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SAVE £50 pp on a fascinating spring-time tour with Jules Verne, taking in the ancient world of Asia Minor, the natural beauty of Pamukkale and the Aegean Coast, and bustling Izmir. Their 7-night Turkish Meander now costs fromjust £945 pp if booked by 27th Feb 2020. Price includes flights, half board accommodation and itinerary as described.

They are also offering savings of £100 pp on their Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs tour. Embark on an exciting journey in Sudan, north from Khartoum, through the fringes of the Sahara desert, to the ancient lands of Nubia and the Kingdom of the Kush. 8 nights from £2995. T&Cs apply.

Enjoy fabulous New Year savings of up to £500 on rail holidays with our partner Railbookers!
Couples can save £300 on any three to six night holiday, £400 on trips seven to nine nights in length, or £500 on itineraries including 10 or more nights.
Examples of their 3-6 night holidays include:
Venice via the Alps (4 nights), Classic Glacier and Bernina Express (4 nights), Grand National Parks of the Southwest (6 nights)
7-9 night holidays include:
Venice, Florence and Rome (7 nights), Grand Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest (8 nights), Jazz, Blues and Rock ‘N’ Roll (9 nights)
10+ night holidays include:
Ultimate Scandinavian Grand Tour (10 nights), The All American (16 nights), Ultimate Canada Coast to Coast (16 nights)
This offer runs until Friday 24th January 2020

North America remains a top destination for silver travellers and our partner Cosmos is offering savings of up to 7.5% on early bookings up to 28 January 2020 PLUS an extra £150 pp discount when booking a North American tour with flights!
Fans of the old Wild West movies will enjoy Highlights of the Canyonlands, from just £1,440 pp with flights. Starting and ending in Las Vegas, highlights of this National Parks tour are your visits to the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Zion National Park.
Tick New York, Niagara and Washington DC off your wishlist with their amazing 8 day tour, from £2,014 pp with flights.
Their 10-day Heart of the Canadian Rockies tour costs from £1,704 pp.

Get away for a Spring boating holiday with Nicols and save 25% on all boat hire prices for holidays in March and April of one-week or longer.
Not holidaying until the summer? Don’t worry, you can still save 20% for all other one-week holidays during the rest of the season or 10% on any short break bookings.
Book by 26th January and remember it’s easy – there’s no promo codes needed as all boat hire prices have been automatically discounted in the booking system so you’ll see the great savings right away online.

Exclusive to Silver Travel Club members – book your 2020 holiday with Travel Department by 30 June 2020 and enjoy savings of up to £150 per booking. Their holidays in worldwide destinations include a fabulous 12-night Egypt with Nile River Cruise, including Cairo and Hurghada – from £1629 pp before discount. After visiting Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, you’ll embark on a relaxing river cruise down the Nile with a range of excursions along the way taking in the Temple of Horus, the Valley of Kings, the High Dam and the Temples of Karnak and Luxor. The tour ends with a 3 night stay at the Red Sea beach resort of Hurghada. Hurry though as there are only a few places left on some departures!
Their 11-night Highlights of Cuba holiday sees you travel by vintage car through the streets of Havana, taking a trip to visit Hemingway’s home and the fishing village of Cojimar, setting for The Old Man and the Sea, and following the ‘Tobacco Route’ in the west of the island.
Register with us to see their exclusive discount code for Silver Travel Club members.

For a voyage under sail with a maximum of only 136 like-minded passengers Noble Caledonia is offering the chance for you to join an exclusive charter aboard the newly built Sea Cloud Spirit launching in summer 2020.
With every comfort considered and the ship finished to a luxurious standard there is no better vessel on which to spend 11 nights discovering some of the most fascinating sites that Central America has to offer.
Explore national parks in search of wildlife, immerse yourself in the cultural highlights and journey through the remarkable Panama Canal on this wonderful voyage from Puntarenas in Costa Rica to Panama City.
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Save up to £150 Limitless Travels accessible tours to the UK and overseas in their January sale. In addition to holidays in the UK and Europe, Limitless have recently added a 5-day Wonders of Dublin tour and an exciting 11-day South African Safari.
Your holiday starts from your front door with an optional wheelchair friendly pick up and return service. Travel in comfort to a handpicked hotel that has been tried and tested for excellence in disabled facilities and meet new, like-minded people as you share unforgettable experiences. Silver Travellers can enjoy £100 discount on all Limitless Travel holidays when they quote ‘Silver Travel’ at time of booking. Call 0800 711 7232 to check their January sale savings of up to £150.

