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2 EPB-E01-S3 Travel Tuesday Welcome to Travel Tuesday, delivering a spectacular array of holiday offers to inspire you 05 2013 NOV FJORD FIESTA All the journeys in these travel pages are carefully crafted and organised by ABTA/ATOL-bonded tour operators who have been hand-picked by us. The telephone number provided with each offer takes you directly to each tour operator, who can provide the best personalised service in booking your holiday. Next to each tour itinerary you’ll find a product code. Don’t forget to mention it when you call as this will ensure you receive the personal service, excellent value and top quality that we guarantee for every reader. All that’s left to do now is decide which trip is the one for you. Board cruise ship Discovery at Avonmouth and head for Norway’s western fjords, stopping at Ulvik, Eidfjord, Flam and Bergen. See page 2 SCANDINAVIAN SPLENDOUR The little island which is home to picturesque railways – page 4 CORSICA TICINO Italian style meets Swiss quality on our William Tell Express trip – page 4 CHOCOLATE WALKS Meet Chelsea’s chocolatiers and sample delicious treats – page 3 IMPERIAL CAPITALS Visit great cities Berlin, Prague, Budapest and Vienna – page 4

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Travel TuesdayWelcome to Travel Tuesday, delivering a spectacular array of holiday offers to inspire you

052013NOV

FJORD FIESTAAll the journeys in these travel pages are carefully crafted and organised byABTA/ATOL-bonded tour operators who have been hand-picked by us. The telephonenumber provided with each offer takes you directly to each tour operator, who canprovide the best personalised service in booking your holiday. Next to each tour itineraryyou’ll find a product code. Don’t forget to mention it when you call as this will ensure youreceive the personal service, excellent value and top quality that we guarantee for everyreader. All that’s left to do now is decide which trip is the one for you.

Board cruise ship Discovery at Avonmouth and headfor Norway’s western fjords, stopping at Ulvik,Eidfjord, Flam and Bergen. See page 2

SCANDINAVIAN SPLENDOUR

The little island which ishome to picturesquerailways – page 4

CORSICA TICINO

Italian style meets Swissquality on our William TellExpress trip – page 4

CHOCOLATE WALKS

Meet Chelsea’schocolatiers and sampledelicious treats – page 3

IMPERIAL CAPITALS

Visit great cities Berlin,Prague, Budapest andVienna – page 4

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2 Tu e s d a y, November 5, 2013 3Tu e s d a y, November 5, 2013w w w. bristolpost.co.uk w w w. bristolpost.co.uk

Wonderful cruises, fromright on your doorstep

CRUISES make great holidays.But it is even better when youdo not have to make a longjourney to the departureport. So our cruise choices

this week come to you, right on Bris-tol’s doorstep, sailing from the port ofAvo n m o u t h .

There are two on offer, one headingsouth for the sunshine islands of theAtlantic and the other heading northto Norway.

The nine-day Whitsun fjordlandcruise departs Avonmouth next Mayand costs from £1,699.

This tremendous-value cruiseshowcases western Norway's magni-ficent fjords. See them at their verybest, clothed in the beauty of earlysummer, with the snow-capped hin-terland awakened to the glories of thenew season.

You sail there aboard cruise shipD i s c ove r y.

And the price includes eightnights’ accommodation in yourchoice of cabin, full-board arrange-ments including full breakfast,luncheon, dinner, afternoon tea andmidnight snacks, and on-board en-ter tainment.

This will be the 20,000-tonne Dis-

c ove r y ’s second season of cruisesfrom ports around the UK. With ac-commodation for 700 passengers, Dis-covery is a smaller ship built intraditional style, and offers the per-fect home from home for a mem-orable holiday.

You sail out of Avonmouth attea-time on the first day and head forN o r w ay ’s western fjords, taking instops at Ulvik, Eidfjord, Flam andBergen. Nine days later you sail backinto Avonmouth.

Our second cruise on offer sails outof the same port next October, againaboard Discovery, only this timeheading for Madeira, Cape Verde andthe Canaries on a 19-day voyage cost-ing from £2,079.

Discovery will call at the floralparadise of Madeira, two sun-kissedCanary Islands, and a trio of fas-cinating outposts in the Cape Verdearchipela go.

There is also a day in Portugal’scapital Lisbon.

Ports of call are Funchal inMadeira, Santa Cruz de Tenerife inthe Canaries, Porto Novo, Praia andMindelo in the Cape Verde Islands,Arrecife in the Canaries, and Lisbon,before sailing back to Bristol.

