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PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014 EXPLORE NEW HORIZONS FEATURING Lakes and Mountains The Great Beyond Become a Culture Vulture
2 PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE WELCOME TO IN THIS ISSUE 5 UNDER £500 03 LET US ENTERTAIN YOU 04 A very warm welcome to your latest Mail Travel supplement. As we are now well into spring, with a variety of sporting events approaching DISCOVER ITALY 06 and the sunny season just around the corner, we are turning our attention to summer and exciting times ahead. LAKES AND MOUNTAINS 08 We kick things off with some superb value getaways with our big 5 under £500; turn to pages four and five for a selection of our fabulous events, tickets SCOTLAND OR IRELAND 10 12 and tours; explore beautiful Italy on pages six and seven; page eight transports you to the world’s breathtaking lakes and mountains; page nine looks at river THE GREAT BEYOND cruising; discover Ireland’s charms and Scotland’s grandeur on pages 10 and 11; travel further afield on pages 12 and 13; get your culture fix on pages BECOME A 14 and 15; and finally, browse a wide range of river cruises with fantastic savings on page 16. CULTURE VULTURE 14 16 Whether you are looking for a short break, a grand escape or you’re completely undecided; your next adventure is waiting for you at www.mailtravel.co.uk RIVER CRUISING Happy browsing. Vxxx WHY BOOK WITH WIN a The View from the Shard Experience Plus a Three-course MAIL TRAVEL Meal for Two with our Easter Egg Hunt Choose a holiday through Mail Travel and you can rest assured All you need to do is visit that your booking comes with safety and security our facebook page, go to as standard. Our first-rate team is here to help. our Easter photo album and In particular, you can expect: count how many eggs are • Holidays offered by companies of the highest reputation, with many years of experience. Mail Travel works with the best in hidden within it, then enter the travel business. your guess. • Full consumer protection. All holidays in this supplement Happy hunting are bonded by industry watchdogs ATOL and ABTA where applicable, ensuring that your money is in the safest of hands. Enter at www.facebook.com/mailtravel • A straightforward reservations process. Most holidays in this For full terms and conditions of this competition (including details of the prize and any restrictions) please visit supplement can be booked via our website mailtravel.co.uk. mailtravel.co.uk/termsconditions1. The competition starts on Wednesday April 9, 2014 and closes at 23.59 • Alternatively, if you prefer the personal touch, then book on Tuesday April 22, 2014. Entrants must be 18 and over and a resident in the UK. One winner by phone. will be drawn at random from all eligible • Dedicated staff – all experts in their field – will guide you entries on Wednesday April 23, 2014. Promoter is Associated Newspapers Limited t/a Mail through the booking process quickly and clearly, explaining Travel, Northcliffe House, 2 Derry Street, London, W8 5TT (Company Number 84121). every stage of the procedure. A Royal Exclusive ONLY £235pp Friday September 5, 2014 Meet us at the four-star Flemings Mayfair London Hotel for an exclusive Mail Travel event. Check in to your room before enjoying a delicious afternoon tea in the hotel restaurant. Following this, Daily Mail columnist and royal author Robert Hardman will talk about the royal family before heading over to Buckingham Palace for a private tour through the State Rooms and special exhibition named Royal Childhood. Enjoy a glass of Champagne in the Bow Room as the tour ends. Check out after breakfast and take a Thames river cruise at your leisure on the Saturday. Our price includes one night’s four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation at the Flemings Mayfair London Hotel (normally £203 per person per night), private tour of Buckingham Palace, Thames river cruise to take at your leisure (one-way river cruise between Westminster and Tower Bridge or vice versa). Find out more at mailtravel.co.uk/royalexclusive2014 To book, please call 0844 472 4159 To book, please call the number listed or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14 Please note that the holidays in this supplement are not endorsed by the editorial teams of the Daily Mail or Mail on Sunday, but selected by Mail Travel - the travel agency brought to you by the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday. Therefore all content in this supplement can be classified as advertising. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE 3 5 for under £500 DID YOU KNOW? Located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France, Book yourself a bargain and guarantee great quality with our 5 under £500! the Eiffel Tower is one Go on, admit it, there’s nothing like that slightly smug feeling of knowing you got of the most well-known your perfect holiday at a fantastic price. Helping you make your money go the extra structures in the world, mile, these hand-picked holidays cover a range of popular destinations, offer great named after Gustave Eiffel, value for money and are uncompromising on quality. whose company was in charge of the project. Paris by Eurostar 4 days from £269pp† Selected departures from April to November 2014 Paris has it all, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Champs- Élysées, Sacré Coeur, the Rue de Rivoli and world renowned museums. And of course you can’t forget the towering Eiffel Tower. Our price includes regional rail connections on selected dates (supplements might apply); return standard class on Eurostar from London; transfers; three nights’ three- star bed-and-breakfast accommodation; a variety of tours and excursions; services of a tour manager. †From price based on November 7, 2014. Holiday code r027 To book, please call 0844 472 3147 Bruges by Eurostar Hidden Portugal Seville, Granada and Krakow 4 days from £269 pp† Selected departures from April to 8 days from £499 pp† Selected departures from May to Classic Spain 4 days from £419pp† Selected departures from April to 6 days from £495pp† November 2014 October 2014 November 2014 Selected departures from May 2014 Bruges, the most perfectly preserved medieval town in Enjoy a Portugal far removed from the resorts and golf Krakow is one of the most beautiful cities you will to November 2015 Europe, has a unique atmosphere. Stroll by one of the courses of the Algarve. You’ll find a country of rugged ever see, it boasts an amazing collection of over 6,000 canals, sip a coffee in the Old Market or take a gentle coastline and spectacular mountains that remains The beautiful southern province of Andalucia, birthplace historic buildings. Amble your way through traditional trip around the town by horse and carriage. largely untouched by the more extreme excesses of of Picasso, home of flamenco and cradle of the gypsy life, markets and when it’s time to eat, dine on local modern tourism. Visit coastal resorts and hilltop towns is a land of history and legend, where some of Europe’s specialities in beautifully vaulted medieval cellars. Our price includes rail connections on selected dates of the Minho, Peneda Geres National Park, a famous most wonderful cities are set against a backdrop of high (supplements might apply); return, standard class on Our price includes return flights; three nights’ four-star wine lodge plus optional excursions to Braga (the old plains and sun-blessed coast. Eurostar from London St Pancras; return coach transfers bed-and-breakfast accommodation; sightseeing tour from Lille to your hotel; three nights’ three-star bed- Portugese capital) and Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Our price includes return flights; five nights’ bed-and- of the old-town; visit to the castle district, home of the and-breakfast accommodation; a variety of tours and Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board breakfast accommodation; return airport to hotel Royal Palace; visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau; services of a excursions; services of a tour manager. †From price accommodation; services of a tour manager. †From price transfers; services of a tour manager. †From price based tour manager. †From price based on November 6, 2014 based on November 2, 2014. based on October 13, 2014 from London Gatwick. on March 22, 2015 from London Gatwick. from Bristol. Holiday code r044 Holiday code n045 Holiday code n103 Holiday code r031 To book, please call 0844 472 3147 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 To book, please call 0844 472 3147 To book, please call the number listed or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14 Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions. Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated.
