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If you’ve always dreamed of visiting India, take a look at Somak’s Simply India Holidays latest brochure. In addition to tours that visit classic sites, such as the iconic Taj Mahal, or explore the amazing landscapes and wildlife, their new collection includes the wonderful 7-night Ayurveda itinerary at the delightful Carnoustie Ayurveda& Wellness Resort in Kerala. This 7-night itinerary combines the ancient healing system with the beauty and tranquillity of a wonderful wellness resort in the equally tranquil and beautiful Kerala, and includes tours of the area. Visit their website and download their superb new brochure.

The offers keep coming!
SAVE UP TO £1,000PP ON 2018 Viking River Cruises!
Book by 30 September 2017.
This 2018 Early Booking Discount is on all sail dates the discount is per person based on double occupancy.

Pay just £399 and enjoy 2 weeks for the price of 1, with NO SINGLES SUPPLEMENT at Sun Park, Lanzarote – Grown-ups only resort. This unique and friendly complex of self-contained apartments, situated in the beautiful resort of Playa Blanca, is the perfect destination for couples, friends and for those travelling alone. Call 0800 955 5403 and quote discount code SUN01. Don’t delay as the offer expires at midnight on 28 September 2017.

There are some interesting deals on the “Special Offers” page of the AmaWaterways website at the moment.
They have a wide selection of 7, 10 & 14 night itineraries travelling through Europe (including for the Christmas Markets), Africa, Vietnam and Cambodia throughout the year.

Save 10% on Limitless Travel’s accessible 2018 escorted luxury coach tours. Whether you want to experience the delights of the Devonshire countryside, explore the stunning Scottish landscapes, enjoy a dazzling West End musical on their London theatre break, or enjoy the glorious Lake District, there is something for everyone. Providing specialist holidays for people living with disability or reduced mobility, Limitless Travel personally research and visit all their destinations to check they meet accessibility requirements, and take professional DBS-checked carers on every tour to support your care needs.

Single travellers, why not escape to the sunshine and beaches of Goa this winter with Travel One – Sociable holidays for the single traveller from £1,299 including flights and half board accommodation with sole use of a double room at the Marinha Dourada Resort. Just a 10 minute walk to Baga Beach, this friendly lakeside hotel has 2 swimming pools. Optional excursion in the are include a Tiger & Elephant Safari tour; a Taj Mahal Experience tour; Waterfalls & Monkeys tour; and a Jungle Book tour.

As a special welcome from our new partners Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa, in the Algarve, Silver Travellers can enjoy 2 FREE nights when they book a 14-night holiday. They are also offering NO SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT for all bookings of 3 nights and more, valid for October and November stays. This fabulous resort combines 5-star hospitality and modern design with unspoilt surroundings and breath-taking views of the mountains and coast. Relax in the adults-only spa area, take a Zumba, Aquafit or Pilates session or go hiking or biking in the surrounding area. To book, call +351 2822 40130 (UK: 01506 815123) or email reservations@macdonaldmonchique.com quoting your special code SILTRAV

Holland America Line’s 2018/19 Asia cruises are now on sale, featuring more itineraries and destinations than ever before.
Two mid-sized ships, ms Westerdam and ms Maasdam, to sail Asia from October 2018 until April 2019, featuring Explore4 early booking amenities including drinks package worth up to $1,000, speciality dining and more.
The recently refreshed ms Westerdam will offer sixteen 10-16 night Asia cruises for winter 2018/19, departing from exciting locations such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Yokohama. Carrying 1,964 guests in classic style, the ship features spacious accommodation, with more than 65% of rooms benefitting from a private veranda. The luxurious suites were all also refreshed in summer 2017

If the return of Strictly makes you want to put on your dancing shoes, why not take look at ballroom dancing holidays with Personal Touch Holidays? They run week-long ballroom dancing holidays in Paphos, Madeira and Lake Garda from £945 pp. The cost of your holiday includes morning tuition and evening dancing, and either half-board or all inclusive accommodation. They also offer sequence dancing and social dancing holidays.

Congratulations to to our partner Variety Cruises who the Guardian newspaper, this weekend, chose as “One of the Ten Best Small-Scale Cruises Worldwide”
Their mega yachts are something else in wonderful places across the world.

St. Hilda Sea Adventures who the Guardian newspaper, also this weekend, chose as “One of the Ten Best Small-Scale Cruises Worldwide” is a very popular cruise.

