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**EXCLUSIVE TO THOMSON TAILORMADE**
FREE LUXURY 5* STOPOVER IN DUBAI FOR 2 NIGHTS
WHEN YOU BOOK A HOLIDAY TO THE MALDIVES FLYING WITH EMIRATES
BOOK BY 28TH FEBRUARY 2011

Land in the glamour and sun-drenched desert where Dubai’s sprawling mega resorts are a playground for the well-heeled. There is guaranteed great shopping, top-class cuisine, hip nightlife and unbeatable weather, as well as exceptional service in a luxury five star hotel. Book by the 28th February to experience this exclusive and exceptional deal offered by Thomson Tailormade to passengers of Emirates travelling to the Maldives and get an amazing free two night stopover break in a brand new 5 star hotel in Dubai. You will sample the chicest mini break before arriving on your secluded, sugar-white sand island with clear waters, gardens of rainbow coral and jagged lagoons that is the Maldives in paradise.

Free 2 Night Stopover In Dubai Then On To Maldives
Departing 15th May 2011, 9 nights from £879 per person, SAVING £661 per person
Thomson Tailormade offers a FREE 2 night stopover at the 5 star Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel in Dubai on a B&B basis and 7 nights at the 3 star Biyadhoo Island Resort in the Maldives on a Full Board Basis. Price also includes return flights from London Gatwick with Emirates and transfers and is based on departure on 15th May 2011.

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel
The brand new Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is an opulent beachside resort located on the west crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah, with great views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai skyline. Reminiscent of the magnificent palaces of the Ottomon Empire, the lavish interior is adorned with artwork. You’ll also find elegant guestrooms and suites and a private sandy beach. Be sure to allow some time for the spectacular Talise Ottoman Spa, which has 42 treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms and floating baths. Facilities include 10 Restaurants, bars and cafés serving cuisine from around the world, Outdoor infinity pool, Jacuzzis, 2 Tennis courts, Spa, gym, sauna and indoor pool, Diving, windsurfing, sailing, deep sea fishing and cruises available, Shopping arcade, Children’s pool, Children’s club (4-12 years), Shuttle service to nearby malls and attractions.

Biyadhoo Island Resort, Maldives is a peaceful and very simple resort that has one of the Maldives’ finest house reefs. A haven for divers with a wealth of sites nearby, Biyadhoo Island offers a variety of water sports and themed dinners. Spaced around palm filled gardens, two storey buildings have private patios or balconies leading down to white sands. Facilities include The Palm Restaurant serving international cuisine, The Coconut Bar offering drinks and snacks, The Banyan Bar, Live weekly evening entertainment
Badminton, Volleyball, Board games, Canoeing, windsurfing, catamaran & snorkelling, PADI dive centre and excursions available to neighbouring islands.
For bookings call 0871 664 0273 or for more information on Thomson Tailormade visit www.thomsontailormade.com

Free 2 Night Stopover In Dubai Then On To Maldives
Departing 15th May 2011, 9 nights from £899 per person, SAVING £645 per person
Thomson Tailormade offers a FREE 2 night stopover at the 5 star Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel in Dubai on a B&B basis and 7 nights at the 4 star Reethi Beach Island Resort, Maldives. Price also includes return flights from London Gatwick with Emirates and transfers and is based on departure on 15th May 2011.

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel – see details above.
Reethi Beach Island Resort, Maldives is set in a stunning and remote location, nestled amidst lush vegetation and shaded by graceful palm trees. Reethi Beach is an elegant island resort, which prides itself on its diving opportunities in the surrounding reefs, home to mantas and whale sharks.
Crystal-clear waters, fabulous white sand beaches and luxurious spa facilities create a perfect Maldivian retreat. If you wish to simply relax and unwind, there are isolated stretches of inviting white sandy beaches and gentle waves of the lagoon to massage your stress away. Facilities include a choice of speciality restaurants, Bars, Swimming pool, Spa & fitness centre, Tennis, squash and badminton, Dive centre,
Water sports, including catamaran sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, canoeing and waterskiing and evening entertainment.
For bookings call 0871 664 0273 or for more information on Thomson Tailormade visit www.thomsontailormade.com

Free 2 Night Stopover In Dubai Then On To Maldives
Departing 15th May 2011, 9 nights from £1,049 per person, SAVING £874 per person
Thomson Tailormade offers a FREE 2 night stopover at the 5 star Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel in Dubai on a B&B basis and 7 nights at the 5 star Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Resort, Maldives. Price also includes return flights from London Gatwick with Emirates and transfers and is based on departure on 15th May 2011.

