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From now to the end of May 2009

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8-23 Dec - High Level Patagonia Full
Tents, hostels & hotels-Sara B & Maria-Argentina/Chile

15 nights part board + flight + 7 eve. meals: £2,785

A challenging high level holiday trekking in the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, walking in the dramatic Mt Fitzroy region of Argentina; includes visit to the Moreno Glacier.

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Fitzroy.Patagonia in the southernmost portion of South America contains some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in the world. It is a land of wilderness where broad expanses of pampa meet the glacially sculpted spires of the Andes. Unique in its flora and fauna, and the wind blows strongly here much of the time. This high level holiday includes the spectacular 5-night 'W' trek in Las Torres del Paine National Park taking you to the foot of the soaring spires of Las Torres and close to Glacier Grey. We will also visit the spectacular Moreno glacier where huge blocks fall off into Lake Argentino to float away as ice bergs. The holiday finishes with 3 days walking in the magnificent Mt Fitzroy region of the Andes, including walking past Laguna de los Tres to reach close up views of Fitzroy's incredible North Face. Though not at altitude, non-technical, with day pack only, the walking in these areas is strenuous with plenty of 'up', and some long days in challenging terrain. The accommodation will be in hotels in Buenos Aries, tents or refuges on trek, and a hostel in Chalten near Fitzroy. Besides the internal flight between Buenos Aries and El Calafete, there will be a total 19 hours of transfer by minibus during the trip: Maria with backdrop of Cerro Torre.north on Route 40 to the Paine National Park, and south to el Chalten. The first and last nights are spent in Buenos Aries with time to relax, take a city tour, see the historic area of San Isidro, or shop for souvenirs. The holiday includes the flight from London Heathrow to Buenos Aires. (See WW website Accommodation page for the full itinerary).

Travel - Flight to Buenos Aries is included: Indirect overnight return flight most likely with Argentinian Airlines via Madrid, or Air France via Paris.
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Price will include: Indirect overnight flight to Buenos Airies, 13 nights part board in Argentina & Chile, staying in a range of accommodation
Ensuite twin rooms in Buenos Airies hotel, shared dormitory accommodation in refuges & hostel, 2 person tents on trek.

Includes: all breakfasts, 10 packed lunches, 7 evening meals; international flight incl. fuel surcharges & taxes; transfers & transport to walks/trek; local guide Maria; porters, & most other costs. Atol Protected LogoAtol No. 6497

Not included: Flight from Buenos Aries to Calafate (approx £100 with Lan Chile); 4 snack lunches, 6 eve. meals in Buenos Aries, Calafate, & Chalten; Paine NP entrance; tips; any optional extra trips.
(The Lan Chile flight to Calefate will be released soon. We will be happy to buy it for you on the Internet.)


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1-8 Feb - Alpine Skiing La Tania 1, France Full
Suits all skiers, incl. beginners - Diana & Madeline
7 nights catered chalet - excluding flight: £615

Our first 2009 La Tania week is in February for a change - superb skiing in Courchevel and the Trois Vallees of the French Alps. Suits all levels of skier from beginners to advanced.

Fuller detail -Enjoying the view at Viselle.
La Tania 1350m is a small friendly resort just outside Courchevel with easy access to the Courchevel slopes and the superb Trois Vallees ski area. There are slopes here to suit all abilities, and with 15 of us in total there'll be plenty of company to attend ski school with or to ski with in small groups. For this holiday we have exclusive use of Chalet Nicole which has been so appreciated by other WW groups in the past. Chalet Nicole is run by a small chalet company called 'Family-Friendly Skiing'. The chalet has a convenient ski-in/ski-out position near the bottom of the red run into La Tania - just above the telecabine which accesses all of the Courchevel slopes. Alternatively it's a short walk from the blue run. Chalet staff drive beginners to ski school in their minibus, and pick you up later to make life easy! (English speaking instructors).

Chalet NicoleThe chalet has 7 twin bedrooms and 1 single, all fully ensuite, mostly with baths. The single room is smaller and has a shower (£10 a night single supplement). The chalet has a good-sized lounge/dining room on the 2nd floor built around an open fire. There's a sauna downstairs, and a hot tub outdoors for an after ski soak! Breakfast & evening meals will be prepared for us by the chalet staff except for the one evening we go out to eat. The food was very good last year.