New for 2020 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is giving guests the chance to create their own bespoke gin during their cruise holidays, with guidance from expert gin-makers, Nigel and Debbie Wright.
The first Gin Masterclasses will be taking place on board Fred. Olsen’s flagship, Balmoral, during its 70-night L2001 ‘South American Exploration’ cruise, which will depart from Southampton on 6th January 2020.
Guests will also receive a 70cl bottle of their own bespoke hand-crafted gin to take home with them!

With Eurocamp’s discounts of up to 40%, now is a great time to book your spring/summer escape! Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, as a group of friends or family there’s a Eurocamp parc for you. They have over 180 parcs across Europe where you can stay in comfortable, well-equipped holiday homes.
Examples of bargain holiday prices currently in offer include:
The Cisano San Vito Campsite on Lake Garda in Italy that costs from £118 for a week’s rental of a 2-bedroom Classic, starting 1 May 2020.
A 2-bedroom Classic in the Dordogne at St Avit Loisirs Campsite costs from just £122.45 for a week’s rental starting 17 April 2020; a 3-bedroom costs from £153.05 for the week.
Discover a watersports paradise on the Costa Brava when you stay at El Delfin Verde Campsite costing from £291.50 for a week in a 2-bedroom Comfort home that sleeps up to 7 (6 adults max) starting 22 May 2020. Request your free brochure now.

This fun-filled 2-night Weekend in Vegas break on the English South Coast at Mill Rythe Holiday Village offers you partying, gambling, glitz, glamour and cool cabaret. Show-stopping performances from magician and illusionist Matthew Pomeroy, singer Richard Shelton plus tribute acts that will make you look twice; Stacey Green as Cher, Martin Jarvis as Tom Jones and Mark Summers as Elvis! Starts Friday 7 February 2020 – reserve your place now. 3-nights available from £149 pp. For one of your nights you get a drinks inclusive package for house beers, lagers, wine, spirits and soft drinks 7pm to midnight.
This is just one example of Mill Rythe Holiday Village’s lovely range of adult-only breaks that include your breakfasts and dinners, daytime activities, use of their leisure facilities and live entertainment.

Riviera Travel have launched four new river cruises that will operate over Christmas and New Year 2020. "Christmas on the Rhine 2020 " Departs 21st December 2020
Glide past sleepy villages, explore idyllic riverside towns adorned with glittering lights and experience the unique ambience of the magical Yuletide markets. The seasonal tradition of a German Christmas awaits, with a special gala dinner to celebrate Christmas Day.
“New Year on the Rhine” Departs 28th December 2020. From the splendour of Cologne through the legendary Rhine Gorge to magical Rüdesheimand historic Koblenz, immerse yourself in the majesty of one of Europe’s most romantic rivers and celebrate the New Year in style on this unforgettable Rhine cruise.
“Christmas on the Blue Danube” and “New Year on the Blue Danube” are also on offer!

Driving Miss Daisy UK recently took a 5 hour trip with a client from Solihull to Devon…"a 212 mile trip, 5 hours of driving (including comfort breaks)… all totally worth it to see the massive smile on our client’s face when she saw the spectacular view from her room! A week of independence and adventure awaits, exploring one of the most beautiful regions our fine country has to offer!
Driving Miss Daisy’s highly commended Home-To-Holiday service supports people who require a little extra assistance to get to Airports, Cruise Ports, Railway Stations or, as in the case of their client Miss T, their actual holiday destination.
Wheelchair users can travel safely & comfortably in their Allied-converted WAVs, like Miss T you can bring your own mobility equipment on holiday with you for your ease and familiarity or you can simply choose Driving Miss Daisy because you wish to travel with a professional, reliable and personable Companion Driver service

Bulgaria is one of the best value holiday destinations in the world and our friends at Balkan Holidays have some great offers for silver travellers. Clients who book the Time Of Your Life package exclusively for the over 50s will receive the following benefits: welcome drink, no single room supplement on selected dates, bottle of wine per room upon arrival and a free sightseeing tour of Nessebar.

Sample packages include:

4* Hotel Globus, Sunny Beach – 7nts B&B just £383 pp dep. 17 May and flying from Cardiff (other aiports available). Steps away from the golden sand of Sunny Beach, hotel Globus is also right in the very centre with everything on its door step, pleasant seaside promenade, the 8km long stretch of sandy beach, restaurants, bars, cafes and shops galore.

5* Melia Hotel Grand Hermitage, Golden Sands – 7nts AI from just £677 pp departing 29 August from Gatwick. The glamorous 5 star hotel Melia Grand Hermitage is perfectly located, close to the beach and only a few minutes walk from the nightlife in Golden Sands.

