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Autumn 2009 - Spring 2010 www.arvonia.co.uk elcome to our 2009/10 Autumn/Spring Brochure featuring a great choice of British & WContinental Coach Holidays from which we hope you will find plenty to interest you. This years programme offers a wider choice than ever with many new tours as well as the popular old favourites . Once again we would like to thank all our loyal customers for their continued support and extend a very warm welcome to you if you are joining us for the first time. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing through the brochure and look forward to welcoming you on board for an enjoyable holiday with Arvonia.

roeso i n llyfryn Hydref/Gwanwyn 2009/10. Ceir yma ddewis gwych o Wyliau Prydeinig a CChyfandirol a n gobaith yw y bydd digon o ddewis yma i ch plesio. Mae rhaglen eleni n cynnig dewis ehangach nag erioed gyda nifer o deithiau newydd yn ogystal aˆ r hen ffefrynnau poblogaidd. Unwaith eto, hoffem ddiolch o galon i n cwsmeriaid ffyddlon am eu cefnogaeth gyson ac estynnwn groeso cynnes iawn i chi os ydych yn ymuno aˆ ni am y tro cyntaf. Rydym yn gobeithio n ddirfawr y byddwch yn mwynhau pori trwy r llyfryn ac edrychwn ymlaen at eich croesawu i ymuno aˆ r criw am wyliau pleserus gydag Arvonia.

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE – FINANCIAL SECURITY NO EXCESS TRAVEL INSURANCE Booking with Arvonia ensures that you have We are pleased to offer insurance cover for your holiday that is complete peace of mind and your money and competitively priced and very importantly does not involve any holiday are totally secure. Arvonia are fully excess charge in the event that you need to make a claim. bonded under the Confederation of Passenger VISIT US ON THE INTERNET (www.arvonia.co.uk) Transport’s Bonded Coach Holiday Scheme Log on to our website to view the holidays on offer including which safeguards your money in the unlikely additional tours and special offers, or to request a brochure or event that your tour operator ceases trading. You are guaranteed further information. repayment of monies paid and it also ensures completion of your holiday in the event that it has already started. GIFT VOUCHERS Looking for new gift ideas? – our holiday gift vouchers are the Ideal MODERN LUXURY COACHES Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary or Special Occasion gift for friends Sit back, relax and enjoy your travel experience on board one of or family. Available in a range of values they can be used towards our luxury coaches which all benefit from the latest developments the cost of any holiday or short break – please call our Travel Office in technology, providing ultimate levels of comfort and safety. for details. All coaches feature: DAY EXCURSIONS • Air Suspension Arvonia also operate a programme of day excursions with • Fully automated climate control system destinations including city shopping trips, stadium tours, canal • Luxurious interior finish with reclining seats, safety belts, cruises, stateley homes, flower shows, scenic drives, historic armrests, adjustable footrests, seat back tables and glove nets railways, plus many other events, attractions and shows. • Toilet & washroom facilities Call us for your copy of the current programme. • Tinted & double glazed panoramic windows COACH HIRE AND GROUP TRAVEL • Top class audio & dvd systems. Our coaches are also available for private hire to any destination in the UK or Europe. We can offer a complete service for all your LOCAL PICK UP POINTS travel needs from day trips to inclusive tour and holiday With a choice of over 50 departure points throughout North Wales arrangements, including hotel accommodation, theatre and we trust you will be able to select one that is convenient for you. concert tickets, holiday insurance, tour guides, plus advice on INCLUDED EXCURSIONS routes and itinerary planning. To receive a quotation simply All holidays over 3 days duration include a programme of contact our Private Hire department on 01286 675175, or excursions to enhance the enjoyment of your holiday. complete our on line coach hire enquiry form at www.arvonia.co.uk www.arvonia.co.uk Holiday Information

