22/11/04 - Single pleasures the world over
Ever wished you could chat with the locals while on holiday? Travelsphere Holidays (0800 19 14 18 or visit www.travelsphere.co.uk) has introduced beginners language courses in German, Italian and Spanish, exclusively for single travellers on selected holidays in Europe throughout 2005 from just £679 per person. Lessons are relaxed and informal with a fully-qualified language teacher helping you get to grips with the basics, such as greeting people, shopping, ordering in restaurants and asking directions.
Further details can be found in the new edition of Travelsphere’s popular ‘Just You’ brochure exclusively for single travellers. The brochure boasts its biggest selection ever, with over 70 holidays on offer spanning the UK, Europe and worldwide. Every holiday is fully escorted, there are no single supplements and everyone has their own room. The majority of holidays operate on a half-board basis and include several excursions, group activities, drinks and dinner parties. Departures to distant shores feature the free use of an executive airport lounge at Heathrow and Gatwick.
New ideas for 2005 include a varied selection of themed weekend breaks from £199 at 4-star hotels around the country. The choice includes a lovely assortment of gardening weekends, with a choice of classes on Organic Gardening, Low Maintenance Gardening Design and Winter Containers at a local college. You can also discover why everyone’s crazy about Ceroc dancing - a vibrant mix of jive and salsa fusion, plus enjoy an Elizabethan banquet, a thrilling weekend of murder mystery and tennis for beginners and players.
In Europe, new ideas include a charming 4-day break which combines a stay in the historic city of Reims with an included tour of two champagne cellars from £299. Send your ‘Postcards from Provence’ on a 6-day break, staying in the quaint town of Cavaillon from £499. Discover the elegant cities of Italy on a classic 6-day break featuring Venice, Pisa, Florence and Rome from £699. If you are in search of sleepy fishing villages, medieval towns and sandy beaches, look no further than the 8-day, 4-star break to Portugal’s Green Coast from just £599. Take a summer adventure in the tiny principality of Andorra on an 8-day, 4-star break packed with included excursions, activities and scenic walks from only £549. Experience one of the most famous views in Europe on a fascinating 8-day tour of Dubrovnik in Croatia from £749.
New ideas to distant shores include a classic 9-day western adventure in Texan hill country, staying at the famous Mayan Dude Ranch on a full board basis from £1195. Combine a once in a lifetime trip to China with a fabulous six night stay in Thailand – all on a full-board basis from only £1595. Bali makes a welcome return, with a 10-day break in Sanur staying at the Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel on a half-board basis costing just £1195. Prepare to be enchanted on a fascinating 10-day tour of Sabah in Borneo from just £1295.