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We are pleased to present our programme of holidays for 2020. This year here are 40 to choose from. Your favourites are still included and this year we’ve added a mid week break to in July & Durham in August. We have also re-introduced Pontins Pakefield — allowing us to explore & the Broads.

For a bargain week-end break join us in Bournemouth in January. For that “far away” feeling we have By Air.

To book a holiday why not come and see us at our office. Or you can call to reserve your seats, complete the booking form enclosed and send it to us with a cheque or pay into our bank account.

With over 25 years experience, we still strive to meet our traditional family values of good service and at a fair price.

So, without further ado, delve in and start planning your ideal break….

Best Wishes Jackie & Mike Jackie & Mike Burton

Office Hours: 9.30am – 3.00pm Monday to Friday

12 Crucible Road Corby NN17 5TS 01536 202660 email: [email protected] Date Destination Days Hotel Theme Includes £ pp S/Supp 31 Jan Bournemouth 3 Suncliff All Inc Free Bar 125 20 3 Feb Hayling Island 5 Mill Ryhte Remember When ½ price bar 175 15 Feb Folkestone 4 Burstin France/Belgium 2 4 1 Bar 140 45 21 Feb Bournemouth 4 Suncliff All Inc Free Bar 175 60 2 Mar Paignton 5 Queens Cosy Break 245 16 Mar 5 Howden Court 1940’s Revisited 250 23 Mar Eastbournne 5 Alexandra 235 80 30 Mar Hayling Island 5 Mill Rythe Tribute to Stars ½ price bar 215 24 Apr Paignton 4 Queens Cosy Break 195 60 30 Apr Folkestone 4 Burstin France/ Belgium 145 45 4 May Eastbourne 5 Alexandra 245 80 11 May Sand Bay 5 Pontins Adults Only 215 80 25 May Torquay 5 Victoria Showtime 270 60 1 June Prestatyn 5 Beaches Trains & Boats 360 60 7 June Jersey 7 Norfolk Lodge BY AIR 615 60 8 June Pakefield 5 Pontins Music of USA Boat&Train 195 20 18 June Sandown IoW 5 Trouville 310 29 June Bournemouth 5 Sun Cliff 290 80 6 July Blackpool 5 Park House 285 13 July Hayling Island 5 Mill Rythe Garden Party 255 80 26 July Eastbourne 6 Alexandra 330 7 Aug Paignton 4 Queens 235 17 Aug Durham 5 Radisson Beamish 395 80 31 Aug Torquay 5 Victoria 290 60 6 Sep Jersey 7 Norfolk Lodge BY AIR 620 60 7 Sep Sandown, IoW 5 Trouville 330 60 14 Sep Hayling Island 5 Mill Rythe Showtime 235 80 21 Sep Pakefield 5 Pontins Stars of 60’s Adults only 205 20 28 Sep Eastbourne 5 Alexandra 250 80 5 Oct Paignton 5 Queens 285 12 Oct Bournemouth 5 Sun Cliff 255 80 23 Oct Blackpool 3 Park House Illuminations 170 26 Oct Sand Bay 5 Pontins Good Old Knees Up Adults Only 205 80 2 Nov Torquay 5 Victoria T&T 265 60 9 Nov Hayling Island 5 Mill Rythe T&T ½ price bar 250 60 16 Nov Sandown, IoW 5 Trouville T&T 285 23 Nov Eastbourne 5 Alexandra T&T 240 80 23 Dec Bournemouth 5 Sun Cliff Christmas Full Board 495 23 Dec Bournemouth 5 Christmas Half Board 27 Dec Bournemouth 4 Sun Cliff Twixmas 195 60

Friday to Sunday 31 January—2 February

Winter Warmer £ 125 pp ALL INCLUSIVE

Looking for a great way to celebrate a birthday ? Or give as a Christmas present ? or just to blow away the winter blues ? This week-end special has everything included, so book yourself a bargain break… Departing on Friday morning we travel south and check into a 3* seafront hotel in Bournemouth where – whatever the weather – a warm welcome awaits and the hotel’s hospitality begins. All bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee & colour TV. The hotel has a lift to all floors, an indoor swim pool and sauna* and entertainment on Saturday night. Your week-end itinerary is as follows: Friday: Tea/ & biscuits on arrival whilst your luggage is taken to your room Free Bar: 6pm – 9pm (1 glass per person refilled at any time) Dinner: 6.30pm 3 course dinner served at your reserved table

Saturday: Breakfast: 8am-10am Served Buffet style Morning excursion to Christchurch Lunch: 1.00pm 1 course hot lunch Time to relax & enjoy the leisure facilities Free Bar: 6pm – 9pm Dinner: 6.30pm 3 course dinner served to you Entertainment in the hotel

Sunday: Breakfast: 8am – 9am Buffet style 9.30am Depart for home

Monday to Friday 3—7 February Mill Rythe Hayling Island £ 175 pp

There’s always time for a Winter Warmer... Nestled away on the western side of Harbour, Hayling Island is nicely situated for visiting Portsmouth and the surrounding area, and we are pleased to be able to - once again - offer you a great value holiday at Mill Rythe Holiday Village.

All the accommodation is in chalets and the rooms have central heating, comfortable beds, duvet & pil- lows, shower and /or full length bath, colour TV & tea and coffee making facilities. Please Note: Some rooms are accessed via a flight of stairs and we cannot guarentee that ground floor rooms will be available. Full English Breakfasts and 3 course evening dinners are included this week and your meals will be served to you at your reserved table. However, if you prefer, you can help yourself from a vast array of dishes at the “Tastes of the world” selection, omelette bar or salad bar. The theme this week is “Remember When” so be prepared to be taken back in time to celebrate years gone by with themed activities and fantastic shows topped off with fabulous gala dinners. There is even a half price bar for house beers, lagers, wine, spirits and soft drinks (7pm to midnight each night). Our excursion programme this week will include visits to Portsmouth and Chichester. We depart for home after breakfast on Friday, arriving back by mid afternoon.

Included: Coach Travel 4 nights Accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x Evening Dinners 2 Local excursions Use of leisure facilities Daytime & evening entertainment

Excludes: Single room: £ 80

Saturday to Tuesday 15—18 February Folkestone & Beyond

£ 140pp

Departing on Saturday morning, we travel to Folkestone & check into the Burstin Hotel. Situated on the harbourside, this large hotel is renowned for good food & entertainment. All bedrooms are en-suite and most rooms have good views over the harbour.

Evening dinner is a self served 3 course meal with tea/coffee. The entertainment tonight is a mix of bingo, quiz & cabaret.

On Sunday, after a hearty buffet breakfast, our excursion is a shopping trip to France and Belgium – so don’t forget your passport. We return in time for evening dinner and to-nights entertainment.

Monday is a free day to enjoy Folkestone. Breakfast & evening dinner are included again to-day as is the entertainment.

We depart for home after breakfast on Tuesday, arriving back by mid afternoon.

