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JOIN US FOR EXTRAORDINARY Escorted tours EXPERIENCES TO ENCHANTING Step inside royal palaces with Dr Suzannah Lipscomb 8 DESTINATIONS Explore RHS garden Bridgewater with Tom Stuart-Smith 9 See the stunning Isles of Scilly with Will Wagstaff 10 The ultimate Italian cooking break with Cher Loh 11 Discover the real Corfu of the Durrells 12 Uncover Carcassonne’s unique history with Kate Mosse 13 Meet Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall at River Cottage 14 Discover the magic of Petra and treasures of Jordan 16

Rail journeys See the Scottish Highlands by steam 20 At Good Housekeeping Holidays, we specialise in bringing our readers ultimate itineraries Discover Lake Como, St Moritz and the 21 to beautiful destinations with like-minded travellers. Our handpicked getaways are filled Ride Rocky Mountaineer in Canada 22 with endless opportunities to experience the world like never before – join adventures with inspiring experts, bucket list tours, unforgettable cruises and exclusive offers. River cruises All packages are protected, leaving you to book with confidence Discover Vienna & the with Dame Darcey Bussell 26 knowing that your money is safe. Bordeaux and beyond with James Martin 28 The following collection is a small selection of our favourite escapes. You can discover Get a taste of with Prue Leith 30 more expertly curated trips online at goodhousekeepingholidays.com Ocean cruises Sail around the best of the British Isles 34 The Good Housekeeping Holidays Guarantee Island hop in the untouched Hebrides 36 WHY BOOK WITH US?  Book many of our trips with low deposits, starting  Good Housekeeping Holidays is a selection of extraordinary from just £50pp. Join Carol Kirkwood for a Northern Lights adventure 38 escapes and travel offers brought to you from the experts  Your money is safe because all our trips are protected Discover the wilderness of Antarctica 40 behind Good Housekeeping. by one or more of the following schemes: TTA, ABTA, Cruise Japan in cherry blossom season 42  We use our specialist knowledge to create unique experiences AITO, ABTOT or Global Travel Groups’ consumer and itineraries, which are designed exclusively for you. protection guarantee scheme.  We do the legwork (saving you time and effort), then give you  All flight-inclusive trips are ATOL-protected. the opportunity to discuss the finer details and tailor your trip. This government-backed financial protection scheme  On selected departure dates, you will get to travel with fellow safeguards your money and will assist in the event of like-minded Good Housekeeping readers. a travel business failure.  We choose our partners with care and only work with leading  If there is any reason why your trip may be cancelled travel operators to bring you the highest-quality experiences. or rescheduled, our specialists will be in touch to  All operators, airlines, hoteliers and transport companies go discuss your options and next steps. to great lengths to ensure your travels are safe. You can find our COVID-19 travel updates here.

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ur getaways are filled blossom season (p42), we have your likes of Dame Jenni Murray, Louis de 7. DISCOVER SPECTACULAR SPACES treasures with Michel Roux Jr – to name of the Good Housekeeping team. There with unforgettable dream nature experiences covered. Bernières, Jeremy Paxman and Kate Adie WITH UK GARDENING EXPERTS just a few of our gastronomic getaways. will be exclusive talks and Q&As with highlights, experiences on our exclusive reader trips. We have created exclusive getaways to familiar faces on select tours, including Oand moments that will stay 3. DANCE WITH THE stunning gardens across the UK and 9. EMBARK ON AN ICONIC an escape to Tuscany with the Good with you for ever. We’ve listed a few STARS OF STRICTLY 5. ESCAPE ON A NO-FLY VOYAGE beyond, where you will enjoy tours from RAIL JOURNEY Housekeeping Institute Cookery School favourites here, so take a look and you Join Strictly Come Dancing favourite Uncover the wonders of the British Isles your favourite gardening experts, from There’s no better way to see the world at head tutor Cher Loh (p11), or an exclusive could be on an escape with us soon… Dame Darcey Bussell (p26) and dance and beyond on an extraordinary no-fly Sissinghurst with Sarah Raven to visiting a slower pace than by , whether you drinks reception on the Danube hosted down the Danube on an exclusive cruise, from exploring the spectacular RHS Garden Bridgewater with its designer journey on the iconic Bernina railway to by GH editor-in-chief Gaby Huddart. 1. SEEK OUT THE NORTHERN LIGHTS cruise, with private talks and drinks, or untouched Hebrides (p36) to a self-drive Tom Stuart-Smith, plus outdoor escapes St Moritz (p21), make your way through Discover the magic of the otherworldly discover the real Corfu of the Durrells, adventure to Europe to set sail to to River Cottage with Hugh Fearnley- dramatic landscapes on the Glacier SOME OF THE FAMOUS FACES aurora borealis with Carol Kirkwood exploring the sun-drenched Greek Bordeaux to experience the best of the Whittingstall (p14) and the beautiful Isles Express, take in the Scottish scenery on THAT COULD BE JOINING YOUR (p38), a memorable experience watching island with Lee Durrell, wife of the late magnificent Médoc with James Martin of Scilly with Will Wagstaff (p10). the Jacobite steam train (p20) or ride NEXT GETAWAY light dance across a star scattered sky, on naturalist Gerald (p12). and a taste of its amazing wines with the Rocky Mountaineer through one of our extraordinary snowy escapes. expert Susy Atkins (p28). 8. LEARN TO COOK WITH HELP breathtaking Canada (p22). 4. EXPLORE WITH YOUR FROM CELEBRITY CHEFS 2. WITNESS BREATHTAKING FAVOURITE AUTHORS 6. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN HISTORY Food lovers rejoice – we are thrilled 10. SEE THE WORLD WITH OTHER NATURAL WONDERS You have fallen in love with amazing Visit some of the UK’s finest palaces and to share our culinary escapes in some GH READERS AND THE GH TEAM From adventures through snow-capped destinations through the pens of your stately homes, delving into the rich history of the world’s most picture-perfect All of our handpicked holidays and mountains and a voyage through the favourite authors, now visit the places of Sandringham with Lucy or destinations! Join Prue Leith in the exclusive escapes are brought to you from remote natural beauty of Antarctica, you’ve read about in the company of GH Carcassonne’s unique past with Kate Mosse stunning Veneto region (p30) and TV the experts behind Good Housekeeping. home to spectacular wildlife (p40) to Editor-in-Chief Gaby Huddart with the (p13), or head on a far-flung adventure to favourite James Martin in Bordeaux Jet off to your dream destinations with enjoying the spectacle of Japan’s cherry writers themselves! Rub shoulders with the the ancient ‘lost city’ of Petra (p16). (p28) or taste the Rhône’s foodie like-minded readers, and meet members

