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Welcome..

If you like your holidays to be hasslefree with a wide range of destinations and holiday types, Ponders will ensure your next adventure across the globe is every bit as perfect as you would hope. accommodations, we have tried and As specialists in tailor-making holidays, our expert team have over 40 years of travel experience.

Having travelled around the world, visiting the best (and worst) in

tested a wide variety of excursions and experiences.We have dedicated ourselves to ensure we know what we are talking about when it comes to creating your perfect holiday.

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We can personally guide you through any destinations and ideas that you may have and assure you that the holiday you want is the holiday we deliver.To ensure you the stress-free holiday you are looking for, we take care of those little extras such as home collection, airport lounges and travel insurance - all part of the service should you require it.

At Ponders one of our proudest strengths is you, our loyal clients, who return to us time and time again when booking their holidays, weekends away, theatre breaks,

special occasions or business travel.With excellent standards of customer service at the core of everything we do, this is something we are immensely proud to share with you.To ensure we book the holiday of your choice, we won’t just use the brochures - we will also check with all leading airlines to find flights that depart at times convenient for you and match them with top value accommodation - all of which means more flexibility for you. It’s your holiday it’s your choice!

We will guarantee to give it the priority it deserves.

With a full range of holiday choices from..

• UK breaks • Safari’s • Sun kissed beach holidays • Adventure sailing • Fly drives • Cruises • River cruise • Short breaks • Worldwide holidays • Group bookings • Lakes and Mountains holidays and so much more…

So many of you are so busy with work and family that it is hard to find time to research your holiday, so simply send an email to sales@ ponderstravel.co.uk with your wish list and we will reply, with a selection of ideas for you to consider.

And for your peace of mind we have full financial protection as we are members of ABTA, IATA and ATOL we have the complete package. For all your travel needs, Ponders is the place to book, so don’t delay, contact us today.

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STAR CLIPPERS

TALL SHIP CRUISES THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF...

A sia | C a r i bbean | M e d i terra n e a n | Pa n a m a C a n a l | Tra n s at l a nt i c C ro s s i n g s

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Operating three of the world’s largest and tallest sailing vessels, passengers can enjoy the romance of sailing onboard a true tall ship visiting intimate ports often untouched by larger cruise lines. From the Caribbean to the Panama Canal and the Mediterranean to Southeast Asia; including NEW itineraries sailing to Cambodia, Ko Samui and Borneo, Star Clippers sets to provide a sailing of a lifetime.

Clearly this is not a cruise ship experience in the ordinary sense. Aboard Star Clippers, there are no rigid schedules. Guests are free to do as they wish with their days and evenings. Our graceful ships fly along the waves, just like the legendary clippers of a century and a half ago.

Dubai, Thailand & Malaysia Departs the UK 7th January 2020 | 12-night package 7-nights aboard Star Clipper Visiting: Phuket | Ko Surin | Ko Miang | Hin Daeng | Ko Rok Nok | Langkawi Ko Kradan | Phang Nga Bay | Ko Hong | Phuket Price includes return flights from London Stansted, 3-nights pre cruise stay at The Conrad Dubai on a bed & breakfast basis, 1-night pre and 1-night post cruise stay at The Vijitt Resort Phuket on a bed & breakfast basis, 7-nights full board sailing with Star Clipper, all non-UK transfers and port charges.

From £2,399pp This is Star Clippers, and the adventure has only just begun...

Lead in fare is based on 2 adults sharing a category 6 cabin, port charges, and full board cruise. Return flights from London Stansted, accommodation where stated, and non-UK transfers included. Single supplement ranges from 50% when booking a Category 6 to a Category 2 Cabins and 100% supplement for Categories 1 and above. All prices are correct at time of print, are subject to availability and/or change, and can be withdrawn at any time.

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NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS ON SELECTED 2019 SAILINGS

Discover Europe‘s

most beutiaul waterways...

Treasures of Burgundy & Provence 7 nights | Jul - Oct 19 & Mar - Oct 20 Lyon Roundtrip Amadeus Provence

Classical Danube 7 nights | Jul - Sep 19 & Apr - Oct 20 Budapest - Passau Amadeus Queen

From £1,749pp*

From £1,869pp*

Danube Rhapsody

Classical Rhine

7 nights | Jul - Oct 19 & Apr - Oct 20 Passau Roundtrip Amadeus Classical

From £2,539pp*

7 nights | Jul - Oct 19 & Mar - Oct 20 Amsterdam - Basel Amadeus Silver II

From £1,779pp*

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15

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EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT! ON 2020 SAILINGS

The Art of

River Cruising

Explore Europe in true style and comfort aboard one of our many vessels and itineraries. From Amsterdam to the Danube Delta and the Black Sea, to the north and south of France and the beautiful scenery of the Rhine and Danube rivers, our cruises are designed to showcase our European heritage.

Included in the Fare • Return flights/rail • Non-UK transfers • Accommodation on board your river cruise ship • Gourmet dining with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner • 24-hour tea and coffee station • Complimentary Wi-Fi • Complimentary bicycles Come aboard and experience Europe like never before!

