Authentic Adventures Newsletter March 2017

PAINTING WALKING SINGING SIGHTSEEING HOLIDAYS

Here’s to another year of adventures... J.K. Rowling, James Cameron, Dolly the Sheep, and Authentic Adventures. It might look like an odd assortment, but there’s one vital similiarity: we all made a name for ourselves way back in 1997. That’s right, our 20th anniversary is upon us — we can’t quite believe it, but you know what they say... time flies when you’re having fun! And what fun it’s been: from humble beginnings as a specialist Andalucían walking company at the end of the last century to purveyors of singing, painting, walking and sightseeing holidays all over the world today, there seems to be no end to the adventures to be had. Now, we may be getting on a bit, but we’re certainly showing no signs of slowing down. If we may say so ourselves, the year to come is positively bursting with highlights, and we can’t wait to share them with you. So why not start flicking through the pages of this spring update, and let the next adventure begin? On page 2 — although we’re sure you’ll need no encouragement — the singers among you will find yet more reasons to practice your craft. Did you know that singing can help alleviate stress, and even help boost your immune

system? Sing on, we say! Then on page 3, we have an insight into the typical day-to-day of one of our painting tours, courtesy of perennially popular tutor Susanna Bailey. Venture a little further (all from the comfort of your armchair, of course) and you’ll find even more inspiration for your 2017 travels. On page 4, we round up our carefully curated selection of picks for the year ahead, before taking you back to where it all began on page 5, and giving you a tempting snapshot of the Amalfi Coast on page 8. Perfetto. But don’t worry, while we’re daydreamers at heart, you can rest assured that practical matters have also been well and truly attended to. On pages 6 and 7 you’ll find our calendar, colour-coded by holiday type, so that you can see at a glance what, where, and when your next adventure might be. All that’s left for you to do is get choosing — pens at the ready! Once you’ve done so, just give us a call on 01453 823328 to book your place. With that, I’ll leave you to enjoy our brand new newsletter. I sincerely hope that it provides you with some inspiration for your next getaway, and that we’ll see you very soon! Zoe Pearson Product and Operations Manager

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