Fred. Holidays has appointed Joseph Grimley head of sales for specialist Asia river cruise brand Pandaw. This new appointment will allow Pandaw’s UK GSA Fred. Holidays to focus on driving business forward and raising public and travel trade awareness of the Pandaw brand and product. Grimley joined Fred. Holidays as a Business Development Manager earlier this year and, in his new role, will remain part of the Fred. Holidays team while focusing on the Pandaw brand. “Since joining Fred. Holidays I have been really taken with the Pandaw story, it’s products and the brand. I am absolutely delighted to be taking on this new role,” Grimley said. “Over the coming weeks, I will be formulating a sales strategy aimed at raising awareness of the brand and equipping travel agents with the knowledge and tools to sell it.” Paul Strachan, owner of Pandaw, added: “We are delighted to welcome Joseph on board at Pandaw. The UK remains our largest and most important market share and we look forward to bringing the Pandaw experience to a broader market."

 

- New products include UK & Ireland, La Dolce Vita Orient Express, Japan and unique worldwide Rail & Sail itineraries  -

  Following a year of double digit growth, Fred. Holidays has expanded its rail holiday portfolio into 2025 to include the UK and Ireland, enhanced Scandinavia and Italy offerings, steam trains, sleeper trains, sporting events, worldwide itineraries including Japan and one-of-a-kind, truly unique Rail & Sail holidays.   As rail holidays continue to grow in popularity, Fred. Holidays has announced that year-on-year sales of its rail programme have increased by 32%, bookings are up by 15%, the average booking value has grown by 20% and trade engagement is up by 16%. The operator has also revealed that:  

• 40% of all rail holiday bookings have a value of over £4,000, while 30% have a value of over £5,000.
• Their most expensive individual rail holiday booking this year is £47,000 for two people.
• Their most popular rail holiday is Lake Garda via The Bernina Express which is already 50% up compared with last year.
• The Bernina Express is the most popular train followed closely by the Glacier Express.
• The Bernina Express and GoldenPass Line have seen the biggest increase in interest this year, with the Glacier Express and Venice Simplon-Orient-Express also up substantially.

  Fred. Holidays’ range of 2025 tours features the newest addition to Europe’s luxury train collection - La Dolce Vita Orient Express – as well as simple overnight stays pre- and -post train and epic luxury Rail & Sail packages with Oceania and Explora Journeys, including an incredible Monaco Grand Prix experience. Also featured is a combination tour which includes journeys on both La Dolce Vita Orient Express and Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, where the Golden Age of Travel meets the New Age of Luxury on the same tour. Venice Simplon-Orient-Express also comes paired with Explora Journeys for an Istanbul to Venice extravaganza and with Celebrity for a Balkans cruise. Fred. Holidays has also paired Pandaw River Cruises and the prestigious Maharajas’ Express with a choice of the Brahmaputra or the Ganges for incredible worldwide River & Rail opportunities.   New for 2025:   Rail Tours

