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PURE SHORES

PURE
SHORES
Haslemere
TRAVEL
incorporating Farnham Travel
Established in 1988
village near Kengtung, Burma
PU RE S HO RES • 2013 News let ter
PURE SHORES
25TH ANNIVERSARY
In 1988, 25 years ago, we started our travel
agency in Haslemere, and can now look back
over an exciting, unpredictable and enjoyable
period, that has relied heavily on the loyalty and
commitment of our employees. There have been
many changes in our team over these years,
but all of them have contributed so much to our
success, and have led to our growing reputation
and the many awards that we have received
during this time.
For the last five years, Gemma Antrobus has led
the Company in to the modern world, embracing
new technology, and leading the way forward
with greater emphasis on specialist travel skills,
customer service, hospitality competence and
marketing expertise.
Loyalty and trust are key factors in our success,
and we are so grateful to all our regular customers,
Haslemere
TRAVEL
who have supported us for so many years, some
even from the day we started from a small office
in Wey Hill.
Since that day in 1988, we have needed to adapt,
both with our business operations and also with
our travel expertise, and we have aspired to match
your expectations and experiences. We continue
to improve our knowledge, to expand our global
network and to retain our competitive prices.
Our philosophy and ethos are as consistent as ever,
and so is our commitment to honest, transparent
and reliable service, which we hope will continue
to retain your loyalty and your trust in the future.
With our grateful thanks and appreciation,
Andrew and Di Brownrigg.
Andrew Jackie Di Susie Chelsea Gemma Maureen Terry Howard
Call 01428 658777 or email experience@ha s lemeretravel.co.uk
AFRICA
ON
SAFARI IN
THE MASAI
MARA
Olonana lies along the banks of the Mara River
surrounded by lush forest full of bird life and a local pod
of hippos are for ever in attendance!
No visit to Kenya would be complete without a
few days on safari. Our stay in February this year,
was at Olonana situated just outside the Mara
Triangle, by the Oloololo escarpment, just a short
drive from the wonderful plains which eventually
become the Serengeti in Tanzania. With a handful
of camps able to visit this area, it belies the myth
that the Mara is full of vehicles - on just about
every occasion we saw a cat, be it civet, lion or
leopard we were the sole onlookers.
Three nights all inclusive to include
return domestic flights from Nairobi, park
fees, game viewing and all transfers
based on two sharing (subject to
exchange rates & changes in local taxes)
(Abercrombie & Kent)
FROM
£1,340PP
Wetlands and tree planting projects has earned
Olonana a gold award for Ecotourism in Kenya.
Accommodation is in huge tents under thatch
with teak flooring extending out to your own
viewing deck. Public areas are very comfortable
with local artwork on display, with seating inside
and out overlooking the river. Food is important
here and does not disappoint – from breakfast
pancakes, homemade pasta, Kenyan reared beef
and chicken, fish flown in from the Indian Ocean
to delicious tarts and pastries! The staff, too, are
what makes it so special, attentive to every need
and always that wonderful smile.
This was Andrew and Di’s fifth visit to the Mara
doubtless not the last: they will never cease to enjoy
the wonderful variety of game and vistas here,
one of the most exciting national parks in Africa.
In the camp’s visitors book,
renowned travel writer and safari
expert, Brian Jackman, says it all:
“the friendliest – and most ecofriendly lodge I have ever had
the pleasure of visiting...
Asante sana.”
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CANADA
WHALES &
BEARS ON
VANCOUVER
ISLAND
Vancouver Island is an island of spectacular and
surprising contrasts, from beautiful and friendly
Victoria in the south, to the rugged remote North,
the stunning landscape of Cathedral Grove and
Pacific Rim Highway which leads to the equally
rugged west coast and Tofino, Ucluelet and
Clayoquot Sound. This part of the west coast is
a mecca for windsurfers from around the world,
whale watchers and wildlife enthusiasts. It is
rather hippy, and still greatly influenced by the
First Nations Culture, which continues to protect
the fishing and forestry development in this
unspoiled part of North America.
It is the home of the most diverse and spectacular
variety of marine life: dolphins, porpoises, orca
and humpbacked whales, seals, sea lions, sea
otters as well as bald eagles, wolves, grizzlies and
the elusive white bears.
Vancouver is a compact and stylish city, dominated
by its modern skyline and bustling waterfront with
a stunning backdrop of mountains across the bay.
