Combine a relaxing all inclusive break on the island of Majorca with an action-packed Mediterranean cruise on this exclusive stay and cruise summer holiday – all from just £679 per person.

Spend four nights at the 3* Aparthotel Novo Park in Paguera, then head to Palma to board Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas. This magnificent, 4* ship is packed with family-friendly facilities and an array of dining and entertainment options. You'll stay on a full board basis for seven nights as you sail the Spanish Mediterranean, stopping off at exciting ports like Barcelona and Gibraltar.

The stay

You'll spend four nights on an all inclusive basis at the 3* Novo Park Hotel in Paguera. Nestled in well-tended gardens and surrounded by pine forests, it's a relaxing base for exploring the bustling coast of South Majorca. The lively resort centre, just 250 metres away, has a long promenade and good selection of shops, bars and restaurants. There's a pool, jacuzzi and Sauna on site at the hotel and the sandy beach is just 350 metres away. To find out more about the Novo Park Hotel, click here.

The cruise ship

With over two acres of glass canopies, skylights and breathtaking floor-to-ceiling windows, Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas is a ship with a view.

With over two acres of glass canopies, skylights and breathtaking floor-to-ceiling windows, Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas is a ship with a view. The Grandeur doesn't just look good – she carries an impressive list of facilities on board, including an outdoor pool, solarium pool with retractable roof, six whirlpools, a full service spa and a rock climbing wall. There's also a choice of formal and casual dining, eight bars and lounges, a casino and a nightclub. Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean® youth programme means that children from babies to teens won't get bored at sea. Click here to find out more about the Grandeur of the Seas.

Novo Park Hotel

Set in Mediterranean style gardens and sun terraces

Grandeur of the Seas

Grandeur of the Seas is a ship with a view.

Cruise itinerary

Palma De Mallorca, Spain

Barcelona, Spain

Ibiza, Spain

Cruising

Málaga, Spain

Gibraltar

Cruising

Palma De Mallorca, Spain

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If you like the freedom to choose your own flights and accommodation separately then try our ‘Build Your Own’ search facility to pull together your ideal getaway.

With this tailor made holiday search  you can pick and mix from a wide range of airlines and hotels to create your own perfect holiday. Doing things this way means you can spread your holiday budget out exactly as you choose. For example, you might prefer to book a cheap flight from one of the low cost airlines in order to spend more on your hotel.

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Corfu

Newcastle

7nts

06 May 2011

SC

£115pp

Algarve

Gatwick

7nts

30 Sep 2011

BB

£215pp

Costa Del Sol

Manchester

14nts

22 Apr 2011

SC

£229pp

Costa Blanca

Birmingham

7nts

13 Jul 2011

SC

£269pp

Majorca

Luton

14nts

02 Jun 2011

SC

£269pp

Costa Dorada

Gatwick

14nts

16 Apr 2011

HB

£285pp

Ibiza

East Midlands

7nts

08 Jul 2011

HB

£309pp

Turkey

Newcastle

14nts

17 May 2011

AI

£349pp

Kos

Gatwick

7nts

31 Aug 2011

AI

£409pp

Sharm El Sheikh

Stansted

14nts

24 Apr 2011

AI

£449pp

 

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American Dream

Experience two of America's most glamorous cities with our unforgettable twin centre Las Vegas and Los Angeles holiday. Begin with seven nights at the landmark 3* Stratosphere Hotel on Las Vegas' world-famous strip, then take an internal flight to LA. Here, you'll spend three nights at the 3* Sportsmen's Lodge hotel on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City. Prices for this amazing ten night, two-stop holiday start from just £699 per person, including international and domestic flights and room only accommodation. This special offer can only be booked by calling 01823 478305