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DAY 3 The White House in Kalami, the  her late husband, Gerald. Lee has dedicated her life to wildlife Kate Mosse OBE is The bestselling author will meet you in Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner at Lake of Lilies and talk by Lee Durrell conservation, is an adviser for TV show The Durrells and is the an author with book Carcassonne, the city that has featured the hotel, plus canal lunch in Béziers. DAY 4 Old Perithia DAY 5 Sarandë and  honorary director of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, which sales of more than 5m so vividly in her writing, and take part Receive a copy of Kate’s book, The Butrint in DAY 6 Return home works to save endangered species from extinction. copies. Her novel The in an exclusive tour and dinner, as well Burning Chambers (one per booking).  YOU WILL GET Burning Chambers is as a private talk and Q&A session. 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You’ll also enjoy beautiful Divani Corfu Palace Hotel. ritish author Kate Mosse fell and Citadel), including La Cité Médiévale, the island when his family moved there a private guided tour of the UNESCO  Take a private guided tour under Carcassonne’s spell the 12th-century Château Comtal and the Return travel by Eurostar and TGV in 1935. His autobiography, My Family And World Heritage site of Butrint in Albania. of Butrint in Albania, a UNESCO almost three decades ago, Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus. from St Pancras to Narbonne and Other Animals, has been brought to our World Heritage site. Band the medieval walled city onwards to Carcassonne by coach. TV screens with The Durrells, and you can FREE BOOK  Be shown the highlights has been inspiring her work ever since. FREE NOVEL follow in the footsteps of the drama’s You’ll receive a complimentary copy of of Corfu’s Old Town. This tour explores the city’s unique Each booking includes a copy of Kate’s HOW TO BOOK latest novel, The Burning Chambers, fabulous cast with this trip, where you’ll My Family And Other Animals, which Lee history. ‘It’s my passion for the history PRICE: From £1,599pp* experience the island in the company of will be happy to sign at one of her talks. HOW TO BOOK and landscape of the Languedoc region a story of love and betrayal, which Lee Durrell, the wife of the late Gerald. that inspires my storytelling,’ says Kate. is set in 16th-century Languedoc. 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at River Cottage Spend the day at the River Cottage estate YOUR ITINERARY THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Join the TV chef on an exclusive Reasons to book DAY 1 Arrive at The Castle Hotel DAY 2 Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast HOLIDAYS GUARANTEE visit to River Cottage, and MEET HUGH AT RIVER COTTAGE and Furleigh Estate DAY 3 River Cottage DAY 4 Hauser & Wirth and ✔ Many of our trips can now be booked explore Somerset and Dorset Enjoy behind-the-scenes experiences farewell dinner at Hestercombe DAY 5 Yeo Valley organic garden with low deposits, starting from just £50pp. at this iconic country cottage, including and afternoon tea at The Castle Hotel ✔ Your money is safe because your he south-west of foraging, a cookery demonstration, trips are protected by one of the England, with its a talk from Hugh and lunch cooked MEET OUR YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO… following schemes: TTA, ABTA, AITO, SPECIAL GUEST rugged coast and by the River Cottage team.  Spend a day at River Cottage, & Wirth gallery, Lyme Regis, the ABTOT or Global Travel Group’s Award-winning Tlush farmland, is with lunch and a guest appearance Jurassic Coast and Furleigh Estate. consumer protection guarantee scheme. broadcaster and loved by visitors from all over SPECIAL GARDEN VISITS from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.  Have dinner and drinks at ✔ Flight-inclusive trips are also ATOL- writer Hugh the world. On this tour, you Visit the Piet Oudolf-designed gardens,  Stay for four nights at the four-star Hestercombe. protected. This government-backed Fearnley-Whittingstall will explore Somerset and Yeo Valley’s organic gardens and Castle Hotel and enjoy a welcome ALSO INCLUDED scheme safeguards your money and will is known for his Dorset and meet Hugh Hestercombe House for a tour of dinner with wine. The services of an experienced assist you if a company goes out of business. uncompromising Fearnley-Whittingstall. the gardens and a special dinner.  Visit Yeo Valley garden, Hauser tour manager. ✔ If there is any reason why your trip may commitment to You will spend a day at be cancelled or rescheduled, our experts seasonal, ethically the River Cottage estate, WELCOMING HOTEL will be in touch. produced food and where you’ll go foraging and Parts of The Castle Hotel in Taunton HOW TO BOOK If you have any questions or concerns, email his concern for the see a wood-fired cookery are more than 1,000 years old, making [email protected]. environment. Millions demonstration, then enjoy it one of the UK’s most historic hotels. PRICE: From £1,399pp* Deposit: £50pp** loved his River Cottage lunch prepared by the team. DATES: 30 August to 3 September 2021 Plus, Hugh will join you at TV series on Channel 4 OUR TRAVEL PARTNER and he’s also known for teatime for a talk and Q&A TS Tours Ltd specialises TO BOOK, CALL OUR TRAVEL PARTNER campaigns such as Hugh’s session. You’ll also explore in bespoke and expert-led 020 8131 6220, quoting GH RIVER COTTAGE War On Waste, Hugh’s Fish the Yeo Valley organic garden tours and is working in partnership with Tripsmiths partners with leading Travel Editions, which operates escorted goodhousekeeping.com/uk/hugh21 Fight and War On Plastic and go to Furleigh Estate for VISIT tour operators and media brands to tours in the UK and Europe. for more details and to see the full itinerary a tour of the vineyard. deliver exclusive travel experiences. With Hugh And Anita. PEOPLE SHARING A TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £164. DELUXE ON TWO *PRICE BASED DOUBLE/TWIN IN STANDARD EXTRA NIGHT’S BED AND BREAKFAST DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM UPGRADE FROM £36PP. INFORMATION, AND CANCELLATION FULL DEPOSIT SINGLE FROM £123. **FOR DOUBLE £82PP, DELUXE FROM £63PP, THE AND SUBJECT TO BY ARE OPERATED HOLIDAYS TRAVELEDITIONS.CO.UK/TERMS-AND-CONDITIONS. GO TO UK. THIS OFFER IS INDEPENDENT OF HEARST WHOLLY EDITIONS, A COMPANY OF TRAVEL BOOKING CONDITIONS BRANDS HEARST OTHER BY BE PROMOTED UK AND MAY HEARST TO EXCLUSIVE

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14 15 The ultimate five-star glamping experience awaits in Wadi Rum

Take a dip in the Dead Sea – it’s unlike any other swimming experience on earth! LUXURY A visit to Jerash BUCKET-LIST will transport you TOUR back in time Discover the

Amman’s King magic of Petra Abdullah I Mosque is not to be missed

Tick Petra, the ‘Rose City’, off your & TREASURES travel bucket list YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Fly to Amman DAY 2 Amman DAY 3 Jerash DAY 4 East of Jordan OF JORDAN DAY 5 Kerak and Petra DAY 6 Petra DAY 7 Wadi Rum DAY 8 Madaba and Dead Sea DAY 9 Dead Sea DAY 10 Amman and flight home

Experience the very best of this desert kingdom, from the souks of Amman YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO…  Enjoy a traditional Bedouin dinner  Follow in the footsteps of Lawrence and a swim in the Dead Sea to exploring the wonders of Wadi Rum and stay in a futuristic luxury camp of Arabia with visits to Umm Qais and in Wadi Rum. Qasr al-Azraq. rom Lawrence Of Arabia and throughout, and what’s more, autumn is SWIM IN THE DEAD SEA  Experience Jordan’s rich heritage  Enjoy three lunches and seven Aladdin to Indiana Jones and one of the best times for you to star in Check in to the five-star Holiday and at Petra, Jerash, Madaba and more! dinners (several with drinks included). Star Wars, the desert kingdom your own Arabian adventure. The days enjoy the restorative powers of the Dead Your taste buds  Swim in the restorative waters of Fof Jordan has long been are warm and pleasant for exploring, Sea, the world’s lowest point on land (431 are in for a treat the Dead Sea. ALSO INCLUDED a favourite for filmmakers. And no with temperatures into the high 20s, metres below sea level!), with its mineral- Return British Airways flights from  Enjoy a cooking lesson and wine wonder, as it’s home to some of the but the nights are cool. rich waters, oases filled with rare animals tasting in Amman, the ancient capital. Heathrow to Amman, visa, entrance most magical destinations in the Middle and air so rich in oxygen that it can even Beidha, Umm Qais, Mount Nebo, Kerak  Stay in four- and five-star hotels fees, transport and services of a tour East, if not the world – a land of lost help protect you from sunburn! and Petra; you’ll also enjoy wine tasting, throughout, with breakfast included. manager and English-speaking guides. cities and lunar landscapes, UNESCO Reasons to book a cooking lesson and taking a wander World Heritage sites and Crusader WADI RUM ADVENTURE ADMIRE THE WONDER OF PETRA around the coffee shops and souks castles. And this tour will guide you Set off on a safe and fun 4x4 adventure You will stay just outside this wonderful of Amman’s Rainbow Street. You HOW TO BOOK around the best of them – the Nabatean across the dunes into the heart of the historic city for two nights. Carved out of can sleep under the stars and eat in