Courchevel has snow conditions to dream about due to its largely north facing slopes, its height, and its large number of snow cannons right down to the village. La Tania was originally built as an Olympic village with lots of chalets, après ski bars and little restaurants. It probably has the friendliest atmosphere of all the Courchevel resorts. It is approached by lovely tree runs - a blue and a red - and enjoys very fast access to the higher slopes and a good lift connection to both Courchevel and adjacent Meribel.

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Travel - Low Cost flight to Geneva not included
Easyjet, Flybe, BMIbaby, BA, or Globespan ski flights are now available from most UK airports.


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Price includes: 7 nights part board at Chalet Nicole
Staying in ensuite twin rooms (Single supplement £10 a night).

Includes: breakfasts, 6 evening meals with free wine, transfer from Geneva.

Extras not included: (paid for in Euro or by credit card on arrival at chalet).
Lift pass approx £140 or £173 (Courchevel only, or 3 Valleys)
Ski school lessons - 5 X 2 hours: £130 approx
Ski/ski boot hire: £70/£40 respectively - depends which grade you choose.


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14-22 Feb - Cross country skiing & Snowshoeing Full
All levels - Diana, Anne & local guide Hana - Czech Rep
8 nights full board excl. flight: £635

A chance to come Cross country skiing or try snowshoe walking in the Czech Republic - whatever your level of previous experience, or this might be your first go! Finishes with a last night in Prague.

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Crosscountry skiing in Sumava.This holiday is perfect whatever your level of previous experience as there will be 2 cross country skiing groups each day (including instruction for beginners), and a separate showshoe walking group which skiers may also join if their XC muscles need a rest! We will be based for 7 nights at Pension Pohoda in Kvilda village in the Sumava National Park. Kvilda is the highest village in the Czech Republic at 1065m with a network of well-maintained cross country trails and walking tracks through the valleys and woods of the area, linking small villages, or taking us to such beautiful places as the source of the Vltava River. In Kvilda we have reserved ensuite twin rooms and plenty of single rooms Snowshoe walking in Kvilda valley.arranged in pairs to share a bathroom - a typical Czech arrangement (Single suppl. £10 a night). The holiday is priced on a full board basis including packed lunches to take with us each day. In addition, Pension Pohoda has a sister hotel across the road with an attractive bar and other facilities such as a sauna and games room for our use. The 8th night of the holiday is spent in Prague and will allow us to visit this extraordinary city in winter before we travel home. Guided by Diana, Anne, & local guide Hana.

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Flight to Prague is not included (transfer to Sumava is included):
You can fly to Prague inexpensively from one of several UK airports - and we will happily book it for you on the Internet. Book early to get best flight prices. (The taxi from Prague back to the airport is not included as it depends on your flight time - allow £15).

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Holiday price: 8 nights full board at Pension Pohoda & Hotel Athos
Staying in ensuite twin rooms. Single rooms also available - sharing a bathroom with 1 other woman at Pension Pohada, & fully ensuite single at Hotel Athos in Prague (Single supplement £10 a night)

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, all evening meals (except 1 snack lunch & last evening meal in Prague - from £12); all equipment, instruction, transfers, & transport (except taxi from Prague to the airport - allow £15), & a choice of guided cross country skiing or snowshoe walks each day in Kvilda.


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21 Feb-7 Mar - Intermediate Nepal 1 Full
Intermediate - Linda - Hotel & Tea houses
14 nights part board + flight: £1640

A fabulous 2-week intermediate holiday in Nepal. Includes time in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and a 6-day tea house trek in the Annapurna region...

