THE TREFOIL GUILD with Venture Abroad

2018

CELEBRATE 75 YEARS OF THE TREFOIL GUILD with Venture Abroad

Birmingham Annual Meeting • Danube River Cruise • Switzerland • India • Mexico Welcome Welcome to the 22nd edition of Venture Abroad’s Trefoil Guild Holidays brochure!

As 2018 marks the Trefoil Guild’s 75th Anniversary, we are delighted to offer a number of exciting trips to celebrate this special year, including the much anticipated Danube River Cruise! (See page 14 for more details).

In June 2018, we are offering a fantastic weekend package for the Annual Meeting in Birmingham, including a range of accommodation and excursion options to choose from (see pages 8-11 for details). Attendees of the Annual Meeting can also make the most of the event by booking onto the pre-meeting tour in Hereford and the post-meeting tour in The Peak District.

The following month, the river cruise boats will set off along the Danube for the big celebration of the Trefoil Guild’s 75th Anniversary – with one boat fully booked and only a few remaining spaces available on the second boat, we recommend booking quickly!

In September, we are pleased to offer Trefoil Guild members an exciting trip to Adelboden, home to the first WAGGGS World Centre, Our Chalet. With an itinerary that allows you to experience the best of the region, including day trips to Switzerland’s capital city of Bern, the beautiful town of Interlaken and the WAGGGS World Centre, this trip promises to be a memorable experience for members of the Trefoil Guild.

We are also offering members the chance to travel further afield to WAGGGS World Centres, Sangam in India or Our Cabana in Mexico, where you can combine rewarding WAGGGS projects with the opportunity to travel and explore India or Mexico (see pages 18-21).

Our number one aim is to make everything as easy as possible for you, providing great support before, during and after your trip and working with you throughout the organisational process. As part of the Rayburn Tours family, we benefit from the knowledge and expertise of over 90 specialists, all busy working behind the scenes to help create your perfect holiday.

We’re looking forward to another year of creating unforgettable experiences for members of the Trefoil Guild, so let the adventures begin!

Best wishes, Charlotte Charles

Venture Abroad Manager

*Prices correct at time of printing.

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4. The Venture Abroad 14. Danube River Cruise Difference 16. Switzerland

5. Helping you create the 18. India perfect adventure 20. Mexico 6. Pre-AM Tour 22. Bespoke tours for your Guild 8. Annual Meeting Weekend, Birmingham 23. The Next Steps

12. Post-AM Tour

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Venture Abroad has over 45 years of experience creating quality, tailor-made holidays for members of the Trefoil Guild, so we know how to deliver the perfect trip for you. Catering for individuals and guilds of any size, our team of experts is dedicated to providing an outstanding service and leaving you with fond memories of a special trip.

Dedicated support from start to finish Support of a Venture Abroad representative You will have the services of an experienced Tour Co-ordinator to A Venture Abroad representative will be with you for the duration assist you from the early planning stages of your trip until your of your tour to ensure everything runs smoothly. For your peace of safe return home. We’ll take care of all the logistics so that you mind, our 24-hour emergency support means that a member of our can spend your time enjoying the trip! team is always on hand to deal with any issues that may arise.

Tailor-made trips for your branch Travel in safe hands Get together with members of your branch and decide upon Each of our holidays has been risk assessed, ensuring that all a date and destination that suits you. All that’s left to do is to activities, accommodation centres and transportation adhere to contact one of our dedicated Tour Consultants and we’ll take care the strict guidelines of our Safety Management System. Our Crisis of the rest! Management System also gives you the reassurance that support is on hand even in exceptional circumstances. Just leave it to us! Our trips are perfect for individuals With Venture Abroad, you have the opportunity to join a group Financial security of like-minded people, make friends with fellow Trefoil Guild We provide financial protection and comprehensive insurance members and travel to fascinating destinations throughout the cover for all of our tours. UK and worldwide, enjoying new experiences as a group. Insurance Travelling in a group will save you money too! We suggest that We include insurance as standard through our chosen insurers, you consider sharing a room with another member in order Endsleigh. to keep costs down. We can even put you in touch with other individual travellers.