city of Petra, carved out of sandstone; Wadi Rum desert, where you will arrive weathered sandstone, The Treasury is one Regional availability. Subject to 400. authentic restaurants, one of which PRICE: From £2,299pp* the bustling ancient capital of Amman, at sunset. Enjoy traditional Bedouin tea of the world’s most iconic monuments; will include a farewell dinner. where you’ll enjoy shopping in souks, before checking in to your desert camp watch its colours transform with the Deposit: £350pp** wine tasting and a lesson in Middle for an authentic dinner. The camp is changing light at sunrise and sunset. FINANCIAL PROTECTION Eastern cooking; the wilderness of Wadi something special; you will stay in We recognise that this is an uncertain DATES: 20-29 September 2021 Rum to experience Bedouin-style luxury your own ‘UFO’ dome, which looks ENJOY AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES time for travel. Rest assured that your TO BOOK, CALL 01425 384 755, and a 4x4 adventure; the Greco-Roman like something from outer space, This trip is about more than just the money will be safe, as this trip is sites of Jerash and Madaba, the city of but is more like a luxury hotel. incredible cultural sites of Jerash, Madaba, ATOL-protected. The operator, quoting GH JORDAN mosaics; and the Dead Sea, where you Prestige Holidays, is ABTA-bonded OUR TRAVEL PARTNER Prestige Holidays has been arranging tours VISIT goodhousekeeping.com/uk/jordan21 can bathe in the healing waters. You’ll and its experts will be on hand to to fabulous destinations for more than 30 years, providing guests with for more details and to see the full itinerary stay in four- and five-star hotels unique and authentic travel experiences while avoiding the crowds. help with any of your queries**. ATOL-protected (2509). Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking and subject to by operated are (2509). Holidays ATOL-protected UK wholly independent of Hearst a company Holidays, of Prestige conditions *Price is based on two sharing. Single supplement £ is based on two *Price flights possible, supplements may apply. **Cancellation terms and conditions can be terms and **Cancellation apply. supplements may flights possible, and (V271) holiday is an ABTA-bonded This prestigeholidays.co.uk. at found

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16 17 Rail journeys Travel at the best possible time of year to some of the world’s more incredible places on one of our unforgettable rail journeys. Tick bucket-list experiences off as you make your way through spectacular landscapes, combining the wonders of steam travel with stunning scenery, stepping aboard iconic British and MORE EXTRAORDINARY visiting stately homes and royal retreats with the experts or uncovering the best of Europe on an inspiring and luxurious journey on a world-famous train – to name ESCORTED TOURS just a few of the extraordinary highlights you can enjoy on our rail adventures TAKE A LOOK AT MORE UNFORGETTABLE ESCAPES WITH INSPIRATIONAL EXPERTS AND DISCOVER OUR FULL COLLECTION OF ESCORTED TOURS, LATEST AVAILABILITY AND EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ONLINE

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THE JOYS OF RURAL WITH THE FAMOUS RIVER COTTAGE WITH CHOCOLAT AUTHOR JOANNE HARRIS HUGH FEARNLEY-WHITTINGSTALL Tour the Lot Valley, Tarn and the Haute-Garonne Explore the estate with the TV star on an exclusive visit, in the region that inspired the brilliant Chocolat and discover the best of Somerset and Dorset

WHILE EACH ITINERARY VARIES, MANY OF OUR BESTSELLING TOURS INCLUDE: WHAT’S INCLUDED  Flights, train travel and transfers THE ELEGANT GARDENS OF LAKE THE BEST OF SOUTH AFRICA’S CAPE  Accommodation MAGGIORE WITH ADAM FROST WITH MICHAELA STRACHAN We use our knowledge to create an unforgettable  Meals and drinks Join the Gardeners’ World presenter and explore Enjoy wine tastings, wonderful wildlife excursions  Activities and excursions the gardens of the magnificent Italian Lakes and a visit to vibrant Cape Town trip for you, taking care of the planning from start to  Expert guides on selected tours finish, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. VISIT: GOODHOUSEKEEPINGHOLIDAYS.COM FOR LATEST DATES AND INSPIRING NEW TOURS, CRUISES AND BREAKS DISCOVER MORE financially protected trips at goodhousekeepingholidays.com

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anada’s scenery is and river canyons towards breathtaking, and at its the Rockies. You’ll stop in heart is one of the greatest Kamloops in British Columbia YOUR ITINERARY mountain ranges, the Rockies. overnight and disembark in C Your Canada DAY 1 Arrive in Vancouver DAY 2 Vancouver With white peaks, valleys, forests and Lake Louise. You’ll have time vacation isn’t more animals than people, it’s the perfect to explore Jasper National complete without a DAY 3 Vancouver to Kamloops DAY 4 Kamloops to Lake Louise destination for a wilderness break. As it’s Park and the Columbia visit to Lake Louise DAY 5 Lake Louise DAY 6 Lake Louise to Banff DAY 7 Banff a vast area, one of the best ways to see its Icefield, where you can DAY 8 Banff to CalgaryDAY 9 Depart Calgary highlights is on board Rocky Mountaineer. stride out on the Skywalk On this nine-day holiday, with dates and ride an Ice Explorer to the middle Reasons to book YOU’LL GET THE CHANCE TO… day, an overnight stay in Kamloops, available throughout 2021, you’ll enjoy of the Athabasca Glacier. Your adventure RIDE ON BOARD  Spend two nights at Sheraton luggage handling and rail transfers. two days in vibrant Vancouver, then board continues in Banff, where you’ll enjoy ROCKY MOUNTAINEER Vancouver Wall Centre.  Go on included excursions, such the train for a journey to Lake Louise. nature walks, hot mineral pools, cruising You’ll enjoy the SilverLeaf Service on this  Stay at Fairmont Château Lake as riding on the Ice Explorer, going Rolling along tracks carved into cliffs, on Lake Minnewanka and a helicopter ride stylish train, which includes breakfasts and largest accumulations of ice south of the Louise for two nights, with exclusive on the Banff Gondola, a Skywalk Rocky Mountaineer weaves past lakes before returning to the UK from Calgary. lunches on board, as well as the chance Arctic Circle, this trip includes some of complimentary dinner. experience and a helicopter tour. to admire mountain vistas through Canada’s most iconic landscapes. You’ll also  Enjoy two nights at the ALSO INCLUDED panoramic windows in a glass-domed visit scenic Yoho Valley and see natural Moose Hotel & Suites in Banff. Return international flights Experience the coach. There’s an outdoor wonders such as Takakkaw Falls, Kicking  Spend one night at Delta outbound to Vancouver and spectacular Canadian Rockies by rail viewing area for a closer look Horse Pass and the Tunnels. Hotels Calgary Downtown. inbound from Calgary, private at the wildlife, which may  Enjoy two days on board Rocky airport transfers, a National Park include bald eagles, ospreys, WONDERFUL INCLUSIONS Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service, Pass, a ticket for the Vancouver elk, moose and bears. A National Park Pass is included, as well as including breakfast and lunch each Lookout and a Calgary Tower ticket. activities such as riding an Ice Explorer, going DISCOVER VANCOUVER on the Banff Gondola, venturing on to the Explore the city that hugs Skywalk, and what is bound to be a highlight, HOW TO BOOK

