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G GlWieroe Advertiser and Times, February 3rd, 1977 ■ . .


S HOLS ABROAD i l l


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for the foHiunate m i n o r i t y wh o enjoyed a Continen­ tal holiday before the second world war, it was often the event of a lifetime.


‘Iq ^ i” — English lords. . TTieh came the explosion in


fewer th ^ 100 tourists visited the Greek Temple of Zeus at Olympia. By 1950 the number was still less than 500, arid tourr ists were still reg^ded as


In 1932 (for,instance) iLypu.pdoK^^^^^ S um M e r^ 9Z Z - ;B a ll^ ^ ^ ^ H b l jd a y ; ' ; ^ ^tip 3 u ^ .5 ir: R o ma n i a


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the brochure -:- Jess! ;’7 .t/.. ■.


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Balkan Holidays


BALKAN HOLIDAYS LIMITED. CARRINGTON HOUSE, 126-130 REGENT STREET, LONDON W1R 6BD ATOL No. 252B


Phone Bookings: 01-734 8455 (Charter) 01-434 1632 (Scheduled) THE ALGARVE


A tourist paradise, sunshine all year round, uricrowded beaches, excellent night life and restaurants, cuisine arid wines a pleasure to discover, superb golf courses. Accommodation in hotels, villas, residential caravaris or camp site. Fully inclusive holidays from £59.50 per person. Direct flights from Heathrow and Manchester. Heathrow connection flights arranged at reduced rates.


Details from Atgarvair Ltd, Aircraft and Tour Operators, Kettlehess, Whitby, North Yorkshire. Tel. Sandsend 442


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RIDING holidays generally provide for pleasure, rather than competition. And they include trotting, cantering and even jumping small obstacles, along with the b a s ic ihstruCtibh where needed.


deal to the organisation “The Ponies of Britain,” founded in 1952 to cater for riding, and since 1961 also for pony trekking.


Such holidays owe a great V* « “


how tourism has expanded, and fortunately the vast tour­ ist industry has developed to keep pace with the growing demand for holiday relaxa­ tion, fun and adventure. Its ranks include e.xperts


the volume of holidays which has reverberated throughout the tourist centres of the C oh lir ieh t — w ith the numbers visiting Olympia last year haying risen to more than a million: That’s jiist one example of


Highland games at Pitlochry. In the saddle O • «


are obtainable from “Ponies o f B r i ta in ,” Brbokside F a r th i. A s c o t , (B e rk s SL57LU), including a full descriptive list, price 40p. The cost of the various


p.m., with a break for Iiihch. Details of suitable centres


r e a d y to sm o o th th e holidaymakers’ path to a fantastic diversity of experi­ ences — anything from the hectic night life of Pans to the lazy sun-bathed beaches of Spain and Portugal. Choose the fountains of Rome, the Gondolas of Venice, or the contrasts of the Neyski Cathedral in Bulgaria’s ^ f ia or the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.G. — either way a welcome awaits:


ATTRAC’TED The latter, due to the


n a tu r e o f the country traversed, is taken entirely a t w a lk in g pace, which means it is suitable for age groups from 12 to 60 years. Treks usually start about 10 a:m. and last until about 4


types of holidays is included, - but the PB Certificate of Approval covers only the equine side, although indica­ tion is given regarding board and lodging,which is the responsibility of the Centres. Only more elementary


instruction is given at TVek- king Centres (marked T on the Ponies of Britain list), but the Riding Centes (RH) give details of degrees of instruction, varying from elementary to excellent.


APARTMENT HOLIDAYS


J E T AWAY T O TH E SUNSHINE ISLANO


From Manchester, to the Freedom of a 2, 3, or 4 bedroomed Apartment, suitable for up to 8. persons. 2. 3. end 4 week holldaye. Ideal for families. Bardaycard welcome


REDUCTIONS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16 OUR 4th GREAT YEAR


3(V31 Regent Street, GL Ywmooth, Norfolk. Yet (3493) 57834 Ansafone Service after office hours


Write or phone for our 1977 colour brochure W.Y.fL ‘FUNSHINE* HOUOAYS V


JfUN)


MLiSTAMOIMYVIlTH miE spoETi mciyiiES


Yes it's true! Water ski-ing. sailing, riding, tennis, trap


shooting, and much more, are all free at the Halcyon Days Hotel in St. Lucia. With prices from E325 for two weeks, and from £220 sell-calering. it's the holiday offer of a lifetime. Blue skies, warm seas, while sand, swaying palms,


and rum punches-it s a bit of a change from the costa crowded! Take a Caribbean holiday with Pegasus, the name synonymous vrith good value and first class service. Details from all good ABTA travel agents. Brochures for this and our European Winter Breaks from:


P E G A S U S H O L ID A Y S (L O N D O N ) LTD. 24 Earls Court Gardens, London SW5 OTR.Tel; 01-370 6331


By Luxury Coaches from £23. Return tv alf Irom £70.