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel – see details above.
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Resort, Maldives is set overlooking a breathtaking lagoon, on the exquisite private island of Dhuni Kolhu. Coco Palm boasts individual villas that are built over the lagoon or within meandering gardens. The area surrounding Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu is renowned for its virtually untouched coral reefs and offers the perfect honeymoon hideaway. Spend your days relaxing on your private terrace and perhaps enjoy a private picnic on a desert island. Facilities include a la carte Cornus Restaurant combining the flavours of Asia – dishes from Thailand, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Main Cowrie Restaurant for international cuisine and diverse buffets, 2 Bars, Floodlit tennis court, Sports complex including pool table, gym, table tennis and volleyball, water sports including an international diving school and Spa.
For bookings call 0871 664 0273 or for more information on Thomson Tailormade visit www.thomsontailormade.com

** Notes To Editors:
The offer is exclusively for Emirates passengers flying to the Maldives with a stopover in Dubai. The offer includes 2 free nights at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray in a deluxe room including breakfast. Any additional nights will be at the normal rate. This is for a maximum of two guests sharing one room and it cannot be combined with any other promotions. This offer is valid for stays between 1 May 2011 and 30 Sep 2011 inclusive. All bookings must be confirmed by 28th February 2011 and made over the telephone.
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For Bookings Contact Thomson Tailormade on 0871 664 0273
www.thomsontailormade.com

Having just passed what is said to be the most depressing day of the year, January could well be described as a gloomy month for most. That’s if you don’t happen to be one of these fortunate award winners who are grinning from ear and spreading a great deal of much appreciated sunshine on the tourism and culinary scene here in 1066 Country.

Five star Saltcote Place in Rye was delighted to hear of their third place in the top ten B&Bs in the world, as voted by Trip Advisor subscribers this month. Rye and District boasts one of the highest densities of Visit Britain five star gold award guest houses in the country and Paul and Alan of Saltcote Place are happy to be riding high among them.

This award brings some fabulous attention to Rye, whose quality restaurants and inns, antique shops and tea rooms, make it the perfect place for a short break. Rye is lucky to have in the surrounding area the wonderful Rye Nature Reserve, attractions such as Bodiam Castle and Great Dixter House and Gardens and the lovely hilltop town of Winchelsea, not to mention nearby Camber Sands.

Hot on the heels of this news, The Curlew at Bodiam was delighted to announce that they have joined 142 top UK and Ireland restaurants after earning its first Michelin Star in the 2011 Guide.

The Curlew is located in a structurally restored Grade II listed timber framed 17th Century Coaching Inn. The Curlew owners, Mark and Sara Colley’s vision was to deliver a national standard restaurant on the doorstep of a local community passionate about food and dining; a restaurant that bridged the gap between gastro pub and fine dining, a modern, British Bistro.

After receiving the news, Mark and Sara Colley enthused: “The Curlew’s Michelin star has come as a very, very welcome surprise. The star represents the hard work of so many people, most notably our very talented Head Chef, Neil McCue, a raft of incredible local suppliers and a staff team committed to good service.”

Head Chef Neil McCue added: “This star is all about sourcing excellent ingredients and letting them speak for themselves and trusting produce. It’s about not hiding anything or piling more and more on the plate, it’s for stripping ingredients right back to their core.”

And the good news doesn’t stop there! Just after hearing about these exciting developments we learned that Nobles Restaurant in the historic town of Battle has been awarded two knives and forks in the 2011 Michelin Guide, the only restaurant in town to have been Michelin accredited this year.

Nobles won their first knife & fork after being open for just 18 months and now after just 3 years the guide has recognised the efforts of husband and wife team, Paul and Debbie Noble, with this prestigious award for their consistency, care and attention to the whole dining experience.
Head chef Paul Noble said of his restaurant’s achievement in this guide ” We are very pleased to have this long standing highly recognised guide acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all our team and also to highlight in their text that we are very proud of our local and seasonal produce & suppliers “.

‘Togethering’: to holiday or travel with a large group of friends or family, usually renting out large properties or villas in order to save money.

With household budgets squeezed ever more tightly, 2011 may be the year that ‘togethering’ becomes the hottest way for Brits to holiday.

