We are pleased to present our sixth programme of holidays in association with the Royal Horticultural Society.

Saga’s holidays in association with the RHS are open to RHS Members and friends, irrespective of age, and have been arranged in response to their feedback and wishes. If you are not a member of the RHS and you or a friend would like to join, please call 0845 130 4646 for further information.

To order your brochure, or for further details and prices, please call free on 0800 092 5656 quoting WEB09.

For every holiday booked, Saga will make a donation to the RHS, the world’s leading horticultural organisation, to help enable the society to continue its excellent work.

Springtime in the private gardens of Cornwall

The warm air of the Gulf Stream makes Cornwall a haven for exotic blooms and subtropical plants which flourish against a breathtaking backdrop of gentle, rural landscapes and some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in the country. Designed for the enthusiast, this intensive and rewarding short break offers a rare opportunity to visit a range of outstanding gardens, many of which are seldom open to the public.

4 nights’ half board for £459 • Departing: April 28, 2007 • Holiday code: RHS52

Horticultural advisor: Tim Miles.
No single supplement, subject to availability.

Hidden Gardens of the Floral Isle

The largest of the Channel Islands, Jersey enjoys a wonderful climate where rare cultivated flowers thrive. This innovative new holiday takes you off the beaten track among flower-laden meadows, colourful hedgerows and fragrant fields of lavender to a wonderful selection of privately-owned gardens, in the company of Dennis Shaw, perhaps the most famous horticulturalist in Jersey.

7 nights’ half board for £799 • Departing: May 19, 2007 • Holiday code: RHS64

Horticultural advisor: Dennis Shaw.
No single supplement, subject to availability.

Plants and Landscapes of the Azores

See unbelievably green and rural landscapes in São Miguel, the largest of the Azores island group, which is especially beautiful in June, when the emerald meadows are entwined with blue hydrangea and pink roses. Focusing on the island’s plants and wonderful scenery, this new holiday reveals the natural treasures of the Ilha Verde, or Green Island.

7 nights’ half board for £979 • Departing: June 19, 2007 • Holiday code: RHS59

Horticultural advisor: Roy Cheek.
No single supplement, subject to availability.

Floral Malta in springtime

The island of Malta is a delight in March, and this fascinating new programme reveals beautiful gardens, several of which are privately owned, alongside a plethora of wild spring flora which carpet the cliffs and countryside at this time of the year.

7 nights’ full board for £799 • Departing: March 19, 2007 • Holiday code: RHS50

Horticultural advisor: Roy Cheek.
No single supplement, subject to availability.

Romantic Lakes and Gardens

The enchanting lakes of Italy and Switzerland form a magical backdrop for this inspirational new tour which combines lakeside stays in both countries with an impressive array of garden visits. The classic Italian gardens of Isola Bella, the rare trees of Villa Carlotta and the superb collections at Villa Taranto are among the many highlights which await you.

7 nights’ half board and 4 nights’ bed and breakfast for £1399 • Departing: May 10, 2007• Holiday code: RHS58

Horticultural advisor: Joan Farmer.
Single rooms: £149 (per person, per tour).

Gardens of Tivoli

This captivating springtime holiday explores the diverse styles of Italy’s gardens, from classical Roman designs, through the exuberance of the Renaissance, to the romance of 20th-century creations designed to blend with the country’s history. From the charming spa town of Fiuggi you visit Hadrian’s Villa and the celebrated Gardens of Ninfa, then spend two nights in Rome visiting Vatican City and the capital’s Botanical Gardens.

7 nights’ half board and 2 nights’ bed and breakfast for £1199 • Departing: April 24, 2007 • Holiday code: RHS03

Horticultural advisor: Michael Michieli.
Single rooms: £70 (per person, per stay).

Gardens and vistas of Sicily

‘Where the lemon trees flower and golden oranges glitter…’ Goethe’s description of Sicily reveals only half the story, as you will discover during this illuminating new spring holiday, which combines a selection of public and very private gardens including the unique Il Biviere, with the magical landscapes of the island.

7 nights’ half board and one included lunch for £859 • Departing: March 26. 2007 • Holiday code: RHS66

Horticultural advisor: Roy Cheek.
Single rooms £9 (per person, per stay).

Gardens of France

This enchanting river cruise from Paris to Honfleur gives you the perfect opportunity to savour the exquisitely designed gardens of northern France. Savour the majesty of the gardens of Versailles, explore the sublime gardens of Monet’s Giverny, admire the masterly planting of Princess Sturdza’s gardens at
Le Vasterival and take in the romanticism of the Arts and Crafts-influenced Les Bois des Moutiers.

6 nights’ full board from £1349 • Departing: June 23 and July 7, 2007 • Holiday code: RHS44

Horticultural advisor: Michael Michieli (June 23) and Harold Leach (July 7).

Botanical treasures of the Seychelles and Mauritius

Combining two beautiful tropical islands, this compelling two-centre holiday opens a window on a profusion of rare and wonderful plants, fascinating botanic gardens and outstanding landscapes. Discover conservation in action and learn how Chelsea gold-winning blooms are bred and grown, in the company of Roy Cheek, an RHS Associate of Honour.

16 nights’† half board with 1 lunch for £2899 • Departing: November 16, 2007 • Holiday code: RHS67

Horticultural advisor: Roy Cheek. Single rooms: £499 (per person, per stay).
†Includes two nights aboard aircraft.