For exercise you could take a bike ride round Stanley
Park or get a free bus from Canada Drive to take
you over the water for the ultimate workout “The
Grouse Grind”. Travelling from the mainland to the
outlying islands is easy with numerous ferries and
float planes from the city centre.
As a taster we recommends two
nights at the Fairmont Waterfront
in Vancouver, two nights at the
Fairmont Empress, Victoria, three
nights at Wickanninnish Inn, Tofino
and two nights at Painters Lodge
on the Campbell River: Twin share,
inc car hire & ferry. (Prestige)
FROM
£1,900PP
Andrew & Di highly
recommend a visit to
Vancouver and British
Columbia for a taste of the
new, the old and the wild –
easy driving, great food and
friendly and helpful locals.”
This is the gateway to the Great Bear Rainforest and the
celebrated Inside Passage that leads to the phenomenon
of Alaska and the stunning glaciers, waterside forests,
mountain lakes, bays and inlets of British Columbia.
NEW ENGLAND
EXPLORING
THE BYWAYS
OF NEW
ENGLAND
The classic Green and White Mountains, pine scented forests and
glistening lakes, traditional coastal towns and maritime scenes are
at their best. For cultural enjoyment visitors should also find time to
experience and learn about American art, history and literature.
Each state has its own specialties and claim to
fame, Vermont for the Green Mountains, maple
syrup and Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, (and a
glass of beer with Maria Von Trapp’s grandson
at the family lodge). Massachusetts, known as
the gateway to New England, and home of the
beautiful city of Boston, the oldest major city in
the USA. Maine for its beautiful seaside villages,
rocky islands and museums. Connecticut for its
lakes, wine trails, beaches and Mark Twain’s house
in Hartford. Rhode Island for its heritage and fine
dining and New Hampshire for Mount Washington,
the White mountains and lakeside summer homes.
New England has a great variety of hotels and inns
to choose from, all offering great food and friendly
hospitality, some quirky and some delightfully
peaceful, some overlooking the sea or lake, and
some with beautiful mountain views.
Two nights at Loews, Boston, two nights
at the Hancock Inn, New Hampshire &
three nights at Sea Crest Beach Hotel,
Cape Cod. including car hire.
FROM
£692PP
Susie can give you first hand advice on the best
ones to choose from, with her favourites being
West Mountain Inn at Arlington, Captain Jefferds
Inn at Kennebunkport, Crisanver House at
Shrewsbury and Green Mountain Inn at Stowe.
Christmas Farm Inn is magical at Christmas and
the Trapp Family Lodge is surreal but does have its
own brewery.
The Fall may be the most
beautiful time to visit
New England, but summer
is also a great time to
appreciate its outdoor and
recreational attractions.”
ASIA
THE
SPLENDOURS
OF BURMA
One of the most fascinating
reasons for traveling to Burma is the
opportunity to experience a corner of
Asia that in many ways has changed
little since British colonial times.
Men still wear the traditional longyi and women
are still smothered in thanakha (traditional
make up). It’s a country which offers incredible
landscapes, breathtaking edifices and tribal villages
with the women whose faces are tattooed with
intricate designs.
Drift down the Ayeyarwady in an old river steamer,
trek through pine forests to minority villages
scattered across the Shan Hills or simply relax on a
deserted beach with miles of pristine white sand
on the Bay of Bengal.
Nine days highlights of Burma. Twin
share including flights and private
guide throughout. (Abercrombie & Kent)
FROM
£2,440PP
It is a country emerging, blinking and nervously
learning to walk again after decades of brutal
military dictatorship. As a visitor you sense this
excitement and the enthusiasm with which the
people greet the possibilities. The dilemma of
course is that what the people strive for may
destroy what we find attractive and so Burma
should be visited now before too much change
has taken place.
A magical journey
and highly
recommended
before it changes
too much.”
Jackie’s most vivid memories included a
visit to the Schwedagon Pagoda in Yangon,
and a boat cruise on the Irrawaddy where you
really get too see life on the river and it is an
interesting way to approach Bagan.
Back in the 19th century
Rudyard Kipling said
of Burma...
Bagan, with its 3000 buddhist temples scattered
over the plains dating back to the 11th century,
remains an active religious and pilgrimage site.