Let us entertain you 4 PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE Grab your umbrella and sun lotion and let us entertain you... With the UK and Europe hosting a year-round calendar full of events, including carnivals, festivals, vibrant theatre and music, we’re thrilled to offer a wide variety of tickets, and tours, to some of the hottest events around. Andre Rieu 2 days from £169pp† Selected departures in 2014 Andre Rieu is back on tour in 2014 performing around the world before playing a string of dates in the UK (London, Glasgow and Birmingham) as well as in Brussels and his hometown of Maastricht. One of the world’s greatest musical entertainers, Andre Rieu has recreated the atmosphere of 19th-century Viennese Dance Halls with his innovative stage performances famed for their high-energy drama and sense of fun. We’ve worked with specialist operators to bring you a range of Andre Rieu concert packages, each including concert tickets, accommodation, transfers (hotel to concert and back) and the services of a representative. You can also choose from packages that include transport - taking all the stress out of planning your trip and allowing you to save all your energy for dancing in the aisles! †From price based on London concert, December 18,2014. To book, please call 0844 472 3146 or visit www.mailtravel.co.uk/ andrerieu1 for our full selection of Andre Rieu breaks Wimbledon Hampton Court Flower Show Edinburgh Tattoo and Loch Lomond 2 days from £139 pp† 2 days from £115 pp† 4 days from £439pp† Departs July 5 and 6, 2014 Departs July 11, 2014 Selected departures in August 2014 Soak up the atmosphere of the world’s most famous tennis championships. Held at the height of the summer, against the backdrop of one of the great Enjoy a tour of the stunning scenery of the Trossachs and Loch Lomond, and Wander the outside courts, watch the action on court, savour strawberries Royal Palaces, the Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Flower Show, experience the unforgettable drama of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Soak up and cream (perhaps with a glass of champagne or Pimms) and spot celebrities with its fabulous show gardens, floral marquees, gift and gadgets, is packed the pomp and pageantry of this magical event, as massed pipes and drums, and players, on our super-value break. with ideas and inspiration. dancers and display teams create a dazzling spectacle. Our price includes one night’s bed-and-breakfast accommodation; return Our price includes one night’s bed-and-breakfast accommodation; admission Our price includes return flights to Edinburgh; three nights’ bed-and-breakfast coach travel; a full day at Wimbledon with a reserved seat on Number One to Hampton Court Flower Show; a visit to Windsor; coach travel throughout; accommodation; two evening meals; a seat for the Edinburgh Tattoo and tour Court to see the junior and veteran events; a visit to Royal Windsor; services services of a tour manager. of Edinburgh, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs; services of a tour manager. of a tour manager. †From price based on July 6, 2014. Holiday code n441 † From price based on August 1, 2014 from London Luton. Holiday code n479 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 Holiday code n489 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 To book, please call the number listed or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14 Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page16 for our full terms and conditions.
PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE 5 Chelsea Flower Show and Verona Opera Kew Gardens 7 days from £995pp† Selected departures in August 2014 2 days from £155pp Every summer the Arena di Verona Opera Festival fills the magnificent Roman Departs May 23, 2014 amphitheatre in the heart of the city with enchanting and beautiful music. Visit Chelsea, the world’s most famous and best-loved flower show. Marvel Enjoy spectacular open-air opera performances in this atmospheric ancient at the fabulous show gardens, get advice and inspiration, and see the latest building whilst also discovering some of Italy’s most breathtaking cities and in garden design and equipment. With a visit to historic Kew Gardens also gorgeous scenery with visits to Lake Garda, Mantova, Venice and Padova. included, this is a break no garden lover will want to miss. Our price includes return flights; six nights’ four-star bed-and-breakfast Our price includes one night’s bed-and-breakfast accommodation; entry to accommodation; side numbered seats to Carmen and Carmina Burana Gala; the Chelsea Flower Show; entry to Kew Gardens; coach travel throughout; services of a tour manager. †From price based on August 6, 2014 from services of a tour manager. London Gatwick. Holiday code n444 Holiday code te102 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 To book, please call 0844 571 0962 NEW Call the Midwife 3 days from £269pp† Selected departures in October 2014 Explore the filming locations of the popular series Call The Midwife, complete with Midwife guide, at Chatham Historic Dockyard. You will be regaled with tales from the set and learn about how the Dockyards were transformed into the streets of Poplar, East London. There will also be time to enjoy the attractions of the Dockyards themselves, with afternoon tea at the Commissioners House and a tour of East London, including the Museum of London Docklands. Our price includes two nights’ four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation; welcome reception and three-course dinner with wine; second dinner at the hotel; all talks, admissions and guided tours; full touring itinerary; services of a tour manager. †From price based on October 30, 2014. Holiday code te105 To book, please call 0844 571 0962 NEW Coronation Street – The Tour 2 days from £119pp† Selected departures from June to September 2014 Here’s your chance to stroll down the famous cobbles of Coronation Street, former home to years of drama, laughter and tears. The new guided tour, available for just six months, is a must for all Corrie fans and your last chance to see original Coronation Street sets. You’ll also explore beautiful ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ country on this wonderful break. Our price includes one night’s bed-and-breakfast accommodation; coach travel and touring throughout; services of a tour manager. †From price based on June 1, 2014. Holiday code n617 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 To book, please call the number listed or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14 Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
6 PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE DISCOVER ITALY Find your Italy with our beautiful range of Italian getaways. Italy’s historic buildings, sunny countryside and lively cities make for a varied and fascinating holiday destination. As well as engaging city life, Italy offers a multitude of renowned rural escapes and its island life is tough to beat too. A feast for the senses... Sorrento and the Bay of Naples Portofino, Florence and Tuscany Classic Italy 8 days from £399pp† 8 days from £639pp† 8 days from £719pp† Selected departures from May 2014 to October 2015 Selected departures from April to October 2014 Selected departures from May 2014 to October 2015 Perched upon its cliff-top, Sorrento seems built between the sky and the Enjoy a wonderful break in one of Tuscany’s most celebrated spa resorts. Combine a three-night stay overlooking the glorious Bay of Naples with sea. Its beating heart is the Piazza Tasso. In the evenings its bars and cafes Discover Santa Margherita, exclusive Portofino and exquisite Florence, four nights in the sublime Tuscan countryside. Discover brooding Vesuvius, become the perfect base from which to watch the locals enjoying the breathtaking Cradle of the Renaissance, on our included excursions, and fabled Sorrento, ancient Pompeii and the exquisite Amalfi Drive. See historic passeggiata down the stylish Corso Italia and through the maze of alleyways. take the opportunity to visit fabled Pisa and Liguria’s stunning Cinque Terre Montecassino, and visit ‘eternal’ Rome and Renaissance Florence, as well Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ bed-and-breakfast coastline. Your delightful Tuscan spa resort, Montecatini Terme, is close to as beautiful Assisi and extraordinary Orvieto with its great, golden-fronted accommodation; return airport to hotel transfers; a Sorrento Discount many of the province’s greatest cities. As well as the spa baths, it boasts cathedral. Card, which entitles you to 10 to 20 per cent off in several shops, bars and beautiful parks, countless eateries, and bars and clubs. Our price includes return flights; three nights’ half-board accommodation restaurants in our two featured resorts; services of a tour manager. †From Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board accommodation; in Castellammare di Stabia and four nights’ half-board accommodation in price based on October 18, 2014 from London Gatwick. services of a tour manager. †From price based on April 27, 2014 from Chianciano Terme; visits to Pompeii, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Mount Vesuvius Holiday code n044 London Gatwick. and Montecassino; services of a tour manager. †From price based on October Holiday code n168 18, 2014 from London Gatwick. Holiday code n041 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14 Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE 7 The Beautiful Amalfi Coast 8 days from £685pp† Selected departures from May 2014 to October 2015 The elegant resort of Maiori and a fine hotel provide the ingredients for this memorable break in southern Italy. Enjoy a relaxing stay on one of Europe’s most beautiful coastlines, close to the famous Amalfi Drive, and discover Italy’s stunning landscape and fascinating history on our wonderful range of optional excursions. You can join the optional excursions or create your own itinerary and explore independently. This wonderful holiday is based in a comfortable four-star hotel, where you’ll enjoy half-board accommodation and additional comforts such as wine and soft drinks with dinner, in the classic resort of Maiori, overlooking the Bay of Salerno Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board accommodation; return airport to hotel transfers; services of a tour manager. †From price based on May 2, 2015 from London Gatwick. Holiday code n169 Seven Cities of Italy 8 days from £549pp† Selected departures from April 2014 to October 2015 Join us to explore some of the finest cities in Europe. Marvel at exquisite Venice and romantic Verona; discover the treasures of Florence and ‘eternal’ Rome; and wander the shrine at Assisi and the Tuscan gems Siena and San Gimignano. This escorted holiday sees us