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11 10 Reasons to Book with Us Our goal is to provide a Far East experience that goes beyond your expectations by offering personalized itineraries. We insist on a hands on approach to each holiday request and no detail is too small, so together we can design the holiday you have been dreaming of and make it a vacation you will cherish forever. This brochure offers a selection of exciting tours to Vietnam and Cambodia, all designed to give you an insight into unique cultures in a part of the world more famous for its past than its present. However the experience of spectacular landscapes and coastal scenery, historic towns and stunning beaches gives you today a holiday destination with a difference. Discover the vibrant, colourful river life and explore the historic port and pretty streets of Hoi An. Experience the hustle and bustle of and old Saigon, the beautiful white beaches of and the dramatic . Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s must see places, with its limestone outcrops creating a stunning backdrop to the luminescent blues and greens of the sea. All our tours benefit from the in-depth knowledge and professional service of local travel experts. Combine your Vietnam trip with a visit to Cambodia, a little visited but fascinating country ~ a trip through the jungle to the ancient temple city Angkor is a must. If you choose to go on a Vietnam holiday it will be enthralling, safe and memorable, so enjoy looking at our selected itineraries. Remember, we do not confine clients to the set programs. We are flexible and can tailor any program to suit your needs and wishes.

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YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES: Day 7 Hue - City tour (B) > Visit the Imperial Citadel and Mu (The Celestial Lady) • Scheduled flights and all transfers Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River. End the day at Khai Dinh's Tomb and take a stroll around Dong Ba Market with your guide. Overnight in Hue. • 9 nights 4 accommodation - bed and breakfast • All excursions as detailed Day 8 Hue - City (B) > Fly to , formerly known as Saigon. • Expert English speaking guide Take a tour of the city and visit the FITO Museum, Vietnam's first traditional medicine museum, and Ben Thanh Market, with its crafts, textiles, souvenirs and local cuisine. Optional services: Finish the day with a stroll around the city's colonial architecture, including the Old • 5 Hotel upgrade from £250 per person Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera • Option to extend the holiday to visit more places - ask us for more details House and City Hall. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Note: costs are current and subject to change without notice Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta (BL) > Today you will explore the scenic rice fields, waterways and colourful markets of the Mekong Delta. Return to Ho Chi Minh ITINERARY OVERVIEW City late afternoon. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Meals: B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner Day 10 Cu Chi tunnel (B) > After breakfast, visit the famous Cu Chi tunnels, an incredible underground constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the Day 1 Flight > Today you fly to Vietnam. In-flight meals. struggle for independence. Return to Ho Chi Minh City later in the afternoon. Day 2 Hanoi - arrival > Pick up on arrival and transfer to the hotel for check-in. A short Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. city tour around Hanoi gives you a snapshot of the daily life of the city and its people. Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City - departure (B) > Enjoy some free time before the transfer to Visit the Temple of Literature and later in the evening enjoy a water puppet show. Ho Chi Minh Airport and your onward flight to the UK. Overnight in Hanoi. Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay (BLD) > After breakfast depart for Halong Bay; on arrival Return to Contents page >> board your boat. Lunch will be served as you cruise amongst the Bay's rock formations. Overnight on Halong Bay. Day 4 Halong Bay - - Hoi An (BL) > Today take a trip to Hanoi's Old Quarter before you drive to Noi Bai Aiport for your short flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival you will be taken by private vehicle on the 40-minute drive to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An. Day 5 Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An (B) > Today will be spent discovering Vietnam's rich cultural and historical heritage. Visit My Son, the capital and religious center of the Kingdom, and Tra Kieu (formerly known as Simhapura or the Lion Citadel) to view the Cham ruins and artifacts. Then a walking tour of Hoi An's ancient town centre. Overnight in Hoi An. Day 6 Hoi An - Hue (B) > Afternoon drive to Hue stopping to visit the Cham Museum that houses the finest collection of Hindu-Cham sculptures in the world. Arrive at the picturesque fishing village of Lang Co. Overnight in Hue. The Vietnam & Cambodia Collection t: 0845 845 3536 | www.exploretravelandcruises.com Vietnam adventure tour 11-day escorted holiday

