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Learn something different in laid-back surroundings with local culture and warm hospitality. Dedicated, professional tuition means you will learn a new skill very quickly - you may even come home with a new hobby! Try some dinghy sailing, kitesurfing, wakeboarding or diving and with the children also enjoying exciting activities with fully qualified staff, you can relax as hard as you like. BeachPlus Club 4 * 7 nights 439 holiday in wales

Beachclub

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Neilson Yachting

Flotilla holidays are a great way to spend days at sea confident that you have a lead boat with trained Neilson staff on hand to assist if needed. In the evening enjoy mooring up in bustling quaysides and pretty ports. cottage holiday in wales

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your favourite sections of our current Active brochure. Active brochure Egypt 3 * Bed Breakfast at the Sharm Inn Amerein Departing Gatwick 20th September 2007 for 7 nights, based on maximum occupancy. The Sharm Inn Amerein is a small hotel with a homely atmosphere offering simple, but stylish accommodation, with traditional wooden dor throughout. caravan holiday in wales

Egypt

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Ah, sun, sea and sand...it s what beach holidays are all about. Whether you plan to relax in a sun lounger with a good book, sip cocktails on the beach at sunset or watch the children splash around in the pool thomascook.com has a beach holiday to suit both your plans and your budget. accommodation holiday wales

Turkey

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Turkey

3 * All Inclusive at the Kervansary Hotel Departing Newcastle 20th September 2007 for 7 nights, based on maximum occupancy. Head to the Kervansaray for the sunny family holiday you all deserve. You can stay in hotel rooms or relaxed apartments, enjoy a range of modern facilities and some lovely mountain views. catering holiday self wales

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Ever dreamt of distant, palm-fringed beaches, with the waves gently lapping at your feet as you feast on exotic fruits Whether your fantasy is the laid-back Caribbean, mysterious India, wild Mexico or any of our other faraway holidays, we can offer you masses of choice at remarkably unexotic prices. family holiday wales

What is a Faraway Holiday

Faraway holidays generally refer to those destinations that have a flight time of 5+ hours from the UK. thomascook.com offers a fantastic range of holidays to faraway places such as Cuba, the Maldives, Kenya and the USA, to name just a few. holiday riding wales

kick for the Caribbean

Don t worry if you haven t been able to catch a Manchester City home game and kick to win our Caribbean holiday prize, you can still catch a great deal here at thomascook.com! Escape to unspoilt beaches and live the life of luxury in the Caribbean with a Thomas Cook holiday. adventure holiday wales

Cancun, Mexico

4 * All Inclusive at the Blue Bay Getaway Departing Gatwick 23rd September 2007 for 14 nights, based on maximum occupancy. This stylish tropical hotel is set right on Cancun s gorgeous beach. The mood is very lively, the swimming pools are large and fun, bedrooms are comfortable and there are lots of sports and leisure activities. holiday park south wales

Mexico

Welcome to thomascook.com holidays, where we re confident that we offer you the widest range of holidays so you can find exactly what you re looking for, at the right price. You can also find out everything you want to know about your destination within our Destinations section. What type of holiday are you looking for cottage holiday wales

Beach Holidays

Ah, sun, sea and sand...its what holidays are for. With our huge range of destinations you don t need to wait for a beach holiday. Our prices will bring you a little sunshine too! Search for beach holidays holiday in wales

Faraway Holidays

Ever dreamt of a beach with the waves gently lapping at your feet as you feast on exotic fruits Make your dreams reality with far from exotic prices. Search for faraway holidays holiday wales

Clubbing Holidays

Make the most of every holiday minute - party 24/7 with top DJ s from the club circuit or just chill out on the beach. Search for clubbing holidays cottage holiday in wales

Snow Holidays

Skiing holidays are fun for everyone. We ve got the top resorts and a choice of chalets, hotels and apartments to suit all tastes and budgets. Search for snow holidays caravan holiday in wales

Villa Holidays

We ve got a huge selection of villas with private pools, so grab the family or friends and share the villa experience this summer! Search for villas camping holiday wales

