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CLOSER TO HOMEAdventureWITH OUR HANDY A-Z GUIDET H E M I N I M A G - D E C E M B E R E D I T I O N C O N T A C T Y O U R L O C A L A G E N T T O B O O KInside this Edition:This time of year we are all looking for one of two things ... a gift or our next trip!And it can be an actual minefield trying to decide on either!So to help you, we have devised this handy A-Z guide combining the two to makeyour festive period a little easier!So whether it’s your next break away, or a unique gift for a loved one - we’ve gotyou covered! From unique staycations to UK activities you are sure to find somethinghere that will fit the bill.And when you have - don’t forget to go back to your local agent who can help youget it all booked and ready to go!And as an added bonus you will find our Top tips for preparing for festive travel, aswell as our Top 10 things to do in London at this time of year!TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN CORKA-J OF OUR GUIDETIPS FOR HOLIDAY TRAVELK-R OF OUR GUIDETOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN LONDONS-Z OF OUR GUIDE194-8910-131415-18

AFTERNOON TEAFOR TWO ON ALONDON BUSCombine two activities in oneCombine two activities in onewith this fantastic, indulgentwith this fantastic, indulgentsightseeing combo and take insightseeing combo and take inthe sights of London whilstthe sights of London whilstenjoying your afternoon tea.enjoying your afternoon tea.A£150.00£150.00BOATING TRIPLEICESTERSHIRE7 NIGHT HIREHop aboard “The Little Otter” forHop aboard “The Little Otter” fora fun vacation cruising along thea fun vacation cruising along theGrand Union Canal, universallyGrand Union Canal, universallyrecognised as one of the mostrecognised as one of the mostbeautiful and rural sections ofbeautiful and rural sections ofcanal in the UK - with 21 miles ofcanal in the UK - with 21 miles oflock free cruisinglock free cruisingB£852.00£852.00T H E M I N I M A G - D E C E M B E R E D I T I O N C O N T A C T Y O U R L O C A L A G E N T T O B O O K

DDIAMOND JUBILEETREAT FOR TWO ATFORTNUM & MASONExperience the iconic BritishExperience the iconic Britishtreat of this famed brew bytreat of this famed brew bytaking Afternoon Tea intaking Afternoon Tea inFortnum & Mason’s elegantFortnum & Mason’s elegantDiamond Jubilee Tea SalonDiamond Jubilee Tea Salon£120.00£120.00CLAWFORD LAKESLUXURY COCOON 7 NIGHT STAY Clawford Lakes is home to a rangeClawford Lakes is home to a rangeof high-end accommodation, allof high-end accommodation, allnestled around 17 lakes withnestled around 17 lakes withunique and quirky Luxury Cocoon,unique and quirky Luxury Cocoon,Lake Pods and Floating lodges, inLake Pods and Floating lodges, inaddition to the Luxury Lodges andaddition to the Luxury Lodges andApartments with plenty ofApartments with plenty ofactivities to keep you entertained.activities to keep you entertained.C£1,089£1,089FromFromT H E M I N I M A G - D E C E M B E R E D I T I O N C O N T A C T Y O U R L O C A L A G E N T T O B O O K

ELF! THE MUSICALTHEATRE BREAKLONDONThe ultimate feel goodThe ultimate feel goodChristmas show…with bells on'Christmas show…with bells on'is back with its Christmas showis back with its Christmas showwith all the trimmings here towith all the trimmings here tospread festive cheer!spread festive cheer!E£105.00pp£105.00ppFromFromFFROZEN THE MUSICALTHEATRE BREAKLONDONFor the first time in forever,For the first time in forever,step into the magical world ofstep into the magical world ofArendelle to enjoy thisArendelle to enjoy thisspectacular production that’sspectacular production that’ssure to melt your heartsure to melt your heart£86pp£86ppFromFromT H E M I N I M A G - D E C E M B E R E D I T I O N C O N T A C T Y O U R L O C A L A G E N T T O B O O K

HHELICOPTER BUZZFLIGHT FOR TWOWITH PHOTO"Do you want to experience"Do you want to experienceflying with a bit more of a buzz?flying with a bit more of a buzz?This helicopter pleasure filledThis helicopter pleasure filledride will give you just that.ride will give you just that.Available at various locations.Available at various locations.£95.00£95.00GLAMPING PODS 7 NIGHT STAYMID-WALESInnovative glamping-style podsInnovative glamping-style podslocated in a newly created resortlocated in a newly created resortin Wales offering a blissful spa,in Wales offering a blissful spa,leisure, and luxuriousleisure, and luxuriousaccommodation experience.accommodation experience.Whether you’re a couple seeking aWhether you’re a couple seeking aromantic escape or family funromantic escape or family funfuelled holiday - this is your place.fuelled holiday - this is your place.G£515£515FromFromT H E M I N I M A G - D E C E M B E R E D I T I O N C O N T A C T Y O U R L O C A L A G E N T T O B O O K