We’re happy to deal with individual requests Wherever possible, we use hotels and excursions that can cater for special requests, such as providing lift access and satisfying dietary requirements. We’re always grateful if you could let us know of any requirements you may need at an early stage.

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Make the most of the Annual Meeting occasion and spend five days in the cathedral city of Hereford before the AM Weekend in Birmingham. Located on the River Wye, this picturesque town is full of natural beauty and fascinating history, making it the perfect place to enjoy the run up to the Annual Meeting Weekend.

Uncover the city’s rich heritage and beauty and enjoy a week of river cruises, museum excursions and castle visits!

6 ventureabroad call 01332 342 050 sdcs ACCOMMODATION THE ITINERARY Three Counties Hotel Day 1 Situated in three acres of landscape gardens, the Three Counties Coach departs Birmingham for Hereford. Hotel offers a peaceful haven just one mile from Hereford. Day 2 All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making Spend the day exploring Hereford with visits to the Cathedral where facilities and free Wi-Fi. Rooms adapted to offer easier access for you can view the Mappa Mundi, a fascinating record of how 13th disabled guests may be available. century scholars interpreted the world in spiritual and geographical terms. You will then visit the Waterworks Museum, a 150-year time- capsule of working machinery and social history which tells the story of drinking water supplies. Day 3 Pre-Tour AM Hereford, Enjoy a day trip to Ross-on-Wye, where you can spend some time exploring the beautiful market town before going on a river cruise along the River Wye and admiring the picturesque views along the riverbanks. Day 4 Take a day trip to Eastnor Castle, nestled in the Malvern Hills and set in © Jonathan Billinger, Three Counties Hotel 5000 acres of stunning parkland. This historic house is full of medieval armour and fine art and in the beautiful grounds visitors will find an arboretum, a deer park and a lake with many spectacular walks, trails and views. Day 5 You will set off for Birmingham for the Annual Meeting Weekend with an en route visit to Lower Brockhampton.

River Wye

TOUR INCLUSIONS •• 4 nights’ half board accommodation in twin rooms •• Return coach transfers to and from Birmingham •• All excursions as per the itinerary, including transport and entrance fees

•• Services of a VA representative •• Travel insurance for passengers aged 89 years and under

Malvern Hills A“ thoroughly reputable company to travel with for the fourth time. Shirley Maureen Day, Surrey West Trefoil Guild, 2016”

Hereford Cathedral

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The 2018 Trefoil Guild Annual Meeting will be held in the vibrant city of Birmingham. We are offering a three-night weekend break at a choice of quality hotels located in and around Birmingham, enabling you to make the most of the Annual Meeting with evening entertainment and local excursions. With our Venture Abroad representatives on hand throughout the weekend, you are free to enjoy your time with old friends and new without worrying about the logistics!

Home to winding canals, 18th century architecture, vibrant cafes, restaurants and great shopping, Birmingham is an ideal location for the 2018 Annual Meeting. Explore the city by canal boat before strolling through the bustling streets and stopping off at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.

Make sure to get your bookings in early for your hotel of choice!

Birmingham Town Hall

8 ventureabroad call 01332 342 050 sdcs OPTIONAL DAY EXCURSIONS THE ITINERARY Birmingham Back to Backs, Day 1 Birmingham City Centre If you’re travelling to Birmingham by train, a Venture Abroad *Saturday morning option representative will meet you at the station and you will be taken to your hotel on one of our coach transfers. You will then check into your Step back in time and journey from the 1840s through to the hotel of choice, where the Venture Abroad representatives will be 1970s on a guided tour of Birmingham’s restored 19th century based throughout the weekend to ensure your stay runs as smoothly courtyard of working people’s houses. Glimpse into the ordinary as possible. Your evening meal is included in the package price. lives of the former residents who lived and worked here and helped make Birmingham what it is today. Day 2 Guided Tours Only! Spend a morning at leisure exploring Birmingham city centre or book Moseley Old Hall, Staffordshire onto the ‘Birmingham Back to Backs’ guided tour (see excursions for details), before the Annual Meeting begins in the afternoon at The *Sunday option Symphony Hall. Some of the city centre hotels are within walking

