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Reignite your Love to Travel in 2022/23 during a luxurious river cruise, ocean voyage or land journey with Scenic, and enjoy exceptional offers and savings across their portfolio when you book by 18 February 2022.
Save up to £2,400 per couple across their Europe river cruise collection
Save up to £2,500 per couple across their South East Asia river cruise collection
Save up to 30% on 2022 Scenic Eclipse ocean voyages*, and up to 20% on 2023 voyages
Save up to £2,400 per couple across their luxury land journeys plus, save an additional £200 per person on 2022 departures with their Early Payment Discount~ when you pay for your cruise in full by 18 February 2022 or 120 days before departure, whichever is sooner.
T&Cs apply. Call 0800 412 5678 to book.

Travel with Scenic in complete confidence with their Flexible Booking Policy, and continual commitment to your health and safety. Their complimentary Deposit Protection Plan for all journeys, means that you can book with complete peace of mind that if anything changes, you are fully protected.

Book an escorted tour to Italy, Jersey or Ireland with Cosmos in 2022 and receive free return flights. Included in these excellent travel deals are 6-day Jersey Island Discovery, based in St. Helier. Visit the Jersey War Tunnels, La Mare Wine Estate and board the Jersey Duchess for an unforgettable cruise of the island’s southern coastline, with views of Elizabeth Castle, St. Aubin’s Bay, Noirmont Point and La Corbière Lighthouse. From £829pp. Phone 0800 412 5678 to book.
Irish Discovery is a 9-day small group tour starting in Dublin and visiting the 668-foot Cliffs of Moher on Ireland’s west coast, the Ring of Kerry, a 100-mile drive with sparkling seascapes and mountains dotted with brightly coloured farmhouses, awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway and the Dingle Peninsula—perched on Ireland’s westernmost tip and dominated by the range of mountains. You’ll also visit some vibrant cities—including Dublin, Belfast, and Galway—and charming towns, including Killarney, Waterford and Derry. From £1,319pp. Phone 0800 412 5678 to book.

There’s still time to enjoy massive savings on 2022 river cruises with Avalon Waterways including:
Save up to 45% on European River Cruises (eg 8-day Danube cruise now from £1,336 pp)
Single supplement waived on cruise portion of selected European River Cruises
Free return flights on 2022 Rhine and Danube cruises
Save £1600 per couple on selected 2022 Mekong cruises
But hurry to secure the cruise of your choice as these savings won’t be around for long!
Call our advisors on 0800 412 5678

Choose between 3 outstanding offers for your 2022 or 2023 adventure and save up to £1,940pp across all destinations worldwide in Wendy Wu’s January Sale!

FREE Return Flights to Japan -Save up to £800pp

Partner Flies FREE or 50% Off Solo Airfares – Save up to £565pp on all group tours worldwide

FREE Single Supplement for Solo Travellers – Save up to £1,940pp to Japan, China, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Chile & Peru (Single rooms are limited so don’t delay)

Also includes Flexible Booking Guarantee, low deposits of just £99pp, 1 free travel date change and 100% cash refund if your tour doesn’t go ahead.

Call our advisors on 0800 412 5678

Currensea is the UK’s first Direct Debit Travel Card, linked to your existing bank account and saving you at least 85% on every foreign transaction. There is no need to open a new bank account, prepay or pre-load your card – your bank account is only debited after you have spent.
And because this carbon-neutral company knows that many silver travellers wish to offset the impact of their travel, users can contribute a percentage of their savings to removing ocean plastic or planting trees. At the last count, Currensea had planted over 50,000 trees and recovered 260,000 ocean-bound plastic bottles.

Save up to £1500pp on APT’s 2022/23 luxury river cruises including:
15-day Magnificent Europe, travelling from Amsterdam to Budapest covering six countries along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. With exclusive Signature Experiences such as a private concert at City Palace in Vienna.
19-day Vietnam and Cambodia Discovery travelling from Hanoi to Siem Reap. As well as the marvels of the Mekong, enjoy time in Hanoi before spending three days cruising the awe-inspiring scenery of World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay.
Prices include: • Complimentary private home-to-airport transfers • Return flights from the UK • Excursions & local experiences • The finest accommodation • On board dining & drinks • All tipping, overseas transfers and port charges. T&Cs apply.
You can also save up to £1,200 pp on APT Travelmarvel essential cruises with an 8-day small ship Croatian Island Adventure coastal cruise from Split to Dubrovnik now costing from £1,995pp.
Call 0800 412 5678 to book

STEP INTO A WORLD OF ADVENTURE IN 2022 and discover the best walks in the UK on HF Holidays’ Guided and Self-Guided Walking, Guided Trails & Island Hopping holidays in the UK’s most popular walking areas. There are great savings on bookings made by 31 January 2022. In addition to their guided and self-guided holidays they also offer:

SPECIAL INTEREST BREAKS
Why not try a new hobby in the new year and explore their collection of special interest holidays offering the choice of leisurely breaks including Yoga, Photography, Bridge, Painting, Singing, Dancing and Touring.
FAMILY ADVENTURES
They have a fantastic collection of Family Adventure Holidays for active families, created using decades of family holiday experience. All feature outdoor activities for the whole family.
GROUP HOLIDAYS
Their Group Holidays are a fantastic way to re-connect with Family, Friends or Club Members; we believe the more the merrier!

