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Planning ahead for the Festive season? Our partners Travel One – Sociable holidays for the single traveller have some super offers for solo travellers, including a 5 night cruise German Christmas Markets, Amsterdam & Antwerp sailing from London Tilbury on 6 December from just £529 pp full board and their 2 night “Festive Getaway to Amsterdam” sailing on 11 December from Tilbury from just £219 pp full board. Check out their website for these and other winter escapes. Photo credit:  ReneS on Visualhunt / CC BY

Shearings Holidays selection of last minute river cruises, offer up the very best of their European river cruise holidays while also giving you the chance to make some big savings. You can sail along the Rhine, Moselle, Danube, Saar, Main and Neckar rivers with them, as well as the Dutch and Belgian Waterways

These great-value last minute river cruises include full board accommodation on-board their Exclusive to Shearings ships and partner cruises, in addition to return travel by coach, air or Eurostar, and on-board entertainment programmes.

How do you fancy seeing the Northern Lights from the comfort of an aeroplane? We are delighted to welcome our new partners, Omega, whose fabulous celestial experiences include evening excursions to view the Aurora Borealis. They fly from a range of regional airports and each flight is accompanied by a renowned guest astronomer. Their special 20th Anniversary flights in November also feature an appearance by John Culshaw, before and during the flight. As an introduction to their astronomy-themed trips, they are offering Silver Travellers £20 off their Northern Lights flights. These super one-day trips run from December through to March – an ideal Christmas, birthday or anniversary gift

The age of world adventure expedition cruising in near luxury is upon us. Place such as the upper Amazon, Antarctica and The Galapagos Islands can now all be seen in small intimate vessels with superb food and all the modern amenities.
Veloso Tours – Latin America & China Travel Specialists have a series of amazing videos on their website which really explains this you.
Discover Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands with expert local naturalists or explore the mighty Amazon River in Brazil, Peru or Ecuador aboard luxurious custom-built river ships. Journey to Earth’s last un-spoilt continent in Antarctica or take an invigorating coastal cruise around Tierra del Fuego. Cruise through the Chile’s spectacular North Ice Field sailing up close to awe-inspiring glaciers or the Yangtze river in China

We’re delighted to introduce Villa Plus, our new partners and finalists in our Silver Travel Awards for 2018. Their handpicked collection of villas come with a range of free added extras such as private pools, washing machines, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi and maid service. Couples can stay in the fabulous Villa Trulli Isabella in Puglia with its lovely heated outdoor pool from just £320 pp per week. If you’re having a family reunion, the 8-bedroom Villa Finikas in Corfu sleeps up to 17 people from just £79 pp per week! Visit their website to learn more about their superb rage of more than 1,500 villas in gorgeous locations.

Visit Oman with Cox & Kings on a 9 day Arabian Odyssey and save £400 pp on selected departures booked by 15 July 2018. The sultanate of Oman is one of the least known yet most exciting tourist destinations in the Middle East. Taking in magnificent forts and palaces, the rolling dunes of the Sharqiya Sands and the stunning Islamic architecture, this tour discovers one of the region’s best-kept secrets.

For the first time ever, world-renowned chef, author and presenter Raymond Blanc OBE steps on board an exclusive Scenic gastronomic river cruise to share his love of French cuisine. Joining the voyage at Cadillac for his two-day on board stay, Raymond will take part in an exclusive talk and Q&A about his life and career.
Departs 26 August – 5 September 2018
Guests will discover Raymond’s culinary secrets and tips during an in-depth cooking demonstration with his sous-chef, as he creates his favourite dishes, and the chance to sample his cuisine. There will also be an informal drinks reception and gala dinner, prepared by the ship’s head chef, in his honour.

Save £388 on a fascinating tour travelling from Casablanca to Marrakech with G Adventures’ Morocco: Sahara & Beyond. Their 15 July departure now costs from just £1551 pp, (was £1939). During this 15-day small group tour explore the souks and streets of Marrakech and Fez; spend a night in a comfortable tented camp in the Sahara; enjoy dinner with a traditional Berber family; and unwind amid the coastal beauty of Essaouira.

It’s Fathers’ Day this Sunday and if your kidults are still pestering you for ideas of what to buy dad, why not suggest they club together to buy a Special Interest Holiday with Grand UK Holidays, finalists in our Silver Travel Awards 2018. Their 5-day half board Travel through the Ages tour includes journeys by tram and rail, a cruise across the world’s highest and longest iron aqueduct, and a tour of the iconic Concorde. Costs from £419 pp and no single room supplement. Or how about their Welsh Highland Railway Adventure – 5 days half board from just £399 pp with no single room supplement. Silver Travellers get 10% discount with the code STA10, reducing these prices by around £40 pp!

Have you always dreamed of being able to cruise the waters of the South China Sea? – it’s a place of history and legend. So too is Vietnam.
Variety Cruises now let you experience all the best bits of Vietnam: with a choice of 15-day or 8-day adventure cruises
It’s also fantastic value as all the excursions and land visits are included in the price. Equally wonderful they can organise a pre or post-cruise land stay.
The itineraries are simply wonderful, these cruises are on the majestic Sail Cruiser Panorama II, and we’re super-excited about the whole thing.

