Travel-Matters-Luxury-Apr18

CLASSIC SUITES

This is VIP treatment. With Classic Suites, guests can soak up loads of special
privileges— including priority check-in, seats saved just for them in the Main
Theatre, and first dibs on bookings for the spa, salon and shore excursions.
Available on the majority of our ships, this range of accommodation gives your

customers more space and lots more luxury.

Classic Suite types

Our Classic Suites include the Royal Suite, Four Bedroom Family Suite,
Owner’s Suite, Royal Family Suite, Grand Suite and Junior Suite.

Junior Suite Royal Family Suite Royal Suite

Guests can splash out without With room for up to eight to Your customers will feel like the
breaking the bank, with the sleep, get together to plan shore king or queen of the castle (well,
excursions, or simply lounge after ship!) in one of our Royal Suites.
spacious surroundings and stylish a day exploring, these suites are They’ll get the highest standard
amenities of our Junior Suites.
They can relax in their super- perfect for families. Team the of service, starting with a
soft bathrobes, call their suite two bathrooms, flat-screen TV, personal welcome from our senior
attendant to order room service and fridge with the personalised
officer, then priority bookings,
whenever they fancy, and lounge service they’ll enjoy, they’re exclusive invites and luxury treats
in their luxury bedding. guaranteed a holiday
to remember. throughout their stay.

Straight from the UK
Better yet, your customers can experience all of these
Classic Suite perks closer to home – with two of our most
popular ships sailing from right here in the UK. Navigator
of the Seas® boasts five types of suite, and the newly
revitalised Independence of the Seas® features six.

ROYAL SUITE CLASS

This is a holiday on a whole new level. Available on Symphony, Oasis, Allure, Harmony, Anthem and Ovation of the
Seas®, Royal Suite Class sets the standard for onboard luxury with exclusive experiences, amazing amenities,
personalised service and unbelievable accommodation. Depending on their needs, guests can choose to stay

in a Sea, Sky, or Star Class Suite, and families won’t want to miss out on our Ultimate Family Suite.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT MYCLUBROYAL.CO.UK

Agent’s View

luxury By Graeme
t ravel - Sharpe
a niche
market Hank Sharpe Travel,
Middlesbrough

My Dad, Hank, set up our family business up in the early 70s and one of my father’s dreams
was to offer luxury travel at affordable prices for normal working class folk. I think we have
been successful in this and it’s great that our small travel agency is still recognised as a company
specialising in luxury travel!

Luxury travel is a niche market where product knowledge and customer service is vital. We pride
ourselves on our product knowledge and we travel worldwide to keep our fingers on the pulse.
Although we are a small company with three staff and one clerical worker, between us we have
over 150 years of experience in the travel trade!

Most of my travels are by sea - I just love the way of life and the service that is offered. We deal
with most of the luxury brands and for me, luxury on a cruise ship is when every cabin is a suite,
with Egyptian cotton sheets and towels, the barman knowing what drink you prefer and all the
staff knowing your name - it’s amazing! Nothing is a problem and you are dealt with, first class, at
all times.

With airline travel, luxury can mean chauffeur pick ups to and from home, separate check-in areas
and exclusive lounges pre-flight. Then when onboard, luxury seats that become beds and on some
flights, even a private bar!

To be involved in the luxury sector of the travel industry is wonderful and to be given the chance
to explore this world we live in and get paid for it, is a dream - to fly on Concorde; to sail on
luxury cruise ships; to travel Business Class around the world - that”s why my brother-in law calls
me the “A La Carte Kid!”

Adrift on
the luxury
waters...

For those of us who like to take to the waves, life on a River cruise companies are expanding their luxury
cruise ship can be a luxurious escape from the hustle options too with new onboard experiences, luxurious
and bustle of everyday life. With many new luxury balcony suites and exciting new cultural programmes.
cruise ships coming into the marketplace and more on
the way, there is a huge choice of cabins, amenities and Existing ships are also being refurbished and renovated
itineraries, available to the luxury traveller. Add the to keep in line with the newer ships coming onto the
river cruise market into the mix and you are thoroughly market, some even increasing the size of their suites to
spoilt for choice! give passengers more space to relax.

From small ship cruising, river cruising to purpose-built On board, cruise lines are pairing with Michelin-starred
expedition ships, all-suite or all-balcony ships to the chefs, to offer more flexible, modern dining options,
new wave of yacht collections with their own helicopter with a wide choice of speciality restaurants. Spas have
pads, the options are endless. Recent CLIA figures teamed up with luxurious brands too, offering bespoke
reveal that unusual cruise itineraries are increasing treatments and wellness programmes for the ultimate
in popularity, with exploration and adventure cruises in pampering. Suites offer the latest in technology,
becoming more popular. luxurious linens, balconies and butler service.

