Thomas Cook’s Royal Globetrotting Guide

LONDON, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –

Celebrate jet-setting Jubilee journeys in 2012

The Queen must have air miles to die for, after flying to 129 different countries
during her illustrious reign.

Thanks to the advent of air travel Queen Elizabeth II is arguably one of the most
widely travelled monarchs in history.

In fact the Queen actually succeeded to the throne, while on a tour of Kenya, a trip
which had set the standard for a woman who would spend a great deal of her time during the
next 60 years travelling the world, meeting her subjects and representing the UK on both
state and commonwealth visits.

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We “commoners” may never be as well travelled as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, but it’s
easier than you think to visit some of her favourite destinations; and maybe Her Royal
Highness might even think about Kos holidays
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Canada – Most visited Commonwealth destination by the Queen

Like the Mounties, Princess Elizabeth got her man and the Queen and Prince Phillip
made their first appearance in Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Ontario,
Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Alberta in 1951. It was only eight years later that
the Queen returned and toured every province and territory of the country; Buckingham
Palace officials and the Canadian government dubbed this the “Royal Tour”.

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2 nights in Halifax, 2 nights in Baddeck, 1 night in Corner Brook, 1 night in
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Staying at the 3 star Howard Johnson Vancouver Hotel in Vancouver on room only, flying
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Bahamas – Caribbean Queen – a favourite holiday destination

The Queen has visited the sun-soaked islands of the Bahamas six times for official
duties as well as private holidays making it a firm favourite holiday destination. As part
of larger Caribbean tours, the islands were visited by The Queen and her husband in
February 1966 and February 1975, and again during her Silver Jubilee tour of October 1977.

Located off the east coast of Florida, the stunning islands are pure paradise and have
a wealth of interesting activities to choose from.

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Staying at the 4 star Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort in Nassau on bed and breakfast,
flying with British Airways from London Heathrow – based on departures between 6th August
- 10th November 2012

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Malta – Small but perfectly formed

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited the strategic Mediterranean island of
Malta for four days between November 23 and 26, 2005, during which time Her Majesty opened
the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.

It is a little known fact that the Queen, as Princess Elizabeth, lived in Malta from
1949 to 1951, when The Duke of Edinburgh was stationed on the island. This wonderful,
sun-drenched little island is packed with history and personality; make sure you visit
some of the many ancient building and architecture that make Malta so special.

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Staying at the 4 star Seabank Hotel in Mellieha on all-inclusive, London Gatwick -
16th October 2012

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France – No “off with her head” for this Queen

The Queen has visited France eight times on official business, which tops it off as
the most visited country by the Queen on state visits. The Queen paid a visit to one of
Europe’s most beautiful cities, Strasbourg in 1992. The entire town centre has been listed
as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has a history unique to the area.

Strasbourg is located in the Alsace area of Northern France, a wine lovers heaven this
lovely part of our near neighbour is home to some of the world’s most famous vineyards.

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Staying at the 4 star plus Hilton Strasbourgin Strasbourg on bed and breakfast, flying
with Easyjet from London Luton – 16th September 2012

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USA – Making a state-ment visit,

With four visits across America, the Queen has spent a lot of time stateside and it
would seem that the next generation of Windsors will be doing the same.

A country of contrasts, the USA has something for everyone with the cosmopolitan North
East Coast, the tropical South East and West and the traditional deep south. The Queen has
spent most of her visits up in stunning New England, at the White House in Washington DC
or touring sun soaked California.

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Malaysia – West meets East

Part of the Commonwealth and visited five times by the Queen on official visits and
private holidays, the beautiful region of Malaysia should be near the top of anyone’s
world travel wish list. The Queen stopped over in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur in
October 1989 and September 1998 on state visits, taking in the cities unique blends of
eastern cultures.

There is so much to see and do in this surprising city, where old and new seem to
blend seamlessly.

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October 2012

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