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES: Day 6 Ba Be - Meo Vac (B) > Continue the journey to Meo Vac for more spectacular • Scheduled flights and all transfers views and scenery. See how the local people manage their lives in this mountainous area. Overnight in Meo Vac. • 9 nights 4 and local accommodation - bed and breakfast • All excursions as detailed Day 7 Meo Vac - Ha Giang (B) > The highland road up to the top of Vietnam is called • Expert English speaking guide the Happy Road. From there you get a great panoramic view of the villages and terraced fields. Overnight in Ha Giang. Optional services: Day 8 Ha Giang - Hanoi (B) > Today, we end our highland trip to return to Hanoi. • 5 Hotel upgrade from £250 per person Overnight in Hanoi. • Option to extend the holiday to visit more places - ask us for more details Day 9 Hanoi - Halong Bay (BLD) > Depart Hanoi for Halong Bay by road through the Note: costs are current and subject to change without notice rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. You will join your wooden junk and cruise This trip involves plenty of interaction with the region’s local people - experience through the Bay. After the sun sets, enjoy a superb international and Vietnamese how they live and work, and learn about their cherished traditions. It gives you a buffet dinner. Overnight aboard in Halong Bay. chance to travel through some of the North’s most dramatic scenery. Day 10 Halong Bay - Hanoi (BL) > Today you will travel back to Hanoi and overnight. Day 11 Hanoi - departure (B) > Today you will be taken to the airport for the return ITINERARY OVERVIEW flight to the UK. Meals: B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner Return to Contents page >> Day 1 Flight > Today you fly to Vietnam. In-flight meals. Day 2 Hanoi - arrival > On arrival you will be met by your private guide and driver for transfer to your hotel. A short tour around Hanoi introduces you to the real lives of local people with all the hustle and bustle of this vibrant city. In the evening, enjoy a water puppets show. Overnight in Hanoi. Day 3 Hanoi - Cao Bang (B) > We start the journey to Cao Bang via Lang Son, the provincial border with China. A short stop to see the border market then continue on to Cao Bang. On the way we stop to visit local villages, learning about the agriculture of rice and corn. Overnight in Cao Bang. Day 4 Cao Bang - Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall (B) > Today is spent enjoying the highland landscape, featuring the biggest waterfall in Vietnam. On the way stop to visit villages of the Nung people, known for their handicraft, including metalwork and weaving. Overnight in Cao Bang. Day 5 Cao Bang - Ba Be Lake (B) > In the morning transfer to Ba Be Lake National Park. Enjoy a boat trip around the Lake and visit a Tay village. Choose to stay either in a local home or at the National Park Guest House. The Vietnam & Cambodia Collection t: 0845 845 3536 | www.exploretravelandcruises.com Vietnam & Cambodia highlights 13-day escorted luxury holiday

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES: Day 7 Hoi An - Hue (B) > After breakfast, depart for Hue. Upon on arrival, visit Ming • Scheduled flights, overseas transfers and other transportation Mang’s royal tomb, take a short walk about around including Dong Ba Market. • 10 Nights 4 accommodation - bed and breakfast Overnight in Hue. Request full itinerary for details. Other meals as detailed Day 8 Hue - Ho Chi Minh City (BL) > Local tour before a short flight to Ho Chi Minh • 1 night accommodation Halong Bay cruise boat City, formally Saigon. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. • Boat trip in Hue, Mekong Delta and in Siem Reap Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Ho Chi Minh City (B) > Morning departure to Cai Be • Domestic flight from Hanoi - Da Nang to Hue - Ho Chi Minh City where you will board your boat to visit the bustling floating market, popcorn and • Domestic flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap rice paper workshops, bonsai gardens and stop for lunch on an island. Continue to • Domestic flight from Siem Reap to Hanoi Long and then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. • Services of tour manager and English speaking driver/guide Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi - Siem Reap (BL) > Visit to the Cu Chi underground • Excursions in the itinerary inclusive of applicable entrance fees tunnels. After having lunch in local restaurant, transfer to the airport for a short flight Optional services: to Siem Reap. Overnight in Siem Reap. Day 11 Siem Reap (BL) > Tour of local sites with dinner at a local restaurant and an • 5 Hotel upgrade from £300 per person Apsara Traditional Dance show. Overnight in Hotel. Note: costs are current and subject to change without notice Day 12 Siem Reap (BL) > Today a boat trip will visit the Tonlé Sap, with its huge diversity ITINERARY OVERVIEW of fish and plant species, and the local people who live on and around the lake. Meals: B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner Overnight in Siem Reap. Day 1 Flight > Today you fly to Vietnam via . In-flight meals. Day 13 Siem Reap - departure (B) > Fly back to Bangkok airport to catch your return flight home. Day 2 Hanoi - arrival > On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi. Return to Contents page >> Day 3 Hanoi - City Tour (B) > Full day tour visits the Temple of Literature, the Lake of the Restored Sword, Ngoc Son Temple, Ethnic Group Museum and Old Quarters. In the evening, enjoy dinner and a performance of Hanoi's famous Water Puppets. Overnight in Hanoi. Day 4 Hanoi - Halong Bay (BLD) > Travel by air-conditioned bus through the Red River Delta to the beautiful Halong Bay. Overnight on a boat in Halong. Day 5 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hoi An (BL) > After breakfast continue exploring the mystery and beauty of Halong Bay. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on board. Return to Hanoi. Flight to Da Nang and on to the ancient sea port of Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An. Day 6 Hoi An - My Son holy land - Hoi An (BL) > In the morning depart to My Son to visit ancient Champa architecture. Afternoon walking tour of the ancient town centre including a visit to a former merchant's house, the 400 year old Japanese covered bridge and more. Overnight in Hoi An. The Vietnam & Cambodia Collection t: 0845 845 3536 | www.exploretravelandcruises.com Vietnam & Cambodia luxury mekong 11-day escorted holiday

