www.blakescoaches.co.uk 2017

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Holidays It gives us great pleasure to present our new and exciting 2017 holiday brochure featuring a wide range of quality and value for money holidays both within the UK and Europe. and satisfaction are of great importance to us. We value your business and want you to holiday with us on more than one occasion. We have enhanced our holiday programme to bring you the best of established values, retained by popular demand, and a selection of new ideas if you are looking for something different, including new European destinations. As a family run business we strive for perfection and as a result we keep our loyal customers, whilst also gaining new ones. We believe that quality, reliability and value for money All of us at Blakes Coaches hope you enjoy browsing are the essential ingredients in any good holiday...and through our brochure. If you have travelled with here at Blakes Coaches we are totally committed to us before, you will know that we pride ourselves providing a personal, friendly and professional service, in providing a personal service, throughout your to ensure that your holiday is one to remember...for booking. If you are new to Blakes Coaches, why all the right reasons. not give us a try? Many thousands of customers have enjoyed a Have a great holiday! Blakes holiday since we put together our first one in 2002, and many have made further bookings or recommended us to friends. Your comfort, safety Janet and David Blake Our guarantee n You will travel on an air-conditioned executive coach n Convenient, local departure points n Experienced tour driver n All excursions are included in the price of your holiday meaning no hidden charges

Blakes Coaches Ltd are a member of the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK Ltd. This is a government approved consumer protection scheme. This insures that in relation to the coach package holidays described in this brochure (or website) that the clients’ monies are protected by a Bond in the unlikely event of a member’s insolvency. Clients are recommended to inspect the current membership certificate at our registered office or alternatively go to www.bch-uk.org or telephone 0207 240 3131 to confirm current membership.

2 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 where to book Departure points COACH SEATING PLAN

DEVON HONITON CARHAMPTON Lace Walk Bus Stop, The Bus Stop BIDEFORD Outside Boots Kingsley Statue WASHFORD OTTERY ST MARY Shepherds Corner 1 2 3 4 BRAUNTON Outside Boots Opposite George Hotel WATCHET BRIXHAM The Cross 5 6 7 8 TORRINGTON (4 day Back Lane, Outside WILLITON tours and over) Strand Bakery Hatchmoor Lane Outside Gliddons 9 10 11 12 (by school car park) PAIGNTON or Spar Garfield Road BARNSTAPLE BRIDGWATER 13 14 15 16 Bridgwater Services, The Railway Station PRESTON Bus Shelter Jct 24 M5 SOUTH MOLTON 17 18 19 20 TORQUAY BURNHAM-ON-SEA The Square Lymington Road Ben Travers Way, Tesco KNOWSTONE Coach Station (main entrance) 21 22 TOILET Picnic Area KINGSKERSWELL WESTON-SUPER-MARE TIVERTON Jurys Corner Bus Stop behind 23 24 The Bus Station Bus Stop Parish Pump Pub

JUNCTION 27 M5 NEWTON ABBOT BRISTOL Gordano 27 28 25 26 Shell Garage & The Railway Station Services Jct 19 M5 Costa Coffee (Northbound 31 32 29 30 SIDFORD tours only) Green Close Bus Stop SOMERSET Departure points now 35 36 33 34 WELLINGTON include the following for SIDMOUTH tours of 4 days or more The Triangle The High Street Bus Stop DEVON 39 40 37 38 NEWTON POPPLEFORD PLYMOUTH St Luke’s Church TAUNTON Castle Green & BP Exeter Street Bus Stops 43 44 41 42 EAST BUDLEIGH Garage, Jct 25 M5 PLYMPTON The Rolle Arms MINEHEAD Ridgway Bus Stop, 50 51 52 53 BUDLEIGH SALTERTON Outside Bastins, near Co-Op Public Hall High Street IVYBRIDGE 45 46 47 48 49 EXMOUTH ALCOMBE Bus Stop beside Town Opposite Savoy Cinema The Bus Shelter, Hall & BP Garage EXETER Silvermead TOTNES Moto Services, DUNSTER Bus Lay by Opposite FEEDER SERVICE Jct 30 M5 Steep Layby Royal Seven Stars Hotel Feeder services are operated for clients electing to join their holiday at some of the departure points listed above. Clients should note BOOKING DIRECT that they may be picked up by coach, minibus or taxi and conveyed to join the ADDRESS: Blakes Coaches Ltd, East Anstey, main tour coach. On return, Tiverton, Devon EX16 9JJ clients will only be set down at the point they elected as OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm their departure point. Saturday 8.30am – 12.00pm DEPARTURE TIMES Departure times for some Tel: 01398 341160 tours will be advised when holiday deposit is paid.

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PASSPORT Our coaches Please remember to take your passport if travelling outside the UK. If travelling to the Republic of Ireland or the n Seat belts Channel Islands you will need your passport, driving licence or citizen card. n Double glazing n All coaches non-smoking CUSTOMER CARE A Blakes Coach holiday experience begins with a telephone n Reclining seats for extra leg room call to our friendly and helpful reservation department. n Double or triple braking systems Our experienced staff are there to help and advise you on your choice of holiday. They will guide you through the n Speed limiters booking procedure, taking into account any special requests n Meticulous maintenance you may have. It really couldn’t be easier. Just pick up the n On-board toilet and wash-room phone and dial 01398 341160 to begin what we hope facilities on all coaches will be a wonderful holiday. n Hot drinks facilities on all coaches SPECIAL REQUESTS n Air-conditioning or climate control on We are a caring family operator and we aim to cater for all coaches all our customer’s needs. When making your booking, please inform us of any special requirements and we n Individual lighting controls will do our very best to meet those requests. n Air suspension for a smooth ride DRIVERS n TV, video or DVD, PA and music system Throughout your holiday you will be looked after by a professional, friendly, experienced and sometimes witty, tour driver. They are selected for their knowledge, enthusiasm SEAT ALLOCATION and most of all their customer care. The standards we set Request for particular seats can be made at the time of are far greater than most operators and this is reflected in booking but since allocation is on a first come first served the glowing reports we have received from hundreds of basis, early reservation is recommended. There is a copy satisfied customers. We are proud to have them act as our of the coach seating plans within this brochure but for ambassadors for our company and feel confident that operational reasons a coach with a different configuration they are among the best in the industry. may be used from time to time. We reserve the right to make whatever amendments are necessary as a result including EXCURSIONS the use of non-executive coach, but will make every effort At Blakes, we pride ourselves in providing value for money to limit any inconvenience. Specific seats are not reserved on by offering the complete package to avoid those hidden any feeder services used to reach the main departure point. extras. All excursions described in the holiday you choose are planned to give maximum enjoyment and are included LUGGAGE in the price you pay. We don’t add any extras later and This is normally restricted to one average size case per expect you to pay more. We aim to keep to the itinerary person, weighing no more than 18kg. Please see your planned in each brochure and 99% of the time there is holiday confirmation letter for details of separate no alteration, but on rare occasions they may need to overnight luggage which may be necessary. be changed due to unforeseen circumstances. HOTELS The hotels in this brochure have been selected, not only for their location, but their excellent value for money. They range from those that are smaller family owned and run, to the national groups like the Britannia Group.

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4 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 i n s u ra n c e

HOLIDAY TRAVEL INSURANCE A Special Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is available for all passengers travelling on our holidays which is arranged with ERV (the UK branch of Europäische Reisever- WEBSITE AND EMAIL scherung AG) who are Licensed by the Bundesanstalt fur Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BAFIN – www.bafin.de) and approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA – www. ADDRESSES fca.gov.uk) to undertake insurance business in the UK. We are in the process of renewing our website, which Should you wish to take advantage of our Holiday Travel Insurance please include the will contain more information about all our holidays, appropriate premium when booking your holiday. DEMANDS AND NEEDS day excursions, coach hire and much more. This insurance policy will suit the Demands and Needs of an individual or group (where applicable) who have no excluded pre-existing medical conditions, are travelling in Part of the new site will be for special offers, late countries included within the policy terms and who wish to insure themselves against unforeseen events detailed in the cover section below. Subject to the terms, conditions availability tours and short breaks which we would like to and maximum specified claim limits. be able to keep you, as valued customers, informed of as IMPORTANT We will not provide you with advice about the suitability of this product for soon as possible. your individual needs but will be happy to provide you with factual information. For those of you who are already computer literate, we at We summarise below the details of the insurance cover provided which also includes Mayday Assist 24 hour’s Medical Emergency service. The following is a brief summary Blakes Coaches want to keep up with you! In order for you of the cover available. Full details of Cover, Policy Warranties and Exclusions will be for- warded with your confirmation of booking. In any event you may ask for a specimen to be able to receive those special offers etc, we would like copy of the Policy Wording before booking should you wish to examine this in advance. to keep your email address on file. You can either phone COVER SUM INSURED UP TO us or write your email address in the correct space on your Cancellation £1,500 Missed Departure/Travel Delay £600/£60 booking form when you have booked a holiday with us. Personal Accident £15,000 Medical and other Expenses including Curtailment £2,000,000 Thank you. Additional Travelling Expenses – United Kingdom £1,500 Medical Inconvenience Benefit £450 (£15 per 24 hours) Personal Property/Loss of Passport £1,500/£200 Personal Liability £2,000,000 Delayed Baggage £100 Legal Expenses £25,000 14 day refund Insurance Premium POLICY EXCESS Cancellation, Curtailment, Holiday Abandonment and Loss of Deposit for holidays up to and including 3 days NIL. For holidays over 3 days Loss of Deposit excess £15.00 each and every loss. For holidays over 3 days excess £50.00 each and every loss for Cancellation, Curtailment and Holidays Abandonment. Medical and Other Expenses, Additional Travelling Expenses – United Kingdom, Personal Property and Money excess £35.00 each and every incident per Insured Person. IMPORTANT – HEALTH CONDITIONS APPLYING TO ALL TRAVEL DESTINATIONS If you are travelling in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and can answer NO to questions 1-3 and YES to 4 immediately below, it will not be necessary for you to complete a Self Declaring Medical Form. The Standard Policy Terms, Conditions and Exclusions shall apply. Applying to all areas It is a condition that at the time of taking out this policy and between that time and your departure you must comply with each of the following: 1) You are not aware of any reason why the trip should be cancelled/cut short. 2) You are not travelling: a) Against the advice of a medical practitioner. b) For the purpose of obtaining medical treatment. c) If you have been given a terminal prognosis. COACH HIRE & PRIVATE 3) If you are not receiving or awaiting treatment for an illness or injury as a hospital day case or in-patient, as any claim arising from this injury or treatment will not be GROUP TRAVEL covered. We operate dozens of tours for private groups every year, 4) If you are on medication at the time of travel your medical condition is stable and well controlled. ranging from day excursions to that special holiday you In addition if you are travelling outside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, want to share with friends and family. If you are a party the following additional conditions will apply: You must notify the Changes in Health Helpline immediately of any of the conditions leader or group organiser, we have a wealth of experience listed below arising between the date the policy is issued and the time of departure of in organising all aspects of group travel. We are happy to the trip. Insurers must be informed of any fact, which is likely to influence their accept- ance, assessment or continuance of this insurance. Failure to do so may invalidate this advise on venues, routes and places of interest both within insurance, leaving you with no right to make a claim. the UK and Europe; also ferry reservations, theatre tickets, 1) If you have received medical treatment as a hospital day case, in-patient or out- patient during the six months prior to the booking of the trip, you must obtain medical hotel accommodation and insurance – the choice is yours! advice from a medical practitioner, at your cost, confirming that you will be fit enough to take the trip. At Blakes Coaches, every job is important to us and you are 2) If you are undergoing medical treatment as a hospital out-patient at the date the guaranteed our full attention and understanding, no matter final balance of the trip is due to be paid, a certificate of fitness confirming your ability to travel must be obtained by you at your cost. how big or small the job. If our customers are happy, then The Policy contains the following General Exclusions: we are! We can tailor make packages to suit your individual YOU ARE NOT COVERED for anything caused directly or indirectly by you suffering from needs at a very competitive price. We would be pleased to stress, anxiety or depression unless it has been investigated and diagnosed as such by a Consultant specialising in the relevant field, who must confirm in writing, at your cost, come and pay your group a visit to discuss any details you that you are fit enough to take this trip. may have for your proposed excursion or tour and offer Please note our Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is only available to United Kingdom Residents. valuable information and advice. You would likewise be Blakes Coaches Limited are an Appointed Representative of ITC Compliance Limited very welcome to come and visit us and view our coaches who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. (Their firm reference number is 313486). at our head office.

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ENGLISH HOLIDAYS The following holidays are still 5 days Our Best-Ever Value Break… York £175.00 available from our winter & spring 2 days Theatre Weekend £185.00 2 days London Only £99.00 2016-17 & great value breaks brochures 5 days Lakeside Coastal Resort Hayling Island… Warners £225.00 2 days LAMMA 2015 £95.00 2 days A Weekend in Falmouth & Truro £69.00 2 days A Weekend in Hereford & Worcester £74.00 2 days Mystery Weekend £79.00 4 days Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Rhubarb £199.00 4 days Hodsock Priory Snowdrop Spectacular £189.00 2 days A Weekend in Portsmouth & Winchester £79.00 2 days A Weekend in Stratford upon Avon & Evesham £75.00 5 days Winter Warmer… Peak District National Park £239.00 5 days Lake District All Inclusive £275.00 2 days A Weekend in Cheltenham & Gloucester £79.00 5 days Yorkshire Winter Warmer £235.00 5 days Jersey by Air £389.00 5 days The Kent Coast & Bruges £145.00 2 days A Weekend in Southampton & the 5 days A Taste of Three Counties £165.00 New Forest £79.00 5 days Classic Cornwall £169.00 5 days Springtime on the Isle of Wight £265.00 5 days A Taste of Four Counties £175.00 4 days Antiques Fair, Nottinghamshire £199.00 5 days Stratford, & the Cotswolds £155.00 5 days Weymouth Mock Cruise (No Sailing) £289.00 5 days South Wales – Undiscovered Gems £189.00 4 days Easter in Kent...The Garden of England £289.00 5 days The Kent Coast & Bruges £149.00 4 days Singles Galore in North Wales £279.00 5 days Isle of Wight £185.00 5 days Bodelwyddan Castle, Noryj Wales... Warner Break £325.00 5 days Sussex Coast & Royal Tunbridge Wells £175.00 5 days Isle of Wight £185.00 IRISH HOLIDAYS 5 days Dorset & the New Forest £169.00 5 days A Real Taste of Ireland £289.00 4 days Entertainment Break in South Wales £129.00 SCOTTISH HOLIDAYS 6 days Scotland....Sprintime in the Highlands £315.00 5 days North Wales & Snowdonia Entertainment Break £195.00 WELSH HOLIDAYS 5 days The Peak District & Dales £195.00 5 days Llandudno… Landlubbers Mock Cruise (No Sailing) £319.00 5 days York, Whitby & Scarborough £175.00 2 days A Weekend in South Wales £69.00 5 days All things Brighton Beautiful £185.00 5 days Showtime in North Wales £265.00 5 days A Taste of Four Counties £189.00 5 days Dublin...including St Patrick’s 5 days Five Day British Mystery Tour £195.00 Day Parade £275.00 5 days Norfolk & the Broads £179.00 5 days Springtime in Tenby £235.00 5 days North Devon & Exmoor Explorer £159.00 4 days Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza 5 days Entertainment Break in South Wales £179.00 & transport Festival £189.00 4 days Entertainment Break ...English Riviera £129.00 EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS 5 days York, Whitby & Scarborough £175.00 10 days Spain...Winter Sun on the Costa Brava £449.00 5 days The Kent Coast & Bruges £149.00 7 days Austrian Winter Wonderland £399.00 5 days A Taste of Three Counties £179.00 5 days Winter Warmer in Monschau £315.00 4 days Entertainment Break in South Wales £179.00 8 days Italy… Classic Lake Garda £445.00 4 days Weston super Mare & the Mendip Hills £129.00 5 days Dutch Bulbfields Cruise £485.00 5 days Dorset & the New Forest £175.00 5 days The Dutch Bulbfields & The Best 5 days The Lake District & Yorkshire Dales £185.00 of Holland £425.00 5 days Five Day British Mystery Tour £185.00 GREAT VALUE WINTER BREAKS 5 days The Kent Coast & Bruges £149.00 5 days All Things Brighton Beautiful £155.00 5 days The Lake District & Yorkshire Dales £185.00 5 days The Lake District & Yorkshire Dales £169.00 5 days Norfolk & the Broads £189.00

6 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Contents Departure Destination No of Days Page Departure Destination No of Days Page JANUARY 04 Sep 2017 Eastbourne & the Sussex Downs 5 DAYS 67 21 Jan 2017 Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2 DAYS 8 02 Sep 2017 Ultimate Railway Journeys 11 DAYS 68 APRIL 03 Sep 2017 Portugal & Spain… The Beautiful Costa Verde 10 DAYS 69 10 Apr 2017 Springtime in Shropshire 5 DAYS 8 07 Sep 2017 Gardens & Grandeur in Windsor 5 DAYS 70 16 Apr 2017 The Dutch Bulbfields & The Best of Holland 5 DAYS 9 03 Sep 2017 The Isle of Man 6 DAYS 70 20 Apr 2017 Harrogate Spring Flower Show 5 DAYS 9 11 Sep 2017 Norfolk… The Broads & Sandringham 5 DAYS 71 23 Apr 2017 Daniel O’Donnell Concert, 2 DAYS 10 11 Sep 2017 Nidd Hall, Yorkshire…Warner Break 5 DAYS 71 23 Apr 2017 Springtime in the Austrian Lake District 8 DAYS 10 15 Sep 2017 Cambridge… City & Country Palace 4 DAYS 72 MAY 18 Sep 2017 The Isles of Scilly 6 DAYS 72 01 May 2017 Cornish Gardens Tour 5 DAYS 11 16 Sep 2017 Slovenia & Croatia 12 DAYS 73 01 May 2017 A Cumbrian Journey & Carlisle – Settle Railway 5 DAYS 11 17 Sep 2017 Scotland’s Northern Highlights 9 DAYS 74 01 May 2017 Hidden Treasures of Luxembourg 5 DAYS 12 18 Sep 2017 Guernsey 5 DAYS 75 05 May 2017 The Vale of Evesham & the Blossom Trail 4 DAYS 13 18 Sep 2017 Jersey 5 DAYS 75 06 May 2017 Film Music Gala at the Royal Albert Hall 2 DAYS 13 18 Sep 2017 A Cumbrian Journey & Carlisle – Settle Railway 5 DAYS 76 06 May 2017 Scotland...The Highlands & Mallaig Steam Train 8 DAYS 14 25 Sep 2017 Delightful Dorset & The New Forest 5 DAYS 76 08 May 2017 Guernsey 5 DAYS 15 24 Sep 2017 The Very Best of Switzerland 8 DAYS 77 08 May 2017 Jersey 5 DAYS 15 25 Sep 2017 Tenby & Pembrokeshire 5 DAYS 78 08 May 2017 Grandeur in Yorkshire & A Touch of Victoria 5 DAYS 16 26 Sep 2017 Llandudno & the Welsh Highland Railway 5 DAYS 78 09 May 2017 Llandudno & the Welsh Highland Railway 5 DAYS 16 29 Sep 2017 Blackpool Illuminations 4 DAYS 79 14 May 2017 Spain… the Costa Brava 9 DAYS 17 OCTOBER 14 May 2017 Colonel Mustard in the Study with a Pork Pie! 5 DAYS 18 02 Oct 2017 The Autumn Colours of the Lake District 5 DAYS 79 14 May 2017 The Heart of Ireland 7 DAYS 18 01 Oct 2017 Ireland… Westport & The Wild Atlantic Way 8 DAYS 80 15 May 2017 The Lovely Lake District 5 DAYS 19 02 Oct 2017 The Autumn Colours of Cornwall 5 DAYS 81 19 May 2017 City Break…York 4 DAYS 19 02 Oct 2017 The Autumn Colours of County Durham 5 DAYS 81 21 May 2017 Norfolk… Steam Trains & the Broads 5 DAYS 20 05 Oct 2017 Emmerdale Tour 5 DAYS 82 22 May 2017 Alvaston Hall, Cheshire… Warners Break 5 DAYS 20 06 Oct 2017 Entertainment Break on the English Riviera 4 DAYS 82 22 May 2017 A Scottish Highlands & Hebridean Adventure 9 DAYS 21 08 Oct 2017 Autumn Tour to Suffolk & The Home Counties 5 DAYS 83 25 May 2017 Chelsea Flower Show 2 DAYS 22 09 Oct 2017 The Autumn Colours of Mid Wales 5 DAYS 83 27 May 2017 Chocolate Safari 2 DAYS 22 09 Oct 2017 Flavours of Kent 5 DAYS 84 26 May 2017 Maritime Celebrations on the Belgian Coast 4 DAYS 23 14 Oct 2017 Isle of Wight 5 DAYS 84 27 May 2017 Bavaria… The Romantic Road 8 DAYS 24 13 Oct 2017 Mystery Weekend 3 DAYS 85 29 May 2017 Highlights of Snowdonia 5 DAYS 25 13 Oct 2017 A Romantic Paris “Cruise” 4 DAYS 85 29 May 2017 Steaming through Yorkshire 5 DAYS 25 15 Oct 2017 The Autumn Colours of Austria 8 DAYS 86 JUNE 15 Oct 2017 The Wonderful Autumn Colours of Scotland 6 DAYS 87 03 Jun 2017 London Theatre Weekend… choice of 7 shows 2 DAYS 26 16 Oct 2017 The Autumn Colours of Shropshire 5 DAYS 87 03 Jun 2017 Swinging Sixties Entertainment Break 3 DAYS 26 20 Oct 2017 Blackpool Illuminations 4 DAYS 88 04 Jun 2017 Portugal’s Atlantic Coast & Lisbon 10 DAYS 27 21 Oct 2017 Chocolate Safari 2 DAYS 88 05 Jun 2017 Tenby & Pembrokeshire 5 DAYS 28 22 Oct 2017 Picture book Italy, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast & Island of Capr 11 DAYS 89 08 Jun 2017 RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 5 DAYS 28 23 Oct 2017 Disneyland Paris 4 DAYS 90 08 Jun 2017 A Real Taste of Burgundy 6 DAYS 29 23 Oct 2017 The Autumn Colours of North Wales 5 DAYS 90 08 Jun 2017 National Trust Treasures… Hampshire 5 DAYS 30 23 Oct 2017 Thoresby Hall, Nottinghamshire… Warner Break 5 DAYS 91 11 Jun 2017 Ireland Killarney & the Ring of Kerry 7 DAYS 30 27 Oct 2017 A Salute to James Last 4 DAYS 91 12 Jun 2017 Scottish Lochs & Magical Waterways 6 DAYS 31 28 Oct 2017 The Belmond British Pulman… A Golden Age of Travel 3 DAYS 92 14 Jun 2017 Switzerland & Italy the “William Tell” Express 9 DAYS 32 NOVEMBER 17 Jun 2017 Museum for a Father’s Day Treat 2 DAYS 33 03 Nov 2017 Turkey & Tinsel on the English Riviera 4 DAYS 93 18 Jun 2017 Northumbria & the Holy Island 6 DAYS 33 05 Nov 2017 5* Luxury in London 2 DAYS 93 18 Jun 2017 Our 2017 Grand Tour… An Alpine Adventure 17 DAYS 34 05 Nov 2017 Holly & Mistletoe, North Wales 5 DAYS 94 22 Jun 2017 Llandudno & the Little Trains of Wales 5 DAYS 36 06 Nov 2017 Sinah Warren. Turkey & Tinsel… Warner Break 5 DAYS 94 23 Jun 2017 Blenheim Palace Flower Show 2 DAYS 36 06 Nov 2017 Mock Cruise, Scarborough… no sailing! 5 DAYS 95 23 Jun 2017 Thames Tales 4 DAYS 37 10 Nov 2017 Irish Country Music Weekend 4 DAYS 95 24 Jun 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed (Date TBC) 2 DAYS 37 10 Nov 2017 Falmouth Turkey & Tinsel 4 DAYS 96 24 Jun 2017 Austria & Switzerland…including the Arosa Express 8 DAYS 38 11 Nov 2017 London Theatre Weekend… choice of 7 shows 2 DAYS 96 26 Jun 2017 Norton Grange Coastal Village, Isle of Wight… Warner Break 5 DAYS 39 11 Nov 2017 Remembrance Weekend in London 2 DAYS 97 29 Jun 2017 The Isles of Scilly 6 DAYS 39 12 Nov 2017 Scottish Trossachs, Turkey & Tinsel 5 DAYS 97 30 Jun 2017 Military Tattoo 4 DAYS 40 13 Nov 2017 Thursford Christmas Spectacular & Great Yarmouth Turkey & Tinsel 5 DAYS 98 JULY 13 Nov 2017 Littlecote House, . Turkey & Tinsel… Warner Break 5 DAYS 98 03 Jul 2017 Cheshire’s Waterways 5 DAYS 40 17 Nov 2017 Mystery Turkey & Tinsel 4 DAYS 99 02 Jul 2017 Ireland’s Beautiful Northern Coast 7 DAYS 41 17 Nov 2017 Bournemouth Turkey & Tinsel 4 DAYS 99 05 Jul 2017 The Best of Holland… Cheese, Clogs & Trains 5 DAYS 42 18 Nov 2017 Blenheim Palace & Gloucester Quays Christmas Fayres 2 DAYS 100 07 Jul 2017 RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2 DAYS 43 20 Nov 2017 Thursford Christmas Spectacular 4 DAYS 100 07 Jul 2017 British Grand Prix Weekend 3 DAYS 43 20 Nov 2017 Scarborough Turkey & Tinsel & York St Nicholas Fayre 5 DAYS 101 07 Jul 2017 Agricultural Highlights of Kent 6 DAYS 44 21 Nov 2017 Christmas Decorations at 3 DAYS 101 04 Jul 2017 The Very Best of Yorkshire & The Great Yorkshire Show 5 DAYS 45 20 Nov 2017 Valkenburg Turkey & Tinsel & Christmas Markets 5 DAYS 102 15 Jul 2017 Majestic Lakes of Italy Maggiore, Orta & Como 8 DAYS 46 24 Nov 2017 Ludlow Christmas Fayre & Bath Christmas Market 3 DAYS 103 16 Jul 2017 Scotland…Dunoon & The Isle of Bute 7 DAYS 47 24 Nov 2017 Isle of Wight Turkey & Tinsel 4 DAYS 103 22 Jul 2017 Isle of Wight 5 DAYS 48 24 Nov 2017 Tenby Turkey & Tinsel 4 DAYS 104 24 Jul 2017 Scenic Shropshire… Canal Boats & Steam Trains 5 DAYS 48 25 Nov 2017 Longleat’s Festival of Light & Southampton’s Christmas Festival 2 DAYS 104 23 Jul 2017 Cruising the Rhine & Moselle 8 DAYS 49 24 Nov 2017 Cologne & Valkenburg Christmas Markets 4 DAYS 105 26 Jul 2017 Royal Welsh Show 3 DAYS 50 25 Nov 2017 Christmas Shopping Weekend… Cardiff & Bath 2 DAYS 106 28 Jul 2017 City Break – Manchester 4 DAYS 50 27 Nov 2017 Thursford Christmas Spectacular & Great Yarmouth Turkey & Tinsel 5 DAYS 106 31 Jul 2017 Memories of Downton Abbey… Highclere Castle 5 DAYS 51 27 Nov 2017 Eastbourne Turkey & Tinsel 5 DAYS 107 31 Jul 2017 Gunton Hall Coastal Village, Suffolk… Warner Break 5 DAYS 51 30 Nov 2017 Black Forest Christmas Markets...Strasbourg, Alsace & Freiburg 4 DAYS 108 AUGUST DECEMBER 02 Aug 2017 Austria’s Little Trains & Boats... inc Seefield Flower & Ice Festival 8 DAYS 52 01 Dec 2017 Portsmouth’s Victorian Christmas Festival 3 DAYS 107 04 Aug 2017 Liverpool 4 DAYS 53 01 Dec 2017 Durham Christmas Market & Beamish at Christmas 4 DAYS 109 06 Aug 2017 Scotland…The Edinburgh Tattoo 5 DAYS 53 01 Dec 2017 Folkestone Turkey & Tinsel & Bruges Christmas Market 4 DAYS 109 05 Aug 2017 Switzerland…Chocolate, Trains & Cheese 8 DAYS 54 02 Dec 2017 Longleat’s Festival of Light & Southampton’s Christmas Festival 2 DAYS 110 07 Aug 2017 Forest of Dean & the Wye Valley 5 DAYS 55 04 Dec 2017 Brighton Turkey & Tinsel & London 5 DAYS 110 11 Aug 2017 Just London 5 DAYS 55 05 Dec 2017 Thursford Christmas Spectacular 3 DAYS 111 08 Aug 2017 Jersey… Battle of Flowers Spectacular 6 DAYS 56 06 Dec 2017 Christmas at Kew 2 DAYS 111 11 Aug 2017 The Norwegian Fjords 11 DAYS 57 07 Dec 2017 German Christmas Market Rhine Cruise 4 DAYS 112 13 Aug 2017 Disneyland Paris 4 DAYS 58 08 Dec 2017 Lincoln Christmas Market & Nottingham Winterwonderland 4 DAYS 113 13 Aug 2017 Paris 4 DAYS 58 09 Dec 2017 Christmas Shopping Weekend in Calais 2 DAYS 113 14 Aug 2017 West Wales… Cardigan Bay 5 DAYS 59 09 Dec 2017 Longleat’s Festival of Light & Southampton’s Christmas Festival 2 DAYS 114 19 Aug 2017 Legoland 2 DAYS 60 09 Dec 2017 Blists Hill Victorian Christmas & Birmingham Christmas Markets 2 DAYS 114 19 Aug 2017 Black Forest, Waterfalls & Garden Island 7 DAYS 60 11 Dec 2017 Thursford Christmas Spectacular & Great Yarmouth Turkey & Tinsel 5 DAYS 115 20 Aug 2017 London Showboat Dinner Cruise 7 DAYS 61 16 Dec 2017 Christmas Carol Concert, Royal Albert Hall 2 DAYS 115 21 Aug 2017 The Delightful Yorkshire Dales 5 DAYS 61 21 Dec 2017 Christmas in Switzerland 8 DAYS 116 21 Aug 2017 The Charming Cotswolds… and a lot lot more! 5 DAYS 62 22 Dec 2017 An Austrian Christmas in St Wolfgang 7 DAYS 117 28 Aug 2017 Kent… The Garden of England 5 DAYS 62 22 Dec 2017 Christmas in Ludlow 5 DAYS 118 25 Aug 2017 Scotland… Orkney & Shetland Mini Cruise 8 DAYS 63 23 Dec 2017 Christmas in North Wales 5 DAYS 119 27 Aug 2017 Irish Charms 5 DAYS 64 23 Dec 2017 Christmas in Eastbourne 5 DAYS 119 28 Aug 2017 Valkenburg…Rail & Sail 5 DAYS 65 30 Dec 2017 New Year on the South Coast 4 DAYS 120 SEPTEMBER 30 Dec 2017 New Year in Tenby 4 DAYS 120 01 Sep 2017 Dutch Dahlia Parade 4 DAYS 66 30 Dec 2017 New Year in Lincolnshire 4 DAYS 121 02 Sep 2017 London Theatre Weekend… choice of 7 shows 2 DAYS 67 30 Dec 2017 New Year on the Isle of Wight… Warner Entertainment Break 5 DAYS 121

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STRICTLY COME DANCING TOUR SPRINGTIME IN SHROPSHIRE TOUR LIVE TOUR PRICE The beautiful county of Shropshire is a treasure trove of PRICE diverse landscapes with lush rolling hills, farmland, Calling all Strictly fans to join us for the 10th £125 woods and tranquil rivers all tucked away in the quiet £325 anniversary of Strictly Come Dancing’s live tour! You corner of the English/Welsh border, a delightful area are guaranteed to be dazzled with a show full of sequins, 2 DAYS to visit in Spring. 5 DAYS glitz, glamour and your favourite judges, celebrities and professional dancers. As they dust off their glitter balls YOUR HOTEL Mercure Albrighton Hotel & Spa, and re-unite on the dance floor, the Strictly stars will Shrewsbury entertain you with their thrilling choreography, awesome A stunning 18th century 4* hotel ocated just outside Shrewsbury. acrobatics and stunning costumes. All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer, WiFi access and tea & coffee facilities. A lift served most floors. The restaurant serves an excellent YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Great Barr, Birmingham menu, and the terrace bar offers a relaxing area after dinner. Leisure A 3* hotel located on the outskirts of Birmingham, with en-suite facilities including an indoor heated pool, spa and 15 acres of gardens bedrooms offering TV, WiFi access and tea & coffee making facilities. and ornamental lake. The restaurant offers a delicious choice menu together with a relaxing bar area. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna and ITINERARY whirpool plus a fully equipped fitness room. MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way, with a comfort stop on route, to the picturesque medieval market town of Ludlow. With plenty of ITINERARY time to discover this fascinating town situated on the banks of the River Teme, with its beautiful black and white timber framed buildings, and numerous cafes SATURDAY We leave our home area and make to enjoy lunch we complete our journey to our hotel, with time to settle in our way to Birmingham, with a lunch stop on before dinner. TUESDAY Today we make the short journey into Shrewsbury, with plenty of route, for the afternoon performance of the Strictly time to explore this beautiful market town. located on the meandering banks of the River Severn and said to be one of England’s finest medieval towns with Come Dancing live tour. Hosted by the 2015 semi- over 600 listed buildings, cobbled streets and picturesque squares, You may finalist, Anita Rani, and joined by the judges Len like to take a boat ride along the beautiful River Severn, stroll into Quarry Park and see its floral masterpiece, the “Dingle”, designed by one of its famous Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood and Karen Hardy, gardening residents, the late Percy Thrower. The medieval narrow streets are the celebrity and professional dancers take to the filled with independent shops and cafes. WEDNESDAY This morning we make our way across the Welsh border to floor to entertain you with their most memorable the market town of Welshpool, a traditional agricultural town famous for its sheep market, the largest in Europe. With time to explore this delightful town & routines and glittering costumes, to battle it out enjoy coffee, we continue on to Powis Castle. This medieval fortress and former military stronghold was home to the Welsh Princes, and later transformed into for the coveted Glitterball Trophy, chosen by the an opulent home. The 4th Earl of Powis in the early 1900’s restored the formal arena audience on the day. Who will you vote for? gardens to their former glory in French and Italianate design. Inside the Clive Museum, discover one of Britain’s largest collections of 17th – 19th century Indian artifacts, collected by many generations of the Clive Family. With the SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we travel stunning orangery, aviary, restaurant, gift shop and plant nursery on site, there to the delightful market town of Stratford-Upon- is much to explore and experience, not forgetting the panoramic views across the Welsh Marches from the castle perched up high on a rocky outcrop. Avon. With time to enjoy lunch in one of the THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey to Blists town’s many restaurants and cafes, you may also Hill, a recreated outdoors Victorian town, to experience the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian life, complete with Victorian characters, cottages and shops to like to explore the famous birthplace of William immerse you a world of our ancestors. With a range of shops to explore including the Victorian pharmacy, bakers, iron foundry and old fashioned sweet shop, the Shakespeare, brimming with historic buildings set town covers an area of 52 acres to indulge the senses and step back in time. alongside the tranquil River Avon. We continue FRIDAY After breakfast we leave our hotel, and travel to the cathedral city of Hereford, situated on the River Wye. With time to enjoy lunch and explore our homeward journey arriving early-evening. this friendly vibrant city with its 13th century cathedral, we later continue our homeward journey, arriving back to the West Country, arriving early evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Night’s Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Ticket for Strictly Come Dancing Live n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Tour, Birmingham Barclaycard Arena n Entrance to Powis Castle & Gardens n All coach travel (National Trust) SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Blists Hill Victorian Town SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £80.00 Single supplement £15.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £12.00 Travel insurance £19.00

8 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Sunday 16th – Thursday 20th April Thursday 20th – Monday 24th April

THE DUTCH BULBFIELDS & TOUR HARROGATE SPRING FLOWER TOUR THE BEST OF HOLLAND PRICE SHOW & YORKSHIRE PRICE From tulips to canals, cheese to clogs, Holland is a The history of the Harrogate Flower Show dates back to country of great variety. No visit in April would be £425 1911 when the North Of England Horticultural Society £285 complete without a visit to the world famous Keukenhof was formed to give northern growers an opportunity Gardens but this tour also includes a visit to the Siem 5 DAYS to exhibit and compete. Held at the Great Yorkshire 5 DAYS Munster tulip nurseries. Showground, in Harrogate, it is now regarded as one YOUR HOTEL Apollo Hotel, Lelystad of the best of its kind in the country. Spring is also a great season for A locally-rated 4* hotel, ideally located in the centre of Lelystad. gardening as the bedding plant and shrub season kicks into life. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer and telephone. There is a YOUR HOTEL Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel, Leeds lift to all floors, and the restaurant serves a choice evening menu A delightful 3* Tudor-style country hotel set within 130 acres of and buffet breakfast. woodland, lakes, parkland and gardens. All rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. ITINERARY There is a lift to some bedrooms. The restaurant serves a freshly prepared evening menu and generous breakfast. SUNDAY After an early departure we leave the West Country and travel to Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to our hotel. arriving in time for evening dinner. ITINERARY MONDAY This morning we visit a Dutch cheese farm and clog factory THURSDAY We leave the West Country early this morning, and make our with demonstrations on how these trademarks of Holland are made and way north, with comfort and lunch stops on route, arriving at our hotel in an opportunity to taste some cheese, and enjoy a glass of wine. We then Leeds, with time to settle in before dinner this evening. enjoy a circular tour of some of Holland’s loveliest scenery. Our first stop is. FRIDAY This morning we make our way to the Great Yorkshire Showground Edam, famously known for its cheese, with cosy streets, quiet canals and as we enjoy a full day at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show. See the splendid architecture. After lunch, we continue to Volendam –the real beauty magnificent trade displays, wonderful landscaped gardens, plant markets and of Holland. A picturesque fishing village with characteristically small houses. flower halls crammed with incredible exhibitions as nurseries from up and You may like to visit the Spaander Hotel – full of famous paintings once down the country compete for the coveted awards. As well as inspirational used as payment for a night’s lodging! There are also many souvenir stalls displays there are plenty of opportunities for shopping at the delicious- that run the length of the main street and some lovely cafés. looking speciality food halls, and the garden centre full of gardening gifts and TUESDAY After breakfast, we enjoy a tour of the Siem Munster tulip supplies. We return to our hotel late afternoon, with time to put your feet up nurseries, where a small team of 30 produce over 8 million stunning tulips and unwind before dinner. each year, sold around the world. After a short talk about the growing SATURDAY Join us today as we travel to York, with the whole day free process, we enjoy a welcome hot drink and cake before a guided tour for you to explore this magnificent city. You may like to visit the iconic York through the nursery’s greenhouses, which showcase around a million tulips minster and climb the 275 steps to the tower for a panoramic view across in different phases of growth and in a rainbow of colours. We’ll see the the city. Other attractions include the Jorvik Centre with exhibitions of York’s ultramodern tulip-bunching robot, which uses X-ray technology to bunch Viking past, or the National Railway Museum where you can discover over the flowers, and the cooling cells, where the bulbs receive the necessary 300 years of railway history and marvel at some of the most iconic trains and temperature treatment to bloom at the right time. We later travel to carriages from our past. Take a leisurely boat cruise along the River Ouse and Enkhuizen, once one of the wealthiest cities in Holland, whose rich history is see the city from a different perspective, or jump on a sight-seeing bus with still evident in the harbours, canals and churches. Time here for lunch and a on-board commentary of York’s history. Together with plenty of cafes and wander through numerous state mansions. restaurants to enjoy lunch, and a large shopping district there is something for everyone to enjoy in this majestic city. WEDNESDAY Join us for a full day’ at the splendid Keukenhof Gardens. With plenty of time to take in the superb colours and scents of the flowers SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we visit the small city of Ripon with and shrubs, and admire the many indoor exhibitions, we later make the its beautiful cathedral, historic buildings and traditional corn market square, short journey to Lisse, for a boat trip around some of the lovely lakes and with time to explore and enjoy lunch in one of its many cafes or restaurants. windmills. We return with a stop in the to the delightful spa town of Harrogate, with its beautiful 18th century architecture, cobbled streets and tree-lined shopping THURSDAY We leave our hotel and travel back to Calais for the return avenues. The famous Betty’s Tea Rooms is an absolute must to enjoy a ferry crossing to Dover. We complete our homeward journey, arriving mid- sumptuous afternoon tea. evening. MONDAY After breakfast we leave our hotel, and journey south with comfort stops and lunch on route, before arriving in the West Country early PRICE INCLUDES: evening. n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Entrance to cheese farm and clog factory PRICE INCLUDES: n Entrance to & refreshments at Siem Munster nurseries n 4 nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to Keukenhof Gardens n Entrance to Harrogate Spring Flower Show n Boat trip in Lisse SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Ferry crossings Single supplement £101.00 Single supplement: £100.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £28.00 Travel insurance £19.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 9 Sunday 23rd – Monday 24th April Sunday 23rd – Sunday 30th April

DANIEL O’DONNELL IN TOUR SPRINGTIME IN THE TOUR CONCERT, OXFORD PRICE AUSTRIAN LAKE DISTRICT PRICE Join us for this excellent value short break, which The Austrian Lake District is world famous for its alpine includes a ticket to the Daniel O’Donnell concert in £165 lakes, stunning scenery and idyllic villages. As the back £449 Oxford’s “New Theatre”. No need to worry about the drop for the classic film “Sound Of Music”. long journey back after the concert in the middle 2 DAYS 8 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Tirolerhof Hotel, St Georgen of the night! im Attergau YOUR HOTEL Best Western Banbury A family run 3* hotel only a few minutes’ walk from the town centre. House Hotel, Banbury All rooms are en-suite with TV and hairdryer, and there is a lift. A warm welcome awaits at this delightful 3* Georgian hotel, with restaurant enjoys a fine reputation for home-cooked food. modern comforts. All en-suite bedrooms are equipped with TV, hairdryer, WiFi access and tea & coffee making facilities. Although there is no lift ITINERARY in the hotel, there are some rooms on the ground floor. The restaurant serves a delicious freshly prepared menu. SUNDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue east to our overnight accommodation for dinner ITINERARY MONDAY We continue our journey, through Germany into Austria, and on to SUNDAY We leave our home area and make our way our hotel for the next five nights, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. TUESDAY The day is free for you to spend at leisure in St Georgen. You may to picturesque Bourton on the Water – probably the like to take a short train ride from the station in the village to nearby Attersee most popular Cotswold village, and often referred to village, and enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Attersee, Or browse the shops, and enjoy as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ because the River the stunning scenery. WEDNESDAY After breakfast we follow the shores of Lake Attersee to the Windrush runs through its centre. Whilst here you Imperial town of Bad Ischl, formerly the summer residence of Kaiser Franz Josef may like to visit the Model Railway, Cotswold Motor and popular spa resort. Enjoy a gentle stroll through the streets, sample some of the local cakes or maybe visit the impressive Kaiservilla, former home to the Museum, the perfumery, Dragonfly Maze or the Danube Monarchy, Franz Josef and his popular wife Empress “Sisi”. We later pottery. There are also many gift shops to browse and re-join the coach and continue to the UNESCO village of Hallstatt, referred to as “the world’s most beautiful lakeside village” and just one look is enough to restaurants to enjoy a leisurely lunch. We continue on see why! This unspoilt villages retains a unique charm, with quaint streets and to our hotel, for an early evening dinner, before heading picture postcard buildings. THURSDAY A full day of stunning scenery in “Sound Of Music” country as to the centre of Oxford for the evening performance of we make our way to Mondsee. We stop at the little church where the wedding Daniel O’Donnell’s “I Have A Dream” concert. We later between Maria & Captain Von Trapp took place and St Gilgen, the setting for the film’s opening credits with Mozart’s mother’s house, the church where his sister return to our hotel. was married, and a museum about his life and works. You may like to take the cable car to the top of Zwölferhorn mountain, with stunning views from the top. MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast the morning is We continue to St Wolfgang, a picturesque village on the edge of the lake with free to explore the quaint market town of cafés to enjoy some Austrian apple strudel. Banbury. The famous Banbury Cross can be found in the FRIDAY Today we travel to the elegant city of Salzburg, famous as the birth- place of Mozart, and the scenes filmed for “Sound Of Music”, with its stunning centre of town, has a close association with the nursery cathedral, Mozart Museum, and many shopa and cafés to enjoy a leisurely lunch. One of the best ways to explore Salzburg is by a sight-seeing bus tour, which can rhyme “Ride A Cock Horse To Banbury Cross”. Whilst be found by the coach drop off point. here, you may like to sample some of the local Banbury SATURDAY Sadly we today bid a fond farewell to Austria, and with comfort cakes (a special fruit & pastry cake) made locally for stops, travel to our overnight accommodation in Liege, for evening dinner. over 300 years. With time to enjoy lunch, we complete SUNDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, and the ferry crossing to our homeward journey, stopping for tea en route, Dover. We continue to the West Country, arriving early/mid-evening. arriving early evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Guided village walk and slide presentation of the area on day 1 n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Traditional Austrian evening with entertainment on 1 night n Ticket to Daniel O’Donnell Concert n 5 course candlelit dinner on last evening in Austria n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n Single supplement £18.00 Ferry crossings Single supplement £80.00 Travel insurance £12.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £34.00

10 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 1st – Friday 5th May Monday 1st – Friday 5th May

CORNISH GARDENS TOUR TOUR A CUMBRIAN JOURNEY & TOUR Falmouth is Cornwall’s leading south coast resort and PRICE CARLISLE TO SETTLE RAILWAY PRICE home to maritime heritage. It has been a flourishing port for over 400 years and it rests at the point where £315 Known as the Gateway to the Scottish Borders, Carlisle £299 seven rivers flow into a long stretch of water, and boasts a rich Roman history – as evident in its medieval castle and cathedral. boasts a beautiful sheltered harbour. Join us for a tour 5 DAYS 5 DAYS of some of the most beautiful gardens in the mild-climate YOUR HOTEL Crown & Mitre Hotel, Carlisle of the Cornish peninsula. Situated close to the historic cathedral in the heart of the YOUR HOTEL Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth city, this 3* hotel offers the perfect mix of Edwardian grandeur Beautifully situated in one of Cornwall’s most picturesque regions, (complete with beautiful original features, such as the elegant our hotel occupies a seafront position. All rooms are ensuite, with sweeping staircase) and contemporary comfort. All rooms are ensuite, TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee-making facilities. There is a with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors and the restaurant offers an excellent choice menu. lift to all floors. The restaurant serves an excellent menu, and leisure Leisure facilities include a sauna, spa pool and Jacuzzi, and evening facilities include an indoor pool and whirlpool. Entertainment is entertainment. provided some evenings.

ITINERARY ITINERARY MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way to Lanhydrock, a magnificent late Victorian country house with extensive servants’ quarters, MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way north, with gardens and wooded estate. The garden has a stunning collection of magnolias, comfort stops en route, to our hotel, arriving with time to freshen up rhododendrons and camellias, and offers fine colours all set in a glorious estate before dinner. of 900 acres of woods and parkland running down to the River Fowey. We later complete our journey to our hotel in Falmouth, with time to settle in and enjoy a TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we travel south along the edge gentle stroll along the seafront, with views across the bay to Pendennis Castle. of the Lake District to the picturesque town of Kirby Lonsdale, with time TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel to Truro with time if you wish to visit to browse the gift shops and enjoy an early lunch. We then make the the cathedral and browse the shops. After an early lunch, we make the short journey short journey to Settle, where we board a train on England’s most scenic to the historic estate of Trewithen House and Gardens. With a fascinating guided railway. The 72 mile route takes you on a journey through the magnificent tour of the house, you will experience beautiful 18th century architecture, furniture Yorkshire Dales and over the 24 arches of the Ribblehead Viaduct, before and art work at its very best and discover this elegant family home which has plunging into the longest tunnel on the line at Blea Moor. Emerging on appeared in some of the novelist Rosamunde Pilcher’s film adaptions. The gardens the side of Dentdale, the line leaves the Dales at Garsdale and makes its and woodlands cover an area of over 30 acres, and are home to some of the finest specimens of magnolias in the world, a spectacle of pinks and whites. With way through the lush, gentle hills of the Eden Valley, before arriving in many enchanting circular walks through the magnificent collections of magnolias, Carlisle with time to relax before evening dinner. rhododendrons and camellias, there is a café to enjoy afternoon tea, and a plant and gift shop to browse at leisure. WEDNESDAY This morning we stay just within the English border, following what is probably one of the best-known landmarks of the north: WEDNESDAY Join us this morning as we make the journey to the delightful town Hadrian’s Wall. We stop in Chester’s Fort for coffee and an opportunity of Marazion thought to be Britain’s oldest town. Here you will see the imposing St Michael’s Mount just across the causeway, and a stretch of sandy beach to to discover the best visible remains of a cavalry fort in Britain. Whilst stroll along, together with an array of shops with local artwork, crafts and gifts. here, you may like to explore the foundations of the headquarters and We continue on to the pretty fishing town of St Ives, with its picturesque harbour, the largest, most luxurious building – the commandant’s house. We later seafront, and many delightful shops. There is also the Barbara Hepworth Museum continue to Alston, a small, cobbled north-Pennine town made famous and Tate Gallery, which together celebrate the work of a group of young painters, by the film David Copperfield, with time to enjoy a leisurely lunch. We potters and sculptors. We return to Falmouth for the afternoon giving you time if you wish to explore. There is the National Maritime Museum and marina to explore, return to Carlisle with the afternoon free to explore this lovely city with its as well as a vibrant shopping centre. cathedral and shops, or perhaps make use of the hotel’s leisure facilities. THURSDAY This morning you have free time to explore Falmouth, with its THURSDAY Join us today for a wonderfully scenic, circular tour beautifully sheltered harbour, National Maritime Museum, vibrant shopping district around the northern reaches of the Lake District. We travel through the and modern marina. After an early lunch, we make our way to Trebah Gardens, picturesque towns of Keswick and Windermere, up the breathtaking known as the “Garden of Dreams”. Here you will find 26 acres of sub-tropical Kirkstone Pass (weather permitting!) and on to Ullswater, with stops for gardens ending at the beach on Helford River. See the wonderful stream cascading over the waterfall and many exotic plants. There is also a restaurant, gift and garden coffee, lunch and photographs along the way. We later complete our tour shop. back to our hotel via Penrith. FRIDAY Sadly this morning we leave our hotel and make our way to Mevagissey, a FRIDAY We leave our hotel and begin our homeward journey. picturesque harbour town, with time to browse the many gift and craft shops, With regular comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country and enjoy lunch. We continue our homeward journey, arriving early evening. early/mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to Lanhydrock House & Gardens (Nat.Trust) n Settle to Carlisle Railway ticket n Trewithen House & Gardens (including SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Chester’s Fort a guided tour of the house No single supplement SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel n Entrance to Trebah Gardens sea view supplement £16.00 Single supplement £40.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 11 Monday 1st – Friday 5th May

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HIDDEN TREASURES OF TOUR LUXEMBOURG PRICE The Duchy Of Luxembourg, maybe small in size, but is £ packed full of beautiful landscapes, picturesque villages, 329 and strewn with pretty rivers, lakes and enchanting 5 DAYS forests. From the bustling capital of Luxembourg City, to the lush surrounding countryside dotted with ancient castles and picture-postcard beauty spots. YOUR HOTEL Grand Hotel de Vianden This charming 3* hotel is ideally located in the picturesque medieval town of Vianden, at the foot of the impressive Orange Castle, and just a few minutes’ walk from the heart of the village. All rooms are en-suite with TV, WiFi access and hairdryer, served by a lift to most floors. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu, and a generous buffet breakfast. There is also a relaxing roof terrace, lounge and bar.

ITINERARY ancient fortresses and contemporary architecture, coupled with MONDAY After an early departure we leave the West Country and beautifully landscaped green parklands and gardens. Renowned journey east to Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue for its banking centre and headquarters of many European our journey to Luxembourg, with comfort stops on route, arriving in Institutions, there is a pedestrianised shopping district with an time to settle in before dinner. array of restaurants and cafes, museums, underground galleries, TUESDAY Join us this morning for a guided walking tour together with the 17th century cathedral and Grand Duke’s Palace. of Vianden, located on the banks of the River Our, set amidst One of the best ways to explore is by a sight-seeing bus or land magnificent scenery. This ancient seat of the Counts of Vianden, train, enjoying a guided audio tour of the city. We return to our is a medieval town with narrow lanes, ramparts and fortified towers, hotel later this afternoon, via a visit to the Luxembourg American together with an impressive castle spectacularly perched on the Cemetery & Memorial, commemorating heroic American soldiers rocks above. You may like to take the chair-lift which climbs a height who gave their lives defending the Ardennes region in WWII. of 450 metres to experience panoramic views of Vianden. After THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we enjoy a full day lunch we make the short journey by coach to the enchanting town scenic tour by coach travelling through the Mullerthal region, of Clervaux, nestled in the valley of the Clerve River in the heart of affectionately known as “Little Switzerland”. We will visit the the Ardennes and overlooked by its 12th century castle, church and quaint market town of Larochette which lies within a narrow Benedictine Abbey. rocky valley, and the enchanting Schiessentumpel Waterfalls, one WEDNESDAY Today we visit the capital of this small country, like- of the most photographed areas of this region, a masterpiece of wise named Luxembourg. A compact city with a dynamic mixture of fairytale beauty like a scene out of JRR Tolkein’s “The Hobbit”. We also visit the oldest town in Luxembourg, Echternach, with its medieval labyrinth of narrow streets and ancient city walls, and on to the medieval town of Beaufort with its 12th century castle, rocky plateaus and vast forested surrounds. We complete our tour, arriving back at the hotel with time to relax before our final evening meal. FRIDAY After breakfast we make our way back to Calais for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then complete our homeward journey, reaching the West Country mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Guided walking tour of Vianden n Ferry crossings n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £50.00 Travel insurance £28.00

12 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Friday 5th – Monday 8th May Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th May

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THE VALE OF EVESHAM TOUR FILM MUSIC GALA, TOUR & THE BLOSSOM TRAIL PRICE ROYAL ALBERT HALL PRICE The Vale Of Evesham is highly regarded for its strong To celebrate the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s 70th horticultural links, known for its apples, pears and plums. £195 Anniversary London Season, the Royal Albert Hall is £139 For a few weeks in the spring season, roadsides are presenting a night of rousing film music, performed by ablaze with pastel pink colours of the orchard blossoms. 4 DAYS this world-famous orchestra and guest vocalist. A 2 DAYS Batsford Arboretum, a beautiful place any time of year, spectacular concert with all your favourite iconic film has breathtaking displays of Japanese Cherry and maples musical scores … a night not to be missed! trees nestled amongst carpets of woodland anemone, YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, London Heathrow bluebells, wild hyacinth and alliums in the spring. A 4* hotel with modern comforts and facilities including an on-site YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Leamington Spa Starbucks coffee room and lounge bar area. All rooms are served A delightful 4* hotel situated halfway between the towns of by a lift to all floors, and each en-suite room is equipped with TV, Leamington Spa and Warwick. All rooms are en-suite are are fully air conditioning, WiFi access and tea & coffee making facilities. The equipped with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making restaurant serves a delicious continental and hearty English breakfast. facilities. There is a lift to all floors, together with a selection of ground floor rooms. The restaurant serves a traditional home-cooked menu and ITINERARY the lounge bar area provides an ideal place to rest and relax. SATURDAY We leave the West Country and ITINERARY make our way to London, stopping for coffee on FRIDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to the pretty town of Tewkesbury with time to explore this medieval market town, with its charming route. This afternoon you will have time to browse buildings and unusual shops, and have lunch in one of the town’s numerous the shops and enjoy an early evening meal in a cafes. You may like to take a stroll along the River Severn, or explore the beautiful 12th century abbey. We complete our journey to our hotel with time restaurant of your choice. We then make our way to freshen up and relax before our evening meal. to the iconic Royal Albert Hall for this evening’s SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey towards the Cotswolds, to Batsford Arboretum. The 56 acre site is home to one of the performance. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra largest private tree collections in the country and there has been an arboretum perform a varied selection of the greatest and here since the 17th century. In springtime the Arboretum is alive with flowering cherries, maples, magnolias and the stunning “handkerchief tree” Davidia. much-loved film scores of all times, with timeless Carpets of sprawling colour from hyacinths, bluebells and wild garlic nestle beneath the colourful blossom canopies above. You will have plenty of time pieces and Hollywood block buster theme tunes, to explore the grounds, browse the gift and plant shops, and maybe visit the which promises to be a spectacular evening show. on-site Falconry Centre (extra charge), and enjoy lunch in the spacious cafeteria which serves a delicious range of freshly prepared meals. We later re-join the SUNDAY After a leisurely English breakfast, we coach and continue on to the delightful Cotswold market town of Stow-On- The-Wold, famous for its wool-trading past with time to explore the pretty make the short journey to Royal Windsor, with town, browse the unusual and antique shops and enjoy afternoon tea. ample time to explore this picturesque town – full SUNDAY Join us today as we make our way to Broadway for coffee. A beautiful village with ancient houses of honey-coloured limestone. We continue of so much history. You may like to visit the Castle, on to the Vale Of Evesham, enjoying a relaxing tour around the famous take an open top bus trip around Windsor & Eton “Blossom Trail” travelling through pretty villages and open countryside with orchards covering 3000 acres of apple, pear & plum trees. We end our journey where a guided commentary will explain some of at the historic town of Evesham, set on the picturesque River Avon. With time to enjoy lunch, and explore the pretty town with its medieval centre and river the fascinating history, or enjoy a scenic boat trip bank setting, we later re-join the coach, return to the hotel in time for dinner. along the Thames. There are also some lovely shops MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we begin our journey home, stopping and many restaurants to enjoy lunch. We leave in the delightful town of Stratford-Upon Avon with time for sight-seeing and lunch in one of the numerous cafes or restaurants. Situated on the tranquil late afternoon, making our way back to the West River Avon, you may like to take a leisurely boat trip, or browse the many Country, arriving mid-evening. shops, or maybe visit one of the many Shakespeare attractions in town. We later continue our journey to the West Country, arriving early evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Ticket for “Film Music Gala” at n Entrance to Batsford Arboretum SUPPLEMENTS: Royal Albert Hall SUPPLEMENTS: n Coach-based tour of Blossom Trail Single supplement £45.00 n All coach travel Single supplement £30.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £17.00 Travel insurance £12.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 13 Saturday 6th – Saturday 13th May

SCOTLAND...THE HIGHLANDS TOUR & MALLAIG STEAM TRAIN PRICE Fort William, the largest town in the Highlands is set on the banks of Loch Linnhe in the shadow of Ben Nevis. It £545 is a fine location as a base to discover the Highlands. The much loved Jacobite Steam Train has been referred to as 8 DAYS “the greatest railway journey in the world” with magnificent scenery to be enjoyed along its highland route. YOUR HOTEL The Alexandra Hotel, Fort William A lovely 3* hotel ideally located in the centre of Fort William and noted for its traditional Scottish hospitality. Each of the comfortable rooms is ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant offers a delicious range of dishes prepared with locally sourced produce.. There is a lift to all floors and entertainment is provided on some evenings. along with other wildlife such as Porpoises, Buzzard and Eagle. A ITINERARY short taxi ride away you will find the Ben Nevis distillery where you SATURDAY We leave the West Country, and make our way north, with can have a guided tour around the distillery, and a free taste of the comfort stops en route, to our overnight accommodation in Shap Wells, particularly smooth blend of highland whisky. Or you may like to catch arriving in time for dinner. a local bus to the Nevis Range, 7 miles north of Fort William, where you can take a ride on a gondola up Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest SUNDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey north, over the mountain with spectacular views. There are also some lovely shops to border into Scotland, stopping at Dobbies Garden Centre near Stirling for browse and many cafés and restaurants to enjoy a leisurely lunch. coffee, and the Green Wellie near Tyndrum for lunch. We complete our journey through the lovely scenery of Rannoch Moor and the spectacular WEDNESDAY Join us for the highlight of our tour today as we Glen Coe to Fort William and our hotel for the next five nights. board the Jacobite steam train for what is regarded as one of the Great Railway Journeys of the World, due mainly to the stunning MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way south, scenery through which you will be travelling. The 42 mile trip will take following the banks of Loch Linnhe, with some wonderful scenery to you past Britain’s highest mountain, deepest loch, shortest river and Oban, a bustling town with fishing and pleasure craft rubbing shoulders most westerly station as well as crossing the world famous 21 arch in the harbour. Whilst here you may like to visit McCaig’s Tower, a concrete viaduct. The train arrives in Mallaig, a busy fishing port and coliseum-style monument build by a wealthy banker to alleviate ferry terminal soon after midday giving you time to browse the shops unemployment 100 years ago. A climb to the top will reward you with and have lunch before boarding the coach for the return journey to outstanding views of the nearby islands. There are some lovely shops Fort William. and cafés & restaurants to enjoy a leisurely lunch. THURSDAY Join us today as we travel along the banks of several TUESDAY The whole day is free to spend as you please and explore lochs, through some stunning scenery to the small Highland town of Fort William. You may like to enjoy a relaxing boat trip on Loch Linnie, Kyle of Lochalsh, the gateway to the Isle of Skye. With time to explore to Seal Island with splendid views of Ben Nevis and of course the Seals, and have lunch, we cross over to the Isle of Skye briefly, returning to our hotel with time to relax before our final evening dinner. FRIDAY This morning we leave Fort William and begin our homeward journey, travelling to Callander for coffee. We continue south, stopping at Moffat and the woollen Mill for lunch, before completing our journey back to our overnight accommodation in Shap Wells, arriving with time to freshen up before dinner. SATURDAY After breakfast, we continue our return journey, stopping for coffee and lunch en route and reaching the West Country early-mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Ticket for Mallaig Steam Train SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £105.00 Travel insurance £24.00

14 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 8th – Friday 12th May Monday 8th – Friday 12th May

GUERNSEY TOUR JERSEY TOUR Lying close to the northern coast of France and bathed PRICE Jersey has charmed generations of visitors – only 14 PRICE by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, the island of miles from the French coast, it has the continental Guernsey offers a truly unforgettable escape from the £ flavour of France while remaining part of Britain. £325 hustle and bustle of mainland Britain. 399 Although only a small island, Jersey has so much to offer… sandy beaches, rugged coastline, beautiful YOUR HOTEL St Pierre Park Hotel, St Peter Port 5 DAYS 5 DAYS countryside and a wide variety of attractions. We are delighted to return to this luxurious 4* hotel, set in acres of tranquil parkland near a lake. All rooms YOUR HOTEL Mayfair Hotel, St Helier are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and A warm welcome awaits at this lovely 3* hotel, just a few minutes’ tea & coffee facilities. Many have a private balcony or terrace with walk from the centre of Jersey’s capital, St Helier. All rooms are ensuite, views of the beautiful grounds. The restaurant offers quality cuisine and with TV, telephone and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and breakfast is served in the grand The restaurant serves a wide variety of dishes, and the hotel’s coffee La Fontaine Suite overlooking the lake and fountain. The excellent shop is open throughout the day, offering an assortment of meals and leisure facilities include an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, gym, and snacks. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, steam room and gym, beauty salon. and entertainment is provided each evening.