N O RWAY ’S FJORDS

Adrenaline-pumping combat or a stroll through choc heaven

Travel Tuesday Travel Tuesday

PAINTBALLING AND THE CHOCOLATE WALK

� Discovery in action

GOT what it takes to defeatthe enemy? Then why notrun, dodge and take cover inamongst the undergrowthin a fun, safe and slightly

scary afternoon of paintballing.Experience a combat situation

with this high adrenaline sport. Hidein the undergrowth and storm the

enemy from behind trees. With eyespeeled and finger on the trigger, thisis a game requiring all the senses.

This is the ultimate game of elim-ination and exhilaration that re-quires stealth and guts to overcomethe opposition. Battlers get suitableprotective gear, combat suit and gun,and then battle commences. Warriors

are assigned a team and sent out intothe wilderness. Participants need tobe resourceful, daring and work aspart of a team to be triumphant.

� DISCOVER the hidden chocolatetreasures of Chelsea with this chocol-ate walking tour for two in London.

Meet expert chocolatiers and

sample some of the most mouth-wa-tering treats in town and learn aboutthe origins of chocolate and the mod-ern trends that are taking the chocol-ate world by storm.

An experienced guide will lead daytrippers to some of the best Britishand French boutiques in Chelsea tosample award-winning chocolates

and treats, like the highly-addictivesea salted caramels.

Discover new favourites and takehome some mouth-watering delightswith a VIP discount. The walkinglasts three hours 30 minutes, visitingsome of the tastiest shops in Chelsea,who will offer samples including hotchocolate, truffles and pralines.

Pricebuster Cruises

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

Whitsun Fjordland Cruise – THJMadeira, Cape Verde and the Canaries Cruise – THM

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 Promotions Ltd. ABTA V787X. Prices are per person, based on two 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. Fares exclude gratuities. Offer subject to availability, can be withdrawn at any time, and cannot be used inconjunction with any other offer.

MADEIRA, CAPE VERDE AND THE CANARIES CRUISEDeparting 21 October 2014, sailing from Bristol

On this wonderful autumn cruise, Discovery will call at the floral paradise ofMadeira, two sun-kissed Canary Isles, and a trio of fascinating outposts in theCape Verde archipelego. With a day in the colourful Portuguese capital, this is aperfect finale to Discovery’s 2014 programme from Bristol.Price includes:• 18 nights’ accommodation on board MV Discovery• First-class on-board entertainment• Seven delightful ports of call; Funchal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Porto Novo,

Praia, Mindelo, Arrecife, Lisbon• Excellent service from an attentive crew• Informative guest speakers• A wide range of on-board leisure facilities

19 days from

£2079per person

BUY ONE GET ONEFREE CRUISINGON BOARD MV DISCOVERYBook by 7th Dec 2013 to take advantage of ouramazing Buy One Get One Free offer. The firstpassenger pays the current brochure price, whilethe second passenger is free. Truly amazingvalue! When booking, please quote promotionalcode: 5J8WFY

WHITSUN FJORDLAND CRUISEDeparting 24 May 2014, sailing from Bristol

This wonderful value cruise from Bristol witnesses the fjords of Western Norwayat their very best, clothed in the beauty of early summer, with the snow cappedhinterland awakened to the glories of the new.Price includes:• 8 nights’ accommodation on board MV Discovery• First-class on-board entertainment• Four delightful ports of call; Ulvik, Eidfjord, Flam and Bergen (all Norway)• Excellent service from an attentive crew• Informative guest speakers• A wide range of on-board leisure facilities

9 days from

£949per person

18142

BEPCall us on 0844 472 4672

Or visit uswww.newmarket.travel/bep

Quote BEP

Qwismas Presents

Call us on 0844 472 4583Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

QuoteBRS

Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline, other operators may vary. Experiences are subject to availability. Any applicable discounts have already been deducted. Postage not included, starts from £2.49. For further terms, please contact Acorne Plc. Acorne is wholly independent of dmg::media and Local World. When you respond,dmg::media, Local World and their Travel partners 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; please let us know if you are happy for us to do so.

Get the most out of your camera and learn to take better images. You’lllearn from a professional photographer how to use your DSLR camera’smanual settings to achieve better photographs in any condition, so youcan effectively capture the moments in life you want to remember. Thiscreative, hands-on, and practical course is perfect for photographers of alllevels.