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Annapurna South from near Ghandrung. The incredible experience of trekking in Nepal need not be purely for high level walkers. The Hindu and Buddhist temples of Kathmandu, the amazing medieval city of Baktapur, the serenity of Phewa Tal ('Fish Tail Lake') in Pokhara, and the breath taking views of the Himalaya are all features of this intermediate holiday to Nepal with Linda - including a 6-day circular trek to Gorapani in the Annapurna region. At Gorapani, weather permitting, we'll climb Poon Hill and watch the sun rise over the magnificent Annapurna range. There'll be bamboo forests and huge rhododendron trees in flower, monkeys in the trees, steep stone steps that we'll take as slowly as we need, and little villages dotting the terraced hillsides where we'll stop for tea. While staying at Pokhara before the trek, we will have a warm-up walk to Sunrise View at Sarankot, and maybe cross the lake by boat to climb to the Peace Temple for another special view of the mountains. The walks on this holiday are to the full limit of Intermediate, and on one trekking day we will be walking uphill for 6 hours. Our accommodation over this holiday will vary from 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara to simple tea houses on the trek (basic accommodation with clean rooms and filtered water. Some have squat toilets). Luggage is transported for you - you carry a day pack only.

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Overnight Qatar Airlines flight via Doha to Kathmandu, returning on a daytime flight back to Heathrow. Taxi transfer from Kathmandu airport to the hotel is included.

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Holiday price: 14 night holiday, 13 of the nights are in Nepal: part board in Kathmandu & Pokhara, full board in tea houses on trek
Ensuite twin rooms shared with another member of the group.

Includes: 13 nights in Nepal in Kathmandu hotel & Pokhara hotel or simple lodges ('tea houses') on trek, indirect return flight to Kathmandu (overnight out/dayflight back), breakfasts in Kathmandu & Pokhara, all food on trek, all transport in Nepal & transport of luggage on trek, + guided walks & trek. Atol Protected LogoAtol No. 6497

Not included: Visa (£25), entrance fee to Baktapur (approx £7), tips, snacks & evening meals when not on trek (inexpensive).


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1-8 March - Alpine Skiing La Tania 2, France Full
Suits all skiers, incl. beginners - Raffa & Madeline
7 nights catered chalet - excluding flight: £615

This is the 2nd of three downhill skiing holidays in 2009 - enjoying the variety and superb facilities of Courchevel and the Trois Vallees. Suits all levels of skier from beginners to advanced.

Fuller detail -Enjoying the view from Viselle.
La Tania 1350m is a small friendly resort just outside Courchevel with easy access to the Courchevel slopes and the superb Trois Vallees ski area. There are slopes here to suit all abilities, and with 15 of us in total there'll be plenty of company to attend ski school with or to ski with in small groups. For this holiday we have exclusive use of Chalet Nicole which has been so appreciated by other WW groups in the past. Chalet Nicole is run by a small chalet company called 'Family-Friendly Skiing'. The chalet has a convenient ski-in/ski-out position near the bottom of the red run into La Tania - just above the telecabine which accesses all of the Courchevel slopes. Alternatively it's a short walk from the blue run. Chalet staff drive beginners to ski school in their minibus, and pick you up later to make life easy! (English speaking instructors).

Chalet NicoleThe chalet has 7 twin bedrooms and 1 single, all fully ensuite, mostly with baths. The single room is smaller and has a shower (£10 a night single supplement). The chalet has a good-sized lounge/dining room on the 2nd floor built around an open fire. There's a sauna downstairs, and a hot tub outdoors for an after ski soak! Breakfast & evening meals will be prepared for us by the chalet staff except for the one evening we go out to eat. The food was very good last year.

Courchevel has snow conditions to dream about due to its largely north facing slopes, its height, and its large number of snow cannons right down to the village. La Tania was originally built as an Olympic village with lots of chalets, après ski bars and little restaurants. It probably has the friendliest atmosphere of all the Courchevel resorts. It is approached by lovely tree runs - a blue and a red - and enjoys very fast access to the higher slopes and a good lift connection to both Courchevel and adjacent Meribel.

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Travel - Low Cost flight to Geneva not included
Easyjet, Flybe, BMIbaby, BA, or Globespan ski flights are now available from most UK airports.


Please ask us about the pre-arranged transfer time before you book - or we can happily book your flight for you to suit.
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Price includes: 7 nights part board at Chalet Nicole
Staying in ensuite twin rooms (Single supplement £10 a night).

Includes: breakfasts, 6 evening meals with free wine, transfer from Geneva.

Extras not included: (paid for in Euro or by credit card on arrival at chalet).
Lift pass approx £140 or £173 (Courchevel only, or 3 Valleys)
Ski school lessons - 5 X 2 hours: £130 approx
Ski/ski boot hire: £70/£40 respectively - depends which grade you choose.


