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🇭🇰🌸 HONG KONG & JAPAN CHERRY BLOSSOM ADVENTURE 🇯🇵
Departing 8th March 2027
🏙️ 3 Nights Hong Kong
The Salisbury – YMCA of Hong Kong – Room Only
🗼 3 Nights Tokyo
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo – Room Only
⛩️ 3 Nights Kyoto
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo – Room Only
🌆 3 Nights Osaka
Hotel Nikko Osaka – Room Only
✈️ From Manchester & Heathrow
Payable to Mainstreet: £1,749pp
💴 Payable locally: Approximately £5.50 per person in city taxes across the three Japan hotels.
👫 Based on two adults
🚄 Bullet trains between Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka are not included and should be booked independently before travel or locally in Japan.
💷 Deposit: £200pp
ATOL protected | Subject to availability
Pricing information:
Prices shown are total package prices per person, based on the party size stated and include flights, accommodation and all mandatory taxes and charges payable to the tour operator and known at the time this offer was produced.
Prices are based on exchange rates in effect at the time of publication and may change prior to booking confirmation.
Any resort, destination or city taxes payable locally (where applicable) are charged by the property or local authority, are not included in the package price, and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations or local regulation changes.
Any future local charges introduced by a property after booking are payable directly to the property and are outside the tour operator’s control.
Optional extras are excluded unless stated. Prices subject to availability. ATOL protected.
Departing 8th March 2027
🏙️ 3 Nights Hong Kong
The Salisbury – YMCA of Hong Kong – Room Only
🗼 3 Nights Tokyo
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo – Room Only
⛩️ 3 Nights Kyoto
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo – Room Only
🌆 3 Nights Osaka
Hotel Nikko Osaka – Room Only
✈️ From Manchester & Heathrow
Payable to Mainstreet: £1,749pp
💴 Payable locally: Approximately £5.50 per person in city taxes across the three Japan hotels.
👫 Based on two adults
🚄 Bullet trains between Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka are not included and should be booked independently before travel or locally in Japan.
💷 Deposit: £200pp
ATOL protected | Subject to availability
Pricing information:
Prices shown are total package prices per person, based on the party size stated and include flights, accommodation and all mandatory taxes and charges payable to the tour operator and known at the time this offer was produced.
Prices are based on exchange rates in effect at the time of publication and may change prior to booking confirmation.
Any resort, destination or city taxes payable locally (where applicable) are charged by the property or local authority, are not included in the package price, and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations or local regulation changes.
Any future local charges introduced by a property after booking are payable directly to the property and are outside the tour operator’s control.
Optional extras are excluded unless stated. Prices subject to availability. ATOL protected.
🇹🇭 Thailand Triple Centre Escape 🌴
Departs: 8th June 2027
✈️ Manchester Departure
🏝️ 4 Nights Krabi
Krabi Cha-Da Resort – Bed & Breakfast
🌊 4 Nights Khao Lak
Leaf Oceanside – Bed & Breakfast
🌅 4 Nights Phuket
The Front Village – Bed & Breakfast
🚗 Optional Private Airport Transfers: +£150pp
💷 Only £969pp
💰 Deposit: Just £100pp
👫 Based on two adults sharing.
ATOL protected | Subject to availability
Pricing information:
Prices shown are total package prices per person, based on the party size stated and include flights, accommodation and all mandatory taxes and charges payable to the tour operator and known at the time this offer was produced.
Prices are based on exchange rates in effect at the time of publication and may change prior to booking confirmation.
Any resort, destination or city taxes payable locally (where applicable) are charged by the property or local authority, are not included in the package price, and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations or local regulation changes.
Any future local charges introduced by a property after booking are payable directly to the property and are outside the tour operator’s control.
Optional extras are excluded unless stated. Prices subject to availability. ATOL protected.
Departs: 8th June 2027
✈️ Manchester Departure
🏝️ 4 Nights Krabi
Krabi Cha-Da Resort – Bed & Breakfast
🌊 4 Nights Khao Lak
Leaf Oceanside – Bed & Breakfast
🌅 4 Nights Phuket
The Front Village – Bed & Breakfast
🚗 Optional Private Airport Transfers: +£150pp
💷 Only £969pp
💰 Deposit: Just £100pp
👫 Based on two adults sharing.
ATOL protected | Subject to availability
Pricing information:
Prices shown are total package prices per person, based on the party size stated and include flights, accommodation and all mandatory taxes and charges payable to the tour operator and known at the time this offer was produced.
Prices are based on exchange rates in effect at the time of publication and may change prior to booking confirmation.
Any resort, destination or city taxes payable locally (where applicable) are charged by the property or local authority, are not included in the package price, and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations or local regulation changes.
Any future local charges introduced by a property after booking are payable directly to the property and are outside the tour operator’s control.
Optional extras are excluded unless stated. Prices subject to availability. ATOL protected.
