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TRAVELLING THE BACKROADS OF MADEIRA & MALTAThe features of the Back-Roads Touring Co. helps set them apart from many others:

• Small groups of up to 18• Leisurely paced itineraries• Scenic back roads

avoiding motorways• Culinary discoveries• Hand-picked boutique

accommodation• Authentic local experiences

Why not enjoy a scenic boat ride around Madeira’s Funchal Bay, aboard a replica of Christopher Columbus’ Nau Santa Maria, or take a tour of one of the many vineyards for which Madeira is famous.

Malta has one of the most beautiful harbours in Europe plus picturesque scenery, quaint fishing villages, gardens and numerous opportunities for wine and cheese tasting.

This trip is guaranteed to be a holiday the family will remember for generations.Hold on to your helmet for this family expedition, visiting the glorious city of Rome, illustrious Florence and historic Venice.

Experience life as a Roman Gladiator and learn the basics of sword-fighting, then toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain and make a wish. Devour the authentic Italian pizza you’ve just learnt to make and indulge in a delicious local Gelato, before creating your own traditional Venetian Carnival Mask to take home.

GLADIATORS, GONDOLAS AND GOLD

CLAREMONT CRUISE & TRAVEL TEAMIf you look carefully, you will have noticed two new faces in our staff photo. I’d like to introduce Sue and Nicole who have replaced Charlotte who left to enjoy life as a new mum and Margo who moved to Queensland. Sue and Nicole bring with them a wealth of travel experience and are looking forward to meeting you, so please call in to say hello next time you’re passing by.

Thank you to everyone who has already booked their holiday with us this year. You’re keeping us very busy and we love it! If you haven’t booked your 2019 cruise, you may wish to join me onboard Seabourn Quest for the ultimate Patagonia and Antarctica 21 day cruise from Santiago to Buenos Aires in January 2019. Happy Travelling!

LYN MURPHY Manager

MAURITIAN PARADISE

Luxury here is surprisingly affordable - Mauritius has some of the best value deals in the region. This tropical island, once a haunt for pirates, is now best known for its luxury hotels on white sand beaches with volcanic mountain backdrops. The locals are also renowned for their hospitality.

It is an island for exploring, with colonial houses, botanical gardens, tropical rainforests, waterfalls and hiking trails.

With direct flights now from Perth it makes an easy destination to visit.

Did You Know...

Air Mauritius has

introduced the new

A350-900 on its

Mauritius to Paris route?

Fly from Perth to Paris

and enjoy a few days in

Mauritius on the way.

Qatar Airways new destinations - Mykonos &Cardiff

New and Unique Ideas for the Traveller!

From the vivid blue houses of Jodhpur, to the pink sandstone palaces of Jaipur, both surrounded by the earthy hues of the Rajastany desert. Picture the glistening white marble of Agra, dazzling golden thread saris and glowing red turbans, you’ll be surrounded by colour wherever you turn. Plus add the exciting experience of the annual Pushkar Camel Fair where around 50,000 camels change hands.

CHERRY BLOSSOM

SEASON IN JAPAN & KOREADuring cherry blossom season, venture along the historic shores of Japan and South Korea on an incredible botanical journey. Travel with Botanica World Discoveries, exploring ancient World Heritage listed castles, peaceful Japanese gardens and opulent temples.

You’ll visit ancient gardens unique to this part of the world, some up to 350 years old, plus learn about Japanese plants and travel on the ever impressive bullet trains.

Ever wanted to see grizzly bears catch salmon as they migrate up stream, as you’ve seen on the wildlife programs? Well now you can. Natural Focus Safaris Canada offers trips centred around the wildlife. View Grizzlies from specially built platforms overlooking the river or by boat. Plus see seals and other marine life at close range.

FOOD ADVENTURES IN NORTHERN SPAIN & PORTUGAL

Tuck into the tastes of Catalonia on a market tour with a Barcelona chef and be treated to home cooked feasts of seasonal produce, plus sample true Asturian cider and fresh Galician seafood in A Coruña. Or why not visit Portugal? Sample a glass of their signature Port in the Douro Valley, plus discover the Alentejo region, Portugal’s best kept foodie secret.

Intrepid offers separate food adventures to Northern Spain and Portugal, but you can have the best of both worlds and combine the two. Just bring your appetite and we will take care of the rest.

THE PUSHKAR CAMEL FAIR – AN ODYSSEY THROUGH RAJASTAN

The princely state of Rajastan is a riot of colour and on this trip you will experience some of the most stunning vistas India has to offer.

GRIZZLY BEARS

IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

SHORT CITY TRIPS, THAT WILL LEAVE YOU WANTING MOREVisiting Europe? Why not add a Monograms 5 night City Getaway to your holiday. Monograms local hosts have all the answers to the questions independent travellers want to know.

Switzerland has some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the world, and it’s easily accessible by train and cable car. The historic and picturesque cities of Lucerne and Geneva make this a perfect mini holiday with multiple highlights!

MYSTICAL, MYSTERIOUS MOROCCO

Explore the twisting, labyrinthine (yes that is a word!!!) streets of medinas teeming with aromatic spice bazaars, souks and street food. Visit the piano bar at Rick’s in Casablanca and the stables and granary at a 17th century palace in Meknes on Tauck’s “Magic of Morocco” tour.

Specialists in worldwide cruising to suit all tastes

2019 - Silver Muse and Viking Sun will be visiting Fremantle

WANT TO CRUISE IN A SMALL SHIP ALONG THE DALMATIAN COAST?

