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All the journeys in these travel pages are carefully crafted and organised by ABTA/ATOL-bondedtour operators who have been hand-picked by us. The telephone number provided with each offertakes you directly to each tour operator, who can provide the best personalised service in bookingyour holiday. Next to each tour itinerary you’ll find a product code. Don’t forget to mention it whenyou call as this will ensure you receive the personal service, excellent value and top quality that weguarantee for every reader. All that’s left to do now is decide which trip is the one for you.

This week we are offering a whirlwind trip around exotic SouthAmerica, from the Argentinian ranches to Brazil’s Ipanema Beach

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Take a pulsating trip toa fascinating continent

IF you have ever dreamed of fly-ing down to Rio and exploringthe great continent that is SouthAmerica, this week’s travel offerhas all that – and more. De-parting from April 2014 throughto March 2015 this wonderful

escorted tour will take you to elegantBuenos Aires, pulsating Rio deJaneiro, and the plunging cascades ofIguazu Falls.

Day one begins with an overnightflight south, crossing the Atlanticand heading first for the Argentiniancapital, Buenos Aires, to begin yourSouth American adventure.

Yo u ’ll be staying in La Recoleta, thec ap i t a l ’s most elegant barrio (neigh-bourhood). Explore the city, or takethe opportunity to travel out into thepampas grassland on an excursion tospend the day on a typical estanciaranch. Immerse yourself in thegaucho culture of the plains ranch-ers, and enjoy a traditional asadobarbecue and a display of gauchohorsemanship, accompanied bymusic and folk dancing.

Learn the story of the Peronist eraon a fascinating, guided ‘Evita’ t o u r.

T here’s even an opportunity toenjoy an authentic Tango Show, ac-

companied by dinner and fine Ar-gentine wine.

Or why not take a fast hovercraftacross the River Plate to the stunningUruguayan port of Colonia del Sac-ramento, a UNESCO-listed formersmug glers’ hideaway? One week intoyour holiday catch an early flight tothe famous Iguazu Falls – one of thenatural wonders of the world.

This series of 275 separate water-falls straddles the point where Ar-gentina, Paraguay and Brazil meet.

Later you’ll cross to the Brazilianside of the falls for a two-night stay,then fly on down to fabulous Rio deJaneiro, Brazil’s world-renownedmetropolis, for a four-night stay.

Visit the coastal districts of Co-pacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, aswell as the Centro, where the historicand ultra-modern sit side-by-side.

A major highlight will be thecable-car ride to the summit of SugarLoaf Mountain. An optional excur-sion will visit one of South America’smost iconic symbols – the extraordin-ary Christ the Redeemer statue, atopCorcovado mountain. From the his-toric cog-railway station, make thethree-mile ascent to the world-fam-ous, 122-foot-tall statue.

South America

Will it be home or away? We have all the right choices

PORTUGAL, Paris andPortsmouth ....wheth-er you want to travelfar or stay closer tohome, we have somegreat European andUK trip to choose from

this week.If it’s the sunshine of Portugal you

fancy then our Lisbon, Oporto andthe Douro Valley holiday with se-lected departures from April to Oc-tober 2014 should fit the billp e r f e c t ly.

Yo u ’ll discover the real Portugalon this tour – a rich and variedcountry with a proud history that’sadmirably reflected in the many fas-cinating places we visit. Inland Por-

Portugal, Paris and Portsmouth

tugal, long overlooked on Europeanitineraries, has only recently beenbrought to the discerning traveller’sat t e n t i o n .

It’s one of the world’s oldest coun-tries, Britain’s longest ally and hasbeen ruled by the Romans, Vis-igoths, by the remarkable Moorsand almost every other race of in-vaders ever since, with all leavingtheir legacies.

Set on the very edge of Europe,Por tug al’s scenery is stunning andd r a m at i c.

Yo u ’ll experience it in full – f ro mits coastal forests, wild seascapes,fertile fields and dramatic valleys tosweeping biscuit-coloured hillsidescovered with olive trees, fragrant

pine forests and lush meadows.Just a short hop across the Chan-

nel there’s the exciting capital cityof Paris, a truly magical place, withso much to see and do.

With an included tour and freetime to make your own discoveries,yo u ’re sure to fall as in love with thecity as countless generations of vis-itors have before you.