Included: Coach Travel 3 nights Accommodation 3 x Full English Breakfasts 3 x Evening Dinners Day trip to France & Belgium via ferry Excludes: Single room: £ 45

Please Note: . A valid passport is required for the day trip on Sunday Currency = Euros in France/Belguim Ferry journey is approx 90 mins Friday to Monday 21—24 February Bournemouth

£ 175pp

Linger longer on this winter warmer… Departing on Friday morning we travel south and check into the Suncliff Hotel. This is a 3* seafront hotel in Bournemouth where – whatever the weather – a warm welcome awaits and the hotel’s hospital- ity begins. All bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee & colour TV. The hotel has a lift to all floors, an indoor swim pool and sauna and entertainment on 2 nights. Your week-end itinerary is as follows: Friday: Tea/ & biscuits on arrival whilst your luggage is taken to your room Free Bar: 6pm – 9pm (1 glass per person refilled at any time) Dinner: 6.30pm 3 course dinner served at your reserved table

Saturday: Breakfast: 8am-10am Served Buffet style Morning excursion to Christchurch Lunch: 1.00pm 1 course hot lunch Time to relax & enjoy the leisure facilities Free Bar: 6pm – 9pm Dinner: 6.30pm 3 course dinner served to you Entertainment in the hotel Sunday: Breakfast: 8am-10am Served Buffet style Morning excursion to Poole Lunch: 1.00pm 1 course hot lunch Time to relax & enjoy the leisure facilities Free Bar: 6pm – 9pm Dinner: 6.30pm 3 course dinner served to you Entertainment in the hotel Monday: Breakfast: 8am – 9am Buffet style 9.30am Depart for home

Monday to Friday 2—6 March Paignton

£245pp

It’s time for a cosy break…. This year we are again pleased to be able to offer you accommodation at The Queens Hotel. This is a 3* hotel situated on the flat and only a short 5 minute walk to the seafront, harbour & town centre. It has an indoor heated pool, secluded patio area and a lounge with large dance floor, where there is entertainment every night. All 76 bedrooms are comfortably furnished, have en-suite facilities and are all served by the lift. There are also few ground floor rooms available – early booking is recommended for these. The air conditioned restaurant is spacious and light and the service is attentive and friendly. A full English breakfast or Conti- nental breakfast is available each morning and the 5 course evening dinner menu offers a choice of up to 4 starters, 4 main dishes ( including a vegetarian option) and a selection of desserts. The itinerary for this cosy break starts on Monday evening with a candle-lit 5 course dinner and then the evening entertainment. On Tuesday we have a visit to nearby Torquay and we return to the hotel in time for afternoon tea. Your 5 course evening dinner is followed by a game of bingo and then live entertainment. On Wednesday we have an excursion to Plymouth again returning to the hotel for your evening dinner. There is an optional visit to Babbacombe theatre tonight for their variety show. On Thursday we travel to Brixham, returning to the hotel for fizz & canapes before dinner & entertain- ment to-night. We depart for home on Friday morning, arriving back by late afternoon. Included: Coach travel 4 nights accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x Evening dinners Entertainment in the hotel Use of leisure facilities 3 local excursions

Excluded: Single supplement: £ 80 Theatre Ticket ( details from hotel on arrival)

Monday to Friday 16—20 March Torquay £ 250pp

The Howden Court invites you to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the ending of WW2 by going back to revisit the 1940’s. This promises to be a fun filled nostalgic look back at the way life was when VE Day was declared. With displays of uniforms, old newspapers, flags, costumes and a “Bren” gun, 1940’s attire is encouraged and although there will be ration books, we’ve been assured that the spivs have provided plenty of food for this week.

Family owned & run, the hotel has 31 en-suite bedrooms, a lift to most floors, is fully non smoking and has a bar & dance floor all with easy access. It is a 5 minute walk to the seafront.

Full English breakfasts and 3 course evening dinners are included.

Our excursion programme will take you to the delightful fishing port of Brixham & to the historic port of Plymouth.

Cost Includes: Coach Travel 4 nights accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x 3 course evening dinners 2 local excursions Entertainment in the hotel

Excludes Single supplement when occupying a double room.

Monday to Friday 23—27 March Eastbourne £ 235pp

Eastbourne is looking lovely this Spring…. The Alexandra Hotel is conveniently situated on Eastbourne's elegant sea-front, with superb views of the promenade and sea. The Congress Theatre, Devonshire Park and the Winter Gardens are just a few yards from the Hotel.

You can relax in one of two comfortably furnished lounges and enjoy a refreshing drink from the Cock- tail Bar, overlooking the sea-front. The bright spacious dining room has panoramic sea views where the varied and freshly prepared English food is served by courteous staff. A lift serves the 38 en-suite bedrooms which are comfortably furnished and have colour TV and tea making facilities. Many of the bedrooms have panoramic views of the sea and beach. The hotel is also centrally heated throughout. Entertainment is provided on 2 evenings, giving the opportunity to also visit the local theatre.

Our excursions will take you to Rye & Hastings and Worthing

Included: Coach Travel 4 nights Accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x Evening Dinners 2 nights entertainment 2 local excursions

Excludes: Single room: £ 80

Monday to Friday 30 March—3 April Mill Rythe Hayling Island £ 215pp

Nestled away on the western side of Chichester Harbour, Hayling Island is nicely situated for visiting Portsmouth and the surrounding area, and we are pleased to be able to - once again - offer you a great val- ue holiday at Mill Rythe Holiday Village.

All the accommodation is in chalets and the rooms have comfortable beds, duvet & pillows, shower and /or full length bath, colour TV & tea and coffee making facilities. Please Note: Some rooms are accessed via a flight of stairs and we cannot guarentee that ground floor rooms will be available.

Full English Breakfasts and 3 course evening dinners are included this week and your meals will be served to you at your reserved table. However, if you prefer, you can help yourself from a vast array of dishes at the “Tastes of the world” selection, omelette bar or salad bar. The theme this week is Tributes to the Stars . This week also features ½ price drinks (selected drinks & times) Our excursion programme this week will include visits to Portsmouth and Chichester.

Included: Coach Travel 4 nights Accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x Evening Dinners 2 Local excursions Use of leisure facilities

Excludes: Single room: £ 80

Friday to Monday 24—27 April Paignton £ 195pp

Weekend delight…. Paignton is a lively resort on the South Devon coast, with long golden beaches, picturesque harbour & steam railway. Add in traditional Devon Cream teas, the famous Zoological & Botanical Gardens and lovely scenery and you have a recipe for a very enjoyable holiday !

Once again we are pleased to be able to offer you accommodation at The Queens Hotel. This is a 3* hotel situated on the flat and only a short 2 minute walk to the seafront, harbour & town centre. It has an indoor heated pool, secluded patio area and a lounge with large dance floor, where there is entertainment every night.

All 76 bedrooms are comfortably furnished, have en-suite facilities and are all served by the lift. There are also few ground floor rooms available – early booking is recommended for these. The hotel has a No Smoking policy for all of its bedrooms.

The air conditioned restaurant is spacious and light and the service is attentive and friendly. A full English breakfast or Continental breakfast is available each morning and the 4 course evening dinner menu offers a choice of up to 4 starters, 4 main dishes ( including a vegetarian option) and a selection of tempting des- serts.

Our excursion on Saturday will be to Brixham. Includes: Coach Travel 3 nights accommodation 3 x Breakfasts 3 x Evening dinners Entertainment in the Hotel 1 local excursions

Excludes: Single room: £ 80

Thursday to Sunday 30 April—3 May Folkestone & Belgium £ 145pp

Departing on THURSDAY morning, we travel to Folkestone & check into the Burstin Hotel. Situated on the harbourside, this large hotel is renowned for good food & entertainment. All bedrooms are en-suite and most rooms have good views over the harbour.

