Newmarket Holidays has launched its Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo packages for 2025, and is offering £100 off savings for early bookers. Lovers of the pomp and pageantry can now book for next year's event, which takes place as usual against the floodlit backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Massed pipers and drummers are joined by traditional dancers and performers from around the world. With only 217,000 tickets available for the show’s three-week season, places are expected to fill up quickly. Newmarket Holidays' four-day package includes a reserved seat for the show, guided tours of Edinburgh and Glasgow with free time to explore both, plus the option of a boat ride across Loch Lomond. Guests enjoy three-nights bed and breakfast accommodation in a centrally located Glasgow hotel, return flights from airports across the UK and all transfers in Scotland. Tour-only prices start from £585 per person, and tours with flights included from £774 per person. Early bookers can save £100 per booking until 13 September 2024 with code TATTOO at checkout. David Sharman, CCO at Newmarket Holidays said: "We have just completed this year's tours to the Edinburgh Tattoo and the show delivered its usual array of spectacular performances.” “The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are thrilled to launch our 2025 tour package."   

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Newmarket Holidays announced Hayley Morris will be joining as new head of trade sales and partnerships. He succeeds Richard Forde who is leaving to take a career break. Morris has more than 24 years’ industry experience, with previous positions at Monarch Holidays, Thomas Cook, Saga Holidays and Titan Travel. She will be responsible for Newmarket Holidays’ trade sales and partnership strategy and leading a team of account and partnership managers across the UK. Morris will play an active role in growing the escorted touring sector. David Sharman, chief commercial officer said: “We are delighted with this appointment. Hayley brings a wealth of industry experience and is a passionate advocate for escorted touring and the trade.” “We have an enthusiastic team of account managers and, with Hayley now part of this group, Newmarket Holidays is well placed to continue the momentum and growth.” “The appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to the trade and is a chance to build on successes of recent years.” Hayley Morris joins Newmarket Holidays on 21 October. 

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Newmarket Holidays is offering travel agents the chance to win a host of prizes from shopping vouchers to a safari holiday in a new campaign tapping into Olympics excitement. The escorted tour operator has launched Going for Gold, a prize draw rewarding agents with gold, silver and bronze prizes for selling tours that tie into a different weekly theme. Prizes on offer include shopping vouchers, team nights out, Fam trips to the US and Italy, plus an African safari holiday for two. The campaign launches today, 5 August. Travel agents should visit the Nic Newmarket Facebook page to discover the weekly theme. They'll be automatically entered into the prize draw every time they sell a qualifying holiday. Agents can also win if they find one of 21 golden tickets that have been hidden inside copies of the summer edition of the Newmarket Holidays escorted tours brochure. This is being delivered through August. David Sharman, Chief Commercial Officer said: “With the summer of sport now in full swing, we wanted to celebrate with our own competition for trade partners.” “The ‘Going for Gold’ campaign will give them lots of chances to win great prizes.” “Agents can discover the weekly themes and catch live broadcasts with tips and information.” 

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Escorted tour specialist Newmarket Holidays has launched a new group tour exploring some of America's music cities, including Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland. The 10-day musical pilgrimage spotlights legendary musicians with a journey around influential sites from the history of jazz, blues and Motown. Guests experience Chicago's blues music heritage where the likes of Muddy Waters and Willy Dixon made their names. It includes an audio tour of Macy's, sightseeing from the 103rd floor of the John Hancock Centre and a Chicago River cruise. Next stop on the musical fix is Route 66, the iconic road that stretches for more than 2,000 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles The escorted tour continues along the shore of Lake Michigan to Detroit, to the Motown Museum plus a visit to the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. The tour then travels to Cleveland, where the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame revels in the impact of artists from Robert Johnson to The Beatles to AC DC. The trip continues to Alexandria, VA beside the Potomac River for a taste of old-world America, before heading to Washington with the option of a guided tour of Capitol Hill. David Sharman, Chief Commercial Officer at Newmarket Holidays said: "Following the success of our Elvis-inspired tours, we’re thrilled to introduce travel agents to a new musical odyssey.” "It includes highlights that will get both music enthusiasts and history buffs dancing with delight." Departures are available in November 2025 and from April to November 2026, with prices from £2,995 per person including hotel stays, guided tours and flights to Chicago and from Washington DC.   

