Last updated at 13:03, Friday, 11 January 2013

HUNDREDS of people looking forward to planning their 2013 holidays will be heading to a Barrow travel show this weekend.

LOTS ON OFFER: Holiday bargain hunters George and Margaret Brown, of Ulverston, discussing their needs with friendly cruise specialist Julie McIntyre, left, at last year’s travel fair at the Dock Museum JON GRANGER REF: 50028768B001

The North-West Evening Mail Travel Fair 2013 takes place at The Dock Museum, in Barrow, on Sunday (Jan 13).

The event, which runs between 11am and 3pm, will launch the Evening Mail’s 2013 Readers Travel Programme.

Members of the public can chat with representatives from tour operators and take advantage of special show offers, with a number of four day breaks from only £89.

Shearings Holidays, Omega Holidays, Preferred Travel, Diamond Holidays, The River Cruise Line, Cruise Connections and the Elgin Hotel Blackpool are all attending the event.

Mr Holden said: “This will give customers a chance to board the very latest in quality that a coach holiday has to offer.”

New for 2013 with Shearings is a selection of European tours with departure dates from Barrow.

River Cruising is becoming increasingly popular and Mr Holden said a number of departures with overnight crossings from Hull and Barrow pick ups will be on offer.

The Evening Mail’s 2013 Readers Travel Programme will feature new additions and firm favourites.

Mr Holden said: “A selection of European touring holidays by air, including new destinations such as Croatia are already proving to be a welcome addition to 2013.

“Italy’s Lake Como remains a firm favourite with an eight-day all-inclusive break, including free transfers to and from the airport available from only £589.

“Specialist cruise company Cruise Connections will be present with experts on hand to discuss every aspect of your perfect cruise selection with a number of offers and booking incentives available. If they don’t have exactly what you want, they will find it for you.”

First published at 12:43, Friday, 11 January 2013
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