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8-15 March - Alpine Skiing La Tania 3, France Full
Suits all skiers, incl. beginners - Raffa & Diana
7 nights catered chalet - excluding flight: £615

This is the 3rd of three downhill skiing holidays in 2009 - enjoying the variety and superb facilities of Courchevel and the Trois Vallees. Suits all levels of skier from beginners to advanced.

Fuller detail -Enjoying the view from Viselle.
La Tania 1350m is a small friendly resort just outside Courchevel with easy access to the Courchevel slopes and the superb Trois Vallees ski area. There are slopes here to suit all abilities, and with 15 of us in total there'll be plenty of company to attend ski school with or to ski with in small groups. For this holiday we have exclusive use of Chalet Nicole which has been so appreciated by other WW groups in the past. Chalet Nicole is run by a small chalet company called 'Family-Friendly Skiing'. The chalet has a convenient ski-in/ski-out position near the bottom of the red run into La Tania - just above the telecabine which accesses all of the Courchevel slopes. Alternatively it's a short walk from the blue run. Chalet staff drive beginners to ski school in their minibus, and pick you up later to make life easy! (English speaking instructors).

Chalet NicoleThe chalet has 7 twin bedrooms and 1 single, all fully ensuite, mostly with baths. The single room is smaller and has a shower (£10 a night single supplement). The chalet has a good-sized lounge/dining room on the 2nd floor built around an open fire. There's a sauna downstairs, and a hot tub outdoors for an after ski soak! Breakfast & evening meals will be prepared for us by the chalet staff except for the one evening we go out to eat. The food was very good last year.

Courchevel has snow conditions to dream about due to its largely north facing slopes, its height, and its large number of snow cannons right down to the village. La Tania was originally built as an Olympic village with lots of chalets, après ski bars and little restaurants. It probably has the friendliest atmosphere of all the Courchevel resorts. It is approached by lovely tree runs - a blue and a red - and enjoys very fast access to the higher slopes and a good lift connection to both Courchevel and adjacent Meribel.

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Travel - Low Cost flight to Geneva not included
Easyjet, Flybe, BMIbaby, BA, or Globespan ski flights are now available from most UK airports.


Please ask us about the pre-arranged transfer time before you book - or we can happily book your flight for you to suit.
Book early for the best flight prices!
For full Accommodation & Guide information - click the buttons below or use left hand menu links.
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Price includes: 7 nights part board at Chalet Nicole
Staying in ensuite twin rooms (Single supplement £10 a night).

Includes: breakfasts, 6 evening meals with free wine, transfer from Geneva.

Extras not included: (paid for in Euro or by credit card on arrival at chalet).
Lift pass approx £140 or £173 (Courchevel only, or 3 Valleys)
Ski school lessons - 5 X 2 hours: £130 approx
Ski/ski boot hire: £70/£40 respectively - depends which grade you choose.


You can book online - or phone us on: 08456 445335




21-28 Mar - Intermediate Andalucia 2
Small hotel - Sue B - Spain
7 nights full board excl. flight: £680

A lovely time of year to be exploring the Sierra Almijara when the almond trees will be in blossom, staying at Finca el Cerrillo - always a favourite.

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Walking in Andalucia.Picturesque white-washed villages with twisting narrow streets…. hillsides covered in spring flowers, almond trees in blossom, or shady olive groves, citrus orchards, and muscatel vineyards… breathtaking views of mountains, or to the Mediterranean in the distance… this is the Sierra Almijara, 35 minutes inland from the Costa del Sol and 40 minutes from Malaga. We'll be staying near the village of Canillas, at Finca el Cerrillo - an excellent small hotel with lovely views, beautiful ensuite rooms, and a small swimming pool. Mostly we can walk from the door exploring paths into the Sierra de Tejeda National Park, or we can take the bus a little further afield. With Granada only 2 hours away, there will also be a day off from walking so that you can visit the Alhambra (not included - approx £30). Alternatively, the beach is 12 miles away by taxi or local bus, and the small town of Comepta with its market and twisting streets is a short taxi ride away. Guided by Sue B.