ITINERARY ITINERARY MONDAY We leave our home area (time to be advised) and make MONDAY We leave our home area (time to be advised) and our way east to Poole for the ferry crossing to Guernsey. On arrival, make our way east to Poole for the ferry crossing to St Helier. Upon you will be met by a local coach or taxi and taken to your hotel, with arrival, you will be greeted by a hotel representative and taken the remainder of the day free to spend as you please before dinner. to your hotel. The representative will act as your point of contact TUESDAY – THURSDAY Each day is free for you to spend as for the duration of your stay on the island, and he or she will be you please exploring this small yet scenic island. Covering only 50 available each day to offer you advice on things like attractions and square miles, Guernsey claims to be Britain’s warmest spot! The car hire. Dinner this evening is followed by entertainment. island’s capital, St Peter Port, is a bustling harbour town with pretty TUESDAY – THURSDAY Each day is free for you to spend architecture. It also offers the best shopping on the island (which exploring Jersey’s wonderful coastline and inland attractions. incidentally is tax free). You may like to hire a car for the duration Perhaps you’d like to visit the Jersey War Tunnels; parts are of your stay, and the hotel will be able to help you with this. preserved as they were left after World War II. Other worthwhile Alternatively, you may like to visit the neighbouring islands of Herm, attractions include the Living Legend, the zoo and Mont Orgueil Sark and Alderney – all a short ferry ride away. But with so many Castle. We also highly recommend a trip to Corbiere Lighthouse bays and coves, it’s easy to find your own beach in Guernsey, with with its stunning views, which you can walk to when the tide is delights around every corner – like the 800-year-old de Sausmarez out. A regular bus service operates on the island and is useful for Manor, with its magnificent gardens and Art Park. The island offers visiting the many picturesque bays and harbours, or you may like many inspiring walks along the 28.5 miles of cliff paths, and Castle to hire a car for the duration of your stay… the hotel can offer Cornet – Guernsey’s ancient royal fortress – is well worth a visit, as is the former home of famous French poet Victor Hugo. In addition, help with this if required. There are also numerous venues on the there’s the German Occupation Museum, Oatlands Craft Centre island in which to enjoy coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and Jersey ice and the Candle Factory, where you can make your own souvenir. cream! As on Monday, dinner at the hotel is each night followed by You’ll never be short of things to do and see, and the island boasts a entertainment. number of restaurants and tempting tearooms. Dinner is served each FRIDAY Sadly it’s today time to leave Jersey. Your hotel evening at the hotel. representative will inform you of the necessary details, including FRIDAY Sadly it’s today time to leave Guernsey. Once again a local when you’ll need to leave the hotel to be taken by coach to the coach or taxi will take you to the ferry port for the return crossing to ferry port for the return crossing to Poole. On arrival, you will Poole. On arrival, you will be met by a Blakes coach and driver, who be met by a Blakes coach and driver, who will return you to will return you to your home area. your home area.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Return ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n Return ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n Hotel transfers in Guernsey Car hire on the island n Hotel transfers in Jersey No single supplement Single supplement £100.00 (max 2 singles) Travel insurance £28.00 Travel insurance £28.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 15 Monday 8th – Friday 12th May Tuesday 9th – Saturday 13th May

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GRANDEUR IN YORKSHIRE TOUR LLANDUDNO & THE WELSH TOUR & A TOUCH OF VICTORIA PRICE HIGHLAND RAILWAY PRICE We bring you a touch of luxury in Yorkshire with this Llandudno – the premier resort of North Wales – is set country estate hotel, together with the beauty of the £295 along a wide, curving bay overlooking the Atlantic £345 surrounding Yorkshire countryside. We have included Ocean, with the magnificent mountains of Snowdonia a visit to the stunning Harewood House, where the 5 DAYS as its backcloth. 5 DAYS popular TV series “Victoria” has been filmed. YOUR HOTEL Tynedale Hotel, Llandudno YOUR HOTEL Wortley Hall Hotel, Wortley We’re delighted to return to this warm and welcoming 3* hotel, located An elegant 4* country estate hotel set within 26 acres of formal along the central promenade with views out over the bandstand and gardens and woodlands (as picture above). Each en-suite bedroom are sea. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & fully equipped with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The hotel’s restaurant serves facilities. There is lift to most bedrooms. The “Ruddy Duck” restaurant a fabulous full Welsh breakfast and choice evening menu, and there is serves a seasonal menu using local Yorkshire produce, and the quiet bar live entertainment each evening. and outdoor courtyard offers an area to relax in the evenings. ITINERARY ITINERARY TUESDAY We leave our home area and travel over the border into Wales, MONDAY We leave the West Country and journey north to our hotel, stopping for stopping for coffee and lunch en route. On arrival at our hotel, enjoy a cup of tea coffee and lunch on route, before arriving at our hotel with time to settle in before while your luggage is delivered to your room. There will then be time to settle in dinner. After dinner there will be a short presentation of the history of Wortley Hall, before dinner and our first evening of entertainment. now converted into this stunning hotel. WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we today travel to Caernarfon Station TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we enjoy a short guided tour of Wortley Hall house and gardens, the ancestral home of the Earls of Wharncliffe. Later this to board the Welsh Highland Railway, Snowdonia’s newest railway. Now fully morning we make the short journey across the Yorkshire Peninnes to Holmfirth, open and with refreshment facilities on board, enjoy a spectacular 25-mile scenic the renowned location of the TV classic “Last Of The Summer Wine”, the longest journey, hauled by the world’s most powerful narrow-gauge steam locomotive running sitcom in the world! With plenty of time to enjoy lunch in one of the many as it climbs from sea level to over 650 feet as the train crosses the flanks of cafes and restaurants, you may also like to visit Sid’s Café and the infamous steps Mount Snowdon, before dramatically zigzagging down the steep hillside to the outside Nora Batty’s cottage for a bit of nostalgia. village of Beddgelert, then through the magnificent Aberglaslyn Pass and on to WEDNESDAY Today as we visit the magnificent Harewood House, complete with Porthmadog. Here you will have time to explore the bustling seaside town before pieces of furniture by Thomas Chippendale, family portraits by Gainsborough, and we re-join the coach and return to Llandudno. visionary landscaped grounds by Capability Brown. Recently used as a key location THURSDAY This morning is free for you to spend as you please exploring for the filming of much loved TV series “Victoria”, an exhibition will be available at Llandudno, known as the Queen of Welsh Resorts. You may like to ride the Great the house to see many of the stunning outfits worn by the actress Jenna Coleman in Orme Tramway to the summit, on one of only three cable-hauled street tramways the series, together with behind the scenes information about how the house was transformed for filming. After all your exploration of this beautiful property and its in the world. There is also a fine pier (over 700 metres long), attractive gardens, gardens, enjoy a relaxing lunch at the terrace café and browse the gift shop. shops and restaurants. Join us if you wish for an afternoon excursion to Conwy – a medieval walled town with an imposing castle and lively quay, on which you THURSDAY Join us today as we journey through some stunning scenery as we will find what is claimed to be the smallest house in Great Britain! We return to leave Yorkshire and cross the nearby border into the Peak District, passing along our hotel in time for dinner and another evening of entertainment. the pretty shoreline of and through Hope Valley, arriving at one of the most beautiful villages in the Peak District, Castleton. We will have FRIDAY Join us this morning as we make our way through part of Snowdonia plenty of time to explore this pretty village, known for its vast cave network, blue National Park, with some of the most stunning scenery to be found anywhere, stone minerals and the imposing ruins of , which sits high above the to Llanberis. With time to enjoy coffee, we then board a bus at the Electric village. There are a variety of cafes to enjoy lunch, shops to browse and National Mountain Centre for an underground guided tour of the Hydro Electric Power Park visitor centre to explore. We continue on to Buxton, the Cultural Capital of the Station. Here you’ll witness Dinorwig’s massive pump/turbines in action, and Peak District, with time to enjoy lunch and explore the local sights which include the see just how quickly electricity is made when the demand arises. Please note:t splendid Crescent, ornamental gardens and the Opera House, together with cosy sensible footwear is required for the tour. The bus then returns to the surface, cafes and boutique shops. and there will be time to enjoy lunch and explore the pretty village of Llanberis, FRIDAY Sadly we leave our hotel and begin with its stunning mountain backdrop. We later re-join the coach and make our our homeward journey, with a stop in the historic way to the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed. Set in a beautiful valley within city of Worcester for lunch and time to visit the Snowdonia Forest Park, it’s North Wales’ most popular resort. Here you will some of the attractions such as the Porcelain find a railway museum, craft and gift shops, and tearooms. Museum or the fine Cathedral and browse the shops. We complete our journey, SATURDAY Sadly we today leave North Wales and make our way home, arriving back in the West Country stopping for coffee and lunch en route. We complete our homeward journey back early evening. into England, arriving early/mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n After dinner talk on the history of Wortley Hall n Welsh Highland Railway ticket SUPPLEMENTS: n Guided tour of Wortley Hall & Gardens n Guided tour of Electric Mountain, Llanberis SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement n Entrance to Harewood House n All coach travel No single supplement (Max 5) Executive room supplement £60.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

16 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Sunday 14th – Monday 22nd May

SPAIN...THE COSTA BRAVA TOUR PRICE Join us as we head to the sun! Roses is located in the Spanish region of Catalonia and is the biggest resort on the northern stretch of the Costa Brava, just 30 kilometres £489 south of the French border. Steeped in history with origins going back to the 8th century BC this old fishing 9 DAYS town is also a thoroughly modern and popular holiday destination, yet it still remains a fairly quiet, relaxed resort, retaining much of its original charm. YOUR HOTEL Coral Platja Hotel, Roses This lovely 3* hotel is in a perfect location, only 300 metres from the centre of Roses and set right on the beachfront. The hotel enjoys a traditional Mediterranean style, with wrought-iron balconies and window shutters and a lift to all floors.The maritime themed restaurant serves all meals buffet style, and a lovely outdoor terrace is perfect for sitting and watching the world go by! The same Spanish style extends to old streets lie many churches, café-lined squares and fascinating old the traditional bedrooms, which are all en-suite, with air conditioning, TV ruins to explore. Later we travel on to the beautiful city of Girona with and hairdryer. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, a large bar area its beautiful old medieval district and fine Gothic-style cathedral. Other and entertainment is provided each evening. sights well worth a visit include the Arab Baths and well-preserved Jewish Quarter. The city comes alive this time of year with the annual ITINERARY flower festival, with colourful displays throughout the streets (festival date tbc). SUNDAY After an early departure, we leave the West Country and journey east, with a comfort stop, to Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then THURSDAY A full day excursion as we travel a little further south to continue our journey, with a stop for dinner en route, to our overnight Barcelona, the second largest city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia, accommodation south of Paris. acclaimed as one of the country’s cultural centres. Whilst here you may like to visit the bustling La Ramblas, where, as well as shops and MONDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey through France restaurants, you will see live performances, human statue art, and artists and into Spain to our hotel in Roses where we’ll be spending the next that will draw your portrait or caricature. There is also the cathedral, and six nights with time to settle in before dinner and our first evening of live the fabulous Sagrada Família, Gaudi’s testament to modern architecture. entertainment. The view across the high plateau of the Monique Mountain overlooking TUESDAY The whole day is free for you to spend as you please and begin the city is also stunning. exploring your new surroundings. You may like to take a swim in the hotel FRIDAY Join us if you wish for an afternoon excursion to the pretty pool, and relax on the sun terrace, or take a stroll into the town, browse the whitewashed village of Cadaqués with its maze of narrow streets shops and sample some of the local cuisine. There is also a land train where that tumble down to the water, and stylish art galleries which stand you can explore a little more of the local area. alongside the souvenir shops, cafés and seafood restaurants. We return WEDNESDAY This morning we head inland to Besalu, a lovely little to Roses after lunch with time on resort. town whose illustrious history dates back to the time of the Romans. It’s SATURDAY A final free day to spend as you please, relaxing and most famous sight is the original 11th century fortified bridge, which still enjoying the facilities and scenery. proudly spans the Fluvia River. Hidden amongst the town’s atmospheric SUNDAY Sadly, this morning we bid farewell to our hotel in Roses and begin our homeward journey. With regular comfort stops en route, we return to our overnight hotel for evening dinner. MONDAY After breakfast, we travel back to Calais for the return ferry crossing to Dover. From here we then continue our journey home, arriving mid/late-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 6 Nights Buffet Dinner, & Buffet Breakfast in Roses n 1 Night’s Bed and Buffet Breakfast in overnight hotel n 1 Nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast in overnight hotel n House wine & water with dinner in Roses n Live musical entertainment every evening in Roses n Free use of swimming pool n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £120.00 Travel insurance £35.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 17 Sunday 14th – Thursday 18th May Sunday 14th – Saturday 20th May

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COLONEL MUSTARD, IN THE TOUR THE HEART OF IRELAND TOUR STUDY, WITH A PORK PIE!... PRICE Ireland is a country of delightful towns, beautiful PRICE landscapes and a varied history. We visit some of the PLEASE READ ON... £299 most remarkable towns and cities of this central region, £455 We bring you a new tour, staying at Scalford Hall the with a warm Irish welcome. former hunting lodge & home to Colonel Colman, 5 DAYS YOUR HOTEL County Arms Hotel, Birr 7 DAYS founder of Colman’s Mustard who was said to be the A family run 4* hotel located in the heritage town of Birr. inspiration for one of the characters in the board game There is a lift to all floors. Each en-suite bedroom is “Cluedo”. He was a close friend of Edward VIII and Scalford Hall equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The was regularly frequented by Edward & Wallis Simpson. We have restaurant serves a delicious menu and hearty Irish breakfast. The also included a visit to Melton Mowbray’s famous “Ye Old Pork Pie elegant lounge offers a relaxing area to unwind, and leisure facilities Shoppe”, in the quaint market town of the county of Lincolnshire. include an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room. YOUR HOTEL Scalford Hall Hotel, Melton Mowbray A delightful 3* Edwardian country house hotel set within 8 acres of ITINERARY landscaped gardens. All rooms are ensuite with TV, hairdryer, telephone, SUNDAY We leave our home area and travel to Pembroke, with a comfort stop en Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. Although there is no lift route, for our afternoon crossing to Rosslare. We continue on to Waterford, to our in the hotel, there are some ground floor rooms. The restaurant serves overnight hotel, arriving in time for dinner. a freshly prepared menu and hearty English breakfast. The extensive grounds offers an area for a peaceful evening stroll. MONDAY After breakfast we continue our journey through Ireland, via the medieval town of Kilkenny. At the heart of the town is the “Medieval Mile” with its stunning Norman castle and spectacular St Candice’s Cathedral. With an array ITINERARY of lovely shops and cafes to enjoy lunch, you may also like to visit Smithwick’s SUNDAY We leave the West Country, and make our way north with a coffee Experience for an Irish Ale brewery tour and tasting. We later continue our journey stop en route, to the delightful town of Market Harborough for lunch and time to to our hotel, with time to settle in before dinner. explore. We continue on to our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. TUESDAY Join us this morning as we visit the city of Galway, affectionately known MONDAY Join us today as we make our way to the small market town of as the “city of tribes”, famous today for its festivals which celebrate everything from Sleaford for coffee and time to explore this delightful town. We later continue oysters to operas! You may like to take a walk along the Old Quays to visit the on to the cathedral city and county town of Lincoln with time to enjoy lunch and Spanish Arch, a 16th century bastion which protected merchants from looting, or the modern 20th century cathedral on Nun’s Island. The cobbled streets are full of visit the many sights that this charming city has to offer with its narrow streets, lovely shops and the bustling Eyres Square offers a good selection of cafes to enjoy quaint buildings and the spectacular cathedral, Bishops Palace and castle. Cafes lunch and afternoon tea. and restaurants line the river offering a relaxing way to spend the afternoon. WEDNESDAY A full day as we make our way to the capital city of Dublin, a TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey into the remarkable place with so much history and wonderful landmarks. The city is divided quintessential English town of Melton Mowbray for market day, the 3rd oldest into different quadrants, with something different to see and experience in each. The market in the UK. Renowned for its fine local food and beer, why not sample medieval quarter is home to the castle and St Patrick’s cathedral all set within the many of the tasty treats on offer in the farmers market such as stilton cheese, city walls. The Antique Quarter has an abundance of antique shops and gifts from a pork pies and locally brewed beers. We have arranged for a visit to the famous by-gone era. The Georgian Quarter is prized for its splendid architectural buildings, “Ye Old Pork Pie Shoppe”, Britain’s oldest pie shop to watch a demonstration including the Irish House of Parliament. of hand-raised pork pies and an entertaining talk on this local delicacy. Samples are naturally included! We later make our way to the market town of Grantham, THURSDAY Join us for a morning excursion to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. The known as the gateway to Lincolnshire, situated on the River Witham. This castle is the most complete and authentic medieval fortress, with tapestries and attractive town has the soaring 280ft St Wulfram church spire at its centre, and works of art. The Folk Park is a wonderful heritage open air museum where you can many cafes in which to enjoy afternoon tea, and independent shops to browse. experience the sights, smells and sounds of by-gone days of Ireland. Stroll through the recreated village complete with school, post office, shops and of course the WEDNESDAY Today we make the journey south to the smallest county in obligatory Irish pub! With time for lunch and browse the shops, we return to Birr, England, Rutland. We first visit the quaint market town of Oakham with its with the afternoon free to explore the delightful heritage town, or make use of the beautiful buildings, market place, castle and butter cross and stocks. There are hotel’s leisure facilities. plenty of cafes to enjoy morning coffee and a relaxing lunch. We continue on to Rutland Water for afternoon coffee and we take a relaxing boat trip with guided FRIDAY After breakfast we leave the hotel, and make our way to our overnight commentary across the reservoir which borders Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire hotel in Waterford, with comfort stops on route, and lunch in the charming heritage and Lincolnshire. town of Cahir. We arrive with time to settle in before dinner. THURSDAY Sadly this morning we leave our hotel and make our way south. SATURDAY After an early breakfast, we leave our hotel and travel back to Rosslare for the return ferry crossing to Pembroke. We then continue our homeward With comfort stops en route, we return to the West Country early evening. journey, with a comfort stop on route, arriving mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 6 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Pork Pie making demonstration n Entrance to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and tasting SUPPLEMENTS: n Live entertainment on 2 nights SUPPLEMENTS: n Boat trip on Rutland Water Single supplement £28.00 n Ferry crossings Single supplements £40.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £19.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £32.00

18 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 15th – Friday 19th May Friday 19th – Monday 22nd May

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THE LOVELY LAKE DISTRICT TOUR CITY BREAK...YORK TOUR An area renowned for its exceptional natural beauty, PRICE The city of York is full of history which has retained so PRICE the Lake District provides the ideal retreat from the much of its medieval structure, and walking through its hustle and bustle of daily routine. Join us for a tour £325 centre is like stepping back in time. Packed full of £ taking in some of the area’s most stunning scenery. fascinating visitor attractions and famous landmarks, 219 YOUR HOTEL Cumbria Grand Hotel, 5 DAYS there is so much to do and explore in this beautiful city. 4 DAYS Grange-over-Sands YOUR HOTEL The Queens Hotel, York A delightful 3* hotel set within private wooded grounds You are always assured of a warm welcome at this lovely and enjoying views of Morecambe Bay. All rooms are ensuite, with hotel, ideally situated on the banks of the River Ouse in the heart of TV, telephone and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. York, and only a few minutes’ walk from the many tourist attractions. The hotel’s experienced in-house chef has developed an excellent and All rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee varied menu, and entertainment is provided some evenings. making facilities. The hotel’s restaurant serves a delicious choice menu with traditional favourites, and the spacious lounge area offers an area ITINERARY to relax after a day’s sightseeing.

MONDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north, ITINERARY stopping for coffee and lunch en route and reaching our hotel with time to freshen up before dinner and an evening at leisure. FRIDAY This morning we leave the West Country, and travel TUESDAY Join us today as we journey through some of the most north, with comfort and lunch stops on route, arriving at our spectacular scenery you’ll see anywhere in England, as we travel up hotel in York with time to settle in before this evening’s dinner. the breathtaking Kirkstone Pass and along Ullswater to Glenridding, You may like to take a stroll along the river banks or explore where we board a steamer for a cruise the length of Ullswater to the city at night, where you can often join an entertaining Pooley Bridge. We then re-join the coach and continue to Keswick ghost walking tour. for lunch and time to explore the charming town, before the scenic SATURDAY – SUNDAY Each day is free for you to spend as drive back to our hotel. you please exploring all this magnificent city of architecture WEDNESDAY Today we enjoy a circular tour through some of has to offer. York Minster is a world class cathedral with its the Lake District’s loveliest sights. We travel through the village of beautiful stained glass windows and stone masterpieces, and Haverthwaite, following part of Coniston Water and Coniston Village, spectacular views from the top of the 275 steps to the tower. to Ambleside for coffee and time to look around. We then make our Why not take a sight-seeing bus for a complete guided tour way to the pretty village of Grasmere for lunch, with time if you wish of the city which you can then enjoy at leisure, or a river boat to visit Wordsworth’s museum and Dove Cottage – his home from cruise along the Ouse. The National Railway Museum is an 1799 to 1808, the years of his supreme work as a poet. iconic centre with heritage trains and exhibitions to explore. THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Lake- The Jorvik Centre invites you to learn about York’s Viking side, the most southerly part of Lake Windermere, where we take history, and York’s Chocolate Story is a visitor attraction where a leisurely cruise – with magnificent views of mountain scenery, you will learn about the city’s connection to the sweet treat secluded bays and wooded islands – to Bowness at the heart of the through three floors of interactive exploration and even try Lake District. The town boats every sort of shop you can imagine, as well as many cafés and restaurants. While here, you may also like to your hand at creating your own chocolate souvenir. The centre visit the nearby World of Beatrix Potter attraction, in which the 23 is also home to an excellent array of traditional high street original tales are brought to life in a magical indoor recreation of stores together with independent boutiques, and the famous the Lakeland countryside, complete with sights, sounds – and even “Little Shambles” ancient alleyway with its picturesque crooked smells! We later return to Grange-over-Sands, with time to relax and buildings is a delight to wander and discover times gone by in spend as you please before our final evening meal. this wonderful city. FRIDAY Sadly it’s time to leave the Lake District and begin our MONDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and travel homeward journey. With stops for coffee and lunch en route, we south. With comfort stops on route, we arrive back in the West reach the West Country early-evening. Country early evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Boat trip on Lake Ullswater n All coach travel n Boat trip on Lake Windermere SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £60.00 Single supplement £60.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £17.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 19 Sunday 21st – Thursday 25th May Monday 22nd – Friday 26th May

NORFOLK...STEAM TRAINS TOUR ALVASTON HALL, CHESHIRE... TOUR & THE BROADS PRICE WARNER BREAK PRICE Norfolk is one of England’s most picturesque counties. £ On a Warner holiday, you will understand what it means £ Perhaps best known for its windmills and the Broads 325 to be spoilt for choice; excellent accommodation, 355 it offers a revitalizing getaway from the hustle and 5 DAYS delicious food, great things to do and fantastic 5 DAYS bustle of busy Britain. The Norfolk Broads is Britain’s entertainment each evening. Set in wonderfully largest protected wetland and it enjoys status equivalent mature landscaped gardens. to a National Park. YOUR HOTEL Alvaston Hall Hotel, Nantwich, Cheshire YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Norwich North A beautiful 3* half-timbered Victorian country hotel having recently We are delighted to return to this modern 4* hotel, located on the undergone major refurbishment. All rooms are en-suite, with TV, outskirts of Norwich, with a beautifully manicured garden. All rooms hairdryer, lounge chairs and tea & coffee-making facilities. Enjoy dinner are en suite with TV, tea & coffee making facilities, & hairdryer. The in the splendid Cabaret Restaurant before sitting back to take in the restaurant serves a delicious choice menu and there is a lift to all floors. fantastic dancing and live entertainment. Excellent leisure facilities Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool. include an indoor swimming pool, spa pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Sports facilities include, archery, croquet, darts and snooker. ITINERARY ITINERARY SUNDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to Norfolk, stopping for coffee and lunch en route and arriving at our hotel with time to MONDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north, settle in relax before dinner. stopping for coffee and lunch en route and arriving at our hotel with time to freshen up before our first evening dinner followed by excellent MONDAY This morning we make the short journey into the centre of Nor- entertainment. wich. You may like to visit the splendid Norman cathedral, or the castle, built as a Royal Palace 900 years ago. Now a museum and art gallery, with some TUESDAY Time to familiarise yourself with your new surroundings, and of the most outstanding collections of fine art and natural history. There are enjoy some of the many facilities available in the hotel. Late morning we many shops to browse, in addition to an array of cafés to enjoy lunch. This travel to Shrewsbury, with time to explore this beautiful market town. afternoon you have a choice… to stay and continue exploring Norwich or located on the banks of the River Severn and said to be one of England’s travel with us to Great Yarmouth, a popular seaside resort on the east coast finest medieval towns, with over 600 listed buildings, cobbled streets and of Norfolk: here you may like to wander along one of the two promenades, picturesque squares, You may like to take a boat ride along the beautiful browse the shops and enjoy afternoon tea. We return to our hotel via the River Severn, stroll into Quarry Park and see its floral masterpiece, the centre of Norwich. “Dingle”, designed by one of its famous residents, the late Percy Thrower. The medieval narrow streets are filled with independent shops and cafes. TUESDAY Join us this morning as we make our way to Wroxham Barns, a collection of beautifully restored 18th century barns where you can browse WEDNESDAY Join us today for a full day excursion to the historic city of in the craft and gift shops and enjoy watching traditional craftsmen at work. Chester, the most complete walled city in Britain, where The ‘Rows’, black We then make the short journey into Wroxham a beautiful town considered & white half timbered buildings above street level take pride of place. The the capital of the Norfolk Broads, with time to browse the abundance of city walls are fully walkable and offer a leisurely 2-mile stroll with a bird’s shops and enjoy lunch. This afternoon we take a cruise on the beautiful eye view of both the city centre and the distant Welsh mountains. Other Norfolk Broads, with full commentary as you relax and enjoy the wonderful worthwhile attractions include the 10th Century cathedral and several scenery. museums. You may like to take a boat trip along the River Dee or browse the shopping area and enjoy a leisurely lunch. We return to our hotel with time WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel to Sheringham to board to relax before dinner and another evening of top class entertainment. the North Norfolk Railway for a 10.5 mile round trip by steam train through a delightful area designated as outstanding natural beauty. After an early THURSDAY This morning we make the short journey into the attractive, lunch, we make the short journey to Thursford. Well known for its annual town of Nantwich, Today is market day, and you will have plenty of with Christmas Spectacular, it’s also well worth a visit during the summer. As well time to browse the stalls and maybe visit the museum in the centre of the as admiring the world largest collection of steam engines and mechanical town which tells the story of Nantwich through the ages including Roman organs you can also enjoy listening to resident organist Robert Wolfe on the salt making, Tudor Nantwich’s Great Fire, and the more recent shoe and Wurlitzer as he plays two half-hour slots each afternoon. There is also an clothing industries. There are also plenty of shops to browse and cafés to interesting exhibition of old tractors, a traditional gondola ride (suitable for enjoy lunch.before we return to our hotel to continue to enjoy the facilities all ages), several gift shops and a delicious tearoom. before dinner and our final evening of entertainment. THURSDAY It’s time to say goodbye to Norfolk as we begin our home- FRIDAY This morning we leave our hotel and begin our journey south, ward journey. Stopping for coffee and lunch en route, we reach our home stopping for coffee and lunch en route and arriving back in the West area early-mid evening. Country early evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Train ticket on North Norfolk Railway n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Cruise on the Norfolk Broads SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (max 4) n Entrance to the Thursford Collection Single supplement £92.00 Signature room upgrade £20.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

20 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 22nd – Tuesday 30th May

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A SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & TOUR please, exploring the vibrant city of Inverness with its imposing HEBRIDEAN ADVENTURE PRICE Victorian castle, River Ness and its many museums and art galleries. The old town district is host to unusual gift shops, also selling Scottish The islands of Scotland are some of the most £715 tartan and knitwear. Inverness has a good selection of historic enchanting places on earth. Even the tiniest has its buildings and streets to explore, before enjoying a leisurely lunch in own individual character and charm. Dramatic sunsets, 9 DAYS one of the numerous cafes or restaurants, before strolling back to the spectacular scenery and a traditional Scottish island welcome are just a few of the things that await you. hotel in time for dinner. Seven islands make up the Outer Hebrides, with Lewis being the largest, THURSDAY After breakfast, we say goodbye to our hotel in and joined with Harris, with its beautiful sandy beaches, rugged coastline Inverness and make our way through more wonderful scenery to and a landscape worth investigating. Ullapool, to catch a ferry for the 2 ½ hour crossing to the Western YOUR HOTEL Craigmonie Hotel, inverness Isles, where, on board, you can enjoy lunch and the fantastic views. A lovely 3* hotel situated in a quiet leafy area of Inverness, just a short We arrive in Stornoway, the main town on the Isle of Lewis, walk into the city centre. All rooms are en-suite and well equipped with TV, telephone, hairdryer, WiFi access and tea & coffee making facilities. early-afternoon, allowing plenty of time to explore this bustling The restaurant serves a delicious traditional menu. Leisure facilities harbour town with its diverse range of shops. There’s also an include an indoor swimming pool, sauna & gym. excellent museum of local history, and the Lewis Loom Centre, where YOUR HOTEL Cabarfeidh Hotel, Stornoway you can learn about the history of Harris Tweed. Enjoy a stroll beside This lovely 4* hotel deserves its reputation as Stornoway’s finest. All the River Creed as it thunders through Stornoway’s delightful Lewis rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee-making Castle grounds on its way to the sea. We arrive at our hotel on the facilities. There is a lift to all floors, and the restaurant offers a fine menu outskirts of Stornoway with time to settle in before dinner. in a stylish setting. FRIDAY Today we enjoy a circular tour of the Isle of Lewis, YOUR HOTEL Balmacara Hotel, Kyle of Lochalsh travelling through some stunning scenery, and with stops along the A delightful family run 3* hotel is situated on the shores of Loch Alsh with views across to the Isle Of Skye. All rooms are en-suite and way for photographs. We stop in Carloway for lunch, before making equipped with TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making calling in at nearby Carloway Broch – a hideaway once used by facilities. There is no lift in the hotel, but there are some ground floor residents to escape the Vikings, and thought to be over 2,000 years rooms. The restaurant serves a delicious home-cooked menu and both old. We complete our circular tour via beautiful sandy beaches and the restaurant and coffee lounge offer superb views across to Skye. rugged coastlines.

ITINERARY SATURDAY This morning we leave Stornoway and the Isle of Lewis and travel to Tarbert, on the Isle of Harris, taking in the wonderful MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north, with scenery on the way. We board the ferry for the 1 ½ hour crossing to stops for coffee and lunch en route, to our overnight hotel in Carlisle, Uig, with facilities to enjoy lunch on board. We continue our journey arriving with time to freshen up before dinner. across the Isle Of Skye, and on to our hotel in Kyle Of Lochalsh, with TUESDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey north, stopping in time to enjoy a stroll along the waterfront before dinner this evening. Stirling for coffee and Pitlochry for lunch. We later complete our journey, SUNDAY Today we enjoy a leisurely day, with magnificent scenery as through stunning scenery, to our hotel in Inverness, with time to settle we journey past the banks of Loch Carron, through the Glenshielding in before dinner. Forest to Shieldaig. We continue on to Torridon for a lunch stop at WEDNESDAY Today you have the whole day free to spend as you the castle-like Torridon Hotel with an idyllic location. We complete our scenic tour via Achnasheen and Strathcarron, returning to our hotel with time to relax before dinner. MONDAY Today we sadly leave our hotel in Kyle of Lochalsh and begin our homeward journey, making stops for comfort and lunch on route, arriving at our hotel in Carlisle in time for dinner. TUESDAY Today we continue our homeward journey. With comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country early/mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 8 Nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Lunch at Torridon Hotel Single supplement £170.00 Travel insurance £25.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 21 Thursday 25th – Friday 26th May Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th May

CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW TOUR CHOCOLATE SAFARI TOUR Each year, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is held in the PRICE Not just for the children! We welcome all ages on this PRICE grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. It is the world’s exciting weekend filled with chocolate delights and most famous flower show and a celebration of the £185 safari park surprises, as we visit the world-famous £99 highest quality horticulture and a feast for your Cadbury Chocolate Factory and West Midlands imagination, bursting with inspiration for you to take 2 DAYS Safari Park. 2 DAYS home. A catwalk of colour and creativity, the show YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, features the latest trends and ultimate design from the Birmingham-Bromsgrove cream of garden designers, nurseries, plantsmen and exhibitors. A 4* hotel on the outskirts of Birmingham. Each of the comfortable YOUR HOTEL Crowne Plaza Hotel, London Heathrow rooms is ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer, WiFi and tea & coffee A luxuriously appointed 4* hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves delicious telephone, hairdryer, mini bar and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift British cuisine; there is also a bar and lounge. Leisure facilities include to all floors. The restaurant serves a generous buffet breakfast and an indoor pool and gym. evening dinner, and leisure facilities include a swimming pool, sauna and gym. ITINERARY ITINERARY SATURDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop en route, travel to Cadbury World near Birmingham. Here you will THURSDAY After an early departure we leave the West have plenty of time to explore this chocoholic’s dream. Experience Country and make our way east, with a comfort stop en the Cadbury story in an interactive exhibition, and watch chocolate route to London, where you will have the remainder of the being made and packaged in all your favourite brightly-coloured day free to enjoy the spectacle of the Chelsea Flower Show, designs. Why not take a ride on the ‘Beanmobile’, for a gentle the premier horticultural event of the year. It draws exhibitors journey through a magical world of Cadbury characters… And and visitors from around the globe, and as well as admiring no tour would be complete without a visit to the largest Cadbury chocolate shop in the world. You may wish to take home a delicious the many wonderful gardens, and exhibits, you can also memento (or three!). We later re-join the coach for the short journey indulge in a bit of celebrity spotting! There are many places to our hotel, arriving in time to maybe make use of the hotel leisure to enjoy a leisurely lunch and maybe a glass of Pimms, and facilities and enjoy evening dinner (if you have room after all that whether you are a gardener, a would-be-gardener or a non- chocolate!). gardener there is something for everyone. Late afternoon we SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we make our way to the West make the short journey to our hotel with time to relax before Midlands Safari Park, where we enjoy a drive-through safari where dinner and an evening at leisure. we’ll see the wonderful wildlife up close. On the 4-mile safari drive, FRIDAY We leave our hotel after a leisurely breakfast and we’ll see African plains of white rhino, zebras, ostriches and buffalo. The wild Asian area is home to more rhinos, as well as the rare Phil- make the short journey to the RHS’s flagship garden, Wisley, ippine spotted deer and Asian water buffalo. We then enter the land where you will have the day to explore what can rightly of carnivores, with cheetahs, African wild dogs and the majestic Afri- claim to be one of the finest gardens in the world. In addi- can lion, before finally reaching the elephant valley – full of majestic tion to its spectacular floral displays, there is the Wild Garden African elephants, and home to Sutton, the park’s first baby elephant and the Model Gardens, and the state-of-the-art Glasshouse (born in the summer 2014!) The rest of the day is then free for you showcases Wisley’s world-class plant collection with its three to discover the park’s many wildlife attractions, like penguin cove, climatic zones recreating tropical temperate and dry temper- the sea lion theatre, lorikeet landing, hippo lake, meerkat mayhem ate habitats. There are several restaurants and tearooms a and lemur woods, together with the newly-opened Land of Living Dinosaurs – the UK’s largest animatronic dinosaur park. We leave plant centre & gift shop.We later make our way back to the the park late afternoon and make our way back to the West Country, West Country, arriving mid-evening. arriving mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Ticket to Chelsea Flower Show n Entrance to Cadbury World n Entrance to Wisley Gardens n Entrance to West Midlands Safari Park n All coach travel n SUPPLEMENTS: Drive-through safari by coach SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £23.00 n All coach travel Single supplement £15.00 Travel insurance £12.00 Travel insurance £12.00

22 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Friday 26th – Monday 29th May

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MARITIME CELEBRATIONS TOUR ON THE BELGIUM COAST PRICE Each year Belgium celebrates its maritime history in an £ exciting and colourful festival. With more than 150 229 traditional vessels and tall ships, together with street 4 DAYS entertainment, from shanty folk music to naval military bands, exhibitions, open ships to board and a plethora of places to eat and drink, this cheerful festival is a popular event with so much to see, do and experience. YOUR HOTEL Leopold Hotel, Ostend A modern 3* hotel located in an elegant art deco building, just 150 metres from the beach and a short journey from beautiful Bruges. All rooms are en-suite with TV, WiFi access, phone and hairdryer, and there is a lift which serves all floors. There is a hot and cold buffet breakfast and a stylish lounge bar to relax in.

ITINERARY to sample. Wander through the “villages” of stalls and FRIDAY After a fairly early departure we travel east to Dover, exhibitions celebrating the naval and fishing communities, with a comfort stop en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. together with sea faring craft and trade, tasty treats, and We continue short journey along the northern coastline to the handmade gifts. This evening, you may like to take a stroll popular seaside resort of Ostend, where you will have plenty along the promenade after a leisurely dinner at a restaurant of time to settle in, before choosing a restaurant of your of your choice. choice for dinner this evening. Here you will find an array of SUNDAY Join us today, if you wish, as we make the restaurants to suit all palates, from seafood, steak, bistro style, short journey to the beautiful medieval city of Bruges. Mediterranean or simple traditional tastes. This compact city is easily explored on foot, with its grand SATURDAY The whole day free to enjoy the celebrations of architectural delights, picture-postcard canals, narrow maritime life along the harbour front as the town celebrates streets and majestic squares, it feels like stepping back in its popular annual “Ostend At Anchor”. With more than time to the Golden Age of the 15th century. You may like to 150 traditional ships and vessels, sailors and fishermen of take a relaxing canal boat trip along many of the delightful many nations, shanty folklore, pirates, music, choirs, naval canals that criss-cross the city, or visit some of the many bands, exhibitions and open boats to explore, there is so museums, browse the variety of shops in search of lace or much to see and do. Food and drink stalls, together with chocolate so famous in Bruges. Or maybe take a gentle numerous restaurants and bars offer a vast selection of cuisine horse-drawn carriage ride through the quaint streets. We later return to Ostend for our final night, where you can once again choose dinner at a restaurant of your choice. MONDAY This morning we make our way back to Calais for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue, with comfort stops en route to the West Country, arriving mid evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Ferry crossings n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £75.00 Travel insurance £26.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 23 Saturday 27th May – Saturday 3rd June

BAVARIA...THE TOUR ROMANTIC ROAD PRICE The Romantic Road is Germany’s best known and most £ popular tourist route, with a myriad of fairytale castles, 549 medieval towns and picturesque scenery along the 8 DAYS journey. Bavaria is a beautiful region with national parks, sun-drenched vineyards, enchanting forests and picture-postcard towns, and is a spectacular place to relax and unwind. YOUR HOTEL Hotel Zum Rappen, Rothenburg ob der Tauber A warm welcome awaits at this traditional 3* hotel, located just a 5 minute’ walk to the heart of the town. Each room is en-suite with TV and hairdryer, and there is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious menu and hearty breakfast, and the beer garden offers a peaceful area to relax. Leisure facilities include a sauna and gym.

ITINERARY over 4500 blooms, the Old Court and the splendid fresco-adorned Town Hall which sits on a bridge spanning the River Regnitz. The historic town SATURDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with centre is protected by UNESCO World Heritage status and is a charming comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to mix of medieval and baroque architecture. Bamburg is well known for our overnight accommodation in Liege, arriving in time for the evening meal. having no less than nine breweries that create over fifty different types SUNDAY This morning we continue our journey, through Germany, of beer, for those of you who like to sample the local tipple! stopping for lunch in the historic town of Limburg an der Lahn situated on WEDNESDAY After a leisure breakfast we travel along the Romantic the beautiful Lahn River. Explore the town at leisure as you wander through Road to the beautifully hilly location of Würzburg, situated in the heart beautiful narrow streets with timber-framed buildings before reaching the of one of Germany’s largest wine-producing areas. Historically home stunning Romanesque St George’s Cathedral. We re-join the coach and to the Prince Bishops, Würzburg grew to be an unofficial capital of the complete our journey to our hotel in Rothenburg our base for the next five Holy Roman Empire. The Prince Bishop Residence, Marienberg Fortress nights, with time to relax before dinner. and Cathedral are all worth a visit, and there are many shops to browse MONDAY The whole day is free to spend as you please. Picture-postcard and cafes to enjoy a quiet lunch, before returning to our hotel. After an Rothenburg is Germany’s best preserved walled medieval town, with its early dinner, for those who wish to join us, there will be a light-hearted imposing town hall, stately towers, gothic churches and timber-framed “Night Watchman” guided walking tour of Rothenburg, with our guide, houses, all creating a scene of fairy-tale proportions. There are any unusual dressed in a black cape broad brimmed hat and, carrying a lantern, museums to visit including the German Christmas Museum and Medieval telling of tales that bring the past to life as we explore the picturesque Crime Museum, together with churches, vaults, and 14th century castle. streets, learning of Rothenburg’s fascinating history. There are also many traditional shops to maybe purchase a souvenir THURSDAY Today we travel south along the Romantic Road to the and good food and good wine are guaranteed in the town’s cafes and former Imperial town of Dinkelsbühl situated in the idyllic Wörnitz restaurants serving local cuisine and traditional favourites. Valley. The town’s magnificent and beautifully preserved town walls, TUESDAY Join us today as we travel slightly north to the vibrant historic patrician houses and Old Town Hall are just a few of the many sights town of Bamberg with its Imperial Cathedral, romantic rose garden with that Dinkelsbühl has to offer. Standing on the cross roads of two former trade routes, its wealth was created through cloth and weaving trade. After a leisurely lunch, we make our way back to the hotel for our final evening with time to relax before dinner. FRIDAY Sadly we today bid a fond farewell to Bavaria, with comfort stops en route, to our overnight accommodation in Liege, arriving in time for our evening meal. SATURDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue to the West Country, arriving early/mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n “Night Watchman” guided walking tour of Rothenburg on 1 night SUPPLEMENTS: n Ferry crossings Single supplement £108.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £34.00

24 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 29th May – Friday 2nd June Monday 29th May – Friday 2nd June

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HIGHLIGHTS OF TOUR STEAMING THROUGH TOUR SNOWDONIA... PRICE YORKSHIRE PRICE GARDENS & TRAINS £355 North Yorkshire is a much loved destination with its £325 A new tour exploring the stunning beauty of North spectacular moorland scenery and pretty coastal resorts. Join us as we take a steam train ride across the North Wales, with scenic coach journeys, beautiful gardens 5 DAYS 5 DAYS and Ffestiniog’s heritage steam train. Yorkshire Moors and discover Yorkshire at its best. YOUR HOTEL YOUR HOTEL Lion Hotel, Criccieth Red Lea Hotel, Scarborough This 3* hotel dominates Criccieth’s pleasant village A 3* hotel located on the South Cliffs with beautiful views across the green, and commands excellent views of Cardigan Bay. sea. All rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone and tea & coffee making All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is lift to all floors. The restaurant offers a delicious menu facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The elegant restaurant serves a and leisure facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool and mouth-watering selection of freshly-prepared dishes, complemented by fitness gym. an extensive wine list. Entertainment is provided on some evenings. ITINERARY ITINERARY MONDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north, stopping for coffee and lunch en route, and reaching our hotel with time MONDAY We leave our home area and travel over the border into Wales, stopping for coffee en route. We then continue to the pretty Welsh town of to freshen up before dinner and enjoy a stroll along the cliff top. Builth Wells for lunch, before completing our journey to our hotel, arriving with TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel north to Pickering, where time to settle in before dinner. we join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a scenic train ride across TUESDAY – We travel to the historic town of Caernarfon with its impressive the heart of the moors to Grosmont. We then re-join the coach for the castle fortress on the mouth of the river, renowned as the place of investiture short drive to the picturesque fishing port of Whitby, with its ancient of His Royal Highness The Prince Of Wales. With time to explore the town, browse the shops and enjoy lunch we continue across the bridge to Anglesey abbey and stunning coastline. The ruins of the 13th-century abbey are to Plas Newydd House and Gardens. The elegant ancestral home to the Mar- fascinating, and for the more energetic, the views from the top are well quess of Anglesey sits majestically overlooking the shores of the Menai Strait. worth the climb. Why not indulge in some of Whitby’s finest fish & chips, The house is full of historic furniture, and gives a keen insight to life below and take a stroll along the picturesque harbour. stairs for the servants of the 1920’s through to the 1950’s. With over 40 acres of gardens and 169 acres of woodlands there is so much to see including the WEDNESDAY The morning is free to enjoy the delights of Scarborough, Italianate Terrace, an Australasian Arboretum, rhododendron garden to name one of Yorkshire’s much loved coastal resorts, with its dramatic cliffs and but a few. A favourite attraction is the tiny shy red squirrel residents, introduced castle headland.. Why not take the cliff lift, one of the UK’s first funicular into the park The Old Dairy tea rooms offer afternoon teas. railways, down to Scarborough’s lower level to explore the beach side WEDNESDAY – This morning we make the short journey to Porthmadog for resort and harbour area, or maybe enjoy the South Cliff Gardens with coffee, before boarding a heritage steam train for a scenic ride to Blaenau Ffestiniog, on the world’s oldest narrow gauge railway. There will be time to spectacular views across the sea. Join us this afternoon, if you wish, explore Blaenau, the heart of Snowdonia National Park, and heritage town on for an excursion to the small Edwardian seaside town of Filey, with a slate mining. After lunch we and travel to Tan Plas Y Bwlch, spectacular Victori- traditional fishing heritage with old world charm. an gardens nestled amongst dramatic mountain scenery on the northern slopes of the Maentwrog Valley. Covering 13 acres there are a variety of garden areas THURSDAY Today we visit one of Britain’s finest historic houses, with a stunning 120 year old rhododendron tunnel, which is a delight in the the majestic Castle Howard, home to the Howard family for over 300 spring. The Dwyryd Tea Rooms offer refreshments and homemade cakes. years. It was used during the filming of the new TV series “Victoria” as THURSDAY – After breakfast we visit the world famous Bodnant Garden, Kensington Palace in the first episode. It is also renowned for its location home to national collections and champion trees. A vision of politician Henry for the filming of Brideshead Revisited, based on Evelyn Waugh’s iconic Pochin, and developed in 1874 it is filled with plants from across the world, novel. An 18th century residence, the rooms are filled with impressive including Britain’s oldest magnolias, the grandest laburnum archway and collections gathered over generations. The 1000 acres of gardens include unique rhododendron hybrids. We later continue on to the picturesque village of Betws-Y-Coed, one of Wales’ most popular resorts, with a railway museum, a walled garden, home to a rose collection, ornamental vegetable garden craft and gift shops and pretty tea rooms. and a unique collection of woodland trees and shrubs. There are outdoor FRIDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and begin our homeward guided tours which take place throughout the day and are free to all journey to the West Country, with stops for coffee and lunch en route. We visitors. There are 4 restaurants to enjoy a bit to eat, a delightful gift shop reach our home area early-evening. and garden centre to explore. FRIDAY This morning we leave of our hotel and begin our journey PRICE INCLUDES: south. Once again stopping for coffee and lunch on route, we reach the n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast West Country early-evening. n Evening entertainment on 2 nights n Entrance to Plas Newydd House & Gardens (NT) PRICE INCLUDES: n Train ride on the Ffestiniog Railway n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to Tan Plas Y Bwlch Victorian Gardens n North Yorkshire Moors Railway Ticket n Entrance to Bodnant Gardens (NT) n Entrance to Castle Howard n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (Max 3) n All coach travel No single supplement (Max 5) Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 25 Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th June Saturday 3rd – Monday 5th June

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LONDON THEATRE WEEKEND TOUR SWINGING SIXTIES TOUR Join us for a weekend in London with a choice… Take PRICE ENTERTAINMENT BREAK PRICE your pick from one of six top West End shows… The We are delighted to bring you an evening of nostalgia Girls, Thriller Live, Motown The Musical, Matilda, £189 with this 1960’s themed entertainment break with £169 Aladdin, Phantom Of The Opera and Les Miserables, many of your favourite songs from the swinging sixties. The Girls – A brand new musical to hit London’s West 2 DAYS 3 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Mercure Daventry Court End, based on the film “Calendar Girls”, featuring songs Hotel and Spa by Gary Barlow. Based on the true story of a Women’s A modern 4* hotel nestled within its own lovely grounds. Each en-suite Institute group who decide to raise money for a local hospital posing room is well equipped with TV, Wi-Fi hairdryer and tea & coffee making nude for a calendar, who inadvertently become a media sensation facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a freshly overnight. With laugh-out-loud comedy, this is a must see show for prepared menu and a hearty English breakfast, and the bar lounge 2017! offers an area to relax in. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, Thriller Live – This popular West End show makes it return to London, sauna and steam room and fitness suite. celebrating the musical career of the world’s greatest pop stars, Michael Jackson. Taking you on an electrifying journey through 45 years ITINERARY of musical achievement with over 2 hours of non-stop music and his legendary dance routines, this show cannot help but get you singing SATURDAY We leave the West Country, and travel, along and dancing on your feet. With songs such as “ABC”, Smooth with comfort stop on route, to the lovely market town of Criminal”, “Beat It”, “Billie Jean” and not forgetting “Thriller” Tewkesbury with time to browse the shops and have lunch. Aladdin – Disney’s Aladdin has come to London’s West End, in a We continue on to our hotel, arriving with time to settle in shining, shimmering and sparkling spectacle featuring all the favourite before dinner after which you may like to take a stroll around songs from the award winning Disney film. With favourite characters such as Aladdin, Jasmine & the Genie, breath-taking costumes, some of the local park or reservoirs. magnificent stage sets and spectacular special effects … what else SUNDAY Today you have a choice, to visit Warwick or could you “wish” for! Stratford. Warwick, the county town of Warwickshire, has a YOUR HOTEL Crowne Plaza Hotel, London Heathrow wealth of history. You may like to visit the magnificent castle A luxuriously appointed 4* hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with satellite (recommended visiting time 3 hours), the doll museum or the TV, telephone, hairdryer, mini bar and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a generous buffet breakfast and arcaded Market hall. Stratford upon Avon is a picturesque evening dinner, and leisure facilities include a swimming pool, sauna town, where you may like to visit William Shakespeare’s and gym. birthplace or take a boat trip along the river. Both towns also have lovely shopping areas and a wide choice of places ITINERARY to enjoy coffee and lunch. We later return to our hotel with SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to London, time to relax before this evening dinner and swinging sixties stopping for coffee en route. You will then have time for lunch before entertainment. Performing some of the favourite songs from enjoying an afternoon performance of the show of your choice. the era of rock ‘n roll, this evening’s fun is bound to get your Afterwards, we re-join the coach and travel to our hotel, arriving with toes topping, or even dancing the night away. There is an time to settle in before dinner and an evening free to spend as you please. optional Best Dressed 1960’s competition for anyone who wishes to get into the Sixties spirit! SUNDAY We leave our hotel after a leisurely breakfast and make the short journey to Royal Windsor, with ample time to explore this pictur- MONDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our esque town, full of so much history. You may like to visit the Castle, take way to Oxford, where you will have plenty of time to explore an open top bus trip around Windsor & Eton where a guided commentary this wonderful “city of dreaming spires”. You may like to visit will explain some of the fascinating history, or enjoy a scenic boat trip one of the many historic buildings, colleges or museums or along the Thames. There are also some lovely shops and many restaurants art galleries, or just enjoy browsing the shops and a leisurely to enjoy lunch. We leave late afternoon, and make our way back to the lunch. We later continue our journey home, arriving in the West Country, arriving mid-evening. West Country early evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet English Breakfast n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Top price theatre ticket n Swinging Sixties Musical n All coach travel Entertainment on 1 night SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £22.00 Single supplement £40.00 Travel insurance £12.00 Travel insurance £14.00

26 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Sunday 4th – Tuesday 13th June

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PORTUGAL’S ATLANTIC TOUR COAST & LISBON PRICE We are delighted to bring you a new tour to the coastal £ region of Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, affectionately 825 known as the “White City”. With elegant coastal 10 DAYS resorts, ancient towns and a magnificent jewel of a city, there is so much to experience in this stunning Atlantic coastal corner. YOUR HOTEL Hotel Estoril Eden, Estoril A 4* hotel located near the seafront with breath taking views across the Atlantic Ocean. All en-suite bedrooms are fully air-conditioned, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and WiFi access. The hotel’s panoramic restaurant serves a choice menu of local and international cuisine, and the “Bellevue” bar provides a relaxing area to enjoy sea views. Leisure Discovery. There will also be free time to explore the city at leisure, and you facilities include an outdoor pool, indoor pool, Jacuzzi and gym. may like to take a wooden tram ride up to the old district of Alfama, passing through narrow streets with tall brightly painted houses and beautiful ceramic tile designs. There are an abundance of restaurants to enjoy lunch, and the city’s ITINERARY tasty treat “pasteìs de nata” (custard pastry) is a must! We later return by coach SUNDAY We leave our home area and make our way to Plymouth where we board to our hotel. a luxurious ferry for a late afternoon departure and overnight sailing to Santander. FRIDAY Join us today as we make our way to the beautiful hilltop town The ferry boasts a fabulous swimming pool and leisure area, elegant bars and of Sintra, a well-deserved UNESCO world heritage site. A former summer lounges and a superb choice of dining, from award-winning cuisine to a wide residence of the Portuguese monarchy, Sintra also boasts two of Portugal’s selection of self-service menus. There is also live entertainment and dancing until most extraordinary palaces, semitropical gardens and a castle. The heart of the late, two cinemas showing the latest movies and great shopping in the stylish malls. town is awash with tall houses painted in hues of pale pink, ochre and mellow All cabins are en suite and air-conditioned. yellow, with decorative turrets and balconies amongst quaint narrow streets. MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast we continue our cruise, and you can continue to Whilst here you may like to visit the stunning Palácio Nacional, dating from the make use of the facilities on board and have lunch. Our ship arrives in Santander early 15th century, with spectacular interiors. With time to enjoy lunch, and explore afternoon and we rejoin the coach and travel south, with comfort stops en route to our this wonderful town, we continue towards the most westerly point of Europe, to overnight hotel in Salamanca, with time to settle in before dinner. Cabo da Roca, a rocky cape with cliffs standing at a height of 140 metres, with truly magnificent views across the Atlantic Ocean. There is also a café, gift shop TUESDAY We continue our journey, crossing the border into Portugal, with stops and visitor centre. for coffee and lunch on route. We arrive at our hotel in Estoril, our base for the next five nights, with time to settle in and explore our new surroundings before dinner SATURDAY Today we travel northwards to the beautiful, historic town of this evening. Óbidos, said to be one of Portugal’s most picturesque places to visit. The compact town is filled with a maze of cobbled streets, traditional white- WEDNESDAY The whole day is free to spend as you please and enjoy the hotel washed houses with terracotta tiled roofs and draped in colourful swathes of facilities and coastal surroundings. Estoril has a long historic connection to the bourgainvillea, all encircled by medieval city walls. The beautiful Porta da Vila Portuguese rich and famous, and the town’s casino was said to be the inspiration was the main gateway into the town, and is decorated with traditional azure for Ian Fleming’s 007 novel “Casino Royale” and also featured in the James Bond blue tiles, depicting the Passion Of Christ. For the more energetic, a walk along film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. The golden sand and calm waters are perfect the city walls offers wonderful views across the townscape. The local tipple is to enjoy a relaxing day on the beach, or for those who enjoy a coastal stroll, the a rich cherry brandy liqueur (Ginja), which is served in most of the town’s cafes neighbouring fishing village of Cascais is easily accessed on foot. and restaurants, where you can enjoy lunch and sample the local cuisine. THURSDAY After breakfast we are joined by an experience guide for a full day SUNDAY Sadly we say goodbye to our hotel in Estoril and make our way back tour of Lisbon. The Portuguese capital’s stunning location overlooks hills, situated into Spain, to Valladolid, our overnight accommodation, arriving with time to on the River Tejo estuary, and is an enchanting combination of old-world charm and freshen up before dinner. cosmopolitan vibrancy. Our guide will provide us with a fascinating insight into the city as we make a tour by coach, past some of the famous landmarks including the MONDAY After breakfast we make the short journey to Santander, with time chic Avenida da Liberdade, Edward VII Park, Basilica da Estrela, and on to the area to browse and have an early lunch, before we rejoin our ferry for the overnight of Belem with the UNESCO Jeronimos monastery, Belem Tower and Monument to sailing to Portsmouth giving you more time to continue to enjoy its many facilities and enjoy dinner in one of the restaurants. TUESDAY We arrive in Portsmouth early afternoon and after disembarking, rejoin the coach and return to our home area.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n 2 Nights ferry accommodation in 4 berth inside cabins SUPPLEMENTS: Meals on board ferry n Guided coach tour of Lisbon 4 berth outside cabin n All coach travel £90.00 per person Single supplement £257.00 Travel insurance £36.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 27 Monday 5th – Friday 9th June Thursday 8th – Monday 12th June

TENBY & PEMBROKESHIRE TOUR RHS CHATSWORTH TOUR A coastal resort in attractive Pembrokeshire, Tenby is PRICE FLOWER SHOW PRICE situated on a narrow promontory jutting out into Carmarthen Bay. Once a prosperous port, Georgian £315 The RHS has introduced a brand new flower show venue £325 houses overlook the picturesque harbour with its for 2017 in the stunning grounds of Chatsworth House generous sandy beaches. Estate. RHS are launching this latest show with new 5 DAYS themes and styles, unlike the existing RHS shows. 5 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Clarence Houe Hotel, Tenby Owned by the same family for nearly seventy years, this excellent YOUR HOTEL Carlton Park Hotel, Rotherham hotel enjoys an enviable position on the esplanade. All rooms are A charming 3* hotel where all rooms are en-suite, with ensuite, with TV and tea & coffee facilities. Some rooms benefit TV, alarm clock, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making from spectacular sea views. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious serves highly recommended cuisine with a choice menu, evening menu and a hearty Yorkshire breakfast to set you up for the day. Leisure entertainment is provided, and there is a Happy Hour each evening. facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool. ITINERARY ITINERARY THURSDAY We leave the West Country and journey north to our hotel, MONDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop en route, stopping for coffee and lunch on route, before arriving at our hotel with make our way over the St. David’s bridge to Abergavenny for lunch and time to settle in before dinner. time to browse the shops. We complete our journey to Tenby via the scenic Brecon Beacons, reaching our hotel with ample time to settle in before FRIDAY Today we make our way to Chatsworth House Estate for the dinner and an evening of entertainment. newly launched RHS Flower Show. Set in the beautiful surrounding of the estate’s parkland, the flower show will look at contemporary designs, local TUESDAY The whole day is free for you to spend as you please exploring skills and crafts from the countryside, garden sculptures together with the Tenby’s enchanting narrow streets. There are museums, shops, a good usual abundance of flower designs, displays and demonstrations, all linked art gallery and a castle to visit, in addition to the chocolate-box pretty across the spectacular grounds with bridges across the River Derwent. The harbour. You may like to take boat trip to Caldy Island (weather permitting) usual “floral marquee” will be within a recreated conservatory showcasing – just 3 miles from Tenby and formerly home to monks who inhabited the plants from around the world. Food and refreshments will be available monastery there for more than 1,500 years. If the stunning scenery alone throughout the show, together with gift shops and plant nurseries. isn’t enough, there’s a shop and an excellent tearoom on the island, as SATURDAY This morning we make our way south to Matlock Bath well as the opportunity for guided walks. where you may like to take a cable car ride to the , WEDNESDAY This morning we travel to Carmarthen, a neat little county and (weather permitting) absorb breath taking views of the village. At the town, encircled by the River Towy and full of pretty shops. Today is market summit there are two underground show caves, a café and gift shop. Other day too, and you will have plenty of time to sample the local cuisine and attractions include the mining museum, an aquarium as well as souvenir perhaps snag a bargain! After lunch we continue to Laugharne – a quiet shops and cafes to enjoy lunch. We later travel on to Chesterfield, where town on the Taf Estuary, where Welsh poet Dylan Thomas lived and is bur- town meets the countryside, and the Peak District meets Robin Hood ied. His boathouse and writing shed, where he penned Under Milk Wood, Country. As well as browsing the shops, you may like to visit the Parish church with the its 228ft crooked spire which leans nearly 9ft from its true are well worth a visit, as are the imposing castle ruins. centre and moves a little further every year… but it is still a long way from THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way north, travelling falling over! through the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, an area of outstanding SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel to Lincoln, with time to natural beauty, to Cardigan, a lovely market town at the mouth of the river explore this beautiful cathedral city, with its narrow streets and quaint Teifi, once one of the busiest ports in Wales. With time to explore and enjoy buildings. The castle holds a prominent position and is worth a visit, and a leisurely lunch, we return via the world-famous Cenarth Falls where the the cathedral stands high above the town on a ridge with views across to salmon leap, to Saundersfoot, a very pretty harbour village, with time to the lower town. Inside the cathedral quarter is Bailgate with its specialist browse the gift shops and enjoy tea. shops, trendy boutiques and souvenir shops. Cafes and restaurants line the FRIDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way to the river, and offer a relaxing place to enjoy lunch. Museum of Welsh Life at St. Fagan’s (entrance free). While here, you’ll see MONDAY Sadly we leave our hotel and begin our homeward journey, how the people of Wales used to live and work. Enjoy lunch and 500 years with comfort and lunch stop on route, completing our journey, arriving of Welsh history gathered and displayed within 100 acres of charming back in the West Country early evening. countryside, before we complete our homeward journey into England, arriving early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Entrance to RHS Chatsworth Flower Show n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (Entrance to the house not included) n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Boat trip to Caldy Island SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement Single supplement £40.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

28 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Thursday 8th – Tuesday 13th June

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A REAL TASTE OF TOUR BURGUNDY PRICE We are delighted to bring you a new tour of Burgundy, £ celebrating its culinary delights in the regions’ historic 429 cities. From fine wines, to sumptuous champagne, and 6 DAYS from delicate cheeses to traditional condiments, the flavours of Burgundy offer a mouthwatering temptation, coupled with the beautiful towns and cities that they originate from. YOUR HOTEL Ibis Hotel, Dijon A 3* modern hotel located close to the historic centre of the city. All rooms are en-suite are air conditioned with TV, WiFi access, and hairdryer. There is a lift, and the restaurant serves a continental buffet breakfast and a freshly prepared evening menu.

ITINERARY THURSDAY After an early departure we travel east to Dover, with a research into epilepsy, and many other neurological conditions. Saturday comfort stop en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We continue our is host to a fine food market set within its city walls and ramparts, with journey through France to Troyes, to our overnight accommodation, arriving delicious varieties of pastries, fresh vegetables and fruit, cheeses, meats, in time for dinner condiments, spices and an array of wine merchants throughout the town. FRIDAY We continue our journey to the heart of Burgundy, to its region’s The surrounding area is awash with vineyards and chateaus all producing capital, Dijon. Here the Dukes of Burgundy established their presence from high quality Burgundian wines. the 5th century, to the height of their glory in 14th century. Dijon was a SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to the historic hub of trading merchants and Dijon’s market has a glorious history dating town of Mâcon, situated on the banks of the River Saône, and surround- back centuries. Today the food market is held daily in the Palais du Ducs ed by vineyard landscaped Beaujolais hills. This region of Burgundy is well (Duke’s Palace) in the “Les Halles” and surrounding streets. Dijon is famous known for its rich, fruity Beaujolais wine, locally produced goats cheese for its mustard which has been made here since the Middle Ages and was and fruit. The town centre is quite compact with an elegant historic granted exclusive rights in the 17th century. After sampling many of the quarter where you will find Mâcon’s 12th century cathedral of Saint tasty delicacies in the market and food shops, why not try some delicious Vincent, and the beautiful 15th century Maison de Bois, the oldest house Beef Bourguignon for lunch, a regional dish of the area. We later re-join the in town with its fine carpentry work and carvings, and the Saint-Laurent coach and make the short journey to our hotel in Dijon with time to relax bridge which crosses the Saône, dating back to the 16th century. There before dinner. are also many cafes and restaurants to enjoy lunch, and an array of shops SATURDAY Join us as we travel to the historic town of Beaune, south of to browse. Dijon, for market day. Known as the “wine capital of Burgundy” Beaune MONDAY This morning we leave our hotel and make our way to is a beautiful town with an iconic tiled roofs, especially that of the town’s the ancient city of Reims, known as the champagne capital of France. historic hospice in the centre, famous today for its incredible world-wide Dominated by its beautiful 13th century gothic cathedral, Reims is the coronation site of 25 French Kings. Whilst here you may like to visit one of the great Champagne houses, experience an underground tour of the champagne cellars in the vast tunnel network of former chalk quarries, or maybe just purchase a souvenir bottle of bubbly for that special occasion. Other tasty delicacies found around Reims include rose biscuits, ginger- bread, ham and cooking vinegars. With time to explore this wonderful city, enjoy lunch and maybe a glass of bubbly, we continue our journey to Laon, to our overnight accommodation, arriving in time to relax before dinner. If time allows this evening, you may like to make your way up to the enchanting medieval town centre, perched high on a plateau. TUESDAY After breakfast we make our way back to Calais for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue, with comfort stops en route to the West Country, arriving mid evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Ferry crossings n SUPPLEMENTS: All coach travel Single supplement £118.00 Travel insurance £29.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 29 Thursday 8th – Monday 12th June Sunday 11th – Saturday 17th June

NATIONAL TRUST TOUR IRELAND...KILLARNEY & TOUR TREASURES...HAMPSHIRE PRICE THE RING OF KERRY PRICE 5 DAYS The National Trust is a conservation organisation that Ireland’s beauty is legendary, from the lush, green works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside pastures to the deep, lakes and the rolling hills. The £475 and buildings of Great Britain, encouraging millions of £320 Kingdom of Kerry is renowned for its natural people to enjoy their national heritage. We are delighted magnificence of colourful contrasts, rugged coastline 7 DAYS to offer a tour of four of its loveliest properties NT and dramatic mountain views. MEMBERS in Hampshire. YOUR HOTEL The Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Eastleigh A fabulous 4* hotel situated in the heart of Killarney. All rooms are en A 3* modern hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, £362 suite, with TV, wifi access, hairdryer and tea & coffee-making facilities. hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors, and the excellent leisure facilities include A lift serves all floors. The restaurant offers a freshly NON NT an indoor pool.. Excellent Irish cuisine is followed by traditional Irish prepared menu, and leisure facilities include an indoor MEMBERS entertainment each evening. swimming pool. ITINERARY ITINERARY SUNDAY We leave the West Country and make our way, into Wales and on to Pembroke, with, for the afternoon crossing to Rosslair. After docking in Ireland, we THURSDAY We leave our home area and make our way, to Mottisfont, near travel to our overnight hotel in Waterford or Wexford for dinner. Romsey. From its humble origins as a priory, it has been transformed into a grand country retreat where extravagant house parties were held in the 1940’s. With MONDAY We leave our hotel and make our way west, stopping somewhere magnificent interiors, a collection of 20th century art, and beautiful riverside interesting for coffee and lunch en route. We later make our way to our hotel in gardens, Mottisfont has much to admire. We later continue on to our hotel for Killarney, where dinner and our first evening of traditional Irish entertainment awaits. dinner. TUESDAY We’re guaranteed some magnificent scenery today as we embark upon an unforgettable, leisurely tour around the spectacular Ring of Kerry which has FRIDAY This morning we make the short journey to Chichester with its 12th deservedly earned its reputation as one of the most beautiful regions in Ireland. The century cathedral and almost intact Roman city walls which can be followed route, a 179km loop that starts and ends in Killarney, passes through lively villages on foot around the heart of Chichester. After an early lunch we continue on to with bustling pubs, charming bookshops and pretty cafés. The striking coastline is Petworth House, a 17th century mansion surrounded by 700 acres of deer park, overlooked by an enchanting amalgamation of hills, cliffs, and lakes. We will stop for and home to the current Lord and Lady Egremont. The mansion houses the coffee, lunch and photographs en route… don’t forget your camera! finest collection of artwork cared for by National Trust including pieces by Turner, Reynolds and Titian. The servants quarters offer a glimpse into life “below stairs”. WEDNESDAY The whole day is free for you to spend as you please… you may like The restaurant offers afternoon teas and the gift shop has a fine selection of crafts to explore the classically Irish town of Killarney via an hour-long cart ride, or take and souvenirs. a boat trip on a nearby lake? Only a short bus or taxi ride away is Muckross House and Gardens, a 19th century magnificent Victorian mansion, one of Ireland’s leading SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast we take a tour across the New Forest, stately homes. situated close to the shores of Muckross Lake and set against the where ponies and cattle freely. We stop in Lyndhurst, a picturesque, bustling, stunning beauty of Killarney National Park. The elegantly furnished rooms portray the small town with quaint gift shops, tearooms and thatched cottages. named the lifestyles of the landed gentry, while downstairs in the basement you can experience “Capital of the New Forest” by William the Conqueror in 1079. We continue on the working conditions of the servants employed in the House. The Gardens are to the small market town of Romsey, which lies on the tranquil River Test. Here renowned world-wide for their beauty which include an extensive water garden, you will find medieval streets, a Norman Abbey cafés and shops. and some lovely and an outstanding rock garden hewn out of natural limestone. Queen Victoria, independent shops to browse and have lunch. Prince Albert and four of the princes and princesses stayed at the mansion for 2 nights in 1861. SUNDAY Today we travel to Sheffield Park to board the heritage Bluebell THURSDAY After a traditional Irish breakfast as we travel around the breathtaking Railway, for a 9 mile nostalgic steam train through glorious countryside. After Dingle Peninsula. Unlike the Ring of Kerry, where the cliffs tend to dominate the lunch we make the short journey to Sheffield Park Gardens, shaped through ocean, it’s the ocean that dominates the smaller Dingle Peninsula. The opal-blue centuries of landscaping with lakes, waterfalls, and formal gardens, and a café for waters surround the green hills and golden sands which once was the setting for the afternoon tea. film Ryan’s daughter. Once again we stop for coffee, lunch and photographs en route. MONDAY We leave our hotel and travel to Hinton Ampner, an elegant Victorian We pause at Slea Head, the most westerly mainland point in Europe, with splendid mansion lovingly remodelled in Georgian style following a tragic fire in the views. 1960’s. The beautiful interior rooms are filled with collections of art and exquisite FRIDAY Sadly, we today leave Killarney and make our way back across Ireland’s ceramics, and the manicured gardens lead on to sculptured topiaries, borders of lovely countryside to Waterford with time to browse the town and maybe visit the roses and breath taking views across the South Downs. We later continue our Waterford Crystal Visitors Centre, before arriving at our overnight hotel in time for homeward journey, arriving early-evening. dinner. SATURDAY We leave our hotel and travel back to Rosslair for the return ferry crossing to Pembroke. We complete our homeward journey, with a comfort stop en PRICE INCLUDES: route, arriving early evening. n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to Mottisfont PRICE INCLUDES: n Entrance to Petworth House & Gardens SUPPLEMENTS: n 6 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n A return journey on the heritage Bluebell Railway Entrance to Muckross n Entrance to Sheffield Park n Ferry crossings House & Gardens n Entrance to Hinton Ampner SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Cart ride/Boat trip in Killarney n All coach travel Single supplement £60.00 Single supplement £124.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £32.00

30 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 12th – Saturday 17th June

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SCOTTISH LOCHS & TOUR MAGICAL WATERWAYS PRICE We are delighted to bring you a stunning tour of the £ Scottish Highlands taking in the wonderful scenery and 395 enchanting landscape of mountainous backdrops, 6 DAYS Scottish lochs and magical waterways. YOUR HOTEL Arrochar Hotel, Arrochar A beautiful hotel ideally located on the northern shores of Loch Long, at the base of the “Arrochar Alps”. Each en-suite bedroom is equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and a hearty Scottish breakfast, and the spacious lounge bar provides a relaxing area to enjoy a drink with friends.