Traditionally popular in the US market, togethering is the perfect choice for large, multi-generation families and groups of friends who want to save money without compromising on their annual getaway.

Orpheus & Bacchus Special Villas, based in rural Bordeaux, has seen growing interest from large groups in its four restored eight-bedroom 18th century houses at the Domaine le Faure near Gensac, just 25 miles from the famous wine-producing town of St-Emilion.

Ideal for large families, from grandparents to grandkids, and big groups of friends, each house boasts a private swimming pool, gardens and large screen HD cinemas, as well as facilities and amenities to keep all generations entertained. Prices start from as little as £175 per person per week, based on maximum occupancy.

By day, Orpheus and Bacchus can also arrange day trips to explore the Bordeaux region further including guided wine-tasting tours to nearby renowned Chateaux for the grown-ups, canoeing excursions on the Dordogne and the services of a local chef and babysitting upon request.

Orpheus and Bacchus has availability for Easter breaks for seven nights arriving on Saturday 30 April. All four properties at Domaine le Faure can be rented separately (see below) or together. Renting all four properties together (sleeps 48 in 24 bedrooms) costs £2,375* per night. The pricing excludes travel from the UK and local transfers.

Le Faure (sleeps 16 in eight bedrooms) costs £2,295 per week. A beautiful 18th century restored luxury Maison de Maitre set in its own 12-acre valley, the house features eight en-suite bedrooms with original wooden beams, a large triple aspect salon, study, elegant dining room, luxury fully equipped kitchen, and vaulted underground wine cellar. Surround-sound home cinema on 32-inch wide-screen TV, hi-fi system, and PC with internet access are also provided. Outside features include one acre of gardens, a private outdoor swimming pool, large terrace, boules, table-tennis and a swing/slide for children.

L’Orangerie (sleeps 16 in eight bedrooms) costs £2,295 per week. This is an exceptional restoration of an 18th century chai, set in a walled garden of two acres, with original orangery, pool and large terrace. The house features eight en-suite bedrooms, luxury fully equipped kitchen, three large beamed reception rooms (dining room, cinema room, salon), a home cinema with 12 ft screen, snooker table, state-of-the-art hi-fi, Wi-fi, PC with internet access and 32-inch widescreen TV. Outside features a private swimming pool, table-tennis and two acres of open landscaped lawns.

La Musique (sleeps 16 in eight bedrooms) costs £2,295 per week. Set in three acres, La Musique overlooks its own private pool, garden, fields and vineyards. The building also provides a glorious 200m2 beamed salon with snooker table and 12 ft large screen cinema system, luxury fully equipped kitchen, three large beamed reception rooms (dining room, cinema room, salon) and eight en-suite bedrooms. Other features include a state-of-the-art Hi-Fi, PC with internet access, 32 inch widescreen TV, outdoor swimming pool, table-tennis and two acres of landscaped lawns.

Guests at these properties have use of a shared tennis court, croquet lawn and boules court.

Presbytère (sleeps 16 in eight bedrooms) costs £2,495 per week. This beautiful, large 18th century restored Presbytery is surrounded on three sides by a large plum orchard. The house looks down through its two ancient cedar trees and the orchard to a spectacular view of the Dordogne River to Ste. Foy. The property features eight en-suite bedrooms, 100m2 four-aspect salon, large luxury fully fitted kitchen, dining room, snooker room, study/library, music room, surround-sound cinema room and 50m2 balcony with barbeque. The property also features one acre of gardens, private outdoor swimming pool, snooker, billiards, boules, badminton and a swing/slide. A private tennis court is available nearby.

Local airports Bergerac and Bordeaux are served by BA, Ryanair, Easyjet, Flybe and BMIBaby. Alternatively guests can travel by rail to Libourne, or drive, giving the added benefit of bringing back tax-free wines.

*Based on an exchange rate of £1 = €1.1

For more information visit www.orpheusandbacchus.com , e-mail ian@orpheusandbacchus.com  or call 07808 727735.

Dating to the 12th century, Castello di Vicarello offers a perfect setting for the ancient therapies of yoga and meditation. Salutations to the sun have never been more peaceful with a castle as your backdrop and open rolling hills down to the ocean as your audience and new for this year, Kundalini yoga will be offered to guests.