Tailor-make your Amadeus Additional Package Options

River Cruise

• Door-to-door pick up • Airport parking • Airport lounge • Rail options • Regional flights • Pre and post-cruise stays • Optional excursions

Lead in fares are based on 2 adults sharing the lowest available River View or French Balcony Cabin or a Suite. Treasures of Burgundy & Provence sailing based on 01.08.2019 departure; Classical Danube sailing based on 06.08.2019 Classical Rhine sailing based on 31.10.2019 departure; Danube Rhapsody sailing based on 06.09.2019. Price includes economy flights from London (regional flights/rail available on request), non-UK transfers and port charges. Subject to availability and can be withdrawn at any time. Excursions are additional.

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American Cruise Lines Best in US & Canada

American Cruise Lines was recently awarded Cruise Critic’s 2018 Cruisers’ Choice Award for Best River Line in the U.S. & Canada. American Cruise Lines operates the largest and newest fleet of authentic paddlewheelers, coastal cruise ships, and the first modern riverboats in U.S. history. With over 35 itineraries visiting 25 states, American Cruise Lines cruise along the rivers, as well as the coastal and inland waterways of New England, Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, the Mississippi River system, and the Southeast.

New England New England Fall and Foliage

Grand New England Cruise with

3-night New York Hotel Stay

3-night New York Hotel Stay

7-night cruise New York Roundtrip aboard American Star

10-night cruise Boston Roundtrip aboard Queen of the West

All non UK transfers included

All non UK transfers included

Flight inclusive price from £4669pp

Flight inclusive price from £4069pp

Based on 03.10.2019 departure, 06.10.2019 sailing

Based on 24.03.2019 departure, 27.03.2019 sailing

Cruise with New York Extension

New York Extension

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Pacific Northwest & Alaska Grand Puget Sound Cruise with Seattle Extension

1-night Crown Plaza Seattle Stay 10-night cruise Seattle Roundtrip aboard American Constellation All non UK transfers included Flight inclusive price from £5699pp Based on 30.09.2019 departure, 01.10.2019 sailing

Mississippi

Lower Mississippi River Cruise with Graceland Extension

2-night Graceland Pre-Cruise Package 7-night cruise Memphis to New Orleans aboard America 2-night post-cruise stay in New Orleans All non UK transfers included Flight inclusive price from £4599pp Based on 07.11.2019 departure, 09.11.2019 sailing

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India Enticing Colours of

Far Horizons’ uniquely personal and fresh approach to travelling the Indian subcontinent.

Why simply view the famous monuments of this great land when you can experience the living cultures and natural history of India up close and personal.

October 2019 – April 2020 October 2020 – April 2021

SAVE up to

£680pp on selected sailings

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Kolkata & Brahmaputra River Cruise river cruise

Kolkata & Brahmaputra river cruise

Spend 2 nights nights in in 4* 4* accommodation accommodationininKolkata before embarking MV Mahabaahu for 7 night Kolkata before embarking MV Mahabaahu for sailing 7 night sailing

Spend 2 nights in 4* accommodation in Kolkata before embarking MV Mahabaahu for Dubai Brahmaputra River Cruise 7 night & sailing Spend 3 nights HIGHLIGHT: in 5* accommodation in Dubai, before flying to Delhi then Guwahati for a 7 • Visit the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. Highlights night sailing aboard MV Mahabaahu include the Queen’s dresses, and the Whispering HIGHLIGHT: Gallery in the dome.

• Spend 3 nights in centrally located 5* accommodation in Dubai, before cruising along the Mighty Brahmaputra River and discover a natural history paradise boasting 850 species of birds, four national parks, freshwater dolphins.

HIGHLIGHT: • Visit the Victoria VictoriaMemorial MemorialininKolkata.

Kolkata.

• Visit the Highlights Highlights Queen’s and the include the include Queen’sthe dresses, anddresses, the Whispering Whispering Gallery in theGallery dome. in the dome.

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Golden Triangle & Brahmaputra River Cruise Spend 6 nights in 4* accommodation in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur before embarking MV Mahabaahu for a 7-night sailing

CRUISE ITINERARY Destination Guwahati / Fly to Jorhat from Kolkata airport Visit Peacock Island A Village Visit / Full Day’s Sail

HIGHLIGHT:

Silghat / Visit Tea Estate and/or Jute Mill

• Visit the beautiful Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the modern world.

Kaziranga National Park / Visit Bishwanath Ghat Enjoy a traditional Assamese dinner on board Dhansiri Boat Safari

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om 9 Fr ,49 £2

WORLD ASSOCIATION OF FLORAL ARTISTS

Visit the Mishing Village / Majuli Island Enjoy a cultural performace Neamati Ghat / Sibsagar Enjoy a home-hosted traditional Assamese lunch Jorhat for your flight home

Gardens Galore Land Tour 10 nights in 4* accommodation Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur HIGHLIGHT: • Visit the Taj Mahal, two safaris at the Ranthambore National Park, entrance to WAFA show

WHAT'S INCLUDED • Return flights and internal flights • All overseas transfers • Hotel accommodation throughout each land programme • 7 night cruise aboard the MV Mahabaahu • Meals as detailed in the full itinerary • Excursions with English speaking guide

KOLKATA AND DUBAI PACKAGES ARE BASED ON 26TH APRIL 2020 SAILING

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PANDAW WHY PANDAW? We offer our travellers unique, expeditions off the beaten tourist track.