4* Hotel Festa Via Pontica, Pomorie – 7nts *AI from £737 pp departing 02 July from Glasgow. Pomorie is one of the iconic resorts on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Via Pontica has all the comforts of a well established property, a relax zone and a wine bar.

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Cox & Kings have added four new tours to their specially created Solo travellers collection for 2020, allowing individuals to explore the world further with like-minded people. The small-group itineraries include Natural Splendours of Madagascar with its unique wildlife and stunning scenery; South Africa: Wine & Wildlife: – a fascinating scenic journey through South Africa with amazing wildlife viewing opportunities; Enchanting Ethiopia: with its awe-inspiring landscapes and rock-hewn churches; and Splendours of Kerala in India where experiences include cruising the backwaters and preparing traditional cuisine in a cookery class. No single supplements apply, with quality hotels selected to offer reasonable prices for individual travellers and savings of up to £250 on specific departures when booked by 31 January 2020. The full range of 2020 brochures are available to order online. Visit website

Save up to £3,000 per person on APT ’ 15-day Magnificent Europe luxury river cruise. Prices start from £2,395 per person twin share departing 13 November 2020.
Save up to £800 per person on the 8-day Balkan Gems luxury river cruise, as seen on Cruising with Jane McDonald. Prices start from £2,495 per person twin share departing 02 October 2020.
Fly free on the 15-day Vietnam & Cambodia Highlights luxury river cruise and tour. Prices start from £4,995 per person twin share departing 17 December 2020. Plus, flights can be upgraded to outbound Business Class from only £300 per person.
from only £300 per person.
Fly Free to Myanmar in Premium Economy. In 2020 guests can explore the Irrawaddy River with the 12-day Hidden Wonders of Myanmar luxury river cruise and tour. Prices start from £3,995 per person twin share departing 7 September 2020.

Our partner GN Holidays & Voyages have just released their NEW Best of Britain self-drive brochure. Drive to the hotel, park your car, and enjoy an escorted holiday in the UK. With all excursions included, specially selected hotels, and a tour manager with you to look after all the arrangement you can sit back and enjoy seeing some of these gems of the British Isles.
Holidays include a 5-day Golden Age of Travel – North West England Explorer – Yorkshire by Rail; a 6-day glorious Gardens of Devon; and The Prisoner’s Portmeirion – Railways and Gardens of Wales

Emerald Waterways is launching The Ultimate River Cruise Sale today, 27 December for a limited time only, with generous savings up to £1,200 per person on 2020 European river cruises and 2020/2021 Southeast Asia river cruises and land tours.
Why not make 2020 the year you explore the Danube’s many charms on an eight-day Danube Delights river cruise on the Emerald Star Star-Ship from £1,145 per person (based on 1 November 2020 departure)?
Included in the sale is the 19-day Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia itinerary on the brand-new Star-Ship, Emerald Harmony.

If you missed out this year, then now’s the time to get booked up for next Christmas. Experience a once in a lifetime trip to Lapland and share the Christmas magic with the whole family on our 3 & 4 night Santa Breaks available throughout December 2020.
All holidays include; private meeting with Santa and his elves, thermal suits and boots, self-catered or half board accommodation, flights & transfers. Prices start from £789 per person.
P.S You can make your holiday extra special by adding on excursions such as Husky, Reindeer and Snowmobile Safaris.

Save up to 20% on selected new Forest Holidays cabin breaks starting between 3 January to 18 December 2020.
Plus, for breaks from 1 March 2020 pay just a £50 or 10% low deposit.
Choose from 11 UK holiday locations or why not try their newest location in the Delamere Forest in Cheshire which opened in Autumn 2019. Go to all these wonderful locations as a family, a couple or a group of friends.
If you are looking for a romantic couples break why not stay in a Golden Oak Hideaway cabin; complete with hot tub, a double sunken bath, a hammock on the decking and an incredible floor-to-ceiling forest view throughout the cabin’s open spaces. (Plus lots of other little romantic surprises – you’ll need to book to find out what they are though!)
T&C’s apply

Saga, has proclaimed 2020 as the ultimate Year of Adventure. In the year that Saga will launch its much-anticipated boutique cruise ship, aptly christened Spirit of Adventure, the team behind travel, cruise and insurance products, is providing an ever-extending range of exciting options for the UK’s more mature generation as adventure becomes an everyday reality.
Explore Ashore is a new way for Saga guests to experience their destinations. An exciting service, led by the Saga’s on-board team of experts, brimming with local knowledge, guests will find their adventure concierge at the travel desk on their ship, ready to help them get the most out of their time on land, all at no extra charge to the guests.