Join us amid some of Ireland's finest scenery. A land of rivers and loughs, some sweeping in from the sea; of towering mountains and sheltered glens; where the Irish language is still widely spoken and traditional music rings out from the pubs and bars of its ancient villages and towns.

Fly to and from Edinburgh, stay in two delightful hotels and enjoy the very best of Scotland's stunning scenery and fascinating history on this great-value break. A visit to Edinburgh, a cruise on Loch Lomond and tours of the breathtaking Trossachs and Highlands are just some of the highlights awaiting you!

A colourful feast of music, dance and a spectacular St Patrick's Day Parade, which winds its noisy way through the streets, is the highlight of this springtime break to the glorious Emerald Isle.

Join us for a few days in a corner of the Emerald Isle renowned the world over for its ancient Gaelic culture and for the charm and allure of its lovely scenery. Visit the festive city of Galway, the beating heart of Irish culture, and perhaps enjoy excursions to idyllic Lough Gill and the pretty coastal town of Westport on this entrancing five-day break.

Visit the heart of the Highlands to enjoy three spectacular train journeys. Ride the famous West Highland Line from Fort William to Mallaig, take a trip on the charming Strathspey Steam Railway and enjoy a breathtaking run from Inverness to the Kyle of Lochalsh.

A day trip to the legendary Isle of Skye, travelling by train in one direction on the breathtaking Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh line, a full day exploring Wester-Ross, one of the most beautiful and remote areas of the Highlands, and visits to Inverewe Gardens and Dunrobin Castle (entrances payable locally) are just some of the highlights awaiting you on this great-value holiday.

Enjoy the very best of Scotland on an escorted tour that includes stays in the heart of the Highlands, on the legendary Isle of Skye and in scenic Ayrshire. Highlights include a circular tour of the beautiful Isle of Arran, visits to Inverness and delightful Portree on the Isle of Skye, and monster-spotting at Loch Ness.

Join us on this great-value, five-day break and enjoy some of Ireland's most breathtaking scenery. Visit spectacular locations such as picturesque Galway, the awesome Cliffs of Moher and the lunar-like landscape of the Burren; relax in the tranquil surroundings of your resort, Killaloe; and soak up the Gaelic charm that Western Ireland offers in abundance.

Join us in the stunning walled fortress-town of Carcassonne - one of France's greatest medieval glories. Visit the fascinating papal city of Avignon, and Roman Arles, and perhaps join our optional excursions to the delightful fishing village of Gruissan and the wine-producing town of Beziers, on this wonderful, six-day holiday.

Journey to the heart of stunning Bavaria on a magical, six-day holiday combining fascinating history and beautiful Alpine scenery. Visit the exquisite capital, Munich, Neuschwanstein' s famous 'Disney' castle, Hitler's mountain-top 'teahouse' and Mozart's charming birthplace, Salzburg, as well as enjoying a cruise on beautiful Lake Konigsee.

Join us for a marvellous few days of relaxation and exploration on the sparkling French Riviera, glittering haunt of the well-heeled and bronzed. This radiant hideaway of discerning travellers and famous artists is a gourmet Mecca and a favourite holiday stamping ground for lovers of the good life.

Discover a fascinating Spain beyond the sun-kissed costa on this great-value holiday. Unearth the historic riches of this ancient country on visits to beautiful Seville, the Moorish city of Cordoba, and the spectacular Alhambra palace and gardens in Granada - as well as to the cities of Jerez, Ronda, Marbella and Mijas.

Join us for a few unforgettable days in a city that, while just a short hop from Europe, remains a world away. In this most magical of destinations you'll be transported to a realm of warm sunshine even in the depths of winter, snow-capped mountains, nomadic tribes and colourful souks.

Join us on a marvellous lakes and mountains holiday that will take you on a breathtaking journey across the Roof of Europe, on the famous Glacier Express, to the hills above enchanting Lake Como. Visit exquisite Lucerne and the Bernese Oberland, take a boat trip along Lake Como and perhaps even venture to historic Bern and Lake Maggiore.

Come to a land of stunning scenery, historic towns and villages, and friendly people. Stay in the renowned resort of Estoril; visit vibrant, enchanting Lisbon, bustling Cascais and the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site of Sintra; and perhaps join our optional excursions to discover Evora, Obidos and the fabled shrine at Fatima.

Discover two of the world's most fascinating, intriguing and exciting cities. Moscow, the beating heart of Mother Russia, radiates Slavic might and majesty, while St Petersburg's great squares and opulent palaces, its parks and canals, well deserves its place amongst the roll call of greatest European cities. Don't miss this great-value opportunity to see them both in one unforgettable week.