💦✨ Step Straight Into the Pool from Your Room! ✨🌴
KHAO LAK – POOL ACCESS ESCAPE 🇹🇭
📅 Departing 20th June 2027
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🏨 10 Nights at The Waters Khao Lak
🌊 Waters Wing Pool Access Room
🚪➡️💦 Open your patio door and step directly into the pool whenever you like!
🍽️ Bed & Breakfast
🚗 Private Airport Transfers Included
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💷 PACKAGE PRICES
✈️ Manchester – £1,249pp
✈️ London Heathrow – £1,269pp
💰 £75pp Deposit
👫 Based on 2 Adults Sharing
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
💙 Wake up, slide open your doors and take a dip whenever you like. Whether it's a refreshing morning swim, a lazy afternoon floating in the sunshine or a peaceful evening paddle, your pool is always just a few steps away.
🌴 The perfect escape for anyone who loves relaxing by the water. ☀️💦
ℹ️ Prices are per person, based on 2 adults sharing, are subject to availability and may change. Terms and conditions apply.
Prices shown are total package prices per person, based on the party size stated and include flights, accommodation and all mandatory taxes and charges payable to the tour operator and known at the time the offer is produced.
Prices are based on exchange rates in effect at the time of publication and may change prior to booking confirmation.
Any resort, destination or city taxes payable locally (where applicable) are charged by the property or local authority, are not included in the package price, and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations or local regulation changes.
Any future local charges introduced by a property after booking are payable directly to the property and are outside the tour operator’s control.
Optional extras are excluded unless stated. Prices subject to availability. ATOL protected.
KHAO LAK – POOL ACCESS ESCAPE 🇹🇭
📅 Departing 20th June 2027
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
🏨 10 Nights at The Waters Khao Lak
🌊 Waters Wing Pool Access Room
🚪➡️💦 Open your patio door and step directly into the pool whenever you like!
🍽️ Bed & Breakfast
🚗 Private Airport Transfers Included
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
💷 PACKAGE PRICES
✈️ Manchester – £1,249pp
✈️ London Heathrow – £1,269pp
💰 £75pp Deposit
👫 Based on 2 Adults Sharing
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
💙 Wake up, slide open your doors and take a dip whenever you like. Whether it's a refreshing morning swim, a lazy afternoon floating in the sunshine or a peaceful evening paddle, your pool is always just a few steps away.
🌴 The perfect escape for anyone who loves relaxing by the water. ☀️💦
ℹ️ Prices are per person, based on 2 adults sharing, are subject to availability and may change. Terms and conditions apply.
Prices shown are total package prices per person, based on the party size stated and include flights, accommodation and all mandatory taxes and charges payable to the tour operator and known at the time the offer is produced.
Prices are based on exchange rates in effect at the time of publication and may change prior to booking confirmation.
Any resort, destination or city taxes payable locally (where applicable) are charged by the property or local authority, are not included in the package price, and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations or local regulation changes.
Any future local charges introduced by a property after booking are payable directly to the property and are outside the tour operator’s control.
Optional extras are excluded unless stated. Prices subject to availability. ATOL protected.
🎄🗽 Christmas in New York – Family Deal! 🗽🎄
✨ Experience the magic of New York at Christmas with this fantastic family getaway!
📅 Departure: 23 December 2026
✈️ Flying from London Heathrow (LHR)
🏨 4 Nights in New York
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
🛏️ Room Only ✅ NO Destination Fee
🚖 Airport transfers are not included and will need to be arranged independently.
(Based on 2 Adults & 2 Children Sharing)
💷 Price: £899 per person
💳 Deposit: Just £75 per person to secure your holiday!
🎁 Perfect for experiencing:
🎄 The Rockefeller Christmas Tree
⛸️ Ice skating in Central Park
🛍️ Fifth Avenue festive shopping ✨ Christmas lights and holiday markets 🎭 Broadway shows and iconic New York attractions
Pricing information:
Prices shown are total package prices per person, based on the party size stated and include flights, accommodation and all mandatory taxes and charges payable to the tour operator and known at the time the offer is produced.
Prices are based on exchange rates in effect at the time of publication and may change prior to booking confirmation.
Any resort, destination or city taxes payable locally (where applicable) are charged by the property or local authority, are not included in the package price, and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations or local regulation changes.
Any future local charges introduced by a property after booking are payable directly to the property and are outside the tour operator’s control.
Optional extras are excluded unless stated. Prices subject to availability. ATOL protected.
✨ Experience the magic of New York at Christmas with this fantastic family getaway!
📅 Departure: 23 December 2026
✈️ Flying from London Heathrow (LHR)
🏨 4 Nights in New York
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
🛏️ Room Only ✅ NO Destination Fee
🚖 Airport transfers are not included and will need to be arranged independently.
(Based on 2 Adults & 2 Children Sharing)
💷 Price: £899 per person
💳 Deposit: Just £75 per person to secure your holiday!
🎁 Perfect for experiencing:
🎄 The Rockefeller Christmas Tree
⛸️ Ice skating in Central Park
🛍️ Fifth Avenue festive shopping ✨ Christmas lights and holiday markets 🎭 Broadway shows and iconic New York attractions
Pricing information:
Prices shown are total package prices per person, based on the party size stated and include flights, accommodation and all mandatory taxes and charges payable to the tour operator and known at the time the offer is produced.
