Tel: 01298 871 222 1 Welcome to Holidays 2015

Whether you’re looking for sightseeing, scenery, seaside or cities (or just a well-earned break!), we offer a fantastic selection of tours. Inside our latest brochure you’ll find some wonderful coach holidays and short breaks both in the UK and Europe. On behalf of all Andrew’s Booking Staff and Driver/Couriers we wish you all a very happy holiday in 2015!

offer a small selection of holidays by air. If you have central point. (see back page for details) any suggestions, however small, in ways that we can VALUE FOR MONEY improve our service, or can suggest destinations you Please remember that many of the items that are would like us to include in future programmes please often provided at an extra cost with other tour call in or telephone to discuss them with us. operators are included in our holiday price. Our YOUR COMFORT, SAFETY AND FINANCIAL tour prices are clearly laid out – most include free SECURITY excursions and half board. Many tours include These are of the greatest importance to us. Over entrance fees (in some cases over £ 60.00 in value) the last two years we have invested over a million The ‘Entrances included’ symbol denotes these pounds in brand new touring vehicles. Our coaches tours. When comparing prices please remember that are regularly serviced and kept in tip-top condition by these items may only be available at a significant our own skilled engineering team. Equipped with air extra cost with some other tour operators. For ABOUT US conditioning, reclining seats, onboard toilet and hot/ example, many European flight packages do not We’re a long-established (83 years), well organised cold drinks servery, they will convey you in comfort include any excursions whilst you are in resort which family-owned and run company offering a personal, and style. Our careful and experienced drivers are can add a very large sum to the final cost of your caring and friendly service to all customers. We waiting to welcome you on board! YOUR MONEY holiday. Best of all you don’t have to pay to take have a huge range of product knowledge at our IS SAFE WITH ANDREW’S. All monies paid to us your luggage or to pre-book your seat. Add to this fingertips. Your holiday will be escorted by one or are protected by Mapfire Assistance Passenger the savings and convenience of our ‘Door-to-Door’ more of our team of friendly, expert drivers and coach Protection Insurance. service and you can see why we think an Andrew’s travel will be on one of our own carefully maintained, DOOR TO DOOR PICK UP SERVICE ON ALL tour offers you such unbeatable value! comfortable vehicles. HOLIDAYS EASY TO BOOK ABOUT OUR HOLIDAYS Our free ‘Door to Door’ service makes the perfect If you have any queries or wish to make a booking With destinations throughout the UK and Europe, start (and finish) to a stress-free holiday and, as we please do not hesitate to contact us either by covering everything from city breaks to scenic are a local company, there will never be an instance telephone (01298 871222) or by calling in at our tours, seaside holidays to shopping, we aim to where you have to travel many miles (and many travel offices. Join us for a coffee and we will be make sure we can offer a holiday to suit everyone! hours) to reach your touring coach! On our tours delighted to show you our vehicles and facilities. Our We provide different types of accommodation your holiday really does start from the moment travel offices are situated at our business premises at from small, comfortable, family-owned hotels to you leave your door. See back page for details of the junction of the A623 and the B6049 just outside 4 star luxury – all are carefully chosen to offer our the designated areas for our door to door service. Tideswell. customers good service and excellent value. We Discounts available if you prefer to meet at a

ANDREW’S UNLIMITED LOYALTY BONUS SCHEME WHY CHOOSE AN ANDREW’S HOLIDAY?

After fifteen years, as a reward to our many loyal customers who take more • An excellent choice of holidays, short breaks and weekend breaks than one holiday a year with us, we are pleased to continue our Loyalty Bonus • Door to Door service on all holidays for pick-ups in our designated zone Scheme. This scheme gives you substantial savings in return for your continued (see back page for details) loyalty to Andrew’s of Tideswell and applies to all departures between January • Reductions available for central pick-up points 2015 and December 2015. • Feeder service operated to minimise time spent on coach Our Loyalty Scheme operates as • Free parking at our garage should you wish to leave your car whilst on follows: holiday On your 2nd holiday booking you will • (Cars parked at owner’s risk) receive £5.00 off per person • Reserved seat on our Executive Coach fitted with lap belts, reclining On your 3rd holiday booking you will seats W.C., hot & cold drinks and air conditioning receive £10.00 off per person • Free well-planned free excursions on most holidays (see holiday pages On your 4th holiday booking you will for details) receive £15.00 off per person • Entrance fees to attractions included on many holidays On your 5th holiday booking you will • Services of trained, caring and friendly booking staff and drivers / receive £20.00 off per person couriers. PLUS £ 20.00 off every • Financial security - all monies paid to us are protected by Mapfre subsequent holiday booking Assistance Passenger Protection Insurance • Help the environment – coach travel is the greenest form of travel for short haul holidays and it’s better to have 50 people travelling together HOW TO CLAIM YOUR LOYALTY BONUS: - on one vehicle than all in separate cars! Simply book your holiday direct with Andrew’s of • Safety – coaches are seven times safer per mile than a car Tideswell Ltd for a 2015 holiday. Please note that • Your enjoyment – no airport queues, stressful driving etc. – just sit back, the scheme only applies to holidays departing enjoy the view and the friendly atmosphere on board whilst someone between January and December 2015. When you else does all the work! book your holiday claim your loyalty bonus by informing us on your booking • Value for money – our customers appreciate the financial advantages form the booking references of other holidays booked. We will then deduct the offered by group purchasing for hotel accommodation and tourist appropriate amount from your final invoice for each holiday you take. The offer attractions and our clear, inclusive pricing means you will not be faced applies to all Andrew’s 2015 holidays except group bookings where bonus or with hidden costs or taxes free places have been given. Each holiday must be booked by the same named • Professional, personal, friendly service from a local family company person and is not transferable. If you or we cancel any holiday the discounts will with 80 years experience be re-calculated accordingly. At no time will cash be returned as part of a bonus. • If you still need convincing, ask one of our 1000’s of happy existing customers 2 www.andrews-of-tideswell.co.uk HOW TO BOOK/TRAVEL INSURANCE

Office opening hours: Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 5.30pm. How to Book… Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED Enquiries and reservations should be made at our office at: We are pleased to receive telephone reservations that are normally held for 7 days. Andrew’s of Tideswell Ltd. Anchor Garage. Receipt of booking form, relevant deposit and insurance (if required) will confirm your booking. PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT CARD OR TIDESWELL, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 8RB CREDIT CARD (THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR DEBIT CARD PAYMENT HOWEVER Telephone: 01298 871222 Fax: 01298 872412 CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO A 2% FEE) You will receive an invoice within 21 days of receipt of your booking form, showing the date that your E-mail: [email protected] balance is due, which confirms your booking. You will receive your itinerary, luggage Web: www.andrews-of-tideswell.co.uk labels and pick up times approximately 10 days before you are due to travel. Bookings can also be made at selected Travel Agents - please ring for details if required.

CHILDREN’S REDUCTIONS- Children’s reductions are available on most PASSPORTS - If you are a British citizen travelling outside the United of our holidays, providing the child shares a room with two full fare-paying Kingdom or to Jersey you must have a full UK passport valid for a minimum of Customer passengers. Please enquire for details at our office. three months after your scheduled date of return.

NEXT OF KIN- We require a next of kin contact for all single travellers so we MINIMUM NUMBERS - We require a minimum number of passengers to Information can contact them should it be necessary. book in order to be able to operate tours from this brochure. In the event that INSURANCE - Insurance is NOT included in the holiday price but may we do not receive the minimum number of bookings, we reserve the right to ITINERARY - Included excursions are shown on each holiday page. be purchased as an optional extra on all British Holidays. Insurance is cancel the holiday. We will not make such a cancellation within 28 days from compulsory on all Worldwide, European, Jersey and Southern Ireland holidays. departure date. HOTEL CLASSIFICATION - We provide details on each holiday of the Insurance premiums are payable at the time of booking. Please see separate grading of the hotel used. The grading is based on the star classification section on Travel Insurance for more details. SMOKING POLICY - Bookings are accepted on the basis that smoking IS given in the country concerned. The grading system varies between countries, NOT permitted on our coaches. hence there will often be a difference between facilities and standards found WHERE TO GET ON OUR COACH - We offer a Door-to-Door service for all in hotels with a similar star grading but located in different countries. We aim holidays (see back page for details of our Door-to-Door area). Central pick-ups INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF YOUR TOUR to give up to date hotel classification details but must point out that hotel are also available at a discount (see back page for details). If you live outside * Coach travel throughout (except flying holidays) with a reserved seat. classifications may change without our knowledge. our pick-up area please ring us to discuss a pick-up point. * Services of your Driver/Courier who remains with you throughout your tour DISABLED PASSENGERS - We make a special effort to help disabled FREE CAR PARKING can be arranged at our garage premises if you wish to (with the exception of flying and cruising holidays) customers and if you tell us about your disability when you book your holiday join the coach there and leave your car for the duration of your holiday. (Cars * Hotel accommodation as specified (all bedrooms are with en suite facilities). it will help us to help you. It is not always possible for our driver to provide a are parked at owner’s risk). * VAT @ 20% on hotel accommodation and meals and zero-rated on coach sufficient level of care particularly in the case of single travellers with severe travel LUGGAGE- We request that each customer has one medium sized coach mobility problems and we advise that single travellers with such problems (We reserve the right to pass on any variation in the above taxes). weighing no more than 18kgs (40lbs). Where a holiday includes an overnight have a travelling companion to assist. * Door-to-door pick-ups. stay you may also wish to take a small overnight bag. WHEELCHAIRS AND MOBILITY SCOOTERS: - Transportation of * Excursions during your holiday (as specified on relevant holiday page). wheelchairs and scooters is at the passenger’s own risk and we cannot GROUP BOOKINGS- Group discounts are available depending on the size of * Entrance fees on some itineraries (see relevant holiday page) be held responsible for any damage to them. Passengers must be able to your group. If, as a group you have any special requirements we can arrange * Return ferry crossing, road tolls etc. assemble and dismantle their own scooters (into no more than 5 pieces) and specialised tours to suit your specific requirements. Smaller group bookings NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF YOUR HOLIDAY each piece must weigh no more than 40lbs. are always welcome on any of our tours. * Holiday Insurance (optional on British Tours, compulsory on World - wide, COACH SEATING- There is a seating plan of the coach for each holiday, but NEW FIRE REGULATIONS (from 1st October 2006): - Due to new Fire European, Jersey, and Southern Ireland holidays). it is possible that on occasions operational reasons will require a coach with Regulations all hotel customers MUST be able to use the stairs to get Please note if you choose not to take out our Insurance we will ask you to themselves downstairs in case of emergency. Lifts cannot be used in case of a different configuration to be used. We therefore reserve the right to alter a sign an indemnity form. fire and fire services will no longer be able to assist clients downstairs. coach-seating plan and allocate seats other than those you have booked. Requests for particular seats can be made on most holidays when booking * Passport or Visa. SPECIAL REQUESTS- We make every effort to comply with special requests but because allocations are made on a first come, first served basis you are * Entrance Fees (except as stated on relevant holiday page). e.g. diet, ground or low floor rooms etc. Generally we find our hotels are very recommended to book early. * Items that are of personal nature i.e. drinks, telephone calls etc. helpful but we cannot guarantee such provision. Special requests must be * Optional excursions. notified to us at the time of booking and also be specified on your booking HEALTH & SAFETY ON HOLIDAY form. Please remember that bedroom allocation is the responsibility of the NATIONAL TRUST AND ENGLISH HERITAGE PROPERTIES Some people may be at risk from discomfort or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) hotel and we cannot guarantee the position of any hotel bedroom. if they remain immobile on a journey for a long period of time. If you are Some properties visited are National Trust or English Heritage – if you are a SINGLE ACCOMMODATION- Single accommodation is limited and we planning to undertake a coach journey of more than 3 hours you should member of either organisation and receive free entrance this must be stated advise anyone travelling on holiday alone to book early. Where hotels charge a consult your doctor if you have ever had DVT or pulmonary embolism, a family at the time of booking so that a reduction can be given (reductions will not be single supplement we have no alternative than to pass this on. We hope that history of clotting conditions, cancer or treatment for cancer, a stroke, heart given after departure of holiday) where possible two friends travelling together will share twin accommodation. or lung disease or if you have had major surgery in the past 3 months. During Once all single rooms are sold we may be able to offer a double room for the journey we will provide comfort stops as frequently as possible and during PLEASE SEE OUR PACKAGE TOUR BOOKING CONDITIONS IN THE single occupancy at a higher supplement these stops you are encouraged to get off the coach and walk around. CENTRE OF THIS BROCHURE FOR MORE INFORMATION

CHILD REDUCTIONS: CHILDREN AGED 2 - 15 ARE AT A Personal Holiday 50% REDUCTION IN PREMIUM Please note that all the above premiums include a Government Travel Insurance Insurance Premium Tax at 20%. We strongly recommend all clients arrange travel insurance. Personal Travel Insurance is optional on all British tours A Special Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is available for all BUT COMPULSORY on all European, Jersey, Isle of Man and passengers travelling on our holidays which is arranged with Ireland tours (we do however, strongly recommend insurance ETI – International Travel Protection (ERV), the UK branch on British tours). You may arrange your own travel insurance of Europäische Reiseverscherung AG, who are Licensed by if you wish (we will ask you to sign an indemnity form if you the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BAFIN opt to arrange your own travel insurance). – www.bafin.de) and approved by the Financial Conduct We summarise below the details of the insurance cover Authority (FCA – www.fca.gov.uk) to undertake insurance provided which also includes SPECIALITY ASSISTANCE LTD - business in the UK. Should you wish to take advantage of 24-hour emergency service. The following is a brief summary (b) The Insured Person whose medical condition gives rise to a our Holiday Travel Insurance please include the appropriate of the cover available. Full details of Cover, Policy Warranties claim : premium when booking your holiday. and Exclusions will be forwarded with your confirmation of (1) is receiving, or on a waiting list for, surgery, in-patient treatment Andrews of Tideswell are an Appointed Representative of ITC booking. In any event you may ask for a specimen copy of the or investigations In a hospital, clinic or nursing home: or Policy Wording before booking should you wish to examine Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the (2) is travelling against any health requirements stipulated by this in advance. Financial Conduct Authority (their firm reference is 313486). the carrier, their handling agents or any other public transport Cancellation Up to £2,000 provider :or DEMANDS AND NEEDS - This insurance policy will suit Medical Expenses & Repatriation Up to £1,000,000 (3) is travelling against the advice of a Medical Practitioner or for the the demands and needs of an individual or group (where Curtailment & Hospital Benefit Up to £2,000 purposes of obtaining medical treatment abroad; or applicable) who have no excluded pre-existing medical Luggage & Personal Money Up to £1,000 conditions, are travelling in countries included within the policy (Limit £200 any one article, £200 in all valuables and £200 Personal Money) (4) has been given a terminal prognosis. terms and who wish to insure themselves against unforeseen Luggage Delay Up to £75 events detailed in the cover section below. Subject to the terms, Personal Liability Up to £1,000,000 2. All material facts must be disclosed to us. Failure to do so may conditions and maximum specified claim limits. Personal Accident Up to £10,000 affect your rights under the policy. A material fact is a fact likely IMPORTANT - We will not provide you with advice about the Loss of Passport Up to £200 to influence us in acceptance or assessment of the insurance suitability of this product for your individual needs but will be Legal Expenses Up to £25,000 (for example, your own state of health or that of a close relative). happy to provide you with factual information. Delayed Departure Up to £60 If you are in any doubt as to whether a fact is “material” then for Your insurance premium should be forwarded to us with your Missed Departure Up to £2000 your own protection it should be disclosed. holiday deposit in order to ensure that you are protected by Fourteen Day Refund – Cooling Off Period Premium refund if policy not satisfactory. COOLING OFF PERIOD - You should read your policy the coverage under the holiday cancellation section of the immediately to ensure it meets with your requirements. If for any insurance. The premiums required are as follows: - reason it does not it must be returned to the issuer of the policy POLICY EXCESS - Loss of Deposit £10.00 increased to £30.00 within 14 days of the date of issue or prior to travel which ever is the DESTINATION 1 2-3 4-5 6-8 9-10 11-17 for Cancellation, Medical Expenses, Curtailment, Hospital Benefit, sooner. Your money will be refunded in full, provided no claims have Luggage, Personal Money and Legal Expenses. UK Tours £ 9.30 £ 16.00 £ 22.75 £ 28.00 £ 30.00 N/A been made or incident likely to give rise to a claim has arisen. If you cancel your policy after 14 days no refund will be given. European Coach £10.50 £ 26.30 £ 36.50 £ 42.00 £ 45.40 £ 55.75 IMPORTANT – HEALTH CONDITIONS Please note our Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is only Tours 1. We shall not be liable for claims WHERE AT THE TIME OF available to United Kingdom Residents. Jersey N/A N/A £ 36.50 £ 42.00 N/A N/A TAKING OUT THIS POLICY: Ireland N/A £ 26.30 £ 36.50 £ 42.00 N/A N/A (a) You are aware of any medical condition or set of circumstances CLAIMS - All claims should be made direct to Towergate Chase that could reasonably be expected to give rise to a claim Parkinson, P.O. Box 416, West Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 7YE (Telephone (for example the state of health of a close relative, business 0870 906 3144). associate or any person on whom your travel plans depend).

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2015 Holiday Summary

Please find a summary of our 2015 Holidays in date order - full Reductions on holiday price for information for each holiday can be found on brochure page as shown. central pick up points. Please see back page of this brochure Our FREE DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE is included for all holidays for for full details of the Door to collection in our designated pick-up zone. Door Service.

Date Destination Days Price Page Date Destination Days Price Page January Sat 2nd May Castles Of Kent Weekend 3 days £249.00 10 Sat 17th Jan NEW ‘Meet the Staff’ & Re-Union Sun 3rd May NEW Rouen and The Gardens Weekend at Oxford 2 days £109.00 8 of Normandy 5 days £459.00 50 February Mon 4th May Sidmouth & South Devon 5 days £435.00 16 Fri 13th Feb London Valentine Weekend 3 days £229.00 7 Fri 8th May London Weekend 3 days £245.00 7 March Fri 8th May NEW Rhododendrons at Bowood 3 days £215.00 11 Fri 13th Mar London Weekend 3 days £229.00 7 Mon 11th May NEW Great Houses and Gardens Mon 16th Mar NEW Cheltenham, Somerset & of Sussex 5 days £429.00 17 Gloucestershire Delights 5 days £335.00 15 Thu 14th May Trains, Broads & Beautiful Coast Thu 19th Mar NEW All inclusive Solar Eclipse of Norfolk 5 days £389.00 17 Housparty - Trossachs 5 days £375.00 32 Sun 17th May NEW Scotland’s Natural Wonders Sat 21st Mar Bletchley Park & Imperial War & West Highland Rail 5 days £399.00 34 Musuem Duxford 2 days £165.00 9 Sun 17th May Spectacular North Irish Explorer 7 days £659.00 43 Thu 26th Mar Spring in Colchester, Essex Coast Sun 24th May Stirling, 5 Lochs, Falkirk Wheel & Suffolk 5 days £339.00 15 & Royal Yacht 5 days £449.00 35 April Thu 28th May Scarborough, Whitby and Fri 3rd Apr London Weekend 3 days £235.00 7 Yorkshire Moors 4 days £289.00 18 Fri 3rd Apr Maritime Portsmouth, Mary Rose June & South Coast 4 days £289.00 13 Mon 1st Jun NEW Royal Landscapes and a Mon 6th Apr Criccieth, Scenic Wales & Highland View of London 5 days £479.00 18 Railway 5 days £339.00 26 Fri 5th Jun London Weekend 3 days £245.00 7 Sat 11th Apr Jersey by Air 5 days £449.00 50 Sat 6th Jun Spectacular Orkneys & Shetland Isles 6 days £709.00 36 Mon 13th Apr NEW Call the Midwife, Dickens World Sat 6th Jun NEW French Riviera 9 days £839.00 47 and North Kent 5 days £429.00 16 Fri 12th Jun Harrogate & Yorkshire Dales Fri 17th Apr Wisley, Hampton Court, Kew & Windsor 3 days £249.00 8 and Rails Weekend 3 days £229.00 9 Mon 20th Apr Llandudno, Anglesey, Snowdonia Sat 13th Jun St. Agnes, Gardens, Lizard & Welsh Coast 5 days £409.00 27 Cornish Delights 8 days £629.00 19 Fri 24th Apr NEW Strawberries & Steam Sat 13th Jun Jersey by Air 8 days £665.00 50 - An English Dream 4 days £309.00 10 Sun 21st Jun Hexam, Northumbria, Co. Durham Sun 26th Apr NEW Scottish Heritage and Highland & Alnwick 5 days £439.00 19 Wildlife Safari 5 days £399.00 33 Sun 28th Jun NEW Boats & Trains of the May Apri Highlands & Islands 5 days £489.00 37 Fri 1st May NEW Barrow Boys, Bankers & High Flyers 4 days £339.00 14