ITINERARY MONDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north, stopping for coffee and lunch en route, and reaching our hotel with THURSDAY After breakfast we take a wonderful circular tour time to freshen up before dinner. of the Trossachs, through some picturesque villages and stunning TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we make the short drive around scenery, stopping in Aberfoyle for coffee. We then continue over the Loch Lomond to Balloch at the base of the Loch for an hour-long boat stunning Duke’s Pass, with a stop for lunch at Kilmahog. Here you trip. There are refreshment facilities on board, and a commentary will will find a 250 year old mill from Scotland’s textile and industrial be given. With time for lunch at Loch Lomond Shores (one of Scotland’s heritage, complete with original waterwheel. Built in 1758, original- most spectacular visitor centres), we re-join the coach and make a ly a flax mill producing the famous Kilmahog Rug, the site is now scenic tur via the River Clyde to visit the Glengoyne Distillery, where am visitor centre with outlet selling quality Scottish Tweeds, tartans, whisky has been manufactured since 1833… little has changed in the Arans & Cashmere… and much more. There is also a restaurant to traditional methods that create a good dram. Whilst here you will have enjoy lunch and soak up the wonderful Scottish scenery We return a guided tour and an opportunity to taste a 10 year old Single Highland to Arrochar passing the shores of Loch Lubnaig and following the Malt whisky. banks of Loch Lomond via the small Scottish Highland village of Crianlarich. WEDNESDAY Join us for a full day excursion to Fort William, trav- elling through the spectacular Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe. Whilst in FRIDAY Today we travel in the shadow in Cobblers Peak and Fort William, you will have plenty of time to explore this town, browse head towards the banks of beautiful Loch Fyne, to Inveraray for the shops and have lunch. There will also be an opportunity if you wish coffee. Whilst here, you may like to visit the famous jail, or the Bell to make the short journey on to Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain Tower Centre. We continue on to Oban, a busy working town with to take a ride on the gondolas. We return via more stunning scenery. fishing port. You may like to visit McCaig’s Tower, a coliseum-style monument built by a wealthy banker to alleviate unemployment 100 years ago… if you have the energy to climb to the top, you will be rewarded with outstanding views across Oban Bay, Mull and Lismore. There are also some lovely shops and restaurants to enjoy a leisurely lunch. SATURDAY This morning we sadly leave of our hotel and begin our journey south. Once again stopping for coffee and lunch on route, we reach the West Country early-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Loch Lomond Boat Trip n Whisky Tour & Tasting at the Glengoyne Distillery n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £50.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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SWITZERLAND & ITALY...”THE TOUR WILLIAM TELL EXPRESS” PRICE The much loved “William Tell Express” journey has £ been extended and renamed as “Gotthard Panorama 835 Express”. Travelling initially by boat, then by train, this 8 DAYS magical journey takes you through the heart of Switzerland and the spectacular Gotthard route with its spiralling tunnels and magnificent mountain and countryside scenery. YOUR HOTEL Hotel Bellevue, Seelisberg A warm welcome awaits you at this Italian 4* hotel, ideally situated on the shore of Lake Maggiore, in the town of Stresa, with its narrow streets & 19th century villas. All bedrooms are en-suite and equipped with air conditioning, TV, safe & Wifi access. The restaurant serves a traditional menu using locally sourced produce, with lounge areas to relax in. YOUR HOTEL Hotel Milan Speranza au Lac, Stresa A warm welcome awaits you at this Italian 4* hotel, ideally situated on the shore of Lake Maggiore, in the town of Stresa, with its narrow streets and 19th century villas. All bedrooms are en-suite and equipped with air the legendary Rütli meadow, recognised as the birthplace of Switzerland. conditioning, TV, safe and WiFi access. The restaurant serves a traditional We arrive in Fluelen, where we then board the Gotthard Panorama for an menu using locally sourced produce, and there is a lounge area for unforgettable journey through the countryside best described in the novel relaxation. “William Tell”, along the scenic Reuss Valley and the magnificent Gotthard route, circling through spiral tunnels, with majestic mountain scenery to southern Switzerland. We re-join our coach and make the journey across the ITINERARY Italian border to our hotel in Stresa, on Lake Maggiore, our base for the next three nights, arriving in time to freshen up before dinner this evening. WEDNESDAY After an early departure, we make our way to Dover, with comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to our SUNDAY Today we travel across to neighbouring Lake Como, to the ele- overnight accommodation in Metz, arriving in time for the evening meal. gant Italian town of Como itself, a popular destination for tourists. The large Piazza Cavour sits adjacent to the harbour, with many cafes and restaurants THURSDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey, with regular comfort to enjoy lunch and watch the world go by. Whilst here you may like to stops en-route, through France and into scenic Switzerland, to our hotel in explore the town with its 15th century cathedral located on the majestic Seelisberg, arriving with time to relax before our evening meal. Piazza Duomo in the heart of the old town, and the many shops, or maybe FRIDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make a scenic journey to Brienz, a pretty take a boat trip around Lake Como from the harbour. We later return to our wood carving village that sits on the eastern tip of the turquoise coloured Lake hotel with time to relax before dinner. Brienz. With time for coffee and photograph opportunities, we re-join the coach MONDAY Today is free for you to explore the vibrant lakeside town of and continue along the shoreline to the vibrant town of Interlaken. Set within a Stresa at leisure. You may like to take a boat trip across Lake Maggiore to picturesque backdrop of the majestic mountains, there are plenty of independ- the beautiful Borromeo Islands, and visit the stunning baroque palace and ent shops to browse, and café or restaurants to enjoy a relaxing lunch, and the its Italianate gardens on Isola Bella. The promenade along Stresa’s lakeside parkland to sit and enjoy the mountainous views. front offers superb views across the lake, and the heart of the old town in- SATURDAY Join us for the highlight of the tour, as we leave the hotel after land has an array of opulent 19th century villas and gardens. For those who breakfast and make the short journey to Lake Lucerne, where we board a boat, like a head for heights, a cable car runs up to the Mottarone Mountain with as we gently glide across the beautiful lake, passing picturesque villages and spectacular views of seven lakes, the Po Valley and the Alps beyond. TUESDAY Sadly it’s now time to say a fond farewell to our hotel as we begin our journey back through more stunning scenery, again with regular comfort stops, to our overnight accommodation in Metz, arriving in time for dinner. WEDNESDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We continue to the West Country, with comfort stops en route, arriving mid/late-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Tickets for the Gotthard Panorama Boat and Train n Ferry crossings n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £146.00 Travel insurance £34.00

32 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th June Sunday 18th – Friday 23rd June

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BROOKLANDS MUSEUM TOUR NORTHUMBRIA & TOUR FOR A FATHER’S DAY TREAT PRICE HOLY ISLAND PRICE Why not treat dad to a special Father’s Day treat this Northumbria is a tapestry of castles, cathedrals, year and send him to the famous £129 clustered villages and moorland ruins. The cities to the £445 – the birthplace of British motorsport, heritage south and the rugged eastern coastline combine aviation and home of the world famous Concorde. 2 DAYS dramatic history with abundant natural beauty. 6 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Crowne Plaza Hotel, Heathrow YOUR HOTEL Marriott Hotel, Newcastle-Gateshead A luxurious appointed 4* hotel where all rooms are en-suite with TV, A luxuriously-appointed, contemporary 4* hotel, within easy reach of telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. Europe’s largest leisure and retail complex. Each of the comfortable, There is a lift to all floors and leisure facilities include an indoor pool spacious rooms is ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and tea and gym. The restaurant serves a generous buffet dinner & breakfast. & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors, the restaurant offers a tempting choice menu, and leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, gym and spa. ITINERARY SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make ITINERARY our way to London, stopping for coffee on route. With SUNDAY We leave the West Country and we make our way north, stopping for coffee and lunch en route and arriving at our hotel with time to settle in before time for lunch at leisure and maybe enjoy a little sight- dinner. seeing, shopping or visit one of more of London’s many MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to the historic city of Durham with its fine Norman cathedral and castle, from which there are some attractions, we re-join the coach and make the short of the best panoramic views in Britain. There are a wide variety of shops and journey to our hotel in time for dinner this evening. restaurants, which co-exist happily with the Victorian Market in the cobbled market place, as well as street entertainment, museums and galleries, together many paths leading down to the riverbank, where you may like to join the Prince SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way Bishop River cruiser for a gentle trip along the river with stunning views. to the Brooklands Museum with so much to see, do TUESDAY Join us this morning as we make our way a little further north to Holy and explore at this spacious heritage site. The museum Island (or Lindisfarne), where twice daily a narrow neck of land sinks beneath the North Sea, separating the island from the mainland. Made famous by St Aidan, houses a wide range of motorsport and aviation St Cuthbert and the Lindisfarne Gospels, you can marvel at the 11th-century priory’s magnificent arches – the only remains of the Celtic monks’ monastery. exhibits from racing cars, vintage cars and motorcycles, You may also like to visit Lindisfarne Castle, browse the gift shops and enjoy a WWII aircraft and Concorde. Relive the supersonic leisurely lunch while soaking up the scenery. WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Alnwick Castle age in the Concorde Experience with memorabilia and Gardens. Known as the Windsor of the North and dominating the market and a virtual flight deck. The London Bus Museum is town of the river Aln, it is home to the Duke of Northumberland, whose family has lived here since 1309. Used in several of the Harry Potter films, and also housed at Brooklands with the largest collection more recently Downton Abbey, the interiors of the house are decorated in the Renaissance style, but there is so much to take in besides the sumptuous of working London buses in the world. For the ride staterooms – exhibitions, fine art treasures and stunning landscapes. There is of your life, inside the Balloon Hanger there is a 4D also lots to explore in the vibrant Alnwick Garden with its beautifully landscaped gardens, magnificent architecture and other unique features, all brought to life theatre where you can experience the thrills of driving with water. There are also water sculptures, the infamous Poison Garden and one around the Brooklands Race Track, Le Mans Racing of the world’s largest wooden treehouses. THURSDAY This morning we make our way to Beamish, an extensive open-air or flying with the Red Arrows. There is a café on site museum that effectively recreates an authentic picture of family, community and together with a fully stocked gift shop for that perfect working life in the north-east England from Victorian times through to 1940’s. It has a typical high street with many shops, as well as a colliery, coal pit Village, souvenir of your visit. We later continue our journey farm, and there are guides in period costume and a restored tramline serving all areas of the attraction. With many different options for morning coffee, lunch home, arriving in the West Country early evening. and afternoon tea spread across the site, there is something for everyone. FRIDAY After a leisurely breakfast we begin our homeward journey. With comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country early/mid-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n n Entrance to Brooklands Museum 5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n n All coach travel Entrance to Alnwick Castle & Gardens SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Beamish Open-Air Museum SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £20.00 n All coach travel Single supplement £125.00 Travel insurance £12.00 Travel insurance £21.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 33 TOUR OUR GRAND TOUR FOR 2017... PRICE 17 £1435 DAY AN ALPINE ADVENTURE 17 DAYS TOUR Sunday 18th June – Tuesday 4th July

Join us on a spectacular journey through some of the most dramatic plenty of time to explore this delightful Roman town, with its scenery as we tour around the stunning Alpine region. Covering an area amazing Roman walls, ancient ruins and beautiful cathedral. of 11% of our continent, the Alps are the youngest mountain range in Europe, stretching over 700 miles from Slovenia and Austria in the east, There is a lovely piazza with outdoor cafes to enjoy a leisurely through Italy, Switzerland, Germany and France in the west, forming a lunch in the sun. We return to our hotel via the scenic Great St backbone across multiple countries. With mighty summits, majestic snow Bernard Pass, the third highest Alpine road in Europe, and into capped peaks, delicately flowered meadows, glacial rivers and crystal lakes, we will travel through the heart of some of the very best, unspoilt Switzerland, with outstanding views across the Martigny valley. and awe-inspiring views in the world! Our grand tour for 2017 offers you the experience, sights and thrills of mountains, high alpine passes and WEDNESDAY After breakfast we make the short journey into unforgettable scenery. Chamonix, the heart of the French Alps, set against the backdrop YOUR HOTEL Hotel du Bois, Les Houches, Chamonix of Europe’s highest mountain, the majestic Mont Blanc. This A delightful 3* hotel located on the outskirts of Chamonix. All rooms are delightful ski resort is a popular destination for summer tourists en-suite with TV, telephone and hairdryer. The restaurant serves a delicious too, with its many cafes and boutique shops. We have included evening menu and buffet breakfast, and the lounge-bar offers an ideal area to relax and unwind. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool and a scenic journey on the Montenvers Mer De Glace train to the sauna. viewing platform of the Mont Blanc Glacier. Here you can visit YOUR HOTEL Silvretta Park Hotel, Klosters the glacier exhibition and café, and for those of you who wish A warm welcome awaits at this 4* Swiss family run hotel ideally situated to explore further, there is a cable car and over 400 gentle within walking distance to the town centre. All en-suite bedrooms have TV, telephone, hairdryer and WiFi access, and the restaurant serves an steps down to the heart of the glacier, which you can enter and excellent choice menu. There is an indoor swimming pool and an access experience the illuminated carving exhibition inside the ice caves. card to the area’s trains and cable cars is free to all guests. YOUR HOTEL Lady Maria Hotel, Fondo Situated on a plateau at the foot of Mount Penegal, amid stunning natural Bellevue Seelisberg beauty, a warm welcome is assured at this family run 3* Italian hotel. Each en-suite bedroom is equipped with TV, telephone and hairdryer. A lift serves all floors, and the restaurant serves a traditional evening menu and generous buffet breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool. YOUR HOTEL Brückenwirt Hotel, St Johann Im Pongau You are assured a very warm welcome at this traditional 4* Austrian hotel with wonderful views of the Salzburg Alps. Each comfortably furnished bedroom is en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and WiFi access. The restaurant serves a delicious choice menu and hearty breakfast, and leisure facilities include an outdoor pool and wellness suite. SUNDAY After an early departure, we make our way to Dover, with comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to our overnight accommodation in Reims, THURSDAY Today we leave Chamonix and travel into France, arriving in time for the evening meal. Switzerland, passing through the Bernese Alps and on to the spectacular Furka Pass, the fourth highest mountain road in MONDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey, with Europe, famous for 007’s Aston DB5/Ford Mustang car chase in regular comfort stops en-route, to our first destination in the James Bond’s “Goldfinger”. With lunch and photograph stops French Alps, arriving at our hotel just outside Chamonix, our on route, we complete our journey, arriving at our mountain top base for the next three nights, with time to relax before dinner. hotel in Seelisberg, and base for the next three nights. Dinner is TUESDAY Today we journey through the Mont Blanc tunnel, enjoyed in the restaurant with magnificent panoramic views. one of the longest in Europe, and directly into the majestic FRIDAY This morning join us for an excursion to the traditional Aosta Valley, the gateway to the Italian Alps. There will be Swiss town of Altdorf, home of the Swiss hero William Tell, Aosta Roman ruins whose monument proudly resides in the heart of town. With an array of shops to browse and cafes to enjoy lunch, we return to our hotel for the afternoon to explore the locality and enjoy the views from the hotel’s sun terrace. SATURDAY The whole day is free for you to continuing exploring the town of Seelisberg, or if you wish take the funicular down to Lucerne, and enjoy a relaxing boat ride across the lake. Lucerne itself is a delightful lakeside resort with boutique shops and restaurants, and a beautiful wooden 14th century bridge which straddles the lake. If you wish, you can take a boat to Weggis, where you can then join the world’s oldest cog railway to the summit of Mount Rigi for spectacular panoramic views.

34 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 and over the pass to Madonna di Campiglio ski resort, with Berchtesgaden spectacular views of the Alpine peaks. From here we make our way to the charming and picturesque Lake Molveno, with a panoramic stop for lunch, before making our way back to our hotel. FRIDAY We leave our hotel in Italy and make our way north into Austria via the dramatic Brenner Pass, and across the Austrian Tyrol. We travel through the scenic Zillertal and Kitzbühel Alpine regions, with a lunch stop on route and on to St Johann im Pongau, our hotel and base for the next three nights. SATURDAY Join us today for an unforgettable mountain tour through stunning scenery as we travel to the highest Alpine road in Europe, the spectacular Grossglockner. We begin our SUNDAY We leave our hotel in Seelisberg and make the scenic journey in the Salzach Valley, before we climb 48 kilometres journey across Switzerland, skirting around Lichenstein and on and loop around 36 hair pin bends, offering breath taking through Heidi country, with time for lunch and coffee on route, views of the unique Austrian Alpine mountains in the heart of arriving at our hotel in the Swiss mountain resort of Klosters. the Hohe Tauern National Park, the largest nature reserve in the MONDAY Join us today for an extended half day excursion Alps. At the summit (2504 metres) enjoy the amazing views of to chic St Moritz, home to the rich and famous. Regarded as the Grossglockner mountain, one of the highest peaks in this one of the best ski resorts in Europe, St Moritz was host to region, together with the Pasterze Glacier. Keep an eye out for the Olympic Winter Games in 1928 & 1948. This elegant and the native marmots, a tiny shy alpine mammal who roam these stylish town is home to award winning restaurants and unique alpine meadows! boutique shops, together with funicular railways and cable SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way north, cars to panoramic mountain views. We return to Klosters this into Germany and the Bavarian Alpine region, with panoramic afternoon with free time to explore the town, and maybe take views across the Berchtesgaden National Park with its majestic advantage of the free train/cable car access to visit nearby mountains and crystal clear lakes. With time to explore the Davos or reach the heights of the mountains above. historic town of Berchtesgaden, we continue to the beautiful TUESDAY We leave the Swiss Alps and make our way towards waterside setting of Lake Konigssee, a deep glacial lake where the Italian Alpine region of the Dolomites. We travel through we enjoy a boat ride. We return to our hotel for our final dramatic scenery and the heart of the Selvio National Park, relaxing evening meal. and on through the orchard meadows of the Sud Tyrol region. MONDAY Sadly we leave our hotel, and begin our return With time for lunch and photographic stops on route, we journey, with comfort stops en-route, to our overnight hotel in reach our hotel in the Italian Dolomites with time to settle Liege, arriving in time for dinner. in before dinner. TUESDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the WEDNESDAY Join us today as we make our way to one of return ferry crossing to Dover. We continue to the West Country, Europe’s most beautiful areas, to Lake Garda and the stunning with comfort stops en route, arriving mid/late-evening. lakeside resort of Riva Del Garda. Located on the northern tip of Italy’s largest lake, surrounded by the mighty Monte Hotel du Bois Baldo in the foothills of the Dolomites, this elegant town boasts a wonderful lakeside promenade, colourful piazzas and the fantastic 12th century La Rocca castle dominating the waterfront. Whilst here, you may like to take a boat trip across Lake Garda to the nearby village of Limone, a beautiful unspoilt village and site of ancient lemon groves on the lakeshore. THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we take a scenic circular tour of the Dolomite mountain range, travelling via Val di Sole,

PRICE INCLUDES: n 16 nights’ dinner bed & buffet breakfast n Funicular and cable car ride to Mont Blanc Glacier, including entrance to the ice caves n Boat trip on Lake Konigssee n Free use of local cable cars & trains in Klosters n Traditional evening meal in Fondo on 1 night n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £295.00 Travel insurance Lake Konigssee £43.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 35 Thursday 22nd – Monday 26th June Friday 23rd – Saturday 24th June

LLANDUDNO & THE LITTLE TOUR BLENHEIM PALACE TOUR TRAINS OF WALES PRICE FLOWER SHOW PRICE Llandudno – the premier resort of North Wales – is set Blenheim Palace provides the perfect backdrop for this along a wide, curving bay overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, with£365 the annual flower show, which is set inside the beautiful £99 magnificent mountains of Snowdonia as its backcloth. gardens. It features over 150 floral and garden exhibitors, 5 DAYS 2 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Tynedale Hotel, Llandudno a grand floral marquee, garden landscapes and We’re delighted to return to this warm and welcoming numerous gift and garden shopping villages. 3* hotel, located along the central promenade with views out over the YOUR HOTEL Best Western Banbury House Hotel bandstand and sea. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer A 3* hotel Georgian style hotel with a modern comforts, just a short and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The hotel’s walk from Banbury town centre. Each en-suite room is equipped with restaurant serves a fabulous full Welsh breakfast and choice evening TV, safe, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. menu, and there is live entertainment each evening. Although there is no lift at the hotel, there is a selection of ground floors rooms. The restaurant serves a delicious menu and hearty ITINERARY breakfast, and there is a lounge bar to relax and unwind in the evenings. THURSDAY We leave our home area and travel over the border into Wales, stopping for coffee and lunch en route. On arrival at our hotel, enjoy ITINERARY a cup of tea while your luggage is delivered to your room. There will then be time to settle in before dinner and our first evening of entertainment. FRIDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop, FRIDAY After breakfast, join us as we travel through stunning scenery make our way to Blenheim Palace with the remainder of the around Snowdon and the Llanberis Pass, before boarding a train for a day free for you to enjoy the Flower Show with its beautiful return journey on the Snowdon Mountain Cog Railway to the summit at 1,085 metres, with spectacular views… weather permitting! We then show gardens, floral art displays, the grand floral marquee, re-join the coach and make our way to the picturesque village of Betws- gardening talks, plants & gift marquees and numerous y-Coed, North Wales’ most popular resort. Here you will find a railway refreshment stalls. Your admission ticket also allows access museum, plus craft shops and tearooms. to Blenheim’s parkland and gardens, which cover over 2000 SATURDAY The morning is free for you to spend as you please and explore Llandudno, known as the ‘Queen of Welsh Resorts’. You may like to acres, designed by Capability Brown. We later re-join the take a ride on the Great Orme Tramway to the summit on one of only three coach and travel the short journey to our hotel, arriving in time cable-hauled street tramways in the world. There is also a fine pier, over to freshen up before dinner and an evening at leisure. 700 metres long, attractive gardens, shops and restaurants. .Join us if you wish for an afternoon excursion to Conwy – a medieval walled town with SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we leave our hotel an imposing castle and lively quay, on which you will find what is claimed and travel to Burford, one of England’s prettiest small to be the smallest house in Great Britain! We return to our hotel in time for dinner and another evening of excellent entertainment. medieval towns with time to browse the shops and enjoy SUNDAY This morning we travel to Blaenau Ffestiniog and board the coffee. We continue on to Bourton on the Water – probably world’s oldest narrow-gauge railway for a 13½ mile journey to the harbour the most popular Cotswold village, and often referred to as in Porthmadog. The train climbs over 700 feet from sea level into the the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ because the River Windrush mountains, past lakes and waterfalls and round tight bends, clinging to the side of the mountain or tunneling through it. We then re-join the coach runs through its centre. The combination of the clear, sparkling and make the short journey to Portmeirion, an Italianate village famous for water and the attractive low bridges crossing it creates a its china. While here, you can marvel at the beautiful gardens, browse the charming scene. Whilst here you may like to visit the Model many gift shops, and enjoy lunch. Railway, Cotswold Motor Museum, the perfumery, Dragonfly MONDAY Sadly we today leave North Wales and make our way home, Maze or the pottery. There are also many gift shops to browse stopping for coffee and lunch en route. We complete our homeward journey back into England, arriving early/mid-evening. and restaurants to enjoy a leisurely lunch. We later complete our journey back to our home area, arriving early evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Snowdon Mountain Railway ticket n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Ffestiniog Railway ticket n Admission to Blenheim Palace Flower Show n Entrance to Portmerion Village & Gardens (includes entry to park and gardens) n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Executive Room Supplement £60.00 Single supplement £25.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £12.00

36 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Friday 23rd – Monday 26th June Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th June

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TALES OF THE RIVERBANK TOUR GOODWOOD FESTIVAL TOUR The is the second longest river in the UK, PRICE OF SPEED PRICE flowing for 215 miles from the heart of Gloucestershire to the English Channel. Join us as we experience the £ Held in the immaculate grounds of Goodwood House, £ tranquillity and harmony of this much loved waterway. 259 the Goodwood Festival of Speed is the world’s largest 215 celebration of motoring culture in the world – a unique As an important trading route for centuries, it was the 4 DAYS 2 DAYS Victorians who developed the notion of the river weekend that brings together a marvelous mix of cars, for leisure. motorcycles, motorsport celebrities and professional drivers. YOUR HOTEL Hilton Hotel, Reading YOUR HOTEL A 4* hotel with modern comforts. All rooms are en-suite with TV, Wi-Fi Europa Hotel, Maindenbower access, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to A modern hotel with a beautiful courtyard and landscaped gardens. all floors and the restaurant served a delicious evening menu and Each of the comfortable rooms is ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer generous breakfast. Leisure facilities include indoor pool, sauna, steam and tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant serves a freshly-prepared room and fitness suite. menu, and leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna and gym.

ITINERARY ITINERARY FRIDAY We leave the West Country, and, with a comfort stop, make SATURDAY After an early departure we leave the West Country our way to the delightful Oxfordshire market town of Witney for lunch. and make our way, with a comfort stop en route, to Goodwood We then make the short journey to Oxford where we board a boat for the world’s largest car event. From current Formula 1 racers for a 2 hour leisurely cruise along the Thames, passing Christ Church and 200mph supercars to steam-powered carriages of the 19th Meadows, Iffley (one of the oldest and original locks on the century, and from 3,000bhp top fuel dragsters to classic rally Thames), Rose Island and Sandford Lock (the deepest non tidal lock on the Thames). We arrive at Abingdon, where we re-join the coach and cars, the Festival of Speed attracts the heroic from every era in travel on to our hotel, with time to settle in before dinner. an exuberant display of colour, style, sound and smell. All cars and motorcycles are painstakingly selected to reflect the event’s SATURDAY After breakfast we travel to Caversham Bridge to board major theme of the year, and to ensure their authenticity and a boat for a leisurely 2½ hour cruise along the River Thames. Wwe will discover some of the Thames’ hidden gems such as , provenance, all competing vehicles are presented in their original follow the course of the Reading Regatta and on to Lock and condition and livery. You can expect to see cars and motorbikes its 18th century bridge. We continue down-stream to Park Place where from over 100 years of worldwide motor racing history, driven by George IV once resided, to the charming town of Henley. Here we celebrity and professional drivers, attempting the Goodwood Hill disembark, and enjoy time to explore this picturesque location with its Climb – the event’s principal attraction. The grueling course covers quaint charms, boutique shops and wonderful riverside restaurants for 1.16 miles and rises 300ft along the steep and narrow estate a relaxing lunch. road. No fewer than 300 cars are expected to complete the course SUNDAY Join us today as we visit Royal Windsor, with ample time every day, grouped thematically with the oldest first. Early evening to explore this picturesque town, full of so much history. You may like we travel to our hotel, where you’ll have time to enjoy dinner and to visit the Castle, take an open top bus trip around Windsor & Eton perhaps make use of the on-site leisure facilities. where a guided commentary will explain some of the fascinating histo- SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we leave our hotel and ry, or enjoy a scenic boat trip along the Thames. There are also some lovely shops and many restaurants to enjoy lunch. return to Goodwood for another full day to continue exploring all the excitement of the weekend event. With public access to MONDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way all vehicles on display, and many major brand exhibits as well as to the beautiful spa city of Bath. Known for its stunning Georgian more vehicles attempting the Goodwood Hill Climb, there is plenty architecture, Roman baths, together with numerous art galleries and museums, the shopping district offers a large selection of high street to see and do. We leave Goodwood late-afternoon, and with a brands and independent boutique shops. Later we continue our jour- comfort stop en route, we return to our home area, arriving mid/ ney home, arriving early evening. late-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Boat Cruise from Oxford to Abingdon n 2-day ticket to Goodwood Festival of Speed SUPPLEMENTS: n Boat Cruise from Caversham Bridge to Henley n All coach travel No single supplement n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: for 1st 3 singles Single supplement £75.00 £15.00 for subsequent singles Travel insurance £17.00 Travel insurance £12.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 37 Saturday 24th – Saturday 1st July

AUSTRIA & SWITZERLAND... TOUR INCLUDING THE PRICE AROSA EXPRESS £565 The Austrian Tyrol is a picture postcard region of outstanding beauty, characterized by majestic mountain 8 DAYS peaks, crystal clear lakes and picturesque villages. Across the border in scenic Switzerland, the Arosa Express gently winds its way from the Swiss town of Chur, up towards the majestic heights of beautiful Arosa. YOUR HOTEL Hotel Arlberg, St Anton am Arlberg A family run, traditional 4* hotel ideally located in the centre of St Anton. All rooms are en-suite and comfortably furnished with TV and hairdryer. There is a lift to all floors and the stylish, traditional restaurant serves a delicious home-cooked menu. The lounge and bar area is comfortably furnished and offers a warm atmosphere. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool and whirlpool. pedestrianised district, sample local cuisine from one of numerous cafes and restaurants that line the streets, or quietly sit by the beautiful River ITINERARY Inn, watching the world go by. For those who wish to experience Innsbruck from above, you may like to take the Hungerburgbahn SATURDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with funicular railway and cable car to the top of Nordketten Mountain, comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue with stunning views of the city and valley below. east to our overnight accommodation, arriving in time for the evening meal. WEDNESDAY Join us today for the highlight of our tour, as we travel SUNDAY This morning we continue our journey, travelling south through across the border into Switzerland, to the vibrant town of Chur. Here Germany and into Austria, and on to our hotel, where we stay for the next we board the little red train, and begin our journey, trundling through five nights, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. the town, passing the town walls, Maltese Tower and Obertor Gate and MONDAY The whole day is free for you to spend at leisure in the pretty out into unspoilt mountainous landscapes. Through tunnels, over rivers town of St Anton. In the winter months, the town is transformed into a busy and valleys and across the Langwieser Viaduct, we travel up to a height ski resort, but during the summer months there is a more relaxed, gentile of 1800 metres above sea level, into fresh mountain air, arriving in the way of life, with shops to browse, and cafes to enjoy a leisurely lunch or Swiss alpine resort of Arosa. We will have plenty of time to enjoy lunch, make use of the hotel’s leisure facilities. For those who wish to experience explore this peaceful resort and maybe walk the “Squirrel Trail” where the Tyrolean mountains up close, we have included a return cable car visitors get up close to the lively animals, even hand feed them, and ticket for you to ascend the spectacular heights of St Anton to enjoy the follow a pathway with information plaques about this tiny creature. break-taking panoramic views across the Tyrol and Arlberg region. We later return by train to Chur to meet our coach. TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way east, following the THURSDAY Today we travel to Lake Constance, one of the largest course of the River Inn, through beautiful Tyrol scenery to the region’s lakes in central Europe, sharing its shoreline with Austria, Germany and capital, Innsbruck. This charming city has a beautiful compact historic Switzerland. We make a stop in Bregenz, on the Austrian side, which quarter where you will find the famous Golden Roof. Built by Archduke is the oldest town on the lake with its own floating theatre. We then, Friedrich IV, it provided a golden canopy from which he could look out and cross over into the border of Germany to the picturesque island of peruse his subjects below! Whilst here you may like to browse the many Lindau with its beautiful harbour and quaint cobbled streets. The views shops in the narrow streets of the old quarter, or the bustling from the shore across to the Swiss Alps are stunning. FRIDAY Sadly we today bid a fond farewell to Austria, journeying back through Germany, with comfort stops en route, to our overnight accommodation in Liege, arriving in time for the evening meal. SATURDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue to the West Country, arriving early/mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n A traditional Austrian Farmer’s buffet on 1 night n Return cable car ride in St Anton n Return Ticket on Arosa Express SUPPLEMENTS: n Ferry crossings Single supplement £30.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £34.00

38 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 26th – Friday 30th June Thursday 29th June – Tuesday 4th July

NORTON GRANGE COASTAL TOUR THE ISLES OF SCILLY TOUR VILLAGE, ISLE OF WIGHT PRICE The Isles of Scilly sit 28 miles southwest of Lands End, PRICE On a Warner holiday, you will understand what it means and enjoy an exceptionally mild climate. When you first to be spoilt for choice; excellent accommodation, £299 arrive, you may not realise just how much there is to £655 delicious food, great things to do and fantastic see and do! Each island has its own unique character entertainment each evening.. With its ruggedly beautiful 5 DAYS and charm, and offers its own treasure trove of 6 DAYS sea views, hospitable staff and excellent entertainment, adventures and experiences. There are a variety of Norton Grange is the perfect adults-only Warner’s Leisure Resort. beaches, and many different venues in which to enjoy the local cuisine. YOUR HOTEL Norton Grange, Isle of Wight YOUR HOTEL One of the real gems of your stay at Norton Grange is surely the Atlantic Hotel, St Mary’s fabulous views of the western Solent, a busy and colourful waterway You are assured of a warm welcome at our chosen hotel, located in the which stretches from Cowes to the Needles. Each of the traditionally heart of St Mary’s where the buildings are golden granite, the beaches styled en-suite chalets is comfortably equipped with a TV and tea are white, and both the coast and countryside are stunning all year & coffee facilities. The restaurant and coffee shop offers a delicious round. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & variety and leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, bubble coffee facilities. Many enjoy uninterrupted views of the harbour. The pool, sauna, solarium, fitness studio, 9-hole pitch-and-put, all-weather restaurant serves excellent, locally-sourced food. bowls green, archery and shooting range… and much more! Excellent entertainment is provided each evening by the resident band. ITINERARY THURSDAY After an early departure we make our way to ITINERARY Penzance, where you will board the Scillonian III ferry for the MONDAY We leave our home area and travel to Wilton Village for coffee. crossing to St Mary’s, the largest of the Scilly Isles. There are We then make our way to Lymington for the short ferry crossing to Yarmouth. refreshment facilities on board, and you may even see dolphins, Once on the island, we make the short journey to Norton Grange, to give you plenty of time to settle in and familiarise yourself with your new surroundings porpoises or pilot whales. On arrival you will be met at the quay, before dinner and the first night of entertainment. and you and your luggage will be taken to the Atlantic Hotel, with the remainder of the afternoon free to settle in and familiarise TUESDAY The morning is free for you to continue to enjoy the facilities of our resort. Join us if you wish for an afternoon excursion to Cowes, a famous yourself with your new surroundings. An early evening welcome yachting centre. Here you will be able to browse the shops or sit and watch reception from the hotel management will be followed by a the lively harbour, where there are always boats of all sizes coming in and delicious three course dinner. going out. We return to our resort for dinner and another evening of excellent entertainment FRIDAY – MONDAY The hotel will organise a programme of WEDNESDAY Join us today as we take a wonderful circular tour of the events to help you explore and enjoy all that the Scilly Isles have island, stopping in Ryde the second largest town on the island, for coffee and to offer. This will include two days of planned itineraries including Shanklin Old Village for lunch, with its picturesque thatched buildings, gift guided walking tours of St Mary’s and Tresco, including boat fares shops and cafés. Just past the entrance to the Crab Inn is the beginning of and entrance to Tresco Abbey Gardens. On the other two days you Shanklin Chine, a deep gorge carved out by a stream. Dinner this evening will once again be followed by top entertainment have free time to spend as you please, browsing the small selec- tion of shops and exploring at your leisure… or you may simply THURSDAY This morning we travel to the very picturesque village of God- choose to relax, enjoy the scenery and beaches and do nothing! A shill – the most-photographed village in Britain! Spend the morning admiring the thatched cottages and the 15th Century church, visiting the immaculate three-course dinner will be served at the hotel each evening. Model Village, browsing the gift shops, and maybe treat yourself to coffee TUESDAY Sadly it’s now time to leave the Scilly Isles, and after and a large cream cake from the Old Smithy. We return to our resort with the afternoon to spend as you please, maybe take a stroll into Yarmouth before lunch, you and your luggage will be taken back to the quay for the our final evening dinner and entertainment. return ferry crossing to Penzance, where a Blakes coach and driver FRIDAY Sadly we have to leave after breakfast, and make the short journey will be waiting to return you to your home area. to Yarmouth for the return ferry crossing back to Lymington. We then continue on to Poole for lunch We complete our journey back to the West Country, PRICE INCLUDES: arriving early-evening. n 5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Return ferry ticket from Penzance PRICE INCLUDES: n Hotel transfers from St Mary’s n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Welcome drink n Guided walking tour of St Mary’s and Tresco n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Entrance to Tresco Abbey Gardens Single supplement No single supplement n Coach travel to and from Penzance £150.00 (max 1 single) Signature room upgrade £20.00 Sea view supplement £50.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £21.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 39 Friday 30th June – Monday 3rd July Monday 3rd – Friday 7th July

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BUXTON MILITARY TATTOO TOUR CHESHIRE’S WATERWAYS TOUR The Buxton Military Tattoo returns for its 8th year in PRICE Cheshire offers some of the country’s most picturesque PRICE 2017 featuring some of the UK’s finest military bands scenery, and tranquil rivers and canals. Join us as we for a spectacular performance inside Buxton’s £225 explore a region with its heritage cities and beautiful £315 magnificent Devonshire Dome. waterways. YOUR HOTEL Hallmark Hotel, Derby 4 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Mercure Chester Woodhey 5 DAYS A 4* Grade II listed hotel with modern comfort, in an House Hotel ideal location, just a short walk from the centre of Derby. A delightful 3* hotel situated in quiet rural surroundings, Each en-suite room is well equipped with TV, Wi-Fi access, hairdryer and a short walk from the nearby village of Little Sutton. Each en-suite and tea & coffee making facilities. A lift serves most bedrooms, the bedrooms are runished with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee restaurant offers a delicious menu of classic British and European food, making facilities. There is a lift to most rooms. The restaurant serves a and a generous breakfast, and there is a lounge bar area for relaxation. delicious evening menu and hearty breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool. ITINERARY ITINERARY FRIDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north, MONDAY We leave our home area and journey north, with stops for coffee and stopping for coffee and lunch en route, and reaching our hotel lunch on route, arriving at our hotel with time to settle in and enjoy dinner. with time to freshen up before dinner. TUESDAY This morning we make our way to the vibrant city of Liverpool, SATURDAY We travel to the heart of the Peak District to Buxton where we board a boat for a leisurely river explorer cruise along Liverpool’s with time to explore this delightful spa town, with its ornamental iconic waterfront with fascinating heritage. We enjoy an hour boat trip, with entertaining commentary, as we sail past Seacombe and Woodside on the Wirral gardens, splendid Crescent, Opera House and cosy cafes and bou- peninsula. We later make our way into the maritime city of Liverpool, where the tique shops. After lunch we take our seats the Devonshire Dome River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. With so many visitor attractions, restaurants, for the afternoon spectacular performance of Buxton’s Military cafes and shopping district, there is plenty to see and do. You may like to visit Tattoo, with indoor seating closer to the action than any other The Beatles Story exhibition, or maybe take an open top bus tour of the city, or Tattoo in the country. This year’s line-up is planned to include the return to the water on a Yellow Duck-marine cruise (land and water based) for a guided tour of the Dockland’s maritime history. Band Of The Household Cavalry, the Band of the Royal Logistics Corp, the Band of the Army Medical Services and Drums & Pipes WEDNESDAY Today we make the short journey into Chester, the county town of Cheshire, with the most complete walled city in Britain. The ‘Rows’, black & of the Irish Guard (please note performances may be subject to white half-timbered buildings above street level take pride of place. Chester’s change dependant on military commitments). famous city walls are fully walkable – originally erected by the Romans some SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Ches- 2,000 years ago, they offer a leisurely 2-mile stroll with a bird’s eye view of both the city centre and the distant Welsh mountains. Other worthwhile attractions terfield, where town meets the countryside, and the Peak District include the 10th Century cathedral, several museums or why not take a leisurely meets Robin Hood Country. As well as browsing the shops, you cruise along the picturesque River Dee. There are also many shopping areas and may like to visit the Parish church with the its 228ft crooked spire restaurants. which leans nearly 9ft from its true centre and moves a little THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short drive to Northwich further every year… but it is still a long way from falling over! We for a ride on the Anderton Boat Lift, one of the greatest monuments to Britain’s later continue on to Matlock Bath where you may like to take a last canal age. Known as the Cathedral of Canals, we begin with a relaxing cable car ride to the Heights Of Abraham, and (weather permit- 30-minute pleasure cruise to Northwich town Swing Bridge with a commentary whilst on board. We remain on board for a guided tour through the Boat Lift – a ting) absorb breath taking views of the village. At the summit 60-foot high hydraulic lift system, built in 1875, which transports narrow boats. there are two underground show caves, a café and gift shop. Oth- There is also a visitors’ centre with an interactive exhibition, shop and café. This er attractions include the mining museum, an aquarium as well as afternoon we visit Port Sunlight a unique and beautiful 19th century village souvenir shops and cafes. and gardens which was created by William Hesker Lever for his ‘Sunlight Soap’ factory workers. Here you will have plenty of time to experience what it was like MONDAY This morning we leave of our hotel and begin our to live and work here during the village’s heyday and have tea. journey south. Once again stopping for coffee and lunch on route, FRIDAY After breakfast we leave our hotel and begin our journey south. we reach the West Country early-evening. With comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country early evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Ticket for Buxton Military Tattoo n River Explorer Cruise in Liverpool n All coach travel n Anderton Boat Lift ticket & Canal Boat Cruise SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (max 5) Single supplement £60.00 Travel insurance £17.00 Travel insurance £19.00

40 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Sunday 2nd – Saturday 8th July

IRELAND’S BEAUTIFUL TOUR NORTHERN COAST PRICE Ireland’s beautiful northern coast is full of spectacular £ landscapes and wonderful scenery. The coastal route is 495 full of rugged cliffs and natural beauty, which we will 7 DAYS experience on a scenic train ride to the northern coastline. YOUR HOTEL Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana A delightful 3* hotel located on the Inishowen Peninsula, overlooking the bay. All en-suite rooms are well equipped with TV, telephone, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant offers a mouth-watering menu and hearty Irish breakfast, and the lough View Bar offers an area to relax in the evenings.

ITINERARY SUNDAY We leave our home area and travel north, with comfort and lunch stops on route, to our overnight hotel, arriving in time for dinner. Bridge. With time to enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice, and MONDAY After breakfast we make our way to the port of Cairnryan, soak up the atmosphere in this historic city, we return to our hotel with a stop for an early lunch, for our afternoon ferry crossing to Larne. with time to relax before dinner. We continue our journey to our hotel in Buncrana, our base for the next THURSDAY Join us today for a scenic tour of Glenveagh National four nights, arriving with time to relax before dinner. Park via the cathedral town of Letterkenny. The Glenveagh Visitor TUESDAY Today we make our way to Derry where we board a train Centre is located on the northern shore of Lough Veagh, and has for Coleraine, affectionately known as the “Causeway Coaster”. extensive displays of the park’s natural history. The National Park Described by Michael Palin as “one of the most beautiful rail journeys is a remote and hauntingly beautiful natural landscape with oak in the world” we begin our journey in the riverside historic city of Derry, woodlands, tumbling waterfalls and crystal lakes. A shuttle bus takes through lush countryside, and on to golden sandy shores of Benone us to the 19th century castle and former hunting lodge and exotic Strand. Here the railway track runs alongside the Atlantic Ocean, with gardens. There are tearooms at the castle and a restaurant in the views of one of Ireland’s most unspoilt beaches, before finally coming visitor centre to enjoy lunch. to settle alongside the River Bann in Coleraine. We re-join the coach for FRIDAY We leave our hotel and journey south to the Ulster Ameri- the short journey to the world famous Giants’ Causeway, a natural land- can Folk Park, which tells the fascinating story of Irish emigration to scape created by a volcanic eruption. After a short video presentation in America over three centuries. During the experience you will see the the visitor centre you can walk (or take a shuttle bus) to the magnificent thatched cottages of Ulster and by-gone Irish culture, board a full site with its 40,000 hexagonal columns on the stunning coast line. After scale emigration ship, and explore the log cabins of the American lunch, we return to our hotel. Frontier. We later continue to our overnight hotel in Stillorgan, WEDNESDAY This morning we are joined by a guide for a tour to arriving with time to settle in before dinner. the most northerly point on the Irish coastline, at Malin Head, home to SATURDAY After an early start we make our way to Dublin for a Europe’s largest sand dunes and spectacular views across the Atlantic morning ferry crossing to Holyhead, with breakfast on board. We Ocean. We continue our guided journey to Derry-Londonderry for a continue our journey home, with comfort stops and lunch on route, walking tour of this intact walled city, including the walls and Peace arriving in the West Country early-mid evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 6 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Train ride from Derry to Coleraine n Admission to Giants Causeway Visitor Experience (National Trust) n Guided coach tour to Malin Head n Guided walking tour of Derry n Entrance to Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre & Castle & Gardens n Admission to Ulster American Folk Park n Ferry crossings (including breakfast on board the return crossing n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £105.00 Travel insurance £32.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 41 Wednesday 5th – Sunday 9th July

THE BEST OF HOLLAND... TOUR CHEESE, CLOGS, WINDMILLS PRICE & TRAINS £375 From windmills to canals, cheese to clogs, Holland is a country of great variety. Join us for a tour where we 5 DAYS explore the very best there is to see and return with a real insight into Dutch tradition and culture. YOUR HOTEL Princess Hotel, Loosdrecht This 4* hotel enjoys a beautiful lake setting with its own marina. Each en-suite comfortable room is equipped with TV, telephone and Wi-Fi access. The restaurant offers a delightful menu of freshly prepared seasonal dishes and the lakeside terrace provides an ideal area to enjoy a drink after dinner and relax in the peaceful surroundings.

main street and some lovely small cafes to enjoy lunch. We also visit a Dutch cheese farm and clog factory with a guided tour and demonstrations to see how these trademarks of Holland are made. You will also have an opportunity to taste some cheese! FRIDAY After breakfast we travel to the historic town of Alkmaar, affectionately known as the Dutch City Of Cheese, where the local cheese market has taken place since medieval times in the main square of Waagplein. The Cheese Guild was established here in 1539, and the market traders still follow traditions today with loading of the barrows, weigh the cheeses and bartering for cheese sales between traders by hand clapping and shouting prices across the market. Such a colourful display is a spectacular sight, ITINERARY together with clog makers and local handmade crafts. Alkmaar itself offers a WEDNESDAY After an early departure we leave the West Country and journey beautiful historic centre with monuments, terraces, interesting museums and east, with a comfort stop en route, to Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais. We a variety of cafes. After lunch we make our way to Zaanse Schans, an open- then continue to our hotel, arriving in time for evening dinner. air museum where 18th and 19th century Dutch life is brought to life, with windmills, bakers, cheese factory, clog makers and a pewter foundry. Discover THURSDAY Today we have a circular tour with a visit to two of Holland’s Dutch life through the ages, and enjoy its many traditions. characteristic small towns and villages, Edam, and Volendam. Edam, most famously known for its cheese also has cosy streets, quiet canals and splendid SATURDAY Join us today as we make our way to the Steam Museum in architecture. Volendam is the place to go to see the real beauty of Holland. A Hoorn, which focuses on the history of the steam tramways in Holland. charming and picturesque fishing village with characteristically small houses and First we board a steam train to experience a story from a different era an historic ambience which hasn’t changed much in 6 centuries. You may like as it meanders from village to village across the picturesque West Frisian to visit the Spaander Hotel – full of famous paintings once used as payment for countryside to Medemblik. We then change transport to an old-fashioned a night’s lodging! There are also many souvenir stalls that run the length of the steamboat, with a fantastic saloon-deck, and sail along the coast of Lake Ljsselmeer to Enkhuizen. With time to enjoy lunch and a browse in this picturesque village, we re-join the coach and return to our hotel. SUNDAY After breakfast, we leave our hotel and make our way back to Calais for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then complete our homeward journey, reaching the West Country mid/late-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Guided tour and demonstration at cheese farm and clog factory n Entrance to Steam Museum, train and boat journeys n Ferry crossings n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £90.00 Travel insurance £28.00

42 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Friday 7th – Saturday 8th July Friday 7th – Sunday 9th July

RHS HAMPTON COURT TOUR BRITISH GRAND PRIX TOUR FLOWER SHOW PRICE WEEKEND PRICE Organised by the Royal Horticultural Society, Hampton Join us for a long weekend at one of the highlights of Court Flower Show is the world’s largest flower show, £149 the world’s sporting calendar: the British Grand Prix £325 held in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace in West at Silverstone. As well as being Lewis Hamilton’s home London. On show will be water gardens, conceptual 2 DAYS race, eight of the top constructors are also based in the 3 DAYS gardens, contemporary and traditional gardens to suit UK, which almost makes it F1’s home race, too. all tastes. Hundreds of the UK’s best nurseries will fill the A must for all F1 fans! floral marquees and floral art, floristry, fruit and vegetables will also YOUR HOTEL Best Western Appleby Park Hotel, Nr Tamworth be a major part of the show, with hundreds of opportunities to buy A 3* hotel located just on the outskirts of town. All rooms are en-suite gifts to make it a glorious day out. with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. There YOUR HOTEL Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow is a lift in the hotel. The restaurant serves a freshly prepared evening A luxurious 4* hotel. All rooms are en-suite and air conditioned, with menu and generous breakfast. TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious hot buffet evening ITINERARY dinner, and generous buffet breakfast. Leisure facilities include a sauna and gym. FRIDAY After an early departure, we leave the West Country and make our way east, with a comfort stop on route, to ITINERARY Silverstone. Today the practice session takes place, and your FRIDAY After an early departure we leave the West Country general admission ticket will give you the freedom to change and make our way east, with a comfort stop on route, to location throughout the day, visiting areas like Hangar Straight, Hampton Court Palace, where you will have the remainder where you will see the cars at top speed as they slipstream each of the day free to enjoy the spectacular flower show. As well other on the approach to Stowe or Becketts, which offers views of the fast Maggots-Becketts complex and out towards Chapel. as the stunning floral displays, you can learn about growing There are a variety of food and drink outlets on-site, and once your own fruit and vegetables and get tips on gardening the day’s sessions are completed, we make our way to our hotel in a changing climate, so whether you are a gardener, a with time to relax before dinner and an evening at leisure. would-be-gardener or a non-gardener there is something for everyone. There are also hundreds of opportunities to SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we return to Silverstone for the day’s exciting qualifying sessions. Soak up the incredible buy gifts and gadgets and numerous places to enjoy coffee, atmosphere and experience the sights and sounds of this major lunch and tea. Late afternoon we make the short journey to sporting event first-hand. Once again your ticket will allow you our hotel with time to relax before dinner and an wander the general admission areas, which include International evening at leisure. Pits Straight, Hangar Straight, Becketts, Vale, Stowe and Luffield SATURDAY After a leisurely English breakfast, we make corners, as well as the new double-left at Village. As yesterday, the short journey to Royal Windsor, with ample time to when the day’s racing draws to a close and the positions for explore this picturesque town – full of so much history. tomorrow’s race are decided, we return to our hotel for dinner. You may like to visit the Castle, take an open top bus trip SUNDAY Join us today for the highlight of our weekend, as we around Windsor & Eton where a guided commentary will leave our hotel and return to Silverstone for the 2017 British explain some of the fascinating history, or enjoy a scenic Grand Prix! Choose a spot to see the best of the action, and feel boat trip along the Thames. There are also some lovely the tension as the cars line up on the grid. After the race and the shops and many restaurants to enjoy lunch. We leave late presentations have been made, we begin our homeward journey. afternoon, making our way back to the West Country, With a comfort stop en route, we reach the West Country mid- arriving mid-evening. evening (traffic permitting!).

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Nights’ Buffet Dinner, Bed & Buffet English Breakfast n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n RHS Hampton Court Flower Show ticket n 3-day general admission to Britush Grand Prix SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel n Coach travel to and from Penzance Upgraded tickets... SUPPLEMENTS: please phone for details Single supplement £24.00 Single suplement £30.00 Travel insurance £12.00 Travel insurance £14.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 43 Friday 7th – Wednesday 12th July

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AGRICULTURAL TOUR HIGHLIGHTS OF KENT PRICE One for the farmers and countryside lovers! The £ highlight of this tour is a visit to the New Holland 465 tractor factory to experience the manufacturing process 6 DAYS and history of this leading agricultural brand. We have also included entrance to the Kent County Show showcasing the best farming, countryside and rural life in South East England. YOUR HOTEL Ashford International Hotel, Ashford A superb 4* hotel offering modern comforts. Each en-suite room is fully equipped with TV, telephone, Wi-Fi access, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The stylish restaurant serves a delicious choice menu and generous breakfast, and the lounge bar offers an area to relax in the evenings. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and fitness gym.

SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey to Dungeness on the Kent coast where we board a steam train on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, Kent’s world famous mainline in miniature for a picturesque ride to Hythe. We re-join the coach and continue to the medieval city of Canterbury with time to explore the cathedral, historic buildings and many shops and cafes, where you can enjoy a relaxing lunch. MONDAY Today we experience the highlight of our tour, as we travel to Basildon for the New Holland factory visit. We will learn about the history of New Holland, their technological achievements through the years and advanced world-class manufacturing processes. In the Customer Care Centre visitors will see how components from specialist manufacturing centres are brought together to build the class leading T6, T7 and T7 ITINERARY Heavy Duty Tractor series. We enjoy an informative tour of the factory, demonstrating the production process from start to finish, where today FRIDAY We make our way east, with stops for coffee and lunch en route, to the plant turns out just shy of 500 tractors per week. After the tour, lunch Ashford and our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. is provided in the showroom where you are invited to explore at leisure SATURDAY Today we travel to Detling Hill for the Kent County Show which and have photograph opportunities. promises to be full of fun, excitement and interesting attractions, including TUESDAY Join us today as we visit Leeds Castle, considered to be one of a cattle marquee, shire stables & heavy horse competitions, woodland the most beautiful castles in England. Once home to Henry VIII, it is set craft workshops, wool and fleece tent with traditional spinning, dyers and on an island in 500 acres of beautiful parkland. You will have plenty of weavers, beekeeping displays, poultry show and a small working dairy. There time to explore the castle and its grounds, and learn about the fascinating will also be all the usual exhibits from the main ring displays, food tents and history and admire the stunning views from the windows. There is even a trade stands to name but a few. spiralling yellow yew maze to lose yourself in if you dare! With gift shops and a lovely tea room there is plenty to see and experience. WEDNESDAY Sadly, this morning we leave our hotel and begin our homeward journey. With stops for coffee and lunch stops en route, we reach the West Country early/mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Ticket for Kent County Show n Dungeness to Hythe steam train ticket n New Holland factory tour n Lunch at New Holland factory n Entrance to Leeds Castle SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £100.00 Travel insurance £21.00

44 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 10th – Friday 14th July

THE VERY BEST OF TOUR YORKSHIRE & THE GREAT PRICE YORKSHIRE SHOW £355 Yorkshire is the largest county in England, and an area of outstanding natural beauty with moorland, dales 5 DAYS coastline and historic cities. The Great Yorkshire Show is the north’s leading agricultural and the largest agricultural show in England. Join us for a tour of this scenic county with all it has to offer. YOUR HOTEL Queens Hotel, York We are delighted to return to this friendly hotel, ideally situated on the banks of the river Ouse in the heart of the city centre. All rooms are en- suite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors, and the restaurant offers delicious traditional food. York’s Viking history, and York’s Chocolate Story is a visitor attraction where you will learn about the city’s connection to the sweet treat and even try your hand at creating your own chocolate souvenir. The centre is also home to an excellent array of traditional high street stores together with independent boutiques, and the famous “Little Shambles” ancient alleyway with its picturesque crooked buildings is a delight to wander and discover times gone by in this wonderful city. This afternoon, you have a choice, either continue exploring York, OR join us for an excursion to the delightful spa town of Harrogate, with its wonderful architecture and public gardens, as well as shops to browse…and Betty’s tea shop is a must! WEDNESDAY Today we make the journey to the Harrogate showground for the Great Yorkshire Show. With first-hand experience of farming, agriculture and rural life, the show’s programme of events is full of displays, exhibitions, competitions and trade stands. The main show ring ITINERARY will have a full programme including the showing ring for farm animals, MONDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north, show jumping and dare devil motorbike displays. The pavilion will house stopping for coffee and lunch en route, and reaching our hotel with time to country crafts, cookery demonstrations, fashion outlets, gardening freshen up before dinner and an evening stroll around York. exhibitions and countryside arts. There will be many food outlets through the ground, together with trade stands with gift ideas. With over 250 TUESDAY Time to explore the magnificent city of York! York Minster is a acres there is so much to see, do and experience. world class cathedral with its beautiful stained glass windows and stone masterpieces, and spectacular views from the top of the 275 steps to the THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel north to Pickering, where tower. Why not take a sight-seeing bus for a complete guided tour of the we join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a scenic train ride across city which you can then enjoy at leisure, or a river boat cruise along the the heart of the moors to Grosmont. We then re-join the coach for the Ouse. The National Railway Museum is an iconic centre with heritage trains short drive to the picturesque fishing port of Whitby, with its ancient and exhibitions to explore. The Jorvik Centre invites you to learn about abbey and stunning coastline. The ruins of the 13th-century abbey are fascinating, and for the more energetic, the views from the top are well worth the climb. We later return to York through the wild, heather-clad North Yorkshire Moors National Park, stopping in Goathland – famous for appearing as Aidensfield in the TV series Heartbeat, and the bewitching Hogsmeade in the first Harry Potter film. FRIDAY This morning we leave of our hotel and begin our journey south. Once again stopping for coffee and lunch en route, we reach the West Country early-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Admission to the Great Yorkshire Show n North Yorkshire Moors Railway ticket n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £80.00 Travel insurance £19.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 45 Saturday 15th – Saturday 22nd July

MAJESTIC LAKES OF ITALY... TOUR MAGGIORE, ORTA & COMO PRICE Due to its popularity, we are delighted to repeat this £ tour. Italy’s majestic lakes are full of natural beauty, with 625 sumptuous villa-lined shores & beautiful gardens, all set 8 DAYS in a sun-bathed summer climate. The longest of all the lakes, Lake Maggiore, is 40 miles in length stretching from Switzerland in the north, down to Italy in the south. Lake Orta is small at 9 miles long, a peaceful setting, enveloped by luscious woodlands, with its captivating medieval village of Orta San Giulio. The most elegant is Lake Como, with stunning villas, the destination of choice for 19th century nobility. YOUR HOTEL Milan Speranza au Lac, Stresa A warm welcome awaits you at this Italian 4* hotel, ideally situated on the shore of Lake Maggiore, in the town of Stresa, with its narrow streets & 19th century villas. All bedrooms are en-suite and equipped with air conditioning, TV, safe & Wifi access. The restaurant serves a traditional menu using locally sourced produce, with lounge areas to relax in. TUESDAY This morning we travel across to neighbouring Lake Orta, to the pretty village of Orta San Giulio. The centre is a traffic-free haven, with cobbled streets and picturesque houses. The main square is set by ITINERARY the lake edge, with a selection of lovely cafes to enjoy lunch. For the SATURDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with more energetic, a woodland pathway meanders up to the hill above, comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to passing 21 chapels containing almost 400 life-size terracotta statues our overnight accommodation in Metz, arriving in time for the evening meal. dating from 17th century, depicting scenes of the life of St Francis of SUNDAY This morning we continue our journey through France, then a Assisi. We later make the short journey back to our hotel, with time to scenic journey through Switzerland, and finally into Italy, arriving at the relax before dinner. hotel in Stresa, our base for the next five nights, arriving with time to settle WEDNESDAY After breakfast we journey east of Lake Maggiore to in before dinner. the elegant town of Como, known for its silk production, located at the MONDAY Join us today for a boat cruise around the stunning Borromeo southern end of Lake Como. The Cathedral, dating from the 15th cen- Islands set within Lake Maggiore. We first visit Isola Bella (the beautiful tury, dominates the Piazza Duomo, a masterpiece of gothic architecture island), with its Baroque Palace & elegant Italianate gardens. Here we take and statues. Piazza Cavour lies on the lake edge, and has a wide range a tour of the house with its Napoleon Room, where he & Josephine slept in of cafes and pizzerias, to enjoy lunch by the harbour front. We later August 1797, the Great Hall, and 16th century Flemish tapestry gallery. The return to our hotel, with plenty of time to relax before dinner. gardens are also a treasure, with wonderful views across the lake. We con- THURSDAY You have the whole day free to explore Stresa. Stroll tinue by boat to Isola Pescatore (Fishermen’s Island), the most picturesque along the elegant lakeside promenade, and marvel at the luxurious of the Borromeo Islands with its ancient tiny village and long balconies gardens, or maybe wander inland to see the opulent 19th century villas, traditionally used for drying fish. We return by boat to Stresa, with time to including the famous Villa Pallavicino with its zoological park. For those relax before our evening meal. with a head for heights, you may like to take the Stresa cable car up to Mottarone Mountain where spectacular views of seven lakes can be seen across the Po Valley and beyond, towards the Alps. FRIDAY Sadly we today bid a fond farewell to Italy, journeying back through Switzerland, with comfort stops en route, to our overnight accommodation in Metz, arriving in time for the evening meal. SATURDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue to the West Country, arriving early/mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Boat cruise around the Borromeo Islands n Entrance to Isola Bella Baroque Palace and Gardens SUPPLEMENTS: n Ferry crossings Single supplement £126.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £34.00

46 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Sunday 16th – Saturday 22nd July

SCOTLAND...DUNOON TOUR & THE ISLE OF BUTE PRICE Dunoon lies on the western shore of the Firth of Clyde, £ where it turns south towards Bute and Arran It is located 475 on the east side of the mountainous Cowal Peninsula 7 DAYS and is more easily accessible by sea than land. This gives it a very attractive “island” feel. YOUR HOTEL Esplanade Hotel, Dunoon A warm and friendly atmosphere awaits you at this 3* family run hotel. Each of the elegant spacious rooms is en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant overlooks the attractive River Clyde and serves only the finest of Scottish fare. The hotel’s bar is the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day.

