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As the months turn chillier, Warner Leisure Hotels offer fun festive breaks to liven up winter. During their Martinis and Mistletoe breaks enjoy performances from NEW Candlelight Quartets blending classic and contemporary orchestral pieces in enchanting sessions.
Or join in the party over a festival weekend with incredible bands and tributes, late night DJs and dancing.
Or simply relax, feeling pampered in the spa and by the pool, curling up by a crackling fire, stargazing in the lantern-lit grounds or snuggling up with blankets and Baileys hot chocolate around a fire pit. This is a winter any which way you please.
Learn more about Warner Leisure Hotels here and remember to quote PHCSILVER when booking to enjoy special deals

Enjoy 20% off all brochure fares PLUS $300pp on board spending AND No Single Supplements and when you book a cruise with Swan Hellenic by 30 September 2021. (T&Cs apply) Make memories with Swan Hellenic as you explore the world on board their the brand new state-of-the-art 152-guest boutique expedition ships. Look forward to capturing amazing moments on camera as you visit South Georgia and Antarctica, meeting penguins, seals or spotting polar bears and walrus as you cruise past beaches in the Arctic. Five star cruises with Swan Hellenic are real expeditions, designed to create unforgettable journeys.

Around 5 million people take a coach holiday every year with some regulars taking a different holiday every month! Our Jennie speaks with Robert Shaw, Chairman of the Coach Tourism Association (pictured here with Margaret Keenan – the world’s first Covid vaccine recipient – when coach holidays restarted this May). Learn more about modern coach holidays and read the full interview. You can also visit We Love Coaches website to find your local coach tour operator.

With FIVE Michelin-starred restaurants, three restaurants with a Bib Gourmand award and twenty-three restaurants that have received the Michelin Plate Award, Malta is certainly a foody’s delight. Throw into the mix year-round sunshine, sparkling seas and 7,000 years of history, and you have a recipe for an amazing holiday. Our partner Sovereign Luxury Travel are proud to offer members of Silver Travel Advisor an exclusive extra discount of £75 per booking to Malta! T&Cs apply. Please call 01293 765005 and quote ‘Malta75’ to take advantage of this offer.

Whether you’re booking ahead for 2022 or squeezing in a last minute break Eurocamp have a range of wonderfully situated parcs, and delightfully appointed holiday homes across Europe. Secure your 2022 holiday with just £99 deposit and relax in the knowledge that Eurocamp’s Refund Guarantee and added flexibility will remain in place for all 2022 bookings meaning your money is safe. You can also save up to 25% with their Summer 2022 early booking offers

Our partner Orbital Travel are delighted to welcome visitors back to Egypt and the Maldives. They offer memorable experiences of cruising the River Nile and gazing in wonder at the ancient sites. Add a Cairo extension to see the Pyramids in all their glory and maybe conclude your tour with a stay at Red Sea resort to explore the amazing underwater life. Or why not treat yourself to a relaxed island hopping cruise in the Maldives. This archipelago of over 1000 islands is a stunning destination with sandy beaches on palm fringed islands surrounded by crystal clear waters.

Looking for inspiration for your next holiday? Starting 21 September and running for three weeks, Titan invites you to join them on an online journey to some of their most popular holidays and destinations. All events are FREE and you can join as many as you wish. Click link to register:

Wildlife around the World – Tues 21 September 4 pm

River Cruising in 2022 – Thurs 23 September 11 am

Great Adventures Around the World – Mon 27 September 12.30 pm

Solo and Small Group Tours – Thurs 30 Sept 12 pm

Titan presents Holland America Line and the Rocky Mountaineer – Tues 5 October 4.30 pm

A Virtual Walk through Italy – Weds 6 October 11 am.

Revitalise create fun, invigorating and relaxing holidays and experiences for disabled people and carers. Book early for 2022 and enjoy huge savings* of £200 on 7-night stays and £400 on longer stays of 14 nights or more. You can also secure your holiday for just £49 deposit. At their holiday centres in Chigwell and Southport you’ll enjoy full board with delicious meals, places nearby to visit, daytime activities, live evening entertainment, expert care support, porterage of all luggage, use of all accessible facilities and amenities, and specialist equipment on request, including hoists, profiling beds, airflow mattresses and bariatric beds
*T&Cs apply, savings on selected dates only.

October is a great month for visiting Corfu. As the summer heat fades, temperatures are perfect for exploring UNESCO-listed Corfu Town and walking the Corfu trail. Simpson Travel have late availability at the Bella Mare Hotel, now open until 31 October. This delightful beachfront Simpson Hotel with just 31 rooms and suite occupies a prime location in north east corfu overlooking Avlaki Bay. Prices from £981 pp including flights and transfers or air conditioned car on selected dates).

Canada is open for travel! If visiting this vast and amazing country is on your wishlist, the Best of Canada tour from our partner Canadian Sky ticks so many boxes. Fly to Toronto to spend a few days exploring the city and maybe visiting Niagara Falls. Then fly to Calgary and send time exploring beautiful Banff before taking the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops and then on to Vancouver where optional excursions include a whale watching and wildlife viewing cruise.
This memorable 10-night adventure costs from £2,559pp including international return flights, hotels, coach transfer from Calgary to Banff, and Rocky Mountaineer train from Banff to Vancovuer.

Saga’s brand new purpose-built river ship the Spirit of the Rhine is just weeks away from her first cruise. Exclusively for Saga guests, she offers a wealth of exciting features, all backed by premium value for money. Exciting new cruises include The Castles & Vineyards of the Rhine, Roman Wine Towns of the Rhine and Moselle and Sounds of the 60s and 70s on the Rhine with DJ Johnnie Walker! There are also festive cruises available and cruises for solo travellers. They still have a few cabins remaining for sailings this year, find out more.

