Holidays
13 listed, in and around early 2011.
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  Christmas in York          1     2   
24th December 2010 (Fri) - 27th December : 4 days£140
Easy / Moderate 
Centre-based  :  Hostel  :  Some meals
From York YH, explore this historic city and surrounding countryside using lanes, B-roads and Sustrans paths, or try an optional Audax event - Xmas 50km, Boxing Day 100km - or simply relax and enjoy being waited on. B&B (twin rooms), plus large Christmas lunch and bar snacks on Christmas evening.
Leader: Sheila SimpsonRef: 1060
 
  New Year in Hampshire          1     2     3   
Please note change of accommodation from that in the tours guide
29th December 2010 (Wed) - 1st January : 4 days£230
Easy / Moderate / Enthusiast 
Centre-based  :  Hotel  :  Half board
Accommodation has been changed from Fort Purbrook to The Hilton, a comfortable 3-star hotel on the outskirts of Portsmouth, close to cycle paths. Choose from 3 rides each day. Cycle along quiet lanes to coastal villages, market towns, the Watercress Line Steam Railway, Portsmouth’s historic waterfront and Fort Nelson. Cycle along the top of Portsdown Hill with lovely views over the harbour and surrounding area. Single rooms available, supplement applies. 17-63mpd.
Leader: Pam & Dave PilbeamRef: 1061
 
  Chile & Argentina Lake District        no places availableRef: 1062
  Cuba, West        no places availableRef: 1072
  India, Kerala & Tamil Nadu        no places availableRef: 1064
 
   Costa Rica          2   
10th February 2011 (Thu) - 24th February : 15 days£2195
Moderate £1445 land only
Moving-on, Rest Days  :  Air  :  Hotel  :  Half board  :  Luggage transfer
Make this a bike trip to remember. Cycle in the most bio-diverse country on the planet. Volcanoes, jungles, spectacular coasts, rain forests, toucans, thermal pools and great coffee! Some unsurfaced roads and tracks, some challenging climbs, easy pace, average 65kmpd.
Leader: Daryl & Fiona PollittRef: 1065
 
  Cuba, West        no places availableRef: 1066
  Cuba        no places availableRef: 1067
 
  Morocco, High Atlas Traverse          3   
12th March 2011 (Sat) - 26th March : 15 days£980
Enthusiast 
Moving-on  :  Land-only  :  Hotel  :  Half board  :  Carry own luggage
From Marrakech following the old trade route over the Atlas to the orange growing Souss Valley and the bustling souks of Taroudant. Over the Anti Atlas to the shoe-making town of Tafraoute, descend to the coastal plain and the surfing mecca of Taghazoute before traversing the final ranges and desert back to Marrakech.
Leader: Pete Jarvis  Pete JarvisRef: 1068
 
  Vietnam, The Far North          3   
New Tour, not in the Tours Guide.
24th March 2011 (Thu) - 10th April : 18 days£1850
Enthusiast 
Moving-on, Rest days  :  Air  :  Hotel  :  Half board  :  Full vehicle support
An adventurous tour on a route new for 2011 through the far north of Vietnam. Explore vibrant Hanoi, cycle through stunning landscapes and villages of ethnic minority tribes. Visit Bac Ha’s colourful Sunday market, frequented by Tay, Nung, Dao, Flower H’Mong, Giay and Phu La tribes. Cruise beautiful Halong Bay on luxury junk. Flights Heathrow/Hanoi.
Leader: John & Pat AshwellRef: 1073
 
  Morocco, High Atlas Jebel Sahro          3   
26th March 2011 (Sat) - 5th April : 11 days£790
Enthusiast 
Moving-on, Off-road  :  Land-only  :  Hotel  :  Half board  :  Full vehicle support
Traverse the High Atlas and the Jebel Sahro mountains of Morocco, over cols (3100m), through sheer rock walled gorges (Todra) and canyons (Dades). Traditional Berber villages with date palmeries contrast to the tented nomadic lifestyle of the goat herders. An adventurous ride for the regular rider.
Leader: Pete Jarvis  Pete JarvisRef: 1069
 

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