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Date Destination Days Price Page Date Destination Days Price Page July Mon 28th Sep NEW Castles, Museums & Sun 5th Jul Bournemouth, New Forest Delightful Durham Dales 5 days £389.00 24 & Buckler’s Hard 5 days £339.00 20 Mon 28th Sep NEW Austrian Tyrol ‘Here Mon 13th Jul Northern Landscapes - Lakes Comes The Cows’ 8 days £599.00 47 & Yorkshire Dales 5 days £399.00 20 October Mon 13th Jul Isle of Rum, Skye, Summer Isles Fri 2nd Oct Blackpool Illuminations Weekend 3 days £239.00 9 & Wildlife Cruise 7 days £649.00 38 Sun 4th Oct NEW Constable Country, Mon 20th Jul Heart of England, Malvern & Worcester 5 days £419.00 26 East Anglia and Suffolk 5 days £359.00 25 Sat 25th Jul Isle of Wight & Osbourne House 6 days £439.00 21 Mon 5th Oct NEW Oban and The 3 Islands Adventure 5 days £429.00 42 Sun 26th Jul Delightful South West Ireland Explorer 6 days £499.00 44 Sun 11th Oct Isle of Wight & Osborne House 5 days £319.00 21 Mon 27th Jul Llandudno, Anglesey, Snowdonia & Coast 5 days £439.00 27 Mon 12th Oct Jersey by Air 5 days £449.00 50 August Fri 16th Oct Maritime Portsmouth, Mary Rose Sun 2nd Aug Tenby and The Scenic & South Coast 4 days £289.00 13 Pembrookshire Coast 6 days £519.00 27 Sun 18th Oct Looe - Houses, Abbeys & Fri 7th Aug London Weekend 4 days £309.00 7 Gardens of Cornwall 5 days £379.00 25 Sat 8th Aug Jersey by Air 7 days £675.00 50 Fri 23rd Oct London Weekend 3 days £249.00 7 Mon 10th Aug Surprising London with a Difference 5 days £479.00 21 Fri 23rd Oct Longleat, Oxford & The Cotswolds Weekend 3 days £209.00 12 Fri 14th Aug Edinburgh Military Tattoo 3 days £259.00 40 Sat 31st Oct Afternoon Tea with Wine Sun 16th Aug Eastbourne, Sussex Coast and Downs 5 days £365.00 22 on the Orient Express 2 days £ 335.00 13 Mon 17th Aug NEW ‘Downton Abbey’, Chavenage November House & Cotswolds 4 days £325.00 22 Mon 2nd Nov NEW Drinks inclusive Fri 21st Aug Althorp House, Warwick, Houseparty in Dunoon 5 days £329.00 32 Railways & Canals 3 days £239.00 11 Mon 9th Nov ‘Turkey & Tinsel’ in Llandudno 5 days £379.00 28 Sun 23rd Aug Highlands, Speyside, Deeside & Railway Explorer 5 days £429.00 39 Fri 13th Nov Thursford Christmas Spectacular and Norwich 4 days £335.00 29 Fri 28th Aug Scarborough, Whitby & Yorkshire Moors 5 days £369.00 18 Fri 20th Nov NEW Xmas at Waddesdon, Blenheim Fri 28th Aug Edinburgh Military Tattoo 4 days £329.00 40 & Living Crafts 3 days £229.00 28 Mon 31st Aug Cumbrian Cavalcade - A Sightseeing Fri 20th Nov London Weekend 3 days £249.00 7 Spectacular 5 days £429.00 18 Fri 27th Nov Thursford Christmas Spectacular September and Norwich 3 days £269.00 29 Fri 4th Sep NEW Devon Horse Boat, Steam Train December & Wildlife 4 days £329.00 14 Fri 4th Dec 3 in 1 Christmas Markets - Sat 5th Sep Kilarney, Dingle and The Kingdom Cheltenham/Bath/Birmingham 3 days £209.00 29 of Kerry 7 days £589.00 45 Fri 4th Dec NEW Rhine Christmas River Cruise 4 days £399.00 49 Sat 5th Sep NEW Delights of the Italian Dolomites 12 days £999.00 48 Fri 4th Dec NEW Valkenburg Christmas Thu 10th Sep Houses, Gardens, Orchards, Vines Wonderland Caves 4 days £309.00 49 & Rail of Kent 5 days £409.00 23 Sat 5th Dec London Weekend 2 days £165.00 7 Sun 13th Sep Isle of Man - Douglas 5 days £489.00 23 Mon 7th Dec ‘Festive Break’ in Sidmouth Mon 14th Sep NEW Surprising Edinburgh 5 days £439.00 40 & South Devon 5 days £365.00 28 Fri 18th Sep Skye to The Orkneys on the Fri 11th Dec NEW 3 in 1 Christmas Markets - North West Passage 8 days £745.00 41 Leeds/Beamish/Skipton 5 days £229.00 29 Sat 19th Sep Afternoon Tea with Wine Wed 23rd Dec Christmas with In-House Panto on the Orient Express 2 days £335.00 13 at Redworth Hall 5 days £549.00 30 Mon 21st Sep Llandudno, Anglesey, Snowdonia Wed 23rd Dec Christmas at The Imperial Blackpool 5 days £499.00 30 & Coast 5 days £435.00 27 Tue 29th Dec Hogmanay in Stirling Tue 22nd Sep Sidmouth & South Devon 5 days £449.00 16 and Bonnie Scotland 5 days £529.00 31 Sat 26th Sep NEW Woburn Abbey & Safari Park Wed 30th Dec NEW New Year at The Imperial & Bletchley Park 2 days £175.00 12 Blackpool (Black-Tie) 5 days £399.00 31 Sat 26th Sep Jersey by Air 8 days £619.00 50 Mon 28th Sep Weymouth, Dorset & Swanage Steam Railway 5 days £349.00 24

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ITINERARY A – 2 day GUOMAN TOWER HOTEL DAY 1: A morning departure from your agreed pick-up point for your journey to London with a short tour of the Situated in the heart of a carefully restored area main sights on your route to your hotel. Arrive at your of London the splendour of The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, River Thames and St. Katherine’s hotel mid afternoon - the rest of the day is at leisure. Dock, provide a fascinating background to this 4 Star DAY 2: After breakfast depart hotel approx. 9.30am Hotel. Most of the hotel’s bedrooms overlook one of and transfer to Park Lane, London. You have a day at the landmarks listed above. All executive bedrooms leisure and depart at 5.00pm for your journey home. are en suite with TV, hairdryer, trouser press and ITINERARY B – 3 day tea & coffee making facilities. There is a choice of DAY 1: A morning departure from your agreed pick-up restaurants, bar and lounge with spectacular river point for your journey to London with a short tour of the views. main sights on your route to your hotel. Arrive at your DEPARTURE CODE ITINERARY NIGHTS DAYS PRICE hotel mid afternoon - the rest of the day is at leisure. DAY 2: After breakfast you are free to enjoy the day as Fri 13 Feb 15 LWE1302 B 2 3 £229 you please. Fri 13 Mar 15 LWE1303 B 2 3 £229 Fri 3 Apr 15 DAY 3: After breakfast depart hotel approx. 9.30am (EASTER) LWE0304 B 2 3 £235 and transfer to Park Lane, London. You have a day at Fri 8 May 15 LWE0805 B 2 3 £245 leisure and depart at 5.00pm for your journey home. Fri 5 Jun15 LWE0506 B 2 3 £245 ITINERARY C – 4 day Luxury Fri 7 Aug 15 LWE0708 C 3 4 £309 DAY 1: A morning departure from your agreed pick-up point for your journey to London with a short tour of the Fri 23 Oct 15 LWE2310 B 2 3 £249 London Weekends main sights on your route to your hotel. Arrive at your Fri 20 Nov 15 LWE2011 B 2 3 £249

hotel mid afternoon - the rest of the day is at leisure. Sat 5 Dec 15 LWE0512 A 1 2 £165 © visitlondonimages/ britainonview/ Pawel Libera DAY 2: After breakfast you are free to enjoy the day as (including Easter and August you please. SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON Bank Holiday weekends) DAY 3: After breakfast you are free to enjoy the day as Single Room: £60.00 per night you please. Tower Bridge View: £10.00 per person per night SEE ALSO LONDON THEATRE & ATTRACTION WEEKENDS BELOW DAY 4: After breakfast depart hotel approx. 9.30am Deposit required: £50.00 Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with Insurance premium required: £16.00 (2/3 day) en-suite facilities including buffet English breakfast and coach and transfer to Park Lane, London. You have a day at travel. leisure and depart at 5.00pm for your journey home. £22.75 (4 day) (payable with deposit)

CONTINUING FOR 2015! WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER A BOOKING SERVICE FOR THEATRE TICKETS AND London Theatre ATTRACTIONS OF YOUR CHOICE FOR ANY OF OUR LONDON WEEKENDS LISTED ABOVE and Attractions Weekends

Please find below a list of some of the shows and attractions on offer and a guideline price for top GUIDELINE PRICES (BASED ON ADULT PRICES) SHOW / ATTRACTIONS PRICES WILL BE CONFIRMED ON BOOKING price tickets. Simply select a show or attraction GUIDELINE PRICES - PRICES WILL BE CONFIRMED ON and contact our office and we will endeavour BOOKING to provide the tickets of your choice. It may be Billy Elliott The Musical up to £68.00 THE LONDON EYE: Adult: from £18.00 advisable to choose a couple of different shows The Bodyguard up to £68.00 MADAM TUSSAUDS: Adult: from £15.00 as tickets are subject to availability at the time Cats up to £75.00 of booking. Prices quoted include a booking fee THAMES CIRCULAR CRUISE: Adult: from £12.00 Charlie & the Chocolate Factory up to £68.00 and are for best seats – cheaper seats may be The Commitments up to £68.00 LUNCH CRUISE: Adult: from £34.00 available on request. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels up to £68.00 SUNDAY LUNCH CRUISE: Adult: from £45.00 Jersey Boys up to £68.00 Les Miserables: up to £65.00 EVENING DINNER CRUISE: Adult: from £79.00 Lion King up to £70.00 BUCKINGHAM PALACE: Adult £20.00 Matilda, The Musical up to £68.00 ROYAL MEWS: Adult £9.00 Mamma Mia: up to £68.00 Miss Saigon up to £68.00 KENSINGTON PALACE: Adult £16.00 Mousetrap: up to £45.00 HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT: Adult £17.50 Once up to £50.00 Phantom of The Opera up to £63.00 TOWER OF LONDON: Adult £21.00

Stomp up to £50.00 THE BANQUETING HOUSE: Adult £7.00 Thriller Live up to £60.00 MEDIEVAL BANQUET: Adult £50.00 Warhorse up to £55.00 (Ivory House near the Tower of London, Four course banquet Menu, Unlimited wine & beer throughout the meal. Wicked up to £65.00 Over two hours of live entertainment. Disco ‘til late) The Woman in Black up to £49.00 LONDON DUNGEON: Adults from £18.00 N.B. Some shows may close before the end of 2015 and others may start – please enquire for other shows LONDON ZOO: Adults from £25.00

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After VERY successful re-union weekends in 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 we are delighted to repeat this weekend at a different Puma hotel offering you the chance to meet up with fellow customers, Andrew’s family members, office staff and drivers – an ideal introduction for new customers! Our base for the weekend is the 4 star Hotel Collection (formerly Puma Hotels) Oxford Hotel where we include a 3 course set dinner followed by dancing. We also include visits to Bicester and Aylesbury. SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! ITINERARY SATURDAY: Depart in the morning and head south ‘Meet the Staff’ and Re-Union Weekend to the delightful market town of Bicester. Situated in the North East of Oxfordshire it has a traceable at Oxford, Bicester and Aylesbury history of over a thousand years and was recorded in the Domesday Book. It is a busy market town and

© Kingpin Media Ltd now home to Bicester Village - the factory designer outlet shopping village. You have time at leisure THE OXFORD HOTEL, OXFORD ** New customers welcome – before transferring to your hotel - you will be served With leisure facilities let us introduce ourselves ** finger sandwiches, cakes and tea and coffee on SPACE LIMITED – PLEASE BOOK EARLY! This stylish 4 star hotel is located two miles from the arrival. Andrew’s family members, office staff and delightful city centre on the edge of the Cotswolds. DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE drivers will join you. After a 3 course set meal and All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer, trouser coffee you have the opportunity to dance the night Sat 17 Jan 15 RUWE1701 1 2 press, internet access, air-conditioning and tea £109 away with music from the ages. and coffee making facilities. Delightful restaurant, SUNDAY: After a leisurely breakfast visit Aylesbury lounge, bar and terrace. Health and fitness centre SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON the county town of Buckinghamshire which blends with splash pool, sauna, steamroom, squash court, Single supplements £20.00 together old and new, with its historic market beauty treatment room and sunbed. No Lift – two Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium* £15.50 square, its modern shopping areas and its array of floors only - ground floor rooms available. (payable with deposit) restaurants and charming shops. You then make

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of ‘Colossus’ the first programmable electronic HILTON MILTON KEYNES HOTEL computer and view the Churchill collection. With leisure facilities The Imperial War Museum Duxford is Europe’s This 4 star hotel is situated near Milton Keynes. All bedrooms premier aviation museum having one of the finest are en-suite with TV, telephone, radio, hairdryer, trouser press collections of tanks, military vehicles and naval and tea and coffee making facilities. Leisure facilities include exhibits in the country. This famous heritage site swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room and gym. began as an airfield in the First World War and played Bletchley Park – Station X, experience the Enigma! a role in the Second World War, firstly as an RAF DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE The top-secret wartime base of allied code breakers fighter station and later as an American fighter base. Sat 21 Mar 15 BP2103 1 2 £165 whose work decrypting Enigma and other enemy SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON code systems affected the course of the Second ITINERARY World War. Imagine! 12,000 people working in SATURDAY: A morning departure for an afternoon at the Single room: £20.00 Deposit required: £50.00 complete secrecy in wartime conditions. So strong Imperial War Museum Duxford (entrance included). Transfer Insurance premium required: £16.00 was the code of secrecy that many still refuse to to hotel for dinner and accommodation. (payable with deposit) reveal exactly what they did at Station X, but, you can SUNDAY: After breakfast a full day visit to Station X Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with find out by visiting Britain’s best kept secret. Wander Bletchley Park (entrance included). Depart late afternoon en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner, entrance to around the wartime huts, the historic Mansion and for your journey home arriving at your agreed drop in the Imperial War Museum Duxford, Bletchley Park and coach travel. grounds, follow the cryptology trail, see a rebuild evening.

A lovely itinerary creates another unique and winning combination! Based in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate we include a visit to the Yorkshire Harrogate and Yorkshire Dales & Rails Weekend city of Ripon with its magnificent cathedral, a ride on the delightful Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, entrance to the World of James Herriott at Thirsk HOLIDAY INN HARROGATE

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For 2015 we have based our Illuminations Weekend in a 4 star central hotel in Blackpool giving you easier access to all the attractions Blackpool Illuminations & Lake District Weekend and illuminations. Your weekend includes a drive through the famous Illuminations and a visit to the HILTON BLACKPOOL HOTEL, beautiful Lake District. BLACKPOOL With leisure facilities NEW! ITINERARY This hotel is in an ideal location on Blackpool’s famous North Promenade close to the Tower. FRIDAY: A morning departure, you head north to Blackpool All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer, trouser press for an afternoon at leisure either in your hotel, relax and and tea and coffee making facilities. There are pleasant enjoy your surroundings, visit the hotel’s extensive leisure lounges, bar and restaurant. The hotel has it’s own facilities, take a stroll along Blackpool’s promenade or visit basement nightclub. Leisure facilities include swimming one of its many attractions. After an early dinner in your pool, spa, sauna, jacuzzi, gym and fitness centre. Lift. hotel (6.00pm) a drive through the famous illuminations before returning to your hotel. DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE SATURDAY: After breakfast a full day tour of the Lake © VisitBlackpool Fri 2 Oct 15 BIWE0210 2 3 District or a day at leisure in Blackpool. Dinner in hotel. £239 SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON Single Supplement £40.00 SUNDAY: After breakfast a morning at leisure in Blackpool Deposit required: £50.00 before continuing your journey home arriving late afternoon Price is based on en-suite accommodation including breakfast, / early evening. dinner and coach travel. Insurance premium required: £16.00 (payable with deposit)

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ITINERARY DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE FRIDAY: A morning departure for your journey south to Hertfordshire arriving in the afternoon at The Fri 24 Apr 15 SS2404 3 4 £309 Strawberries & Steam Letchworth Hall Hotel. Dinner in hotel. SATURDAY: After breakfast journey through – An English Dream SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON the beautiful landscapes of Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire including the chocolate box villages NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - LIMITED NUMBER © Visit England / Iain Lewis of Old Warden and Ickwell. Stop off in the market Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £22.75 Epping-Ongar Railway, Classic Heritage Bus town of St Neots and then journey to Cambridge (payable with deposit) Journey, River Punt with Strawberries & Cream and Historic City of Cambridge. Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner, chauffeured punt on River Cam, Strawberries and cream served on punt, Epping-Ongar Railway and heritage bus journey and coach travel.

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© www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade made to Penshurst Place during its 670-year history have seen the house grow into an imposing stately Dover Castle & Secret Wartime Tunnels, PLEASE NOTE: Due to the amount of walking in home that reveals at least eight different styles. There Walmer, Penshurst Place and Leeds Castle the Secret Wartime Tunnels this part of the tour are 11 acres of formal walled gardens with records may be unsuitable for people with severe walking dating back to 1346 (entrance included). Continue your difficulties. THE HILTON MAIDSTONE HOTEL journey home arriving at your agreed drop off point With leisure facilities ITINERARY early evening. Set in the heart of Southeast England north of SATURDAY: An early morning departure to Maidstone. Maidstone the elegant Hilton Maidstone has all the After checking in at your hotel an afternoon at leisure to DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE facilities expected from a 4 star hotel. All bedrooms relax in your hotel, perhaps use the leisure facilities or Sat 2 May 15 COK0205 2 3 £249 are en-suite with colour TV, mini-bar, hairdryer, an optional visit to Leeds Castle, said to be one of the trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities. ‘loveliest castles in the world’ magnificently set on two SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON There are pleasant lounges, bar and restaurant. islands (entrance approx. £15.00). It has a fascinating Single supplements £40.00 Leisure facilities include swimming pool, spa, history and had many royal connections; there is a Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £16.00 sauna, jacuzzi, gym and fitness centre. No lift - all fine collection of tapestries, furniture, paintings and (payable with deposit) rooms are ground or first floor. porcelains. The gardens include a cottage garden, a Mediterranean style garden and maze. Dinner in hotel. The theme for this ever popular weekend draws its Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation inspiration from the lovely Kent countryside and the SUNDAY: Today you’ll see two splendid but different including breakfast, dinner, entrances to Walmer, Dover Castle, Penshurst Place and coach travel. many superb houses and castles to visit in the region. castles. First to Dover Castle standing guard over the

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We are delighted to offer this Althorp House – was built in 1508 and has been the NEW! tour based in a 4 star hotel - you stately home of the Spencer family for nearly 500 Houses, Railways and visit Althorp House, Warwick years and is the resting place of Diana, Princess of and Royal Leamington Spa. You also visit Wales. There are 19 rooms (inc. some of Spencer Canals of Leicestershire Foxton Locks and have the opportunity for Family’s private apartments) open to the public and Northamptonshire a short canal cruise and take a nostalgic displaying a fine collection of furniture, pictures railway journey on the Great Central Railway and ceramics. Althorp was home to Princess Diana from Leicester to Loughborough. A delightful before she joined the Royal family and following weekend! Althorp House, Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa, her death in 1997 the family created an extensive Foxton Locks, Canal Cruise & Great Central Railway museum exhibition as a memorial to reflect on her THE HOTEL COLLECTION DAVENTRY life and work. There are six rooms displaying a COURT HOTEL, DAVENTRY ITINERARY range of Lady Diana’s personal artifacts including With leisure facilities FRIDAY: Depart in the morning and head south for an the famous bridal gown, childhood letters, school Located near Daventry, surrounded by pretty afternoon visit to Althorp House (entrance included). reports, dresses and details of her charity work. Northamptonshire villages and towns this hotel Transfer to your hotel for dinner. Outside there are beautiful park and gardens. is spacious and modern. Stylish lounge, bar and SATURDAY: After breakfast visit the historic town of dining room. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, Foxton Locks - all the fun of the canals in the Warwick, with its magnificent Castle, secret gardens, hairdryer, trouser press and tea and coffee making heart of rural South Leicestershire. Watch colourful beautiful buildings, excellent shopping, unique antique facilities. Leisure facilities include swimming pool, narrowboats ascending the ‘staircase’ of ten locks shops and great choice of restaurants. You have time spa pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Lift to all as their crews turn paddles and heave gates open at leisure before heading to Royal Leamington Spa, a floors. No lift - all rooms are ground or first floor. to move their boats up the hill. Discover wildlife in fashionable and elegant regency town. With Georgian the side-ponds, find out about Foxton’s fascinating and Victorian architecture, tree-lined avenues and DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE history at the museum, then take a short boat trip squares, stunning parks and gardens, it offers a unique on the canal. Vagabond is an elegant vintage motor shopping, dining and cultural experience. Dinner in Fri 21 Aug 15 DAV2108 2 3 £239 launch believed to be over 100 years old, it has a hotel. fixed roof and open sides, with wooden benches for SUNDAY: After breakfast head to Foxton Locks for SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON seating (you might like to bring a cushion). time at leisure and a short canal DDED VAL A UE

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some of the great artists represented. You can see beautiful French and English furniture, a famous NEW! collection of Sèvres porcelain, gold and silver. The award winning Safari Park is an ideal day out for all, enjoy the exciting drive through the reserves where some of the world’s most exciting animals roam, including lions, tigers, wolves, rhinoceros, elephants, giraffe and many others. The Leisure Area has a range of attractions and an opportunity to encounter

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Portsmouth has been home to The British Royal Navy for more than 500 years. Its mix of historic ships, castles, forts and museums make it one of the best holiday centres in which to explore the history of our sea-faring nation. With the opening of a new 35 million purpose-built museum for the Mary Rose, the flagship of King Henry VIII’s fleet we are delighted to offer this tour which includes the opportunity to view the historic Tudor warship. The remains of the 16th century hull of the Mary Rose will be on display at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, just a few yards from where she was built more than 500 years ago and within sight of where she DDED VAL A UE

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SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON ITINERARY HOLIDAY INN PORTSMOUTH With leisure facilities FRIDAY: A morning departure for your journey south Single room: £60.00 Deposit required: £50.00 Situated in Southsea close to the seafront. to Portsmouth. Dinner in hotel. Insurance premium required: £22.75 There is an elegant bar, restaurant and lounge. SATURDAY: After breakfast a full day visit to (payable with deposit) All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard (entrance included). hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Dinner in hotel. Leisure facilities include swimming pool, Jacuzzi, SUNDAY: After breakfast a full day excursion with sauna, steam room and gym. Lift to all floors. visits to Chichester with its famous cathedral and the DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE delightful market town of Arundel. Dinner in hotel. Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with Fri 3 Apr 15 PWE0304 3 4 £289 MONDAY: After breakfast journey home arriving at en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner, entrance to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and coach travel. Fri 16 Oct 15 PWE1610 3 4 your agreed drop off point in the evening. £289