Visit the famous site where King Charles II hid from Cromwell’s troops distance to the venue and Venture Abroad will arrange transport to Birmingham, Weekend AM after he fled the Battle of Worcester in 1651. See the bed on which and from those hotels that are not. After the meeting, you will return the King slept and the priest hole in which he hid and hear fascinating to your hotel for an evening meal. stories about 17th century life from tour guides and costume interpreters. After exploring the Moseley Old Hall, relax in the tea Day 3 room or take a walk in the beautiful grounds and the fruit orchard. On Sunday, there will be a range of optional day excursions that you can book onto prior to the Annual Meeting Weekend. These excursions will Winterbourne House and Garden, Edgbaston give you the opportunity to discover the history of Birmingham and enjoy *Sunday option some of the most beautiful points of interest in and around the city. To Escape the modern world and stroll through period rooms filled round off the weekend, why not join your fellow Trefoil Guild friends for with antiques and Edwardian era soft furnishings. Learn about an evening of entertainment organised by the Venture Abroad team? the families that lived here and how Winterbourne came to Day 4 be part of the University of Birmingham before relaxing in the traditional tearoom. Find yourself in a 7 acre oasis, just minutes Today, we say goodbye to Birmingham and you can either join the from Birmingham city centre and home to over 6000 different coach departing for our post-tour to The Peak District or return home. plant species. Black Country Living Museum, Dudley *Bookings open for excursions in 2018 *Sunday option The Black Country Living Museum is one of the largest open-air museums in the UK, uniquely placed to tell the story of the creation of the world’s first industrial landscape. Enjoy a fascinating insight into 200 years of history as you walk through the village streets, visit period shops and chat with the costumed characters to find out about the lives of the people who once lived here.

Margaret Froome, Emberbrook Trefoil Guild, 2016”

Black Country Living Museum

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Cobden Hotel is set in attractive gardens in Edgbaston, just two miles from Birmingham 1.4 city centre and approximately a 10-minute drive to the Symphony Hall, where the Annual miles Meeting will be held. Its modern rooms each feature a TV, tea/coffee-making facilities and a bathroom with a hairdryer. The hotel also benefits from an on-site leisure club with swimming pool, spa, hot tub, steam room and sauna. There is also a free car park at the hotel.

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Hallmark Birmingham Strathallan - £258.00 u 1.4 e Strathallan is a modern 4-star hotel situated within close proximity to the city miles centre and just a 5-minute drive to the Symphony Hall. Rooms include a TV, tea and coffee facilities and an en-suite and on-site facilities include a bar and restaurant and fitness centre. There is a free car park at the Strathallan.

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u Overlooking Centenary Square, Copthorne Hotel is in the heart of Birmingham 0.2 e city centre and is situated just 450 yards from the Symphony Hall, where miles the Annual Meeting will be held. Guests will each have use of a TV, tea and coffee facilities and an en-suite with a hairdryer. On-site facilities at Copthorne include a bar and restaurant, fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk.

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Novotel Birmingham Centre - £317.00 u 0.3 e Novotel is located on Broad Street, which is only a 5-minute walk from the miles Annual Meeting venue. The 4-star rooms at the hotel each have a luxury en-suite with a hairdryer and flat-screen TV. On-site facilities include a bar and restaurant, 24-hour front desk, fitness centre and sauna.

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u Radisson Blu is located just 0.7 miles from the Symphony Hall. This is a modern 0.7 e 4-star hotel located very close to Birmingham New Street Rail Station and the miles Bullring Shopping Centre. The large, modern rooms each include a flat-screen satellite TV, a safety deposit box and tea/coffee facilities and on-site facilities include an award-winning bar and restaurant, 24-hour front desk and a fitness centre.