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Escorted tour specialist Newmarket Holidays has launched its fall 2025 collection of short-haul tours. The collection of 60 tours includes customer favourites across the UK, Ireland and Europe as well as four brand new tours. Newly added tour The Majestic Cities of Andalucía is also part of the operator’s brand-new Premier Collection. Premier Collection tours have groups of 24 guests or fewer with luxury boutique accommodations alongside lighter-paced itineraries. Additional new tours include Baltic Capitals - Tallinn, Riga & Vilnius which explores three countries, Croatian Island Hopping and Classic Albania - Land of the Eagle. Verity Rice, Newmarket Holidays’ Director of Product, Purchasing & Operations, said: “The feedback we’re receiving is that there’s a real desire from travellers to plan further ahead to secure their dream escapes, particularly as 2024 departure dates continue to sell out fast.” 

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With 2024 short-haul departure dates selling out fast, the operator has launched its 2025 collection to meet demand with 4 new tours included

  Escorted tour specialist Newmarket Holidays has launched its fall 2025 collection of award-winning short-haul tours to meet growing customer demand and agent interest, as 2024 departure dates continue to sell out fast. The collection of 60 tours includes customer favourites across the UK, Ireland and Europe as well as four brand-new tours offering more choice than ever for a dream short-haul escape.   Newly added tour The Majestic Cities of Andalucía, which is set in the core of southern Spain’s most enriching Moorish capitals, is also part of the operator’s brand-new Premier Collection. Curated for a more intimate experience, Premier Collection tours operate with groups of 24 guests or fewer and showcase unique, characterful and luxury boutique accommodations alongside lighter-paced itineraries to maximise enjoyment and comfort.   Additional new tours include Baltic Capitals - Tallinn, Riga & Vilnius which explores the breath-taking sights in one of Eastern Europe’s most intriguing areas, Croatian Island Hopping which calls in at some of the Dalmatian coast’s most sublime isles and Classic Albania - Land of the Eagle, which offers a deep dive into the culture, history and vibrant traditions of the region.   Commenting on the launch, Verity Rice, Newmarket Holidays’ Director of Product, Purchasing & Operations, said: “We’re delighted to have launched our fall short-haul touring collection for 2025 to meet increasing demand. The feedback we’re receiving from agents and customers is that there’s a real desire from travellers to plan further ahead to secure their dream escapes, particularly as 2024 departure dates continue to sell out fast. Those looking to book early can also secure an incredible deal, with 2025 departures at this year’s price.”

Newmarket Holidays has added two new escorted tours to its European collection. The tours explore the Adriatic Balkans, taking guests island-hopping off the Croatian coast and to three of the region's most captivating cities. Croatian Island Hopping is an eight-day Balkans tour aboard the 18-cabin MS Equator for a week of sailing around a cluster of Croatian isles. There are stops at beaches and visits to fascinating towns plus a walking tour and wine tasting in Korčula. The escorted Balkans tour visits Dubrovnik, Hvar and Split and cruises into the heart of Mijet National Park. The tour’s leaves guests with plenty of time for swimming and exploring at their own pace. The MS Equator’s onboard amenities including a restaurant, bar and jacuzzi. Prices for the small-group tour start from £1,688 per person, with a saving of £187 until 31 July. Departures are available from May to October 2025. Adriatic Coast – Dubrovnik, Neum & Mostar is a new eight-day authentic Adriatic Balkans tour that crosses from Croatia to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The itinerary includes Dubrovnik and Mostar, famous for its medieval bridges, plus attractions such as Vjetrenica, the most biodiverse cave system in the world, the ancient city of Stolac and the Medjugorje pilgrimage route. Guests finish at Neum, the only town in Bosnia and Herzegovina with access to the coast. Prices start from £1,143 per person, saving £126 until 31 July. Departures are available from May to October 2025.   

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Showcasing the variety of its just released 2024-26 escorted tours brochure, Newmarket Holidays rolled out a nationwide TV advertising campaign. The 2024-26 escorted tours brochure includes more than 120 tours to destinations in the UK, Europe and beyond. There are a dozen new holidays to Croatia, the Adriatic Balkans, Baltic cities, Uzbekistan, new African safaris, plus a new tour of India's South exclusively for solo travellers. Also featured for the first time is Newmarket Holidays recently introduced Premier Collection of small group tours. To support agent sales, the brochure launch includes savings of to 15% on tours until 31 July. The campaign kicks off with a 30-second TV ad that will be broadcast across the UK and celebrates Newmarket Holidays’ tours. Inspirational footage shows sites including the ruins of Pompeii, the Grand Canyon and Plaza de España Richard Forde, Head of Trade Sales & Partnerships at Newmarket Holidays said: "With new tours, new destinations, and a new high-end small-group option, it gives agents a selection of powerful stories to inspire their customers. To order copies of the brochure please visit: https://orbit.menziesresponse.co.uk/trade-gate/web_pages/index.aspx 