based in three resorts. Famous Riva del Garda, at Lake Garda’s north-western tip, the spa-resort of Chianciano Terme is our second and finally visit Dossobuono, a small village, which is ideally situated for a relaxing final day and a convenient transfer to the airport. Our price includes return flights to Italy; seven nights’ accommodation; touring itinerary as described; services of a tour manager. †From price based on May 18, 2014 from London Gatwick. Holiday code n043 The Beautiful Island of Sicily 8 days from £499pp† Selected departures from May to October 2014 Join us on one of the Mediterranean’s most fascinating and beautiful islands for the chance to holiday in charming hotels and enjoy warm waters, fine dining, Sicilian hospitality and, on optional excursions, explore beguiling sights, such as the stunning hill-top town of Taormina, the ancient treasures of Agrigento and snow-capped Etna. Set between the toe of Italy and Africa, Sicily has been influenced by many cultures. Choose to stay in Cefalu, 45 minutes from the Sicilian capital Palermo, boasting a superb, sandy beach, and dominated by the towering rocky outcrop of ‘la Rocca’, or the intimate resorts of Taormina Mare, which sit along the bay below the flower-decked terraces and romantic squares of Taormina itself. Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board accommodation; return airport-to-hotel transfers; services of a tour manager. †From price based on October 11, 2014 from London Gatwick. Holiday code n179 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14 Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
Lakes and Mountains 8 PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE For something completely out of this world, explore our remarkable Lakes and Mountains... Most of us reach a point in our life when we decide we want more than a holiday, we want to travel. A holiday implies a quick getaway and battery recharge but to travel is something else entirely. Explore the big, wide and wonderful world with our spectacular Lakes and Mountains Collection. Lake Maggiore Lake Garda Lake Como, St Moritz and the Lake Maggiore and the Matterhorn Bernina Express 8 days from £549pp† Selected departures from May to October 2014 8 days from £819pp† Selected departures from April to October 2014 Join us beside one of Italy’s most beautiful lakes to experience the exotic, ‘Mediterranean’ ambience of Maggiore and explore its beautiful Borromean On this wonderfully varied tour, we explore Lake Como and marvel at some Isles. A range of fascinating optional excursions, a day in world-famous marvellous icons of northern Italy and Switzerland; the amazing lakes of Zermatt and hotels in two delightful resorts to choose from, promise to make Maggiore and Lugano, the Alps surrounding St Moritz and a fantastic rail this a spectacular holiday. journey on the Bernina Express. Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ bed-and-breakfast Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board accommodation; accommodation; airport-hotel transfers; services of a tour manager. †From visit to St Moritz; travel on the stunning Bernina Express; visit to Lake price based on October 26, 2014 from London Gatwick. Maggiore; tour of Bergamo; visit to Lugano; lake cruise to Bellagio; private Holiday code n501 visit to the enchanting Villa del Balbianello; services of a tour manager. †From To book, please call 0844 472 3146 price based on October 16, 2014 from London Luton. Lake Traunsee, Austria Holiday code r038 To book, please call 0844 472 3147 Lake Garda Italian Lakes Lakes and Mountains of Austria 8 days from £349pp† 8 days from £599pp† 8 days from £929pp† Selected departures from April 2014 to October 2015 Selected departures from May 2014 to October 2015 Selected departures from May to October 2014 Enjoy a stay on the shores of Lake Garda, Italy’s most spectacular lake. It’s Discover some of the most alluring and contrasting lakes and mountains Austria is a largely rural land of snow-capped mountains, tumbling waterfalls clear, blue waters are backed by wooded mountains and fringed with elegant scenery in the world. Discover Garda’s varied shoreline, visit Lake Como, and and fairytale castles. There is also the unique beauty of the Salzkammergut, resorts. Choose from a range of optional excursions to Venice and Verona; the explore the Swiss resort of Lugano on fascinating included excursions as you one of the most stunning lake districts in the world. spectacular Dolomites; tour Lake Garda’s sights by coach and steamer. stay on the shores of mighty Lake Garda and tiny Lake Mergozzo. Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ four-star half-board Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ accommodation; airport-hotel Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ three-star half-board accommodation; services of a tour manager. †From price based on October 5, transfers; services of a tour manager. †From price based on October 26, 2014 accommodation; airport-hotel transfers; services of a tour manager. †From 2014 from London Gatwick. from London Gatwick. price based on July 6, 2014 from London Gatwick. Holiday code r043 Holiday code n042 Holiday code n341 To book, please call 0844 472 3147 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 To book, please call the number listed or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14 Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE 9 Slow things down WITH A RIVER CRUISE Cologne, Germany Discover the world’s most beautiful waterways on a luxury river cruise. Europe’s finest river cruises – There are fewer more intimate ways to travel than by river cruise. High quality and excellent service come as standard with this exceptional range of cruises. An extensive range of visits, Rhine, Moselle, Danube, Main, Elbe & Rhone guided tours and experiences are also included in the price. 5 days from £669pp†, 8 days from £999pp†, 14 days from £1,549pp† Selected departures from May to November 2014 and April to November 2015 There are many vessels cruising European rivers but few ships can match the luxury and elegance of our selection of four-star superior and five-star vessels including the five-star Lord Byron and William Shakespeare, all boasting superb cuisine and the most comfortable surroundings possible. We offer a choice of eleven stunningly beautiful and fascinating cruises visiting some wonderful sights such as Cologne, the Douro Valley, Trier, Koblenz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Basel, Lucerne, Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Dresden, Amsterdam, Avignon, Arles, Bruges, Paris or Rouen. Our price includes return rail connections from over 30 regional stations on selected dates and cruises; standard class Eurostar from London St Pancras or flight from a choice of regional airports (at a supplement); beautifully appointed cabins with private bathroom; exceptional cuisine with full-board throughout; a choice of eleven stunning cruises; extensive touring programme; services of an experienced tour manager. † From price for five day cruise based on Amsterdam, Volendam and the Dutch Bulbfields cruise - Lord Byron departing April 3, 2015. From price for eight day cruise based on The Blue Danube cruise - Lord Byron departing October 25, 2015 from London Gatwick. From price for 14 day cruise is based on Cruise the heart of Europe - ms Lord Byron departing November 1, 2015 from London Gatwick. Visit www.mailtravel.co.uk/river1 to see all our river cruises. The Rhine Valley To book, please call 0844 472 0346 The price you pay includes • Full-board cruise accommodation from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day • If you choose to join any of the full day excursions by coach, a packed lunch will be provided, plus if you decide to stay on the ship you may have lunch in the restaurant • All visits and excursions • Airport to station transfers • Coach travel Amsterdam, The Netherlands • Morning and afternoon tea and coffee • Services of a tour manager Vienna, Austria Avignon, France To book, please call the number listed or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14 Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
