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TRAVEL BROCHURE AUTUMN 2024

TRAVEL BROCHURE

UK | ITALY | FRANCE | NORWAY | SPAIN

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CONTENTS

SAVE ON A LUXURY STAY IN THE NEW FOREST

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DISCOVER LAKE COMO, MILAN & ST MORITZ

CLASSIC TUSCANY INCLUDING FLORENCE & PISA

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Florence

TWO-NIGHT STAY AT BATH’S HISTORIC FRANCIS HOTEL

06-07

GARDENERS’ CRUISE TO SPAIN AND FRANCE

08-09

Bath

EXPERIENCE THE MIDNIGHT SUN IN THE NORWEGIAN ARCTIC WITH ADAM FROST TWO-NIGHT STAY AT RICK STEIN’S ST PETROC’S IN PADSTOW 10

Åndalsnes

Beaulieu Inn

From £96 per couple*

Forest Lodge

Burley Manor

Save on a luxury stay in the New Forest 1 night – valid until Monday, 23 December 2024

SAVE 20% on tickets

The New Forest Collection offers five inviting hotels and inns, ideally located in the stunning New Forest National Park. As a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine reader, you can save 20% on a relaxing autumn stay. Choose from Bartley Lodge, Beaulieu Inn, Burley Manor, Forest Lodge or Moorhill House. Each hotel has scenic grounds, perfect for relaxation and exploration, with comfortable en-suite rooms, free Wi-Fi and parking. Readers will pay from £96* per couple for one night’s accommodation and a freshly cooked and continental breakfast, or from £140* per couple for bed and breakfast and a dinner**.

Plus, enjoy a 20% discount on tickets to

Exbury Gardens, one of Europe’s leading woodland

gardens with over 200 acres to explore.

Exbury Gardens

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Terms and conditions *Offer based on two adults sharing a double/twin Classic Room. Valid until 23 December 2024, subject to availability. **£25 per adult credit towards the first evening’s dinner.

Classic double bedroom

Only £339 per couple*

Forest Lodge Two-night stay at Bath’s historic Francis Hotel 2 nights – valid until Saturday, 30 November 2024 Francis Hotel is steeped in the history of Bath as one of the original Georgian buildings built on Queen Square, the first square in the heart of the city. It is perfectly located, with the Thermae Bath Spa, Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths just five minutes’ walk in one direction, and The Royal Crescent five minutes’ walk in the other. You can explore the whole city easily from this central location. As a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine reader, you can enjoy a special two-night getaway for £339 for two people. This package includes overnight accommodation, a bottle of Prosecco in your room, a full English or continental breakfast each morning and a delightful afternoon tea in Emily’s Tea Room. Relax in the lounge with sandwiches, pastries, scones and speciality teas from Gillards of Bath. After exploring the city, retire to your boutique bedroom with organic toiletries from 100 Acres. The Francis Hotel

Afternoon tea

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Two-night stay in a Classic double/twin room Bottle of prosecco in your bedroom Full English or continental breakfast each morning Afternoon tea for two in Emily’s Tea Room

Dates available up to 22 December 2024

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Terms and conditions *Offer (based on two adults sharing a Classic double/twin room for a minimum of two nights) valid from 14 September until 22 December 2024, subject to availability. Availability may be limited during Bath Christmas Markets. A £60 supplement applies to stays on a Saturday night. Bookings must be made by 30 November 2024. Full pre-payment will be taken on booking. Bookings cannot be cancelled, transferred or refunded. Full terms and conditions are available on the website.

SAVE £50pp WITH CODE GW50

Lake Como

Florence

7 nights from only £919pp* Departures Nov 2024-Oct 2025

7 nights from only £969pp* Departures from Nov 2024 Experience Tuscany and its picturesque charm on your guided group holiday to Italy’s most famous region.

On this guided holiday, discover Lake Como and see why the rich and famous have been travelling there for centuries.