Combine all this with includedvisits to the breathtaking Châteauof Versailles and Vaux le Vicomte,where grandeur reaches anotherlevel of sumptuousness, and thismakes a wonderful short break.

But if you don’t want to dig out thepassport, why not stay in the UK andjoin our fascinating trip to Ports-

mouth and its ancient nearishneighbour, Winchester?

Portsmouth is home to the MaryRose, Henry VIII’s magnificent war-ship, which captured the world’simagination when she was raisedfrom the seabed in 1982, after layingthere for more than 400 years.

The £27 million state-of-the-artmuseum at Portsmouth’s HistoricDockyard showcases the Mary Rosein her final stages of conservation,along with many of the 19,000 arte-facts discovered with her.

If the lure of more northern vistasproves even greater, then the hol-iday to Loch Fyne, the Isle of Buteand Kintyre will tick all the rightb oxe s.

Join us on this leisurely break aswe explore the west coast of Scot-land. See the spectacular scenery ofLoch Fyne, which offers a true High-land experience with rugged hillsand crystal clear waters.

Wander around the iconic Inver-aray Castle; discover the wild andbeautiful landscape of the Kintyrepeninsula, and visit Mount Stuarton the Isle of Bute, an extravaganthouse fusing history, astrology, artand mythology.

The final day is spent in Scot-land’s largest city where you arefree to explore or you can see one ofthe greatest art collections ever cre-ated by one person at the BurrellCollection.

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Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline. You may also be charged a connection fee. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary. Prices are from, per person, based on two people sharing, are applicable to selected departure dates and may have been rounded up or down to the nearest pound. Any applicable discounts have already been deducted. Theseholidays and included excursions are subject to availability. Single rooms and regional departures are also subject to availability and a supplement may apply. Prices and holidays are subject to availability and change, some holidays are subject to minimum passenger numbers. Terms and conditions apply. Holidays are operated by various supplierswhich are ABTA and/or ATOL bonded where applicable. These suppliers are independent of Local World. When you respond, the holiday supplier and Local World may contact you with offers/services that may be of interest. Please give your mobile or email details if you wish to receive such offers by SMS or email. We will not give your details to othercompanies without your permission.

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Join us on this leisurely break as we explore the west coast of Scotland. Seethe spectacular scenery of Loch Fyne, which offers a true Highland experiencewith rugged hills and crystal clear waters; wander the iconic Inveraray Castle;discover the wild and beautiful landscape of the Kintyre Peninsula, and visitMount Stuart on the peaceful Isle of Bute, an extravagant house fusing history,astrology, art and mythology. Our final day is spent in Scotland’s largestcity where you are free to explore or you can see one of the greatest artcollections ever created by one person at the Burrell Collection.

The price includes:• Private coach travel from your local area• Four nights’ stay with three course evening meal & cooked breakfast• Visit to Loch Fyne, the Kintyre Peninsula and the Isle of Bute• Entrance to Inveraray Castle & Gardens• Visit to Springbank Whisky Distillery, Kintyre• Entrance to Mount Stuart House & Gardens• Free time in Glasgow

LOCH FYNE, THE ISLE OF BUTE& KINTYREDeparting 13 April 2014, coach travel from BristolDeparting 13 April 2014, coach travel from Bristol

5 days from

£369per person

The Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s magnificent warship, captured the world’simagination when she was raised from the seabed in 1982, after laying therefor over 400 years. Described as England’s answer to Pompeii, she is the only16th century warship on display anywhere in the world and this is a wonderfulopportunity to see her up close. The £27 million state of the art museum atPortsmouth’s Historic Dockyard showcases the Mary Rose in her final stagesof conservation, along with many of the 19,000 artefacts discovered with her,and the crew, who have been skilfully brought to life using forensic science.All in all this is a fascinating insight into an extraordinary era.

The price includes:• Private coach travel from your local area• One night stay with three course evening meal and cooked breakfast• Visit to Winchester• Entrance to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to see the Mary Rose Museum• Harbour tour by boat

THE MARY ROSE -A MAGNIFICENT WARSHIP, A UNIQUE MUSEUMDeparting 22 March 2014, coach travel from BristolDeparting 22 March 2014, coach travel from Bristol

2 days from

£129per person

Paris is a truly magical city with so much to see and do. With an includedtour and free time to make your own discoveries, you’re sure to fall as in lovewith the city as countless generations of visitors have before you. Combinedwith included visits to the breathtaking Châteaux of Versailles and Vaux leVicomte, where grandeur reaches another level of sumptuousness, and thisis a wonderful short break for anyone fascinated with beautiful buildings andstately gardens.