ITINERARY SUNDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey Dunoon to Collintraive, where we make the short ferry crossing north, stopping for coffee and lunch en route, and reaching our to Rhubodach, on the Isle of Bute, a small picturesque island overnight hotel in the Scottish Borders, with time to freshen up and a mild climate with enables palm trees and other exotic before dinner. plants to grow here. Our tour will include a lunch stop in MONDAY After breakfast we continue our journey north, over Rothesay, a popular tourist resort declared a Royal Burgh by the border to Scotland, with stops for coffee and lunch on route to King Robert III in 1400. We also pass Mount Stuart House, Gourock, where we board the ferry for the 20 minute crossing to made famous when used as the wedding venue for Stella Dunoon. We then make the short journey to our hotel, with time to McCartney’s 2003 wedding to Alasdair Willis. settle in before dinner. THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make a scenic TUESDAY Join us today as we make our way a little further journey to Balloch, at the base of Loch Lomond shores for a 1 north, travelling through some stunning scenery to Inverary for hour boat trip, with commentary and refreshments available coffee, and time to visit the famous jail. We continue on to Oban on board. We then visit Lomond Shores, a visitor centre and with its lovely harbour. You may like to visit McCraig’s Tower, a shopping experience with restaurant to enjoy lunch. We return coliseum-style monument built by a wealthy banker to alleviate to Dunoon with time to relax before dinner. unemployment 100 years ago, with outstanding views across FRIDAY The day is free to spend as you please and explore Oban Bay, Mull and Lismore. There are also some lovely shops and Dunoon, the largest town in Argyll and built around two bays, cafes to enjoy a leisurely lunch. East Bay and West Bay (aligned, confusingly, north and south WEDNESDAY After breakfast we make the short journey around of the centre of town). Between them is a hilly nose of land sticking out into the estuary. This was the site of Dunoon Castle, which today is nothing but a few grassy lumps on top of the hill, but it provides an excellent viewpoint over the town and the Firth Of Clyde. There are some lovely shops and restaurants to enjoy lunch. SATURDAY This morning we sadly leave of our hotel and begin our journey south. Once again stopping for coffee and lunch on route, we reach the West Country early-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 6 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Loch Lomond Boat Trip n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £50.00 Travel insurance £22.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 47 Saturday 22nd – Wednesday 26th July Monday 24th – Friday 28th July

ISLE OF WIGHT TOUR SCENIC SHROPSHIRE – CANAL TOUR The Isle of Wight – only 23 miles long by 13 miles wide – PRICE BOATS & STEAM TRAINS PRICE is quite a world of its own, managing to crowd into its If you love unspoilt landscapes, historic towns and small surface area an entire realm of unspoilt English £325 experiencing a sense of the past, then Shropshire is for £345 landscapes in miniature. you! Join us on what has become one of our most YOUR HOTEL Shanklin Hotel, Shanklin 5 DAYS popular tours. 5 DAYS A warm welcome waits at this 3* hotel, commanding YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Telford stunning views over Sandown Bay. All rooms are ensuite, We are delighted to return to this modern 3* hotel with TV, hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors situated within its own landscaped gardens but within and the restaurant serves quality food. Leisure facilities include an walking distance of Telford town centre. All rooms are ensuite, with indoor pool, and spa, and entertainment is provided most evenings. TV, telephone, hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant offers freshly-prepared food, and leisure facilities ITINERARY include an indoor pool, steam room and spa. SATURDAY We leave our home area and travel to Wilton Village for coffee. We then make our way to Southampton for the one-hour ferry crossing to East ITINERARY Cowes, before continuing to Shanklin and our hotel, arriving with time to settle MONDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop en route, in and perhaps enjoy a stroll or a swim before dinner. make our way over the St. David’s bridge to Abergavenny for lunch and time SUNDAY Today we take a wonderful circular tour of the island, travelling to browse the shops. We then complete our journey to our hotel, with time through Ventnor and along the picturesque west coast to Alum Bay. While to settle in and maybe make use of the hotel’s leisure facilities before dinner. here, you may like to take the chair lift down to the sea for the best views of the Needles, or perhaps make yourself a souvenir with the multi-coloured TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Chester, the most sands found around the bay. After lunch, we make our way to Cowes, a famous complete walled city in Britain, where the Rows – black and white half- yachting harbour, where there will be time to browse the shops, watch the timbered buildings above street level, with covered walkways – take pride many boats as they come in and out and enjoy afternoon tea. of place. Chester’s famous city walls are fully walkable and offer a leisurely 2-mile stroll with a bird’s-eye view of both the city centre and the distant MONDAY Join us this morning as we make our way to Havenstreet to join Welsh mountains. Other worthwhile attractions include the 10th-century the Isle of Wight Steam Railway for a nostalgic 10 mile journey back in time cathedral and several museums. You may like to take a boat trip along the through some lovely scenery. After the round trip you may like to enjoy an early lunch in Granny Winter’s Pantry, which offers a wide variety of hot and cold river Dee, before browsing the extensive shopping area and enjoying a meals and snacks, before browsing the railway shop – packed with nostalgic leisurely lunch. gift ideas. After lunch we visit the picturesque village of Godshill – the WEDNESDAY Join us this morning as we travel to Kidderminster to join most-photographed village in Britain, to admire the thatched cottages and the Severn Valley Railway for a steam train journey to Bridgnorth through 15th-century church, stroll around the immaculate model village and browse lovely scenery. Bridgnorth is actually two towns: the High Town (with good the many gift shops. There are also some lovely cafés in which to enjoy a cream views down) and the Low Town (with good views up), connected by the tea (or a very large cream cake!). steepest inland funicular railway in Britain. While here you will have time to TUESDAY After breakfast we make a short visit to St Mildred’s Church in explore, and perhaps visit the pretty Castle Gardens and enjoy lunch. Whippingham, which has strong links with Osborne House and Queen Victoria. THURSDAY This morning we make the short journey to Llangollen, a very We continue to Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s palace by the sea. Much more than a royal residence, it was also a family home, and as you walk through pretty town and the gateway to North Wales. We begin with a return steam the Queen’s bedroom, the nursery rooms and even the royal bathrooms, train ride on the Llangollen Railway, which runs for 10 miles through the you’re offered a glimpse into the royal family’s life. There are acres of gardens picturesque Dee Valley to the town of Corwen. You then have time to spend and grounds to explore, and a horse-drawn cart ride to Swiss Cottage, the as you please to maybe visit the Motor Museum, or simply browse the many royal playhouse, After lunch, we return to Shanklin with the remainder of the craft shops and have lunch. This afternoon we enjoy a horse-drawn boat trip afternoon free to explore at your leisure. You may like to visit the Old Village on the beautiful Llangollen Canal, with time after to enjoy tea before we with its picturesque thatched buildings, gift shops and cafés. Just past the return to our hotel. entrance to the Crab Inn is the beginning of Shanklin Chine, a deep gorge FRIDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way south to the carved out by a stream. historic city of Worcester, with time if you wish to visit the Porcelain Museum WEDNESDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and travel across the island (with the world’s largest collection of Worcester Porcelain) or the fine to Cowes for the return ferry crossing to Southampton. We then continue our Cathedral, which overlooks the River Severn, where you will find the tomb of homeward journey, stopping in Salisbury for lunch, and reaching our home King John. We later complete our journey back to the West Country, arriving area early-evening. early-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Steam train ticket n Horse-drawn canal boat trip n Entrance to Osborne House n Steam train ride on Llangollen Railway n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n Severn Valley Railway ticket SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £32.00 n All coach travel Single supplement £60.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

48 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Sunday 23rd – Sunday 30th July

CRUISING THE RHINE TOUR AND MOSELLE PRICE Join us for a leisurely cruise along two of the most £ famous waterways in Europe … the scenic River Rhine 799 & Moselle. These beautiful rivers flow past an array of 8 DAYS classical cities, ancient towns, magical castles and rolling vineyard hillsides. YOUR HOTEL MS Prinses Christina The MS Prinses Christina is a modern and comfortable, fully air- conditioned ship. The en-suite cabins are equipped with satellite TV. The spacious lounge/bar provides an area to relax with panoramic river views, and the restaurant offers an excellent selection of dishes. Our driver will be on-board throughout the cruise, guiding you to the best places to visit when the boat is in dock.

ITINERARY the famous Lorelei Rock, where a legendary siren lured sailors to their SUNDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with a doom. We arrive at Rudesheim, after lunch, with time to explore the comfort stop en-route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue old town, or maybe enjoy a cable car ride to the Niederwald our journey through Belgium, and into Germany, to Cologne, where we Monument, with panoramic views of the valley. We return in time for board our ship for a welcome cocktail and evening meal. dinner, after which you may like to stroll back into the town. MONDAY Enjoying breakfast on-board, we leave Cologne, and cruise FRIDAY Today we loop back along the Rhine, towards the ancient along the Rhine, passing the historic city of Bonn. We arrive in Andernach walled city of Koblenz. Here the Rhine and Moselle meet at Deutches early afternoon, with time to explore this attractive town with elegant Eck (German corner). The centre of Koblenz is a maze of narrow lanes riverside promenades. You may like to visit the cathedral of Mary, or the and romantic squares, teaming with cafes, churches and shops. We Round Tower, before returning to the ship for our evening meal. arrive early afternoon, with free time to spend in Koblenz, returning to TUESDAY We leave early morning, continuing along the Rhine, crossing our ship for evening meal, but there will be plenty of time after dinner to the Moselle, on to the Roman town of Cochem, with its magical to stroll back into this magical town to explore further. castles, arriving early afternoon. You have free time to explore this SATURDAY We leave Koblenz early morning, sailing to the small delightful town with its medieval market place, half-timbered houses and town of Königswinter. Towering high above the river lies the infamous the imposing Reichburg Castle, before returning to our ship for dinner. Drachenfels (Dragon’s Rock) and Schloss Drachenburg (castle) WEDNESDAY This morning we sail back along the Moselle River, accessed by a rack railway. We depart at midday, enjoying lunch on- travelling past the slate-mining town of Klotten, to Boppard, arriving early board, and continue towards one of Germany’s oldest cities, Cologne. afternoon. You may like to explore the historic centre, or enjoy a chair lift Arriving mid-afternoon, there is time to explore this majestic city that takes you on a panoramic ride, high above the valley, with spectacu- with its beautiful twin tower cathedral. Although much of the city lar views of the vineyards below. We return to our ship for dinner. was destroyed by WWII allied bomb raids, the picturesque old centre retains much of its original architecture. We return to our ship for the THURSDAY We continue our cruise, passing the age-old rival castles of Captain’s farewell dinner, enjoying a final evening moored alongside Burg Maus and Burg Katz, on the approach to St Goar, before sailing past the riverbanks of historic Cologne. SUNDAY We re-join the coach and travel to Calais, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue to the West Country, arriving early/mid evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights Full Board in outside cabins n Welcome cocktail n Tea & Coffee each morning and afternoon n Live entertainment on 2 evenings n “Midnight” snack each evening at 11pm n Captain’s Farewell Dinner with a SUPPLEMENTS: small gift for the ladies Deluxe Cabin supplement £70.00 n Ferry crossings Single supplement £249.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £34.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 49 Wednesday 26th – Friday 28th July Friday 28th – Monday 31st July

ROYAL WELSH SHOW TOUR CITY BREAK – MANCHESTER TOUR The Royal Welsh Show is the biggest agricultural show PRICE The city of Manchester is fast becoming one of Britain’s PRICE in Europe, transforming the sleepy market town of favourite city destinations, with so much to do and Llanelwedd into a bustling visitor attraction. It £185 experience, why not come and see for yourself what £215 celebrates local farming and rural life with a variety of the northern capital has to offer for all ages and tastes. events, including carriage driving, mounted games, 3 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, 4 DAYS livestock competitions and displays of vintage machinery. Manchester YOUR HOTEL Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford A modern 4* hotel overlooking Piccadilly Gardens, ideally You are assured of a warm welcome at this historic 3* hotel, ideally located in the heart of Manchester and walking distance of many situated in the heart of the city near the cathedral. All rooms are visitor attractions and shopping districts. All rooms are en-suite with ensuite, with TV, hairdryer and with tea & coffee facilities. There is a TV, hairdryer, telephone WiFi access, air conditioning and tea & coffee lift to all floors, and the restaurant serves a delicious choice menu facilities. The restaurant serves a generous buffet breakfast, with featuring both national and international dishes. stunning views over the gardens and there is a lift to all floors.

ITINERARY ITINERARY WEDNESDAY After an early departure we leave the West FRIDAY This morning we leave the West Country, and travel Country and make our way north, with a comfort stop en route, north, with comfort and lunch stops on route, arriving at our hotel to the Royal Welsh Showground, where you have the remainder in central Manchester with time to settle in before choosing a of the day to spend as you please enjoying all that the show local restaurant of your choice for an evening meal. You may like has to offer. Livestock competitions are the main attraction, with to explore the heart of the city, with its vibrant bars and theatre many categories including hunters, shires and agricultural heavy events. horses, beef and dairy cattle, sheep, sheep-shearing and a host of SATURDAY – SUNDAY Each day is free for you to spend as you other farming activities. The usual marquees offering food, crafts please exploring all this magnificent city has to offer. Shambles and flowers another key attraction, and there are a huge variety Square, near the beautiful cathedral, is a collection of buildings of events and displays to enjoy in the main ring. With over 1,000 dating from the 17th century, which have been relocated, re- trade stands to browse, there are also opportunities to shop, in assembled and restored to their former glory following World addition to plenty of family entertainment and places to eat. War II aerial attacks. The rebuilt Old Wellington Inn and Sinclair’s Late-afternoon we make our way to our hotel in Hereford, Oyster Bar are a must-see. For those looking for a more cultural experience, Manchester offers many art galleries, museums, the with time to freshen up and relax before dinner and an opera house and Palace theatre, all located within a very small evening at leisure. radius of the hotel. The popular Arndale Shopping Centre is a short THURSDAY After breakfast, we return to Llanelwedd and the walk from the hotel, with many high street brands and boutiques to Royal Welsh Show, with plenty of time to continue exploring explore You may like to travel a little further afield to Salford Quays all the show has to offer. Once again, late-afternoon we return where you will find many cafes and bars, together The Lowry Art to our hotel for dinner and an evening free for a stroll around Gallery and Imperial War Museum North. For any football fan, Old Hereford. Trafford, Manchester United’s football ground is just across from Salford Quays. For those who would prefer a more relaxing day, FRIDAY The morning is free to explore Hereford, with its why not hop on a sightseeing bus tour, with on-board commentary meandering streets between half-timbered buildings, its and information of this fascinating city. Each evening enjoy a impressive cathedral dating back to Saxon times, and the relaxing meal in a restaurant of your choice or maybe treat a loved treasured medieval Mappa Mundi near the winding River Wye. one to a sumptuous award-winning meal at The Midland Hotel There is also the stylish Maylord Shopping Centre, where you (pre-booking is advisable) can browse the shops and enjoy a leisurely lunch. We rejoin the MONDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and travel south. coach early afternoon and return to the West Country, stopping With comfort stops on route, we arrive back in the West Country for tea en route and arriving early-evening. early evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Bed & Breakfast n 2-day ticket for the Royal Welsh Show n All coach travel n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (max 5) Single supplement £75.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £17.00

50 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 31st July – Friday 4th August Monday 31st July – Friday 4th August

MEMORIES OF DOWNTON TOUR GUNTON HALL COASTAL TOUR ABBEY...HIGHCLERE CASTLE PRICE VILLAGE, SUFFOLK PRICE The much-loved TV series “Downton Abbey” may have On a Warner holiday, you will understand what it means left our screens, but not our hearts. Explore the £295 to be spoilt for choice; excellent accommodation, £335 magnificent Highclere Castle, home to Downton Abbey, delicious food, great things to do and fantastic and experience the rooms and vistas so familiar to us. 5 DAYS entertainment each evening. Gunton Hall, set in 50 acres 5 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Swindon of gardens with its own fresh water fishing lake, has a A 3* hotel with modern comforts. Each en-suite room is equipped host of excellent indoor and outdoor on-site activities with TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee and leisure facilities to enjoy. making facilities. Although there is no lift, ground floors are available. YOUR HOTEL Gunton Hall Coastal Village, Lowestoft The restaurant serves a freshly prepared evening menu and a A 4* resort beautifully situated in a wooded glade, yet just a short generous breakfast, and there is a coffee lounge area to relax in. walk from the sea. Each ensuite chalet is tastefully decorated, with Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, Jacuzzi and fitness centre. TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee-making facilities. The restaurant offers an extensive choice menu, from a full carvery or the à la carte options ITINERARY served to your table. The coffee shop serves light snacks throughout the day, and the hotel’s leisure facilities include a large number of indoor MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to the delightful sport activities and games, a glass-roofed indoor swimming pool, town of Devizes for lunch. We complete our journey to our hotel with gym, sauna and beauty spa. Fantastic live music and entertainment is plenty of time to settle in before dinner. provided each evening. TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel to beautiful Cotswolds town of Moreton-In-Marsh. Today is Charter market day, a tradition here ITINERARY since the 13th century. There are also plenty of gift shops to browse MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to Suffolk, and cafes for coffee and lunch. This afternoon we take a scenic drive to stopping for coffee and lunch en route, and arriving at our resort with Burford, situated on the River Windrush. A beautiful historic town with time to settle in and begin enjoying the many facilities. Dinner this fascinating Tudor buildings and crooked cottages, this is an idyllic place evening will be followed by live music and entertainment. to stroll through and enjoy a quiet afternoon tea in one of the many tearooms. TUESDAY Time to familiarise yourself with your new surroundings, and enjoy some of the many facilities available in the hotel. Late morning WEDNESDAY The highlight of our tour today as we travel to Highclere we travel to the historic city of Norwich where you may like to visit the Castle, home to the current 8th Earl & Countess of Carnarvon. The whole splendid Norman cathedral, or the castle, one of the city’s most famous day is free for you to explore the majestic state rooms, library, drawing landmarks, built by the Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago and room and bedrooms, all which will feel familiar to those avid Downton now a museum and art gallery. There are many shops, cafés and restau- Abbey viewers. The grounds and the memorable views can be admired rants to enjoy lunch & tea. from various viewpoints around the stunning Victorian castle, set in 1000 acres of landscaped parkland. Another feature of the castle is the Egyptian WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we take a tour of the Norfolk exhibition and its links to the 5th Earl of Carnarvon who together with Broads – Britain’s largest protected wetland, and natural habitat of many the archaeologist Howard Carter, famously discovered Tutankhamen’s rare plants and animals. We stop in the picturesque town of Wroxham, tomb. The exhibition is filled with fascinating pieces from ancient Egypt, considered the capital of the Norfolk Broads, With time to browse the collected by the Earl. The restaurant serves light lunches and afternoon abundance of shops and enjoy lunch we board a boat to enjoy a pictur- teas and the gift shop offers that perfect souvenir of your day. esque circular cruise on the beautiful Broads, one of the most popular inland waterways in Europe, with full commentary as you relax and enjoy THURSDAY This morning we travel to the lovely market town of Romsey the wonderful scenery with its Norman Abbey and magnificent Victorian Town Hall. With time to browse the shops and have lunch, we continue on the National Trust’s THURSDAY Join us this morning as we travel a little further north along Mottisfont, a delightful property which was transformed into a grand the coast to Great Yarmouth, a popular seaside resort on the east coast of country retreat where extravagant house parties were held in the 1940’s Norfolk: here you may like to wander along one of the two promenades, and beyond. With magnificent interiors, a stunning collection of 20th browse the shops and enjoy lunch. we return to our hotel to continue to century art, and beautiful riverside gardens. enjoy the facilities before dinner and our final evening of entertainment. FRIDAY Sadly we leave our hotel and begin our homeward journey, with FRIDAY It’s time to say goodbye to our resort as we begin our home- a lunch stop in the beautiful spa town of Bath, before completing our ward journey. Stopping for coffee and lunch en route, we reach our home journey, arriving back in the West Country early evening. area early/mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: SUPPLEMENTS: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast No single supplement n Entrance to Highclere Castle n Use of on-site leisure facilities and activities (max 4) n Entry to Mottisfont (NT) SUPPLEMENTS: n Cruise on the Norfolk Broads Upgrade to Premier Single supplement £100.00 Chalet £20.00 n All coach travel n All coach travel Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 51 Wednesday 2nd – Wednesday 9th August

AUSTRIA’S LITTLE BOATS TOUR & TRAINS...INCLUDING PRICE SEEFELD’S FLOWERS & £565 ICE FESTIVAL 8 DAYS The Austrian Tyrol is outstanding with its breathtaking scenery, waterfalls and majestic snowcapped peaks. What better way to explore this area than using the local nostalgic transportation of years gone by. Each year Seefeld hosts a enchanting festival of flowers and ice, with colourful parades of flowers and ice figures in the heart of this charming Tyrolean town. YOUR HOTEL Ferienhotel, Söll Surrounded by rolling hills just a short stroll from the cafés in Söll’s centre, this family-run 3* hotel is traditionally-furnished for a true Tyrolean atmosphere. Each of the comfortable rooms is ensuite, with TV and hairdryer. A lift serves all floors. The restaurant offers a tasty traditional menu, and an outdoor terrace is a lovely place to relax and enjoy the mountain scenery. of Mayrhofen, where there will be time to sample the local cuisine. Mayrhofen is well-known for its excellent ski conditions, but the town ITINERARY itself has a lovely relaxed atmosphere. We return to Söll via Mittersill and Kirchberg in Tyrol, completing our circular scenic day out with time WEDNESDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with to relax before dinner. comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to our overnight accommodation in Liege, arriving in time for the evening meal. SUNDAY Join us today as we make our way west across the Tyrol Valley, to the charming town of Seefeld, for the annual flowers and ice THURSDAY This morning we continue our journey through Germany and festival. A kaleidoscope of colourful flowers swathed in ice, together into Austria, and on to our hotel, where we stay for the next five nights, with ice figures parade through the town centre, together with marching arriving with time to settle in before dinner. bands and street entertainers, and live ice sculpting exhibitions. With FRIDAY Today we travel down to Jenbach, where we join the original Lake numerous cafes and restaurants to enjoy lunch, together with a variety Achen cog railway for the journey up to Seespitz. This railway dates back to of shops, Seefeld has the oldest pedestrianised centre in the Tyrol. We 1889, and the steam engines are some of the oldest in the world still used later return to our hotel with time to relax before dinner this evening. for public transport. The train winds its way up above the Inn Valley to Lake MONDAY The whole day is free for you to spend as you please. The Achen, the largest Alpine lake in the Tyrol. After a short for photographs, we hotel have arranged a guided village walk for those who wish to learn enjoy a short boat cruise along the beautiful shores of Seespitz to Pertisau. more about this pretty town and explore the enchanting village of Once back on dry land, there will be time to explore Pertisau itself – at the Söll at the foot of the Hohe Salve Mountain. You may like to take the lakeside resort where there are several cafés to have lunch. On our return Hochsöll funicular to the top of the mountain, where you’ll find a chapel journey, we stop in the delightful town of Rattenberg, famous for its glass with a famous wind harp. This afternoon, we have coffee and cake with and crystal workshops demonstrating stunning creations. our hosts, and later this evening, our farewell gala dinner. SATURDAY This morning we journey on the nostalgic Ziller Valley narrow TUESDAY Sadly we today bid a fond farewell to Austria, journeying gauge train from Fuegen in the Ziller Valley, to the popular holiday resort back through Germany, with comfort stops en route, to our overnight accommodation in Liege, arriving in time for the evening meal. WEDNESDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue to the West Country, arriving early/mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 nights’ dinner, bed & buffet breakfast n Guided village walk in Söll n Afternoon coffee & cake 1 day n Gala dinner on last night n Ziller Valley Steam Train ticket n Lake Achen Cog Railway ticket n Boat cruise from Seespitz to Perisau SUPPLEMENTS: n Ferry crossings Single supplement £26.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £34.00

52 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Friday 4th – Monday 7th August Sunday 6th – Thursday 10th August

LIVERPOOL TOUR SCOTLAND...EDINBURGH TOUR Liverpool is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, like the PRICE TATTOO & THE TROSSACHS PRICE Great Wall of China and the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Always very popular, the Edinburgh Tattoo is a The city won the status in 2004 because of its £169 spectacular event held each year on the Esplanade of £365 impressive waterfront, and the World Heritage Site the city’s magnificent castle. A celebration of talents officially stretches from Albert Dock, which alone has the 4 DAYS from four continents, it includes pipers, gymnasts, 5 DAYS largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in the UK. singers, dancers and an amazing motorcycle display Join us for a tour where you have two days to explore team. The emphasis is very much on music and the some of the city’s many attractions. exciting programme usually includes the music of the YOUR HOTEL Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool Massed Pipes and Drums and the Massed Military Bands. This grand, refurbished 3* hotel is ideally located in the heart of YOUR HOTEL The Royal Dunkeld Hotel, Dunkeld Liverpool. Each of the faithfully-restored Edwardian-style rooms is A former coaching inn, this charming 3* hotel is ideally located close ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There to Loch Tay in the centre of the lovely town. All rooms are en-suite is a lift to all floors. The restaurant offers a choice menu, and there with TV, telephone and tea & coffee making facilities. There is no lift, are also several in-house bars and lounges in which to relax. Leisure but some ground floor rooms are available. The tastefully refurbished facilities include an indoor pool, sauna and gym, and entertainment is restaurant offers a delicious menu of locally produced food and the provided some evenings. cosy traditional bar offers an area to relax. ITINERARY ITINERARY FRIDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north, SUNDAY After an early departure we make our way north, with comfort stopping for coffee and lunch en route, and arriving at our hotel in stops on route to Dunkeld, arriving with time to settle in before our evening central Liverpool with time to settle in and unwind before dinner. meal, and maybe take a stroll sound the town. SATURDAY – SUNDAY Each day is free for you to spend as you MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we take a tour of the Trossachs, through some picturesque villages and stunning scenery, stopping in please exploring vibrant Liverpool –there really is so much to see Aberfoyle for coffee. We continue over the stunning Duke’s Pass, with and do! The city offers world-class culture, with more museums a lunch stop at Loch Katrine, with its outstanding views and wonderful and galleries than anywhere outside of London and there are scenery. We return to Dunkeld with an afternoon tea stop in Callander and also two majestic cathedrals. You may like to take a trip to the time to explore this lovely town. Beatles Story at Albert Dock: a brilliant tour through the Beatles’ TUESDAY We leave our hotel mid-morning and make our way into Edinburgh where we are joined by an experienced guide who will give you lives, with fascinating Fab Four memorabilia and insights from an insight into the fascinating history of Scotland’s capital city, including the friends and family. Or perhaps you’d prefer a sightseeing tour castle and Holyrood House – the official residence of Queen Elizabeth in in an open-top double decker, where you can purchase a hop Scotland. You will then have the remainder of the day to continue exploring. You may like to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia which served the British on-hop off ticket to explore the city at your leisure. Liverpool is Royal Family for more than 40 years. Or you may like to visit the famous also full of fabulous new shops and restaurants. Liverpool ONE, castle, which contains the Scottish Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny. in the heart of the city, is a shiny new designer shopping centre There are also an abundance of shops and plenty of places to enjoy lunch, and evening meal, before re-joining the coach for the short journey to the and is home to more than 160 famous high street names, from renowned spectacle of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo for tonight’s show. John Lewis to Topshop. The Liverpool Queensway Mersey Tunnel Please bring some wet weather clothing in case the weather is inclement. tour is an engineering masterpiece; a unique behind-the-scenes WEDNESDAY After a very leisurely breakfast, this morning is free to adventure where you will be guided beneath the river Mersey. spend as you please exploring Dunkeld. You may like to walk down to the The Yellow Duckmarine is an hour-long tour, half on land and half stately Cathedral, part ruined but still used as the parish church, or stroll in the water, taking in the city’s major historic sights along with down to the mighty River Tay (Scotland’s longest river) and cross Thomas Telford’s Bridge, to the Victorian village of Birnam, less than one mile away. the Dockland’s maritime history – all accompanied by a fun live Here you will find the Beatrix Potter Garden which celebrates some of her commentary. As our hotel benefits from a central location, you can famous characters. This afternoon, we make the short journey to Pitlochry, a do as much or as little sightseeing as you wish. delightful town with some lovely shops and a wide variety of cafes to enjoy afternoon tea. MONDAY After breakfast we begin our homeward journey. With THURSDAY This morning we leave Scotland, and begin our journey south, comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country early-evening. making regular comfort stops on route, back to the West Country, arriving home early-mid evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel n SUPPLEMENTS: 1 Night Bed & Breakfast n No single supplement for 1st 3 singles Edinburgh Tattoo ticket SUPPLEMENTS: £45.00 for subsequent singles n Guided tour of Edinburgh Single supplement£40.00 Travel insurance £17.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £19.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 53 Saturday 5th – Saturday 12th August

SWITZERLAND...CHOCOLATE, TOUR celebrated for its cheese production. Whilst on the train, you PRICE will be served a refreshing morning coffee and croissant before TRAINS & CHEESE arriving in Gruyères. Here we visit to the fabulous Gruyères Switzerland is renowned for its stunning mountain £639 Castle and Gruyères cheese factory before some free time to scenery and lake views, which are nothing short of explore the town and have lunch. This afternoon we continue spectacular. It is also well known for chocolate, trains 8 DAYS onwards to the headquarters of Nestlé, in Broc where we have & cheese, and we have a tour which includes all three! a tour of the famous ‘World of Chocolate’, with an insight into YOUR HOTEL Hotel Central-Residence, Leysin their history and methods through a short film and factory visit, A lovely 3* hotel decorated in traditional Swiss style. All rooms are topped off with some chocolate sampling! Delicious! ensuite with hairdryer & TV and many have views over the valley. The restaurant is also decorated in a traditional wooden décor with a terrace WEDNESDAY The whole day is free for you to spend as allowing outstanding views across the whole valley and serves locally you please and explore at your new surrounding in Leysin, sourced food. There is a large bar/lounge area to relax in the evening, affectionately known as the “Oxygen of the world” with its leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam pure mountain climate. You can stroll around this mountain room and there is a lift to all floors. village, sample the local cuisine or relax and make use of the hotel’s leisure facilities. For those wishing to go further afield, ITINERARY the Berneuse Cable Car is only a short distance from the hotel, SATURDAY After an early departure, we make our way to Dover, which takes you up to the top of the mountain for perfect views with comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We of Geneva and Mont Blanc on a clear day, with a revolving then continue to our overnight accommodation in Laon, France, in restaurant and small farm park at the summit. There is also an time for dinner. excellent value bus service that runs regularly around the village to aid access. SUNDAY After breakfast we resume our journey over the border into Switzerland, with comfort stops en route, reaching our THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel across the hotel where we spend five nights, with time to settle in before a French border to Chamonix with outstanding views as we cross welcome drink and evening meal. the mountains and the spectacular valley of Martigny. This chic mountain resort is excellent, and there are several opportunities MONDAY Join us today as we explore the towns and villages for sightseeing including a cable car up the Aiguille du Midi around Lake Geneva, stopping first at the picturesque town of for amazing views of Mont Blanc or the more leisurely glacier Vevey, a charming and very beautiful town with quaint and unique railway. Or why not relax in one of the cafés, and enjoy the shops. You may like to take a gentle stroll along the lake shore to views of the valley all around. With plenty of time to explore, we marvel at the views. We continue along the lake shore with a stop return to our hotel, for our final evening meal. at the elegant town of Montreux, made famous by its yearly jazz festival. As well as exploring the promenade you may like to ride FRIDAY Sadly it’s now time to say a fond farewell to Leysin, on the cable car to enjoy the excellent views. and begin our homeward journey. With regular comfort stops en route, we return to our overnight hotel in Laon with time to TUESDAY A full day excursion as we travel to Montreux to board freshen up before dinner. the famous Swiss Chocolate Train. Marvel at the spectacular scenery as it winds its way through the majestic mountain SATURDAY After breakfast, we resume our homeward journey countryside of western Switzerland to the lovely town of Gruyères, to Calais and the return ferry crossing to Dover. We continue to the West Country, with comfort stops en route arriving early/ mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights’ Dnner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Welcome drink n Ticket for Swiss Chocolate Train n Coffee and croissant on the train n Visit to Castle Gruyères n Visit to cheese factory Gruyères n Film presentation, factory visit and chocolate n Sampling in Nestlé Chocolate Factory SUPPLEMENTS: n Ferry crossings Single supplement £34.00 for n All coach travel 1st 2 singles, £124.00 for subsequent singles Travel insurance £34.00

54 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 7th – Friday 11th August Friday 11th – Monday 14th August

THE FOREST OF DEAN & TOUR JUST LONDON TOUR THE WYE VALLEY BY PRICE London… not just the Capital of England, but a city PRICE full of so much history, and so many attractions, COACH, BOAT & TRAIN £325 theatres, shops and so much more that a day or a £269 We are delighted to repeat this popular tour, discovering weekend is never enough. With this tour you organise one of England’s last ancient forests and first designated 5 DAYS what you want to do and where you want to go and also 4 DAYS National Forest Park in 1938. The natural beauty of this stay in a luxurious 4* hotel in Central London, close to region has attracted writers, poets and artists through the the transport network. ages, drawing inspiration from the natural elements of the land. Join us YOUR HOTEL Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, Central London as we cruise down the River Wye, enjoy a gentle steam train ride and A luxuriously appointed 4* hotel ideally located along Albert visit sites of national heritage. Embankment, near Lambeth Bridge. All rooms are ensuite and air- YOUR HOTEL Bells Hotel, Coleford conditioned, with satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, trouser press, A delightful 3* hotel located in the heart of the Forest Of Dean, with mini-bar and tea & coffee-making facilities. There is a lift to all floors views across the golf course. All rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, and the restaurant serves an excellent buffet breakfast. hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant serves a freshly prepared menu with traditional dishes and entertainment is provided ITINERARY on some evenings. FRIDAY We leave the West Country and make our ITINERARY way to London, stopping for coffee en route. We arrive MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way across the River Severn, stopping for a comfort stop on route, to the Welsh medieval town of Chepstow for at our hotel where, after checking in, the remainder of lunch. We later complete our journey to our hotel, arriving with time to settle in and relax before dinner. the day is then free for you to spend as you please and TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel to the Big Pit National Coal chose an evening meal at a restaurant of your choice. Museum. Discover the history of coal mining, and the role of Welsh miners in this heritage industry, and for our brave passengers - go underground on a fascinating SATURDAY – SUNDAY Each day is free for you to guided tour to experience what life was like for thousands of men who worked at the coal face. We later continue to the Welsh border market town of Monmouth, continue exploring as you please. There are a great and birthplace of Henry V and situated on the confluence of 3 rivers. With time to many museums along with numerous other attractions, browse the shops, explore the town and enjoy lunch. like the Shard, London Eye, the Tower of London, WEDNESDAY This morning we are joined by a knowledgeable guide for a tour of the Forest Of Dean, to learn about the natural environment, flora and fauna, and Madame Tussauds, St Paul’s Cathedral and the discover the forest’s hidden secrets. We continue on to Norchard Heritage railway station for lunch and visit to the railway museum, before boarding a steam train for Dungeons – to name just a few! You may also like to a picturesque return journey along the route of the River Lyd. book tickets to tour one of the royal palaces – We later re-join the coach and return to our hotel. THURSDAY Join us this morning as we travel to the charming town of Ross- Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, or Kensington On-Wye, gateway to the Wye Valley. Time here to explore the town with its 17th Palace. Or perhaps you’d rather see one of the West century Market Hall and Tudor timbered houses, browse the local shops and have lunch. This afternoon we travel to Symonds Yat to board a boat for a leisurely cruise End’s top shows, or take an open-top bus tour or boat along the River Wye, before enjoying tea/coffee and biscuits at the Old Court Hotel. trip to see the best views and learn about the history FRIDAY Sadly, we leave our hotel, and travel to Tintern Abbey. After coffee, we are joined by a knowledgeable guide for a 2 hour coach tour of the area, before of the city. There are also countless opportunities for returning to the Mill for a buffet lunch and time to browse the independent gift retail therapy, along with many cafés and restaurants in and craft shops in the Old Mill, overlooking River Wye. We later complete our journey home, arriving early evening. which to have coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. MONDAY We leave London late morning and return PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast to the West Country, again with a comfort stop en n Light entertainment on some evenings route, arriving early evening. n Entrance to the Big Pit (free entry) - National Coal Museum & Underground Tour n Guided coach tour of the Forest of Dean PRICE INCLUDES: n Steam train ride on the Forest of Dean Heritage Railway n 3 Nights’ Bed & Buffet English Breakfast n Boat cruise on River Wye (followed by tea & biscuits) n All excursions n Guided coach tour from Tintern Abbey Mill n 2 course buffet lunch at Abbey Mill SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £40.00 Single supplement £147.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £17.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 55 Tuesday 8th – Sunday 13th August

JERSEY INCLUDING THE TOUR BATTLE OF FLOWERS PRICE SPECTACULAR £445 Jersey has charmed generations of visitors – only 14 miles from the French coast, it has the continental 6 DAYS flavour of France while remaining part of Britain. Although only a small island, Jersey has so much to offer… sandy beaches, rugged coastline, beautiful countryside and a wide variety of attractions. In 1902, to celebrate the coronation of Kind Edward Vll and Queen Alexandra, Jersey decided to hold a parade. Large floats of up to 45 feet compete for the Prix d’Honneur. The fresh flowers are predominately chrysanthemums, which have been shipped in from the UK and Holland, and locally-grown asters. The parade also includes marching bands, and takes place on two days – the first an afternoon parade, and the follow- ing evening a moonlight parade. bays and harbours, or you may like to hire a car for the duration of your stay… the hotel can offer help with this if required. There are also YOUR HOTEL Mayfair Hotel, St Helier numerous venues on the island in which to enjoy coffee, lunch, afternoon A warm welcome awaits at this lovely 3* hotel, just a few minutes’ walk tea and Jersey ice cream! from the centre of Jersey’s capital, St Helier. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors and THURSDAY The highlight of our tour – the Battle of Flowers – takes the restaurant serves a wide variety of dishes Leisure facilities include an place today, and we have included a ticket in a seated area to allow you indoor pool and gym, and entertainment is provided each evening. to enjoy in comfort one of the highlights in Jersey’s calendar: a spectacle of flower-covered floats, musicians, dancers and entertainers. The grand ITINERARY parade takes place during the day, but tomorrow (Friday) the moonlight parade begins at 9.00pm, when the flower-covered floats are further TUESDAY We leave our home area (time to be advised) and make our way festooned with thousands of lights; a truly magical sight and a fitting east to Poole for the ferry crossing to St Helier. Upon arrival, you will be finale to this floral extravaganza. If you would like to purchase tickets to greeted by a hotel representative and taken to your hotel. The representative the evening parade, please let us know at time of booking. will act as your point of contact for the duration of your stay on the island, and he or she will be available each day to offer you advice on things like SUNDAY Sadly it’s today time to leave Jersey. Your hotel representative attractions and car hire. Dinner this evening is followed by entertainment. will inform you of the necessary details, including when you’ll need to leave the hotel to be taken by coach to the ferry port for the return WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY Each day is free for you to spend exploring crossing to Poole. On arrival, you will be met by a Blakes coach and driver, Jersey’s wonderful coastline and inland attractions. Perhaps you’d like to visit who will return you to your home area. the Jersey War Tunnels; parts are preserved as they were left after World War II. Other worthwhile attractions include the Living Legend, the zoo and Mont Orgueil Castle. We also highly recommend a trip to Corbiere Lighthouse with its stunning views, which you can walk to when the tide is out. A regular bus service operates on the island and is useful for visiting the many picturesque

PRICE INCLUDES: n 5 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n return ferry ticket from Poole n hotel transfers in Jersey n Ticket to Battle of SUPPLEMENTS: Flowers Day parade Tcket to the moonlight parade n All coach travel No single supplement (max 2 singles) Travel insurance £30.00

56 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Friday 11th – Monday 21st August

THE NORWEGIAN FJORDS TOUR Vangsnes for a short ferry crossing to Hella. From here we travel through PRICE Leikanger, keep a watch out for the spectacular Kvinna waterfalls, which Norway is a country of stunning natural scenery and can be necessary to drive through the water when in full flow! We make a crystal clear air. The beauty of the fjords is breathtaking, visit to the Sogn Folk Museum, with time here for lunch, before completing surrounded by steep mountains, glaciers, rushing £1095 our journey, with a short ferry crossing from Mannheller to Fodnes, and waterfalls and blooming orchards. Join us for a back to Voss via the Laerdal Tunnel, the longest road tunnel in the world. wonderful sightseeing tour which includes all 11 DAYS of this and more. WEDNESDAY After breakfast we make our way west to Bergen, “the capital of the Fjords”, a delightful maritime city. This compact city is easily YOUR HOTEL Park Hotel, Voss You are assured of a warm welcome at this lovely 3* hotel, ideally accessed on foot, and of all the places in the city to visit, the UNESCO located in the centre of Voss with wonderful lake views. All rooms are world heritage site of the “Bryggen” is a must. This is where Bergen was ensuite, with TV and telephone. A lift serves all floors. The restaurant originally settled, and the beautiful wooden houses, old Hanseatic Wharf serves a traditional menu with a generous buffet breakfast; there is also buildings, narrow alleys and leaning buildings feels like a step back into a bar and lounge area. the Middle Ages. The fish market and Bergenhaus Fortress are also worth a visit, as is the Bryggen Museum, with its fascinating history of the city. ITINERARY Nearby the Fløibanen Funicular railway takes you up to the top of Mount Fløyen, with panoramic views of the city, fjords, mountains and ocean. FRIDAY After an early departure, we leave the West Country and make our way With many cafes to enjoy lunch and local pastries, and unique shops with to Dover, with a comfort stop on route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then traditional crafts, there is so much to see and do in this friendly city. continue to our first overnight hotel in Arnhem, arriving in time for dinner. THURSDAY Today you have a choice, either spend the day in Voss, SATURDAY We continue our journey, travelling through Holland and into exploring the town, enjoying the lakeside views, or maybe take the cable Germany, then northwards into Denmark and our second overnight hotel in car for a peaceful mountain walk, OR join us for one of Norway’s greatest Kolding, again arriving in time for the evening meal. highlights “Norway In A Nutshell” and the Flam Railway excursion. SUNDAY After an early breakfast, we leave our hotel and continue north During this wonderful day’s excursion you will experience some of the through Jutland to the port in Hirtshals for the fast-craft ferry crossing to region’s most magnificent and scenic landscapes by boat and two trains. Norway. Whilst on board, you can enjoy the ship’s facilities before we arrive The relaxing boat journey takes you through narrow Naeroyfjord and in Kristiansand late afternoon. We later continue our journey inland, for our Aurlandsfjord with steep cliffs rising on either side, with mountain top first taste of the pristine scenery for which Norway is so rightly famed, before farmsteads. The train journeys take you past spectacular scenery with making our way to our next overnight hotel in Hovden, in the beautiful unforgettable views of mountains and waterfalls, and there will be free Setesdal Valley. time to enjoy lunch in the pretty village of Flam. MONDAY We continue north, through the Setesdal Valley region, before FRIDAY After an early departure, we sadly say goodbye to Voss, and crossing the Haukelifjell High Mountain Pass, with large variations of landscape begin our journey home. We cross the Hardangerfjord and travel the length and scenery, descending to the Sörfjord, a branch of the Hardngerfjord, at the of the shoreline back towards Odda, where we make a coffee stop. We historic town of Odda, with time for a comfort stop. We continue along the continue our journey back across the Haukelifjell mountain region with western shore of Hardangerfjord, overlooked by the mighty Folgefonn glacier its scenic and varied landscapes, descending to the Telemark region an on and flanked by fruit trees on one side and a deep fjord on the other. A short towards the Skagerrak coast, and to our overnight hotel in Kristiansand. ferry journey takes us across the Hardangerfjord from Utne to Kvanndal, before SATURDAY After an early breakfast we make the short journey to the port we complete our journey north, to our hotel in Voss, and base for the next four in Kristiansand, for the morning ferry crossing to Hirtshals, in Denmark. nights, with time to freshen up before dinner. We continue our journey through Jutland, and south through Denmark, TUESDAY Join us today as we take a breathtakingly beautiful circular tour crossing the border into Germany, to our overnight hotel in Hamburg, around the Sognefjord region. We set out from Voss, and travel over the Vik arriving in time for dinner. Mountains to the small town of Vik. We make a photographic stop at the SUNDAY After breakfast we continue our journey through Germany, and picturesque Hopperstad Stave Church (entry extra), before continuing on to into Holland, to the Hook of Holland, where we take an overnight ferry crossing to Harwich. MONDAY We arrive in the port of Harwich, early morning, and continue to the West Country with comfort stops on route, arriving mid-afternoon.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 9 Nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast in hotels n 1 Night (room only) aboard ferry in lower-berth SUPPLEMENTS: outside cabin Meals on board ferry n All Fjord crossings Norway in a Nutshell Excursion (including n Entrance to Sogn 1 boat & 2 train journeys) £80.00 Folk Museum Single supplement £250.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £38.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 57 Sunday 13th – Wednesday 16th August Sunday 13th – Wednesday 16th August

TOUR DISNEYLAND PARIS PRICE PARIS TOUR A place where dreams become reality and you can Paris is unique for its blend of the traditional and modern, PRICE relive the joys of childhood. Enjoy the experience of FROM chic and romantic. From the popular tourist attractions fairytale characters, story-book charm and high £249 such as the splendid Arc De Triomphe, magnificent £269 technology at the Disneyland and Walt Disney Eiffel Tower, and to the humble local market stalls and Studios parks. 4 DAYS vivacious cafés and restaurants, with delicious pastries 4 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Novotel hotel, la Defence, Paris and full-bodied coffees, Paris has it all. A stylish modern hotel situated in a quiet area with views YOUR HOTEL Novotel hotel, La Defence, Paris across to the Eifel Tower and Sacré Coeur, with the Paris Metro just a A stylish modern hotel situated in a quiet area with views across to the short stroll form the hotel. All rooms are en-suite with air-conditioning, Eifel Tower and Sacré Coeur, with the Paris Metro just a short stroll form TV, safe and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors the hotel. All rooms are en-suite with air-conditioning, TV, safe and tea and the restaurant serves a generous buffet breakfast. The restaurant & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors and the restaurant serves a delicious a’ la carte evening menu (booking strongly advised). serves a generous buffet breakfast. The restaurant serves a delicious a’ There is also a bar to relax in and fitness centre on-site. la carte evening menu (booking strongly advised). There is also a bar to relax in and fitness centre on-site. ITINERARY SUNDAY After an early departure we travel east to Dover, ITINERARY with a comfort stop en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. SUNDAY After an early departure we travel east to Dover, with We then continue on to Paris, stopping for dinner en route to a comfort stop en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then our hotel where you will have the remainder of the evening continue on to Paris, stopping for dinner en route to our hotel free to spend as you please. where you will have the remainder of the evening free to spend as you please. MONDAY & TUESDAY Each day we travel the short distance to Disneyland Paris where you will have two days to MONDAY & TUESDAY Each day is free for you to explore explore each of the theme parks. this exquisite European capital city at leisure. With the Metro Train Station just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel, the centre The Disneyland Park has numerous rides for all ages, shows of Paris is very easily accessible. With so many landmarks to to watch, shops to browse and restaurants, all set out around visit, including the iconic Eifel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, four magical lands. Look out for the Disney characters as they Montmartre’s Sacré Coeur, Montparnasse Tower and the world’s wander about the park… Don’t forget your camera! There is largest museum of Louvre. Champs-Elysées is a beautiful also a Disney Parade each afternoon. boulevard stretching almost 2km from Place de Concorde to The Walt Disney Studios Park allows you to immerse yourself the Arc de Triomphe, along which you will find some of Paris’ in the never-ending and always fascinating world of movies most luxurious shops, cafes and theatres. For those who wish and television. Here you can learn how movies are made, to explore a little further afield, you can take a train from the and catch a show or two. There are also rides, shops and centre of Paris to the stunning Palace Of Versailles, the crowning restaurants… Oh, and don’t forget to look out for more of architectural glory of Louis XIV. With so many areas of the city those Disney characters as you explore! to explore on foot, by Metro or open-top sight-seeing bus tour, Paris offers a vibrant mix of history, culture and world famous We will return to our hotel mid evening, giving you time to attractions. In the evenings, choose a restaurant of your choice, browse the shops and have dinner in one of the restaurants in to sample a delicious range of Parisian and international cuisine, the Disney Village. and maybe take an evening boat trip along the romantic River WEDNESDAY This morning we make our way back to Seine, to experience the beautiful city at night. Calais for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue, WEDNESDAY This morning we make our way back to with comfort stops en route to the West Country, arriving Calais for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then mid evening. continue, with comfort stops en route to the West Country, arriving mid evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Bed & Continental Buffet Breakfast n 2-day Disneyland Hopper ticket PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Bed & Buffet Breakfast SUPPLEMENTS: n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n Ferry crossings Evening Dinner n All coach travel Evening meals Entrance to attractions in Paris n Single supplement £120.00 All coach travel Single supplement £120.00 Travel insurance £26.00 Travel insurance £26.00

58 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 14th – Friday 18th August Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th August

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WEST WALES... TOUR LEGOLAND TOUR CARDIGAN BAY PRICE Experience a magical place of wonder as colourful Lego PRICE Discover miles of unblemished coastline, beautiful bricks are transformed into a myriad of fantasy lands beaches, charming villages and the splendid natural £315 and characters. With a world of dragons, knights, pirates, £149 scenery of the Teifi Valley. Cardigan Bay is renowned the ocean and beyond, the land of Lego opens up for its clifftop walks and wildlife, and the warm waters 5 DAYS imaginations and stories to explore. With thrilling rides, 2 DAYS of the Gulf Stream bring regular visits from dolphins, Lego building workshops and 4D movie theatre, there porpoises and seals. is so much to enjoy with this 2 day pass. YOUR HOTEL YOUR HOTEL Cliff Hotel, Cardigan Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow We are delighted to return to this lovely 3* hotel with spectacular A luxurious 4* hotel. All rooms are en-suite and air-conditioned, with views of Cardigan Bay. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The to all floors and family rooms suitable for up to 3. The restaurant serves restaurant offers a delicious choice of dishes, and leisure facilities a delicious buffet dinner and generous breakfast, and leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna and gym. Entertainment is provided include a sauna and gym. some evenings. ITINERARY ITINERARY SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make MONDAY We leave our home area, with a comfort stop en route, travel our way, with a comfort stop on route, to the Legoland over the border into Wales and on to Carmarthen for lunch. We then complete our journey to Cardigan and our hotel, arriving with ample time Windsor Resort where you will have the day to to settle in before dinner and an evening at leisure. explore the park and its many attractions and rides. TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we today travel through the Pem- Wander through the miniature land where 40 million brokeshire Coast National Park to St David’s – Britain’s smallest cathedral city. Named after the patron saint of Wales, it is built on the site of a Lego bricks have recreated scenes from Europe and 6th-century monastery and has been a place of pilgrimage and worship America. At Pirate Shores your little buccaneers can for many hundreds of years. The cathedral is well worth a visit, and the take up battle with the pirates, on their fearsome ships streets are full of quaint character, with both lovely old shops and cafés in which to enjoy lunch. We later return to our hotel via the small harbour and fortresses. The awesome Xbox gaming zone is a town of Fishguard, with time to enjoy tea and a stroll along the bay. perfect family friendly setting to experience the latest WEDNESDAY This morning is free for you to relax and spend as you games. May the force be with you as you explore the please in Cardigan. You may like to browse the shops, or simply enjoy Star Wars themed display with authentic sounds and coffee while enjoying the wonderful views across the bay from our hotel. After an early lunch, join us if you wish as we make the short journey lighting effects bringing your favourite characters and north to Aberaeron, a charming regency town and seaside resort in Ce- film scenes to life. For the thrill seekers there are a redigion, jam-packed with charming multi-coloured houses, an attractive harbour and quaint gift shops. multitude of park rides including Viking River Splash, The Dragon, Thunder Blazer, Sky Rider and Space Tower. THURSDAY Today we travel to the little town of Narberth – the arts and crafts capital of Pembrokeshire. The many independent shops offer There are numerous food outlets and restaurants everything from fine art to gourmet food, and the site of Narberth Castle throughout the park to satisfy everyone’s taste buds, is supposedly mentioned in the Mabinogion (a collection of ancient myths and legends) as the location of Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed’s palace. We return and there are endless shopping opportunities to collect via the picturesque conservation village of Cenarth with its stunning falls, Lego of every theme imaginable. and where the salmon leap in the river Teifi. SUNDAY After breakfast, we make the journey back FRIDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way to the Welsh capital, Cardiff. While here, you may like to visit the castle and into Legoland, for a second day to explore the park discover 2,000 years of history in the heart of the city. There are also and visit the areas you didn’t quite get to see and an abundance of shops to browse and restaurants in which to enjoy a leisurely lunch, before we complete our homeward journey, reaching our experience yesterday. We later begin our homeward home area early-evening. journey, arriving early-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel n 2 Day Pass to Legoland Resort Windsor SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £40.00 Single supplement £25.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £12.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 59 Saturday 19th – Friday 25th August

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BLACK FOREST, WATERFALLS TOUR & THE GARDEN ISLAND PRICE Undisputedly one of the most beautiful regions in Germany, the Black Forest is an enchanting mix of £525 river valleys, scenic lakes, panoramic vineyards, and 7 DAYS not forgetting its deep woodland forests. Join us as we enjoy a leisurely boat trip through the Rhine Falls, and make a visit to the extraordinarily beautiful Island Gardens of Mainau. YOUR HOTEL Waldeck Spa Hotel, Bad Durrheim A warm welcome awaits you at this 4* family run spa hotel. Each comfortable bedroom is en-suite and equipped with a hairdryer, TV, and telephone. The restaurant offers an extensive menu freshly prepared using locally sourced produce. There is a bar area to relax in after dinner, and a wellness centre including saunas, steam room and hot tub.

ITINERARY TUESDAY After breakfast we make our way to Lake Constance SATURDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, where we visit the beautiful garden island of Mainau, with its with comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then magnificent church, rose promenade with over 9000 roses of 400 continue to our overnight accommodation, arriving in time for the varieties in full bloom in August, palm & orangery greenhouse, evening meal. orchids, Germany’s largest butterfly house and the 13th century baroque palace (residence of Count & Countess Bernadotte), SUNDAY This morning we continue our journey, passing the majestic former residence for over 500 years to the Knights of the Teutonic Alsace region, into Germany, and on to our hotel in the heart of the Order. With just over 45 hectares of diverse trees, shrubs, flower Black Forest, where we stay for the next four nights, arriving with time borders & citrus plants the island offers a floral haven to explore to settle in before dinner. and enjoy at leisure. There are a variety of restaurants and cafes on MONDAY Join us this morning as we make the journey south to the the island to enjoy lunch and afternoon tea. most northern region of Switzerland, where we experience the drama WEDNESDAY The whole day is free for you to spend as you and beauty of the spectacular Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in please. The small spa town of Bad Durrheim has a variety of shops Europe at 150 metres wide and 23 metres high. We board a boat for a and a public spa only a five minute walk from the hotel, and there picturesque journey from Schlössli Wörth and sail close to the central are beautiful gardens and parklands to enjoy a gentle stroll. The rock for which the falls are so famous, with on-board guided audio Carnival Museum located in the spa gardens is an unusual display commentary, to get the best view of its overwhelming natural beauty. of life-size masked carnival figures that explores the history of We re-join the coach and travel the short distance to the nearby the famous Black Forest carnivals and legends. There a number of medieval town of Schaffhausen, with richly decorated baroque houses cafes in the town in which to enjoy lunch, or coffee & Black Forest with oriel windows and lavishly painted facades, which have made Gateau. For a pampered day, book in a spa or beauty treatment at this town one of Switzerland’s prettiest places to visit. Here you will the hotel, in the Black Forest’s only salt-water spa resort. have plenty of time to enjoy lunch and explore this picturesque town. THURSDAY Sadly we today bid a fond farewell to the Black Forest, with comfort stops en route, to our overnight accommodation, arriving in time for our evening meal. FRIDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue to the West Country, arriving early/mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 6 Nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Boat trip with audio-guide at The Rhine Falls n Entrance to Garden Island of Mainau n Ferry crossings n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £81.00 Travel insurance £32.00

60 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Sunday 20th – Monday 21st August Monday 21st – Friday 25th August

LONDON SHOWBOAT TOUR THE DELIGHTFUL TOUR DINNER CRUISE PRICE YORKSHIRE DALES PRICE We are delighted to repeat this tour due to popular The Yorkshire Dales boasts some of the most spectacular demand and the excellent comments from those who £185 scenery in Britain and if you watched the series on ITV £325 enjoyed our previous dinner cruise. Enjoy London’s best 1 hopefully you will agree! But it isn’t just a series of night out, with dinner and entertainment on a gentle 2 DAYS nice views – it is a living landscape brimming with rich 5 DAYS cruise along the river Thames, taking in London’s famous history, tradition and nature. illuminated landmarks. This three-and-a-half hour river YOUR HOTEL The Rendezvous Hotel, Skipton cruise includes a delicious three-course evening meal, You are assured of a warm welcome at this award winning 3* family along with live entertainment and dancing. run hotel on the outskirts of the delightful market town of Skipton. YOUR HOTEL Guoman Tower Hotel, London All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, telephone, and tea & coffee A luxuriously appointed 4* hotel adjacent to Tower Bridge, overlooking facilities. The canal-facing restaurant offers traditional meals made with St Katharine’s marina. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer and locally sourced produce, and leisure facilities include an indoor pool, tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors, and the hotel offers a whirlpool spa and gym. There is a lift to all floors. generous buffet breakfast. ITINERARY ITINERARY MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way north, with a comfort stop en route to Trentham Shopping Village, where you will find SUNDAY We leave the West Country and make our a selection of shops offering a range of products from furniture to art, way to London and our hotel, stopping for coffee accessories to ice cream and clothing to cookware and familiar names like The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Royal Worcester and Portmeirion. After lunch en route. After checking in, the remainder of the we complete our journey to our hotel with time to settle in before afternoon is free for you to spend as you please, evening dinner. shopping or sightseeing. Early evening, we re-join TUESDAY Today we travel through the stunning scenery of the Dales to the thriving market town of Hawes. Today is market day, and as well as the the coach and make our way to Westminster Pier to traditional stalls, there is also a livestock market (sorry… no livestock to board the Showboat, where we’re greeted with a be brought back on the coach!) You can also visit the Dales Countryside welcome drink before settling down to a delicious Museum, Rope Makers or the Wensleydale Cheese Factory. After lunch, we continue our scenic drive to the picturesque Dales village of Ingleton, with three-course evening meal, complete with half a time to browse the shops and have tea. bottle of wine per person. Enjoy three-and-a-half WEDNESDAY The morning is free to explore Skipton, where scenes from hours of live entertainment, with songs from all the the film Calendar Girls were shot. The 11th Century castle is well worth a visit, as are the collection of unusual shops. Late morning we make our hit shows. Savour the delights of London’s waterfront way north, through scenic Wharfdale to Aysgarth with its spectacular series as we gently sail downriver, passing Canary Wharf of waterfalls, visitor centre and café to enjoy lunch. We return to Skipton, and Greenwich, before arriving at the Thames Barrier stopping in Grassington, a picturesque village and the largest in Upper Wharfdale. Here you will find many gift shops and cafés to enjoy in time for dessert. Enjoy coffee and maybe a dance afternoon tea. as we head back to Westminster, or just sit back and THURSDAY Join us this morning as we travel south to the town of enjoy the remainder of the cruise, after which we once Keighley, where we board the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, made famous as the line in the classic film ‘The Railway Children,’ for a steam again re-join the coach to travel back to our hotel. train scenic journey through the Dales countryside. We rejoin the coach and make the short journey to Haworth, famous for its connection with the MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast, the day is free Bronte sisters who wrote most of their famous works while living at the for you to spend as you please, perhaps visiting one Haworth Parsonage while their father was incumbent parson at the adjacent of London’s top attractions, or engaging in some retail Haworth church. You may like to visit the museum. And you will also find therapy! We leave London mid-afternoon and return many lovely tea rooms, souvenir shops and antiquarian bookshops. FRIDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and begin our homeward to the West Country. With a comfort stop en route, we journey, stopping in the delightful market town of Tewkesbury for lunch. We arrive mid-evening. complete our journey back to the West Country arriving early evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Nights’ Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Bed & Breakfast n Showboat cruise with 3-course evening meal n Steam train ride on Keighley & 1 (and /2 bottle of wine per person) SUPPLEMENTS: Worth Valley Railway SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £40.00 n All coach travel Single supplement £100.00 Travel insurance £12.00 Travel insurance £19.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 61 Monday 21st – Friday 25th August Monday 28th Aug – Friday 1st Sept

THE CHARMING COTSWOLDS... TOUR KENT...THE GARDEN TOUR AND A LOT, LOT MORE! PRICE OF ENGLAND PRICE The Cotswolds is an area renowned for its exceptional England’s beautiful southeast corner well deserves to natural beauty, honey-coloured architecture and £315 be known as the Garden of England. It is an area £335 secluded valleys… a picture-perfect retreat from dominated by pretty villages, world-famous castles a hectic lifestyle. 5 DAYS and spectacular gardens. 5 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Leamington Spa YOUR HOTEL Mercure Hotel, Royal Tunbridge Wells A delightful 4* hotel situated between the towns of Leamington Spa & An elegant 4* Georgian hotel located in a village just outside the town. Warwick. All rooms are en-suite, equipped with TV, telephone, hairdryer All rooms are en-suite with TV and tea & coffee making facilities. There and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious variety of dishes, restaurant serves a traditional home-cooked menu and the lounge bar and there is a bar area to relax in. Leisure facilities include an indoor offers an ideal place to rest and relax. pool, Jacuzzi spa bath, sauna and solarium.

ITINERARY ITINERARY MONDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop, make our way MONDAY We make our way east, stopping for coffee and lunch on route, to Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Whilst here you will have arriving with time to settle in and maybe make use of the leisure facilities plenty of time to visit the palace at your leisure and to explore the lovely park, before dinner. gardens and lake whilst enjoying lunch at your leisure. Later we complete our TUESDAY This morning we travel to the attractive spa town of Royal journey to our hotel, with time to settle in before dinner. Tunbridge Wells, famous for “The Pantiles”… rows of shops behind raised TUESDAY Join us today for a tour of the lovely Cotswolds, an area renowned arcades next to the medicinal spring. After lunch, we travel on to nearby for its outstanding natural beauty, honey-coloured architecture and secluded Penshurst Place House & Gardens; a stately home with a history going back valleys. We begin travelling west though Burford, one of England’s prettiest small six centuries. It was once owned by Henry VIII who used it as his hunting medieval towns. We continue on to Bourton on the Water – probably the most lodge to court Anne Boleyn. The Medieval Baron’s Hall dating from 1341, popular Cotswold village, and often referred to as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ and the Staterooms contain a wonderful collection of furniture, tapestries, & because the River Windrush runs through its centre. The combination of the clear, porcelain. There is also a toy museum tearoom and gift shop. sparkling water and the attractive low bridges crossing it creates a charming WEDNESDAY Today we visit the medieval cathedral city of Canterbury, with scene. Whilst here you may like to visit the Model Railway, Cotswold Motor time to visit the cathedral, a world Heritage site, seat of the Archbishop of Museum, the perfumery, Dragonfly Maze or the pottery. There are also many gift Canterbury and scene of the murder of Thomas A Beckett in 1170. There are shops to browse and restaurants to enjoy a leisurely lunch. We later continue our also many shops and cafés to enjoy lunch. For the afternoon, we make the Cotswold tour, stopping in the delightful market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, with short journey to the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, Kent’s world time to browse the shops and have tea. famous mainline in miniature. Here at New Romney, we board a steam train WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey into the for a picturesque journey to Dungeness. On arrival there will be time if you centre of Oxford, where you will have plenty of time to explore this wonderful wish to take the short walk to the fishing beach and the old lighthouse and city of Dreaming Spires. You may like to visit one of the many historic buildings, have tea. colleges, museums or art galleries, take a boat trip on the river or browse the THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we travel a little further north to the many shops and enjoy coffee and a leisurely lunch. We later return to our hotel historic city of Rochester, where you will find a wonderful blend of ancient with time to relax and freshen up before evening dinner. & modern, dominated by its fine Norman Castle, and cathedral. With time THURSDAY Today you have a choice, to visit Warwick or Stratford. Warwick, the to explore and have lunch, we visit Leeds Castle, considered to be the most county town of Warwickshire, has a wealth of history. You may like to visit the beautiful castle in England, and once home to Henry VIII. Set on an island in magnificent castle (recommended visiting time 3 hours), the doll museum or the 500 acres of beautiful parkland, you will have plenty of time to explore the arcaded Market hall. Stratford upon Avon is a picturesque town, where you may castle, learn of its history, and admire the stunning views from the windows. like to visit William Shakespeare’s birthplace or take a boat trip along the river. You can also stroll through the immaculate grounds and gardens of the park Both towns also have lovely shopping areas and a wide choice of places to enjoy estate, including the Cascade, Wood, Culpeper and Lady Baillie Gardens or coffee and lunch. lose yourself in the spiralling yew maze.. There are gift shops to browse and lovely tea rooms. FRIDAY We leave our hotel and travel to the delightful town of Cheltenham, known as the cultural capital of the Cotswolds. Designed in the 18th – 19th FRIDAY Sadly, we leave our hotel and begin our homeward journey. We stop century as a “pleasure” resort, this elegant town offers fine regency architecture in Windsor, where you may like to visit the Castle, take a cruise or open-top bus tour, browse the shops and enjoy a leisurely lunch. We later continue of its hey-day. It is renowned for its excellent High Street shops and independent our journey home to the West Country, with a comfort stop en route, arriving shopping quarters, museums and galleries, boating lake and parks and gardens. early/mid-evening. With time to enjoy lunch, we continue our homeward journey, arriving early- evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to Penshurst Place House & Gardens n Entrance to Blenheim Palace n Steam Train ride from New Romney to Dungeness n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Leeds Castle SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £80.00 n All coach travel Single supplement £80.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

62 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Friday 25th August – Friday 1st September

SCOTLAND...ORKNEY & TOUR SHETLAND MINI-CRUISE PRICE Located off the northern tip of Scotland, where the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet, the Orkney & £745 Shetland Isles offer quiet sandy beaches, stunning 8 DAYS scenery, an abundance of wildlife, fresh quality cuisine and warm welcoming hospitality. YOUR HOTEL The Pentland Hotel, Thurso A delightful family run 3* hotel ideally located in the heart of the town. Each en-suite room is comfortably furnished and equipped with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. There is no lift. The restaurant serves a delicious menu using local ingredients and a hearty Scottish breakfast. The cosy lounge bar offers a relaxing area to unwind in the evenings.

ITINERARY FRIDAY We leave the West Country, and make our way north, with stops for coffee and lunch en route. We continue over the border into Scotland, TUESDAY Late morning we leave our hotel and board the Northlink to our overnight hotel in Gretna Green, arriving with time to freshen ferry for a ninety minute crossing to the Orkney Isles, sailing past Britain’s up before dinner. highest cliffs including the Old Man of Hoy. On arrival, we rejoin the coach and are joined by an experienced local guide for a tour of Orkney’s SATURDAY After breakfast, we continue our northerly journey, again with mainland. We visit the World Heritage Site of Skara Brae, an amazing stops for coffee and lunch en route, arriving at our hotel in Thurso, mainland Neolithic village that lay buried under sand for 4000 years, The Stone Ring Scotland’s most northerly town, for our three night stay, with time to settle in of Brodger, the delightful chapel built by Italian POW’s and the remains and relax before dinner. of Battleships scuppered by Scapa Flow. A 3 course evening dinner will SUNDAY The whole day is free to spend as you please exploring Thurso – be served in a local restaurant in Kirkwall before we join our mini cruise once an important port and now a picturesque fishing town and resort. You ship for an overnight crossing to Shetland. Whilst on board, you will have may like to visit the Castle, which lies on the shore just northeast of the town, the comfort of a lower berth ensuite cabin and on board facilities include or the Heritage Museum. There are also some lovely shops to browse and shops, restaurants, bars and a cinema. local cafés and restaurants in which to enjoy a leisurely lunch. WEDNESDAY We wake in Lerwick, where after breakfast on the ship, MONDAY Join us this morning as we make the short distance a little further we board our coach to be joined by another local guide for an excursion north to the Castle of Mey. Having acquired the most northerly inhabited to enjoy Shetland’s scenic mainland, with visits to Jarlshof Viking village castle on the British mainland in 1952, The Queen Mother renovated and and Scalloway Castle & Museum…. and don’t forget to look out for restored the castle and created the beautiful gardens you see today. For Shetland’s famous ponies! You will then have some free time to explore almost half a century she spent many happy summers here and shorter visits Lerwick before we rejoin our ship late afternoon for our overnight sailing at other times of the year. Whilst here you will have plenty of time to explore to Aberdeen. You will have the evening to relax, enjoy dinner and continue the castle and gardens. There is also an animal centre, a well stocked gift shop to make use of the on board facilities. and tea room serving a delicious variety of home made snacks and meals. We THURSDAY After a hearty Scottish breakfast on board, we leave the ship later continue on to John o’Groats, the most northerly settlement of mainland and begin our journey south – stopping for a leisurely lunch on route. Great Britain. Here you can visit the local shops; maybe buy a souvenir of We then continue to Cumbria and our overnight hotel, with time to relax your visit or send a postcard from the Post Office. There are also two cafes, a before dinner and an evening at leisure. woollen mill and the famous Last House and Museum. FRIDAY After breakfast we continue our homeward journey; with comfort stops en route we reach the West Country early evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 5 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast in hotel accommodation n 2 nights on ship in a lower 2-berth ensuite cabin n 1 dinner and 2 breakfasts on ship n Dinner in Kirkwall n Guided tours on Orkney and Shetland n Entry to Skara Brae & Fossil Centre on Orkney n Entry to Jarlshof & Scalloway Castle on Shetland n Entrance to Castle of Mey & Gardens SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Entrance to Thurso Castle Single supplement £160.00 Travel insurance £24.00

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IRISH CHARMS TOUR Ireland is a country full of wonderful scenery and PRICE natural beauty, with tales of its history giving an insight into today’s vibrant communities. We discover Southern £375 Ireland’s eastern corner and its wonderful Irish charms. YOUR HOTEL Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy 5 DAYS A warm Irish welcome awaits at this delightful 4* hotel with opulent interiors and spectacular view across the river. Each en-suite room is well equipped with TV, telephone, Wi-Fi access, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and hearty breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym.