Aeroscope in conjunction with Andrew’s of Tideswell present for an eighteenth successive year two very special two-day breaks. We include Dinner, Bed & Breakfast a visit to delightful Canterbury, a journey through delightful Kent Countryside and a memorable trip aboard the For A Very elegant and renowned sister train of the Venice Special Treat! Simplon-Orient Express. During your train journey allow time to walk through the train. Each carriage is unique and has its own name and a fascinating history. Exquisite marquetry, ornate brass Afternoon Tea and Wine accoutrements, engraved glass and mosaic floors await you. on The Belmond Orient Express Weekend ITINERARY SATURDAY: A morning departure you head south, with free tea and coffee during your journey, to the beautiful town of Canterbury where you can your journey allow time to walk through the train. experience Canterbury’s history and heritage, Each carriage is unique and has its own name and Canterbury and Kent Countryside see the stunning architecture and world famous a fascinating history. Exquisite marquetry, ornate buildings and maybe visit the magnificent Canterbury brass accoutrements, engraved glass and mosaic Cathedral. Transfer to your hotel in plenty of time for floors await you. Your coach will meet you at approx. HOLIDAY INN ASHFORD CENTRAL dinner. 17.30 at London Victoria Station. Complimentary tea SUNDAY: After a leisurely breakfast depart your hotel and coffee during your journey home arriving 21.30 This hotel has 17th-century features, combined for a scenic journey through the Kent Countryside onwards. with thoroughly modern facilities. It was via Tenterden and Rye to Folkestone to check-in for We wish you a memorable journey on the Orient transformed from a 17th-century barn nestling your luxury journey on the Belmond British Pullman Express on this wonderful break and hope that in the Kent countryside and is just a mile from which is part of the Venice Simplon-Orient Express, you experience a level of food and service that Ashford town centre. Rustic wooden beams line the world’s most famous train. As you step aboard you might have thought had gone forever. the restaurant and there is a pleasant lounge and and are shown to your reserved armchair seats, bar. All modern bedrooms are en-suite with TV, you can marvel at your surroundings and the way DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE that Royalty, Lords and Ladies used to travel in the telephone, hairdryer, air conditioning and tea and 1920’s. When the train pulls out of the station at Sat 19 Sep 15 OE1909 1 2 £335 coffee making facilities. No lift – only ground and approx. 15.15 you can admire the gleaming, elegant Sat 31 Oct 15 OE3110 1 2 £335 1st floor - ground floor rooms available. carriages and you will be served with a glass of SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON chilled exclusive Rose Wine and an Edwardian-style afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones with clotted Price is based on shared Twin/Double accommodation with Single Room £20.00 en-suite facilities including half board, journey on the Orient- Deposit required: £50.00 cream and jam along with fruit tart and assorted tea Express with a glass of rose wine and afternoon tea and fancies accompanied by a choice of Ceylon or China coach travel with complimentary tea and coffee during your Insurance premium required: £16.00 Tea. The journey will last around two hours. During coach journey. (payable with deposit)

Tel: 01298 871 222 13 ENGLISH WEEKENDS & SHORT BREAKS FREE DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE ON ALL HOLIDAYS (SEE BACK PAGE) a typical local pub you head for the City, London’s financial district, home to the major banks and NEW! insurance companies, London’s Royal Docks and the Emirates Cable Car terminal. The short return ‘flight’ takes you high above the river with absolutely stunning views. Finally make your way to Canary Wharf for a short break with chance to look around. Return to hotel for dinner. SUNDAY: After breakfast head to the historic City of Ely - an ideal destination for all interests and tastes, with a splendid array of medieval buildings and narrow streets. Ely’s main attraction is the magnificent Cathedral known as ‘The Ship of the Fens’. You can marvel at this amazing 12th century building as you enjoy a guided tour. You have free

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© NTPL / David Noton SATURDAY: After breakfast a morning at leisure DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE Tiverton, Horse Drawn Barge Trip, West in Tiverton before an afternoon horse-drawn canal cruise along the Grand Western Canal to East Manley Fri 4 Sep 15 DDH0409 3 4 £329 Somerset Railway and Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (included in price). Refreshments are available on board during your relaxing two and a half-hour cruise The glorious unspoilt Exmoor scenery, a special with a short stop half way for the horse to have a short SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON horse drawn canal cruise and a nostalgic steam rest where you can stretch your legs. Dinner in hotel. Single room £54.00 train ride on the West Somerset Railway combine SUNDAY: After breakfast head north to Bishops Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £22.75 to offer you a delightful break. On your way home Lydeard, near Taunton to join the West Somerset (payable with deposit) we round off the tour with a visit to the famous Railway for a scenic 20 miles steam train ride to Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, founded Minehead (included in price). Journey through the by the late Sir Peter Scott. Situated on the Severn Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with Quantock Hills and view Exmoor in the distance. estuary Slimbridge is home to a simply astounding en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner, horse-drawn The train passes through lovingly restored stations canal cruise, West Somerset Railway ride, entrance to Wildlife array of birds, including the world’s largest and reaches the coast at Blue Anchor. You have a & Wetlands Trust at Slimbridge and coach travel. collection of geese, swans and ducks.

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We are delighted to offer this lovely NEW! spring tour where you can take in the Spring in Cheltenham, Westbury Court, ‘Naked scenery and have time in fascinating Cheltenham, Bristol, Gloucester, Weston-Super-Mare Gardeners’, North Somerset and Gloucestershire Delights and Wells. We also include visits to National Trust Westbury Court Gardens, The Abbey House Gardens home of the ‘Naked Gardeners’ and the unique Hop Pocket shopping village. then have an afternoon at leisure in the cathedral city of HOTEL COLLECTION CHELTENHAM Gloucester with its fascinating heritage, award winning PARK HOTEL ITINERARY museums, waterside shopping, the famous Gloucester With leisure facilities MONDAY: Depart in the morning and head south to Docks and Victorian Warehouses, that have featured in A traditional Georgian manor house located in Cheltenham Spa, England’s most complete Regency numerous period films and TV dramas, and numerous Charlton Kings 2 miles from Cheltenham. It has been town. Most of the town centre lies in a conservation area restaurants, cafes and pubs. Dinner in hotel. added to over the years making an attractive spacious with Regency town houses, the historic promenade, THURSDAY: After breakfast a full day excursion hotel set in grounds with a small lake. Pleasant squares and terraces. With award-winning gardens, with a visit to the spectacular 5 acre Abbey House lounges, bar and dining room. All bedrooms are en- an impressive range of stylish shops and restaurants, Gardens situated in the heart of Malmesbury’s suite with TV, hairdryer, trouser press and tea & coffee Cheltenham has a cosmopolitan ambience to impress historic town centre (entrance included). The gardens making facilities. Leisure facilities include swimming all. Transfer to your hotel where you will be served with were featured on BBC Gardeners World and Alan pool, gym, sauna and steam room. No lift. N.B. Some scones, jam, cream, tea and coffee on arrival. Dinner Titchmarsh highly recommended them. You’ll find over twin/doubles and all single rooms are situated in the in hotel. 10,000 different plants in a beautiful setting beside Manor House which has no lift access so guests in TUESDAY: After breakfast visit the seaside resort of the unique and dramatic backdrop of Malmesbury these rooms need to be able to manage stairs. Any Weston-Super-Mare famous for its miles of golden Abbey. This meticulous, internationally renowned, singles unable to manage stairs need to request a sand, the Grand Pier; The Prom, colourful seafront privately-owned garden has been painstakingly and double for sole occupancy at a supplement. There are stalls, deck chairs and the donkeys, originally used to lovingly brought back to life by “the Naked Gardeners”, a few steps to the dining room. bring in the nets from the fishing boats. You then head Barbara & Ian Pollard. We conclude the day with time via Cheddar Gorge to Wells, the smallest and one of the at leisure in Bristol, a beautiful city with a captivating DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE mix of architectural styles, a legacy of its 800 years of most beautiful cities in England, located at the foot of Mon 16 Mar 15 CH1603 4 5 £335 the magnificent rolling Mendip Hills. There is a beautiful history. At the heart of the city is the harbourside area, transformed in recent years, with popular attractions like Cathedral, Bishops Palace, a vibrant market place and a SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON DDED VAL town centre of great character with many speciality and the SS Great Britain and the Industrial Museum. Bristol A UE

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This new tour is based just outside Colchester and features many contrasting and varied aspects of East Anglia, from historic towns and lovely NEW! villages to the smugglers’ haunts of the coast. Something for everyone!

ITINERARY THURSDAY: Depart in the morning to East Anglia arriving at your hotel during the afternoon. Dinner in hotel. FRIDAY: After breakfast cross into Essex and meander through the land of smugglers’ and intrigue – a land of marshes and hidden coves and lonely Spring in Colchester, Essex Coast inlets – to Mersea Island before calling at a famous smugglers inn, The Peldon Rose. Booty at this inn and Charming Suffolk was not concealed in the cellar, but in a large well hidden in the middle of the adjacent pond. Continue © NTPL/Rupert Truman to the Blackwater estuary with a wealth of legends Norman Keep ever constructed, riverside walks Historic Colchester, Mersea Island & about smuggling, to Maldon. Your final visit is to and pleasant gardens. In the afternoon drive to the Wilkin’s Tiptree Jam Museum, tea room and shop. Smugglers’ Coast, Maldon & Tiptree, Bury Essex coast and Clacton-on-Sea one of the county’s Dinner in hotel. St Edmunds market, Sudbury & Lavenham, best loved resorts. You have time at leisure before Clacton-on-Sea and Essex coast SATURDAY: After breakfast head north into Suffolk, returning to your hotel for dinner. calling for a break in beautiful Sudbury before MONDAY: After breakfast journey home, arriving at heading to delightful Bury St Edmunds. The town is your agreed drop off point in the evening. famous for its Abbey Gardens and the Angel Hotel, DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE where Dickens had Mrs Pickwick stay. You have time Thu 26 Mar 15 COL2603 4 5 £339 at leisure to explore the town and have lunch. Return HOLIDAY INN HOTEL, COLCHESTER via Lavenham one of our best preserved medieval With leisure facilities villages with its many colourful and half timbered The 3 star rated Holiday Inn Hotel is situated SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON houses. Dinner in hotel. in the village of Eight Ash Green 4 miles Single room £48.00 from Colchester on the edge of Constable SUNDAY: After breakfast journey to historic Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £22.75 Country. Pleasant restaurant, lounge and bar. (payable with deposit) Colchester for time at leisure. The oldest town in All bedrooms are en suite with TV, telephone, England boasts a wide “boulevard” as a main street hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. with many interesting pedestrian shopping malls and Leisure facilities include swimming pool, gym, Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with lanes with specialist shops. At one end of the street is steam room and sauna. No lift only 2 floors – en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner and coach travel. beautiful Castle Park, complete with the largest ground floor rooms available.

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A delightful new tour for 2015. The highlight is a then continue along the north coast of Kent to visit to locations filmed for the popular TV series Margate and Broadstairs. Bleak House, Dickens ED VA ADD LU E E NEW! ‘Call the Midwife’ which stars Miranda Hart. The summer home, overlooks the town. You then

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A firm favourite with our customers for many years this AA 3 Star family-run hotel has been owned by the same family for over fifty years. Situated at the centre of the Esplanade it overlooks the sea and is adjacent to the shopping centre. Lounge Bar with sea view, sea view lounge, reading room, writing room, café bar and sea view restaurant. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer, free wi-fi and tea and coffee making facilities. Entertainment four nights a week. Aspara Spa with hydrotherapy pool, steam room and sauna. Therapists offer a wide range of beauty treatments (at extra cost). Full sized snooker table. Lifts to all floors.

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Sidmouth is one of the most beautiful and A half day excursion to the friendly market town unspoilt resorts in the country set in lush of Honiton. Famous for its lace and pottery it has SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON pastures and craggy cliffs. It is ideal for an now become one of the most prosperous and lively NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS unhurried lifestyle, the shops have retained the shopping centres in East Devon. Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £22.75 personal and friendly service of a country town. (payable with deposit) You may also wish to discover some of Sidmouth’s fascinating landmarks and historic locations on one FREE EXCURSIONS: SEE ALSO TURKEY & TINSEL IN SIDMOUTH of the free guided walks with a knowledgeable guide A full day into Devon’s countryside and the Dartmoor PAGE NO 28 National Park with a visit to Plymouth and Plymouth (enquire at the hotel or Tourist Information Centre). Hoe and return via Buckfast Abbey. In the summer months there is a free hop on, hop off bus running around Sidmouth. A full day excursion via the fishing villages of Beer Price is based on accommodation with en-suite facilities and Axmouth then onto Lyme Regis including breakfast, 5 course dinner and coach travel.

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A delightful new tour for 2015. From our base near Royal Tunbridge Wells we feature a selection of house and gardens and as a complete contrast a steam train ride and a trip to the seaside. NEW! Great Houses and Gardens of Sussex

ITINERARY MONDAY: A morning departure you journey south to Sussex arriving in the afternoon. Dinner in hotel. TUESDAY: After breakfast head directly south to Eastbourne. You have time to look around the town, enjoy a seafront stroll or just relax and watch the world go by. We then head to Bateman’s, a beautiful

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Norwich is one of the loveliest cities in the country with its beautiful Cathedral and the cobbled Elm Hill. Our journeys feature miniature railway, preserved main line railway, and a boat trip; this is a holiday for everyone.

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Scarborough is situated on the magnificent Yorkshire Coast between the Moors and Dales. This seaside town with miles of coastline, small coves and sandy beaches is close to the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, famous for its beautiful scenery.

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A full day via the North Yorkshire Moors and Goathland, setting of the popular TV series ‘Heartbeat’, to the picturesque and colourful fishing port of Whitby with its fascinating harbour and Abbey ruins.

A full day excursion to Filey and Flamborough Head. Scarborough, Whitby and Yorkshire Moors SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - In addition to single rooms the hotel offers ‘suites’ which con- sist of two single rooms with a shared bathroom THE RED LEA HOTEL, SCARBOROUGH making facilities. With a superb location, beautiful - ideal for friends travelling together. sea views, indoor swimming pool, comfortable With leisure facilities Sea View (on request only): £10.00 per person bedrooms, great restaurant and friendly service we This family owned 3 star hotel is ideally located on per night (no single sea view available) Scarborough’s favoured South Cliff, close to the believe this hotel has everything needed for a great Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £22.75 Cliff Lift, the Spa Centre and the beach. The town break by the sea. Lift to all floors. (payable with deposit) centre, castle and bustling harbour are only a short stroll away. The Red Lea Hotel was originally six elegant town-houses that have been carefully and tastefully modernised whilst retaining much original DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with character. Pleasant restaurant, lounge and bar with Thu 28 May 15 SCA2805 3 4 £289 en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner and coach entertainment on two evenings. All bedrooms are Fri 28 Aug 15 SCA2808 4 5 travel. en-suite with telephone, TV, radio and tea & coffee £369

Windsor Castle - Windsor Castle is an official MERCURE HOTEL, WATFORD Royal Landscapes and residence of The Queen and the largest occupied With leisure facilities castle in the world. A Royal home and fortress for over This 3 star standard hotel is located close to 900 years, the Castle remains a working palace today. a View of London Watford town centre to the north of London and is The Shard - London’s latest landmark, the Shard, is a convenient base for visiting all the attractions on A London Holiday with to date the tallest structure in Europe. The building the tour. Pleasant restaurant and lounge bar. All a difference! is stunning and ‘The View from the Shard’ at the bedrooms are en suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer building’s pinnacle offers an incredible 360 degree and tea and coffee making facilities. Leisure view across the whole of London and beyond. facilities include swimming pool, sauna and gym. Prospect of Whitby - The Prospect of Whitby is Lift. A ‘View from The Shard’, ‘Prospect of Whitby’ London’s oldest riverside pub dating back to 1520. pub lunch, Hampton Court Palace, Windsor Parts of the original building still survive. The pub has DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE Castle, Borough Market and The Royal Mews a rare pewter topped bar as well as old barrels and Mon 1 Jun 15 LOL0106 4 5 ships masts built in. The pub was originally frequented £479 by those involved in life on the river and became a An exciting and unique tour for 2015 notorious haunt for smugglers, thieves and pirates. SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON NEW! featuring various iconic landmarks in Notable customers have been Charles Dickens and NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (LIMITED NUMBER) and around London. The highlight is Samuel Pepys. We enjoy lunch here with chance to Deposit £50.00 the stunning ‘View from the Shard’. We also feature soak up the atmosphere. Insurance premium £22.75 Royal connections with visits to the magnificent Borough Market - In the atmospheric maze of narrow (payable with deposit) DDED VAL Hampton Court Palace, the grand Windsor Castle, and A UE

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Cornwall has magnificent golden sandy beaches, a disused clay mine and transformed into a rich, global breathtaking views from majestic cliff tops, quaint garden where people can learn about nature and get St. Agnes, Gardens of historic stone built harbours and villages and inspiration about the world around them. tranquil wooded river estuaries. It is also famous for The Lost Gardens of Heligan: seat of the Tremayne Cornwall, The Lizard & its wonderful gardens. To discover this area with a family for more than 400 years is one of the most difference we offer a tour based in the unspoilt village mysterious estates in England. The eighty acres of Cornish Delights of St Agnes situated 12 miles down the coast from stunningly beautiful gardens and grounds have enabled Newquay and 18 miles from Falmouth. this award winning garden to become one of the most National Trust Trelissick Garden: Beautifully positioned popular group attractions in Cornwall. At the end of the at the head of the Fal estuary, the estate commands 19th century its thousand acres were at their zenith; a Falmouth, St Ives, Lizard, Trelissick Garden, panoramic views. At its heart is the garden, which has few years later bramble and ivy were already growing a Trengwainton Gardens & Trebah Gardens. year-round colour. This modern garden was created green veil over this “Sleeping Beauty”. Now restored to its within shelter belts planted 200 years ago and it is former glory, Heligan is truly “a garden for all seasons”. constantly evolving. The iconic Water Tower was built for irrigation and fire-control; now the lavatories are flushed ITINERARY THE ROSEMUNDY HOUSE HOTEL, with rainwater stored underground in modern reservoirs. SATURDAY: A morning departure you head south to St ST AGNES Heat is extracted from kitchen appliances and the Sun to Agnes. Dinner in hotel. This AA 3 star family owned and run hotel is an provide hot water and heating. elegant Queen Anne residence tastefully extended SUNDAY: After breakfast a day at leisure in St Agnes. National Trust Trengwainton Gardens: A 25 acre and converted. A warm welcome is assured at this Dinner in hotel. sheltered garden bursting with exotic trees and shrubs. friendly hotel, situated in secluded and sheltered The walled kitchen garden will inspire creativity and wide MONDAY: After breakfast a full day to Trebah Gardens gardens and woodland only 100yds from the main street of unspoilt St Agnes and less than a mile from open views across Mount’s Bay will have you reaching for (entrance included) and the Lizard Peninsula, England’s the beach at Trevaunance Cove. All bedrooms are your camera. Lose yourself amongst winding, wooded most southerly point. en-suite with TV and tea and coffee making facilities. paths, the stream or simply find a quiet corner to breathe TUESDAY: After breakfast either a day at leisure in St Bar, lounge, snug and pleasant restaurant. Outdoor in the peace of this special place. Agnes or an optional visit to the Lost Gardens of Heligan heated swimming pool. No lift – only 2 floors – Trebah Gardens ‘Garden of Dreams’: This dramatically (approx. £11.00). Dinner in hotel. ground floor rooms available. beautiful 26-acre garden is listed among the 80 finest WEDNESDAY: After breakfast a full day to Trelissick in the world. A sub-tropical paradise it is home to a Gardens (entrance included) and the ancient seaport of DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE unique collection of rare exotic plants, trees and shrubs Falmouth. Dinner in hotel. winding down to a private and secluded beach on the THURSDAY: After breakfast a full day along the coast, Sat 13 Jun 15 SA1306 7 8 £629 Helford River. A stream cascades over waterfalls and with a photo stop in the delightful village of Marazion to water gardens with ponds full of giant Koi carp then view St Michael’s Mount. You then visit Trengwainton DDED VAL through two acres of massed blue and white hydrangeas. SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON A UE

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Northumbria, England’s most Northerly region, is unique with areas of outstanding natural beauty, National Parks and a spectacular coastline of high cliffs and golden beaches. Hadrian’s Wall, a world famous site, still stands and Northumbria boasts more castles and strongholds than any other English region. Hexham is a market town in the heart of the Northumbrian countryside. We are delighted to visit this hotel again that is Hexham, Northumbria, very popular with our clients. DDED VAL A UE

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DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE Buckler’s Hard, River cruise, Sun 5 Jul 15 B0507 4 5 £339 Christchurch, Isle of Purbeck THE TROUVILLE HOTEL BOURNEMOUTH and Swanage. This AA 3 star hotel, situated on Bournemouth’s West Cliff, is an excellent location only a short SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON distance from the beach and town centre for Situated on the chalk cliffs of the South Coast NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT – LIMITED NUMBER Bournemouth is justly described as ‘The Garden shops and shows. Pleasant restaurant, lounge and Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £22.75 City of the South’. Its acres of parks and gardens entertainment room. All bedrooms are en-suite with (payable with deposit) and traffic-free promenades are a constant joy. TV, hairdryer, telephone and tea and coffee making Bournemouth boasts excellent shopping facilities, facilities. The hotel has entertainment on some theatres, endless entertainment and remains a evenings. Lift. firm favourite for all ages. We include interesting excursions and a visit to the maritime village of Price is based on accommodation with en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner, entrance to Buckler’s Hard, river cruise and coach travel. Buckler’s Hard and a river cruise.