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS

Visit Florence on a day trip, with stops at

Stay 7 nights in the lakeside town of Menaggio or Tremezzo in 3* B&B or 4* half-board accommodation Flights, accommodation, transfers and expert guided tours Venture into the Swiss Alps with a panoramic train journey on the Bernina Express Visit the quaint Alpine towns of Tirano , Poschiavo , Chiavenna and St Moritz

Stay 7 nights in Montecatini , a scenic town surrounded by natural thermal springs

Explore Italy’s fashion hub on a day-long excursion to Milan and see the iconic Duomo Cathedral Departures from London, Scotland and Northern Ireland

the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio Learn about the history and

Flights, transfers, hotels and expert guided tours

architecture of Lucca and Pisa on a guided day tour Explore the traditional towns of Siena and San Gimignano on a full- day guided excursion Departures from London, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Duomo Cathedral

Tower of Pisa

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Terms and conditions Offer valid for all new bookings made by 31 December 2024. Travel between November 2024 and October 2025. Dedicated solo holidays also available. *Offer is £75pp off any holiday of 8 nights or more using code GW75, £50pp off any holiday of 7 nights using code GW50 and £25pp off any holiday of 6 nights or less using code GW25. Offers are non-transferable, subject to availability, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and have no cash value. All deposits are non-refundable.

David Hurrion

From £1,999 per person

Pays d’Auge Gardens

Gardeners’ cruise to Spain and France 11 days – 6-16 May 2025 Southampton - Bilbao - Bordeaux - River Seine - Rouen - Honfleur - Southampton

Take in the lovely scenery of France and Spain as you discover fine gardens and vineyards on this spring cruise. Our exclusive onboard experience includes a welcome get-together, two illustrated talks, a horticultural Q&A session, and afternoon tea – all in the safe hands of gardening expert David Hurrion .

WHAT’S INCLUDED 10-night cruise aboard Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral in a cabin of your choice. Full-board cuisine including five-course à la carte dinners, casual breakfasts, lunch buffets, afternoon teas and late-night snacks. £150 onboard spend* per person Self-service tea and coffee in selected venues. Evening entertainment schedule including cabaret, comedy, dancing and live music. Onboard leisure facilities with fitness centre, swimming pools and Jacuzzis.

Onboard spend of £150pp*

DAY 1 Southampton Board the cruise ship Balmoral. Enjoy dinner and evening entertainment onboard. DAY 2 At sea Spend the day cruising. Participate in a welcome get-together and enjoy an illustrated talk with your host. DAY 3 Getxo (Bilbao), Spain Attend a morning illustrated talk before arriving in Getxo in the early afternoon. Overnight stay in port.

Varied onboard activities , talks and demonstrations arranged for guests throughout the day.

PHOTOS: ©JBOISARD-LISIEUXNORMANDIE; JASON INGRAM

Honfleur

Miroir d'eau, Bordeaux

Bordeaux

DAY 4 Getxo (Bilbao), Spain Option to tour the Guggenheim Museum in the morning. Depart early afternoon. DAY 5 Bordeaux, France Visit a vineyard for a guided tour and wine tasting. Overnight stay in port. DAY 6 Bordeaux, France Enjoy a leisurely morning exploring Bordeaux before the ship departs in the late afternoon. DAY 7 At sea Join your fellow gardeners for afternoon tea and a horticultural Q&A session with your host.

DAY 8 Cruising the River Seine, France Relax and enjoy the scenic views of rolling valleys, historic churches and traditional houses. Arrive in Rouen in the late afternoon and explore ashore. Overnight stay in port. DAY 9 Rouen, France Spend a full day in historic Rouen, including a morning visit to Le Jardin Plume. DAY 10 Honfleur, France Enjoy a full day in the charming port of Honfleur, with a morning visit to the Pays d’Auge Gardens and refreshments at a creperie. DAY 11 Southampton Arrive early in the morning. Have breakfast and say your farewells before continuing your journey home.

GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS

Le Jardin Plume , known for its wonderful spring displays Pays d’Auge Gardens , with its many themed areas Bordeaux vineyard visit with guided tour and wine-tasting session.

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Terms and conditions This group departure is organised by Connoisseur Travel Service Ltd for BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine . Connoisseur Travel Service Ltd is acting as agent for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and is subject to its terms and conditions. Please note all tours and places of interest mentioned, apart from the Included tours, are not included in the cruise fare and may be visited on optional tours. The experts hosting any of our cruises are subject to personal circumstances permitting. We plan to visit the gardens and ports mentioned in the itinerary however we reserve the right to change a visit should circumstances become necessary. Per person prices are based on twin share. All details correct at the time of going to press. Please note, there is walking involved in these tours, as well as getting on and off coaches, so you must be fairly fit. *When booked before 29 November 2024.