The price includes:• Private coach travel from your local area• Return ferry crossing from Dover to Calais• Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast• Morning tour of Paris• Free time in Paris• Entrance to the Château of Versailles• Entrance to the Château of Vaux le Vicomte• Services of a Tour Manager

PARIS & THE CHÂTEAU OF VERSAILLES& VAUX LE VICOMTEDeparting 14 March 2014, coach travel from BristolDeparting 14 March 2014, coach travel from Bristol

4 days from

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Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline. You may also be charged a connection fee. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary. Operated by Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd. ABTA V7812, ATOL protected 2325. Prices are per person, based on 2 sharing. Subject to availability. Single supplements apply. Terms and conditions apply. These suppliers are independent of Local World.When you respond, the holiday supplier and Local World may contact you with offers/services that may be of interest. Please give your mobile or email details if you wish to receive such offers by SMS or email. We will not give your details to other companies without your permission. *Book by 30 Sep 2013 for a £25pp discount on 2014 holidays. Quote promotional code7P9TX5. Offer subject to availability & may be withdrawn at any time. Prices shown include savings.

THE BEST OF NEW ZEALANDDeparting March to June, September and November 2014, flying from London Heathrow

Enjoy an unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most fascinating countries, offering a compelling mix ofnatural beauty, diverse cities and colourful, exciting resort towns, enriched by a vibrant Maori culture rooted in themists of time. Our wonderful escorted tour will include highlights of both islands, with stays in several contrastingplaces of fascinating interest.Price includes:

18 days now from

£3674per person

HIGHLIGHTS OF ARGENTINA, IGUAZÚ FALLS AND RIODeparting 30 April, 24 September and 1 October 2014, flying from London Heathrow

This wonderful escorted tour to two of South America’s most enthralling and colourful countries takes in two of thecontinent’s most beautiful and absorbing cities, and one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with five nightsin elegant Buenos Aires and four more in pulsating Rio de Janeiro bookending a two-night stay by the plungingcascades of Iguazú Falls.Price includes:

14 days now from

£2674per person

• Return flights to Buenos Aires, returning from Rio deJaneiro

• Internal flights• Air-conditioned coach travel and transfers• 11 nights’ bed & breakfast accommodation in good

standard hotels

• Guided city tours of Buenos Aires and Rio• Eva Perón tour in ‘BA’• Guided visits to both sides of the Iguazú Falls• Devil’s Throat train ride• The services of a tour manager

• Return flights to Christchurch, returning from Auckland• Inter-island ferry crossing• Air-conditioned coach travel, transfers and scenic

journeys• 14 nights’ room-only accommodation in good standard

hotels

• Guided tours & visits in Christchurch, Abel TasmanNational Park, Wellington, Auckland

• Visits to Queenstown, Fox Glacier, Rotorua, WaitomoCaves, Cape Reina

• National Park lunch• The services of a tour manager

Enjoy an unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most fascinating countries, offering a compelling mix of This wonderful escorted tour to two of South America’s most enthralling and colourful countries takes in two of the

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Take a pulsating trip toa fascinating continent

IF you have ever dreamed of fly-ing down to Rio and exploringthe great continent that is SouthAmerica, this week’s travel offerhas all that – and more. De-parting from April 2014 throughto March 2015 this wonderful

escorted tour will take you to elegantBuenos Aires, pulsating Rio deJaneiro, and the plunging cascades ofIguazu Falls.

Day one begins with an overnightflight south, crossing the Atlanticand heading first for the Argentiniancapital, Buenos Aires, to begin yourSouth American adventure.

Yo u ’ll be staying in La Recoleta, thec ap i t a l ’s most elegant barrio (neigh-bourhood). Explore the city, or takethe opportunity to travel out into thepampas grassland on an excursion tospend the day on a typical estanciaranch. Immerse yourself in thegaucho culture of the plains ranch-ers, and enjoy a traditional asadobarbecue and a display of gauchohorsemanship, accompanied bymusic and folk dancing.

Learn the story of the Peronist eraon a fascinating, guided ‘Evita’ t o u r.