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Escorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has expanded its range of African safaris with its first tour in Tanzania. It is also introducing its first dedicated tour in Botswana, and two new luxury South African tours. Great Safaris of Tanzania & Zanzibar Beach is a 12-day small-group tour with a safari experience in Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, followed by a beach break. The itinerary visits prehistoric sites at Olduvai Gorge, known as the Cradle of Mankind, and heads into the heart of the giant Ngorongoro Crater, and includes a variety of game drives to spot the ‘Big Five’. The final four days are spent relaxing on Zanzibar’s east coast. The package includes full board safari and all-inclusive beach accommodation, plus return flights and guided tours. Departures start in April 2025. On Safari in Botswana – Chobe National Park is Newmarket Holidays’ first dedicated tour in the country and provides another small-group itinerary that is unique to Newmarket. Guided throughout, the 10 day tour highlights Botswana’s wilderness and wildlife, with morning and afternoon game drives, a double-decker boat cruise along the Chobe River, and a variety of optional activities. These include guided fishing, a photography boat cruise, a visit to a Namibian village, and a trip to Kazungula Bridge. The base for this tour is Chobe Safari Lodge, which has been recently refurbished and overlooks the river of the same name. The package features half board accommodation, return flights and guided tours Departures begin in November 2024. Additionally, there are two new South Africa tours of 10 and 15 nights. Safari in South Africa – Luxury Safari Plains is a 10-day safari adventure based in the Mabula Game Reserve. On Safari in South Africa – Luxury Safari Plains with Mauritius is a 15-day which includes five nights at the five-star Safari Plains camp, followed by seven nights at the five-star Long Beach resort in Mauritiuss. The package features all-inclusive accommodation, return flights game drives and tours. “We’re thrilled to expand our African Safari Collection with some great value, exclusive tours that give travel agents new options for their customers.” Safaris have been incredibly popular over the past 12 months, so we're sure these new options will prove a big hit.”

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New options include first Tanzania tour, first dedicated Botswana tour, and luxurious South Africa safaris

  Escorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has expanded its range of African safaris with its first tour in Tanzania, its first dedicated tour in Botswana, and two new luxurious South African tours.   Great Safaris of Tanzania & Zanzibar Beach is a 12-day small-group tour that provides an unbelievable safari experience in Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, followed by a relaxing beach break, in a combination that no other group specialist offers. The itinerary visits one of the world’s most important prehistoric sites at Olduvai Gorge, known as the Cradle of Mankind, heads into the heart of the giant Ngorongoro Crater, and includes a variety of game drives to spot the fabled ‘Big Five’. The final four days are spent relaxing on Zanzibar’s east coast, where a luxury spa, swimming pool and white sand beaches become the focus of the break. The package includes full board safari and all-inclusive beach accommodation, plus return flights and guided tours, with departures starting in April 2025.   On Safari in Botswana – Chobe National Park is Newmarket Holidays’ first dedicated tour in the country and provides another small-group itinerary that is unique to the operator. Guided throughout, the 10 day tour is outstanding value and takes advantage of Botswana’s remarkable wilderness and wildlife, with morning and afternoon game drives, a double-decker boat cruise along the Chobe River, and a variety of optional activities that include guided fishing, a photography boat cruise, a visit to a Namibian village, and a trip to Kazungula Bridge, the only place in the world where the corners of four nations - Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Botswana - come together. The base for this tour is Chobe Safari Lodge, which has been recently refurbished and overlooks the river of the same name. The package features half board accommodation, return flights and guided tours, with departures starting in November 2024.   On Safari in South Africa – Luxury Safari Plains is a 10-day safari adventure based in the Mabula Game Reserve in the malaria-free Waterberg Biosphere, home to the 'Big Five' and an incredibly diverse cast of animals, birds and plants. Additional activities include sundowners, star gazing and a bush walk, with the five-star Safari Plains camp offering a luxury spa and outdoor pool. The package includes all-inclusive accommodation, return flights, game drives and tours, with departures starting in April 2025.   On Safari in South Africa – Luxury Safari Plains with Mauritius is a 15-day holiday that offers five-star comfort for guests as they search for the Big Five. This small-group holiday includes five nights at the five-star Safari Plains camp, followed by seven nights at the five-star Long Beach resort in Mauritius, where the guided itinerary includes optional tours of the island’s historic and natural highlights, and a small-boat tour of some of Mauritius’ most beautiful and uninhabited islands. The package features all-inclusive accommodation, return flights game drives and tours, with departures starting in March 2025.   Richard Forde, Head of Trade Sales and Partnerships said: “We’re thrilled to expand our award-winning African Safari Collection with some great value, exclusive tours that give travel agents new options for their customers. Safaris have been incredibly popular over the past 12 months, so we're sure these new options will prove a big hit with the trade.”

