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The mini mag_Nov23

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S P O T L I G H T O NM O N T H L YT H E M I N I M A G T H E N O V E M B E R E D I T I O N

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20% OFF Selected CruisesPlus ... Everything Included!Enjoy BIG savings in November when you book aVirgin Voyages cruise with me your friendlytravel agent.Enjoy 20% off all sailings until the end of 2024 - with new incredible itineraries to choose from,including new summer European destinations. PLUS - Up to $600 in FREE drinks too!Food to elevate your mood - no crowdedbuffets or designated dining times, plus allessential drinks included. All tips are covered,and FREE Wifi for all, plus group workoutsand live entertainment.20% off sailings when booked between 1-15th November: Sail dates: 1 November2023 - 31 December 2024

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FROM£466PPCRUISE ONLYSAILINGS14 Sept 2024 - From £727ppPortsmouth to Zebrugge (and back) - 3 Nights27 Aug 2024 - From £466ppEngland to Amsterdam (and back) - 4 Nights23 Aug / 30 Aug / 19 Sep 2024 - From £632pp UK to Amsterdam & Zebrugge - 5 Nights3 Sept - From £727ppEnglish Sights and European Delights - 6 Nights8 Sept / 23 Sept 2024 - From £807ppUK to Zebrugge & Amsterdam - 5 Nights5 ITINERARIES - DEPARTING & RETURNING PORTSMOUTH - RESILIENT LADY

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HIGH LIFEA TASTE OF THEFOR ALL IT’S SAILORSMOUTHWATERING DELIGHTS AT EVERY TURNIt might be a surprise for some but one of our favourite thingsabout Virgin Voyages is the FOOD!Always bringing fresh ingredients and made-to-order cookingto the table, their foodie-approved eateries offer everythingfrom food truck faves to ten-course feasts — perfect forcrushing any craving!They’ve replaced the traditional single dining hall with anarray of mouthwatering eateries always included - giving youan array of options all day, and all night!And for those moments when you just don’t want to leave thecomfort of your cabin ... there’s ShipEats!Extra VirginItalian CuisineRazzle DazzleClassics with a twist Pink AgaveMexican InspiredThe WakeSeafood & SteakTest KitchenExperimentalGunbaeKoreanWHAT TO EXPECT:

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THE MEDPorts of Call:Barcelona (departing & returning)ToulonMarina di CarraraAjaccio, CorsicaIbizaFROM£1236PPCRUISE ONLYWHAT’S INCLUDED:2 JUNE 2024* | 7 NIGHT CRUISE - THE IRRESISTIBLE MED - SCARLET LADYAll FoodEssential DrinksWiFiTipsGroup Fitness ClassesShows & EntertainmentExperience the allure of the Med and its islands as you sail fromBarcelona to the French Riviera, and the seashores of Italy. Explore theTuscan countryside, revel in Ajaccio’s island beauty, and reset on a fullday at sea. With a finale overnight in Ibiza, you'll get why we call theMed irresistible.(*OTHER DEPARTURE DATES AVAILABLE)

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SEA TRAVELREDIFINING WHATCAN LOOK LIKEALWAYS INCLUDED LUXURY EXPERIENCEExclusively adult for a reason; so you can disconnect from routine andreconnect with yourself. From unique restaurants with Michelin starchef-curated menus to luxury inclusions you’re not used to having takencare of for you, makes you feel every inch the VIP.Virgin Voyages have taken care of all the details - so all you have to dois kick back and have the relaxing vacation you deserve, with all thisincluded as standard:All speciality eateries included and no designated dining timesAll tips are coveredFree WiFi for allUnlimited group workoutsEssential drinks (tea, drip coffee, water, non-pressed juice, soda)Live entertainment and events