Active Holidays

Whether you are a seasoned skier or boarder looking for the best snow or great aprc ski or thinking of hitting the slopes for the first time, then thomascook.com can offer you a wide range of snow holidays. accommodation holiday wales

We ve got the top resorts and a choice of chalets, hotels and apartments to suit all tastes and budgets. And the ultimate for children and adults alike is a trip of a lifetime to Lapland where your search for Santa begins. France 2 * 7 nights 339 Austria 2 * 7 nights 202 Norway 3 * 7 nights 316 holiday last minute wales

*Terms and conditions apply View all Holiday deals Thomas Cook Brochures Download your favourite sections of our current Snow brochure. Snow brochure France 2 * Self Catering at the Hameau Du Borsat Departing Gatwick 15th December 2008 for 7 nights, based on maximum occupancy. Overlooking Val Claret, just off the main piste, 500m to the centre. Mini-market and patisserie nearby. catering holiday self wales

France

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Style Holidays

Quality villas and hand-picked apartments in unbeatable locations throughout The Algarve, Greek Spanish Islands, Cyprus, Florida beyond! Style Holidays is the UK s No. 1 villa specialist and the Villas with Pools operator for the Thomas Cook Group. For more information on villa holidays please visit Style Holidays and start looking today! With villas across 15 destinations, and sizes ranging from intimate properties sleeping just two, up to our Masterpiece range of villas sleeping up to 16, you ll be sure to find the perfect villa for you. family holiday wales

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Turkey

Staying at one of the Begon Villas, Turkey departing 22nd October 2007 for 7 nights, based on maximum occupancy. The Begon Villas stand on a quiet residential cul-de-sac beneath the tree-clad slopes of the Babadag Mountain. The nearby family resort of Hisaronu has a fabulous selection of bars and restaurants and can be easily reached, as can various beaches, on the local dolmus. adventure holiday wales

Turkey

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Everyone wants something different from a city break. Our incredible collection features some of the world s top cities, ensuring you won t have a problem finding exactly what you want. Each city has something unique to offer; from culture and attractions to shopping and dining. It may be you re looking for the shopping trip of a lifetime - dreaming of strolling down the Champs Elysees in Paris or longing to browse the designer boutiques in Milan. holiday in wales

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If you need a few days to relax, a short break could be the answer. Really pamper yourself and enjoy one of the calming treatments provided at a lovely spa hotel. You can choose between a variety of locations, from Monaco to Malta. Unwind in Marbella and go yachting along the coast or simply visit the marina and wander around and soak up the atmosphere. If you are hoping for sun-kissed days on a palm-fringed beach, then we have a range of locations in Europe that are perfect, but if you want to go that little bit further, Miami also offers something special. caravan holiday in wales

The vast Rift Valley, which slashes its way across the country, is now recognised as the birthplace of mankind. This is the original Garden of Eden. A sophisticated tourist infrastructure offers every possibility from a lazy fortnight under the coconut palms to high adventure out in the bush, many miles from civilisation, from tiny tents to luxury hotels that rival the finest in the world. Visitors are welcomed with open arms, few return home without falling deeply under the spell of this fascinating land. camping holiday wales

Culture

Kenya has few architectural masterpieces and little visual/physical history. Until a century ago, there was no written language. Nevertheless, the country has one of the most complex and fascinating cultures in the world. People have arrived from all over Africa, and the population of about 28 million is made up of some 40 different tribes. Since the 7th century, the region has traded with Arabs, Persians, and Chinese, all of whom left their mark on the culture, while the arrival of the British Empire turned the whole country on its head. In spite of this diversity, the different tribes share many characteristics and a common outlook. accommodation holiday wales

