P341 ORACLE 341 Mon25 Jun ITV 2242:12 1/8 LESS CHEAP CANARIES SUMMED Holidays (0293 519151) has "discovered" two more Canary Islands which feature in its latest winterszn brochure. Both La Gomjra and La Palma are smaller quieter and more sophisticated than their neighbours. If you want a riotous nightlife stick to Tjnjrife. Accommodation is upmarket and includes an exclusive parador on La Gomjra from £446 for a week or an apartment on La Palma from £313. more follows > Holiday Guide 340 Traveller 342 DIAL A FLIGHT see page 361 (ITV) Traveller Holidays TV Guide AdvertsP341 ORACLE 341 Mon25 Jzn ITV 2248:45 2/8 NEPAL TAKES OFF TROUBLES in Nepal have affected the tourist industry, but the latest Foreign Office advice is that it is once again safe to visit this extraordinary country. Royal Nepal Airlines is celebrating by introducing a second direct weekly flight to Kathmandu. Prices from £540 return. So whjthjr you are an ageing hippy revisiting the scene of lost youth, or just want to see Mount Everest, give them a call on 071 383 4314. more follows > Holiday Guide 340 Traveller 342 Traveller Holidays TV Guide AdvertsP341 ORACLE 341 Mon25 Jun ITV 2233:52 3/8 GEORDIES JOIN LEAGUE BELIEVE it or not, Newcastle has joined the league of the top ten most popular city break destinations in Britain. The capital of the North East has dramatically increased in popularity as a result of the successful Garden Festival. A survey by Thomas Cook pzts Newcastle above Brighton and Stratford in its top ten listing. London is still number one with 40% of the 30,000 who have already booked UK short breaks this year. more follows > WEN A CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY See p376 Traveller Holidays TV Guide AdvertsP341 ORACLE 341 Mon25 Jun ITV 2231:14 4/8 ZEN AND THE ART OF IF you read the book, now you can fulfil the dream in relative comfort with US specialist, the American Experience (0773 812513). Explore the dramatic scenery of the Rockies on a ten day minibus and jeep tour with frequent stops for bicycle or motorbike hire. Ride off into the sunset, do your own thing and then return to your pre-booked room. Prices from £1380, including most meals and flights. more > Holiday Guide 340 Traveller 342 Traveller Holidays TV Guide AdvertsP341 ORACLE 341 Mon25 Jun ITV 2236:56 5/8 LONGHAUL COST CUTS FOR too long longhaul operators have kept prices falsely high bz concentrating on top class hotels. Many travellers are happy to settle for tourist class with clean beds - easily found in all major Asian cities. Philippine Fantasy (0773 812513) is now including such accommodation in its programmj. A week in Bangkok now starts at £545, compared with an original lead in price of £736. Other longhaul operators please follow. more follows > Holiday Guide 340 Traveller 342 Traveller Holidays TV Guide AdvertsP341 ORACLE 341 Mon25 Jun ITV 2244:10 6/8 HOLIDAY SHORTS... FISH for king salmon in British Columbia with Canada Air Holidays (0345 090905). Prices on request. STAY in cloistered comfort at a monastery near Ross-On-Wzj with Blakjs (0603 782141). High season discounts for parties of six. SAMPLE the taste of Morocco at St. James Court Hotel (071 834 6655). Visiting chefs, more used to serving royalty, have brought their own spices. more > Holiday Guide 340 Traveller 342 Traveller Holidays TV Guide Adverts