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The Interrail Premium Pass for rail travel in either Spain or Italy has been created with the more independent 60+ traveller in mind.
European rail travel has never been easier with the NEW Interrail Premium Pass. Available exclusively at Interrail.eu, this unique pass lets you book FREE train reservations using their online Reservation Service. Plus, it offers additional benefits for added comfort and carefree planning.

Enable Holidays has just one aim: to provide fantastic accessible package holidays to people with limited mobility and they do it very well.
The company believes travel for disabled people should involve less work and more play.
They can help you find, plan and arrange a holiday to suit your individual needs, so all you have to worry about is how much suntan lotion to pack andthey go to some fantastic destinaions!

CV Villas have 15 stunning properties on special offer for 2017. They can be found in Greece, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Turkey.
Where stated, some villas may also include cook service, flights from Gatwick or car hire, providing even more value for money!
All prices are based on the maximum occupancy* , are for 7 nights and include villa rental and maid service. *Unless stated otherwise.

Australian Sky have a range of holidays to discover this wonderful country and have increased their self drive options with 34 self drive tours now available.
You can design your holiday to your own specific requirements with a motor home, campervan or car of your choice.
It really is a marvellous way to see this incredible continent.

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to book an Azamara Club Cruises voyage, that time is now.
With their Special Fares available on select 2016 voyages , they select the stateroom and you enjoy your Azamara adventure for an incredible value.
World-class travel and world-class savings: It’s a great combination.
On select voyages, singles pay just 125% of the double occupancy fares. And that’s great news, whether you’re traveling solo or simply prefer your own stateroom when traveling with friends. This offer also includes gratuities for housekeeping, dining and bar staff.

CroisiEurope is to build a third paddlewheel ship – the MS Elbe Princesse II as a result of the success of the Loire Princesse in 2015 and the Elbe Princesse in 2016.
The ship will accommodate 90 guests in 45 comfortable, outward-facing cabins with French balconies on the upper deck. There will also be a restaurant, a panoramic lounge at the stern, a patio and a sun deck.
This new ship will cruise between Berlin and the heart of Prague with visits to Potsdam, the gardens at Sanssouci Palace, Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Meissen and Litomerice.

Most of Chalfont’s group holidays are open to both couples and singles.
Most of their group holidays are for BN members only – but not all of them. Non BN member group holidays are open to everyone.
Group holidays this year are at Fuerteventura, Munich, Skiing in the Pyrenees, El Portus, Croatia and Rhodes.
There’s also a huge range of other holidays on their site.

Bridge Overseas offer Serene Wellbeing Retreats for ages 50 and over.
You can join them for rest and relaxation, fun and friendship, personalised exercise and a nutrition plan tailored to suit your ability and taste.
If you’re feeling tired, stressed, would like to learn how to improve your health and wellbeing, or would just like to meet new like minded friends then Serene Wellbeing Retreats coud well be the place for you.

Canadian Sky have a stunning 5 day holiday that lets you get up close to the Polar Bears in Churchill.
This hotel based adventure lets you explore the history and culture of the surrounding area as well take a Tundra Buggy ride out to see the bears and other Arctic wildlife.
The company have two other Polar Bear holidays on offer as well.

Selected cruise holidays in Europe and Abu Dhabi booked between now and the end of February 2017 include savings up to £200 for those choosing an ocean view stateroom or above. Guests choosing to sail in Suite Class enjoy savings up to £500.
Plus, holidaymakers can raise a glass to their cruise with the added bonus of a free classic drinks package also included. Worth over £50 a day, a classic drinks package means that a wide selection of beers, wines, spirits and even cocktails are courtesy of Celebrity Cruises throughout the sailing. Saying ‘cheers’ to amazing holiday value has never been easier.
Family holidaymakers can also benefit from a host of additional savings when they book for 2017. As well as the great savings already on offer, the third and fourth guest in each stateroom will save an additional £100 per person, and receive a free non-alcoholic drinks package. This means soft drinks, fruit juices, mineral water and even teas and coffees are all included in the price

Why settle for just one holiday?
Book a holiday of 7 nights or more arriving in July or August and enjoy a half price second holiday in April, May, June, September or October of the same year! You can take that holiday yourself or gift it to friends or family.
Travel before 30 June or after 3 September 2017 and you can enjoy 7 nights free when you book a 14 night holiday. The discounted price will be shown when you search for a 21 night holiday.