Las Vegas

Neon lights, late nights the highest concentration of casinos on the planet – no wonder Las Vegas is nicknamed 'Sin City'. Holidays in Las Vegas are about 24/7 entertainment, from roulette wheels to white knuckle rides, cabarets to cocktail bars. Take a tour bus along the strip to see the wacky, themed hotels, many of which pay homage to cities around the globe: Find yourself in Luxor, Paris, New York or Venice and look out for the iconic white wedding chapels. Shopping in Vegas is an attraction in itself, from the designer labels at Forum Shops in Caesar's Palace, to the high street names on sale in the enormous Fashion Show Mall. Out of the city, take a helicopter ride over the Nevada Desert and the spectacular Grand Canyon. Back in Vegas, you'll find an array of international restaurants, with enormous burgers and steaks the local speciality. After dark, there are a host of late night venues, including glossy nightclubs and stylish bars. Don't miss the dancing fountains of the Bellagio Hotel, or a ticket to the breathtaking Cirque du Soleil.

Plus for a limited time only

Exclusive Stratosphere benefits

- Free upgrade to premier view room - 2 for 1 dinner buffet

- 2 for 1 unlimited thrill ride pass (Excluding Skyjump)   - $20 Spa Credit on services over $60

Los Angeles

Beaches, boutiques and movie stars – Los Angeles is one of the world's glitziest cities. With attractions including Disneyland, Universal Studios and the celebrity Walk of Fame at Hollywood, holidays in Los Angeles are packed with plenty to do. Head to Santa Monica Beach to catch the West Coast rays, or look out for stars in glamorous Beverley Hills. Go to Little Tokyo or Chinatown for international cuisine, or enjoy fresh seafood near the beach. For designer shopping, visit upmarket Rodeo Drive, or for bargains, venture out of town and hit the discount outlets. Nightlife in LA combines upmarket cocktail bars with hip nightclubs and celebrity haunts. Holidays in Los Angeles combine beach relaxation with must-see sights and attractions, for a city break destination that's like nowhere else on earth.

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Exclusive Sportsman's Lodge benefits

- One night free

Las Vegas Stratosphere

Topped by the highest observation tower.
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Los Angeles Sportsman's Lodge

Top location on Studio City's Ventura Boulevard.
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With its mix of culture, scenery and luxury, it’s no wonder Sicily is now Britons’ second favourite region in Italy.

It’s known as the football kicked by Italy’s boot, and although only two miles separates Sicily from the tip of the Italian mainland the fascinating island is a world apart.

Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean and Italy’s southernmost outpost, has a unique history, landscape, seriously laid-back lifestyle and even a language of its own. Greek temples are just part of a rich heritage, and the Spanish, Arabs and French have all left their mark.

Sightseeing highlights include the Valle dei Templi (Valley of Temples) at Agrigento, the beautiful city of Taormina with its ancient cliff-side Greek theatre, the Unesco-listed city of Syracuse, and the capital Palermo with its ornate Baroque architecture.

Another attraction is the Villa Romana del Casale archaeological site in Piazza Armerina, famous for its mosaics of Roman girls in ‘bikinis’, which recently reopened followed a period of restoration.

Dominating the natural scenery is Mount Etna, Europe’s largest and most active volcano. But don’t let that deter clients as it’s not considered dangerous. Many farms and vineyards are on the rich soil of its slopes and locals are used to seeing it smouldering and glowing in the background. In winter you can even ski on it!

Sicily is ideal for repeat visitors to Italy looking for something different, and for culture vultures wanting to experience a traditional Italian way of life. Accommodation ranges from self-catering and family-run B&Bs to luxury five-star properties.

While Tuscany clearly remains Britons’ favourite region in Italy, Sicily has risen from third place to second, according to the Association of British Travel Organisers to Italy.

Vicki Wye, product manager at Cosmos Tours & Cruises, says: “For those who have done the popular tourist areas of mainland Italy, Sicily offers something a little different. Our leisurely eight-day Discover Sicily product leading in at £805 sits midway between a full-on classic touring itinerary and a beach resort holiday with stays in just two hotels but with the bonus of lots of sightseeing.”

Sicily’s airline gateways are Palermo, Catania and, more recently, Trapani, served by scheduled, charter and no-frills airlines from London and Manchester. For independent travellers, ferries run from Genoa, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples and other Italian ports.