Travellers are searching for unique excursions and On an ocean or river cruise, passengers can immerse
luxury cruise and expedition lines are offering once-in- themselves in luxurious surroundings and enjoy
a-lifetime experiences in more remote locations, such as memorable experiences...
Africa, Antarctica and the Arctic.
time to set adrift...





The Viking difference

What’s that ringing noise as your cruise ship arrives at the tastiest ingredients of a cruise and come up with
its final destination? Is it the ship’s bell? If you didn’t a far superior recipe.
choose a Viking ocean cruise it could be the cashier’s
till totalling up your end-of-holiday bill. Viking cruises are always inclusive but the philosophy
is also clever. Whichever voyage you choose on its
With Viking, though, the only jingling sound will be elegant, intimate ships, included in the price are
the money that’s still in your pocket. Credit cards cower all those things you most desire and none of what
on other cruises when that long printout is presented you don’t.
before disembarkation. All the essential holiday
pleasures are accompanied by a silent “ker-ching” as So, for example, guests indulge in interesting wines –
a charge is added to your invoice. But not with Viking. or beer or soft drinks – with lunch and dinner without
feeling they are subsidising those who demand
Other cruise lines will make you regret the time Champagne on tap. The list of items that Viking
you logged on to the ship’s Wi-Fi to send a few emails. wraps up in its fares is heartwarming.
The moment you took a dip in the spa’s hydrotherapy
pool. That day you had a glass of wine with lunch – and Flights on scheduled airlines are part of the deal
two with dinner. The afternoon you took guided tours wherever in the world the cruise is taking place,
of the highlights of your destination and spent a few with selected regional UK departures at no extra
evenings feasting in one of the speciality restaurants. cost. Staterooms, have their own private veranda.
Whereas the starting price for most cruises is for inside
With Viking, none of these delights cost a penny accommodation, every spacious stateroom on a Viking
because this cool Scandinavian company has taken ship has its own outside space with an ocean view.

To find out more call 020 8780 7985 or visit
vikingcruises.co.uk

Each ship serves outstanding cuisine in The Restaurant, The GREAT VIKING VALUE
World Café, The Pool Grill, the quirky Wintergarden and the
lovable Mamsen’s deli. But if you want to try the multicourse So much included in the price:
gastronomic menu in The Chef’s Table or fabulous Italian fare
in Manfredi’s, no one will ask you to sign a receipt. P Return scheduled flights from the UK
P All staterooms and suites have a
All of Viking’s ocean ships have exquisite spas. Fancy a
wallow in the hydrotherapy pool or a spell in the invigorating private veranda
Snow Grotto? Just turn up – it won’t cost any extra to enjoy P Included excursion in almost every
the stunning spa facilities on each ship.
port of call
Most cruise lines charge a hefty rate for internet access. With P All on board meals in a choice of
Viking it’s always free, as is 24-hour room service. Perhaps
the most enticing aspect of Viking’s generosity is the shore multiple dining venues
excursions. At every port there is a palette of options, yet P Specially selected wine, beer and
there’s almost always a complimentary excursion, such as a
city tour with an expert guide, a scenic drive or a visit to a soft drinks with lunch and dinner
major landmark. on board
P Tea, coffee and snacks any time
There’s a folder-full of other included relishes. Live entertainment on board
from vibrant stage shows to sophisticated classical trios. A P Evening entertainment, lectures and
dreamy pool under a retractable roof – plus an inviting infinity port talks
pool at the ship’s rear. Movies are shown on a giant alfresco P Free use of spa facilities
screen. Eminent lecturers intrigue with varied topics. P Free 24-hour room service
P Free Wi-Fi
Not only has Viking expanded the concept of carefree P On board gratuities
cruising, the geographic horizons are being broadened,
too. From next year, as well as showcasing Europe and the
Caribbean to pampered guests, there will be opportunities
to embrace the scenic wonderland of Alaska, the sights
and scents of the Far East and the bucketlist Australasian
attractions.

And none of them will cost a penny more than they need to.

Viking Ocean Cruises WINNER
Best Luxury Cruise Line Spa





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Staying somewhere and the Luxury means being called
staff offer you something by my first name, with my
that you have not even thought favourite drink being mixed
you wanted, but you did! without having to ask. It’s not
just about being in five-star
Amanda Middler, accommodation, it’s about the
Silversea Cruises experience - lions roaring outside
my tent, or coming up close and
Luxury travel is more than personal with a herd of elephants.
just opulence and world It’s the experience and how you
class facilities, it’s as much about are treated - I love it!
the delivery of seamless and
personal service to create quality Katie Winn,
experiences and treasured Africa & Beyond
memories.
The saddest thing I can imagine
Brendan Maguire, is to get used to luxury.
founder and Managing
Director, If Only… Charlie Chaplin

“luxury must
b e co m f o rta b le ,

otherwise it’s
not luxury ”

(coco chanel)

because
travel
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