Adam Frost

From £3,999* per person

Rampestreken, Åndalsnes

Experience the midnight sun in the Norwegian Arctic with Adam Frost 16 days – 28 July -12 August 2025

Bergen - Åndalsnes - Træna - Reine - Tromsø - Honningsvåg - Stokmarknes - Svolvær - Brønnøysund - Ålesund - Longyearbyen - Ny-Ålesund

Experience the midnight sun as you travel north on a unique itinerary based on Hurtigruten's historical voyage to Svalbard. Set sail on a modern ship and discover jaw-dropping wildlife among the stunning Arctic fjords, tundra, and glaciers on this two-week cruise, experiencing the islands in all their rugged beauty. Summer is a rare opportunity to see the Arctic in bloom, spot Arctic draba, cotton grass and Arctic parraya for the brief time they are in bloom, and joining you for part of this once-in-a-lifetime voyage will be award-winning gardener Adam Frost. He’ll give an exclusive talk and Q&A, and will join you on a hiking excursion in the Urke Valley.

Bjørnøya

Polar inside cabin

Colourful Svalbard

MS Trollfjord

Sailing here in summer also gives you a greater chance of spotting one of the Arctic’s most majestic beasts – the polar bear. On hand will be an experienced team who’ll host special onboard lectures and offer a range of optional excursions. To top it all off, this cruise includes sumptuous food and drinks onboard, courtesy of Norway's Coastal Kitchen concept with the finest, most flavoursome local produce, enhancing your unforgettable Arctic experience.

WHAT’S INCLUDED Free lounge access for GW readers £350 per couple onboard credit Return flights from London to Bergen Talk, Q&A and hiking excursion with Adam Frost 15-day voyage on MS Trollfjord Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and unlimited drinks** Norwegian and English-speaking team Onboard lectures on Norway’s history, biology,

geography, geology and culture Photo and camera tips and tricks

Welcome event and daily gatherings to go over the day’s events and prepare for the next day Presentations about the ports visited and excursion programmes Captain's dinner and a farewell event

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Terms and conditions * From price is per person, based on two people sharing a lead in cabin, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement applies. Deposit required. Lounge access is for outbound travel on group flights only, per person, subject to availability. **Soft drinks, select beers, wines, and spirits at Flora, Árran and the 1893 Bar, served during restaurant and bar opening hours (excluding breakfast). Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Hurtigruten (ABTA-bonded and all trips are ATOL-protected) and TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).

Cosy room

PHOTO: ©MILLY FLETCHER

From £392 per person*

Forest Lodge Two-night stay at Rick Stein’s St Petroc’s in Padstow FSot rPesttroLoc’dsgBeistro & Hotel 2 nights – valid until Saturday, 30 November 2024 A slice of Cornish paradise awaits you at Rick Stein’s St Petroc’s in Padstow. Set three-course lunch in St Petroc's Bistro

WHAT’S INCLUDED Two-night stay in a Cosy room (upgrades available) Set three-course lunch in St Petroc’s Bistro with a glass of Champagne Three-course à la carte dinner in The Seafood Restaurant Two complimentary bottles of Cornish beer upon arrival to your room Bottle of Rick Stein's Spanish red or white wine , plus cheese and charcuterie in Ruby's Bar A signed copy of Rick's newest book Simple Suppers in the room on arrival

Spend two nights on a coastal retreat, enjoying the charm of St Petroc’s and the traditional Cornish seaside setting. You’ll be well fed, with a three-course lunch and Champagne at St Petroc’s, a three-course dinner at The Seafood Restaurant, and a bottle of Stein’s wine with cheese and charcuterie at Ruby’s Bar. Just a few minutes’ stroll from the sea, explore nearby beaches like Hawker’s Cove or St George’s Cove, or try sailing at Rock or windsurfing at Daymer Bay.

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Terms and conditions *Price is per person, based on two people sharing a room for a two-night stay, subject to availability. Single occupancy is available at a reduction of £164 per night. Price and itinerary correct at time of print, but may be subject to change. Full payment is taken 21 days prior to arrival. 14 days’ notice prior to arrival is required in the event of amendment or cancellation. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at the time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Offer is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Stein's Trading Limited.

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