7 Nights from just £1059 per person

Fly direct to Miami with Virgin Atlantic and spend 7 nights at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale - an oceanfront oasis with accommodation and amenities that transcend the ordinary. Whether you are planning an intimate escape or an unforgettable family holiday, this beach resort has something for everyone.

Valid for travel from 20th January until 30th September 2010

Must be booked by 31st January 2010

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Southern Africa should feature at the top of every discerning traveller’s wish list, whether you are interested in wine, whale-watching, stylish luxury hotels or bush camps and safaris.

Western Cape, Garden Route and Eastern Cape Safari

4 nights Cape Town, 2 Nights Winelands, 4 Nights Garden Route, 2 Nights Eastern Cape game reserve.

Prices from £2885 per person

This 12 night itinerary will allow you to enjoy the delights of the Western Cape, experience the spectacular beaches of the Garden Route and view the big 5 in their natural surroundings. You will spend the first six nights in the Western Cape and then drive east to the Garden Route, we can arrange overnight stops in Swellendam or Oudtshoorn if you prefer to take your time. However, the journey should take around five hours and there are plenty of options for a pleasant lunch stop en route. In the Garden Route we recommend using one hotel as a base from which to explore the beautiful coastline. From the Garden Route the big 5 game reserves of the Eastern Cape are within a scenic 4 hour drive.

• South African Airways overnight flight from London to Cape Town
• VIP meet & greet at Cape Town and private car transfer to hotel
• Hire car delivered to your hotel
• 4 nights at Four Rosmead
• 2 nights at River Manor
• 4 nights at Emily Moon River Lodge
• 2 nights at Blaaubosch
• Overnight flight from Port Elizabeth to London via Johannesburg.

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Seville ~ Casa Romana

This charming boutique hotel has established itself as one of Seville’s most sought after properties. Located in the heart of the city, the Casa Romana has been created from a traditional townhouse with its original central patio. There is a stylish open air rooftop sun terrace. The whole hotel has been decorated throughout using original antiques and traditional furnishings.

4 nights for the price of 3 - price from £518 per person ~ valid to 25th February.

Rome ~ d’Inghilterra

This delightful hotel has the best location of any in Rome - it is close to the bottom of the Spanish Steps and Via Condotti, the city’s most fashionable shopping street. A favourite of Hemingway and Mark Twain, it has been described as among the 20 most charming hotels in the world. The 97 bedrooms are beautifully furnished with an eye catching combination of antique furniture and contemporary fabrics.

3 nights for the price of 2 - prices from £667 per person

Valid until 29th March 2010

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Director of Oundle Travel Paula Cockcroft has just returned from a week inspecting hotel’s in Tenerife, with some interesting findings !

Paula started her stay with 2 nights at The Bahia de Duque with mixed thoughts on this property.  Although classed as a 5* Deluxe property, the resort has a slightly dated feel, and is quite old fashioned in parts. The setting however, is stunning with attractive free form swimming pools leading down to a superb beach.  The hotel’s position in Costa Adeje is good, with good quality shops and restuarants nearby. Breakfast was superb, with a fabulous choice of quite literally everything !  All staff were extremely well trained and courteous. Dinner was also of an equal standard, although the restuarant lacked atmosphere, this was purely down to the fact it was early December, and the occupancy of the hotel was less than 50%.  

The Spa at The Bahia de Duque is beautiful, brand new, and has a cool contemporary feel, staff were very helpful and polite, although the two treatments I had were expensive and slightly amateurish !    

Paula then moved to The Abama, a 5* Deluxe property located at Guia de Isora, 20 minutes by car from Costa Adeje.  The Abama was built six years ago and is a true 5* property.  We were met in reception with 2 glasses of champagne on arrival, along with a very smooth check-in procedure. Our room was upgraded to a Junior Suite and was absolutely huge, contemporary in style, with a fabulous dressing room, a large sitting area.  The bathroom was to die for with contemporary fittings and complimentary Bulgari toiletries.  The bed was huge and one of the best hotel beds I have slept in, complete with a pillow menu !!  Rooms were serviced swiftly and the evening service was timed perfectly.  The Junior Suite would easily sleep 2 adults and about 6 children - HUGE !!

The public areas of The Abama are immaculate, all the staff were polite and courteous. The restaurants were all excellent with an excellent level of service and choice of menu throughout. The Sommelier in Pampa Verona was also superb !!    The grounds of The Abama are immaculate, and if you don’t fancy walking there is always a golf buggy waiting to take you !!  The Mirador pool at the bottom of the beach is quiet with chill out music with a fantastic poolside menu, tapas included !  

The private beach at The Abama is reached by a cable car, which proved quite a novelty for the children and is really great, again with a full poolside bar offering snacks and drinks throughout the day.    Children are exceptionally well catered for with a superb creche from 6 months - 2 years, so definitely a baby friendly bolthole !!  The children’s club is complimentary and offers care from 9 am until midnight !!   All staff were English speaking, in fact most of them were English and very professionally run, offering a wide range of activities.  The Spa at The Abama is beautiful, treatments a little on the expensive side, but a relaxing pampering experience.

