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Not in the Guidebooks extends Arctic offering with Norway rail trips
Experience specialist Not in the Guidebooks has added rail journeys in Norway as it expands its Arctic Collection. Cultural and wilderness
experiences are also available, combining city breaks with other adventures. Experience the Norwegian
Fjords by Boat and Train costs from £5,585 for a family of four. The seven-night tour includes Bergen, sailing on a Viking-style ship, the Flam Railway and a scenic cruise. A winter break costs £2,137,
with two nights in a Gamme Cabin at Snowhotel Kirkenes and two nights at Hotel Thon, with a chance to spot the northern lights on a husky sled trip. Prices do not include flights.
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Northern lights, Iceland
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Jet2 and Jet2CityBreaks go big with 2025-26 Iceland range
Samantha Mayling
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have launched their biggest-ever Iceland programme, with flights from all 12 UK airport bases for winter 2025-26. They will operate to Keflavik airport from new bases
at Bournemouth – an exclusive route – and Liverpool John Lennon airports for the first time. In total,
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks will operate
more than 170 outbound services between October 2025 and April 2026, representing more than 34,000 seats on sale and a capacity increase of 6% compared with winter 2024-25. Packages with Jet2CityBreaks are available for a £60
per person deposit and include a guided northern lights tour, transfers and a choice of three and four-star hotels in Reykjavik. Excursions to the South Shore, Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon are available to buy.
Sardinian Places extends summer 2024 range with three luxury hotels
Sardinian Places has added three luxury hotels to its 2024 summer range. The specialist describes 7Pines Resort in Baja Sardinia as suitable for couples and families, while Relais La Ghinghetta – a boutique hotel in Portoscuso – is ideal for a “romantic escape”. Hotel La Coluccia in Conca Verde is close to the ferry port, making it ideal for twin-island holidays with Corsica.
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travelweekly.co.uk A three-night trip with Jet2CityBreaks, departing
from Liverpool on November 30, 2025, costs £779 based on two adults sharing. It includes B&B accommodation at Fosshotel Raudara, Reykjavik. Three nights on a B&B basis at Grand Hotel
Reykjavik also costs £779, based on two adults, departing from Bournemouth on November 23, 2025. Steve Heapy, chief executive of
Jet2.com and
Jet2holidays, said: “[The launch] comes in response to strong demand from customers and independent travel agents. Iceland continues to enjoy enormous popularity thanks to its abundance of natural wonders such as the northern lights and Golden Circle. “As well as geothermal spas, geysers, natural parks
and the incredible aurora borealis, Iceland offers the ultimate city-break destination in stylish Reykjavik, the world’s northernmost capital.”
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JG Travel brands add extra date to
see Torvill and Dean in Liverpool JG Travel Group has added an extra date in Liverpool to see ice-skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean’s final tour after it became its top-selling UK event break sold through agents. Departing on May 8, 2025, it costs from £199, based on two sharing, and includes coach travel, one night’s B&B and a ticket to the show.
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Altos de Chavón, a 16th-century-style village, isn’t just a scene-stealer, with shops, bars, art, performances and killer views. It is regularly a movie set!
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