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Autumn 2012 – Spring 2013

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W to the Autumn/Spring holiday selection ...from Arvonia for 2012/13 featuring a wide choice of British & Continental Coach Holidays from which we hope you will find plenty to interest you. This year’s programme includes a great selection of festive breaks, Christmas and New Year holidays plus some super late and early season short breaks and holidays, some of which have great inclusions and reduced price or even fully included drinks to offer amazing value for money! As always we would like to thank all our loyal customers for their continued support and extend a very warm welcome to you if you are joining us for the first time. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing through the brochure and look forward to welcoming you on board for an enjoyable holiday with Arvonia.

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TO MAKE A BOOKING MEALS I To reserve seats on your chosen holiday simply We therefore do not advise the reservation of triple or sub-contracted vehicles. British tours: On most British tours English breakfast

rooms for three adults. In some European countries a D telephone a member of our reservations team, they will SEAT ALLOCATION is included and a choice of menu is offered for evening bedroom classified as a twin may have a double bed / be delighted to check availability and provide answers Requests for particular seats can be made at the time meals with tea or coffee served afterwards. to any queries you may have. A provisional booking can base with separate mattresses and bedding. There is European tours: Breakfast is usually continental style. of booking. All allocations are made in order of booking, O be held for 5 working days, (unless within four weeks of usually a limited number of low floor rooms available Dinner menus will normally offer food associated with therefore early booking is advisable if you prefer seats F and requests for this accommodation must be made departure), if you wish to forward a deposit cheque. near the front of coach. It is possible that for the country in which you are staying. Whilst we always Alternatively your booking can be confirmed in the ‘Special Requests’ section of the booking form. prefer that our clients receive a choice of menu we N

operational reasons, a coach of different seat I Requests will be forwarded to the hotel(s), however immediately by simply quoting your credit* or debit card configuration may be used and we must therefore regret that a number of hotels on the continent may number. All provisional bookings will be cancelled room allocations are entirely at the hotel’s discretion. only offer a 3 course set menu. Tea and coffee are reserve the right to alter a seating plan and re-allocate Y Single rooms are limited and often incur a automatically unless the appropriate booking form and seats other than those you have booked, although this usually charged as extras. supplementary charge as levied by the hotel. A deposit has been received. Should you wish to make will be avoided as far possible. We shall have no liability Special Diets: If you require a special diet please

If applicable this charge is shown on the relevant tour D your booking in person we would be delighted to see in relation to any such change of specification. Specific inform us at the time of booking, this will be notified page. If a lifts is available at a hotel the facility will be I you at our Travel Office in Llanrug *Surcharge applies seats will not be allocated on feeder coaches. to the relevant hotel(s). On certain holidays the hotels to credit card payments. shown on the holiday page. used are tourist class and whilst offering value for L TRAVEL DOCUMENTS TEA & COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES money they may not have the full facilities to cope O TRAVEL OFFICE OPENING HOURS Itineraries, luggage labels and travel tickets confirming Most hotels in the UK now include facilities for making with special diets. Any extra costs incurred in providing Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm pick-up points and departure times will be forwarded H hot beverages, however it is very unusual for this special diets must be paid directly to the hotel. Saturday 9.00 am to 12.30 pm approximately seven to ten days before departure. Sunday & Bank Holidays Closed facility to be found in Continental hotels. ENTERTAINMENT CARE FOR THE DISABLED PORTERAGE Some hotels arrange additional entertainment that DEPOSITS The holidays in this brochure have been carefully could include music, dancing, film shows, bingo, etc. (a) £50.00 per person on all British and Continental Porterage may not be available at some hotels and planned to include as much of interest as possible. Entertainment offered by hotels is normally indicated in Coach Holidays. when available may incur an extra charge. Inevitably some holidays include lengthy periods of the hotel description on the holiday page. The nature (b) Air holidays – as per operator’s conditions. NO SMOKING travel and some walking on sightseeing excursions. and frequency of the entertainment presented is at the SPECIAL REQUESTS In line with current legislation it is illegal to smoke Additionally, hotels may have steps to contend with and discretion of the hotel and therefore not guaranteed Should you have any special requests, please ensure whilst on board any of our coaches. Regular stops will may not have lifts. We will try our best to look after and may be withdrawn if there is insufficient numbers they are advised at the time of booking and noted on be made en-route to all destinations. disabled passengers, however it is important that you in the hotel. the booking form, we will then forward them to the contact us to discuss any requirements you may have. GROUP BOOKINGS JOINING POINTS relevant hotels and carriers. We regret however that We can then check the suitability of your chosen Discounts are available for groups of 16 or more, or Please ensure that you are at the exact departure point special requests cannot be guaranteed. On all our tours holiday to your particular disability before making a alternatively special arrangements could be made for at least ten minutes before your scheduled pick up time bedrooms are allocated without any guarantee of views. reservation. Also please state clearly in the special an additional pick-up point (within a designated area). and that you are clearly visible to the driver. Feeder Town centre hotels particularly are often built with no requests section of the booking form if you wish to services do operate from certain departure points view whatsoever. Some hotels may hold functions that REDUCTIONS FOR CHILDREN bring a wheelchair. We will accept lightweight and mini buses or taxis may be used. cause noise, this unfortunately is beyond our control. Some hotels offer reduced rates for children when wheelchairs or walking aids up to a maximum weight sharing a room with two adults. Prices are available of 15kg providing that we have been notified in COACHES EN SUITE FACILITIES on request. advance and they can be folded for stowage in the On occasions it is possible that for operational reasons All holidays include accommodation in rooms with luggage compartment. or to meet increased demand, some holidays may need private facilities. This may be provided by either bath or LUGGAGE to be operated by vehicles other than our own and we shower, plus WC. Please restrict your luggage to one medium sized IMPORTANT: We regret that wheelchairs over 15 kg suitcase per person, maximum weight 18kg. A separate in weight or battery powered scooters cannot be reserve the right to sub-contract coaches at any time if ACCOMMODATION small bag can also be taken for overnight hotels or accepted. Drivers cannot be expected to provide required. Please note that in this case the specification In some hotels triple rooms may contain a double bed ferries on continental holidays (if preferred). Please note assistance to passengers that involves any form of and facilities may differ to details in our brochure or on with an additional fold-away bed which may not always we cannot accept responsibility for luggage or personal carrying or lifting of a person on or off the coach. our website. Holiday Diary

DATE DESTINATION PAGE DATE DESTINATION PAGE DATE DESTINATION PAGE DATE DESTINATION PAGE OCTOBER/HYDREF 04-11 Lake Como 31 16-20 Old England 11 08-10 Snowdrops in Cotswolds 7 01-04 Heart of Wales** 05-09 Highlights of Cumbria 13 17-21 Torquay 9 10-13 Southport 12 01-05 Scarborough** 05-09 Oban Highland Fling 24 17-21 Warner Lakeside 14 10-17 Lake Como 31 01-05 Fort William** 05-09 Warner Holme Lacy 14 17-21 Warner Corton 14 11-15 Warner Cricket St Thomas 14 01-05 Newquay** 08-11 Disneyland Paris Fireworks 28 18-22 Isle of Wight 16 15-17 Cardiff City Break 4 01-05 Dundee & Fife** 11-15 Glencoe House Party 23 23-27 Christmas in Yorkshire 18 16-17 Manchester City Break 5 06-07 Sheffield & York** 16-18 Blackpool Irish Festival 6 23-27 Christmas in Northumbria 18 18-22 Bournemouth 10 06-13 Alpine Explorer** 17-18 Liverpool City Break 5 23-27 Christmas in Southport 19 18-22 County Durham 13 07-08 Blackpool Illuminations** 18-22 Bournemouth 10 23-27 Christmas in Cheshire 19 23-02 Four Countries & Arosa Express 30 07-11 Eastbourne** 19-23 Dunoon & Cowal Peninsula 23 30-01 New Year Liv erpool 21 23-02 Lake Garda 32 07-11 Cardigan Bay** 19-23 Warner Nidd Hall 14 30-01 New Year London 21 25-01 Scottish Highlands 24 08-12 Torquay** 9 23-25 Ludlow Christmas Fayre 15 30-01 New Year Northumbria 21 25-01 Regency Sidmouth 9 08-12 Glencoe & Highlands** 23-25 Bath Christmas Market 16 30-02 New Year Cardiff 20 14-20 Lake Annecy 27 24-25 Liverpool City Break 5 30-02 New Year Lakes 20 MARCH/MAWRTH 15-18 Swansea & Gower** 24-25 Manchester City Break 5 30-02 New Year Yorkshire 20 04-08 Warner Holme Lacy 14 15-19 Lakeland Delights 13 24-25 Birmingham Military Tattoo 6 JANUARY/IONAWR 04-08 Lakes in Springtime 12 26-29 Southport 12 15-19 Isle of Wight** 04-06 Cardiff City Break 4 07-15 Treasures of Tuscany 33 26-30 Loch Lomond 22 19-21 Edinburgh Weekend 22 11-13 Sheffield & the Peaks 7 09-16 Austrian Tyrol 29 29-02 Dusseldorf Christmas Market 26 19-21 Cardiff City Break 4 11-13 Phantom of the Opera** 08-10 Cardiff City Break 4 30-02 Cardiff City Break 4 19-28 Rovinj & Istrian Peninsula 34 11-14 Medieval York 8 09-10 Manchester City Break 5 30-02 Durham Christmas Festival 17 20-21 Leeds & the Peaks 5 12-13 Manchester City Break 5 09-16 Austrian Tyrol 29 21-25 Donegal & Causeway Coast 25 11-15 Castles & Palaces 23 DECEMBER/RHAGFYR 14-18 Cardigan Bay 4 22-25 Wye Valley** 18-20 Cardiff City Break 4 11-15 Newquay 8 01-02 Liverpool & City Break 5 22-26 Warner Littlecote** 18-20 Nottingham & Lincoln 7 16-17 Leeds & the Peaks 5 03-06 Blackpool Turkey & Tinsel 8 26-28 Harrogate & York** 21-25 Warner Lakeside 14 16-20 St Patrick’s Donegal 25 03-07 Eastbourne 11 28-01 Bournemouth** 21-25 Highlights of Cumbria 13 18-22 Tenby & Pembrokeshire 4 05-07 Newark Antique Fair 6 28-31 Bristol & Bath** 25-27 Cardiff City Break 4 18-22 Sandbanks & Beaulieu 10 06-09 Cologne Christmas Market 26 29-01 Disneyland Paris 28 28-01 Warner Bembridge 14 20-23 Paris Seine Cruise 28 08-09 Skipton Yuletide Festival 17 Tours marked ** are featured in the 28-01 Sherborne & Dorset Coast 10 22-24 Nottingham & Lincoln 7 08-09 Manchester City Break 5 24-28 Eastbourne 11 Summer 2012 brochure – separate FEBRUARY/CHWEFROR details available on request 08-09 Liverpool City Break 5 24-28 Ireland’s West Coast 25 10-14 Bideford & North Devon 9 01-04 Medieval York 8 24-28 Norwich & Broads 11 10-14 Lakeland Delights 13 02-03 Leeds & the Peaks 5 25-29 Torquay 9 NOVEMBER/TACHWEDD 14-16 Lille Christmas Market 26 03-07 Ludlow & Welsh Borders 12 25-29 Cardigan Bay 4 01-04 Cardiff City Break 4 14-16 Edinburgh Christmas Market 17 04-07 Loch Lomond 22 31-07 Four Countries & 02-04 Cardiff City Break 4 15-16 Althorp Festive Fizz 15 04-07 Medieval Brugge 27 Arosa Express 30 03-04 Harry Potter Studios** 16-17 Chatsworth at Christmas 15 08-10 Nottingham & Lincoln 7

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B Nightly Happy Included Cardiff Hour Drinks City Breaks Tenby & The vibrant, cosmopolitan capital of Wales has Cardigan Bay an abundance of attractions, culture and leisure Pembrokeshire facilities including its fairy-tale castle and the A super value winter break to Cardigan Bay famous Millennium Stadium, plus acres of lush The medieval walled town of Tenby is one of with included entertainment and a free bar parkland and first class shopping opportunities. Wales’ prettiest and most popular resorts, set every night! The attractive Cardiff Bay waterfront area with in the only coastal National Park in Britain and The ancient market town of Cardigan is located its old wharfs, new piers and glass fronted renowned for its golden beaches and ancient on the estuary of the River Teifi, a former busy restaurants is home to the impressive Welsh picturesque harbour. Surrounded by pastel shipbuilding port where the main focal point is Assembly buildings and the iconic Welsh coloured Regency houses the harbour is a the 19th century Gothic style Guildhall, plus the Millennium Centre. Located on the outskirts of magnet for artists and photographers, a quaint narrow streets with traditional shops the city is the fascinating St Fagan’s Natural unique Victorian town with attractions that and inns, many with delightful Georgian and History Museum, one of Europe’s leading open- include the town walls, the Five Arches Victorian fronts. air museums with exhibits from Celtic times to Barbican, the 15th-century St. Mary’s Church, the present day. plus the Tudor Merchant’s House, now a Excursions Included museum and art gallery. HILTON CARDIFF ##### • A morning visit to Cardigan, then on to the pretty Excursions Included market town of Carmarthen, located on the west bank The luxurious five star Hilton Cardiff is conveniently of the River Towy, renowned as the birthplace of Merlin A full day travelling around the coast to the historic situated in the heart of the Capital. Facilities include a • the Welsh Wizard. town of Pembroke whose centrepiece is the restaurant and two bar areas plus a leisure club with magnificent Norman Castle, regarded as one of the • We drive along the Pembrokeshire Coast to visit St swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym. finest and best preserved strongholds in the country. Davids, the smallest cathedral city in Britain. On then All bedrooms feature air conditioning, satellite TV, We continue via St Brides Bay to the city of St. David’s, via Pembroke with its magnificent castle to the popular telephone, iron and board, trouser press, hairdryer and named after the patron saint of Wales. Dominated by resort of Tenby, a town steeped in ancient history tea & coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors. its 12th century cathedral St David’s is the smallest surrounded by its imposing 13th Century stone walls. city in Britain, designated as a conservation area by • A visit to Aberystwyth, the principal holiday resort on HOLIDAY INN CITY CENTRE #### the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park the west coast of Wales, then on through the Rheidol The four star Holiday Inn is conveniently located in the • A short day commencing with a drive to Laugharne, Valley to Devils Bridge with its waterfalls and unique city centre between the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff home to Wales’ most famous poet and writer, Dylan three bridges built on top of each other. Castle. Facilities include the Junction Restaurant and Thomas where he wrote many of his works. On then bar, plus the Callaghan’s Sports Bar. All bedrooms to the famous Pendine Sands where Sir Malcolm CLIFF HOTEL & SPA ### feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, trouser Campbell set his famous world land speed records Located on a headland at Gwbert on Sea on the press, iron & board, plus tea/coffee tray. Lift to all floors. then finally we visit the charming little resort of outskirts of Cardigan, the Cliff Hotel enjoys spectacular Saundersfoot. DEPARTURES DURATION PRICE views over Cardigan Bay and the Pembrokeshire Coastline. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, lounge Fri 19 Oct 3 days (Hilton) CLARENCE HOUSE HOTEL £129 and conservatory, a health spa with gymnasium, steam Thur 01 Nov 4 days (Hol Inn) £179 A family run hotel situated in the centre of the room, jacuzzi and sauna, plus the hotel’s own cliff top Fri 02 Nov 3 days (Hilton) £129 Esplanade overlooking South beach and Caldy Island. golf course. All bedrooms feature satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee tray. Lift available. Fri 30 Nov 3 days (Hol Inn) £129 Facilities include a restaurant, quiet lounge and the welcoming Seagull Bar where regular entertainment is Fri 18 Jan 3 days (Hilton) £119 DEPARTURES DURATION PRICE featured. All the bedrooms are en suite with colour TV Fri 25 Jan 3 days (Hilton) £119 and tea making facilities. Lift to all floors but please Mon 14 January 5 days £205 Fri 15 Feb 3 days (Hilton) £129 note some rooms have a few steps to enter. Mon 25 March 5 days £235 Fri 08 Mar 3 days (Hilton) £129 DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner Price includes accommodation and breakfast, entertainment every night, free bar Mon 18 March 5 days £195 with full English breakfast. every night from 6.00pm to 9.00pm (selected house Supplements: Single Room (Hilton £30 per night) Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner brand drinks), one packed lunch, one afternoon tea, (Holiday Inn £5 per night). and breakfast, nightly happy hour. one afternoon light buffet. Included dinners at Holiday Inn £12 per night. Supplement: Single Room £40 Supplement: Single Room £nil

