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For Easter sunshine, Saga has a selection of late getaway cruise and land holidays including:

Strictly Come Dancing’s professional duos Kevin and Karen Clifton and Robin Windsor alongside Joanna Clifton will be on board this spring cruise. The couples will lead workshops and there will be after-dinner dances in the Britannia Lounge. This all-inclusive, no-fly cruise will visit 17 ports of call including the islands of Sardinia, Crete, Rhodes, Gibraltar and Malta as well as fabulous ports on the Spanish, Greek, Turkish and Portuguese coastlines.
30 nights from £4,899 departing March 12, 2016 includes round-trip from Southampton, UK travel package, all house-branded spirits and soft drinks, free Wi-Fi, gratuities, porterage, optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights.
For details visit saga.co.uk/ocean-cruises or call free on 0800 50 50 30

ESCORTED TOUR: Canary Island Hopping – March 18 with choice of regional flights

Make the most of the Canaries’ sub-tropical climate to explore the volcanic landscape of Tenerife and the lush, unspoilt havens of La Gomera and La Palma. Saga takes care of the porterage so guests can just turn up for tours or simply relax at each of the three hotels where all breakfasts and dinners, plus two lunches are included.
In Tenerife, the Costa Adeje Palace Hotel has sea views, three pools and a chill-out terrace; in La Palma, Hotel Taburiente Playa is 300 metres from the beach and the Hotel Gran Rey, in La Gomera, has a beachfront position.
14 nights from £1,499 with flights from Stansted. Flights also available from Gatwick, Manchester and Newcastle.
For details visit saga.co.uk/canaryislands or call free on 0800 300 500

ESCORTED TOUR: Douro Adventure for Solo Travellers – March 19

This tour for independent guests reveals the traditional side of Portugal with excursions through valleys and vineyards. The holiday starts at the four-star Axis Oporto Hotel, in Oporto, with a full day’s tour of this lovely town before a cruise to Regua. The next stop is the historic town of Lamego where guests stay in a four-star hotel as a base for excursions to historic Amarante, on the banks of the River Tamega, and the Quinta Avelada wine lodge estate before a rail journey through the vineyards of the High Douro Valley where grapes are still picked by hand.
Seven nights from £809, departing from London Gatwick. Price includes all breakfasts, one lunch and five dinners.
For details visit saga.co.uk/portugal or call free on 0800 300 500

RIVER CRUISE: European Explorer Amsterdam to Vienna – March 26

This all-inclusive river cruise is exclusive to Saga guests. Filia Rheni II sails along the beautiful Rhine, Main and Danube to explore medieval towns and vibrant cities en-route to the musical capital of Vienna. Guests also spend a night in Amsterdam with time to visit the museums and galleries.
11 nights from £1499 from Heathrow. Price includes 15-hour free bar, selected drinks with lunch and dinner plus an included tour of Nuremburg.
For details visit saga.co.uk/rivercruises or call visit 0800 300 400

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Saga Holidays is the winner of 16 Gold British Travel Awards 2015 including Best for All-Inclusive Holidays. Saga Holidays offer a variety of River Cruises, Long-Haul, European and UK destinations, exclusively available for people aged 50 and over. All Saga holidays include welcome drink, porterage of luggage and cancellation cover.

Saga is a leading provider of products and services primarily tailored for customers over the age of 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has been carefully developed over the past 60 years to become one of the most recognised and trusted brands among UK consumers aged over 50. Saga is synonymous in the UK with the over 50s market and is recognised for its high quality products and services. These include cruises and holidays, home and motor insurance, savings and share dealing and the UK’s award winning Saga Magazine.