• Edinburgh via the Caledonian Sleeper – four nights including the return journey between London and Edinburgh on the Caledonian Sleeper, two nights in Edinburgh with breakfast and full-day excursion to Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Fort William.  Prices from £799 per person.
• Dublin & Belfast by Rail and Sea – six nights including the return ferry journey between Liverpool and Dublin, three nights in Dublin with breakfast, return rail travel between Dublin and Belfast, three nights in Belfast with breakfast, Cliffs of Moher tour including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway City and Giant’s Causeway day trip. Prices from £849 per person.
• Prague by Sleeper Train – five nights including return Eurostar between London and Brussels or Amsterdam, return overnight sleeper service between Brussels or Amsterdam and Prague and three nights in Prague with breakfast. Prices from £949 per person.
• Copenhagen, Stockholm & Oslo Fly-Rail – seven nights including flight from the UK to Copenhagen, two nights in Copenhagen with breakfast, rail travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm, three nights in Stockholm with breakfast, rail travel from Stockholm to Oslo, two nights in Oslo with breakfast and flight from Oslo to the UK. Prices from £1,299 per person.
• Bella Italia: Venice, Florence, Rome & Sorrento by Rail – nine nights including flight from the UK to Venice, overnight accommodation in Venice with breakfast, Venice walking tour with visit to glass factory and gondola ride, first class rail travel from Venice to Florence, three nights in Florence with breakfast and a traditional steak dinner, Florence guided walking tour, excursion to San Gimignano, Siena and Chianti, first class rail travel from Florence to Naples, return transfer from Naples to Sorrento, three nights in Sorrento with breakfast, guided visit to Pompeii, excursion to Capri and the Amalfi Coast, first class rail travel from Naples to Rome, two nights in Rome including breakfast and a farewell dinner, walking tour of Baroque Rome, Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, Hop-On-Hop-Off bus ticket in Rome, transfers on arrival and departure, and the services of a tour manager. Prices from £2,699per person.
• Vintage Steam Trains of Switzerland – seven nights including return flights from the UK to Zurich, rail travel between Zurich and Interlaken, seven nights in Interlaken with breakfast, an eight-day Swiss Travel Pass, travel on the Furka Steam Railway from Oberwald to Realp, excursions to Brienzer Rothorn and Schynige Platte, travel on the Brunig Steam Railway and an Interlaken guest card. Prices from £2,279 per person.
• Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & La Dolce Vita Orient-Express – four nights including flight from the UK to Rome, overnight accommodation in Rome with breakfast, overnight return journey to Montalcino on La Dolce Vita Orient-Express with all meals, selected drinks and off-train excursion, rail travel from Rome to Venice, overnight accommodation in Venice with breakfast, overnight rail  journey from Venice to Paris on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with all meals and wine with dinner, Eurostar from Paris to London and all overseas transfers. Departs 13^th July 2025 with prices from £8,799 per person.
• Grand Tour of Japan by Rail – Fred. Holidays has partnered with Wendy Wu Tours on this 21-night tour which includes flight from the UK to Fukuoka, stays in Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Takayama, Matsumoto, Suwa, Tokyo, Sendai, Hakodate and Sapporo with breakfast, lunch and dinner, eight rail journeys mainly by bullet train, guided excursions including Nagasaki, overseas transfers and flight from Sapporo to the UK. Prices from £9,999 per person.

  Ocean & Rail

• La Dolce Vita Orient Express & Formula 1® Monaco Grand Prix with EXPLORA II – 11 nights including return flights to Rome, two nights in Rome with breakfast, two-night return journey to Matera and Palena on La Dolce Vita Orient-Express with all meals, selected drinks and off-train excursions, seven-night full-board cruise round trip from Rome onboard EXPLORA II including seven nights in Monte Carlo with three-day Grandstand T2 access to the Formula 1® Monaco Grand Prix and overseas transfers. Departs 16^th May 2025 with prices from £19,799 per person.
• La Dolce Vita Orient Express & Oceania Allura Rome to Monte Carlo – 15 nights including flight from London to Rome, three nights in Rome with breakfast, two-night return journey to Venice and Tuscany on La Dolce Vita Orient-Express with all meals, selected drinks and off-train excursions, 10-night cruise on Oceania Allura from Rome to Monte Carlo, overseas transfers and flight from Nice to London. Departs 22^nd August 2025 with prices from £11,999 per person.
• EXPLORA I Istanbul to Venice & Venice Simplon-Orient-Express – 17 nights including flight from the UK to Istanbul, overnight stay in Istanbul with breakfast, 10-night full board cruise from Istanbul to Venice on EXPLORA I, five nights’ accommodation in Venice with breakfast, overnight rail  journey from Venice to Paris on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with all meals and wine with dinner, Eurostar from Paris to London and all overseas transfers. Departs 7^th October 2025 with prices from £10,999 per person.
• The Best of Italy, Croatia & Venice Simplon-Orient-Express – 14 nights including flight from London to Rome, two nights in Rome, 10-night full board cruise from Rome to Ravenna onboard Celebrity Constellation, rail travel from Ravenna to Venice, overnight stay in Venice, overnight rail journey from Venice to Paris on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with all meals and wine with dinner and flight from Paris to London. Departs 16^th July 2025 with prices from £5,999 per person.