Price includes:• One full day with a professional photographer• Advice on aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance and

exposure control• The chance to test your new skills with expert tuition• Choice of 11 locations nationwide• Cancellation indemnity

ONE DAY PHOTOGRAPHY COURSEFor all levels and abilities

FULL DAY PAINTBALLING FOR TWOGet your camo on

CHOCOLATE WALKING TOUR OF CHELSEADiscover the hidden wonders

This is the ultimate game of elimination and exhilaration. It requiresstealth and guts to overcome the opposition. You will be provided with thesuitable protective gear, combat suit and gun, so get ready to let the battlecommence. This game will require the use of all your senses and there willbe a selection of paintball scenarios for you to test your skills and strategy.

Price includes:• Paintball park entry• All equipment rental including semi-automatic paintball gun• 8-10 paintball games per person• 100 paintballs per person• Hot lunch (at selected venues)• Cancellation indemnity

Discover the hidden chocolaty treasures of Chelsea. Meet expertchocolatiers and sample some of the most mouth watering treats asyou learn about the origins of chocolate and the modern trends. Yourexperienced guide will lead you to some of the best British and Frenchboutiques in London to sample award-winning chocolates and treats.You are bound to find a new favourite you’ll wish to take home, so you’llreceive a VIP discount to purchase as much as you like.

Price includes:• 3 hours 30 minutes chocolate walking tour visiting some ofthe tastiest shops in Chelsea• Samples to include hot chocolate, truffles and pralines• VIP discounts if you wish to purchase any goodies• Cancellation indemnity

perfect photos

£119for one person

stealth buzz

£25for two people

tasty tour

£89for two people

A wide range of other experiences available

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2 Tu e s d a y, November 5, 2013 3Tu e s d a y, November 5, 2013w w w. bristolpost.co.uk w w w. bristolpost.co.uk

Wonderful cruises, fromright on your doorstep

CRUISES make great holidays.But it is even better when youdo not have to make a longjourney to the departureport. So our cruise choices

this week come to you, right on Bris-tol’s doorstep, sailing from the port ofAvo n m o u t h .

There are two on offer, one headingsouth for the sunshine islands of theAtlantic and the other heading northto Norway.

The nine-day Whitsun fjordlandcruise departs Avonmouth next Mayand costs from £1,699.

This tremendous-value cruiseshowcases western Norway's magni-ficent fjords. See them at their verybest, clothed in the beauty of earlysummer, with the snow-capped hin-terland awakened to the glories of thenew season.

You sail there aboard cruise shipD i s c ove r y.

And the price includes eightnights’ accommodation in yourchoice of cabin, full-board arrange-ments including full breakfast,luncheon, dinner, afternoon tea andmidnight snacks, and on-board en-ter tainment.

This will be the 20,000-tonne Dis-

c ove r y ’s second season of cruisesfrom ports around the UK. With ac-commodation for 700 passengers, Dis-covery is a smaller ship built intraditional style, and offers the per-fect home from home for a mem-orable holiday.

You sail out of Avonmouth attea-time on the first day and head forN o r w ay ’s western fjords, taking instops at Ulvik, Eidfjord, Flam andBergen. Nine days later you sail backinto Avonmouth.

Our second cruise on offer sails outof the same port next October, againaboard Discovery, only this timeheading for Madeira, Cape Verde andthe Canaries on a 19-day voyage cost-ing from £2,079.

Discovery will call at the floralparadise of Madeira, two sun-kissedCanary Islands, and a trio of fas-cinating outposts in the Cape Verdearchipela go.

There is also a day in Portugal’scapital Lisbon.

Ports of call are Funchal inMadeira, Santa Cruz de Tenerife inthe Canaries, Porto Novo, Praia andMindelo in the Cape Verde Islands,Arrecife in the Canaries, and Lisbon,before sailing back to Bristol.

N O RWAY ’S FJORDS

Adrenaline-pumping combat or a stroll through choc heaven

Travel Tuesday Travel Tuesday

PAINTBALLING AND THE CHOCOLATE WALK

� Discovery in action

GOT what it takes to defeatthe enemy? Then why notrun, dodge and take cover inamongst the undergrowthin a fun, safe and slightly

scary afternoon of paintballing.Experience a combat situation

with this high adrenaline sport. Hidein the undergrowth and storm the

enemy from behind trees. With eyespeeled and finger on the trigger, thisis a game requiring all the senses.