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Travel - flight to Malaga is not included: You can fly to Malaga from one of several UK airports. These flights are now available - book early for the best prices. We will arrange several taxi transfers to meet these flights, so please talk to us before you buy it - or we can happily book it for you.

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Price includes: 7 nights full board at Hotel Finca el Cerrillo
Staying in ensuite twin room. Ensuite singles also available (Ensuite Single supplement £10 a night).

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals - including 2 evening meals at good local restaurants, taxi transfer from/to Malaga airport, transport to walks + guided walks.
Not included: Flight from one of several UK airports - but we can happily book it for you; Alhambra visit (approx £30); taxi out to restaurants on 2 nights (£10 max).


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10-17 Apr - Turkish Coast Walking & Sailing Full
Traditional yacht - Diana - Low Intermediate
7 nights full board excl. flight: £590

A unique walking holiday with Diana exploring the Turkish coast and staying in ensuite twin or single cabins on a traditional crewed sailing yacht.

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Over this new Turkish holiday we will journey from Marmaris to Fethiye, sometimes sailing, but usually walking to the next rendezvous point along forested tracks and quiet lanes with views to the mountains, the woods, or out over the islands along this lovely coast. The walks vary to suit the terrain, averaging low intermediate in grade with one steeper ascent. Walking to Dalyan village we will catch a river boat to the mud baths and ruins at Caunos, while on other days there may be 2-3 shorter walks with sailing in between - to take in Cleopatra's Bath, other Roman ruins and tombs, or the sunset from Yassica Island. On the last day there will be an optional excursion to view the amazing Saklikent Gorge and the ruins of Tlos - or you might prefer a relaxing day on the boat, swimming from a nearby beach. The holiday is priced on a full board basis with delicious meals served on deck in the evening.

Travel - flight to Dalaman is not included: You can fly to Dalaman with Easyjet from Gatwick or on charter flights from several UK (all mostly in the evening). The charterflights are available now. Easyjet flights will be released in December. Evening transfer to the boat is included. Please talk to us before you book your flight - or we can happily book it for you.

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Price includes: 7 nights full board on 'East Meets West' - a traditional sailing gulet (yacht)
Staying in ensuite twin cabins. Ensuite single cabins also available (Ens. single supplement £10 a night).

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals, all transport in Turkey, excursion to Caunos ruins & mud baths, + guided walks.


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14-18 Apr - Gentle Dumfries & Galloway
Hotel - Pam - Solway coast
4 nights full board: £410

Our first purely gentle holiday in Scotland - enjoying the stunning coastal scenery of Dumfries and Galloway from a comfortable base at the Barons Craig Hotel in Rockcliffe.

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Rockcliffe.This new Scottish holiday with Pam is based on the beautiful Colvend Coast in Dumfries and Galloway overlooking the Solway Firth not far from the border with England. Here we will be staying in ensuite single rooms (no supplement) at the very comfortable Baron's Craig Hotel set in its own grounds on the edge of Rockcliffe village south of Dalbeattie. East along the coast towards Sandyhills there is a magical stretch of coast to explore with views across to Cumbria and the Isle of Man. In the other direction we can walk to Kippford and the Urr Estuary, passing the Mote of Mark - an iron age hillfort possibly named after the King of Dumnonia. Rough Island can by reached along a causeway from Rockcliffe at low tide, or inland there are peaceful woodlands where we might see red squirrels. Delicous evening meals are included in the price, and after dinner we can relax in front of an open fire in the hotel's comfortable lounge. Rockcliffe is easy to reach by train to Dumfries station, then bus from the station to Rockcliffe.

Travel - nearest train station: Dumfries station, then bus to the hotel in Rockcliffe.
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Price includes: 4 nights full board at the Barons Craig Hotel
Staying in ensuite single rooms (without a supplement).

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals, any transport to walks, + guided walks.