T here’s even an opportunity toenjoy an authentic Tango Show, ac-

companied by dinner and fine Ar-gentine wine.

Or why not take a fast hovercraftacross the River Plate to the stunningUruguayan port of Colonia del Sac-ramento, a UNESCO-listed formersmug glers’ hideaway? One week intoyour holiday catch an early flight tothe famous Iguazu Falls – one of thenatural wonders of the world.

This series of 275 separate water-falls straddles the point where Ar-gentina, Paraguay and Brazil meet.

Later you’ll cross to the Brazilianside of the falls for a two-night stay,then fly on down to fabulous Rio deJaneiro, Brazil’s world-renownedmetropolis, for a four-night stay.

Visit the coastal districts of Co-pacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, aswell as the Centro, where the historicand ultra-modern sit side-by-side.

A major highlight will be thecable-car ride to the summit of SugarLoaf Mountain. An optional excur-sion will visit one of South America’smost iconic symbols – the extraordin-ary Christ the Redeemer statue, atopCorcovado mountain. From the his-toric cog-railway station, make thethree-mile ascent to the world-fam-ous, 122-foot-tall statue.

South America

Will it be home or away? We have all the right choices

PORTUGAL, Paris andPortsmouth ....wheth-er you want to travelfar or stay closer tohome, we have somegreat European andUK trip to choose from

this week.If it’s the sunshine of Portugal you

fancy then our Lisbon, Oporto andthe Douro Valley holiday with se-lected departures from April to Oc-tober 2014 should fit the billp e r f e c t ly.

Yo u ’ll discover the real Portugalon this tour – a rich and variedcountry with a proud history that’sadmirably reflected in the many fas-cinating places we visit. Inland Por-

Portugal, Paris and Portsmouth

tugal, long overlooked on Europeanitineraries, has only recently beenbrought to the discerning traveller’sat t e n t i o n .

It’s one of the world’s oldest coun-tries, Britain’s longest ally and hasbeen ruled by the Romans, Vis-igoths, by the remarkable Moorsand almost every other race of in-vaders ever since, with all leavingtheir legacies.

Set on the very edge of Europe,Por tug al’s scenery is stunning andd r a m at i c.

Yo u ’ll experience it in full – f ro mits coastal forests, wild seascapes,fertile fields and dramatic valleys tosweeping biscuit-coloured hillsidescovered with olive trees, fragrant

pine forests and lush meadows.Just a short hop across the Chan-

nel there’s the exciting capital cityof Paris, a truly magical place, withso much to see and do.

With an included tour and freetime to make your own discoveries,yo u ’re sure to fall as in love with thecity as countless generations of vis-itors have before you.

Combine all this with includedvisits to the breathtaking Châteauof Versailles and Vaux le Vicomte,where grandeur reaches anotherlevel of sumptuousness, and thismakes a wonderful short break.

But if you don’t want to dig out thepassport, why not stay in the UK andjoin our fascinating trip to Ports-

mouth and its ancient nearishneighbour, Winchester?

Portsmouth is home to the MaryRose, Henry VIII’s magnificent war-ship, which captured the world’simagination when she was raisedfrom the seabed in 1982, after layingthere for more than 400 years.

The £27 million state-of-the-artmuseum at Portsmouth’s HistoricDockyard showcases the Mary Rosein her final stages of conservation,along with many of the 19,000 arte-facts discovered with her.

If the lure of more northern vistasproves even greater, then the hol-iday to Loch Fyne, the Isle of Buteand Kintyre will tick all the rightb oxe s.

Join us on this leisurely break aswe explore the west coast of Scot-land. See the spectacular scenery ofLoch Fyne, which offers a true High-land experience with rugged hillsand crystal clear waters.

Wander around the iconic Inver-aray Castle; discover the wild andbeautiful landscape of the Kintyrepeninsula, and visit Mount Stuarton the Isle of Bute, an extravaganthouse fusing history, astrology, artand mythology.

The final day is spent in Scot-land’s largest city where you arefree to explore or you can see one ofthe greatest art collections ever cre-ated by one person at the BurrellCollection.