MAKE A HIKE that much better with HF Holidays – they know the ingredients for a perfect hike – just enjoy a full day’s walking with fellow guests and leave all the planning and navigation to their team of experts.

The January Sales are starting early with Princess Cruises who are offering all-inclusive fares from £699pp and low deposits of £50pp on all 2022-2023 cruises booked by 28 February 2022.
Enjoy a seven-night Spain and France cruise aboard Sky Princess, sailing from and back to Southampton on 17 September 2022 from just £699pp, featuring the all-inclusive Princess Plus package including the premium drinks package, unlimited MedallionNet Wi-Fi and crew appreciation, worth more than £70 a day.
Or fly to join the newly-launched 3,660-guest Enchanted Princess in Scandinavia and Russia between April and September and sail for 11 nights from Copenhagen visiting Oslo, Berlin, Tallinn, St. Petersburg (overnight stay), Helsinki, and Stockholm. All-inclusive fares start from £1,299pp (flights extra).
Or head for the sun: all-inclusive seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruises on Sky Princess start at £709pp, sailing roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale and calling at Princess Cays, St. Thomas, St. Maarten (flights extra).
Call 0800 412 5678 to book.

Book by 3 January 2022 and you can save 20% on the brochure fare for a spectacular 11-day cruise among the Islands of Scotland, sailing from Dublin to Edinburgh (Leith) aboard the brand-new ship SH Vega, 26 April-6 May 2022. Look forward to exploring the Hebridean gems of Islay, Iona, St Kilda and Stornoway as well as the Orkney and Shetland islands, plus an atmospheric call at Lindisfarne.

Fares include drinks, tips, excursions, expert talks on board and Wi-Fi. Offer prices start at £4,601 pp, based on two sharing accommodation.

As travel has become more complex, Classic Collection Holidays are hosting a series of virtual events to guide travellers through the extra steps needed to prepare for a holiday, and share knowledge and personal recommendations. The series starts at 7pm on Thursday 6 January when you can join them for a look at the Caribbean, with a particular focus on new destinations to their programme, St Kitts and Nevis and St Vincent and the Grenadines. At 7pm on Thursday 13 January the focus shifts to Egypt, shining the spotlight on the wonder of Nile cruises, and with an Egyptologist bringing this country’s fascinating history to life. Click red links above to register your place.

Many silver travellers are already saving money by using their Currensea card for overseas purchases. We’re delighted to announce that you can now use their Money Transfer Beta Service while using Currensea on your desktop. This allows you to transfer money directly from your UK bank account to either a EUR or USD bank account, with the same market leading FX rates as your Currensea Card. Why not make it your New Year resolution to sign up with Currensea and start saving money.

We’re delighted to announce an exclusive opportunity for you to join one of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ most popular ships, the 1,350 passenger Balmoral, on a 14-night sailing from Newcastle to ports including Oslo, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga as well as staying overnight in the ‘jewel in the crown’, St Petersburg. Departing 18 May 2022 you’ll sail in the company of travel legend John Carter, who’ll be pleased to share stories from his time as presenter of TV’s Wish You Were Here and The Holiday Programme, and many other travel experiences.

The Mediterranean Island of Malta offers is awash with culture and has more historic sites per square mile than any other country? Its small but mighty capital, Valletta, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its historic churches, monuments, buildings, and houses are magnets for history enthusiasts. Malta is also home to a thriving and unique food scene that ranges from rustic farm to table dishes to Michelin starred dining.

Sovereign Luxury Travel are proud to offer members of Silver Travel Advisor an exclusive extra discount of £75 per booking to Malta! Offer applies to new package holiday bookings for a minimum of 7 nights and 2 people.

Travel must be booked by 31 December 2021 and completed by 31 October 2022.

Please call 0800 412 5678 and quote ‘Malta75’ to take advantage of this offer.