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES: Included are visits to the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. There • Scheduled flights and all transfers will be evening entertainment with a performance of traditional Apsara dance. • 2 nights 4 accommodation Ho Chi Minh City - half board Day 7 Kampong Cham (BLD) > Today you visit the little known Chong Koh silk weaving • 7 nights 5 luxury Mekong River cruise aboard either the Jahan or Jayavarman - village before we travel on to experience village life first hand at Angkor Ban and truly full board take a step back in time. • All excursions on cruise Day 8 Wat Hanchey (BLD) > Take a trip to the pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey. • Expert English speaking guide Located at the top of a hill overlooking the river, it offers one of the most breathtaking views in Cambodia. We will then cruise towards Kampong Cham to visit Wat Nokor, Optional services: a fusion of ancient and modern Buddhist architecture, a contemporary wat or temple • 5 Hotel upgrade from £100 per person built within the ruins of an ancient temple, with a fascinating legend behind it. On the • Option to extend the holiday to visit more places - ask us for more details way back to the ship, we will visit an orphanage. Note: costs are current and subject to change without notice Day 9 Kampong Chhnang (BLD) > In the morning we sail towards Kampong Chhnang on the amazingly narrow Tonlé River, which glides through leafy swathes of the South- This fantastic cruise enables you to see one of the world’s greatest rivers in comfort east Asian jungle. We then approach Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia’s ‘water-world’ and style. Visit lost civilizations inaccessible by road; from small riverside villages where everything is on stilts, balanced on water rich soil - an awesome sight. We visit to hidden temples. the Khmer-styled pottery at the Aundaung Russey village. Then get set for an adventurous motorboat excursion to the wetlands, floating houses and fish farms in ITINERARY OVERVIEW the region. Meals: B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner Day 10 Siem Reap (B) > In the morning cross the Tonlé Lake to Siem Reap Port. Day 1 Flight > Today you fly to Vietnam. In-flight meals. Option: stay in Siem Reap for extra nights to visit the Angkor Temples, or transfer to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and overnight. Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - arrival > On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 11 Departure (B) > You will be transferred to Ho Chi Minh Airport for your flight back to the UK. Day 3 Mekong Cruise (BD) > Transfer to My Tho to join your cruise ship and afternoon sailing. Return to Contents page >> Day 4 Cai Be (BLD) > Start the day with an invigorating Tai Chi lesson on the sun deck. Enjoy a boat trip to see the vibrant floating market and explore the islands. In the afternoon, we cruise to Sa Dec. Upon arrival, we take a traditional sampan to tour Binh Thanh Island and its man-made canals. Day 5 Chau Doc (BLD) > Today you will enjoy the local markets, cat fish farms and local villages before we cruise on to cross into Cambodia. Day 6 (BLD) > Phnom Penh was once the of the East and today you will enjoy a city tour of this dynamic and historical capital city of Cambodia, which has managed to preserve much of its allure. The Vietnam & Cambodia Collection t: 0845 845 3536 | www.exploretravelandcruises.com Vietnam a culinary experience 13-day escorted luxury holiday