Product update

First Choice has added Sicily to its 2011 programme. Sarah Dawson, product executive for Italy at Tui UK and Ireland, says: “We’ve expanded the range of Italian destinations as Italy is proving to be very popular with customers. We have three new properties in Sicily in fantastic locations, available half-board and all-inclusive. This includes the four-sun-rated Premier Acacia Resort, which is exclusive to First Choice.”

Kirker’s cultural tours programme features Sicily for the first time since 2008. The nine-night Enigmatic Island itinerary is based in Palermo, Agrigento and Syracuse, and includes visits to Palermo’s Norman Royal Palace and Archaeological Museum, and major Greek and Roman sites such as the Valley of the Temples. The tour costs from £2,120 half-board, with departures in May and October, and includes entrance fees and the services of a tour lecturer.

Belleair Holidays' Sicily programme has three new properties for this year: Taormina’s Hotel Andromaco Palace, the Grande Albergo Alfeo in Syracusa and Sant Alphio Garden in Giardini Naxos. For clients seeking flexible breaks, agents can also book accommodation-only holidays at its hotels, villas and apartments.

Sunvil Discovery’s new products for 2011 include Residence Galati and Hotel II Mulino, both in Capo d’Orlando and leading in from £402 and £593 a week respectively, and Taormina’s Hotel Villa Paradiso, from £668.

For self-catering, Interhome features more than 200 villas and apartments in Sicily and the neighbouring island of Lipari. One of its 24 new properties for summer 2011 include a four-star villa with pool in Lipari that sleeps eight and leads in at £2,260 a week.

Essential Italy has also expanded its portfolio of villas, apartments and hotels. It includes family-run B&B Giuggiulena, built on the side of a craggy rock face in the historic Greek town of Syracusa, where all the rooms have balconies and prices lead in at £76 a night.

Palazzo Hedone (above), a palatial villa sleeping up to 24 in the Unesco-listed town of Scicli, is among the new properties added by luxury villa specialist Think Sicily. The property, with a heated pool, private chef, beach house and daily maid service, ranges in price from £7,250 a week for 12 people to £13,020 for 24. And Cottages to Castles recently contracted 11 properties, including Casa delle Mandorla, which sleeps up to four and has a swimming pool, and leads in at £1,480 a week in high season.

Hotels update

Extensive renovation work has continued at the Taormina sister properties of Grand Hotel Timeo and Villa Sant Andrea, now owned by Orient-Express. Villa Sant Andrea has a new infinity pool overlooking the Bay of Mazzaro, while the pool restaurant at Grand Hotel Timeo has been extended.

The five-star Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa, part of the NH Hotel Group, opened last summer. It’s new to Citalia’s range this year.

Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, part of The Rocco Forte Collection, recently launched a Tennis Academy.

What's new

• Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa: Created from three historic buildings, including an old convent, in Palermo
• NH Capo dei Greci: Resort and spa overlooking Taormina Bay
• Grand Hotel Villa Itria: Part of the Ora group’s luxury collection, the hotel is situated in the countryside with views of Mount Etna
• La Plage Resort: Five-star bungalows and rooms on the Taormina coast
• Torre Don Virgilio Resort: Luxury rural living near the baroque town of Modica
• Maurice Messegue Wellness Centre: Spa complex at Parco Augusto near Messina

Sample product

Belleair has seven nights’ B&B at the three-star Hotel Andromaco Palace in Taormina from £579 for travel in May or June, including British Airways flights from Gatwick and transfers.

Page & Moy has a seven-night half-board guided tour called Highlights of Ancient Sicily, which includes excursions to Syracusa and Palermo. The tour costs from £925 for travel between June and September and includes BA flights from Gatwick.

Interhome offers seven nights’ self-catering at the four-bedroom Villa i Magazzini in Scopello on the north-west coast of Sicily from £2,642 for travel in July, excluding flights. The villa sleeps up to eight and has a private pool.

source: www.travelweekly.co.uk

 

What could be better than shopping in Barcelona one day and bronzing on Majorca's golden beaches the next? Or perhaps you fancy island hopping round the Caribbean, feeling the powdery white sand between your toes and scuba diving in the crystal-clear waters. Hays Travel specialise in luxury cruises with first-class accommodation, a wealth of amenities, and round the clock entertainment.

