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DEPARTING UK & FROM IRELAND MIDLANDS Coachand Self HolidaysDrive Breaks November 2021 - December 2022 The UK’s only Employee Owned Travel Group alfatravel.co.uk 01257 248000 Welcome to the ALFA TRAVEL BROCHURE Hello…… and a warm welcome to our NEW 2022 brochure, featuring a handpicked collection of holidays to the UK and Ireland’s finest seaside destinations, with amazing included excursions and seasonal offers – all designed to make memories that will last a lifetime. As the UK’s only Employee Owned Travel Group, our team of ‘Alfa Travel Memory Makers’ have been busy designing a fantastic new range of holiday experiences within the UK and Ireland especially with our customers in mind. Working with our very own 3 AA star rated Leisureplex Hotels and carefully selected Alfa preferred partner hotels, our unique range of tours take in some of the ‘must see’ destinations from the world-famous, to those magical ‘hidden gems’. Whether you have always fancied seeing the spectacular Scottish Highlands or would simply prefer a nice relaxing break by the seaside, you are sure to find a holiday that is perfect for you. Why not join us on one of our special events or weekend breaks this year, or celebrate with the Alfa Leisureplex family with our range of tempting festive, Christmas & New Year breaks? Whether you choose to sit back and take in stunning views from the comfort of your personal, luxury seat on our Coach Holidays, or you prefer to experience the freedom to go as you please on our Self Drive Hotel Breaks in your own car, you’re always assured of the same great Alfa hospitality. Our experience and heritage means we are truly trusted by our customers who book with us again and again, and as an employee owned business that’s something that makes us all very proud. Don’t forget, there is so much included all year round with Alfa Travel, meaning our holidays truly are great value for money whatever time of year you choose to travel. With lots of single rooms available, no hidden charges for seats or pick ups and a fantastic range of 20 destinations to choose from with Leisureplex hotels, plus a whole host of tempting partner breaks, what more reason do you need to get away. Whether you have travelled with us before or are looking to holiday with us for the first time, we invite you to browse our tempting range of holidays so you can experience the ‘Alfa Difference’ for yourself. We look forward to welcoming you on board in 2022 and thank you for your continued support. Best wishes, the Alfa Team www.carbonbalancedprint.com CBP2234 2 Call 01257 248000, visit alfatravel.co.uk or visit your local travel agent WHAT IS EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP? Our business is majority owned by a trust operated on behalf of our employees. This YOUR HOLIDAY CHOICE means that each and every one of our drivers, interchange, hotel and central office UK AND IRELAND teams equally benefit from the success of our business. We believe this is what makes the Alfa Leisureplex difference, with every Introduction to Alfa 2 NORTH WEST ENGLAND 39 one of our employee owners dedicated to Easter Breaks 7 Liverpool 39 going that extra mile to provide you with a Spring Breaks 8 Isle of Man 39 memorable holiday experience. Weekends 10 Lake District 40 SOUTH WEST ENGLAND 11 Blackpool 42 THE ALFA TRAVEL COMMUNITY Weston-super-Mare 12 WALES 43 Why not become an ‘Alfan’ and join our Ilfracombe 14 Llandrindod Wells 43 Facebook Group, search ‘Alfa Travel Newquay 15 Canals of Cheshire & Clwyd 43 Community Group’ on Facebook to Torquay 16 Llandudno 44 join your fellow Alfa holidaymakers. Exmouth 18 Criccieth 45 SOUTH & SOUTH EAST ENGLAND 19 Porthcawl 46 Bognor Regis 20 Tenby 48 Eastbourne 22 SCOTLAND 50 Isle of Wight – Sandown 24 Arran & Cumbrae 50 BOOKING WITH ALFA Isle of Wight – Shanklin 25 Loch Lomond & Falkirk Wheel 51 Bournemouth 26 Glasgow & Edinburgh 51 MADE EASY Kent 27 Dunoon 52 London, Windsor & Kew 28 Fort William 53 Royal Kent 28 IRELAND 54 Weymouth 29 Heart of Ireland 54 EAST COAST ENGLAND 30 Belfast & Giant’s Causeway 54 Great Yarmouth 31 Ulster Explorer 54 Cromer 32 Skegness 33 Self Drive Hotel Breaks 55 Southend-on-Sea 33 Special Event Breaks 56 NORTH EAST & YORKSHIRE 34 Autumn Breaks 58 Whitby 35 Festive Breaks 60 Why not search and book your holiday Harrogate & York 35 Joining Your Tour 62 from the comfort of your own home. Northumberland 36 Super Saver 64 Bridlington 37 Holiday Insurance 64 Book at your convenience on our website Scarborough 38 Booking Conditions 65 alfatravel.co.uk Call our friendly reservations team on 01257 248000 or email us on [email protected] Our offices are open: Mon-Fri: 8.30am – 6.30pm, Saturday: 9am – 5pm, Sundays & Bank Holidays: 10am – 4pm. Visit an approved Travel Agent We have an extensive range of partner travel agents within your local area, who will be able to guide you through your booking. PEACE OF MIND ALFA PEACE OF MIND