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES: Day 5 Hue - City tour. (BLD) > Take a boat trip to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the Citadel • International flights from Palace. In the afternoon visit Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Tomb. In the evening enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Hue. • Experienced, English speaking guide (exclusive to Explore Travel and Cruises customers) • Sightseeing as detailed, including entrance fees Day 6 Hue - Hoi An. (BLD) > Today you will be driven to Da Nang via the Hai Van Pass. • 12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 9 dinners You will then visit the Cham Museum, continuing on to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An. • Culinary cooking classes in Hanoi and Hoi An Day 7 Hoi An City tour. (BD) > Today’s tour will take you to visit the Japanese bridge • Cruises on Halong Bay and the Mekong River. and then on to the Tan Ky Ancient House, the Quan Cong Temple, also called Ong • 5 hotels throughout the trip Pagoda by the Hoi An people or Trung Han Quan Cung by the Chinese. Overnight in Hoi An. Optional services: Day 8 Hoi An - cooking class (BD) > Enjoy a cooking class in Hoi An, learning more about • Option to extend the holiday to visit more places - ask us for more details Vietnamese traditional food. We meet our local chef for a guided tour through the Note: costs are current and subject to change without notice markets in Hoi An before taking a boat cruise on the Thu Bon River to the Red Bridge Experience the main attractions of this amazing country, featuring visits to local Restaurant, where our chef will show us how to prepare some of the exotic local markets; barter for the best ingredients, then learn how to cook your purchases dishes. Overnight in Hoi An. Vietnamese-style. You will stay in some of Vietnam’s best hotels and your tours Day 9 Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City (BD) > Transfer to Da Nang for the short flight to will be private, with your own specialist guide to ensure you get the most from Ho Chi Minh City. Afternoon tour to visit the war museum. Overnight in Ho Chi your trip. Minh City. Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta (BL) > Travel to Cai Be. Visit the famous ITINERARY OVERVIEW floating market and enjoy a boat trip to see a local garden and taste locally grown Meals: B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner fruits. Lunch will be served in the garden. Day 1 Hanoi - arrival > Pick up at the airport then transfer to hotel for check-in. Day 11 Cu Chi tunnels (BL) > Morning tour of the Cu Chi tunnels, the VC or NLF's under- Overnight in Hanoi. ground fortress dug beneath the jungles of . In the afternoon you will Day 2 Hanoi City tour (BLD) > Morning cooking class run by the KOTO Restaurant, stop to visit Chinatown and its wholesale market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. an amazing project aimed at providing vocational training and experience in the Day 12 Ho Chi Minh City (BD) > Free day and a farewell dinner (small bottle of wine or hospitality industry for underprivileged young people. Afternoon tour of Hanoi and 2 beers per person). in the evening enjoy a unique performance of the water puppets. Welcome dinner Day 13 Departure (B) > Transfer to the airport for the return flight to the UK. at a local restaurant (small bottle of wine or 2 beers per person). Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay (BLD) > Join your Halong Bay cruise boat and enjoy the Return to Contents page >> limestone islets while lunch is served on board. Then visit Sung Sot Grotto, the “Cave of Surprises”, before taking a swim at Titov Beach or in the pristine waters of Soi Sim Beach. Overnight on board. Day 4 Halong Bay - Hue (BLD) > Morning visit to Luon Cave. Lunch is served on board while the cruise goes back to Halong City for the transfer to the airport for a short flight to Hue. Overnight in Hue. The Vietnam & Cambodia Collection t: 0845 845 3536 | www.exploretravelandcruises.com Vietnam off the beaten track 11-day escorted adventure holiday

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES: Day 6 Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho (B) > Journey to Cai Be for a boat trip to learn about • Scheduled flights and all transfers local traditional handicrafts. Then continue on to Can Tho. Overnight in Can Tho. • 9 nights 4 accommodation - bed and breakfast Day 7 Can Tho - Ca Mau (B) > An early morning boat trip to see the wholesale floating • All excursions as detailed market with its hundreds of small boats. Then take a small ferry to the Far East area, • Expert English speaking guide the only way you are able to see it. Overnight in Ca Mau. Day 8 Ca Mau (B) > Today, you will enjoy a ride along the river and take a short climb Optional services: up to reach an observation box which will give you a spectacular panoramic view of • 5 Hotel upgrade from £250 per person this area known as Vietnam’s South Pole. Return to the hotel late afternoon. Overnight • Option to extend the holiday to visit more places - ask us for more details in Ca Mau. Note: costs are current and subject to change without notice Day 9 Ca Mau - Chau Doc (B) > Travel on to Chau Doc, the province bordering Cambodia, With boat trips through winding canals, exploration of hidden islands and visits visiting Tra Su Cajuput, an important ecosystem in the area, home to many species of to a diverse range of villages and craft shops this really is an adventure journey. bird. Overnight in Chau Doc. We take you beyond the tourist stops and show you the real life, off the beaten Day 10 Chau Doc - Ho Chi Minh City (B) > In the morning take a short boat trip to see track in the Vietnam Delta. the local floating houses and fish farms. Overnight in Hi Chi Minh City. Option: to extend your trip to Cambodia. ITINERARY OVERVIEW Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City - departure (B) > After breakfast you will be transferred for Meals: B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner a flight to Hanoi airport to catch your return flight back home.