For over twenty years Pandaw has specialised in exploring the remote and off the beaten track rivers of Asia, places that few, if any, can navigate with our specially designed ships. We offer travellers a truly exclusive, unique experience.

Pandaw adventures are not like any cruise.

Essentially an outdoor experience, travellers can bask round the clock in the unfolding panorama of human and wildlife activity that thrives on the great rivers of Asia. Our spacious promenade and observation decks and guide led excursions have a reputation unequalled in the world of river cruising. All on board enjoy

of a Pandaw journey. Away from the comfort of the boat, our passengers enjoy walks through the countryside and local villages, speedboat explorations penetrating deeper into the jungle, visits to legendary cultural sites and thrilling cycle rides off the beaten track.

Passengers have many opportunities to interact with welcoming local communities, including visits to Pandaw Charity projects along the way.

an informal and friendly atmosphere - the

At Pandaw we have an all-inclusive policy,

“Pandaw Spirit” - for which we are renowned.

so travellers can relax in the knowledge that

We also have the highest passenger-to-deck

there are no hidden extras, all that is excluded

space ratio of any cruise ships afloat, offering

is wine and imported beverages. We are

plenty of spots to relax and take in the

also family friendly, indeed our expeditions

panorama or chat with fellow travellers.

are perfectly suited to older kids who gain

Learning about the culture and history, first hand, both on board and on shore is a key part

unforgettable life experience from their interactions in the villages along the way.

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10

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Discovery Discount

No Single Supplements ON SELECTED SAILINGS

Family Friendly Departures KIDS GO FREE! (on selected sailings)

Small Ship Expeditions...

Explore the mighty rivers of South East Asia

The Lower Ganges River

• 9 nights • 2-nights pre-cruise stay in Kolkata • Kolkata round-trip

Halong Bay & Red River

• 7-night sailing aboard RV Kalaw Pandaw

• 11 nights • 1 night pre-cruise stay Pan Pacific Hotel Hanoi • Halong Bay to Viet Tri • 10- night sailing aboard RV Mekong Pandaw

• Flight inclusive price from £3,039pp*

• Flight inclusive price from £3,199pp*

*Based on 05.01.20 sailing, 2 adults sharing

*Based on 19.01.20 sailing, 2 adults sharing

TAILOR-MADE PACKAGES

We can tailor-make you a package which includes a land-based stay. This means you can extend your stay either before or after your cruise to take full advantage of your holiday and explore your chosen destination a little further.

Classic Mekong

• 11 nights • 2-nights pre-cruise stay in Siem Reap • Siem Reap to Saigon • 7-night sailing aboard RV Tonle Pandaw • 2-nights post-cruise stay in Saigon

• Flight inclusive price from £3,499pp* *Based on 02.02.20 sailing, 2 adults sharing

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An Unforgettable Russian Experience A Volga Dream programme is unique, not just a cruise and so much more than a tour. It’s a multifaceted introduction to the extremely diverse colour and character of Russia. Our guests don’t think of themselves as tourists but discerning travellers, they like to discover the real nature of a destination and Russia never fails to pleasantly surprise.

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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE

OFFERS GOLD PROGRAMME

Itinerary

Dates

NOW FROM

Volgograd to Moscow

07.05.2020 - 18.05.2020

£2,965pp

Moscow to St. Petersburg

04.06.2020 - 16.06.2020

£3,250pp

Moscow to St. Petersburg

18.06.2020 - 30.06.2020

£3,250pp

St. Petersburg to Moscow

24.06.2020 - 06.07.2020

£3,250pp

Moscow to St. Petersburg

01.07.2020 - 13.07.2020

£3,250pp

Moscow to St. Petersburg

13.07.2020 - 25.07.2020

£3,250pp

Moscow to St. Petersburg

25.07.2020 - 06.08.2020

£3,250pp

Moscow to St. Petersburg

07.08.2020 -19.08.2020

£3,250pp

Moscow to St. Petersburg

20.08.2020 - 01.09.2020

£3,250pp

St. Petersburg to Moscow

26.08.2020 - 07.09.2020

£3,250pp

Moscow to St. Petersburg

03.09.2020 - 15.09.2020

£3,250pp

Moscow to St. Petersburg

21.09.2020 - 03.10.2020

£3,250pp

St.Petersburg to Moscow

27.09.2020 - 09.10.2020

£3,250pp

St Petersburg to Volgograd

30.09.2020 - 17.10.2020

£4,105pp

Moscow to Volgograd

06.10.2020 - 17.10.2020

£2,965pp

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