  River & Rail

• La Dolce Vita Orient Express & Uniworld Venice & Jewels of Veneto River Cruise – 12 nights including flight from London to Venice, a seven-night cruise round trip from Venice on Uniworld’s SS La Venezia, rail travel between Venice and Rome, three nights in Rome, two-night return journey to Maratea and Taormina on La Dolce Vita Orient-Express with all meals, selected drinks and off-train excursions, overseas transfers and flight from Rome to London. Departs 24^th August 2025 with prices from £13,299 per person.
• Maharaja’s Express & Pandaw Brahmaputra River Cruise – 18 nights including return international flights, overseas transfers, seven-night Brahmaputra expedition cruise with Pandaw, one night in Guwahati with breakfast, two nights in Mumbai with breakfast, private tour of Mumbai and six nights on the Maharaja’s Express with all meals and drinks and selected excursions. Departs 5^th November 2025 with prices from £12,499 per person.
• Maharaja’s Express & Pandaw Lower Ganges River Cruise – 17 nights including return international flights, overseas transfers, seven-night Lower Ganges expedition cruise with Pandaw, one night in Delhi with breakfast, one night in Kolkata with breakfast, first class rail journey between Kolkata and Farakka and six nights on the Maharaja’s Express with all meals and drinks and selected excursions. Departs 27^th February 2026 with prices from £12,599 per person.

  Agents still have a couple of weeks left to earn up to £1,000 per booking as part of Fred. Holidays biggest ever trade incentive. Valid until 31^st October 2024 and applicable to all new Fred. Holidays package bookings made during this period, the incentive offers a range of One4All vouchers dependent on the value of the booking.

Fred. Holidays has rolled out a brand new travel agent portal. The agent site aims to be a one-stop shop for its trade partners with greater functionality and a more user-friendly interface. The new portal at https://www.agentfred.co.uk/ can host far more content than the previous one, including marketing assets such as window posters and social media, and shareable video content, training webinars and more. Also included on the portal is information about Fred. Holidays’ GSA partners and preferred partners - Amadeus River Cruises, Pandaw River Cruises, American Cruise Lines and Collette Tours – as well as contact information, agent incentives and competitions. To mark the launch, and to recognise the support trade partners, Fred. Holidays is introducing its biggest trade incentive with up to £1,000 per booking. Valid to 31 October 2024 and applicable to all new Fred. Holidays package bookings, it offers a range of One4All vouchers dependent on the value of the booking.   £25 voucher for bookings up to £5,000 £35 voucher for bookings between £5,001 and £10,000 £50 voucher for bookings between £10,001 and £20,000 £100 voucher for bookings between £20,001 and £30,000 £150 voucher for bookings between £30,001 and £40,000 £200 voucher for bookings between £40,001 and £50,000 £250 voucher for bookings between £50,001 and £60,000 £300 voucher for bookings between  £60,001 and £70,000 £400 voucher for bookings between £70,001 and £80,000 £500 voucher for bookings between £80,001 and £90,000 £750 voucher for bookings between £90,001 and £100,000 £1,000 voucher for bookings of £100,001 and above   Agents can claim their voucher via the agent portal by the end of the calendar month. Claims will be reconciled and the voucher dispatched 45 days after the end of month submission. 