10 PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE SCENIC SCOTLAND TO Scotland and Ireland are blessed with a staggering amount of diversity, culture and scenic beauty; from the lively buzz of their big cities to the solitude of remote Scottish isles and picturesque Irish countryside. The Emerald Isle squeezes a huge amount of character, heritage and natural beauty into one compact island whilst Scotland boasts everything from castles and lochs to culturally-rich cities, a ruggedly beautiful coastline and glacially-hewn mountains. Scottish Highland Railways 5 days from £419pp† Selected departures from June 2014 to October 2015 Scotland’s Highland Railways offer some of the most spectacular railway scenery in the world and this is your chance to experience it for yourself. You’ll travel on the last, dramatic miles of the famous West Highland Line from Fort William to Mallaig, take a nostalgic trip on the charming Strathspey Steam Railway and enjoy a breathtaking run from Inverness to the Kyle of Lochalsh. As well as railway journeys, our great-value break also includes plenty of time to enjoy the history, heritage and unrivalled beauty that Scotland has to offer. Our price includes return flights to Edinburgh; four nights’ half-board accommodation; coach travel in Scotland; services of a tour manager. †From price based on October 21, 2014 from Belfast. Holiday code n035 Jacobite Steam and the Highlands 5 days from £539pp† Selected departures from June to October 2014 Fly to the Highlands and enjoy three fabulous train journeys, including a steam-hauled, 42-mile run from Fort William to Mallaig on the famous Jacobite Steam Train. Also enjoy the breathtaking journey from Inverness to the Kyle of Lochalsh, and a trip on the charming Strathspey Steam Railway. Our price includes return flights to Edinburgh; coach travel in Scotland; four nights’ half-board accommodation in the Highlands of Scotland; scenic rail journey from the Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness; a trip on the Strathspey Steam Railway to Aviemore; a journey across the Glenfinnan viaduct to Mallaig on board the Jacobite Steam Train; services of a tour manager. †From price based on May 19, 2014 from London Luton. Holiday code n446 Orkney, Shetland and the Highlands 5 days from £749pp† Selected departures from May to October 2014 This never-to-be-forgotten holiday visits the beautiful and contrasting islands of Orkney and Shetland, as well as the wonderful Scottish Highlands. Marvel at an abundance of wildlife, some of Europe’s most important archaeological sites, stunning scenery and huge skies. Enjoy a truly warm welcome, full of typical Gaelic hospitality. Our price includes return flights; three nights’ bed-and-breakfast accommodation; coach travel throughout; multiple ferry crossings; services of a tour manager. †From price based on October 16, 2014 from London Luton. Holiday code n460 Scottish Highlands and Islands 7 days from £589pp† Selected departures from May to October 2014 Enjoy the very best of Scotland on this delightful touring holiday. Fly to and from Edinburgh and spend three nights in the heart of the Highlands, one night on the legendary Isle of Skye and two nights in scenic Ayrshire. Our price includes return flights; six nights’ half-board accommodation; touring itinerary; services of a tour manager. †From price based on October 10, 2014 from London Gatwick. Holiday code n102 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14 Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE 11 ...INVITING IRELAND Donegal and the Giant’s Causeway 5 days from £299pp† Selected departures from May to October 2014 Join us for a few days amid what is judged by many to be Ireland’s finest scenery. In this land of rivers and loughs, towering mountains and sheltered glens, the Irish language is still widely spoken, and traditional music rings out from the pubs and bars. Our price includes return flights from your local airport to Belfast; return airport-to-hotel transfers; four nights’ bed-and-breakfast accommodation at the Station House Hotel, Letterkenny; services of a tour manager. †From price based on October 5, 2014 from London Gatwick. Holiday code n033 Killarney and the Ring of Kerry 6 days from £499pp† Selected departures from May to October 2014 Join us on a wonderful holiday amid some of the Emerald Isle’s finest scenery and based in the subtropical ‘oasis’ of Glengarriff on Cork’s Beara Peninsula. Crammed full of breathtaking highlights, this break includes four unforgettable excursions and half-board accommodation in a welcoming hotel overlooking stunning Bantry Bay. Our price includes return flights from your local airport to Ireland; return airport-to-hotel transfers; five nights’ half-board accommodation at the three- star Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff; services of a tour manager. †From price based on October 16, 2014 from Birmingham Holiday code n259 Belfast and the Titanic Experience 4 days from £279pp† Selected departures from May to October 2014 Join us for an unforgettable break to one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, and Did you know? enjoy an included visit to the extraordinary new Titanic Belfast Experience. This glittering £97-million tribute to the city’s glorious industrial past and Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland but Glasgow is commemoration of the ill-fated liner, opened in March 2012, 100 years after the Titanic met her tragic end. actually its largest city. Our price includes return flights from your local airport to Belfast; return The longest place name in Ireland is airport-to-hotel transfers; three nights’ bed-and-breakfast accommodation at Muckanaghederdauhaulia, in County Galway. your chosen hotel; services of a tour manager. †From price based on October 2, 2014 from Edinburgh. In 1945 the top floor of Culzean Castle, Ayrshire was Holiday code n111 given to President Eisenhower of the United States as a thank-you from Scotland for America’s support during World War II. Ireland is the world’s only country with a musical Ireland’s Beautiful South West instrument for a national symbol - the harp. 6 days from £529pp† The law dictates that Scottish Whisky must be matured Selected departures in September and October 2014 in Scotland for a minimum of three years before it can Based in an excellent, four-star hotel in picturesque Tralee, this break earn its name. includes a host of highlights, all set against the lakes, mountains and stunning coastline of this beautiful area. From the Dingle Peninsular to the The original Guinness Brewery in Dublin has a Ring of Kerry, delight in Ireland’s charms and traditions. 9,000 year lease on its property, at a continuous Our price includes return flights; five nights’ four-star half-board rate of £45 per year. accommodation; touring itinerary; coach travel in Ireland; services of a tour Bram Stoker was from Dublin and he wrote “Dracula” manager. †From price based on October 19, 2014 from Bristol. there in 1897. Interestingly Slains Castle, Aberdeen Holiday code n461 is widely believed to be the source that fired the imagination of this acclaimed horror writer and is credited with being the true inspiration for Dracula’s lair. To book, please call 0844 472 3146 or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14 Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