Canada’s west coast. There’s BE PROMOTED UK AND MAY HEARST TO THIS TRIP IS EXCLUSIVE a 12-minute helicopter flight over the Rockies. PRICE: £2,695pp* Deposit: 20%** a thriving arts scene, Canada’s largest Chinatown, Capilano STYLISH HOTELS DATES: Dates available throughout 2021; Hairy encounter: Suspension Bridge Park, In Vancouver, you’ll be based at the Sheraton if you’re lucky, you 2022 dates coming soon. Call or check online for details might spot a bear Stanley Park and the Vancouver Wall Centre in the heart of the city; in Lake Lookout for incredible views. Louise, you’ll spend two nights at Fairmont TO BOOK, CALL 020 8131 4859, Château, with breathtaking views of the OUR TRAVEL PARTNER TS Tours Ltd is the UK’s leading quoting GH ROCKY MOUNTAINEER specialist in creating bespoke tours, cruises and rail journeys AMAZING SCENERY Rockies; at Banff, you’ll be based at the in the company of experts. Its exclusive trips operate to From Banff’s mountain lakes and chalet-style Moose Hotel & Suites for two VISIT goodhousekeeping.com/uk/rocky21 all seven continents and combine unique experiences with access to waterfalls to Jasper National Park nights; and your last night will be spent for more details and to see the full itinerary inspirational people. All trips are ATOL-protected and financially bonded.

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22 23 River cruises Our experts will make sure that you discover the very best of a destination on one of our river cruises, with incredible excursions, private tours and day trips that take you off the tourist trail. Enjoy private ballroom masterclasses, wine tastings and cookery courses and spectacular performances from a host of MORE UNFORGETTABLE celebrity guests, before unwinding on your deluxe cruise ship. RAIL JOURNEYS TAKE A LOOK AT MORE INSPIRING TRAIN HOLIDAYS AND DISCOVER OUR FULL COLLECTION OF RAIL ADVENTURES, LATEST AVAILABILITY AND EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ONLINE

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SEE THE SPECTACULAR SWISS ALPS DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF ON THE GLACIER EXPRESS WALES BY HERITAGE RAIL Take a magical Alpine rail journey past soaring Travel to mighty Snowdon and magical Portmeirion and peaks, dramatic ravines and pretty villages enjoy the iconic Welsh Highland and Ffestiniog Railways

WHILE EACH ITINERARY VARIES, ALL OF OUR CRUISES INCLUDE: WHAT’S INCLUDED  Flights and transfers STEP ONBOARD THE ICONIC JOURNEY THROUGH NORFOLK’S  Accommodation with fantastic facilities BELMOND BRITISH PULLMAN UNSPOILT COUNTRYSIDE We use our knowledge to create an unforgettable  Meals and drinks Travel to Althorp and take a personal tour of the Visit Sandringham with Lucy Worsley and embark  Activities and excursions Spencer family estate with its owner, Earl Spencer on three historical rail journeys trip for you, taking care of the planning from start to  Onboard entertainment finish, so you don’t have to worry about a thing.  Expert guides on selected tours VISIT: GOODHOUSEKEEPINGHOLIDAYS.COM FOR LATEST DATES AND INSPIRING NEW TOURS, CRUISES AND BREAKS DISCOVER MORE financially protected trips at goodhousekeepingholidays.com

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he Danube flows through the heart of Europe, taking Reasons to book in some of the world’s DANCE PERFORMANCE IN VIENNA YOUR ITINERARY Tmost elegant cities. From Attend a glittering private evening Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart concert at the Palais Liechtenstein DAY 1 Fly to Budapest DAY 2 Budapest, welcome cocktails with MEET OUR SPECIAL GUEST and backdrop for The Sound Of compered by Dame Darcey Bussell. Dame Darcey Bussell DAY 3 Vienna plus on-board talk, then Dame Darcey Bussell DBE was Music, to Vienna, home of the waltz, exclusive concert and dance performance with Dame Darcey Bussell promoted to principal dancer this exclusive eight-day Scenic MEET DAME DARCEY BUSSELL at The Royal Ballet at the age voyage will be brimming with music, Darcey will discuss her life and DAY 4 Vienna DAY 5 Dürnstein to Melk DAY 6 Salzburg or Český of 20 and remained with the culture and dance. So who better to career in a talk and Q&A session. Krumlov DAY 7 Regensburg DAY 8 Munich, return to the UK company for just under two join you than former prima ballerina She will also sign photographs decades, performing the lead and ex-Strictly Come Dancing judge and host a cocktail party. YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO…  Attend a cocktail party hosted role in all the major classical Dame Darcey Bussell? Foodies will love the  Choose from excursions and by Dame Darcey Bussell. works during her career. Now Darcey will host three exclusive Wachau Valley gourmet tour CRUISE ON A SCENIC SPACE-SHIP activities included in the price.  Enjoy all-inclusive food and retired from dancing, she is events, including a private talk with Food, drinks, activities and excursions  Go to a private concert in the drink on board. author of the Magic Ballerina Q&As and a drinks party on board are included. The stylish cabins have Palais Liechtenstein introduced  Spend seven nights in all-inclusive children’s book series and, your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship. Visit the perfectly preserved butler service and on-board facilities by Dame Darcey Bussell. luxury on a Scenic cruise. medieval town of Dürnstein until recently, was a judge on Departing from Budapest, you’ll include a wellness area and up to  Attend an exclusive talk and Q&A ALSO INCLUDED Strictly Come Dancing. Dame enjoy a tour of the city’s highlights, five dining options. session with Dame Darcey Bussell. Return flights and transfers. Darcey says: ‘Vienna is one of or explore Szentendre. Your voyage the great cities of culture, and then heads towards Nuremberg and BEAUTY OF THE DANUBE I’m looking forward to joining includes stops at Linz, where you can Sail through the stunning scenery HOW TO BOOK GH readers there to introduce take an excursion to the medieval of four countries and explore an exclusive dance performance Czech city of Český Krumlov, Passau Budapest, Vienna and Nuremberg. PRICE: From £2,520pp* Deposit: £750pp** at the Palais Liechtenstein and and Regensburg. You can also visit DATES: 20 to 27 October 2021 to share stories and experiences the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or take FABULOUS EXCURSIONS , 0161 516 0476, quoting GH DARCEY from my own career.’ a gourmet tour of the Wachau Valley. Enjoy tours of Salzburg, UNESCO-listed TO BOOK CALL Český Krumlov, Nuremberg and VISIT goodhousekeeping.com/uk/darcey21 OUR TRAVEL PARTNER Scenic operates luxury cruises Regensburg. Or take a bike tour, guided for more details and to see the full itinerary