This is the ultimate game of elim-ination and exhilaration that re-quires stealth and guts to overcomethe opposition. Battlers get suitableprotective gear, combat suit and gun,and then battle commences. Warriors

are assigned a team and sent out intothe wilderness. Participants need tobe resourceful, daring and work aspart of a team to be triumphant.

� DISCOVER the hidden chocolatetreasures of Chelsea with this chocol-ate walking tour for two in London.

Meet expert chocolatiers and

sample some of the most mouth-wa-tering treats in town and learn aboutthe origins of chocolate and the mod-ern trends that are taking the chocol-ate world by storm.

An experienced guide will lead daytrippers to some of the best Britishand French boutiques in Chelsea tosample award-winning chocolates

and treats, like the highly-addictivesea salted caramels.

Discover new favourites and takehome some mouth-watering delightswith a VIP discount. The walkinglasts three hours 30 minutes, visitingsome of the tastiest shops in Chelsea,who will offer samples including hotchocolate, truffles and pralines.

Pricebuster Cruises

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

Whitsun Fjordland Cruise – THJMadeira, Cape Verde and the Canaries Cruise – THM

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 Promotions Ltd. ABTA V787X. Prices are per person, based on two 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. Fares exclude gratuities. Offer subject to availability, can be withdrawn at any time, and cannot be used inconjunction with any other offer.

MADEIRA, CAPE VERDE AND THE CANARIES CRUISEDeparting 21 October 2014, sailing from Bristol

On this wonderful autumn cruise, Discovery will call at the floral paradise ofMadeira, two sun-kissed Canary Isles, and a trio of fascinating outposts in theCape Verde archipelego. With a day in the colourful Portuguese capital, this is aperfect finale to Discovery’s 2014 programme from Bristol.Price includes:• 18 nights’ accommodation on board MV Discovery• First-class on-board entertainment• Seven delightful ports of call; Funchal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Porto Novo,

Praia, Mindelo, Arrecife, Lisbon• Excellent service from an attentive crew• Informative guest speakers• A wide range of on-board leisure facilities

19 days from

£2079per person

BUY ONE GET ONEFREE CRUISINGON BOARD MV DISCOVERYBook by 7th Dec 2013 to take advantage of ouramazing Buy One Get One Free offer. The firstpassenger pays the current brochure price, whilethe second passenger is free. Truly amazingvalue! When booking, please quote promotionalcode: 5J8WFY

WHITSUN FJORDLAND CRUISEDeparting 24 May 2014, sailing from Bristol

This wonderful value cruise from Bristol witnesses the fjords of Western Norwayat their very best, clothed in the beauty of early summer, with the snow cappedhinterland awakened to the glories of the new.Price includes:• 8 nights’ accommodation on board MV Discovery• First-class on-board entertainment• Four delightful ports of call; Ulvik, Eidfjord, Flam and Bergen (all Norway)• Excellent service from an attentive crew• Informative guest speakers• A wide range of on-board leisure facilities

9 days from

£949per person

18142

BEPCall us on 0844 472 4672

Or visit uswww.newmarket.travel/bep

Quote BEP

Qwismas Presents

Call us on 0844 472 4583Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

QuoteBRS

Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline, other operators may vary. Experiences are subject to availability. Any applicable discounts have already been deducted. Postage not included, starts from £2.49. For further terms, please contact Acorne Plc. Acorne is wholly independent of dmg::media and Local World. When you respond,dmg::media, Local World and their Travel partners 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; please let us know if you are happy for us to do so.

Get the most out of your camera and learn to take better images. You’lllearn from a professional photographer how to use your DSLR camera’smanual settings to achieve better photographs in any condition, so youcan effectively capture the moments in life you want to remember. Thiscreative, hands-on, and practical course is perfect for photographers of alllevels.

Price includes:• One full day with a professional photographer• Advice on aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance and

exposure control• The chance to test your new skills with expert tuition• Choice of 11 locations nationwide• Cancellation indemnity

ONE DAY PHOTOGRAPHY COURSEFor all levels and abilities

FULL DAY PAINTBALLING FOR TWOGet your camo on

CHOCOLATE WALKING TOUR OF CHELSEADiscover the hidden wonders

This is the ultimate game of elimination and exhilaration. It requiresstealth and guts to overcome the opposition. You will be provided with thesuitable protective gear, combat suit and gun, so get ready to let the battlecommence. This game will require the use of all your senses and there willbe a selection of paintball scenarios for you to test your skills and strategy.