Evening dinner is a self service 3 course meal with tea/coffee. The entertainment tonight is a mix of bingo, quiz & cabaret. On FRIDAY, after a hearty buffet breakfast, our excursion is a shopping trip to France and Belgium – so don’t forget your passport. We return in time for evening dinner and to-nights entertainment. SATURDAY is a free day to enjoy Folkestone. Breakfast & evening dinner are included again to-day as is the entertainment. We depart for home after breakfast on SUNDAY arriving back by mid afternoon.

Included: Coach Travel 3 nights Accommodation 3 x Full English Breakfasts 3 x Evening Dinners Day trip to France & Belgium via ferry

Excludes: Single room: £ 45

Please Note: A valid passport is required for the day trip on Friday Currency = Euros in France/Belguim. Ferry journey is approx 90 mins.

Monday to Friday 4—8 May Eastbourne £ 245pp

Eastbourne is lovely in springtime…

The Alexandra Hotel is conveniently situated on Eastbourne's elegant sea-front, with superb views of the promenade and sea. The Congress Theatre, Devonshire Park and Winter Gardens are just a few yards from the Hotel. You can relax in one of two comfortably furnished lounges and enjoy a refreshing drink from the Cocktail Bar, overlooking the sea-front. The bright spacious dining room has panoramic sea views where the varied and freshly prepared English food is served by courteous staff. A lift serves the 38 en-suite bedrooms which are comfortably furnished and have colour TV and tea making facilities. Many of the bedrooms have panoramic views of the sea and beach. The hotel is also centrally heated throughout. Entertainment is provided on 2 evenings, giving the opportunity to visit the local theatre.

Our excursions will take you to Rye & Hastings and Worthing

Included: Coach Travel 4 nights Accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x Evening Dinners 2 nights entertainment 2 local excursions

Excludes: Single room: £ 80

Monday to Friday 11—15 May Sand Bay Weston Super Mare

Lets have some fun in the sun…. £ 215 pp

Situated in north , 2 miles from Weston Super Mare, Sand Bay Holiday Centre has plenty to offer —whatever the weather.

All accommodation is on the ground floor and the chalets have en-suite bathroom, TV, tea/coffee and central heating.

Meals are half board, so breakfast & evening dinners are included. The dining room offers all meals self service – so it’s portions to suit you - and there is a wide choice of dishes. This week the theme for the entertainment is “Fun in the Sun” and will feature a mixture of cabaret artistes and dancing styles.

Our excursion programme will take you to Weston S Mare and on a train ride on the West Somerset Rail- way to Minehead, leaving plenty of time to enjoy Sand Bay’s day time activities – choose from mini golf, tennis, indoor bowls, tea dances & indoor swimming pool - as well as the fantastic evening entertainment. Please Note: Sand Bay is an Adult Only centre all year round Cost Includes: Coach Travel 4 nights accommodation 4 x Breakfasts 4 x Evening Dinners 2 x local excursions Daytime activities & use of leisure facilities Evening entertainment Single journey on West Somerset railway

Cost Excludes: Single Supplement: £ 60

Monday to Friday 25 - 29 May Torquay

£ 270 pp

It’s a Showtime Spectacular at the hotel this week…

Situated in the heart of Torquay, the TLH group of hotels offer all the amenities of a holiday centre with the comfort of a 3 star hotel. At their Victoria Hotel bedrooms are located over 4 floors and there is a lift to most rooms. Drinking and dining in the Hotel is an informal affair, with a wide selection of tasty dishes on both the breakfast and din- ner menus, served in the bright and cheerful restaurant. Bedrooms have a double or 2 single beds, En suite bathroom, TV & radio, complimentary tea & coffee, complimentary toiletries & Free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

Your holiday includes full use of all leisure facilities on the site including 25m indoor Aztec Pool, luxury Aztec Spa, Games Arena, 10 pin bowling and much more. There is a Daytime activity programme organ- ised by the in house entertainment team. This week’s nightly entertainment has a showtime theme, featur- ing leading cabaret artists, their own team show and with dancing and bingo regularly included.

Our excursion programme will include visits to Brixham & Buckfast Abbey

Cost Includes: Coach travel 4 nights accommodation 4 Breakfasts 4 Evening Dinners 2 Excursions Entertainment in the hotel Use of leisure facilities

Cost Excludes: Single room supplement: £ 60

Monday to Friday 1—5 June Welsh Highlands & Islands £ 360 pp

Seaside & scenery all in one holiday….

We are pleased to be able to return to Prestatyn The Beaches Hotel enjoys a unique position, on the sea front, in North . Because of this all bedrooms have views of the beaches and sea, or the Prestatyn hills.

The spacious reception lounge has a lift to all three floors and provides easy access to the function lounge, Promenade Bar and outside patio area, which look out over the beach to the Irish Sea. The Dunes restaurant is warm, welcoming and relaxed. Guests have complimentary use of the large, modern, indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room.

On Tuesday we travel to Penrhyn Castle – a 19th centuary fantasy - followed by freetime in Llandudno. On Wednesday we take the easy route up (and down!) Mount Snowdon – on the 4.7 mile railway. You can either stop and enjoy the views from the visitor centre or take the path from here to the summit. This afternoon we travel back in time with a visit to the National Slate Museum to learn about the life of the quarry folk.

Thursday we travel to Anglesey and take a photostop at Beaumaris Castle before joining the afternoon cruise around Puffin Island – famed for its colony of puffins and sightings of grey seals & dolphins. We return home on Friday, arriving back by late afternoon. Includes: Coach Travel 4 nights accommodation 4 x Breakfasts 4 x 3 course evening dinners Entry to Penrhyn Castle Return diesel journey on Snowdon Mountain Railway Entry to National Slate Museum Cruise to Puffin Island (cruise time = 1½ hours)

Excludes: Single supplement: £ 60

Sunday to Saturday 7—13 June Jersey By Air

£ 615 pp

Once again we are pleased to be able to offer you a holiday in the delightful ... Jersey – the most southerly of the British Isles – has a unique charm, which stems from its mixture of Brit- ish & French backgrounds. The scenery on the island is really varied - there are beautiful long sandy beaches and secluded coves. The local attractions include everything from Neolithic caves to the German built Underground hospital, the glass church to the pottery, the rugged coastline to the zoo. Shopaholics will love St Helier where all the prices are VAT free and lovers of sea food will truly appreciate the local cuisine. Getting around is easy too - there is a very good local bus service that serves all parts of the is- land.

Accommodation is provided at The Norfolk Lodge Hotel.. All bedrooms have private bathroom, colour TV, radio, telephone & tea/coffee facilities. There is entertainment most evenings and there is also a quiet lounge. The hotel has a lift to all floors but be aware that there are 13 steps at the entrance to the hotel. It also has an indoor swim pool. Included: Coach travel to & from Luton Airport Flights to & from Jersey (Flight time approx 70 minutes) Transfers to & from Airport to hotel 6 nights accommodation 6 x breakfasts 6 x 3 course Evening dinners 1 x Full day excursion

Excluded: Travel Insurance Single Supplement: £ 60 per person

Photo identification (passport, photo driving licence, citizen card etc) will be required for this holiday: Please arrange yours now to avoid disappointment.