Let our partner Kirker create your perfect Paris break. Few cities in the world deliver such excitement and romance with its broad tree-lined boulevards, iconic monuments, chic boutiques and elegant stores, colourful markets and remarkable museums. The food is worth the journey alone, with some of the finest gastronomic restaurants, wonderful traditional brasseries and an astonishing array of mouth-watering markets.
Kirker recommends Le Pavillon de la Reine Hotel & Spa: a deeply romantic hideaway in the heart of Le Marais ideal for a special anniversary or Valentine’s Day treat.
Set back from the Place des Vosges – often referred to as the most beautiful square in the world – Pavillon de la Reine is a true haven, with a wonderful sense of place, in the heart of Le Marais, Paris’ oldest quarter.

Book by 31 January 2022 to enjoy 10% off selected Variety Cruises including their new Italy, Sicily Aeolian Islands & Malta and The Adriatic and Greece
They are also offering 20% off their Rivers of West Africa winter cruises in 2022 when you book by 31 May 2022. See all their current offers here.

Rules for travel have changed again because of Omicron variant of COVID-19. Our partner Staysure continues to provide helpful updates. Key points include:
Pre-departure tests as well as PCR day 2 tests have been re-introduced, as well as new countries have been added to the red list, including South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Now you’ll need to pre-book any PCR/lateral flow tests before you travel. You won’t be able to use NHS tests as proof and will need to pay for your tests privately.
For more information, visit Staysure’s blog. Staysure is offering a 15% discount to all Silver Travel Advisor customers, just quote ‘STA15’ at the time of purchase.’

Take a voyage through the very heart of the Scottish Highlands on board the Lord of the Glens luxury small ship. The itinerary includes the Isle of Mull, Tobermory, Loch Linnhe, the Caledonian Canal AND a rail journey to Glenfinnan Viaduct.

Save £550 on Cruising the Canaries with Jules Verne in March 2022 and enjoy a free cabin upgrade. This memorable 8-day cruise covers 6 of the 8 Canary Islands.

Enjoy No Single Supplements on selected dates for A Week on the Nile – a new and unique luxury cruise from Cairo and the impressive Pyramids to the little known Amarna, especially created to give you a taste of Egypt and its exceptional history and culture.

Autumn is a wonderful time of year to sail the West Coast of Scotland, enjoying the stunning scenery and spotting wildlife. Our partner St. Hilda Sea Adventures are now offering 10% discount off any of their Scottish small ship cruises departing in September 2022 or October 2022. Their cruises, among the breathtakingly beautiful islands, sea lochs and mountains of the Inner and Outer Hebrides, are truly unforgettable adventures for all ages. Simply quote AUT2022 when booking to receive your discount.

Serenity Holidays is offering an exclusive 5% saving on all package holiday bookings to The Gambia, Corsica & Sardinia made by 31st December, through its following brands:

The Gambia Experience – Offering amazing savings on winter sun holidays to The Gambia and 7-night B&B packages from £499pp, enjoy an extra 5% off any package holiday – valid for travel by April 30th, 2022.
Book at Gambia.co.uk, 01489 866939. Quote code GAMBIA-STA

Corsican Places – Enjoy the unspoilt scenery of the stunning island of Corsica with an extensive collection of handpicked villas, residences, apartments, and hotels in awe-inspiring locations – prices from £529pp. An extra 5% discount applies to package holidays travelling between April 1st and October 31st, 2022.
Book at Corsica.co.uk, 01489 866931. Quote code ISLAND-STA

Sardinian Places – Explore the breathtaking beaches and friendly towns of Sardinia with a wide choice of accommodation ranging from family villas to 5-star luxury hotels – prices from £489pp. An extra 5% discount applies to package holidays travelling between April 1st and October 31st, 2022.
Book at SardinianPlaces.co.uk, 01489 866959. Quote code ISLAND-STA “

Captain Lynn Danaher, Dr. Vicki Ferrini and Jenifer Austin, members of The Explorers Club, will serve as the godmothers for the 3,660-guest Enchanted Princess. Since its inception in 1904, members of The Explorers Club have traversed the earth, the seas, the skies, and even the moon, on expeditions of exploration.

The work of the three godmothers will be showcased in an original production entitled “Our World, Enchanted” as part of Enchanted Princess’ naming ceremony, scheduled to broadcast globally at 9:00pm GMT December 13, 2021, on Princess Cruises’ YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Hosted by Princess Cruises’ celebrations ambassador Jill Whelan and Enchanted Princess’ cruise director Dan Falconer, the 45-minute show introduces viewers to the innovative features and amenities of the new MedallionClass ship and culminates in the official naming to welcome Enchanted Princess into the global fleet. It also honours the ship’s three godmothers, who have been recognised for their achievements in expeditions, oceanography and mapping the oceans.