COVID PROCEDURES We are fully bonded tour operator members COVID GUARANTEE PEACE The safety of our customers and employee of the Association of British Travel Agents, so With Alfa you can book your OF MIND owners will always be our number one priority GUARANTEE you can be sure that all payments made to us holiday with confidence, safe in and that is why we have introduced a range of in advance of your holiday are fully protected. the knowledge that if you have to new processes and procedures as a result of the In addition, as an ABTA member we adhere to a cancel your holiday due to having to self isolate Covid outbreak. You can find our Covid Secure strict code of conduct. For more information on with Covid-19 symptoms or subject to a local operating procedures by visiting our website, ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration lockdown or you are contacted by ‘Track and which is regularly updated as the guidance scheme available to you if you have a complaint, Trace’ and advised to self isolate, you can move evolves. You can also call our reservations team contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London, SE1 9EQ. your holiday departure date free of charge who will be happy to answer any queries you to another date in the future. *We strongly have. Details of the latest procedures will be recommend that customers obtain an insurance posted out with your tickets prior to departure. Tel: 020 3117 0500 policy which covers against cancellation and www.abta.com medical expenses if you fall ill whilst on holiday. *Valid on all existing and new bookings. Evidence will be required to prove that you are self isolating in conjunction with Covid-19. You are entitled to transfer your holiday free of charge under our guarantee to an alternative date (please be aware any increase in the holiday price will be applicable), if you choose to cancel your holiday you will Call 01257 248000, visit alfatravel.co.uk or visit your local travel agent be charged the appropriate cancellation fees in line with our booking terms and conditions. Alfa reserve the right to remove the Peace of Mind Covid Guarantee at any time. 3 ENJOY YOUR STAY WITH The majority of the holidays featured in this brochure stay at one of our very own 3 AA star Leisureplex Hotels. There are so many reasons to choose one of our amazing Leisureplex Hotels for your stay on your next Alfa Holiday. From a warm welcome on arrival, to the very last minute of your stay, our helpful team will be on hand to make your stay one to remember. Our Leisureplex Hotels offer quality accommodation and premium service in some of the very best British seaside resorts, providing stunning views and the perfect location from which to explore the delights of the local town. Our Leisureplex Hotels are highlighted throughout the brochure with the Leisureplex logo to make them easy to identify. Hydro Hotel, Llandudno Whether you prefer the stunning seascapes in Ilfracombe or the magnificent loch views in Fort William, there are so many fantastic resorts to choose from. Whichever Leisureplex hotel you choose, you can relax safe in the knowledge that you will receive the quality accommodation and GRADE DESCRIPTION premium service that comes with every Alfa holiday! Good standard of accommodation, perhaps with a HELPING YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT smaller menu selection and limited entertainment HOTEL FOR YOU Keep a look out for the icon keys throughout the brochure which will help Very good standard of accommodation, equivalent you to easily identify which facilities are available at your chosen hotel. to a 3 star standard, with choice of menu and usually entertainment 117 Excellent accommodation, superb facilities and high The Entertainment Tea/Coffee Wi-Fi at least The number standard of catering hotel has on at least one facilities in in the public of bedrooms a lift evening bedroom areas in the hotel Metropole Hotel, Torquay George IV, Criccieth LEISUREPLEXNew HOTEL REFURBISHMENTS Whilst our hotels have been temporarily closed during the pandemic, we have taken advantage of the opportunity to complete a number of refurbishment projects across our Leisureplex Hotel estate. Hydro Hotel, Llandudno Queens Hotel, Blackpool From a new sun lounge at our Hydro Hotel in Llandudno, to newly refurbished bedrooms at a number of our hotels plus a newly redecorated lounge and public areas at our Croit Anna Hotel in Fort William, to name just a few. Book to stay at one of our Leisureplex Hotels on your next holiday and you won’t be disappointed! Croit Anna Hotel, Fort William Cumberland Hotel, Scarborough 4 Call 01257 248000, visit alfatravel.co.uk or visit your local travel agent EXPLORE THE VERY BEST OF THE BRITISH SEASIDE WITH LEISUREPLEX HOTELS Set in some of the most iconic seaside resorts, many of our hotels offer stunning views and the perfect location from which to take an evening stroll or explore the delights of the local town.