It is well worth a visit to nearby Mount Popa
with its monks and devoid of tourists if you
are lucky! Here there is an interesting market
specialising in local handicrafts.
Now, if a bountiful
Providence had clothed you
in a purple, green, amber or
puce petticoat, had thrown
a rose-pink scarf-turban over
your head, and had put you
in a pleasant damp country
where rice grew of itself and
fish came up to be caught,
putrefied and pickled,
would you work? Would you
not rather take a cheroot and
loaf about the streets seeing
what was to be seen?”
And her favourite and definitely not to be missed
was Inle Lake, leaving early in the morning with
the mist still hanging over the surrounding hills
and over the lake, past the floating gardens and
villages, watching the fishermen paddle their
boats with their unique one-legged style …
Just wonderful.
This description is still apt today.
MAURITIUS
INDIAN
OCEAN
ISLAND
MAGIC
For many Mauritius is the jewel of the Indian Ocean,
and with regular direct 12 hour flights and with only
a 3 hour time difference, it is no wonder that our
clients regularly choose this island for their holidays.
The number of hotels has increased sevenfold
since our first visits there 23 years ago and so it
was to Terry that we left the task to re-visit and
update us on this popular island. Because there
is now such a choice of hotels from simple two
star to six star luxury, we really do need to keep
ourselves and our clients up do date.
This visit gave him the opportunity to visit a range
of hotels from all around the island: on the south
and south west coast the Heritage Telfair, St Regis,
and Lux Le Morne; on the west coast Sugar Beach
and Maritim and in the north, close to Grand Baie,
Paradise Cove and Veranda Virginie & Paul, whilst
on the east coast the Belle Mare Plage, Le Prince
Maurice, Four Seasons and Le Touessrok.
These were just a selection of what is on offer
on the island but it enabled Terry to get a much
better idea of the hotel locations, distances
between the different areas and what each has to
offer, not just in terms of style of accommodation
but dining options, bars, spa, child care, beach
facilities, tennis and golf courses.
One week at the Prince Maurice from
£2099 in a junior suite with upgrade
to full board, or one week at Paul &
Virginie from £1509 all inclusive in a
superior room – to include BA flights
and return transfer – per person
twin/double share. (If only)
FROM
With such a choice it is
important to choose the
right hotel; with this recent
visit we are even better
prepared to advise you on
your dream holiday.”
Outside the hotels there is magnificent scenery, stunning
gardens and a whole host of activities: hiking and ziplining,
canyoning, deep sea fishing and 4x4 adventures…
£1,509PP
ITALY
LAKE
GARDA
IN DEPTH
Howard’s first ever visit to Italy
took him to Lake Garda. This
beautiful lake stretches from Riva
del Garda in the north to Sirmione
in the South.
It is a popular holiday destination with great
water sports facilities in the north, historic castles,
lovely gardens, great shopping (especially for
leather), numerous restaurants and superb
gelateria in abundance!
He visited most, if not all, the towns and villages
around the lake either by road, bike or via the
great network of ferries that ply the waters.
Probably the best position on the lake in terms
of accessibility, by both ferry and hydrofoil, is
Desanzano in the south western corner, which
combines a picturesque lakeside resort with the
vibrant atmosphere of a thriving Italian community.
It has two harbours, two public beaches and good
bus and train connections with both Verona and
Venice making it a perfect two centre location.
Malcesine, set along the eastern side of the lake, is
one of the most attractive towns and has brought
both writers and artists to admire its scenery and
history. The town seems to have lot going on but
the cobbled streets are slightly hilly so wouldn’t
suit everyone. This is also where the panoramic
cable car departs for Monte Baldo.
Sirmione, set on a long narrow peninsula has been
a favourite destination for many years. The Roman
poet Catullus had a villa here, as did Maria Callas.
Seven nights at the Grand Hotel
Gardone in May inc flights, transfers,
half board & accommodation in a
lake view room £863. Four nights
chalet board at the Hotel Galeazzi
from £468 inc wine with meals - per
person twin/double share. (Inghams)
FROM
£468PP
The Grand Hotel Gardone,
on the west bank, was the
first hotel to be built on
the Lake in 1884 – it has its
own lakeside promenade
and sandy beach and is
certainly one of the best
hotels on the lake.”