The Tribes of Kenya

In Kenya, tribal identity is all-important. Made up of three main groupings. The Cushites began arriving from Ethiopia and Somalia in about 2000 bc and are still heading south in sporadic waves. The Nilotic tribes came down from Egypt and the Sudan from about 1000 bc, while the Bantu are later migrants, drifting over from West Africa since about 500 bc. The original hunter-gatherers who lived here prior to 2000 bc were killed, pushed out or absorbed by intermarriage and no longer have any separate identity. The groupings are almost purely linguistic, and among the many tribes who share common roots, you can find every type of lifestyle from hunter-gatherers to nomadic herders, settled farmers, and fishermen. holiday last minute wales

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Lapland

Not a country in its own right, Lapland is made up of the northern reaches of Finland, Sweden and Norway where, in winter, there are just a few hours of daylight and crisp white snow can reach depths of up to 40 centimetres. It is a fairytale destination where husky dogs race sleighs and reindeer roam among the wintry pines and of course the home of a famous man with a curly white beard. adventure holiday wales

Our trips to Lapland are magical for adults and children alike and offer the chance to ride in a reindeer sleigh, experience an exhilarating ride on a husky sled, mark your crossing of the Arctic Circle during a traditional ceremony, and of course there s the chance to meet Santa Claus himself. Inside Santa Claus Village there is also the chance to visit the Main Post Office and send home any last minute letters or presents that will be stamped with the genuine Polar Circle postmark. holiday park south wales

Temperatures in Lapland can dip to - 20 c or lower. You will be provided with thermal outfits and boots for outdoor activities, but please remember to wrap up warmly and bring your own hats, gloves and scarves. cottage holiday wales

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Come along with us on a magical journey, right across the clear skies to Santa Lapland home. Travel into the Arctic Circle to meet the huskies, those famous reindeer and, of course, Santa Claus himself! Our trips to Lapland are magical for adults and children alike. Visit Santa Claus in his winter wonderland where huskies race sleds and reindeer roam amongst the wintry pine trees. You will cross into the Arctic Circle where, in winter, there are just a few hours of daylight and the temperature can dip to -20 or lower.Wrap up warmly in woolly gloves, cosy scarves and fleecy thermals and decide which gift you l wish for when you meet Santa. Not a country in its own right, Lapland is made up of the northern reaches of Finland, Sweden and Norway. It a fairytale destination and the home of a very famous man with a curly white beard, where crisp white snow can reach depths of up to 40 centimetres. Santa Village and Reindeer Park are located 8km north of Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland. The Arctic circle runs through Lapland and you will mark your crossing with a traditional ceremony at the reindeer park. Inside Santa village is the stone and log built Main Post Office. Any letters or presents that you send will be stamped with the genuine Polar Circle postmark! Your trip to Lapland will be truly unforgettable. holiday in wales

Around and about:

Lapland is made up of northern Finland, Sweden and Norway. holiday wales

Things to do:

The Arctic Circle ceremony where you can listen to traditional tales from a Lappish storyteller. Post a letter from Santa post office and whisper your Christmas list in his ear. cottage holiday in wales

Getting about:

Take a sleigh ride pulled by reindeer and a sled behind a team of huskies. caravan holiday in wales

Thrills and spills:

Pre-book a snow mobile mini-safari and explore this Lappish winter wonderland. camping holiday wales

Places to visit:

Santa Village and Reindeer Park. accommodation holiday wales

Drinks:

Hot berry juice. holiday last minute wales

Shopping:

Souvenirs include Lapland dolls, wooden crafts and woolly hats or gloves. catering holiday self wales

Photography:

There are only a few hours of daylight, therefore you need to choose the speed of your camera film accordingly. The manufacturer of your camera may offer instructions on taking photos in Arctic conditions check before you travel. holiday wales walking

Madeira

There s more to this beautiful island than you may imagine. With year round sunshine, dramatic scenery, excellent food and a wide range of activities this jewel in the ocean has something to appeal to adventurers of all ages! Think of Madeira and you will probably picture lush, green valleys and gardens bursting with orchids, hydrangea and strelitzia. Natural and botanical beauty are undoubtedly the hallmarks of Madeira, but this sun drenched island also offers traditional villages, watersports and a standard of living that is higher than many other holiday islands. Topping this off is the bustling capital, Funchal, where you will find everything from cable car rides into the hills and hair-raising downhill journeys by basket-sledge, to boat trips and a choice of restaurants, cafes and shops. Find a holiday deal to Madeira family holiday wales

