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THE ESSENTIALS
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WELCOME
THERE ARE LOTS OF REASONS TO CHOOSE A THOMSON HOLIDAY. Here’s just a taster…
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HOLIDAYS DESIGNED FOR YOU, ONLY FROM THOMSON Our holiday collection is customised. We’ve created getaways especially for families, couples, and those who like to get off the beaten track, to name just a few. We also offer flexible durations of 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 or 11 nights in a number of destinations.
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ON OUR RADAR
Here are three of the newest hotels in this edition…
A LA CARTE
What’s
NEW
Because we’re committed to making sure our A la Carte collection offers the very best in 4 and 5T hotels, we’ve been tinkering with our offering again. After another incredible year, in which our
You can get hold of us by phone, email or text – our 24/7 Holidayline team are there for you any time, day or night. We can help with everything from fixing problems to sorting out a trip, activities or car hire. And, if you need to speak to someone face-to-face, we’ll arrange to meet up at a time to suit you.
TOP-RATED HOTELS If you want to single out our top-rated hotels, keep an eye out for Gold Medal winners. These are the ones our customers score the highest. The scores are shown in this brochure alongside each hotel.
A la Carte customers have enjoyed some of the most stylish décor, sampled the tastiest cuisine, and received top-notch service, we’re looking ahead to 2016 and beyond – which is why we’ve added even more jewels to our crown. We’ve introduced Sri Lanka as a brand-new destination for Pestana Alvor South Beach, Algarve, page XX
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next winter. That means the Vivanta by Taj joins the collection, bringing with it a touch of colonial charm. Elsewhere, A la Carte makes its mark on Punta Cana, with the introduction of the adultsonly Sanctuary Cap Cana, and the marina-side Alsol Luxury Village Cap Cana. And, in Jamaica, we’ve given you the chance to grab a slice of A-list luxury at the Round Hill, whose guests have included Emma Watson, Ewan McGregor and Ralph Lauren.
TripAdvisor reviews are now just a click away on our website, thomson.co.uk, too. Look out for the TripAdvisor logo in the brochure to see which ones made the grade.
OUR PLEDGE FOR
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GREENER, FAIRER HOLIDAYS We’re committed to taking care of the people and places that make holidays possible. Travelife is our benchmark – this awards scheme honors hotels that care for their environment and local community. Last year, more than 1.7 million of our customers stayed in Travelife-awarded hotels. And with nearly two-thirds of our properties signed up to the scheme, that number’s only set to rise. Look out for award labels on individual hotels at thomson.co.uk.
A LA CARTE
Torre Del Mar, Ibiza, page XX
FROM THOMSON TO TUI – OUR SMILE IS GETTING BIGGER From May 2016, you’ll see a few changes when you arrive on your trip. You’ll need to look out for TUI instead of Thomson when it comes to transfers, excursions and holiday reps. In case you’re wondering, TUI is our sister company – we’ve been part of the TUI family for years. The great thing is that TUI shares our red ‘smile’ logo so it’s really easy to recognise. Don’t worry – everything you’re expecting from your Thomson holiday will be present and correct. Just look out for the ‘smile’, and let TUI take care of the rest.
Our fantastic mobile app MyThomson is now available to download on tablets, so you can pour over our high-res travel guides on bigger screens and check out excursions via immersive technology. Other great features include a holiday countdown, weather forecast, and notifications to remind you when to check-in online and select your seat. You don’t need to have booked your holiday to get a taster of the app, either – you can download it
to browse our holiday collections before you make your decision. Find out more at thomson.co.uk/thomsonapp
YOU VOTED US THE WORLD’S BEST LEISURE AIRLINE. Thomson Airways picked up gold at the 2014 World Airline Awards. We’re proud to offer the highest-quality onboard experience, and are constantly looking for ways to improve. We’re now giving you complimentary drinks onboard all long haul flights and, from summer 2015, we’re enhancing our long-haul Premium Club cabin.
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OUR DESTINATION LINE-UP TAKES SOME BEATING. There are a great range of destinations to choose from. From Aruba to Zante, we fly to the most talked-about places in travel, Better still, we don’t just give you a flight-beach-hotel formula. There are also twin centres and tours to consider, so you can tailor-make your holiday exactly the way you want.
YOUR PERFECT TRAVEL COMPANION Dreams Playa Mujeres, Mexico, page XX
WE’RE THERE FOR YOU AROUND THE CLOCK.
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WE OFFER THE ULTIMATE INDULGENCE, THE THOMSON SENSATORI COLLECTION. Thomson’s Sensatori resorts are all about fuelling the senses. After all, the more senses stirred, the more a person enjoys an experience. You can read all about the hotels – including the new ones in Ibiza, Cyprus and Turkey – in the Thomson Premium Collection brochure or at thomson.co.uk/sensatori.