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u Holiday Inn Birmingham is a modern hotel situated near the train station in the 0.7 e miles city centre with shops, restaurants and bars nearby. It is a 12-minute walk or 5-minute drive to the Symphony Hall, where the Annual Meeting will be held. All rooms include an en-suite, flat-screen TV and 24-hour room service and on- site facilities include a 24-hour front desk and a bar and restaurant.

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u The 4-star Hyatt Regency is linked directly to the Symphony Hall, where the 0 e Annual Meeting is to be held. The rooms include an en-suite bathroom, satellite miles TV and tea/coffee facilities and boast floor-to-ceiling windows with beautiful views of the city! On-site facilities include access to the fitness centre, spa and swimming pool. There is also an on-site restaurant and 24-hour reception desk.

10 ventureabroad call 01332 342 050 sdcs TOUR INCLUSIONS •• 3 nights’ accommodation in twin rooms at a choice of different hotels

•• Half board catering (breakfast and an evening meal) •• Transfers to and from Birmingham Train Station to your chosen hotel

•• Transfers to and from Birmingham Symphony Hall to your chosen hotel

•• The services of the Venture Abroad team throughout the weekend

•• 24-hour emergency contact service throughout the weekend •• Travel insurance for passengers aged 89 years and under Birmingham, Weekend AM

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PeakMonday 18thDistrict – Friday 22nd June 2018

Wind down after the Annual Meeting Weekend with five days in England’s picturesque pocket of the Peak District.

Staying in the centre of Derby, you will be perfectly based to visit the surrounding points of interest, including Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Haddon Hall and more! This is the perfect way to carry on the fun of the Annual Meeting Weekend with countryside visits and interesting day trips – all in the company of fellow Trefoil Guild members.

12 ventureabroad call 01332 342 050 sdcs ACCOMMODATION THE ITINERARY Jurys Inn, Derby Day 1 Ideally located in the Cathedral Quarter, Jurys Inn is the perfect You will depart Birmingham and travel to Derby, with an en route visit base to explore Derby’s city centre where you will find cobbled to the National Memorial Arboretum. streets, boutique shops and popular restaurants on your hotel doorstep. Other nearby attractions include the Georgian Museum, Day 2 Pickford’s House, St Werburgh’s Chapel and Darley Park. Just Today, you will visit Haddon Hall, regarded as one of the most romantic a short drive from the Peak District, you can enjoy days in the houses in Britain with its origins dating back to the 12th century. After beautiful countryside and evenings in the vibrant city of Derby. strolling through Elizabethan terraced gardens and finding out about the history of the hall, you will then visit Ladybower Reservoir, an area The stylish hotel rooms are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, a referred to as the ‘Lake District of the Peak’. Enjoy an afternoon stroll TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi. A number of around the reservoir, surrounded by beautiful countryside. wheelchair accessible rooms are available. Day 3 Visit the stately home of Chatsworth House, home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and famous for its rich history and beautiful Victorian gardens. Spend some time wandering around the house

before strolling through the grounds and stopping off for afternoon tea. District, Post-Tour AM Peak The Day 4 Step back in time at The National Tramway Museum in Crich and take a tram-ride through the period village, before visiting the old-style Jurys Inn sweetshop and the Eagle Press letterpress printing museum. Next, you will visit the pretty market town of Bakewell, known for its local confectionary, Bakewell pudding! Day 5 After breakfast, you will begin your return journey to Birmingham.

Haddon Hall

TOUR INCLUSIONS •• 4 nights’ half board accommodation in twin rooms •• Return coach transfers to and from Birmingham •• Excursions in the itinerary •• Services of a VA representative •• Travel insurance for passengers aged 89 years and under Chatsworth House

“First abroad experience with Venture and all went smoothly. Lorraine Maidment, Witham Trefoil Guild, 2016”

Ladybower Reservoir

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RiverMonday 9th – MondayCruise 16th July 2018

Celebrate the Trefoil Guild’s 75th year in style aboard the Danube River Cruise ship! You will join fellow members of the Trefoil Guild on an 8-day cruise experience, stopping off in the vibrant cities and old-world towns that line the Danube River.