ITINERARY SUNDAY We leave our home area and travel over the St David’s bridge into Wales, before continuing to Pembroke, with a comfort stop en route, for our afternoon crossing to Rosslare. After docking in WEDNESDAY After breakfast we make our way to the medieval Ireland, we travel on to Enniscorthy, arriving at our hotel, our base for town of Kilkenny, known as Ireland’s creative heartland and home the next four nights, in time for dinner. to specialist craftsmen. We make a visit to the Visitor Craft Centre, housed in the old stables of Kilkenny Castle, with a selection of MONDAY Join us today for a full day in the beautiful city of Water- handcrafted jewellery, knitwear, Celtic pottery, crystal and contem- ford. We enjoy a walking tour, accompanied by an informative guide porary gifts. With time for lunch, we continue to New Ross, to visit who will provide an insight into the history of this delightful city, from the fascinating Dunbrody Famine Ship. The authentic reproduction its Viking past to its flamboyant Victorian times. With time to enjoy of an 1840’s emigrant vessel provides an animated experience of lunch in one of Waterford’s many restaurants or cafes, we later visit the million Irish migrants who left during the years of devastating the House of Waterford Crystal for a factory tour, experiencing the potato famine, setting sail for a better life across the Atlantic. various stages of the glass-making process, from the moulding, to blowing, to sculpturing and intricate engraving. THURSDAY After an early Irish breakfast, we leave our hotel and travel back to Rosslare for the return ferry crossing to Pembroke. TUESDAY This morning we travel across to beautiful County Wick- We then continue our homeward journey through Wales, with a low and to the town of Avoca, made famous by the TV series Bally- comfort stop en route, reaching the West Country mid-evening. kissangel. Home to the Avoca handweavers, there is a mill and visitor centre that you may like to explore. With time for lunch in one of the many cafes or restaurants, we re-join the coach and enjoy a scenic journey across the Wicklow Mountain National Park to Glendalough, an area known for its natural beauty and early settlements. Here there is a visitor centre with informative displays about the area.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Guided walking tour of Waterford n Factory tour of the House of Waterford Crystal n Admission to the Dunbrody Famine Ship n Entrance to Kilkenny Craft Centre SUPPLEMENTS: n Ferry crossings Single supplement £65.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £28.00

64 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 28th August – Friday 1st September

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VALKENBURG...RAIL & SAIL TOUR Valkenburg is perhaps one of The Netherland’s most PRICE treasured gems, with narrow cobbled streets, medieval city gates, an old hilltop castle and secret velvet caves. £345 With a friendly café culture, this beautiful town welcomes visitors to explore and experience a much 5 DAYS loved region of the Low Countries. Join us as we discover Valkenburg and the area beyond, enjoying a scenic train ride, a relaxing river boat cruise and a fascinating guided tour of the local area. YOUR HOTEL Hotel Walram, Valkenburg This 3* family run hotel offers a warm welcome to all, idyllically situated along the River Geul in the centre of this beautiful town, just a short walk from cafes and shops. Each en-suite room is equipped with TV, telephone, and hairdryer. There is a lift serving all floors, and the cosy bar offers the perfect area to relax. The restaurant serves a delicious menu and buffet breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated pool and sauna.

ITINERARY WEDNESDAY Today we are joined by an experienced guide MONDAY After an early departure we travel east to Dover, with a for a coach tour of the surrounding area, for a fun and fasci- comfort stop en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We continue nating insight into the Limburg region, the landscape and its our journey to our hotel, and base for the next four nights, with people. We visit Drielandenpunt, where the three countries of time to settle in before dinner. Netherlands, Germany & Belgium meet at the triangular border, TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, join as this morning as where you can stand with your feet and hands in all three we enjoy a scenic train ride through the wonderful surrounding countries at the same time! landscape of three countries that meet together in this beautiful THURSDAY This morning we make the short journey by coach region. We return this afternoon with time to spend as you please to the Dutch city of Maastricht, the oldest city on the Nether- exploring the quaint town of Valkenburg with its narrow, cobbled lands, an ancient fortified settlement with its Roman bridge streets, an array of shops, cafes and historic buildings. You may like spanning the river Maas, numerous churches and merchant to visit the velvet caves, which date from the 12th century. In times houses, pretty squares and old city walls. Also known for its of siege the knights and their footmen used these cave networks role in the EU, the Maastricht Treaty was signed in 2002 by 12 to escape from the castle that stands high above the town, and European countries for the introduction of the euro currency. were also used by local folk and American troops during the With time to enjoy a relaxing lunch in one of the city’s many German invasions of WWII. Cafes line the historic streets, together terrace cafes, explore the old city quarter and browse the shops, with a good selection of local shops where you may pick up a gift we always enjoy a leisurely boat cruise along the River Maas to or souvenir of your visit. see the city from a different perspective. We later return to our hotel with time to relax before dinner this evening. FRIDAY This morning we make our way back to Calais for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue, with comfort stops en route to the West Country, arriving mid evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Ticket for scenic train ride n Guided tour by coach of Limburg region n Boat cruise on River Maas n Ferry crossings n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £40.00 Travel insurance £28.00

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DUTCH DAHLIAS ON PARADE TOUR Each year visitors flock to the Dutch town of Zundert, PRICE birthplace of Vincent Van Gogh, to experience the most beautiful parade in the Netherlands, the largest in £315 Europe. Since 1936, the surrounding communities come together to host the spectacular flower parade 4 DAYS with handmade floats and an explosion of colourful Dahlias, all specially grown for this annual event. YOUR HOTEL Novotel Antwerpen, Antwerp A stylish 3* hotel located on the outskirts of Antwerp, with modern facilities in comfortable surroundings. With a lift to all floors, each en-suite bedroom is equipped with TV, hairdryer, WiFi access and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves a freshly prepared menu and buffet breakfast, whilst the garden, swimming pool and lounge bar offer perfect areas to relax in.

ITINERARY FRIDAY Friday – After an early departure we travel east to Dover, afternoon for the spectacular flower parade. Local villages grow with a comfort stop en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We the dahlia bulbs especially for this annual event, with more than continue our journey into Belgium and to our hotel, arriving with time 600,000 bulbs of over 50 species, picked by volunteers and turned to settle in before evening dinner. into magnificent handmade parade floats, which will pass by the SATURDAY – After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey seated parade ground twice. The whole community of Zundert, into the heart of the vibrant Belgian city of Antwerp. The old centre men & women, young & old, come together to bring you the best is steeped in history with narrow streets, classical architecture, the flower parade you will ever see! medieval market place, the towering Cathedral of Our Lady, the secret MONDAY – This morning we make our way back to Calais for Vlaeykensgang alley and the 17th century house of the famous artist the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue, with comfort Rubens. With so much to see and do, together with a vast array of stops en route to the West Country, arriving mid evening. cafes and restaurants, you will have plenty of time to explore at leisure, enjoy a delicious lunch and maybe hop on a sight-seeing bus for a well-rounded audio-guided tour of this delightful city. SUNDAY – Join us today for the highlight of this tour, as we make the short journey across the border into the Netherlands and to the town of Zundert. This morning you will have time to explore Zundert, birthplace of Vincent Van Gogh, where perhaps you would like to visit the museum house with a permanent exhibition of his life and work. With time to enjoy a leisurely lunch, browse the shops, and enjoy the street entertainment and carnival atmosphere, we take our seats this

PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Seated ticket for the Zundert Flower Parade n Ferry crossings n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £55.00 Travel insurance £26.00

66 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd September Monday 4th – Friday 8th September

LONDON THEATRE WEEKEND TOUR EASTBOURNE & THE TOUR Join us for a weekend in London with a choice… Take PRICE SUSSEX DOWNS PRICE your pick from one of seven top West End shows… One of Britain’s most elegant resorts, Eastbourne is Dreamgirls, School Of Rock, 42nd Street, Kinky Boots, £189 sheltered by the South Downs and has a reputation for £325 Lion King, Mamma Mia or Beautiful. quality. The flower-decked promenades stretch for three 42nd Street – The popular Broadway show is coming 2 DAYS miles – ideal for a pleasant stroll. With over 200 acres 5 DAYS back to London’s West End. Based on the novel and of gardens and parks to enjoy, not to mention a fine 1933 Hollywood film follows the story of a musical pier and shopping centre, there’s plenty to amuse and delight. production being staged at the height of the depression, YOUR HOTEL Best Western York House Hotel, Eastbourne giving unknown chorus girl her lucky big break. Filled with fabulous tap An elegant 3* hotel with a stunning seafront position close to the pier, routines and laugh-out-loud comedy, favourite songs include “We’re In beach and town centre. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, radio and tea & The Money” and 42nd Street” and “About Quarter To Nine”. coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors and the restaurant serves a Dreamgirls – The sensational Broadway musical hit has arrived at delicious seasonal menu featuring locally-sourced ingredients where London’s West End, transporting the audience to a revolutionary time possible. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool. in American musical history, telling the story of the fabulous young female singing trio from Chicago called “The Dreams” and the hard ITINERARY lessons they learn in the tough world of show business, and their rise to stardom in the Sixties. Featuring classic songs including “And I MONDAY We leave the West Country and travel to Wilton Village for coffee. Am Telling You I’m Not Going”, “Listen” and “One Night Only”, this We then continue along the south coast to the cathedral city of Chichester, for lunch and time to browse the shops before we complete our journey to promises to be one musical not to be missed. our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner and maybe a stroll School Of Rock – Based on the iconic hit movie, with stage music along the prom by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the story follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe TUESDAY Today we day take a scenic drive via Beachy Head to Brighton, rock star who turns his class of prep school straight-A pupils into a where there will be plenty of time to explore. The spectacular Royal Pavilion guitar rocking, mind-blowing rock band in the “Battle Of The Bands” is well worth a visit; beneath its distinctive onion domes is housed some competition. A fun, crazy, feel-good, rock music extravaganza. impressive works of art and wonderful history about King George IV. As well YOUR HOTEL Crowne Plaza Hotel, London Heathrow as the many High Street shops you may also like the stroll the historic Lanes A luxuriously appointed 4* hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with satellite – a maze of narrow alleyways lined with antique shops and elegant arcades TV, telephone, hairdryer, mini bar and tea & coffee facilities. There is a of boutiques. Other attractions worth visiting include the Volk’s Electric Railway, the ‘world’s oldest operating electric railway’ which travels along the lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a generous buffet breakfast and seafront, and The Sea Life Centre. There are numerous places to enjoy coffee evening dinner, and leisure facilities include a swimming pool, sauna and a leisurely lunch.…Or just sit and watch the world go by! and gym. WEDNESDAY This morning we make our way to Bodiam Castle (Nat Trust), with time to explore this archetypal 14th-century moated stronghold. One ITINERARY of Britain’s most beautiful ancient monuments, the castle offers a glimpse of medieval splendour. After lunch, we head to the station in the castle’s SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make our way shadow and board a steam train on the Kent & East Sussex Railway for a to London, stopping for coffee en route. You will then have 10½-mile journey through the unspoilt scenery of the Rother Valley to the time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon performance of picturesque Cinque Port of Tenterden, the ‘Jewel of the Weald’. Its high street the show of your choice. Afterwards, we re-join the coach and is one of Britain’s most attractive, lined with trees, historic houses, shops and restaurants. With time to browse and enjoy afternoon tea, we make a scenic travel to our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner drive back to Eastbourne. and an evening free to spend as you please. THURSDAY The morning is free for you to spend as you please in SUNDAY After a leisurely buffet English breakfast, we return Eastbourne. You may like to take a walk along the seafront and admire the famous flower decked promenades and the pier, or browse the shopping to central London where you will have plenty of time to shop centre and enjoy a leisurely lunch. Join us this afternoon if you wish as we or sightseeing … perhaps indulge in a little retail therapy or drive to the charming market town of Alfriston on the River Cuckmere – a visit one of the numerous other attractions. We leave London timeless place, full of tearooms and enchanting old houses – and once the mid-afternoon and return to the West Country, again with a haunt of smugglers! comfort stop on route, arriving mid-evening. FRIDAY This morning we leave Eastbourne and make our way to Salisbury for lunch and time to visit the cathedral, browse the shops and have lunch. We complete our journey back to the West Country, arriving early evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Top price theatre ticket n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Bodiam Castle (NT) Supplement for Dream Girls £20.00 n Kent & East Sussex Railway ticket SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £22.00 n All coach travel Single supplement £60.00 Travel insurance £12.00 Travel insurance £19.00

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ULTIMATE RAILWAY TOUR THURSDAY This morning we board the Jacobite Steam Train in Fort William for PRICE what is regarded to be one of the Great Railway Journeys of the world, mainly JOURNEYS due to its stunning scenery. The 42 mile journey to Mallaig will take you past We are delighted to repeat this very popular tour. Join Britain’s highest mountain and deepest loch, and through 12 tunnels. Crossing £875 a canal, we continue on to the spectacular 21 arch viaduct at Glen Finnan. On us as we journey through beautiful landscapes of Britain, the last section of coast-hugging track, we arrive in Mallaig’s busy fishing port on six different railways, including a variety of vintage 11 DAYS at midday, with time for lunch, before returning to our hotel by coach steam and modern electric trains. From the Midlands, up to the heart of the Scottish Highlands, you will FRIDAY Today we leave Fort William and make our way to Kyle of Lochalsh, experience scenic countryside through a window in stopping for lunch en-route, to board the train for Inverness, full of dramatic scenery along the line. Leaving Kyle of Lochalsh, we follow a scenic coastal a comfortable carriage. route, towards the river valley of Carron, past Lochs and forest glens and the YOUR HOTEL Willow Bank Hotel, Manchester wild landscape of Strath Bran. We continue through the Conon Valley, crossing A 3* stylish hotel near central Manchester. All rooms are en-suite with the River Beauly, then River Ness, and into Inverness. We re-join the coach and TV, hairdryer, WiFi and tea & coffee making facilities. There is no lift, but make the short journey to our central hotel, our base for the next three nights, a bar/lounge area to relax in, and a restaurant serving a good selection arriving in time for dinner. of dishes. SATURDAY After breakfast we travel south to the Cairngorms National Park YOUR HOTEL to the pretty town of Aviemore. You may like to browse the shops, enjoy lunch, Alexandra Hotel, Fort William or perhaps travel with us a little further on to enjoy a ride on the Cairngorm A lovely 3* hotel ideally situated in the centre of Fort William. Each Funicular Railway (extra charge) with a scenic ride up the mountain with room is en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making spectacular views, and restaurant area. Back in Aviemore, we board a steam facilities. The restaurant offers a delicious range of dishes, and there is a train for a nostalgic journey with beautiful scenery on the Strathspey Railway, lift to all floors. journeying north-east to Broomhill. YOUR HOTEL Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kinguissie SUNDAY This morning we make the short journey north to explore the vibrant A delightful 3* hotel set in the Scottish Highlands, with views across the city of Inverness with its imposing Victorian castle, River Ness and its many Spey Valley and Cairngorms National Park. There is a lift to all floors. All Museum & Art galleries. The old town district is host to unusual gift shops, also rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone and tea & coffee making facilities. selling Scottish tartans and knitwear. Inverness has a good selection of historic The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and hearty Scottish buildings and streets to explore, before enjoying a relaxing lunch in one of the breakfast, and the lounge bar is a perfect area to relax. numerous cafes or restaurants, before strolling back to the hotel in time for dinner. ITINERARY MONDAY Sadly we bid a fond farewell to Scotland, and begin our journey home, with comfort stops and lunch en-route to Carlisle, for our overnight SATURDAY We leave our home area, with a comfort stop en-route, to accommodation, arriving with time to freshen up before our evening meal. Kidderminster, boarding a Severn Valley Railway vintage steam-hauled train. We head west through Foley Park Tunnel, to Bewdley, an elegant Georgian town with TUESDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey home, with comfort stops its restored 3-platform GWR station. Meandering across Victoria Bridge to the and lunch en-route, arriving back in the West Country early to mid-evening. village of Arley near the River Severn, we journey through Worcestershire’s scenic countryside, into Shropshire, arriving at Bridgnorth – a medieval market town full of charm and character. We re-join the coach, and continue to our hotel in Manchester for 2 nights, SUNDAY Today we travel to the market town of Bury with time to browse the shops, relax in a café or maybe visit the Bury Transport Museum. After lunch we board the East Lancashire Railway for a heritage steam-hauled journey. We follow the River Irwell, steaming through the Bury Tunnel, then over Brooksbottom Viaduct, steaming through tunnels, towards Ramsbottom. Continuing along the Irwell Valley, we arrive at Rawtenstall – a historic textile town with cobbled streets. MONDAY We leave our hotel and travel to the pretty town of Skipton, nestled in the Yorkshire Dales with time to explore the street market, and unusual shops, or maybe visit the 11th century castle. After an early lunch we re-join the coach and travel to Settle, where we board a train on England’s most scenic railway. A 72 mile journey takes us through the Yorkshire Dales, over the 24 arches of the Ribblehead Viaduct, before plunging into the tunnel at Blea Moor. At Dentdale we leave the PRICE INCLUDES: Dales, via the Eden Valley, arriving in Carlisle. We re-join the coach and travel the short distance to Gretna Green, our overnight hotel for dinner. n 10 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Ticket on Severn Valley Railway TUESDAY After breakfast, we travel over the border into Scotland across the n magnificent Rannoch Moor and spectacular Glen Coe to Fort William, and our Ticket on East Lancashire Railway hotel, our base for the nest three nights, for dinner and maybe take a stroll n Ticket on the Settle – Carlisle Railway around the town. n Ticket for the Jacobite Mallaig Steam Railway WEDNESDAY The whole day is free to explore Fort William. As well as browsing n Rail ticket for Kyle of Lochalsh – Inverness n the shops and enjoying the local cuisine, you may like to take a relaxing boat trip on Ticket on the Strathspey Railway SUPPLEMENTS: loch Linnie, to Seal Island with its seal colony and birdlife, or take a local bus n All coach travel Cairngorms Funicular Railway to the Nevis Range for a scenic ride on a gondola to Britain’s highest mountain – Single supplement £144.00 Ben Nevis. Travel insurance £26.00

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PORTUGAL AND SPAIN...THE TOUR Jesus, overlooking the spectacular city of Braga. Here we can appreciate the PRICE Basilica itself, its baroque staircase and formidable monuments and beautiful BEAUTIFUL COSTA VERDE gardens. Later this afternoon, we make a visit into Viana do Castelo, the We are delighted to bring you a new tour which invites capital of the Minho’s folklore district with its old square, open-air cafes and you to explore an undiscovered part of northern Spain £835 souvenir shops, offering everything so typical of the region. and Portugal, with charming towns, beaches, culture and 10 DAYS FRIDAY Today we enjoy a day full of picturesque landscapes and natural history. This North-Western area of Spain and Northern beauty of the surrounding historic area. We first make a visit at Ponte de Portugal both offer a very natural coastline, small islands, Lima, believed to be the oldest town in Portugal. You may like to take a sea-faring communities, all nestling in the shadow of the gentle stroll along the tree-lined avenue or the riverside promenade, or sip a commanding mountain scenery. delicious coffee in the main square. We re-join the coach and continue our journey into the spectacular Peneda-Gêres National Park. We make a stop If you have travelled to Portugal & Northern Spain with us you will in the remote village of Soajo with its ancient granaries, before enjoying have met Ken… our tour guide and expert in this part of Europe. We an included light lunch in a local restaurant. We later continue on through are delighted that he has put this new holiday together and will be our incredible mountain scenery and unforgettable views of the lakes and villages guide again during the tour. His knowledge, organisation, hard work and to the religious spectacle of Nossa Senhora da Peneda, dating back hundreds generosity mean you can have the very best holiday possible… and he of years. An impressive place of pilgrimage, with features going back to the makes a good cup of tea too! year 1200, and an extensive staircase with 20 chapels leading to the church. No wonder it is rated as one of the seven wonders of Portugal! YOUR HOTEL Hotel Meira, Vila Praia de Ancora A friendly 4* traditional family run hotel located in the beautiful region SATURDAY The whole day is free to spend at leisure here in Vila Praia de of Minho, close to the beach and town centre. The fully refurbished Ancora, to ether enjoy the hotel’s facilities, spend time on the beach or maybe rooms are all en-suite with air conditioning, TV, telephone, hairdryer enjoy a little retail therapy in town. and WiFi access. The restaurant serves a delicious menu of traditional SUNDAY Sadly we say goodbye to our hotel, and we begin the journey Portuguese together with classic dishes to suit all tastes, and the cosy back into northern Spain to Santillana del Mar, and our overnight hotel bar provides an area to relax. Leisure facilities include an outdoor heated accommodation, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. pool and games room. MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey to Santander, to rejoin our ferry for the overnight sailing to Portsmouth giving you more ITINERARY time to continue to enjoy its many facilities and enjoy dinner in one of the restaurants. SUNDAY We leave our home area and make our way to Plymouth, where we board a luxurious ferry for a late afternoon departure and overnight sailing to TUESDAY We arrive in Portsmouth early afternoon and after disembarking, Santander. The ferry boasts a fabulous swimming pool and leisure area, elegant rejoin the coach and return to our home area. bars and lounges and a superb choice of dining, from award-winning cuisine to a wide selection of self-service menus. There is also live entertainment and dancing until late, two cinemas showing the latest movies and great shopping in the stylish malls. All cabins are en suite and air-conditioned. MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast we continue our cruise, and you can continue to make use of the facilities on board and have an early lunch. Our ship arrives in Santander early afternoon and we rejoin the coach and travel across Northern Spain, and into Portugal to our hotel, where we stay for 6 nights, arriving in time to freshen up before dinner. TUESDAY This morning we travel north, crossing the River Minho and into the Spanish province of Galicia, taking the beautiful and very natural coastal route to the sophisticated resort of Baiona. It was here the news came in 1493 that Christopher Columbus had discovered America. Today it boasts a pretty promenade, marina and fascinating old quarter with lovely shops and plentiful waterfront cafes and restaurants. We later head slightly inland, back into Portugal to the walled fortress town of Valença, with pedestrianised narrow cobbled streets, iron balconies, shops and cafes. We complete our journey back to our hotel, with time to relax before dinner. WEDNESDAY Join us today as we venture south to the elegant city of Porto. On arrival we will have an orientation tour of the important landmarks of this historic city including the Clerigos Tower, City Hall, São Bento Station and the cathedral. PRICE INCLUDES: With time free to explore the city and enjoy lunch, we take a short cruise on the n 7 Nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast River Douro on a typical “barco rabelo”, a vessel based on the original Port Wine n 2 Nights ferry accommodation in 4 berth inside cabins carrying boats, to enjoy the city from a rather different angle. To conclude the day, n we visit a Port Wine Lodge for a guided tour and to sample a glass or two of the River cruise on a typical Port Wine boat SUPPLEMENTS: famous nectar! n Guided tour and tasting at a Meals on board ferry traditional Port Wine Lodge THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast our first visit of the day is to Barcelos Lower berth outside cabin n Light lunch on 1 day Market, possibly the largest open-air market in Europe, with something for £90.00 per person everyone to be found here! We continue on to the monumental complex of Bom n All coach travel Single supplement £190.00 Travel insurance £36.00

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GARDENS & GRANDEUR TOUR THE ISLE OF MAN TOUR IN WINDSOR PRICE The beautiful Isle of Man lies in the Irish Sea between PRICE the United Kingdom and Ireland, and is steeped in Royal Windsor is a town full of history and charm, and £345 history. A unique self-governing kingdom, you’re £495 regal connections. We have included visits to the assured of a warm welcome and unforgettable scenery. stunning RHS Wisley Gardens together with the majestic Hampton Court Palace, to discover this 5 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Empress Hotel, Douglas 6 DAYS delightful corner of our capital. A majestic 3* hotel commanding a prime position on the Victorian promenade overlooking Douglas Bay, just a YOUR HOTEL Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor short walk from the town centre. Built at the end of the last century, the A luxurious 4* hotel set in 40 acres of stunning parkland in the historic hotel has been extensively upgraded and proudly maintains its status location of Old Windsor. Each stylish bedroom is en-suite with TV, Wi-Fi as one of the best hotels on the island. All rooms are ensuite, with access and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The telephone and hairdryer. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant offers restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and generous breakfast and a superb selection of English and French cuisine, and leisure facilities leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool. include a pool and sauna. ITINERARY ITINERARY THURSDAY We leave the West Country and make our way east, to the SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north, stopping for delightful town of Marlborough with time to explore and have lunch. We coffee and lunch en route and reaching our overnight hotel in northern England in time for dinner and an evening at leisure. continue to our hotel in Old Windsor with time to settle and maybe take a stroll in the grounds before dinner. SUNDAY After breakfast, we make our way to Lancaster with time to browse the shops and enjoy an early lunch, before we continue to Heysham for the afternoon FRIDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey across ferry crossing to Douglas. We then complete our journey to our hotel, arriving with into the county of to the RHS Gardens at Wisley. Home to the time to settle in before dinner. world’s largest plant collections, Wisley is undoubtedly one of the great MONDAY Today we enjoy an excursion to the southern part of the island, stopping gardens of the world. Wisley’s glasshouse is a cathedral-like structure in at St John’s for coffee. We then continue to Peel – the fourth-largest town on the showcasing plant collections in three climate zones and seasonal island with a lovely cathedral – for lunch and time to explore. Peel is the island’s main fishing port, and you may even see a seal or two. We then make our way to displays. There are 420 feet of mixed borders to explore on the estate, the island’s southernmost point, with panoramic views across to the Calf of Man, together with the woodland beauty of Battleston Hill, and formal before stopping in Castletown for tea. One of the British Isles’ oldest towns, its gardens, water features and wildflower meadows. The restaurant serves a narrow streets and tiny fishing cottages betray its ancient past at every corner. delicious homemade lunch menu and delightful relaxing afternoon teas. The medieval Castle Rushen, once the home of kings and later government, still dominates the town’s centre. SATURDAY Join us today for the short journey to Royal Windsor, with TUESDAY This morning we make the short journey to the Laxey Wheel – ample time to explore this picturesque town, full of so much history. You supposedly the largest working waterwheel of its kind in the world. It was built in may like to visit the Castle, take an open top bus trip around Windsor & 1854 to pump water from the mineshafts, and named Lady Isabella after the wife Eton where a guided commentary will explain some of the fascinating of Lieutenant Governor Hope who was the island’s governor at the time. After an history, or enjoy a scenic boat trip along the Thames. There are also some early lunch, we travel a short distance to join the only Electric Mountain Railway in the British Isles, for a return journey to Snaefell. You will be transported through the lovely shops and many restaurants to enjoy lunch. beautiful Manx countryside, with a view of the Bungalow – a famous TT landmark. SUNDAY Today we travel to the majestic Hampton Court Palace, royal At the summit, 2,036 feet above sea level (and on a clear day), you may be able to see England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland at once! residence to Henry VIII, Charles I & II and George II. From its humble medieval origins to the graceful baroque palace that we see today, WEDNESDAY This morning is free to spend as you please exploring Douglas, the island’s capital since 1863. Its beautiful seafront is lined with picturesque Hampton Court is full of colourful history and stories and characters architecture, and the high street is filled with familiar names as well as many from the past. With so much to discover including the Great Hall, the independent stores. After lunch, join us if you wish for an afternoon excursion to Royal Chapel, Tudor exhibitions, the chocolate kitchen and the stunning Ramsey, the second-largest town on the island with a pretty harbour. We return via gardens there will be plenty of time to immerse yourself into this unique part of the TT circuit, which boasts some of the loveliest views found anywhere. and fascinating palace, with restaurants and gift shops. THURSDAY After breakfast, we today make our way to the ferry for the return crossing to Heysham. We then complete our homeward journey; with comfort stops MONDAY After breakfast we leave our hotel, and make our way home, en route, we reach the West Country early/mid-evening. with a lunch stop on route, arriving back in the West Country, arriving early evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to the Laxey Wheel n Admission to RHS Garden Wisley n Snaefell Electric Mountain Railway ticket n Admission to Hampton Court n Ferry crossings Palace & Gardens SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel No single supplement Single supplement £60.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £30.00

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NORFOLK...THE BROADS TOUR NIDD HALL, YORKSHIRE... TOUR & SANDRINGHAM PRICE WARNER BREAK PRICE Norfolk is one of England’s most picturesque counties. Lose yourself in the beauty and sophistication of grade Perhaps best known for its windmills and the Broads it £325 II listed Nidd Hall, where Edward VIII is said to have first £395 offers a revitalizing getaway from the hustle and bustle met Mrs Wallis Simpson. Perfectly preserved, Nidd Hall’s of busy Britain. The Norfolk Broads is Britain’s largest 5 DAYS character is manifest in every rococo carving, sweeping 5 DAYS protected wetland and it enjoys status equivalent staircase and ivy-clad wall. If you love a gentler pace to to a National Park. life, then this is the hotel you will most definitely adore. YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Norwich North YOUR HOTEL Nidd Hall, Harrogate We are delighted to return to this modern 4* hotel, located on the An exceptional, historic 4* hotel, nestled within 45 acres of glorious outskirts of Norwich, which boasts a tranquil garden, with a beautifully Victorian and Edwardian parkland. The elegant rooms are all ensuite, manicured garden. All rooms are en suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer with TV, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, complimentary toiletries & tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant serves a delicious choice menu and tea & coffee-making facilities. The restaurant offers the very best and there is a lift to all floors. Leisure facilities include an indoor of contemporary British cuisine and the terrace tearooms are perfect swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. for afternoon refreshments. Leisure facilities include a library, indoor swimming pool, spa pool, gym, croquet lawn, tennis courts, putting ITINERARY green and boules courts, freshwater angling lake, archery range and MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to Norfolk, games room. There is a lift to all floors and entertainment is provided stopping for coffee and lunch on route and arriving at our hotel with time to each evening. settle in relax before dinner. ITINERARY TUESDAY Join us this morning as we travel to Aylsham where we board the Bure Valley Railway, Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge heritage railway for MONDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north, a journey through 9 miles of unspoilt countryside, to Wroxham, a beautiful stopping for coffee and lunch en route and arriving at our hotel with town considered the capital of the Norfolk Broads. With time to browse the time to freshen up before our first evening dinner followed by excellent abundance of shops and enjoy lunch we board a boat to enjoy a picturesque entertainment. circular cruise on the beautiful Norfolk Broads, one of the most popular TUESDAY The morning is free for you to familiarise yourself with your inland waterways in Europe, with full commentary as you relax and enjoy the new surroundings, and enjoy some of the many facilities available in the wonderful scenery hotel. Late morning we travel to the nearby spa town of Harrogate. A WEDNESDAY This morning we make the short journey into the centre of town with some wonderful architecture and public gardens, there are Norwich. You may like to visit the splendid Norman cathedral, or the castle, also plenty of shops to browse… and the famous Betty’s Tea Rooms is an one of the city’s most famous landmarks, built by the Normans as a Royal absolute must to enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea. Palace 900 years ago. Now a museum and art gallery, it is home to some of WEDNESDAY Join us today as we travel to the magnificent city of York, the most outstanding collections of fine art, archaeology and natural history and in the magnificent Norman keep, models, computers, sound and video You may like to visit the iconic York minster and climb the 275 steps to bring history vividly to life. There are many shops, cafés and restaurants the tower for a panoramic view across the city. Other attractions include to enjoy lunch. This afternoon you have a choice… to stay and continue the Jorvik Centre with exhibitions of York’s Viking past, or the National exploring Norwich or travel with us to Great Yarmouth, a popular seaside Railway Museum where you can discover over 300 years of railway history resort on the east coast of Norfolk: here you may like to wander along one of and marvel at some of the most iconic trains and carriages from our past. the two promenades, browse the shops and enjoy afternoon tea. We return Take a leisurely boat cruise along the River Ouse or jump on a sight-seeing to our hotel via the centre of Norwich. bus with on-board commentary of York’s history. Together with plenty of cafes and restaurants to enjoy lunch, and a large shopping district there is THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Sandringham, something for everyone to enjoy. the private country retreat of Her Majesty the Queen. Built in 1870 for King Edward VII, the main rooms used by the Royal family when in residence are THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel a little further north to open to the public, and you’ll have plenty of time to view them in addition Thirsk, a small Market Town mentioned in the Doomsday book. The cob- to the 60 glorious acres of grounds and the museum containing fascinating bled Market Place dates from medieval times and is still the centre of the displays of Royal memorabilia. There is also a restaurant, shop and garden town. Whilst here you may like to visit the James Herriot Museum, in the centre. house he actually lived in and used as his surgery. After lunch we return to our hotel with time to spend as you please and continue to make use FRIDAY It’s time to say goodbye to Norfolk as we begin our homeward if the wonderful facilities. Dinner this evening will be followed by a final journey. Stopping for coffee and lunch o`n route, we reach our home area evening’s entertainment. early evening. FRIDAY This morning we leave our hotel and begin our journey south, stopping for coffee and lunch en route and arriving back in the West PRICE INCLUDES: Country early – mid evening. n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Train ticket on Bure Valley Railway PRICE INCLUDES: n Cruise on the Norfolk Broads n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Sandringham House, SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel No single supplement Grounds & Museum Single supplement £90.00 Signature room upgrade £20.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 71 Friday 15th – Monday 18th September Monday 18th – Saturday 23rd September

CAMBRIDGE...CITY & TOUR THE ISLES OF SCILLY TOUR COUNTRY PALACE PRICE The Isles of Scilly sit 28 miles southwest of Lands End, PRICE and enjoy an exceptionally mild climate. When you first The county of Cambridgeshire covers a large part of East £249 arrive, you may not realise just how much there is to £655 Anglia, with its cathedral cities, elegant towns, charming see and do! Each island has its own unique character countryside and natural Fenlands. The city of Cambridge 4 DAYS and charm, and offers its own treasure trove of 6 DAYS is steeped in history and culture, and famous for its adventures and experiences. There are a variety of University, lazy waterways and majestic cathedral. beaches, and many different venues in which to enjoy YOUR HOTEL The Cambridge Belfry Hotel, Cambridge the local cuisine. A stylish 4* hotel on a beautiful lakeside location. Each en-suite YOUR HOTEL Atlantic Hotel, St Mary’s bedroom is comfortably furnished with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi You are assured of a warm welcome at our chosen hotel, located in the access and tea & coffee making facilities. The Bridge bar and restaurant heart of St Mary’s where the buildings are golden granite, the beaches serves a delicious evening menu and generous breakfast. Leisure are white, and both the coast and countryside are stunning all year facilities include a swimming pool, Jacuzzi and gym. round. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. Many enjoy uninterrupted views of the harbour. The ITINERARY restaurant serves excellent, locally-sourced food. FRIDAY We make our way towards East Anglia, with comfort stops and lunch on route, and travel to our hotel, with time to relax ITINERARY and maybe make use of the leisure facilities before dinner. MONDAY After an early departure we make our way to SATURDAY Join us today as we travel just across the border Penzance, where you will board the Scillonian III ferry for the into Suffolk, to the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds with crossing to St Mary’s, the largest of the Scilly Isles. There are time to explore this architectural delight with its medieval streets, refreshment facilities on board, and you may even see dolphins, Georgian & Regency architecture and a glorious cathedral and porpoises or pilot whales. On arrival you will be met at the Abbey gardens. With many shops to browse, and numerous cafes quay, and you and your luggage will be taken to the Atlantic to enjoy lunch. We later continue on to National Trust property Hotel, with the remainder of the afternoon free to settle in and Ickworth, the Georgian palace commissioned by the 4th Earl of familiarise yourself with your new surroundings. An early evening Bristol to house his priceless treasures collected from around the welcome reception from the hotel management will be followed world. The servants’ quarters tells of life in domestic service in the by a delicious three course dinner. 1930’s. The Italianate garden was the first of its kind in England, TUESDAY – FRIDAY The hotel will organise a programme designed for space and freedom, in classic Italian style with an of events to help you explore and enjoy all that the Scilly Isles English garden flair. have to offer. This will include two days of planned itineraries SUNDAY After breakfast we make the short journey to the centre including guided walking tours of St Mary’s and Tresco, including of Cambridge where we are joined by a knowledgeable guide boat fares and entrance to Tresco Abbey Gardens. On the other for a panoramic coach tour of the city, providing an insight into two days you have free time to spend as you please, browsing the most important aspects of this historic city, and its University the small selection of shops and exploring at your leisure… or and colleges. The remainder of the day is free for you to continue you may simply choose to relax, enjoy the scenery and beaches to explore the historic centre. You may like to visit the renowned and do nothing! A three-course dinner will be served at the Fitzwilliam Museum, or the new shopping areas with all the hotel each evening. favourite High Street brands you would expect to find. Or you SATURDAY Sadly it’s now time to leave the Scilly Isles, and may like to see the city as it is meant to be seen, and take a after lunch, you and your luggage will be taken back to the quay leisurely punt along the River Cam, passing age-old colleges with for the return ferry crossing to Penzance, where a Blakes coach immaculate lawns. and driver will be waiting to return you to your home area. MONDAY Sadly, we leave our hotel and travel homewards, with comfort and lunch stops on route, completing our journey home to PRICE INCLUDES: the West Country, arriving early/mid-evening. n 5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Return ferry ticket from Penzance PRICE INCLUDES: n Hotel transfers in St Mary’s n Welcome drink n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Guided walking tour of St Mary’s and Tresco n Entrance to Ickworth (NT) SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Tresco Abbey Gardens Single supplement n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Coach travel to and from Penzance £150.00 (max 1 single) Single supplement £60.00 sea view supplement £50.00 Travel insurance £17.00 Travel insurance £21.00

72 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Saturday 16th – Wednesday 27th September

SLOVENIA & CROATIA TOUR 15th century gothic church in Dante Square, the Temple of Augustus and the PRICE Archaeological Museum of Istria are also worth a visit. With time to explore SLOVENIA, especially Lake Bled is often described as and have lunch, we return to our hotel for our final evening in Rovinj. ‘The Garden of Eden’ with its stunning scenery, historic medieval cities, villages and churches. The area offers £835 FRIDAY After breakfast we leave our hotel and travel north to the world everything; mountains, natural wonders, caves, lakes, famous Postojna Caves. Millions of people travel to see these outstanding caves, consisting of mysterious, monumentally beautiful, sculptured galleries, delicious food and friendly people. 12 DAYS chambers and halls. A train takes us on a guided journey through these CROATIA is becoming one of the most popular new magical caverns. We later continue our journey into Slovenia and to our next destinations in Europe. Ancient architecture, mild climates, hotel in Lake Bled, our base for three nights, with a welcome drink on arrival, elegant harbour towns and unique, green coastal landscapes help to and time to settle in before dinner. make it an idyllic and romantic getaway destination. The beautiful SATURDAY The whole day is free for you to relax and explore your new seaside resort of Rovinj is affectionately known as the Blue Pearl of the surroundings. You may like to browse the shops and meet the local people, Adriatic and is one of the most picturesque towns of the region. enjoying a taste of their culture and food. You may also like to visit Bled castle, YOUR HOTEL Hotel Istra, St Andrew Island, Rovinj with the best views imaginable of the lake and the island with the Church of A delightful 4* hotel located on an idyllic traffic-free island just a short Assumptionon it. The island can be visited by boat from our hotel, and when boat ride to the mainland of the Istrian Peninsula. All en-suite bedrooms you reach the middle you can ring the famous church bell, which is said to are equipped with TV, hairdryer and mini-bar, and a lift serves all floors. make your wishes come true! For those who like to walk, it is approximately The restaurant serves an international menu of delicious cuisine, and the four miles around the lake. spacious bar is bright and airy. There are two outdoor swimming pools, SUNDAY Join us today as we travel to the Slovenian capital Ljubljana, a one indoor pool and spa facilities on-site. riverside city with a medieval castle on one side and modern district centre on the other. You will have plenty of time to explore and to marvel at this YOUR HOTEL Park Hotel, Lake Bled beautiful city, with baroque architecture. As well as browsing the shops and Ideally situated right on the lakefront, with wonderful views of the lake, having lunch you may like to visit the Preseren Square, the hilltop castle via the castle and the Julian Alps and within only a couple of minutes walk the funicular cable car and the Dragon Bridge, with its statues of dragons, the to the shops and restaurants of Bled this 4* Hotel could hardly be better symbol of the city. located. All rooms are en-suite with hairdryer and TV. The restaurant serves delicious range of dishes all buffet style and there is a lift to all MONDAY Sadly it’s time to leave our Slovenian hosts and begin our journey back through Austria and into Germany, and with regular comfort stops en floors. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool with heated thermal route, we return to our first overnight hotel. water and sauna. TUESDAY We continue our journey through Germany, with regular comfort stops, to our overnight hotel in Liege. ITINERARY WEDNESDAY After breakfast we travel back to Calais, for our return ferry SATURDAY After an early departure, we make our way to Dover, with comfort crossing to England. We continue our journey home, arriving mid evening. stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We continue our journey to our overnight hotel, arriving in time for dinner. SUNDAY After breakfast we continue our journey through Europe, passing some lovely scenery, and making regular comfort stops en route, to our second overnight hotel, with time to settle in before dinner. MONDAY We continue our journey, through Austria, Slovenia and into Croatia with comfort stops en route, to our hotel in Rovinj on the idyllic island of St Andrew, our base for the next four nights, arriving with time to freshen up before dinner. TUESDAY The whole day is free for you to explore the beautiful surroundings on our private island at leisure, relaxing on the beach or taking the ferry to Rovinj, famous for the St Euphemia Cathedral, the highest church tower in Istria, dominating the port of Rovinj. The old town is extremely pretty with numerous cafes, galleries and its active fishing port, and picturesque buildings with Venetian elegance. WEDNESDAY Join us today as we travel across the Istrian Peninsula to Opatija, a fashionable resort, once popular with European monarchy, and the coastline is still lined with opulent 19th century villas and gardens. As the most atmospheric locations in the Adriatic, it is a town where middle Europe and the Mediterranean meet. Groomed parks cover large areas of the town, and a relaxing stroll along the elegant promenade, is like a step back in time. You may like to take a dip in PRICE INCLUDES: the clear waters, or sample the delicious cuisine in one of the Viennese style coffee n 11 Nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast houses. The nearby fishing village of Volosko, with its warren of narrow alleyways n Welcome drink in Slovenia & Croatia and flower laden balconies can be accessed using the local bus service. n Ferry transfers from Istra Hotel to Rovinj THRUSDAY This morning we make our way to Pula, located to the south of the n Entrance to the Postojna Caves Istrian Peninsula, once a key military centre for the Roman Empire. It is still one n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: of the most important and busiest ports in Istria and has many places of interest, Single supplement £190.00 n All coach travel including the magnificent Roman amphitheatre, the world’s 6th largest. The Travel insurance £39.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 73 Sunday 17th – Monday 25th September

SCOTLAND’S NORTHERN TOUR HIGHLIGHTS...INVERNESS, PRICE THURSO & JOHN O GROATS £599 Join us for a wonderful tour of the great landscapes and scenery of northern Scotland. We have included a 9 DAYS steam train ride through the Cairngorms National Park, two beautiful castles and an excursion to the world famous John O’Groats, the most northerly point of mainline Britain. YOUR HOTEL The Priory Hotel, Beauly You are assured of a warm welcome at this lovely 3* hotel, situated in the picturesque, village of Beauly, just 12 miles from Inverness. All rooms are en-suite with tea & coffee making facilities, TV, telephone and hairdryer. The restaurant has an excellent reputation for its good food and there is a lift to all floors. YOUR HOTEL Pentland Hotel, Thurso A delightful family run 3* hotel ideally located in the heart of the town. mountain with spectacular views and restaurant area. Back in Aviemore, Each en-suite room is comfortably furnished and equipped with TV, we board a steam train for a nostalgic journey with beautiful scenery on hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. There is no lift. the Strathspey Railway, journeying north-east to Broomhill. The restaurant serves a delicious menu using local ingredients and a THURSDAY We leave our hotel in Beauly and travel through more hearty Scottish breakfast. The cosy lounge bar offers a relaxing area to stunning scenery, to the stately Dunrobin Castle, magnificently situated unwind in the evenings. with formal gardens overlooking the sea. The Castle, which resembles a French château with its towering conical spires was used as a naval ITINERARY hospital during the First World War but is today beautifully decorated and SUNDAY We leave the West Country, and make our way north, with comfort each room is full of historic stories of yesteryear. With plenty of time to stops en route, to our overnight accommodation, at Gretna Green, arriving explore the castle and gardens and have lunch, we continue our journey with time to freshen up before dinner. south to our hotel in Thurso, arriving in time to settle in before dinner. MONDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey north, stopping in Stirling FRIDAY The whole day is free to explore Scotland’s most northerly town, for coffee and Pitlochry for lunch, before completing our journey to Beauly, Thurso, located on the Caithness coastline. With across the sea towards near Inverness, for the next 3 nights, with time to settle in before dinner. Dunnet Head, the island of Hoy and Orkney Isles to the north. The town is bustling with lovely shops, delightful tearooms, together with galleries TUESDAY Today we travel through some stunning scenery, following and museums. The coastal area is a favourite haunt of surfers and kayak the banks of three lochs, to the picturesque fishing village and harbour of canoeists which you may see out in the North Sea. Ullapool, situated on the north-west coast of Scotland. As well as visiting the museum, there are also some lovely shops and restaurants to enjoy a leisurely SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short distance a lunch. little further north to the Castle of Mey. The Queen Mother’s former home. Whilst here you will have plenty of time to explore the castle and gardens. WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel south to the Cairngorms There is also a well stocked gift shop and tea room to enjoy lunch. We National Park to the pretty town of Aviemore. You may like to browse the later continue on to John o’Groats, the most northerly settlement of shops, enjoy lunch, or perhaps travel with us a little further on to enjoy a ride mainland Great Britain. Here you can visit the local shops; maybe buy a on the Cairngorm Funicular Railway (extra charge) with a scenic ride up the souvenir of your visit or send a postcard from the Post Office. There are also two cafes, a woollen mill and the famous Last House and Museum. SUNDAY Sadly this morning we leave our hotel, and begin our journey south, with stops for coffee and lunch on route, returning to our hotel in Gretna Green in time for dinner. MONDAY After breakfast, we continue our return journey, stopping for coffee and lunch on route and reaching the West Country early evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 8 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Single journey on Strathspey Railway n Entrance to Dunrobin Castle n Entrance to the Castle of May n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £120.00 Travel insurance £25.00

74 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 18th – Friday 22nd September Monday 18th – Friday 22nd September

GUERNSEY TOUR JERSEY TOUR Lying close to the northern coast of France and bathed PRICE Jersey has charmed generations of visitors – only 14 PRICE by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, the island of miles from the French coast, it has the continental Guernsey offers a truly unforgettable escape from the £399 flavour of France while remaining part of Britain. £335 hustle and bustle of mainland Britain. Although only a small island, Jersey has so much YOUR HOTEL St Pierre Park Hotel, St Peter Port 5 DAYS to offer… sandy beaches, rugged coastline, beautiful 5 DAYS We are delighted to return to this luxurious 4* hotel, set countryside and a wide variety of attractions. in acres of tranquil parkland near a lake. All rooms are YOUR HOTEL Mayfair Hotel, St Helier ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and tea A warm welcome awaits at this lovely 3* hotel, just a few minutes’ & coffee facilities. Many have a private balcony or terrace with views walk from the centre of Jersey’s capital, St Helier. All rooms are ensuite, of the beautiful grounds. The restaurant offers quality cuisine and a with TV, telephone and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and breakfast is served in the grand The restaurant serves a wide variety of dishes, and the hotel’s coffee La Fontaine Suite overlooking the lake and fountain. The excellent shop is open throughout the day, offering an assortment of meals and leisure facilities include an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, gym, and snacks. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, steam room and gym, beauty salon. and entertainment is provided each evening.

ITINERARY ITINERARY MONDAY We leave our home area (time to be advised) and make MONDAY We leave our home area (time to be advised) and make our way east to Poole for the ferry crossing to Guernsey. On arrival, you our way east to Poole for the ferry crossing to St Helier. Upon arrival, will be met by a local coach or taxi and taken to your hotel, with the you will be greeted by a hotel representative and taken to your remainder of the day free to spend as you please before dinner. hotel. The representative will act as your point of contact for the TUESDAY – THURSDAY Each day is free for you to spend as duration of your stay on the island, and he or she will be available you please exploring this small yet scenic island. Covering only 50 each day to offer you advice on things like attractions and car hire. square miles, Guernsey claims to be Britain’s warmest spot! The Dinner this evening is followed by entertainment. island’s capital, St Peter Port, is a bustling harbour town with pretty TUESDAY – THURSDAY– Each day is free for you to spend architecture. It also offers the best shopping on the island (which exploring Jersey’s wonderful coastline and inland attractions. incidentally is tax free). You may like to hire a car for the duration of your stay, and the hotel will be able to help you with this. Alternatively, Perhaps you’d like to visit the Jersey War Tunnels; parts are preserved you may like to visit the neighbouring islands of Herm, Sark and as they were left after World War II. Other worthwhile attractions Alderney – all a short ferry ride away. But with so many bays and include the Living Legend, the zoo and Mont Orgueil Castle. We also coves, it’s easy to find your own beach in Guernsey, with delights highly recommend a trip to Corbiere Lighthouse with its stunning around every corner – like the 800-year-old de Sausmarez Manor, views, which you can walk to when the tide is out. A regular bus with its magnificent gardens and Art Park. The island offers many service operates on the island and is useful for visiting the many inspiring walks along the 28.5 miles of cliff paths, and Castle Cornet – picturesque bays and harbours, or you may like to hire a car for the Guernsey’s ancient royal fortress – is well worth a visit, as is the former duration of your stay… the hotel can offer help with this if required. home of famous French poet Victor Hugo. In addition, there’s the There are also numerous venues on the island in which to enjoy German Occupation Museum, Oatlands Craft Centre and the Candle coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and Jersey ice cream! As on Monday, Factory, where you can make your own souvenir. You’ll never be short dinner at the hotel is each night followed by entertainment. of things to do and see, and the island boasts a number of restaurants and tempting tearooms. Dinner is served each evening at the hotel. FRIDAY – Sadly it’s today time to leave Jersey. Your hotel representative will inform you of the necessary details, including FRIDAY Sadly it’s today time to leave Guernsey. Once again a local when you’ll need to leave the hotel to be taken by coach to the ferry coach or taxi will take you to the ferry port for the return crossing to port for the return crossing to Poole. On arrival, you will be met by a Poole. On arrival, you will be met by a Blakes coach and driver, who Blakes coach and driver, who will return you to your home area. will return you to your home area.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Return ferry crossings n Return ferry crossings n Hotel transfers in Guernsey SUPPLEMENTS: n Hotel transfers in Jersey Car hire on the island SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £100.00 No single supplement (max 2 singles) Travel insurance £28.00 Travel insurance £28.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 75 Monday 18th – Friday 22nd September Monday 25th – Friday 29th September

A CUMBRIAN JOURNEY & TOUR DELIGHTFUL DORSET & TOUR CARLISLE TO SETTLE RAILWAY PRICE THE NEW FOREST PRICE Known as the gateway to the Scottish borders, Carlisle The New Forest is a much-loved location in Southern boasts a rich Roman history – as evident in its medieval £299 England, and Britain’s newest National Park, where £295 castle and cathedral. wild ponies, grazing cattle and sheep wander across 5 DAYS 5 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Crown & Mitre Hotel, Carlisle the roads between the many picturesque villages. A 3* hotel in the heart of the city, offering the perfect YOUR HOTEL Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa, blend of Edwardian grandeur and modern creature comforts. All rooms Bournemouth are ensuite, with TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer, and tea & coffee A 3* hotel, recently refurbished to high standards of comfort with facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves an excellent stunning sea views across the bay. Each en-suite room is fully equipped choice menu, and leisure facilities include an indoor pool and whirlpool. with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making Entertainment is provided some evenings. facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The Atlantic Restaurant serves a delicious evening menu using locally sourced ingredients. The lounge ITINERARY bar with ocean view terrace is an enjoyable area to relax in. There is a spa-wellness centre on-site which you can book for treatments. MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way north to our hotel. With comfort stops en route, we arrive with time to freshen up before dinner. ITINERARY TUESDAY After an unhurried breakfast, we travel south along the edge MONDAY We leave our home area and journey east, stopping in of the Lake District to the picturesque town of Kirby Lonsdale, with time to Dorchester for coffee and a chance to browse the shops. We then continue browse the gift shops and enjoy an early lunch. We then re-join the coach to our hotel in Bournemouth, with time settle in and maybe take a stroll for the short journey to Settle, where we board a train on England’s most before evening dinner. scenic railway. The 72-mile route takes journeys through the magnificent TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey into Yorkshire Dales and over the 24 arches of the Ribblehead Viaduct, before Bournemouth where you will have the day free to explore the delightful plunging into the longest tunnel on the line at Blea Moor. Emerging on the seaside resort. With its charming promenade, and walkway to Alum Chine, side of Dentdale, the line leaves the Dales at Garsdale and makes its way together with golden sandy beach, award winning gardens, aquarium through the lush rolling hills of the Eden Valley, before returning to Carlisle and a good array of shops, there is something for everyone to do. You will with time to relax before the evening meal. find plenty of cafes and restaurants to enjoy lunch and a delicious Dorset WEDNESDAY Join us this morning as we stay just within the English cream tea! border, following what is probably one of the best-known landmarks of WEDNESDAY This morning we visit the nearby seaside town of Poole. The the north: Hadrian’s Wall. We stop in Chester’s Fort for coffee and an town boasts the second largest natural harbour in the world. Whilst here opportunity to discover the best visible remains of a cavalry fort in Britain. you may like to visit the excellent shopping centre, the old town or the While here, you may like to explore the foundations of the headquarters scenic harbour. After lunch we continue on to Norden where we will board building and the largest, most luxurious building – the commandant’s house. a steam train to Swanage. With time to explore the delightful coastal town We then continue to Hexham – one of England’s favourite market towns. and enjoy afternoon tea, we later re-join the coach and make our way Filled with winding streets, the ancient Shambles with daily market stalls, back to our hotel. a 15th century town hall and ancient Abbey, the town also boasts a 14th century gaol, England’s first purpose built prison. With time to explore all THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we take a tour across the New the sights, and browse the many shops, after a leisurely lunch we return Forest, where ponies and cattle freely graze the land and wild deer can to Carlisle with the afternoon free to continue exploring this lovely city or often be seen. We stop in Lyndhurst, named the “Capital of the New making use of the hotel’s leisure facilities. Forest” by William the Conqueror in 1079. A picturesque, bustling, small town, here you will have time to enjoy its quaint gift shops, tearooms and THURSDAY Today we take a wonderfully scenic circular tour around the thatched cottages. We continue on to the small market town of Romsey, northern reaches of the Lake District. We travel through the picturesque which lies on the tranquil River Test. Here you will find medieval streets, a towns of Keswick and Windermere, up the breathtaking Kirkstone Pass and Norman Abbey a heritage centre and some lovely independent shops to on to Ullswater, with stops for coffee, lunch and photographs as we travel. browse and enjoy lunch. We then complete our tour back Carlisle via Penrith. FRIDAY Sadly we say goodbye to Bournemouth and make our way to FRIDAY We today leave our hotel and begin our homeward journey. Salisbury with time if you wish to visit the cathedral with its famous tall With regular comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country spire, browse the lovely shopping centre and have lunch. We complete our early/mid-evening. homeward journey arriving very early evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to Chester’s Fort n Train ticket for Swanage Railway n Settle to Carlisle Railway ticket n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £40.00 No single supplement (max 5) Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

76 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Sunday 24th September – Sunday 1st October

THE VERY BEST OF TOUR SWITZERLAND...TRAINS, PRICE LAKES, CABLE CARS AND £799 A BIT OF JAMES BOND! 8 DAYS Switzerland is renowned for its stunning mountain scenery and lake views, which are nothing short of spectacular. Join us for a tour of one of the Europe’s most breath taking regions, visiting places you may not even know exist… and some even floating above the cloud line! YOUR HOTEL Aeschi Park Hotel, Aeschi bei Spitz A traditional Swiss locally rated 4* hotel, ideally located near Lake Thun, with impressive views of both the lake and mountains. All rooms are ensuite with TV, radio, and hairdryer. The restaurant serves a delicious menu and the lounge-bar area provides an area to relax, together with the two garden terraces offering breath taking views. There is a lift and back to Lucerne. You will also have time to walk across the famous leisure facilities include a sauna and steam room. Chapel Bridge and have an ice cream. THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey to ITINERARY Brienz, beautifully situated on the edge of the lake. Whilst here, you may SUNDAY After an early departure, we make our way to Dover, with comfort like to visit the famous wood carving studio and watch the craftsman at stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to our work, as well as browse the shops and have coffee. We then continue on overnight accommodation in Liege, arriving in time for dinner. to Interlaken, with its elegant boulevards, lined with gift shops and cosy restaurants where you can explore, enjoy the scenery and have a leisurely MONDAY This morning we resume our journey to Switzerland, with comfort lunch. We return to our hotel with free time to explore this pretty town, stops en route, reaching our hotel and base for the night five nights with time and take a stroll down to the lake with panoramic views across to the to settle in before a welcome drink and evening meal. mountains, and maybe enjoy afternoon tea in one of the town’s cafes. TUESDAY Join us today as we travel along the banks of Lake Brienz to FRIDAY We think we have saved the best until last… and hope you Grindelwald station and take a journey on the Jungfrau railway, boarding agree! We travel to Stechelberg to join a series of cable cars, through a train which will take you to Klein Scheidegg for a true alpine experience some spectacular scenery of mountains and valleys… it’s worth the with magnificent views of the Eiger and Jungfrau. We return, again by train journey for the views. The final cable car takes us on to the Schilthorn to Grindelwald with the afternoon to explore this typically Swiss town, with summit at 2970 metres, where you can enjoy exceptional panoramic some lovely gift shops, and a variety of cafés to enjoy tea. views and enjoy an early lunch in the revolving Piz Gloria summit WEDNESDAY Today we make our way to the beautiful town of Lucerne, restaurant, featured in the James Bond film On Her Majesty’s Secret with the day free to spend as you please. Highly recommended is a circular Service. After our decent, we rejoin the coach where you have a choice… tour, beginning on a steamer on Lake Lucerne to the lakeside resort of either a visit to nearby Lauterbrunnen, a pretty village surrounded by Vitznau. From here, take the cogwheel railway to the mountain peak of Rigi mountains and waterfalls, with gift shops and cafés OR visit nearby Kulm, with some spectacular views over mountains and lakes. Here you can Trummelbach Falls… the only glacier waterfalls in Europe inside a have lunch and browse the gift shops. You then return, again by the cogwheel mountain which are accessible. 10 glacier-waterfalls emit up to 20.000 railway to Kaltbad and join the cable car to Weggis, and finally the steamer litres a second of water, from the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau mountains. We return to our hotel for our final evening dinner. SATURDAY Sadly it’s now time to say a fond farewell to Aeschi and begin our homeward journey. Making regular comfort stops en route, we reach our overnight hotel in Liege, with time to freshen up before dinner. SUNDAY After breakfast, we continue our homeward journey to Calais and the return ferry crossing to Dover. We continue to the West Country, with comfort stops en route arriving mid/late-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Welcome drink in Aeschi n Train ticket for Jungfrau Railway SUPPLEMENTS: n Cable car ticket to Schilthorn Attractions in Lucerne n Ferry crossings Entrance to Trummelbach Falls n All coach travel Single supplement £96.00 Travel insurance £34.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 77 Monday 25th – Friday 29th September Tuesday 26th – Saturday 30th September

TENBY & PEMBROKESHIRE TOUR LLANDUDNO & THE WELSH TOUR A coastal resort in attractive Pembrokeshire, Tenby is PRICE HIGHLAND RAILWAY PRICE situated on a narrow promontory jutting out into Llandudno – the premier resort of North Wales – is set Camarthen Bay. Once a prosperous port, Georgian £295 along a wide, curving bay overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, with£359 the houses overlook the picturesque harbour with its magnificent mountains of Snowdonia as its backcloth. generous sandy beaches. 5 DAYS 5 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Tynedale Hotel, Llandudno YOUR HOTEL Clarence House Hotel, Tenby We’re delighted to return to this warm and welcoming Owned by the same family for nearly seventy years, this excellent 3* hotel, located along the central promenade with views out over the hotel enjoys an enviable position on the esplanade. All rooms are bandstand and sea. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer ensuite, with TV and tea & coffee facilities. Some rooms benefit and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The hotel’s from spectacular sea views. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant restaurant serves a fabulous full Welsh breakfast and choice evening serves highly recommended cuisine with a choice menu, evening menu, and there is live entertainment each evening. entertainment is provided, and there is a Happy Hour each evening. ITINERARY ITINERARY TUESDAY We leave our home area and travel over the border into Wales, MONDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop on route, stopping for coffee and lunch en route. On arrival at our hotel, enjoy a cup of make our way over the St. David’s bridge to Abergavenny for lunch and tea while your luggage is delivered to your room. There will then be time to time to browse the shops. We complete our journey to Tenby via the scenic settle in before dinner and our first evening of entertainment. Brecon Beacons, reaching our hotel with ample time to settle in before WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we today travel to Caernarfon dinner and an evening of entertainment. Station to board the Welsh Highland Railway, Snowdonia’s newest railway. TUESDAY The whole day is free for you to spend as you please exploring Now fully open and with refreshment facilities on board, enjoy a spectacular Tenby’s enchanting narrow streets. There are museums, shops, a good art 25-mile scenic journey, hauled by the world’s most powerful narrow-gauge gallery and a castle to visit, in addition to the chocolate-box pretty harbour. steam locomotive as it climbs from sea level to over 650 feet as the train You may like to take boat trip to Caldy Island (weather permitting) – just 3 crosses the flanks of Mount Snowdon, before dramatically zigzagging down the steep hillside to the village of Beddgelert, then through the magnificent miles from Tenby and formerly home to monks who inhabited the monastery Aberglaslyn Pass and on to Porthmadog. Here you will have time to explore the there for more than 1,500 years. If the stunning scenery alone isn’t enough, bustling seaside town before we re-join the coach and return to Llandudno. there’s a shop and an excellent tearoom on the island, as well as the opportunity for guided walks. THURSDAY This morning is free for you to spend as you please exploring Llandudno, known as the Queen of Welsh Resorts. You may like to ride the WEDNESDAY This morning we travel to Carmarthen, a neat little county Great Orme Tramway to the summit, on one of only three cable-hauled town, encircled by the River Towy and full of pretty shops. Today is market street tramways in the world. There is also a fine pier (over 700 metres long), day too, and you will have plenty of time to sample the local cuisine and attractive gardens, shops and restaurants. Join us if you wish for an afternoon perhaps snag a bargain! After lunch we continue to Laugharne – a quiet excursion to Conwy – a medieval walled town with an imposing castle and town on the Taf Estuary, where Welsh poet Dylan Thomas lived and is buried. lively quay, on which you will find what is claimed to be the smallest house in His boathouse and writing shed, where he penned Under Milk Wood, are Great Britain! We return to our hotel in time for dinner and another evening of well worth a visit, as are the imposing castle ruins. entertainment. THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way north, travelling FRIDAY Join us this morning as we make our way through part of Snowdonia National Park, with some of the most stunning scenery to be found anywhere, through the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, an area of outstanding to Llanberis. With time to enjoy coffee, we then board a bus at the Electric natural beauty, to Cardigan, a lovely market town at the mouth of the river Mountain Centre for an underground guided tour of the Hydro Electric Power Teifi, once one of the busiest ports in Wales. With time to explore and enjoy Station. Here you’ll witness Dinorwig’s massive pump/turbines in action, and a leisurely lunch, we return via the world-famous Cenarth Falls where the see just how quickly electricity is made when the demand arises. Please note: salmon leap, to Saundersfoot, a very pretty harbour village, with time to sensible footwear is required for the tour. The bus then returns to the surface, browse the gift shops and enjoy tea. and there will be time to enjoy lunch and explore the pretty village of Llanberis, with its stunning mountain backdrop. We later re-join the coach and make our FRIDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way to the way to the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed. Set in a beautiful valley within Museum of Welsh Life at St. Fagan’s (entrance free). While here, you’ll see the Snowdonia Forest Park, it’s North Wales’ most popular resort. Here you will how the people of Wales used to live and work. Enjoy lunch and 500 years find a railway museum, craft and gift shops, and tearooms. of Welsh history gathered and displayed within 100 acres of charming countryside, before we complete our homeward journey into England, SATURDAY Sadly we today leave North Wales and make our way home, arriving early-evening. stopping for coffee and lunch en route. We complete our homeward journey back into England, arriving early/mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Welsh Highland Railway ticket Boat trip to Caldy Island n Guided tour of Electric Mountain, Llanberis SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement n All coach travel No single supplement Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

78 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Friday 29th Sept – Mon 2nd October Monday 2nd – Friday 6th October

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS TOUR THE AUTUMN COLOURS OF TOUR Blackpool… It needs little introduction! The Illuminations, PRICE THE LAKE DISTRICT PRICE the famous Tower, the Pleasure Beach, sand, shops, The Lake District is always beautiful but perhaps shows, trams… fun, fun, fun! £199 autumn is one of the best times to visit one of £299 YOUR HOTEL Stuart Hotel, Blackpool England’s treasures. The obvious advantage is the One of Blackpool’s best-loved hotels and well-known 4 DAYS beauty of the changing trees which on a well lit 5 DAYS for its excellent food and hospitality, the Stuart is ideally day look photogenic. situated within easy walking distance of trams, buses and taxis. Each YOUR HOTEL The Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange-Over-Sands of its comfortable rooms is ensuite, with TV and tea & coffee facilities. A delightful 3* hotel, set within private wooded grounds and enjoying There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves an excellent selection of views over Morecambe Bay. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, radio, home-cooked dishes, and entertainment is provided on one evening. telephone and tea & coffee facilities. The hotel’s experienced chef has developed an excellent and varied menu, there is a lift to all floors and ITINERARY entertainment is provided some evenings. FRIDAY We leave the West Country and journey north to Blackpool, with stops for coffee and lunch en route. ITINERARY We arrive at our hotel mid-afternoon, allowing you MONDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north, stopping for coffee and lunch en route and arriving at our hotel with plenty of time to settle in and begin exploring before ample time to freshen up before dinner. dinner and an evening at leisure. TUESDAY Join us today as we journey through some of the most SATURDAY Join us if you wish for a morning’s stunning scenery you will see anywhere in England. We travel up excursion to Fleetwood Market. Offering a wide the breathtaking Kirkstone Pass, along Ullswater and on to Keswick for lunch and time to browse the shops in this lovely town. We then variety of gifts, goods and produce, you’re bound to make our way to the pretty village of Grasmere with time if you wish find something of interest. The remainder of the day is to visit Wordsworth’s museum and Dove Cottage, his home from then free for you to spend as you please enjoying all 1799 to 1808, the years of his supreme work as a poet. that Blackpool has to offer. You may like to visit the WEDNESDAY Today we make a circular tour of some of the Tower Complex, which caters for all ages with its many loveliest parts the Lake District has to offer, travelling through the attractions, including the world-famous ballroom where picturesque village of Haverthwaite, following part of Coniston Water and Coniston Village to Ambleside for coffee and time to look organists entertain throughout the day and you can around this pretty small town. We continue our tour through the dance along. There is also the Pleasure Beach with rides Lake District National Park to Kendal for a leisurely lunch and time to and shows for all ages, the Waxworks, the Zoo, three browse the shops and maybe visit the outlet centre. piers and the shops… to name just a few. THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Lakeside, the most southerly part of Lake Windermere where we SUNDAY Today is once again free for you to continue take a leisurely cruise, with magnificent views of mountain scenery, enjoying Blackpool’s many attractions. After dinner this secluded bays and the many wooded islands, to Bowness the ‘heart’ evening, join us if you wish for a full coach tour of the of the Lake District, and a town with every sort of shop you can marvellous Illuminations. imagine as well as many with cafes and restaurants. You may also like to visit the nearby World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in which MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we begin our all 23 Tales are brought to life in a magical indoor recreation of the homeward journey. Once again stopping for coffee and Lakeland countryside, complete with sights, sounds and even smells! lunch en route, we reach the West Country We later return to Grange over Sands with time to relax and spend as you please before a final evening dinner. early-evening. FRIDAY Sadly it’s time to leave the Lake District and begin our homeward journey, stopping once again for coffee and lunch en PRICE INCLUDES: route and reaching the West Country early-evening. n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Full evening tour of the illuminations PRICE INCLUDES: n All coach travel n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast SUPPLEMENTS: n Voat trip on Lake Windermere Single supplement £45.00 SUPPLEMENTS: n Balcony room £30.00 All coach travel Single supplement £60.00 Travel insurance £17.00 Travel insurance £19.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 79 Sunday 1st – Sunday 8th October