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21-28 Apr - High Intermediate La Gomera
Hotel, pension & rooms - Marian - Canaries
7 nights part board, flight, ferry & all transport: £695

An exciting trek around the circular island of La Gomera in the Canaries. Grand rock monoliths, exotic flowers, sea cliffs plunging to crystal clear waters... La Gomera has it all! (Day pack only throughout)

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The landscape of La Gomera.La Gomera is one of the smallest of the inhabited Canary islands, 30 minutes south of Tenerife by ferry. Few places in the world have the natural wealth of this circular volcanic island: misty northern laurel forests, scorched canyons, grand rock monoliths, palm groves, and sea cliffs plunging to crystal clear water below. Ancient tracks and trails thread through this landscape, allowing us to make an anti-clockwise circuit of the central volcanic massif, Alto de Garajonay. After a first hotel night in San Sebastian, we'll walk from Agulo to Vallehermosa, staying here at another comfortable small hotel for 2 nights to allow a stunning sea cliff walk in this corner of the island. We then ascend to characterful Pension Sonia in Chipude, high on the central massif and close to the summit. The next day is long but breathtaking, descending to Playa Santiago on the sunny south coast for 2 nights in apartments by the sea - a wonderful place to take a rest day or catch a boat trip around the island. From here our last day's walk back to San Sebastian is striking. We then have a last night in San Sebastian to celebrate before catching the ferry back to Tenerife for our flights home. Guided by Marian. (You carry a day pack only - luggage is transported).

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Travel to La Gomera - flight included in the price::
Return flight from Gatwick or Manchester to Tenerife South, then taxi to the ferry, Ferry to La Gomera - all included in the price.

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Price includes: 7 nights part board in small hotels, pension & appartment
Sharing twin rooms with another member of the group.
Includes: flight from Gatwick or Manchester to Tenerife, ferry to La Gomera, luggage transport & all transport on the island, breakfasts, packed lunches, + guided walks. Atol Protected LogoAtol No. 6497

Not included: evening meals (main courses from £12)


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2-9 May - Low Intermediate Mull 1 Full
Small hotel - Fran - Scotland
7 nights full board, includes trip to Iona : £650

A wonderful week exploring some of Fran's favourite walks on Mull, staying in a comfortable women-run B&B above a lovely deserted cove with views to die for!

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Stunning beaches on Mull.Mull is one of the largest of the Hebridean islands off the west coast of Scotland. It has a long and strikingly beautiful coastline of high cliffs and bays, with caves and rock arches, and views out to the many smaller islands that surround it. Most notable of these is the 'Holy Isle' of Iona where we will walk on one day. Another rewarding visit might be to cathedral-like Fingle's Cave on the island of Staffa, whose geometrical basalt pillars have even inspired a Mendelssohn overture! On other days we will take beautiful walks along Mull's coastline, stopping at sandy bays, or walking to other famous caves and rock features. Inland, our eyes will often be drawn to the island's only munro, Ben Mor, and from a walk over its lower shoulder there will be striking views back to the coast. We will be staying at women-run Ardachy House Hotel on the south coast, overlooking the deserted sands of Ardalanish Bay and the islands of Jura, Colonsay, and Islay. Iona is only 7 miles away; seals, otters and the elusive Corncrake are regular visitors to the area, and there is a standing stone and Iron Age fort close by. The hotel offers comfortable ensuite twin, double, and single bedrooms, and some of the bedrooms and the residents' lounge have a lovely view towards the sea. Mull is reached by train from Glasgow to Oban, then a magical ferry to Craignure on Mull, & local bus from the ferry to Bunassen where Maggie & Cathy will collect you. Guided by Fran.

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Travel to Mull: Mull is reached by a magical ferry trip from Oban on Scottish mainland. Oban is served in turn by train from Glasgow, and is also easily accessible by road (2.5 hours from Glasgow).
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Price includes: 7 nights full board at Hotel Ardachy
Staying in ensuite twin rooms. Ensuite single rooms also available (Ensuite single supplement £10 a night). Some of the rooms have sea views.

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals, all transport to walks, ferry to Iona + guided walks.

Not included: Staffa Island boat trip not included as it depends on weather conditions: £15. Bus from the ferry at Craignure to Bunassen £6 (collected from bus stop by Maggie & Cathy from the hotel).


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5-12 May - Intermediate Crete 1 Full
Sea view rooms - Diana & Yvonne - Greece
7 nights - incl. flight & all except the meals: £675

Coast paths above the emerald sea, stunning gorges including famous Samaria, and a tranquil, unspoilt place to stay that you wouldn't think existed any more. Guided by Diana.