Prices start from as little as £549 pp and include VIP door-to-door travel service from anywhere in the UK mainland to the airport or station, travel insurance, meals, wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, and excursions as stated.

Thanks to the overwhelming popularity of its sell-out UK tours this year, our partner Just You Holidays has extended its UK range of unique solo holidays into 2022.
Every Just You UK Tour is half board, includes all the main excursions and of course there is a Tour Manager every step of the way. As always, all Just You holidays are covered by a Reassurance Guarantee, Just You’s most flexible booking policy yet, giving you complete peace of mind and confidence that when you make a booking you can amend or cancel completely free of charge.

As Sicily welcomes back visitors, Scent of Sicily’s characterful collection of villas are ready to welcome you. There is something to suit every taste from contemporary, like Villa Brucoli – a delightful 3-bedroom seafront villa to the more traditional Villa Maraus – a spacious seafront villa with two separate units that together sleep up to 14 people, ideal for an extended family get-together. Set in attractive grounds, Villa Maraus offers a pool, Jacuzzi and gym.

Summer isn’t quite over yet and neither is Wendy WuTours Worldwide Summer Sale! We’re delighted to announce that they have extended their Worldwide Summer Sale until 30th September so you still have plenty of time to save on your 2022 or 2023 adventure.

And there’s more exciting news, they’ve also added Japan so you can now save up to £750pp on all tours to all destinations! Their popular 17-day Japan Uncovered tour is now from just £6,290 pp including tour and flights, and has 5 solo departure dates available.

September and October are perfect for soaking up Sardinia’s sunshine and if you’re confused by testing requirements and form filling, Just Sardinia’s owners Huw and Alison have recently returned to the island and can offer you personal advice on what tests you need and how to complete the forms necessary for travel. Their lovely collection of holiday villas and hotels across the island includes Delphina Hotels & Resorts. Choose from Self Catering Apartments and Villas or from 6 superb Spa Hotels and Romantic Hideaways, all located in the beautiful north of Sardinia to suit all tastes and budgets with options for both couples and families with young children.
Please call 01202 484858 or email [email protected] for personal recommendations on which hotel, villa or apartment to choose + advice on flights and travel to Sardinia so you can look forward to a wonderful holiday.

Tradewind Voyages Caribbean Collection is here! Explore extraordinary locations during a memorable voyage aboard Golden Horizon – the world’s largest square-rigged sailing-vessel. Their Caribbean voyages can take you to iconic islands such as Saint Lucia and Antigua, but also way off the beaten track to hidden gems such as Bequia and Îles de Saintes in Guadeloupe.

Various dates available from November 2021 – April 2022. To find out more about this collection please call: Voyages with Flights/Hotels & Tours: 0808 239 9289
or to book a voyage online, please visit their website.

Beginning in April, the Floriade Horticultural Expo will be showcasing the best Flora and Fauna in the highly anticipated decennial event. Visitors will be invited to explore the Green City Arboretum, situated in Almere, Netherlands. This arboretum will consist of a variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, creepers, hydrophytes and flower bulbs, all contributing to a green and sustainable city with almost everything built for the exhibition becoming part of Almere’s legacy.
Learn more and book now to experience the best of Amsterdam and Floriade, in September 2022.

Following the Italian Government’s lifting of restrictions it’s time to explore beautiful regions of Italy on a slow cycling holiday with Italy Bike Tours. Autumn is an ideal time to escape the crowds and strong summer heat and meander along peaceful roads and cycle routes through stunning scenery. Tempting choices include Luxury Lakes and Vineyards, and Risotto and Ride.
Contact Head of Cycling Jacqueline Hartman on [email protected] who will help you select the perfect handcrafted tour.

Due to popular demand, Scenic is now taking bookings for a selection of its 2023 European luxury river cruises with special offers for guests booking before 30 September 2021:
Save up to £1,400 per couple on cruises sailing the Rhine, Main and Danube, the rivers of France and the waterways of Russia.
Save up to £1,200 per couple on Portugal itineraries.
All new bookings will receive complimentary private door-to-door chauffeur-driven transfers.
Guests choosing to pay for their cruise in full 12 months prior to departure will enjoy an additional 10 per cent Super Earlybird saving.
River cruises with Scenic are truly all-inclusive, as prices include return flights (or Eurostar travel on selected itineraries), transfers, spacious suites, a personal on board butler, all shore excursions, exceptional wining and dining experiences, premium-branded beverages and all gratuities.
Book with confidence as all new bookings are covered by Scenic’s Deposit Protection Plan and include a Flexible Booking Policy that allows changes up to 60 days prior to departure without any fees*.
*Third-party fees may apply.

It’s time to plan for 2022 and make up for lost time. A time for single travellers to improve their mental well-being after enforced hibernation and take those first nervous steps back to social normality.

With over 160 departures planned for 2022 One Traveller are thrilled to launch their range of holidays from Scenic Beauty, Landscapes, Ocean vistas, wonderful local cuisine, sights and local culture.

One Traveller holidays are all designed exclusively for the mature single traveller. You will have your own double room in a good quality hotel(s), with private transfers and tours included throughout all escorted by dedicated Tour Managers. Their ONE PROMISE deposit guarantee adds flexibility to your travelling plans and complete financial security is assured through their ABTA and ATOL protections.