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The local bus service is inexpensive, frequent and easy to use, although the area is ideally explored on foot. Alternatively, you could travel in a varro de cesto wicker basket on wheels), which is a novel way to get around. holiday riding wales

Must sees

The town of Monte has a church with lovely gardens. It also operates a cable car ride to the summit of the extinct volcano and a toboggan ride downhill to Funchal where you l find botanical gardens and a marina. For a fun day out, visit the Madeira Theme Park in Santana, and enjoy everything from a casual boat ride to bungee jumping. adventure holiday wales

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Funchal sells everything from local crafts to brand-name goods. Although prices are not tax free, they are relatively inexpensive, particularly for wines and liquors. holiday park south wales

Must tries

Madeira excels at roasts, but also traditionally produces excellent seafood and rich soups. Aside from the world-famous light wines of Madeira, the island also has its own cake (the bolo de mel), and fish (the espada). cottage holiday wales

With its diverse mix of cultures and colonial influences, Malaysia is a beguiling destination comprising peninsular Malaysia and the island of Borneo, 330 miles away. holiday in wales

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Forming a barrier between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea, Malaysia is made up of peninsular Malaysia and Borneo, which claims the highest mountain in the region Mount Kinabalu at 4094m.The official language is Bahasa Malaysian, though English is widely understood in tourist areas. Malaysia is certainly a country of contrasts with relaxing beaches, mesmerising cities and striking landscapes and wildlife. holiday wales

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Guide book Traveller Guide: Singapore Malaysia

Packed with detail, but easy on the pocket, this accessible guidebook provides all the very latest information on accommodation, eating out, local attractions and much much more. camping holiday wales

Malta

The wealth of holiday options in Malta, from cultural city breaks in Valetta and thriving nightlife in St Julians, to relaxing beach holidays on golden sands makes Malta the Mediterranean s best kept secret. A small and perfectly formed island where you can sunbathe on the sands of Mellieha Bay, enjoy a range of watersports or explore narrow streets and palaces in the capital, Valletta. In 1964 Malta became independent from the British but you will still pop your postcards into familiar red post boxes and drive on the left-hand side of the road. Malta is a great place to explore by car, so why not get behind the wheel and set off around the island s sun-drenched coastline, enjoying lidos and picturesque harbours along the way. accommodation holiday wales

Featured Resorts Bugibba Golden Bay Marfa Bay Mellieha Mellieha Bay Qawra Sliema St Julian s St Paul s Bay Valletta Xemxija

Relax on the warm sands of Golden Bay, explore narrow cobblestone streets, and contemplate the views of the Mediterranean from St Julians. With countless historical treasures, amassed since Neolithic times, a vibrant cultural scene, great shopping and nightlife, Malta really does defy its diminutive appearance. Valletta, the island stunningly beautiful capital is a UNESCO World Heritage site in its own right Malta has five in total. Wander the city winding streets, visiting the numerous shops and restaurants that serve local wines and seafood dishes. Red pillar boxes and phone kiosks act as reminders of British rule, creating a sense of home that jostles wonderfully with the warm Mediterranean lifestyle. Colourful festas are held all across Malta and Gozo to celebrate Saint Days, while siestas stretch out the hot days and harbour front restaurants survey sparkling bays, where fishing boats float in the endless sun. holiday last minute wales

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This vibrant African nation has something to please everyone, from an exotic culture with Arabic, French and Spanish influences to camel rides and traditional Berber villages. Why not choose a colourful carpet at Agadir s souk and find your way along ancient alleyways to the heart of magical Marrakech, or see the ancient Roman city of Volubilis and approach Taroudant s pink-hued city walls across the sands of the Sahara. holiday riding wales

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