Vicarello offers scheduled yoga and meditation sessions, up to four times a day. With only seven suites at this five star luxury retreat, these take place whenever guests wish. The tranquil spa features a relaxation room with glass doors opening to awe-inspiring views, sauna, steam and a massage room offering Ayurvedic treatments. The Indian-born Dr. Vinod Kumar, a yoga master from Kerala is on hand to share his wisdom with guests. Vinod brings with him many years of meditative practice with the Sai Baba. In keeping with their spiritual approach, Vicarello does not charge for the scheduled yoga classes, all that is asked is a contribution, usually €30 per person.

Perfect for beginners, Vinod’s daily programme of Hatha Yoga includes Yogasana and Pranayama yoga to improve flexibility and energy; Yoga Nidra, to balance emotional issues; private sessions to discuss any ailments; and the Sun Salutation to generate “Prana”; a life-sustaining force of energy throughout the body. For yoga fanatics, Vinod will introduce Kundalini yoga in 2011, a more intense practice requiring at least one week of daily private classes. The cost of one-to-one Hatha or Kundalini yoga classes are based on frequency and class size.

Castello di Vicarello prides itself on an organic lifestyle, using local and seasonal products. The fruit, vegetables and herbs used in the dishes are from the kitchen garden and the castle’s owner offers cooking classes, using recipes from her new cookbook, released in spring 2011.

The beautiful Italian island of Sardinia is ideal for a Mediterranean villa holiday with stunning beaches, azure blue sea, watersports, boat trips, scenic train journeys, colourful festivals, great restaurants and friendly people – all just a 2 hour flight from the UK.

The Just Sardinia 2011 Holiday Collection (www.justsardinia.co.uk) includes private villas with pools in the countryside, terraced villas with the use of hotel facilities close to the Costa Smeralda and new for 2011 luxury villas with their own pools on the stunning south east coast.

Cala di Falco Villas – Opposite the beach and within walking distance of Cannigione, these attractive 2 and 3 bedroom terraced villas have balcony or small garden, some with sea views, use of the hotel pool, tennis court, bar, restaurant & childcare. Prices for 1 week from £899 for 2 bedroom villa sleeping 4/5. Book before the 31st January for a 5% Discount.

Torreruja Villas – Newly built 2 bedroom terraced villas sleeping up to 5 with use of Hotel Relax Torreruja Thalasso & Spa facilities and stunning views and sunsets over Isola Rossa. Prices for 1 week from £799 for 2 bedroom villa sleeping up to 5. Book before the 31st January for a 5% Discount.

Villas at Baja Hotels Villas Resort – Newly built in 2010, these modern contemporary designed 3 and 4 bedroom villas, all with their own pools, are situated within the grounds of Baja Hotels Villas Resort, 500m from the stunning beach at Costa Rei on the beautiful south east coast of Sardinia. Prices for 1 week from £2296 for 3 bedroom villa sleeping up to 6.

Villa L’Arco – Great value private villa suitable for couples, families and friends with pool and far reaching countryside views, 15km from the beach. Prices for 1 week from £399 for 2 bedroom villa sleeping 4/6.

Villa Ulivo – 4 bedroom private villa situated in the peaceful countryside surrounded by olive groves, 4km from the beach and 8km from the town of Alghero. Prices for 1 week from £1457 (sleeping 7/8). Book before the 30th April for a 10% Discount.

May Half Term Special Offers

Cala Di Falco Villas – Villa Bouganville (3 bedrooms) 28/05 NOW £1,235 (saving £64)

Villa L’Arco 28/05 NOW £999

Villa Ulivo 29/05 NOW £1,704 (saving £189)

All prices are per villa for 7 nights.

Flights – Sardinia is just a 2 hour flight from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Bristol, Manchester, East Midlands, Leeds Bradford, Edinburgh and Dublin.

Just Sardinia offers Loyalty discounts, Flexible durations and Local reps.

Prices based on accommodation only – flights, airport transfers and car hire priced separately for flexibility.

For more information, call Alison Nurse, Marketing Director 01202 484858 email: alison@justsardinia.co.uk  or visit www.justsardinia.co.uk

If you are not into skiing, have no time nor cash left for overseas
winter sun; why not try something fun less than two hours away by air?

Throughout February the Danish capital is for the first time, totally Wondercool, celebrating a wonderful mix of design, music, fashion and food.