MOROCCO
MYSTERIOUS
FEZ
The imperial city of Fez, capital of traditional Moroccan
culture, welcomes tourists with open arms but at the same
time does not compromise on its heritage and culture.
The city has two medinas, the larger of which,
Fes el Baliand, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. With over nine thousand streets it is believed to
be one of the world’s largest car-free urban areas.
Al-Qarawiyyin, founded in AD859 is the oldest
continuously functioning madrasa (Islamic
educational institution) in the world and the city
has been called the “Mecca of the West” and the
“Athens of Africa”.
You must take a guided walk through the medina
sharing the alleyways with the locals buying their
fruit and vegetables or just passing the time of day
outside their humble houses. This is not a place
for tourist trinkets, instead you can watch women
weaving intricate carpets, men behind their looms
creating wondrous fabrics, see materials being
dyed in huge vats in the streets and down each
tiny alleyway hang lanterns and brass wear of
every shape and size.
Three nights at the Riad Fez including
flights and transfers, twin share. (Kirker)
FROM
£692PP
The gorgeous Riad Fes, where Gemma stayed,
is situated within the medina walls – the 30 room
property is made up of 5 riads. With a wealth of
artefacts and antiques, the rooms all have their
individual charm. The peace and tranquillity that you
find here is astonishing when you consider you are in
the very heart of a medina with 9000 streets!
A perfect place
for a long weekend
or as part of a
cultural tour of
Morocco.”
ASIA
DESERT
OASIS IN
ARABIAN
GULF
Well away from the spectacular
and high octane Dubai scene, Ras
al Khaimah, the most northerly of
the seven Emirate states, bordering
the Arabian Gulf and Oman, is still
relatively undeveloped and is only
just beginning to join in the tourist
market with the building of hotels
along the coast.
Its economy relies mainly on fishing, trading
and agriculture, with fruit, vegetables, milk
and poultry supplied to the other emirates;
the seaside town also boasts a large, modern
shopping mall with a good variety of restaurants,
adjoining a testing 18 hole golf course.
For a quieter and
more authentic
Arabian Gulf
experience.”
Contact Gemma for more
information on the UAE.
The Banyan Tree Beach Resort offers Intimate
dining under the stars and the award wining Thai
Restaurant is complimented by a state of the art
Spa plus other daytime activities such as horseriding, falconry displays and wildlife trails.
For beach lovers, the Banyan Tree Beach Resort,
just 20 minutes away, offers 32 individual beach
front air conditioned tents, each with it’s own
private sala and pool: access to the resort is by
launch from it’s private jetty, and all this just an
hour away from Dubai airport.
Banyan Al Wadi for three nights
in a deluxe pool view room from
£638.00 or Banyan Ras al Khaimah
Beach in a beach front room
from £580.00 - both on a bed &
breakfast basis and include return
transfers from Dubai airport. (Lusso)
FROM
£580PP
Set under the backdrop of the Al Hajar Mountains, the Banyan Tree Al
Wadi lies in a private 250 acre nature reserve, with accommodation in
beautiful private villas and tents each with its own pool.
SWEDEN
The Northern Lights are more
likely to light up the sky in
January and February, so the
highlight of Susie’s visit to Sweden
in December was to experience
the snow based adventures that
thrive in this part of the world.
SWEDISH
LAPLAND
The IceHotel opens in mid-December, so Susie was
able to actually see the ice sculptors at work; each
year new designers are chosen to create different
designs for each room all carved from ice, from the
bed itself to flowers! The restaurant provides good
healthy food, the bar excellent chilled vodka and
there is a full range of winter activities available,
with snowmobiling, husky drives, reindeer
sledging and visits to the local Sami village.
The Hotel also has a chapel and hosts many truly
romantic winter weddings.
Susie also visited the Bjorkliden Mountain resort,
and took the chair lift up to the Abisko Mountain
sky station where, if you are lucky, you can get a
sighting of the Northern Lights.
150km north of the Arctic Circle is Pine Tree Lodge
Kangos, family run and set by a lake. They have
100 huskies and it was from here that she had her
best 3 hours of the trip, mushing with the dogs
and cuddling up with them afterwards. The lodge
has 10 rooms upstairs as well as some lodges in
the grounds which are excellent for families.