Begin your journey in Passau, Germany, before continuing on to the ‘off-the-beaten-track’ Austrian city of Melk and its famous neighbour, Vienna. From Austria, you will cross into Hungary and explore the beautiful city of Budapest before a stop-off in Bratislava and Durnstein, concluding your journey in Passau.

“From start to finish I felt confident that all had been well planned by VA to provide a mixture of exciting and varied things to do and see, yet giving us time to relax and have free time. Valerie Hewitt, Emberbrook Trefoil Guild, 2016 ”

14 ventureabroad call 01332 342 050 sdcs The Cruise Ship THE ITINERARY The ship offers comfortable en-suite cabins, a spacious lounge and Day 1 – Passau bar area, a library, an on-board shop and a panorama restaurant. Your morning flight will arrive in Munich where you will take a coach The ship’s sun-deck and Wellness Centre, complete with sauna and transfer to Passau in Southern Germany. Here, you will board your Jacuzzi, offers guests plenty of opportunity to relax on board. Cruise Ship and depart at 17.00hrs for the Austrian city of Melk. The Cabins Day 2 – Melk All cabins feature an en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, minibar/ Following a morning spent exploring the magnificent baroque refrigerator, telephone, safe, hairdryer and individually controlled Benedictine monastery, Melk Abbey, you will continue your journey to air conditioning system. The cabin variances are as follows: Vienna, arriving in the city at 19.00hrs where you will berth overnight Cabin, Main Deck - £1,525* in Nussdorf. The cabins have a total size of approx. 14.5sqm and feature a Day 3 – Vienna separable double bed. The cabins on the lower deck feature a Day three of your Danube adventure will be spent in Austria’s fixed porthole window. vibrant capital of Vienna. Best known for its imperial history and its Cabin, Middle Deck - £1,659* connection with the classical music world, Vienna is a history-lover’s haven and a culture-vulture’s paradise! You will enjoy a full day of The cabins have a total size of approx. 14.5sqm and feature a sightseeing, including a visit to Schonbrunn Palace, before departing Budapest Danube River Cruise, separable double bed. The cabins on the middle deck feature for Budapest. floor-to-ceiling panorama windows that open to a French balcony. Cabin, Upper Deck Day 4 – Budapest Arriving in Budapest in the morning, you will enjoy a guided tour of the city. In Buda, you’ll find royal palaces, ancient history and quaint FULLY spas, while over the Danube River in Pest, you’ll discover the bustling BOOKED! cosmopolitan hub of the city. In the evening, you can enjoy Budapest at night with the added entertainment of a folklore show!

Suite, Upper Deck - £1,839* Day 5 – Budapest Experience a morning of traditional Hungarian entertainment at the This is the largest of the available cabins with a total size of Puszta Horse Show, before departing from Budapest and cruising approx. 22sqm. It features a double bed and a seating area with overnight to Bratislava. couch, armchair and table. Day 6 – Bratislava TOUR INCLUSIONS Arriving in Slovakia’s capital city of Bratislava in the morning, you will •• ATOL protected return flights from Manchester, enjoy a guided walking tour of the city, with time to explore the 18th Birmingham or London (routes may not be direct) century old town. Set against a picturesque backdrop of vineyards and •• Transfers from Munich Airport to ship berth mountains, Bratislava is a truly unique city due to its juxtaposition of old-world charm and modern city buzz. You will depart Bratislava late •• 7 nights’ accommodation in en-suite twin afternoon and cruise overnight towards Durnstein, Austria. cabins with two separate beds

•• Full board catering (starting with an evening meal Day 7 – Durnstein on day 1 and finishing with breakfast on day 8) You will spend the morning in the traditional Austrian town of •• All excursions as detailed in the itinerary Durnstein, with time to visit the medieval castle and the stunning Durnstein Abbey, before departing for Passau in the afternoon. •• Inclusion of a drinks package – free tea & coffee all day from self-service stations and soft drinks, house Day 8 – Passau beer and house wine with dinner and lunch The ship will arrive in Passau in the morning where you will disembark •• Services of a Venture Abroad representative and begin your return journey home. throughout the tour

•• Services of an on board Cruise Director •• Travel insurance for passengers aged 85 years and under •• Cruise Protection Policy

*Prices are per paying passenger and based on 2 people sharing a cabin.