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Fred. Holidays has been selected as General Sales Agent (GSA) for expedition cruise line Lindblad Expeditions. With almost 60 years of cruising experience, Lindblad Expeditions has a diverse fleet of 19 owned and leased expedition ships ranging in size from 16 to 148 guests. They sail more than 100 unique itineraries with over 600 departures annually. As UK GSA, Fred. Holidays will work with Lindblad Expeditions on a targeted sales, marketing and public relations campaign aimed at increasing brand exposure and awareness. It aims to build up the UK business and grow market share. Effective 23 September 2024, the team at Fred. Holidays will be available to take Lindblad Expeditions calls and help with queries. Kathi Riddle, Lindblad Expeditions’ SVP of sales and revenue, said: “It has long been a goal of ours to reach a broader, more diverse audience beyond our strong presence in the US and Australia." “With their deep understanding of the UK market, Fred. Holidays is the perfect partner to help us capitalise.” Tricia Birmingham, Fred. Holidays’ director of tour operations, added: “There is so much potential for the growth of expedition and adventure cruise within the UK and I am confident that Fred. Holidays will be successful.” Fred. Holidays is currently recruiting for a head of UK sales who will manage the relationship and oversee all activity. Lindblad Expeditions voyages to more than 70 countries and territories on six continents annually. Lindblad Expeditions recently appointed Christine Stevens as VP of national, strategic and international accounts. In her new role, Stevens will be responsible for overseeing Lindblad Expeditions' UK sales strategy, and implementing sales initiatives.   

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Fred. Holidays has launched a series of long haul Asia holidays for F1 motor racing fans. They combine the experience of the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix with land tours, rail journeys, and cruises. Each holiday includes a three-day ticket for the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix that covers practice sessions, qualifying and race day. It includes Grandstand seats with the option to upgrade. The Singapore Grand Prix experience can be combined with Asia holidays taking in Malaysia, by rail, Vietnam, river or ocean cruising and much more: 6-night Singapore Grand Prix: includes return flights from the UK to Singapore, private overseas transfers, a four-night stay in Singapore and the three-day ticket to the Singapore Grand Prix. Prices from £3,499 per person. 9-night Singapore F1 Grand Prix and Eastern & Oriental Express: combines with a luxury rail experience onboard Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train. The three-night Wild Malaysia rail journey departs from Singapore and travels through jungles of Malaysia. Excursion options available including a wildlife discovery in Taman Negara National Park and a Peranakan cookery class in Penang. Travellers enjoy champagne and signature cocktails in the Bar Car, and cuisine in the elegant dining carriages. 21-night Singapore F1 Grand Prix and Pandaw Halong Bay & The Red River: combined with a stay in Hanoi, Vietna, and a river adventure exploring the key sites of northern Vietnam along the Red River Delta and its main tributaries, through Halong Bay. then on into the interior, well off the beaten track. The 10-night cruise from Hanoi to Halong Bay sails into Highland Vietnam to discover mountain villages as far as is navigable up the Song Red River then down the little-known Da or Black River. 22-night Singapore F1 Grand Prix & Oceania Cruises: combined with a luxury 14-night Far East cruise with Oceania sailing to ports in Japan, China and Taiwan. The Far East Dynasties cruise on Riviera is from Tokyo to Hong Kong with calls in Nagoya, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Kagoshima, Shanghai, Okinawa, Taipei and Kaohsiung. 18-night Singapore F1 Grand Prix & Princess Cruises: combined with a stay in Tokyo and a 10-night Princess Cruises voyage in Japan and South Korea. The cruise onboard Diamond Princess is round trip from Tokyo with calls in Toba, Kochi, Beppu, Busan, Nagasaki, Kobe and Shimizu (for Mount Fiji).   

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  With the second half of the 2024 Formula 1 Grand Prix season well underway, Fred. Holidays has launched a series of holidays combining the excitement of the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix with land stays, rail journeys, river expeditions and ocean cruises. Each holiday includes a three-day ticket for the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix that covers practice sessions, qualifying and the race day, with seats in the Padang Grandstand providing a fantastic mix of race action, city views and entertainment. Upgraded tickets are also available on request for Turn 1, Turn 2, Pit Grandstand or Super Pit Grandstand.  

• 6-night Singapore Grand Prix: includes return flights from the UK to Singapore, private overseas transfers, a four-night stay in a four-star hotel in Singapore with breakfast and the three-day ticket to the Singapore Grand Prix. Departs 1^st October 2025 with prices from £3,499 per person.