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WEBSITE IN NUMBERS This brochure only shows part of the Thomson picture. Log on to THOMSON.CO.UK for our complete line-up of hotels and destinations…
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WELCOME
THERE ARE LOTS OF REASONS TO CHOOSE A THOMSON HOLIDAY. Here’s just a taster…
1
HOLIDAYS DESIGNED FOR YOU, ONLY FROM THOMSON Our holiday collection is customised. We’ve created getaways especially for families, couples, and those who like to get off the beaten track, to name just a few. We also offer flexible durations of 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 or 11 nights in a number of destinations.
2
NEW SRI LANKA PAGE 22
ON OUR RADAR
Here are three of the newest hotels in this edition…
A LA CARTE
What’s
NEW
Because we’re committed to making sure our A la Carte collection offers the very best in 4 and 5T hotels, we’ve been tinkering with our offering again. After another incredible year, in which our
You can get hold of us by phone, email or text – our 24/7 Holidayline team are there for you any time, day or night. We can help with everything from fixing problems to sorting out a trip, activities or car hire. And, if you need to speak to someone face-to-face, we’ll arrange to meet up at a time to suit you.
TOP-RATED HOTELS If you want to single out our top-rated hotels, keep an eye out for Gold Medal winners. These are the ones our customers score the highest. The scores are shown in this brochure alongside each hotel.
A la Carte customers have enjoyed some of the most stylish décor, sampled the tastiest cuisine, and received top-notch service, we’re looking ahead to 2016 and beyond – which is why we’ve added even more jewels to our crown. We’ve introduced Sri Lanka as a brand-new destination for Pestana Alvor South Beach, Algarve, page XX
A LA CARTE
REVIEWS you can trust
next winter. That means the Vivanta by Taj joins the collection, bringing with it a touch of colonial charm. Elsewhere, A la Carte makes its mark on Punta Cana, with the introduction of the adultsonly Sanctuary Cap Cana, and the marina-side Alsol Luxury Village Cap Cana. And, in Jamaica, we’ve given you the chance to grab a slice of A-list luxury at the Round Hill, whose guests have included Emma Watson, Ewan McGregor and Ralph Lauren.
TripAdvisor reviews are now just a click away on our website, thomson.co.uk, too. Look out for the TripAdvisor logo in the brochure to see which ones made the grade.
OUR PLEDGE FOR
3
GREENER, FAIRER HOLIDAYS We’re committed to taking care of the people and places that make holidays possible. Travelife is our benchmark – this awards scheme honors hotels that care for their environment and local community. Last year, more than 1.7 million of our customers stayed in Travelife-awarded hotels. And with nearly two-thirds of our properties signed up to the scheme, that number’s only set to rise. Look out for award labels on individual hotels at thomson.co.uk.
A LA CARTE
Torre Del Mar, Ibiza, page XX
FROM THOMSON TO TUI – OUR SMILE IS GETTING BIGGER From May 2016, you’ll see a few changes when you arrive on your trip. You’ll need to look out for TUI instead of Thomson when it comes to transfers, excursions and holiday reps. In case you’re wondering, TUI is our sister company – we’ve been part of the TUI family for years. The great thing is that TUI shares our red ‘smile’ logo so it’s really easy to recognise. Don’t worry – everything you’re expecting from your Thomson holiday will be present and correct. Just look out for the ‘smile’, and let TUI take care of the rest.
Our fantastic mobile app MyThomson is now available to download on tablets, so you can pour over our high-res travel guides on bigger screens and check out excursions via immersive technology. Other great features include a holiday countdown, weather forecast, and notifications to remind you when to check-in online and select your seat. You don’t need to have booked your holiday to get a taster of the app, either – you can download it
to browse our holiday collections before you make your decision. Find out more at thomson.co.uk/thomsonapp
YOU VOTED US THE WORLD’S BEST LEISURE AIRLINE. Thomson Airways picked up gold at the 2014 World Airline Awards. We’re proud to offer the highest-quality onboard experience, and are constantly looking for ways to improve. We’re now giving you complimentary drinks onboard all long haul flights and, from summer 2015, we’re enhancing our long-haul Premium Club cabin.
4
OUR DESTINATION LINE-UP TAKES SOME BEATING. There are a great range of destinations to choose from. From Aruba to Zante, we fly to the most talked-about places in travel, Better still, we don’t just give you a flight-beach-hotel formula. There are also twin centres and tours to consider, so you can tailor-make your holiday exactly the way you want.
YOUR PERFECT TRAVEL COMPANION Dreams Playa Mujeres, Mexico, page XX
WE’RE THERE FOR YOU AROUND THE CLOCK.
5
WE OFFER THE ULTIMATE INDULGENCE, THE THOMSON SENSATORI COLLECTION. Thomson’s Sensatori resorts are all about fuelling the senses. After all, the more senses stirred, the more a person enjoys an experience. You can read all about the hotels – including the new ones in Ibiza, Cyprus and Turkey – in the Thomson Premium Collection brochure or at thomson.co.uk/sensatori.
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