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A full day excursion including the famous yachting Isle of Wight and and maritime centre of Cowes. Visit Osborne House a former royal residence in East Cowes. The house Osborne House was built between 1845 and 1851 for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a summer home and rural retreat (entrance included) and return via the ’Gateway to the THE SHANKLIN HOTEL Island’, the lovely resort of Ryde with its Regency and DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE With leisure facilities Victorian houses, famous pier and sandy beaches. Sat 25 Jul 15 IOW2507 5 6 £439 The Shanklin Hotel is a spacious hotel with a Sun 11 Oct 15 IOW1110 4 5 £319 A half-day excursion to the picturesque village of ETB 3 Crown rating occupying a superb cliff top Godshill with its church, thatched cottages and position, providing magnificent views of the bay SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON miniature model village. and surrounding countryside, yet within easy reach Single room: £35.00 (July) £20.00 (October) of the town centre a 5 minutes walk away. All Double for sole use: £70.00 (July) £40.00 (Oct) Price is based on accommodation with en-suite facilities bedrooms are en suite with TV and tea and coffee Side Sea View: £30.00 (July) £12.00 (October) including breakfast, dinner, entrance to Osborne House, making facilities. Heated indoor swimming pool, coach travel and ferry crossing from Portsmouth to Deposit required: £50.00 Fishbourne. games room and entertainment. Lift. Insurance premium required: £22.75 (5 days) £28.00 (6 days) (payable with deposit)

We are delighted to repeat this exciting and unique tour featuring various attractions in and around our Capital City, from the delights of the London Eye to majestic St. Paul’s Cathedral to Lord’s cricket ground, a visit to the Houses of Parliament, a visit to the Royal Albert Hall, a boat ride and a visit to some of the not so well known haunts of London’s east end, ‘Jack the Ripper’ territory! ITINERARY MONDAY: A morning departure to Elstree arriving in the afternoon. Dinner in hotel TUESDAY – THURSDAY: The following visits will be included:

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Eastbourne is an ideal resort set on the Sussex coast in a glorious location sheltered by the South Downs and the awe-inspiring Beachy Head. As you approach Eastbourne you are greeted by an attractive three-mile promenade on three levels. Eastbourne pier is one of the best preserved, flanked by the pier and the bandstand are the immaculate carpet gardens.

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SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON BEST WESTERN YORK HOUSE HOTEL FREE EXCURSIONS Single Room £60.00 With leisure facilities Sea View Twin/Double £30.00 A full day excursion including the county town of This AA 3 Star, situated on the sea front 500yds Sea View Single £120.00 from the pier, is a friendly family-managed hotel. A Lewes, maybe visit the Castle (entrance approx. £6.50), short walk takes you into the town centre with its or explore the delightful shops, museums, pretty Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £22.75 modern shopping precinct. All bedrooms are en cottages, gardens and hidden courtyards. Return via (payable with deposit) suite with TV, radio, telephone and tea and coffee Alfriston and Beachy Head. A full day excursion inc. Battle, the ancient port of Rye making facilities. Indoor heated swimming pool. Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with and return via Hastings. A half day to the fashionable Attractive veranda bar and comfortable lounges. en suite facilities including breakfast, dinner and coach Lift. regency resort of Brighton with its Lanes shopping area travel. and Royal Pavilion.

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making facilities. Lift to most floors. Entertainment is most spectacular train journey on a main line railway provided each evening during your stay. in the whole of England – the famous Settle to Carlisle Cumbrian Cavalcade line. Towering viaducts, bridges, long deep tunnels, ITINERARY lovingly kept station gardens all help to make this A Sightseeing Spectacular MONDAY: Depart in the morning and head north one of the best loved lines in the country. Travel along to Cumbria arriving late afternoon. Dinner and the whole line through majestic scenery to Carlisle to entertainment in hotel rejoin your coach for the ride back to Gilsland. Dinner

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ITINERARY THURSDAY: An early morning departure to Maidstone. After checking in at your hotel an afternoon at leisure to relax in your hotel, perhaps use the leisure facilities or an optional visit to Leeds Castle, said to be one of the ‘loveliest castles in the Houses, Gardens, Orchards, world’ magnificently set on two islands (entrance approx. £15.00). Dinner in hotel. Vines, Railways and Countryside FRIDAY: After breakfast journey via Sittingbourne and Faversham for a north Kent coastal tour. Travel via the of Kent & North Kent coast genteel coastal resorts of Whitstable and Herne Bay then continue along the north coast to Margate and Broadstairs. You then visit Brogdale Farm (included Kent & East Sussex Rail, Biddenden Vineyards, in price). The University of Reading is responsible for timber-framed halls in the country. Of particular note Brogdale Farm Orchard, North Kent Coast, Great the curation and maintenance of the National Fruit is the antique furniture and needlework collection. Dixter House and Gardens, Romney, Hythe & The gardens boast a variety of clipped topiary, wild Dymchurch Railway and ‘Darling Buds of May Collection; it is one of the largest fruit collections in Country’(with optional Leeds Castle) the world and is located at Brogdale Farm. You can meadow flowers, mixed borders (including the enjoy a fascinating guided tour of the orchards, with famous Long Border), ponds and the exuberant tasting opportunities. Afterwards time to browse the Exotic Garden (entrance included). Return to your THE HILTON MAIDSTONE HOTEL delicatessen, butchers, plant centre and craft centre hotel through the beautiful Kent countryside via With leisure facilities or relax in the tearoom. A lovely afternoon! Dinner in Pluckley, setting for TV’s ‘Darling Buds of May’ and Situated north of Maidstone this elegant hotel has hotel. renowned as ‘The most haunted village in Britain’. all the facilities expected from a 4 star hotel. All SATURDAY: After breakfast head to Hythe for a Dinner in hotel. bedrooms are en-suite with TV, mini-bar, hairdryer, coastal ride on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch SUNDAY: After breakfast visit Biddenden Vineyards trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities. Railway ‘The worlds smallest public railway’ to for a tour and tasting (entrance included). You then There are pleasant lounges, bar and restaurant. Dungeness (included in price). Opened in 1927 it was visit the lovely town of Tenterden, with its antique Leisure facilities include swimming pool, spa, the culmination of the dreams of two men; Captain shops and tearooms where you join the Kent & East sauna, jacuzzi, gym and fitness centre. No lift - all J. E. P. Howey and Count Louis Zborowski. It is still Sussex Railway for a steam train ride to Bodiam rooms are ground or first floor. one of the railway wonders of the world. You have a (included in price). Dinner in hotel. DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE single journey on the whole of the track from Hythe to MONDAY: After breakfast journey home arriving at Dungeness. Your coach will collect you in Dungeness your agreed drop off late afternoon. Thu 10 Sep 15 KENT1009 4 5 £409 for a lunchtime visit to the ancient Cinque Port of Rye, now some distance from the sea. In the afternoon Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON including breakfast, dinner, Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch visit fascinating Great Dixter House & Gardens Railway journey, entrance to Great Dixter House & Gardens, Single room: £80.00 birthplace, home and passion of gardening writer Brogdale Farm tour, tour and tasting at Biddenden Vineyard, Deposit required: £50.00 Kent and East Sussex Railway journey and coach travel. Christopher Lloyd. It was built in1450, restored in Insurance premium required: £22.75 1910 and boasts one of the largest surviving (payable with deposit)

The Isle of Man, midway between Britain and Ireland, is only 13 miles wide and 33 miles long yet offers a wide variety of town and country. The island is steeped in history and life is leisurely, unhurried, warm and friendly. Situated in the middle of the Gulf Stream means it enjoys one of the mildest climates in the British Isles that accounts for the palms and other exotic plants abounding there. The island has over 100 miles of beautiful coastline with dunes, rocky cliffs, Isle of Man – Douglas beaches, secluded coves and majestic bays, whilst inland there are mountains, moorlands, glens and woods.

BEST WESTERN PALACE HOTEL & DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE FREE EXCURSIONS CASINO, DOUGLAS Sun 13 Sep 15 IOM1309 4 5 £489 A full day tour of the north of the Island, via Ramsey, to With leisure facilities and casino Point of Ayre and returning via Peel. Situated on the beautiful Victorian Promenade SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON A full day tour of the south of the Island, first to historic overlooking Douglas Bay just metres away from the Single Room £64.00 Castletown, once the island’s capital and dominated beach, it is within walking distance of the town’s retail Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £36.50 by ancient Castle Rushey, then onto Cregneash at the centre. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer, (payable with deposit) island’s tip to take a view of the Calf of Man before trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities. There visiting Port Erin. are pleasant lounges, bars and restaurant. The hotel has a casino with immediate membership for over 18’s. Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with A half-day tour to Laxey Village and Laxey Wheel - the en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner, coach travel Leisure facilities include swimming pool, spa, sauna, and return ferry from Heysham to Douglas. largest water wheel in the world. jacuzzi, gym and fitness centre. Lift.

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FREE EXCURSIONS DAISH’S PRINCE REGENT HOTEL, DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE WEYMOUTH A full day excursion through the fishing villages of Situated on the seafront with the town centre and Mon 28 Sep 15 W2809 4 5 £349 Axmouth, Seaton and Beer to the beautiful Regency harbour a short level stroll away. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, radio and tea & resort of Sidmouth. SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON coffee making facilities. Pleasant lounges, bar, and restaurant. Lift to first three floors only (not to 4th NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - LIMITED NUMBER A full day Isle of Purbeck tour travelling through pretty floor). SOME SINGLES ARE NOT LEVEL WITH LIFT Dorset villages and picturesque countryside via Hardy’s Sea View: Twin/Double £24.00 Single £48.00 Dorchester, Wareham and Corfe Castle to the Victorian (on request only) resort of Swanage. We include a return steam train ride Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner, Swanage Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £22.75 on the Swanage Railway (included in price). Return Railway Ride and coach travel. (payable with deposit) rounding the Purbeck Hills and visit Lulworth Cove.

medieval castle, riverside walks, specialist shopping and antiques area. You then visit the Bowes Museum, NEW! just outside the town (entrance included). This French style Chateau, with its amazing history and wonderful collections, is one of the most important museums outside London. It opened in 1892 and a recent £12million revamp has transformed it into a must see ‘Land of the Prince 21st century attraction. It has the greatest collection of fine and decorative arts in the North East, contained in Bishops’ at Redworth Hall stunning new galleries. There is a café and gift shop and the beautiful grounds include a parterre garden, fountain ED V Castles and Museums of DD ALU A E

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THE HOTEL COLLECTION REDWORTH HALL HOTEL This delightful tour visits the peaceful Durham boasts traditional 18th century ornamental walled Premium with leisure facilities Dales with stunning scenery, beautiful villages gardens, yew hedges, trees, plants and ornaments Sitting in 150 acres of superb woodland this beautiful and friendly people. We include a visit to historic from the 18th and 19th century. The 200 acre deer country hotel is a Jacobean Manor House which Durham, small enough to explore on foot, but so park surrounding the castle has red deer, the largest dates back to 1693. It is situated in Redworth 20 special that both its castle and cathedral have British wild land mammal, and the smaller fallow deer miles from Durham in County Durham. The hall been designated a World Heritage site. There (entrance to castle, park and gardens included). retains many of its original features, namely the are many shops and cobbled streets to wander Return to your hotel for dinner. magnificent galleried Baronial Great Hall and ornate around, yet, within minutes you can escape the WEDNESDAY: After breakfast a full day to Durham spiral stone staircase. Beautiful restaurant, lounges hustle and bustle as you stroll along the riverbank. city. With a history dating back 1,000 years there’s a and bar. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, trouser We also include a selection of interesting wealth of historic buildings to discover. The cathedral, press, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. attractions and on one evening a special ‘Olde which dates from 1093, is said to be the finest Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, English’ dinner in the Great Hall at Redworth Hall. example of Norman architecture in the world. Why sauna, steam room, fully equipped gym, fitness not take a guided tour of the castle to find out more studio for classes and outdoor tennis courts. Lift to ITINERARY about the past and present? See the 15th century most bedrooms. MONDAY: Depart in the morning for a scenic journey kitchen, which, amazingly is still in use today! For north to your hotel where scones, jam, cream, tea shoppers stylish boutiques and quirky craft shops DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE and coffee will be served on arrival. Dinner in hotel jostle for attention alongside top-name brands, whilst Mon 28 Sep 15 RH2809 4 5 £389 TUESDAY: After breakfast drive along picturesque Durham Indoor Market still retains its Victorian charm. Weardale to Stanhope passing through lovely Dinner in hotel. SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON scenery on the way. You then head north via THURSDAY: After breakfast head to the small market Single Room £80.00 Allendale to Hexham across the border in town of Middleton-in-Teesdale with its little shops Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £22.75 Northumberland for time at leisure before heading and tea rooms. You then journey to the historic (payable with deposit) south to visit Raby Castle and Gardens near market town of Barnard Castle named after the castle Staindrop. Home to Lord Barnard’s family since 1626, around which it grew up. You have time to explore the Price is based on shared accommodation with en-suite facilities and includes breakfast, dinner, entrance to Raby it is one of finest medieval Castle’s in England and elegant Georgian and Victorian architecture, Castle, Park & Gardens, Bowes Museum and coach travel.

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This new tour is based just outside Colchester and includes little villages, lush green meadows, rich farmlands and sandy heathlands depicted by NEW! the famous painters Constable and Gainsborough. Visit historic Bury St Edmunds, with its Dickens connections, and the delightful East Anglian countryside and peaceful coastline. As a nice contrast visit the ‘Essex Sunshine Coast’. All this combines to give a holiday of particular charm and nostalgia.

ITINERARY SUNDAY: Depart in the morning arriving at your hotel during the afternoon. Dinner in hotel. MONDAY: After breakfast discover the idyllic villages on your tour of Constable Country, including the birthplace of the famous painter at East Bergholt, an unspoilt village with many fine old houses and cottages. The church at Dedham, with its 131ft tower, and the little hamlet of Flatford Mill, were favourite landscape subjects and you can soak Constable Country, East up these scenes of England at first hand. In the afternoon visit the ‘Essex Sunshine Coast’ with Anglia and Charming Suffolk bustling Clacton-on-Sea and more relaxed Walton- on-the-Naze. Return to hotel for dinner. TUESDAY: After breakfast head to historic Bury before returning to your hotel for dinner. Flatford Mill and the Vale of Dedham, Bury St.Edmunds, famous for its Abbey Gardens and the St Edmunds & Lavenham, Aldeburgh & Angel Hotel, where Dickens had Mrs Pickwick stay. THURSDAY: After breakfast journey home, arriving Southwold, Essex Sunshine Coast and the You have time at leisure to explore the town. From at your agreed drop off point in the evening. House in the Clouds. Thorpeness. here we head for the pretty villages of Cavendish and Clare, with their pastel coloured cottages, to BEST WESTERN MARKS TEY HOTEL, DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE take a break in Lavenham, one of our best preserved NR COLCHESTER medieval villages with its many colourful and half With leisure facilities Sun 4 Oct 15 CC0410 4 5 £359 timbered houses. Dinner in hotel. Located 4 miles from Colchester offering excellent SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON WEDNESDAY: After breakfast head into the rural standards of accommodation. Pleasant lounges, bar north and the coastal village of Thorpeness where and restaurant. All bedrooms are en suite with TV, Single room: £48.00 you pass The House in the Clouds, one of the telephone, radio, hairdryer and tea & coffee making Deposit required: £50.00 facilities. Leisure facilities include swimming pool, country’s most famous follies, originally built as Insurance premium required: £22.75 a water tower, now a family holiday base. Carry gym, steam room, sauna and beauty salon. No lift (payable with deposit) on to the time warp seaside town of Aldeburgh, only 2 floors – ground floor rooms available. little changed for many years and then to historic Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner and coach travel. Southwold. Have a short break in Woodbridge

We are delighted to offer this lovely tour based at A full day excursion - you head east to visit the Looe. In medieval times there were two towns on fascinating and historic city of Plymouth with its DDED VAL beautiful harbour and naval history, maybe hop on the A UE opposite banks of the River Looe. East Looe has E U A L D the fishing harbour, the main shopping centre and Discovery Tour bus to explore the city’s heritage. You A D V E

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Tel: 01298 871 222 25 WELSH HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS FREE DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE ON ALL HOLIDAYS (SEE BACK PAGE) ITINERARY MONDAY: A morning departure, with a stop en- route, arriving in the afternoon. Dinner in hotel. TUESDAY: After breakfast drive to the delightful old town of Bromyard for a break before you visit Broadfield Court Estate. Here you enjoy a tour of the vineyard and garden, wine tasting and a light lunch (included in price). In the afternoon you have free time in Hereford, with its magnificent Cathedral, before returning via the ancient market town of Heart of England, Ledbury. Return to your hotel for dinner. Malvern and Worcester WEDNESDAY: After breakfast ride around some of DDED VAL A UE

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ITINERARY MONDAY: A morning departure for a scenic journey via Llandudno to Criccieth. Dinner in hotel. TUESDAY: After breakfast ride on the famous Ffestiniog Railway from Porthmadoc to Ffestiniog (included in price). Rejoin your coach for a ride to the pretty town of Betws-y-Coed with time at leisure before a scenic journey back. Dinner in hotel. DDED VAL A UE

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Llandudno, the largest Welsh tourist resort, is a beautiful Victorian town set on a curving bay between the headlands of Great and Little Orme, with the mountains of Snowdonia in the background. The town has plenty to offer including an excellent shopping centre. You can take a ride up the Great Orme in one of the famous trams or by cable car. Once at the top you can appreciate breathtaking views of Snowdonia, Anglesey and the Conwy Estuary. We have used this hotel for many years and it is one of our customers favourites!

ITINERARY A full day scenic excursion through the Snowdonia National Park. You travel along the Vale of Conwy to the beautiful village of Betws-y-Coed and through the Gwydr Forest to Ffestiniog, home of the slate caverns. You continue to Porthmadog and return through Beddgelert. A full day excursion to Anglesey via Caernarfon with its fine castle, Llanberis, Caernarfon and Bangor, cross to the Isle of Anglesey and visit Beaumaris renowned for its castle. Your journey home will include a half day visiting Llandudno, Anglesey, Snowdonia Medieval walled Conwy with Wales most impressive castle and Plas Mawr, Britain’s best preserved and North Wales Coast Elizabethan town house.

THE MERRION HOTEL, LLANDUDNO SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE Single room: £40.00 This WTB 3 Star hotel, family owned and run is Mon 20 Apr 15 LL2004 4 5 £409 Deposit required: £50.00 situated in a prime town centre location on the Insurance premium required: £22.75 Mon 27 Jul 15 LL2707 4 5 £439 promenade nestling between the twin headlands of (payable with deposit) Mon 21 Sep 15 LL2109 4 5 £435 the Great and Little Ormes overlooking the Victorian pier and Llandudno Bay. All bedrooms are en-suite SEE ALSO TURKEY & TINSEL with central heating, TV, telephone and tea and LLANDUDNO PAGE NO 28 coffee making facilities. Attractive dining room, lounge and bar with entertainment every evening. Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner and coach travel. Lift to all floors.

THE GILTAR HOTEL

The 3 star refurbished Giltar Hotel is in the centre of Tenby on the quiet Esplanade with magnificent views across to Caldy Island and South Beach - which can be reached via steps in front of the Hotel. Shopping centre 10 minutes level walk away. Family-run, with a friendly, homely atmosphere. All bedrooms have en suite shower or bathroom, TV, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities. Pleasant lounges and sea view dining room. Entertainment most evenings in the Cellar Bar. Lift.

DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE Sun 2 Aug 15 TEN0208 5 6 £519 Tenby & Scenic Pembrokeshire Coast SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - LIMITED NUMBER Sea View twin/double: £25.00 Tenby is situated in the beautiful county of FREE EXCURSIONS Sea View premier twin/double: £62.50 Pembrokeshire in South Wales and has been A full day scenic tour via Pembroke, over the Cleddau Deposit required: £50.00 described as the “Jewel in the Crown” of the Welsh Bridge to Haverfordwest and onto the Cathedral City of Insurance premium required: £28.00 Riviera. St. Davids, the smallest city in the British Isles. Return (payable with deposit) via Gwaun Valley and Presli Mountains. Its quaint narrow streets, full of interesting little A full day scenic tour of Pembroke coast including shops, shelter behind the ancient town walls and Bosherton, St Governs Head and Pembroke. eventually lead to the picturesque harbour. A full day scenic tour of the South Pembroke coast Price is based on accommodation with en suite facilities including breakfast, dinner and coach travel. with stops at Laugharne and the charming resort of Saundersfoot.