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2 R for 1 B Drinks Manchester Leeds & Liverpool City Break The Peak District City Break One of the UK’s most popular city break A super value overnight break to Yorkshire that The very name conjures up images of a glorious destinations with fantastic entertainment combines the attractions of the vibrant city of maritime history and a world-beating musical venues, theatres, museums and galleries, Leeds together with the rugged and beautiful heritage. A listed UNESCO World Heritage Site restaurants, bars, and so much more. When it scenery of the Peak District, the largest of Liverpool is firmly established as one of the UK’s comes to shopping Manchester has a great mix Britain’s National Parks designated as an area most exciting city-break destinations with more of high-street chains, exclusive fashion and of outstanding natural beauty. Visits will also museums and galleries than anywhere else designer stores and individual traders, this is be included to Bakewell and Chesterfield with outside of London. Liverpool ONE is the largest one city where you can really shop ‘till you drop! overnight accommodation included at Doncaster. city centre regeneration project in Europe and With overnight accommodation in the city centre has given Liverpool shopping a whole new this is an excellent opportunity to combine some Itinerary dimension, a stunningly designed centre that shopping together with a night out to sample Day One: We travel to the Peak District National Park is home to more than 160 famous high street some of Manchester’s restaurants and nightlife. and visit the pretty town of Bakewell, best known as names as well as some great restaurants and Itinerary the home of the famous pudding. There are many trendy wine bars. historic buildings, some lovely riverside walks and Day One: We drive to Manchester where the the award-winning newly designed town centre. Itinerary remainder of the day is free for sightseeing or We continue to the market town of Chesterfield with Day One: Depart North Wales and head to Liverpool, shopping. The Arndale Centre is one of the largest city its lovely black & white buildings and famous crooked arriving during the morning. The remainder of the day centre shopping malls in Britain plus there are many church spire, then on to our hotel at Doncaster. is then free for shopping or sightseeing and to enjoy other fine shops to explore, including Selfridges & Harvey Nicholls. Day Two: We travel into Leeds where there will be the vibrant city nightlife with numerous restaurants, time to explore this vibrant city, dubbed the bars and clubs to suit all tastes. Day Two: Further free time in the city to explore, ‘Knightsbridge of the North’ with its superb designer Day Two: A further day at leisure in the city for perhaps visit the excellent museums or maybe take a shopping in the Victoria Quarter. There are also some shopping or to explore, perhaps a visit to the Albert ride on the Manchester Wheel at Exchange Square for excellent museums and art galleries including the Dock, the Beatles Story, one of the many museums, some superb views of the city skyline. We leave for Royal Armouries and the Leeds City Museum, plus the city’s cathedrals or maybe a cruise on the Mersey. home in the late afternoon. the regenerated Waterfront area at Granary Wharf. We depart late afternoon for our homeward journey. We depart for home late afternoon. PARK INN BY RADISSON #### HILTON LIVERPOOL #### The Park Inn by Radisson hotel enjoys prime space in PARK INN DONCASTER ### The Hilton Liverpool is ideally situated in the heart of the city’s Green Quarter and is conveniently located A modern contemporary hotel offering comfortable and the stunning new development Liverpool One, with just a five-minute walk to the lively shopping district. spacious bedrooms, all featuring air – conditioning, spectacular views over the historic Liver Buildings, All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with power shower, flat screen TV, telephone, hair dryer, Albert Dock and Chavasse Park, plus access to a vast splendid city views, air conditioning, LCD satellite TV, iron & board, tea & coffee facilities and free wireless array of shops, restaurants and bars. All the en suite telephone, hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities, and internet. The hotel also has a restaurant & grill plus a bedrooms feature air conditioning, satellite television, in-room safe. Premier rejuvenation facilities include a lounge and bar. Lift to all floors. telephone, hairdryer, iron & board, room safe and tea & pool, gym and sauna. The hotel also features the RBG coffee making facilities. The hotel also features three Bar & Grill. Lift to all floors. DEPARTURES DURATION PRICE restaurants and a bar. Lift to all floors. DEPARTURES DURATION PRICE Sat 20 October 2 days £55 DEPARTURES DURATION PRICE Sat 24 November 2 days £69 Sat 02 February 2 days £55 Sat 17 November 2 days £95 Sat 08 December 2 days £69 Sat 16 March 2 days £65 Sat 24 November 2 days £95 Sat 12 January 2 days £69 Sat 13 April 2 days £65 Sat 01 December 2 days £95 Sat 16 February 2 days £69 2 for 1 drinks available on house beers and Sat 08 December 2 days £95 Sat 09 March 2 days £69 wine from 8:00pm to 10:00pm** Price includes overnight accommodation with dinner Price includes overnight accommodation Price includes overnight accommodation and full English breakfast. with breakfast. with breakfast. Supplement: Single Room £15 Supplement: Single Room £20 Supplement: Single Room £15

Information and Bookings 01286 675175 5 S Y A D I L O H H S I T I R B Blackpool Irish Country Music Birmingham Weekend Newark Antiques Fair International Join us for a fantastic weekend in one of Britain’s most popular holiday resorts and enjoy Tattoo some great live country music performed by Inspired by the many television shows based some of Ireland’s top musicians and bands. upon antiques and collectables there has been a The Birmingham Tattoo has deservedly earned The entertainment takes place in the excellent massive rise in the popularity of Collectors Fairs itself a reputation as the ultimate armed service 4 star Hilton Hotel, situated on Blackpool’s North which are now hosted at many different spectacle and for 2012 is set to be yet another Shore promenade overlooking the beach and locations throughout the UK. The Newark Fair is rousing end to the year featuring hundreds of promenade. This weekend break is always very now the largest in Europe and has recently been the very best military musicians and performers popular and is sure to sell out quickly so please book featured in the book ‘1000 things to see before from across Europe and the UK. See the massed early to ensure your place is reserved! you die’. Stallholders and buyers from around the globe come to the Newark & marching bands, the fanfare trumpeters, the field Itinerary gun competition, dog display teams, plus other Nottinghamshire Showground to take part in spectacular performances all culminating in an Day One: We travel north to Blackpool and check into this internationally renowned trading event. amazing grand finale. the Hilton Hotel. After dinner this evening the show begins with Frank McCaffrey, a multi award winning Itinerary Itinerary entertainer from County Mayo, plus The Indians Day One: We travel across to the legendary Robin Day One: We travel south to Birmingham and check in Showband playing their own brand of Country and Hood’s city of Nottingham, arriving in the early to the Hampton by Hilton Hotel. Some free time follows Irish music. afternoon. Some free time follows to explore some before we board the coach again for the short transfer Day Two: At leisure to maybe explore some of the of the city’s attractions or perhaps make use of the to the Birmingham National Indoor Arena and take our famous Blackpool sights. In the afternoon there will hotel’s leisure facilities before dinner. seats for the 6.00 pm performance of the Birmingham be more entertainment with the Farmer Dan Comedy Day Two: We travel to Newark and spend the day International Tattoo. (Performance time three hours) & Country Show, then after dinner this evening the at the Antiques Fair. With up to 4,000 stalls the fair Day Two: A day at leisure for shopping or exploring the Barry Doyle Band take to the stage followed by holds everything you could imagine from furniture, city, an opportunity to browse around Birmingham’s Jason McGilligan & His Band who are sure to have rugs, paintings and textiles, to sports memorabilia, Frankfurt Christmas Market and Craft Fair. A huge you dancing and singing along. toys, grandfather clocks and antique maps. favourite with both residents and visitors it is now the Day Three: After breakfast have a relaxing morning, The Newark Fair has to be experienced to be believed, largest Christmas Market in the country that has run for perhaps take a walk along the promenade to unwind a treasure trove of possibilities for your home and ten years and is the centre-piece of the city’s annual after the fun weekend then enjoy a carvery Sunday perhaps a great opportunity to seek out some unusual Christmas events calendar. We depart late afternoon lunch at the hotel before we commence our gifts for Christmas! and commence our journey home to North Wales. homeward journey. Day Three: After a leisurely breakfast we check out and commence our homeward journey, stopping en- HAMPTON BY HILTON HOTEL HILTON BLACKPOOL #### route in the delightful spa town of Buxton.

This newly opened hotel is located in the centre of the Facilities at the hotel include the Promenade PARK INN BY RADISSON HOTEL #### city within walking distance of many Birmingham Restaurant, cocktail bar, fitness room, plus an indoor attractions, plus shopping and entertainment venues swimming pool, sauna and steam room. All the en The 3 star Park Inn is situated less than a mile from such as the Bullring and the Mailbox. Facilities include suite bedrooms feature satellite television, telephone, the centre of Nottingham and its attractions. Facilities a fitness centre, bar and 24hr snack zone. trouser press, hairdryer and tea & coffee making include restaurant and bar plus heated swimming pool, All bedrooms feature contemporary bathroom with facilities. Lift to all floors. spa, sauna, steam room and gymnasium. All bedrooms power shower, cosy bed and pillow choice, satellite feature individual climate control, satellite TV, Internet TV with complimentary in-room movie channel, DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE access, telephone, hairdryer, iron and board, plus free Wi-Fi, plus iron & board. Lift to all floors. Fri 16 November 3 days £215 tea/coffee tray.

DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Price includes two nights accommodation with dinner DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE and breakfast, Sunday carvery lunch and Sat 24 November 2 days £115 Wed 5th December 3 days £165 entertainment programme. Price includes overnight accommodation with full Supplement: Single Room £40 Price includes two nights accommodation with dinner English breakfast plus admission to the Tattoo. Please note that the featured artists could be and breakfast, plus admission to the Antiques Fair. Supplement: Single Room £15 subject to change. Supplement: Single Room £35

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Nottingham Sheffield & The Snowdrops & Lincoln Peak District in the Cotswolds Join us for this super value weekend break and Formerly best known for producing the world- savour the delights of tranquil Lincolnshire, a A nice weekend break to the Cotswolds with famous Sheffield steel this city has been county of outstanding natural beauty. If you included visits to the Georgian city of Bath and undergoing something of a transformation. approach the city of Lincoln from any direction the delightful Painswick Rococo Gardens. The whole centre has been renovated, new you cannot fail to see the magnificent silhouette Situated outside the beautiful Cotswold town of attractions have opened and the retail therapy of Lincoln Cathedral and its iconic towers Painswick and famous for its snowdrop display opportunities are very impressive. Sheffield is stretching into the skies, brooding over 2000 the Rococo Garden is a fascinating step back to also known as the greenest city in England with years of history. a flamboyant and sensual period of English vast amounts of open green space, woodlands Itinerary Garden Design. Originally laid out in the early and parks, almost three-quarters of the city is 18th century Rococo is set in a hidden Cotswold taken up by natural vegetation and waterways. Day One: We head across Derbyshire into Robin Hood valley with magnificent views of the surrounding Country and on to the city of Nottingham where we countryside. Itinerary spend the afternoon. The city is home to some of the Day One: We travel via Glossop and the Snake Pass best shopping in the UK, plus attractions that include Itinerary to the spectacular High Peak District and along the Nottingham Castle, museums, galleries and arts Day One: We travel south into the picturesque shores of the picturesque Ladybower Reservoir, used centres. We continue to Grantham and the Ramada Cotswolds and visit Broadway, famous for its antique by the famous RAF 617 Squadron to train for their Hotel. shops, then to Stow on the Wold with its vast market Dambuster Raids. On then to Sheffield and the Hilton Day Two: A visit to the delightful city of Lincoln where square and elegant houses. We continue on to our Hotel where we stay for two nights. the past and present is all around from the cobbled hotel at Blunsdon. Day Two: At leisure to explore Sheffield. You may like streets and antiques to modern art. Lincoln’s historic Day Two: A visit to the city of Bath to explore its iconic to visit the Millennium Art Galleries or the Devonshire heart lies within the Bailgate area where you’ll find attractions and architecture. Stroll around the flower Quarter where you will find a great choice of designer the magnificent triple towered Cathedral and Lincoln filled streets, take a trip back through time in the stores. The stunning Winter Gardens is one of the Castle, built by William the Conqueror it is one of the museums, see famous sights such as the Pump largest temperate glasshouses in the UK which has finest remaining Norman Castles in the country. Rooms and Roman Baths, beautiful Bath Abbey, plus created a stunning green world in the heart of the city. Day Three: We check out and travel to the High Peak the magnificent Crescent and Pulteney Bridge. Inside there are more than 2,500 plants from around district for a visit to Buxton with its magnificent Day Three: We check out and drive to the nearby the world creating a superb display. architecture including the famous Crescent, plus the village of Painswick for our included visit to the Rococo Day Three: We leave Sheffield and head south to delightful Pavilion Gardens. Garden which has one of the largest plantings of Bakewell, renowned for its famous tarts, then on to snowdrops in the country. Each February it reveals a visit Buxton with its magnificent architecture including RAMADA GRANTHAM HOTEL #### huge drift of snowdrops, a breath-taking sight often the famous Crescent, the delightful Pavilion Gardens, Situated on the outskirts of Grantham. Facilities include quoted as the best-naturalised display in the country. plus its renowned spa water. a restaurant and a bar/lounge, plus swimming pool, sauna, steam room & gym. All bedrooms feature BLUNSDON HOUSE HOTEL #### HILTON SHEFFIELD #### satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, plus tea/coffee tray. A family owned hotel located on the edge of the In a nice quayside location just a short walk from the No lift but ground floor rooms available. Cotswolds. Facilities include two restaurants and three city centre. Facilities include restaurant and bar plus DEPARTURES DURATION PRICE bars, indoor pool, spa and sauna. All bedrooms feature indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. power shower & bathrobe, flat screen TV, internet All bedrooms feature satellite television, telephone, Fri 18 January 3 days £99 access, hairdryer, telephone, minibar and tea/coffee hairdryer, iron and board plus tea & coffee tray. Lift to Fri 08 February 3 days £99 facilities. Lift to all floors. all floors. Fri 22 March 3 days £109 DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Price includes two nights accommodation with dinner Fri 08 February 3 days £129 Fri 11 January 3 days £99 and breakfast and entertainment, plus pints of beer or small house wine available for just £1 between Price includes two nights accommodation with dinner Price includes two nights accommodation 8.00pm and 10.00pm. and breakfast, plus admission to Rococo Gardens. with dinner and breakfast. Supplement: Single Room £nil (limited availability) Supplement: Single Room £35 Supplement: Single Room £30

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Blackpool Medieval York Turkey & Tinsel Newquay The magnificent City of York has long been one Few seaside resorts can rival Blackpool for its of England’s most popular holiday destinations. From its origins as a small fishing village wealth of attractions – so it’s no wonder the Stroll around the delightful old cobbled streets Newquay has become the premier resort on resort remains Britain’s most popular holiday with their half timbered houses and marvel at Cornwall’s rugged northern coastline, famous for destination where there really is something for the Gothic masterpiece of York Minster. its magnificent beaches and those huge Atlantic everyone. As the festive season approaches why The museums are excellent and there is a rollers that make it one of Europe’s finest surfing not enjoy ‘Christmas Comes Early’ on this Turkey fantastically varied shopping area, you’ll find venues. There are nice cliff top paths & seaside & Tinsel themed break staying at Blackpool’s its no wonder that York has been labelled walks to enjoy and the town centre has a good luxurious 4 star Hilton Hotel. England’s finest historic city. range of shops, a picturesque harbour, and plenty of cafes & bars. Itinerary Itinerary Excursions Included Day One: We head to Blackpool where the remainder Day One: We travel across the Pennines into Yorkshire of the day is free to commence exploring the resort. and on to the city of York where we check in to the • A visit to the city of Truro, Cornwall’s only city that Tonight the celebrations get under way with a Queens Hotel. features some lovely Georgian town houses and elegant Christmas Eve Dinner followed by entertainment. Day Two: A full day in the city to explore the numerous cobbled streets to explore, plus its fine Cathedral that dominates the skyline. On then to the Roseland Day Two: A further day at leisure for exploring the attractions. Perhaps take a walk on the famous city Peninsula and the picturesque little resort of St. Mawes sights, maybe visit the famous Blackpool Tower or walls and admire the mighty York Minster, the largest with its old fishing port and quaint narrow streets. Madame Tussauds Waxworks, the Sea Life Centre, gothic cathedral in Northern Europe full of intricate Stanley Park, the three piers or perhaps some carvings and vast stained glass windows. Walk through • A short day visit to the popular town of St Ives, Christmas shopping. This evening a traditional the narrow “Shambles” with its ancient buildings and magnificently situated overlooking a spectacular Christmas Dinner is served with all the trimmings, be sure to see the excellent Castle and Railway crescent of golden sand beaches. Also known as an followed by live entertainment and dancing. Museums. artist’s paradise St Ives has enchanting narrow streets and lanes to explore with grey-stone fisherman’s Day Three: We drive north into Cumbria and visit the Day Three: We drive north to the historic market town cottages and a lovely picturesque harbour. town of Kendal, then continue to the beautiful Lake Pickering, then continue across the Yorkshire Moors to District and the popular town of Bowness where there the old fishing port of Whitby with its quaint alleyways, THE BAY HOTEL will be an optional cruise on Lake Windermere. Tonight narrow streets and busy quayside, all dominated by the #### ruins of St. Hilda’s Abbey. enjoy a Bucks Fizz before a Gala Dinner accompanied Directly overlooking the world famous Fistral Beach, by the band to complete the evening. Day Four: We commence our homeward journey the Bay Hotel has one of the most enviable positions Day Four: We check out after breakfast and board calling at the popular market town of Skipton with its in Newquay with fabulous views of Atlantic rollers the coach for our return journey back to North Wales, canal basin, tree lined high street and 900 year old breaking against the shore. Following recent stopping en route at the city of Chester. castle. Some time to explore then continue on home to refurbishment the hotel has been upgraded to four star North Wales. with facilities including swimming pool, sauna, steam HILTON BLACKPOOL #### room, fitness suite and the Fistral Spa treatment QUEENS HOTEL YORK #### rooms, plus restaurant, bar and ballroom where regular Situated overlooking the beach and promenade and entertainment is featured. All bedrooms have satellite Ideally situated in the city centre on the banks of the within walking distance of the town centre. Facilities at TV, free Wi-Fi, telephone and tea/coffee facilities. the hotel include the Promenade Restaurant, cocktail River Ouse. Facilities include the Royal Brasserie bar, fitness room, plus an indoor swimming pool, sauna Restaurant and Riverside Bar, all en suite bedrooms DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE feature flat screen television, telephone, tea/coffee and steam room. All the en suite bedrooms feature Mon 11 March 5 days £219 satellite television, telephone, trouser press, hairdryer facilities and hairdryer. Lift to all floors. and tea & coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors. Price includes four nights accommodation DEPARTURES DURATION PRICE with dinner and breakfast. DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Fri 11 January 4 days £149 Supplement: Single Room £20 Mon 03 December 4 days £199 Fri 01 February 4 days £159 Additional Newquay tour available departing 01 Price includes three nights accommodation Price includes three nights accommodation October with accommodation at the 3 star Esplanade with dinner and breakfast. with dinner and breakfast. Hotel. Alternative excursions will apply – details Supplement: Single Room £60 Supplement: Single Room £60 available in our Summer 2012 brochure.

