For a sensational cruise close to home, join us to discover the best of the British Isles in Bloom, with the chance to visit a delightful array of Castles and Gardens at the time of year when they are at their Springtime best.

7 days, departing 23rd April 2006 • CIRCUMNAVIGATE THE UK Step aboard the Dutch-owned MV Van Gogh for a delightful cruise around the British Isles.

Departing directly from Falmouth, this popular vessel will take you first to Tresco on the Isles of Scilly, from where you can visit the excellent Tresco Abbey Gardens, one of the world's most fascinating botanical experiments. The Gulf Stream gives the island a mild frost-free climate and exotic flowers flourish in this tiny corner of England. Then it's onto cosmopolitan Dublin, home to the impressive National Botanical Gardens and historic Dublin Castle. In nearby County Wicklow, known as the 'Garden of Ireland', you will have the chance to visit the spectacular Powercourt Gardens.

from £349 Cruising into Scottish waters, we will call at Ullapool on the remote North West coast. From here you won't want to miss the opportunity to visit Inverewe Gardens, renowned as the star attraction of the National Trust for Scotland and warmed by the Gulf Stream, despite its northern location. Further north still is the picturesque fishing village of Scrabster, our gateway to the Castle of Mey - the favourite holiday home of Her Majesty the Queen Mother for many years.

Then we head south to North Shields, conveniently located close to the Duchess of Northumberland's Alnwick Castle and Gardens, before returning to London Tilbury. A delightful cruise filled with memorable experiences and visits to some of the most beautiful - and yet difficult to reach locations in Great Britain and Ireland.

• Six nights' accommodation on board MV Van Gogh • Five ports of call; Tresco for Tresco Abbey Gardens, Dublin; Ullapool for Inverewe Gardens; Scrabster for the Castle of Mey; North Shields for Alnwick Castle & Gardens • Full board - includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and even midnight snacks • West End standard evening entertainment • All cabins with full private facilities • Return coach travel from selected pick-up points throughout the UK, or free car parking at port Ocean Cruise Collection 2006 - 2008 CRUISE DIRECT FROM THE UK - NO FLYING BIGGEST CHOICE OF DEPARTURE PORTS The Treasures Of The Mediterranean Cruise & British Isles In Bloom Cruise featured are just part of the latest Ocean Cruise Collection from Travelscope, offering a wide range of fantastic itineraries on board the 4* MV Athena and MV Van Gogh, cruising directly from the UK. Here is a small taste of what's on offer...

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