Melk

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SwitMonday 10th – Monday zerl 17th September and 2018

Where mountains stretch as far as the eye can see, beautiful valleys line crystal clear lakes and charming Swiss towns are tucked between lofty mountain peaks, the stunning Bernese Oberland will be your home for the week.

With a range of exciting day trips included in your itinerary, including a visit to Switzerland’s capital city of Bern, as well as a tour of WAGGGS World Centre, Our Chalet, you will experience the very best of the region and celebrate the international importance of the Trefoil Guild.

16 ventureabroad call 01332 342 050 sdcs ACCOMMODATION THE ITINERARY Hotel Alpina Day 1 We have been using this family-run hotel for many years, owing to You will arrive in Adelboden where you will settle into your its pleasant atmosphere and ideal location. After a day in the Alps, accommodation and begin exploring the surrounding area. relax in the hotel’s garden restaurant and enjoy a traditional Swiss Switzerland meal before a comfortable night’s sleep in peaceful surroundings. Day 2 Today you will go on a guided tour of WAGGGS World Centre, Our Chalet. After your tour, the staff will lead a pinning ceremony where each group member will be presented with their own pin. This is a memorable moment for all members involved in Girlguiding. Day 3 Enjoy a chocolate and cheese day with a visit to the home of Gruyere cheese and Maison de Cailler chocolate – two of Switzerland’s most famous products!

Hotel Alpina Day 4 Travel by coach to the nearby town of Interlaken before an afternoon visit to Trummelbach Falls. These spectacular waterfalls are hidden away inside a mountain and are truly a sight to behold! Day 5 Enjoy a day at leisure in Adelboden and make the most of your hiking pass which includes 1 days’ use of cable cars and buses in Adelboden and Kandersteg. Kandersteg Day 6 Today, you will visit Switzerland’s capital city and UNESCO World TOUR INCLUSIONS Heritage Site of Bern where you can explore its medieval architecture •• ATOL protected return flights from London and picture-postcard old-town. to Zurich or Basel Airport Day 7 •• Return airport transfers from Zurich or Enjoy a day at leisure on your last full day in Adelboden before taking Basel Airport to Adelboden part in a traditional Swiss evening, complete with Swiss fondue and •• Coaching for the following Day Excursions: local live music! -- Interlaken and Trummelbach Falls Day 8 -- Bern Begin your return journey home. -- Chocolate and Cheese Day *Prices are per paying passenger and based on 2 people sharing a twin room and •• 7 nights’ half board accommodation in twin/double rooms a minimum of 40 paying passengers. Single rooms are available upon request with private facilities at the Alpina Hotel, Adelboden and for a supplement. •• Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary •• Services of a Venture Abroad Courier from London Airport •• Travel insurance for passengers aged 89 years and under

“ It is great to holiday with friends & like-minded people, to visit interesting places & have everything organised for me. Jill Ward, Surrey West Trefoil Guild, 2016 ”

Trefoil Adelboden

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SaturdayIndia 6th – Monday 22nd October 2018

Immerse yourself in India’s history and culture and embrace the spirit of international Girlguiding at Sangam WAGGGS World Centre on this 17-day trip to India with members of the Trefoil Guild.

Join the celebrations of Sangam’s 52nd birthday and enjoy a daily programme of events and activities that will introduce you to the traditions of India, before taking a tour of the country’s most beautiful sights. Part two of your trip will take you to Jaipur, Agra and Delhi with highlights including a visit to Amber Fort and the Taj Mahal.