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Brown landscaped parkland and the Formal Gardens are unrivalled in Britain. The house will be decorated for Christmas and will be immersed in sparkle and splendour. We include entrance to the Christmas at Waddesdon, Blenheim, Living Crafts Living Crafts for Christmas Fair, a highlight of the festive season at Blenheim. British designer-makers for Christmas and Birmingham Christmas Market will be showcasing high quality contemporary crafts. You can buy presents for all the family DDED VAL A UE from individual gifts and special commissions to

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ITINERARY FRIDAY: A morning departure with a stop en route to Waddesdon Manor (entrance included) where you Christmas & Living Crafts for Christmas Fair at Blenheim have a tour of the house, a chance to visit the shops, Waddesdon Manor - Magnificent house and aviary and café and see the Winter Light in the Palace, Christmas at Waddesdon Manor, Woodstock grounds in the style of a 19th-century French gardens. Transfer to your hotel for dinner. château built for Ferdinand de Rothschild in the and Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market 19th century to display his vast collection of works SATURDAY: After breakfast a full day excursion to of art. It has one of the finest Victorian gardens in Blenheim Palace and the Living Crafts for Christmas Britain. Christmas in the East Wing sees beautifully Fair and Woodstock (entrance included).Dinner in HILTON MILTON KEYNES HOTEL decorated rooms with seasonal music and a very hotel. With leisure facilities warm welcome. The shops will be decorated and SUNDAY: After breakfast journey to Birmingham This 4 star hotel is situated near Milton Keynes. All full of gifts. At the plant centre you’ll find wreaths, to visit the magical Frankfurt Christmas Market, the decorations and Christmas decorations. largest authentic German Christmas Market outside bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, radio, Blenheim Palace - Birthplace of Sir Winston of Germany and Austria and arguably one of the hairdryer, trouser press and tea and coffee making Churchill and home of the 11th Duke of most popular Christmas markets in the UK. Enjoy the facilities. Leisure facilities include swimming pool, Marlborough it is one of Britain’s greatest houses. feel of a small village within the heart of the bustling spa, sauna, steam room and gym. The Palace, Formal Gardens and Park were created city centre, with picturesque wooden chalets offering a World Heritage Site in 1987. Blenheim is a true traditional handcrafted gifts, including jewellery, masterpiece of English Baroque architecture. wooden toys, dolls and candles. You can enjoy DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE From the vastness of the Great Hall to the intricate Glühwein, German beers, traditional sausages, Fri 20 Nov 15 XBW2011 2 3 £229 detailing in the State Rooms, the Palace interiors meats, sweets, marzipan, breads, pastries and live beautifully balance the delicate with the awe- music from a traditional bandstand. Journey home SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON inspiring. The splendour and tranquility of Capability arriving at you agreed drop off point in the evening. Single Room £40.00 Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner, entrance to Blenheim Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £16.00 Palace, entrance to Living Crafts for Christmas, entrance to Waddesdon Manor and coach travel. (payable with deposit)

ITINERARY THE MERRION HOTEL, LLANDUDNO MONDAY ‘CHRISTMAS EVE’: A morning departure for your journey to Llandudno. After dinner entertainment with This WTB 3 Star hotel, family owned and run is ‘Turkey & Tinsel’ music. situated in a prime town centre location on the in Llandudno TUESDAY ‘CHRISTMAS DAY’: Breakfast with a gift promenade nestling between the twin headlands of from ‘Santa’. After a Gala Christmas Dinner there is live the Great and Little Ormes overlooking the Victorian entertainment and dancing. pier and Llandudno Bay. All bedrooms are en-suite WEDNESDAY ‘BOXING DAY’: After breakfast a short with central heating, TV, telephone and tea and coffee excursion, followed by afternoon bingo or quiz. Evening making facilities. Attractive dining room, lounge and dinner is followed by live entertainment and dancing. bar with entertainment every evening. Lift to all floors. THURSDAY ‘NEW YEAR’S EVE’: After breakfast a short excursion. New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner is followed by DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE entertainment and dancing. FRIDAY: After breakfast depart for your journey home Mon 9 Nov 15 TTL0911 4 5 £379 arriving late afternoon / early evening. SEE ALSO LLANDUDNO PAGE NO 27 The hotel reserves the right to amend the itinerary if SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON necessary. For a festive pre-Christmas break why not shake NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT – LIMITED NUMBER off those winter blues and join us for a fun- Price is based on shared Twin/Double accommodation with Deposit required: £50.00 filled, action packed ‘Turkey and Tinsel’ break in en-suite facilities, breakfast, dinner, all of the above programme Insurance premium required: £22.75 Llandudno. and coach travel. (payable with deposit)

This festive break includes mulled wine and mince THE ROYAL YORK & FAULKNER HOTEL pies on arrival, sherry reception prior to traditional Christmas dinner with crackers, one afternoon tea and A firm favourite with our customers for many years Christmas Cake, carols from the Town Band or Hand ‘Festive Break’ this AA 3 Star family-run hotel has been owned by Bell Ringers, after dinner pianist or music for dancing the same family for over fifty years. Situated at the in Sidmouth and festive team quiz. centre of the Esplanade it overlooks the sea and is

FREE EXCURSIONS adjacent to the shopping centre. Lounge Bar with sea view, sea view lounge, reading room, café bar Two free short day excursions will be offered including a visit and sea view restaurant. All bedrooms are en-suite to Exeter’s Christmas Market held on the beautiful Cathedral with TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer and tea and Green. For a festive pre-Christmas break why not shake coffee making facilities. Entertainment five nights a off those winter blues and join us for a Turkey and week. Aspara Spa with hydrotherapy pool, steam Tinsel break in Sidmouth. SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON room and sauna. Therapists offer a wide range of beauty treatments (at extra cost). Full sized SEE ALSO SIDMOUTH & SOUTH DEVON PAGE NO 16 NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS snooker table. Lifts to all floors. Deposit required: £50.00 DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE Price is based on accommodation with en-suite facilities Insurance premium required: £22.75 including breakfast, dinner, all of the above programme and Mon 7 Dec 15 TTS0712 4 5 £365 (payable with deposit) coach travel.

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We are delighted to repeat this weekend that offering a wide range of German beers and Bratwurst offers you the chance to visit three different sausages, and of course, the seasonal glühwein Christmas Markets. You visit Cheltenham wine without which no Christmas Market would be 3 in 1 Christmas Christmas Market, Bath Christmas Market and complete! The town itself is worth exploring, with Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market and Craft beautiful buildings, excellent shops, and a range of Markets Cheltenham, Fair. A delightful Christmas Market Weekend! pubs, bars, café’s where you can soak up the festive atmosphere. Transfer to your hotel for dinner. Bath and Birmingham HOTEL COLLECTION CHELTENHAM SATURDAY: After breakfast a full day to Bath which PARK HOTEL is regarded as one of the most beautiful towns in handcrafted gifts, including jewellery, wooden With leisure facilities Britain. The Abbey Churchyard area – a magical toys, dolls and candles. You can enjoy Glühwein, A traditional Georgian manor house located in setting in the shadow of Bath Abbey and next to the German beers, traditional sausages, meats, sweets, Charlton Kings 2 miles from Cheltenham. It has Roman Baths, in the centre of the stunning Georgian marzipan, breads and pastries. The experience been added to over the years making an attractive city’s shopping district, is transformed into a is enhanced with live music from a traditional spacious hotel set in grounds with a small lake. Christmas shoppers’ haven – Bath Christmas Market. bandstand. Journey home arriving at you agreed Pleasant lounges, bar and dining room. All Over 100 traditional wooden chalets full of everything drop off point in the evening. bedrooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer, trouser you’ll need for the perfect Christmas will adorn the press and tea & coffee making facilities. Leisure streets. If you are looking for something special DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE facilities include swimming pool, gym, sauna and this is the place you’ll find it with all of the retailers steam room. No lift. N.B. Some twin/doubles and selling unique handcrafted items. Festive food and Fri 4 Dec 15 CHXM0412 2 3 £209 all single rooms are situated in the Manor House drink, decorations, jewellery, accessories, crafts and which has no lift access so guests in these rooms children’s toys are all abundant and with such a huge SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON need to be able to manage stairs. Any singles range of gift ideas any gift buyer will be spoilt for NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (DOUBLE AS unable to manage stairs need to request a double choice! Return to your hotel for dinner. for sole occupancy at a supplement. There are a SINGLE £40.00 SUPPLEMENT) SUNDAY: After breakfast journey to Birmingham few steps to the dining room. Deposit required: £50.00 to visit the magical Frankfurt Christmas Market ITINERARY in Victoria Square, the largest authentic German Insurance premium required: £16.00 FRIDAY: Depart in the morning and head south to Christmas Market outside of Germany and Austria (payable with deposit) Cheltenham’s Christmas Market which is held in the and arguably one of the most popular Christmas heart of the town where traditional wooden chalets markets in the UK. Enjoy the feel of a small village Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with en- adorn the Promenade offering a wide range of within the heart of the bustling city centre, with suite facilities including breakfast, dinner and coach travel. unique festive crafts and gifts. There is a licensed bar picturesque wooden chalets offering traditional

We are delighted to offer this new a wide range of seasonal gift ideas for everyone weekend that offers you the chance including; handcrafted toys, jewellery, Christmas NEW! to visit three different Christmas cards and festive decorations, speciality foods and 3 in 1 Christmas Markets / events. You visit traditional German delicacies such as gluhwein, Christkindelmarkt Leeds, Christmas at Beamish, bratwurst sausages, goulash, soups, schnitzels, Markets Leeds, Christmas Durham and Skipton Yuletide Festival and stollen, gingerbread and candied fruits. The popular Christmas Market. A delightful Christmas Themed Frank-furter Scheune, Kuh Stall and Alp Chalet at Beamish and Skipton Weekend! Bavarian eatery provide visitors with a warm and cosy retreat in which to sample the very best in THE HOTEL COLLECTION REDWORTH authentic German food & drink. Transfer to your hotel an buy gifts from the famous market and range HALL HOTEL for dinner. of independent and high street brand shops. The Christmas Market runs the full length of the High Premium with leisure facilities SATURDAY: After breakfast head to Beamish to Street alongside many local charity and gift stalls Sitting in 150 acres of superb woodland this explore the winter wonderland, you can wrap up selling everything you could want for your friends beautiful country hotel is a Jacobean Manor House warm for a seasonal stroll or enjoying a spin on and family. A full range of entertainment ensuring a which dates back to 1693. It is situated in Redworth the real ice rink*. Christmas at Beamish sees the Christmas atmosphere takes place in the arena on 20 miles from Durham in County Durham. The hall Museum transformed with magical sights and the High Street and at locations around the town. retains many of its original features, namely the sounds of the festive season. Join the celebrations, Journey home arriving at you agreed drop off point magnificent galleried Baronial Great Hall and ornate from traditional carols and decorations to festive food in the evening. spiral stone staircase. Beautiful restaurant, lounges and market stalls. You can visit Father Christmas in and bar. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, trouser his wonderful fireside Grotto*, with a traditional gift press, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. for every boy and girl. * N.B. there is a small extra DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, charge for Father Christmas’ Grotto, Ice Skating, and sauna, steam room, fully equipped gym, fitness Fairground. You then have an afternoon at leisure in Fri 11 Dec 15 REDXM1112 2 3 £229 studio for classes and outdoor tennis courts. Lift to Durham city. With a history dating back 1,000 years most bedrooms. there’s a wealth of historic buildings to discover. The ITINERARY cathedral, which dates from 1093, is said to be the SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON FRIDAY: Depart in the morning and head north finest example of Norman architecture in the world. Single Room: £40.00 to Christkindelmarkt, Leeds, one of the most Why not take a guided tour of the castle to find out Deposit required: £50.00 established German Christmas Markets in the UK, more about the past and present? See the 15th with traditional wooden stalls, festive greenery, century kitchen, which, amazingly is still in use today! Insurance premium required: £16.00 Christmas carousel ride and twinkling colourful lights For shoppers stylish boutiques and quirky craft (payable with deposit) all creating a unique continental festive atmosphere shops jostle for attention alongside top-name brands, in the heart of Leeds city centre. Set in the stylish whilst Durham Indoor Market still retains its Victorian charm. Return to your hotel for dinner. civic setting of the award winning Millennium Price is based on shared Twin/Double accommodation with en- Square, it consists of over 40 wooden chalet SUNDAY: After breakfast journey south to Skipton suite facilities, including breakfast, dinner and coach travel. stalls from authentic German traders providing Yuletide Festival and Christmas Market where you

Due to the popularity of our Thursford Christmas Spectacular short breaks and day trips we are pleased to offer a choice of two visits to the famous Thursford Christmas Spectacular & Norfolk Coast show. Thursford, the largest Christmas spectacular in England, provides the ultimate Christmas

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For those of you who wish to get away for Christmas - why not join us for a fun-filled holiday at the famous and historic Imperial Hotel in Blackpool. ITINERARY WEDNESDAY: A morning departure to Blackpool. A glass of sherry and mince pies are served on arrival. You then have time to relax before a seasonal 3 course, 3 choice carvery buffet served in Palm Court Restaurant. After dinner there will be musical entertainment from a top local vocalist. THURSDAY - CHRISTMAS EVE: After breakfast a short excursion by coach or you may prefer to take a walk into the town centre or take a ride on a tram down the promenade. Full Afternoon Tea is served from 2.30pm before a choice of activities. The Salvation Army Band will greet you at a welcome reception before a delicious five-choice three-course Christmas at The Imperial Blackpool dinner followed by entertainment from top vocalist and musician. (Full Board) FRIDAY - CHRISTMAS DAY: ‘Happy Christmas to you all‘ After breakfast Santa pops into the hotel with gifts for the children. Enjoy a leisurely morning before a 5 choice, 3 course Christmas lunch with live music. While away the afternoon or enjoy a THE HOTEL COLLECTION IMPERIAL giggle at the Music Quiz before a sumptuous hot DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE HOTEL, BLACKPOOL and cold buffet while listening to live relaxing music with friends. Premium with leisure facilities Wed 23 Dec 15 CB2312 4 5 £499 SATURDAY - BOXING DAY: Treat yourself to a lie-in Located on Blackpool’s North Promenade this SEE ALSO NEW YEAR IMPERIAL PAGE 31 as an extended breakfast will be served until noon. famous and historic Victorian hotel has been You may wish to ask the hotel to arrange tickets to SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON the Pantomime at the Grand Theatre (extra cost). visited by all UK Prime Ministers and many other NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT – LIMITED NUMBER Alternatively stay at your hotel and take advantage celebrities. It has spectacular views over the beach DOUBLES AS SINGLES £100.00 of the in-house cinema or a selection of board games before tea and cakes. At night with 5 choice and sea and is only minutes away from all the local Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £22.75 3 course gala dinner (dress code – smart) followed attractions. Beautiful restaurant, lounges and bar. (payable with deposit) by live music and fun DJ until late. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, trouser press, SUNDAY 27TH DECEMBER: After breakfast bid hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Price is based on accommodation with en-suite facilities farewell and journey home arriving late afternoon. including 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches / afternoon tea, 4 evening Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, The hotel reserves the right to amend the above dinners, entertainment and coach travel. itinerary as necessary. sauna, steam room and solarium. Lift.

This delightful new Christmas tour is ideally located at Redworth Hall Hotel – a popular hotel with our clients with roaring log fires and a lovely ambience. A full entertainment programme and in- house pantomime completes the holiday.

ITINERARY WEDNESDAY -A morning departure to Redworth Hall where tea, coffee and scones are served on arrival. You then have time to relax before dinner and entertainment. THURSDAY - Christmas Eve: After breakfast there is the opportunity of a short excursion by coach before returning to your hotel for lunch. In the afternoon join in the ‘Get to know Redworth’ photograph quiz or watch a film in one of the lounges before tea, coffee and cake whilst listening to Carol singers ensure you get in the Christmas spirit! Dinner is served followed Christmas at Redworth Hall by hot chocolate and mince pies. FRIDAY - Christmas Day: ‘Happy Christmas to (Full Board and in-house Pantomime) you all’. After breakfast enjoy a stroll around the 150 acres of grounds or relax with a dip in the pool before a Traditional four-course lunch and a visit from Santa! After the Queen’s speech there is a quiz, THE HOTEL COLLECTION competition and bingo before dinner and live music DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE REDWORTH HALL HOTEL and dancing. Premium with leisure facilities Wed 23 Dec 15 CRH2312 4 5 £549 SATURDAY - Boxing Day: After breakfast either join Sitting in 150 acres of superb woodland this in the treasure hunt around the grounds or watch a beautiful country hotel is a Jacobean Manor House SEE ALSO REDWORTH PAGE 12 AND NEW YEAR film in one of the lounges. After a light lunch it’s off to which dates back to 1693. It is situated in Redworth REDWORTH PAGE NO 31 ‘Redworth Races’ (in house races). After a 4 course 20 miles from Durham in County Durham. The banquet dinner (set menu) there is a traditional hall retains many of its original features, namely SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON in-house Boxing Day Panto with much ‘he’s behind the magnificent galleried Baronial Great Hall and Single room £100.00 you’ as the Panto Company entertains you with their ornate spiral stone staircase. Pleasant restaurant, Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £22.75 spectacular show. lounges and bar. All bedrooms are en-suite with (payable with deposit) SUNDAY 27th December: After breakfast bid a fond TV, trouser press, hairdryer and tea and coffee farewell and make your journey home arriving in the making facilities. Leisure facilities include an indoor Price is based on accommodation with en-suite facilities afternoon. swimming pool, sauna, steam room, fully equipped including 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 evening dinners, The hotel reserves the right to amend the above gym, fitness studio for classes and outdoor tennis entertainment, pantomime and coach travel. itinerary as necessary. courts. Lift to most bedrooms.

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The Scots are renowned for their celebration of New Year ‘ Hogmanay’. For a New Year’s holiday with a difference join us on our fun-filled five- day break. Stirling is Scotland’s newest city and one of its most historic. Its Castle and Old Town meet the cutting-edge culture of a contemporary University City. There is so much to see and your hotel is ideally situated to explore the city and just minutes from Stirling Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned and eight Scottish sieges took place. You’ll also find the Church of the Holy Rude, founded in 1129, and reported to be the only other surviving church in the UK, apart from Westminster Abbey, to have held a coronation, and the Wallace Monument which stands tall above the city. With a good selection of excursions this New Year tour has something for all!

ITINERARY TUESDAY: A morning departure you take a scenic journey north to your hotel. Tea, coffee and Hogmanay in Stirling, Edinburgh, homemade shortbread will be served on arrival followed by dinner in the evening. Loch Katrine and The Trossachs WEDNESDAY: After breakfast a full day to Scotland’s capital city Edinburgh. You have time for shopping and sightseeing before returning to your hotel for dinner and entertainment. THE HOTEL COLLECTION STIRLING DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE THURSDAY - New Years Eve: After breakfast a HIGHLAND HOTEL, STIRLING scenic excursion first visit Bridge of Allan, a beautiful With leisure facilities Tue 29 Dec 15 HH2912 4 5 £529 historic spa town with a wide variety of one off This prestigious 4 star hotel is situated in the heart boutique shops, cafes and delicatessens. You then of Stirling. Dating back to 1854, when it was the head to Callander before returning via Loch Katrine city’s High School, the hotel is steeped in Scottish and through the Trossachs. In the evening you have history and boasts a full working Observatory. You SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON a champagne reception and four course dinner can dine in Scholar’s Restaurant or relax with a followed by dancing to a Ceilidh band until the early drink in The Headmaster’s Study. All contemporary NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - LIMITED NUMBER hours. bedrooms retain charm and character, are light Deposit required: £50.00 FRIDAY – New Year’s Day: No need to get up early and airy and include a seating area with easy Insurance premium required: £22.75 as the hotel will provide breakfast until 1.00pm. You chairs and coffee table. All bedrooms are en-suite (payable with deposit) then have a full day at leisure – get some fresh air on with TV, hairdryer, iron & board and tea and coffee the Stirling Treasure Trail or visit the January sales. making facilities. To complete your stay you can Dinner is followed by entertainment. be pampered in the hotel’s Beauty Rooms which SATURDAY: After breakfast a scenic journey home offer a wide range of spa and beauty treatments. The price is based on shared Twin/Double accommodation arriving late afternoon / early evening. The Health Club offers swimming pool, sauna, with en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner, the above The hotel reserves the right to amend the above steam room, spa pool, gym and squash courts. Lift programme and coach travel. itinerary if necessary to 1st and 3rd floor only.

This delightful new New Year tour NEW! is ideally located at the famous and historic Imperial Hotel in Blackpool and includes a black-tie New Years Eve Gala New Year at The Imperial Blackpool dinner. (Black-Tie Dinner) ITINERARY WEDNESDAY: A morning departure to your hotel where you have time to relax before dinner, entertainment and dancing. THURSDAY – New Year’s Eve: After breakfast there is the opportunity of a short excursion to St Anne’s and Fleetwood or you may wish to book into the hotel’s beauty salon (at your own cost and arrangement). The New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner is an extravagant black-tie bash! It includes a sparkling reception with canapés followed by a lavish six- course choice menu and entertainment from a fabulous band – the dress code is black-tie. There is something for everyone to herald the start of 2016! THE HOTEL COLLECTION IMPERIAL DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE FRIDAY – New Year’s Day: ‘Happy New Year to HOTEL, BLACKPOOL you all’ An extended breakfast until noon means Premium with leisure facilities Wed 30 Dec 15 NYB3012 3 4 £399 you can take it steady in the morning and then enjoy Located on Blackpool’s North Promenade this famous the day at leisure before dinner and light musical and historic Victorian hotel has been visited by all entertainment. UK Prime Ministers and many other celebrities. It has SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON SATURDAY: After breakfast bid a fond farewell and spectacular views over the beach and sea and is only NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (LIMITED NUMBER) make your journey home arriving in the afternoon. minutes away from all the local attractions. Beautiful restaurant, lounges and bar. All bedrooms are en-suite Double as single: £75.00 with TV, trouser press, hairdryer and tea and coffee Deposit required: £50.00 Price is based on accommodation with en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner, entertainment and coach travel. making facilities. Leisure facilities include an indoor Insurance premium required: £22.75 swimming pool, sauna, steam room and solarium. Lift. (payable with deposit)

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This delightful tour is based in Drymen, in the heart of the Trossachs National Park on the east of Loch Lomond. Drymen is beautifully surrounded by NEW! forests, lochs and rustic countryside. Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is a beautiful area where the magnificent landscape has fired the imagination of writers and artists for centuries. It embraces the deep waters of Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine, the wild glens of the Trossachs, Breadalbane’s high mountains and the sheltered sea lochs of the Argyll Forest. Your tour includes Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Callander and the Trossachs, a visit to Edinburgh and a Loch Katrine cruise with a glass of champagne to watch the Solar Eclipse (90%).

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© Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority © Loch Lomond & The Trossachs for shopping and sightseeing. A packed lunch will be provided. Dinner and entertainment in hotel. Free bar Drymen, Loch Lomond, Loch Katrine champagne DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE between 7.30pm – 10.30pm on selected brands. cruise to watch the Solar Eclipse (90%), Inveraray, SUNDAY: After breakfast a full day scenic excursion Thu 19 Mar 15 SC1903 4 5 £375 along the shores of Loch Lomond and over the Rest Callander & Edinburgh and be Thankful to Inveraray on the shores of Loch Fyne. Return through Glen Aray and Glen Lochy, via SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON Crianlarich and through Glen Falloch in the heart of WINNOCK HOTEL, DRYMEN the Trossachs National Park. A packed lunch will be Single room £40.00 provided. Dinner and entertainment in hotel. Free bar This hotel is ideally located in the centre of Drymen Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £22.75 between 7.30pm – 10.30pm on selected brands. overlooking the green. It has been fully modernised (payable with deposit) MONDAY: After breakfast bid a fond farewell and take yet retains all the 18th century charm of the original a scenic journey home arriving late afternoon / early evening. Inn with log fires, beamed ceilings and a warm Under the terms of the Licensing (Scotland) act 2005, the welcome. All bedrooms have either bath or shower Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with supply of alcoholic drinks in the All Inclusive package is en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner, packed lunch not unlimited. Subject to the hotel’s discretion in the case of drunkenness, patrons on an all inclusive package shall and coffee making facilities, Delightful restaurant, on 3 days, Loch Katrine champagne cruise, free bar between 7.30pm – 10.30pm each day on selected brands and coach be permitted a maximum of £15.00 worth of alcoholic lounge and bar. No lift – only one floor. travel. drinks per day as part of the package. The hotel reserves the right to amend the itinerary as necessary.