Newmarket Holidays has launched a new escorted tour package exploring the three Baltic capitals Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius. The eight-day holiday explores the rich heritage of these cities, with guided tours of the region’s most fascinating sights and attractions. Starting in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, guests are led through the Hanseatic old town, a thriving commercial hub during the Medieval period. They visit the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and the grand Kadriorg Palace. The tour then visits Tartu, the country’s oldest city, to see why it was voted one of Europe's capitals of culture in 2024. Continuing to Latvia, guests enjoy the alpine nature of Gauja National Park, with possible sightings of native elk, European bison, and brown bears, before lunch at Sigulda. In Riga, the escorted tour explores the old town on foot to the Romanesque cathedral, 15th-century castle and Swedish Gate. En route to Vilnius, guests are guided around the 18^th-century Rundale Palace, and to the Hill of Crosses, a Lithuanian pilgrimage site. The final day tours Vilnius’ rich religious past. The escorted tour is priced from £1,199 per person, including a £100 saving for bookings made before 31 May 2024. It includes seven-nights bed and breakfast, tours, transfers, attractions, guides and return flights from regional airports across the UK. There is a choice of 12 departures starting in April 2025. 

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Featuring seven carefully curated tours the new collection offers a premium, intimate and slower-paced group travel experience  

  Escorted tour specialist Newmarket Holidays’ new Premier Collection offers travellers a choice of seven carefully curated premium tours all providing a more intimate and slower-paced travel experience. With group sizes capped at 24, the tours showcase unique, characterful and luxury boutique accommodations alongside lighter-paced itineraries to maximise enjoyment and comfort.   The collection includes four of the operator’s existing award-winning itineraries alongside three recent additions added for 2025-26. From discovering grand palaces in India to safaris and exploring the historic and luxurious hotels of the Iberian Peninsula, these journeys are designed to appeal to customers seeking a dream wish-list escape.   Newer tours in the collection include The Majestic Cities of Andalucía - exploring southern Spain’s most enriching Moorish capitals whilst staying in exceptional hotels with great access to renowned landmarks, and On Safari in South Africa – Luxury Safari Plains with Mauritius – which offers five-star comfort and luxurious tented camps in the South African bush for travellers as they chase the ‘Big Five’ through the savannah ahead of a rejuvenating Mauritian beach escape.   Commenting on the new collection, Verity Rice, Newmarket Holidays’ Director of Product, Purchasing & Operations, said: “We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new Premier Collection, a meticulously curated selection of seven tours that showcase an assortment of premium wish-list itineraries.   Crafted in response to the demand of small group touring, with an emphasis on unique accommodation, and ample time to savour each destination, our Premier Collection gives customers more choice when it comes to their holiday experience. By introducing this exceptional range of tours, we also aim to expand our market reach, distinguish ourselves from competitors, and bolster our product offering.   For travel agents, these tours will attract a wider range of customers, particularly in terms of the smaller groups, the handpicked boutique accommodations ideally situated to explore local highlights and the more leisurely pace of the itineraries. The two brand-new premium safaris should prove to be particularly popular given the ongoing success of our existing African safari products.”   Richard Forde, Head of Trade Sales & Partnerships added: "The launch of our Premier Collection gives agents a new angle for customers who are after a smaller group and a slower pace. The hotels have been chosen for their unique character, location and quality, which is another selling point agents can highlight."   Full list of Premier Collection tours:  

• Pousadas of Portugal
• Historic Paradors of Hidden Spain
• Paradors and Pousadas of Spain & Portugal
• India's Rajasthan - Grand Palace and Historic Fort Stays
• The Majestic Cities of Andalucía (new for 2025-26)
• On Safari in South Africa – Luxury Safari Plains (new for 2025-26)
• On Safari in South Africa – Luxury Safari Plains with Mauritius (new for 2025-26)