From exotic locations from the River Nile Temples of Egypt, the spectacular Aegean coast of Turkey, the crystal clear tropical waters of the Maldives, the remote Atlantic archipelago of Cape Verde, the Saturday Guardian chose St Hilda’s Hebridean cruises as one of the best small ship cruises in the world. They and their passengers thoroughly agree with them.

Do you fancy spending early autumn in magical Malta with other singles? Solos Holidays have a few spaces left on their fabulous seven-night break that departs on 3rd October 2017. Guests stay at a lovely three-star hotel with a rooftop pool and will enjoy tours of Birgu, Valletta, Dingli and Mdina, a cruise of Comino and Gozo, and a wine and olive oil tasting.

Riviera Travel have a great selection of tours departing soon on their website plus new ships for 2018.
Their award winning European river cruise collection offers a selection of 5, 8 and 15 day cruises covering 13 different itineraries. They also offer worldwide river cruises on some of the most spectacular rivers such as the Nile, Mekong and Ganges.
There’s an exclusive Rhine Cruise to Switzerland departure featuring Lucy Worsley where you can meet popular historian, writer and broadcaster Lucy on their Rhine Cruise to Switzerland in October.

Save 5% on all Headwater walking, cycling and activity holidays, including their popular 7-day Cross-Country Skiing holiday at Venabu in Norway, where you have a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights in December and January. All abilities are catered, for including beginners. You can also enjoy dog sledding, or a torch-lit horse-drawn sleigh ride through dramatic landscape. From £999 pp.

Enjoy a week’s All Inclusive in Madeira with Saga Holidays from just £549 pp for couples or singles, depending upon departure airport (Deduct £30 pp if you don’t need the optional travel insurance.) The Monte Mar Palace Hotel sits on the island’s wild and unspoilt north coast with breathtaking views of the Atlantic and UNESCO-listed forests. The 7-day price includes a full-day excursion to Funchal and a Northern Wonders half day tour. If you’d like to stay longer, Saga also offers a FREE extra week in their 3 weeks for the price of 2 and 4 weeks for the price of 3 offer plus you get two extra excursions for longer stays.

The Hurtigruten website has been upgraded.
It’s full of offers about the Northern Lights, Antarctica, Greenland and Spitzbergen. There are also some fascinating cruises you can do as their ships relocate from the North and South Arctic Circles each year.
The Classic Voyage along the Norwegian coastline with free flights and their Northern Lights Promise are also available. Of course you could always go in the summer and see the Midnight Sun!

Save up to £25 pp when you book a 5-day Turkey & Tinsel break with Just Go Holidays in Liverpool & Chester before 10 October using code F25XMAS. Costing from £194 pp, this fabulous holiday in this thriving city includes:
Return coach travel
4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the famous Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool (includes traditional ‘Christmas’ dinner)
Tea, coffee and mince pies on arrival
Light entertainment (quiz and DJ) on two nights
Excursions to Chester & Southport
Optional guided city tour of Liverpool (£7pp)
Visit their website to see this and other Just Go Holidays tours in the UK and Europe.

Avalon Waterways’ range of river cruises during autumn offer great value, and are the perfect time to visit Europe’s incredible cities and towns by river when the crowds have disappeared, and spectacular colours provide a perfect backdrop.
These packaged river cruises for autumn departures are as low as £1,099pp, and include a private home pick-up service, return flights, full board cruise accommodation with wine served with meals, guided excursions, overseas transfers and on board gratuities.
8 day ‘Paris to Normandy – 11 day ‘Burgundy & Provence’ -
13 day ‘Rhine & Moselle

Part of Titan Travel UK’s great value ‘essential’ collection, this wonderful 4-day cruise offers the chance to explore France’s most picturesque festive fairs and indulge in some pre-Christmas shopping.
At the heart of historical Rouen, a magical Christmas market awaits, selling handmade gifts and crafts and festive mulled wine. This lovely cruise also spends time in Honfleur, renowned for its stunning beauty and charming Christmas market, perfect for soaking up the wonderful festive atmosphere and picking up some last-minute seasonal gifts.

Save up to £100 on award-winning HF Holidays new 2018 UK Leisure Activities and Tours. How’s about sampling British wines on a Vineyard and Wine Tasting Walk in Lulworth Cove or Abingworth; exploring Cornwall’s Archaeology and History, or learning to Photograph Wildlife in Northumberland? Their great selection of activity breaks includes: Art & Craft, Photography, Bridge, Mind & Body, Music, Dancing, City Breaks, Discovery Tours, Heritage Tours, Horticultural Tours and Festivals. Browse their inspiring on-line brochures and find out how to get more from your holiday.