Copenhagen Jazz Festival, the Danish Design Centre, Copenhagen Fashion Festival, Copenhagen Cooking and the brand new FROST rock festival have gone together to make February a cool time to be in Copenhagen.

Just take a look at some of the events taking place:

- Fashion show at the Apair store in collaboration with known Danish designers. This store also holds Copenhagen’s greatest collection of exclusive shoes.

- Enjoy the sound of great Jazz at a wide range of venues including the Royal Theatre and the SMK National Gallery.

-Why not take in a mixture of popular music and organic soup on the sofa with performers and audiences at Soupanatural.

-Enjoy a 3-course meal with water at some 50 restaurants for just 200DKR during Copenhagen Dining Week 14-19 February. Buy tickets online at www.diningweek.dk

-Pick up the best Nordic herring recipes at Nyhavns Færgekro Restaurant

-Forget what time of year it is and show off your building skills in a sand castle competition at the Coconut Beach Bar.

Too much going on to list here so take a look at www.wondercool.dk

For all information on travelling to Denmark: www.visitdenmark.com
Copenhagen holiday ideas: www.visitcopenhagen.com

For flight bookings: www.flysas.co.uk SAS Scandinavian Airlines offers direct flights from Aberdeen, Manchester, Birmingham and London Heathrow. Flight time is less than two hours.

For a wide choice of accommodation:
www.choice.dk  and www.arp-hansen.com

Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship 2011

Westwood Ho! World Number One Charts Course For Major Abu Dhabi Success

The world’s number one golfer, England’s Lee Westwood, sets course for major success at this week’s new-look Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, as he takes on the event’s strongest-ever line-up.

Running 20-23 January at Abu Dhabi Golf Club, this year’s £1.69 million tournament boasts all four current 2010 Major champions – Phil Mickelson, Louis Oosthuizen, Graeme McDowell and Martin Kaymner, the current Abu Dhabi champion – as well as double champion, Paul Casey.

Taking time out from the sweeping greens of the championship’s National Course, the six superstars joined newly-appointed European Ryder Cup captain, Jose Maria Olazabal, for a sail with the emirate’s Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team, which will compete in the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race which stops in Abu Dhabi next New Year’s day.

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For further information on Abu Dhabi call 020 7201 6400, see www.visitabudhabi.ae,  or e-mail uk@adta.ae

For a faraway place to celebrate a marriage or renew weddings vows, a white-sand beach in the paradise islands of the Maldives makes for a truly stunning location. The beautiful Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort (www.olhuvelimaldives.com), with its award-winning beaches, abundant sandbanks and crystal-clear lagoon, promises a magical backdrop for a romantic and unforgettable wedding experience.

Voted the World’s Most Romantic Destination in the latest World Travel Awards, the Maldives has also recently undergone new regulations for its renewal of vows ceremonies. All ceremonies are now conducted in a language chosen by the couple and they can follow a set ceremony or use personal vows they would like to say to each other.

At Olhuveli, revel in the romance of a wedding celebration or renewal of vows ceremony on the beach at sunset. Each created to inspire love with a beachfront location and Maldivian traditions from drummers escorting the bride down the sandy aisle and a tree planting ceremony to commemorate the wedding to special touches such as a romantic dhoni sail, aromatherapy massage and destination dining.

The wedding celebration and renewal of vows packages also includes a co-ordinator, a Celebrant (master of ceremonies), wedding certificate, tropically decorated wedding parasol at chosen venue, cake, champagne, photography and photo CD and in-villa breakfast the day after the special event.

Located on the tip of South Malé Atoll and only 45 minutes by speedboat from the airport, Olhuveli offers 166 rooms, stunning beaches, abundant sandbanks and superb recreational activities. Facilities include a selection of restaurants and bars, two large pools with infinity edge, floodlit tennis court, volleyball and a spa. There is an excellent watersports centre – with one of the only registered kite-surfing schools in the Maldives – as well as wake-boarding, stand-up paddle-boarding and a diving school with PADI Gold Palm status. A large, shallow blue lagoon surrounds the whole island, which also makes it great for snorkelling.

During the months of May, June, July and September, Thomson (www.thomson.co.uk / 0871 231 5595) is offering seven nights for the price of six at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort. Available from £1,499 per person (saving £225 per person) departing 25 May and from £1,579 per person (saving £195 per person) departing 21 September, based on two sharing, the price includes scheduled flights from Manchester, accommodation on an all-inclusive basis, speedboat transfers, taxes and surcharges.