 

• 9-night Singapore F1 Grand Prix and Eastern & Oriental Express: combine the Singapore Grand Prix with a luxury rail experience onboard Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train. The three-night Wild Malaysia rail journey departs from Singapore and travels through the lush jungles of Malaysia. During the journey, there are a number of excursion options available including a wildlife discovery in Taman Negara National Park and a Peranakan cookery class in Penang. The train itself features a signature cream and green exterior, polished wood-panelled corridors and silken furnishings with a hint of multiple Asian designs. Travellers can enjoy champagne and signature cocktails in the Bar Car, sumptuous South East Asian cuisine in the elegant dining carriages and cosy sleeping quarters with wonderful views of the ever-changing Malaysian landscape. The holiday includes return flights from the UK to Singapore, private overseas transfers, a four-night stay in a four-star hotel in Singapore with breakfast, the three-day ticket to the Singapore Grand Prix and the three-night full board rail journey. Departs 1^st October 2025 with prices from £8,449 per person.

 

• 21-night Singapore F1 Grand Prix and Pandaw Halong Bay & The Red River: combine the Singapore Grand Prix with a stay in Hanoi and a river adventure exploring the key sites of northern Vietnam along the Red River delta and its main tributaries, through Halong Bay then on into the interior, well off the beaten track. The 10-night cruise from Hanoi to Halong Bay sails deep into Highland Vietnam to discover the mountain villages and a number of tribal areas, and travels as far as is navigable up the Song Red River then down the little-known Da or Black River. The cruise offers a combination of scenic beauty, lively and interesting (sometimes industrial) life of the river and explores rivers where no other tourist craft operate. The holiday includes return flights from the UK to Singapore, private overseas transfers, a four-night stay in a four-star hotel in Singapore with breakfast, the three-day ticket to the Singapore Grand Prix, internal flight from Singapore to Hanoi, a five-night stay in a four-star hotel in Hanoi with breakfast, jeep tour and street food tour in Hanoi and the 10-night full board river cruise on the RV Angkor Pandaw. Departs 1^st October 2025 with prices from £8,249 per person.

 

• 22-night Singapore F1 Grand Prix & Oceania Cruises: combine the Singapore Grand Prix with a stay in Tokyo and a luxury 14-night Far East cruise with Oceania sailing to ports in Japan, China and Taiwan. The Far East Dynasties cruise on Riviera is from Tokyo to Hong Kong with calls in Nagoya, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Kagoshima, Shanghai, Okinawa, Taipei and Kaohsiung. The holiday includes return flights from the UK to Singapore, private overseas transfers, a four-night stay in a four-star hotel in Singapore with breakfast, the three-day ticket to the Singapore Grand Prix, flight from Singapore to Tokyo, a two-night stay in a four-star hotel in Tokyo with breakfast, a Tokyo highlights tour and the 14-night full board cruise. Departs 1^st October 2025 with prices from £7,729 per person.

 

• 18-night Singapore F1 Grand Prix & Princess Cruises: combine the Singapore Grand Prix with a stay in Tokyo and a 10-night Princess Cruises voyage taking in the stunning landscapes and culture of various ports in Japan and South Korea. The cruise onboard Diamond Princess is round trip from Tokyo with calls in Toba, Kochi, Beppu, Busan, Nagasaki, Kobe and Shimizu (for Mount Fiji). The holiday includes return flights from the UK to Singapore, private overseas transfers, a four-night stay in a four-star hotel in Singapore with breakfast, the three-day ticket to the Singapore Grand Prix, flight from Singapore to Tokyo, a two-night stay in a four-star hotel in Tokyo with breakfast, a Tokyo highlights tour and the 10-night full board cruise. Departs 1^st October 2025 with prices from £6,279 per person.

  Fred. Holidays can also tailor-make arrangements for most other Grand Prix races, offering a combination or land, rail, river or cruise for the ultimate Grand Prix holiday.