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Bideford Torquay Regency & North Devon Fashionable since Victorian times and often Sidmouth referred to as the ‘English Riviera’, Torquay is Picturesque North Devon has some of the finest coastline in the British Isles with miles of golden blessed with a year round mild climate, Known as the ‘Jewel of the Jurassic Coast’ this sands, breathtaking cliffs and quaint unspoilt sparkling waters, blue-flag beaches and lovely unspoilt resort with its fine Regency fishing villages. Nestling alongside the River beautiful gardens for that relaxing stroll. architecture, elegant promenade and red Torridge estuary lies the pretty medieval market The resort also has a distinct Mediterranean sandstone cliffs overlooks the waters of Lyme town of Bideford and its magnificent 24 arch feel created by its lovely palm lined promenade, Bay on a stretch of designated World Heritage bridge that spans the river. Once an international the harbour and marina, plus the villas perched coastline. With its nice mild climate Sidmouth is a port and shipbuilding centre Bideford’s maritime on the surrounding hillsides. town for all seasons where you can enjoy gentle history includes sending ships to fight the walks along the seafront and into the parks and Excursions Included Armada. Today the town centre streets lead gardens with their stunning views. Take a stroll down to the pleasant tree lined quay bustling • A visit to the maritime city of Plymouth with its around the town centre and maybe explore some with fishing vessels. attractions that include the famous Hoe with its of the interesting range of local shops. memorials and statues plus the Citadel, the Excursions Included Elizabethan Barbican with its quaint old narrow cobbled Excursions Included We visit the ancient market town of Barnstaple streets, plus the Naval Dockyards & Warships. We travel through picturesque Budleigh Salterton to • • which claims to be the oldest borough in the United A short day travelling via historic Totnes to the visit the popular resort of Exmouth, and then continue • Kingdom, then continue on to the picturesque twin picturesque port of Dartmouth, the ‘Jewel of the South on to the city of Exeter, home to the magnificent St towns of Lynton and Lynmouth, situated on the edge of Hams’. Home to the Royal Naval College Dartmouth is Peter’s Cathedral with its two massive Norman Towers the Exmoor National Park. Here you can take a ride on a unique town with ancient narrow streets housing that dominate the city skyline. Other attractions include the ingenious water-powered lift that travels up and boutique shops and art galleries. Explore the the Historic Quayside and Visitor Centre and the down between these two historic towns. fascinating timber framed Butterwalk, the delightful medieval underground passages that date back to the cobbled quaysides and colourful gardens. 14th century. • We take a drive through Instow to see its fine beaches and views of the Taw and Torridge rivers, then Half day excursion travelling via Seaton with its long • on to the popular seaside resort of Ilfracombe, known LINCOMBE HALL HOTEL ### pebble beach and famous electric tramway to visit the as the ‘jewel’ of the North Devon coast. A nice coastal historic seaside resort of Lyme Regis. Known as the A newly refurbished hotel comprising two buildings town with white-washed houses and grand Victorian Pearl of Dorset, Lyme Regis has a narrow tangle of connected by an enclosed walkway, set amongst villas, plus a quaint harbour and quayside. streets and shops that lead down to the famous 13th beautiful gardens a short distance from the town century Cobb and harbour, a favourite of the writer centre and marina. Facilities include an indoor DURRANT HOUSE HOTEL Jane Austen. ### swimming pool, dining room and a large lounge and bar area with comfortable sofas and open fire where The largest hotel in Bideford located on the outskirts of ROYAL YORK & FAULKNER HOTEL regular entertainment is provided. All bedrooms feature ### the town overlooking the estuary. Facilities include the oak-panelled Olive Tree restaurant and the Appledore flat screen TV, hairdryer, and tea/coffee tray. (No lift but A magnificent Regency building dating from 1810 Bar, plus the Venetian ballroom where regular ground floor rooms available, please note there are enjoying an unrivalled position at the centre of entertainment is featured. There is an outdoor some steps to access the hotel). Sidmouth’s elegant esplanade, adjacent to the swimming pool, sauna, sun shower and gymnasium. picturesque town centre. Family owned and run for DEPARTURES DURATION PRICE All bedrooms have Italian marble bathrooms, tea & three generations the hotel has earned a long coffee making facilities, hairdryer, TV, plus iron & board. Mon 17 December* 5 days £219 standing reputation for hospitality and service. Lift available. Mon 25 March 5 days £239 Facilities include three lounges, restaurant and café bar, plus a spa with hydrotherapy pool, steam cabin Price includes four nights accommodation with DEPARTURES DURATION PRICE and sauna. Lift to all floors. dinner and breakfast, one light lunch, plus Mon 08 October 5 days £209 entertainment every night. DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Mon 10 December* 5 days £199 *December tour is a Turkey & Tinsel theme with the Mon 25 February 5 days £255 * Turkey & Tinsel theme following inclusions: Sherry reception, traditional Christmas dinner & gift, New Years Eve party, one Price includes 4 nights accommodation Price includes four nights accommodation afternoon tea & cake, 2 for 1 bar (on selected drinks). with dinner and breakfast. with dinner and breakfast. Supplement: Single Room £50 (Dec) £70 (Mar) Supplement: Single Room £nil (limited availability) Supplement: Single Room £75 (Oct) £60 (Dec)

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The town lies on the the UK, many of which are owned by celebrities. superb parks and gardens. There are miles of northern slopes of the Yeo Valley surrounded by The peninsula is little more than a kilometre glorious level seafront with golden beaches for wooded hillsides and green pastures. It has a lot square jutting out across the mouth of Poole those relaxing strolls, a superb pier, excellent of historic interest to explore with 17th, 18th and Harbour, one of the largest and most scenic shopping arcades and a good choice of 19th century architecture set in the unspoilt natural harbours in the world. entertainment. streets and an abundance of medieval buildings around the town. Excursions Included Excursions Included • We take a drive via Wareham to the Isle of Purbeck • Full day excursion travelling via the New Forest to Excursions Included where we see the quaint thatched village of Corfe Portsmouth, the flagship of maritime England whose • A visit to Thomas Hardy’s Dorchester and its popular Castle, overlooked by its castle ruins. On then to the attractions include the Historic Dockyard with those market, then on to the Dorset Coast and the popular resort of Swanage, described as the gem of the famous ships HMS Victory, the Mary Rose and HMS resort of Weymouth with its harbour and waterfront, an Dorset Coast. We return to Sandbanks via the ferry Warrior. The new Spinnaker Tower located on the impressive long arc of golden sands and a wonderful from Shell Bay. Waterfront is a 170 metre tall visitor attraction where sweep of Georgian sea-front houses. • A visit to Beaulieu, one of England’s top attractions you can ‘walk on air’ and enjoy breath-taking views • A visit to Shaftesbury, one of the oldest towns in set in the heart of the New Forest. Enjoy historic Palace over the South Coast. England with some fine historical buildings and its House and Beaulieu Abbey, see great motoring • Short day to the city of Salisbury with its abundance delightful cobbled ‘Gold Hill’, made famous by a TV treasures in the National Motor Museum including 50 of historical buildings throughout the city including the bread advertisement. On then to the magnificent city of vehicles from the James Bond films, plus the World of majestic Salisbury Cathedral, Britain’s tallest standing Salisbury with its charming half-timbered buildings and Top Gear with vehicles from some of the show’s most at 123 metres. We return via the New Forest with a one of the UK’s finest medieval cathedrals boasting the ambitious challenges. stop at Burley, a delightful traditional New Forest village tallest spire in Britain. • We spend some time exploring Poole Quay and its with picturesque thatched cottages and ponies • A half-day excursion to Bridport and West Bay. attractions with an included sightseeing cruise around roaming freely. Known as the Gateway to the Jurassic Coast Bridport is the five islands of Poole Harbour. famous for its rope making, also for its pier and as the MENZIES EAST CLIFF COURT #### setting for the TV series ‘Harbour Lights’. SANDBANKS HOTEL #### Set high on Bournemouth’s East Cliff enjoying splendid SHERBORNE HOTEL ### Situated beside the beach enjoying fine views of views across the bay and offering a truly contemporary Brownsea Island and the Purbecks. Facilities include feel with its bright, modern interior. Facilities include Located in six acres of grounds a short walk from the the Seaview Restaurant, Sandbanks & Terrace Bars, the restaurant and a spacious lounge and bar. centre of Sherborne. Facilities include the restaurant plus swimming pool, steam room, sauna, mini-gym Guests are also welcome to use the Waves Health & and bar/lounge, all bedrooms have satellite TV, and treatment rooms. All bedrooms feature satellite TV, Leisure Club at the adjacent Menzies Carlton Hotel. telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. free Wi-Fi, trouser press, hairdryer and tea/coffee tray. All bedrooms feature flat screen TV, telephone, No lift but ground floor rooms are available. Lift available but does not service the 3rd floor. hairdryer and tea/coffee tray. Lift to all floors. DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE DEPARTURES DURATION PRICE Mon 28 January 5 days £145 Mon 18 March 5 days £249 Sun 18 November 5 days £189 Price includes four nights accommodation Price includes four nights accommodation Mon 18 February 5 days £189 with dinner and breakfast, three nights entertainment with dinner and breakfast, admission to Beaulieu and Price includes four nights accommodation and nightly half price drinks. Poole harbour cruise. with dinner and breakfast. Supplements: Single Room £60 Supplements: Single Room £40/Harbour View Room Supplement: Single Room £nil (limited availability) Ambassador Rooms with walk in shower £24 £30/Sea View Room £60

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Old England Norwich Eastbourne Turkey & Tinsel & The Broads A Turkey & Tinsel theme pre-Christmas break in The elegant seaside resort of Eastbourne enjoys one of England’s most historic hotels. The black The charming city of Norwich regarded as the a glorious location on the South Coast with an & white market town of Ludlow is known as most complete medieval city in England, is excellent year round mild climate and sunshine ‘The Loveliest Town in England’, located in a surrounded by picturesque Norfolk countryside record. The resort is nice and flat for that splendid position high above the River Teme. and dominated by its splendid Castle and finely relaxing stroll and is distinguished by its lovely Ludlow has over 500 listed buildings in the town, preserved unique Cathedral. Much of the original wide promenade and Eastbourne’s famous an imposing castle, handsome architecture, plus city wall can still be seen along with merchant Carpet Gardens. There is a good variety of shops a nice historic market place and interesting houses and quaint cobblestone lanes with half to explore plus the magnificent Victorian Pier lanes to explore. and the award-winning Towner Gallery. timbered shops. The delightful Norfolk Broads, a series of ponds, rivers and lakes is now the UK’s Itinerary Excursions Included largest nationally protected wetland and an Day One: We head south to Ludlow and the Feathers important area for wildlife. • We travel via Beachy Head and the Cuckmere Valley Hotel where welcoming hot punch awaits on arrival. to the resort of Brighton with its unique oriental Royal Excursions Included Following dinner a local speaker will introduce the town Pavilion. Stroll along the beachfront and the Victorian and its surroundings. Palace Pier, see the lovely parks and gardens and • We explore the Norfolk Broads and some of the Day Two: A Bucks Fizz breakfast and a free day to explore the ‘Lanes’ historic quarter, a maze of twisting picturesque villages, see delightful Horning and Potter explore the medieval streets and the castle. Afternoon alleyways featuring a mix of specialist shops. Heigham, one of the Broads major boating centre’s with its famous medieval bridge. We continue via tea & mince pies, then a Festive Christmas dinner and We visit the historic town of Battle, dominated by • Stalham to Wroxham, the capital of the Broads with quiz night. its Abbey built on the site of the battle of Hastings in its restaurants, bars, shops and parks, plus a visit to Day Three: Today we follow the Black & White Villages 1066. On then to the lovely Cinque port of Rye, a Wroxham Barns Craft Workshops. (Optional broads trail to Hereford to view the magnificent cathedral. fortified hilltop town with cobbled streets and huddled cruise available). Tonight’s Boxing Day dinner will be followed by a houses, once surrounded by the sea. We return via Murder Mystery evening. Hastings with its nicely preserved Old Town. • We drive to the Norfolk Coast and visit Cromer, a very popular resort renowned for its crab fishing. Day Four: We visit Bridgnorth, an interesting Victorian CAVENDISH HOTEL #### Explore the quaint narrow, twisting streets, home to a town with a funicular railway connecting two levels. host of interesting little shops and the Victorian pier We return via Wenlock Edge. Tonight it’s New Years Eve Situated in a premier sea front position on Eastbourne’s with its Pavilion Theatre perched on the end. We with live music and dancing. Grand Parade and recently refurbished to a very high continue to nearby Sheringham, originally a small Day Five: We check out and visit Ludlow Food Centre standard while keeping the unique features of this fine fishing village but today also a thriving holiday resort. and Church Stretton antiques, then continue on to Victorian styled building. Facilities include the Marine Llangollen for a cruise on the Canal with mulled wine Restaurant, Coronet Bar and residents lounge, plus the DE VERE DUNSTON HALL #### and mince pies, then continue on home. Pebbles Spa with sauna, steam room, Monsoon Shower Set amidst 150 acres of landscaped grounds on the and Sanctuary. All bedrooms feature satellite TV, FEATHERS HOTEL ### telephone and refreshment tray. Lift to all floors. outskirts of Norwich this delightful Elizabethan style mansion built in 1859 has been lovingly restored to The Feathers is renowned for its beautiful Jacobean DEPARTURES DURATIO N PRICE its former glory. The public areas include an elegantly architecture and medieval heritage, combining the Sun 07 October* 5 days £269 decorated traditional bar and lounge, La Fontaine atmosphere of a 17th century coaching inn with the Restaurant and the Brasserie grill. Facilities include Sun 11 November T&T 5 days £269 facilities of a modern hotel. It features a much indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, spa acclaimed restaurant, bar and lounges. All bedrooms Mon 03 December 5 days £229 treatment rooms and golf course. All bedrooms feature feature flat screen TV and hospitality tray. Lift available. Sun 24 March 5 days £259 satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer and hospitality tray. DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Price includes four nights accommodation DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE with dinner and breakfast. Sun 16 December 5 days £229 Sun 24 March 5 days £245 Supplements per person per night: Single Room £nil Price includes four nights accommodation (limited availability)/Sea View Room £10 Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast, Llangollen Canal cruise *Alternative excursions apply on this departure as with dinner and breakfast. plus other inclusions as per itinerary. featured in summer brochure. Supplement: Single Room £80 Supplement: Single Room £40

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Ludlow & The Southport Springtime in Welsh Borders & The Lakes The Lakes An interesting tour to southern Shropshire based The elegant resort of Southport is renowned for in the historic black & white market town of its beautiful coastline, lovely parks and gardens, A delightful springtime break to England’s most Ludlow, known as ‘The Loveliest Town in the large marine lake, plus the magnificent pier famous National Park where magnificent England’ with its imposing castle, handsome and golden sands. Leafy tree-lined Lord Street towering mountains and deep blue waters architecture and numerous listed buildings. with its Victorian Arcades is one of the country’s have been enchanting visitors for centuries. Join us on this popular tour and enjoy the finest shopping boulevards, flanked by shops on Renowned for its diverse and magnificent splendid Shropshire Hills and traditional one side and gardens and fountains on the other, scenery the Lake District is simply beautiful at “Black and White” villages, plus some which forms the heart of this unspoiled, any time of year and to explore the delights of interesting visits and fun evening activities. traditional seaside town. this region we will be staying at the popular Burnside Hotel in Bowness on Windermere, one Itinerary Itinerary of the finest Lake District Hotels set in mature Day One: We visit the medieval market town of Day One: We head for the Lancashire coast and the gardens directly overlooking Lake Windermere Shrewsbury, then continue on to Ludlow and the floral resort of Southport, arriving at our hotel in the and the surrounding Lakeland fells. Feathers Hotel. After dinner this evening a guest early afternoon. Excursions Included speaker will give an interesting talk about the town. Day Two: A full day excursion to Cumbria where we A full day excursion which takes us to Wordsworth’s Day Two: A free day to explore the medieval streets, visit the town of Kendal, renowned for its historic • Grasmere, then on via Thirlmere Lake to the lovely the magnificent ruined castle and the Parish Church. buildings, quaint cobbled streets and antique shops, Victorian town of Keswick, nestling between the Tonight there will be an Antiques Roadshow, perhaps plus the famous Kendal Mint Cake. We continue on Skiddaw Mountains and Derwent Water. We continue bring along a small item of curiosity for discussion. to the beautiful Lake District National Park and the via Ullswater to Glenridding then climb the spectacular popular town of Bowness where there will be an Day Three: Today we take a drive along the beautiful Kirkstone Pass to an altitude of 1489 feet, the Lake optional cruise on Lake Windermere to enjoy the Black & White Villages trail to Hereford where there will District’s highest pass. be some time to view the cathedral and city. Following magnificent views of the mountain scenery, secluded We travel around the lake to Ambleside with its dinner tonight there will be a quiz. bays and wooded islands. • much-photographed Bridge House, then on to Coniston Day Three: A day at leisure to relax and explore the Day Four: We visit Bridgnorth, an interesting Victorian Water and the village of Coniston, famed for its resort’s attractions, maybe take a ride on the Southport town with a funicular railway connecting two levels. associations with Donald Campbell and his attempts on pier tram, built specifically to transport people to the Tonight enjoy a Murder Mystery evening, watch the the world water speed record. We visit the delightful end of Britain’s second longest pier. action, interrogate the suspects and see if you can little village of Hawkshead, with its narrow streets, solve whodunnit! Day Four: A further morning at leisure in the resort, speciality shops and welcoming old inns then make our Day Five: We visit the nearby Ludlow Food Centre for afternoon departure for home. way to the southern tip of Lake Windermere and along some tasting, then on to Church Stretton antiques its shoreline back to Bowness. Centre. Continue homeward in the afternoon. RAMADA PLAZA SOUTHPORT #### BURNSIDE HOTEL A recently built 4 star hotel located at the heart of the ### FEATHERS HOTEL ### Waterfront development on the promenade. Facilities This superbly appointed hotel is set in mature gardens The Feathers is renowned for its beautiful Jacobean include a fitness suite, the Marine Brasserie with views of Lake Windermere, just 300 metres from architecture and medieval heritage, combining the Restaurant, plus a bar and relaxing lounge area. All the the steamer piers and village centre of Bowness on atmosphere of a 17th century coaching inn with the luxurious bedrooms feature air conditioning, LCD Windermere. Facilities include a sun lounge, bar and facilities of a modern hotel. It features a much television, internet access, safe, iron & board, hairdryer, restaurant, plus indoor heated pool with spa bath, acclaimed restaurant, bar and lounges. All bedrooms mini bar, plus tea & coffee tray. Lift to all floors. sauna and steam room. All rooms are en suite with are en suite with TV and tea/coffee tray. Lift available. colour TV and tea/ coffee tray. Lift available. DEPARTURES DURATION PRICE DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Mon 26 November 4 days £175 DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Sun 03 February 5 days £239 Sun 10 February 4 days £165 Mon 04 March 5 days £269 Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner Price includes three nights accommodation Price includes four nights accommodation and breakfast plus evening activities. with dinner and breakfast. with dinner and breakfast. Supplement: Single Room £40 Supplement: Single Room £60 Supplement: Single Room £50