There are many companies offering small ships in this region, but just who can you trust to give you a best cruise experience?Don’t worry that’s where we come in. Whether you want to cruise in a modern motor yacht, a replica 5 masted clipper ship or charter your own luxury sailing boat, we can give you the best advice and make the bookings for you. Leaving you to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery this coast has to offer.

ULTIMATE ANTARCTICA & PATAGONIA

A LUXURIOUS ADVENTUREVisit one of the wildest

spots on the planet, whilst experiencing luxury cruising

refined to its purest form. Join Lyn onboard Seabourn

Quest, for this once in a life time experience, Santiago to Buenos

Aires. Departing 13 January 2019, 21 days from $19,999.

For full itinerary contact Lyn.

NEW ZEALAND WITH A

FRENCH TWISTProviding a distinctly French atmosphere to every cruise, Ponant’s La Perouse will be cruising around New Zealand in 2019.

Enjoy 10 day cruises around one of our nearest neighbours, going from Dunedin to Auckland, visiting destinations with a multitude of natural treasures.

Visit historic ports around the British Isles on Seabourn’s newest ship Ovation.This brand new ship is strikingly beautiful and excitingly innovative. It will crown a fleet that is already the newest, most modern and most acclaimed in ultra-luxury cruising. Combine this with Britain’s beautiful gardens and historic towns, and you won’t be disappointed. Contact Alison for details.

JEWELS OF THE NATIONAL TRUST 15 SEPTEMBER 2018

YOU ARE BOUND TO FALL FOR THIS CANADA/USA CRUISE There has never been a better time of year to cruise on Regent Seven Seas Navigator from Montreal to New York.ALL FARES INCLUDE: FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions, FREE Unlimited Beverages Including Fine Wines and Premium Spirits, FREE Open Bars and Lounges Plus In-Suite Mini-Bar Replenished Daily, FREE Pre-Paid Gratuities, FREE Speciality Restaurants, FREE Unlimited WiFi. Add to that a reduced deposit of only 10%, and you won’t want to miss out on this one.

Regent Seven Seas Splendor’s maiden voyage itineraries for 2020 will be released at the end of April. Contact Alison to register interest.

Did You Know...

Crystal Cruises will offer mini

Mediterranean cruises of 6-8

nights in 2019. A perfect way

to travel between countries

and far more relaxing than

trains and planes!

JEWELS OF THE NATIONAL TRUST 15 SEPTEMBER 2018

Travel experiences from our team...

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All information correct at time of printing February 2018 and is subject to change without notice. Please contact us for further details.

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INTRODUCING NICOLETravel has always intrigued me, the fact that within 24 hours you can be in another country experiencing a different way of life has always fascinated me.

Over the last 30 years I’ve seen lots of change in the travel industry and have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel frequently.

I’ve travelled the USA extensively, among my favourite destinations are Chicago, New York, Boston and the Hawaiian Islands.

I was lucky enough to travel to Switzerland and explore it’s beautiful cities and rural areas by rail recently. Lucerne was my favourite stop, so very pretty. Cruising has been a recent discovery, unpacking once while visiting numerous ports is total luxury.

Having children changed my holiday style, and I tell everyone the best family holiday you can have is at Club Med. Now they’ve grown my bucket list has changed again. Next up is Italy, and I can’t wait.

OUR YOUNGEST TRAVELLER HAS JUST ARRIVEDMatilda Rose Nowrojee came into the world safe and healthy on Monday 22 January 2018. Everyone is doing well and Charlotte is looking forward to planning their first family holiday and hopes her love for experiencing other cultures and exploring new places will be passed down to Matilda. Charlotte would like to thank all her loving clients for their good wishes and support during her pregnancy!

Where have we been lately? MEET SUEBackpacking through Europe at 21 years old planted the seed for my career in travel. My passion for travel continues and my career, now spanning over 30 years, has taken me to places I would never have dreamed of.

Destination highlights for me include Morocco, Turkey, India and the Greek Islands as I love to experience different cultures. I have also travelled extensively through USA, Europe and Asia with firsthand knowledge on coach touring, and independent travel by car and train.

Creating the ultimate holiday for my clients is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job and building a relationship along the way is the icing on the cake!

There were so many highlights on my Tauck Danube River Cruise, but the most outstanding was my visit to Cesky Krumlov in Czech Republic, a stunningly beautiful town dating back to 1240. Of course I fell in love with Budapest, with Prague coming a close 2nd. Both cities gave me a feeling of walking back in time with their magnificent architecture, cobbled streets and history.Our river ship was very modern, with spacious cabins, &floor to ceiling french balconies, I just loved sipping coffee in bed and watching the tranquil scenery along the Danube river.Beautiful holiday and Beautiful memories! Alison

Claremont Cruise & Travel CentreOld Theatre LaneBayview Terrace, ClaremontWestern Australia 6010

Sailing the picturesque Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, was definitely one of the highlights of my cruise from Rome to Venice. Royal Clipper, with her 5 masts

and 42 sails, is a magnificent sailing ship.

My friends enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere on board, swimming from the

water sports platform and visiting small

ports along the Croatian coast.

I’m looking forward to sailing on the

brand new Flying Clipper, a near replica

of France ll, which was the largest square

rig sailing ship ever built. Lyn

Claremont Cruise & Travel CentreOld Theatre LaneBayview Terrace Claremont WA 6010

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