Further afield 12 PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE THE GREAT BEYOND Where to start? Read up on your chosen destination – it really does pay to be informed and it only adds to the excitement. Do I require travel insurance? Travel insurance is strongly advisable and often obligatory – especially when it comes to a long-haul break. You’re right, everything will probably be fine but peace of mind is priceless. Will it be too much for me? There’s no doubt that a long-haul flight can be exhausting but by booking the best seats you can afford, informing South Africa Vietnam and Cambodia your travel agent of any disability or limited mobility at 16 days from £2,299pp† 16 days from £2,059pp† time of booking and generally going prepared you will get Selected departures from July to November 2014 and Selected departures from July to November 2014 and off to a great start. January to April 2015 January to April 2015 What should I do the night before I fly? This tour takes you into the very heart of South Africa, exploring its unique Take our escorted tour into the heart of captivating Vietnam and stay in the history, truly breathtaking scenery, complemented by vibrant cities and beautiful capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. Vietnam is a country blessed Unless you live very close to the airport we strongly its excellent cuisine and wines. Experience fabulous Cape Town and the with an extraordinary beauty of mist-shrouded mountains, vibrant green advise that you book an airport hotel the night before spectacular Kruger safari on our escorted tour to the stunningly beautiful forests and pristine beaches. The countryside reveals farmers at work whilst travel. You will feel more rested and less stressed and South Africa. water buffalo plough the rice paddies. there’s no risk of traffic! Our price includes return direct flights; 13 nights’ bed-and-breakfast Our price includes return flights; 15 nights’ bed-and-breakfast accommodation; Kruger National Park safari; Zulu War battlefields tour; accommodation; five further meals; visit to the ancient city of Angkor, cycle Vaccinations? Swaziland scenic drive; stay in the winelands; visits to Cape of Good Hope rickshaw tour of Hanoi; Halong Bay cruise; visit to the Citadel and Forbidden and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens; visit to Apartheid Museum and Blyde City; visit to the Cu Chi tunnels; full-day tour and cruise along the Mekong Doctor knows best! It depends where you are off to so River Canyon; services of a tour manager. Option available to stay in a tented River delta; services of a tour manager. †From price based on April 10, 2015 always check with your GP in plenty of advance. safari camp. †From price based on January 7, 2015 from London Heathrow. from London Gatwick. Holiday code r011 Holiday code r014 To book, please call 0844 472 3147 To book, please call 0844 472 3147 Japan Sri Lanka 13 days from £2,799pp† Selected departures from July to November 2014 and 13 days from £1,799pp† March to May 2015 Selected departures from July to November 2014 An ancient culture of emperors, fierce shoguns, samurais and brutal martial As soon as you arrive, your senses are overwhelmed by Sri Lanka! The warm arts, but also a place of gentle geishas, colourful kimonos, exquisite garden tropical air, the colourful wild flowers and the jungle, the striking colours of design and Zen Buddhism. You’ll visit Tokyo, Nikko National Park, ride on the the saris adorning every woman, the variety of exotic fruits and spices, the bullet train, tour Kyoto and Nara and have the opportunity to learn origami beauty of the countryside, the mystique of countless temples and orange-clad and traditional Japanese flower arranging. This is a country deeply rooted in Buddhist monks and wild elephants – this is a varied place indeed! Marco its proud heritage that has nevertheless become one of the most modern and Polo, arguably the greatest explorer of all time, described it simply as the advanced on the planet. finest island in the world. Our price includes return flights; ten nights’ four-star bed-and-breakfast Our price includes scheduled flights to Colombo from London Heathrow; accommodation; touring itinerary as described; services of a tour manager. eleven nights’ three and four-star half-board accommodation; transfers; † From price based on May 5, 2015 departure from London Heathrow. services of a tour manager. †From price based on September 15, 2014 from London Heathrow. Holiday code r236 To book, please call 0844 472 3147 Holiday code r208 To book, please call 0844 472 3147 To book, please call the number listed or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14 Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE 13 Whether you consider yourself a seasoned traveller or an inquisitive yet budding explorer, our selection of carefully hand-picked hotels and transported to places you’ve always fantastic and thrilling collection of long haul getaways should be your very first port of call. A dreamed of visiting. long haul flight can sometimes seem daunting, but once you touch down at your destination the Take it easy and relax while knowledgeable local guides provide an inspirational, educational rewards are endless. and culturally authentic insight into your chosen destinations. Expertly planned itineraries With our wide range of escorted long haul tours all your needs will be taken care of so you capture all the highlights and reveal some lesser-known gems too. Venture further afield, can enjoy a truly stress-free break. Your flights will be organised, you’ll be put up in a fantastic broaden your travel horizons and be rewarded with memories and experiences to last a lifetime. India and Nepal 15 days from £2,229pp† Selected departures from September to November 2014 and January to April 2015 This tour encompasses the very best India and Nepal has to offer. You’ll see the breath-taking beauty and majesty of the Taj Mahal which was created by thousands of craftsmen for Emperor Shah Jahan, in his wife’s memory. Nearby is the 11th century Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, fought over, destroyed and rebuilt over the centuries to become a walled city housing palaces, pavilions, mosques, gardens and priceless treasure, as befits the seat of the vast Moghul Empire. Nepal is a complete contrast and rich in some of the