which arises out of or in connection with this contract or your booking will be dealt with under the ABTA dispute resolution scheme (if the scheme is available for the claim in question - see below) or by the Courts of England and Wales only. You may however, choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you live there and wish to do so.

15. ABTA We are a Member of ABTA, membership number V9945. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you ABTA’s scheme for the resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. If we can’t resolve your complaint, go to www.abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com. You can also access the European Commission Online Dispute (ODR) Resolution platform at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. This ODR platform is a means of registering your complaint with us; it will not determine how your complaint should be resolved.

16. Financial ProtectionThe Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 require travel companies to provide security for the monies that consumers pay for certain types and combinations of travel arrangements booked with them; and for consumers’ repatriation in the event of their insolvency. For bookings with no air travel included, we provide this protection of an insurance policy arranged by Advantage Financial Services through MGA Cover Services Limited. In the unlikely event of insolvency you must inform MGA Cover Services immediately on +44 (0) 20 3540 4422. Please ensure you retain the booking confirmation as evidence of cover and value. Please note this policy will not cover any monies paid back to you by your travel insurance or any losses which are recoverable under another insurance or bond. The existence of this policy means that in respect of all arrangements requiring protection, in the event of our insolvency, funds will be available to ensure that your arrangements can be provided as planned or if they can’t, you will receive a refund of the money you have paid for them. We of provide financial security for flight inclusive Packages, and ATOL protected flights by way of a bond held by the Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL number 4619. When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive trip from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong.We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable).If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme.

17. Flights and pick upsThe carrier(s), flight timings and types of aircraft shown on this website or in our brochure and detailed on your confirmation invoice are for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation. Should there be any change we shall inform you of the identity of the actual carrier(s) as soon as we become aware of it. The latest flight timings will be shown on your e-tickets, which will be dispatched to you, approximately two weeks before departure. You should check these very carefully immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct flight times. If flight times change after e-tickets have been dispatched we will contact you as soon as we can to let you know. Please note the existence of a ‘Community list’ (available for inspection at http://ec.europa.eu/ transport/air-ban/list_en.htm) detailing air carriers that are subject to an operating ban with the EU Community. Under EU Law, you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from the airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. Reimbursement in such cases is the responsibility of the airline and will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday price from us. If the airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the air transport users’ council on 020 7240 6061 www.auc.org.uk. This website is not issued on behalf of, and does not commit, the airlines mentioned herein or any airline whose services are used in the course of your travel arrangements. Please note that in accordance with Air Navigation Orders, in order to qualify for infant status a child must be under two years of age on the date of its return flight.Your final travel documentation including the exact time and place of departure will be sent to you approximately 10 days prior to departure, providing all payments have been made. We are unable to give exact departure times before this.

18. Disabilities, medical conditions and fitness to travel If you have any special requests or if any member of your party has any medical conditions or a disability please provide us with full details at the stage of enquiry. We will do our utmost to cater for any special requirements you may have, however we regret we cannot guarantee the suitability of your chosen arrangements or that any request will be met unless we have specifically confirmed this. For your own protection, you should obtain confirmation in writing from us that your request/requirements can be met. If we reasonably feel unable to properly accommodate the particular requirements of the person(s) concerned, we will not confirm your booking. If full details are not given at the time of booking, cancellation may be necessary (in which case we will impose applicable cancellation charges) when we become aware of these details. We and the supplier concerned reserve the right to refuse boarding in the event that we reasonably feel that an individual is not fit to travel. We will deem that person unfit to travel if in the 48 hours or less before departure they have suffered with any medical symptoms suggestive of a viral illness including but not limited to diarrhoea, vomiting, high temperature or other flu-like symptoms.

19. Travel AdviceWe advise you to refer to up to date recommendations by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office ‘FCO’ for visits to the country you are looking to book with us. This needs to be checked before confirming you booking with us. Details are available on the website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. General Enquiries Telephone 020 7008 1500.

20. PrivacyInformation provided by you to us in connection with your holiday will be held by South Quay Travel and Leisure Ltd in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. It will be used for reservations, bookings, ticket issue, compilation and circulation of passenger lists, marketing of other programmes and promotional offers and for travel insurance purposes. You may have a copy of the personal information held about you by contacting us in writing at any time. If you wish to be deleted from our database, please inform us and you will be deleted immediately. Our full data protection policy is available on request.

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