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Highlights of Cumbria Lakeland Delights County Durham The county of Cumbria in Northern England is England’s most famous National Park, renowned considered to be one of the most beautiful With its iconic Cathedral and Castle the city of for its diverse and magnificent scenery with regions of the UK that combines the splendour Durham is undoubtedly the jewel in the crown rolling hills, towering mountains and shimmering of the Border Region with delightful Cumbrian of County Durham. Located on the picturesque lakes, all simply beautiful at any time of year. Countryside and the English Lakes National Park River Wear Durham has one of the most stunning The rugged landscape has been popular with with its towering mountains and shimmering city panoramas in Europe. History is written into artists, poets and novelists for centuries and lakes. To explore this region we stay at the the narrow cobbled streets of this beautiful city never ceases to charm. The Edwardian resort of Gilsland Spa Hotel near Carlisle, set in 140 acres where the magnificent cathedral and castle are Grange Over Sands is a small picturesque town of woodland some 700 ft above sea level with the highlights of the attractions, plus the with lovely limestone buildings, and beautiful fantastic views across the Irthing Gorge. museums, galleries, medieval buildings and ornamental gardens for that relaxing stroll. ancient bridges of the old town which are a true Excursions Included delight to explore. Excursions Included • We visit the historic border city of Carlisle with its Excursion Included • We travel via Wordsworth’s Grasmere and Thirlmere cathedral, museums, galleries and magnificent castle Lake to the lovely Victorian town of Keswick, set in an that stands as testament to the feuds surrounding the • We take drive to the bustling market town of idyllic location between Skiddaw Mountain and Derwent English/Scottish border. We then hop across the border Hexham with its quaint narrow streets, market square Water. We continue via the shores of delightful Ullswater to world famous Gretna Green, one of Scotland’s most and 12th century Abbey. From here we follow along a then climb the spectacular Kirkstone Pass to an altitude popular visitor attractions. section of the famous Hadrian’s Wall for a visit to the city of Newcastle upon Tyne with its magnificent of 1489 feet, the Lake District’s highest pass. We head for the beautiful Lake District National Park • Millennium Bridge, museums, art galleries, theatres We take a drive along the shores of Coniston Water travelling along the magnificent shores of Ullswater • and fantastic shopping. to see Hawkshead with its delightful cottages and and on to visit the popular town of Keswick, the major cobbles, then on to Ambleside with its much- centre for tourism in the northern lakes. We then Optional Excursion photographed Bridge House. Finally we visit Bowness continue via the picturesque shores of Bassenthwaite A visit to world-famous Beamish, England’s finest on Windermere for an opportunity to take a lake cruise Lake then on back to Gilsland. • open-air museum, showing life as it was in the Great and enjoy the magnificent views of mountain scenery, • A short day into Northumberland following the North in the early 1800s and 1900s. Each area of the secluded bays and wooded islands. course of the world famous Hadrian’s Wall, then Museum tells the story of Georgian, Victorian or • A morning visit to Kendal with its castle ruins, continue to the bustling market town of Hexham with Edwardian living. It is a 300-acre valley with rides on quaint cobbled streets, antique shops and the K Village its quaint narrow streets, market square and 12th restored trams and replica buses, plus an authentic shopping outlet. century Abbey. town street, colliery village, working farm, manor house and steam locomotives from the region’s past. CUMBRIA GRAND HOTEL ### GILSLAND SPA HOTEL RADISSON BLU HOTEL This charming Victorian Hotel is set in 20 acres of A warm welcome awaits at this comfortable hotel #### gardens and woodland overlooking Morecambe Bay. situated on the outskirts of Gilsland. Facilities include Nestled on the banks of the River Wear the Radisson Facilities include the Hazelwood Restaurant and the bowling and putting greens, library, coffee shop, is just a short walk from the city’s major attractions. Jacobean Bar where you can relax over a pre-dinner Galloways Bar, large screen TV lounge, residents Bedrooms are modern and stylish with flat-screen drink by the log fire during the cooler months. All the lounge, plus a ballroom with nightly entertainment. satellite TV, internet access, individual climate control, comfortable bedrooms feature satellite TV, telephone All bedrooms feature colour TV, telephone and iron and board, safe and tea/coffee making facilities. and hospitality tray. Lift to all floors. tea/coffee tray. Lift available. There is a nice contemporary restaurant, lounge and bar area, plus excellent leisure facilities including DEPARTURES DURATION PRICE DEPARTURES DURATION PRICE swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and Mon 15 October 5 days £249 Mon 05 November* 5 days £259 gymnasium. Lift to all floors. Mon 10 December* 5 days £199 Mon 21 January** 5 days £179 DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Price includes four nights accommodation * Turkey & Tinsel Theme Mon 18 February 5 days £239 with dinner and breakfast. ** Nightly drinks promotions with reduced prices. *Turkey & Tinsel theme with nightly entertainment, Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner Price includes four nights accommodation traditional Christmas dinner and New Year party night. and breakfast, plus nightly entertainment. with dinner and breakfast. Supplement: Single Room £36 Supplement: Single Room £20 Supplement: Single Room £75

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Y Exclusively For Adults A D I Some of the beautiful properties in the Warner portfolio are Grade I and II L listed buildings, while others are renowned for their stunning coastal or O countryside settings. All hotels feature a wealth of indoor and outdoor sport H and leisure facilities plus a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and fitness

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Built in the grandest Baronial Style, parts Located near Chard in Somerset and famous as the of this grade II listed Georgian Hall date setting for the TV series to ‘The Manor Born’, this back to the 14th century. Situated on the elegant Regency style mansion is set within 160 outskirts of Harrogate, the house is acres of landscaped gardens and parkland. surrounded by 45 acres of beautiful A beautiful building that retains historic features such gardens and lawns that culminate in an as the Grand Hall and sweeping staircase, plus the ornamental lake, providing the perfect lovely oak panelled dining room. Next to the hotel is surroundings. Cricket St. Thomas Lakes and Gardens attraction which guests are free to explore. Excursions Excursions • Full day City of York/Short day Herriott • Full day Seaton & Sidmouth/Full day Dorchester & Sherborne/Optional half day Country/Optional half day Harrogate Clarks Outlet Village

DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Monday 19 November 5 days £319 Monday 11 February 5 days £309

HOLME LACY HOUSE – HEREFORD LAKESIDE VILLAGE – HAMPSHIRE Included Set in the idyllic Wye Valley, this magnificent Grade I Located on Hayling Island and enjoying extensive views Drinks listed mansion is mainly 18th century with its ornate over Chichester Harbour. Lakeside is a fun, traditional ceilings, a majestic sweeping staircase, famous resort that offers a warm friendly atmosphere and ornate carvings and a stately drawing room. It is set village feeling which extends to a central courtyard in 20 acres of landscaped parkland with a pond, with its reception, bars, café, entertainment complex topiary and hedges laid out in the geometric garden and a huge championship-standard indoor bowls rink. design of the period leading to an orchard, wooded parklands and fishing lake. Neat, well-appointed chalets are laid out with every thought for your ease and convenience. Excursions • Full day Ross on Wye & Monmouth/Full day Tewkesbury & Gloucester/Optional Excursions half day Worcester • Full day Portsmouth/Short day to Winchester/Half day Chichester

DEPARTURES DURATION PRICE DEPARTURES DURATION PRICE Monday 05 November 5 days £339 Monday 17 December 5 days £219 Monday 04 March 5 days £289 Monday 21 January 5 days £248

LITTLECOTE HOUSE – BERKSHIRE GUNTON HALL RESORT – LOWESTOFT Included Located on the borders of the As a coastal resort Gunton Hall’s gladed setting Drinks Cotswolds Littlecote is a superb would be hard to beat. Its comfortable and well Grade 1 listed 16th century Tudor equipped chalet style accommodation is laced mansion in a spectacular setting. around some 50 acres of grounds with a Hosting Tudor monarchs, Civil War carefully tended walled garden, secluded captains and Regency nobles, it was woodland and freshwater fishing lake, all close to here that Henry Vlll courted Jane Seymour. It has an awe-inspiring Great Hall, Dutch the long sandy beaches of the Suffolk coastline. Parlour, Cromwellian chapel and spiral Jerusalem stairs. Excursions Excursions • Full day Norwich & Norfolk Broads/Short day Southwold & Aldeburgh/Optional half • Full Winchester & Salisbury/Full day Royal Windsor/Optional half day Newbury day Gt. Yarmouth

DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Monday 22 October 5 days £359 Monday 17 December 5 days £219

All Warner Holidays include four nights accommodation in en suite bedrooms with dinner and breakfast, use of all leisure facilities, plus cabaret & entertainment every night. Inclusive Drinks at Lakeside & Gunton Hall available on selected brands from 6.00 pm until midnight. Limited free room upgrades available on certain departures when booked before 31 August.

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Festive Fizz Ludlow Medieval at Althorp Chatsworth at Christmas Fayre

Enjoy a magical Christmas experience at Althorp Christmas Time The historic black & white town of Ludlow is when their first ever luxury Festive Fizz justly described as an architectural gem, Afternoon Tea event takes place in December. Home to the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire, perched on a cliff above the picturesque River See magnificent Althorp House decorated for a Chatsworth is one of Britain’s most celebrated Teme. Ludlow Castle is the perfect setting for the traditional Spencer family Christmas and historic houses, set on the River Derwent in annual fun-filled Ludlow Medieval Christmas discover the treasures of the Spencer collections Derbyshire’s Peak District National Park. Each Fayre. Festooned with seasonal greenery, and that have built up over the last 500 years whilst winter Chatsworth brings the spirit of Christmas bustling with jesters and entertainers, the castle accompanied by Althorp’s resident pianist to life, the grand rooms in the house are specially boasts over 80 festive stalls hosted by traders playing carols on the Grand Piano. Places are very decorated with foliage, lights and candles, and dressed in medieval costumes. Add to this a visit limited for this event, please book early to avoid with scenes to evoke the traditions and history of to delightful Stratford-upon-Avon and you have a disappointment. Christmas. The garden and waterworks are great weekend break you will not want to miss. floodlit every afternoon and Carol singers and Itinerary Itinerary brass bands play in the stable yard. Day One: We head across to the Derbyshire Dales and Day One: We head to Shropshire and spend some visit the old market town of Ashbourne where little has Itinerary time in the market town of Shrewsbury, then continue changed since the 18th Century. One of Derbyshire’s Day One: We travel to Derbyshire to spend some time on to Stourport on Severn and the Menzies Stourport finest with medieval streets and historic buildings plus in the delights of Chatsworth, the ‘Palace of the Peak’. Manor Hotel where we stay for two nights. the cobbled market place and hidden alleys that are a On arrival some free time to explore the gift shops, the Day Two: Enjoy a day in Ludlow exploring the delight to explore. We continue on to Leicester and stable yard and gardens, then at our pre-arranged time delightful old town and the Medieval Christmas Fayre. check in to the Marriott Hotel. enjoy a tour of the house, transformed for Behind the castle walls you’ll find a festive scene that Day Two: After a leisurely breakfast we check out and Christmastime. Chatsworth is home to a magnificent will transport you back to medieval days with jesters, travel to Althorp House, set in magnificent grounds and collection of items from around the world and the minstrels, pipers, singers and story-tellers, plus parklands on the outskirts of Northampton. Enjoy an rooms are all beautifully decorated. Following the visit historical re-enactments and an abundance of traders early afternoon tea served in the State Dining Room continue to our hotel at Sheffield for an overnight stay offering unusual Christmas gift ideas. with hand-made Christmas themed tea-time with included evening dinner. Day Three: We travel across to Stratford-upon-Avon, delicacies, and a glass of champagne adding the touch Day Two: We depart after breakfast and travel the the birthplace of world famous William Shakespeare of Christmas sparkle. The Althorp Gift Shop winter short distance to the Meadowhall Shopping Centre, an in its delightful setting on the banks of the River Avon. range will be displayed in the Saloon for you to buy opportunity for some last minute Christmas shopping A lovely old town with timber-framed buildings, bespoke Christmas gifts. We depart mid-afternoon and with over 280 stores to explore. We depart after lunch steeped in culture and history. Afternoon departure for commence our homeward journey. and commence our homeward journey. homeward journey.

MARRIOTT LEICESTER #### COPTHORNE HOTEL SHEFFIELD #### MENZIES STOURPORT MANOR ####

A luxury four star hotel located on the outskirts of A recently built luxury 4 star hotel located in the heart The recently refurbished four star Stourport Manor Leicester. Facilities include The Mixx Restaurant, the of Sheffield. Facilities include the 1855 restaurant and Hotel stands in 23 acres of grounds overlooking Atrium Lounge and Tanners Bar, plus swimming pool, bar lounge which has been awarded an AA rosette for Stourport-on-Severn. Facilities include a restaurant, sauna, steam room and fully equipped gym. All the air- dining. The stylish boutique style bedrooms all feature bar and lounge, plus swimming pool, gymnasium, conditioned bedrooms feature Marriott luxury bedding, king size beds, air-conditioning and climate control, sauna and steam room. All bedrooms feature satellite flat screen TV, hairdryer, telephone, room safe and internet access, telephone, plasma TV with satellite TV, telephone and tea/coffee tray. No lift but some refreshment tray. Lift to all floors. channels, tea & coffee tray, fridge, iron & board and ground floor rooms are available. hairdryer. DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Sat 15 December 2 days £129 DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Fri 23 November 3 days £139 Sun 16 December 2 days £105 Price includes overnight accommodation with dinner Price includes afternoon tea on arrival, two nights and breakfast, plus afternoon tea with a glass of Price includes overnight accommodation with dinner accommodation with dinner and breakfast, admission champagne at Althorp. and breakfast plus admission to Chatsworth House. to Ludlow Christmas Fayre. Supplement: Single Room £20 Supplement: Single Room: £20 Supplement: Single Room £30

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R Inclusions B Bath Christmas Isle Of Wight Market & Victorian York Festival Of Blenheim Palace Angels Christmas Each year the Bath churchyard area in its A true Winter Festival transforming York’s unique A nice festive break to the delightful Isle of magical setting beneath the Abbey is streets into a winter wonderland of ice- Wight, a unique holiday destination known as transformed into a Christmas shopper’s sculptures with Santa in the Streets, the Parade ‘England in Miniature’ with a mix of rolling haven – the Bath Christmas Market, now an of Angels led by the beautiful Golden Angel, plus countryside, golden beaches, chalk cliffs, pretty internationally renowned festive gift market. street entertainment, al-fresco dining, live ice- olde-worlde villages and traditional seaside At Blenheim Palace a truly magical time carving and a guaranteed sprinkling of snow! resorts. Enjoy a ‘Victorian Christmas’ themed awaits with Christmas trees sparkling in the Leeds Christkindelmarkt is one of the largest holiday in the outstanding setting of the Great Court and sumptuous decorations German Christmas Markets in the UK, with Victorian Bourne Hall Country House Hotel at adorning the Palace Rooms. the resort of Shanklin. traditional wooden stalls, festive greenery, Itinerary Christmas carousel rides and colourful lights Excursions Included all creating a unique continental style festive Day One: We travel south to the city of Bristol for atmosphere in the heart of Leeds city centre. • A full day via Ventnor and Brighstone to Alum Bay to check in to the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel. Some free time see the multi-coloured sandstone cliffs and the dramatic follows to relax and explore and enjoy a meal in one of Itinerary Needles Rocks and lighthouse, the Island’s famous the city’s numerous bars and restaurants. Day One: We travel east across the Pennines into landmark. We then visit Yarmouth with its delightful Day Two: A full day to Bath to explore the delightful Yorkshire and on to the city of Leeds where we stay harbour and the renowned yachting resort of Cowes. Christmas Market with its traditional wooden chalets overnight at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel. An opportunity • A half day excursion travelling via the quaint old and the fragrances of hot mulled wine and pine to visit the Christkindelmarkt set in the stylish village of Godshill with its church and lovely thatched needles in the air. Other famous sights in the city Millennium Square, one of the largest German cottages to visit Newport, the island’s capital town with include the Pump Rooms and Roman Baths, the Abbey, Christmas Markets in the UK, with traditional wooden its fine Georgian houses lining the River Medina. plus the magnificent Crescent and Pulteney Bridge. stalls, festive greenery, Christmas carousel rides and • A short day excursion via Sandown to Bembridge Day Three: Our visit to Blenheim Palace, the colourful lights all creating a unique continental style with its pretty harbour and windmill, then on to Ryde birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill set amongst festive atmosphere in the heart of Leeds city centre. with its elegant esplanade, attractive Georgian and beautiful parklands with sweeping lawns, formal Day Two: We drive to the magnificent City Of York Victorian buildings, plus its half mile long pier. gardens and a magnificent Lake. Twinkling Christmas where we spend the day exploring York’s attractions trees will greet you as you stroll through the Great and the ‘Festival of Angels’, Perhaps enjoy some hot BOURNE HALL COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL ### Courtyards and inside glowing fires provide a warm mulled wine while you marvel at stunning ice welcome with opulent decorations adorning the Great sculptures, watch the street entertainers and the Set in three acres of gardens overlooking Shanklin Bay Hall and Long Library. We depart mid afternoon and unique Parade of Angels that will be led by the this delightful Victorian hotel has been progressively commence our homeward journey. beautiful Golden Angel. We depart in the late afternoon restored to its former glory. Facilities include the and travel home to North Wales. Cameron Restaurant, bar, quiet lounge, plus swimming HILTON GARDEN INN BRISTOL #### pool, sauna, steam room and therapy suite. All DOUBLETREE BY HILTON LEEDS #### bedrooms have tea/coffee facilities, TV, hairdryer and Centrally situated overlooking Bristol’s Temple Gardens. CD player. (No lift but some ground floor rooms The hotel boasts a sleek lounge bar, an award-winning Ideally located in the centre of Leeds beside the Leeds available) restaurant and a stylish terrace. All guest rooms & Liverpool Canal. Facilities include the Granary feature a light contemporary décor with walk in shower, Lounge and the Sky Lounge which offers spectacular DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE enhanced air-conditioning, full sound-proofing, flat views across the city, plus the award winning City Tues 18 December 5 days £239 screen TV, Apple i-Mac multimedia and entertainment Restaurant. All bedrooms feature air conditioning, flat systems, fridge, hairdryer, safe and tea/coffee facilities. Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner panel TV, internet access, hairdryer, plus iron & board. Lifts available. and breakfast, return ferry crossings, a pre-dinner Lifts available. drinks reception, a pre-dinner mulled wine reception, DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE gala Christmas buffet night, Christmas quiz night, DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Fri 23 November 3 days £165 music and dance night, tea and cakes on one Sat 08 December 2 days £75 afternoon, beer and wine tasting, plus a table Price includes two nights accommodation with Price includes overnight accommodation magician on one night. breakfast, plus admission to Blenheim Palace. with full English breakfast. Supplement: Single Room £nil (limited availability) Supplement: Single Room £50

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Durham Edinburgh Skipton Yuletide Christmas Festival Christmas Market