world’s most astonishing natural beauty. You’ll take a once-in-a-lifetime flight to the Himalayas, visit the captivating medieval city of Kathmandu, seek out rhinos, bears and tigers on an elephant-back safari through the jungle and share the peace and tranquillity of Buddhist monks at prayer. America’s Golden West Highlights of China and Our price includes return flights; three to five-star bed-and-breakfast 14 days from £1,449pp† Selected departures in September and October 2014 and Yangtze Cruise accommodation plus five meals; touring itinerary as described; services of a tour manager. †From price based on April 2, 2015 departure from 16 days from £2,099pp† February to August 2015 London Heathrow. Selected departures from September 2014 to November 2015 The glamour of Las Vegas, the awesome Grand Canyon and the sun-blessed Holiday code r002 cities of the Californian coast are all combined in this wonderful escorted From Shanghai’s glass and steel to centuries-old Beijing, this tour takes in To book, please call 0844 472 3147 holiday crammed full of unforgettable highlights. Visits to Hollywood, Giant Pandas, the legendary Terracotta warriors and ‘silk city’ Suzhou. On a Carmel, Monterey and 17-Mile Drive; full-day visit to the Grand Canyon; free cruise down the ageless Yangtze river, you’ll witness the spectacular Three time in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. With a host of included Gorges Dam, an engineering marvel, and enter a land rich in myth, legend and optional excursions, and a scenic journey along California’s wild and and stunning scenery. Visit Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, the Great beautiful Pacific coast road via exquisite Carmel-by-the-Sea and Steinbeck’s Wall, Beijing Zoo and Chongquing. Monterey, it’s no wonder this tremendous-value holiday is so popular. Our price includes return flights; ten nights’ full-board accommodation; coach Our price includes return flights; 12 nights’ room-only accommodation; coach travel throughout; four night full-board Yangtze River cruise; services of a tour travel throughout; services of a tour manager. 2015 departure dates are manager. †From price based on January 14, 2015 from London Heathrow. two days longer than the itinerary shown and benefit from two nights in the Holiday code n465 beautiful coastal city of San Diego. †From price based on October 20, 2014 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 from London Heathrow. Holiday code n134 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 The Golden West is the ultimate road trip with outstanding and diverse scenery; from the bright lights of Vegas to the awe inspiring Grand Canyon. Erica Croxford – Mail Travel Team Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer 9 days from £2,459pp† Selected departures from June to September 2014 Explore some of Canada’s most spectacular mountain scenery on one of the most famous train journeys in the world. The Canadian Rockies must surely rank amongst the very finest of scenic and wildlife holidays on earth. Travel along the Trans-Canadian railway, on the incredible Rocky Mountaineer train, crossing high passes, deep ravines and innumerable spectacular bridges before arrive in stunning Vancouver which ranks alongside Sydney, Cape Town and San Francisco as one of the world’s most naturally beautiful cities. Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ accommodation; touring itinerary as described; services of a tour manager. †From price based on August 17, 2014 departure from London Gatwick. Holiday code r007 To book, please call 0844 472 3147 To book, please call the number listed or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14 Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
14 PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE Become a Culture Vulture FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN Special interest holidays are a great way to develop a hobby, expand handpicked a range of holidays and tours from a variety of specialist your knowledge, discover new aspects of a favourite topic of interest operators to ensure that you are looked after by specialists with genuine and meet like-minded people who share your enthusiasms. We’ve knowledge, experience and passion for their areas of expertise. Dubrovnik, the Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro 8 days from £829pp† Selected departures from May to October 2014 Carcassonne, Avignon Pompeii, Capri and the Croatia is simply one of Europe’s best kept secrets, Lisbon, Oporto and the however, with the scars of its recent history very much and Provence Bay of Naples healed, this interesting country with its Mediterranean 6 days from £399pp† Douro Valley ambience and truly stunning natural beauty is on the discerning traveller’s map once again. Experience Selected departures from May to 8 days from £899pp† 8 days from £799pp† Selected departures from May to delightful Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic and October 2014 Selected departures from May to October 2014 October 2014 breathtaking Montenegro, the undiscovered jewel of Join us in one of France’s greatest medieval glories for a the Mediterranean. Tour Dubrovnik, visit Krka National wonderful, six-day escorted holiday. Visit the fascinating You’ll discover the real Portugal on this tour – a rich Enjoy delightful Sorrento, the stunning Amalfi coast and Park and its stunning waterfalls, visit Mostar, setting of papal city of Avignon, and the spectacular Pont du Gard, and varied country with a proud history. Its medieval historic Pompeii, the legendary city frozen in time by the the famous bridge, tour Montenegro, one of the most and perhaps join our optional excursions to the port- towns with their tiny cobbled streets are remarkably eruption of Mount Versuvius. The Sorrento peninsula beautiful countries of the Mediterranean and visit Split town of Collioure and cruise along the Canal du Midi. well preserved. You’ll have a guided tour of Lisbon and and the Bay of Naples has been attracting visitors for and tour of the Emperor Diocletian’s monumental palace Exquisite Carcassonne is crowned by the fairytale turrets Oporto, plus visits to Sintra, Monastery of Jeronimos, centuries in search of its outstanding scenery, tranquillity plus medieval Trogir. Dubrovnik is a delight, almost a and battlements of its fortified Cite, which overlooks the holy shrine of Fatima and the walled city of Obidos. and some of the most wondrous ‘sights’ from throughout living museum, medieval in character with numerous the River Aude. Enjoy wandering the narrow streets Set on the very edge of Europe, its scenery is equally history. The Greeks, Phoenicians and Saracens have all baroque churches and where life spills spontaneously and discovering the many restaurants that now thrive stunning – with coastal forests, wild seascapes, fertile left their mark, but none more so than the Romans. onto its pedestrianised marble streets. The Dalmatian within the walls of this extraordinary medieval fortress, fields, dramatic valleys, and sweeping hillsides of olive Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board coastline is legendary: one of the most dramatic in or venture outside the walls to the Ville Basse, or lower trees, pine forests and lush meadows. accommodation; walking tour of Sorrento; cruise to the Europe and extending for hundreds of miles. town, a lively centre of activity built alongside the river. Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ four and island of Capri; visit to Vesuvius; visit to Naples and its Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board Our price includes return flights; return airport-to-hotel five-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation; touring Archaeological Museum; guided tour of Pompeii; tour of accommodation; touring itinerary as described; services transfers; five nights’ bed-and-breakfast accommodation; itinerary as described; services of a tour manager. the Amalfi Coast; visit to Ravello. †From price based on of a tour manager. †From price based on October 14, 2014 services of a tour manager. †From price based on October † From price based on October 20, 2014 departure from October 24, 2014 from London Gatwick. departure from London Gatwick. 19, 2014 from London Stansted. London Heathrow. Holiday code r034 Holiday code r032 Holiday code n098 Holiday code r232 To book, please call 0844 472 3147 To book, please call 0844 472 3147 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 To book, please call 0844 472 3147 Did you know... Did you know... Did you know... Did you know... The ruined city of Pompeii The name Dubrovnik The beautiful Provencal The first purpose of one was discovered almost derives from the Slavic countryside inspired the of Lisbon’s favourite 1700 years after Mt term dubrava which loosely French artist Paul Cezanne attractions; the Torre de Vesuvius erupted by sheer translates as forest. This (1839 to 1906). His work Belem was to safeguard the accident, and has now been is an apt term considering includes landscapes, harbour. It now serves as a transformed into one of the the rich vegetation that portraits and still lifes, monument to Portugal’s Age largest archaeological sites surrounds the area. which earned him the title of Discovery and provides a in the world. “The Master of Aix.” panoramic view of the city. To book, please call the number listed or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14 Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE 15 Every man’s ability may be strengthened or increased by culture. John Abbott, Author Prague, Budapest and Vienna 8 days from £599pp† Selected departures from May 2014 to October 2015 Experience the breathtaking Bohemian capital of the Czech Republic, the beautiful Pearl of the Danube and Berlin, Colditz and Dresden the great Imperial capital of the Hapsburg Empire, and 5 days from £479pp† pay a visit to striking Slovakian Bratislava, as we reveal Selected departures from May to some of Europe’s greatest cities on this great-value European tour. October 2014 Our first two nights are spent in Prague, then we head Undiscovered Italy Discover three of the most glorious cities of former East through ancient Bohemia, via cosmopolitan Bratislava, to 8 days from £699pp† Germany. Spend two nights in reunified Berlin, which Selected departures from May to October today owes its cultural dynamism and atmosphere to the the magnificent ‘twin’ city Budapest. Two nights later, we travel west to glorious Vienna before returning through 2014 Jerusalem, Galilee and the fact that both West and East used the city as the shop window for their respective ways of life. Once again, as the Vienna Woods to Prague. Italy’s historic buildings, sunny countryside and lively Dead Sea capital of the new Germany, it is in the world’s spotlight. Budapest is two cities set astride the majestic Danube. cities make for a varied and fascinating holiday 8 days from £1,299pp† Since the reunification of the country, vast sums of One ‘half’ is Buda, an elegant hillside of opulent destination. This marvellous new escorted tour takes in Selected departures from July to November money have been spent restoring Berlin to its former buildings; discover the medieval houses of the castle the often-overlooked delights of Italy’s sun-kissed south. 2014 glory. Discover three of the most glorious cities of former district, the frescoes in medieval Matyas Church, and See Matera’s UNESCO-listed sassi cave dwellings, the East Germany. Visit historic Leipzig, and the famous POW the spectacular views from Fishermen’s Bastion. The strange conical Trulli houses, Ostuni’s whitewashed Jerusalem and the Holy Land represent an extraordinary castle at Colditz where an included guided tour will bring other ‘half’ is Pest, a bustling hive of museums, galleries, streets and Lecce’s Baroque treasures, as well as the collection of both classical and biblical sites. Nestling to life tales of Allied ingenuity and escape, before a final thermal baths, restaurants and bars. See the Gothic crystal-clear waters of the Gargano peninsula. Visit between Europe, Africa and Asia, at the heart of the two nights in stunning, Baroque Dresden, perhaps the Parliament beside the river and the colonnades and Castel del Monte and Matera and take a guided tour ‘Fertile Crescent’, the world’s cradle of civilisation, fought greatest symbol of post-war restoration of all. statues of Heroes’ Square. of Alberobello, Ostuni and Lecce. You’ll also have the over by countless generations. Our price includes return flights; return airport-to-hotel Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ bed-and- chance to visit the beautiful Basilica di San Nicola in Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board transfers; four nights’ bed-and-breakfast accommodation breakfast accommodation; guided tours of Budapest Bari, which is known for its beautiful interior. four-star accommodation; guided tours of Caesarea, Acre at good hotels in Berlin and Dresden; services of a tour and Vienna and a visit to Bratislava; services of a tour Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board and Jerusalem; visits to Bethlehem and Nazareth; boat manager. †From price based on April 12, 2015 from manager. †From price based on March 16, 2015 from accommodation; coach travel throughout; services of a cruise; visit to the Dead Sea; services of a tour manager. London Luton. Bristol. tour manager. †From price based on October 25, 2014 † From price based on November 17, 2014 from London from London Gatwick. Heathrow. Holiday code n329 Holiday code n046 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 Holiday code n469 Holiday code r004 To book, please call 0844 472 3146 To book, please call 0844 472 3147 Did you know... Did you know... Did you know... Did you know... There are over 180 Prague’s famous castle has No other country in Europe The Old City of Jerusalem kilometres of navigable been the home to a Czech has as many volcanoes as has four quarters – the waterways within the Berlin King, President and even Italy. This is because the Muslim Quarter, the city limits. This makes it Roman Emperor and is also Italian peninsula stands Christian Quarter, the possible to explore Berlin the largest castle area in on a fault line. The three Jewish Quarter and the by boat. the world at a whopping 18 major volcanoes are Etna, Armenian Quarter. acres. Stromboli, and Vesuvius. To book, please call the number listed or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14 Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
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