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The holidays are a time for family, friends, and celebrations. But if you're one of the millions of peoplewho will be traveling this holiday season, it can also be a time of stress and anxiety. Whether you're flying cross-country to visit relatives or taking a road trip to see the sights, preparingfor your trip in advance can help ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey. Following these simple tips can help take some of the stress out of holiday travel:START EARLYThe early bird gets the worm— or in this case, the bestdeals on flights and hotels. If possible, try to book yourtravel arrangements severalweeks or even months inadvance. Not only will yousave money, but you'll alsohave your pick of the datesand times. And if you're traveling withyoung children, it's alwaysbest to have your plans firmlyin place well before the chaosof the holidays descends.MAKE A LISTCHECK PAPERSTOP TIPS FOR PREPARING FORChristmas Holiday TravelOkay, so you might not beSanta Claus, but making a listis still an essential part ofpreparing for holiday travel. Start by making a list of theessentials like medications,clothes, toiletries, etc. — thencheck it off as you go. It's also a good idea to makecopies of your importantdocuments like your passportand driver's license, just incase you lose them whileyou're away from home. Andspeaking of documents…For international travel, makesure to check the entry andvisa requirements of yourdestination country*. Some countries require thatvisitors obtain a visa beforethey enter, while others allowtravellers to apply for a visaupon arrival. Make sure you give yourselfplenty of time to complete the paperwork; there's nothingworse than being deniedentry because your paperworkisn't in order! checkit twice*check the FCDO website for latest entry requirementsT H E M I N I M A G - D E C E M B E R E D I T I O N C O N T A C T Y O U R L O C A L A G E N T T O B O O K

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MAMMA MIATHEATRE BREAKLONDONCelebrate over 20 years ofCelebrate over 20 years ofMAMMA MIA! in London whereMAMMA MIA! in London whereit all began - you won’t be ableit all began - you won’t be ableto resist singing along to theto resist singing along to themagic of ABBA’s timeless popmagic of ABBA’s timeless popmasterpiecesmasterpieces M£71pp£71ppNIALL HORAN LIVE02 ARENA LONDONSEPTEMBER 2024Niall Horan, who found fame asNiall Horan, who found fame aspart of the iconic band Onepart of the iconic band OneDirection,Direction, is back on the roadis back on the roadwith 'The Show - Live On Tourwith 'The Show - Live On Tour2024' - which will include all of2024' - which will include all ofhis hits and is set to be hishis hits and is set to be hisbiggest tour yet.biggest tour yet.N£375pp (VIP)£375pp (VIP)T H E M I N I M A G - D E C E M B E R E D I T I O N C O N T A C T Y O U R L O C A L A G E N T T O B O O K

OLIVIA RODRIGOLIVE AT THE 02LONDONCatch this rising talent as herCatch this rising talent as hertour hits London, and singalongtour hits London, and singalongto some of her hits such asto some of her hits such asVampire and Drivers Licence.Vampire and Drivers Licence.O£275PP +VAT£275PP +VATPAINTBALLING FOR 4 PEOPLEVARIOUS LOCATIONSKitted out in full paintball fatigue,Kitted out in full paintball fatigue,get ready to be let loose with aget ready to be let loose with asemi-automatic paintball gun,semi-automatic paintball gun,across four different paintballacross four different paintballgames, as you run, dodge andgames, as you run, dodge andhide in the undergrowth tohide in the undergrowth toescape the flying paintballs.escape the flying paintballs.P£50.00£50.00T H E M I N I M A G - D E C E M B E R E D I T I O N C O N T A C T Y O U R L O C A L A G E N T T O B O O K

QUEEN OF THENIGHT (WHITNEY)THEATRE SHOWIf you missed this wonderfulIf you missed this wonderfulshow in the West End thatshow in the West End thatcelebrates the music and life ofcelebrates the music and life ofone of the greatest singers ofone of the greatest singers ofour time, then nows your chanceour time, then nows your chanceas it tours the UK in 2024as it tours the UK in 2024QVarious dates / locationsVarious dates / locationsRIVENDALE LUXURYTREEHOUSE7 NIGHT STAYRivendale’s luxury treehouseRivendale’s luxury treehouseaccommodation has everythingaccommodation has everythingyou need for a romantic holiday,you need for a romantic holiday,including your own fantastic hotincluding your own fantastic hottub, as well as unbeatable andtub, as well as unbeatable anduninterrupted views of the Peakuninterrupted views of the PeakDistrict countryside.District countryside.R£775.00£775.00FromFromT H E M I N I M A G - D E C E M B E R E D I T I O N C O N T A C T Y O U R L O C A L A G E N T T O B O O K