18 ventureabroad call 01332 342 050 sdcs ACCOMMODATION THE ITINERARY India Spend 10 nights at the international Girlguiding centre of Day 1 Sangam. With dormitory-style accommodation and a communal Depart London Heathrow and fly to Mumbai, staying overnight dining area, you will have the opportunity to socialise with fellow in Mumbai. members of the Trefoil Guild. Day 2 Also included in your tour: Enjoy a guided tour of India’s largest city of Mumbai, before travelling to 1 night accommodation in Mumbai, 2 nights in Jaipur, 1 night in Pune and arriving at your accommodation in Sangam. Agra and 2 nights in Delhi Day 3 - Day 11 Today you will begin the Sangam programme, ‘Where We Shine’, where you will join Sangam’s 52nd Birthday celebrations. Immerse yourself in Indian culture through dance, fashion and food, join rewarding community projects, enjoy a range of on-site activities and connect with members of Girlguiding from all over the world whilst learning about leadership, advocacy and projects in WAGGGS. Day 12 Today, you will leave Sangam and begin your tour of Jaipur, Agra and

Sangam Delhi with an internal flight to Jaipur, where you will stay overnight. Day 13 Spend the day sightseeing in Jaipur, with visits to the City Palace and the stunning Amber Fort, Jaipur’s star attraction. Day 14 Travel from Jaipur to Agra, with an en route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, staying in Agra overnight. Day 15

Agra Fort Enjoy a sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal before travelling to Delhi where you will stay overnight. TOUR INCLUSIONS Day 16 •• ATOL protected return flights from London Heathrow Full day of sightseeing in Delhi with an overnight stay in Delhi. to Mumbai and Delhi to London Heathrow Day 17 •• One-way internal flight from Pune to Jaipur Return flight to London Heathrow. •• Coaching in an air-conditioned mini-coach as per the itinerary •• 1 night bed and breakfast accommodation in Mumbai (based on twin bedded rooms) *Based on a minimum of 20 passengers. •• 10 nights’ full board accommodation at Sangam WAGGGS World All hotels & rooming arrangements are subject to alteration and reconfirmation Centre in dormitory-style rooms (single beds and bunk beds, by our agent in India. rooms shared with other guests). Bathroom facilities are shared

•• 2 nights’ half board accommodation in Jaipur (based on twin bedded rooms)

•• 1 night half board accommodation in Agra (based on twin bedded rooms)

•• 2 nights’ half board accommodation in Delhi (based on twin bedded rooms)

•• ‘Where We Shine’ Sangam Programme fees •• Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary •• Services of a Venture Abroad Courier from London Airport •• Travel insurance for passengers aged 85 years and under •• Meet and assist services on arrival/departure

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WednesdayMexico 14th – Tuesday 26th February 2019

Embark on the trip of a lifetime with the chance to discover the beautiful sights of Mexico City and Puebla and celebrate World Thinking Day 2019 at WAGGGS World Centre, Our Cabaña. A trip in two parts, part one of your trip will lead you into the heart of Mexico City where you can enjoy cultural visits to the city’s museums, galleries and architectural landmarks before travelling to Our Cabaña where you will take part in the rewarding World Thinking Day Programme with fellow members of the Trefoil Guild.

On this 13-day trip, you will experience the rich culture of Mexico whilst celebrating everything that is important about being a member of the Trefoil Guild.