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� Iguazu Falls, where Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil meet

Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline. You may also be charged a connection fee. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary. Prices are from, per person, based on two people sharing, are applicable to selected departure dates and may have been rounded up or down to the nearest pound. Any applicable discounts have already been deducted. Theseholidays and included excursions are subject to availability. Single rooms and regional departures are also subject to availability and a supplement may apply. Prices and holidays are subject to availability and change, some holidays are subject to minimum passenger numbers. Terms and conditions apply. Holidays are operated by various supplierswhich are ABTA and/or ATOL bonded where applicable. These suppliers are independent of Local World. When you respond, the holiday supplier and Local World may contact you with offers/services that may be of interest. Please give your mobile or email details if you wish to receive such offers by SMS or email. We will not give your details to othercompanies without your permission.

New for 2014

Call us on 0844 472 4545 Or visit us www.bristolep.diamondhols.co.ukQuote BS

Join us on this leisurely break as we explore the west coast of Scotland. Seethe spectacular scenery of Loch Fyne, which offers a true Highland experiencewith rugged hills and crystal clear waters; wander the iconic Inveraray Castle;discover the wild and beautiful landscape of the Kintyre Peninsula, and visitMount Stuart on the peaceful Isle of Bute, an extravagant house fusing history,astrology, art and mythology. Our final day is spent in Scotland’s largestcity where you are free to explore or you can see one of the greatest artcollections ever created by one person at the Burrell Collection.

The price includes:• Private coach travel from your local area• Four nights’ stay with three course evening meal & cooked breakfast• Visit to Loch Fyne, the Kintyre Peninsula and the Isle of Bute• Entrance to Inveraray Castle & Gardens• Visit to Springbank Whisky Distillery, Kintyre• Entrance to Mount Stuart House & Gardens• Free time in Glasgow

LOCH FYNE, THE ISLE OF BUTE& KINTYREDeparting 13 April 2014, coach travel from BristolDeparting 13 April 2014, coach travel from Bristol

5 days from

£369per person

The Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s magnificent warship, captured the world’simagination when she was raised from the seabed in 1982, after laying therefor over 400 years. Described as England’s answer to Pompeii, she is the only16th century warship on display anywhere in the world and this is a wonderfulopportunity to see her up close. The £27 million state of the art museum atPortsmouth’s Historic Dockyard showcases the Mary Rose in her final stagesof conservation, along with many of the 19,000 artefacts discovered with her,and the crew, who have been skilfully brought to life using forensic science.All in all this is a fascinating insight into an extraordinary era.

The price includes:• Private coach travel from your local area• One night stay with three course evening meal and cooked breakfast• Visit to Winchester• Entrance to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to see the Mary Rose Museum• Harbour tour by boat

THE MARY ROSE -A MAGNIFICENT WARSHIP, A UNIQUE MUSEUMDeparting 22 March 2014, coach travel from BristolDeparting 22 March 2014, coach travel from Bristol

2 days from

£129per person

Paris is a truly magical city with so much to see and do. With an includedtour and free time to make your own discoveries, you’re sure to fall as in lovewith the city as countless generations of visitors have before you. Combinedwith included visits to the breathtaking Châteaux of Versailles and Vaux leVicomte, where grandeur reaches another level of sumptuousness, and thisis a wonderful short break for anyone fascinated with beautiful buildings andstately gardens.

The price includes:• Private coach travel from your local area• Return ferry crossing from Dover to Calais• Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast• Morning tour of Paris• Free time in Paris• Entrance to the Château of Versailles• Entrance to the Château of Vaux le Vicomte• Services of a Tour Manager

PARIS & THE CHÂTEAU OF VERSAILLES& VAUX LE VICOMTEDeparting 14 March 2014, coach travel from BristolDeparting 14 March 2014, coach travel from Bristol

4 days from

£269per person

New for 2014

Alternatively, for your freebrochure, tick brochure(s)required, complete the couponand send to: NewmarketHolidays, FREEPOST KT2720,Worcester Park, KT4 8BR(NO STAMP REQUIRED)

The Best of New Zealand – NZAHighlights of Argentina, Iguazú Falls and Rio – KAB

Name ..................................................................

Address ..........................................................................

.......................................................................................

Telephone.......................................................................

Email ..............................................................................

Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline. You may also be charged a connection fee. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary. Operated by Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd. ABTA V7812, ATOL protected 2325. Prices are per person, based on 2 sharing. Subject to availability. Single supplements apply. Terms and conditions apply. These suppliers are independent of Local World.When you respond, the holiday supplier and Local World may contact you with offers/services that may be of interest. Please give your mobile or email details if you wish to receive such offers by SMS or email. We will not give your details to other companies without your permission. *Book by 30 Sep 2013 for a £25pp discount on 2014 holidays. Quote promotional code7P9TX5. Offer subject to availability & may be withdrawn at any time. Prices shown include savings.

THE BEST OF NEW ZEALANDDeparting March to June, September and November 2014, flying from London Heathrow

Enjoy an unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most fascinating countries, offering a compelling mix ofnatural beauty, diverse cities and colourful, exciting resort towns, enriched by a vibrant Maori culture rooted in themists of time. Our wonderful escorted tour will include highlights of both islands, with stays in several contrastingplaces of fascinating interest.Price includes:

18 days now from

£3674per person

HIGHLIGHTS OF ARGENTINA, IGUAZÚ FALLS AND RIODeparting 30 April, 24 September and 1 October 2014, flying from London Heathrow

This wonderful escorted tour to two of South America’s most enthralling and colourful countries takes in two of thecontinent’s most beautiful and absorbing cities, and one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with five nightsin elegant Buenos Aires and four more in pulsating Rio de Janeiro bookending a two-night stay by the plungingcascades of Iguazú Falls.Price includes:

14 days now from

£2674per person

• Return flights to Buenos Aires, returning from Rio deJaneiro

• Internal flights• Air-conditioned coach travel and transfers• 11 nights’ bed & breakfast accommodation in good

standard hotels

• Guided city tours of Buenos Aires and Rio• Eva Perón tour in ‘BA’• Guided visits to both sides of the Iguazú Falls• Devil’s Throat train ride• The services of a tour manager

• Return flights to Christchurch, returning from Auckland• Inter-island ferry crossing• Air-conditioned coach travel, transfers and scenic

journeys• 14 nights’ room-only accommodation in good standard

hotels

• Guided tours & visits in Christchurch, Abel TasmanNational Park, Wellington, Auckland

• Visits to Queenstown, Fox Glacier, Rotorua, WaitomoCaves, Cape Reina

• National Park lunch• The services of a tour manager

Enjoy an unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most fascinating countries, offering a compelling mix of This wonderful escorted tour to two of South America’s most enthralling and colourful countries takes in two of the

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Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline. You may also be charged a connection fee. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary. Prices are from, per person, based on two people sharing a twin room unless stated otherwise, and are applicable to selected departure dates. These holidays and included excursions are subject to availability. Singlerooms available at a supplement. Some visa costs and local departure taxes may not be included. Prices and holidays are subject to availability and change, some holidays are subject to minimum passenger numbers. Images used in conjunction with Riviera Travel. Holidays organised by and are subject to the booking conditions of Riviera Travel,New Manor, 328 Wetmore Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffs DE14 1SP. ABTA V4744 and ATOL 3430 protected, a company wholly independent of Local World. When you respond, the holiday supplier and Local World may contact you with offers/services that may be of interest. Please give your mobile or email details if you wish to receive suchoffers by SMS or email. We will not give your details to other companies without your permission.

8 days from

£889per person

16 days from

£2199per person

JAPAN - LAND OF THE RISING SUNSelected departures March to November 2014

SWITZERLAND’S BERNESE OBERLANDSelected departures May to October 2014

8 days from

£1299per person

13 days from

£2699per person

LISBON, OPORTO AND THE DOURO VALLEYSelected departures April to October 2014

Price includes:• Return direct flights from London Heathrow• Stay in hand-picked four-star hotels, with dailybreakfast and three meals

• See the famous sights of Tokyo - the Meiji shrine,Omotesando Street, Harajuku and the Akihabaraelectronic town

• Visit the stunning Nikko National Park, with itsoutstanding Shogun-era architecture and a UNESCOWorld Heritage site

• Take a scenic boat trip from Tokyo’s traditionalAsakusa to the luxury shops of Ginza

• Enjoy astonishing views of Mt. Fuji from Lake Kawaguchiand the hot-spring mountain spa resort of Hakone

Price includes:• Return flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwickor Bristol

• Seven nights four and five-star accommodation, includinga famously luxurious Pousada, with breakfast andfour dinners

• Guided tour of Lisbon – with its magnificent squares,Baixa and Moorish quarters, cathedral and castle