Price includes:• Paintball park entry• All equipment rental including semi-automatic paintball gun• 8-10 paintball games per person• 100 paintballs per person• Hot lunch (at selected venues)• Cancellation indemnity

Discover the hidden chocolaty treasures of Chelsea. Meet expertchocolatiers and sample some of the most mouth watering treats asyou learn about the origins of chocolate and the modern trends. Yourexperienced guide will lead you to some of the best British and Frenchboutiques in London to sample award-winning chocolates and treats.You are bound to find a new favourite you’ll wish to take home, so you’llreceive a VIP discount to purchase as much as you like.

Price includes:• 3 hours 30 minutes chocolate walking tour visiting some ofthe tastiest shops in Chelsea• Samples to include hot chocolate, truffles and pralines• VIP discounts if you wish to purchase any goodies• Cancellation indemnity

perfect photos

£119for one person

stealth buzz

£25for two people

tasty tour

£89for two people

A wide range of other experiences available

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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 alreadybeen deducted. These holidays 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 suppliers which 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 receivesuch offers by SMS or email. We will not give your details to other companies without your permission.

Call us on0844 472 4545

For more information visit:www.diamondrailholidays.co.uk

QuoteBS

Stay in Switzerland’s ‘Italian’ region of Ticino, where Italian style and ‘la dolce vita’ meets Swiss quality along withpalm trees, vineyards, lakes and glaciers!

The price includes:• Return Eurostar from London St PancrasInternational to Paris and TGV to Zurich

• Three nights’ hotel accommodation in Bellinzona• One night hotel accommodation in Bern• Half board throughout• Visit to Locarno, Lake Maggiore

• Visit to Lake Lugano• Journey on the funicular railway to the topof Monte San Salvatore

• Journey on the William Tell Express• Visit to Lucerne• Visit to Bern

THE WILLIAM TELL EXPRESS & ITALIAN LAKESDeparting 17 May, 18 July & 19 September 2014

5 days from

£999per person

This summer city break takes you on a journey of discovery, as we stay in the heart of four of Europe’sgrand imperial capitals. With individually selected 4 star hotels and plenty of free time this is a fantasticopportunity to enjoy unique charms and cultures on a relaxing rail holiday.

The price includes:• Return Eurostar from London St PancrasInternational to Brussels

• Connecting rail journeys• Return transfers from station to hotels• Two nights’ bed and breakfast in Berlin withone evening meal

• Three nights’ bed and breakfast in Prague withone evening meal

• Two nights’ bed and breakfast in Budapest withone evening meal

• Two nights’ bed and breakfast in Vienna withone evening meal

BERLIN, PRAGUE, BUDAPEST & VIENNADeparting 15 July & 12 August 2014

10 days from

£959per person

A Rail Good Time!

Price includes:• Return Eurostar from London St PancrasInternational to Lille

• TGV high speed train from Lille to Niceand Marseille to Lille

• Seven nights’ half board accommodationon Corsica

• Two nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation inFrance

• Day time ferry crossing from Nice to Corsicaand returning to Marseille

• Train journey from Bastia to Calvi on Corsica• Train journey from Calvi to Corte on Corsica• Train journey from Corte to Ajaccio on Corsica• Coach transfers throughout

HIGHLIGHTS OF CORSICADeparting 25 April, 6 June & 26 September 2014

Corsica, ‘Ile de Beaute’, the little French island that is home to some of the most picturesque railwaysin Europe.

Rail travel from your local area for just £39

Price includes:• Return Eurostar from London St PancrasInternational to Paris

• Return TGV from Paris to Brive• Five nights’ half board accommodation• Visit to Rocamadour• Visit and entrance to the Caves ofGouffre de Padirac

• Visit to Sarlat• Visit to Souillac• Distillery Tour and tasting in Souillac• A cruise on the Dordogne in a traditional Gabare• A journey on le Truffadou train (The Truffle Train)• A visit to Martel

THE DORDOGNE & THE TRUFFLE TRAINDeparting 18 May, 16 June & 1 September 2014

Indulge your senses in the beautiful Dordogne region of France.

6 days from

£695per person

10 days from

£1349per person

Rail travel from your local area for just £39

Rail travel from your local area for just £39 Rail travel from your local area for just £39