In offering this holiday, PLEASE NOTE: A non refundable deposit of £ 150 J&MB Travel act as retail agents for per person is required when booking this holiday and the 100% cancellation charge applies from 21 days prior to and DESTINATION SPECIALISTS - upto day of departure. ( This replaces our normal T&Cs). ATOL Protected 9503 Monday to Friday 8—12 June Pakefield Lowestoft £ 195 pp

Where the sunshines first... Pontins Pakefield holiday centre is situated near Lowestoft in , on what is referred to locally as the Sunrise Coast due to its most easterly position. It is one of their most peaceful resorts and is ideal if you just want to get away from it all and spend time together whilst enjoying unbeatable facilities.

You can choose from lots of FREE activities ranging from a gentle game of bowls right through to a leisurely dip in the swimming pool. Or why not try your luck in the Games Room where they have Darts and Snooker along-side Short Matt Bowls and Table Tennis.

The theme this week is “Music of USA”. The venue is the STARDUST CABARET LOUNGE, boasting a sprung floor, newly installed sound system and fully equipped bar. Located in the main building, it has easy access to the arcade, shop, cafe and reception areas. Alternatively, there is the newly refurbished QUEEN VIC located next to the restaurant, very handy for a drink before or during meal times. This bar is ideal to watch the football from a comfy sofa, or relax on the boardwalk area and enjoy the views.

Accommodation is in a classic double or twin chalet with en-suite bathroom, TV, free electricity & linen provided. All chalets are on ground level.

Our excursions this week will include a boat trip on the Norfolk Broads combined with a ride on a train, and a visit to Great Yarmouth.

Included: Coach travel 4 nights accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x Evening Meals (all self service) Use of leisure facilities & entertainment Boat & train trip Full day in Great Yarmouth

Excluded: Single supplement: £ 20

Thursday to Monday 18—22 June Sandown £ 310 pp

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside and you can’t get much closer than this ….

Departing on Thursday morning we travel to Portsmouth for the afternoon ferry and arrive at The Trouville Hotel with time to relax before dinner. This 3* hotel is situated on the seafront and yet only 2 mins walk to the shops.

All twin/double rooms have seaviews and all bedrooms are en-suite with shower over the bath (sorry, no walk-in showers) . Single rooms are available at no extra cost but do NOT have seaviews. For those who like some gentle activity, the hotel has table tennis, darts and a pool table. The hotel offers a varied choice of menu, with up to 5 choices of main meal, including vegetarian dishes. After dinner you can enjoy a walk along the prom before settling down to enjoy the entertainment in the ballroom, with dancing to suit all ages and abilities. After a hearty breakfast on Friday we’re off on our travels giving you the opportunity to sample some of the many delights of this glorious little island. We return to our hotel in time to enjoy the views before Evening Dinner followed by entertainment On Saturday, we travel to nearby Shanklin for a morning visit. You can browse amongst the quaint shops, admire the exotic plants in the nearby “Chine” or wander along the seafront. On Sunday we venture to Newport and Godshill. We return home on Monday morning, arriving back in this area by late afternoon.

Cost Includes: Coach Travel Ferry Fares (approx journey time: 40 mins) 4 nights accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x 3 course evening dinners 3 x Local Excursions Entertainment every night

Excludes: Single seaview room: £ 60 extra

Monday to Friday

29 June—3 July

Bournemouth &

New Forest £ 290 pp

The most popular resort on the South coast… Situated on the seafront, The Suncliff Hotel is a lovely 3* hotel with an excellent reputation. All bedrooms are en-suite with colour TV, radio, hairdryer and tea/coffee tray. The lift serves all rooms on the first to fourth floors as well as the restaurant on the lower ground floor. There are some bedrooms on the ground floor but there are 8 steps to these rooms. Front facing seaview rooms are available at a supple- ment. Meals are served to you at your allotted table in the spacious dining room and there is entertainment in the lounge on 2 evenings. The hotel has an indoor pool & sauna Our excursion on Tuesday will take you to the New Forest with a stop in Lyndhurst en-route to Salisbury. On Wednesday, we’re off to Swanage, travelling via the chain bridge with lovely views of Poole harbour and returning through the villages. Thursday is a free day to enjoy the delights of Bourenmouth.

We return home on Friday, arriving back in the area by mid afternoon.

Included: Coach Travel 4 nights Accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x Evening Dinners 2 local excursions

Excludes: Seaview supplement: £ 160 per room Single room: £ Please call for details

Monday to Friday 6—10 July Blackpool £ 285 pp

Blackpool is not just for Autumn…. This year we are pleased to be able to offer a mid week Summer break at the Park House Hotel. Situated in an excellent position on the prestigious North Prom, the hotel is within walking dis- tance of the main shopping area as well as all the major attractions: Tower, Winter Gardens & Piers. This family owned hotel has 103 en-suite bedrooms, all with colour TV, radio & tea/coffee tray and has 2 lifts, a bar & lounge, a sun lounge overlooking the Irish Sea and its own ballroom. There is also an outdoor swimming pool and patio. The hotel has entertainment every night. With so much to see & do in Blackpool, we have just 1 excursion this week, giving you lots of time to enjoy Blackpool. Whether you are a dancer or a spectator, the Tower Ballroom is an en- chanting place to spend an afternoon. The Wurlitzer organ provides the music for dancing to suit all styles and abilities and entry to the Tower Ballroom is included.

Included: Coach Travel 4 nights Accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x Evening Dinners Entertainment every night in the hotel 1 Local excursion Entry to Tower Ballroom

Excluded: Single room: £ NIL but only 5 available.

Monday to Friday 13—17 July Mill Rythe Hayling Island £ 255 pp

A Summer Breeze & Garden party….

Nestled away on the western side of Chichester Harbour, Hayling Island is nicely situated for visiting Portsmouth and the surrounding area, and we are pleased to be able to - once again - offer you a great value holiday at Mill Rythe Holiday Village.

All the accommodation is in chalets and the rooms have comfortable beds, duvet & pillows, shower and /or full length bath, colour TV & tea and coffee making facilities. Please Note: Some rooms are accessed via a flight of stairs so remember to tell us if you need a ground floor chalet.

Full English Breakfasts and 3 course evening dinners are included this week and your meals will be served to you at your reserved table. However, if you prefer, you can help yourself from a vast array of dishes at the “Tastes of the world” selection, omelette bar or salad bar.

Holiday centres really do offer the very best in entertainment. From daytime quizzes, sports facilities & gentle exercise to bingo, cabaret artistes & dancing for all abilities. This midweek break will also feature a garden party on Thursday.

Our excursion programme this week will include visits to Portsmouth and Chichester.

We depart for home after breakfast on Friday, arriving back by mid afternoon.

Included: Coach Travel 4 nights Accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x Evening Dinners 2 Local excursions

Excluded: Single room: £ 80 Sunday to Friday 26—31 July Eastbourne £ 330 pp

Eastbourne is looking lovely this Summer….

So why not stay a little bit longer in this ever popular resort. The Alexandra Hotel is conveniently situat- ed on Eastbourne's elegant sea-front, with superb views of the promenade and sea. The Congress Theatre, Devonshire Park and the Winter Gardens are just a few yards from the Hotel. You can relax in one of two comfortably furnished lounges and enjoy a refreshing drink from the Cocktail Bar, overlooking the sea-front. The bright spacious dining room has panoramic sea views where the varied and freshly prepared English food is served by courteous staff. A lift serves the 38 en-suite bedrooms which are comfortably furnished and have colour TV and tea mak- ing facilities. Many of the bedrooms have panoramic views of the sea and beach. The hotel is also central- ly heated throughout. Entertainment is provided on 2 evenings, giving the opportunity to also visit the local theatre.

