Tees Life Tees Life issue 11 | Page 39

Happy Holidays! T R AV E L As the dark nights draw in and the days get colder, our minds often wander to warmer climes and an escape from the long UK winter… I t’s estimated that over 13 million of us will take a holiday during the winter months to escape the cold, seek out new experiences and break up the usual routine. If you’ve got itchy feet this festive period, you may be surprised by the range of destinations and holidays now available from your local, new look Teesside International Airport. Plus, you can book your adventures with travel agents on your doorstep. Judith Alderson is the Teesside regional director of Dawson & Sanderson, a leading independent travel agent. Judith has been working in conjunction with Teesside International Airport and UK tour operators, airlines and cruise companies to assemble an exciting range of holidays and excursions, all departing from your local airport. Judith said: “Dawson & Sanderson recognised that there was a gap for high quality travel and luxury holidays flying from Teesside. “Not only are we a high street travel agent with stores in Hartlepool, Stockton, Middlesbrough and Redcar, but as a tour operator we can create a huge range of unique and inspiring holidays that incorporate flights from Teesside. It’s what our customers have been asking for!’ Judith recommends Dubai New York Thailand The Land of Smiles - as soon as you arrive you will see why! With a warm welcome, you’ll discover Bangkok - the immense capital packed full of markets, temples, shopping and nightlife, where the traditional buildings stand side by side with modern skyscrapers. Travel further afield and be captivated by the Golden Triangle region, relax by the azure seas of the Andaman Islands or take a tour to the bridge on the River Kwai. A land of extraordinary imagination, outrageous ambition and with a little something for everyone. From world class shopping, dining and entertainment, beautiful beaches, mysterious deserts and heritage sites, this bustling city has an eclectic mix of activities and places to see. As a destination, Dubai can be as relaxing or action-packed as you wish! Moscow and St Petersburg These fabulous cities are reached by direct flights from Teesside when taking a tour with Newmarket Holidays. Discover the Kremlin, Red Square, Lenin’s mausoleum and Bolshoi theatres in Moscow. Then take a train to St Petersburg - the so called Venice of the North due to its intertwining canals - and discover the opulence of its grand buildings and squares. Marvel at the Hermitage Museum or Peterhof Gardens and the Pushkin Palace. The city that never sleeps! With iconic buildings, many of which you will recognise from TV shows and movies, non-stop nightlife and dazzling theatres, spectacular shopping malls and everything in between, New York captures everyone in its spell. Take a horse and carriage ride around Central Park, fly over the city in a helicopter, dine in rooftop restaurants and take the lift right to the top of the Empire State Building. The options are endless and the memories last forever. For more information on our featured trips or other destinations offered by Dawson & Sanderson, contact: holidayco.co.uk tees-life.co.uk 39