Festival & Beamish The vibrant City of Edinburgh stands on seven hills which together all create a dramatic Skipton’s famous Yuletide Festival is a hugely Durham’s award-winning annual Christmas skyline. Highlights include the world famous successful event, now in its 18th year. Together Festival is set in and around the World Heritage medieval castle which dominates the city, the with the market there will be a full range of Site of the Cathedral and the Castle, with a historic Royal Mile and the Palace of Holyrood entertainment in the town centre both in the huge craft and gift marquee on Palace Green. House. Edinburgh is also renowned for its main High Street Arena and at themed locations The festival includes some 200 traders located excellent shopping opportunities to be found across the Town. Enjoy the real Christmas feel throughout the city, plus entertainment on Palace on famous Princes Street, plus the fabulous and atmosphere throughout the town with a Green and Carol services in the cathedral. German-style Christmas Market set beneath the backdrop of the castle. great opportunity to bag yourself some pre- Itinerary Christmas bargains at the same time. Day One: We travel north to the outskirts of Newcastle Itinerary Itinerary and the Marriott Gosforth Park Hotel where we stay for Day One: We travel north to the City of Edinburgh and Day One: We travel east across the Pennines into the next two nights. Some time to relax then or the Hilton Grosvenor Hotel where we stay for the next Yorkshire and on to the city of Leeds where we stay perhaps make use of the hotel’s superb leisure two nights. overnight at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel. An opportunity facilities before dinner. Day Two: A day at leisure to experience the magic of to visit the Christkindelmarkt set in the stylish Day Two: We travel into Durham City to explore all the Christmas Market and soak up the festive Millennium Square, one of the largest German that the Christmas Festival has to offer, plus the atmosphere, maybe with a warming mug of gluwein. Christmas Markets in the UK, with traditional wooden magnificent castle and cathedral. The marquee on Explore the market which offers a range of crafts & stalls, festive greenery, Christmas carousel rides and Palace Green features over 160 stalls and there is a gifts, plus a superb selection of regional delicacies. colourful lights all creating a unique continental style Food Market in the Cathedral Cloisters plus a range Perhaps treat yourself to an exclusive gift from one of festive atmosphere in the heart of Leeds city centre. of entertainment. Edinburgh’s speciality shops or if you become weary of Day Two: We leave the city of Leeds and travel across Day Three: We head to Beamish Open Air Museum shopping why not savour some of Edinburgh’s superb to Skipton to enjoy the spectacle of the Medieval where life in the North is vividly recreated in the early sightseeing opportunities. Yuletide Festival in this lovely old market town. With 1800s and 1900s. See the Town and Pit Village take Day Three: Further time at leisure for more Christmas many stall holders in period costumes and the famous on a festive feel with period decorations, plus shopping or sightseeing. Optional visit to the new market running the full length of the High Street the traditional entertainment, Father Christmas in his cosy Ocean Terminal shopping Centre at Leith with over 70 town really comes alive with entertainment that fireside grotto and a real outdoor ice rink. We depart stores, bars, restaurants, indoor skate park and the culminates in a Light Procession that makes its way from Beamish in the afternoon and commence our Royal Yacht Britannia, all set in a delightful waterfront through the High Street. We leave Skipton in the late homeward journey. location. We depart for home early afternoon. afternoon and travel home to North Wales. MARRIOTT GOSFORTH PARK #### HILTON EDINBURGH GROSVENOR #### DOUBLETREE BY HILTON LEEDS #### Set in 12 acres of parkland on the outskirts of Combining an 1860s listed building with a stylish and Ideally located in the centre of Leeds beside the Leeds Newcastle. Facilities include the Plate Restaurant and modern interior, the Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor is & Liverpool Canal. Facilities include the Granary Chats Café Bar, plus excellent leisure facilities with located in the West End of the city just a short walk Lounge and the Sky Lounge which offers spectacular swimming pool, sauna, solarium, gymnasium and from Edinburgh’s attractions such as Princes Street, views across the city, plus the award winning City beauty spa. All bedrooms feature the renowned Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Facilities include Restaurant. All bedrooms feature air conditioning, flat Marriott luxury bedding, satellite TV, telephone, the Townhouse Restaurant and Bar 521. All bedrooms panel TV, internet access, hairdryer, plus iron & board. hairdryer, trouser press, iron & board, plus tea/coffee feature LCD TV, complimentary beverages, hairdryer, Lifts available. maker. Lift to all floors. iron & board and trouser press. Lifts available.

DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Sat 08 December 2 days £75 Fri 30 November 3 days £185 Fri 14 December 3 days £149 Price includes overnight accommodation Price includes two nights accommodation with dinner Price includes two nights accommodation with full English breakfast. and breakfast, plus admission to Beamish. with full Scottish breakfast. Supplement: Single Room £30 Supplement: Single Room £50 Supplement: Single Room £40

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Christmas In Northumbria Christmas In Yorkshire A relaxing Christmas break based in Northumbria, the most northerly A nice relaxing Christmas Holiday staying at the excellent four star county in England with a delightful coastline boasting miles of award Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel & Country Club situated near Shipley in winning beaches, rocky headlands, quaint fishing villages, medieval Yorkshire. Set in some 200 acres of grounds the hotel also features an castles and historic cities, all designated as an Area of Outstanding 18 hole championship golf course. During our stay we include a visit to Natural Beauty. the delightful City of York with its numerous award winning attractions plus a ride on the Keighley & Worth Valley Steam Railway. Itinerary Day One: We drive north to the Northumbrian coast and on to the resort of Itinerary Sunderland for check in to the Marriott Hotel where on arrival we will be greeted Day One: We travel across the Pennines into Yorkshire and on to the Marriott Hollins with mulled wine and mince pies. After settling in to your room relax and enjoy an Hall Hotel where we commence our Christmas holiday with coffee and mince pies on evening dinner followed by entertainment. arrival. Tonight enjoy dinner in Heathcliff’s restaurant followed by some music. Day Two: This morning we visit the city of Durham where the magnificent Norman Day Two: A visit to the magnificent City of York, regarded as one of the finest Cathedral is undoubtedly the main attraction which together with the Castle is now historic cities in Britain with superb attractions such as the largest Minster in listed as a World Heritage Site. Explore the compact city centre with its delightful Northern Europe, the city walls, the Shambles, the Jorvik Exhibition, the Castle medieval buildings, quaint cobbled streets and ancient bridges of the old town. Museum and the Railway Museum plus an excellent shopping area. We return to This evening a Christmas Eve dinner will be served followed by entertainment. the hotel to enjoy our Christmas Eve dinner. Day Three: A morning at leisure to relax and maybe make use of the hotel’s leisure Day Three: Following breakfast perhaps take a leisurely stroll in the hotel grounds facilities prior to indulging in a traditional Christmas lunch. Afternoon to relax then before a drinks reception and the traditional Christmas Lunch. Relax in the afternoon this evening there will be a Christmas Buffet Dinner. and maybe watch the Queen’s speech. Evening Christmas buffet dinner. Day Four: Following a leisurely breakfast you may wish to join us for a visit to Day Four: A morning at leisure then after a light lunch a return journey on the Newcastle to pick up a few bargains in the Boxing Day sales, or perhaps visit the Keighley & Worth Valley Steam Railway travelling between Keighley and Oxenhope. Sage or Baltic Centre. Alternatively remain on the coach for a scenic drive along This evening enjoy a Boxing Day dinner followed by entertainment. the route of the famous Hadrian’s Wall, then via Hexham and Corbridge back to Day Five: Following our final leisurely breakfast we depart from the hotel mid- Newcastle. Evening dinner tonight will be followed by further entertainment. morning and commence our homeward journey. Day Five: After breakfast we commence our homeward journey arriving back in North Wales late afternoon. MARRIOTT HOLLINS HALL #### MARRIOTT SUNDERLAND #### Originally built in 1878 this excellent hotel features two restaurants, the Hollins Bar, a Sunderland’s only four star hotel located on gymnasium, swimming pool, sauna, steam the seafront at Seaburn overlooking Whitburn room, solarium and beauty suite, plus an Sands, two miles north of the city centre. 18-hole Championship Golf Course. All the Facilities include the Promenade Restaurant en suite bedrooms feature satellite TV, hair and Mariners Bar, plus indoor swimming pool dryer, trouser press, iron & board, mini bar and gymnasium. All the bedrooms are air- and hospitality tray. Lift to all floors. conditioned and feature Marriott’s luxury bedding, flat screen satellite TV, trouser press, hairdryer, telephone, iron & board, plus tea/coffee tray. Lift to all floors. DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Sunday 23 December 5 days £439 DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Sunday 23 December 5 days £449 Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast, a traditional Christmas lunch, a light Boxing Day lunch, plus excursions as detailed above. Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast, a traditional Entertainment will be provided on at least two evenings. Christmas lunch, entertainment and excursions as detailed above. Supplement: Single Room £110 Supplement: Single Room £100

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Christmas In Cheshire Christmas In Southport

Enjoy a Christmas holiday at the superb four star De Vere Carden Park Why not spend the 2012 Christmas holiday at the charming and ever Hotel, set at the end of a spectacular mile long drive amongst over 1000 popular Victorian seaside resort of Southport. Renowned for its Victorian acres of delightful Cheshire countryside. Located near Chester, Carden Park Arcades, shopping boulevards plus lovely parks and gardens, Southport is has been a significant Cheshire Estate since the 17th Century, today the best known resort on the Lancashire Coast. following major transformation this delightful estate is now a complete Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa. Itinerary Itinerary Day One: A leisurely drive via the North Wales coast to Lancashire and the resort of Southport, arriving at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in time for afternoon tea. After settling Day One: A leisurely drive to Cheshire arriving at Carden Park in time to enjoy into your room relax and enjoy your evening dinner. afternoon tea and check in to our luxury rooms. This evening enjoy a welcome drink Day Two: We head into the popular city of Liverpool with some time for last minute reception followed by dinner and live entertainment. shopping, perhaps visit some attractions such as the Albert Docks, the museums Day Two: We head into the lovely city of Chester where there will be time for some and cathedrals or maybe a cruise on the river Mersey. We return to Southport during last minute shopping, perhaps a visit to the cathedral, a walk in the park or on those the afternoon, then this evening enjoy some carol singing and a Christmas Eve famous city walls. This evening a drinks reception and Christmas Eve dinner followed dinner followed by entertainment. by entertainment. Day Three: A morning at leisure to relax and maybe take a stroll before sitting down Day Three: After breakfast maybe take a stroll in the hotel grounds before a drinks and indulging in a traditional Christmas lunch. An afternoon to relax then this reception and the traditional Christmas lunch. An afternoon to relax and maybe evening there will be a Christmas Buffet Dinner. watch the Queen’s Speech then this evening a Christmas Buffet Dinner and further Day Four: A morning at leisure to maybe explore Southport a little. This afternoon entertainment. enjoy an included visit to the theatre for a traditional Christmas pantomime. After Day Four: Further free time to enjoy the hotel facilities or perhaps a round of golf on dinner this evening there will be live entertainment provided by a cabaret singer. one of the hotel courses. This afternoon you may wish to join us on the coach for a Day Five: After a leisurely breakfast it is sadly time to check out and leave our leisurely scenic drive, then this evening a final pre-dinner drinks reception followed surroundings for our short homeward journey. by a Boxing Day Dinner and more entertainment.

Day Five: After breakfast we check out and leave our lovely surroundings for our RAMADA PLAZA SOUTHPORT #### short homeward journey. A recently built luxury hotel located at the heart of DE VERE CARDEN PARK #### the waterfront development. All bedrooms feature air conditioning, LCD wide screen television, All the sumptuous bedrooms at Carden Park internet access, safe, iron & board, hairdryer, have bath, power shower & toiletries, satellite mini-bar, plus tea & coffee making facilities. TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & The hotel also features the Marine restaurant and board plus hospitality tray. Facilities include a relaxing bar and lounge area. Lift to all floors. the Carden Library, Morgans Bar, plus a lounge with tea & coffee available all day. Why not make this Christmas break at Southport extra special and upgrade you In addition to the excellent golf facilities there is an indoor swimming pool, specialist bedroom to a luxury suite with sea view for only £120.00 per person. All suites treatment areas and the relaxing spa which includes steam rooms, saunas, monsoon have a balcony overlooking the Marine Lake with curved windows. showers, relaxation rooms and a ladies luxury lounge. Lift to all floors.

DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Sunday 23 December 5 days £429 Sunday 23 December 5 days £459 Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast, a traditional Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast, a traditional Christmas lunch plus entertainment and excursions as detailed above. Christmas lunch, entertainment and excursions as detailed above. Supplement: Single Room £75 Supplement: Single Room £80

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New Year In New Year In New Year In Cardiff Yorkshire The Lakes Come and join us for some great New Year A New Year break to Yorkshire staying at the Celebrations in the Capital of Wales and excellent four star Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel & A New Year holiday to Lancashire and the Lake welcome 2013 in style with a Gala Dinner at the Country Club situated near Shipley in Yorkshire District, staying at the four star Marriott Preston luxurious five star Cardiff Hilton Hotel. During and set in some 200 acres of grounds and Hotel, situated in gardens and woodlands on the recent years the city’s famous landmarks and woodlands with its own 18 hole championship outskirts of Preston. Enjoy a visit to England’s traditional attractions such as the splendid golf course. most famous National Park, renowned for its castle have been complemented by a stunning magnificent scenery with rolling hills, towering new waterfront development in Cardiff Bay with Itinerary mountains and shimmering lakes, all simply world-class venues such as the Millennium Day One: We travel across the Pennines into Yorkshire beautiful at any time of year. Centre and the recently opened St David’s 2 and check in to the Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel. Some shopping centre. time to relax before dinner is served in Heathcliff’s Itinerary Restaurant. Day One: We travel to the popular resort of Southport Itinerary Day Two: A visit to the magnificent City of York, with free time to have lunch then continue on to Preston Day One: We travel south to the city of Cardiff, arriving regarded as one of the finest historic cities in Britain and the Marriott Hotel, arriving in time for afternoon tea. in the Capital during the afternoon for check in to the with superb attractions such as the largest Minster in This evening enjoy a drink at a welcome reception prior Hilton Hotel. The remainder of the day is then free for Northern Europe, the Shambles, the Jorvik Exhibition, to a carvery dinner and an interactive quiz. you to commence exploring the city. the Castle Museum and the Railway Museum. We return Day Two: We take a drive into the Lake District and Day Two: A day at leisure for shopping and to the hotel to enjoy a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner and visit delightful Bowness on Windermere. Some time to sightseeing or just relax and prepare yourself for the entertainment to welcome the arrival of 2013. explore the resort and maybe take a cruise for some great night ahead. Enjoy a Champagne Reception and Day Three: A morning at leisure, perhaps take a stroll delightful views of mountain scenery and wooded a Gala Dinner with music and dancing to welcome in the hotel grounds then after a light lunch we take a islands. This evening enjoy a Champagne Reception 2013. drive via the market town of Skipton and along the and a Gala Dinner with music and dancing to welcome Day Three: Brunch will be available until late this southern tip of the Yorkshire Dales to the spa town of 2013. morning. This afternoon perhaps relax in the hotel’s Harrogate, famous for its floral displays. This evening Day Three: Following a leisurely brunch some free leisure facilities or enjoy some sightseeing and maybe enjoy dinner in Heathcliff’s Restaurant. time to relax and perhaps make use the hotel’s leisure some bargain hunting in the New Year Sales. Day Four: Following breakfast we depart from the facilities. Alternately join us for a visit to Manchester Day Four: Following breakfast we check out and hotel mid-morning and commence our homeward and some bargain hunting in the New Year Sales. commence our homeward journey. journey. Day Four: Following a leisurely breakfast we commence our homeward journey. HILTON CARDIFF ##### MARRIOTT HOLLINS HALL #### MARRIOTT PRESTON #### The five star Cardiff Hilton is conveniently situated in Originally built in 1878 this excellent hotel features the heart of the capital near the shopping areas and two restaurants and the Hollins Bar, a Leisure Club Originally a grand Victorian manor house set in 11 opposite Cardiff Castle. All en suite bedrooms feature with gymnasium, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, acres of gardens and woodland. Facilities include the air conditioning, satellite television, telephone, radio, solarium and beauty suite, plus an 18-hole Broughton’s restaurant, a bar and lounge area, the iron & board, trouser press, hairdryer and tea & coffee Championship Golf Course. All bedrooms feature the Tempo coffee shop, plus a leisure Club with swimming making facilities. The hotel also features a restaurant renowned Marriott luxury bedding, satellite TV, hair pool, jacuzzi, sauna and gym. All bedrooms feature the and two bar areas plus a leisure club with indoor dryer, iron & board, mini bar and hospitality tray. Marriott luxury bedding, air-conditioning, flat screen swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym. Lift to all floors. satellite television, telephone, radio, mini bar and Lift to all floors. tea/coffee facilities. Lift to all floors. DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Sun 30 December 4 days £309 DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Sun 30 December 4 days £349 Fri 30 December 4 days £299 Price includes three nights accommodation with Price includes three nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner, including a Gala dinner and Price includes three nights accommodation with dinner (including Gala dinner), plus Welsh breakfast. entertainment on New Years Eve. dinner, English breakfast and entertainment. Supplement: Single Room £75 Supplement: Single Room £85 Supplement: Single Room £60

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New Year In New Year In New Year In Northumbria London Liverpool Join us for a Great New Year break to Northumbria and welcome the arrival of 2013 at London is without doubt one of the world’s Liverpool is a thriving, stylish and cosmopolitan the excellent Marriott Gosforth Park Hotel near greatest capital cities with a vibrant and exciting city which has enjoyed billions of pounds of Newcastle. The most northerly county in atmosphere and numerous famous landmarks investment in recent years, renowned for its England, Northumbria boasts glorious rolling and attractions. In addition to the wide and strong maritime history and passion for music, hills and countryside vistas, delightful varied sightseeing opportunities there are the culture and sport. Liverpool ONE is the largest coastlines, modern cities, plus magnificent arts, music, West End theatres and the some of city centre regeneration project in Europe which cathedrals and medieval castles, all designated the most exclusive shopping in Great Britain in has given city shopping a whole new dimension. as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. those famous department stores. Liverpool also has a great variety of museums and galleries as well as stunning architecture, Itinerary Itinerary stylish restaurants and a vibrant nightlife which Day One: We depart in the morning for our drive to Day One: Morning departure for our journey to all add to the city’s appeal. Northumbria, arriving at the hotel in time for afternoon London, arriving during the afternoon. The remainder tea. After settling in to your room enjoy a banqueting of the day is then free for shopping or sightseeing Itinerary buffet in the Classics Suite followed by entertainment. and enjoying the city nightlife. Day One: Depart North Wales and head to Liverpool, Day Two: This morning we depart from the hotel for a Day Two: A day at leisure to explore the shops and arriving late morning. The remainder of the day is then visit the city of Durham where the magnificent Norman department stores or see some of the city sights, free for shopping or sightseeing and enjoying the city Cathedral is undoubtedly the main attraction. Explore then tonight it’s time to enjoy New Years Eve in the nightlife. the compact city centre with its delightful medieval Capital. To savour the unique atmosphere why not Day Two: A day at leisure to explore the shops and buildings, plus the quaint cobbled streets and ancient join the crowds at Trafalgar Square when Big Ben department stores or see some of the city sights, bridges of the old town. This evening enjoy a gala strikes at midnight and enjoy the spectacular world- perhaps take a sightseeing tour or a cruise on the dinner in the Grandstand Suite then dance your class fireworks display over London’s Skyline to Mersey. Tonight it’s time to have a meal in one of the way into 2013 with entertainment provided by a welcome 2013. numerous restaurants or bars and enjoy the buzzing band and disco. Day Three: Following breakfast why not check out atmosphere around the city as the New Year dawns. Day Three: Relax and enjoy a leisurely New Year’s Day some of the January sales, or perhaps take a trip on Day Three: A further day at leisure in the city to brunch before we board the coach in the early the London Eye for some spectacular views of the city. explore or maybe search for bargains in the New Year afternoon to commence our homeward journey. See the New Years Day parade, where dancers, sales. We depart late afternoon for our homeward musicians and performers with a multitude of floats journey. MARRIOTT GOSFORTH PARK **** assemble in the heart of the city. We depart late afternoon and commence our homeward journey. MARRIOTT LIVERPOOL #### The luxurious Marriott Gosforth Park Hotel is situated within 12 acres of parkland on the outskirts of HILTON LONDON METROPOLE #### The Marriott Liverpool hotel is ideally located in the city Newcastle. Facilities include the Plate restaurant, and centre overlooking Queen’s Square and within easy the Chats Café Bar and lounge, plus a leisure suite Situated on Edgware Road, just a few minutes walk walking distance of the Liverpool One shopping centre. with swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room and from Oxford Street. Facilities include two restaurants, a Facilities include Olivier’s Restaurant and the Viva City gym. All bedrooms feature the renowned Marriott snack bar, lounge area, swimming pool and fitness Bistro & Bar, plus swimming pool, spa bath, sauna and luxury bedding, air conditioning, satellite television, centre. All the luxurious bedrooms feature air steam room. All the luxurious bedrooms feature the radio, internet access, hair dryer, iron & board, safe conditioning, satellite television, hair dryer, trouser Marriott luxury bedding, air conditioning, satellite and tea & coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors. press, iron & board, mini bar and tea & coffee making television, internet access, iron & board, safe and tea & facilities. Lift to all floors. coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors. DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Sun 30 December 3 days £249 DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Sun 30 December 3 days £209 Fri 30 December 3 days £159 Price includes two nights accommodation with dinner, (including a gala dinner), English breakfast and Price includes two nights accommodation Price includes two nights accommodation nightly entertainment. with hot & cold buffet breakfast. with full English breakfast Supplement: Single Room £40 Supplement: Single Room £90 Supplement: Single Room £50