Our excursions will take you to Rye & Hastings and Worthing

Included: Coach Travel 5 nights Accommodation 5x Full English Breakfasts 5 x Evening Dinners 2 nights entertainment 2 local excursions

Excluded: Single room: £ 100 Friday to Monday 7—10 August Delightful Devon

£ 235 pp

Weekend Devon delight….

Paignton is a lively resort on the South Devon coast, with long golden beaches, picturesque harbour & steam railway. Add in traditional Devon Cream teas, the famous Zoological & Botanical Gardens and lovely scenery and you have a recipe for a very enjoyable holiday !

This year we are once again pleased to be able to offer you accommodation at The Queens Hotel . This is a 3* hotel situated on the flat and only a short 2 minute walk to the seafront, harbour & town centre. It has an indoor heated pool, secluded patio area and a lounge with large dance floor, where there is entertain- ment every night.

All 76 bedrooms are comfortably furnished, have en-suite facilities and are all served by the lift. There are also few ground floor rooms available – early booking is recommended for these. The hotel has a No Smoking policy for all of its bedrooms.

The air conditioned restaurant is spacious and light and the service is attentive and friendly. A full English breakfast or Continental breakfast is available each morning and the 4 course evening dinner menu offers a choice of up to 4 starters, 4 main dishes ( including vegetarian option) and a selection of tempting desserts.

Our excursion on Saturday will be to Brixham giving you plenty of time to enjoy the delights of Paignton. Includes: Coach Travel 3 nights accommodation 3 x Breakfasts 3 x Evening dinners Entertainment in the Hotel 1 local excursion

Excludes: Single room: £ 60

Monday to Friday 17—21 August Durham & Beamish

£ 395 pp

Experience history & heritage….

New for 2020 is this mid week break to the medieval city of Durham. With ancient winding streets, a Norman castle & cathedral, there is history around every corner.

Accommodation & meals are provided at the Radisson Blu Hotel, situated in the heart of the city over looking the river. This very modern hotel has 207 bedrooms, a lift and superb indoor pool.

Departing early on Monday morning, we travel to Durham, arriving in time for evening dinner.

Tuesday is a free day to explore the city — history or shopping the choice is yours.

On Wednesday we travel to the town of Barnard Castle for the popular Wednesday market. After lunch we visit the Bowes Museum—a spectacular French-style chateau with ornate gardens.

On Thursday we step back in time again with a visit to Beamish. This Open air museum shows you life in North East England in the 1820’s, 1900’s, 1940’s & 1950’s. The Manor House, railway & tram are all there for you to explore & enjoy. An Edwardian town has been painstakingly & lovingly rebuilt. The Pit Village shows you how life really was. With so many historic buildings (and some uneven surfaces and steep slopes), an accessible bus provides transport around this huge site.

We return home on Friday, arriving back by late evening.

Included: Coach Travel 4 nights accommodation in double/twin room 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x 3 course evening dinners Excursion to Barnard Castle Entrance to Bowes Museum Entrance to Beamish

Excluded: Single supplement: £ 80

Monday to Friday 31 Aug—4 Sep Torquay

£ 290 pp

It’s a Showtime Spectacular at the hotel this week…

Situated in the heart of Torquay, the TLH group of hotels offer all the amenities of a holiday centre with the comfort of a 3 star hotel. At their Victoria Hotel, bedrooms are located over 4 floors and there is a lift to most rooms. Drinking and dining in the Hotel is an informal affair, with a wide selection of tasty dishes offer on both the breakfast and dinner menus. There is a large conservatory in which to enjoy afternoon tea. Bedrooms have a double or 2 single beds, En suite bathroom, TV & radio, complimentary tea & coffee, complimentary toiletries & Free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

Your holiday includes full use of all leisure facilities on the site including 25m indoor Aztec Pool, luxury Aztec Spa, Games Arena, 10 pin bowling and much more. There is a Daytime activity programme organised by the in house entertainment team.

This week’s nightly entertainment has a showtime theme, featuring leading cabaret artists, their own team show and with dancing and bingo regularly included.

Our excursion programme will include visits to Brixham & Dartmouth.

Cost Includes: Coach travel 4 nights accommodation 4x Full English Breakfasts 4x Evening Dinners 2 Excursions Entertainment in the hotel Use of leisure facilities Cost Excludes: Single room supplement: £60

Sunday to Saturday 6—12 September Jersey By Air £ 620 pp

Once again we are pleased to be able to offer you a holiday in the delightful Channel Islands... Jersey – the most southerly of the British Isles – has a unique charm, which stems from its mixture of Brit- ish & French backgrounds. The scenery on the island is really varied - there are beautiful long sandy beaches and secluded coves. The local attractions include everything from Neolithic caves to the German built Underground hospital, the glass church to the pottery, the rugged coastline to the zoo. Shopaholics will love St Helier where all the prices are VAT free and lovers of sea food will truly appreciate the local cuisine. Getting around is easy too - there is a very good local bus service that serves all parts.

Accommodation is provided at The Norfolk Lodge Hotel.. All bedrooms have private bathroom, colour TV, radio, telephone & tea/coffee facilities. There is entertainment most evenings and there is also a quiet lounge. The hotel has a lift to all floors but be aware that there are 13 steps at the entrance to the hotel. It also has an indoor swim pool.

Included: Coach travel to & from Luton Airport Flights to & from Jersey (Flight time approx 70 minutes) Transfers to & from Airport to hotel 6 nights accommodation 6 x breakfasts 6 x 3 course Evening dinners 1 x Full day excursion

Excluded: Travel Insurance Single Supplement: £ 60 per person

Photo identification (passport, photo driving licence, citizen card etc) will be required for this holiday: please arrange yours now to avoid disappointment.

In offering this holiday, PLEASE NOTE: A non refundable deposit of £ 150 J&MB Travel act as retail agents for per person is required when booking this holiday and the 100% cancellation charge applies from 21 days prior to and DESTINATION SPECIALISTS - up to day of departure. ( This replaces our normal T&Cs). ATOL Protected 9503 Monday to Friday 7—11 September Sandown Isle of Wight £ 330 pp

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside ... Departing on Monday morning we travel to Portsmouth for the afternoon ferry and arrive at The Trouville Hotel with time to relax before dinner. This 3* hotel is situated on the seafront and yet only 2 mins walk to the shops. All twin/double rooms have seaviews. All bedrooms have a shower over the bath ( no walk-in showers.) (Some single rooms are available at no extra cost but do NOT have seaviews). For those who like some gentle activity, the hotel has table tennis, darts and a pool table. The hotel offers a varied choice of menu, with up to 5 choices of main meal, including vegetarian dishes. After dinner you can enjoy a walk along the prom before settling down to enjoy the entertainment in the ballroom, with dancing to suit all ages and abilities. After a hearty breakfast on Tuesday, we venture to Newport for a morning visit. On Wednesday we’re off on our travels giving you the opportunity to sample some of the many delights of this glorious little island. We return to our hotel in time to enjoy the views before Evening Dinner fol- lowed by entertainment On Thursday, we travel to nearby Shanklin for a morning visit. You can browse amongst the quaint shops, admire the exotic plants in the nearby “Chine” or wander along the seafront. We return home on Friday morning, arriving back in this area by late afternoon. Cost Includes: Coach Travel Ferry Fares (approx journey time: 40 mins) 4 nights accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x 3 course evening dinners 3 x Local Excursions Entertainment every night Excludes: Single seaview room: £ 60 extra

Monday to Friday 14—18 September Mill Rythe Hayling Island £ 235 pp

Nestled away on the western side of Chichester Harbour, Hayling Island is nicely situated for visiting Portsmouth and the surrounding area, and we are pleased to be able to - once again - offer you a great val- ue holiday at Mill Rythe Holiday Village.