SOUTHERN IRELAND... TOUR THE WEST COAST & WILD PRICE ATLANTIC WAY £475 The untamed natural beauty of this region will leave any visitor captivated. The Wild Atlantic Way is one of the 8 DAYS longest defined coastal routes in the world, stretching for 1600 miles from Derry to Cork along the west coast. Enchanting villages, scenic countryside and the power of the ocean all make their mark on this stunning coastline. YOUR HOTEL Westport Coast Hotel, Westport Quay An enchanting 4* seafront hotel with views across Clew Bay. Each en- suite bedroom is comfortably furnished with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a hotel lift. The restaurant serves an evening menu using local Irish produce and offers a hearty breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool. YOUR HOTEL Falls Hotel & Spa, Ennistymon WEDNESDAY Join us today as we take a wonderful scenic tour, with A warm welcome awaits at this family owned 3* hotel nestled in stops for photographs as we travel, and time to explore and enjoy lunch wooded vale. Each en-suite bedroom offers TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi in Ballina. We return to Westport via the picturesque Lough Conn. Relax access and tea & coffee making facilities. The refurbished restaurant this evening over dinner, and enjoy a drink with friends in the hotel bar. serves a freshly prepared menu & generous breakfast. The Dylan Thomas THURSDAY Sadly we leave our hotel in Westport after breakfast and Bar is a quiet area to relax with views across the river. There is an indoor make our way around the coast to Clifden for coffee. We continue on swimming pool and spa treatment facility on site. through the Connemara National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty and wonderful scenery. Our journey continues on through Gal- ITINERARY way, to Kinvarra, a picturesque seaside village on Galway Bay, famous SUNDAY We leave our home area and travel over the St David’s bridge for its smoked salmon. With time to look around and enjoy lunch, we into Wales, before continuing to Pembroke, with a comfort stop en route, for complete our journey to our next hotel at Ennistymon, our base for the our afternoon crossing to Rosslare. After docking in Ireland, we travel on to next two nights, with time to settle in before dinner. our overnight hotel in Wexford, arriving in time for dinner. FRIDAY After a leisurely breakfast the morning is free to explore your MONDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey through the heart of surroundings and take a gentle stroll into Ennistymon charming town Ireland, making comfort stops for coffee and lunch on route, to our hotel in centre, just 5 minutes on foot. The River Inagh has spectacular cascades, Westport, our base for the next three nights. located just behind the main street, when the waters are in full flow. After lunch we follow the Atlantic Coast for a visit to the stunning Cliffs TUESDAY The whole day is free for you to relax and explore Westport. Our of Moher, which rise vertically from the sea in a five mile wall. A boat hotel is located on the quay, a charming extension of the magnificent town cruise (weather permitting) will take us to the spectacular cliff face for here in County Mayo, overlooking an inlet on the rugged Atlantic coast. The a wonderful perspective of the natural beauty of this coastline with its centre of town is a short bus ride from the quay, but accessible on foot for overhanging rock formations and caves. (In the event of poor weather, those who enjoy a gentle stroll. The streets are lined with cafés and shops, the boat will be substituted for admission to the Cliffs Of Moher with a few shops restaurants and a Heritage Centre… well worth a visit. visitor centre). SATURDAY This morning we say goodbye to the west coast and make our way south, through some lovely Irish scenery, stopping at Limerick for coffee, Tipperary for lunch, and on through Cahir to Waterford and our overnight hotel. SUNDAY After an early Irish breakfast, we leave our hotel and travel back to Rosslare for the return ferry crossing to Pembroke. We then continue our homeward journey, through Wales, with a comfort stop en route, back into England, arriving early – mid evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Boat cruise at Cliffs of Moher (weather permitting) n Ferry crossings n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £112.00 Travel insurance £34.00

80 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 2nd – Friday 6th October Monday 2nd – Friday 6th October

THE AUTUMN COLOURS TOUR AUTUMN COLOURS OF TOUR OF CORNWALL PRICE COUNTY DURHAM PRICE Falmouth is Cornwall’s leading south coast resort, and We are delighted to bring you an autumn tour of home to maritime heritage. It boasts a beautiful £295 beautiful County Durham, discovering the history and £345 sheltered harbour, and has been a flourishing port heritage of this enchanting county of northern England. for over 400 years. 5 DAYS We unlock the history of Auckland Castle, and discover 5 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth an ancient village on the gateway to the North Penines. A lovely hotel in one of Cornwall’s most picturesque YOUR HOTEL Redworth Hall Hotel, Redworth, Durham regions, occupying a seafront position with splendid views. All rooms A beautiful 4* Jacobean manor house hotel ideally located in 150 are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer, tea & coffee facilities. There acres of stunning woodland which retains many of its original features. is a lift to all floors and the restaurant offers an excellent choice menu, Each en-suite bedroom is elegantly decorated and equipped with TV, often using Cornish farm produce. Leisure facilities include sauna and hairdryer, WiFi access, and there is a lift to most floors. The restaurant spa, and entertainment is provided each evening. serves a delicious menu and leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool and sauna. ITINERARY MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way to Lanhydrock, a ITINERARY magnificent late Victorian country house with fascinating servants’ quarters, MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north, with gardens and a wooded estate. The gardens are just as full of colour in autumn comfort stops en route. We arrive at our hotel south of Durham with time to as they are in spring,. With plenty of time to explore and have lunch, we then settle in and freshen up before dinner. complete our journey to our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner and entertainment. TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way into the heart of Durham, where you have the whole day to discover this captivating medieval TUESDAY Join us this morning as we journey to St Ives, a typical English city. Charming cobbled streets wind their way through the city, leading seaside resort, with a picturesque harbour and seafront and many delightful to the prominent peninsula crowned by Durham Cathedral and Castle, galleries and shops. Both the Barbara Hepworth Museum and the Tate Gallery which offers one of the most stunning city panoramic views in Britain. With are also well worth a visit; together they celebrate the work of painters, potters riverside walks, contemporary cafes, boutiques, shopping malls and galleries, and sculptors. You will also find some lovely cafés in which to lunch. Later, we together with many museums, Durham is a beautiful city to explore and travel through Penzance to Lands End… the most westerly point in England. uncover its hidden gems. While here, you may like to walk to the first and last house, or just sit in the restaurant and admire the spectacular views of Cornwall’s rugged coastline WEDNESDAY This morning we travel to the border of the North Penines, and the Atlantic. to the enchanting town of Barnard Castle. This historic market town takes its name from the 12th century castle around which it grew. The WEDNESDAY This morning we make our way to Truro, Cornwall’s capital High Street offers may antique and treasure trove shops for a charming city, with plenty of time to browse the many shops or visit the farmer’s market, shopping experience, with many other independent shops selling art and offering fresh, quality produce direct from local producers. You may also like to crafts, jewellery and books, around the town’s central feature “Butter visit the impressive triple-spired cathedral. After lunch, we return to Falmouth Market”. Charles Dickens visited Barnard Castle whilst researching his novel with the remainder of the day free to explore the many attractions, including “Nicholas Nickleby” After lunch we continue on to Auckland Castle – the the National Maritime Museum and Pendennis Castle. There is also a charming principal country residence of the Prince Bishops since 1190. The State assortment of shops, from specialist outlets to well-known high street names Rooms display the treasures they left behind, including a collection of 17th and art galleries, and many tearooms. century Spanish paintings and portraits of past Prince Bishops. St Peter’s THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we make our way to the beautiful Chapel is one of the largest in Europe. The exquisite Library Tea Room offers town of Marazion, on the shores of Mount’s Bay and thought to be Britain’s delightful afternoon tea. oldest town. Shoppers will be delighted with the variety of gift and craft shops, THURSDAY This morning we make our way to Beamish, an extensive while art lovers will find pleasure perusing the many art galleries showcasing open-air museum that effectively recreates an authentic picture of family, the work of prominent local artists. While here, you may also like to cross community and working life in the north-east England from Victorian times over to Saint Michael’s Mount – on foot if the tide is out, or by small boat if through to 1940’s. It has a typical high street with many shops, as well as not – where you’ll fine the castle (Nat Trust) and Gardens. We continue on to a colliery, coal pit Village, farm, and there are guides in period costume and the Lizard – the most southerly point in England. The coastline offers dramatic a restored tramline serving all areas of the attraction. With many different scenery and rare wildflowers. It’s also home to England’s rarest breeding bird, options for morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea spread across the site, the Cornish Chough. there is something for everyone. FRIDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast, and make our way to pictur- FRIDAY Sadly we leave our hotel, and begin our journey south, with esque Padstow, with time to enjoy lunch and browse the many gift and craft comfort stops and lunch on route. We arrive back in the West Country shops. We then continue our homeward journey, reaching our home area mid evening. early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Auckland Castle n Entrance to Lanhydrock (NT) No single supplement n Entrance to Beamish Open-Air Museum SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Seaview supplement £16.00 n All coach travel Single supplement £100.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 81 Thursday 5th – Monday 9th October Friday 6th – Monday 9th October

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EMMERDALE TOUR TOUR ENTERTAINMENT BREAK ON TOUR We are delighted to bring you a new tour to explore the PRICE THE ENGLISH RIVIERA PRICE TV set of the Yorkshire-based soap “Emmerdale”. The English Riviera is a 22-mile stretch of outstanding Wander through the village, and discover the famous £315 south Devon coastline, renowned for its award-winning £189 stone clad shops and homes, together with the familiar beaches, rocky coves, pretty villages and mild climate. haunts such as The Woolpack, Bob’s Café and Home 5 DAYS 4 DAYS Farm, and learn about behind the scenes secrets. YOUR HOTEL Queens Hotel, Paignton A modern, family-run 3* hotel just a few minutes’ walk YOUR HOTEL The Cairn Hotel, Harrogate from the seafront. Each of the comfortable rooms is ensuite, with TV, A 3* modernised hotel which retains its Victorian charms, situated only WiFi and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant a short walk from the centre of town. All rooms are en-suite with TV, offers traditional cuisine and a hearty cooked breakfast, and leisure hairdryer, telephone and tea & coffee making facilities. Leisure facilities facilities include an indoor pool and games room. Entertainment is include a fitness room and comfortable lounge and bar area. There is provided each evening. a lift to all floors, and the restaurant serves a freshly prepared evening menu and hearty Yorkshire breakfast. ITINERARY ITINERARY FRIDAY We leave our home area and make our way to Teignmouth THURSDAY We leave the West Country early this morning, and make – a real hidden gem on Devon’s southern coast, with a Georgian our way north, with comfort and lunch stops on route, arriving at our crescent, long promenade and sandy beach. The town is both a historic hotel in Harrogate with time to settle in before dinner this evening. port and a classic holiday resort, packed with traditional seaside FRIDAY Join us today for a relaxing scenic tour of the Yorkshire Dales, attractions including a Victorian pier. With time to enjoy lunch, we later and backdrop to the Emmerdale countryside. We make a stop in the continue to our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner and small city of Ripon with its beautiful cathedral, historic buildings and our first evening of entertainment. traditional corn market square. We continue on to Pateley Bridge, a SATURDAY After an unhurried breakfast, this morning we make our former mining village and small market town, with the oldest sweet way to the market town of Tavistock, with time to enjoy lunch and shop in England (established 1827). We travel on through the pretty explore. Birthplace of Britain’s great seafarer, St Francis Drake, the village of Summerbridge and further on to Otley (used to film “Hotten” town lies on the southwest edge of Dartmoor National Park, and today in Emmerdale). We meander through beautiful scenery to Esholt, home of is market day, with stalls offering a wide variety of products, from the “Woolpack Pub” where you may like to enjoy a pint at the bar! antiques to handcrafted gifts. We later continue to Buckfast Abbey, SATURDAY Join us today as we travel to York, with the day free for founded as a Benedictine monastery in 1018. The Abbey today is self- you to explore this magnificent city. You may like to visit the iconic supporting, producing honey, vegetables and tonic wine. With time to York minster and climb the 275 steps to the tower for a panoramic explore and enjoy afternoon tea, we later return to Paignton in time view across the city. Other attractions include the Jorvik Centre with for dinner and more entertainment. exhibitions of York’s Viking past, or the National Railway Museum where you can discover over 300 years of railway history and marvel at some SUNDAY Join us this morning as we travel to the bustling town of of the most iconic trains and carriages from our past. Take a leisurely Brixham, where yachts and heritage trawlers jostle for space in the boat cruise along the River Ouse or jump on a sight-seeing bus with pretty harbour. The fishing industry is thriving here, and where better on-board commentary of York’s history. Together with plenty of cafes and to sample the catch of the day (or just coffee and cake!) than in one of restaurants to enjoy lunch, and a large shopping district in the heart of the many waterside cafés and restaurants. We later return to Paignton the city, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this majestic city. with the afternoon free for you to spend as you please. You may like SUNDAY The morning is free to explore the spa town of Harrogate, with enjoy a ride on the Paignton - Dartmouth Steam Railway, before its beautiful 18th century architecture, cast iron canopies, cobbled streets returning in time for our final evening meal and entertainment. and tree-lined shopping avenues. After an early lunch we make our way MONDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way to Harewood Estate, the film set for Emmerdale, for a fully guided tour to the House of Marbles – a working glassworks producing quality around the village. Whilst here you will discover many of your favourite vintage toys, games and glassware. Tour the site’s historic trail in the haunts, and uncover secrets, stories and fascinating facts about the “behind the scenes” action. three museums, watch the highly-skilled craftsmen in the workshop, or simply sit back and be entertained by the array of interactive marble MONDAY After breakfast we leave our hotel, and journey south with runs: you’ll discover many hidden amusements in almost every nook comfort stops and lunch on route, before arriving in the West Country and cranny. Enjoy lunch in the on-site restaurant before browsing the early evening. fine curios in the shop. We later continue to our home area, arriving early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Fully guided tour of the Emmerdale film set n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to House of Marbles (free entry) SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £64.00 n All coach travel No single supplement Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £17.00

82 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Sunday 8th – Thursday 12th October Monday 9th – Friday 13th October

AUTUMN TOUR OF SUFFOLK TOUR THE AUTUMN COLOURS TOUR & THE HOME COUNTIES PRICE OF MID WALES... PRICE Suffolk remains one of the most beautiful rural counties GARDENS & TRAINS in East Anglia with picturesque villages, market towns, £295 £335 popular seaside resorts, and not forgetting Constable The heart of Wales deserves its reputation for being one Country, affectionately named after the famous artist, 5 DAYS of Britain’s most remarkable locations. The scenery is 5 DAYS John Constable, who lived and worked here. lovely whatever the time of year, but in autumn, the variety of colour on the leaves on the trees as the YOUR HOTEL Best Western Marks Tey Hotel, Colchester seasons change just adds to the beauty of this area. A modern 4* hotel with high levels of comfort. Each en-suite room is equipped with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making YOUR HOTEL The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells facilities. There is no lift, but there are ground floor rooms available. The We are delighted to return to this 4* hotel, which prides itself on its restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and hearty breakfast. The attention to detail and warm welcome. All rooms are en suite with TV, hotel offers a lounge bar area together with leisure facilities including a telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee-making facilities. There is a lift to swimming pool, steam & sauna room. all floors, and the restaurant serves a delicious menu. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, gym and beauty salon. ITINERARY ITINERARY SUNDAY We leave the West Country and make our way east, with coffee and lunch stops on route, arriving at our hotel with ample of time to freshen up and MONDAY We leave the West Country, with a stop for coffee on route, before relax before dinner. continuing up the picturesque Wye Valley to Monmouth for lunch and time to browse the shops. We complete our journey to our hotel with time to settle in MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to the centre of before dinner. Cambridge, with the whole day free for you to explore this majestic city full of history and classic buildings. The renowned Fitzwilliam Museum is TUESDAY Join us today as we make our way a little further north to the an interesting place to visit, as our some of the famous University colleges, National Trust’s Powis Castle and Garden, beautifully laid out under the churches and galleries. You may like to enjoy a sight-seeing bus tour of the influence of Italian and French styles. This world-famous garden retains its city with full guided commentary, or perhaps take a leisurely punt along the original lead statues, an orangery and an aviary on the terraces. Perched on a River Cam, passing the age-old colleges with immaculate lawns. The shopping rock above the garden terraces, the medieval castle contains one of the finest district is full of the usual high street shops, together with more unusual collections of paintings and furniture in Wales. There is also restaurant and a boutiques, and a vast array of cafes and restaurants to enjoy lunch. nursery. TUESDAY Join us today as we enjoy a scenic tour along the Stour Valley WEDNESDAY This morning we travel across to the west coast of Wales, to through Constable Country, a beautiful corner of East Anglia, and birthplace of the pretty town of Aberystwyth, with its castle, pier and harbour. You may like the great landscape artist John Constable. We pass through the pretty village to take a ride on the Electric Cliff Railway, the longest of its kind in Britain, of Stratford St Mary, where Constable painted a number of his paintings, and where the summit reveals an amazing panorama which on a clear day extends stop for coffee in the delightful riverside village of Dedham with its Georgian as far as the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire to the south and the mountains fronted houses, old inns and a 15th century church. Constable spent his of Snowdonia to the North. After lunch we join a narrow gauge steam train, school days in Dedham Grammar School, before going on to study at the one of the Great Little Trains of Wales, for an unforgettable 11¾ mile journey Royal Academy. We continue to the peaceful hamlet of Flatford, the location for some of his most famous works of art including the “Hay Wain” and through the spectacular Rheidol Valley, with some spectacular views. Our “Boatbuilding Near Flatford Mill” With time to enjoy a light lunch in the tea destination is Devil’s Bridge, where you can enjoy a cup of tea before we rejoin room we continue on to the village of East Bergholt, the former home of the the coach and return to our hotel. artist, where you can visit the village church where his parents are buried and THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we visit the nearby traditional his studio in Cemetery Lane, near the village shop and tearooms. Welsh town of Rhayader, home of Welsh Royal Crystal where you can see WEDNESDAY This morning we travel to Bury St Edmunds, a beautiful market beautiful pieces being hand crafted and, buy in the factory shop. We return town with its award winning Abbey Gardens, Georgian square and glorious to Llandrindod Wells via the lovely Welsh scenery which surrounds the local cathedral. Wednesday is market day with over 80 stalls selling traditional reservoirs with the remainder afternoon free to spend as you please and wares, one of the best in East Anglia. After lunch we make our way back explore the Victorian town with its shops and tea rooms. to Colchester. You will have time this afternoon to explore Britain’s oldest FRIDAY Sadly today we leave our hotel, and make our way to the picturesque recorded town with over 2000 years of fascinating history dating from Roman black & white small market town of Hay-on-Wye. With over 30 book shops and times. The picturesque lane of Sir Isaac’s Walk, Eld Lane and Red Lion Yard have many other shops and cafés you will have plenty of time to browse and enjoy a range of specialist shops, the old Norman Castle is worth a visit, and there are many tearooms to enjoy afternoon tea. a leisurely lunch. We continue our homeward journey, stopping for tea en route and arriving back to the West Country, arriving early evening. THURSDAY Sadly this morning we leave our hotel and make our way home. With comfort stops en route, we return to the West Country early–mid evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to Powis Csatle & Garden (NT) n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Train ticket on Rheidol Valley Railway n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £80.00 Single supplement £40.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 83 Monday 9th – Friday 13th October Saturday 14th – Wednesday 18th October

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FLAVOURS OF KENT TOUR ISLE OF WIGHT TOUR England’s beautiful southeast corner is affectionately PRICE The Isle of Wight – only 23 miles long by 13 miles wide PRICE known as the Garden of England and showcases many – is quite a world of its own, managing to crowd into ine food and drink producers. We visit an award £349 its small surface area an entire realm of unspoilt English £295 winning vineyard, a national fruit collection and a landscapes in miniature. small brewery highlighting a fine harvest of 5 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Shanklin Hotel, Shanklin 5 DAYS Kentish produce. A warm welcome waits at this 3* hotel, commanding YOUR HOTEL Mercure Hotel, Maidstone stunning views over Sandown Bay. All rooms are en-suite, A superior 4* hotel set in extensive grounds near Leeds Castle. with TV, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and tea & coffee facilities. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant has panoramic views across the facilities. A lift serves most floors. The restaurant offers a choice menu bay and is renowned for producing quality food using fresh ingredients and a generous buffet breakfast, and leisure facilities include an indoor sourced locally on the island. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, pool, spa bath and gym. sauna and spa, and entertainment is provided most evenings.

ITINERARY ITINERARY MONDAY We make our way east, with stops for coffee and lunch en SATURDAY We leave our home area and travel to Wilton Village for coffee. route, to Kent and our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. We then make our way to Southampton for the one-hour ferry crossing to East Cowes. We then complete our journey to our hotel, arriving with time to TUESDAY Join us this morning as we visit Chapel Down Winery, official settle in and perhaps enjoy a stroll or a swim before dinner. supplier to 10 Downing Street, Gordon Ramsey’s restaurants and the Royal Opera House and one of England’s leading producers of award SUNDAY Join us today as we take a wonderful circular tour of the island, winning wines, beers and ciders. Enjoy a guided tour of the vineyards and travelling through Ventnor and along the picturesque west coast to Alum winery and learn about the history of English wine and the production Bay. While here, you may like to take the chair lift down to the sea for the of sparkling wines with a little tasting to finish. We later travel into the best views of the Needles, or perhaps make yourself a souvenir with the multi-coloured sands found around the bay. After lunch, we return to Shanklin nearby pretty market town of Tenterden for lunch, before continuing on to with the remainder of the afternoon free to explore at your leisure. You may The Old Dairy Brewery for a guided tour and tasting of their finest crafted like to visit the Old Village with its picturesque thatched buildings, gift shops local ales using locally grown malts and hops. and cafés. Just past the entrance to the Crab Inn is the beginning of Shanklin WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel to the medieval Chine, a deep gorge carved out by a stream. cathedral city of Canterbury, with plenty of time to explore this MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to to the St Mildred’s magnificent city, and its magnificent cathedral – a world heritage site and Church at Whippingham, which is chockfull of history and has strong links seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. One of England’s medieval sites of with Osborne House and Queen Victoria. We later continue on to Osborne pilgrimage, the city still retains its old world charm with the gentle splash House, Queen Victoria’s palace by the sea. Much more than a royal residence, of oars on the River Stour.and narrow streets full of shops and restaurants it was also a family home, and as you walk through the Queen’s bedroom, to enjoy a leisurely lunch. the nursery rooms and even the royal bathrooms, you’re offered an intimate glimpse into the royal family’s life. There are acres of gardens and grounds THURSDAY This morning we make the short journey to Faversham to to explore, and you can take a horse-drawn cart ride to Swiss Cottage, the visit the Brogdale National Fruit Collection, the largest fruit collection in royal playhouse, to enjoy lunch in the restaurant. Later this afternoon we visit the world. We discover the orchards by a guided tractor and trailer tour, Ryde, the second-largest town on the island, with time to browse the shops and learn about the vast array of fruits grown here each year, including and stroll along the pier, before returning to Sandown via Bembridge and its soft fruits, cherries, plums, pears, apples and nuts. With the orchard famous windmill. season in full bloom, the autumn harvest will be in full swing. We later continue to the historic town of Rochester, well known for its association TUESDAY This morning we visit Cowes, a famous yachting harbour, where with Charles Dickens. In amongst the historic streets, castle and cathedral, there will be time to browse the shops and enjoy an unhurried lunch. We then make our way to the picturesque village of Godshill – the most-photographed there are many shops to browse, and tearooms to enjoy a light lunch or village in Britain, to admire the thatched cottages and 15th-century church, afternoon tea. stroll around the immaculate model village and browse the many gift shops. FRIDAY Sadly, we this morning leave our hotel and begin our homeward There are also some lovely cafés in which to enjoy a cream tea (or a very large journey. With stops for coffee and lunch stops en route, we reach the cream cake!). West Country early/mid-evening. WEDNESDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and travel across the island to Cowes for the return ferry crossing to Southampton. We then continue our homeward journey, stopping in Salisbury for lunch, and reaching our home PRICE INCLUDES: area early-evening. n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Guided tour & tasting at Chapel Down Winery n Guided tour & tasting at Old Dairy Brewery PRICE INCLUDES: n Guided tractor & Trailer tour of Brogdale Fruit Collection n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel n Entrance to Osborne House SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n Ferry crossings Single supplement £28.00 Single supplement £60.00 n All coach travel Sea view room supplement £12.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

84 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Friday 13th – Sunday 15th October Friday 13th – Monday 16th October

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MYSTERY WEEKEND TOUR A ROMANTIC PARIS “CRUISE” TOUR If you like a pleasant surprise and a little bit of mystery, PRICE Paris is the undisputable city of romance and one of the PRICE why not join us on one of our popular mystery world’s most visited capitals of Europe. With its unique weekend breaks? £145 blend of the traditional and modern, from the splendid £435 Arc De Triumph, the iconic Eifel Tower to the stylish YOUR HOTEL Mystery Hotel, ?????? Louvre art gallery, Paris is a vibrant city full of Parisian Our mystery hotel is of at least 3* standard. Each of its 3 DAYS 4 DAYS cafes serving full bodied coffees and delicious patisseries. comfortable rooms is ensuite, with TV and tea & coffee facilities (among additional features). The restaurant YOUR HOTEL Croisi Europe Floating Hotel, Paris offers a choice menu of traditional English cuisine. Our “hotel” is aboard one of the fine Croisi Europe ships, docked alongside the River Seine, Paris. Each cabin is fully air conditioned with en-suite facilities. The stylish restaurant provides a delicious evening ITINERARY menu and buffet breakfast, and the lounge bar with dance floor FRIDAY We depart our home area… and that’s all provides an ideal area to relax and enjoy the evening entertainment. The ship does not have a lift. There is also a large sundeck terrace, and we’re telling you! But there will be plenty of time WiFi access throughout the ship. for sightseeing and this will be an easy-going and unhurried short break, with stops for coffee and lunch ITINERARY en route. FRIDAY After an early departure we travel east to Dover, with a comfort stop en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We continue our journey to SATURDAY Join us today for a little more mystery. Paris, where we are welcomed aboard our floating hotel on the quayside by our hostess, with time to settle in before dinner this evening, followed There will once again be stops for coffee and lunch en by a cabaret show on board. route, plus time to explore wherever we may be. SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we re-join our coach and enjoy a panoramic guided tour of Paris, discovering the much loved sights and at- SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we leave our hotel tractions of this fascinating city, such as Bastille, the Latin Quarter, Louvre, and make our way back to the West Country. Calling Concorde, Champ Elysées, Arc de Triumph and the iconic Eifel Tower. We in at more mystery locations along the way, we arrive return to our ship for lunch, after which the afternoon is free for you to enjoy this wonderful city at leisure. Dinner is served on board, followed by early-evening. an evening of dancing. The boat cruises this evening towards the district of La Defense (depending on the river’s water level), travelling through Suresne’s Lock, and returns to our original quay for the night. SUNDAY After breakfast we re-join our coach once more to enjoy a guided tour of old Montmartre. The Basilica of Sacré-Cœur has a beautiful Byzantine style, built towards the end of the 19th century. Located in the centre of Montmartre village, the basilica has been a favourite subject for artists, sculptures and poets alike, and the panoramic view from the hill is one of the highest points in Paris with stunning 50km views across the city. We return to our ship for lunch, with the afternoon free for you to enjoy the highlights of Paris. Moored just a few minutes on foot from the Eifel Tower and Trocadero Gardens, you may wish to visit these nearby attractions. Tonight we enjoy a gala dinner on board and a Paris cruise by night (water level dependent) through the city which is beautifully illuminated at night and looks particularly magnificent from our vantage point from the waters of the River Seine. MONDAY After breakfast on board, we disembark and make our way by coach to Calais for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue, with comfort stops en route to the West Country, arriving mid evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: ? n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Two half day guided tours of Paris by coach n Cabaret show on 1 evening PRICE INCLUDES: n Gala dinner on 1 evening n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Dancing on 1 evening SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel n Paris cruise by night on 1 evening Single supplement £114.00 SUPPLEMENTS: n Ferry crossings Upper deck cabin supplement Single supplement £30.00 n All coach travel £67.00 (on request) Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £17.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 85 Sunday 15th – Sunday 22nd October

THE AUTUMN COLOURS TOUR OF AUSTRIA PRICE As autumn falls across the Austrian Tyrol, the £ mountainous backdrop starts to bloom with crisp 459 leaves of red, orange, ochre and yellow. As the cattle 8 DAYS are driven down from the alpine pastures, the natural landscape is illuminated in soft autumnal colours as the beauty of the Alps begins its majestic seasonal change. YOUR HOTEL Kirchberger Hof Hotel, Kirchberg This beautiful 4* alpine chalet-style hotel is nestled in the stunning Kitzbüheler Alps in the village of Kirchberg. Each en-suite room is comfortably furnished with TV and hairdryer. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and buffet breakfast, and the cosy lounge bar offers an area to relax. Leisure facilities include a bowling alley.

ITINERARY smallest town. Known for its glass blowing handcrafts and medieval SUNDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with pedestrian centre, this is a beautiful town to enjoy afternoon tea and comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then browse the delightful shops. continue to our overnight accommodation in Liege, arriving in time THURSDAY After breakfast we make our way along the Inn Valley for the evening meal. to the enchanting city of Innsbruck. Built along the River Inn, with MONDAY This morning we continue our journey through Germany and its compact historical centre, Innsbruck is entirely surrounded by into Austria, and on to our hotel, where we stay for the next five nights, mountains, including Nordkette Mountain which you may like to take arriving with time to settle in before dinner. the funicular railway and cable car to the summit to experience the stunning views. The centre of this compact city is crammed full of TUESDAY The whole day is free for you to explore the village of beautiful Austrian architecture and the famous 15th century Golden Kirchberg, nestled in the stunning Kitzbüheler Alps. Kirchberg translates Roof can be found on the main square. Across from the old town is as “Church by the mountain”, to which its impressive 15th century church a modern shopping district with numerous restaurants and cafes to lies in the heart of the village. With its origins and traditions firmly in enjoy lunch. agriculture and farming, the village has retained its rustic charm. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the village and sample the local cuisine in the cafes. FRIDAY Today we explore the towns along the Kitzbüheler Alpine Afternoon tea and cake will be served at the hotel later today. region, with our first stop in the delightful town of Kufstein. Full of old Austrian charm steeped in medieval history and dominated by the WEDNESDAY Join us today for a scenic circular tour of the Salzach impressive fortress, accessible by funicular or a steep climb for the and Ziller Valleys as we travel through some beautiful Austrian alpine more energetic. The historic district is an enchanting area to wander landscapes. We make our way south towards Mittersill for a coffee stop, through, admiring the beautiful facades of the Austrian architecture, then continue our journey through the Hohe Tauern National Park in the and enjoy local cuisine in the bakeries and delicatessens. We continue Salzach Valley to the Gerlos Pass, a beautiful winding mountain road with along the valley towards the market town of Sankt Johann, and stunning views from the summit. From here we drop down into the Ziller on to the medieval town of Kitzbühel, a 16th century silver mining Valley, and make our way to the charming town of Mayrhofen for lunch. town, now a popular ski resort. Here you will find historic buildings, We complete our journey via the quaint town of Rattenburg, Austria’s together with charming restaurants and numerous gift shops. SATURDAY Sadly we today bid a fond farewell to Austria, journeying back through Germany, with comfort stops en route, to our overnight accommodation in Liege, arriving in time for the evening meal. SUNDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue to the West Country, arriving early/mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Afternoon coffee and cake on one day n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £95.00 Travel insurance £34.00

86 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Sunday 15th – Friday 20th October Monday 16th – Friday 20th October

AUTUMN COLOURS OF TOUR AUTUMN COLOURS OF TOUR SCOTLAND INCLUDING THE PRICE SHROPSHIRE PRICE ENCHANTED FOREST £355 Shropshire is a beautiful county which shares a border £299 Autumn is perhaps the best time of year to visit with Herefordshire to the south, and Wales to the west with wonderful rural countryside scenery, bustling Scotland, as the already stunning scenery is further 6 DAYS 5 DAYS complemented by a wild array of resplendent russets, market towns and charming black and white half-timber ochres and reds as the moors and woodlands put on framed buildings. Autumn offers a delightful time of year their final show before the onset of winter. to see the landscape in all its colourful glory. YOUR HOTEL YOUR HOTEL The Fishers Hotel, Pitlochry The Feathers Hotel, Ludlow A lovely traditional 3* hotel ideally located in the centre of Pitlochry. Described as “The Most Handsome Inn in the World”, this delightful All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee 3* hotel offers the combined atmosphere of a 17th century coaching facilities. There is a lift to some floors. Overlooking the gardens, the inn with the facilities of a modern hotel. All rooms are en-suite with restaurant serves a delicious freshly prepared menu using local produce. TV, tea & coffee making facilities and telephone. The restaurant offers delicious traditionally prepared food at the Feather Bar and a lift serves most rooms. ITINERARY SUNDAY After an early departure we leave the West Country and make our way ITINERARY north, with comfort stops en route to Pitlochry arriving with time to settle in before evening meal. MONDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop en route, make our way to the historic riverside town of Tewkesbury. The town centre MONDAY The morning is free to spend as you please in Pitlochry exploring this delightful town with its spectacular setting under Ben Vrackie. We continue to Blair has one of Britain’s finest medieval black and white townscapes with half- Athol Scotch Whisky Distillery, one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland. It timbered Tudor buildings. With time to have lunch and browse the shops, wins hearts through its contribution to the Bell’s Blend, the most popular blended we continue on to our hotel Ludlow, for dinner. whisky in the UK. Whilst here you will have a guided tour, tasting and time to browse TUESDAY Join us this morning, if you wish, for an excursion to the the gift shop. market town of Leominster, the heart of the area known as the “Black TUESDAY oin is for a “Royal” day as we begin with a scenic drive through the & White Villages”. Full of beautiful half-timbered houses, antique and Cairngorm National Park to the spa town of Ballater. A Royal Burgh, many of the curiosity shops, the town gives a fascinating insight into rural times shops here display “By Royal Appointment” notices! You may like to visit the old gone-by. With a variety of cafes to enjoy lunch, we later return to Ludlow Royal Station; used by Queen Victoria and five other reigning British monarchs. We with time at leisure to explore this historic town, with its medieval castle continue on past Crathie Church, where the Royal Family attend whilst at Balmoral and 500 listed buildings. There is a good selection of shops and plenty of as we begin our return journey, with a stop in Braemar, a village in Upper Deeside, tearooms to enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea. famous for the Highland Games, attended by the Royal Family. WEDNESDAY Today we visit Shrewsbury, with plenty of time to explore WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short distance to the lovely city of Perth, once Scotland’s capital, beautifully situated on the banks of the silvery this beautiful market town. located on the meandering banks of the River River Tay. As well as the usual shops in the city centre, St John’s Kirk, is the perfect Severn and said to be one of England’s finest medieval towns with over place to enjoy coffee in the Café Quarter. For the afternoon we stop in Dunkeld, 600 listed buildings, cobbled streets and picturesque squares, You may like with its stately Cathedral, part ruined but still used as the parish church. Less than to take a boat ride along the beautiful River Severn, stroll into Quarry Park a mile away you will find the Beatrix Potter Garden which celebrates some of her and see its floral masterpiece, the “Dingle”, designed by one of its famous famous characters in bronze sculptures set within a beautiful landscaped garden. gardening residents, the late Percy Thrower. The medieval narrow streets This evening we take a short shuttle bus ride from the hotel to the “Enchanted are filled with independent shops and cafes. Forest”, set in Scotland’s Faskally Wood, for a spectacular light and sound display, illuminating the tree canopies in dazzling rainbow colours, which dance from tree to THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we cross the border into tree. Follow a magical pathway through the forest to experience the delightful light Herefordshire to the cathedral city of Hereford, on the River Wye. You may and sounds of this award winning show. We return to the hotel for dinner. like to visit the cathedral to view the 13th century medieval map of the world, the largest in existence, or maybe stroll the shops. After lunch we THURSDAY This morning we make our way further north, through more stunning continue to the enchanting town of Hay-On-Wye, affectionately known as autumn scenery, to Aviemore with time to explore the pretty town. You may also like “the town of books” due to the extensive number of book shops dotted to travel a short distance further to the Cairngorm Funicular Railway for an 8-minute ride up the mountainside, from which you can enjoy the spectacular views in comfort throughout the town. Together with independent shops, there are many and safety. There is an exhibition area, restaurant and shop at the summit, in cafes and tearooms to enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea. addition to a viewing terrace… Don’t forget your camera! We return to Pitlochry FRIDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way to the with the remainder of the afternoon free to relax before dinner. market town of Monmouth for lunch, before completing our homeward FRIDAY This morning we leave Scotland, and begin our journey south, making journey to the West Country, arriving early evening. regular comfort stops en route, back to the West Country arriving home mid evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Blair Athol Distillery SUPPLEMENTS: Boat trip in Shrewsbury n Entrance to the Enchanted Forest Cairngorm Fenicular Railway No supplement for 1st 2 singles n All coach travel Single supplement £75.00 Subsequent single supplements £60.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £12.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 87 Friday 20th – Monday 23rd October Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd October

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS TOUR CHOCOLATE SAFARI TOUR Blackpool… It needs little introduction! The Illuminations, PRICE Not just for the children! We welcome all ages on this PRICE the famous Tower, the Pleasure Beach, sand, shops, exciting weekend filled with chocolate delights and shows, trams… fun, fun, fun! £199 safari park surprises, as we visit the world-famous £99 YOUR HOTEL Stuart Hotel, Blackpool Cadbury Chocolate Factory and West Midlands One of Blackpool’s best-loved hotels and well-known for 4 DAYS Safari Park. 2 DAYS its excellent food and hospitality, the Stuart is ideally YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn Birmingham – situated within easy walking distance of trams, buses and taxis. Each Bromsgrove of its comfortable rooms is ensuite, with TV and tea & coffee facilities. A 4* hotel on the outskirts of Birmingham. Each of the comfortable There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves an excellent selection of rooms is ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer, WiFi and tea & coffee home-cooked dishes, and entertainment is provided on one evening. facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves delicious British cuisine; there is also a bar and lounge. Leisure facilities include ITINERARY an indoor pool and gym. FRIDAY We leave the West Country and journey north ITINERARY to Blackpool, with stops for coffee and lunch en route. SATURDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop We arrive at our hotel mid-afternoon, allowing you en route, travel to Cadbury World near Birmingham. Here you will plenty of time to settle in and begin exploring before have plenty of time to explore this chocoholic’s dream. Experience dinner and an evening at leisure. the Cadbury story in an interactive exhibition, and watch chocolate being made and packaged in all your favourite brightly-coloured SATURDAY Join us if you wish for a morning’s designs. Why not take a ride on the ‘Beanmobile’, for a gentle excursion to Fleetwood Market. Offering a wide journey through a magical world of Cadbury characters… And variety of gifts, goods and produce, you’re bound to no tour would be complete without a visit to the largest Cadbury find something of interest. The remainder of the day is chocolate shop in the world. You may wish to take home a then free for you to spend as you please enjoying all delicious memento (or three!). We later re-join the coach for the short journey to our hotel, arriving in time to maybe make use of that Blackpool has to offer. You may like to visit the the hotel leisure facilities and enjoy evening dinner (if you have Tower Complex, which caters for all ages with its many room after all that chocolate!). attractions, including the world-famous ballroom where SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we make our way to the West organists entertain throughout the day and you can Midlands Safari Park, where we enjoy a drive-through safari where dance along. There is also the Pleasure Beach with rides we’ll see the wonderful wildlife up close. On the 4-mile safari and shows for all ages, the Waxworks, the Zoo, three drive, we’ll see African plains of white rhino, zebras, ostriches and piers and the shops… to name just a few. buffalo. The wild Asian area is home to more rhinos, as well as the rare Philippine spotted deer and Asian water buffalo. We then enter SUNDAY Today is once again free for you to continue the land of carnivores, with cheetahs, African wild dogs and the enjoying Blackpool’s many attractions. After dinner this majestic African lion, before finally reaching the elephant valley – evening, join us if you wish for a full coach tour of the full of majestic African elephants, and home to Sutton, the park’s marvellous Illuminations. first baby elephant (born in the summer 2014!) The rest of the day is then free for you to discover the park’s many wildlife attractions, MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we begin our like penguin cove, the sea lion theatre, lorikeet landing, hippo lake, homeward journey. Once again stopping for coffee meerkat mayhem and lemur woods, together with the new- and lunch en route, we reach the West Country ly-opened Land of Living Dinosaurs – the UK’s largest animatronic early-evening. dinosaur park. We leave the park late afternoon and make our way back to the West Country, arriving mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Full evening tour of the illuminations n Entrance to Cadbury World n All coach travel n Entrance to West Midlands Safari Park SUPPLEMENTS: n Drive-through safari by coach Single supplement £45.00 n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Balcony room £30.00 Single supplement £15.00 Travel insurance £17.00 Travel insurance £12.00

88 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Sunday 22nd October – Wednesday 1st November

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PICTURE BOOK ITALY... TOUR SORRENTO, THE AMALFI PRICE COAST & THE ISLAND £775 OF CAPRI Italy at its very best Italy with picture postcard views, 11 DAYS stunning coastal landscapes and spectacular islands. The Campania region is a mixture of staggering inland volcanic mountains and breathtaking coastal scenery. We experience natural beauty at its highest with an unforgettable drive along the Amalfi Coast, a trip to the Island of Capri and a visit to one of Italy’s best preserved volcanic sites at Herculaneum in the shadow of the great Mount Vesuvius. Grotto natural sea caves that illuminate in the midday sun reflecting hues of YOUR HOTEL Hotel Mary, Vico Enquense blue and silver from the inside the cave’s mouth. Both Anacapri and Capri have a An lovely 4* hotel nestled in the hillside, on the Sorrento coastline, multitude of restaurants and cafes, and an array of shops to browse. overlooking the Bay of Naples, with views across to Mount Vesuvius. Each FRIDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we return to the beautiful coastal resort of room is en-suite and comfortably furnished with air-conditioning, TV, and Sorrento, the “land of mermaids” and coastal citrus groves, gently nestled in Wi-Fi access. The restaurant has panoramic views across the Bay of Naples the cliffs of the Amalfi coastline. Many historical authors, poets and composers and serves a delicious evening menu and buffet breakfast. There is a lift to visited here on the “Grand Tour” to take inspiration from the spectacular views and Italian culture. There is much to see and explore in this charming town, all floors and the cosy bar offers a quiet area to relax with a beautiful sea including the marina, basilica, museums and many gift shops selling traditional front terrace. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. ceramics and lacework crafts. There are many cafes and bars to enjoy a relaxing lunch, and admire the views. ITINERARY SATURDAY This morning we make our way northwards around the bay to the SUNDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with comfort lower slopes of Mount Vesuvius to the UNESCO World Heritage Site for a guided stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to our overnight tour of the ancient town of Herculaneum, a peaceful seaside town that was accommodation in Saint Avold, arriving in time for the evening meal. covered under 20 metres of volcanic mud during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on the afternoon of 24th August 79AD. Vesuvius had been dormant for over MONDAY This morning we continue our journey through France, then Switzerland, 800 years and the citizens were going about their daily chores without worry or and into Italy, with comfort stops on route, arriving in our second overnight hotel in alarm. Far better preserved than its famous neighbour, Pompeii, Herculaneum has the beautiful Italian city of Parma, with time to settle in before dinner. been excavated to undercover the fabulous preserved remains of Roman houses TUESDAY After breakfast we continue through Italy, passing through Tuscany and and public baths, exposing original wood, textile and papyrus scrolls from the on into Campania, arriving at the hotel in Vico Equense on the Bay Of Naples, our 1st century. Beds, doorways, roofs, marble cladding and even foods can be seen base for the next six nights, arriving with time to relax before dinner. inside the houses, a remarkable insight into the lives and domestic life of this great town, frozen in time. WEDNESDAY The whole day is free to explore the charming town of Vico Equense, with its beaches and marina. The centre is just a short walk from the hotel, with SUNDAY The highlight of our holiday, today we experience the beauty and the Piazza Umberto I and the 14th century cathedral. There are several museums of breath taking panoramic views of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the interest including an archaeological exhibition with pieces from the area dating from Amalfi Coast as we drive along the stunning coastal road, described as National 7th century BC, and a selection of good pizzerias and cafes to enjoy lunch. For those Geographic’s “ultimate road trip you will ever experience”. The journey provides looking to travel a bit further afar, there are daily bus services to nearby Sorrento, (then an exhilarating ride along Italy’s roadd with stunning mountain and ocean scenery on to the charming coastal town of Positano) or up to Mount Faito that towers over slopes, colourful villages and spectacular waves crashing against the rocks below the coastline with views across the bay, island of Capri and towards Mount Vesuvius. in the emerald blue Mediterranean Sea… don’t forget your camera! – to capture some of the most amazing coastal scenes to found in Europe as we wind our way THURSDAY Join us today as we make the short drive to the marina in Sorrento through narrow roads, tight bends and tunnels cut into the cliff face. where we board a boat to the beautiful Island Of Capri. Arriving in the harbour, there are two towns to explore, the lower area of Capri bustling with its shops and marina, MONDAY Sadly we bid farewell to Vico Equense and the Sorrento peninsula and the higher town of Anacapri a short bus ride (approx. €2), a quieter town with and journey back through Italy, with comfort stops on route, to our overnight authentic handmade crafts and peaceful walking trails. From Anacapri you can take hotel in Parma, arriving in time for dinner. a chairlift to the summit of Monte Solaro with beautiful panoramic views across the TUESDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey through northern Italy, and bay and the island. Boat trips from Capri offer you the chance to explore the Blue into France, with comfort stops on route, returning to our second overnight hotel in Saint Avold, with time to relax before dinner. WEDNESDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue to the West Country, arriving mid evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 10 Nights Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Admission and guided tour of Herculaneum – preserved volcanic town n Boat transfer to the Island of Capri n Panoramic drive along the Amalfi Coast n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £210.00 (max 3) Travel insurance £38.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 89 Sunday 22nd – Wednesday 25th October Monday 23rd – Friday 27th October

DISNEYLAND PARIS TOUR AUTUMN COLOURS OF PRICE TOUR A place where dreams become reality and you can NORTH WALES PRICE relive the joys of childhood. Enjoy the experience of FROM fairytale characters, story-book charm and high £190 North Wales is a beautiful region in the British Isles £299 technology at the Disneyland and Walt Disney with the natural rugged beauty of Snowdonia National Studios parks. 5 DAYS Park, seaside resorts and quaint villages … and stunning in the Autumn with tints of gold, red, 5 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Santa Fe Hotel, Disneyland Paris orange and yellow. Discover the wonder of New Mexico with its scorching sun, cactus and timeless landscape in this resort based hotel just a YOUR HOTEL Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa, Caernarfon short, free shuttle bus-ride away from the Disneyland parks. All rooms A 3* hotel ideally situated a short walk from the centre of Caernarfon, and are en suite and air-conditioned, with TV, radio safe & telephone. and a popular hotel with Queen Victoria herself! Each en-suite room is The restaurant serves a hearty continental buffet breakfast. well equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities, all rooms are served by a lift. The Brasserie Restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and hearty Welsh breakfast, and the lounge bar is a ITINERARY relaxing area to unwind. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna and steam room. SUNDAY After an early departure, we make our way east, with a comfort stop en route, to Dover for a lunchtime ferry ITINERARY crossing to Calais. We then continue to our hotel at the MONDAY We leave our home area and travel over the border into Wales, Disneyland resort. You may wish to eat in the hotel restaurant stopping for coffee and lunch on route before completing our journey to this evening, or take the shuttle bus to the Disney Village our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. (free entrance) to get a taste of America: there are many TUESDAY This morning you will have time to explore the historic walled restaurants to choose from here, and there are Disney shops town of Caernarfon, with its dramatic castle, city walls, narrow streets and to browse in addition to a night-club and Buffalo Bill’s Wild stylish waterfront. With time to browse the shops, and enjoy an early lunch, West Show. we re-join the coach and make our way across the bridge, on to the Isle Of Anglesey. Whilst here we will visit James Pringle Weaver’s Woollen Mill and MONDAY & TUESDAY Two free days for you to explore the gift shop at Llanfairpwllgwngllgogerychyrndrobwillantysiliogogogch. two parks… WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, join us today as we enjoy The Disneyland Park is full of so many things to see and do. a scenic tour of Snowdonia National park, with its natural beauty and There are rides for all ages, shows to watch, shops to browse unique panoramic views across the mountains to the sea. We reach the picturesque village of Betws-Y-Coed, one of North Wales’ most popular and restaurants, all set out around four magical lands. Look inland resorts. Set in a beautiful valley where River Conwy meets its out for the Disney characters as they wander about the three tributaries this Victorian village boasts many cafes, shops, miniature park… Don’t forget your camera! There is also the wonderful railway, and the 14th century church of St Michael, the oldest in Wales. Disney Parade each day. You will have plenty of time to enjoy lunch, and take a stroll around this beautiful village, before we return to our hotel with time to relax before The Walt Disney Studios Park allows you to immerse yourself dinner. in the never-ending and always fascinating world of movies THURSDAY Today we make our way to the northern coastline, first and television. Here you can learn how movies are made, making a visit to the popular seaside resort of Llandudno, affectionately and catch a show or two. There are also rides, shops and known as the “Queen Of Resorts”. This Victorian resort is full of shops, restaurants… Oh, and don’t forget to look out for more of cafes and a wonderful promenade. Whilst here you may like to take the those Disney characters as you explore! tramway up to the heights of Great Orme, with breath-taking views across the bay. After lunch, we continue on to the medieval town of Conwy, with WEDNESDAY Sadly it’s now time to leave the fantasy world its dominant castle and backdrop of Snowdonia’s skyline. The city walls of Disney and re-join reality. We make our way back to Calais stretch for ¾ mile and are guarded by no less than 22 towers. With time for the return ferry crossing to Dover, before continuing to the to discover the sights of Conwy and enjoy afternoon tea, we return to our West Country, arriving mid evening. hotel. FRIDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and begin our homeward journey to the West Country, with stops for coffee and lunch on route. We PRICE INCLUDES: reach our home area early-evening. n 3 Nights’ Bed & Continental Buffet Breakfast n 2-day pass to the Disneyland resort PRICE INCLUDES: n Ferry crossings n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Evening meals Single supplement £80.00 Travel insurance £26.00 Travel insurance £19.00

90 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 23rd – Friday 27th October Friday 27th – Monday 30th October

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THORESBY HALL, TOUR A SALUTE TO JAMES LAST TOUR PRICE NOTTINGHASHIRE PRICE Much loved musician James Last, famed for his upbeat On a Warner holiday, you will understand what it means music, went on to produce over 65 albums in Britain to be spoilt for choice; excellent accommodation, £365 alone, and performed 90 concerts at the Royal Albert £215 delicious food, great things to do and fantastic Hall. The German composer and his famous orchestra entertainment each evening. Thoresby Hall is a 5 DAYS entertained millions around the world … and this salute 4 DAYS majestic 18th century Grade 1 listed mansion set in is a night of entertainment dedicated to the late rolling parklands on the edge of Sherwood Forest. man himself. YOUR HOTEL Thoresby Hall Historic Hotel & Spa, YOUR HOTEL Orchard Hotel, Nottingham Ollerton, Nottinghamshire A superb, modern 4* hotel set in 330 acres of landscaped parkland. You are assured of a warm welcome at this luxurious 4* hotel. All All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making rooms are ensuite, with tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious toiletries, TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Indoor menu and generous breakfast. leisure facilities include heated pool, sauna, steam room & gym, library, table tennis, snooker and arts & crafts shops. There are also a variety of ITINERARY outdoor activities available. Enjoy dinner in the Pierrepont Restaurant, a truly stunning room with a glass roof before the fantastic dancing and FRIDAY We make our way north to the charming market town live entertainment each evening. on Warwick, with time to enjoy lunch and browse the shops, before we complete our journey to our hotel in Nottingham. ITINERARY MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to Warwick with SATURDAY Join us today as we make our way to the market time to explore its many attractions…maybe visit the magnificent Castle, The town of Melton Mowbray. Well known for its pork pies and Warwick Doll Museum or the arcaded Market Hall. There are also many shops stilton cheese, there are a good selection of shops and cafes to browse and places to have lunch. We then journey on to our hotel with ample time to settle in and familiarise yourselves with your new surroundings where you can try the local produce. After lunch we return to before dinner and entertainment. the centre of Nottingham, home to the fabled Robin Hood, TUESDAY Join us if you wish for a morning excursion to the historic city of with its medieval castle, underground city caves, lace district, Lincoln. Whilst here there will be ample time to explore this treasure trove of museums and galleries, and excellent shopping centre. We England’s history; a chance to visit the cathedral and the castle and see the return to our hotel with time to relax before dinner. Magna Carta and browse the modern shops which line the river. We return to our hotel after lunch where you can continue to enjoy some of the many SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to facilities. the pretty market town of Bakewell on the edge of the Peak WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Bakewell, an District National Park. With time to explore the town, and ancient town in the centre of the Peak District National Park and home of the famous Bakewell Pudding. With time to browse the shops and have lunch this maybe try some of the famous Bakewell pudding, after lunch afternoon, we visit Matlock Bath, set in picturesque scenery among the lime- we make our way back via Matlock Bath. Here may like to stone hills. There are many attractions to enjoy including the mining museum take the cable car ride to the Heights Of Abraham, or enjoy a and aquarium and souvenir shops. You may also like to take a cable car ride to the Heights of Abraham, with spectacular views above the village. relaxing afternoon tea in one of the tearooms. After dinner this evening, we are entertained with non-stop unforgettable tunes THURSDAY This morning we make our way to the vibrant city of Nottingham. Whilst here you may like to visit Nottingham Castle, a magnificent museum as performed by the late musician, James Last. A fitting tribute and art gallery housing collections of silver, glass, and paintings, with spectacu- to one of the 20th century’s much loved performers. lar views across the city. There is also a large selection of shops and restaurants to enjoy lunch. We return to our hotel with the remainder of the day free to MONDAY Sadly, we leave our hotel and travel homewards, spend as you please. As well as the indoor leisure facilities, you may like to with comfort and lunch stops on route, completing our journey stroll around the beautiful gardens. home to the West Country, arriving early/mid-evening. FRIDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast, and begin our journey south stop- ping in Stratford upon Avon, with time to visit William Shakespeare’s birthplace, browse the shops and have lunch. We complete our journey back to the West PRICE INCLUDES: Country, arriving early evening. n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Evening entertainment of James Last Tribute n All coach travel PRICE INCLUDES: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast No single supplement No single supplement (max 4) (max 4 only) n All coach travel Subsequent singles Signature room upgrade £20.00 supplement of £45.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £17.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 91 Saturday 28th May – Monday 30th October

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THE BELMOND BRITISH TOUR PULLMAN...A GOLDEN PRICE AGE OF TRAVEL £445 Step back to a golden age of travel on the Belmond British Pullman (sister train to the legendary Venice 3 DAYS Simplon orient Express). Enjoy a champagne reception and sumptuous afternoon tea in the comfort of an elegant vintage carriage, evoking a sophisticated era of train travel, whilst the beautiful English countryside rolls past. YOUR HOTEL Park Plaza Riverbank, Central London A sumptuous 4* hotel overlooking the River Thames, perfectly located a short distance from some of London’s most popular tourist attractions. All rooms are en-suite, fully equipped with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The exploring the capital, with the city of Westminster just a short stroll away. restaurant serves and generous buffet breakfast, and leisure facilities This evening you can choose a restaurant of your choice for dinner, with include an on-site fitness room. so many options nearby, and maybe take in a West End show. SUNDAY This morning we make our way out of London and into Kent, to the magnificent Leeds Castle, a former royal residence of Henry VIII and six medieval English queens. Set within 500 acres of beautiful parkland and the meandering River Len, the castle showcases over 900 years of history. With stunning state rooms, landscaped gardens, a fabulous yew tree maze, underground grotto and daily falconry displays, there is so much to explore. We later continue our journey through Kent, where we board the Belmond British Pullman train. From the comfort of an elegant vintage carriage, reminiscent of the sister train Venice-Simplon Orient Express, we enjoy a champagne reception and sumptuous afternoon tea, as we journey back into central London on this beautiful train full of nostalgia. MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast, you have free time this morning ITINERARY to explore more of the capital’s attractions or maybe enjoy a little retail SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to London, therapy. Early afternoon we re-join the coach and travel homewards, with a comfort stop on route. We make our way to London’s Southwark with a comfort stop on route, completing our journey home to the West district, near to London Bridge, where we visit The Shard. This iconic London Country, arriving early/mid-evening. landmark offers the highest viewing platform at the top of the tallest building in Western Europe, to view London as you’ve never seen it before, with panoramic views across the capital stretching up to 40 miles. Soaring through London’s skyline like a sheer glass of shard, this 95 storey skyscraper, standing at 1016 feet, was designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano. With over 11,000 panes of angled glass, the appearance of the building changes with the weather and seasons. Its inspirational design was to reflect the church spires of London past and masts of historic sailing ships. On storey 72 there is an open-air observation deck with the most stunning views across London imaginable with a 360 degree viewing area. We continue to our central London hotel on the Albert Embankment, with time to settle in and begin

PRICE INCLUDES: n 2 Nights’ Bed & Breakfast n Admission to “The View from The Shard” observation platform n Admission to Leeds Castle n Champagne Reception & Afternoon SUPPLEMENTS: Tea on the Belmond British Pullman Single supplement £130.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £14.00

92 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Friday 3rd – Monday 6th November Sunday 5th – Monday 6th November

ENTERTAINMENT BREAK TOUR FIVE STAR LUXURY TOUR TURKEY & TINSEL ON THE PRICE IN LONDON PRICE ENGLISH RIVIERA Have you ever walked past one of London’s posh hotels £189 and wondered what it would be like to stay a night? £109 The English Riviera is a 22-mile stretch of outstanding Well here’s your chance! Join us for pure extravagance south Devon coastline, renowned for its award-winning 4 DAYS in London’s illustrious West End. 2 DAYS beaches, rocky coves, pretty villages and mild climate. YOUR HOTEL The Hilton Waldorf Hotel, YOUR HOTEL Queens Hotel, Paignton Central London A modern, family-run 3* hotel just a few minutes’ The exceptional 5* Waldorf is superbly situated in London’s heart, just walk from the seafront. Each of the comfortable rooms is ensuite, five minutes’ walk from Covent Garden. Each of the hotel’s exquisitely with TV, WiFi and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The styled rooms is ensuite, with a raindrop shower, satellite TV, hairdryer, restaurant offers traditional cuisine and a hearty cooked breakfast, trouser press, safe, tea & coffee facilities, iron and Ironing board, and leisure facilities include an indoor pool and games room. Fabulous mini bar, direct dial telephone and clock. The Homage Patisserie and cabaret entertainment is provided each evening. Champagne Bar serves teas and fine coffee from early in the morning along with fresh fruit juice drinks, cakes and pastries and the vibrant ITINERARY Homage Bar is the ideal place to mingle of an evening. The hotel’s fabulous state-of-the-art health club amenities include Jacuzzi, sauna, FRIDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area and make our way to steam rooms and a gym and the highlight is the 13.6 metre swimming Teignmouth – a real hidden gem on Devon’s southern coast, with a Georgian pool surrounded by marble pillars. There is also a lift to all floors and crescent, long promenade and sandy beach. The town is both a historic port and the hotel serves a delicious buffet breakfast. a classic holiday resort, packed with traditional seaside attractions including a Victorian pier. With time to enjoy lunch, we later continue to our hotel, arriving to a welcome hot drink and festive shortbread, with time to relax before dinner. We ITINERARY enjoy a champagne cocktail and sherry reception in the lounge, with delicious canapes. A candle lit dinner is followed by an evening of entertainment. SUNDAY We leave the West Country and make our SATURDAY (Christmas Day) After a leisurely breakfast, Santa pays us a visit! way to London, stopping for coffee en route. The This morning we make our way to the market town of Tavistock, with time to en- joy lunch and explore. Birthplace of Britain’s great seafarer, St Francis Drake, the remainder of the day is then free for you to spend as town lies on the southwest edge of Dartmoor National Park, and today is market you please; maybe shopping in Covent Garden or a day, with stalls offering a wide variety of products, from antiques to handcrafted gifts. We later continue to Buckfast Abbey, founded as a Benedictine monastery visit to one of London’s many attractions. You may in 1018. The Abbey today is self-supporting, producing honey, vegetables and also like to see one of the West End shows which have tonic wine. We return to our hotel for afternoon tea and Christmas cake, followed by a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, and a second evening of performances on a Sunday afternoon. After checking entertainment. into our hotel, you also have use of the hotel’s leisure SUNDAY (New Year’s Eve) Join us this morning as we travel to the bustling facilities before choosing a restaurant of your choice to town of Brixham, where yachts and heritage trawlers jostle for space in the pretty harbour. The fishing industry is thriving here, and where better to sample enjoy a leisurely evening dinner. the catch of the day (or just coffee and cake!) than in one of the many waterside cafés and restaurants. We later return to Paignton with the afternoon free for you MONDAY After an English breakfast the day is free to spend as you please. You may like enjoy a ride on the Paignton - Dartmouth for you to spend as you please and to continue to enjoy Steam Railway. We return to our hotel for a warming glass of mulled wine and delicious mince pies, before a sumptuous New Year’s Eve Gala dinner where you some of London’s many attractions, or maybe some can dress to impress, and cabaret entertainment. early Christmas shopping. We leave London mid - MONDAY (New Year’s Day) We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our late afternoon and make the return journey to the West way to the House of Marbles – a working glassworks producing quality vintage toys, games and glassware. Tour the site’s historic trail in the three museums, Country. With a stop for tea en route, we arrive mid- watch the highly-skilled craftsmen in the workshop, or simply sit back and be evening hoping you will have enjoyed a little entertained by the array of interactive marble runs: you’ll discover many hidden amusements in almost every nook and cranny. Enjoy lunch in the on-site restau- bit of luxury! rant before browsing the fine curios in the shop. We later continue to our home area, arriving early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Nights’ Bed & English Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel n Entertainment each evening SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel No single supplement Single supplement £60.00 Travel insurance £17.00 Travel insurance £12.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 93 Sunday 5th – Thursday 9th November Monday 6th – Friday 10th November

HOLLY & MISTLETOE, TOUR TURKEY & TINSEL, SINAH TOUR NORTH WALES PRICE WARREN, HAYLING ISLAND PRICE Llandudno – the premier resort of North Wales – is set A Warner holiday offers something a bit extra… along a wide, curving bay overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, with£299 the stunning scenery, fantastic live entertainment every £289 magnificent mountains of Snowdonia as its backcloth. evening, inclusive activities and first class accommodation. 5 DAYS Delicately poised at the tip of Hampshire’s Hayling Island 5 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Tynedale Hotel, Llandudno and with a breath of fresh air from the sparkling Solent, We’re delighted to return to this warm and welcoming our hotel is the perfect base for enjoying some of the 3* hotel, located along the central promenade with views out over the English south coast’s finest attractions. bandstand and sea. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The hotel’s YOUR HOTEL Sinah Warren Hotel, Hayling Island restaurant serves a fabulous full Welsh breakfast and choice evening An excellent, modern 3* hotel with lovely gardens ideally located by menu, and there is live entertainment each evening. the water at Langstone Harbour. All rooms are tastefully decorated with ensuite facilities, TV, hairdryer, toiletries, iron & ironing board and tea & ITINERARY coffee tray. The Arbuthnot Restaurant offers a generous buffet English breakfast and an excellent carvery dinner. The on site coffee shop SUNDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area and travel over the serves food and light snacks throughout the day, and the hotel’s leisure border into Wales, stopping for coffee and lunch on route. On arrival at our facilities include a large number of indoor sport activities and games, hotel, Santa’s little helpers will take your luggage to your room while you indoor swimming pool, steam room and sauna. Fantastic live music and relax over afternoon tea and hot mince pies. A festive sherry reception with entertainment is provided each evening. delicious canapés will later be served before a four-course dinner, cabaret entertainment and a late-night buffet! ITINERARY MONDAY (Christmas Day) After a leisurely breakfast we travel to MONDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave the West Country and make our way east to Caernarfon, with time to visit the castle, browse the shops and enjoy Salisbury for an early lunch and time to browse the shops. We continue on to our coffee. We then continue to Anglesey and the James Pringle Weaver hotel, to a festive welcome and time to settle in and begin exploring the many Woollen Mill at Llanfairpwllgwngllgogerychyrndrobwillantysiliogogogch, facilities. Dinner this evening will be followed by live music & entertainment. before returning to our hotel in time for afternoon tea and Christmas TUESDAY (Christmas Day) The morning is free for you to continue to enjoy carols. Christmas dinner will be served with all the trimmings and a the facilities of our resort… Look out as Santa may be out & about!. Join us complimentary glass of wine, followed by a visit from Santa, a second if you wish for an afternoon excursion to Chichester where you may like to evening of entertainment and another late-night finger buffet. visit the Norman cathedral, browse the shops and have tea, This evening a traditional Christmas Dinner will be served and followed once again by festive TUESDAY (Boxing Day) This morning we travel to Porthmadog with entertainment. time to browse this lovely Welsh town and enjoy a leisurely lunch. We then join the Welsh Highland Railway for a train journey through the WEDNESDAY (Boxing Day) After a leisurely breakfast, we make the short outstanding natural beauty of Snowdonia, before we re-join the coach journey to Portsmouth’s celebrated dockyard, home to HMS Victory and the Mary Rose. You may like to visit the Royal Naval and D-Day Museums, the Blue Reef for the scenic drive back to our hotel. Dinner this evening takes the form Aquarium, the Gunwharf Quay – a modern waterfront shopping, eating and of the Tynedale’s “Fire And Ice” Dinner – a seven course special tasting entertainment centre – or the Spinnaker Tower, which rises 170m and offers menu. Cash bingo and entertainment with another late-night fingerbuffet wonderful views across to the Isle of Wight (weather permitting). With plenty of complete the day. time to enjoy the attractions and have lunch we return to our hotel with time to WEDNESDAY (New Year’s Eve) This morning is free for you to spend relax before another evening dinner and top class Boxing Day entertainment. as you please in Llandudno, with its fine pier (over 700 metres long), THURSDAY (New Year’s Eve) Join us this morning as we travel a little further attractive gardens, shops and restaurants. You may like to purchase a light north to the tranquil market town of Winchester, capital of the Wessex kingdom lunch in the hotel, and guess the weight of the haggis. Affternoon tea is of Alfred the Great. There are many interesting sights, including the cathedral and served and this evening, the pleasure of your company is requested for the the Great Hall, which is home to King Arthur’s round table. With time to enjoy a warming lunch and browse the shops we return to our hotel with time to relax or fabulous New Year’s Eve celebration dinner, followed by a final evening continue to make use of the activities and facilities before a real treat as we enjoy of great entertainment, a fancy dress parade (optional!), the results of an in house pantomime followed by a New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner, party competitions, and the singing of Auld lang Syne… and of course another night and the Countdown to Midnight. late-night finger buffet! FRIDAY Sadly it’s time to leave our hotel and make our way home with a stop THURSDAY Back to reality! We leave our hotel after breakfast and begin at Wilton Village shopping village for an early lunch and time to browse. We our homeward journey to the West Country. With comfort stops en route, complete our journey back to the West Country late afternoon. we reach our home area early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Bed & Welsh Breakfast n Use of on-site leisure facilities & activities SUPPLEMENTS: n Afternoon tea on 3 days n Turkey & tinsel entertainment programme No single supplement n Welsh Highland Railway ticket SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel (max 4 only) n All coach travel No single supplement Signature upgrade £20.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