Fred. Holidays launched its first-ever Grand Mediterranean Cruise voyage brochure. It features Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' 2025 programme combined with pre- and post-cruise stays and rail extensions. The 32-page Expertly Crafted Grand Mediterranean Cruise Voyages brochure features Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' full 57-night Mediterranean Grand Voyage on Balmoral, as well as six 7- to 12-night segments. They have all been packaged up with flights, private overseas transfers and pre- or post-cruise hotel stays. In addition, each of the segmented sailings include the option of a pre- or post-cruise rail extension for iconic rail journeys like the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and Bernina Express. There are also more unusual rail journey options on the Andalucian Explorer or through Slovenia and Croatia. Highlights include: A 12-night trip combining the 10-night Spanish Colours & Cultures cruise from Southampton to Valencia with a two-night stay in a four-star hotel in Valencia. A 12-night trip combining a two-night stay in a four-star hotel in Valencia with the 10-night Spain & The Colourful Cliffside Town of Amalfi Coast cruise from Valencia to Rome A 13-night trip combining a three-night stay in a four-star hotel in Rome with the 10-night Bays, Mountains & Islands of the Dalmatian Coast cruise from Rome to Dubrovnik. A 10-night trip combining a two-night stay in a four-star hotel in Dubrovnik with the eight-night Greek Island Odyssey cruise from Dubrovnik to Rhodes. A 14-night trip combining a two-night stay in a four-star hotel in Rhodes with the 12-night Discovering Turkish Treasures cruise from Rhodes to Malaga. And the 57-night Mediterranean Grand Voyage in its entirety round trip from Southampton. Departs 17^th September 2025 with prices from £6,999 per person. Simon Chambers, Fred. Holidays' Head of Product, comments: "We are delighted to be launching this new brochure pairing a Fred. Olsen Cruise with hand-picked rail itineraries and hotel stays.” A digital version of the brochure is available here. 

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Fred. Holidays' Business Development team has been racking up the miles on its biggest programme of travel agent visits to date. It was part of Fred. Holidays' launch of its Expertly Crafted 2024/2025 brochure. The team were on the road delivering brochures and branded cupcakes to over 100 different travel agencies. In addition, the team hosted a number of consumer events as well as in-store training events that were organised via TIPTO, Cruise Challenge and CLIA. The 112-page Expertly Crafted brochure covers all seven continents with 79 itineraries. These are centred around short breaks and tours, rail journeys, rivers cruises, cruise and stay and the Discover Collection. All can be tailored to customers' unique preferences and budgets. 

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  Fred. Holidays has today launched its biggest-ever brochure featuring a fresh, new design and a huge range of exceptional ocean and river cruises, bespoke land-based adventures and unique rail holidays, along with personal views and recommendations from the company’s team of experts which bring the programme to life. For the first time ever, Fred. Holidays has also included QR codes in a brochure which take the agent and customer directly to enhanced content, making it a more interactive experience.   The 112-page Expertly Crafted brochure covers all seven continents and features 79 itineraries centred around the core product offering of short breaks and tours, rail journeys, rivers cruises, cruise and stay and the Discover Collection, all of which can be tailored to customers’ unique preferences and budgets.   New for 2024/2025 are:  

• An expanded fly-drive programme featuring multiple departures and destinations across Europe, providing travellers with the freedom to explore in their own time, stop where they choose and enjoy their holiday their way.
• A six-night Albania – UNESCO Riviera Experience tour taking in Albania’s cultural wonders and scenic beauty on visits to Tirana, Kruja, Durrës, Berat, Skrapar, Zvërnek, Vlorë, Sazan and  Karaburun. Daily departures between March and December with prices from £1,799 per person.
• A five-night Annecy & the Mont Blanc Express tour featuring a five-night stay in picturesque Annecy and a scenic rail journey on the Mont Blanc Express taking in Alpine meadows and unrivalled views of snow-capped mountains and charming villages. Daily departures year-round with prices from £929 per person.
• A 10-night Full Brahmaputra cruise with Pandaw visiting the lesser-known Dibru Saikhowa National Park which is rich in mammal life including tigers, leopards, elephants and the famous wild horses that are descended from animals that escaped army camps during World War II. Explore the world’s largest river island of Majuli with its unparalleled beauty and fascinating culture; search for the elusive greater one-horned Indian rhinoceros and Indian tiger in Kaziranga National Park; take a boat safari on the Eastern range of Kaziranga to observe wildlife such as eagles, vultures, water buffalo and monitor lizards; and visit a tea estate and factory that produces the famous Assam tea. Departures between October 2024 and February 2025 with prices from £5,895 per person.
• A 10-night Journey the River Kwai adventure combining a six-night cruise along the tranquil River Kwai with three nights in bustling Bangkok. During the cruise, guests will explore historical sites, serene villages and natural wonders; engage in cultural rituals; and marvel at breathtaking landscapes. They will also uncover the secrets of Kaeng Lava Cave, Hellfire Pass and Ban Kao village and visit iconic sites such as the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre Museum which offers a poignant insight into wartime history. The cruise, which takes place onboard the 20-guest RV River Kwai, is round trip from Bangkok with calls in Ban Kao, Sai Yok, Ban Hin Dad and Sai Yok. Departures between July 2024 and April 2025 with prices from £3,499 per person.