If you’d love to explore London and see a show but are worried about accessibility, Limitless Travel, finalists in our 2018 Silver Travel Awards 2018, have the solution. For a special discounted price of £425 (saving £50 on brochure prices) you can travel in comfort aboard a specially adapted luxury coach 3-5 August 2018 and enjoy a London Theatre Experience with:
2 nights accommodation in London (B&B)
Travel from nationwide pickup points and throughout London by coach
A tour around London’s most famous landmarks
Theatre tickets to Disney’s The Lion King.
Book your place by 6 July to enjoy the discount.

Enjoy a stay at Sundance Ranch in the heart of British Columbia as part of your tailor-made holiday with Frontier Canada this summer and save 10% on your stay. Prices start from £790 per person for a 4-night stay. Wildlife abounds in British Columbia; and your tailor-made holiday could easily include some bear or whale watching.

Book before 31 July 2018 and quote SILVER TRAVELLER upon quotation request to receive this offer.

Avalon Waterways have rounded up their latest collection of deals and special offers on their website, so you can benefit from the greatest discounts available right now.
These include upgrades, no single supplements, early booking offers and last minute cruises.
Whatever your budget, you can relax knowing that from the moment your VIP pick-up service arrives at your home to take you to your UK departure point, everything is included – right down to onboard gratuities.

Star Clippers is offering the chance to take in two of the renowned Formula One races, including tickets for the Grand Prix, return flights, hotels and spectacular sailings on board the world’s most magnificent tall ships.
In September 2018 Star Clipper embarks from Bali for a 7 night sailing through Indonesia’s magnificent archipelago, dropping anchor alongside idyllic islands and tickets for the Singapore Grand Prix on 16th September.
Monaco Grand Prix with 7 night Mediterranean cruise
Grandstand tickets for the Monaco Grand Prix are included in an 8 night package on offer from Star Clippers, to include return flights from London Heathrow.

From the coasts of Croatia, to the foothills of the Himalayas, or even Gorilla Trekking in Uganda, Saga’s new tours are not just holidays they’re unforgettable experiences. One of the many highlights of the new brochure is Saga’s tour of South Africa Cape Winelands and Big Five, taking in the top key attractions that help make South Africa a must-see destination.
Discover the joy and excitement of travelling on the African continent, from the pristine beaches of False Bay to the winelands of Franschhoek and game drives in Pilanesberg National Park. Costs from just £1999 pp. Also new for 2019 is their rail journey Tale of Three Cities visiting Quebec city, Montreal and Toronto from £2099 pp.

Combine the cultural buzz of a city break with three nights of pure relaxation on the coast with this great Rome and Sorrento holiday package from Railbookers. Fly to Rome, ancient capital of an empire, for museums, art and nightlife, and then take the train down to Sorrento for some sun, sand, sea air and a chilled glass of Limoncello. The cost of the 6-day holiday starts at £679 pp including flights, rail travel and B&B hotel accommodation. No-fly options also available.

Visit Mexico and explore the impressive Maya and Aztec pyramids on their 14 night The Mirador Tour; enjoy the natural beauty of Costa Rica visiting the country’s pristine natural parks and rainforests with amazing wildlife, and stunning coastline, staying in secluded lodges; or explore Ecuador and the Galapagos on The Darwin Tour. If you’re feeling even more adventurous, sail down the Amazon on a luxury cruise before continuing up into the mountain civilizations of the Andes with a visit to Cusco and the sacred valley of the Incas, culminating in the magnificent archaeological site of Machu Picchu; or cruise in the wake of great explorers through the scenic fjords of Tierra del Fuego, Straits of Magellan, Beagle Channel and famous Cape Horn National Park on their Patagonia Glaciers tour. Quote “Silver” and book by 31 July 2018 to enjoy 10% savings on these selcted tours.

Now you can experience the spring and summer awakening of the Norwegian Coast on a Hurtigruten Classic Voyage in 2019/20 and receive up to £250 credit to spend on board.
Take a voyage along the Norwegian Coast between April – September 2019 and April – May 2020 and they’ll give you £100 – £250 (1100 – 2750 NOK) onboard credit per person
You can put put this credit towards any purchase onboard – be it a cabin upgrade, excursions, a la carte menu items, or souvenirs from the gift store. The offer is valid until 31 July 2018.

This amazing 7-day self-drive holiday in Iceland – Journey to the centre of the Earth – takes you through Iceland’s legendary Snaefellsnes Peninsula to gaze at the mighty volcano (which, in case you’re worried, last erupted 1,800 years ago!), glacial lagoons, magnificent waterfalls and the natural wonders of the Golden Circle. Pay for 6 nights and get the 7th night free, saving up to £186 pp. ( Excludes flights.)

Yikes! You’ve got just five days to take advantage of Azamara Club Cruises amazing offer!
Book one of 18 selected voyages departing between September and December this year, and they’ll give you $500 USD to spend on one of their three boutique ships.
In September explore the exquisite Amalfi coast. In October take a transatlantic adventure from Portugal to Miami, taking in vibrant cities, spectacular islands, and rich cultural experiences along the way.
In November immerse yourself in Thailand and Vietnam or welcome in the New Year in the Brazilian paradise that is Copacabana Beach!