All in all The Abama is a superbly run hotel with high standards of service and attention to detail, I would not hesitate to recommend or indeed return !! The staff are excellent and we couldn’t fault them in any way. On last thing the all important weather !  Temepratures ranged from 23 - 25 degrees every day, slight cloud coverage at times, but when the sun did come out it was HOT, and ideal for a week of winter sunshine !  

Properties also visited : Vincci Plantation, Jardin Tropical, Jardin Nivaria, The Sheraton, The Mirador, Sir Anthony, Bahia de Duque.

For more information on The Abama or any of the above properties please contact Paula on 01832 273600

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Perth ~ A beautiful, relaxed city and visitors should not miss Kings Park, Cottesloe Beach and Fremantle, with its cafe culture and maritime museum. Three and a half hours south of Perth is the stunning Margaret River region, with its wineries and quaint B&B’s. Other unforgettable day trips include Rottnest Island, The Pinnacle and Wave Rock.

Brisbane ~ Brisbane makes a great starting point for an Australia Holiday, especially for first timers. Visitors can explore the city by CityCat, ride a bike along the Brisbane River and enjoy the vibe of Fortitude Valley. There is easy road access from here to the Sunshine and Gold Coasts as well as Virgin connections to Cairns and the Whitsunday Islands and for access to the Great Barrier Reef.

Melbourne ~ A great city for food, wine, culture,shopping , events and the beach. Exploration beyond Melbourne should include a drive down the Great Ocean Road, where you can canoe with a platypus, see seals and dolphins in their natural habitats on a seal cruise, view whales from above on a helicopter flight or simply take a guided walk to see the great wildlife.

Sydney ~ Of course Sydney is Australia’s most iconic city and very visitor friendly. We recommend visitors head straight to Circular Quay for must dos’ like a harbour cruise or the Harbour Bridge Climb, a tour of the Opera House, or a ferry ride across the bay to Manly. Elsewhere in the city, Darling Harbour, the Queen Victoria Building for shopping, and the Botanical Gardens are well worth a stop, as are the many seafood restaurants and some chill out time on Bondi Beach.

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Draw a 4000 mile line from London, a 1600 mile line from New York and a mere 1200 miles from Miami and they’ll all meet on the lush and verdant Caribbean island of St.Kitts. The island still has a true Caribbean feel and should be the island of choice for visitors who want 21st Century amenities blended with a real Caribbean atmosphere.

When to go : Any time is a good time but the best months are November to May, especially January to April.

Time difference : St.Kitts is five hours behind the UK in summer and four hours in winter.

Currency : The East Caribbean Dollar, most banks have ATM machines and most credit cards are accpeted by most hotels, restaurants and larger stores.

Visas : None required for British visitors. There’s a US$22 or EC$60 departure tax to pay.

St.Kitts on TV - St. Kitts now has it own dedicated TV Channel to really bring the island to life with lots of information on tours, acitivities, places to eat and places to visit. www.stkittsvisitorschannel.com

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Egypt City, Cruise and Beach 13 nights from just £1379 per person, save up to £150

Fly to Cairo with British Airways and spend two nights at Le Meridien Pyramids - nestled between the city and the wilderness boasting unrivalled views of the majestic, ancient splendour of the Giza Pyramids. Surrounded by landscaped gardens, this hotel provides a respite of greenery amidst golden sands and is just 20 minutes from Cairo city centre. Then fly on to Aswan and take a 4 night Oberoi cruise down the River Nile. Offering all the elegance of an old world voyage, this an idyllic way to discover the rich history along the Nile, savouring landmarks of an ancient civilization that spans thousands of years. Finish this fantastic holiday with 7 nights at the Pyramisa Sahl Hasheesh Bay in Hurghada - superbly located on sandy beach of Sahl Hasheesh Bay where the crystal waters of Red Sea make for one of Egypt’s most famous diving spots.

Travel period 01st May 2010 until 31st October 2010

Must be booked by 28th February 2010

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Fly direct to Washington with British Airways and spend three nights at the Hotel Rouge - located in the upscale northwest of the city, near to historic Scott Circles. The Rouge is situated on Embassy Row, in the heart of Washington, D.C. Only steps from the downtown business districtt and trendy Dupont Circle.

Departing in April 2010 prices from £689 per person

Valid for travel until 31st August 2010, book by 31st January 2010

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Top price evening tickets to see Twelfth Night at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London.

Including overnight accommodation with breakfast on the 16th January  staying at the Park Inn London ~ Russell Square.

Prices from £141 per person

The RSC production of ‘Twelfth Night’.

‘Twelfth Night is surely the most achingly sad of all Shakespeare’s comedies tinged with a melancholy sadness and almost Chekhovian in its sense of loss.’

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5* Maldives from £1049 per person

Save up to £378 per couple

Departing from London Gatwick on the 3rd January 2010, staying 7 nights at the Kurumba Maldives in a Superior room including breakfast & transfers.

Prices from £1049 per person

Maldives from £899 per person, save up to £364 per couple

Departing from London Gatwick on the 3rd January 2010, stay 7 nights at the Biyadhoo Island Resort in a Standard Room including Full Board and return airport transfers.

Prices from £899 per person, upgrade to All Inclusive from £119 per person

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