  Other brochure highlights include:   Short Breaks & Tours  

• A 10-night Italian Lakes fly/drive holiday exploring the cultural treasures of Milan, the picturesque landscapes of Lake Como, the historical charm of Bergamo’s Città Alta, the lakeside allure of Sirmione, the enchanting town of Malcesine and the romantic ambiance of Verona. Daily departures year round with prices from £1,349 per person.

  Rail  

• A seven-night Glacier & Bernina Express rail adventure combining three iconic journeys on the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and Gornergrat Mountain Railway with a scenic rail journey through the Rhine Gorge. Daily Departures with prices from £1,789 per person.
• An 11-night Slovenia & Croatia by Rail tour taking in Ljubljana, Zabreb, Split and Dubrovnik with excursions to Lake Bled, Julian Alps, Bohinj and Plitvice Lakes National Park. Daily Departures with prices from £1,899 per person.

  River Cruise  

• A 12-night Mississippi Paddle Wheeler Cruise, Memphis & New Orleans tour combining an incredible seven-night cruise on one of American Cruise Lines’ historic paddlewheel ships with stays in New Orleans and Graceland and guided sightseeing tours. Departures between February and November with prices from £5,899 per person.
• A seven-night Amadeus River Cruises Tulip Serenade taking in six charming towns and cities in Holland and Belgium as well as a visit to the Keukenhof gardens and its famous tulips. Departures in April and May with prices from £1,273 per person.
• A 14-night Pandaw Saigon, Classic Mekong & The Secrets of Angkor Wat cruise between Saigon and Siem Reap, exploring off-the-beaten-track temples on land as well as sailing parts of the river larger ships can’t reach. Departures between October and March with prices from £4,995 per person.

  Cruise & Stay  

• A 22-night Jewels of the Far East cruise and stay tour combining a 14-night, full board Azamara cruise between Singapore and Kobe with three nights in Singapore, three nights in Tokyo, a Tokyo Highlights private tour and a Bullet Train journey from Kobe to Tokyo. Departs 5^th March 2025 with prices from £6,659 per person.
• A 10-night Fred Olsen’s Greek Odyssey which starts with a two-night stay in Dubrovnik followed by an eight-night cruise on Balmoral taking in Kefalonia, Kalamata, Athens, Santorini, Crete and Rhodes. Departs 15^th October 2025 with prices from £1,869 per person.
• A 15-night Majestic Japan in Spring trip combining three nights in Tokyo with a 10-night Princess cruise on Diamond Princess taking in Japan and South Korea. Departs 12^th April 2025 with prices from £3,899 per person.

  Discover  

• An 18-night Rocky Mountains with Royal Caribbean Alaska itinerary featuring a seven-night Alaska Experience cruise on Anthem of the Seas, a two-day Silver Leaf Journey Through the Clouds with Rocky Mountaineer, stays in Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Vancouver and Seattle and sightseeing tours of Banff and Jasper National Parks via the Icefields Parkway. Departs 29^th April 2025 with prices from £5,699 per person.
• A 17-night Tropical Costa Rica to Panama trip combining a nine-night escorted tour with Collette and a seven-night Star Clipper cruise sailing to stunning ports in Costa Rica and Panama. Departs 6^th March 2025 with prices from £4,999 per person.