Four nights to include flights to
Kiruna (via Stockholm), transfers &
accommodation on a B&B basis with
two nights Abisko Mountain Station
followed by two nights at the Ice
hotel – one night in an ice room and
one night in a Kaamos room – per
person twin/double share. (Sunvil)
FROM
£1,042PP
The IceHotel opens in
mid-December, so Susie
was able to actually see
the ice sculptors at work;
each year new designers
are chosen to create
different designs for each
room all carved from ice.”
AFRICA
TUNISIA
A HOLIDAY
WITH A
DIFFERENCE
Well known for its excellent beaches and range of
great water sports and activities.
Tunisia stretches from the fertile Mediterranean
in the north to the Saharan desert in the south,
with a superb climate in the summer months,
and still very pleasant in spring and autumn.
There are different areas in Tunisia that you
can visit offering great culture and welcoming
friendly people including Port el Kantaoui, Sousse,
Hammamet, Skanes, Mahdia and Gammarth.
Chelsea’s first visit to Tunisia was to the areas of
Port el Kantaoui and Sousse, where she stayed
at the Soviva Resort, great for a lively family
holiday, particularly for young couples and
teenagers. This hotel offers many facilities and
activities throughout the day and the evenings.
Relax on the golden sand at nearby Talamanca
beach, cool off in the clear waters and feel free
to explore the shops, restaurants and bars nearby.
One week at the El Mouradi Palace
in a standard sea view room half
board including flights and
transfers. (Just Sunshine)
FROM
£441PP
On her second visit she stayed at the El Mouradi
Palace Hotel, much quieter and more suited to
adults and couples looking for a relaxing week
in the sun. Right next to a beach called ‘Coconut
Island’ offering power gliding, banana boats,
wind surfing and pedaloes, the El Mouradi offers
great service, clean and spacious rooms, with half
board and all-inclusive options.
Chelsea, our young apprentice, receiving her
award in the House of Lords from Dame Tessa
Jowell earlier this Summer – Travel Apprentice of
the Year – we are so proud of her.
Find time to explore the
beautiful Yacht Marina
in Kantaoui, experience
a camel ride, group
quad biking and don’t
miss the amazing night
life in Sousse nearby.”
This is Chelsea’s first, but not last, contribution
to our newsletters
WONDERFUL
WINTER OFFERS
BOTSWANA & ZAMBIA
GALAPAGOS CRUISE
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, INDIA
MARRAKECH
MANDARIN ORIENTAL, PRAGUE
HIGHLIGHTS OF VIETNAM
THE PIERRE, NEW YORK
SRI LANKA
THAILAND
3 nights at Chiefs Camp and 3 nights at
Chichele Presidential Lodge.
from £8175pp based on two travelling.
3 nights at the Riad Niza bed & breakfast.
from £495pp
3 nights room only.
from £1195pp
8 day cruise full board and all park fees.
from ££4460 pp
3 nights bed & breakfast.
from £685pp
7 nights at the Fortress, Galle bed & breakfast.
from £1100 pp
7 nights touring with Oberoi hotels
bed & breakfast.
from £2395pp
11 night tour bed & breakfast.
from £2595pp
7 nights at the Napasai, Koh Samui
bed & breakfast.
from £1295pp
*note: all prices are per person, based on twin/double share and include flights and transfers
Call Ha s lemere Travel on 01428 658777 for reser vations/enquiries on our A bercrombie & Kent s pecial of fers
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OF FUN!
WALL OF CHINA
MARRAKECH
ALASKA
DUBROVNIK
PAPHOS
Email your photos with your
Haslemere Travel Eco Bag to
[email protected]
and we will print them in
the next newsletter and
feature them on our website!
I just wanted to say a massive
‘thank you’ on behalf of Dan and
I for all your help in making our
honeymoon perfect! We had a
brilliant time and loved Thailand.”
Mrs C, Chertsey
Thank you for making this
such a memorable trip and we
are singing Haslemere Travels
praises wherever we go.”
Mrs T, Haslemere
Our growing team of Elite Consultants based in London and Kent.
Please contact: [email protected] for more details.
(Left to Right) Tracy Muffy Cat Gemma Katie Rosie Joan Lis
Haslemere Travel Ltd
2/4 Petworth Road, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2HR
Tel: 01428 658777 Fax: 01428 651415
Email: [email protected]
Haslemere
TRAVEL
www.haslemeretravel.co.uk
incorporating Farnham Travel
Established in 1988
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