To celebrate the state festivities for HRH Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday, taking place on 11 June 2016, TTC (The Travel Corporation) has compiled a guide to the best royal holiday and leisure experiences from across its family of award-winning brands. 

Live like Royalty for a weekend

Ever wondered what it would be like to experience London like a Royal? Horse-drawn carriage rides, sophisticated afternoon teas and regal suites? Well now is your chance! To commemorate the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations this year, The Rubens at the Palace, the hotel situated closest to Buckingham Palace, is offering a magnificent, three-night Live like Royalty hotel package, including a commemorative Royal Afternoon Tea, a horse-drawn carriage ride around London, regal accommodation in the hotel's Royal wing, and a gourmet four-course dinner, with the finest cuts from the same butcher that supplies the kitchens at Buckingham Palace

The Rubens at the Palace's three night Live like Royalty package costs from £1,527 and includes a daily breakfast. (Suites will be charged at a supplement, depending on the requested suite category.) For more information please visit www.rubenshotel.com or call 020 7834 6600.

Enjoy a Royal Afternoon Tea

To celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday festivities, The Rubens at the Palace has launched a Royal Afternoon Tea with some delicious, well researched and much-loved favourites of various British Royals throughout ages. Served overlooking the Royal Mews, this unique afternoon tea concept features a selection of mouth-watering finger sandwiches such as Coronation Chicken Bridge Roll, Fillet of Beef Castle of Mey with Horseradish Cream and, of course, the classic Cucumber and Cream Cheese. Also included are delicious sweet treats, including freshly baked Orange Scented Scones served with Citrus Curd, and homemade Jam Pennies – one of the Queen's favourites. The Rubens' twist on the Chocolate Biscuit Cake that William and Catherine served at their wedding reception is boxed up as a takeaway gift for guests. Guests can also choose from a selection of regally-approved beverages including the Queen's tipple, Gin and Dubonnet; Prince Phillip's favourite English bitter, Boddingtons; and Prince Charles' 50:50 Martini.

The Royal Tea at The Rubens costs £32 per person; booking is advised. The tea is also included within the Live like Royalty package (above). For more information please visit www.rubenshotel.com or call 020 7834 6600.

Meet a real life princess with Uniworld's Monarch Collection

Synonymous with luxury, Uniworld has created specialist Monarch Collection departures, which give an in-depth exploration of Europe's aristocratic heritage and a unique perspective of the life and times of royalty past and present. The cruise includes a visit to Artsetten Castle in Austria, where guests are hosted by Princess Anita von Hohenberg, the great-granddaughter of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Duchess Sophie von Hohenberg, for a champagne reception in her regal home. The Monarch Collection is available exclusively on select 2016 & 2017 European Jewels and Enchanting Danube itinerary departures.

Prices start from £2,689 per person for the seven night Enchanting Danube river cruise, based on two people sharing a category five riverview stateroom on the River Beatrice, and includes: luxurious facilities; all meals and unlimited beverages onboard, including a wide range of dining experiences, premium spirits and fine wines; a broad range of onshore excursions; wellness on the water experiences; all transfers on arrival and departure days and excellent service, with a staff to guest ratio of two to one. Quoted price applies to Monarch Collection departures on 10, 17 July; 7, 14 August 2016. For more information about Uniworld please visit www.uniworld.com or call 0808 168 9110.

Stay by the Palace of Versailles with Luxury Gold

Insight Vacations has introduced Luxury Gold, bringing new and unsurpassed levels of luxury to the escorted holiday sector; offering the finest hotels, private access to sights and attractions, with VIP and “behind closed door” experiences, plus Michelin starred dining on all European trips. On the 15-day Luxury Gold French Elegance itinerary guests will stay at one of France's finest luxury retreats, the Trianon Palace, Versailles, just steps away from the royal Château de Versailles. There guests can take the opportunity to visit the imposing palace of the Sun King, Louis XIV, and stroll through the magnificent state apartments and the opulent Hall of Mirrors.

Prices start from £3,450 per person, including return flights, 14 nights' luxury five star accommodation, breakfast daily, plus signature dining experiences and a meal at the Michelin-starred La Dauphin Restaurant, VIP airport transfers, sightseeing, luxury coach transportation with business class legroom, and the services of a Travelling Concierge throughout. For more information please visit www.insightvacations.com or call 0800 533 5625.

Explore Germany's castles

Germany is a country teeming with castles, and Trafalgar's 12-day Best of Germany trip reveals the best. Twinning historical castle visits with the stunning scenery of the Rhine, Black Forest and Bavarian Alps, highlights include the Rococo styled Zwinger Palace in Dresden; King Ludwig's fairy-tale 19th Century castle at Neuschwanstein; Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps; and the medieval hillside fortress, Castle Liebenstein, overlooking the Rhine below.

Prices start from £1,650 per person and include 11 nights' hand-picked 4 and 5 star hotel accommodation, daily breakfast and additional delicious dining experiences, must-see sightseeing, an expert Travel Director, comfortable coach transportation with complimentary Wi-Fi, and airport transfers. For more information please visit www.trafalgar.com/uk or call 0800 533 5619.

Visit HRH's official residence on a NEW Windsor tour

In response to popular demand, Evan Evans, Britain's finest sightseeing company, has launched a brand new Windsor Express tour - a direct service from central London to Historic Windsor, where guests can explore the stunning Windsor Castle, the Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen, taking in the magnificent State Apartments, the 14th-century St. Georges Chapel and the stunning castle grounds.

The daily tour costs £45 per adult and £40 per child, and includes a round trip transfer from central London on a luxury Mercedes-Benz coach with complimentary Wi-Fi, flexible entry ticket to Windsor Castle, a free map of Windsor, and lunch. Audio guides are available. For more information please visit www.evanevanstours.com or call 020 7950 1777.

Stay in a 17th Century French Château with Contiki

Contiki, the leader in youth travel for 18-35 year olds, has a Special Stopover site at their own Château de Cruix on many of its French trips, situated among the green rolling hills and vineyards of the famous Beaujolais Wine Region of Southern France. From here, guests can spend days exploring pretty French villages, wine tasting with Contiki's resident experts, or hanging out by the pool; and then dancing until dawn in the Chateau's exclusive nightclub.

Stay at Château de Cruix on Contiki's 14-day European Highlights, a high energy trip that crams as much of Europe as possible into two weeks! Visiting France, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Austria (in transit), Germany, Netherlands and Belgium (in transit), the trip includes sightseeing, walking tours and scenic drives. Prices start from £937 per person and include 13 nights' accommodation, one of which is spent in Contiki's Château de Cruix; daily breakfasts and seven dinners; ferry crossings; modern, air-conditioned coach transportation; sightseeing; and an experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team. For more information please visit www.contiki.com or call 0808 281 1120.

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