We are delighted to introduce this drinks inclusive tour. The ferry trip across the Firth of Clyde makes a fine introduction to the magnificent Cowal Peninsula, NEW! so often missed by those visitors heading straight to the Highlands. To the north, the mountains surrounding the sea lochs provide a stunning backdrop, as the ferry arrives and Loch Eck snakes through the Peninsula, surrounded by high, tree-clad hills – the scenery is quite breathtaking! Dunoon, built around two sheltered bays, a delightful location overlooking the Firth of Clyde with spectacular scenery around it. We include visits to the beautiful Isle of Bute, Inveraray and Oban. ITINERARY MONDAY: A morning departure for your scenic journey north through the Border Counties to Gourock for the short sailing across the Firth of Clyde to Dunoon. Dinner in hotel with up to 4 free drinks from the house selection. TUESDAY: After breakfast enjoy the wonderful scenery as you ride along the shores of Loch Eck, through the Argyll Forest Park to Strachur Bay, turn south to the spectacular Kyles of Bute. A short ferry crossing takes you to the beautiful island of Bute where there is rugged, untamed countryside and the lovely Victorian resort Drinks inclusive Houseparty in Dunoon, The Cowal of Rothesay. Drive around the island and have time at leisure in Rothesay – maybe visit ruined 13th century Peninsula, Isle of Bute, Inveraray and Oban Rothesay Castle (approx. £5.00) or the Bute Museum (approx £3.00). To complete the day, your drive back to Dunoon has unrivalled views over the Kyles of Bute. Dinner in hotel with up to 4 free drinks from the house © VisitScotland/ScottishViewpoint selection. WEDNESDAY: After breakfast head around the shores BEST WESTERN ARGYLL HOTEL, DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE DUNOON of Loch Fyne to the pretty, lochside town of Inveraray. Mon 02 Nov 15 SC0211 4 5 Then via Loch Awe and the Pass of Brander to the A recently refurbished hotel renowned for its £329 popular resort of Oban. Return through lovely scenery Scottish ambience in the centre of Dunoon with with coastal views to Lochgilphead and along the shores fine views across the Firth of Clyde – it has been a SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON of Loch Fyne. Dinner in hotel with up to 4 free drinks Dunoon landmark since 1837. Delightful lounges, Single room: £32.00 from the house selection. bar and restaurant. All bedrooms are en-suite THURSDAY: After breakfast a scenic journey through Deposit £50.00 the Argyll Forest Park and over the spectacular Rest and with flat screen TV, telephone, hairdryer, individual Insurance premium £22.75 Be Thankful Pass to Tarbet. Journey along the shores of heaters and tea and coffee making facilities. Lift to Loch Lomond and Loch Long before returning to your all floors. Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with en- hotel. Dinner in hotel with up to 4 free drinks from the suite facilities including breakfast, dinner, 4 drinks each night house selection. FRIDAY: After breakfast bid a fond farewell and take NB You will have a minumum 2 nights entertainment from the house selection, 2 nights entertainment, ferry to Isle of Bute and coach travel. a scenic journey home arriving late afternoon / early during your stay, including a Scottish night. evening.

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MONDAY: Highland Safari After breakfast a little time at leisure before you meet up with your kilted Mountain Safari Rangers. The 4x4’s will transport you in comfort and safety into Europe’s last unspoilt wilderness. You should wear suitable warm clothing and sturdy shoes or boots and arm yourself with camera and binoculars to take in the breath taking mountain top scenery and experience the excitement of a four-wheel drive in a safe environment. Marvel at the scenery in a land Scotland’s Heritage, Highland Wildlife Safari, steeped in history and breathtaking views with lots of photo opportunities. You may be lucky enough Balmoral, St Andrews and Perth & Forth Railway to see Majestic Red Deer, the famous grouse, the

elusive mountain hare and the soaring golden © VisitScotland/ScottishViewpoint eagle, but most of the entire safari will provide a new insight into this amazing natural wilderness. ANGUS HOTEL, BLAIRGOWRIE DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE With leisure facilities You stop off in a mountain chalet for a “wee” dram Sun 26 Apr 15 SC2604 4 5 This family owned and run 3 star hotel in located £399 of whisky and shortbread, before returning to your in the pretty county town of Blairgowrie. Pleasant hotel via Pitlochry. Dinner in hotel. restaurant, lounge and bar. All bedrooms are SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON en-suite with TV, radio, hairdryer and tea and Single room: £ 40.00 Deposit required: £50.00 coffee making facilities. Leisure facilities include TUESDAY: Royal Deeside & Balmoral Estate After Insurance premium required: £22.75 swimming pool, spa bath, sauna and solarium. Lift. breakfast head north on a scenic journey through (payable with deposit) Glen Shee to visit the Royal Family’s Scottish holiday home - Balmoral Castle with entrance included. Price is based on shared twin / double accommodation with en-suite facilities, including breakfast, dinner, 2 ½ hour Highland Safari, wee You then have a wonderful sightseeing tour of dram in mountain chalet, entrance to Balmoral Castle and grounds, one lunch, journey on Forth rail bridge, Maid of Forth boat cruise Royal Deeside with lunch (included in the price) in and coach travel. Ballater and a little time at leisure in Aberdeen before heading back to your hotel for dinner.

WEDNESDAY: Perth & Forth Rail Journey and Wildlife Cruise After breakfast head to St Andrews, with time to explore this historical University and golf seaside town. Your journey then continues along the coastline passing through the fishing villages of Crail, Anstruther & Pittenweem before joining the train at North Queensferry for the short 10 minute impressive journey crossing one of the world’s most magnificent Victorian engineering feats – the Forth Rail Bridge. Re-join your coach returning over the impressive Forth Road Bridge, where you will be able to see the building of the 3rd bridge, before joining the “Maid of the Forth” for a cruise under the bridges towards Inchcolm Island to view various wildlife including seals, dolphins and puffins. Return to your hotel for dinner.

THURSDAY: Homebound After breakfast take a scenic journey home past the largest hedge in the world - the 580 yards long, 120 feet high Mickleour Beech Hedge planted by Bonnie Prince Charlie’s troops in 1745. Continue home arriving in the evening.

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MONDAY: Loch Lomond & RSPB Cruise: After breakfast an exciting day awaits. Journey the short distance to Loch Lomond to board your cruiser at Tarbet. Joined by the RSPB Reserve Manager you cruise the eastern shoreline of Loch Lomond to Inversnaid where you disembark. Here, for those who wish, join a guided circular walk to vantage points on the Reserve, learning about the wildlife and eco-systems, whilst enjoying remarkable scenery. The walk takes around one hour. A moderate level of fitness is required. It is a fairly steep path, with many steps to the viewpoint. Appropriate clothing and footwear is essential, recommend binoculars. Those not wishing to join the walk can enjoy a lunch or refreshment (at your own cost) in the loch side Inversnaid Hotel, returning to Tarbet at 1445hrs along the western side of the Loch to your hotel for dinner and Scottish night.

TUESDAY: Loch Tay & Crieff: After breakfast a leisurely day out doing a circular tour venturing into Perthshire. First you head to Dochart Falls, Killen then along the shoreline of glorious Loch Tay to Aberfeldy. Your tour continues to the Perthshire resort of Crieff with time free for lunch and to explore the many curious shops and boutiques, before returning along the shoreline of another famous loch – Loch Earn. You then head back to your hotel in plenty time to get ready for the Scottish Night and Highland Banquet.

WEDNESDAY: Fort William, West Highland Line & Wildlife cruise: After a leisurely breakfast catch West Highland Railway and the mid morning train from Crianlarich Station. This particular rail journey was voted as the best railway Scotland’s Natural Wonders journey in the world by readers of Wanderlust Magazine, the bible for independent travellers. On your two hour journey you’ll pass shimmering lochs, travel through the UK’s only snow tunnel, and West Highland Line to Fort William, Loch Tay, travel round the massif of Ben Nevis. The railway Aberfeldy, Crieff, Loch Earn, Loch Lomond & RSPB journey takes a different route from the road. You Cruise and Loch Linnhe cruise. have time at leisure in Fort William for lunch (own arrangement) before a Wildlife watching tour on the sea loch – Loch Linnhe. Enjoy breathtaking scenery ARROCHAR HOTEL ARROCHAR with Ben Nevis in view; hear stories of the loch from the skipper. Apart from a family of porpoise living This hotel was originally designed and built in in the loch there are seals, salmon, sea eagles and the 19th century and is one of the most enviably perhaps a golden eagle. Return by coach through positioned hotels in Argyll and Bute. It is located at mighty Glencoe to your hotel for dinner. the foot of the ‘Arrochar Alps’ on the shores of Loch Long, 2 miles from Loch Lomond. All bedrooms THURSDAY: After breakfast a scenic journey home offer stunning views, en-suite facilities and tea and arriving at your agreed drop off point during the coffee making facilities. Pleasant lounge bar and evening. restaurant. Lift to all floors. SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON Price is based on accommodation with en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner, single West Highland rail journey Single Room £40.00 from Crianlarich to Fort William, 2 hour Natural Wonder cruise DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE with RSPB with Guided walk, Wildlife and Scenic cruise in Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £22.75 Fort William, 2 nights entertainment, 1 Scottish banquet and Sun 17 May 15 SC1705 4 5 £399 (payable with deposit) coach travel.

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There are many famous and historical places in Scotland and the Firth of Forth and Clyde have had an impact on Scotland’s proud heritage. On this leisurely but action packed tour you will cruise on one of Scotland’s most beautiful Lochs, be hoisted over 35 metres by the worlds only boat lift, visit the famous Royal Yacht Britannia, see Loch Lomond, Loch Fyne, Loch Eck, Holy Loch and Dunoon and cruise across the Firth of Clyde.

ITINERARY SUNDAY: An early morning departure for your scenic journey north through the borders to Stirling. Dinner in hotel. MONDAY: Stirling, Loch Katrine and The Trossachs After breakfast a morning at leisure in Stirling for shopping and sightseeing before departing at 12noon to Callander for a short visit. You then journey through the Trossachs to Loch Katrine. Take your seat in the heated saloon of Sir Walter Scott ‘Lady of the Lake’ and take in the stunning views of Loch Katrine. Relax and enjoy the majestic scenery which inspired Sir

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golf and its historical links with its Abbey and quaint town centre. You then have a visit to the vibrant city of Dundee on the shoreline of the Firth of Tay before you head to Aberdeen for a 17.00hrs sailing to Shetlands on either the MV Hjaltland or Hrossey. Important: All passengers must have photographic ID at check in. Dinner on board. N.B.– It is advisable to take a smaller overnight bag into your cabin for the one-night stay (and leave your larger case on your coach). MONDAY: ‘Shetlands Tour’ Wake up in Lerwick. After breakfast join your coach and meet your guide for the day. You have a full day sightseeing taking in the unspoilt coastline with huge cliffs and an abundance of wildlife including puffins. See Shetland Ponies and the outstanding site of Jarlshof in the south and Scalloway Castle and Museum. You have time free in the island’s capital - Lerwick. Return to your ship late afternoon return to your ship, with dinner served on board, arriving in Orkneys at 2300hrs and transfer to the harbour side Stromness Hotel, Stromness for 2 nights bed & Spectacular Orkneys breakfast and one dinner. & Shetland Islands TUESDAY: ‘Orkney Tour’ After breakfast meet your guide for a full day of sightseeing taking in the unspoilt sea and landscapes, bountiful wildlife, outstanding archaeology and an opportunity to This voyage of discovery to Europe’s most to be the most beautiful and dramatic in Britain discover over 5,000 years of history. Visit the World remote islands is a true Scottish adventure! See awes everyone who visits. Wildlife abounds, native Heritage sites of Skara Brae, Stones of Stenness, how island lifestyle has little changed over the Shetland ponies roam free, seals, porpoises and Ring of Brodgar, plus Skaill House, Churchill years being distinctly different from the hustle otters can be seen and the vast colonies of gulls Barriers, Italian Chapel, Scapa Flow. Lunch at and bustle of mainland Britain. It is gentler, more and gannets are breathtaking. Seldom anywhere leisure in Kirkwall and visit St. Magnus Cathedral. relaxing and the spirit of the Isles is inspiring in will you find the freedom and friendship that still Return to your hotel for dinner. both its culture and welcome. With the help of exists. WEDNESDAY: ‘Inverness & Northern Highlands’ accompanying guides experience the islands BIRNHAM HOTEL, BIRNHAM, DUNKELD Depart the Orkney Isles very early in the morning history, archaeology, folklore, tradition and on the 6.00am short crossing to the mainland wildlife. An amazing way to get a taste of these landing at Scrabster by Thurso (breakfast will be Located in Birnham near Dunkeld in the stunning unique northern islands, as well as taking in the served on the ferry). Heading south the road hugs Perthshire countryside this family owned and run unfolding landscapes as you journey through the coastline affording panoramic views of both sea offers elegance and good old-fashioned Scottish Scotland. and Highland moorlands, passing Wick, Helmsdale, hospitality. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, Brora with its sandy beaches & “fairytale” Dunrobin The Orkney Islands lie off the northern tip of telephone and tea and coffee making facilities. Castle. You head over the causeway to Inverness Scotland. Of the islands less than one third are Pleasant restaurant, lounge and bar. Lift to all floors inhabited. The majority of people live on Orkney’s with time free for shopping and sightseeing. largest island referred to as “The Mainland” which is NORTHLINK FERRIES Your journey south continues with ever changing where you stay on this magical tour. Most first-time There are restaurants, bars, TV Lounge and cinema landscapes unfolding as you pass through the visitors to Orkney experience a pleasant culture etc. on the ferries used. All cabins are inside with mountainous Spey Valley and into Perthshire. Arrive shock; there are no fast food chains, the local en-suite facilities. at Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie for dinner and overnight produce has a freshness of flavour, the nearest stay. motorway is 200 miles away, the night sky is virtually STROMNESS HOTEL, STROMNESS, THURSDAY: After breakfast journey home after a as it was thousands of years ago untinged by city ORKNEY memorable visit to the Northern Isles - a true world lighting and there are starscapes unseen in most of apart! Arrive home in the evening. mainland Britain. There are villages, burial chambers Located right on the side of the harbour looking and standing stones built before the pyramids, vast out towards Scapa Flow this hotel has a historical DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE colonies of unusual birds, extraordinary landscapes: feel about it. The hotel has a lounge bar with sea-pounded cliffs, rich green pasturelands and picturesque harbour views, bar, restaurant and well Sat 6 Jun 15 SC0606 5 6 £709 vivid carpets of flowers. kept Victorian garden. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone and tea and coffee making SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON The Shetland Isles are to many a peripheral region facilities. Lift to all floors. somewhere up at the top of the map of Great Britain Single room £95.00 or, often as not omitted altogether. In fact Shetland ANGUS HOTEL, BLAIRGOWRIE Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £28.00 is located in the North Atlantic. It consists of a group With leisure facilities (payable with deposit) of 100 islands, 567 square miles in area with approx. This family owned and run 3 star hotel in located 900 miles of coastline and a population of 23,000. It in the pretty county town of Blairgowrie. Pleasant Price is based on 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast in shared is as close to Norway as it is to Aberdeen. Shetland restaurant, lounge and bar. All bedrooms are en-suite Twin / Double accommodation (4 nights in hotels and 1 night in summer has scarcely any night just a dimming with TV, radio, hairdryer and tea and coffee making in cabin on ship) with en-suite facilities including, entrance to of the sky around midnight known as the ‘Simmer facilities. Leisure facilities include swimming pool, spa guided attractions, full day guided tour of Shetlands, full day guided tour of Orkneys, ferry crossings and coach travel. Dim’. Stunning cliff scenery considered by many bath, sauna and solarium. Lift.

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ITINERARY SUNDAY: An early morning departure for your journey north on a scenic route to Scotland. You head past Pitlochry and Aviemore to your hotel for welcoming tea and shortbread. Dinner in hotel. MONDAY: Loch Ness and Urquart Castle: After breakfast journey to Inverness for a morning shopping and sightseeing before a short journey to the Loch Ness Clansman Harbour. Here you board the cruiser to take you out onto the Loch to Urquhart Castle (boat and entrance included). Return by boat to the harbour to board your coach and return to your hotel for dinner. TUESDAY: Kyle Railway, Isle of Skye and Glass Bottom cruise: After breakfast you head to Inverness to catch the train to Kyle by Skye. The journey is particularly scenic and described by Michael Palin as one of the best railway journeys in the world! Once in Kyle your coach collects you and you then climb aboard the semi- submersible glass bottom boat - Seaprobe Atlantis, voted as the best wildlife watching experience by the Daily Telegraph. A unique opportunity to explore the rich diversity of marine life. See the abundant wildlife above and below the waves, as the cruise proceeds Boats & Trains of the Highlands & Islands under the bridge and out to the protected sanctuary of Seal Island. There is always a very good chance of seeing otters, seals and puffins. Some trips, depending on tides, include a chance to explore the amazing Inverness to Kyle Railway ride, Glass Bottom Mountains. You have a short time in Aviemore before you Boat cruise, Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle WW11 shipwreck HMS Napier – a 500 ft minelayer which board the UK’s highest Mountain Railway – The Cairngorm and Cairngorm Funicular Mountain Railway sank in 1942. Hear the exciting story of how she met her Funicular. At the top you may wish to have a bite to eat in end. Afterwards you go over the bridge and on to Skye, the UK’s highest restaurant, visit the shop and exhibition before returning to your hotel for dinner. about the Cairngorms or take one of the many walks THURSDAY: After breakfast take a scenic journey home WEDNESDAY: Aviemore and Cairngorm Funicular around the area. Return to your coach for a visit to the arriving late afternoon / early evening. Railway: After breakfast you have a morning at leisure Speyside Heather Garden and Visitor Centre near Dulnain before you head into the magnificent Cairngorm Bridge before returning to your hotel for dinner. THE BOAT HOTEL, BOAT OF GARTEN

This privately owned small hotel, renowned for a friendly welcome, is located in Boat of Garten. The hotel offers pleasant restaurant, sitting areas and bar. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, iron and tea and coffee making facilities. No lift – 2 floors – no ground floor rooms.

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FRIDAY: ’Marine Wildlife and Summer Isles Cruise’ After breakfast head to Ullapool to catch the MV Summer Queen 10.00 hrs sailing for a truly captivating day. Firstly, Mussel Bay, and the colony of Atlantic seals, past Annat Bay and the huge bird colony before heading to the Summer Isles. Here there will be the most likely sightings of dolphins, minke and killer whales and other marine wildlife. Stop at Cathedral Cave for a wonderful photo opportunity. Onwards through the narrow channels to land on Tanera Mhor the last inhabited Summer Isle and the last place in Britain to print its own stamps. You can go ashore and explore the island and visit the Post Office or café. On your return you pass other seal colonies at Horse and Goat Islands concluding an unforgettable cruise with an abundance of wildlife and scenery which only the Summer Isles can offer. Back on land you head to the Caledonian Hotel for hot refreshments before returning to your hotel for dinner. SATURDAY: ‘Highland Capital & Osprey Centre’ After breakfast take a scenic journey to Inverness for a little time at leisure. You then continue south to see the Ospreys at the Osprey Centre near Boat of Garten. You then head on a stunning journey through the mountainous Spey Valley to the Royal Hotel, Bridge of Allan for dinner and overnight stay. SUNDAY: After breakfast journey home through the Border Counties with time to reflect on the wonderful, varied and unforgettable things encountered arriving home late evening.