GREECE


Also HaJy froni £59.^. S ^ r i from £44.40, France from £43.40, Portugal from £54.^


For free brochure and Infoiratlon TeL 01*262 3069rt)134 or wrtta TRAVELBOUNO LTD (BE)


35 Craven Rosd, London, W2 3BX


EASTER IN FRANCE NEAR ST TROPEZ


Camping or caravan holidays on a beach site with all amenities including travel by coach and insurance;- Leave London Friday, on the beach Saturday.


■ Write S -A E - — 1977 Cruising


K you are cortsidering a cruise during the coming year please corrtact . .


DUMAS TRAVEL


We have a comprehensive brochure available listing an types of cruises from mini cruises to Round the World. . - Tel. 01*476-2901 359 Prir>ce Regent Lane, E.16


The experts for holidays at sea jaritia^


PEGASUS CARIBBEAN SUN


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HEAPS SUNRISE JERSEY


CHANNEL ISLANDS GUERNSEY


Villa Dela Roque


Family Hotel with friendly atmos­ phere. Moderate terms


S ummenvay Tra ve l , Bradford Tel. 0274-27653


One and two weeks fully inclusive holidays direct from MANCHESTER AIRPORT.


Brochures and full details from your local ABTA travel agent or


HEAPS TRAVEL Lancashire LTD


' 179 Lord Street, Southport Tel. Southport 33 244


Drive to Germajm**.


*NotFri/Sun ]unel5/Aug31


■tti Take three passengers and your car travels return for just £16.65. I’nnjTerrles 164 Odessa Road, Forest Gate, London E.7 BELTROSS CARAVANS '


or phono 01-560-7215 (day) for reservations or 01-790-5650 evenings and weekends until 11 p.m.


KIRKHAM TRAVEL CENTRE


Cunard “Queen Elizabeth 11” Cruises in 1977


Now b o ^ n g for the following chjises. ApHI 14tt>*24th to Gibraltar, Tenerife, Madeira. Vigo from £360 per person.


MAY 26th ^ JU N E 2nd, to F^tterdam, Bromerhaveri. Oslo arid Copenhagen from £290 per person.


OC TO B ER 1st • - 9th, to Palma, Barcelona. Gibraltar and Usboh from £325.


Each departure will be fully escorted throughout from major Lancashire towns and cities arxJ the price indudes travel by speaal coach with reserved seats, meals bn route, one nights hotel accommodation (April cruise only), a^stance with baggage port taxes, comprehensive insurance cover and services of fOrknam Travel representative throughout.


Book now at Klrkham Travel Centre


4 Poulton Street, klrkham, Nr Preston Tel. Klrkham (0772) 683907/683168


irect. Anyday — Harwich - Hamburg/Bremerhaven


Vlllas/Apartments from from


you there in style. Single fare's from£29.80. Parties of 6 of more get under way oh a Mihitrip fronh just/;i5 each! Holidays from 4-15 days. We can speed you oh your way to Scandinavia too.


Please send me your 1977 Timeiable. Tick box if you require Holiday Programme □ or through fares to Scandinavia


ADDRESS.


& PRINS FERRIES ^


TAKE THE M62 TO ROTTERDAM ORIEEBRUGGE.


the road.


What a start to your holiday I You can dine, wine and dance all the wav, lie in the sun or join iri the fun.,Our beautiful ships take


GREECE £80 inct.


From £59 Gurarantoed Prices


Grecian Holld^s 84 CAMDEN RO/tO


LONDON NW1 (Atol 223B) 01-485-5^


BRITTANY dsy Frai


TWO weeks hoUday wtth your own car from £35 each inducing ferry.


Low Ccstft


SpniriCTW rsArty efodert. fully eoufpped tents .await, you on tbe coast near DinaTO. Carnscand DenoUet. Resident


English Couriers


CAMPING HOUOAYS ABROAD (LW) 7fl Dornoch Drive, . Hull HUe 8JL


TeL (0483) 708921/441131


OVERLAND TO INDIA 79 d ays via th e Middle East


Visit Damascus, Jerusalem, Baghdad, CAPRICORN 21 Ebury B r ld « Rd,


London &w.1. 01-7aW6S7


etc., also SO via central Turkey from £192.50


BELLE AIR Is MALTA


We specialise in merts and Wtas. 14 days


groups.


Bene AJr. 12 Central Pvede, Fto Heston Road. Hourtslow TWS OC


01•57^7571 end 01-5 70 ^S


scheduled flight from £110 pp. Guaranteed no fuel surcharges. Special Discounts tor children and


Great Holiday Value with


Godfrey Abbott Group.


