In 1995 Paul Strachan invited an unlikely assortment of eccentrics and adventurers to join him in an untried new boat that would venture up the Irrawaddy River, the first time foreign tourists had ventured up the mighty Burmese thoroughfare since the Second World War. Against all odds, the trip was a huge success, word quickly spread and before Strachan knew it he was running a business in one of the world’s least business-friendly environments. He named it the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company in honour of the Glasgow-based company that ran Burma’s river transport when the country was an outpost of the British Raj. The company now trades under the name Pandaw, after the Clyde-built paddle steamer it restored in Burma. Luxury river cruise company Pandaw (0208 326 5620; www.pandaw.com) has announced the details of its 2016/17 programme, with early booking discounts of up to 20% and no single supplements for cruises booked before 31st July 2015, on selected departures up to April 2017. Titan (0800 988 5873, www.titantravel.co.uk/traveller), the multi-award-winning travel company, has published the latest edition of its collection of more independent-style holidays, presented under the banner Traveller, by Titan. Holidays by rail are more popular than ever and this thirst to discover new countries, or simply watch the world go by from the comfort of a train, has been the impetus for escorted tour specialists Titan Travel (www.titantravel.co.uk, 0800 988 5873) to put together a brand new dedicated ‘Iconic Rail Journeys’ brochure. Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa, the luxurious Wiltshire retreat (01666 822 888, www.whatleymanor.com) has unveiled three new tasting menus for its Michelin two-starred restaurant, The Dining Room, to replace the former à la carte menu. The three different menus, including a vegetarian option, take guests on a culinary journey showcasing the very best of seasonal ingredients combined with a series of highly accomplished cooking techniques. Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa (01666 822 888, www.whatleymanor.com), the privately owned 23-bedroom Cotswold country manor house hotel tucked away in the heart of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, is offering two brand new events for 2015 with the introduction of two ladies lunches with shopping events in February and March.
Titan (0800 988 5873, www.titantravel.co.uk/traveller), the multi-award-winning travel company, has unveiled a brand new collection of more independent style holidays, presented under the banner Traveller, by Titan and launching on 29 December 2014. Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa (01666 822 888, www.whatleymanor.com), the privately owned 23-bedroom Cotswold country manor house hotel tucked away in the heart of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, is the perfect romantic hideaway. Throughout February the hotel is offering a two or three-night romantic getaway for couples to reclaim precious time together Titan Travel (www.titantravel.co.uk 0800 988 5873), the escorted tour specialists, walked away with their best ever haul of prizes at the prestigious 2014 British Travel Awards, winning an incredible nine Gold Awards and picking up a further 10 accolades in a range of categories. Now’s the time to plan a January or February escape to the sun. Titan (0800 988 5873, www.titantravel.co.uk), the multi-award-winning escorted tour company has a diverse range of tours from which it choose including exciting overland tours and ocean or river cruises. Here’s a roundup of some of the best option to beat the winter blues.
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