• Visit to Sintra and its Royal Palace – summer residenceof the Portuguese monarchy

• Visit the astounding Monastery of Jeronimos with itsoutstanding 16th century stonework

Price includes:• Return flights from London Heathrow• Seven nights four-star superior accommodation inInterlaken, with dinner

• Four days of planned touring• Two days free with your own personal itinerary andincluded Swiss Regional Pass

• Breathtakingly beautiful scenery - mountains, lakesand valleys

• Travel by a combination of rail, post bus and lake steamer

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THAILAND, LAOS AND THE MEKONGSelected departures from January to November 2014

This fascinating tour combines one of Asia’s best-loved destinations, Thailand with its lesser knownneighbour, Laos. After the bright lights of Bangkok, see Luang Prabang, with quaint French colonial buildingsand a charmingly slow pace of life. Explore the beauty along the banks of the mighty Mekong, the scenic farnorth-east (the Golden Triangle) and the haunting remains of the Burma-Thailand railway in the south.

Price includes:• Return direct scheduled flights from London Heathrow• Stay in hand-picked four and five-star hotels with dailybreakfast and eight meals included

• Stay and tour the UNESCO World Heritage Siteof Luang Prabang in Laos

• Explore the upper reaches of the Mekong in Laosvisiting tribal communities on a fascinatingtwo-day boat cruise

• Travel through Thailand’s famed scenic and unspoiltGolden Triangle

• Spend three nights of sheer luxury at Chiang Rai’sfive-star Le Meridien Resort

• Stay in vibrant Bangkok visiting the Grand Palace andgolden Wat Pho temple

• Visit the poignant WWII memorial at Hellfire Pass onBurma’s ‘Death Railway’ travelling by train over theinfamous ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’

• Spend three days relaxing on the tropical white beachesof the Gulf of Thailand

• Escorted by our experienced tour manager

Spectacular scenery, picture postcard villages, the gentle tinkling of cowbells drifting across lush greenpastures, elegant hotels, spotless streets, superb service and a tradition of splendid hospitality… all thesedelights are yours to enjoy on a journey to the heart of the stunning Swiss Alps.

You’ll discover the real Portugal on this tour – a rich and varied country with a proud history that’s admirablyreflected in the many fascinating places we visit. Inland Portugal, long overlooked on European itineraries,has only recently being brought to the discerning traveller’s attention. It’s one of the world’s oldest countries,Britain’s longest ally and has been ruled by the Romans, Visigoths, by the remarkable Moors and almostevery other race of invaders ever since, with all leaving their legacies.

Japan - an ancient culture of emperors, fierce shoguns, samurais and brutal martial arts. Yet it’s also a placeof gentle geishas, colourful kimonos, exquisite garden design and Zen Buddhism. How did a country sodeeply rooted in such diverse heritage become one of the most modern and advanced economies on theplanet? Pondering such questions is what makes a trip to Japan so incredibly rewarding.

• See the volcanic Owakudani ‘Boiling Valley’ by aerial gondola• Travel at 189 mph on the incomparable bullet trains• Reflect on the horrors of war at Hiroshima’s Peace Parkand museum

• Experience the spectacular 300-foot Kegon Falls and LakeChuzenji, stunning examples of Japan’s natural beauty

• Tour Kyoto, former Imperial capital and essence of traditionalJapan with wooden houses, geishas, stunning templesand Zen gardens

• Guided tour of Nara, Japan’s first capital• Opportunities to stay the night in a ‘Ryokan’, learn origami,traditional flower arranging or Japanese cooking

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• See holy shrine of Fatima• Tour Coimbra University, one of Europe’s oldest seats oflearning with its astonishing gilded Baroque libraryof 300,000 medieval volumes

• Guided tour of Oporto, centre of the port wine trade,with a visit to Taylor’s wine lodge

• Tour the Douro, one of Europe’s most dramaticallybeautiful river valleys

• Visit the 13th century walled city of Obidos• Escorted by our experienced tour manager

• A dramatic mountain railway ride past the majesticJungfrau, Mönch and Eiger then Kleine Scheideggand Grindelwald

• A visit to Brienz and another breathtaking ride onthe Brienz Rothorn cog railway

• A spectacular cable car ride to beautiful Lake Oeschinen• A visit to Lucerne and its picturesque waterfront• Escorted by our experienced tour manager