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LUXURY FOODIE BREAK WITH A TV CHEF AND Take to the rivers WINE EXPERT of Bordeaux in style BORDEAUX MEET OUR SPECIAL GUESTS AND BEYOND Saint-Émilion JAMES MARTIN really is one of the One of the nation’s with James Martin region’s must-visit favourite chefs, destinations over the past 21 years, James has Experience the best of the magnificent Médoc with one YOUR ITINERARY presented popular Reasons to book of Britain’s best-loved chefs and wine expert Susy Atkins DAY 1 Bordeaux DAY 2 Blaye and Bourg DAY 3 Fort Médoc and TV shows, including ULTIMATE LUXURY Pauillac DAY 4 Cadillac and Libourne DAY 5 Saint-Émilion James Martin: Home lorious châteaux, delicious of the newest and most luxurious ships A trip with Uniworld is a combination of Comforts, Saturday Kitchen and wines, stunning scenery, operating in France. She has been the finest aspects of a floating five-star DAY 6 Libourne DAYS 7-8 Bordeaux James Martin’s French Adventure. a luxurious ship and the uniquely designed to immerse guests hotel, with Savoir beds, a plunge pool, YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO…  Join James Martin for exclusive Passionate about food, James can be company of one of Britain’s in French culture, art and wine. a choice of restaurants and an on-board spa.  Fly from UK airports, get the events and a gala dinner. found at James Martin Manchester G best-loved chefs – you have all the Eurostar, or self-drive to/from  Taste wines with Susy Atkins. and The Kitchen at Chewton Glen. ingredients for the perfect river cruise. PRIVATE EVENTS WITH JAMES AND SUSY Bordeaux  Enjoy five-star cuisine with SUSY ATKINS The Bordeaux region is where it all Join James for exclusive events, including an  Stay for seven nights in a every meal made using fresh, local Susy regularly began for James Martin as a trainee in the oyster and wine tasting at Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Classic Stateroom. ingredients, and unlimited drinks. appears on Saturday Michelin-starred Hostellerie de Plaisance, a cooking demonstration and a gala dinner  Explore three UNESCO ALSO INCLUDED Kitchen and is a wine Saint-Émilion, and he’s been coming back prepared by James and the Uniworld team. Susy World Heritage Sites. Transfers, wi-fi, excursions, writer, broadcaster to this beautiful part of France ever since. will accompany you for wine tastings at Château  Visit the region’s most entertainment, talks, tips, use and newspaper On this eight-day journey, you will try Beau-Séjour Bécot and Château d’Abzac. She’ll spectacular chateaux and wineries. of bikes and headsets. columnist. As well first-growth clarets, including tastings also be on hand to answer questions on board. as winning the with wine expert Susy Atkins. You will HOW TO BOOK Glenfiddich Food & Drink and Prix also join James at an oyster tasting, AMAZING EXCURSIONS du Champagne Lanson awards, she’s hear about his life in a talk, learn how to You’ll tour the finest chateaux, including PRICE: From £2,249pp* Deposit: £150pp the wine editor of delicious magazine cook French classics and enjoy a dinner Château Royal de Cazeneuve, once owned by designed by James himself. You’ll take King Henry IV. When travelling with Uniworld, DATES: 21 to 28 March, 28 March to 4 April and and consultant editor of the South This trip should West & South Wales Independent in farmers’ markets, go on guided be on every wine your daily choice of excursions are included 31 October to 7 November 2021 lover’s travel Gin & Artisan Spirit Guide. tours and do yoga at Blaye’s historic as part of its premium all-inclusive service. fortress. The SS Bon Voyage is one bucket list TO BOOK, CALL 0808 239 1650, PEACE OF MIND quoting GH BORDEAUX MARTIN OUR TRAVEL PARTNER Travel with Uniworld, consistently ranked as the best river cruise line in the world. It offers Uniworld is ABTA-bonded (Y6200) and your itineraries in spectacular destinations throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt and Asia. Its European fleet features luxurious trip is ATOL-protected, so you can book this VISIT goodhousekeeping.com/uk/james21 ships with an average capacity of 130 guests (the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry), enticing shore excursions, world-class gourmet cuisine, impeccable hospitality and numerous other all-inclusive benefits. voyage with confidence as it’s 100% protected. for more details and to see the full itinerary *Price based on two people sharing a cabin. Subject to availability. Single supplement applies. **Uniworld is ATOL- is ATOL- Single supplement applies. **Uniworld availability. people sharing a cabin. Subject to based on two *Price are Holidays visit uniworld.com/uk/terms-and-conditions. info, cancellation (Y6200). For and ABTA-protected (10975) UK. 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28 29 Reasons to book SAIL WITH EXCLUSIVE EVENTS WITH PRUE PRUE LEITH! From learning to cook in France to BOOK TODAY opening her first restaurant in London, AND SAVE Prue has plenty of stories to tell from her £400pp* varied career, as well as brilliant cooking hints and tips to share. She will join you for three days on board, give a talk and answer your culinary questions, plus accompany you on a visit to the Rialto Glide in a gondola through the canals food markets and perform a cooking of Venice demonstration. She’ll also help devise a special menu for your farewell gala dinner. Rialto’s food SAIL WITH UNIWORLD markets are a must for gourmets With an impressive European fleet, Uniworld is one of the world’s most awarded luxury river cruise lines, and you will be sailing in a Riverview Stateroom on the S.S. La Venezia, launched last year. There are three Northern Italy is packed with dining venues, including an Italian Get a taste of vineyards kitchen on the upper deck; a spa; library; and a lounge and bar, where you can enjoy unlimited premium drinks. YOUR ITINERARY VISIT VENICE DAY 1 Arrive in Venice and board the S.S. La Venezia VENICE Built on tiny islands in a lagoon on the Adriatic Sea, this city will take your breath DAY 2 Explore Venice and after-hours tour of St Mark’s Basilica away. Join a ‘secret’ tour of hidden spots DAY 3 Chioggia DAY 4 Polesella (Bologna or ) DAY 5 Porto with Prue Leith usually reserved for locals, visit Doge’s Viro, Chioggia and Burano DAY 6 Venice islands and Prue Leith talk Palace and enjoy a private after-hours and Q&A session DAY 7 Visit Rialto’s food markets with Prue Leith experience at St Mark’s Basilica. Join the culinary star on this luxury Italian river and farewell gala dinner DAY 8 Disembark and return to the UK MEET OUR cruise around the romantic Veneto region EXPLORE THE LAGOON YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO… SPECIAL You’ll see the waterfront shops,  Cruise for eight days.  Stay in a lavish Riverview Stateroom. GUEST n this wonderful new dinner with her, as she joins you on colourful facades and peaceful canals  Meet The Great British Bake Off  Enjoy a special meal chosen for Over an cruise, exclusively for Good board your luxury ship for part of that are unique to the islands of Burano, judge Prue Leith and discover her you by Prue. extraordinarily Housekeeping readers, you your fabulous cruise. Mazzorbo and Torcello. You’ll also stop cooking tips and tricks.  Choose from a wide range of varied and will discover the enchanting Uniworld’s European fleet features at Chioggia, a charming southern port  Listen to a private talk from Prue private tours, including an after-hours O and take part in a Q&A session. visit to St Mark’s Basilica. successful beauty of Venice and its surrounding luxurious ships. With an average loved by fisherman and artists, which is 50-year islands. The romantic ‘City of Water’, capacity of just 130 guests, it has the sometimes called ‘Little Venice’.  Take in Venice’s romantic islands,  Opt to go on a day trip to Bologna, career, where gondolas replace cars and highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river including Murano and Torcello. Padua or Ferrara. Prue Leith CBE has worked as canals are lined by elegant Renaissance cruise industry. Gourmet meals on board FOODIE EXCURSIONS  Visit Rialto’s food markets with  Indulge in gourmet cuisine and a restaurateur, businesswoman, palaces, is a floating masterpiece that and unlimited drinks are included, as There will be a chance to make pasta the Bake Off judge. unlimited premium spirits and wines. caterer, broadcaster, journalist, has inspired artists for centuries. well as six days of fascinating excursions, and enjoy lunch in Bologna, the culinary cookery writer and novelist. Good Housekeeping cover star such as a private after-hours visit to capital of northern Italy. You’ll also visit HOW TO BOOK Having been a judge on the and The Great British Bake Off judge St Mark’s Basilica, when the crowds Chioggia’s colourful, bustling market. * BBC’s Great British Menu, Prue Leith will join you at this amazing have departed. You will also visit Burano, PRICE: From £1,999pp (£400pp saving) Prue now brings her culinary UNESCO World Heritage Site. You Mazzorbo and Torcello, the charming Deposit: £300pp** DATES: 17 to 24 October 2021 experience to bear as a judge will get to visit the famous Rialto food port of Chioggia and the equally iconic on The Great British Bake Off. markets with Prue, and enjoy a cooking Italian cities of Bologna, famous for TO BOOK, CALL 0808 239 3811, demonstration, exclusive talk and gala its food, and medieval Padua. quoting GH PRUE LEITH VENICE goodhousekeeping.com/uk/prue21 OUR TRAVEL PARTNERS Uniworld offers itineraries in destinations throughout Europe, Russia, Asia and Egypt. Cruise in VISIT Tripsmiths partners with leading tour operators and media brands to deliver exclusive travel experiences. complete luxury for more details and to see the full itinerary *PRICE INCLUDES £400PP SAVING OFF THE BROCHURE PRICE. BASED ON TWIN/DOUBLE ON TWIN/DOUBLE OFF THE BROCHURE PRICE. BASED OFF THE BROCHURE PRICE. 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SAIL FROM DOVER WITH OTHER GH Sail around the best of the READERS BRITISH ISLES Enjoy a full-board, no-fly, close-to-home 2021 cruise with stops at some of the most spectacular scenic spots