Experience the breathtaking Bohemian capital of the Czech Republic, the beautiful Pearl of the Danube and the great Imperial capital of the Hapsburg Empire, and pay a visit to striking, Slovakian Bratislava, as we reveal some of Europe's greatest cities on our great-value tour.

The beautiful southern province of Andalucia, birthplace of Picasso, home of flamenco and cradle of the gypsy life, is a land of history and legend, where some of Europe's most wonderful cities are set against a backdrop of high plains and sun-blessed coast. Join us there for a superb value holiday.

Discover the captivating scenery of the French Alps, breathtaking Mont Blanc, and the sun-blessed sophistication of lakeside Annecy. Visit famous Chamonix to ride the Aiguille du Midi cable-car to the summit of Mont Blanc, and perhaps explore Geneva and Menthon-St-Bernard on one of our great-value optional excursions.

Journey to western Norway's 'Fjord Country' - one of the world's most delightful destinations. Sheer mountainsides plunge into the deep, dark waters of the fjords, and, beyond, a hinterland of unspoilt forests, lakes and pristine glaciers is towered over by soaring peaks.

Join us on a fully escorted holiday to one of the world's most exciting, mystical, enthralling cities. Here, in a city designated European Capital of Culture for 2010, the colour and magic of Asia are very much in evidence, and the glories of the past are never far away. Don't miss this chance to see the stunning Topkapi Palace, Haghia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and innumerable other treasures.

A guided tour and a friendly, professional tour manager who will bring to life this wonderful place, as well as included transfers and a choice of excellent hotels, make this break the very best way to see this Bohemian jewel.

Experience classic New England at its best with a two-night stay on the 'blue-blood' streets of Boston, and a wonderful week-long tour of the red, orange and purple-clad states of coastal Maine and forested Vermont and New Hampshire - with an unforgettable cruise to view some of nature's most wonderful creatures in their natural habitat.

The Canadian Rockies are one of the world's most majestic wonderlands. And when the mountain tops are coated in a carpet of snow, the lakes frozen and the rivers ice-bound, the sight is even more stunning. Join us for a journey into this dramatic scenery by train as the 'Canadian' heads slowly from Vancouver to to Jasper National Park, and for the chance to visit Lake Louise, Banff and the 'cowboy town' of Calgary.

See New Orleans, the cradle of the blues and Dixieland jazz; Memphis, birthplace of the 'King'; and Nashville, the undisputed capital of Country Music! Afterwards, round off your trip with a relaxing six-day cruise across the Gulf of Mexico to the sun-blessed resorts of Progreso, Yucatan and Cozumel aboard the marvellous 'Carnival Elation'.

'Follow the Fall' from elegant Boston and its surrounding New England countryside, down to the wonders of the Big Apple. Take the splendid Skyline Drive through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and pay a short visit to the US capital.

Take the 'Maple Leaf Trail' from Ontario's warm and welcoming waterfront capital, Toronto, and head north to Canada's historic capital Ottawa, then east into French Canada to glorious Olympic Montreal, and finally to picturesque Quebec. All this - plus a visit to the awe-inspiring Falls at Niagara - make this the journey you'll never forget.

Discover the very best of Canada. Head west to explore the delights of Vancouver, at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, and cross the Continental Divide through the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains. Fly from 'cowboy town' Calgary to Toronto, and experience one of the world's most stunning natural wonders at Niagara Falls.

The 'Golden West' is at its most glittering in the make-believe worlds of Los Angeles's movie-capital-cum-sprawling-metropolis and the Nevada Desert's fabulous oasis of colour and opulence, Las Vegas. Discover them both on fun-packed holiday that also features one of the world's most truly breathtaking natural wonders - the awesome Grand Canyon.

Discover the world of WC Handy, Robert Johnson, 'Fats' Domino, Chuck Berry, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton and, of course, Elvis Presley. We'll take an unforgettable journey through America's musical heartland, heading from the cradle of the blues and Dixieland Jazz to the undisputed capital of Country Music - Nashville!

Combining a stay in New York - 'the city that never sleeps' - with a lazy, sun-kissed cruise to the idyllic islands of the Caribbean, this really is the perfect holiday. Take in the sights and sounds of the 'Big Apple' and then relax, as the impressive Carnival Miracle heads to Grand Turk and the tropical Bahamas, home to some of the world's most spectacular beaches.

The ''city that never sleeps'' is among the world's most exciting, most colourful and most welcoming destinations. Join us on a fantastic-value short-break to discover for yourself all that the 'Big Apple' has to offer.