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View from the top of the Samarian Gorge.Here is an opportunity with Diana to spend a relaxed week in Crete, exploring some of the gorges and coast paths in the south of this magical island. May is a delightful month to walk in Crete - when the sun is not too hot and the island is still green with many wild flowers and aromatic herbs. We'll be staying on the south coast in Maria and Christina's lovely ensuite sea-view Oasis Rooms at Polirizos beach - a tiny un-spoilt hamlet beside a cove consisting of little more than a few tavernas. From here, there are beautiful coastal paths above the emerald sea - stopping for a dip if we please, and we'll visit the amazing gorges of Imbros and famous Samaria - taking a bus and taxi via Hania to Samaria, and starting our descent later than most so that we have its amazing scenery virtually to ourselves. At the bottom of the gorge, we will stay for a night at Agia Roumeli's Hotel Calypso, and walk back along the coast via Loutro the next day. There will also be a day-off from walking to enjoy the beautiful beach around the headland - where you can swim as topless or bottomless as you wish!

Walking along the coast path from Agia Roumeli.

Maria and Christina's Oasis Rooms are comfortable and ensuite, with a balcony overlooking the sea, and a kitchen area for breakfast. It is much simpler here to each buy our own food for breakfast & packed lunches - much of which we can do at a good supermarket on our way from the airport. We can then ask Maria to order us fresh bread daily for breakfast, and we can buy butter, honey, yoghurt, cheese, tomatoes and anything else we need at the little shop in Rothakino. In the evenings we'll eat out at the tavernas by the sea (from £8). (Ensuite single suppl. £10 a night)

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Travel to Crete - flight included in the price: Gatwick or Manchester flight to Heraklion is included, plus all transfers and transport on the holiday. (Manchester flight supplement £20)
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Price includes: 7 nights at Oasis Rooms, Rothakino
Staying in sea view ensuite twin rooms. Ensuite single rooms also available (Ensuite single supplement £10 a night).

Includes: flight from Gatwick or Manchester (Manchester (Manchester flight supplement £20), all transport on Crete including to Samaria, Samaria fee, Imbros fee, 1 extra night at Agia Roumeli in Hotel Calypso + guided walks (i.e. everything except evening meals & food for breakfast & packed lunches - bring approx £170 in Euros). Atol Protected LogoAtol No. 6497


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9-17 May - Long Distance West Highland Way 1
Inns, hotels, & B&Bs - Sue M - Scotland
8 nights part board, all luggage trans + return travel: £675

A chance to walk the famous West Highland Way - one of the most spectacular long distance paths in the UK.

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Walking into the Highlands.The West Highland Way is one of the most breathtaking long distance paths, following ancient trails steeped in history through some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain - from the Scottish lowlands near Glasgow to Fort William near the foot of Ben Nevis in the Highlands. There'll be bluebells on the shores of Loch Lomond, dramatic waterfalls in Glen Falloch, the bleak expanses of Rannoch Moor, and the dramatic Highland scenery of Glencoe and Lairigmor. We start from Drymen, missing out the first road walking section from Glasgow. From Drymen it is 83 glorious miles to Fort William, averaging 12 miles and 340m of ascent a day over 7 walking days. On the way we stay mostly in ensuite twin rooms in B&Bs, old coaching inns, and small hotels. (No nights in hostels this year). Guided by Sue M. (Luggage is transported by taxi).

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Travel - easiest train station: Glasgow Central station, then we arrange an inexpensive shared lift from the station to Drymen where the trek starts.
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Price includes: 8 nights part board in Hotels, Inns, & B&Bs
Staying in twins and 3-bedded rooms, mostly with ensuite facilities.

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, all luggage transport, return journey to Drymen or Glasgow Central station + guided walks. (Inexpensive lift from Glasgow Central station to Drymen available).

Not included: evening meals (from approx £15)


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12-19 May - Intermediate Crete 2 Full
Sea view rooms - Marian & Yvonne - Greece
7 nights - incl. flight & all except the meals: £675

Coast paths above the emerald sea, stunning gorges including famous Samaria, and a tranquil, unspoilt place to stay that you wouldn't think existed any more. Guided by Marian.

