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No holiday is complete without some good food to soak up the scenery… ’ appetite?
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PEAK ITALY In the Dolomites, cheese is always on the menu
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ITALY FOR PIZZA AND PASTA The briefest Italian city break is an adventure
in eating: pizza margherita bubbling from the oven in the backstreets of Naples; bowls of cacio e pepe — the pasta/black pepper/pecorino classic of Rome — in a trattoria near the Trevi fountain; tagliatelle with saucy ragù in Bologna, a city nicknamed La Grassa (the fat one) as it’s so epicurean. Factor in a fortnight and you can dine out properly: road-trip the region of Puglia, aka the heel of Italy, known for its baked mussels stuffed with parsley and egg. And dig into the delicious cheeses of the Dolomites.
Welcome on-board this four-star yacht cruise and get ready to enjoy a week of unforgettable cruising on Croatia’s southern Dalmatian coast. Using our own chartered cruise yacht, the MS Captain Bota , this holiday is all about appreciating a slower pace of life, enjoying delicious food, as well as great facilities, luxurious comforts and excellent service. SPLIT, MLJET, DUBROVNIK, HVAR, MAKARSKA & KORCULA First person price from £1,999 , second person now from £999.50 * using voucher code RTHALF (offer expires 10 October 2023) — flying from seven airports. Eight days, departing May, June and September 2024 4 * PEARLS OF CROATIA YACHT CRUISE
If you’ve got an appetite for travel, you’ve almost definitely got an appetite for good food. A recent survey of 2,000 travellers revealed that more than half of us love going abroad to learn about international cooking. It makes sense: can a two-hour trawl around that municipal museum of ancient history really compare with a multi-course lunch, with wine, in some idyllic square by the cathedral or harbour? On holiday there’s nothing wrong with living to eat, so loosen your belt and digest our favourite foodie destinations… NICK REDMAN
ON THE WATERFRONT Table Mountain overlooks Cape Town
The MS Captain Bota has a maximum capacity of only 38 passengers, which gives a truly personal experience. Unwind on a sun lounger with a refreshing drink, or enjoy the hot tub, all surrounded by stunning views; this elegant yachts allows you to explore Croatia’s finest destinations in style. Your escorted holiday includes ◾ Seven nights on board the four-star MS Captain Bota , cruising the southern Dalmatian coast and its islands ◾ Sea view en-suite cabin accommodation ◾ Daily buffet breakfast, welcome dinner, six lunches and
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SPAIN FOR PORK AND PAELLA Meaty, fishy, spicy and rice-y, Spanish food
IRELAND FOR OYSTERS AND ICE CREAM Anyone who’s had comforting Irish stew knows that the Emerald Isle is a gastronomic delight. Made today using lamb rather than mutton, it’s a bowl of goodness, with onions, potatoes and, sometimes, carrots and pearl barley tossed in. Not carnivorous? Treats of the west coast include excellent oysters and plump mussels — key sustenance when driving the Wild Atlantic Way. Vegetable pleasures include colcannon, a mash of spuds, cabbage and butter or cream, with spring onions for oomph. And a top tip for afters: ice cream in Dingle, County Kerry, the place that does it best. 2
Captain’s Dinner ◾ Free wi-fi on board ◾ Five tours and visits plus swim stops ◾ Guided tours of Dubrovnik, Split and Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, Hvar and Korcula ◾ Visit the fabulous islands of Hvar and Mljet ◾ Return flights to Split and luggage ◾ Return airport to ship transfers ◾ Port taxes and airport taxes ◾ Services of an experienced cruise manager To book or for more information visit www.mistralholidays.co.uk/RT or call 01352 756864 quoting RTHALF These holidays are operated by Mistral Holidays ABTA V0669 & ATOL protected 6900. Open Monday— Friday 10am-5pm. Subject to availability and full T&Cs apply. Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double lower deck cabin. Single cabin supplements apply and available upon request. Flight supplements apply from some airports and dates. * Discount offer applies to new bookings only and applies to the base holiday price and excludes any supplements or upgrades. Offer expires 10 October
is as diverse as its regions. You’re (s)quids in, whether devouring pintxos bar snacks while bar-crawling the Basque towns of the north, or hoovering up a massive paella by the Mediterranean in Valencia. Go off-piste and you’ll find Spain at its unmanicured best: land-locked Extremadura serves piggy treats and a delicious potaje de castañas
SOUTH AFRICA FOR CURRIES AND CROCODILE It helps if you’re a meat-lover in the Rainbow Nation: it’s the basis of almost everything, from hearty curries to braais (akin to barbecues). And the edible big five include impala, ostrich, springbok and crocodile. In Cape Town, the scene is fashionable and international — coq au vin, steak frites, and on breezy Camps Bay sashimi and Greek salad. Fix yourself up with a stay in the Cape Winelands, less than an hour’s drive from the city. Here, multi-course chefs’ menus and rich estate wines are the order(s) of the day. 4
secas (chestnut soup), while the islands pile on calorific pleasures, be it papas arrugadas (wrinkly boiled potatoes) in Lanzarote or Majorca’s flaky, sugary ensaimada (right) for breakfast.
2023. Discount codes cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount codes, promotions or offers and can only be used with the holiday shown above. Prices shown are inclusive of current discounts and are subject to flight and accommodation availability. Prices are correct as of 22 August 2023 and are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon enquiry, see our website for latest pricing. For full terms and conditions please see our website.
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