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THE DUNDONNELL HOTEL, LITTLE LOCH Small Isle of Rum, Isle of Skye, West Highlands, BROOME Summer Isles, Marine Wildlife Cruise, Inverness, WEDNESDAY: Isles of Eigg and Rum’ Very few tours This 3 Star Hotel, known for excellent food, is Cairngorms and Speyside venture this far, only seeing these two beautiful islands situated at the head of Little Loch Broome with from the mainland. A cruise from Mallaig to Rum splendid views down the loch towards the Atlantic passing Eigg is quite simply “a different kettle of fish”. A breathtaking two centre holiday based on the After a leisurely breakfast head to Mallaig to board the Ocean, only half an hours drive from Ullapool. All Atlantic coastline and designed for nature lovers 12.40pm Calmac Ferry where you have a distant view bedrooms have en-suite bath and shower, TV, direct and for those who love the great outdoors. It’s of Eigg on your journey to the Hebridean Isles of Rum dial telephone, radio and tea and coffee making certainly different and will appeal to those who – the ship has on board catering facilities. Not only will facilities. There is a restaurant, relaxing lounge, wish to explore the unspoilt and more inaccessible you have the opportunity of seeing abundant wildlife library and two bars. No lift – only 2 floors. regions of the West Highland coastline. Included around the islands from dolphins and whales to sea are 2 cruises – one to the mystical Isle of Rum THE ROYAL HOTEL, BRIDGE OF ALLAN and the second a Summer Isles cruise with every eagles and basking sharks, but also experience island opportunity of seeing abundant wildlife including life style which has little changed for generations. whales, eagles, dolphins, basking sharks, seals You have 2 ¼ hours on Rum and we have arranged The Royal Hotel is a Victorian building located in and more. a specially guided tour of flamboyant Kinloch Castle, the heart of Scotland in the picturesque town of the N.B. DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE VISITS ON THIS which is about 20 minute walk away from the ferry Bridge of Allan. Pleasant restaurant, lounge and HOLIDAY IT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE point (walking shoes recommended). There is a bar. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone WITH MOBILITY DIFFICULTIES. shuttle buggy available for those requiring transport hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Lift to to and from the castle (at an extra cost on the island all floors. ITINERARY of £3.00 single or £5.00 return). There is a cafe in the MONDAY: ‘The West Highlands’ An early morning community hall and plenty of nature walks around DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE the island. If you prefer you can stay on the ferry and departure for your scenic journey north. As you enter Mon 13 Jul 15 SC1307 6 7 £649 the Highlands the scenery is ever changing, with cruise further out to the Isle of Canna returning to Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan and Loch Morar. Rum to collect other passengers on your way back to SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON Arrive at the Morar Hotel, Morar for a three night stay. Mallaig. You arrive back in Mallaig at approx 6.00pm. Single room: £77.00 Deposit required: £50.00 Dinner in hotel. Dinner in hotel. Insurance premium required: £28.00 TUESDAY: ‘Day at leisure’ After breakfast a full day at THURSDAY: ‘Isle of Skye and Atlantic coastline’. (payable with deposit) leisure in Morar. There are some lovely beach walks or After breakfast it’s over the sea to bonnie Skye. You simply relax and take in the stunning scenery. Maybe head and to Broadford before you take the bridge to Kyle travelling through magnificent Highland glen Price is based on shared twin / double accommodation with take famous West Highland Line train journey to Fort en-suite facilities, including breakfast, dinner, Cruise to Isle of William. The train station is right next to the hotel. It’s scenery and coastal views passing Loch Maree and Rum, Skye ferry crossing, Summer Queen Summer Isles and Loch Carron and onto the loch side Dundonnell Hotel Marine Wildlife cruise, tea and biscuits after Summer Queen not a busy station, only 2-3 trains a day! Dinner in cruise, entrance to Osprey centre and coach travel. hotel.‘ for two nights dinner, bed & breakfast

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A full day excursion including a one way journey on the “Jacobite” Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig (or vice-versa). Experience the breathtaking views and magnificent scenery unseen from the road, the opposite journey will be taken by coach, (train included in price). A full day Cairngorm, Royal Deeside, Balmoral and Bonnie Glenshee excursion. Journey through Grantown on Spey, cross the Spey Bridge, via the highest village in Scotland, Tomintoul and via Balmoral Castle, the private residence of the Royal Family. View Crathie Church used by the Royal Family before you proceed down Bonnie Glenshee and over Moulin Moor winding your way down via Pitlochry to turn north back to your hotel. Kingussie, Scottish Highlands, Speyside, A full day including a visit to the Highland Wildlife Park (entrance included), The Heather Centre Royal Deeside and Railway Explorer and a ride on the Cairngorm Funicular Railway up Cairngorm Mountain (entrance included).

THE DUKE OF GORDON HOTEL, DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE KINGUSSIE Sun 23 Aug 15 SC2308 4 5 £429 This popular STB 3 star hotel is in the centre of Kingussie with views across the picturesque Spey SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON Valley. Following extensive modernisation it is one of Single room: £48.00 Deposit required: £50.00 a few Highland hotels offering the facilities and home Insurance premium required: £22.75 comforts of a modern hotel with traditional character (payable with deposit) and heritage of an old coaching inn. All bedrooms are en-suite with telephone, TV and tea & coffee making Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with facilities. Bar, pleasant lounge and elegant restaurant en-suite facilities including breakfast, dinner, ‘Jacobite’ train where you are piped into dinner each evening. ride, entrance to Highland Wildlife Park, Cairngorm Funicular Railway ride and coach travel. Ballroom with entertainment every night. Lift.

Tel: 01298 871 222 39 SCOTTISH HOLIDAYS, SHORT BREAKS AND WEEKENDS FREE DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE ON ALL HOLIDAYS (SEE BACK PAGE) An opportunity to visit the ever popular and exciting Edinburgh Military Tattoo, staying at the 4 star Park Hotel in Kilmarnock, a vibrant town in East Ayrshire, with a great heritage and many sights worth a visit. Johnny Walker Whisky is brewed in Kilmarnock, started in 1820 by a young boy called Johnny Walker, who dreamed of blending the perfect whisky. PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR COACH IS UNABLE TO TAKE CLIENTS UP TO THE CASTLE FOR THE TATTOO - MAY BE UNSUITABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH SEVERE WALKING DIFFICULTIES - PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE FOR DETAILS. ITINERARY FRIDAY: A morning departure by coach for your journey to Kilmarnock arriving in the afternoon. Dinner in hotel. DDED VAL A UE

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Following our popular Surprising London holidays we are delighted to introduce the ‘North of the Border’ version to the Scottish Capital city of Edinburgh. With an intriguing selection of attractions in and around Edinburgh we feel this will become a popular tour. INCLUDED IN YOUR HOLIDAY MONDAY: A morning departure north to Falkirk arriving in the afternoon. Dinner in hotel TUESDAY – THURSDAY: The following visits will be included: - Palace of Holyrood House - Situated at one end of the Royal Mile, the Palace is the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen on visits to Scotland. We see the State Apartments and Mary Queen of Scots DDED VAL A UE

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40 www.andrews-of-tideswell.co.uk FREE DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE ON ALL HOLIDAYS (SEE BACK PAGE) SCOTTISH HOLIDAYS, SHORT BREAKS AND WEEKENDS This spectacular 8 day Scottish Tour takes you on a discovery journey. Sit back and relax as the beauty of the Highlands unfolds before you. Eerie NEW! Glencoe, Loch Duich, Eilean Donan Castle, Isle of Skye and the unspoilt and breathtaking Sutherland & Caithness. A cruise and tour of the Orkney Isles, Inverness, Speyside and finally Central Scotland. On this tour you’ll witness a way of life in the far north that has little changed in generations. ITINERARY FRIDAY: A morning departure for your scenic journey north through the borders to Dunkeld for dinner and overnight stay. SATURDAY: The West Highlands After breakfast the magic begins as you head north along the “Queen of Scottish Lochs” Loch Lomond where you hug the shore line for over 20 miles. Journey on through mountainous Glencoe, where the road sweeps through the narrow glen before opening up to Loch Linhhe and Fort William in time for lunch (own arrangements). You then continue along Loch Lochy, Loch Garry, Loch Cluanie and Loch Duich, with a stop at Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most photographed DDED VAL castles in Scotland. Arrive at the Dunollie Hotel, Isle of A UE

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TV, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities. TUESDAY: Caithness and Sutherland After breakfast Pleasant restaurant, lounge and bar. Lift to all floors. DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE you head into a part of the UK where very few people Fri 18 Sep 15 SC1809 7 8 £745 have been. Those that do, however, rarely return DUNOLLIE HOTEL, BROADFORD BAY, disappointed. It is truly an area of extraordinary ISLE OF SKYE beauty. Mile upon mile of crumbling cliffs and sheer SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON This recently refurbished hotel is stunningly located rocky headlands sheltered bays whose perfect white Single room: £96.00 Deposit required: £50.00 beaches are nearly always deserted and home to by the serene waterside of Broadford Bay at the foot of the mountains that lead to the famous Cuillen Insurance premium required: £28.00 Scotland’s best surfing waves. A walkers and wildlife Hills. Beautiful sea view restaurant (down 2 flights watchers paradise, with huge seabird colonies (payable with deposit) of 8 step stairs) and very pleasant bar and lounge. clustered in clefts and on remote stacks at regular All bedrooms (many with spectacular views) are en- intervals along the coast; seals also bob around in the suite with TV, telephone and tea and coffee making Price is based on shared twin / double accommodation with surf offshore. You stop off at Durness, the UK’s most facilities. No lift – lower ground, ground and first floor en suite facilities, including breakfast, dinner, entrance to north westerly town, for lunch (own arrangement) only – ground floor rooms available. Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, Orkneys Cruise with guided tour before continuing along the northern shoreline to and coach travel. Thurso for 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast THE DUNDONNELL HOTEL, LITTLE LOCH WEDNESDAY: Orkney Isles After breakfast a short BROOME journey which takes you past the Queen Mothers This 3 Star Hotel, known for excellent food, is situated Scottish residence the Castle of Mey, to John O at the head of Little Loch Broome with splendid views Groats to board the Orkney Ferry. The crossing takes down the loch towards the Atlantic Ocean, only half about 40 minutes. On the Orkneys you will be met an hours drive from Ullapool. All bedrooms have by your private coach and experienced driver/guide. en-suite bath and shower, TV, direct dial telephone, Highlights of the tour include some of the main sites radio and tea and coffee making facilities. There is a on the island including Scara Brae, the Churchill restaurant, relaxing lounge, library and two bars. No Barriers, Scapa Flow, Ring of Brodgar, The Standing lift – only 2 floors. Stones, the Italian Chapel and the islands capital Kirkwall with its 12th century cathedral (due to limited PENTLAND HOTEL, THURSO time at places there are no entrance fees included in your holiday price). Return to the mainland for dinner This family run hotel is centrally located in the heart of in your hotel. Thurso, one of the most northerly towns in mainland Scotland. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, radio, THURSDAY: Inverness & Pitlochry: After breakfast telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee making journey south with a short stop to view the exterior of facilities. Pleasant dining room, reception foyer Dunrobin Castle before heading to the cosmopolitan lounge with fireplace and cosy lounge bar. No lift – no Highland capital of Inverness for a little time at leisure. ground floor rooms – bedrooms on 1st (12 stairs) or Afterwards the scenery changes into more rolling 2nd floor. mountain views as you travel through the Spey Valley and into Perthshire, past Blair Atholl Castle and onto THE ROYAL HOTEL, BRIDGE OF ALLAN Pitlochry. You bypass Perth on the way to your hotel in The Bridge of Allan for dinner and overnight stay. The Royal Hotel is a Victorian building located in the heart of Scotland in the picturesque town of the FRIDAY: After breakfast journey home through the Bridge of Allan. Pleasant restaurant, lounge and Border Counties with time to reflect on the wonderful, bar. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone varied and unforgettable things encountered arriving hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Lift to home in the evening. all floors.

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Picture postcard Oban, “Gateway to the Isles” with its harbour surrounded by sweeping mountains is the perfect setting to explore the NEW! West Highlands & Islands, spending time in the Fort William area and visiting the wonderful Arduaine Gardens. The culmination on this holiday is the 3 Isles Tour, reported as one of the best day tours in Britain, cruising out to the beautiful Isle of Mull, then spiritual Isle of Iona, then an awe inspiring cruise to the unique Isle of Staffa to see Fingal’s Cave, together with plenty wildlife. ITINERARY MONDAY: Oban: An early morning departure for your scenic journey north through the borders and past Stirling into glorious Highland countryside and along the shoreline of Loch Awe before reaching your waterfront hotel in Oban for dinner. TUESDAY: Seil Island & Arduaine Gardens After a leisurely breakfast you have free time to explore Oban before departing late morning to Seil Island, made famous by the film “Ring of Bright Water.” Cross the Bridge over the Atlantic opening up magnificent coastal scenery of the islands. Stop off at the quaint village of Easdale with its whitewashed fisherman cottages before taking a coastal route to visit Arduaine Gardens, a tranquil green oasis on the south slope of the Arduaine peninsula. A wonderful coastal garden with a collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, Blue Tibetan poppies, giant Himalayan lilies and Chatham Island forget-me-nots. Stroll through the woodland to the coastal viewpoint or relax in the water garden. Return to hotel for dinner. WEDNESDAY: Three Isles Tour: After breakfast the highlight of the holiday. You take a ferry to the beautiful Isle of Mull and journey south taking in the imposing Duart Castle, before reaching Fionnphort - the most westerly point of the island to board the ferry to the small island of Iona with its famous abbey – the resting place of over 100 Scottish Kings and the birthplace of Christianity within Britain. You spend approx 2 hrs exploring this spiritual isle. You also have the highlight of an inspiring one-hour visit to the unique Isle of Staffa and Fingal’s cave before returning to Oban for dinner in your hotel. THURSDAY: Fort William After breakfast a scenic coastal drive along the shoreline of the loch takes you to Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis. You

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SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON COLUMBA HOTEL, OBAN Single room £72.00 Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £22.75 Sitting on the North Pier, overlooking the scenic (payable with deposit) islands and Oban Bay, this Victorian hotel is a popular and very well know Oban hotel. Sea view Price is based on shared twin / double accommodation with restaurant, harbour bar and pier café. All bedrooms en-suite facilities, including breakfast, dinner, return ferry to are en-suite with TV, trouser press or iron & board, Mull by coach, return ferry to Iona as foot passengers, leisure telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee making cruise to Isle of Staffa, entrance to Arduaine gardens and coach travel. facilities. Lift to all floors.

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There is a special quality about Ireland that is unique; it’s a quality of life, light and landscape which weaves a magic spell over all who visit, a welcome that is heart warming. The wind has honed the hills and mountains, the huge skies give that special light which is mirrored in the lovely lakes and bays. The north coast of Ireland is perhaps the most wild and remote of destinations. Northern Donegal is a mosaic of loughs, headlands and heatherclad mountains.

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The ITB 3 star hotel is situated in the centre of the Donegal, Antrim Glens, Derry, Giant’s beautiful coastal town of Donegal ideally situated traditional manner in authentically furnished Old Causeway and Belfast for exploring the rugged North West Coast of and New World buildings. The Ship and Dockside Ireland. Pleasant restaurant, lounge and bar with live Gallery features a full-size reconstruction of an early music at weekend evenings. All bedrooms (many 19th century sailing ship of the type which carried overlooking Donegal Bay and the River Eske) are thousands of emigrants across the Atlantic, a major THURSDAY: After breakfast head across the width en-suite with telephone, TV, radio, hairdryer, trouser indoor exhibition “Emigrants” complements the of north Ireland through the Sperrin Mountains and press, iron and board and tea and coffee making outdoor site. along the shores of Loch Neagh to the Europa Hotel, Belfast for two nights dinner, bed & breakfast. facilities. Guest have free use of the leisure facilities Glenveagh National Park on the eastern side at their next door sister hotel The Abbey. Leisure of the Derryveagh Mountains, in the northwest FRIDAY: After breakfast a morning sightseeing facilities include swimming pool, jacuzzi, steamroom of County Donegal, contains 14,000 hectares of coach tour of Belfast with a qualified guide before an and gym. Lift. mountains, raised bogland, lakes, glens and woods afternoon at leisure in this fascinating city that can with a herd of red deer. A Scottish style castle with easily be explored on foot. Maybe visit the new Belfast EUROPA HOTEL, BELFAST its Neo-gothic architecture, ramparts, turrets and Titanic located in the heart of Belfast, on the slipways where RMS Titanic was built. Inside this iconic round tower is surrounded by one of the finest building, visitors can re-live the entire Titanic story This world famous 4 star hotel is superbly located gardens in Ireland which contrast with the rugged from her birth in Belfast to the fateful maiden voyage in the heart of Belfast city centre surrounded by surroundings. shops, bars, museums and entertainment. Step and her eventual discovery on the seabed (entrance into the spacious grand foyer and you’ll instantly Belfast is a city where you will find a past that £10.00 - £14.00). Dinner in hotel. still breathes; in squares, avenues and streets of feel a special warm welcome. Having undergone SATURDAY: After breakfast depart your hotel to magnificent Victorian and Edwardian architecture; in major refurbishment it is the preferred choice of Belfast for a mid-day fast ferry sailing (approx. 2 atmospheric old pubs and markets; in the humour Prime Ministers, Presidents and many celebrities on hours) to Cairnryan. Journey home arriving approx. and stories of its people and in the docks where their visit to Belfast. All bedrooms are en-suite with 8.00pm onwards TV, telephone, iron and board, hairdryer and tea the magic that created the world’s most famous ship, Titanic, still lingers. Down by that same water In the event of the Fast Ferry not operating we reserve and coffee making facilities. Pleasant restaurants, the right to travel by standard ferry. lounges and bars. Lift to all floors. a dramatically changing skyline announces the emergence of an exciting new Belfast with new visitor attractions. The Giant’s Causeway a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of Ireland’s most interesting natural ITINERARY phenomena, an extraordinary feature of hexagonal SUNDAY: An early morning departure to Cairnryan basalt columns disappearing into the sea. These for the fast ferry sailing to Belfast (approx. 2 hours). magnificent and unique rock formations have stood Transfer to the Ramada Hotel, Portrush for two nights for millions of years and are a result of intense dinner, bed & breakfast. volcanic activity which took place at a time when MONDAY: After breakfast a scenic Antrim coast and continents were separating and oceans forming glens tour. Visit the world famous Giant’s Causeway some 60 million years ago. (entrance included) and the famous Bushmills The Old Bushmills Distillery in the village of Whiskey Distillery (entrance included). Return on a Bushmills, on the far northern tip of Ireland, a stunning coastal route via Ballycastle, Cushendun, place of rugged, untamed beauty is the world’s Carlough, Glenarm and Ballygalley and through the DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE oldest licensed whiskey distillery with a licence to Antrim glens. Dinner in hotel. distill from 1608. It uses age-old skill and craft to TUESDAY: After breakfast visit the historic walled city Sun 17 May 15 NI1705 6 7 £659 produce some of Ireland’s whiskeys. Most other of Londonderry for a guided walking tour. Situated Irish Whiskeys are distilled in a modern distillery on the banks of the river Foyle, Derry is the regional SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON complex in Midleton, County Cork, at the southern capital of the Northwest and is the focal point for Single room: £142.00 Deposit required: £50.00 end of the island. A unique opportunity to visit one of some of the most ambitious commercial and tourist Insurance premium required: £42.00 the few working distilleries in Ireland where visitors developments in Northern Ireland. You then head to (payable with deposit) are invited to view whiskey distilling as it has been the fascinating Ulster American Folk Park (entrance practiced on this site since 1608. included). Continue to the Abbey Hotel, Donegal for Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with en- Ulster American Folk Park tells the story of two nights dinner, bed & breakfast suite facilities and includes breakfast, dinner (2 nights Portrush, 2 nights Donegal and 2 nights Belfast), entrance to Glenveagh emigration from Ulster to America in the 18th & WEDNESDAY: After breakfast a full day scenic National Park, guided tour of Derry, entrance to Ulster American 19th centuries it provides visitors with a “living excursion in the beautiful Glenveagh National Park in Folk park, entrance to Giant’s Causeway, entrance to Bushmills Whiskey Distillery, guided tour of Belfast and all coach and ferry history” experience on its outdoor site. Costumed the Derryveagh Mountains one of the most beautiful travel. demonstrators carry out their everyday tasks in the parks in Ireland (entrance included). Dinner in hotel.

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rocky outcrops during the ten-minute crossing (ferry and gardens included in price). Located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff, Garinish is a tranquil small island of 37 acres, known to horticulturists and lovers of trees and shrubs all around the world, as an island garden of rare beauty. Even for those who are not particularly interested in gardens, Garinish is an attractive place to visit. The scenery is spectacular as you get a panoramic view of Glengarriff, the Beara Peninsula and Sheep’s Head. For those who wish to relax the island has a welcoming café for teas, snacks and light meals. A most scenic day out. Dinner in hotel. WEDNESDAY: After breakfast a full day scenic excursion with a local guide around the Ring of Kerry. You’ll witness some of Ireland’s most spectacular coastal and mountain scenery including the beauty spots of Ladies View, Macgilcuddy’s Reeks and Molls Gap. Drive via the peninsula’s main town Caherciveen, Glenbeigh, with its bog village and the pretty village of Killorglin. Dinner in hotel. THURSDAY: After breakfast journey along a dramatic peninsular to Mizen Head, Ireland’s DDED VAL A UE

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Gulf Stream Coast, Beara Peninsula, FRIDAY: After breakfast depart for a return journey to Dublin for an early afternoon Fast Ferry crossing Bantry Bay and Ring of Kerry to Holyhead (2 hours)). Journey home arriving early evening. We reserve the right to use standard ferry if the Fast Ferry is not in operation. Blarney Castle, Garinish Isle, Mizen This delightful tour visits the beautiful southwest of Ireland an area of outstanding natural beauty. Head and Powerscourt Estate The Gulf Stream Coast boasts dramatic rocky peninsulas, the jagged peaks of Ireland’s highest mountain range, rich and fertile river valleys and THE MALDRON HOTEL, PORTLAOISE a seemingly endless horizon of rolling green With leisure facilities pastures. The pretty coastal resort of Glengarriff is located on Bantry Bay in West Cork. This tour A contemporary hotel situated in the Midlands one takes in beautiful coastal and mountain scenery mile from Portlaoise. All modern bedrooms are and quaint towns and villages. en-suite with TV, DVD, telephone, trouser press, iron & board and tea and coffee making facilities. Contemporary modern bar, restaurant and lounge. ITINERARY Leisure facilities include indoor swimming pool, SUNDAY: A morning departure to Holyhead for the jacuzzi, gym, sauna, and steam room. Lift to all Fast Ferry crossing (2 hours) to Dublin. Transfer floors. to the Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise for dinner and overnight stay. THE ECCLES HOTEL, GLENGARRIFF MONDAY: After breakfast head to Blarney Castle built nearly six hundred years ago by one of This hotel is beautifully situated on the shores of Ireland’s greatest chieftains Cormac MacCarthy Glengarriff harbour overlooking Bantry Bay and (entrance included). Over the years millions have is one of the oldest established hotels in Ireland. flocked to Blarney making it a world landmark and Nestled against a backdrop of breathtaking one of Ireland’s greatest treasures. It’s popularity views, this 250 year-old hotel sees the blend of its maybe helped by the Blarney Stone, the legendary rich history combined with modern amenities to Stone of Eloquence, at the top of the Tower. Kiss it ensure your stay is one of comfort. Restaurant with and you’ll never again be lost for words. Everyone panoramic views of Bantry Bay, lounge and bar. All from Sir Walter Scott to a host of American bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer presidents, world leaders, and international DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE and tea and coffee making facilities. Lift. entertainers have been eager to take advantage. Sun 26 Jul 15 SI2607 5 6 If people come for the Stone many stay for the £499 CITY WEST LEISURE RESORT, SAGGART, mystical and beautiful Rock Close and gardens. SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON DUBLIN Continue to the Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff for three With leisure facilities nights dinner, bed and breakfast. Single Room £90.00 Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £42.00 A 4 star hotel located on a golf and leisure resort TUESDAY: A full day excursion including (payable with deposit) 10 miles from Dublin. All bedrooms are en-suite Castletown, the rugged Beara Peninsula and with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee Garinish Island. This remote peninsula is dotted Price is based on shared Twin/Double accommodation with making facilities. Delightful restaurants, bars and with sparsely populated fishing villages surrounded en-suite facilities including breakfast and dinner (one night lounges. Leisure facilities include indoor swimming by bleak moorland. You take a boat to stunning Portlaoise, three nights Glengarriff and one night Saggart) pool, jacuzzi, gym, sauna, and steam room. Lift to Ilnacullin, known locally as Garinish Island, with and includes boat ride to Garinish Island, entrance to Blarney Castle and coach and ferry travel. all floors. its beautiful gardens. Seals can often be seen on