  Simon Chambers, Fred. Holidays’ Head of Product, comments: “We are incredibly proud of this new brochure which provides just a snapshot of the vast range of products that we offer, all of which can be tailored to customers’ individual preferences. I’m confident that the brochure will not only make it easier for agents to understand exactly what we offer, but also help them sell our products and use us as a one-stop-shop for any tailor-made rail, ocean and river cruises, cruise and stay, tours, short breaks and long stay holidays.”   Fred. Holidays Business Development Manager team will be on the road this week hand delivering brochures to travel agents, in addition to the company’s biggest ever agent mailing.   To celebrate the launch of the brochure, Fred. Holidays customers booking a 2025 holiday though their travel agent by 30^th June will be entered into a prize draw to win one of two £1,000 vouchers to be used against the cost of their next holiday.   To order a copy of the new brochure, agents should visit the Fred. Holidays website and fill in the online form - https://www.fredholidays.co.uk/fred-holidays-2025-brochure   A digital version of the brochure is available here.

Fred. Holidays has launched a brand new 'Sales For Sails' booking incentive offering travel agents a free Pandaw Asia cruise. The free Asia river cruise is offered for every five Pandaw bookings made. To qualify, travel agents simply need to make five new bookings on any 2024 or 2025 Pandaw sailing between now and 31^t December 2024. Once bookings have departed, agents can claim their free cruise via the Fred. Holidays agent portal at www.agentfred.co.uk. The free cruise is applicable on any Pandaw itinerary of seven nights or less and is based on double occupancy in a main deck cabin. Flights, transfers, gratuities and onboard spend are additional. Pandaw operates boutique river expeditions in Asia. It offers itineraries on remote rivers and coastal routes in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, China and India. 

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  Fred. Holidays is offering intrepid travellers the opportunity to discover Thailand’s cultural heritage and landscapes on an 10-night adventure combining a six-night cruise along the tranquil River Kwai with three nights in bustling Bangkok.   The adventure starts with two nights in Bangkok where travellers can delve into the city’s spirituality with guided tours of renowned temples and the Grand Palace, one of the most beautiful examples of a traditional Siamese court.   Then, it’s time to embark on the cruise along the Kwai Noi River during which guests will explore historical sites, serene villages and natural wonders; engage in cultural rituals; and marvel at breathtaking landscapes. They will also uncover the secrets of Kaeng Lava Cave, Hellfire Pass and Ban Kao village and visit iconic sites such as the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre Museum which offers a poignant insight into wartime history. The cruise, which takes place onboard the 20-guest RV River Kwai, is round trip from Bangkok with calls in Ban Kao, Sai Yok, Ban Hin Dad and Sai Yok.   Upon arrival back in Bangkok, travellers transfer to a hotel for an overnight before flying back to the UK.   Fred. Holidays has various departures between March and October 2024 with prices from £3,499 per person. Price includes return international flights from London (regional flights available on request); three nights four-star hotel accommodation in Bangkok with breakfast; a full-day guided tour in Bangkok; the six-night cruise with all meals, excursions and gratuities; and overseas transfers.

Fred. Holidays has hired Joseph Grimley as new Business Development Manager. Following the recent appointment of Paul Mellon, Fred. Holidays’ Business Development Manager team has doubled from two to four in the space of a couple of weeks. Grimley has spent the last couple of years away from the travel industry. His last industry role was with Scenic Group where he was Director of Sales, leading the trade sales function with a focus on strategy, marketing, commercials and sales. Prior to that, he held various sales roles with Riviera Travel, Page & Moy Travel Group. In his new role, which begins on 12 February 2024, Grimley's key focus will be on supporting the company's strategic growth and GSA partners including Amadeus River Cruises. He will also work closely with the Business Development Team to optimise new business opportunities through active accounts, expand distribution reach and increase brand awareness. He reports to Laura Wilson, Fred. Holidays' Head of Business Development. Tricia Birmingham, Fred. Holidays' Director of Tour operations, said: "We are delighted to welcome Joseph who has over 35 years' experience in many specific sectors of the travel industry, most notably cruise and river." 

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