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Lifeboats Every booking benefits the RNLI READER HOLIDAY OFFERS Ocean Cruise Collection On bOard the MV Van GOgh... Award-winning tour operator Travelscope is simply the name to trust for unbeatable Ocean Cruising at prices that won't break the bank. Choose from a wide range of fabulous itineraries on board the specially chartered vessel, MV Van Gogh, cruising directly from the UK. You can even take advantage of complimentary coach travel from selected pick-up points throughout the UK or free car parking at port. Nothing is too much trouble for the English speaking crew who are on hand to ensure that you have a fantastic time on board.

MADEIRA & CANARY ISLANDS SUNSHINE CRUISE 12 DAYS FROM E599 rex Falmouth) Departs October 2005 & April 2006 From the comfort of the impressive MV Van Gogh you will experience a myriad of delightful destinations and a very special atmosphere. There will be plenty to do and see ashore and afloat, and our itinerary offers a lovely blend of leisurely days cruising at sea, sightseeing and shopping ashore.

WHAT'S INCLUDED: • 6 wonderful ports of call: La Coruna.

Casablanca.

Lanzarote. Tenerife.

Madeira and Vigo • All meals and entertainment included • All cabins with full private facilities and air conditioning • Return coach travel from selected areas or free parking at Falmouth CHRISTMAS MARKETS PA 5 DAYS FROM £169 (ex London Tilbury) Departs 8th. 12th & 16th Dec 2005 Get into the Christmas spirit with this five-day break with a difference. Let the MV Van Gogh take you to three impressive ports of call where you can take advantage of excellent shopping opportunities. Then look forward to surprising friends and family back home with truly unique Christmas gifts! WHAT'S INCLUDED: • Excellent ports of call: Bremerhaven, Amsterdam (Ijmuiden) and Zeebrugge • 4 nights' full board accommodation • Christmas shopping opportunities in Germany and Belgium • Return coach travel from selected areas or free parking at at London Tilbury CRUISE SOUTH TO THE SUN 9 DAYS FROM £299 (ex Falmouth) Departs 7th November 2005 Experience panoramic views from every window and enjoy a pre-winter tonic in exotic surroundings. Soak up the sun at six welcoming ports of call and take a break away from the stresses and strains of everyday life, all from an unbelievable £299 per person - for nine days! WHAT'S INCLUDED: • 6 excellent ports of call: Oporto.

Cadiz, Gibraltar.

Tangier. Lisbon and Vigo • 8 nights' accommodation on board the MV Van Gogh • All meals and entertainment on board • Return coach travel from selected areas or free parking at at Falmouth NORWEGIAN FJORDS APPLE BLOSSOM CRUIS 7 DAYS FROM £399 (ex London Tilbury) Departs May & June 2006 Step aboard the MV Van Gogh for a memorable Cruise to Norway. Experience the best of this delightful country in bloom and savour exceptional views of the stunning Fjordland scenery at Apple Blossom time. You'll also enjoy visits to four wonderful ports of call where you can be sure of a very warm welcome.

| WHAT'S INCLUDED: • 4 excellent ports of call: Bergen, Flam, Gudvangen and Rosendal • 6 nights' accommodation • Choice of cabins with full private facilities • All meals and entertainment included • Return coach travel from selected areas or free parking at at London Tilbury CBU1SE ] ST. PETERSBURG 3 & THE BALTIC CAPITALS CRUISE 12 DAYS FROM £699 (ex London Tilbury) Departs 9th June & 1 st July 2006 This spectacular cruise will take you to discover five great European cities, rich in history, heritage and tradition. The MV Van Gogh will travel the centuries-old trade routes of medieval merchants to visit the enchanting cities of Tallinn and St. Petersburg, as welt as Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki.

WHAT'S INCLUDED: • 5 excellent ports of call: Copenhagen.

Stockholm. Tallinn.

St. Petersburg and Helsinki • 11 nights' full board accommodation • Live entertainment each evening » Return coach travel from selected areas or free parking at at London Tilbury 3 NORTH CAPE & THE LAND I OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN CRUISE 12 DAYS FROM £749 (ex London Tilbury) Departs 20th June 2006 Join us on a fabulous voyage to the top of the world with this sensational Midsummer cruise. Journey across the sparkling waters of the beautiful Norwegian Fjords and venture into the breathtaking Arctic Circle, where you'll be enthralled by the awe-inspiring sight of the Midnight Sun hanging above the ocean.

WHAT'S INCLUDED: • 7 excellent ports of call: Lerwick (Shetland Isles). Gravdal.

Tromso, Hammerfest, Honningsvag, Hellesylt and Geiranger • 11 nights' full board accommodation • Live evening entertainment • Return coach travel from selected areas or free parking at at London Tilbury Travelscope are pleased to offer other regional cruise I itineraries on board the MV Van Gogh sailing from Liverpool, Greenock, Newcastle and Glasgow (Greenock).

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Book Direct! Call Reservations on: 0870 380 3333 We are here to take your call in person: Mon to Fri: Bam - 8pm. Sat: 9am - 5.30pm & Sun: 10am - 4pm Book on-line 24 hours a day at: www.travelscope.co.uk/lif 24hr Brochure Hotline: 0870 770 5070 For your FREE brochure, call the Brochure Hotline number or return this coupon to: RNLI Lifeboats Reader Offer Holidays, c/o Travelscope, Elgin House, High Street, STONEHOUSE. In all cases please Glos. GL102NA quote the Please send me my FREE Brochure: holiday code Ocean Cruise Collection (Code: LIF OCC) 'Plices based °" 4 slaw's Name: Address: TR&VELSCOPE Supporting the RNLI y No 209603 Postcode: FOR GROUP ENQUIRIES CALL: 0870 458 0872 (please quote the code: LIF) E-mail: LIF CMOS 12.5% of the holiday price is paid to the RNLI after administration costs are deducted. RNLI registered charity number 209603. The RNLI thanks Travelscope Holidays Ltd for its fundraising support. The use by Travelscope Holidays Ltd of the RNLI name and logo indicates Travelscope Holidays Lid's support for the RNLI but it does not imply RNLI endorsement of the productl'service offered by Travelscope Holidays Ltd..