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Sail from Athens to the most idyllic Greek Isles in the Med — likeSantorini, Rhodes, and Bodrum (Turkey). With an overnight in theglamorous hot spot of Mykonos, you can immerse yourself in thequiet charm of the island and attend those world-famous beachclub parties.GLOWPiraeus, Athens (Departing & Returning)SantoriniRhodesBodrumMykonosItinerary:FROM£1199PP14 JULY 2024 | 7 NIGHT CRUISE - GREEK ISLAND GLOW - RESILIENT LADYCRUISE ONLYWHAT’S INCLUDED:All FoodEssential DrinksWiFiTipsGroup Fitness ClassesShows & Entertainment(*OTHER DEPARTURE DATES AVAILABLE)

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What can I say about Virgin Voyages? I really think their tagline should be, ‘Youdon’t need to be a millionaire to betreated like one’ because that’s exactlyhow I felt. The service is just top-notch,from the lovely guys who look after yourcabin and greet you by your first namewhen you arrive, to the rest of the staffwho work around the ship; they make youfeel special.The ship itself is beautiful, with a realluxury boutique feel. The food wasfantastic, every restaurant gave you anexperience either with the taste or withthe fun that was brought to the table(GUNBAE GUNBAE GUNBAE Is all I will say,you’ll have to try a cruise to understandthat one!) There was a good mix of entertainmentwhich had me dancing until my feet hurtto sitting watching a fantastic show withhold your breath moments in the theatre!Even getting on and off the ship andgetting into the towns we had docked inwas done with military precision and itwas just really easy and stress free. Everything ran so perfectly. For 7 days Ididn’t need to worry about a thing! That tome is what a real holiday is about. Bravo Virgin Voyages…

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WITH PRIDELGBTQ SAILORS BEAMFOR VIRGIN VOYAGESThe Virgin brand has long been known for its celebration of the LGBTQ community, and newcomercruise line Virgin Voyages is no different. This line gets the stamp of approval from LGBTQ cruisers,who praise the ships' onboard shows with resident drag queens and diverse staff.The forward-thinking cruise line offers a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere that attracts LGBTQcruisers year-round, which is supported by interactive social media campaigns. Each June Virgin Voyages like to go big for Pride Month with larger-than-life events … all monthlong – to honour and celebrate the LGBTQ community; who for so long has had to continually fightfor equality and the right to be seen, heard, and included.*Permission obtained to share photos from Thee Queer Coven who sailed alongside some of ouragents on the French Daze and Ibiza Nights sailing aboard the Valiant Lady in September.ABSOLUTELY LOVING VIRGIN CRUISES POSITIVEATTITUDE TOWARDS LGBTQ SAILORS

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My experience of our virgin voyagesailing was that it was and wasn’t what Iexpected a cruise would be.I loved everything about it from thefood, excursions, how modern it was andmeeting new friends along the way.I loved the laid back feel of the ship.Although we all got nicely dressed eachnight there was no feeling like it had tobe really formal.I thought the drink prices on board werevery reasonable and all drinks especiallycocktails freshly prepared.Our hosts Andrea and Gemma were veryknowledgeable on everything we neededand wanted to know and were so fun tobe around.The only negative thing about the wholething is my clothes did not fit when Ireturned home.Will I recommend Virgin Voyages - absolutely!Thank you Virgin for an amazingexperience

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Travelling aboard the Valiant Ladyalongside a select group of other topselling UK Agents was one of the greatesttravel experiences of my life!Perfectly hosted by the gorgeous Gemmaand Andrea from Virgin Voyages over abalmy week around the South of Franceand Spain in September, all of my pre-conceived ideas of cruising were thrownoverboard the second I stepped aboardthis luxurious super yacht.Welcomed by a DJ with the entertainmentcrew insisting I walk down the runawayonto the ship, champagne flowing, I knew Iwas in for an incredible week - and what aweek it was!!!THE FOOD! You may well have seen thepictures, they don’t do it justice, the sheerquality and endless options are mindboggling!! Pink Agarve - the ships elevatedMexican was my favourite - try thesweetcorn side dish, don’t hesitate, wewere all obsessed!And, no sailing would be complete withoutmultiple trips to the onboard patisserie -go for the Valiant Lady, devour slowlywhilst swinging in your hammock staringout at sea, you will not be disappointed! The stuff sailor dreams are made of.

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