SITTING in Keith Prowse Attraction Ticket's head office neatly tucked away in Alfred Street, close to Belfast city centre, awaiting Managing Director, Deirdre Finnegan, I'm already aware that one of the world's greatest ticket specialists is much more than just a trip to Disneyland!

The boardroom is decorated in the Keith Prowse colour scheme while the cabinet is laden with trophy upon trophy. The walls are adorned with a multitude of certificates, and after a long chat with the MD herself, I discovered why.

KPAT, are in effect the ticket pioneers. Indeed you could even go as far as to say that the company way back in the late 1800s invented the ticket itself, and since, has flourished into a global phenomenon that makes holidays a fond memory and a trip, a trip of a lifetime.

The company can pre-book 'experiences' to suit all members of the family, in all parts of the world at the touch of a button, allowing you to make the most of your holiday, and avoiding the queues while you're at it!

And so impressive is Keith Prowse Attraction Tickets' global portfolio of attractions, the company can proudly say that it offers 60 per cent of things to do and places to see before you die, as stated in recent BBC surveys!

Think everything from helicopter rides in the Grand Canyon, dune bashing in Dubai, avoiding the queues in Disneyworld, getting a top seat at Arena di Verona in Italy, going on a safari tour, watching a Premiership footie game, soaking up the spellbinding atmosphere of the Nutcracker in New York or taking in the Great Wall of China and even enjoying a leg of the Grand Prix - the amount of experiences on offer is almost mind blowing.

In fact, so extensive is the list of things to do with Keith Prowse worldwide, it was impossible for the company to include everything in its new brochure, so you can go online and surf through the endless options.

"Keith Prowse ticketed the first ever public airline," said Deirdre, referring to the company's history.

"It began when Robert Keith, a musician and instrument maker got together with William Prowse in the 1800s and began setting up a system which guaranteed seats at the theatre - which was a whole new entertainment option then," she continued.

And it was this coin scheme put into effect in London that created the ticket, and you could say the theory behind 'pre-booking'.

The system that was employed then has been continually refined and expanded by Keith Prowse that you'll find it worldwide at many of the world's top attractions.

No other travel company can claim to have roots so deep, nor a past so colourful and innovative.

Keith Prowse is the oldest travel related company of its kind - more mature eventhan Thomas Cook, another veteran of the industry.

Covering all themes and seasons KPAT has something to appeal to every walk of life, and has even introduced a new Christmas list of things to do while away.

The Winter Collection 2007 could see you enjoy a night out at the very popular Moulin Rouge with dinner.

"The Moulin Rouge sells out a lot," said Deirdre. "And we don't sell just any seat, we've among the best in the house." And this applies to all the company's shows worldwide.

"Paris is magical over Christmas. Everywhere is so tastefully decorated while Prague is like a fairytale."

Indeed the Prague packages over this festive season are winter wonderland-esque - from a deluxe city tour and Christmas market feast to Vltava Night Cruises and even bobsleighing!

Closer to home, you can head over to London on a cheap flight and enjoy the likes of The Snowman, Snow White, Cinderella and even retro Tintin himself in panto with a meal option to make the package more attractive.

What's more the prices of these Keith Prowse packages are easy on the purse - or wallet.

Other options include dinner in the iconic CN Tower in Toronto from £37 to a cruise on the Seine, Illuminations and dinner on the Champs Elysees from just £57 per adult, or Rome by night, taking in all the sights and some Italian cuisine to boot from only £52.

So if you fancy doing or seeing many of the top 100 things before you die, really you should make Keith Prowse Attraction Tickets your one stop shop!

"I like to think there's no-one like us," concluded the MD herself.

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