''California is the place to be'' runs the popular song, and it's not wrong! Its two most fascinating cities - beautiful San Francisco and sprawling Los Angeles - and its stunning coastline are combined with a journey to Vegas's glitz and glamour, and the Grand Canyon's awesome splendour, to create a truly unforgettable holiday!

Join us in America's ''winter wonderland'' for a 'White Christmas' you'll never forget. Spend the 'Holiday Season' enjoying roaring log fires, fine food and good cheer, surrounded by the snow-covered hills of New England, the pristine forests of Vermont and the festive atmosphere of bustling New York, historic Boston and elegant Newport, Rhode Island.

Fascinating and mysterious, vast, sweeping and truly, wholly, a world away from the West, combining an ages-old civilisation and cultural mix with the glass and steel of the 21st Century world into which it is rapidly emerging, China is a wonder to behold, and a joy to experience.

Experience the wonders of this spectacular country - the Forbidden City in historic Beijing, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors and cosmopolitan Shanghai - and see the endangered Giant Pandas at the world-renowned Chengdu Panda Base.

This escorted tour features the three great cities of Shanghai, Xi'an and the capital and Olympic City, Beijing. Discover the colonial Bund in Shanghai, the extraordinary Terracotta Army near Xi'an, the Great Wall, and the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City in Beijing.

Combine a few days in the vibrant, bustling Thai capital - famed for its temples, markets, shopping malls and colourful nightlife - with a stay in the serene waterside town of Kanchanaburi on the bank of the River Kwai and forever associated with the events of WWII, and finally the chance to rest and relax in a beach-side resort hotel.

This superb-value tour of northern India features the three great cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, and the opportunity to spend some time in beautiful Ranthambhore Park. Once the hunting ground of Indian princes, this park stands atop a hill range of grasslands, streams, lakes and old ruins, and is the home of the Tigers of Ranthambhore.

Catch your breath as you encounter the awesome pyramids at Giza. Explore ancient Saqqara. Marvel at the collections of Cairo's stunning museums. And gaze in awe as you cruise along the tranquil Nile, past riverbank scenes unchanged in centuries, visiting some of the greatest relics of the Ancient World.

From majestic Table Mountain rising out of Cape Town, to the dramatic coastal scenery of the Garden Route, and the lush rolling hills of the 'Winelands', South Africa boasts one of the most diverse and spectacular geographies in the world. See all this, and venture into Africa's wild heart on our included open-vehicle safaris to the country's fabled game reserves, on this superb break.

The stylish, historic Danish capital, one of Europe's most vibrant, modern cities, puts on a special show with its Christmas Markets. As the festive season approaches Copenhagen's shops, bars and cafes are dressed in their festive finery, and the streets glitter with twinkling lights and colourful decorations.

Every year Amsterdam puts on an unforgettable New Year's Eve show! Amid her canals and cobbled streets, and in her bustling bars, jazz clubs and cafes you'll discover spectacular firework displays, decorated beer tents and street entertainment. Join the partying crowds and enjoy the atmosphere of what the Dutch call Oudejaarsavond, 'Old Year's Eve'.

Join us in the scenic Dolomites for a festive holiday on which you'll discover the delightful Christmas Markets at Bolzano and Merano, and discover a part-Italian, part-Austrian land where you'll find pizzerias and bier-kellers side by side, where hearty food is accompanied by local wine and where desert is as likely to be apfel strudel as ice cream.

Visit the Christmas markets of Munich, and discover the festive fun of the Christmas season as celebrated in the Bavarian capital. When the city's Christmas markets - the most famous on the central square, Marienplatz, open their stalls, Munich really does become a fairytale winter-wonderland!

There's nowhere quite like Paris, especially at Christmas, when the 'City of Light' turns - quite literally - into a city of festive light, with its great buildings beautifully illuminated, its shops and Christmas markets dressed for the season, and the grand boulevards decorated in Parisian style.

Join us for a Christmas markets break that's guaranteed to warm your heart. Fly to Prague to enjoy the delightful stalls of the Christmas Markets in Wenceslas Square, a tradition that stretches back over a thousand years.

Join us for a Christmas markets break based in famous Ruedesheim. Shop for traditional Christmas gifts in the enchanting surrounds of the Rhine and Moselle Valleys, where the villages and towns, not to mention Germany's oldest city, Trier, put on a festive coat of delightful Christmas markets.

Come with us to Donegal as we celebrate the New Year in the comfortable surroundings of a four-star hotel. Enjoy the atmosphere of bustling Letterkenny, and discover some of the region's spectacular scenery, including County Antrim's astonishing UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Giant's Causeway, on our programme of optional excursions.