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New Year In Edinburgh A super value all-inclusive break to an 18th century former Scottish Coaching Inn, located in Manchester Weekend the delightful village of Drymen. Enjoy the captivating scenery around Loch Lomond, the Manchester is the shopping capital of the North largest expanse of freshwater in Britain, plus Scotland’s capital city is one of the most popular West with a great mix of high street chains, the magnificent landscapes of the Trossachs and cultural destinations in Europe, a beautiful exclusive fashion stores and individual traders. National Park, a place renowned for its beauty and wonderfully atmospheric city packed with King Street and St Ann’s Square are the and tranquillity with some of the finest scenery fine architecture and brimming with history, plus upmarket end of town, ideal for designer in Scotland. a delightful contrast between the narrow purchases, whilst Exchange Square and The medieval streets of the Old Town and the elegant Triangle are similarly glossy, with top-end Excursions Included Georgian architecture of the New Town. department stores like Harvey Nichols and We visit Stirling, Scotland’s newest city yet one of its Dominating the city is the magnificent Edinburgh • Selfridges. At the city’s epicentre the Manchester most historic. See the Wallace Monument, magnificent Castle, a 1000 year-old ancient fortress that is Arndale is the busiest shopping district outside Stirling castle, plus the quaint cobbled streets of the built on a volcanic crag and is the most visited London, housing all of the big-name brands. Old Town. We then spend the afternoon in the city of attraction in Scotland. Glasgow, renowned for its outstanding Victorian Itinerary Itinerary architecture and world famous art collections. Day One: We head for Manchester arriving late Day One: We travel north through the Border Region • A day exploring the beautiful Trossachs, an area morning then the remainder of the day is free for to the City of Edinburgh and the Hilton Grosvenor Hotel known as Scotland in Miniature with pine forests, shopping or sightseeing. This evening enjoy a meal where we stay for the next two nights. delightful lochs and glens and a dramatic mountain in one of the numerous restaurants and experience backdrop. We visit Aberfoyle, then continue on via Day Two: At leisure to explore the city with its many the vibrant café and bar culture of this bustling Loch Katrine to Callander. cosmopolitan city. When the clock strikes at midnight attractions which include museums, galleries, the We drive to the nearby Loch Lomond Visitor Centre enjoy the atmosphere as a spectacular fireworks Princess Street shops, plus the famous Royal Mile • for an optional boat cruise to see the ‘Bonnie Banks’. display lights up the sky to welcome 2013. with its concentration of places of interest linking the Optional afternoon visit to Glengoyne Distillery for a (Fireworks are subject to confirmation) centre-piece castle with Holyroodhouse Palace, the Scottish residence of the British Royal Family. tour and a wee dram! Day Two: A further day at leisure in the city to search Day Three: A further morning at leisure in the city or for bargains in the New Year sales or perhaps visit the WINNOCK HOTEL ### excellent award winning museums. We depart in the join us for an optional visit to the former Royal Yacht late afternoon for our homeward journey. Britannia, one of the most famous ships in the world, This charming old family run hotel takes centre stage now moored at the historic port of Leith. We depart on the green in the conservation village of Drymen. PARK INN BY RADISSON after lunch for our journey home to North Wales. Sensitively extended and refurbished it retains its MANCHESTER #### traditional bars and log fires and offers a warm and HILTON EDINBURGH GROSVENOR #### friendly atmosphere. All bedrooms feature satellite TV, The Park Inn by Radisson hotel enjoys prime space in telephone and tea/coffee tray. Please note there is the city’s Green Quarter and is conveniently located The Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor is an 1860s listed no lift but ground floor rooms are available. just a five-minute walk to the lively shopping district. building but with a stylish and modern interior. Ideally All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with located in the West End of the city it is just a short walk DEPARTURES DURATION PRICE splendid city views, air conditioning, satellite TV, from Edinburgh’s attractions such as Princes Street, Mon 26 November 5 days £269 telephone, hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Facilities include and room safe. Premier rejuvenation facilities include the Townhouse Restaurant and Bar 521. All bedrooms Mon 04 February 5 days £235 a pool, gym and sauna. The hotel also features the feature LCD TV, complimentary beverages, hairdryer, Mon 01 April 5 days £275 RBG Bar & Grill. Lift to all floors. iron & board and trouser press. Lift to all floors. Price includes four nights accommodation with DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE breakfast and dinner, unlimited tea/coffee, three packed lunches, a glass of wine with dinner, free bar Mon 31 December 2 days £89 Fri 19 October 3 days £179 each night for 3 hours (house brands), plus Price includes overnight accommodation Price includes two nights accommodation entertainment every night. with full English breakfast. with dinner and breakfast. Supplement: Single Room £nil. Supplement: Single Room £15 Supplement: Single Room £40 (Very limited availability)

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Dunoon & The Glencoe Castles & Palaces Cowal Peninsula House Party Of Perthshire We head north to the Highlands to experience Known as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’, the some warm Scottish hospitality and the dramatic popular resort of Dunoon lies in a delightful Scotland’s turbulent history has left an enduring scenery of picturesque lochs, glens and snow picturesque setting on the Cowal Peninsula, mark on the landscape in the shape of the many capped peaks for which Scotland is justly surrounded by the rolling hills and woodlands of castles, fortresses and palaces dotted around famous. Join us on this super value house party the Argyll Forest Park. There are two fine bays, the countryside. In the heart of Scotland on the break and enjoy some great food and traditional some lovely gardens, a nice long promenade for banks of the River Ericht lies Blairgowrie, entertainment in a picturesque location on the that relaxing stroll, plus the Victorian Pier with beautiful Perthshire’s second largest town which shores of Loch Leven, with magnificent Ben its wonderful panoramic views across the Firth will be our base to explore this region with some Nevis as a spectacular backdrop. of Clyde. great entertainment included at the welcoming Angus Hotel. Excursions Included Itinerary Day One: Travel north to Scotland to be greeted with a We take a lovely scenic drive through the Argyll Excursions Included • Bucks Fizz reception and a candle-lit dinner. Forest Park and along the shores of magnificent Loch • We visit Blair Castle, the home of the Atholl Eck, then continue around the tip of Loch Fyne to Highlanders, the last remaining private army in Europe. Day Two: A visit to nearby Fort William and an optional Inveraray, one of Scotland’s most beautiful historic Enjoy a guided tour of the castle then we continue on journey on a Nevis Range mountain gondola. Climb to towns. Attractions here include the Gothic style to Victorian Pitlochry with an included tour of the 2150 feet with breathtaking views of the Great Glen, Inveraray Castle, the ‘Arctic Penguin’ three masted renowned Blair Athol Distillery. Ben Nevis, and surrounding areas. Dinner tonight is followed by traditional entertainment. schooner and Inveraray Jail Living Museum, one of • Enjoy a guided tour of magnificent Scone Palace, Scotland’s top attractions with costumed characters regarded as a national treasure and once the Day Three: We visit Oban, one of Scotland’s most and sounds and smells that bring the old courtroom crowning place of the Kings of Scots as well as the popular holiday resorts, situated in a delightful and former county prison back to life. We return via home of the Stone of Scone. In the afternoon we visit sheltered bay with lovely views of the distant islands. Ardentinny and the shores of Loch Long. the city of Perth. Following dinner this evening its games night with fun, quizzes and laughter. • A half day excursion which will take us through a • A visit and guided tour of 600 year old Glamis Castle, beautiful part of the Cowal Peninsula climbing across famed as the childhood home of the Queen Mother and Day Four: A scenic drive along the renowned Road to picturesque Glen Lean and past Loch Tarsan to reach the legendary setting for Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’. the Isles, passing the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct and Glendaruel, then on via the shores of Loch Riddon to We then spend some time in the city of Dundee, home the white sands of Morar to the fishing port of Mallaig. the coastal hamlet of Tighnabruaich from where you of Captain Scott’s famous ship ‘Discovery’. Tonight at the hotel it’s ‘Highland Night’, a five course can enjoy spectacular views of the Kyles of Bute. Scottish Banquet will be served followed by a final THE ANGUS HOTEL ### night of great Highland entertainment. ESPLANADE HOTEL ### Day Five: We return through the Border Region home Ideally situated in the centre of Blairgowrie, a nice to North Wales. A nice family run hotel offering a warm welcome, spacious hotel with plenty of areas to relax plus a situated on the promenade with superb views over the lounge bar and ballroom where regular entertainment ISLES OF GLENCOE HOTEL ### Clyde. There is a sun terrace above the hotel gardens is featured. Facilities include a leisure complex with plus the restaurant and bar with entertainment heated indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi and solarium. Located in a lovely picturesque setting on the shores of provided on most evenings including a ‘Traditional All bedrooms feature colour TV, telephone and Loch Leven. Facilities include restaurant, lounge and Scottish Night’ with pipers and highland dancers. tea/coffee tray. bar area, plus swimming pool, sauna, steam room, All bedrooms feature television, telephone and jacuzzi and gym. All bedrooms feature TV, telephone tea/coffee tray. A lift serves most rooms. DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE and tea/coffee tray. (No lift but ground floor rooms are Mon 11 March 5 days £249 available). DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Mon 19 November 5 days £209 Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE and breakfast, glass of wine with dinner, castles & Mon 29 April 5 days £229 Mon 12 November 5 days £199 palaces presentation, three nights cabaret & Price includes four nights accommodation entertainment, plus guided tours of Blair Castle, Blair Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast. Atholl distillery, Scone Palace and Glamis Castle. with dinner and breakfast. 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Scotland’s County Waterford Oban Highland Spectacular The charming city of Waterford, the oldest city in Fling Highlands Ireland located on the banks of the River Suir, a walled city of Viking origin that retains much of One of Scotland’s most popular holiday resorts its medieval character together with the graceful The stunning Northern Highlands of Scotland are situated in a lovely sheltered bay in the Western buildings from its 18th century expansion. just beautiful at any time of the year, an area of Highlands. The views of the mountains, lochs Waterford is also world renowned for the towering mountains, lush green valleys and and islands have captivated artists, authors, production of beautiful handcrafted crystal mystical lochs & glens. To explore this delightful composers and poets for centuries. products and the new House of Waterford Crystal region we stay in the village of Newtonmore, A picturesque town that owes its popularity to should not be missed. nestling in the upper reaches of the Spey valley the Victorians, Oban had the Royal seal of within the Cairngorms National Park, a truly approval from Queen Victoria who dubbed it as Itinerary stunning part of Scotland famed as the ‘one of the finest spots we have seen’. Day One: We travel to Holyhead for our Irish Sea location of the popular television drama crossing to Dublin Port, then on via the Wicklow ‘Monarch of the Glen’. Itinerary Mountains to Waterford. Day One: We travel north to Oban where a Bucks Fizz Excursions Included Day Two: At leisure to explore. Perhaps visit Waterford Reception awaits before a Highland Piper in full regalia We visit the ski resort of Aviemore, an opportunity Treasures, a high-tech museum on Merchants Quay will pipe you into the restaurant for dinner. • to take a ride on the country’s highest and fastest and the House of Waterford Crystal, watch in awe as Day Two: A day to relax and explore Oban with mountain railway for some truly stunning panoramic the raw ingredients are turned into beautiful crystal afternoon tea and shortbread at the hotel. After dinner views. Continue on to Inverness, the capital of the products. a classic film show in the lounge with popcorn Highlands set on the banks of the River Ness and Day Three: We drive through Tramore and along the provided! overlooked by its 19th century castle. spectacular Copper Coast to the harbour town of Day Three: We travel via the Pass of Brander and Glen • A scenic drive through ‘Monarch of the Glen Dungarvan, then continue to Youghal, a Norman walled Aray to Inveraray where attractions include the Gothic Country’ travelling via the shores of Loch Laggan and port with quaint streets, Victorian shop fronts and 13th style Castle and Inveraray Jail Living Museum. Tonight Glen Spean to visit the popular resort of Fort William, & 16th century dwellings. enjoy a fun filled evening with Scottish dance lessons. the largest town in the Highlands set on the shores of Day Four: We visit New Ross where you can see a Day Four: Today we visit the town of Fort William with Loch Linnhe with towering Ben Nevis as a spectacular full size replica the historic emigrant ship Dunbrody the option of taking a ride on a Nevis Range Mountain backdrop. which carried thousands of emigrants to North Gondola for some spectacular views. We continue to • We take a drive into the picturesque Spey Valley America. We continue to medieval Kilkenny with its Glencoe, the most famous glen in Scotland with an with a visit to the Speyside Heather Centre and a impressive castle, cathedrals and craft workshops. award winning Visitor Centre. Tonight is Highland Night, whisky distillery. Day Five: We head back to Dublin for our return enjoy a centrepiece Scottish Banquet with traditional sailing to Holyhead and home. music and dancing. HIGHLANDER HOTEL ### Day Five: We return through the Border Region and TREACYS HOTEL ### home to North Wales. Facilities at the Highlander include a restaurant, bar and a comfortable lounge area. All the recently Set in a prime city centre location overlooking the CALEDONIAN HOTEL ### refurbished bedrooms are located in a separate area River Suir. Facilities include Crokers Restaurant and and feature colour TV, telephone, tea/coffee tray and the Timber Toes Bar, plus swimming pool, sauna, Known as Oban’s landmark building, the historic hairdryer. The hotel does not have a lift but most jacuzzi and gym. All bedrooms feature satellite TV, Caledonian has a superb central location by the bedrooms are on the ground or first floor. hairdryer, telephone, iron & board plus tea/coffee tray. harbour. Facilities including two restaurants, a bar and Lift to all floors. lounge area. All bedrooms feature colour TV, telephone DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE and tea/coffee tray. Lift to all floors. Mon 25 February 5 days £229 DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Mon 07 April 5 days £319 DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast, glass of wine with dinner each Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner Mon 05 November 5 days £189 evening, four drinks vouchers per day (for selected and breakfast, free bar each night (selected drinks) Price includes four nights accommodation with brands), unlimited tea and coffee throughout the day, from 6.30pm to 9.00pm, entertainment every night, breakfast, dinner and a glass of house wine. live entertainment on two nights plus a quiz night. plus return Irish Sea crossings. Supplement: Single Room £60 Supplement: Single Room £nil Supplement: Single Room £70

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We are pleased to offer this super value tour Ireland’s west coast is a largely unspoilt area of Causeway Coast once again to delightful County Donegal on the contrasting scenery with rich green countryside, north-west coast of Ireland, a magical region of rolling hills and sleepy villages with their An all-inclusive holiday to the pretty little town enchanting glens, fine beaches, shimmering colourful shop-fronts. From our holiday base in of Ballybofey in County Donegal, a delightful lakes and dramatic mountains. St. Patrick’s Day Lisdoonvarna we explore the rugged charm of unspoilt area of north west Ireland that is home is celebrated throughout Ireland in big cities and the wave-lashed Atlantic coastline, the scenic to some of the country’s finest scenery, an ever- small towns alike with parades, “the wearing of beauty of County Clare, the mystical lunar changing spectacle of landscapes and the green,” and some great entertainment. landscape known as the Burren, the sheer and seascapes set against a backdrop of mountains, dramatic Cliffs of Moher and the delights of moors and rugged coastlines. Itinerary Galway Bay. Day One: We travel across Anglesey to Holyhead for Itinerary our ferry crossing to Dublin, then continue on to north Itinerary Day One: To Holyhead for our Irish Sea crossing to west Ireland and our hotel in Donegal town. Day One: We travel to Holyhead for the ferry to Dublin Dublin then on to Ballybofey and the Jacksons Hotel. Day Two: At leisure to explore Donegal Town, see Port. Continue on via Tipperary and Limerick to Day Two: Afternoon visit to Donegal town, centred on the castle and the abbey, visit the craft village and Lisdoonvarna where we stay for the next four nights. its ancient market place, the ‘Diamond’. Explore the maybe take a sightseeing cruise on the Donegal Bay Day Two: At leisure with an optional visit to Ireland’s Jacobean castle, maybe visit the craft village or take a Waterbus, then enjoy the celebrations and the great premier attraction, the acclaimed 15th century sightseeing cruise on the Donegal Bay Waterbus. atmosphere when the St Patrick’s Day Parade Bunratty Castle and 19th century Folk Park. Day Three: We visit Derry, one of the best preserved commences. Day Three: We explore the delights of the unique walled cities in Europe. Take a walk around the walls Day Three: We take a drive along the dramatic Burren National Park with its ‘lunarlike’ limestone to see the many facades of this fascinating city. Atlantic Coast and through the delightful Glenveagh plateau and see the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, towering We continue to the Antrim coast and the famous National Park to visit Letterkenny, dominated by its over 500ft above the powerful Atlantic waves. Giant’s Causeway, its basalt columns rising like vast cathedral. We return to Donegal via the Blue (Admission fee payable) stepping-stones from the mighty Atlantic. Stack Mountains. Day Four: A visit to Galway, one of Ireland’s oldest Day Four: A drive into the Glenveagh National Park, an Day Four: We travel through Yeates Country to cities that features monuments such as St. Nicholas’ area of outstanding natural beauty in the Derryveagh Enniskillen in County Fermanagh, then along the Church, Lynch’s Castle and the Spanish Arch, plus the Mountains. Enjoy the displays at the Visitor Centre and picturesque shores of Lough Erne to Belleek and its Old Claddagh fishing village, the Cathedral, the city perhaps a visit to Glenveagh Castle, set in spectacular famous Pottery, home to the superb Belleek Fine museum and Eyre Square. gardens overlooking Lough Veagh. Parian china. Day Five: We leave Lisdoonvarna and head back to Day Five: We travel back to Dublin for the afternoon Day Five: We travel back to Dublin for the afternoon Dublin for the afternoon ferry to Holyhead. ferry to Holyhead and home. ferry sailing to Holyhead and home. WHITES HOTELS ### JACKSONS HOTEL #### ABBEY HOTEL ### Accommodation will be provided in one of the Whites Set in a fantastic location on the banks of the River Ideally located on ‘The Diamond’ in the centre of Hotels in Lisdoonvarna which are all family owned and Finn. Facilities include a restaurant and Joe’s Irish bar Donegal. Facilities include restaurant, lounge and a three star standard. All the en suite bedrooms feature where entertainment is featured on some evenings, unique two-tier design bar, all the en suite bedrooms satellite television, telephone and tea/coffee facilities. plus a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. feature satellite TV, telephone, trouser press, hairdryer Guests are free to enter any of the hotels & use the All bedrooms have satellite TV, tea/coffee tray, and tea/coffee tray. Guests are welcome to use the facilities, therefore offering a superb choice of evening telephone and hairdryer. Lift available. leisure facilities at the sister hotel next door. entertainment. Lifts available at all hotels. DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Sun 21 October 5 days £339 Sat 16 March 5 days £219 Sun 24 March 5 days £199 Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast, unlimited drinks every night (selected and breakfast, return Irish Sea Crossings, and breakfast, return Irish Sea crossings, plus brands) from 7:30pm to10pm, packed lunches on plus nightly entertainment. entertainment every night. days out, plus Irish Sea crossings. Supplement: Single Room £48 Supplement: Single Room £60 Supplement: Single Room £48