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TTAYLOR SWIFTLIVE IN LONDONWEMBLEY ARENAWith over 200 million recordsWith over 200 million recordssold globally, Taylor Swift is onesold globally, Taylor Swift is oneof the of the bbest-selling musiciansest-selling musicians of ofall time. Her Eras Tour has beenall time. Her Eras Tour has beena worldwide sell-out, with thesea worldwide sell-out, with theseadditional London dates sure toadditional London dates sure tosell out fast too!sell out fast too!£650pp +VAT£650pp +VATSTEAM TRAINEXPERIENCEFOR TWOJourney back to days gone by withJourney back to days gone by witha Steam Train Trip for Two, wherea Steam Train Trip for Two, whereyou will chug along through theyou will chug along through thepristine High Weald countrysidepristine High Weald countrysideaboard a heritage steam train.aboard a heritage steam train.Your adventure will take youYour adventure will take youthrough five miles of picturesquethrough five miles of picturesqueKent and Sussex greenery enKent and Sussex greenery enroute to Royal Tunbridge Wells.route to Royal Tunbridge Wells.S£35.00£35.00T H E M I N I M A G - D E C E M B E R E D I T I O N C O N T A C T Y O U R L O C A L A G E N T T O B O O K

ULLSWATERHEIGHTSSAFARI TENTThe Family Safari TentThe Family Safari Tentexperience takes the concept ofexperience takes the concept ofluxury camping to the next levelluxury camping to the next levelwith an open plan living andwith an open plan living anddining area complete withdining area complete withSmart TV and wood burner, asSmart TV and wood burner, aswell as your own hot tub.well as your own hot tub.U£595.00£595.00VINTAGEMAKEOVER &PHOTO SHOOTChannel your inner 1950's pin-upChannel your inner 1950's pin-upfor a makeover and photoshootfor a makeover and photoshootwhere you’ll be pampered with awhere you’ll be pampered with a50's styled hair and makeup50's styled hair and makeupmakeover, before your very ownmakeover, before your very ownphoto shootphoto shootV£20.00£20.00FromFromT H E M I N I M A G - D E C E M B E R E D I T I O N C O N T A C T Y O U R L O C A L A G E N T T O B O O K

XX-CELLENT KARTINGEXPERIENCE FORTWO, MANCHESTERAs we couldn’t find anything for XAs we couldn’t find anything for X- heres an Immersive Karting- heres an Immersive KartingExperience for Two at Chaos Karts,Experience for Two at Chaos Karts,Manchester instead! Time to bringManchester instead! Time to bringyour Mario Kart skills to life in thisyour Mario Kart skills to life in thisVideo Game/ Karting crossover!Video Game/ Karting crossover!£70.00£70.00WOODLANDTREEHOUSE7 NIGHT STAYThis unique Treehouse withThis unique Treehouse withcountryside views, is the perfectcountryside views, is the perfectgetaway for a family of 4 withgetaway for a family of 4 withample living space, an outdoorample living space, an outdoorwood fired hot tub and a balconywood fired hot tub and a balconywith its own slide! Perfect forwith its own slide! Perfect forfamilies looking for a memorablefamilies looking for a memorableand unique retreat.and unique retreat.W£785.00£785.00FromFromT H E M I N I M A G - D E C E M B E R E D I T I O N C O N T A C T Y O U R L O C A L A G E N T T O B O O K

YURT GLAMPINGEXPERIENCELocated on the outskirts of anLocated on the outskirts of anarea of outstanding naturalarea of outstanding naturalbeauty, this spacious, Mongolian,beauty, this spacious, Mongolian,open plan yurt offers a lovelyopen plan yurt offers a lovelyglamping experience with itsglamping experience with itsown private garden, wood firedown private garden, wood firedhot tub, for a truly uniquehot tub, for a truly uniqueoutdoor experience.outdoor experience.YZOO HANDLEREXPERIENCE FORTWOFancy making some new animalFancy making some new animalfriends? At Hoo Zoo andfriends? At Hoo Zoo andDinosaur World, you’ll have theDinosaur World, you’ll have thechance to get up close to somechance to get up close to somemagnificent creatures with thismagnificent creatures with thisMeet, Handle and FeedMeet, Handle and FeedCarnivores for Two at Hoo ZooCarnivores for Two at Hoo Zooand Dinosaur World.and Dinosaur World. Z£150.00£150.00£665.00£665.00FromFromT H E M I N I M A G - D E C E M B E R E D I T I O N C O N T A C T Y O U R L O C A L A G E N T T O B O O K

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