All the accommodation is in chalets and the rooms have comfortable beds, duvet & pillows, shower and /or full length bath, colour TV & tea and coffee making facilities. Please Note: Some rooms are accessed via a flight of stairs, so remember to tell us if you need a ground floor chalet ( but not guaranteed for late bookings). Full English Breakfasts and 3 course evening dinners are included this week and your meals will be served to you at your reserved table. However, if you prefer, you can help yourself from a vast array of dishes at the “Tastes of the world” selection, omelette bar or salad bar. As well as the usual day time activities and evening entertainment, the theme for this week is “Showtime” Our excursion programme this week will include visits to Portsmouth and Chichester. We depart for home after breakfast on Friday, arriving back by mid afternoon.

Included: Coach Travel 4 nights Accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x Evening Dinners 2 Local excursions Use of leisure facilities Daytime & evening entertainment

Excluded: Single room: £ 80

Monday to Friday 21—25 September Pakefield Lowestoft £ 205 pp

Where the sunshines first... Pontins Pakefield holiday centre is situated near Lowestoft in Suffolk, on what is referred to locally as the Sunrise Coast due to its most easterly position. It is one of their most peaceful resorts and is ideal if you just want to get away from it all and spend time together whilst enjoying unbeatable facilities.

You can choose from lots of FREE activities ranging from a gentle game of bowls right through to a leisurely dip in the swimming pool. Or why not try your luck in the Games Room where they have Darts and Snooker along-side Short Matt Bowls and Table Tennis.

The theme this week is “Stars of the 60’s”. The venue is the STARDUST CABARET LOUNGE boasting a sprung floor, newly installed sound system and fully equipped bar. Located in the main building, it has easy access to the arcade, shop, cafe and reception areas. Alternatively, there is the newly refurbished QUEEN VIC located next to the restaurant, very handy for a drink before or during meal times. This bar is ideal to watch the football from a comfy sofa, or relax on the boardwalk area and enjoy the views.

Accommodation is in a classic double or twin apartment with en-suite bathroom, TV, free electricity & linen provided. All chalets are on ground level.

Our excursions this week will include a boat trip on the Norfolk Broads combined with a ride on a train, and a visit to Great Yarmouth. Included: Coach travel 4 nights accommodation 4 x Full English Buffet Breakfasts 4 x Evening Meals (all self service) Use of leisure facilities & entertainment Boat & train trip Full day in Great Yarmouth

Excluded: Single supplement: £ 20

Monday to Friday 28 Sep—2 Oct Eastbourne £ 250 pp

Late Summer Sunshine….

The Alexandra Hotel is conveniently situated on Eastbourne's elegant sea-front, with superb views of the promenade and sea. The Congress Theatre, Devonshire Park and the Winter Gardens are just a few yards from the Hotel.

You can relax in one of two comfortably furnished lounges and enjoy a refreshing drink from the Cocktail Bar, overlooking the sea-front. The bright spacious dining room has panoramic sea views where the varied and freshly prepared English food is served by courteous staff. A lift serves the 38 en-suite bedrooms which are comfortably furnished and have colour TV and tea making facilities. Many of the bedrooms have panoramic views of the sea and beach. The hotel is also centrally heated throughout. Entertainment is provided on 2 evenings, and there will also be the opportunity to visit the local theatre.

Our excursions will take you to Rye & Hastings and Worthing

Included: Coach Travel 4 nights Accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x Evening Dinners 2 nights entertainment 2 local excursions

Excludes: Single room: £ 80

Monday to Friday 5—9 October Paignton £ 285 pp

It’s time for an Autumnal break…. This year we are again pleased to be able to offer you accommodation at The Queens Hotel. This is a 3* hotel situated on the flat and only a short 5 minute walk to the seafront, harbour & town centre. It has an indoor heated pool, secluded patio area and a lounge with large dance floor, where there is entertainment every night.

All 76 bedrooms are comfortably furnished, have en-suite facilities and are all served by the lift. There are also few ground floor rooms available – early booking is recommended for these. The air condi- tioned restaurant is spacious and light and the service is attentive and friendly. A full English breakfast or Continental breakfast is available each morning and the 4 course evening dinner menu offers a choice of up to 4 starters, 4 main dishes ( including a vegetarian option) and a selection of desserts. The hotel has entertainment every night.

This week our excursions will take you to Torquay & Plymouth, leaving plenty of time to enjoy Paignton.

We depart for home on Friday morning, arriving back by late afternoon.

Included: Coach travel 4 nights accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x Evening dinners Entertainment in the hotel Use of leisure facilities 2 local excursions

Excludes: Single supplement: £ 80

Monday to Friday 12—16 Oct Bournemouth & New Forest £ 255 pp

The most popular resort on the South coast…

Situated on the seafront, The Suncliff Hotel is a lovely 3* hotel with an excellent reputation. All bedrooms are en-suite with colour TV, radio, hairdryer and tea/coffee tray. The lift serves all rooms on the first to fourth floors as well as the restaurant on the lower ground floor. There are some bedrooms on the ground floor but there are 8 steps to these rooms. Seaview rooms are available at a supplement.

Meals are served to you at your allotted table in the spacious dining room and there is entertainment in the lounge on 2 evenings. The hotel has an indoor pool & sauna.

Our excursion on Tuesday will take you to the New Forest with a stop in Lyndhurst en-route to Salisbury.

On Wednesday, we’re off to Swanage, travelling via the chain bridge with lovely views of Poole harbour and returning through the Dorset villages.

On Thursday, we have a morning visit to nearby Christchurch.

We return home on Friday, arriving back in the area by mid afternoon.

Included: Coach Travel 4 nights Accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x Evening Dinners 3 local excursions

Excluded: Seaview supplement: £ 160 per room Single room: £ Please call for details

Saturday to Tuesday 17—20 October Folkestone & Beyond

£ 145pp

Departing on Saturday morning, we travel to Folkestone & check into the Burstin Hotel. Situated on the harbourside, this large hotel is renowned for good food & entertainment. All bedrooms are en- suite and most rooms have good views over the harbour. Evening dinner is a self served 3 course meal with tea/coffee. The entertainment tonight is a mix of bingo, quiz & cabaret. Sunday is a free day to enjoy Folkestone. Breakfast & evening dinner are included again to-day as is the entertainment. On Monday, after a hearty buffet breakfast, our excursion is a shopping trip to France and Belgium – so don’t forget your passport. We return in time for evening dinner and to-nights entertainment. We depart for home after breakfast on Tuesday, arriving back by mid afternoon.