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C Dusseldorf Cologne Christmas Market Christmas Market Lille Christmas Christmas markets are some of Germany’s best The city of Cologne boasts no less than six known events. In Düsseldorf you can savour the markets, each one taking place on one of the Market scent of mulled red wine, cinnamon cakes, city’s impressive squares, surrounded by ornate gingerbread and roasting chestnuts hanging in and historic buildings. Every year these attract Lille is firmly established as a very popular city the air and the trees on Königsallee glittering around two million visitors with the Cathedral break destination and in the heart of winter the with lights generating a lovely Yuletide Market being the most impressive due to its city takes on a great festive atmosphere, a truly atmosphere. Dusseldorf is a modern metropolis, imposing backdrop. The magnificent cathedral beautiful city that really puts on a show in the with a charming old town that features a dominates the city with the twin spires of this run up to Christmas. Numerous wooden stalls beautiful riverside promenade and some of the famous landmark towering 150 metres above are set up on the Place Rihour where the best nightlife along the Rhine. the central square. decorations and colourful lights transform the Itinerary Itinerary square into a Yuletide delight. Explore the cobbled streets and old-world charm of the Day One: Early hours departure for our journey south Day One: We depart in the early hours and travel Historic Quarter with its boutiques and antique to Folkestone and a morning journey through the south to Folkestone for a morning journey through the shops, plus some great lively bars and cafes. Eurotunnel to Calais, continue into Germany and on to Eurotunnel to Calais. Continue into Germany and on to Dusseldorf where we stay for three nights. Cologne where we stay for three nights Itinerary Day Two: A day to explore Dusseldorf and the Day Two: At leisure to explore the Christmas markets Day One: Early departure to Folkestone for a Christmas Market that transforms the city centre into a with some 160 wooden pavilions with crafts, food Eurotunnel journey to Calais, then continue on to Lille, Christmas wonderland. Enjoy performances by carol delicacies and unusual gifts on offer. Soak up the and the Novotel Centre. This evening enjoy dinner in singers, brass bands and puppeteers, see the rows of festive atmosphere with the heady smells of roasting one of the many restaurants or bistros then maybe market stalls aglow with lights selling unique gifts and chestnuts, mulled wine, gingerbread, and of course sample some of the city nightlife. souvenirs plus a great selection of foods. German sausage. Day Two: A day at leisure in Lille to enjoy some great Day Three: Another day at leisure for further Day Three: Another day at leisure to maybe explore Christmas shopping and maybe sample some of the exploration in Dusseldorf or join us for an optional visit the Roman Old Town and the impressive Sculpture delicious regional speciality foods on offer from the to the Christmas Markets in Cologne. Each market Park and maybe take a cruise on the river to see the stalls. Explore the wealth of choices for that special gift takes place on one of Cologne’s many impressive city from another perspective. idea and perhaps take a ride on the giant Ferris Wheel squares surrounded by ornate and historic buildings Day Four: Travel back into France and on to Calais for for some magnificent views of the city. You may also including the magnificent Cathedral. our return Eurotunnel journey to Folkestone and home wish to explore the Euralille shopping Centre with its Day Four: We travel back to Calais for our return to North Wales. numerous shops, bars and restaurants. Eurotunnel journey to Folkestone and home to Day Three: This morning we return to Calais for our North Wales. RADISSON BLU HOTEL #### Eurotunnel journey back to Folkestone and on home to North Wales. RADISSON SAS #### This superb 4 star hotel has been designed to impress with fascinating architecture, fresh colours and stylish NOVOTEL LILLE CENTRE GARES #### This excellent recently refurbished hotel is in an ideal silhouettes. Facilities include the Paparazzi Italian location facing the river Rhine with the Konigsallee Restaurant and bar set amidst a 15 metre high glass The 4 star Novotel Lille Centre Gares is ideally located Shopping Boulevard and the old town nearby. Facilities atrium, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, sauna, just a five minute walk from the city centre. include the Le Jardin restaurant, plus a swimming steam bath and relaxation rooms. All bedrooms feature The reception, bar and restaurant are bright and pool, jacuzzi, sauna and solarium. All bedrooms are en Feng Shui inspired décor with a cascading shower and contemporary, all bedrooms are spacious and air- suite with satellite TV, telephone, mini bar, trouser heated bathroom floor, flat screen TV, safe, trouser conditioned with satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and press and tea/coffee tray. Lift to all floors. press and ironing facilities. Lift to all floors. tea/coffee making facilities. Lift available.

DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Thur 29 November 4 days £259 Thur 06 December 4 days £259 Fri 14 December 3 days £179 Price includes three nights accommodation with cold Price includes three nights accommodation with cold Price includes two nights accommodation with hot & buffet breakfast, plus return Eurotunnel journeys. buffet breakfast, plus return Eurotunnel journeys. cold buffet breakfast, plus return Eurotunnel journeys. Supplement: Single Room £85 Supplement: Single Room £90 Supplement: Single Room £35

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Lake Annecy & N O

The Savoy Alps C Medieval Brugge Surrounded by the mountains of the Haute Savoie Lake Annecy is considered to be the purest in Europe and is certainly one of the most beautiful. With its many canals Annecy is also known as ‘The Venice of the This beautifully preserved Flemish gem is undoubtedly one of the prettiest Alps’, a delightful town who’s charm comes not only from its lake, but also and most perfectly preserved medieval cities in Europe whose prosperity from the parks & gardens, promenades, flower bedecked bridges and the reached a peak in the 13th & 14th centuries, through the manufacture and fascinating old town with its medieval houses. trading of high-quality textiles. All this wealth left an impressive legacy of medieval town-houses and architectural masterpieces like the Gothic-style Itinerary Town Hall and the magnificent 13th Century Belfry where the ascent to its Day One: Early departure to Folkestone for a journey through the Eurotunnel to summit is rewarded with magnificent panoramic views. Calais, then on to Belgium and our overnight stay at Namur. Itinerary Day Two: We continue south via Troyes and Dijon to Macon, then towards the Day One: Early departure to Folkestone for our journey through the Eurotunnel to mountains of the Savoy Alps and the delightful resort of Annecy where we stay for France. On arrival we continue on to Belgium and check in to the Academie Hotel in the next four nights. the delightful city of Brugge where a welcome drink awaits. This evening it is time to Day Three: At leisure to explore the delights of Annecy, one of the most highly commence exploring and maybe enjoy a meal in one of the many excellent acclaimed resorts in the French Alps. With its bridges, canals and medieval restaurants and bistros located around the historic centre. atmosphere Annecy is reminiscent of Venice, explore the lovely Old Town with its Day Two: A day at leisure to discover the delights of this wonderful medieval city attractive buildings and interesting walkways and perhaps take a nice cruise on where the entire historic centre is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Perhaps take the lake. a horse-drawn carriage ride from the market square to discover historic churches, Day Four: We drive through the spectacular scenery of the Savoy Alps to visit the the maze of picturesque cobbled streets and those irresistible chocolate shops and resort of Chamonix, lying at the foot of towering Mont Blanc. Perhaps take the cog- lace parlours. Best of all why not take a boat ride along the canals of the city to wheel train to Montenvers to see the Mer de Glace and the spectacular Ice Caves or experience the remarkable peace and calm of the city that has been dubbed ‘The a ride on the Aiguille du Midi Cable Car that climbs to a height of 3842m from where Venice of the North’. the views are spectacular. Day Three: A morning visit to the pretty little town of Sluis, situated just across the Day Five: We visit the beautiful lakeside city of Geneva with its lovely parks and border in Holland. Sluis is a typically Dutch town with a working windmill, cheese promenades, the cobbled streets of the charming old town plus the famous Jet shops and traditional clog-makers. From here we continue on along the coast to d’Eau which creates the world’s tallest water plume. From here we continue to the Ostend, Belgium’s premier seaside resort with its fine beaches and promenade, a delightful French medieval village of Yvoire where you can enjoy a stroll through the bustling harbour and marina, plus delightful parks and gardens to explore. narrow streets and admire the lovely flower-decked olde-worlde buildings. Day Four: Sadly we check out from the hotel and return to the Eurotunnel terminal Day Six: We say farewell to Annecy this morning and head back through France and at Calais for our journey back to Folkestone. On arrival we join the motorways and on to Belgium for another overnight stay at Namur. continue our journey home to North Wales. Day Seven: We continue to Calais for our Eurotunnel journey back to Folkestone and on home to North Wales. ACADEMIE HOTEL ####

HOTEL CARLTON ### The four star Academie Hotel is situated right in the historic “golden triangle” of Brugge, just 50 metres The Hotel Carlton is ideally located in the heart of from the famous Minnewater (Lake of Love) and the Annecy, close to the cathedral and the castle as well as Begijnhof (Beguine Convent). All the other interesting beautiful Lake Annecy and its surrounding mountains. sights of Bruges are also within easy walking The hotel is completely air-conditioned and sound- distance. Other facilities include a breakfast room proofed and features a restaurant, bar and lounge area and the Bart’s bar, plus a lovely winter garden and terrace. The stylish en suite to relax in. The modern, comfortable bedrooms have bedrooms all feature air-conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer, safe-box, satellite TV, internet access, telephone, minibar and hairdryer. Lift available. fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors.

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O ® C Disneyland Resort Paris Paris & River Seine Cruise Let the magic begin – enjoy the superb parades, shows, thrilling rides and attractions of the five distinctive lands. Explore Main Street U.S.A, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Adventureland and Discoveryland. Go wild in the Join us for this excellent new short break and spend three nights on board West, join the pirates on the high seas, travel back in time or fast forward a prestigious floating hotel in the heart of Paris, a wonderful opportunity to into the future – the question is where to start! Right next door to discover the renowned sights and attractions of France’s delightful capital Disneyland Park you can discover the magical world of cinema and city. Paris is a true crossroads of culture and art, bursting with monuments television at Walt Disney Studios Park – 4 cinemagical studio lots featuring and museums and this comprehensive tour includes a Paris by night thrilling attractions and shows. Meet your favourite Disney Characters, illuminated cruise and two guided tours, plus some time to explore at take the Studio Tram Tour and see an all action ‘Stunt Show Spectacular’. your leisure. Itinerary Itinerary Day One: Early departure to Folkestone for a journey through the Eurotunnel to Day One: We depart in the early hours and travel south to Folkestone for a morning Calais, then on to Disneyland Paris where we stay for the next three nights at the Eurotunnel crossing to Calais, then continue on to Paris and board our floating Hotel Cheyenne, ideally located directly on site at Disneyland. hotel in the late afternoon. After settling in to your cabin enjoy dinner followed by a cabaret show. Days Two & Three: Two full days at leisure to enjoy all the razzmatazz, atmosphere and magic of Disneyland. Your included pass allows you unlimited access to the Day Two: After breakfast we board our coach for a panoramic guided tour of Paris Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. Maybe take a stroll through the and discover the renowned sights and attractions of this magnificent city. Your coach Disney Village, brimming with dining options and live entertainment venues. A free will take you past many famous places including: Bercy, the Mitterrand National shuttle bus service operates from the hotel to the theme-parks and Disney Village Library, Bastille, the Latin Quarter, St Germain, the Louvre, the Pyramide, Opera allowing you complete freedom to come and go as you please. Garnier, Place Vendôme, Concorde, the Champs Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, and Trocadero. We return to the ship for lunch then the rest of the day is free for Day Four: We return to Calais for our Eurotunnel journey back to Folkestone and independent exploration. Dinner this evening is followed by dancing as we sail home to North Wales. towards Le Pecq for a night stop. DISNEY’S HOTEL CHEYENNE Day Three: This morning we sail through the Suresnes lock then disembark for a guided visit of Old Montmartre. The Basilica of Sacré Coeur is located in the centre Set in an authentic old western town the of Montmartre, a favourite subject for artists, sculptors and poets for generations. hotel architecture is typical of the frontier After lunch on board, the afternoon is free and the ship’s mooring point will be just a towns of the Great American West. Facilities few minutes from the Eiffel Tower and Trocadero Gardens. Tonight we have a gala in the hotel include the Chuck Wagon Café dinner on board and a Paris by night cruise through the city which is beautifully which is a Western themed buffet restaurant, illuminated. plus the Red Garter Saloon Bar and the Day Four: We disembark and board the coach then travel to Calais for the Nevada games arcade. All the bedrooms Eurotunnel crossing to Folkestone and on home to North Wales. have one double bed and a set of bunk beds, a bathroom, telephone and TV with international channels. MS SEINE PRINCESS #### *November departure: Mickey’s Magical Fireworks – watch in wonder as the night sky above Lake Disney lights up in an eye-popping explosion of dramatic fireworks, The 4 star Seine Princess is a friendly and enthralling music and incredible special effects. comfortable ship with facilities that include a restaurant, lounge bar and dance floor, a **March departure: St David’s Welsh Festival – Wales returns for its annual large sundeck, library and gift shop. All cabins magical Welsh festival at Disneyland ®. Mickey and Minnie set the scene dressed in have air-conditioning, twin beds (no bunks), traditional costume and the music of Wales echoes around the Park. shower/toilet, satellite TV, radio and hairdryer. DEPARTURE DUR. 4 AD. 3 AD. 2 AD. 1 AD. CH. DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Mon 29 Oct 5 days £279 £309 £359 £519 £159 Wednesday 20 March 4 days £349 Thur 08 Nov* 5 days £249 £269 £309 £419 £149 Price includes: three nights cabin accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner, Thur 07 Mar** 5 days £329 £359 £409 £569 FREE guided city tour, guided visit to Montmartre, cabaret show, gala dinner, Paris by Price includes three nights accommodation with hot & cold buffet breakfast, night cruise, plus return Eurotunnel journeys. (Please note there is no lift on 2 day admission pass plus return Eurotunnel journeys. the ship and stairs to access the main deck) Child rate applicable from 3-11 years when sharing with 2 adults. Supplements: Single cabin £100, upper deck cabin £40

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Austrian Tyrol – The Inn Valley

An all-inclusive springtime holiday to the beautiful Austrian Tyrol, a region Day Six: Today we take a drive that is world renowned for some of the finest scenery in Europe especially across the Fern Pass and enjoy when it becomes a magnificent winter wonderland. Pretty villages nestle some fantastic views of the between the snow-capped peaks with mountain streams and glistening Zugspitze as we travel into rivers backed by lush green forests and pastures. Our holiday base for Bavaria and on to exploring the region is the pretty town of Landeck, situated in the upper Neuschwanstein. Here there Inn Valley beneath the shadows of the Lechtaler Alps with stunning will be an opportunity to visit Tyrolean views. the spectacular fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle, one Itinerary of the most popular visitor Day One: Early departure to Folkestone for our Eurotunnel journey to France, then attractions in Europe built by on through Belgium and Luxembourg to our overnight hotel at Saarbrucken near the King Ludwig II in 1886. German border. (Admission fee payable). Day Two: We continue south through France and across the border into Switzerland, Day Seven: We say farewell to our hosts this morning and leave Austria, then travel then on past Zurich and into Austria and finally to the Hotel Sonne at Landeck in the back through Switzerland and France for another overnight stay at Saarbrucken. western Tyrol where we stay for the next five nights. A welcome drink with your host Day Eight: We continue north through France to the Eurotunnel terminal at Calais will be waiting on arrival. for our return journey back to Folkestone, then join the motorway and continue on Day Three: A day at leisure to relax and explore Landeck, maybe visit the 13th home to North Wales. century Landeck Castle, home to both the district museum and a gallery featuring regional and international art. HOTEL SONNE ### Day Four: We travel along the picturesque Inn Valley to visit Innsbruck, the historic A warm welcome is always waiting capital of the Tyrol. Explore the old quarter with its charming arcaded streets, ornate from your host Karl at this charming architecture and the famous Golden Roof. Other sights are the Imperial Palace, traditional style hotel which has been St Jakob’s Cathedral, the bustling Marie Theresa Strasse and the Olympic ski jump family owned and run since 1822. From set high above the town. its location there are superb views Day Five: Spectacular scenery down the valley which can be enjoyed z e h

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k famous international winter and plus a nine pin bowling alley. Bedrooms are simply furnished but comfortable and c i l F summer resorts. The resort centre feature satellite TV, telephone and hairdryer. © has a nice pedestrian area containing a variety of shops, bars DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE and restaurants. A variety of cable Saturday 09 March 8 days £519 cars and chair lifts operate from St Price includes seven nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner plus the Anton including one to the Valluga following inclusions at the main resort hotel: Welcome drink, unlimited soft drinks all Peak which at over 9,000 ft gives day, unlimited beer and wine from 12pm to 11pm, an entertainment evening, a nine an unforgettable view across a pin bowling evening with prizes, a farmers buffet evening, farewell candle-lit dinner, vast expanse of peaks and plus return Eurotunnel journeys. Breakfast at the Hotel Sonne is an extended buffet glaciers. and guests are welcome to make sandwiches and take fruit, drinks etc. for a packed lunch on the excursion days. Supplement: Single Room £75