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The extraordinary beauty of this ancient kingdom set in the southwest corner of Ireland is breathtaking, from deep blue lakes, to looming peaks and awesome craggy coastlines. Scattered amongst this landscape are numerous pretty towns and villages, harbouring their Celtic traditions and bringing a welcome to all its visitors. The picturesque resort of Killarney is ideally situated in the heart of Ireland’s South West Peninsula. This pretty town has retained its traditions throughout the years, still boasting the jaunting car and many old pubs. The surrounding scenery is stunning: hazy lakes, green hills and rocky mountains provide the backdrop for a wonderful holiday. ITINERARY SATURDAY: An early morning departure to Holyhead for an Irish Ferries crossing to Dublin. Transfer to Portlaoise for dinner and overnight stay. SUNDAY: After breakfast cross the width of Ireland to the Eviston House Hotel, Killarney for four nights dinner, bed & breakfast. MONDAY: After breakfast a full day at leisure to explore the delightful town of Killarney, maybe take a ride in a jaunting car, visit Muckross House and its beautiful gardens or visit the spectacular lakes. The town has a great atmosphere day and evening with many shops staying open until late and traditional music in local bars. Dinner in hotel. TUESDAY: After breakfast a full day scenic excursion of the Ring of Kerry with a local guide. You’ll witness some of Ireland’s most spectacular coastal and mountain scenery including the beauty spots of Ladies View, Macgilcuddy’s Reeks and Molls Gap. Drive via the peninsula’s main town Caherciveen, Glenbeigh, with its bog village and the pretty village of Killorglin. Dinner in hotel. WEDNESDAY: After breakfast a full day excursion with a local guide of the Dingle Peninsula which possesses more interesting antiquities, historic sites and varied mountain and coastal scenery within a small area than any other part of Ireland. Highlights include Dingle, Europe’s most westerly town with its old fishing village atmosphere, view the Blasket Islands, the Conor Pass and the beautiful sandy beaches around the Rough Killarney, Dingle and Point peninsula - a most scenic day out. Dinner in hotel. The Kingdom of Kerry THURSDAY: After breakfast cross the width of Ireland to the City West Leisure Resort for dinner and overnight stay FRIDAY: After breakfast depart your hotel for your CITY WEST LEISURE RESORT, SAGGART, return journey to Dublin for the early Stena HSS Fast DUBLIN Ferry to Holyhead and journey home arriving early With leisure facilities evening. A 4 star hotel located on a golf and leisure resort 10 We reserve the right to use standard ferry if the Fast miles from Dublin. All bedrooms are en-suite with Ferry is not in operation. TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Delightful restaurants, bars and lounges. THE MALDRON HOTEL, PORTLAOISE Leisure facilities include indoor swimming pool, With leisure facilities jacuzzi, gym, sauna, and steam room. Lift to all floors. A new contemporary hotel situated in the midlands one mile from Portlaoise. All modern bedrooms are DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE en-suite with TV, DVD, telephone, trouser press, iron & board and tea and coffee making facilities. Sat 5 Sep 15 SI0509 6 7 £589 Contemporary modern bar, restaurant and lounge. Leisure facilities include indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym, sauna, and steam room. Lift to all floors. SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON Single room: £122.00 Deposit required: £50.00 THE EVISTON HOUSE HOTEL, Insurance premium required: £42.00 KILLARNEY (payable with deposit)

This ITB 3 star hotel is situated in the town centre. All bedrooms are en suite with TV, telephone, and tea Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with en and coffee making facilities. Restaurant, lounge and suite facilities including breakfast and dinner (1 night Portlaoise, 4 Nights Killarney and 1 night Saggart) guide services and the famous ‘Danny Man’ pub, a popular spot with the coach and ferry travel. locals, which has traditional live music each night. Lift.

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Combine the inimitable style of the understated ITINERARY A day to Nice & Monaco chic of the Cote d’Azur and the royalty of A day to Cannes Monaco and you do really have all the right SATURDAY: An early morning departure by A day to Grasse & St Paul de Vence ingredients for a truly memorable tour. The old coach to Dover for a short sea crossing to Calais, A day Mystery Tour town of Menton, a harmonious mix of culture and travelling to your overnight hotel being the Le nature, beach & gardens, mountains and sea is Royal, Troyes (or similar) for Dinner, Bed & Buffet SATURDAY: We depart after breakfast and retrace made up of tiny squares and narrow alleyways Breakfast. our steps to our overnight hotel being the Le in front of the old port, where you can enjoy the SUNDAY: Departing after breakfast, we make our Royal, Troyes (or similar) for Dinner, Bed and Buffet year round warm sun. journey to the Hotel Mediterranee, Menton Breakfast. for 6 nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast. SUNDAY: Departing after breakfast we travel for HOTEL MEDITERRANEE, MENTON MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Excursions included in your our return crossing Calais to Dover and onwards to holiday: - your original departure points. Our hotel is situated in the heart of Menton, close to the seafront, old town & provencal market. It offers a panoramic terrace on the 7th floor, sun lounges and bar, restaurant, lift and all bedrooms with en suite facilities, cable TV, telephone, hairdryer & free wifi in all rooms.

DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE Sat 6 Jun 15 FR0615 8 9 £839

SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON Single room £229.00 Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £45.40 (payable with deposit)

The price shown is based on Twin/Double accommodation with en-suite facilities, 8 buffet breakfasts and 8 evening meals, cross Channel sailing to and from the Continent, Executive coach travel, excursions as specified and all road tolls

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The Dolomites is a vast range of dramatic peaks, Today we take a guided excursion through the The price shown is based on Twin/Double accommodation with massive perpendicular cliffs, flat peak dramatic Grand Dolomites, visiting interesting places with en-suite facilities, 11 buffet breakfasts and 11 evening summits & beautiful red stone that often seems on route. meals, 1 wine tasting, special package in resort as listed, 2 to glow at the setting sun. Intersected by deep Today we take a guided tour to the Brenta Dolomites guided tours, cross Channel sailing to and from the Continent, wooded valleys dotted with traditional towns & Executive coach travel, excursions as specified and all road A visit to Trauttmansdorff Castle & Eighty World tolls. mountain resorts, this eastern end of the Alps Gardens in Merano offers some of the most unique & spellbinding MONDAY: Departing after breakfast we leave Fondo mountain scenery to be found. Within easy driving and retrace our steps to our overnight hotel being the SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON distance is beautiful Lake Garda surrounded Single Supplement: £149.00 by soaring peaks & bordered by idyllic towns, Mercure Sindelfingen, Stuttgart Messe (or similar) for villages, villas & gardens. one nights Dinner, Bed and Buffet Breakfast. Upgrade to premier room in Italy TUESDAY: We depart after breakfast and retrace (7 nights): £126.00 LADY MARIA HOTEL, FONDO our steps to our second overnight hotel being the Deposit required: £50.00 Alliance Hotel, Liege (or similar) for one nights Dinner, Insurance premium required: £55.75 This family run hotel is located in the little town Bed & Buffet breakfast. (payable with deposit) of Fondo in the beautiful mountainous Dolomiti di WEDNESDAY: Departing after breakfast we travel for our return crossing Calais to Dover and onwards to Brenta landscape. The elegant restaurant serves Special ‘All Inclusive’ Package in Italy regional specialities & wine, whilst there is a bar your original departure points. Entry on one day to the brand new Spa centre Daily light packed lunch with a fine local atmosphere. Leisure facilities Free Bar between 1900-2200 to include:- include a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE Local wine, beer, soft drinks, tea/coffee (no spirits) bath & tropical shower. The hotel has all en suite Sat 5 Sep 15 DID0509 11 12 £999 One speciality Candlelight Dinner bedrooms and lift to all floors.

ITINERARY SATURDAY: An early morning departure by coach to Dover for a short sea crossing to Calais, travelling to your overnight hotel being the Alliance Hotel, Liege (or similar) for Dinner Bed & Buffet Breakfast. SUNDAY: Departing after breakfast, we make our way through Belgium & Germany, for our second overnight in the Mercure Sindelfingen, Stuttgart Messe, (or similar) for Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast. MONDAY: Departing after breakfast we make our journey to the Hotel Lady Maria, Fondo for 7 nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast. TUESDAY TO SUNDAY: Excursions included in your holiday:- Today we make a visit to Bolzano, and then continue to the beautiful lake in Caldaro with some wine tasting. A day to Lake Garda one of Italy’s most beautiful lakes

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HOTEL POST, WESTENDORF, AUSTRIA It is certainly not difficult to understand the journey to the Hotel Post, Westendorf This family run hotel offers a warm welcome and attraction of this enchanting region, with its for 5 nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast. breathtaking, almost unreal, chocolate box first class Austrian hospitality. The hotel features WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY: Excursions included beauty and tingling fresh air. The verdant green in your holiday: - a restaurant, bar, and outdoor terrace area. All valleys nestle below the towering snow-covered bedrooms are en-suite with satellite television, peaks of the majestic Alpine range. The time A day at leisure with an included Austrian carriage ride telephone, hairdryer and room safe. honoured tradition of the Almabtrieb is an amazingly colourful spectacle, where the cows A day to Salzburg Please note: - All beds in the Hotel Post, are are herded on foot back home. The pleasure of a A day to Rattenberg, Alpbach & Swarovski Austrian Doubles (two mattresses in one visit to this alpine paradise is enhanced further Kristallelten frame) by the friendliness of the Austrian folk, who A day to Mayrhofen for the “Almabtrieb”, the time welcome their visitors with real, genuine warmth. honoured tradition of the return home of the cows from the high pastures to the lower lying farms. ITINERARY SUNDAY: We depart after breakfast and retrace our MONDAY: An early morning departure by coach to steps to our overnight hotel being the Best Western Dover for a short sea crossing to Calais, travelling Arlux Hotel, Arlon, Belgium (or similar) for Dinner, Bed to your overnight hotel being the Best Western Arlux and Buffet Breakfast. Hotel, Arlon, Belgium(or similar) for Dinner, Bed & MONDAY: Departing after breakfast we travel for our Buffet Breakfast. return crossing Calais to Dover and onwards to your TUESDAY: Departing after breakfast, we make our original departure points.

DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE Mon 28 Sep 15 ATCD2809 7 8 £599

SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON Single room £85.00 Deposit £50.00 Insurance premium £42.00 (payable with deposit)

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This combined river cruise and coach tour will let you experience the beautiful scenery from both the water & land. NEW! Covering Rudesheim, Koblenz & Cologne, this short river cruise covers three classic German Christmas Market destinations. Starting in Rudesheim, this lively & festive traditional town in the heart of the scenic Rhine is famed for its intimate markets, whilst the larger markets in Koblenz lead up to a finale in Cologne, where the markets rival the best in Europe. The cruise also covers the classic scenic stretches of the river Rhine and creates a special & great value Full Board package while onboard the river cruise.

ITINERARY FRIDAY: We depart early morning to travel by coach to Dover for the short sea crossing to Calais, then we travel to Rudesheim, embarking on to the Prinses Christina in time to settle in before dinner. Rhine Xmas River Cruise SATURDAY: Departing 10.00 a.m. from Rudesheim, arriving Koblenz at 13.00 hours. SUNDAY: Departing 8.00 a.m. from Koblenz, arriving © Köln Tourismus Cologne at 13.00 hours. MONDAY: This morning after breakfast we THE PRINSES CHRISTINA DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE disembark and join the coach for our return journey Newly renovated in 2012, this vessel has a large to Calais for the short sea crossing to Dover and elegant lounge bar, restaurant & promenade deck, Fri 4 Dec 15 RCRC0415 3 4 £399 onwards to your original departure points. whilst the air-conditioned cabins have satellite television and en suite shower & toilet. SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON Please note that these timings are used as a guideline only, confirmed itinerary would Supplement for shared two berth cabin on be given later as they are subject to harbour The price shown is based on two bedded cabin with en suite Upper Deck per person (on request) £35.00 masters, lock keepers, shipping conditions and facilities, meal basis of full board on board the ship, cross Deposit required: £50.00 Channel sailing to and from the Continent, Executive coach river water levels. travel, all road tolls. Insurance premium required: £36.50 Single cabin supplement £180.00

Enjoy the unique advent atmosphere where numerous stalls are decorated with their traditional festive trimmings in the Christmas Caves in Valkenburg. The European markets give NEW! you the ideal opportunity to find those different and a little unusual gifts for family & friends which you simply cannot find at home.

HOTEL SCHAEPKENS VAN ST. FIJT, VALKENBURG, HOLLAND The hotel is situated in the picturesque town of Valkenburg, the family run hotel prides itself on its warm hospitality. The hotel offers a restaurant, bar, lift to all floors and all bedrooms en suite.

ITINERARY FRIDAY: An early morning departure by coach to Dover for a short sea crossing to Calais, then travelling to your hotel being the Hotel Schaepkens van St. Fijt, Valkenburg for 3 nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast. SATURDAY: Free Day in Valkenburg to visit the centre and enjoy the festivities of the Christmas Valkenburg Christmas Winter Caves SUNDAY: After breakfast we head to the city of Wonderland Caves Maastricht, where there is a small Christmas Market to explore and some lovely sights to see. MONDAY: Departing after breakfast, we retrace our steps, before our return crossing Calais to Dover SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON and onwards to your original departure points. Single Room: £60.00 The price shown is based on Twin/Double accommodation with en-suite facilities, 3 buffet breakfasts, 3 Evening Dinners, Deposit required: £50.00 DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE entrance into the caves, cross Channel sailing to and from Insurance premium required: £36.50 the Continent, Executive coach travel, excursions as specified and all road tolls. Fri 4 Dec 15 VCM0412 3 4 £309 (payable with deposit)

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Normandy is blessed with a huge choice of stunning gardens, making it one of the best NEW! destinations for any gardening enthusiast. We include visits on this tour to Rouen and the famous House & Gardens of Claude Monet.

ITINERARY SUNDAY: An early morning departure by coach to Dover for a short sea crossing to Calais then onto our hotel being the Hotel La Berteliere, Rouen, France for 4 nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast. MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY: Excursions included in your holiday:- A visit to the Pays D’Auge landscaped gardens & the Chateau De Vendeuvre water amusement gardens & museum of miniature antiques A visit to the famous House & Gardens of Claude Rouen & Gardens of Normandy Monet. Then onto Chateau Du Breuil distillery for a tour & Calvados tasting. A day to Rouen with a guided walking tour first then the rest of the day free to explore the city

HOTEL LA BERTELIERE, ROUEN, DEPARTURE CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE THURSDAY: Departing after breakfast we travel for FRANCE our return sailing from Calais to Dover and onwards Sun 3 May 15 RGON0305 4 5 £459 This property benefits from its own extensive to your original departure point. gardens all within 5 minutes drive of Rouen city centre. This hotel offers 22 bedrooms on the ground floor & 22 on the first floor without lift access. All The price shown is based on shared Twin/Double SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON accommodation with en-suite facilities, 4 buffet breakfasts and have cable TV, telephone, tea & coffee making 4 evening meals, Rouen guided walking tour, visit to house & facilities, safe and en suite facilities with hairdryer Single room £76.00 gardens of Claude Monet, Tour & Tasting at Chateau du Breuill in all bedrooms. The hotel has a bar, lounge, Deposit £50.00 distillery, visit to Pays d’Auge gardens, sailing to and from the Continent, Executive coach travel, road tolls and all excursions restaurant & a lovely terrace leading onto the Insurance premium £36.50 as specified. gardens. (payable with deposit)

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Jersey, a fascinating island, within sight of the French coast, has a mixture of home and abroad. Jersey has no duty or VAT that makes it a shopper’s paradise and St Helier’s shops are full of bargains. If you move away from the town you can appreciate sleepy granite villages linked by winding country lanes and 20 miles of glorious beaches. We are using the The Metropole hotel for all dates except October when we are in The Metropole’s sister hotel TheMayfair Hotel. Holidays to Jersey are operated by Modern Travel Centre, Jersey ATOL Licence No 0752 of whom Andrew’s are an authorised agent.

PASSPORT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR AIRLINE Jersey by Air CHECK-IN ITINERARY FIRST DAY: A morning departure by one of our coaches from your agreed pick up point to Manchester Airport for your flight to Jersey. On arrival you will be THE METROPOLE HOTEL, ST HELIER THE MAYFAIR HOTEL, ST HELIER met by a Modern hotel courier and transferred to your With leisure facilities With leisure facilities hotel. The Metropole Hotel (sister hotel to the Mayfair The Mayfair Hotel (sister hotel to The Metropole LAST DAY: You will be taken from your hotel to the Hotel) is a Jersey Tourism 3 star hotel situated in Hotel) is a Jersey Tourism 3 star hotel situated in airport for your flight to Manchester Airport where you the southeast corner of St Helier, the town shops the southeast corner of St Helier, the town shops will be met by one of our coaches to take you to your are a couple of minutes walk away. The nearest are a couple of minutes walk away. The nearest agreed drop off point. beach is Havre des Pas a five-minute walk away. beach is Havre des Pas, a ten-minute walk away. Pleasant restaurant, coffee shop, bar and lounges. Pleasant restaurant, coffee shop, bar and lounges EXCURSIONS CAN BE BOOKED DIRECTLY WITH All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer and All bedrooms are en suite with T.V., hairdryer and THE HOTEL tea and coffee making facilities. Games room, tea and coffee making facilities. Fitness centre and Half Day approx. £ 15.00. Full Day approx. £ 20.00 heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools and heated indoor swimming pool. The hotel also offers gym. Pleasant gardens. The hotel also offers entertainment including parties, bingo, quizzes and DEPARTURE HOTEL CODE NIGHTS DAYS PRICE entertainment including bingo, quizzes and dancing. Lift Sat 11 Apr 15 Metropole J1104 4 5 £449 dancing. Lift. Sat 13 Jun 15 Metropole J1306 7 8 £665 SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON Sat 8 Aug 15 Metropole J0808 7 8 £675 NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation with Sat 26 Sep 15 Metropole J2609 7 8 £619 en-suite facilities, breakfast, dinner, return airport transfers Deposit £100.00 Insurance premium £36.50 and return air travel. Mon 12 Oct 15 Mayfair J1210 4 5 (5 day) £42.00 (8 day) (payable with deposit) £449

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INFORMATION EXECUTIVE COACHES MAINTENANCE May we take this opportunity to 25, 35, 40, 45, 49, 53, 60, 65 & 75 seater The safety of our passengers has been introduce our company and to provide and always will be our main priority. you with details of our services and We therefore operate a high quality, the vehicles we have available for well maintained fleet of vehicles and Excursions, Private Hire and Tours. employ highly experienced drivers and fitters. We are very proud of our high DAY EXCURSIONS safety record and the high standard of We operate an extensive cleanliness throughout our fleet. and varied range of Day Excursions to TRAVEL OFFICES destinations including coastal resorts, Executive coaches with reclining seats, shoppers, theatre trips, CD, PA system, hot and cold drinks, WC gardening and flower and air conditioning. shows, cathedrals, exhibitions and shows, museums, CONNOISSEUR CLUB CLASS cruises, city tours and many more. See the leaflet included with this brochure & also watch for our newspaper adverts. Within reach of all major ports and GROUPS airports we are centrally located in the Group Discounts are available on our heart of the Peak District with easy Holidays, Short Breaks, Weekend access via motorways and the rail Breaks and Day Excursions – please network. Our travel offices are situated ring for details. Alternatively, if you at our business premises at the junction are a group organiser, we will be very of the A623 and the B6049 just outside pleased to prepare special holiday, the village of Tideswell. We have ample day excursion or short break packages free parking. We would be happy to tailored to your requirements. Andrews welcome you at any time and be pleased have been involved in taking thousands to show you around our vehicles and of passengers every year on excursions facilities. and holidays both in Britain and Europe. However large or small the size of your SCHOOL GROUPS group Andrews can take care of your We have extensive needs. experience in the planning and co- 26 seat executive coach with reclining ordination of seats, 5 tables, lounge area, full servery, school and field air conditioning. study trips in Suitable for a variety of occasions, a and around the birthday outing, ‘prom parties’ and Peak District a corporate events. Ideal as a ‘team’ and all over the coach for rugby, football, cricket etc. UK, ski-trips and summer activities into Europe. TRAILERS We also have NEED A PRESENT FOR available box SOMEBODY? trailers, which can be towed behind any of COACHES & MINI COACHES FOR our fleet for HIRE transporting 8, 12, 16, 19, 24 & 25 seater extra luggage, Mercedes mini coaches with integral sport and leisure equipment. luggage racks, CD, PA. £5, £10, £20 or £50 gift vouchers are 25, 30, 35, 40, 49, 53, 60, 65 & 75 seater SEAT BELTS available from our office, or just telephone Highliner coaches with reclining seats, For your safety and comfort our coaches and we’ll send them to you. You can specify CD, PA systems, double glazing and air and mini coaches are all fitted with seat your choice of Day Tour or Holiday if you conditioning belts and speed restrictors. prefer the value not to be shown.

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