Day 1 Flight > Today you fly to Vietnam. In-flight meals. Return to Contents page >> Day 2 Hanoi - arrival > On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi. Day 3 Hanoi - City tour (B) > Full day tour to visit the Temple of Literature, the Lake of the Restored Sword, Ngoc Son Temple, Ethnic Group Museum and the Old Quarters. In the evening enjoy a performance of Hanoi's famous Water Puppets. Overnight in Hanoi. Day 4 Ho Chi Minh City (B) > Start the day with a flight to the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), where you will visit the historic Reunification Palace and the Old Post Office before continuing to Cholon, the city's Chinatown district. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. Day 5 Cao Dai Temple & Cu Chi tunnel (B) > Start today with a visit to the elaborate Cao Dai Temple. Then on to explore the Cu Chi tunnels. Continue on to Tay Ninh, home of the Cao Dai religion. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon and overnight. The Vietnam & Cambodia Collection t: 0845 845 3536 | www.exploretravelandcruises.com Vietnam tailor-made luxury itinerary 14-day escorted holiday

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES: Day 7 Hue - Hoi An (BLD) > This morning you will be travelling to Da Nang via Hai Van • Scheduled flights, overseas transfers and other transportation Pass to visit the Cham Museum, then continue to Hoi An City. Upon arrival check into the Hotel where you will dine that evening. Overnight in Hoi An. • 11 Nights’ 5 accommodation - half board. Request full itinerary for details Other meals as detailed Day 8 Hoi An City tour (BD) > Today you will visit the famous Japanese Bridge, Old • 1 night accommodation Halong Bay cruise boat House and Temple. In the afternoon you will have free leisure time if you wish to shop. • Domestic flight from Hanoi - Da Nang to Hue - Ho Chi Minh There are plenty of fine silk shops in the area. Dinner at Hotel. Overnight in Hoi An. • Services of tour manager and English speaking driver/guide Day 9 Hoi An (B) > A free day to enjoy the beautiful beach. Overnight in Hoi An. • Excursions in the itinerary inclusive of applicable entrance fees Day 10 Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City (BD) > Morning transfer to Da Nang for a short Optional services: flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in. Enjoy a short City tour to visit the War Museum. In the evening dinner • Option to extend the holiday to visit more places - ask us for more details will be served at the hotel. Overnight in Saigon. Note: costs are current and subject to change without notice Day 11 Mekong Delta (BL) > A visit to Cai Be to experience the floating market. Lunch ITINERARY OVERVIEW will be served in the local gardens. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for overnight. Meals: B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner Day 12 Cu Chi tunnel (BL) > Today we will be visiting the underground tunnel complex dug during the American War. In the afternoon visit Chinatown, with its engaging Day 1 International flight from Heathrow to Hanoi. (overnight flight) wholesale market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 2 Hanoi - arrival > Upon your arrival you will be met by your tour guide and Day 13 Ho Chi Minh City (BD) > Free day and farewell dinner (small bottle of wine or transferred to the hotel for check-in. Overnight Hanoi. 2 beers each included). Day 3 Hanoi City tour (BLD) > Today you can visit the Ho Chi Minh complex, the Day 14 Ho Chi Minh City - departure (B) > Free at leisure until pick up time for transfer Temple of Literature, the Museum of Ethnology and take a cycle tour around Hanoi to the airport for flight home via Hanoi. Old Quarter and enjoy a water puppet show. Welcome dinner at local restaurant (small bottle of wine or 2 beers each). Overnight Hanoi. Return to Contents page >> Day 4 Hanoi - Halong Bay Luxury Cruise (BLD) > Today you will be boarding your luxury cruise boat on Halong Bay. The boat will stopover for a visit to Sung Sot Grotto, the “Cave of Surprises”. Overnight on board. Day 5 Halong Bay - Hue (BD) > An early morning small boat ride will take you to visit Luon Cave and then, back on board, the cruise heads further to Bai Tu Long Bay, passing by Hon Gai’s floating village and residents. Lunch is served on board while the cruise goes back to Halong City where you will transfer to the airport for a short flight to Hue. Transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight in Hue. Day 6 Hue - City tour (BLD) > After breakfast take a boat trip to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the Citadel Palace. In the afternoon, you will visit Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Tomb. In the evening enjoy a royal dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Hue. The Vietnam & Cambodia Collection t: 0845 845 3536 | www.exploretravelandcruises.com We know that you want

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