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Kirker has added Slovenia to its programme this year. Suitable for short break enthusiasts seeking to discover a new part of the Mediterranean or as part of a longer, multi-centre itinerary, the operator suggests combining a few days exploring the capital, Ljubljana, before heading north for mountain walks in the Julian Alps or the seaside delights of Portoroz on Slovenia?s Adriatic coast.

Virgin Holidays has launched its 2015 Florida preview brochure with holidays to suit all tastes and budgets. 

Fred.\ has launched its new summer 2014 brochure which includes new city break destinations as well as three new rail tours and a special ?Royal Heritage Route? of Germany to coincide with the country?s commemoration of the 300th anniversary of the first Hanoverian King.

Sunvil Discovery has launched its 2014 real Italy & Sicily brochure featuring a range of accommodation including five-star villa hotels, agriturismos (farm properties), apartments, spa resorts and trulli houses (traditional cottages with conical roofs).

Shearings has launched new battlefield tours for this year to coincide with the centenary of World War I.

Small group tour specialist Back-Roads Touring has announced a new line up of trips for this year, from a journey to discover ?old pubs and great grub? in Shrewsbury to an eight-day Croatian Wilderness Sailing adventure to explore some of the country?s most remote islands.

Brittany Ferries starts new no-frills service, ?Brittany Ferries ?conomie?, from Portsmouth to Le Havre and Santander.

Carnival UK cruise passengers can now benefit from an enhanced selection of cruise insurance cover following a new partnership with Holiday Extras Travel Insurance.