What a fabulous combination for 2022! Easy-pedalling self-guided tours through the iconic Champagne region in north-eastern France, mixing canal-side flat terrain and lovely lanes through rolling vineyard country – with so many wine-tasting opportunities en route! Cycling for Softies make everything easy, with your bags travelling ahead of you each day, hand-picked luxury overnight stays, detailed route maps, on-the-spot-support and the choice of bikes or e-bikes to set you on your way.

Treat yourself to something wonderful for 2023 – a 5-star, fully-inclusive, ultra-luxury river cruise with Scenic. Book by 30 January 2022 and you’ll save a guaranteed £1,400 per couple and enjoy free door-to-door chauffeur transfers to the airport. Plus, when you pay in full 12 months prior to departure, and there’s an additional 10% off. Brand new for 2023 is the 8-day Charming Castles & Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle – from just £2,495 pp.

Book by 13 December 2021 and look forward to sailing from Southampton with Celebrity Cruises in 2022 and saving 50% on the fare of the person sharing your stateroom. Plus, aboard Celebrity Silhouette, you can upgrade from an ocean view to a balcony stateroom for free. Choose the Norwegian fjords, the Baltics and Scandinavia, the blissful Mediterranean or Iceland, all with some of the best views at sea. Wi-Fi, drinks and service charges always included too.

Combining great value for money with super customer service, Alfa Travel coach holidays can show you the UK and Ireland at their best. Whether you’re looking for a coastal city adventure or seeking to rediscover the delights of much-loved seaside resorts, with a variety of pick-up points plus hotel stays with meals, entertainment and often excursions included, you’re sure of a warm welcome and a great getaway with Alfa. Lots of single rooms available too!

Noble Caledonia’s small ships mean they can create itineraries and an onboard camaraderie that lends itself to exploring the quieter ports of call and learning of the world’s wonders in the company of like-minded travellers. Small numbers onboard also allow the crew to provide a more personal and caring service, something which can elude larger vessels. And unlike most travel companies, Noble Caledonia’s trips are constantly evolving, shaped by festivals, historic themes and human endeavours.

As well as the beach-side properties it’s well-known for, Eurocamp also offers fabulous opportunities for lakeside relaxation or enjoying the valleys and vistas from parcs nestled into hill and mountainsides, with breathtaking views of the surrounding country. From the French Alps to the lush landscapes of Tuscany to the surprisingly dramatic interior of the Costa Dorada, with views back to the coast, there’s a wealth of places that are perfect for walking, exploring and relaxing.

Find out about 007’s beautiful hotel hideaway in Italy’s Puglia and Matera region with Citalia, get up to speed on rail travel in Spain with Great Rail Journeys and hear about Hurtigruten’s exciting new West Africa and Cape Verde cruises. It’s all part of our tie-up with Boom Radio which promises a fresh mix of music and conversation for the over 55s from familiar presenters such as David Hamilton and Graham Dene.