Prices are based on exchange rates in effect at the time of publication and may change prior to booking confirmation.
Any resort, destination or city taxes payable locally (where applicable) are charged by the property or local authority, are not included in the package price, and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations or local regulation changes.
Any future local charges introduced by a property after booking are payable directly to the property and are outside the tour operator’s control.
Optional extras are excluded unless stated. Prices subject to availability. ATOL protected.
🎄✨ CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR... BUT MAKE IT EXTRAORDINARY. ✨🎆
🌺🚢 28 NIGHTS | HAWAII & MEXICO | EMERALD PRINCESS 🚢🌴
📅 Departing 12th December 2026
✈️ Direct Flights from London Heathrow
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
🏨 2 Nights in Los Angeles
🌴 Hotel Angeleno
🍽️ Bed & Breakfast
✅ No Resort Fees Payable Locally
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
🚢 16-Night Hawaiian Cruise
🍽️ Full Board
🌺 Kauai
🌋 Kona
🌴 Kahului (Maui)
🌈 Honolulu (Oahu)
🇲🇽 Ensenada
🎄 Celebrate Christmas surrounded by the beauty of Hawaii...
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
🚢 10-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise
🍽️ Full Board
🌅 Cabo San Lucas (Overnight Stay)
🏖️ La Paz
🐚 Loreto
🌴 Puerto Vallarta
🥂 ...then welcome in the New Year cruising Mexico's spectacular Pacific Coast.
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
💷 Cabin Prices
🛏️ Inside – £2,449pp
🌊 Ocean View – £2,749pp
🌅 Balcony – £3,899pp
💳 Full Payment Required at Time of Booking
👫 Based on 2 Adults Sharing
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
✨ Swap cold mornings for tropical sunshine.
🎄 Spend Christmas exploring the breathtaking Hawaiian Islands.
🥂 Celebrate New Year's Eve at sea.
🌺 Wake up to a different paradise almost every day.
❤️ This isn't just a holiday... it's the festive trip of a lifetime.
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
ℹ️ Please Note
🚪 Cabins are allocated by the cruise line and you may be required to change cabins between sailings.
🍹 Drinks packages not included.
💙 Cruise gratuities not included.
🚖 Transfers not included.
Prices shown are total cruise package prices per person, based on the exact party size stated, and include the cruise fare and any promotional benefits confirmed at the time of booking, together with all mandatory taxes and charges payable to the tour operator and known at the time the offer is produced.
Local drink taxes may apply per drink when the ship is in port in certain destinations (including the USA and parts of Europe). These are charged automatically onboard and vary depending on consumption and local regulations.
Optional onboard services, personal spending and discretionary gratuities (unless included) are not included.
🌺🚢 28 NIGHTS | HAWAII & MEXICO | EMERALD PRINCESS 🚢🌴
📅 Departing 12th December 2026
✈️ Direct Flights from London Heathrow
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
🏨 2 Nights in Los Angeles
🌴 Hotel Angeleno
🍽️ Bed & Breakfast
✅ No Resort Fees Payable Locally
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
🚢 16-Night Hawaiian Cruise
🍽️ Full Board
🌺 Kauai
🌋 Kona
🌴 Kahului (Maui)
🌈 Honolulu (Oahu)
🇲🇽 Ensenada
🎄 Celebrate Christmas surrounded by the beauty of Hawaii...
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
🚢 10-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise
🍽️ Full Board
🌅 Cabo San Lucas (Overnight Stay)
🏖️ La Paz
🐚 Loreto
🌴 Puerto Vallarta
🥂 ...then welcome in the New Year cruising Mexico's spectacular Pacific Coast.
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
💷 Cabin Prices
🛏️ Inside – £2,449pp
🌊 Ocean View – £2,749pp
🌅 Balcony – £3,899pp
💳 Full Payment Required at Time of Booking
👫 Based on 2 Adults Sharing
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
✨ Swap cold mornings for tropical sunshine.
🎄 Spend Christmas exploring the breathtaking Hawaiian Islands.
🥂 Celebrate New Year's Eve at sea.
🌺 Wake up to a different paradise almost every day.
❤️ This isn't just a holiday... it's the festive trip of a lifetime.
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
ℹ️ Please Note
🚪 Cabins are allocated by the cruise line and you may be required to change cabins between sailings.
🍹 Drinks packages not included.
💙 Cruise gratuities not included.
🚖 Transfers not included.
Prices shown are total cruise package prices per person, based on the exact party size stated, and include the cruise fare and any promotional benefits confirmed at the time of booking, together with all mandatory taxes and charges payable to the tour operator and known at the time the offer is produced.
Local drink taxes may apply per drink when the ship is in port in certain destinations (including the USA and parts of Europe). These are charged automatically onboard and vary depending on consumption and local regulations.
Optional onboard services, personal spending and discretionary gratuities (unless included) are not included.
