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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
ON THE RIGHT TRACKS FOR A HIGHLANDS ADVENTURE
MAJESTIC lochs and glorious glens lie in wait for travellers on Great Rail Journey’s Edinburgh, the Highlands and Islands tour.
Enjoy two journeys on the West Highland Line, including one aboard the iconic Jacobite Steam Train.
During the journey, the train climbs into the mountains surrounding Glenfinnan, a small town famous as the rallying point for Bonnie Prince Charlie’s assault on the British throne, before crossing the 21-arched Glenfinnan Viaduct, an iconic piece of British engineering seen in the Harry Potter films.
Price is £1,395pp and includes eight nights’ three- and four-star hotel accommodation. Departing April 1, 2021. Call 01904 527180 or visit greatrail.com
MANCHESTER’S NEW ARRIVAL
FOUNDED in Amsterdam, quirky hotel brand Qbic is arriving in Manchester in March.
The Qbic Manchester, opening on Deansgate cleverly combines funky, striking design with the innovative boutique hotel’s green ethos – all 261 pet-friendly rooms have water-efficient power showers and sustainable toiletries. One night in a small double starts at £72. Visit qbichotels.com/manchester
CRUISE FROM BARBADOS
P&O Cruises has a 14-night cruise on Britannia (B126) from £1,719pp for an inside cabin.
Departing November 19, 2021, price includes flights from selected UK airports, full board meals, entertainment on board and kids’ clubs. Departing from and returning to Barbados, ports of call are Curacao, Aruba, St Vincent, Grenada, St Lucia, St Kitts, Antigua and St Maarten.
Visit pocruises.com, call 03453 555 111.