94 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 6th – Friday 10th November Friday 10th – Monday 13th November

SCARBOROUGH MOCK TOUR IRISH COUNTRY MUSIC TOUR CRUISE (NO SAILING!) PRICE WEEKEND PRICE The coastal town of Scarborough is one of our Great We are delighted to repeat this tour due to its British seaside resorts, with its promenade and £235 popularity in 2015. Join us for a rousing weekend of £259 sweeping views across two bays. Irish country music, brought to you by a variety of 5 DAYS 4 DAYS YOUR HOTEL SS Red Lea, Scarborough fantastic performers. Former years have seen The Red Lea Hotel is transformed into the “cruise liner” performances by the likes of Barry Doyle, Shaun Loughrey, S.S Red Lea and hotel staff as your ship’s crew, as it sets sail to shores Susan McCann, Danny Webster, Philomena Begley, afar. All “cabins” are en-suite and furnished with TV, telephone and tea Hugo Duncan, and Caitlin & the Hot Country Band. & coffee making facilities. There is a lounge and bar area for relaxation, YOUR HOTEL Hilton Hotel, Blackpool with a lift to all “decks”. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming A luxurious 4* star hotel with views out over the famous promenade. pool, sauna and gym. So step aboard, for a fun and exciting cruising All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. experience, without ever going afloat! There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves traditional cuisine and a hearty breakfast, while the stylish lounge offers a restful area in which ITINERARY to enjoy a drink. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, gym and spa. MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way north, with comfort and lunch stops on route to Scarborough, where we “board” the S.S Red Lea, ITINERARY docked in the glitzy French Riviera, where the beach-hugging coastline of the Mediterranean is a playground for Millionaires. We collect our cabin keys from FRIDAY We leave the West Country and journey north to the Purser’s Office, as the cabin crew deliver cases to our “cabins” and we start Blackpool. With stops for coffee and lunch en route, we reach to find our sea legs! Join our fellow passengers gathering in the Captain’s our hotel mid-afternoon, allowing you plenty of time to settle Lounge, before we go into dinner in the “French” bistro, followed by evening’s in and begin exploring before dinner and our first night of Irish “on-board” light entertainment, as the S.S Red Lea “sets sail”. entertainment. Sit back and allow tonight’s band to entertain you TUESDAY Breakfast is served as we “berth” on the beautiful Mediterranean with their superb vocal harmonies. shores of the Amalfi Coast in Italy, with quaint resorts hugging the dramatic cliff face. While “docked” here we enjoy a coach journey inland, to a nearby city with SATURDAY Today we travel north to the beautiful Lake District. its magnificent Minster, maze of quaint cobbled streets and fascinating Railway We stop first in Kendal for coffee; known as the southern gateway Museum. With plenty of time to enjoy a spot of sight-seeing, browse the shops to the Lake District, the town boasts a variety of historic buildings and enjoy lunch before we return to our “cruise liner”. This evening we dine in the Mediterranean restaurant with a sumptuous menu of Italian flair, followed by and shops. We then continue to Bowness on Windermere, with light entertainment “on board” the “ship”. time to enjoy lunch and visit the nearby World of Beatrix Potter WEDNESDAY Good morning from the green, green land of home, as we attraction, in which the 23 original tales are brought to life in a wake in the beautiful English countryside. After a hearty English breakfast that magical indoor recreation of the Lakeland countryside. We later sets us up for the day, we travel across the hilly landscape for a tour across the return to our hotel, where dinner will once again be followed by moorland landscape filled with natural beauty. With time for a relaxing lunch, we a night of top class Irish musical entertainment. return to our “cruise liner” for a delicious afternoon cream tea in the “Captain’s Lounge”. This evening we join our fellow passengers for a traditional evening SUNDAY Join us this morning as we travel the short distance menu of good old fashioned British favourite savoury and sweet treats, before to the popular seaside resort of Southport, with its stunning we “set sail” once more across the tranquil sea. architecture, unspoilt coastline and one of the oldest piers in the THURSDAY We wake in the sun-drenched shores of the Spanish coastline UK. It is rumoured that Napoleon remodelled parts of Paris after with smiling senoritas and handsome matadors. Today is free for you to explore the bustling seaside resort, with its panoramic promenade, a wealth of quaint visiting Southport in the mid-19th century. Enjoy an early lunch seaside shops and cafes, picturesque harbour, superb parks, gardens and cliff-top before we return to our hotel for this afternoon’s entertainment. walks. You may even like to take advantage of the “ship’s” leisure facilities and Dinner this evening will be followed by a final evening of foot enjoy an afternoon swim or sauna, before we join the crew for our final evening stomping traditional Irish music, marking the end of a wonderful with authentic Spanish style and delicious evening dinner, followed by “on weekend. board” light entertainment. FRIDAY And now…back to reality! Sadly, as the S.S Red Lea berths back in MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we begin our homeward dock at Scarborough, we leave the “ship” after breakfast, and make our way journey. With stops for coffee and lunch en route, we reach the homewards, with comfort and lunch stops on route. We arrive in our home area West Country early-evening. early evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Cream tea one afternoon n Irish country music on 3 nights n Entertainment some evenings SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel No single supplement Single supplement £75.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £17.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 95 Friday 10th – Monday 13th November Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th November

TURKEY & TINSEL FALMOUTH TOUR LONDON THEATRE WEEKEND TOUR Falmouth is Cornwall’s leading south coast resort, and PRICE ...CHOICE OF 7 SHOWS PRICE home to maritime heritage. It boasts a beautiful sheltered harbour, and has been a flourishing port £ Join us for a weekend in London with a choice… Take £ for over 400 years. 189 your pick from one of seven top West End shows… 199 The Girls, Thriller Live, Motown The Musical, Matilda, YOUR HOTEL Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth 4 DAYS Aladdin, Phantom Of The Opera and Les Miserables, 2 DAYS A lovely hotel in one of Cornwall’s most picturesque regions, occupying a seafront position with splendid The Girls – A brand new musical to hit London’s West views. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer, End, based on the film “Calendar Girls”, featuring songs by Gary tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors and the restaurant Barlow. Based on the true story of a Women’s Institute group who offers an excellent choice menu, often using Cornish farm produce. decide to raise money for a local hospital posing nude for a calendar, Leisure facilities include sauna and spa, and entertainment is who inadvertently become a media sensation overnight. With laugh- provided each evening. out-loud comedy, this is a must see show for 2017! Thriller Live – This popular West End show makes it return to ITINERARY London, celebrating the musical career of the world’s greatest pop stars, Michael Jackson. Taking you on an electrifying journey through 45 FRIDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area and make years of musical achievement with over 2 hours of non-stop music and our way to Lanhydrock (no entrance charge), a magnificent late his legendary dance routines, this show cannot help but get you singing Victorian country estate with fascinating servants’ quarters, along and dancing on your feet. With songs such as “ABC”, Smooth gardens and a wooded estate. With plenty of time to enjoy Criminal”, “Beat It”, “Billie Jean” and not forgetting “Thriller” lunch, wander the gardens if the weather allows and perhaps Aladdin – Disney’s Aladdin has come to London’s West End, in a pick up a Christmas gift in the shop, we then complete our shining, shimmering and sparkling spectacle featuring all the favourite songs from the award winning Disney film. With favourite characters journey to our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before a such as Aladdin, Jasmine & the Genie, breath-taking costumes, sherry reception and evening dinner, followed by a Day at the magnificent stage sets and spectacular special effects … what else Races, with prizes for the winners! could you “wish” for! SATURDAY (Christmas Day) After a leisurely breakfast and YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn London Kensington a visit from Father Christmas, we make the short journey to A contemporary 4* hotel situated in one of London’s most luxurious areas within South Kensington. Each of the bright, comfortable rooms Truro, Cornwall’s capital city. Here you will have plenty of time is en-suite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee to browse the many shops or visit the farmer’s market, offering making facilities. There is a lift to all floors, and the restaurant serves a fresh, quality produce direct from local producers. You may also generous buffet breakfast. The hotel also has its own coffee shop and like to visit the impressive triple-spired cathedral. After lunch, leisure facilities include a gym. we return to Falmouth where you will have the afternoon free to explore the many attractions, including the National Mari- ITINERARY time Museum and Pendennis Castle. Dinner this evening will be SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to followed by live musical entertainment. London, stopping for coffee on route. You will have time for lunch before enjoying the afternoon performance of the show of your choice. SUNDAY (New Year’s Eve) This morning we enjoy a coastal Later, we all re-join the coach and travel to our hotel, allowing ample drive through Penzance to St Ives, where we stop for lunch and time to freshen up before you have the rest of the evening to choose a time to browse the quaint gift shops. There will then be time to restaurant of your choice for dinner, and maybe explore all that London relax before dinner and another evening of entertainment and has to offer at night. dancing, including a complimentary glass of bubbly to ‘see in the SUNDAY After breakfast, you may like to make your way further into New Year.’ London to attend the National Service of Remembrance at the Ceno- taph in Whitehall, a unique expression of national homage devoted to MONDAY Back to reality! This morning we leave our hotel and the remembrance of those who have given their lives in war. OR you begin our homeward journey, stopping for lunch at Endsleigh may prefer to visit one of London’s many attractions, or do a spot of Garden Centre, which is full of great Christmas gift inspiration. shopping. We leave London mid-afternoon and begin our homeward We then complete our homeward journey, arriving early-evening. journey. With a comfort stop on route, we reach the West Country mid-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n 1 Nights’ Bed & Buffet English Breakfast No single supplement (max 3) n Top price theatre ticket SUPPLEMENTS: Sea view supplement £16.00 n All coach travel Single supplement £56.00 Travel insurance £17.00 Travel insurance £12.00

96 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th November Sunday 12th – Thursday 16th November

A WEEKEND IN LONDON TOUR TURKEY & TINSEL IN THE TOUR (REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND) PRICE SCOTTISH TROSSACHS PRICE London … not just the capital of England, but a city (INCLUDING THE ENCHANTED full of so much history, and so many attractions, £125 £299 theatres, shops and so much more. This weekend is WOODLAND LIGHTS) 2 DAYS 5 DAYS Remembrance Weekend where the nation remembers Autumn is perhaps the best time of year to visit Scotland, those who have served and fallen in past and as the already stunning scenery is further complemented current conflicts. by a wild array of resplendent russets, ochres and reds YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn London Kensington as the moors and woodlands put on their final show A contemporary 4* hotel situated in one of London’s most luxurious before the onset of winter. areas within South Kensington. Each of the bright, comfortable rooms YOUR HOTEL The Winnock Hotel, Drymen is en-suite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee A 3* hotel full of comfort and character, situated in the pretty town of making facilities. There is a lift to all floors, and the restaurant serves a Drymen. Each en-suite bedroom is equipped with TV, telephone and generous buffet breakfast. The hotel also has its own coffee shop and tea & coffee making facilities. There is no lift, but the hotel has ground leisure facilities include a gym. floor rooms. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and hearty Scottish breakfast. ITINERARY SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to London, ITINERARY stopping for coffee en route. You can spend the afternoon as you please… SUNDAY After an early departure we leave the West Country and make our way perhaps visiting one of the museums or many other attractions, or maybe north, with comfort stops on route to Drymen, arriving with time to settle in and enjoy a little bit of retail therapy. Late afternoon, we all re-join the coach relax. Join us in the hotel bar for a welcome drinks reception before dinner. and travel to our hotel, allowing ample time to freshen up before you have MONDAY (Christmas Eve) Join us today for a scenic tour of the Trossachs, the evening to choose a restaurant of your own choice for evening dinner, through some picturesque villages and stunning scenery, stopping in Aberfoyle and maybe explore the sights of London at night. for coffee. We then continue over the stunning Duke’s Pass, with a stop at Loch Katrine for lunch, and time to admire the beautiful landscape and views. We SUNDAY After a leisurely buffet English breakfast, you have the day return to our hotel with a stop in the lovely town of Callander, before enjoying free to continuing exploring London OR You may like to make your way afternoon tea in the hotel conservatory. With time to relax, dinner is served in the towards Whitehall to attend the National Service of Remembrance at the Capercallie Dining Room this evening. Cenotaph, a unique expression of national homage devoted to the remem- brance of those who have given their lives in war. The wreath laid by the TUESDAY (Christmas Day) After a leisurely breakfast, with a visit from Santa, we enjoy another scenic drive around the western edge of Loch Lomond, with a Queen along with the other tributes placed on the Cenotaph are dedicated coffee stop at Arrochar. We continue on to the banks of the beautiful Loch Fyne, to all who have suffered or died during conflict. Members of the cabinet, and on to Inverary, known as the “gateway to the Highlands”. Home to the Duke opposition party leaders, former PM’s and the Mayor Of London are invited Of Argyll, there is much to see and do, including the famous Victorian jail, Dukes to attend the ceremony, along with representatives from the armed forces Tower and the stunning Inverary Castle. There are some lovely shops to browse, and faith communities. We leave London mid-afternoon and return to the and cafes to enjoy lunch and afternoon tea. We later make our way back to West Country, again with a comfort stop en route, arriving mid-evening. Drymen for a traditional Christmas dinner this evening, with all the trimmings! WEDNESDAY (New Year’s Eve) After breakfast we make our way to the vibrant city of Stirling. There is much to see in this bustling city, including Stirling Castle – the historic Royal Palace, the Smith Gallery & Museum, and the medieval old town quarter. With plenty of shops to browse and many cafes and restaurants to enjoy lunch, we return to Drymen. Later this afternoon, at dusk, for those who wish, we take a gentle stroll through the “enchanted woodland” illuminated with beautifully coloured lights and music, dazzling and sparkling in the tree canopies above, as the woodland pathway meanders through the stunning forest with magical displays around every corner. We return to our hotel for a farewell traditional Scottish dinner followed by a Scottish show on Hogmany night. THURSDAY This morning, after breakfast and a departing hot toddy, we leave Scotland, and begin our journey south, making regular comfort stops on route, back to the West Country arriving home mid evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to the Enchanted Woodland Light Experience n 1 Nights’ Bed & Buffet English Breakfast n All coach travel n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £56.00 Single supplement £56.00 Travel insurance £12.00 Travel insurance £19.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 97 Monday 13th – Friday 17th November Monday 13th – Friday 17th November

THURSFORD CHRISTMAS TOUR TURKEY & TINSEL, LITTLECOTE TOUR SPECTACULAR & GREAT PRICE HOUSE, BERKSHIRE PRICE YARMOUTH TURKEY & TINSEL On a Warner holiday, you will understand what it means £285 to be spoilt for choice; excellent accommodation, £345 Great Yarmouth is Norfolk’s premier seaside resort, with delicious food, great things to do and fantastic over 15 glorious miles of sandy beaches. Thursford 5 DAYS entertainment each evening. Littlecote House is a 5 DAYS Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas production Grade I-listed Tudor property steeped in history on in England. A cast of choirs, orchestras, pipers, military the Cotswolds border. bands and professional dancers perform a show depicting all aspects of the season, amid beautifully decorated YOUR HOTEL Littlecote House, Hungerford Christmas scenery. An extremely popular event, so please book early! The history of this 16th Century 4* hotel is packed with drama. Henry VIII wooed Jane Seymour here, and Charles II and William of Orange YOUR HOTEL New Beach Hotel, Great Yarmouth wined and dined here. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer and Superbly situated opposite Great Yarmouth’s Britannia Pier. All rooms tea & coffee-making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The excellent are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, gym, library and gift facilities. A lift serves most floors. The restaurant offers an excellent shops. Sports activities include archery, croquet, tennis and fencing, and choice menu, and entertainment is provided each evening. top class entertainment is provided each evening.

ITINERARY ITINERARY MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way east to Great MONDAY (Christmas Eve) - We begin our journey, stopping for coffee en Yarmouth and our hotel. With stops for coffee and lunch on route, we route to the delightful town of Bradford-on-Avon for lunch. With time to arrive in time for a sherry reception served before dinner, and our first browse the quaint shops, we then complete our journey to Littlecote, with evening of music, dancing and entertainment. time to settle in before our first evening meal and live entertainment. TUESDAY (Christmas Eve) After a leisurely breakfast, the morning is free TUESDAY (Christmas Day) - The morning is free for you to continue to for you to spend as you please in Great Yarmouth. As Norfolk’s premier enjoy the facilities of our resort… Look out as Santa may be out & about!. beach resort, there are over 15 miles of seafront to explore, as well as Join us if you wish for an afternoon excursion to the nearby market town museums, a Sea Life Centre and cafes in which to enjoy morning coffee. of Marlborough, with its broad high street lined with colonnaded Georgian shops and tearooms. This evening a traditional Christmas Dinner will be Depending on our allocation of tickets, we will either travel to Thursford for served and followed once again by festive entertainment. the afternoon performance of the Christmas Spectacular and return to the hotel for dinner, or enjoy an early dinner and travel to the evening perfor- WEDNESDAY (Boxing Day) - Join us for a full day’s excursion to the mance of the fabulous show – seen by over 90,000 people each year. historic city of Oxford, where you will have plenty of time to explore the wonderful City of Dreaming Spires. You may like to visit one of the many WEDNESDAY (Christmas Day) Join us this morning as we travel to historic buildings, colleges, museums or art galleries, or simply browse the the city of Norwich with time to visit the cathedral, do a spot of Christ- extensive shopping area for Christmas gifts. before enjoying a leisurely mas shopping and have coffee. We return to our hotel for a traditional lunch. Time to relax before evening dinner and top class Boxing Day Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and a visit from Santa. Dinner this entertainment. evening will be followed by a festive Christmas party! THURSDAY (New Year’s Eve) - After a leisurely breakfast, we make our THURSDAY (Boxing Day) After breakfast we enjoy a gentle drive to way to the tranquil market town of Winchester –capital of the Wessex Wroxham Barns, a collection of beautifully-restored 18th century barns, kingdom of Alfred the Great. There are many interesting sights, including the cathedral and the Great Hall, which is home to King Arthur’s round where you can browse the craft and gift shops and enjoy watching tradi- table. With time to enjoy a leisurely lunch and browse the shops, we return tional craftsmen at work. We return to our hotel for a pre-dinner glass of to our hotel with time to relax or continue to make use of the activities punch, followed by a grand Boxing Day lunch. You may then like to take a and facilities before a real treat as we enjoy an in house pantomime stroll along the seafront to work up an appetite for our final evening meal, followed by a New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner, party night and the which is followed by a fabulous fancy dress party (optional!) with prizes, Countdown to Midnight. dancing and entertainment. FRIDAY This morning we leave our hotel and travel to Bath, one of the FRIDAY Back to reality! Sadly, we today say goodbye to Great Yarmouth country’s most beautiful cities. You may like to visit the Royal Crescent, or and begin our homeward journey, stopping for coffee and lunch on route. the Roman Baths in the heart of the World Heritage Site. Or, celebrating We reach the West Country early-evening. Bath’s most famous resident, the Jane Austen Centre offers a snapshot of life during Regency times, There are also some wonderful shops and numerous restaurants and cafés in which to enjoy lunch. We later continue PRICE INCLUDES: our homeward journey, arriving early-evening. n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Lunch on 2 days PRICE INCLUDES: n Thursford Christmas Spectacular ticket SUPPLEMENTS: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £28.00 n All coach travel No single supplement (max 4) Sea view room supplement £12.00 Signature upgrade £20.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

98 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Friday 17th – Monday 20th November Friday 17th – Monday 20th November

MYSTERY TURKEY & TINSEL TOUR BOURNEMOUTH TOUR A Mystery tour and a Turkey & Tinsel… if you enjoy PRICE TURKEY & TINSEL PRICE both, please join us and have some fun! As one of Britain’s world-class resorts, Bournemouth YOUR HOTEL Mystery Hotel, ??????? £199 offers everything you need for an enjoyable holiday – £189 A lovely 3* hotel in a mystery location! All rooms are whatever the time of year and whatever your age. en-suite with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making 4 DAYS There is the sea, the shops and many picturesque walks. 4 DAYS facilities. There is a lift to all floors, and the restaurant YOUR HOTEL Suncliffe Hotel, Bournemouth serves a delicious evening menu and hearty breakfast. A warm welcome awaits at this modern 3* hotel, ideally located on the seafront overlooking Bournemouth’s Bay in the prestigious East Cliff. ITINERARY All rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves a delicious menu, including a FRIDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area carvery dinner. There is a lift to all floors. and make our way north – or south, or east, or west!? With stops for coffee and lunch on route to our hotel, ITINERARY we arrive with time to settle in and relax before dinner FRIDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area and journey east, stopping in Dorchester for lunch and time to browse the and evening entertainment. shops. We then continue to our hotel in Bournemouth, arriving SATURDAY (Christmas Day) Join us today for a little with time to settle in before a welcome sherry reception more mystery. After a Santa’s Bucks Fizz breakfast, we in the lounge, followed by a candlelit dinner, and musical entertainment. make a scenic tour by coach, with stops for coffee and SATURDAY (Christmas Day) Following a merry Christmas an unhurried lunch, plus time to explore and shop, breakfast, we make the short journey to Poole, which boasts the wherever we may be. We later return to our hotel with second largest natural harbour in the world. You may like to do time to relax. There are prizes on offer for “Guess The a spot of Christmas shopping in the indoor shopping centre, or Weight Of The Christmas Cake” competition, followed take a stroll down to the quay. We continue on to the delightful by a visit from Santa. This evening we enjoy a festive, seaside resort of Swanage, for afternoon tea. This evening we enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, traditional Christmas dinner with al the trimmings, followed by dancing into late into the night! followed by a festive Christmas Cracker party night! SUNDAY (New Year’s Eve) After a leisurely breakfast we take SUNDAY (New Year’s Eve) After breakfast, more a gentle drive through some of the New Forest’s charming mystery awaits! Once again with time to explore and villages, stopping in the lovely town of Lyndhurst with an opportunity to browse the gift shops and enjoy an early lunch. enjoy coffee and lunch wherever we may travel to, we We return to Bournemouth, with the remainder of the afternoon return to our hotel with time to unwind. This evening free to relax and spend as you please. You may like make use we enjoy our farewell dinner, followed by New Year of the hotel’s leisure facilities. Afternoon tea will be served Celebrations and see the New Year in with style, and later this afternoon and scones in the hotel lounge, followed by live entertainment dinner this evening and our final night of dancing with a glass of fizz to see in the “New Year”! MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast we leave our MONDAY Back to reality! After a leisurely breakfast, we hotel and make our way back to our home area. leave our hotel and begin our homeward journey. Stopping in Stopping for coffee and lunch on route, we reach the Salisbury for lunch, we reach the West Country early-evening. West Country early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Entertainment on all evenings n n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Afternoon tea & scones on 1 afternoon n n Entertainment each evening All coach travel n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement No single supplement Travel insurance £17.00 Travel insurance £17.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 99 Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th November Monday 20th – Thursday 23rd November

BLENHEIM PALACE TOUR THURSFORD CHRISTMAS TOUR CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & PRICE SPECTACULAR PRICE GLOUCESTER QUAYS Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas £99 production in England. A cast of choirs, orchestras, £265 VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS pipers, military bands and professional dancers perform MARKET 2 DAYS a show depicting all aspects of the season, amid 4 DAYS beautifully decorated Christmas scenery. An extremely Join us as we visit Blenheim Palace for a very special popular event, so please book early! event, with the Palace beautifully decorated for Christmas. The Great Hall is adorned with grand Christmas trees bedecked with YOUR HOTEL Mercure Norwich Hotel, Norwich candles, baubles and lanterns in traditional colours. The grand dining A superb 4* hotel located on the outskirts of the city centre. All table is set for a Christmas feast, and the fireplaces in the state rooms rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and and the library – each beautifully festooned by floral specialists – offer tea & coffee making facilities. There is no lift, but ground floor a glowing welcome. In addition, this weekend the courtyards of rooms are available. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu Blenheim Palace will be transformed into a veritable winter and generous breakfast, and the lounge bar offers an area to relax. wonderland for the ever-popular annual Christmas Craft Festival. YOUR HOTEL Mercure Gloucester–Bowden Hall Hotel, ITINERARY Gloucester MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to A delightful 17th century Georgian country house 4* hotel, set in 12 Stratford-upon-Avon, with a stop for coffee en route. With time to acres of parkland on the outskirts of Gloucester. Each of the hotel’s browse the shops and enjoy lunch, we then continue our journey to comfortable rooms is en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & Norwich and our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and generous breakfast. TUESDAY This morning we make our way to Bury St Edmunds, a beautiful and busy market town, with plenty of time to visit the ITINERARY cathedral, browse the shops and enjoy a leisurely lunch. We later SATURDAY We leave our home area and make our way to Blenheim continue our circular tour to the delightful city of Ely, a small yet Palace, where you will have plenty of time to enjoy all the delights pretty place, full of charm and home to one of England’s most magnificent cathedrals. of the Palace itself and its annual craft festival. In addition to touring the rooms – all beautifully decorated for Christmas – you can also WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to the shop in style at the craft fair, where over 130 British designers and centre of Norwich. Here you may like to visit the splendid Norman makers will be showcasing high-quality, contemporary arts, crafts and cathedral, or the castle, one of the city’s most famous landmarks, gifts, with plenty of ideas for all the family, from special commissions built by the Normans as a royal palace 900 years ago. Now a to simple stocking fillers; ceramics, millinery, toys, fashion, jewellery, museum and art gallery, it is home to some outstanding collections hand-made soaps, studio glass, decorations, wreaths and many of fine art, archaeology and natural history items. There are many more. Late-afternoon we travel to our hotel in time for dinner and an shops to browse and an array of cafes to enjoy lunch. Depending evening at leisure. on our allocation of tickets, we will either travel to Thursford for the afternoon performance and return to the hotel for dinner, or enjoy an SATURDAY After an unhurried breakfast, we journey to Gloucester early dinner and travel to the evening performance of the Christmas Quays for the Victorian Christmas market. Here you’ll find around Spectacular – a fabulous show seen by over 90,000 people each year. 150 stalls selling artisan crafts, fine food and drink and unique Christmas gifts, while a huge cast of larger-than-life Victorian THURSDAY Today we leave our hotel and make our way to Royal characters enthrall the crowds with their antics. Soak up the Windsor, where there will be ample time to explore the historic town. atmosphere of the quays and historic Victorian docks, while being You may like to visit the castle – the oldest and largest occupied entertained by brass bands, choirs, street performers, steam engines, castle in the world, and the official residence of Her Majesty the a beautiful traditional carousel and more besides. There are also Queen. Or perhaps you’d prefer to take a bus trip around Windsor and many outlet stores, numerous places in which to enjoy lunch, and an Eton, complete with fascinating guided commentary. There are also antiques centre to explore. We leave late-afternoon, completing our many lovely shops, and restaurants in which to enjoy lunch. We later homeward journey and reaching our home area early-evening. continue our homeward journey, and with a stop for tea on route, we reach the West Country early-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to Blenheim Palace Christmas Festival n Thursford Christmas Spectacular ticket n n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £22.00 Single supplement £60.00 Travel insurance £12.00 Travel insurance £17.00

100 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 20th – Friday 24th November Tuesday 21st – Thursday 23rd November

TURKEY & TINSEL – TOUR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS TOUR SCARBOROUGH PRICE AT CHATSWORTH HOUSE PRICE (INCLUDING ST NICHOLAS Chatsworth House is set in the heart of the Peak District £259 National Park, near the River Derwent with stunning £149 CHRISTMAS FAYRE) views over its expansive parkland. It is also famous for 5 DAYS 3 DAYS Britain’s original seaside resort, Scarborough has been its festive family atmosphere where, each year, the Duke welcoming visitors for over 360 years, and remains a and Duchess of Devonshire welcome visitors into their popular holiday destination today. The unspoilt northeast home, to view their unique themed decorations and garlanded rooms coastline is dotted with castle ruins and historic towns, where lower floors of the hose are transformed for your enjoyment. The all benefiting from their spectacular seascape backdrop. gardens were landscaped by Capability Brown and include a natural maze for anyone who loves a puzzle. YOUR HOTEL Red Lea Hotel, Scarborough A welcoming 3* hotel with a superb South Cliff location. All rooms are YOUR HOTEL The Quality Hotel, Stoke on Trent ensuite, with TV, telephone and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to A 3* hotel, formerly a 19th century grand railway hotel with original all floors. The restaurant offers a tempting choice menu of traditional features. Each en-suite room is well equipped with TV, Wi-Fi access and cuisine, and leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant and gym. Entertainment is provided on some evenings. serves a delicious evening menu and lounge bar is an ideal place to relax and unwind. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool spa and gym. ITINERARY MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north to Scarborough. ITINERARY With stops for coffee and lunch en route, we reach our hotel with time to settle in before dinner, followed by live entertainment this evening. TUESDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north, with comfort stops on route, to the charming city of Worcester. Whilst here you TUESDAY (Christmas Eve) Today we make the journey to the beautiful city of York, known for its exquisite architecture, magnificent Minster, cobbled streets may like to visit the Porcelain Museum with the world’s largest collection and the quaint historic Shambles lanes. The festive St Nicholas Fayre will be in of Worcester Porcelain. There is also a fine cathedral, which overlooks full swing, as the city comes alive with Victorian costumed traders, carol singers the River Severn, where you will find the tomb of King John. You may and delicious smells of roasting chestnuts and hot chocolate laced with brandy. A also like to enjoy a relaxing river cruise from the South Quay, or maybe range of market around the city offer good quality gifts, from hand-made crafts, browse the shops and enjoy lunch. We later continue our journey on to Christmas decorations and delicious sweet treats. We later return to our hotel, our hotel, arriving in time to settle in before dinner. with time to relax before dinner, and a second night of live entertainment. WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Bakewell, WEDNESDAY (Christmas Day) This morning is free for you to spend as you please exploring Scarborough. In addition to a wealth of quaint seaside shops a pretty market town, with time to browse the shops and maybe enjoy and cafés, Scarborough boasts a picturesque harbour, superb parks and gardens, some famous Bakewell pudding. We continue on to Chatsworth House, traditional boating lakes and cliff-top walks. You may also like to visit the castle set in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Each year the Duke (and the mysterious Hairy Bob’s Cave at its foot!), the North Bay Miniature and Duchess of Devonshire welcome visitors to view their unique themed Railway or the Sea Life Centre. A traditional Christmas lunch is served, with a visit decorated lower floor rooms which are transformed into a Christmas from Santa. This afternoon you may like to take a stroll, or make use of the hotel’s wonderland. As well as viewing the beautiful interiors, you may like to leisure facilities. Dinner this evening is followed by more live entertainment. buy some unusual Christmas gifts for the shop, or visit the farm shop THURSDAY (Boxing Day) Join us this morning as we travel across the striking with local Derbyshire produce. Weather permitting, you may also like North York Moors to the bustling market town of Pickering for coffee. We then to wander through the 1000 acres of magnificent grounds landscaped continue through Goathland, a beautifully timeless village (perhaps best-known by Capability Brown, with remarkable fountains and water features. We as Aidensfield in the TV series Heartbeat), to the picturesque town of Whitby with return to our hotel with time to relax before dinner. its ancient abbey and stunning coastline. The ruins of the 13th-century abbey are fascinating, and for the more energetic, the views from the top are well worth the THURSDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast, and make our way to climb. With time to explore, have lunch and maybe wander through the town’s Trentham Shopping Village where you will find a collection of carefully maze of narrow streets leading off the lively quayside. We return to our hotel later selected shops offering a range of products from fine furniture to this afternoon for afternoon tea and warm mince pies, served in the bar. With time contemporary art, accessories to clothing. You’ll discover some familiar to relax before dinner, this evening’s farewell meal is followed by a final night of names such as Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Thorntons, as well as some live entertainment. popular brands of pottery for Christmas gifts, such as Royal Worcester FRIDAY After breakfast, we bid farewell to the sea and begin our homeward & Portmeirion. With time to browse the shops and enjoy lunch, we later journey. With stops for coffee and lunch en route, we reach the West Country complete our journey, with a comfort stop on route, arriving back in the early/mid-evening. West Country early evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Afternoon tea & mince pies on 1 afternoon n Entrance to Chatsworth House Christmas Decorations n Christmas lunch on 1 day n All coach travel n Entertainment each evening SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement (max 5) Single supplement £30.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £14.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 101 Monday 20th – Friday 24th November

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VALKENBURG TOUR TURKEY & TINSEL...AND PRICE CHRISTMAS MARKETS £285 If you are looking for a Turkey & Tinsel break with something just a little bit different, then why not try our 5 DAYS short break to the delightful Dutch town of Valkenburg. With a warm welcome from our hosts, a traditional British Turkey & Tinsel and visits to Valkenburg and Aachen Christmas markets, join us for some festive fun with a difference! YOUR HOTEL Hotel Walram, Valkenburg This 3* family run hotel offers a warm welcome to all, idyllically situated along the River Geul in the centre of this beautiful town, just a short walk from cafes and shops. Each en-suite room is equipped with TV, and hairdryer. There is a lift serving all floors, and the cosy bar offers the wish to wrap up warm and venture back into town, a festive perfect area to relax. The restaurant serves a delicious menu and buffet Christmas light parade takes place in the heart of Valkenburg breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated pool and sauna. with decorated floats, dancers and Father Christmas on his ITINERARY sleigh. MONDAY “Christmas Eve” - After an early departure we travel THURSDAY “New Year’s Day” – After breakfast we make east to Dover, with a comfort stop en route, for the ferry crossing our way to the medieval town of Monschau, an enchanting to Calais. We continue our journey to our hotel, and base for the German town set alongside the River Rur. With quaintly next four nights, with time to settle in before dinner. This evening crooked half-timbered buildings, this picture postcard town we are served a 4 course dinner for “Christmas Eve” as Santa feels like stepping back in time as you wander through its makes a visit with a small gift for those of us who have been good narrow streets filled with souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants. this year! There are several attractions to visit including the Baroque “Red House” with its sumptuous interiors, the old working TUESDAY “Christmas Day” - Today you have free time to spend watermill, glass-blowing factory and brewery museum, at leisure exploring the delightful town of Valkenburg, perhaps one together with the delightful riverside walk. We later return to of Holland’s most treasured gems, with its narrow streets, cobbled our hotel in Valkenburg for our farewell 4 course dinner. walkways, medieval centre, hilltop castle and not forgetting the charming velvet caves. Inside the heart of the caves, the largest FRIDAY This morning we make our way back to Calais for the and oldest European underground Christmas market takes place return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue, with comfort each year, with beautiful festive decorations and lighting, stalls stops en route to the West Country, arriving mid evening. with many gift ideas and sweet treats to sample and enjoy. A warming Christmas turkey lunch is served at midday, with a light supper to follow this evening. After dinner, why not enjoy Valkenburg’s night life with a large number of cafes and bars, with outside terraces and warm gas lights, to enjoy hot mulled wine or a local beer, as the community gathers together in family-friendly environment. WEDNESDAY “New Year’s Day” - Join us today as we make the short journey into Germany to the historic town of Aachen where we find the beautiful “Christmas Village” in the main square in front of the spectacular cathedral and Town Hall. Each year Aachen comes alive to celebrate the Christmas season with sparkling lights, delicious food and delectable aromas of the festive season. Printen, a kind of gingerbread, is a speciality of Aachen and well PRICE INCLUDES: worth sampling, together with delicious spiced biscuits, cakes and n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast breads all produced here by the local bakeries. There are also many n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: Entrance to Valkenburg’s n All coach travel gift stalls. After a gala dinner to celebrate “New Year’s Eve” there Christmas Caves (approx €7) will be sparkling wine and Dutch pastries to follow. For those who Single supplement £36.00 Travel insurance £28.00

102 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Friday 24th – Sunday 26th November Friday 24th – Monday 27th November

LUDLOW MEDIEVAL TOUR ISLE OF WIGHT TOUR CHRISTMAS & BATH PRICE TURKEY & TINSEL PRICE CHRISTMAS MARKET The Isle of Wight – only 23 miles long by 13 miles wide £149 – is quite a world of its own, managing to crowd into £189 Historical Christmas is brought to life in these times- its small surface area an entire realm of unspoilt English gone-by themed markets. Ludlow Medieval Christmas 3 DAYS landscapes in miniature. 4 DAYS Fayre, set in the stunning grounds of Ludlow Castle offers entertainment and gift stalls with knights, jesters and YOUR HOTEL Queensmead Hotel, Shanklin story-tellers, whilst Bath Christmas Market is a magical shoppers’ Situated in the heart of Shanklin, this is a family-run hotel with a paradise full of German-style wooden huts selling a whole range of personal touch. Located within easy walking distance of Shanklin’s crafted gifts, festive decorations, stocking fillers and much much more! high street and seafront, and within easy reach of the picturesque Shanklin Old Village. All rooms are en-suite with TV and tea & coffee YOUR HOTEL Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford making facilities. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu, and You are assured of a warm welcome at this historic 3* hotel, ideally entertainment is provided on some evenings. situated at the heart of the city, close to the Cathedral. All rooms are en-suite with tea & coffee making facilities, TV and hairdryer. There is a lift to all floors and the restaurant serves a delicious choice menu of ITINERARY national and international dishes. FRIDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area and travel to Wilton Village for coffee. We then make our way to Southampton for the one- ITINERARY hour ferry crossing to East Cowes, before continuing to Shanklin and FRIDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north through our hotel, with plenty of time to settle in before dinner this evening. the Wye Valley, stopping for coffee en route, on to our hotel in Hereford. SATURDAY (Christmas Day) After a leisurely breakfast we make the After checking in, the remainder of the afternoon is free for you spend short journey to Newport for a coffee stop. Situated at the heart of in Hereford, maybe do a little Christmas shopping, or stroll through the island, this is a lovely historic town with elegant Georgian and Hereford’s ancient cobbled streets, with half-timbered buildings and visit Victorian architecture, and tearooms. We later continue on to the impressive Cathedral. As our hotel is located in the centre of Hereford, picture postcard village of Godshill for lunch. With its charming thatch you can do as much or as little sightseeing as you wish before enjoying cottages, model village and medieval church, there are numerous dinner and an evening at the hotel. tearooms dotted along the winding street, and quaint gift shops. After SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey to lunch we make our way to “Waltzing Waters” to experience a magical the grounds of Ludlow Castle, the splendid setting for this wonderful show of dancing water, bursting high into the air with beautifully Medieval Christmas Fayre. With over 100 stalls with lots of stocking illuminated lighting, choreographed to gentle music. Watch as the fillers, Christmas gift ideas, sweet treats, and hand crafted goods, water explodes like a colourful fireworks display with spellbinding immerse yourself in days-gone-by with knights, story-tellers, historical visual effects. We return to our hotel for a traditional Christmas Dinner re-enactments and jesters providing medieval entertainment for everyone. You may also like to explore the castle itself, or enjoy some with all the trimmings, followed by this evening’s entertainment. Christmas shopping in Ludlow’s town centre. SUNDAY (Boxing Day) Join us today as we take a wonderful SUNDAY We leave our hotel and travel to Bath, for the award winning circular tour of the island through some stunning scenery (weather Christmas Market. With 170 chalet stalls, the suppliers are from Bath permitting!), with stops for coffee and lunch en route. We return to our and surrounding areas, supporting local businesses and goods. With the hotel for afternoon tea and mince pies, and time to explore Shanklin at stunning backdrop of the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey, the Christmas leisure, before our farewell dinner and entertainment. Market is a delight to explore with festive cheer, delicious aromas and MONDAY Back to reality! We leave our hotel after breakfast and a great family atmosphere. With so many ideas for unique Christmas travel across the island to Cowes for the return ferry crossing to gifts, there are stalls selling ceramics, glassware, handcrafted goods, jewellery, clothing, sweet treats and homemade preserves and delicious Southampton. We then continue our homeward journey, stopping in produce, to name but a few. There are also many stalls selling hot food Salisbury for lunch, and reaching our home area early-evening. and drinks, and Bath shopping district is close by with all the usual High Street shops. We re-join the coach, and, with a comfort stop en route, PRICE INCLUDES: arrive back in the West Country early evening. n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Ticket for Waltzing Waters show PRICE INCLUDES: n Afternoon tea & mince pies one afternoon n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entertainment on 2 evenings n Admission to Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre & Castle n Ferry crossings n All coach travel n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement No single supplement Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £17.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 103 Friday 24th – Monday 27th November Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th November

TENBY TURKEY & TINSEL TOUR LONGLEAT’S FESTIVAL OF TOUR A coastal resort in attractive Pembrokeshire, Tenby is PRICE LIGHT & SOUTHAMPTON PRICE situated on a narrow promontory jutting out into CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Camarthan Bay. Once a prosperous port, Georgian £195 £99 houses overlook the picturesque harbour with its Get into the swing of the festive season with a trip to generous sandy beaches. 4 DAYS Longleat. Grab your woolly hat and glide round the 2 DAYS outdoor ice rink; marvel at the amazing Chinese lanterns YOUR HOTEL Clarence House Hotel, Tenby and see your favourite Christmas characters come to Owned by the same family for nearly seventy years, this excellent life in the house itself – transformed for the season hotel enjoys an enviable position on the esplanade. All rooms are into a veritable winter wonderland. ensuite, with TV and tea & coffee facilities. Some rooms benefit from spectacular sea views. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Eastleigh serves highly recommended cuisine with a choice menu, evening A modern 3* hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi entertainment is provided, and Happy Hour is from 5 - 6pm and 8-9pm access and tea & coffee making facilities. A lift serves all floors. The each evening. restaurant offers a freshly prepared menu, and leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool. ITINERARY ITINERARY FRIDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area and travel over the St David’s Bridge to Cardiff, with time for SATURDAY We leave our home area and make our way lunch and a spot of Christmas shopping. We then continue to Longleat, and begin our visit with a coach tour of the to our hotel in Tenby, arriving with time to settle in before a safari park. You then have the remainder of the day free sherry and mince pie reception, followed by dinner and live to explore the many attractions. The historic house itself entertainment. is transformed into a magical winter wonderland, and SATURDAY (Christmas Day & New Year’s Eve) This morning if you’re looking for festive decorations, stocking filler we travel to Carmarthen, a neat little county town, encircled gifts or tasty treats, look no further than the Christmas by the River Towy and full of pretty shops. With time to enjoy fayre. Grab your woolly hat and experience the thrill of the scenery, browse the shops and enjoy a warming lunch, outdoor skating on real ice, gaze at the dazzling, giant later return to our hotel with time to relax before a festive musical Christmas tree, marvel at the amazing Chinese punch reception, Christmas dinner with all the trimmings lanterns,and see pantomime characters come to life! There and a visit from Father Christmas himself, followed by this is also an opportunity for those who wish to take a ride on evening’s entertainment. the Santa Train to the enchanted, snow-covered woods, SUNDAY (New Year’s Day) After a leisurely breakfast, join where Santa waits in his log cabin to welcome every child us if you wish for a gentle coastal drive through some of with a special present! Late-afternoon we travel to our Pembrokeshire’s prettiest villages. OR you may like to stay hotel in time for dinner and an evening at leisure. in Tenby and take a stroll along the esplanade. A light lunch will be served in the hotel, before an afternoon of fun and SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we leave our hotel complimentary afternoon tea. Our final evening dinner will and make the short journey to Southampton’s Christmas once again be followed by a final evening of entertainment. Festival with over 40 alpine chalets which include MONDAY Back to reality! We leave Tenby after breakfast traditional arts, crafts and gift stalls as well as authentic and make our way back over the border into England, German market stalls. There is also musical entertainment stopping en route in the pretty Welsh town of Abergavenny and flying Santa with his reindeer who lights up the winter for lunch. We later complete our homeward journey, sky. Southampton also has a modern, indoor shopping arriving early-evening. centre with numerous cafés & restaurants. We later complete our homeward journey, arriving early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Sherry and punch receptions SUPPLEMENTS: n n Light lunch and afternoon tea on Sunday 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Santa train ride n n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Longleat Festival of Light ticket Gift from Santa for every child No single supplement n All coach travel Single supplement £15.00 Travel insurance £17.00 Travel insurance £12.00

104 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Friday 24th – Monday 27th November

COLOGNE & VALKENBURG TOUR CHRISTMAS MARKETS PRICE The city of Cologne offers eight Christmas Markets in £ total. Among them are four big Christmas Markets, 259 located: at the Cologne Cathedral, on the Alter Markt, 4 DAYS on the Neumarkt and on the Rudolfplatz. In Valkenburg go underground for a traditional taste of Christmas – the caves that once provided shelter for soldiers are transformed into a Christmas Market at this festive time. YOUR HOTEL Ramada Hotel, Bruhl Cologne A modern, locally rated 4* hotel situated in the charming town of Bruhl. All rooms are en suite with TV, radio, safe, hairdryer and Wi-Fi access. The restaurant serves a varied buffet dinner and a generous buffet breakfast. There is a lift to all floors and leisure facilities include a hot tub and fitness room.

ITINERARY FRIDAY After an early departure we leave the West Country and journey east, with comfort stops en route, to Dover for Christmas market and is curiously located on the “New the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to our hotel in Market” amidst the backdrop of St.Aposteln’s Church and Bruhl, arriving in time for evening dinner Cologne’s main shopping area and the Christmas Market on the Rudolfplatz takes you to a world of Brother’s SATURDAY This morning we make the short journey into Grimm fairy tales. Large fairy tale figures and festive the centre of Cologne for a full day at all Christmas Markets. illuminations provide a special eye-catcher, especially for The Market at the Cologne Cathedral is the most impressive children… of all ages! We return to our hotel with time due to the huge backdrop of the imposing Cathedral. to relax before dinner and an evening Beneath it is the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland at leisure. where you will find well over 160 festively designed wooden pavilions. Here you can watch artisans at work, enjoy SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel over the original “Christmas Mulled Wine”, out of festively decorated border into Holland, to Valkenburg, where you will have Christmas mugs or choose from an unlimited choice of the whole day free to enjoy the very different type of sweets and local delicacies. Shadowed by beautiful narrow- Christmas market here… all within the underground gabled houses and half-timbered stalls, the Christmas caves. There are several different caves – the town cave Market on the Alter Markt attracts people to Cologne from being the oldest and largest in Europe. The candlelit all over the world and conveys a very romantic and idyllic corridors are filled with decorated stalls selling a vast feel. The Neumarkt Christmas Market is Cologne’s oldest selection of gift, including many handmade arts and crafts. You may like to partake of the famous Dutch Christmas drink, “gluhwein” (hot sparkling wine), whilst enjoying the entertainment as you shop. We return to our hotel late afternoon for our final evening dinner. MONDAY After breakfast, we leave our hotel and make our way back to Calais, stopping for coffee en route for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue to our home area, arriving mid evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Buffet Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £51.00 Travel insurance £26.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 105 Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th November Monday 27th Nov – Friday 1st Dec

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TOUR GREAT YARMOUTH TURKEY TOUR WEEKEND...CARDIFF & BATH PRICE & TINSEL & THURSFORD PRICE An opportunity for the organised to finish their £79 CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR £285 Christmas shopping, and for the disorganised to begin! Great Yarmouth is Norfolk’s premier seaside resort, with Join us for a festive weekend, without the hassle of 2 DAYS over 15 glorious miles of sandy beaches. Thursford 5 DAYS driving, parking or finding dinner at the end of the day! Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas production YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Newport in England. A cast of choirs, orchestras, pipers, military A 3* hotel located on the outskirts of Newport. Each en-suite room bands and professional dancers perform a show depicting is equipped with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making all aspects of the season, amid beautifully decorated Christmas facilities. There is no lift at the hotel, but there are ground floor rooms. scenery. An extremely popular event, so please book early! The restaurant serves a freshly prepared evening menu and hearty YOUR HOTEL New Beach Hotel, Great Yarmouth breakfast. Leisure facilities include a gym fitness room. Superbly situated opposite Great Yarmouth’s Britannia Pier. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. A ITINERARY lift serves most floors. The restaurant offers an excellent choice menu, and entertainment is provided each evening. SATURDAY We leave our home area and make our way to the Welsh capital city of ITINERARY MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way east to Great Cardiff with the remainder of the day to shop Yarmouth and our hotel. With stops for coffee and lunch en route, we ‘til you drop! There is so much choice for arrive in time for a sherry reception before dinner and our first evening of music, dancing and entertainment. shopping opportunities from indoor shopping TUESDAY (Christmas Eve) After a leisurely breakfast, the morning is centres, High Street shops, designer outlets free for you to spend as you please in Great Yarmouth. As Norfolk’s premier beach resort, there are over 15 miles of seafront to explore, and independent boutiques. There are plenty as well as museums, a Sea Life Centre and cafés in which to enjoy of cafes and restaurants to enjoy a relaxing morning coffee. Depending on our allocation of tickets, we will either travel to Thursford for the afternoon performance of the Christmas lunch and afternoon tea, and take a rest Spectacular and return to our hotel for dinner and entertainment, or enjoy an early dinner and travel to the evening performance of the after a full day shopping! Late afternoon we fabulous show – seen by over 90,000 people each year. make our way to our hotel with time to relax WEDNESDAY (Christmas Day) Join us this morning as we travel to the before dinner and an evening at leisure. city of Norwich with time to visit the cathedral, do a spot of Christmas shopping and have coffee. We return to our hotel, for a traditional SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and a visit from Santa. Dinner this evening will be followed by a festive Christmas party! leave our hotel and travel to the spa city of THURSDAY (Boxing Day) After breakfast, we enjoy a gentle drive to Bath for its annual Christmas Market. Here, Wroxham Barns, a collection of beautifully-restored 18th-century barns, where you can browse the craft and gift shops and enjoy watching you’ll have plenty of time to browse the traditional craftsmen at work. We return to our hotel for a pre-dinner many stalls, absorb the street entertainment glass of punch, followed by a grand Boxing Day lunch. You may then like to stroll along the seafront to work up an appetite for our final and sample some of the delicious delicacies evening meal is followed by a fabulous fancy dress party (optional!) on offer! We leave Bath late afternoon, with prizes, dancing and entertainment. FRIDAY Back to reality! We leave our hotel and begin our completing our homeward journey and homeward journey. With comfort stops en route, we reach the arriving early evening. West Country early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Lunch on 2 days n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Thursford Christmas Spectacular ticket SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £18.00 n All coach travel Single supplement £28.00 Travel insurance £12.00 Travel insurance £19.00

106 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 27th Nov – Friday 1st Dec Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd December

EASTBOURNE TOUR PORTSMOUTH’S VICTORIAN TOUR TURKEY & TINSEL PRICE FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS PRICE What better way to beat the winter blues than to visit Transport yourself on a journey through time to Eastbourne, one of the most elegant British resorts. £279 experience a day out, Victorian-style, at the annual £155 Eastbourne is sheltered by the South Downs and has a Victorian Festival of Christmas at Portsmouth Historic reputation for quality. Whether you want to stroll along 5 DAYS Dockyard, where snow is guaranteed. 3 DAYS the prom or amble through the town centre, there really YOUR HOTEL Chichester Park Hotel, Chichester is something for everyone here. We are delighted to return to this modern 3* hotel ideally located YOUR HOTEL York House Hotel, Eastbourne close to the centre of the city. All rooms are en suite, with TV, An elegant 3* hotel with a stunning seafront position close to the pier, hairdryer and tea & coffee-making facilities. The hotel’s leisure beach and town centre. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, radio, iron and facilities include an indoor pool, sauna and spa bath and the tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves restaurant offers an excellent menu. a delicious seasonal menu featuring locally-sourced ingredients where possible. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool. ITINERARY ITINERARY FRIDAY We leave our home area and journey east, stopping in Dorchester for coffee and a chance to browse the shops. We then MONDAY (Christmas Eve) We depart the West Country and make our continue across the New Forest, , where ponies and cattle freely way to Wilton Village for coffee. We then continue along the south coast to graze the land and wild deer can often be seen, to Lyndhurst, named Chichester, with time to enjoy a warming lunch and browse the shops for a the “Capital of the New Forest” by William the Conqueror 1079. A bargain. We then complete our journey to Eastbourne, arriving in time for afternoon tea and time to freshen up before dinner and entertainment. picturesque, bustling, small town, you will have plenty of time to have lunch, enjoy its quaint gift shops, and thatched cottages. We complete TUESDAY (Christmas Day) Join us this morning as we travel to the our journey to our hotel, with time to settle in and maybe make use of charming market town of Alfriston on the river Cuckmere – once the haunt the leisure facilities before dinner. of smugglers, it’s now chockfull of delightful gift and craft shops. We then return to Eastbourne with the remainder of the day free to spend as you SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey please. You may like to shop for Christmas gifts or simply take in the air into Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard giving you the whole day to enjoy along the seafront before relaxing over afternoon tea and Christmas cake all the events and attractions of the Christmas festival. Your ticket in the hotel. A traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings will be will include entry to the new Mary Rose Museum, HMS Victory, HMS served this evening, complete with a special gift from Father Christmas! Warrior 1860, National Museum of the Royal Navy, Action Stations Afterwards we enjoy an evening of cabaret entertainment. and Harbour Tours. There will also be a large Christmas Market, WEDNESDAY (Boxing Day) Today we enjoy an excursion through the Fagin’s Real Ale Tavern, a traditional Father Christmas (dressed in seaside resort of Hastings to the old cinque port of Ancient Rye. Here you’ll green) and a wonderland of Victorian characters and entertainment., discover a host of unusual shops selling antiques, collectors’ books and You can also visit Gunwharf Quay, a modern waterfront shopping, records, along with many art galleries showcasing the work of local artists, eating and entertainment centre, or the Spinnaker Tower, (extra with exhibitions rotating regularly throughout the year. Today there is also charge) which rises 170m and offers wonderful views across to the a farmers’ market on Strand Quay, which is well worth a browse. We later Isle of Wight (weather permitting). return to our hotel in time for afternoon tea and mince pies, before dinner and musical entertainment. SUNDAY We leave our hotel and make our way to the tranquil THURSDAY (New Year’s Eve) After a leisurely breakfast we make our market town of Winchester. As well as many of High Street shops way west – via Beachy Head and some stunning views – to Brighton, with thee is also a Christmas Market, recognised as one of the best in plenty of time to explore the city’s wealth of attractions. The spectacular Europe and inspired by the traditional German Christmas markets. The Royal Pavilion is well worth a visit; beneath its distinctive onion domes pretty wooden chalets are situated in the Cathedral’s historic Inner is housed some impressive works of art. Or perhaps you’d prefer to Close surrounding an open-air real ice rink. Wonderful Christmas explore the Lanes – Brighton’s historic quarter, which is a maze of narrow gifts, decorations and festive foods can be found in abundance and alleyways lined with independent boutiques, antique shops and elegant all the exhibitors have been hand-picked for their interesting, high arcades. Dinner this evening will once again be followed by entertainment. quality and unique products many of which can’t be bought on the FRIDAY Back to reality! Sadly, we today say goodbye to Eastbourne and high street. With time to shop and enjoy a warming lunch we later begin our homeward journey. Stopping in Salisbury for lunch, we reach the continue our homeward journey, arriving early evening. West Country early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Ticket to Portsmouth’s Victorian Christmas Festival n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £60.00 Single supplement £20.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £14.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 107 Thursday 30th November – Tuesday 5th December

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS TOUR OF THE BLACK FOREST... PRICE STRASBOURG, ALSACE £435 & FREIBURG 6 DAYS Strasbourg is home to Europe’s oldest Christmas market, held here in 1570, and since then has continued its festive tradition with a warm Alsatian welcome. The fairy tale villages of Alsace & beyond, invite you to celebrate the seasonal cheer with beautiful Christmas markets lit with sparkling lights and colourful decorations, with all the ambience and atmosphere that traditional German Christmas markets offer. YOUR HOTEL Mercure Hotel, Offenburg A 4* hotel in the heart of Offenburg, in the enchanting Black Forest. All en-suite rooms are fully equipped with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi with delicate fairy lights and Christmas decorations, and brimming access and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves a freshly with tempting sweet treats, local delicacies, handcrafted gifts and prepared evening menu and generous buffet breakfast. Leisure facilities Christmas present ideas galore. After lunch we continue to the include an indoor swimming pool and fitness room. charming town of Colmar, with 5 Christmas Markets situated in the picture-postcard old town. Fairy tale decorations and twinkling fairy ITINERARY lights provide the ideal setting for the festive season. THURSDAY After an early departure we travel east to Dover, with a SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to the city of comfort stop en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We continue our Freiburg, the capital of the Black Forest region, where the Christmas journey to our overnight hotel in Metz, arriving in time for dinner. market takes place in the historic quarter. Around the Town Hall are FRIDAY After breakfast we make our way to the centre of Strasbourg more than 130 beautifully decorated stalls. Amongst the enticing where we will experience the traditions of Europe’s oldest Christmas aromas of hot mulled wine and roasting chestnuts, you will find hand- market. With more than 300 stalls spread out across the medieval city made glass-blown gifts, colourful wooden toys, ceramics, candles, in 12 locations, there are all kinds of handcrafts, traditional Alsatian jewellery and a multitude of stocking filler gift ideas. decorations, street music, food and drink to discover. The cathedral has MONDAY Sadly we say a fond farewell, and begin the journey back a beautiful nativity display and the huge Christmas tree taken from the home, with comfort stops on route, to our overnight hotel in Laon, surrounding Vosges Mountains towers above the city. The enchanting France, arriving in plenty of time to settle in before dinner. city itself is a picturesque place to explore with its medieval buildings, elegant river and spacious public squares. With plenty of time to soak up TUESDAY This morning we continue our journey back to Calais for the festive atmosphere and enjoy lunch we continue on to our hotel, in the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue, with comfort Offenburg, our base for the next three nights, arriving with time to relax stops en route to the West Country, arriving mid evening. before dinner. SATURDAY Today we explore the beautiful villages of Alsace and visit the Christmas markets at Riquewihr and Colmar. Riquewihr is one of Alsace’s most picturesque medieval villages, providing an enchanting backdrop to the festive market. Stalls and shops are beautifully decorated

PRICE INCLUDES: n 5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £100.00 Travel insurance £30.00

108 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Friday 1st – Monday 4th December Friday 1st – Monday 4th December

DURHAM CHRISTMAS TOUR FOLKESTONE TURKEY & TOUR FESTIVAL & BEAMISH AT PRICE TINSEL, INCLUDING BRUGES PRICE CHRISTMAS £175 CHRISTMAS MARKET £159 Each year Durham City Christmas Festival shows off this Join us for a tour combining great cabaret beautiful City to its best - cobbled streets, with the sound 4 DAYS entertainment with a day excursion (via Eurotunnel) 4 DAYS of entertainers, reindeer in the Market Place, childrens to Bruges – a charming town often referred to as the lantern procession, craft stalls and carols for all in the Venice of the North, with an enchanting Christmas Cathedral. Beamish is a giant open-air museum which re creates an market and brightly-coloured buildings bedecked for authentic picture of family, working and community life in the north- Christmas. Don’t forget your passport! east before World War I… but with the added touch of Christmas YOUR HOTEL Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone as you can experience what the festive season was like in 1913 and Overlooking Folkestone harbour, the Grand Burstin has a well- immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of a traditional earned reputation as one of the UK’s great entertainment hotels. Edwardian Christmas. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, and tea & coffee facilities. YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Washington There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a choice buffet A well-established 3* hotel ideally located in a rural setting, close menu. For a nominal charge, you can also enjoy the hotel’s leisure to Durham and Beamish. Each of the comfortable rooms is ensuite, club, complete with indoor pool and sauna. Each evening you’ll be with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant entertained as the hotel’s resident team put on a different glitz- offers pleasant views of the grounds and serves a choice menu with and-glamour cabaret spectacular. contemporary and stylish British cuisine. ITINERARY ITINERARY FRIDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area and make our way FRIDAY After a fairly early start, we leave the West Country and make our east to Folkestone and our hotel, stopping for coffee and lunch en route. way north, with comfort stops en route, to our hotel, arriving with time to Time to settle in and make use of the hotel’s leisure facilities, before a freshen up before dinner and an evening at leisure. drinks reception followed by dinner and top-class live entertainment. SATURDAY Join us this morning as we make the short journey to Durham SATURDAY (Christmas Day) After an early breakfast, join us if you wish where you will have the whole day to enjoy all that the Christmas Festival as we travel (via Eurotunnel) to Bruges’s enchanting Christmas market, has to offer. You will find nearly 200 quality craft, gift and gourmet food with stalls jam-packed with handmade decorations, gifts and sweets, stalls in a huge marquee on Palace Green offering that extra special all set around a pretty ice rink. There are smaller markets elsewhere something as a Christmas gift. In the Cathedral Cloisters, a Local Food in the city just waiting to be discovered, and the cobbled streets are Producers Market featuring another 30+ traders will operate each day. full of activity. There are plenty of shops to browse, with many selling There are also plenty of places to sample the Christmas food and drink on lace, chocolates and crafts, and there are numerous cafés in which to offer and enjoy a leisurely lunch. You may also like to visit the impressive enjoy coffee or a leisurely lunch. Late-afternoon we return to Folkestone cathedral, widely considered to be the finest example of Norman (again via Eurotunnel), reaching our hotel in time for a traditional Architecture as well as the Victorian market and the usual High Street shops. Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, followed by more excellent SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey to Beamish. entertainment. If you prefer not to visit Bruges, the entire day is free to Whilst here you can experience what the festive season was like in 1913. spend as you please in Folkestone, or you may wish to catch a bus to a The Pit Village will be a winter wonderland with seasonal fare, handcrafted neighbouring resort. gifts, magic lantern shows, mulled wine and more. In the 1913 Town, the homes will be decked with traditional decorations and seasonal greenery, SUNDAY (Boxing Day) This morning we visit the medieval cathedral the shop windows will have their Christmas displays and on sale inside, city of Canterbury for its traditional Yuletide Christmas market in the Christmas treats from the times. You can also take a carriage ride on city centre. Pick up traditional festive gifts, like handcrafted toys and decorated trams and the cosy miner’s cottages, village school and Methodist Christmas ornaments. The food has a German slant, with bratwurst, chapel will take on a festive feel. There will be carol singing and folk music gingerbread, roasted almonds and much more on offer. We return to and plenty of places to enjoy a festive lunch. In the Edwardian market stalls Folkestone with time to relax before dinner and our final evening of in the Town, you’ll find fresh bread, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, cakes entertainment. and chutney among other traditional treats and gifts. MONDAY Back to reality! This morning we leave our hotel and begin MONDAY This morning we begin our homeward journey south, making our homeward journey. With a comfort stop en route, we reach the comfort stops en route and arriving early – mid evening. West Country early/mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to the Beamish Museum n Return Eurotunnel crossing to Bruges No single supplement n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel for 1st 3 singles Single supplement £50.00 Subsequent singles £45.00 Travel insurance £17.00 Travel insurance £17.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 109 Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd December Monday 4th – Friday 8th December

LONGLEAT’S FESTIVAL OF TOUR BRIGHTON TURKEY & TINSEL TOUR LIGHT & SOUTHAMPTON PRICE AND LONDON PRICE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL £99 One of the most elegant of Britain’s resorts, Brighton £175 Get into the swing of the festive season with a trip to is a treasure trove of things to do and places to see … Longleat. Grab your woolly hat and glide round the 2 DAYS from iconic tourist attractions to the elegant seafront 5 DAYS outdoor ice rink; marvel at the amazing Chinese lanterns promenade, there is plenty to offer all ages. and see your favourite Christmas characters come to life YOUR HOTEL The Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton in the house itself – transformed for the season into a A Regency styled 3* hotel situated on the beach front, directly veritable winter wonderland. opposite Brighton’s pier, with stunning views across the English YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Eastleigh Channel. The town centre is within easy walking distance. All A modern 3* hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi rooms are en-suite with TV and tea & coffee making facilities. There access and tea & coffee making facilities. A lift serves all floors. The is a lift to all floors and the hotel’s restaurant offers home-cooked restaurant offers a freshly prepared menu, and leisure facilities include traditional fare. an indoor swimming pool. ITINERARY ITINERARY MONDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave the West Country and travel to Wilton Village for coffee. We then continue along the south coast to the cathedral city SATURDAY We leave our home area and make our way of Chichester, for lunch and time to browse the shops before we complete our to Longleat, and begin our visit with a coach tour of the journey to our hotel, welcomed by tea & coffee and festive mince pies. Dinner safari park. You then have the remainder of the day free this evening will be followed by entertainment. TUESDAY (Christmas Day) Join us if you wish today as we travel into Central to explore the many attractions. The historic house itself London where you will have the day free to spend as you please; maybe do is transformed into a magical winter wonderland, and a spot of early Christmas shopping in Covent Garden or Oxford Street, or if you’re looking for festive decorations, stocking filler a visit to one of London’s many attractions. There are numerous cafés and gifts or tasty treats, look no further than the Christmas restaurants to enjoy lunch. We return to our hotel for dinner and the evening at leisure. Tonight we will enjoy a traditional turkey Christmas dinner with all the fayre. Grab your woolly hat and experience the thrill of trimmings, followed by entertainment. outdoor skating on real ice, gaze at the dazzling, giant WEDNESDAY (Boxing Day) The whole day is free to spend as you wish musical Christmas tree, marvel at the amazing Chinese in Brighton. The spectacular Royal Pavilion is well worth a visit; beneath its lanterns,and see pantomime characters come to life! There distinctive onion domes is housed some impressive works of art and wonderful is also an opportunity for those who wish to take a ride history about King George IV. As well as the many High Street shops you may also like the stroll the historic Lanes – a maze of narrow alleyways lined with on the Santa Train to the enchanted, snow-covered woods, antique shops and elegant arcades of boutiques. Other attractions worth where Santa waits in his log cabin to welcome every child visiting include the Volk’s Electric Railway, the ‘world’s oldest operating electric with a special present! Late-afternoon we travel to our railway’ which travels along the seafront, The Sea Life Centre or for those of you with a head for heights, why not ascend Brighton’s newest attraction on hotel in time for dinner and an evening at leisure. the seafront, the i360, a 450 foot observation tower and world’s first vertical SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we leave our hotel cable car with breath taking 360 degrees panoramic views across Brighton, the English Channel and beyond! There are numerous places to enjoy coffee and and make the short journey to Southampton’s Christmas a leisurely lunch … Or just sit and watch the world go by! Dinner this evening Festival with over 40 alpine chalets which include will be chef’s Boxing Day hot and cold buffet, again followed by entertainment. traditional arts, crafts and gift stalls as well as authentic THURSDAY (New Year’s Eve) After a leisurely breakfast, join us if you wish German market stalls. There is also musical entertainment as we make our way along the Sussex coast to Worthing where you may enjoy and flying Santa with his reindeer who lights up the winter a stroll along the pretty promenade and browse the shops. After lunch, we continue our circular coastal tour through Littlehampton to Bognor, with a stop sky. Southampton also has a modern, indoor shopping for afternoon tea. Dinner this evening will be followed by our final night of centre with numerous cafés & restaurants. We later entertainment. complete our homeward journey, arriving early-evening. FRIDAY After a hearty English breakfast, we leave Brighton and make our way west, with a stop in Salisbury for lunch, reaching our home area early evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Longleat Festival of Light ticket n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel n 99p bar 6–9pm each evening Santa train ride No single supplement n Entertainment each evening Gift from Santa for every child for 1st 3 singles n Single supplement £15.00 All coach travel Subsequent singles £60.00 Travel insurance £12.00 Travel insurance £18.00

110 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Tuesday 5th – Thursday 7th December Wednesday 6th – Thursday 7th December

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THURSFORD CHRISTMAS TOUR CHRISTMAS AT KEW TOUR SPECTACULAR PRICE The stunning gardens at Kew are illuminated for the PRICE festive season, with a one mile pathway that meanders Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas £225 through the world famous botanic gardens in a magical £139 production in England. A cast of choirs, orchestras, after-dark experience with colourful seasonal cheer. pipers, military bands and professional dancers perform a show depicting all aspects of the season, amid 3 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Heathrow 2 DAYS beautifully decorated Christmas scenery. An extremely A 4* modern hotel with stylish comfort. All en-suite popular event, so please book early! rooms are equipped with TV, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves a freshly prepared YOUR HOTEL Mercure Norwich Hotel, Norwich evening menu and a generous breakfast, and the lounge bar area A superb 4* hotel located on the outskirts of the city centre. All offers a relaxing retreat. rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. There is no lift, but ground floor rooms are available. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu ITINERARY and generous breakfast, and the lounge bar offers an area to relax. WEDNESDAY We leave the West Country and with a comfort stop, make our way to Royal Windsor, with time to explore this picturesque town, full ITINERARY of so much history. You may like to visit the Castle, take a sight-seeing bus trip around Windsor & Eton where a guided commentary will explain TUESDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to some of the fascinating history, or enjoy a scenic boat trip along the Stratford-upon-Avon, with a stop for coffee en route. With time Thames. Historically, every December, a 25ft Christmas tree from the Great to browse the shops and enjoy lunch, we then continue our Windsor Park Crown Estate, is erected at the entrance of Windsor Castle. journey to Norwich and our hotel, arriving with time to settle in There are also some lovely shops and many restaurants to enjoy lunch. We later make our way to Kew Gardens for the early evening illuminated trail. before dinner. Wander beneath unique tree canopies drenched in festive light, and gaze WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to into the glowing waterside reflections as clusters of fountains dance in an explosion of colour. Walk through playful ribbons of light, counting the the centre of Norwich, where you may like to visit the splendid Christmas trees festooned with seasonal cheer and a fairy-tale avenue of Norman cathedral, or the castle, one of the city’s most famous winter flora and scented fire garden. We then make the short journey to landmarks, built by the Normans as a royal palace 900 years our hotel, arriving in time for dinner. ago. Now a museum and art gallery, it is home to some out- THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we begin our homeward journey, standing collections of fine art, archaeology and natural history stopping in the delightful city of Winchester for the Cathedral Christmas items. There are many shops to browse and an array of cafes Market. Inspired by the traditional German Christmas markets, pretty to enjoy lunch. Depending on our allocation of tickets, we will wooden chalets are situated in the cathedral’s charming historic Close, surrounded by an open-air ice rink. The stalls with be full of unique hand either travel to Thursford for the afternoon performance and crafted gifts and unusual stocking filler ideas, together stalls selling return to the hotel for dinner, or enjoy an early dinner and travel warming mulled wine, bratwurst, mince pies and stolen, and other hot to the evening performance of the Christmas Spectacular – a food and drinks, for that festive seasonal feel. We later continue our fabulous show seen by over 90,000 people each year. homeward journey arriving early-evening. THURSDAY Today we leave our hotel and make our way to Royal Windsor, where there will be ample time to explore the historic town. You may like to visit the castle – the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, and the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen. Or perhaps you’d prefer to take a bus trip around Windsor and Eton, complete with fascinating guided commentary. There are also many lovely shops, and restaurants in which to enjoy lunch. We later continue our homeward journey, and with a stop for tea on route, we reach the West Country early-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Thursford Christmas Spectacular ticket n Admission to Kew’s Botanical Garden n of Seasonal Illumination All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £40.00 Single supplement £26.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £12.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 111 Thursday 7th – Sunday 10th December

GERMAN CHRISTMAS TOUR MARKET RHINE CRUISE PRICE Discover the festive atmosphere of traditional German £ Christmas Markets as we cruise along the River Rhine. 349 YOUR HOTEL MPS Lady Anne 4 DAYS Experience a high level of comfort on the river cruise vessel MPS Lady Anne, with its outward facing en-suite cabins. The restaurant offers a tempting choice of menu. The lounge bar is at the heart of the ship with a spacious comfortable area to sit and relax, and admire the views from the panoramic windows, and enjoy the nightly entertainment.