Included: Coach Travel 3 nights Accommodation 3 x Full English Breakfasts 3 x Evening Dinners Day trip to France & Belgium via ferry Excludes: Single room: £ 45

Please Note: A valid passport is required for the day trip on Monday Currency = Euros in France/ Belguim Ferry journey is approx 90 mins Friday to Sunday 23—25 October Blackpool £ 170 pp

Discover THE liveliest resort in October….

Famed the world over, the magic of the Illuminations and the excellent choice of live theatre shows make for an ideal week-end break…

Accommodation is once again provided at The Park House Hotel. This award winning hotel is situated close to the North Pier, the Tower and main shopping area.

All rooms are en-suite, with TV & tea/coffee making facilities. A full English Breakfast and 3 course Evening Dinner is included, and rest assured you will have plenty of choice! There is also entertain- ment in the hotel.

With so much to see & do in Blackpool, this is a week-end without any excursions included !

The coach departs from Corby at 8.00am on Friday and returns from Blackpool at 11.45am on Sunday, arriving back by early evening.

Included: Coach Travel 2 nights accommodation 2 x Full English Breakfasts 2 x 3 course Evening Dinners Excluded: Single room: £ Please call for details

Monday to Friday 26—30 October Sand Bay Weston super Mare £ 205 pp

Let’s have a Good Old Knees Up…. This year we are pleased to return to Sand Bay Holiday Centre.

Situated in north Somerset, 2 miles from Weston Super Mare, all accommodation is in ground floor chalets with en-suite bathroom, TV, tea/coffee and central heating.

Meals are half board, so breakfast & evening dinners are included. The dining room offers all meals self service – so it’s portions to suit you - and there is a wide choice of dishes to choose from including vegetarian options.

This week the theme for the entertainment is a “Good Old Knees Up” so expect laughter & lyrics from days gone by.

Our excursion programme will take you to Weston S Mare and Bristol, leaving plenty of time to enjoy Sand Bay’s day time activities – choose from mini golf, tennis, indoor bowls, tea dances & indoor swim- ming pool - as well as the fantastic evening entertainment that features bingo & social dancing each even- ing before the cabaret begins.

Please Note: Sand Bay is an Adult Only centre all year round

Cost Includes: Coach Travel 4 nights accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x Evening Dinners 2 x local excursions Daytime activities & use of leisure facilities Evening entertainment

Cost Excludes: Single Supplement: £ 60

Monday to Friday 2—6 November Torquay

£ 265 pp

It’s a Turkey & Tinsel Spectacular at the hotel this week…

Situated in the heart of Torquay, the TLH group of hotels offer all the amenities of a holiday centre with the comfort of a 3 star hotel. At their Victoria Hotel, bedrooms are located over 4 floors and there is a lift to most rooms. Drinking and dining in the Hotel is an informal affair, with a wide selection of tasty dishes offer on both the breakfast and dinner menus. There is a large conservatory in which to enjoy afternoon tea.

Bedrooms have a double or 2 single beds, En suite bathroom, TV & radio, complimentary tea & coffee, complimentary toiletries & Free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

Your holiday includes full use of all leisure facilities on the site including 25m indoor Aztec Pool, luxury Aztec Spa, Games Arena, 10 pin bowling and much more. There is a Daytime activity programme organ- ised by the in house entertainment team.

This week’s nightly entertainment has a Christmas theme, featuring leading cabaret artists, their own team show and with dancing and bingo included.

Our excursion programme will include visits to Brixham & Plymouth

Cost Includes: Coach travel 4 nights accommodation 4x Full English Breakfasts 4x Evening Dinners 2 Excursions Entertainment in the hotel Use of leisure facilities

Cost Excludes: Single room supplement: £ 60

Monday to Friday 9—13 November

Mill Rythe Hayling Island £ 250 pp

Nestled away on the western side of Chichester Harbour, Hayling Island is nicely situated for visiting Portsmouth and the surrounding area, and we are pleased to be able to - once again - offer you a great val- ue Turkey & Tinsel holiday at Mill Rythe Holiday Village.

All the accommodation is in chalets and the rooms have central heating, comfortable beds, duvet & pil- lows, shower and /or full length bath, colour TV & tea and coffee making facilities. Please Note: Some rooms are accessed via a flight of stairs and we cannot guarentee that ground floor rooms will be available.

Full English Breakfasts and 3 course evening dinners are included this week and your meals will be served to you at your reserved table. However, if you prefer, you can help yourself from a vast array of dishes at the “Tastes of the world” selection, omelette bar or salad bar. The theme this week is Christmas so expect festive music, themed meals and decorated trees ! The best of British entertainment from past decades will be live on stage. This break also includes a Half price bar each night from 7pm to midnight (on selected ‘house drinks’ including selected beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks) Our excursion programme this week will include visits to Portsmouth and Chichester. We depart for home after breakfast on Friday, arriving back by mid afternoon.

Included: Coach Travel 4 nights Accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x Evening Dinners 2 Local excursions Use of leisure facilities Daytime & evening entertainment

Excluded: Single room: £ 60

Monday to Friday

16—20 November Sandown

Isle of Wight £ 285 pp

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside and you can’t get much closer than this ….

Departing on Monday morning we travel to Portsmouth for the afternoon ferry and arrive at The Trouville Hotel with time to relax before dinner. This 3* hotel is situated on the seafront and yet only 2 mins walk to the shops.

All twin/double rooms have seaviews and all bedrooms are en-suite with shower over the bath (sorry, no walk-in showers) . Single rooms are available at no extra cost but do NOT have seaviews. For those who like some gentle activity, the hotel has table tennis, darts and a pool table. The hotel offers a varied choice of menu, with up to 5 choices of main meal, including vegetarian dishes, and for this “Taste of Christmas” there is sure to be plenty of festive food on the menu too. After dinner you can enjoy a walk along the prom before settling down to enjoy the entertainment in the ballroom, with dancing to suit all ages and abilities. After a hearty breakfast on Tuesday, we’re off on our travels giving you the opportunity to sample some of the many delights of this glorious little island. We return to our hotel in time to enjoy the views before Evening Dinner followed by entertainment On Wednesday, we travel to nearby Shanklin for a morning visit. You can browse amongst the quaint shops, admire the exotic plants in the nearby “Chine” or wander along the seafront. On Thursday we venture to Newport for a morning visit. We return home on Friday morning, arriving back in this area by late afternoon.

Includes: Coach Travel Ferry Fares (approx journey time: 40 mins ) 4 nights accommodation 4 x Full English Breakfasts 4 x 3 course evening dinners 3 x Local Excursions Entertainment every night Excludes: Single seaview room: £ 60 extra

Monday to Friday 23—27 November Eastbourne

£ 240 pp

Twas the night before Christmas and all was quiet - but then we reached East- bourne and the party really started….

A warm welcome awaits you at The Alexandra Hotel. This lovely 3* hotel is situated on the seafront and only 5 mins from the Town Centre. The hotel offers a very high standard of service, as you would expect from a family run establishment. All rooms are en-suite and have colour TV and tea/coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. Meals are Half Board: a hearty Full English breakfast is served every morning and each evening there is a 3 course evening dinner with a varied menu.

Entertainment is provided most nights of your stay with the usual mix of seasonal sing songs and festive favourites. There will also be an opportunity visit the local theatre on Wednesday.

As usual our excursion programme will enable you to see some of the local area including Rye & Hastings & Brighton.