Welcome in 2010 in the ''city that never sleeps''. Nearly a hundred thousand folk gather in Times Square, when fireworks, lasers and ticker-tape festoons mark the midnight hour. There's always so much to enjoy in New York, but the party atmosphere of the 'Holiday Season' makes this one of the very best times of the year to visit.

New Year's Eve in the fairytale Czech capital is Party Night, with fireworks at midnight over the city, best viewed from the Charles Bridge or the river itself. For stunning sights, history and modernism, as well as the warmest of welcomes, Prague is hard to beat.

Welcome New Year 2011 in the warmth and comfort of the Costa del Sol. On this great-value New Year holiday you'll leave the cold British winter behind, and head to Andalucia to enjoy five nights in a comfortable hotel in Torremolinos. Soak up the winter warmth, and join our optional excursions to Granada, Nerja and the Rock of Gibraltar.

Enjoy a festive break in one of the most scenic parts of Ireland, as you wrap up warm to discover Donegal's rivers and loughs, towering mountains and sheltered glens, and enjoy the atmosphere and hospitality of a comfortable hotel in an area where traditional music rings out from friendly pubs and bars.

Join us for a delightful Christmas break in the fascinating, ancient city of Prague. See the stunning sights, browse the traditional Christmas Markets, and enjoy a festive celebration unlike any other.

Join us in the warmth of the Costa del Sol, on the Mediterranean coast of sun-kissed Andalucia, for a festive break far removed from the grey days back home. Relax in a comfortable hotel in celebrated Torremolinos, enjoy the winter warmth, and join our optional excursions to Moorish Granada and the Rock of Gibraltar on this great-value Christmas holiday.

Leave the cold, damp and grey of Britain behind, and join us for an unforgettable Christmas holiday on the shores of the Mediterranean. The glittering Riviera resort of Nice has a good winter sunshine record, and you can expect mild days and all the benefits of a great-value, winter-warming break by the sea.

Explore the fairytale beauty of the Rhine Valley - its picture-book towns and villages dressed up for Christmas - aboard a beautifully appointed cruise vessel. This warm, welcoming and convivial home from home is the ideal base from which to explore this truly wonderful part of the world.

Sail from Amsterdam's canals and cobblestones into the UNESCO-listed reaches of the romantic Middle Rhine. Visit Rudesheim, then continue into the Upper Rhine to discover Strasbourg, the beautiful Alsace capital and seat of the European Parliament. On this cruise past pretty villages, historic towns and countless vineyards you'll also be able to visit Arnhem's poignant Airborne Museum, Cologne's historic Altstadt and the 'Student Prince' city of Heidelberg.

Cruise from the Dutch capital to the the romantic Middle Rhine past fairytale castles, the legendary Lorelei, and the mid-stream toll-towers of the robber-barons. Visit Rudesheim, the celebrated Rhine wine town, enjoy a walking tour of Mainz, and stop in Cologne and Koblenz on this classic river cruise.

Cruise along the meandering Moselle and down the mighty Rhine, and enjoy the unforgettable illuminnated procession and breathtaking firework display that make up the Rhine in Flames river festival. Highlights of the voyage will include exquisite Bernkastel-Kues and Cochem, historic Koblenz and majestic Cologne, fairytale Boppard and fun-loving Rudesheim.

Cruise from the wide, sweeping Rhine and its most celebrated city Cologne, to historic Koblenz, set where great river joins with the narrower, meandering Moselle. Sail on past ancient castles, steep-sided vineyards and delightful wine towns to Germany's oldest city, Roman Trier enjoying all the comforts of Olympia on a wonderful scenic voyage.

Join us and enjoy the brilliant spectacle of the Rhine in Flames as well as a cruise along the Middle Rhine, through the Rhine Gorge and south to the Swiss city of Basel, then north to Cologne, the historic Rhineland capital. En route, you'll call at Rudesheim, visit ancient Speyer and have the chance to explore your surroundings on a series of optional excursions.

On our Blue Riband voyage Olympia cruises from the Middle Rhine, through the Rhine Gorge and south to the Swiss city of Basel, before turning north and cruising to Cologne, the historic Rhineland capital. En route, you'll call at Rudesheim and visit ancient Speyer and have the chance to explore your surroundings on a series of optional excursions.

Join us for a summer cruise full of enchantment and excitement. Sail through the beautiful Rhine Gorge and past the great wine towns of the meandering Moselle. Beginning in Cologne, you'll cruise the Rhine, calling at exquisite Boppard, historic Andernach and famous Rudesheim, to Koblenz. Here you'll join the Moselle, cruising its scenic twists and turns to Trier, Germany's oldest city.