Travel solo and enjoy the festive season with friends

No matter where you go, a traditional Christmas mixed with the new and exciting is never far away with Just You (justyou.co.uk). Spend the season close to home in Bournemouth, Edinburgh or London, or travel across the Channel to enjoy the delights of Paris, the Costa Brava or Venice. Picture-perfect alpine vistas will greet you in Switzerland and Austria, or head east to explore Prague, Krakow or Budapest.

Just You, the UK’s leading specialist in holidays for solo travellers, doesn’t charge single supplements and always provides a private en-suite room for each guest. There are a host of activities designed to help you and your fellow travellers form new-found friendships and celebrate Christmas or the turn of the year together. This year, there are 69 fascinating itineraries to choose from, including 21 brand new experiences.

Christmas is an excellent time to discover your sense of adventure on a Kenyan safari or walking the ancient Inca Trail to the breathtaking beauty of Machu Picchu. Experience the sophistication of Boston and the excitement of New York, travel through the wonders of China or the mystery and magnificence of Nepal with Just You.

Both Christmas and New Year’s Eve can be combined on an all-encompassing Just You adventure. A 20-day trip to New Zealand begins with a stop-over in Hong Kong before taking you to both North and South islands or be amazed by the kaleidoscope of sights and sensations on a 16-day trip to South Africa.

Even if your Christmas plans are complete, why not welcome in 2009 with Just You? New Year’s Eve extravaganzas are being held in Leicestershire and Jersey, or you can travel further afield to Germany’s Rhineland, the rolling-countryside of Tuscany or you can celebrate New Year on the border of the arctic circle in fascinating Iceland.

These trips, and many, many more, can be found in Just You’s dedicated Christmas & New Year 2008 brochure. Below are three brand new Christmas and New Year options from Just You:

Prague & Cesky Krumlov
Encounter the historic capital city of Prague and the magnificent medieval town of Cesky Krumlov on this trip to Southern Bohemia. You’ll be enchanted by Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, the astronomical clock of the Old Town Square and majestic Prague Castle. Three festive days will be spent in Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its preserved Renaissance buildings. You’ll also have the chance to visit Ceske Budejovice, a quaint town known for its Budvar beer, and the beautiful Hluboka Nad Vltavou Castle.

Just You offers a six-day break to the Czech Republic from £849, departing on 22 December 2008. The price includes return flights from London Heathrow with Czech Airlines to Prague, transfers, five nights’ accommodation on a half-board basis, hosted welcome reception and farewell get-together, festive dinners on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, a sightseeing tour of Prague, a guided walking tour of Cesky Krumlov and the services of a Just You Tour Manager.

Boston & New York
Jet off to the elegant city of Boston for a Christmas you’ll never forget, followed by a Boxing Day journey to lively New York City. Boston is one of America’s oldest cities and blends classic tradition with a vibrant, modern energy. You can browse the glittering stalls of Quincy Market and explore the Freedom Trail, then after celebrating Christmas Day, you’ll travel to New York for the opportunity to see the iconic Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Fifth Avenue and Times Square.

Just You offers an eight-day break to Boston and New York from £1,599, departing on 23 December 2008. The price includes return flights from London Heathrow with British Airways to Boston returning from New York, transfers, six nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, welcome and farewell get-togethers, a Boston city tour, Christmas Day brunch at Wentworth by Sea, a New York City tour and the services of a Just You Tour Manager.

Iceland
Start 2009 with a trip you’ll always remember. The glacial beauty of Iceland will mesmerize you with its eclectic mix of painted houses, captivating glaciers and friendly locals. You can visit the Golden Circle and the Strokhur Geyser on New Year’s Eve, before you see in 2009 with a four-course dinner at the world-famous revolving Perlan Restaurant. The celebrations will go on into the night as you enjoy the Icelandic tradition of the Brenna Bonfires and the colourful night sky, lit by a succession of fireworks displays. New Year’s Day will be spent relaxing in the tranquil Blue Lagoon, a natural geothermic pool renowned for its rich minerals and soothing powers.

Just You offers a five-day break to Iceland from £1,299, departing on 29 December 2008. The price includes return flights from London Heathrow with Iceland Air to Keflavik, transfers, two nights’ accommodation on a half-board basis, a hosted welcome drink, a New Year’s Eve four-course festive feast, excursions to Reykjavik, the Brenna Bonfires and the Blue Lagoon and the services of a Just You Tour Manager.

As an ABTA member and ATOL licence holder, Just You guarantees that come what may its customers’ money and holidays are fully protected when booked direct with the company.

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