Chapters is all about taking you to new places and helping you truly get under the skin of destinations.
Travelling allows you to engage with culture and atmosphere, gaining more understanding of your chosen holiday spot, from Botswana to the Lake District!
You’ll be physically active too, so ‘on the ground’ taking part, rather than touring with little real destination involvement. As they say at Chapters, your story begins here!
Your time in-between will be spent learning, doing, discovering and exploring, so the experience becomes infinitely more fulfilling.

Cruise & Maritime Voyages cruise ships Magellan & Marco Polo recently had their winter docking period in Amsterdam. Both ships were in the Netherlands port as part of their routine annual docking. Magellan has arrived back in Tilbury ready for Christmas with a brand new facility added – a traditional British style pub. No problems driving home then.
The Taverner’s Pub compliments the existing lounges and bars on board. Fosters, Spitfire and Double Stout will be on draft and the pub will also screen major sporting events.
It will be open throughout the day and evening and is the perfect venue for a drink and conversation with new found friends. A great place to round off a perfect evening, pop in for a nightcap before retiring to your cabin at the end of another wonderful day

Archers new Exotic beach holidays for 2017 are now on line.
From the rugged natural beauty and crystal clear seas of Mauritius, the pristine blue waters and pure white sands of the Maldives, to the melting pot of culture and palm tree lined beaches of Goa, you are sure to find a relaxing escape to suit you amongst their new beach holiday collection.
Their holidays include VIP home pick-up service, flights, hand-selected high end accommodation, services of a local representative and private transfers to and from resort – with the exception of the Maldives where you will experience the thrill of either a boat ride or a domestic seaplane transfer to your chosen island. Sounds good!

With over 34 holidays on offer American Sky’s self drive tours of the USA are an amazing way to discover this fabulous country.
You can choose from car. motor home, campervan or motorcycle.
Take a slow ride on a Harley Davidson along California’s West Coast Highway or explore the beauty of Arizona’s and Utah’s National Parks by Motorhome and become part of the nature over night or stay in luxury hotels or tradtional motels along Route 66.
From The Rockies to the stunningly beautiful colours of the New England landscape in Fall the choice is really yours.
Believe us you’re going to be spoiled by it.

AmaWaterways have Eleven ‘Hot Offers’ on their site offering amazing savings on their European & Worldwide river cruises.
These include Bordeaux, Christmas markets on the Rhine and Danube, Golden Treasures of Myanmar, Tulip Time in Holland, Paris and Normandy, Rhone and Provence and South east Europe.
Don’t forget as well that with AMA Waterways you can borrow a bicycle and discover the surrounding countryside too!

Alfa Travel is one of the UK’s largest coach holiday companies covering the North West, North East, Midlands, South East and Yorkshire & Humberside and their 2017 programme looks really great!
Established for over 25 years, Alfa Travel pride themselves on offering quality value for money holidays in the UK, Ireland and Europe. From the beautiful views of Ben Nevis in Fort William to the spectacular cliffs of the Isle of Wight, there is a destination for everyone!

Book six months ahead and save with Adagio
Book six months in advance or more and receive £25 off per person for short haul or £40 off per person for long haul! Also with the company’s Best Price Guarantee, you won’t be penalised for booking early!
Whether you’re a group of friends, members of a club or maybe a family looking to enjoy an Adagio holiday together, they can tailor your holiday to suit you and your party. The company pride themselves on their excellent and reliable service. Their aim is to make the planning and operation of your group holiday hassle-free from start to finish.

The canals and rivers of England, Scotland and Wales stretch for over 2000 miles through some of the finest countryside imaginable.
At ABC Boat Hire they have 16 start locations throughout the waterway network, from Falkirk in Scotland to Hilperton in Wiltshire, offering the widest choice of self-drive boat hire and narrowboat holidays.

Collete are delighted to feature 3 brand new tours in their 2017/18 preview brochure which add a new dynamic to their already unmissable collection of touring holidays.
America’s Historic Hotels
Exploring Sri Lanka
India’s Treasures
For the first time, all gratuities will be included for tours departing from 1 Jan 2017 making them even more inclusive than ever. Check out their ‘Hot Deals’ and Special Offers which offer tremendous value.