n the ultimate staycation, you’ll Visit glorious Tresco on the cruise the UK and Irish coastline on Isles of Scilly this 13-day round-trip from Dover Oto one of the most northerly regions of Scotland next summer. You will visit some of our most interesting YOUR ITINERARY islands, including the fascinating Rathlin Island, DAY 1 Board MS Maud in Dover DAY 2 At sea home to Northern Ireland’s largest seabird DAY 3 Fishguard DAY 4 Rathlin Island DAY 5 Iona colony, and St Kilda, with its breathtaking cliffs. In Stornoway, on Lewis and Harris, you’ll DAY 6 St Kilda DAY 7 Isle of Lewis DAY 8 Islay discover where Harris tweed is woven DAY 9 Isle of Man DAY 10 Waterford DAY 11 Isles of Scilly and you’ll visit Islay, which is famous DAY 12 Dartmouth DAY 13 Arrive in Dover to disembark This cruise takes for its whisky distilleries. You’ll in stunning A cruise that’s explore the Viking and Celtic heritage coastal sights perfect for YOU WILL GET THE  Enjoy breakfast, lunch and of the Isle of Man in Douglas before spotting wildlife CHANCE TO… dinner, including house wine, you visit Waterford, the home of  Take a 13-day round-trip cruise beer, sodas and mineral water. crystal, and the oldest city in Ireland. NO-FLY CRUISING ON MS MAUD from Dover to the Hebrides on  Take part in activities on board Also on your itinerary are the On this round-trip from Dover, you’ll enjoy MS Maud in a cabin of your and ashore, which are organised Iona in the Inner unspoilt Isles of Scilly, an enchanting a full-board stay on the newly refurbished Hebrides is one of the choice. by the English-speaking archipelago off the Cornish coast. MS Maud, where you can enjoy your stops along the way  Visit towns and villages in expedition team. Your final stop will be the delightful meals in restaurants Aune, the main England, Wales, Northern  Use the ship’s hot tubs, waterfront town of Dartmouth, home dining room, and Fredheim, which offers Ireland, Isle of Man, Republic panoramic sauna, indoor and of the Britannia Royal Naval College. casual fast food and plant-based of Ireland, Scotland and the outdoor gyms (in line with health Your base for this wonderful trip will alternatives. Suite guests can also enjoy Hebrides. and safety guidelines). be the biodiesel-powered MS Maud, the fine-dining experience of Lindstrøm. where you can enjoy the spectacular views from the outdoor observation deck or relax with a VISIT ANCIENT SCOTLAND drink in the Explorer lounge and bar. On the Isle of Islay, once the seat of HOW TO BOOK the MacDonald clan, you’ll discover PRICE: From £2,901pp* Celtic ruins as well as the distilleries Reasons to book of its famous whiskies. Dual UNESCO Single traveller £4,249 DISCOVER OUR ISLAND HERITAGE World Heritage site St Kilda is one DEPOSIT: 20%** On this scenic voyage with exploration of the jewels in Scotland’s crown and travel specialist Hurtigruten, you’ll explore the its stacks and islands are the perfect DATES: 15 to 27 August 2021 coastline from south to north, taking in hills, home for nesting seabirds. TO BOOK, CALL 020 3993 1403, valleys, river estuaries and fishing villages. quoting GH UK & IRELAND OUR TRAVEL PARTNERS TS Tours Ltd specialises in Wander the charming streets of Fishguard and EXPERIENCE THE ISLE OF MAN bespoke expert-led tours and is working in partnership Dartmouth, and visit Abbey Garden, home to With its stunning coastline, rolling hills, VISIT goodhousekeeping.com/uk/dover21 with Hurtigruten, the world leader in exploration travel, an amazing 20,000 exotic plants, on Tresco moorland, waterfalls and beaches, the Isle to offer unique adventures from pole to pole. for more details and to see the full itinerary

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34 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING NOVEMBER 2020 goodhousekeeping.com/uk goodhousekeeping.com/uk NOVEMBER 2020 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 35 NEW 2022 DATES FOR Island hop in the THIS SELL-OUT CRUISE! EARLY BOOKING UNTOUCHED ADVISED HEBRIDES Discover the best of Scotland’s islands, including the ‘Whisky Island’ of Islay and the famous Isle of Mull