20 ventureabroad call 01332 342 050 sdcs ACCOMMODATION THE ITINERARY Hotel Reforma, Mexico City Day 1 Mexico Centrally located in the downtown district, the Hotel Reforma Depart the UK and arrive in Mexico City early evening. provides convenient access to numerous points of interest, including Angel de la Independencia and Museo de Antropología. Day 2 The hotel’s modern rooms are equipped with an en-suite Enjoy a day at leisure and explore Mexico City with an optional tour on bathroom, TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and tea and coffee-making the hop-on hop-off bus which will take you to all the main sights. Visit facilities. The hotel has an authentic Mexican restaurant, as well as the Bosque de Chapultepec and wander around its beautiful botanical an on-site spa and swimming pool. gardens, admire Catedral Metropolitana, the largest and oldest cathedral in Latin America, and stop off at the Museo de San Carlos Our Cabaña which houses a large collection of 17th and 18th century European The WAGGGS World Centre, Our Cabaña, is set in 5 acres of lush, paintings, as well as the Museo Nacional de Antropología, one of the tropical gardens. With an on-site swimming pool and lots of most comprehensive anthropological museums in the world. communal areas to relax and socialise with friends, this is the *Please note that entrance fees and excursions on this day are not included in the perfect base to celebrate the international spirit of Girlguiding. tour price and are subject to change.

Day 3 Today, you will visit the town of Puebla, famous for its beautiful baroque churches, its arts and crafts market and its Talavera Pottery. Browse the stalls and pick up souvenirs made by local art workers. Supplementary cost applicable. Day 4 In the morning, you will visit Basilica de Guadalupe, an important Catholic pilgrimage site and one of the most visited churches in the world. You will then travel to Our Cabaña to begin the World Thinking Basilica de Guadalupe Day Programme. Supplementary cost applicable. Day 5 - Day 12 For the next 8 days, you will participate in the World Thinking Day Programme at Our Cabaña where you will take part in international Girlguiding celebrations, service projects and visits to the local areas, all the while learning about Mexican tradition and culture. Day 13 Depart Our Cabaña and visit Coyoacan and enjoy a guided tour of The Blue House, former home of Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, before travelling to the airport for your return flight to the UK. TOUR INCLUSIONS •• Return flights from London Heathrow to Mexico City *Based on a minimum of 25 passengers. All hotels & rooming arrangements are •• 3 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in Mexico City subject to alteration and reconfirmation by our agent in Mexico. •• 8 nights’ accommodation in Nuestra Cabaña on a full board basis •• Transfers between Mexico City and Nuestra Cabaña •• Coach transfers from Mexico City Airport to hotel, hotel to Our Cabaña and Our Cabaña to Mexico City Airport

•• World Thinking Day Programme •• Hop-on hop-off bus tour of Mexico City •• Travel insurance for passengers aged 85 years and under •• Services of a Venture Abroad courier

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If the tours in this brochure aren’t quite what you’re Popular destinations include: looking for, or you’re interested in an additional trip exclusive to members of your Guild, we can arrange a 99Adelboden, Switzerland tailor-made tour for individual groups at 99Our Cabaña, Mexico various times of the year. 99Sangam, India 99Christmas Market Tours So get together a group of 10+ members and we can Prague help you create the perfect bespoke tour, tailored to 99 your interests and requirements. 99Iceland

Have a destination in mind? Get in touch with the team on 01332 342 050 and let us plan your trip for you!

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Iceland

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1. GET IN TOUCH 3. PLAN YOUR HOLIDAY Our team are on hand to discuss your holiday options with you. Now your booking will be passed on to one of our Whether you simply want to find out more about a specific trip dedicated Tour Co-ordinators who will work closely with or you’re ready to get the planning underway, we can offer you you to arrange all of your travel plans and send you any specialist advice and talk through your requirements. information you need for your holiday.

2. PROVISIONAL BOOKING 4. HAPPY TRAVELS AND DEPOSITS All that’s left is to wish you Bon Voyage! But we will be After deciding to book, simply fill in the booking form there every step of the way as you will have 24-hour and return it to us with your deposit. We will then send emergency contact for the duration of your holiday, should a confirmation letter to you shortly after receiving your you need to contact a member of the Venture Abroad team. deposit to confirm your booking.

email [email protected] www.ventureabroad.co.uk 23 sdcs “A fabulous mix of cultural, historical and international Girlguiding experiences.”

Lynda Ann Jones, Wells District, 2016

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