PARIS — 4 DAYS only


£33.00 including accommodation.


Just one of our fantastic . holiday bargains


Ring 061-962-4661 for free leaflets


SUMMER IN THE CITY


Get away from it all and visit some-of the most beautiful cities in the world. Madrid, Lisbon, Milan, Rome, Venice, Vienna, Zurich and Munich.


Our prices start from £45.00 inc. For further details telephone


01-437-6805 or 01-437-7093


ALLKARN TRAVEL 41 Charing Cross Road, London WC2


Completion of the M62


motorway has hot just linked the West and East coasts of the UK, but has also joined the UK motorway system to that of the Continent for the first tiihe. By linking Hull, with its extensive drive-on drive-off ferry services, to the UK ihdtorway network, the Continental mainland is now only hours away. .North Sea Ferries have


already attracted a multitude of travellers to use this route, and.provide a regular over­ night service (seven days a week) from Hull to Rotterdam (Europort) and Hull to Zeeb- rugge. With daily departures at 1800 hours, and arrivals at, the destination ports early the following morning, the service provides a comfortable relax­ ing connection with the Conti­ nent and, of course, is a part


Drive on-off to the Continent


vessels of 4^000 tons, fully air- c&nditloned and stabilised, providing accommodation for 249 passengers. ■ , . ’That is one alternative to the short 'GKannel crossing; ’The attractions .of beautiful Germany and Denmark .are only a short coinfortable over-;^ night criiise away from England also when travelling on.one of the two modern ships operated by Prins


Ferries. Prins operates the Only


drive-on, drive-k)ff car and passenger ferry services to Gerihahy. Every day there are' sailings from Harwich


It all


THE pound stretcihes fu r th e r north of the border. This is Scottod’s message for 1977. Nowhere is to be found


b e t te r value for money: Nowhere is there a greater


range of holiday attractions within the reach of every pocket arid catenrig for every taste. The freedorii.of Scotlarid


conferred on the visitor is the f r e e d om to en jo y th e outstanding natural resoui^s of one of the last great wilder­ ness areas of Europe. Here are rural retreats,


shilling rivers, uncrowded beaches, riiajestic mountains and enchanted isles. Motorways place Edin-^


burgh within easy reach by car or coach, arid the train traveller can get to about 70 centres. He can also enjoy the two iriost scenic routes iii Britmn — Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh and Fort William to Mallaig, arid British Rail’s sp e c ia l travel-ahywhere tickets. . Or take the high road, by


aiamss the North Sea by either th'e .6,000 ton MS Prinz Hamlet to Hamburg, or the 8,000 ton MS Prins Oberon to Bremerhaven. ’The two towns are gate-


w a y s to Denmark and Germany, arid for either the motorist or rion-motorist, the most pleasant way of getting there is ori board orie of these' stabilised comfortable ships. - \^ eth er the travel is by


land* sea or air; the 1 ^ holidaymaker has the choice of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy arid the contrasts of Bulgaria and U.S.A. It’s all waiting — just for


you. ns In Scotland By Jack Gibsbne


have accomriiodatiori available fo r holidaymakers, as do riiariy other organisations, such as colleges. More than 150 tourist infor-


riiation centres are available to help, arid through the Book-^ a-Beo^Ahead service, accom­ modation can be resented iri advance for a noriiinal charge. Eriharicing the pleasure of


eating out, there are about 250 hotels arid restaurante which offer all that is best in Scottish food; They may be identified by the “stockpot” symbol derioting their partici­ pation in.the Scottish Tourist Board’s “Taste of Scotland" scheme. There is intertiational cuisirie to be found in all the larger cities and in many coun- t iy . hotels.-


There are ij200 castles' or .


air, to . Scotland’s islands. From Glasgow it takes 40 minutes’ to I s la y , 55 to Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides and. another 30 minutes onwards to Storno­ way. From Aberdeen it’s 45 iriiriutes to Orkney, 55 to Shetland. Travel over the sea to the


of the holiday. ■nie'Norland and Noirets


service, each have accommo­ dation for. 1,243 passengers and space for,up to 500 cars. The majority of passengers will be berthed in cabins fitted with their own toilets, and there are also a large number of cabins with private show­ ers. Couchette cabins and reclining seats are also avail­ able at lower cost. The Norwave and the


ferries, operating on the Hull/Rotterdam (Europort)