rom deserted beaches to Beginning your journey in Glasgow, dramatic lochs and lofty you will board the modern, comfortable Reasons to book mountains, the wild beauty and environmentally progressive THE BEST OF THE HEBRIDES of the Inner and Outer MS Spitsbergen, which will take you to The islands have something for everyone, Disembark at Islay, F which is also known Hebrides makes for an unforgettable the Isle of Mull. Here, you will visit its from stunning sea views and skyscapes as the Queen of experience. On this spectacular 11-day capital, Tobermory, where brightly to kayaking in bays and delicious the Hebrides cruise of the Scottish islands, you will painted houses ring the bay. seafood. You’ll discover the history of get to take in the fantastic scenery You will also see Arran, a haven ancient clans, Irish missionaries, Viking as you hop from isle to isle. for wildlife; the ‘Whisky Island’ settlements and lochs painted by Turner. You will stroll along the rugged (Islay); Iona, with its ancient religious coastline and see various birds and connections; and Eigg, with its Iron CRUISE ON MS SPITSBERGEN YOUR ITINERARY wildlife, as well as get a taste of what Age forts. On Hirta, a UNESCO The ship has comfortable cabins, hot DAY 1 Glasgow and board MS Spitsbergen it is like to live on the Atlantic Ocean World Heritage Site, you will have tubs, a panoramic sauna and gym. You’ll Meet St Kilda’s DAY 2 Isle of Arran DAY 3 Islay DAY 4 Isle of Gigha archipelago while on visits to whisky the chance to see minke whales enjoy all meals, including house beer and feathered Iona and Treshnish Isles St Kilda and Hirta distilleries and tweed-weavers. swimming nearby. wines, fizzy drinks and tea and coffee, in residents DAY 5 DAY 6 the Aune Restaurant, and wi-fi on board. DAY 7 Stornoway and Shiant Isles DAY 8 Loch Scavaig and Eigg Visit Tobermory, DAY 9 Sound of Mull DAY 10 Colonsay Fancy exploring EXPLORE GLASGOW one of Scotland’s prettiest ports DAY 11 Glasgow and disembark MS Spitsbergen Scotland’s islands? Before you depart on the cruise and after Tick off several in one trip you disembark, you’ll have a chance to YOU’LL GET THE CHANCE TO… explore Glasgow. With Victorian and Art  Spend 10 nights aboard  See the spectacular island Nouveau architecture, plus more than 20 MS Spitsbergen, with scenery and charming towns museums and galleries, there’s lots to see. breakfast, lunch, dinner of the Inner and Outer Hebrides. and beverages included.  Visit Loch Coruisk, one UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES  Spot amazing birds and of Scotland’s most beautiful On Islay, you’ll discover the distilleries of wildlife in St Kilda and the freshwater lakes. the peaty single malt whiskies the island Treshnish Isles.  Enjoy a private visit to Duart is famous for. In the port of Tobermory,  Go on a range of included Castle on the Isle of Mull, hosted you’ll enjoy a special pub visit. You’ll also excursions. by the clan chief. see nesting puffins and predatory skuas on the cliffs of the St Kilda archipelago. HOW TO BOOK Put your feet up PRICE: From £2,490pp* Deposit: 20%** and relax in your comfortable cabin DATES: 23 April to 3 May 2022 TO BOOK, CALL 020 3993 5609, quoting GOODHK SCOTTISH ISLES OUR TRAVEL PARTNERS TS Tours Ltd specialises in bespoke expert-led tours and is working in partnership That’s the spirit! VISIT goodhousekeeping.com/uk/hebrides22 with Hurtigruten, the world leader in exploration travel, Sample Islay’s to offer unique adventures from pole to pole. famous whiskies for more details and to see the full itinerary *PRICE BASED ON TWO PEOPLE SHARING A CABIN. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT APPLIES. PRICE CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINT. TIME OF PRINT. AT SINGLE SUPPLEMENT APPLIES. PRICE CORRECT AVAILABILITY. PEOPLE SHARING A CABIN. SUBJECT TO ON TWO *PRICE BASED ATOL BY TRIP 100% PROTECTED DATE. SCHEDULED DEPARTURE YOUR BEFORE BALANCE IS DUE 90 DAYS NEW BOOKINGS ONLY. FOR **DEPOSIT WHOLLY A COMPANY OF HURTIGRUTEN, THE BOOKING CONDITIONS AND SUBJECT TO BY ARE OPERATED HOLIDAYS (V7545). AND ABTA (3584) CANCELLATION BRANDS. HEARST OTHER BY BE PROMOTED UK AND MAY HEARST TO UK. THIS OFFER IS EXCLUSIVE INDEPENDENT OF HEARST HURTIGRUTEN.CO.UK/PRACTICAL-INFORMATION/TERMS-AND-CONDITIONS AT AVAILABLE T&CS

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Carol and the Carol on this group ventured to Europe’s Northern Lights ‘Sailing above the most northerly point: the Arctic Circle to see the North Cape adventure FINANCIALLY PROTECTED TRIP. NORTHERN LIGHTS NORTHERN LIGHTS PROMISE** IF YOU DON’T SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS DURING YOUR 12-DAY VOYAGE, YOU’LL GET ANOTHER SIX- OR SEVEN-DAY for the very first time For Carol, NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE FOR FREE** witnessing the aurora borealis was a dream was INCREDIBLE’ come true YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Bergen DAY 2 Ålesund DAY 3 Trondheim DAY 4 Cross Arctic Circle to Lofoten DAY 5 Tromsø DAY 6 Honningsvåg DAY 7 North Cape DAY 8 Hammerfest DAY 9 Vesterålen DAY 10 Cross WRITTEN Arctic Circle DAY 11 Trondheim DAY 12 Bergen BY CAROL YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO… KIRKWOOD Seeing the  Spend 11 nights on MS Polarlys (full-board). incredible  Enjoy an exclusive talk, Q&A session Snowhotel and excursions with Carol Kirkwood. Kirkenes was one of Carol’s  Go on the A Taste of Vesterålen excursion. trip highlights  Watch an in-depth on-board presentation on the Northern Lights. ALSO INCLUDED Return scheduled flights, all Ahead of our next 12-day Norwegian cruise with port taxes and fees, services of knowledgeable Carol Kirkwood, the weather presenter shares her local guides and your Northern Lights promise**. best experiences from her last Arctic voyage HOW TO BOOK n my first night in Norway, from the back of the ship as I looked Our trip to the North Cape was just loves a Strictly secret! I explained PRICE: From £1,910pp* I saw the Northern Lights. between two fjords at the shimmering as memorable. It felt like an adventure the science behind the aurora, Low deposit: 20% No one on the 11-day water, with the moon shining above into the unknown as we motored too. My talk was supposed to be Carol can’t wait to go DATES: 5 to 16 December 2021. husky sledding on her ‘Ovoyage down the mighty and snow falling. It was breathtaking. through the wilderness, escorted by a 40 minutes long, but we carried on next Arctic adventure fjords had seen them before. I went A highlight was Snowhotel Kirkenes. snow plough, and headed to Europe’s for an hour and a half! Then, we had TO BOOK, CALL 020 3993 8605, out on deck, and there they were: the Each year, 15 tonnes of ice is used to most northerly point. The scenery was a photo session, which involved quoting NORTHERN LIGHTS aurora borealis. They were something build the magical structure. The beds magical – a land of frozen white snow, lots of selfies and autographs. KIRKWOOD I’d always dreamed of seeing. I’d are ice, the reception desk is ice, the with the bright sun beating down and But the picture people will truly They say that sailing done TV shows on the aurora bar is ice. I’m shivering thinking about colours reflecting all around. As we treasure is that of the mystical green VISIT goodhousekeeping. before, and not once had I been it. We had a look around and drank looked out from the clifftop, I felt that and white lights dancing across the com/uk/carol20 along the Norwegian lucky enough to see the natural wild berry juice in the bar. You could we’d reached the end of the earth. sky. I can’t wait to return and see them for more details and to see the full itinerary fjords is the world’s phenomenon – but that night, I was. also have a deer hotdog – I didn’t During the trip, we ate our meals again. Why not come and join me?’ They looked amazing, and it wasn’t a because it made me think of Bambi! together as a group, so I was able to OUR TRAVEL PARTNER Founded in 1893, most beautiful voyage. one-off. We saw the lights on the next We fed the reindeer and huskies, sit with different people each day Join Carol Hurtigruten is the world’s leading expert on board two nights as well. Talk about spoilt! and we saw some puppies, too – they and get to know everyone. I held in voyages along the Norwegian fjords that see the I had the time of my life MS Polarlys Northern Lights. It offers unique experiences, leaving When we reached Tromsø, it looked were just gorgeous. On the next trip, a private talk and told the group the smallest environmental footprint possible. and I can’t recommend like a Christmas card, with everything I’m going to book in advance to go funny stories about things that go *Price based on two sharing a cabin. Subject to availability. Single supplement on request. Supplements apply for optional upgrade activities, which have limited capacities booked covered in snow and different husky sledding. Some guests went wrong on TV, and the talk I gave to on a first-come basis. **Occurrences of the Northern Lights, which can last from a few it highly enough minutes to several hours, will be logged by ship’s officers and announced to passengers. coloured wooden houses flanking on snowmobiles and said they the Queen at Sandringham. 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38 39 From its colossal icebergs to its colonies of penguins, Antarctica is awe-inspiring Discover the BOOK BEFORE 31 MARCH 2021 wilderness of AND ENJOY FREE RETURN FLIGHTS TO BUENOS ANTARCTICA AIRES† Experience the remote natural beauty and spectacular wildlife of the seventh continent on this unforgettable adventure