ITINERARY THURSDAY We leave the West Country with an early departure, with a comfort stop on route, to Dover, for our ferry crossing to Calais. We continue our journey through France and into Germany, boarding our ship in Andernach, arriving in time for a welcome drink and dinner, followed by is the oldest Christmas market in Cologne, located by St Aposteln’s live entertainment in the lounge bar. Church where decorative angels sparkle amongst fairy lights and the FRIDAY This morning we wake as the ship leaves Andernach, and we market of Rudolfplatz invites you into a world of fairy tales and festive enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast as we sail through the Rhine Gorge, past illuminations. With so much to see and experience, we return to our the Lorelei Rock. After lunch we arrive at Oberwesel where we are met ship for this evening’s farewell dinner. For those of you who would by our coach, and make the short journey by road to Rüdesheim for like to return to the Christmas markets, Cologne’s cathedral market is the German Christmas Market, which represents festive traditions and absolutely fabulous under its canopy of thousands of twinkling fairy customs of 12 countries of the world. Set in the chocolate box old town lights. you will find over 120 stalls stocked with unusual handmade gifts, food SUNDAY After breakfast, we sadly leave the MPS Lady Anne, and and drinks. Sample the local Rüdesheim coffee, made with brandy and make the journey back to Calais, with comfort stops on route, for the topped with whipped cream. The market square is home to Europe’s return ferry crossing to Dover. We complete our journey home, arriving largest nativity scene with life-size figures. We return by coach to tour in the West Country mid-evening. ship, which is now docked in Koblenz. After dinner this evening, there will be time to explore the enchanting Koblenz Christmas Market, the largest in the Rhineland situated in the picturesque old town. SATURDAY We set sail early this morning, and enjoy breakfast on board, as we gentle sail back up the Rhine to the historic city of Cologne. We arrive shortly after lunch, where there will be plenty of time to explore the charming Christmas markets. The largest and most visited is located in front of the iconic twin tower cathedral with 160 wooden chalet stalls. Nearby is the Aldstadt (Old Town) Christmas market set within a backdrop of half-timbered and narrow gabled buildings where the mischievous “Heinzelmannchen” (gnomes) are found. The Neumarkt (New Market)

PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Early Risers & mid-morning tea and coffee SUPPLEMENTS: on board the MPS Lady Anne Single supplement £120.00 n Live entertainment each evening Main deck Superior Cabin n In-house activities on some supplement £40.00 nights (bingo, quiz etc) Suplement for Promenade n All coach travel Deck Cabin £92.00 Travel insurance £26.00

112 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Friday 8th – Monday 11th December Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th December

LINCOLN CHRISTMAS TOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TOUR MARKET & NOTTINGHAM PRICE WEEKEND IN CALAIS PRICE WINTER WONDERLAND £195 Join us for an opportunity to enjoy a weekend of £99 Lincoln Christmas Market is said to be the first town in stocking up on food, drink and last-minute gifts before Britain to hold a German Christmas Market, since 1982. 4 DAYS the hustle and bustle of Christmas! 2 DAYS With over 250 stalls nestled in the medieval square, YOUR HOTEL Ibis Hotel, Calais between the Norman castle and gothic cathedral, it is a A contemporary hotel near Cité Europe and some of beautiful setting for the festive fayre. Nottingham’s Calais’ attractions. All rooms are tastefully furnished and ensuite, Winter Wonderland and Christmas Market generates a fun family with TV, telephone and WiFi. Hairdryers and ironing facilities are atmosphere full of seasonal spirit and entertainment. available on request. The restaurant offers a generous buffet YOUR HOTEL Scalford Hall Hotel, Melton Mowbray breakfast; there is also a bar and lounge area in which to relax. A delightful 3* Edwardian country house hotel set within 8 acres of landscaped gardens. Each en-suite bedroom is comfortably ITINERARY furnished with TV, radio alarm clock, hairdryer, telephone, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. Although there is no lift in the hotel, there are some ground floor rooms. The restaurant SATURDAY After an early departure we serves a freshly prepared menu and hearty English breakfast. The travel to Folkestone, with a comfort stop extensive grounds offers an area for a peaceful evening stroll. en route, to board the Eurotunnel for ITINERARY the 40-minute crossing to Calais. After FRIDAY We leave the West Country, and make our way north with checking in to our hotel, you will have a coffee and lunch stop on route, arriving at our hotel with time to settle in before dinner. Scalford Hall was the former hunting lodge & the reminder of the day free to spend in home to Colonel Colman, who was said to be the inspiration for one Cité Europe – a vast shopping mall with of the characters in the board game “Cluedo”. around 150 shops to choose from, full SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way north to the beautiful city of Lincoln, for the magical Christmas Market located of Christmas gifts and inspiration. There in the historic cathedral quarter. There are more than 250 beautifully are numerous cafés to sample the local decorated stalls offering unusual gifts, of good quality, hand crafted items and stocking filler ideas, together with sweet treats and hot cuisine and restaurants to choose from to food and drink to keep you warm as you wander through the market. enjoy evening dinner. There are also High Street shops and indoor cafes to enjoy a warm lunch. We later return to our hotel with time to unwind and relax SUNDAY We leave our hotel after a before dinner. leisurely breakfast and return to Cité SUNDAY This morning we make our way to Nottingham with the Europe, allowing you the morning to whole day free to explore the Christmas Market and craft fair. The old market square is transformed into a festive winter wonderland, complete your Christmas shopping. with ice rink, grand Christmas tree and helter-skelter rides for the Early-afternoon we re-join the coach children. With stalls selling unusual gifts, decorations and seasonal food and warm drinks, there will also be musical entertainment from for the return Eurotunnel crossing back the bandstand. to Folkestone, before completing our MONDAY Sadly this morning we leave our hotel and make our way homeward journey, reaching the West south. With comfort stops on route, we return to the West Country early evening. Country mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Nights’ Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel n Return Eurotunnel crossings n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Evening dinner Single supplement £21.00 Single supplement £20.00 Travel insurance £17.00 Travel insurance £16.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 113 Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th December Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th December

LONGLEAT’S FESTIVAL OF TOUR BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOUR LIGHT & SOUTHAMPTON PRICE CHRISTMAS & BIRMINGHAM PRICE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL £99 CHRISTMAS MARKET £95 Get into the swing of the festive season with a trip to Blists Hill is a recreated outdoor Victorian town, set over Longleat. Grab your woolly hat and glide round the 2 DAYS 52 acres, which gives a fascinating insight into Victorian 2 DAYS outdoor ice rink; marvel at the amazing Chinese lanterns life. Step back in time as characters go about their daily and see your favourite Christmas characters come to life lives in their cottages, shops and workplaces. At Christmas, in the house itself – transformed for the season into a the Victorian town is transformed into a magical bygone era of veritable winter wonderland. traditional seasonal celebrations. Birmingham’s German Christmas YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Eastleigh Market is the largest authentic Christmas market outside Germany, A modern 3* hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and one of Britain’s largest outdoor markets, with over 180 access and tea & coffee making facilities. A lift serves all floors. The traditionally-decorated stalls bearing gifts of handmade crafts, restaurant offers a freshly prepared menu, and leisure facilities include sweet treats and stocking fillers. an indoor swimming pool. YOUR HOTEL Novotel Hotel, Wolverhampton A modern 3* hotel close to the city centre. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. ITINERARY The restaurant serves freshly-prepared dishes and there is also an SATURDAY We leave our home area and make our way adjoining bar area. to Longleat, and begin our visit with a coach tour of the ITINERARY safari park. You then have the remainder of the day free to explore the many attractions. The historic house itself SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north to is transformed into a magical winter wonderland, and Birmingham, stopping for coffee en route. We then continue to the city centre to enjoy the festivities of the German Christmas market, if you’re looking for festive decorations, stocking filler taking place in Victoria Square, Centenary Square and along New gifts or tasty treats, look no further than the Christmas Street. The Christmas craft fair also extends into Chamberlain Square, fayre. Grab your woolly hat and experience the thrill of with beautifully handcrafted gifts and sweet treats. Soak up the festive outdoor skating on real ice, gaze at the dazzling, giant atmosphere, enjoy a mug of warm gluhwein (mulled wine), taste a de- musical Christmas tree, marvel at the amazing Chinese licious German bratwurst, or simply listen to the Christmas carols and lanterns,and see pantomime characters come to life! There live musical entertainment. You will also find all the usual High Street is also an opportunity for those who wish to take a ride stores and restaurants to enjoy a warming lunch. We later re-join the on the Santa Train to the enchanted, snow-covered woods, coach and make our way to our hotel with time to relax before dinner. where Santa waits in his log cabin to welcome every child SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we leave our hotel for the short with a special present! Late-afternoon we travel to our journey to Blists Hill at Ironbridge, to visit the recreated Victorian town, hotel in time for dinner and an evening at leisure. specially decorated for a traditional Victorian Christmas experience. Wander through the historic streets, and experience the sights, sounds SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we leave our hotel and aromas of a treasured bygone era. You may like to do a little and make the short journey to Southampton’s Christmas Christmas shopping in the Victorian shops, all offering unique gifts, Festival with over 40 alpine chalets which include before exploring the interactive exhibitions, cottages and workshops traditional arts, crafts and gift stalls as well as authentic to learn more about Victorian life. Listen to carols sung by choirs with German market stalls. There is also musical entertainment brass bands as you enjoy the traditional atmosphere in a wonderful Victorian setting. Children too have plenty of activities to enjoy, includ- and flying Santa with his reindeer who lights up the winter ing a Punch & Judy show, Christmas card-making and Santa’s grotto. sky. Southampton also has a modern, indoor shopping There are plenty of restaurants and cafés in which to enjoy coffee and centre with numerous cafés & restaurants. We later a warming winter lunch, and we leave Ironbridge mid-afternoon to complete our homeward journey, arriving early-evening. return to the West Country, arriving early-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Longleat Festival of Light ticket SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Blists Hill Victorian Town n All coach travel Santa train ride n All coach travel Gift from Santa for every child SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £15.00 Single supplement £20.00 Travel insurance £12.00 Travel insurance £12.00

114 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Monday 11th – Friday 15th December Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th December

GREAT YARMOUTH TURKEY TOUR CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT TOUR & TINSEL & THURSFORD PRICE ROYAL ALBERT HALL PRICE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR £285 With London beautifully lit up for Christmas, join us for £169 Great Yarmouth is Norfolk’s premier seaside resort, with a tour combining a day’s Christmas shopping or over 15 glorious miles of sandy beaches. Thursford 5 DAYS sightseeing with the Christmas sing-along carol concert 2 DAYS Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas production at the Royal Albert Hall. Part of Raymond Gubbay’s in England. A cast of choirs, orchestras, pipers, military annual Christmas Festival, the concert offers the perfect bands and professional dancers perform a show depicting blend of seasonal songs – a truly wonderful way to kick-start the all aspects of the season, amid beautifully decorated Christmas festive season! (Please note: the Royal Albert Hall will not confirm scenery. An extremely popular event, so please book early! event timings until June 2016, so the concert may take place on either Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon). YOUR HOTEL New Beach Hotel, Great Yarmouth Superbly situated opposite Great Yarmouth’s Britannia Pier. All rooms YOUR HOTEL Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. A An elegant, contemporary 4* hotel, ideally situated in prestigious lift serves most floors. The restaurant offers an excellent choice menu, Kensington,. Each of the bright, comfortable rooms is ensuite, with TV, and entertainment is provided each evening. hairdryer, WiFi and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors and the restaurant offers a generous buffet breakfast. ITINERARY ITINERARY MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way east to Great Yarmouth and our hotel. With stops for coffee and lunch en route, we SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make arrive in time for a sherry reception before dinner and our first evening our way to London, stopping for coffee en route. The of music, dancing and entertainment. afternoon is then free for you to spend as you please. TUESDAY (Christmas Eve) After a leisurely breakfast, the morning is You may like to indulge in some last-minute Christmas free for you to spend as you please in Great Yarmouth. As Norfolk’s premier beach resort, there are over 15 miles of seafront to explore, shopping, or perhaps you’d prefer to visit one of London’s as well as museums, a Sea Life Centre and cafés in which to enjoy many attractions. If the concert takes place on Saturday, morning coffee. Depending on our allocation of tickets, we will either we will later make the short journey to the Royal Albert travel to Thursford for the afternoon performance of the Christmas Hall for the Christmas carol sing-along. After the concert Spectacular and return to our hotel for dinner and entertainment, or enjoy an early dinner and travel to the evening performance of the we’ll continue to our hotel, with the evening then free for fabulous show – seen by over 90,000 people each year. you to enjoy dinner in a restaurant of your choice. WEDNESDAY (Christmas Day) Join us this morning as we travel to the SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, depending on the city of Norwich with time to visit the cathedral, do a spot of Christmas time of the concert, you will either have the day free to shopping and have coffee. We return to our hotel, for a traditional spend as you please, OR if the concert takes place during Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and a visit from Santa. Dinner this evening will be followed by a festive Christmas party! the afternoon today, you will just have the morning free, THURSDAY (Boxing Day) After breakfast, we enjoy a gentle drive to maybe to browse the stalls in Covent Garden, or visit- Wroxham Barns, a collection of beautifully-restored 18th-century barns, ing the Winter Wonderland Christmas Fair in Hyde Park, where you can browse the craft and gift shops and enjoy watching where you’ll find a 200-foot observation wheel and stacks traditional craftsmen at work. We return to our hotel for a pre-dinner of festive fairground rides for young and old alike, along glass of punch, followed by a grand Boxing Day lunch. You may then with a German Christmas market and a variety of cafés like to stroll along the seafront to work up an appetite for our final evening meal is followed by a fabulous fancy dress party (optional!) and continental food and drink stalls. We leave London with prizes, dancing and entertainment. mid/late-afternoon and begin our homeward journey. FRIDAY Back to reality! We leave our hotel and begin our With a comfort stop en route, we reach the West Country homeward journey. With comfort stops en route, we reach the mid-evening. West Country early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Nights’ Bed & Buffet Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Royal Albert Hall Christmas n Lunch on 2 days Carol concert ticket SUPPLEMENTS: n Thursford Christmas Spectacular ticket SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Evening dinner n All coach travel Single supplement £28.00 Single supplement £55.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £12.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 115 Thursday 21st – Thursday 28th December

CHRISTMAS IN SWITZERLAND TOUR The Swiss Alps is a spectacular location for a truly PRICE magical Christmas tour. With its wintry scenery and sparkling, snow-covered mountains, a warm welcome £675 awaits in the hilltop village of Leysin, nestled high above Lake Geneva. 8 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Central-Residence Hotel, Leysin A delightful 3* hotel decorated in the scenic Swiss style. All bedrooms are ensuite, with TV & hairdryer, and some boast views across the valley. There is a lift to all floors. The traditionally decorated restaurant serves locally-sourced food and enjoys fabulous views across the valley floor and mountains beyond. Leisure facilities include a large bar/lounge area, indoor pool, sauna and gym.

ITINERARY THURSDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with a comfort stop en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to our overnight hotel in Laon, with time to freshen up before the lake edge, over 150 stalls are decoratively laid out for the the evening meal. Montreux Noel Christmas market. Each stall is packed with gift FRIDAY We today continue our journey through France and into ideas, handmade crafts, winter textiles and sparkling decorations. Switzerland. Travelling through some stunning mountain scenery, we Indulge in a hot drink while you wander, enjoying the festive reach our hotel in the hilltop village of Leysin with time to freshen up atmosphere and musical entertainment. Why not pick up a last- before a welcome drink & evening dinner. minute gift for a loved one? SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we journey across the MONDAY (Christmas Day) Merry Christmas, everyone! We start mountains to the charming town of Gruyeres, famous for its cheese the day with a hearty Swiss buffet breakfast, before relaxing, production. The picture-postcard centre with its medieval buildings, opening presents, maybe speaking to family and friends and cobbled pedestrian area and medieval water fountain has experienced enjoying the festivities of the day. Join us for a traditional over 800 years of history. Gruyeres Castle towers majestically above Christmas turkey lunch, after which you may like to take a stroll the town. It has been open to the public since 1938, and visitors are around the village – after all, Leysin is said to be the ‘oxygen of welcome to explore the rooms, courtyards and gardens at leisure (entry the Alps’! You may like to make use of the hotel’s leisure facilities charge). Gruyeres is most famous for its mild cheese, locally produced before our buffet style evening meal. since 1115. After lunch we return to our hotel, where you may like to TUESDAY (Boxing Day) Join us today as we visit the elegant town take the cable car from the village up into the mountains, and enjoy a of Gstaad. Full of charm and traditional Swiss style, it has attracted coffee in the restaurant overlooking the valley and mountain range. both the nobility and the rich and famous over the years. Nestled SUNDAY (Christmas Eve) – Today we make our way to the shores of between two valleys of the Bernese Oberland, this chic town is host Lake Geneva and the cosmopolitan town of Montreux. Each year, along to an annual Christmas market, with festively decorated wooden chalets in its traffic-free pedestrian area, together with boutique shops, galleries and cafés. WEDNESDAY Sadly we today leave our hotel and enjoy the scenic journey back into France, reaching our overnight hotel in Laon with time to freshen up before the evening meal. THURSDAY After breakfast, we continue the journey back to Calais, with comfort stops en route, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then complete our homeward journey, arriving in the West Country mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Live musical entertainment 1 evening n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £32.00 (1st 2 singles) Subsequent singles £122.00 Travel insurance £32.00

116 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Friday 22nd – Thursday 28th December

AN AUSTRIAN CHRISTMAS TOUR IN ST WOLFGANG PRICE The Austrian Lake District is a spectacular region full of £ natural beauty with its crystal blue lakes set amidst a 575 backdrop of majestic snow-capped mountains. A magical 7 DAYS Christmas located in the lakeland dreamscape that is St Wolfgang. YOUR HOTEL Hotel Forsterhof, St Wolfgang A delightful 4* hotel elegantly decorated and a short walk from the shores of Lake Wolfgang, and a short walk from the heart of the village Each en-suite room is comfortably furnished in a traditional Austrian style with TV an hairdryer, with a lift to all floors. The restaurant offers a delicious home-cooked evening menu and buffet breakfast. There is a relaxing bar area and private hotel beach on the lake shores. TUESDAY (Boxing Day) Join us today as we make a scenic tour around ITINERARY the stunning Austrian Lakes. We first make a stop on the other side of Lake Wolfgang to the beautiful lakeside village of St Gilgen, where Mo- FRIDAY After an early departure, we make our way to Dover, with comfort zart’s family lived. With a picturesque lakeside setting and quaint village stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to our to explore, we continue on to unspoilt Lake Mondsee, where you will find overnight accommodation in Brühl, Germany, arriving in time for the evening St Michael’s Church, the setting for the wedding scenes of the marriage meal. of Maria and Captain Von Trapp in “The Sound Of Music”. We complete SATURDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey, with regular comfort our lakeshore tour back in St Wolfgang, for a short guided walking tour stops en-route, to our destination of St Wolfgang, arriving at our hotel, our of the village for those who wish to join us. This evening we enjoy a base for the next four nights, with time to settle in before our evening dinner. traditional Austrian gala dinner, and entertainment. SUNDAY (Christmas Eve) join us today as we travel to the stunning city of WEDNESDAY Sadly we leave our hotel, and begin our return journey, Salzburg to enjoy the Advent Christmas Market held across the city, with five with comfort stops en-route, to our overnight hotel in Brühl, arriving in main areas of traditional wooden stalls, illuminated stars overhead and the time for dinner. usual gifts and present ideas found at traditional German Christmas markets. THURSDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the return The main market takes place in the historic cathedral square, with other mar- ferry crossing to Dover. We continue to the West Country, with comfort kets located by the Hellbrunn Palace and Mirabell Palace. Enjoy a warm glass stops en route, arriving mid/late-evening. of mulled wine and delicious Austrian pastries as you walk through the festive crowds, and take in the aromas and musical entertainment around you. We return to our hotel with time to relax before dinner, followed by “ice bowling” for those who wish to take part. MONDAY (Christmas Day) Happy Christmas everyone! We wake with the anticipation of a white Christmas … we can only hope! After a leisurely breakfast, you will have time to relax with loved ones, maybe open presents and telephone loved ones at home. We enjoy a traditional turkey Christmas lunch, followed by a winter sleigh ride across the Austrian countryside (on wheels or sledge tracks depending on weather). Later this afternoon there will be time to take a stroll into the village, or make use of the hotel’s facilities, before a relaxing dinner this evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 6 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Horse and carriage sleigh ride n 3 course traditional turkey Christmas lunch n Ice Bowling on 1 evening n Guided walking tour of St Wolfgang n Gala Dinner and traditional Austrian Entertainment on 1 evening n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £110.00 Travel insurance £32.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 117 Saturday 23rd – Wednesday 27th December

CHRISTMAS IN LUDLOW TOUR Join us for Christmas in the picturesque market town of PRICE Ludlow, with its olde-worlde streets, historic market place and beautiful half-timbered buildings. We enjoy a £495 truly memorable Christmas in the sumptuous surroundings of the 17th century, Jacobean furnished 5 DAYS Feathers Hotel, in the heart of the town centre. YOUR HOTEL The Feathers Hotel, Ludlow Described as “the most handsome Inn in the world”, this delightful 3* hotel offers the combined atmosphere of a 17th century former coaching inn with modern comforts in a sumptuous setting. All rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to most floors. The restaurant offers a delicious traditional menu freshly prepared by the hotel chefs and the cosy lounge bar is a relaxing area to sit in the comfort of a roaring log fire.

ITINERARY SATURDAY We leave our home area, and with a comfort stop. make return to our hotel where afternoon tea and cake will be served. our way to the beautiful city of Worcester with quaint half-timbered This evening we enjoy a champagne reception, followed by dinner buildings and the magnificent cathedral. With time to browse the and entertainment. For those wishing to attend midnight mass, shops, enjoy a warming lunch in one of Worcester’s many restaurants hot mulled wine and mince pies will be available upon your return. and cafes, and maybe visit the museum of Royal Worcester, home to MONDAY (Christmas Day) Happy Christmas! After breakfast the largest collection of Worcester porcelain, we continue on to our you may like to phone loved ones, take a stroll through the town hotel in Ludlow. We are welcomed with afternoon tea whilst your centre, attend a local church service and open your Christmas luggage is taken to your room. With time to settle in and freshen up presents! A delicious 3 course traditional Christmas lunch with before we enjoy the festive carol singers, followed by evening dinner all the trimmings is followed in the afternoon by tea/coffee and and light entertainment. Christmas cake after the Queen’s Speech. This evening there’s a SUNDAY (Christmas Eve) This morning we make the short journey to wonderful gala buffet dinner for you to enjoy. the delightful market town of Shrewsbury, located on the meandering TUESDAY (Boxing Day) After a leisurely breakfast, we head banks of the River Severn. Said to be one of England’s finest medieval outside to watch the historic Boxing Day “tug-of-war” held towns it has over 600 listed historic buildings, cobbled streets and between the Feathers Hotel and The Bull Hotel on the opposite picturesque squares. With a good selection of unusual shops in side of the street. The teams take up the slack, as the crowds the historic quarter, you may like to indulge in a little last-minute draw close, to witness the friendly battle between the two hotels Christmas shopping and enjoy lunch in one of the many cafes. We … you can even help the Feathers Team and hopefully pull them to glory! If you wish, join us after lunch for a scenic drive around the beautiful Shropshire countryside, passing through some of England’s prettiest villages. We return to our hotel for our final dinner will be followed by another evening of entertainment. WEDNESDAY It’s time to say goodbye to Ludlow as we begin our homeward journey and travel to Gloucester Quays shopping outlet for lunch and time to maybe pick up a bargain in the January sales. We later complet our homeward journey, arriving early-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Lunch on Christmas Day and Boxing Day n Afternoon tea on 3 days n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £80.00 Travel insurance £19.00

118 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Saturday 23rd – Saturday 23rd – Wednesday 27th December Wednesday 27th December

CHRISTMAS IN NORTH WALES TOUR CHRISTMAS IN EASTBOURNE TOUR PRICE PRICE The historic market town of Mold offers tradition and A coastal resort in attractive Pembrokeshire, Tenby is culture mixed with a lively atmosphere and the nearby situated on a narrow promontory jutting out into charming walled city of Chester, just over the border, is £465 Carmarthen Bay. Once a prosperous port, Georgian £525 teaming with beautiful half-timbered buildings in its houses overlook the picturesque harbour with its centre. Join us for a peaceful Christmas is this charming 5 DAYS generous sandy beaches. 5 DAYS corner of Wales. YOUR HOTEL Best Western York House Hotel, YOUR HOTEL The Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold Eastbourne A charming 3* hotel situated on the outskirts of Mold, in the delightful An elegant, Victorian, 3* hotel with a stunning seafront position, North Welsh borderlands. Each of the comfortable rooms is en-suite, situated close to the pier, beach and town centre. All rooms are ensuite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There with TV, radio, iron and tea & coffee-making facilities. The Verandah is no lift, but ground floor rooms are available. The Orchard restaurant Restaurant serves a delicious seasonal menu using locally sourced serves a delicious evening menu and hearty Welsh breakfast, and ingredients where possible. The hotel also has an indoor pool and a lift entertainment is provided each evening. to all floors. Entertainment is provided on 3 evenings.

ITINERARY ITINERARY SATURDAY We leave our home area and make our way north, SATURDAY We leave the West Country and travel to Wilton Village for stopping for coffee and lunch on route, and arriving to afternoon tea coffee. We then continue to the cathedral city of Chichester, for lunch and & mince pies whilst your luggage is taken to your room. Time to settle time to browse the shops. We complete our journey to our hotel where tea in and freshen up before a sherry reception, a delicious three course & biscuits will be served whilst you luggage is delivered to your room. Time to settle in before a drinks reception followed by dinner and an dinner, followed by evening entertainment. evening to relax. SUNDAY (Christmas Eve) This morning we make our way to the SUNDAY (Christmas Eve) After a leisurely breakfast we make a scenic charming city of Chester, the most complete walled city in Britain. drive via Beachy Head to Brighton with time to browse the many High Teaming with beautiful half-timbered buildings, a lovely selection of Street shops, take a stroll through the historic Lanes or take a stroll shops for that last minute Christmas gift, and numerous cafes to enjoy along the pier. We return to our hotel in time for a hot buffet lunch. a relaxing lunch, we later return to our hotel for our evening dinner The afternoon is free for you to relax and maybe explore our resort. This and live entertainment. evening a ‘Champagne Cocktail’ reception will be followed by dinner and live entertainment. MONDAY (Christmas Day) Happy Christmas! The day is free to spend MONDAY (Christmas Day) Happy Christmas! The day is free to spend as as you please. After a leisurely breakfast you make like to phone loved you please. After breakfast and a gift from Santa you may like to spend ones, opening presents or maybe take a stroll. Before lunch we have the morning exchanging presents, attend a local church service or taking a Bucks Fizz reception and Carols before a traditional Christmas lunch a stroll along the prom to work up an appetite for a delicious traditional with all the trimmings, and a visit from Santa! Why not spend the Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Spend the afternoon having a nap, afternoon having a nap or watching the Queen’s speech. This evening or watching the Queen’s speech before tea & Christmas cake is served, there’s a wonderful Christmas Day evening buffet followed by light followed later by a buffet dinner and evening entertainment. There will entertainment. also be a Christmas Tree raffle, in aid of the hotel’s nominated charity and if you would like to, you are invited to bring a small wrapped present for TUESDAY (Boxing Day) After a leisurely breakfast we make the short the tree. journey into the market town of Mold to browse the shops and maybe TUESDAY (Boxing Day) A morning free to relax, spend as you please and enjoy a warming cup of coffee in one of the many cafes. We return enjoy an early lunch, before we make the short journey to the theatre to to our hotel in time for a light lunch and afternoon entertainment the pantomime… Oh yes we do! Having had a jolly good time, we return activities and afternoon tea. This evening we enjoy a farewell dinner, to our hotel for a Chef’s Boxing Day dinner buffet followed by a final followed by cabaret, music and dancing in the Westminster Suite. evening of live entertainment. WEDNESDAY It’s time to say goodbye to Wales as we begin our WEDNESDAY Sadly we leave Eastbourne and make our way to Salisbury homeward journey. Stopping for coffee and lunch on route, we reach with time to visit the cathedral, browse the shops and have lunch. We our home area early evening. complete our journey back to the West country, arriving early evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Full Board Accommodation n 4 Nights’ Full Board Accommodation n Lunch on Christmas Day and Boxing Day SUPPLEMENTS: n Pantomime ticket n Entertainment each evening No single supplement n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement n All coach travel (max 4) Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 119 Saturday 30th Dec 2017 – Saturday 30th Dec 2017 – Tuesday 2nd January 2018 Tuesday 2nd January 2018

NEW YEAR ON THE TOUR NEW YEAR IN TENBY TOUR PRICE PRICE SOUTH COAST A coastal resort in attractive Pembrokeshire, Tenby is situated on a narrow promontory jutting out into Quaint hamlets, seaside resorts and the rolling Downs £345 Carmarthen Bay. Once a prosperous port, Georgian £315 – the south coast has it all. And as the meeting place houses overlook the picturesque harbour with its of an award-winning shoreline and the beautiful 4 DAYS generous sandy beaches. 4 DAYS South Downs, Worthing is a delight. YOUR HOTEL The Clarence House Hotel, Tenby YOUR HOTEL The Chatsworth Hotel, Worthing Owned by the same family for nearly seventy years, this excellent Superbly situated overlooking Steyne Gardens near the seafront, each hotel enjoys an enviable position on the esplanade. All rooms are of the 3* grade II-listed hotel’s classically furnished rooms is ensuite, ensuite, with TV and tea & coffee facilities. Some rooms benefit from with TV, hairdryer, and tea & coffee-making facilities. There is a lift to all spectacular sea views. There is a lift to all floors and the restaurant floors. The Michelin-rated restaurant offers a delicious range of dishes; serves highly recommended cuisine with a choice menu. Live there is also an in-house bar, lounge and games room and evening entertainment is provided each evening and 2 Happy Hours. entertainment.

ITINERARY ITINERARY SATURDAY We leave our home area and make our way east to SATURDAY We leave our home area and travel over the St. Wilton Village for coffee, before continuing to Chichester for lunch and David’s Bridge to Abergavenny, with time for lunch and time to time to browse the shops and visit the cathedral. We complete our browse the shops. We then continue to our hotel in Tenby, arriving journey to Worthing and our hotel, arriving with ample time to settle in with time to settle in before a sherry and mince pie reception before a welcome reception followed by dinner and an evening of live followed by dinner and our first evening of live entertainment. entertainment and dancing. SUNDAY (New Year’s Eve) Join us this morning as we make SUNDAY (New Year’s Eve) Join us this morning as we take a leisurely the short journey to the market town of Carmarthen, with time drive along the coast to Brighton, with time to browse the shops and to browse the shops, have lunch and enjoy the scenery. We later enjoy coffee. As well as the many High Street shops you may also like the stroll the historic Lanes – a maze of narrow alleyways lined with return to our hotel with time to relax and spend as you please antique shops and elegant arcades of boutiques. We return to our hotel before a festive punch reception and Happy Hour, followed by a for a delicious buffet lunch. During the afternoon, tea and biscuits will Gala Dinner and live entertainment, all rounded off with the be served, with time to relax before a mouth watering five course Gala traditional singing of Auld Lang Syne and a complimentary glass dinner followed once again by musical entertainment to dance the night of sparkling wine and poppers at midnight. away too and the countdown to the New Year and a celebratory glass of bubbly at midnight. MONDAY (New Year’s Day) Happy New Year! After a leisurely breakfast, join us if you wish for a gentle coastal drive through MONDAY (New Year’s Day) Happy New Year! After a leisurely some of Pembrokeshire’s prettiest villages. OR you may like to stay breakfast the day is free for you to spend as you please in Worthing. You in Tenby and maybe take a stroll along the esplanade. A light lunch may like to take a stroll along the promenade, or relax at the hotel and have coffee overlooking the sea before a buffet lunch. After dinner, don will be served in the hotel before an afternoon of fun followed by your dancing shoes for our final evening of musical entertainment. a ‘cream’ tea. Following Happy Hour and evening dinner, enjoy a final evening of live entertainment TUESDAY Sadly its time to leave our hotel and journey back to the West Country, stopping in Winchester for lunch, with time to stroll around this TUESDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and make our former capital of Wessex & maybe pick up a bargain in the January sales. way to the Welsh capital Cardiff for lunch and time if you wish to We continue our homeward journey back to the West Country arriving maybe pick up a bargain in the January Sales!. We complete our early-evening. homeward journey, back into England, arriving early-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Welcome reception n Sherry and mince pies on arrival n Lunch on 2 days n 2 x Happy Hours each evening n Gala dinner on New Year’s Eve n Gala dinner on New Year’s Eve n All coach travel n Light Lunch on New Year’s Day SUPPLEMENTS: n Afternoon cream tea on New Year’s Day SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £40.00 n All coach travel No single supplement Travel insurance £17.00 Travel insurance £17.00

120 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 Saturday 30th Dec 2017 – Saturday 30th Dec 2017 – Tuesday 2nd January 2018 Tuesday 2nd January 2018

NEW YEAR IN LINCOLNSHIRE TOUR NEW YEAR ON THE TOUR PRICE PRICE The delightful county of Lincolnshire lies on the East ISLE OF WGHT (WARNER Coast and is known for its attractive seaside resorts, lovely countryside and quintessentially English market £295 ENTERTAINMENT BREAK) £395 towns- rural England at its very best. Join with us to celebrate the New Year! 4 DAYS The Isle of Wight – only 23 miles long by 13 miles wide 4 DAYS – is quite a world of its own, managing to crowd into YOUR HOTEL Urban Hotel, Grantham its small surface area an entire realm of unspoilt English A modern 4* hotel surrounded by beautiful countryside. All rooms are landscapes in miniature. Join us to celebrate the New en-suite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. Year with this fabulous Warner break at Bembridge Coast. The hotel does not have a lift, but does have ground floor rooms. The restaurant serves delicious food, and leisure facilities include YOUR HOTEL Bembridge Coast Hotel, Bembridge an indoor pool. A lovely 3* hotel set in magnificent grounds, with outstanding sea views across the Solent. All rooms are en-suite, with complimentary ITINERARY toiletries, hairdryer, TV, telephone and tea & coffee-making facilities. The restaurant serves delicious home cooked cuisine served in the SATURDAY We leave the West Country and, with a coffee and dining area with panoramic sea views. Leisure facilities include an lunch stop on route, we make our way to Lincolnshire, arriving at our indoor swimming pool & sauna and there are many activities to enjoy hotel in Grantham with plenty of time to settle in and relax. We enjoy including Archery, French Boules, mini putting & Indoor bowls (4 rinks). a Bucks Fizz reception in the lounge before dinner, which is followed Top class entertainment is provided each evening. by tonight’s evening entertainment. ITINERARY SUNDAY (New Year’s Eve) After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to the charming town of Oakham, just across the border in SATURDAY We leave the West Country and travel to Wilton Village the County of Rutland. With time to explore the town and browse for coffee. We then make our way to Portsmouth for the short ferry crossing to Fishbourne. Once on the island, we make the short journey the shops, we continue on to the market town of Melton Mowbray. to Bembridge Coast, to give you plenty of time to settle in and Famous for its pork pies and stilton cheese, there are many shops familiarise yourself with your new surroundings and maybe join some and cafes where you can sample these local delights. After a gentle of the activities held by the hotel this afternoon. We join our fellow stroll through the historic streets, or a warming lunch in a cosy café, guests for a welcome drinks reception, before this evening’s dinner we return to our hotel with time to relax before tonight’s gala dinner. followed by live entertainment. Dance the night away as we count down to midnight, celebrating with a glass of bubbly! SUNDAY (New Year’s Eve) After a leisurely breakfast, join us if you wish, for a gentle scenic drive around the island, taking in some of the MONDAY (New Year’s Day) Happy New Year! After a leisurely iconic landmarks and lovely views of the island. We return to the hotel brunch, join us if you wish for a gentle drive to the city of Lincoln. for lunch, and the afternoon free to enjoy some of the many activities You will have plenty of time to explore this beautiful cathedral city, on offer on resort, or make use of the hotel’s leisure facilities. Dinner with its narrow streets and quaint buildings. The castle holds a this evening is followed by cabaret entertainment as we dance the prominent position and is worth a visit, and the cathedral stands night away, counting down to midnight! high above the town on a ridge with views across to the lower town. MONDAY (New Year’s Day) Happy New Year! After a relaxing Inside the cathedral quarter is Bailgate with its specialist shops, breakfast, we explore a different part of the island by coach as we take trendy boutiques and souvenir shops. Cafes and restaurants line the a scenic drive around the coastline. We return to our hotel in time for river, and offer a relaxing place to enjoy lunch. We return to our hotel lunch, with the afternoon free to join in with more activities, and relax with time to relax and maybe make use of the leisure facilities before before dinner. This evening we enjoy more top entertainment and live our farewell evening meal and another great night of entertainment. music. TUESDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and begin our TUESDAY Sadly we begin our homeward journey, making the short homeward journey. With a comfort stop for coffee, and lunch, ferry crossing from Yarmouth to Lymington. We then continue on to we complete our journey back to the West Country, arriving Poole for lunch, before completing our journey back to the West Coun- early-evening. try, arriving early evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Bucks Fizz reception n Welcome drinks reception n Entertainment each evening n Hotel activities each day n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Live entertainment each evening SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £45.00 n All coach travel No single supplement (max 4) Travel insurance £17.00 Travel insurance £17.00

TELEPHONE 01398 341160 121 Bonded Coach Holiday Group – Trading Charter

Blakes Coaches Limited of East Anstey, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9JJ. 10. How can I cancel my holiday? You, or any member of your party, may cancel at any time provided that the cancellation is made OUR TRADING CHARTER WITH YOU by the person who signed the booking form and is communicated to us in writing via the office 1. Why should I read this page? at which you made your original booking. You will have to pay cancellation charges set out in the Because it is very important. Our Trading Charter forms a key part of our agreement with you and scale below to cover our estimated loss resulting from the cancellation. If you are insured against forms the basis of a legally binding contract between you as the lead name making the booking, cancellation you may be able to recover the charges from your insurers. Your cancellation will take anyone else in your party and us. When you make this booking as the lead name you undertake effect from the date when either the travel agent or we receive your written confirmation of your that you have the authority to accept, and do accept, on behalf of your party the terms of these cancellation. You must also return any tickets or vouchers that you have received. A reduction booking conditions. This contract is made subject to the terms of these booking conditions, which in room occupancy may increase the charges for the remaining passengers by the application of are governed by English Law, and the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. These supplements for low occupancy of rooms. Where tickets have been pre-paid by the company, your contract terms and financial guarantees will not apply to any holiday involving any type of flight. confirmation will state the additional charges to be incurred if you should cancel from the tour. Instead, you will be supplied with the full booking conditions of the ATOL holder arranging your holiday. Your booking agent will have a copy or alternatively you can request one prior to booking 11. Scale of Cancellation Charges your holiday from Blakes Coaches Limited, East Anstey, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9JJ. If you did not Period before departure within which Amount of cancellation see this trading charter before you made your booking and you are not happy to proceed with the written cancellation of holiday price is received charge as a % booking now that you have seen it, please return all documentation to us or the travel agent whom More than 42 days Deposit you booked within 7 days of receiving this charter. Your booking will be cancelled and your monies 28 - 42 days 30% will be returned in full, provided you have not commenced your travel. 14 - 27 days 45% 7 - 13 days 60% 2. How and when do I make this contract with you? 0 - 6 days 100% We welcome you making contact with us in a number of ways. You can write to us, phone us, use a nominated travel agent, e-mail or visit our website. Whichever way you contact us the contract Departure day or later including voluntary is made when your booking is entered on to our reservation system and we issue a confirmation termination whilst on holiday Total holiday cost of booking, upon receipt of a fully completed and signed booking form. We will send you, or your agent the confirmation of your booking within seven working days of receipt. Please check 12. What happens if you change my holiday? this confirmation very carefully to ensure all the information is correct and tell us, or your agent, The arrangements for your holiday will usually have been made many months in advance. immediately of any errors. Sometimes changes are unavoidable and we reserve the right to make them. Most of these changes are likely to be minor and we will do our best to keep you informed. 3. How is my holiday money protected? We subscribe to the Code of Conduct of the Bonded Coach Holidays Group (“BCHG”) of the If, after booking and before departure, we make a significant change to your holiday you will have Confederation of Passenger Transport UK. BCHG requires a bond to be taken out to provide the option of withdrawing from the holiday without penalty or alternatively you may transfer to protection for your holiday money in the unlikely event that a Member cannot, for financial another holiday without paying an administration fee. In either case we will pay you compensation reasons, carry out their obligations to their passengers. according to the scale set out below. A significant change would involve a change in departure date or departure point, location of resort or quality of hotel, (excluding single overnight hotels 4. BCHG Consumer Guarantee on touring holidays). The Bonded Coach Holiday Group guarantees to bona fide customers that in the event of failure of a bona fide Member, it will: If you withdraw from the holiday because we have made a significant change or if we have (1) wherever possible, arrange for a holiday or tour to be completed; to cancel your holiday for any reason other than non-payment by you we will offer you (2) where failure occurs after a holiday has begun, arrange for customers to be returned the choice of: by an appropriate means of transport to their UK area of departure; • a comparable replacement holiday if available; (3) if the holiday or tour cannot be completed as planned, the reimbursement of payments or: made by the customer to the BCHG Member. other than payments made by credit card. • a replacement holiday of lower quality together with a refund of the price difference; or: 5. When do I need to pay for my holiday and how much? • a full refund of the money you have paid. At the time of booking you will need to pay a deposit for each person named on the booking. The When we have notified you of the changes and options available, you must tell us your decision balance must be paid before the dates listed below. Where you use an agent they may require you as soon as possible and within any time-scale we may need to set bearing in mind the need to to pay them earlier than this date and will advise you separately of their balance due date. If you safeguard the holiday arrangements of other customers. If we have to cancel your holiday at any book within our balance due period you will need to pay the total holiday cost at the time of your time, Blakes Coaches Limited is only liable for monies you may have paid to Blakes Coaches Limited booking. If you do not pay the outstanding balance for your holiday on or before the date when at the time of cancellation and for the compensation payments as detailed in the scale below. it is due we may cancel your booking and you will be required to pay the cancellation charges detailed below. The date of cancellation will normally be the date you confirm in writing that you 13. Scale of Compensation intend to cancel or 15 days after the balance due date, whichever comes first. We will pay you compensation for significant changes on the following scale: • Deposit £50.00 per person; Period before departure in which significant • Your balance is due 6 weeks prior to departure. change is notified to you or your agent Amount per person Where optional items are purchased as part of the tour package these are payable on the balance More than 42 days Nil due date except where items, such as theatre tickets, have been specifically purchased for you. 29 to 42 days £10 In this case the cost will be payable at a separate date notified to you and will not normally be 15 to 28 days £15 refundable unless we obtain a refund from the supplier we use. 8 to 14 days £20 6. If I use an agent who does my money belong to? 0 to 7 days £25 Your agent will hold your deposit on your behalf until we issue a confirmation of your booking. Payment of compensation according to the scale set out above will not affect your statutory right The agent then holds this money on our behalf. The agent holds any balance you pay on to claim further compensation if, in all the circumstances, you remain dissatisfied. Compensation your behalf until the date the balance is due. The agent will then hold this balance payment will not be paid where the change is made as a result of events beyond our control including war on our behalf. or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, fire, quarantine, epidemic 7. Can you change the price of my holiday after you have issued the booking confirmation? or health risks, natural or nuclear disasters, port and terminal closures and/or adverse weather or Yes we can, but only in very limited circumstances. The price of your holiday is subject to change traffic conditions. for an increase or decrease in any of the following costs:- If, after departure, we need to make a change to a significant proportion of your holiday we • Transportation costs such as fuel (including fuel tax), ferry operator fares and tolls, will do our best to make suitable alternative arrangements at no extra cost to you. If it proves embarkation or disembarkation fees at terminals; impossible to make suitable alternative arrangements, or if you have reasonable grounds for • Exchange rates applied to the particular holiday booked; refusing the alternative offered, we will arrange transport back to your point of departure, • Dues and taxes (including the rate of VAT). or to an alternative location that we agree to. Even in this case, we will absorb an amount equivalent to 2% of the holiday price, which excludes 14. What is the extent of your liability? any insurance premium, and any amendment charges. Only amounts in excess of this 2% will be We accept responsibility if you or any member of your party is killed or injured as a result of surcharged, but where a surcharge is payable there will be an administration charge of £1 per an activity forming part of your holiday arrangements which you booked with us before your person together with a separate amount to cover your agent’s commission. departure; or if any part of your holiday arrangements, booked with us in the UK, is not as described in the brochure or not of a reasonable standard; if the failure in your holiday arrangements or any If this means paying more than an extra 10% on the holiday price, you will be entitled to cancel death or personal injury is due to any fault on our part or that of our agents or suppliers whilst your holiday with a full refund of all money paid. Should you decide to cancel because of this, acting in the course of their employment. We do not accept responsibility if the failure, death or you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on the revised personal injury is not caused by any fault of ours or of our agents or suppliers or is caused by you or invoice. Alternatively, you may prefer to take a comparable alternative holiday, if available, details someone not connected with your holiday arrangements; or if the failure, death or personal injury of which will be provided with the revised invoice. We will not surcharge you after the date that is due to unusual or unforeseen circumstances which, even with all due care, we, or our agents or your balance is due unless the change relates to any amount set by or payable to a Government suppliers, could not have anticipated or avoided. of a country forming part of the holiday and even then no surcharge will be imposed less than 30 days pre-departure. For claims which do not involve personal injury, illness or death, the most we will have to pay if we are liable to you is twice the price the person affected paid for their holiday (not including In addition to sterling we use the following currencies in calculating our holiday prices. Below insurance premiums and amendment charges). We will only have to pay this maximum amount are the equivalent exchange rates to £1 sterling from the Currency Converter web site dated if everything has gone wrong and you have received no benefit from your holiday. If you or any 16th October 2015. Please note that some apparent changes may not affect the price of your member of your party is killed, injured or becomes ill as a result of transport by ship, train or coach, holiday due to contractual protection, which we have in place. any liability which we may have to pay compensation is limited in line with the Athens Convention (applies to transport by ship), the Berne Convention (applies to transport by rail) and the Geneva Currency Exchange rate Convention (applies to transport by road). You can get copies of the relevant conventions from us Euro 1.12 if you ask. You should also note that these conventions may limit or remove the carrier’s liability to Swiss Franc 1.21 you and the amount which the carrier has to pay you. Norwegian Krone 10.00 Danish Krone 8.33 If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death, personal injury or illness, Croation Kuna 8.40 you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may have to take action against the person or organisation responsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness. 8. Can I change my holiday arrangements? After we have issued our booking confirmation we will do our best to accommodate any changes Our suppliers (such as accommodation or transport providers) have their own booking conditions you may want to make but we cannot guarantee to do so. Any changes must be notified to us or conditions of carriage, and these conditions are binding between you and the supplier. Some of in writing and signed by the person who signed the booking form. If we are able to make the these conditions may limit or remove the relevant transport provider’s or other supplier’s liability to changes an amendment fee of £10.00 per booking will be payable plus any additional charge for you. You can get copies of such conditions from our offices, or the offices of the relevant supplier. the facilities requested. Any significant alteration after the balance due date will be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and will be subject to the cancellation charges detailed below. 15. What do I need to do if I have to complain? A significant alteration would include a change of departure date, holiday or hotel, or number of If you have a complaint during your holiday you should tell the driver/tour escort or supplier at the people travelling. earliest opportunity so that they can do their utmost to resolve the problem immediately. If you remain dissatisfied you should write within 28 days of the return of the tour to Mrs Janet Blake, 9. Can I transfer my booking to someone else? Blakes Coaches Limited, East Anstey, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9JJ. You can transfer your booking to someone else provided you give us reasonable notice. This person must be able to satisfy all the conditions for the holiday and a change cannot normally be made In your letter you will need to quote your booking reference number, holiday number and later than seven days for prior to departure. We will make an administration charge of £10.00 per departure date. If you do not tell us at the earliest opportunity about a problem giving rise to your person for every transfer we make plus any reasonable additional costs caused by the transfer. You complaint we cannot take steps to investigate and rectify it. In deciding how to respond to your will remain responsible for ensuring that the holiday is paid for by the balance due date. Travel complaint we will take into account the date you first drew the problem to the attention of our insurance is not transferable. driver/tour escort or supplier.

122 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 16. If I do not agree with your decision can I request arbitration? regret we are unable to accept wheelchairs which are more than 20 Kg in weight. This means we Yes you can. If we cannot resolve your complaint amicably you may request that the dispute is referred cannot carry battery powered wheelchairs or scooters that need to be taken apart for storage. We to an independent arbitration scheme established by the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK MUST be advised at the time of booking that a folding wheelchair is being taken on the trip, as we (CPT). Full details of this scheme will be provided on request or you can obtain a copy from CPT. This have also to consider the luggage capacity of the coach. arbitration scheme provides a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs. This scheme does not apply to claims Our drivers and Escorts will be happy to provide general assistance to passengers but will not be for an amount greater than £1500 per person. There is also a limit of £7500 per booking. Normally expected to:- there is a time limit of 9 months from the date of return from your holiday within which to request • Provide assistance that extends to the bodily lifting and carrying of any customers arbitration but in exceptional circumstances the scheme can be used beyond this date. This scheme on and off the coach; does not apply to claims that arise mainly in respect of physical injury or illness or the consequences • Undertake any action that may put their health, safety, welfare or the legal of any illness or injury. requirements for a break in duty at risk; 17. Children’s reduction • Act as carers for customers at departure, during the journey or on arrival at destination. On all centred holidays there may be a reduction in the cost of the holiday when the child shares a But whether you are planning a holiday overseas or in the UK, please notify us before you book if you room with two full fare paying passengers. or any member of your party has special needs or suffers from any disability. 18. Coach seating We are keen to plan arrangements for your holiday so that special needs and requests can be There is a seating plan of the coach for each holiday, but it is possible that on occasions operational accommodated as far as possible. If you will need assistance or special facilities in the hotel, or may reasons will require a coach with a different configuration to be used. We therefore reserve the right have difficulties in taking part in excursions or boarding and travelling on the coach or other means to alter a coach-seating plan and allocate seats other than those you have booked. Requests for of transport you must let us know in advance. Not all the holidays in this brochure may be suitable for particular seats can be made on most holidays when booking but because allocations are made on a you. We want you to enjoy your holiday and will try to help you select an appropriate trip. If you need “first come, first served” basis you are recommended to book early. When your booking is confirmed advice or further information either you or your booking agent should contact Blakes Coaches Limited. you will be offered the best seats that are available at that time. If you know someone who may want to book later but sit near you please discuss this with the booking clerk at the time you make your 29. Special requests booking. Specific seats will not be allocated on coaches which operate on feeder services between If you will require a special diet please tell us before booking or as soon as you are medically advised joining points and main holiday departure points, on coaches which carry out transfers on our behalf. and send us a copy of the diet. We will notify the hotel or hotels on your holiday but please note that some hotels may not have facilities to cope with special diets and we cannot be held liable 19. Health & Safety on holiday for their failure to do so. Where we think this is likely to happen we will tell you prior to your In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene may be lower than those booking confirmation being issued so that you can exercise your right to cancel your holiday booking to which we are accustomed in the UK. You should therefore exercise greater care for your own without charge. Any extra costs incurred must be paid to the hotel by you prior to departure from protection. Further information can be obtained from your GP or from your travel agent who can the hotel. You should also detail any other requests, for example, low floor rooms, particular rooms provide you with the leaflet “Health Advice for Travellers” published by the Department of Health. or locations on the special requests section of the booking form. We will pass your request to the Some people may be at risk from discomfort or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile relevant supplier but this does not necessarily mean that your request will be fulfilled. If a request on a journey for a long period of time. If you are planning to undertake a bus or coach journey of can be fulfilled you may incur an extra charge payable either to us or direct to the hotel. Please note more than 3 hours you should consult your doctor if you have ever had DVT or pulmonary embolism, that requests cannot be guaranteed unless we confirm on your booking confirmation that this is a a family history of clotting conditions, cancer or treatment for cancer, a stroke, heart or lung disease guaranteed requirement. or if you have had major surgery in the past 3 months. We reserve the right to refuse any booking in the absence of a doctor’s certificate confirming that you are fit to travel. During the journey we 30. Single Occupancy will provide comfort stops as frequently as possible. During these stops you are encouraged to get Single occupancy of rooms when available may be subject to a supplementary charge and this will off the coach and walk around. Exercise reduces any discomfort, which may be caused by periods of be shown on the brochure page. Although some tours featured in this brochure have no single immobility. During comfort stops on any journey you should drink alcohol only in moderation as it supplement, spaces are limited and therefore sell quickly. However, additional single rooms may be leads to dehydration (refer to Section 22c). requested but will be subject to availability and a charge made by the hotel. 20. Passenger behaviour 31. Entertainment We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday. But you must remember that Some of our hotels arrange additional entertainment. Where this is part of the holiday details are you are responsible for your behaviour and the effect it may have on others. If you or any member given on the respective brochure page. Where it is not specified it may still be available but is at the of your party is abusive or disruptive or behaves in a way which, in our reasonable opinion, could discretion of the hotel and is not guaranteed. It may be withdrawn if there is a lack of demand or cause damage or injury to others or affect their enjoyment of their holiday, or which could damage for operational reasons. property, we have the right, after reasonable consideration, to terminate your contract with us. If this happens we will have no further obligations or liability to you. The coach driver/tour escort, 32. Lost Property ship’s captain, or authorised official of other means of transport is entitled to refuse you boarding Luggage and personal belongings are carried at the owner’s risk and we shall not be responsible for if in their reasonable opinion you are unacceptably under the influence of drink or drugs or you are any property or equipment left on the coach whether the coach is unattended or the coach driver being violent or disruptive. If you are refused boarding on the outward journey we will regard it as a is present. Any item of lost property will be held for a period of 1 month following the date of cancellation by you and we will apply cancellation charges according to the scale in section 11. If the the tour in accordance with the minimum regulation laid down by the Road Traffic Act 1960 & the refusal is on the return journey we have the right to terminate the contract and will have no further Public Services Vehicles (Lost Property) Regulations 1995. There will be a minimum charge of £2.00 on obligations or liability to you. collection from our offices in East Anstey. Postage & Packing will be charged extra. 21. No smoking policy 33. Disabilities and medical problems We operate a strict no smoking policy on all our coaches. We appreciate the co-operation of smokers Should you or a member of your party have any medical condition or disability that may affect your/ and remind them that frequent journey breaks are made and bookings are taken on this their holiday or that of other passengers, you must provide full written details to us at the time of understanding. booking so that we can advise you of the suitability of the holiday. This applies whether the booking is made online, in person, in writing, or by telephone. If a particular issue is identified, we reserve the 22. Other Restrictions: right to request a doctor’s certificate confirming that the passenger is fit for travel and reserve the You may not: right to refuse any booking in the absence of such doctor’s certificate being produced upon request. • Use mobile phones on the coach unless in the case of extreme emergency; • Play a radio or a cassette player on the coach; If a passenger requires personal assistance (for example but not limited to assistance with feeding/ • Consume alcohol on the coach. dressing/toileting/mobilising) then this passenger must travel with an able bodied companion/carer and written confirmation that such assistance will be provided for the entirety of the holiday is 23. Pets required at the time of booking. Coach drivers/tour managers are unable to offer such assistance. We do not allow pets to be taken on our holidays. Registered Assistance Dogs will normally be accommodated on UK holidays but not on overseas holidays. Whilst we will make every reasonable adjustment to do so, if we are unable to accommodate the needs of a passenger or believe that the medical condition or disability of a passenger is likely to 24. Pick up point, itineraries, travel documents and passport adversely affect other passengers, we reserve the right to decline the booking. We also reserve the You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure point, at the correct time, right to cancel any holiday and impose cancellation charges if we are not fully advised of any relevant with the correct documents and we cannot be held liable for any loss or expense suffered by you or disability or medical condition at the time the booking is made and subsequently decide that we your party because of an incorrect passport or late arrival at the departure point. If you are a British are unable to accommodate this passenger. This applies whether we advise that we are unable to citizen travelling outside the United Kingdom you must have a full UK passport valid for a minimum accommodate a passenger either before departure or during the holiday and if this occurs during the of three months after your scheduled date of return. Non-UK citizens must seek passport and visa holiday then we will seek additional costs of returning the passenger home. advice from the consulates of the countries you plan to visit prior to making a booking for one of our holidays. The name on the passport must match the name on the ticket. If someone in your party 34. Force majeure changes name after the booking is made, you must tell us immediately so that we can issue the ticket Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions we will not be liable or pay in the new name. you compensation where the performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected (for example but not limited to delay, cancellations, change of itinerary, change of accommodation, When you have paid the balance we will send you or your booking agent all the necessary labels change of transport) by “Force Majeure”. so that you receive them in good time for your holiday. Certain travel documents may have to be retained by us and your driver/tour escort will then issue them to you at the relevant time. If you lose Force Majeure means an event which we or the supplier(s) of the service(s) in question could not, a travel document after it has been issued to you we will require you to meet the direct cost charged even with all due care, foresee or avoid and is therefore an event beyond our or the supplier’s by the carrier/supplier for the issue of a duplicate or replacement. Blakes Coaches Limited reserve the reasonable control. These events include but are not limited to strikes, riots, political/civil unrest, right to modify itineraries to conform with requests from the competent authorities in the United government acts, hostilities, war, threat of war, terrorist activity or threat of terrorist activity, Kingdom and any other sovereign state through which the tour will operate. Included excursions are industrial disputes, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, flood, tornadoes, hurricanes, transportation detailed on the relevant brochure page and refunds will not be made for any excursion not taken. problems, airport closures and severe weather conditions. We suggest that you take out adequate Optional excursions may be booked and paid for in resort but these will not form part of the package travel insurance to cover such eventualities. booked with us. (In the unlikely event that the performance of our contractual obligations are prevented or affected Admission fees to buildings, grounds etc. are not included in the price of the holiday unless otherwise due to Force Majeure after departure, we regret we will be unable to make any refunds (unless we stated on the relevant brochure page. obtain any from our suppliers)). 25. What happens if I am delayed? Advice from the Foreign Office to avoid or leave a particular country may constitute Force Majeure. Your travel insurance may cover you for some delays. In addition where you are delayed for more We will follow the advice given by the Foreign Office. than six hours in any one day we will seek to minimise any discomfort and where possible, arrange 35. Data Protection Act for refreshments and meals. In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly and 26. Do I need to take out travel insurance? meet your requirements we, and your travel agent, need to use the information you provide such as We strongly advise all our customers to take out travel insurance to cover medical and repatriation name, address, any special needs/dietary requirements etc. We take full responsibility for ensuring costs, personal injury, loss of baggage and cancellation charges. You do not need to take out our that proper measures are in place to protect your information. We must pass the information on travel insurance but you should have insurance, which is at least as good or better than the insurance to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements such as hotels, transport companies etc. The we offer. If you do not have adequate insurance and require our assistance whilst on holiday, we information may also be supplied to security or credit checking companies, public authorities such reserve the right to reclaim from you any medical repatriation or other expenses which we may incur as customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Additionally, where your holiday on your behalf which would otherwise have been met by insurers. Once you have signed a booking is outside the European Economic Area (EEA), controls on data protection in your destination may form and a contract is made, you will be required to take our insurance or provide details of your not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. However, we will not pass information alternative cover, along with your assistance company details in case of accident or illness. on to any person not responsible for part of your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities or dietary/religious requirements. 27. What assistance will you give me if things go wrong when it is not your fault? If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we cannot If you, or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to activity which does not form part of your package travel arrangements or an excursion arranged the relevant persons. Please note that where information is held by your travel agent, this is subject through us in the UK, we shall at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance. Where legal to your agent’s own data protection policy. Your data controller is Mrs Janet Blake. You are entitled action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to to a copy of your information held by us. If you would like to see this, please contact us. We retain commencement of proceedings. Our consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any your full contact details and other information in secure files and electronic storage facilities. We costs, benefits received under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limit the cost of our may use this information to contact you by mail, telephone or electronic means. We will provide you assistance to you and any member of your party to £5000 per party. with details of other goods and services including those of selected third parties. If you do not wish to receive the further information about products and services please write to the data controller. 28. Special needs Unfortunately, many hotels overseas do not provide adequate facilities for guests with mobility 36. Publication date and details problems or who suffer from other disabilities. We will accept lightweight wheelchairs for travel, This brochure was printed in the United Kingdom by Blakes Coaches Limited, East Anstey, Tiverton, subject to them being able to be folded and stowed away in the luggage hold of the coach. We Devon, EX16 9JJ - October 2016.

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