Nohvirid ferries, servicing the Hull/Zeebrugge route are


hundreds of, islarids around Scotland .— .by car ferry to Skye, Mull, Orkney, Islay and th e . Outer Hebrides. Cat


ferries link the Clyde resorts too: Gournock to . Dunoon,


Wemyss Bay to RbtheMy, A rd ro s s a n to B r o d ic k , on Arran Island, are some. S c o t la n d o f f e r s th e


holidaymaker all kinds of accommodation, from tents and caravans — the Scottish Tourist Board’s “Scotland: Caravan arid Camping sites” lists over 300 sites — youth h o s te ls , (riiirnberirig 80) cottages and chalets, to bed- and-breakfast places,. guest houses arid hotels. During vacation time, in the spring arid summer, univermties


Fantastic camping arxJ hotel hdi* days. Luxury new framed tents fully furnished on beadiskfe dtes under pines. Excellent facilities. Choose between Bl^ies and Pineda, Spain, or Ugnano, Italy. T ravel in new coaches with rec lin in g seats. Deps from London, Manchester and Birmirv gham


ITALY AND SPAIN 14 days £54 incl.


C L U B C A N TA B R IC A H O U - DAYS L TD


2*6 Verulam Rd, St Albans, fforts.


Tel. St Albans (0727) 60341, 30231


AB TA 55450


remains of ca s t les ,. great houses and ruined abbeys; There are heritage trails, ev otog the ghosts of Mary; Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Robert the Bruce, Burns and Scott; And nature tra ils . through forests and over hills. There are museums of ^ kinds, art gaUeries, and big and sm ^ shops of distinc­ tively Scottish Character.


For the energetic there are


sporting activities galore, from anglirig, golfing and canoeing to gliding, pony trek­ king and water ski-ing. Many centres provide one dr' two courses in a variety of outdoor pursiiits:


To Cunard Leisure, c/o Pembroke House,Campsbourne Road. London N8 7PT. Tel: (01) 4913930, Southampton (0703) 29933 orDublin 779036. Please send details of Q£2’s holiday cruises.


Name (block capitals) . Address.....;-------„..........


_CJHVlARJDQE2ji


world’s most luxurious liner, will be starting her five spedal holiday cruises from Britain this year.


Because that’s where Queen Elizabeth 2, the


of two short cruises boto of which offer remarkable value for money. .


Tenerife, Madeira and Vigo fi-om £325.Then for dty lovers there’s our 7-day Northern Capitals cruise to


On April 15th there’s a 9-day cause to Gibraltar,


with us to Palma, Barcelona, Gibraltar and Lisbon on October 1st from just £295. But perhaps you have your heart set on even


If you’d prefer an Autumn cruise, you can sail . •


'West Indles.The first leaves on April 25 th and lasts 19 days, with tickets from £810.The second is an 18-day cruise with tickets from £795, leaving ori


more exotic destinations. In which case may we suggest one of our two cruises to New York and the


ThI


coupon below, talk to your travel-agent or contact Cunard. Southampton could be the f! start of the most ^


October 10th. For details of all these cruises,just post the


stj’lish holiday you ever had. ... ’“'* ....


Oslo and (Ilopenhagen, stopping off at Rotterdam and Bremerhaven along the way, with tickets from


jiist£260.


If you fancy a Springtime break, there’s a choice .


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m4 ch6@ Rights from Manchester or "drive you own car.”


Sllvair Holidays North,


113 Parr Lane. Unsworth,


- ^ Bury, Lancs BL9 BJN Tel. 061-796-8001


A TO L 2470


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For the summer of T7 we've picked a great selection of holidays lor yoii to choose from. Silvair oner apartments, villas, villas with private


?ool, or Hotels in Costa Blanca, Costa Del Sol, Ibiza, Majorca,


enerife, Malta. Tunisia. Algarve, Madeira, South of France and Brittany.


Guide 2n


With North Sea Ferries, the continent is just at the end of ,.


Simply drive down the M62 and onto oiir ships at Hull.


We sail overnight, every night to both Rotterdam (Europodrt) and Zeebrugge. : - Oh board you’ll enjoy real hotel domfort A five-course meal, comtertable. accommodation and a full breakfast are all ihcludeii in the fare. And you can dance, do some duty-free sh6|i)pihg, . dr relax in the duty-free bars and lounges. To take the easy way to the continent, ask your travel agent


about North Sea Ferries from Hull. 0 / if it’s easier, send us the coupon.


I I North Sea Femes, King George Dock, Hedon Road. Hull.


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U.S.A. CAMPING TOURS


Three and six week adven- ■ture Mini Bus Tours across


the U.S A . See famous Cities and National Parks. Brochure from -


TREKAMERICA 62 Kenway Road,


London SW5 01-37D-4013


BUDGET. HOLIDAYS T GUARANTEED PRICES


ake a budget hoiid^ In Greece or h


her islands and stm have money (3 spend. SeN-catering villas, at prices you can afford.


01-727*3454 or 01-221-4801 ........Ring


SUNNY TOURS LTD Atol 890B


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