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The Thomson Spirit is a spacious ship but its operators promise a home-from-home experience on-board. Now that doesn’t mean you can leave your dirty laundry lying around the place, although if you did the staff would still probably be terribly polite about the whole thing. What it does mean is that you can eat some tremendously well prepared and beautiful cooked food and that you will feel right at home as you cruise around some of the world’s most beautiful, amazing and impressive coastlines.

And if all of that sounds rather splendid, then you should consider your options carefully and think about booking the trip that offers you the best possible value for your holiday spend. The cruise industry is competitive and it very often pays to dig around a little and do some research to pick out the most heavily discounted deals. The price of a cruise on the Thomson Spirit starts at a very reasonable level in any case but there’s no reason why you shouldn’t do a little extra leg work to secure yourself a potentially worthwhile discount.

The Thomson Spirit is a guaranteed winner if you are looking for a fun time and some great experiences. There will no doubt be a terrific atmosphere on-board and there are bars, lounges, restaurants and entertainment areas buzzing with life well into the night. Children are as welcome as anyone and the ethos at Thomson Cruises in general is to go the extra mile to make sure that every single guest on-board has the kind of holiday they’ve been hoping, planning and in many cases saving hard for.

One increasingly popular way to maximise your enjoyment in this context is to take the fly and cruise route to a perfect getaway. Thomson has been and remains at the forefront of giving customers the chance to fly across to meet their ship of choice and to set sail having saved some significant sums.

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With its diverse culture, history and some fabulous opportunities for outdoor adventure, Europe is a perfect place to make a getaway. With cheaper deals to be found, there are endless possibilities for an escape, no matter what time of the year.

Travelling in groups can take a little more organisation but is well worth. You can find some great group ski deals online for a winter sojourn as well as some top notch Europe walking holidays during the summer months. Wherever you choose to explore, whatever you decide to do, Europe offers some awesome activities designed with groups in mind.

1. Snowshoeing

Head slightly further than usual and prepare yourself for some absolutely breathtaking landscapes. Explore Russia’s terrain with the aid of snowshoes, hike over Europe’s largest lake, Ladoga. Meander through the pine forests and mesmerise yourself with the country’s natural beauty.

2. Cross Country Skiing

Head to Norway and set up base in Kvitavatn for a spot of cross country skiing. Suitable for all capabilities, it doesn’t matter how able you are on a pair of skis. With 80km of track, from runs to frozen lakes, and feel the sense of freedom associated with a holiday in the mountains.

3. Trekking

Not far from the Costa Blanca, is a spectacular mountainous beauty spot that is barely known by the average tourist. The Sierra de Aitana offers mesmerising panoramas as you trek along ridge lines and crevasses before descending into the majestic valleys to explore your surroundings.

4. Ski Race

The Dolomitenlauf ski race is an annual excuse to visit some of the most beautiful mountains Europe bears. Participate in the Worldloppet race – a 42km cross country course, before relaxing in a spa or sampling some of the delicious local Italian and Austrian cuisine.

5. Walking

You can find many walking holidays, in varying European destinations, but walking in northern Cyprus has to be some of the most rewarding expeditions you can experience. With an abundance of Byzantine history, heritage and beauty, the rugged, untouched Cypriot scenery is a must for any walking enthusiast.

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It’s getting late in the season for booking your jaunt to Ibiza, but if you’re quick you could find last minute Ibiza holidays that will get you to the island in time for the closing party action.

The first weekend in September will see the biggest and best Ibizan clubs going out with a bang with some of the biggest and best parties of the season. It really is a case of better late than never. Here’s what club nights you have to choose from:

Amnesia

Sunday 2^nd September will see a massive foam party at Amnesia, featuring DJ’s Caal Smile and Les Schmitz in the main room, and a clutch of great DJ’s on the terrace. Be there if you’re not scared of getting covering in the white, frothy stuff.

Eden

Judge Jules headlines Judgement Sundays at Eden, but you’ll find the list of amazing DJ’s seemingly endless. Marco V, Vicky Devine and Howard Donald (yes, from Take That) are just a few of the names that you’ll find on Sept 2^nd at Eden.

Ibiza Rocks

Weds 29^th August is the real biggy at Ibiza Rocks, with Example live in concert. The ticket also includes free entry to the Ibiza Rocks After Party at Es Paradis – so that’s two great clubs for the price of one!

Space

Sunday 2nd Sept is a real biggy at Space with the We Love club night. You’ll find top DJ’s at every turn, with five areas to enjoy. Club nights don’t come much bigger and this club night at Space is the biggest closing party on the island.

The only snag with Ibiza is that, with big club nights can come high entry fees, but booking last minute deals can help to redress the balance cost wise. Alternatively, look at Rhodes holidays for end of season sunshine and clubbing to rival any destination.

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