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Walking along the coast path from Agia Roumeli.This second Crete holiday is guided by Marian - a relaxed week exploring some of the gorges and coast paths in the south of this magical island. May is a delightful month to walk in Crete - when the sun is not too hot and the island is still green with many wild flowers and aromatic herbs. We'll be staying on the south coast in Maria and Christina's lovely ensuite sea-view Oasis Rooms at Polirizos beach - a tiny un-spoilt hamlet beside a cove consisting of little more than a few tavernas. From here, there are beautiful coastal paths above the emerald sea - stopping for a dip if we please, and we'll visit the amazing gorges of Imbros and famous Samaria - taking a bus and taxi via Hania to Samaria, and starting our descent later than most so that we have its amazing scenery virtually to ourselves. At the bottom of the gorge, we will stay for a night at Agia Roumeli's Hotel Calypso, and walk back along the coast via Loutro the next day. There will also be a day-off from walking to enjoy the beautiful beach around the headland - where you can swim as topless or bottomless as you wish!

View from the top of the Samarian Gorge.

Maria and Christina's Oasis Rooms are comfortable and ensuite, with a balcony overlooking the sea, and a kitchen area for breakfast. It is much simpler here to each buy our own food for breakfast & packed lunches - much of which we can do at a good supermarket on our way from the airport. We can then ask Maria to order us fresh bread daily for breakfast, and we can buy butter, honey, yoghurt, cheese, tomatoes and anything else we need at the little shop in Rothakino. In the evenings we'll eat out at the tavernas by the sea (from £8). (Ensuite single suppl. £10 a night)

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Price includes: 7 nights at Oasis Rooms, Rothakino
Staying in sea view ensuite twin rooms. Single rooms also available (Ensuite single supplement £10 a night).

Includes: flight from Gatwick or Manchester (Manchester (Manchester flight supplement £20), all transport on Crete including to Samaria, Samaria fee, Imbros fee, 1 extra night at Agia Roumeli in Hotel Calypso + guided walks (i.e. everything except evening meals & food for breakfast & packed lunches - bring approx £170 in Euros). Atol Protected LogoAtol No. 6497


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16-22 May - High Level Rum
Castle hostel & bothy - Fran - Scotland
6 nights full board: £490

This high level holiday with Fran is to the beautiful and mysterious isle of Rum off the west coast of Scotland.... a total Scottish walking experience!

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Rum as one sees it from the ferry.Rum is a diamond shaped jewel of a place - an island of the Inner Hebrides of spectacular wildness and beauty. Its glaciated 'cullins' (high rocks) Askival, Hellival, Trollaval, and Orval, started life near the equator, and are the shattered remnants of a once huge volcano. Apart from its incredible scenery, Rum has been a nature reserve for over 40 years. We may be lucky and see otters fishing along the shores of Loch Scresort, or red deer and wild goats in the heather as we walk. Golden eagles often soar above the Cullins, while Shearwaters nest on their slopes and skim the sea in significant numbers. There are many fabulous high walks to choose from here, often off-path through the heather - along high cliffs overlooking the sea, onto peaks with stunning views, or looking north to the Skye Cullins from beautiful Kilmory Sands. To access the best parts of this island, we will stay for 2 nights in a bothy, Guirdil Bay bothy - a treat for another time!walking there low level with 3 days' food and gear, living in very simple bothy conditions with water from a nearby stream and sleeping mats on the floor - a real Scottish walking experience! The rest of the time our base will be the hostel in extraordinary Kinloch Castle near Loch Scresort. Trains run from Glasgow to Malaig, and from Malaig you catch the regular Rum ferry which is a magical journey in itself.

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Travel: Car or Glasgow train to Mallaig, then ferry to Rum (Ferry: £8 each way). If you fly to Glasgow you may have to stay an extra night in Mallaig or Glasgow.
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Price includes: 6 nights full board in Kinloch Castle hostel & bothy
Staying in small hostel dormitories or basic bothy shared with other members of the group.

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals, bothy + guided walks. (Bring sleeping bag, sleeping mat, lightweight camping knife, fork, spoon, large bowl or plate & cup).

Not included: Ferry to Rum (£8 approx each way)


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