'Big names' in politics to lead travel tours

Celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, the world’s longest-established travel company, Cox & Kings, has announced its latest trio of expert-led adventures.

Former Cabinet Ministers Lord Hurd and Lord Hattersley, and political correspondent John Sergeant will accompany small groups of Cox & Kings clients on their travels through China, Cuba and India respectively, and enhance their understanding and experience of the places visited through a series of formal and informal talks.

Cox & Kings has been organising expert-led tours for several years, and the programme has been a great success. Senior Product Manager Nigel Hosking explains:

“Our clients want to come away from their holiday with as much knowledge and experience as possible. While the local tour leaders are experts on their country and its sites, and can provide valuable insight into the local cultures and traditions, having a well-known and respected expert on the trip adds a whole new dimension.”

Previous expert leaders have included Martin Bell, Kate Adie, Prue Leith and Sandy Gall, in destinations as diverse as Libya, Uzbekistan, Chile, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.

A Journey Through Cuba with Lord (Roy) Hattersley offers the chance to experience the much written-about areas of Cuba that have shaped history, including The Bay of Pigs, Bayamo and Turquino National Park. There is also an opportunity to meet Che Guevara’s son, Camillo. Former cabinet minister Lord Hattersley will present three talks during the tour, on the history and politics of Cuba and her neighbours. Departing 12th November 2008, the 11-night tour costs from £2,950 per person.

For more information and reservations, visit Coxandkings.co.uk.