The wedding celebration and renewal of vows package starts from US$1,600 and a 15 per cent discount applies when booking direct with Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort on info@olhuveli.com.mv  / www.olhuvelimaldives.com

Leading UK independent tour operator releases new faraway products for 2011.

Premier Holidays has launched an exclusive second edition Faraway brochure, including a host of new additions.

Highlights of the new Faraway brochure include new escorted tours within Egypt, the addition of Zanzibar and changes to the Namibia and Botswana extensions from South Africa, making them more competitive than ever before.

“Premier Holidays specialises in tailor-made itineraries, packaging together multi-centres for those clients looking for that magical holiday experience. Given the success we’ve had in other areas including China, Australia, New Zealand and Indochina, these new tours to Egypt have been created to give our clients that once in a life time experience at affordable prices,” says John Parker, Contracts Manager at Premier Holidays (www.trade.premierholidays.co.uk / 0844 937 533.)

Sample the ‘Highlights of Egypt’ for seven nights from just £969 per person, with Premier Holidays. This tour includes three nights in Cairo, one night on a sleeper train to Luxor and three nights exploring the temples of Luxor.

Or soak up the ‘Wonders of Egypt’ for 11 nights from just £1,359 per person with Premier Holidays. Spend seven nights cruising the Nile from Luxor to Aswan and four nights in Cairo, visiting the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza – the last remaining largely intact wonder of the ancient world.

All packages are based on a minimum of two people, with various departure dates from the UK throughout 2011. They include flights, four-star accommodation, shared transfers and sightseeing tours. Larger groups will receive a private tour guide throughout the trip.

“Namibia and Botswana have also been revamped and are both now offered as an extension from South Africa. Based on increased demand, the new ‘Dune and Desert Adventure’ tour in Namibia which includes sightseeing to the Namib Desert and the popular sand dunes at Sossusvlej has been added, to offer a more affordable and accessible option for clients wishing to explore some of the amazing sights of this stunning country.

Zanzibar has also been added for the first time. The beautiful island is the perfect extension to a South African holiday and the new South African and Zanzibar tour, which starts from just £2,199 per person includes accommodation in Cape Town, Kruger and Zanzibar, flights, transfers, a Cape Town tour and safari tour in Kruger.

For more information or to book contact Premier Holidays via the website or call 08444 937 444.

MARCH, MUNCH AND MULCH
SAMPLE THE CRAIC AT BOSTON’S ST PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS PLUS
THE CITY’S RESTAURANT WEEK AND FLOWER SHOW ALL IN ONE WEEKEND

The first ever St Patrick’s Day celebration in America happened in 1737 in Boston and to this day it is considered to be America’s most Irish city. Every year in March it hosts one of the USA’s biggest St Patrick’s Day parties attracting more than 100,000 visitors drawn by the carnival atmosphere.

In 2011, the 4 day event runs from 17 – 20 March and will culminate in the 109th grand parade, featuring marching bands and pipe bands from all over North America. The annual parade begins at Broadway and goes to Andrew Square, with colourful floats, spectacular fancy dress, tempting food stalls and the usual hullabaloo we’ve come to associate with this quintessential Irish celebration. The Celtics will play a home game to kick proceedings off on 17th, plus there are more than one hundred Irish pubs to visit, most of them offering live music, plus live folk and jazz performances and stand-up comedy at the city’s various venues from a host of famous names.

The event coincides with Restaurant Week in Boston (13-18 March) in which 200+ local restaurants offer a special three course menu for $20.11 or $33.11 for dinner and many offer a lighter 2-course lunch for $15.11.

Also going on in the city at this time is the Boston Flower & Garden Show at Seaport World Trade Centre (16-20 March) and the theme year is “A burst of colour: celebrating the container garden.”

To take advantage of this packed triple-event weekend, Thomson Tailormade is offering 4 nights for the price of three in Boston:

Thomson Tailormade offer 4 nights (for the price of 3) at the 4 star Sheraton Boston Hotel costs from £599pp (SAVING £124pp). Price includes return flights from London Heathrow to Boston with BA and room only accommodation.

For bookings and information visit www.thomsontailormade.com or call 0871 664 0273

For Bookings and Information Contact Thomson Tailormade on 0871 664 0273
or visit www.thomsontailormade.com