Included: Coach Travel Accommodation in en-suite room 4 x Full English breakfasts 4 x 3 course Evening Dinners Entertainment in the Hotel 2 local excursions

Excluded: Single room supplement £ 80 Theatre Ticket

Wednesday to Sunday 23—27 December Bournemouth

Santa is heading south again this year ...

Departing on Wednesday, we travel to Bournemouth for our festive holiday. Well known as a popular destination all year round, this is a lively resort with 7 miles of seafront. You have a choice of accommodation this year: a busy hotel on the seafront or one with the same facilities (but fewer meals) on a quiet treelined street 10 mins walk from Boscombe pier.

The Suncliff Hotel Carrington House Hotel 3* hotel on the East Cliff seafront 3* hotel on quiet street near Boscombe All rooms ensuite with satellite TV, tea/ All rooms ensuite with satellite TV, tea/coffee coffee & hairdryer, & hairdryer, Lift to all floors. Lift to all floors. Indoor swim pool, sauna. Indoor swim pool, pool tables, table tennis Meals Meals Weds: Dinner Weds: Dinner Thurs Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Thurs: Breakfast & Dinner Fri: Breakfast, Xmas Lunch, Buffet supper Fri: Breakfast, Xmas Lunch, Buffet supper Sat: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Sat: Breakfast & Dinner Sun: Breakfast Sun: Breakfast Christmas Lunch & dinners are served to All meals are self service. you. Other meals are self service Bar and separate lounge area Entertainment in the bar/lounge. Small Entertainment in spacious ballroom. Large dance floor. dance floor £ 495 pp £ 340 pp Call for details on single rooms Call for details on single rooms Sunday to Wednesday 27—30 December Bournemouth

£ 195 pp

It’s time to fill those awkward days between Christmas & New Year ...

Departing on Sunday we travel to Bournemouth for our annual “twixmas” holiday. Well known as a popular destination for year round holidays, this is a lively resort with 7 miles of seafront.

Accommodation is provided by The Suncliff Hotel. This lovely 3* hotel is situated on the East Cliff sea- front. All bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee facilities, satellite TV, hairdryer, trouser press & direct dial telephone. There is a lift to all floors. The hotel also has a large indoor swim pool with sauna.

This festive package includes afternoon tea & mince pies on arrival, Full English Buffet breakfasts each morning and delicious 3 course Evening Dinners –served to you at your reserved table.

For your enjoyment there will be entertainment on 2 nights.

Your holiday also includes an excursion on Monday to Poole, giving you access to a wide variety of shops for those “must have” bargains now that the sales are on !!

Cost Includes: Coach Travel 3 nights accommodation 3 x Full English breakfasts 3 x 3 course evening dinners Entertainment in the Hotel 1 local excursion

Cost Excludes: Single Room: Please call for details Sea View Supplement: £ 120 per room Holiday Information

Please read the following information before sending your booking form to us. This will help to ensure that the form is completed correctly and any special requirements are noted.

ACCOMMODATION: All hotels we use provide bedrooms with private WC & bath or shower. Linen is provided. Most also offer tea/coffee facilities & colour TV unless specifically mentioned in holiday details. The higher grade hotels have extra facilities in each bedroom. Almost all hotels have a lift, although there may still be stairs to some rooms. CORRESPONDENCE: Please give the name and address of one person to whom all correspondence should be sent. This person should SIGN & DATE the booking form on behalf of all the clients named. No correspondence will be sent to any other person named. DEPARTURE DATE & DESTINATION: Please make sure that the holiday destination you require is offered on the date you have chosen. The duration of the holiday is from day of departure to day of return. DEPARTURE POINTS: We offer a number of departure points for most holidays, with a central point in each town chosen for the nearby availability of parking facilities, taxi rank, or telephones. We regret that we cannot offer points other than those advertised. We will assume that you departure point will be the one nearest your address. If you wish to join the coach elsewhere, please give details in the special requirements section. DISABILITIES: Persons with a disability should notify us by phone before booking so that we can check the suitabil- ity of the holiday. If you need to take a wheelchair, it must be a manual (push) type as we cannot accept motorised wheelchairs. We regret that our coaches are not fitted with wheelchair lifts and so clients must be able to board the coach unaided. INSURANCE: Holiday insurance is available to cover you for the loss of your money if YOU have to cancel due to ill health or other personal circumstances. For all insurance sales after 1 Jan 2009, J&MB Travel will be acting as an Introducer Appointed Representative of Gold Cover Ltd. Gold Cover is Authorised & Regulated by the Financial Services Authority. For travel outside the UK, you are advised to obtain an EHIC (Forms are available from your Post Office). LUGGAGE ALLOWENCE: The standard allowance for all our holidays is 1 medium suitcase per person weighing no more than 12Kg ( 26lbs). For holidays including an overnight stop, 1 small overnight bag is allowed in addition to your normal suitcase. All other items must be stowed on the coach but be aware that space around you is limited. MEALS & EXCURSIONS: All our holidays include meals and most include excursions. We regret that we cannot give refunds/reduce holiday costs for meals or excursions not taken. PASSPORTS: A valid passport is required for ALL clients travelling outside the UK. (Except to Jersey or Eire). This applies to Coach Holidays and Day Trips. Passports should be valid for 3 months after the date of return. Fur- ther details are available at your local Post Office. SINGLE ROOMS: The demand for single rooms always exceeds the number available on each holiday, so early booking is essential. Passengers travelling together are therefore advised to share a twin room if possible. Where a supplement is charged, this does not guarantee a double/twin room. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A special requirement is something that would effect your ability to enjoy the holiday. Please inform us at the time of booking if any one has any vegetarian meals, special diets, disabilities etc so that hotels can be made aware in good time. They are often unable to deal with special requirements notified by you on arrival. SPECIAL REQUESTS: When ever possible we will pass on to the hotel your requests for quiet rooms, sea views, low floor rooms etc. However we cannot guarantee that your request will be honoured as the hotels allocate rooms according to availability. Specific coach seats can be requested however they are allocated in order of booking and once allocated will not be changed unless due to a change of vehicle. If your request cannot be honoured, the near- est available will be allocated. We will always try to keep travelling companions together.

THE LEGAL BITS: For the protection of your money, all funds are held in a trust account with Nat West Bank until after the return date of your holiday.

We accept payment by cheque or bank transfer but not credit/debit cards Your Departure Details

Your holiday starts at one of the following points:

Main Coach No changes Departs From Departure Point 10.00am Corby Railway Station, Station Road 10.25am Kettering Cornmarket Hall (Swim Pool Car Park) 10.45am Higham Ferrers Green Dragon 10.50am Rushden Skinners Hill 11.00am Wellingborough Castle Way Coach Bays 11.30am Northampton Victoria Street Feeder 1 Change at Corby 8.40am Stamford Bus Station 9.10am Peterborough A1 / A605 Services 9.30am Thrapston Post Office Feeder 2 Change at Corby 9.20am Mkt Harbro Market Bus Station 9.30am Desborough St Giles Church / Memorial 9.40am Rothwell Parish Church / Memorial

The majority of our holidays depart from Corby at 10.00am Exceptions are: Paignton/Torquay depart at 9.00am Isle of Wight departure varies Blackpool departs at 8.00am

Feeder services meet the coach in Corby and may involve a wait of up to 15 mins

The above times are given for guidance only and will be CONFIRMED IN WRITING approx 10 days before you travel.