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Four Countries & The Arosa Express

A super winter holiday to the lovely Vorarlberg Region of Austria, home to ravines and tunnels, across some of the most impressive landscapes in Europe and surrounded by the bridges and over the awesome mighty snow-capped peaks of the Silvretta and Verwall mountain ranges. Langwieser Viaduct as we climb Our base for the holiday is the lovely medieval town of Feldkirch, located just over 16 miles to the winter at the meeting point of four different countries. Our programme of sports resort of Arosa, some 1800 excursions will take us from Austria into Switzerland, Germany and the metres above sea level. Explore Principality of Liechtenstein and also include a spectacular train journey this mountain spa resort known as on the Arosa Express. ‘White Paradise’ before our return train journey back down to Chur, Itinerary Switzerland’s oldest city. Day One: Early departure to Folkestone for a journey through the Eurotunnel to Day Six: We visit Vaduz, the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, dominated by Calais, then continue on through northern France to the Champagne City of Reims its towering castle set on a rock formation high above the town. From here we for an overnight stay. continue via Werdenberg with its picturesque lake, then on to see Appenzell with its Day Two: We continue through France passing Strasbourg and the Alsace region to beautifully painted wooden houses. Finally we visit St Gallen, a charming, traffic-free reach Basel where we enter Switzerland. Continue on then via Zurich to the old town whose most famous landmark is its Baroque Cathedral and the Abbey Vorarlberg region of Austria and the Hotel Weisses Kreuz at medieval Feldkirch Library, designated as a UNESCO world heritage site. Our return journey to Feldkirch where we stay for five nights. Enjoy some welcoming hot punch on arrival. will take us via the Swiss Rhine Valley. Day Three: At leisure in Feldkirch with an included guided walking tour of this Day Seven: We leave Feldkirch and head back to France for another overnight stay beautiful medieval town with its narrow cobblestone streets and alleyways. at Reims. Attractions include the old town gates and towers, the Gothic Cathedral and Day Eight: Continue north to Calais for a return Eurotunnel journey to Folkestone Schattenburg Castle, the best-preserved castle of the region that has been and on home to North Wales. guarding the picturesque town since the 13th century. Day Four: We take a nice scenic drive to the snowy landscapes and forests of the HOTEL WEISSES KREUZ #### Bregenzerwald region. Enjoy some warming Schnapps at the famous Bentele Brothers distillery followed by magnificent panoramic views of Lake Constance as we A comfortable and friendly family run hotel continue via Schwarzenburg and over the Bodele. Next we visit Lindau, a picturesque renowned for its warm welcome and excellent old town located on an island in Lake Constance. Explore the delightful old alleys and service. Facilities include a health club with squares, plus the famous harbour which is regarded as the most attractive anywhere fitness room and steam bath, plus a restaurant, on the lake. On our return journey we call at Bregenz to see the largest lake-stage in lounge area and residents bar with nightly the world. entertainment provided. All bedrooms are en suite with satellite TV, free internet access, Day Five: We travel telephone and hairdryer. Lift available. into Switzerland and the lovely medieval DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE city of Chur where Saturday 23 February 8 days £529 we board the Arosa Express. Enjoy a Sunday 31 March 8 days £529 spectacular journey Price includes five nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast at resort, two through deep overnight stops with bed & breakfast, return Eurotunnel crossings, plus a return journey on the Arosa Express from Chur. Supplement: Single Room £140

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Lake Como, Milan & Bernina Railway

The Jewel in the Crown of Italy’s famous lakes, a haven of tranquility with coach again and travel on its majestic snow-capped mountain ranges that provide a beautiful back to Cadenabbia. backdrop to the lake’s blue waters, plus miles of gorgeous lakeside Day Six: A visit to the vibrant settings with glorious gardens and stately villas dotted along the shoreline. town of Como, the oldest Our holiday base is the picturesque resort of Cadenabbia, situated on the town on the lake with a nice western shore of the lake. Many prestigious figures have visited palm-lined promenade, a Cadenabbia including Queen Victoria who once took a holiday here. lively harbour, international Lake Como with its superb climate is a great year round destination and marina and a large central an ideal winter holiday getaway! piazza. Explore the cathedral, Itinerary the historic monuments and the lovely medieval walled Day One: Early departure to Folkestone for a journey through the Eurotunnel to town. Optional return to Cadenabbia by ferry boat to enjoy the natural beauty of Calais, then continue on through northern France to the Champagne City of Reims Lake Como and see some of the amazing villas along the lake shore. for an overnight stay. Day Seven: We leave Lake Como this morning and travel back through Switzerland Day Two: We continue south and cross the border into Switzerland, then through and into France for another overnight stay at Reims. the beautiful Swiss Alps to the Gotthard Tunnel which takes us into Italy. From here Day Eight: We return to Calais for our Eurotunnel journey back to Folkestone and on we continue via Bellinzona to Lake Como and the Britannia Excelsior Hotel at home to North Wales. Cadenabbia where we stay for the next five nights. Day Three: Enjoy a leisurely day in Cadenabbia, perhaps take a ferryboat across the lake to delightful Bellagio. Known as the ‘Pearl of Lake Como’ this beautifully BRITANNIA EXCELSIOR HOTEL ### preserved old town with its quaint narrow streets and picturesque waterfront is considered to be one of the prettiest towns in Italy. A family run hotel that dates back to 1830, Day Four: Today we visit the magnificent city Milan where a guided city tour is built and furnished in Liberty style and included. One of the most important and stylish cities in Italy Milan is renowned for situated directly opposite the lake. its high fashion and designer shops, plus many impressive buildings ranging from Refurbished in 2009 the hotel offers old Milanese palaces to ultra- stunning views across the Lake to Bellagio

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l spacious bar area where entertainment is featured, plus beautifully decorated F the popular Swiss resort of St © lounges with impressive marble floors. Lift available. Moritz, one of the most renowned holiday resorts in the world located DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE 1800m above sea level in the Sunday 04 November 8 days £575 Upper Engadine. After lunch we drive on to Pontresina and board a Thursday 10 February 8 days £545 Rhaetian Railway train for a ride Price includes five nights accommodation at main resort hotel with buffet style over the Bernina Pass to Poschiavo, breakfast and dinner, snack lunch or packed lunch on excursion days, unlimited hot a spectacular journey where the & cold drinks from 08.00 to 23.30 daily (selected house brands), two nights train climbs to a height of 2553 accommodation with breakfast at overnight hotels, a ride on the Bernina Railway, metres. On arrival we board our guided tour of Milan, plus return Eurotunnel journeys. Supplement: Single Room £136

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Spectacular Lake Garda

Explore some of Europe’s finest Lakeland scenery where tree-clad Day Six: A further day at mountains descend into crystal clear waters and frame the pretty towns leisure in Riva Del Garda or and villages dotted along the shoreline. Garda is the largest of the Italian join us for an optional Lakes stretching between the Alps and the Dolomites with diverse scenery excursion into the spectacular ranging from low-lying countryside on its southern shores, rising to cliffs Dolomites. Enjoy a wonderful and pine forests in the north. Riva del Garda is a very popular resort in a scenic drive through part of stunning location at the northern tip of the lake overshadowed by this world-renowned mountain spectacular mountains. The delightful Old Town is centred around a 12th range with its stunning colours century fortress and clock tower with a maze of narrow streets full of and needle-like peaks. We will inviting little shops and pavement cafés to sit and watch the world go by. visit the resort of Madonna di Campiglio, located at an Itinerary altitude of 1550 metres. Known as the Pearl of the Dolomites this chic resort is one of Day One: We depart in the early hours and travel south to Folkestone for a morning the most famous winter and summer resorts in Europe, attracting thousands of tourists journey through the Eurotunnel to Calais, then continue travelling south via the every year and regarded as Italy’s number one ski resort. French auto-routes to our overnight hotel at Mulhouse. Day Seven: Leaving Lake Garda this morning we head back through Switzerland Day Two: Today we cross the border into Switzerland then climb through the and into France for another overnight stay at Mulhouse. beautiful Swiss Alps to the Gotthard Road Tunnel which will take us into Italy, then on Day Eight: We continue north to Calais for our return Eurotunnel journey to via Brescia to Lake Garda where we spend the next five nights at the Hotel Liberty in Folkestone and on home to North Wales. Riva Del Garda. Day Three: A day at leisure to relax and explore the delights of Riva del Garda, GRAND HOTEL LIBERTY perhaps take a cruise on the lake. #### Day Four: Today we visit the quaint lakeside resort of Lazise, a medieval walled Set in the centre of Riva close to the lakeshore town with a myriad of pretty, cobbled and winding streets, lined with small boutique this classically elegant hotel was built in 1910 shops, cafés and typical stores selling local fare. We continue on to delightful as a palace for the Emperor Franz Joseph. Sirmione, uniquely located at the end of a peninsula. Sirmione is one of Lake Garda’s With its high ornate ceilings and cascading oldest and most popular resorts famous for its medieval centre, moated castle and chandeliers the hotel combines the decorative lovely piazzas. splendour of the Edwardian era with modern Day Five: A visit to Verona, one of Italy’s oldest cities famous for its Opera festival standards of comfort. Facilities include performed at the beautiful Roman Arena in the historic centre of the city. See the comfortable lounges, two bars, a restaurant and the Liberty Café, plus leisure facilities famous Juliet’s balcony as immortalised in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. with large indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath and gymnasium. All bedrooms feature air Recently awarded the status conditioning, satellite TV, fridge, telephone, hairdryer and safe. Lift available. of a “World Heritage Site”, DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE Verona has a unique range of art-works and monuments Saturday 23 February 8 days £429 enclosed within the city Price includes five nights accommodation with dinner and buffet breakfast at resort, walls. two nights accommodation with buffet breakfast at overnight hotels, plus return Eurotunnel journeys. Supplement: Single Room £120

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Tuscany is steeped in history and glorious scenery with a landscape of j From here we continue to the lovely medieval l i e vineyards, cypress trees and hilltop hamlets, plus medieval towns and n walled town of Lucca with its beautiful – r k

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monuments that have captivated people for centuries. The lovely spa resort © pretty piazzas. of Montecatini Terme is one of the most popular destinations in Tuscany, Day Seven: A journey through the delightful the town has lovely gardens, stylish shops and trattorias, plus a funicular hills of the Chianti countryside, with an ever- railway that climbs to the original medieval part of the town from where changing vista of vineyards and olive trees. there are spectacular views. We visit San Gimignano, a charming and well Itinerary preserved hilltop town, famous for its numerous towers. On then to the old medieval Day One: Early departure for our journey south to Folkestone and through the city of Siena, the capital of Chianti with its Eurotunnel to Calais, then on to our overnight hotel at Lille in Northern France. churches, narrow streets and splendid Day Two: We continue south on the French autoroutes for our second overnight stay palaces. The highlight is the main square in Mulhouse. (Piazza del Campo) regarded as one of the Day Three: We climb through the beautiful Swiss Alps to the Gotthard tunnel that most beautiful squares in Italy. will take us into Italy then continue on to the spa town of Montecatini Terme where Day Eight: A final day at leisure to relax and explore in Montecatini. we stay for six nights. Day Nine: We travel back through Switzerland and into France for another overnight Day Four: A day at leisure to relax and explore the resort, maybe take the funicular stay in Mulhouse. up to Montecatini Alto to explore the Old Town and enjoy the views. Day Ten: We head north to Calais for our afternoon return Eurotunnel journey to Day Five: An excursion by local train to the magnificent city of Florence, the artistic Folkestone and on home to North Wales. and cultural capital of Europe. Located on the Arno River Florence is synonymous with the names of Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Botticelli and Galileo. The city has many HOTEL ERCOLINI & SAVI #### famous sights such as the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery and the stunning Ponte Vecchio Bridge. Florence is also at the heart of Italy’s fashion industry and designer shops A lovely traditional hotel dating from the late abound. The convenient route to the centre of Florence is by train, (accompanied by nineteenth century, owned and run by the our driver/courier) avoiding long walks from the parking areas on the city outskirts. same family throughout its long history. The (Fare payable locally). hotel features all the modern amenities yet Day Six: We travel to Pisa where on an immense green lawn there are four still retains the elegance and grandeur of its impressive buildings in gleaming white marble. These are the enormous Duomo, past. Ideally located in the centre, close to the cathedral’s bell tower the historical spa, there is a welcoming lounge, bar and terrace, plus s

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l the circular Baptistery, the F DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE © largest of its kind in Italy, plus the Camposanto, one Thursday 07 March 10 days £559 of the most beautiful Price includes three nights accommodation with breakfast at overnight hotels, six cemeteries in the world. nights accommodation with dinner and buffet breakfast at resort, welcome drink, gala candle-light dinner on the last night, plus return Eurotunnel journeys. Supplement: Single Room £135

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Rovinj & The Istrian Riviera c

The coastline of Croatia is just stunning and the area known as the Istrian drama in front of 25,000 spectators. Today, i z o n Riviera boasts some truly magnificent scenery with magical blue bays and it hosts a variety of shows and events, i s o wonderful beaches all inter mingled with sheer cliffs and densely forested including the Croatian Film Festival. Pula’s K o c n

hillsides. The history of the Istrian Peninsula bears witness to periods of other monuments include Hercules’ Gate, the e R y rule by the Romans, Byzantines and Habsburgs, but it was the Venetians Temple of Augustus, and the Triumphal Arch. b o t o h who founded the port of Rovinj in the 17th Century, and today this pretty Day Seven: A further day at leisure to relax p d r

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has a mild Mediterranean climate and is o r France, then on into Belgium and our overnight hotel at Liege. C

home to almost 700 plant species and no © Day Two: Continue south through Germany and on to our second overnight hotel at fewer than 250 different types of birds. Schliersee in the Bavarian Alps. Day Eight: We leave Croatia this morning Day Three: Our journey continues through Austria and into Slovenia, then finally on and travel back through Slovenia and Austria into Bavaria for another overnight stay to Croatia and the Park Hotel at Rovinj where we stay for the next five nights. at Schliersee. Day Four: A day at leisure to explore Rovinj. Relax and savour the wonderful views Day Nine: Continue north through Germany and back into Belgium for our final over the azure waters of the Adriatic, perhaps take a walk along the yacht-filled overnight stay in Liege. marina and climb the cobbled streets up to the St. Euphemia Cathedral, the largest Day Ten: To Calais for our return Eurotunnel journey to Folkestone and on home to Baroque building in Istria. Enjoy a delicious lunch of freshly caught seafood at one of North Wales. the many harbour-front restaurants or simply wander around the labyrinth of narrow streets in the Old Town. PARK HOTEL ### Day Five: This morning we head inland to visit Groznjan, popular with artists it is reminiscent of the hilltop towns of Tuscany, a 14th-century Venetian fortress perched This modern 3 star hotel has an outstanding on a hill high above the Mirna river valley. We then head back to the coast and visit waterfront location directly above Rovinj’s Porec, one of Croatia’s most popular and lively resorts home to several cultural sites marina and seafront promenade, and just 10 including the 6th Century Byzantine Basilica of St. Euphrasia with its exquisite minutes stroll to the resort centre. The views mosaics that are amongst the world’s from the pool terrace and stylish main most beautiful works of art and are restaurant are stunning, looking out to the listed by UNESCO. island of Sveti Katarina and across the yachts to the historic Old Town. Facilities include a restaurant and a choice of three Day Six: Today we head to the bars, leisure facilities include indoor & outdoor swimming pools and a small gym. southern tip of Croatia and visit Pula, All bedrooms are air-conditioned with satellite TV, telephone and hairdryer. the largest town in Istria who’s star attraction is its magnificent Roman DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE amphitheatre. In times gone by, Friday 19 October 10 days £689 gladiators would square off against the lions here to provide entertainment and Price includes nine nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast, plus return Eurotunnel journeys. Supplement: Single Room £110. Sea View Room £40

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Summer Selection C E L

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JULY DATE DESTINATION DAYS PRICE 16-20 Bideford 5 £269 16-19 Yorkshire Highlights 4 £239 SEPTEMBER 20-22 Chatsworth & the Peak District** 3 £139 DATE DESTINATION DAYS PRICE 21-22 Liverpool City Break 2 £59 01-10 Austrian Tyrol 10 £669 23-27 Dundee & Fife** 5 £299 03-07 Isle of Man 5 £439 23-27 Ilfracombe** 5 £199 03-07 Kent’s Garden Coast 5 £299 23-27 Isle of Wight 5 £309 03-07 St Anne’s on Sea 5 £279 23-27 Scarborough 5 £259 07-09 Duxford Air Show** 3 £209 29-02 Colchester & Constable Country** 5 £229 10-14 Eastbourne 5 £339 30-03 Highlights of Lincolnshire** 5 £225 10-14 Isle of Wight 5 £299 30-03 Killarney & Kerry 5 £369 10-14 West Country Sail & Steam 5 £305 AUGUST 15-25 Italian Riviera – Alassio 11 £805 15-22 Jersey by Air 8 £559 DATE DESTINATION DAYS PRICE 16-22 Western Isles & Skye 7 £579 03-05 Blackpool 3 £129 17-21 Cardiff 5 £309 04-05 Bristol & Gloucester** 2 £99 17-21 Tewkesbury & Cotswolds 5 £289 05-09 Dunoon & Isle of Bute 5 £259 17-21 Lincolnshire Delights 5 £225 06-10 Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru 5 £349 24-27 Chatsworth & Peaks 4 £269 06-10 Ireland’s South Coast 5 £339 24-28 Warner Cricket St Thomas 5 £369 06-10 Arundel & West Sussex 5 £299 24-28 Weymouth 5 £239 06-10 Ilfracombe & North Devon 5 £199 24-28 Dunoon & Isle of Bute 5 £269 12-16 Southport 5 £329 28-30 Cardiff** 3 £129 13-17 Cambridge & Suffolk 5 £285 30-04 Bournemouth 5 £289 13-17 Newquay 5 £369 13-18 Torquay 5 £269 Separate details available for tours marked ** 13-24 Spain – Calella (Included drinks) 12 £759 18-25 Jersey by Air 8 £609 20-24 Royal Norfolk 5 £309 20-23 Disneyland Paris 4 £419 24-26 Harrogate & York 3 £129 26-31 Eastbourne 6 £419 27-30 Thames Valley & Downton 4 £209 27-31 County Waterford 5 £335 27-31 Bournemouth 5 £319 27-31 Isle of Wight** 5 £269 31-02 Newcastle & Durham** 3 £169

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