ith its vast unspoilt of Drake Passage to the Arctic scenery, extreme Peninsula, gazing at seas that climate conditions, are home to whales and seals. Wroaming icebergs and Looking back, you’ll see the magnificent marine life, Antarctica is ‘End of the World’ disappear a destination like no other. over the horizon as you Board MS Fridtjof You’ll start in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s approach skyscraper-sized Nansen and embark YOUR ITINERARY capital, where you’ll have the evening to icebergs rising up out of the on a true adventure explore the ‘Paris of South America’. Then, waters. The next five days DAY 1 Depart from London DAY 2 Arrive in Buenos Aires DAY 3 Tierra

it’s on to Ushuaia, where you’ll see why it will be spent in Antarctica, which never MS Fridtjof Nansen is equipped with all Reasons to book del Fuego and embark MS Fridtjof Nansen DAYS 4-5 Drake Passage is nicknamed the ‘End of the World’, to fails to inspire. Your expedition team will FREE FLIGHTS you need to explore, including kayaks, DAYS 6-10 Antarctica DAYS 11-12 At sea DAY 13 Ushuaia and board your state-of-the-art custom-built lead cruises to icebergs and landings at There has never been a better time to Blueye underwater drones and expedition Buenos Aires DAY 14 Arrive in the UK expedition ship MS Fridtjof Nansen. every opportunity to go ashore. From visit the White Continent; if you book boats for safe landings in remote areas. You’ll leave the southern tip of the the deck, you’ll have the chance to spot before 31 March, you’ll enjoy free return YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO… ALSO INCLUDED Return flights Americas and glide through the waters whales and penguin colonies. flights from London to Buenos Aires†. CRUISE ON MS FRIDTJOF NANSEN  Stay overnight in Buenos Aires, from London; return flights between Named after the Norwegian explorer, with breakfast included. Buenos Aires and Ushuaia; escorted THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA scientist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate  Spend 11 days on a premium landings with small expedition Even the most intrepid The islands around the Antarctic Fridtjof Nansen, your expedition ship comfort cruise in a cabin of your boats in Antarctica; wind- and traveller won’t be able Peninsula are a stunning reward for features Hurtigruten’s revolutionary battery choice on MS Fridtjof Nansen. water-resistant expedition jacket; to resist relaxing in the those who conquer the infamous Drake hybrid-powered propulsion system. On ship’s Explorer Lounge  Enjoy up to five meals a day, with reusable water bottle; tea; coffee; Passage. Every day is a new adventure board, you’ll find state-of-the-art tech and wine, beer and soft drinks provided wi-fi; loan of boots, trekking poles and each voyage is unique, as the landing a premium experience, with stylish cabins during lunch and dinner. and all activity equipment; and an sites depend on the ship’s location and and public areas, various dining options, a  Go on a range of excursions. English-speaking expedition team. weather conditions. Your experienced A AT FLIGHT UPGRADE AVAILABLE FLIGHTS; FREE ECONOMY gym, wellness centre, infinity pool, hot tubs, expedition team will attempt landings observation decks and a science centre. at several sites in the South Shetland HOW TO BOOK Islands and on the Antarctic Peninsula, Take your pick from an array of so you can see the diversity of £5,995pp* Deposit: 20%** dining options PRICE: landscapes and rich wildlife. DATES: 14 to 27 February 2022 ANTARCTICA’S MARINE LIFE TO BOOK, CALL 020 3993 5074, Amid the barren beauty of the islands quoting GH ANTARCTICA OUR TRAVEL PARTNERS TS Tours Ltd specialises in bespoke are orca, humpback and minke whales, expert-led tours and is working in partnership with Hurtigruten, leopard seals and a variety of penguins, VISIT goodhousekeeping.com/uk/antarctica22 the world leader in exploration travel, to offer unique and you’ll get as close as possible to adventures from pole to pole. for more details and to see the full itinerary IS ACTING AS AN AGENT FOR HURTIGRUTEN (ATOL 3584). † 3584). (ATOL HURTIGRUTEN FOR AN AGENT AS IS ACTING ARE OPERATED HOLIDAYS 31 MARCH 2021. BOOKINGS MADE BEFORE FOR AVAILABILITY OFFER IS SUBJECT TO SUPPLEMENT. *PRICE BASED ON TWO SHARING A CATEGORY RS CABIN. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT ON REQUEST. **20% DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO REQUIRED TO **20% DEPOSIT RS CABIN. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT ON REQUEST. SHARING A CATEGORY ON TWO *PRICE BASED TOURS TS THE TIME OF ENQUIRY. AT DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY AVAILABILITY CABIN. OFFER SUBJECT TO SECURE YOUR UK. THIS INDEPENDENT OF HEARST WHOLLY A COMPANY OF HURTIGRUTEN, THE BOOKING CONDITIONS AND SUBJECT TO BY TRAVEL CHECK THE FCO ALWAYS BRANDS. HEARST OTHER BY BE PROMOTED UK AND MAY HEARST TO OFFER IS EXCLUSIVE WARNINGS TRAVEL SECURITY, ON SAFETY, INFORMATION LATEST THE VERY IT INCLUDES AS DEPARTURE, BEFORE ADVICE them with the help of the ship’s team. VISIT GOV.UK/FOREIGN-TRAVEL-ADVICE MORE INFORMATION, FOR AND HEALTH.

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40 41 Take part The magnificent in a tea sight of Mount ceremony Fuji from the Chureito Pagoda

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Enjoy the Cruise wonderful spectacle JAPAN in of hanami YOUR ITINERARY CHERRY BLOSSOM DAY 1 Depart UK DAY 2 Arrive in Tokyo DAY 3 Mount Fuji DAY 4 Kobe DAY 5 At sea DAY 6 Kochi DAY 7 Hiroshima DAY 8 At sea DAY 9 Nagasaki Visit the Korean DAY 10 Busan DAY 11 At sea DAY 12 Hakodate DAY 13 Aomori port of Busan season DAY 14 At sea DAY 15 Tokyo DAY 16 Disembark DAY 17 Arrive in UK YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO… Experience the beautiful spectacle and discover Have a spa  Enjoy 14 nights’ accommodation the wonders of Tokyo and Mount Fuji in 2022 treatment at HAKODATE on Celebrity Solstice. the Persian  Visit the spectacular Mount Fuji, Garden apan is a unique blend of ancient be complete without a visit to its most celebrate the beauty of the cherry Mount Godaisan, Miyajima Island, and modern. It boasts countless iconic landmark, the 3,776m Mount Fuji. blossom and the fleeting nature of life. AOMORI Busan Tower, Mount Hakodate and natural wonders and cultural Travelling on the Celebrity Cruises The blossom typically sweeps across the Sannai-Maruyama ruins. highlights but, perhaps, no single Celebrity Solstice, you’ll enjoy world-class the country between March and May, J ALSO INCLUDED experience is as beautiful or memorable amenities. Embark on a culinary adventure making this trip perfectly timed to see TOKYO Return direct flights from Heathrow, as ‘hanami’ – cherry blossom viewing. with menus crafted by award-winning it at its most spectacular. (YOKOHAMA) BUSAN transfers, drinks package and Each spring, millions of Japanese chef Cornelius Gallagher, using locally KOBE MT FUJI HIROSHIMA internet package (two devices people wait for the first buds of the pink sourced ingredients and paired with the THE BEST OF JAPAN KOCHI per stateroom). cherry blossom (known as sakura; the most awarded wine collection at sea. 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