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Whether you're seeking a Mediterranean cruise featuring ancient cities, magnificent museums and idyllic beaches or a Caribbean cruise of the tropical islands with picture-perfect beaches and cloudless skies, we offer a wide choice of cruises to suit all tastes and budgets. Our cruise liners offer the very best in cruise comfort, with luxurious health and beauty spas, state-of-the-art gyms, elegant bars, cafes, fine restaurants, and a wealth of activities including: swimming pools, tennis courts, golf simulators, mini golf, children's play areas, excellent shopping, libraries and glitzy casinos.

Whether the aim of your cruise holiday is to relax and revitalise or to try your hand at a wealth of activities, our cruises can cater to your every need. All our accommodation is spacious and comfortable with air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. Other in-room facilities can include: TVs, radios, Internet, safes, direct-dial phones, refrigerators, minibars, tea and coffee facilities and hair dryers.

 

 

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                                        Caribbean Cruising

 

A cruise in the Caribbean islands is a picture-perfect paradise combining white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, sparkling turquoise waters, tropical climates, and breathtaking sunsets. Popular destinations for Caribbean cruises include: the pretty coral island of Barbados with its British-style seaside towns, cricket games and colonial architecture; the verdant island of St Lucia with its lush mountains and dense rainforests; the stunning 870-mile golden coastline of the Dominican Republic; the 365 beaches of Antigua with its world-class scuba diving and evening entertainment; and the natural beauty of Tobago with its abundance of wildlife and traditional fishing villages.

Caribbean cruises offer an abundance of activities. Scuba diving and snorkelling are particularly popular, as the warm, crystal-clear waters are home to untouched coral reefs teeming with marine life. Swimming with dolphins is something most people only dream of, but a Caribbean cruise offers this experience of a lifetime. The islands also boast world-class championship golf courses. Sailing is massively popular, and tourists can hire sailboats and catamarans.

Caribbean cruises also feature a range of on-land excursions, including exploring ancient cities and busy ports, browsing local markets for souvenirs, and visiting an abundance of historic museums and monuments. Caribbean cuisine features curried meat dishes, freshly caught seafood, and delicious desserts with coconut, vanilla and fruit. Nightlife in the Caribbean offers something for everyone, with numerous chilled-out beach bars, rum punch, breathtaking sunsets, relaxing reggae rhythms, live shows, glitzy casinos and late night drinking and dancing.

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                                    Mediterranean Cruising  

 

Cruises in the Mediterranean combine golden sandy beaches, charming harbours, picturesque fishing villages and a rich history. A cruise in the Mediterranean suits all tastes due to its diverse range of attractions, from its sun-drenched beaches to historical cities. The Mediterranean has long been a favourite destination for cruise liners. You can be browsing the designer boutiques in Barcelona one day and sipping cappuccinos in the Italian Riviera the next.

Popular destinations for Mediterranean cruises include: the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona with its Gaudi architecture, excellent shopping and vibrant nightlife; the Majorcan capital of Palma with its fine restaurants and beautiful medieval buildings; the vibrant city of Naples, set at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, with its Baroque architecture; the Renaissance city of Florence with its picturesque squares, historic churches and wealth of museums; the Greek capital of Athens with its abundance of ancient sights; the stylish Monte Carlo with its glitzy casinos and designer boutiques; the Portuguese capital of Lisbon with its Romanesque cathedral; the golden sandy beaches of the Greek Islands; and the legendary nightlife of the Balearics.

Whether you're looking for a fun-packed family break or romantic retreat, cruises in the Mediterranean appeal to everyone. Excursions combine: exploring historic cities and world-renowned landmarks, strolling along ancient streets, visiting magnificent museums, soaking up the sun on the golden sandy beaches, trying your hand at a wealth of water sports, sampling the local cuisine, haggling at local markets, and enjoying the vibrant nightlife.

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