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AMERICA: This year marks the 40th year since the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll died and Elvis fans can experience the sights and sounds of the legend, as American touring specialist Cosmos has just released extra seats on its Elvis and the Southern Sounds 40th Memorial Tour, departing 12 August.

The tour coincides with the memorial anniversary on August 16 and uncovers the stories and locations behind the musical icon.

On the anniversary join fans from around the world for the famous candle-lit vigil in Graceland’s Meditation Gardens.

Other tour highlights include a visit to the shotgun shack in which Elvis was born, Studio B, Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio and Memphis’ Rock & Soul Museum. There are also tickets to country music’s epic Grand Ole Opry and a private performance by John Carter Cash – son of June and Johnny.

The nine-day tour is priced from £2,535pp for a departure from Manchester to include a private home-pick up service within 50 miles of the airport, return flights from Manchester, seven nights hotel accommodation, guided sightseeing with a tour director and overseas transfers.

To make a booking, visit www.cosmos.co.uk, ring 0800 440 2797 or visit your local travel agent. GREECE: Seven nights at peaceful Magdalena Studios. Departing July 28, a seven-night self-catering holiday now costs £599 pp (two sharing a studio), including Manchester flights and transfers, saving 23 per cent. See Sunvil (020 8758 4758; www.sunvil.co.uk). AMERICA: Four nights in Las Vegas with Virgin Holidays including scheduled Virgin Atlantic flights from Manchester to Las Vegas and room only accommodation at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. Price is per person based on two adults travelling and sharing a west wing king – double room, including all applicable taxes and fuel surcharges which are subject to change. Price is based on a departure on August 6. To book: visit www.virginholidays.co.uk, call the Hotline 0344 557 3870 or visit a partner store.