TO MAKE A BOOKING ACCOMMODATION LUGGAGE IMPORTANT: Please note that drivers are not To reserve seats on your chosen holiday In some hotels triple rooms may contain a Please restrict your luggage to one medium permitted to handle motorised scooters or simply telephone a member of our double bed with an additional fold-away bed sized suitcase per person, maximum weight chairs but will oversee safe storage. We regret reservations team, they will be delighted to which may not always be of the same standard approximately 20kg. A separate small bag can that scooters with wet cell batteries cannot check availability and provide answers to any and reduce room space. We therefore do not also be taken for overnight stops on continental be carried under any circumstances. queries you may have. A provisional booking advise the reservation of triple rooms for three holidays (if preferred). Please note we cannot MEALS can be held for 5 working days, (unless within adults. In some European countries a bedroom accept responsibility for luggage or personal British Tours: On most British tours English four weeks of departure), if you wish to classified as a twin may have a double bed belongings carried or left on our coach, feeder breakfast is included and a choice of menu is forward a deposit cheque. Alternatively your base with separate mattresses and bedding. service, or sub-contracted vehicles. offered for evening meals with tea or coffee booking can be confirmed immediately by There is usually a limited number of low floor SEAT ALLOCATION served afterwards. simply quoting your credit* or debit card rooms available and requests for this Requests for particular seats can be made at European tours: Breakfast is usually number. All provisional bookings will be accommodation must be made in the ‘Special the time of booking. All allocations are made in continental style. Dinner menus will normally cancelled automatically unless the appropriate Requests’ section of the booking form. order of booking, therefore early booking is offer food associated with the country in which booking form and deposit has been received. Requests will be forwarded to the hotel(s), advisable if you prefer seats near the front of you are staying. Whilst we always prefer that Should you wish to make your booking in however room allocations are entirely at the coach. It is possible that for operational our clients receive a choice of menu we regret person we would be delighted to see you at hotel’s discretion. If lifts are available at a hotel reasons, a coach of different seat configuration that a number of hotels on the continent may our Travel Office in Llanrug where car parking the facility will be shown on the holiday page. may be used and we must therefore reserve only offer a 3 course set menu. Tea and coffee is always available. *Surcharge applies to Single rooms are limited and often incur at a the right to alter a seating plan and re-allocate are usually charged as extras. credit card payments. supplementary charge, levied by the hotel. If seats other than those you have booked, TRAVEL OFFICE OPENING HOURS applicable this charge is shown on the relevant although this will be avoided as far possible. Special Diets: If you require a special diet Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm tour page. We shall have no liability in relation to any such please inform us at the time of booking, this Saturday 9.00 am to 12.30 pm change of specification. Specific seats will not will be notified to the relevant hotel(s). On Sunday & Bank Holidays Closed TEA & COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES be allocated on feeder coaches. certain holidays the hotels used are tourist class and whilst offering value for money they DEPOSITS Most hotels in the UK now include facilities for TRAVEL DOCUMENTS making hot beverages, however it is very may not have the full facilities to cope with (a) £50.00 per person on all British and Itineraries, luggage labels and travel tickets special diets. Any extra costs incurred in unusual for this facility to be found in confirming pick-up points and departure times Continental Coach Holidays. Continental hotels. providing special diets must be paid directly to will be forwarded approximately ten days the hotel. (b) Air holidays-as per operator’s conditions. PORTERAGE before departure. ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL REQUESTS Porterage may not be available at some hotels CARE FOR THE DISABLED Some hotels arrange additional entertainment Should you have any special requests, please and when available may incur an extra charge. The holidays in this brochure have been that could include music, dancing, film shows, ensure they are advised at the time of booking carefully planned to include as much of interest NO SMOKING bingo, etc. Entertainment offered by hotels is and noted on the booking form, we will then as possible. Inevitably some holidays include In line with current legislation it is illegal to normally indicated in the hotel description on forward them to the relevant hotels and lengthy periods of travel and some walking on smoke whilst on board any of our coaches. the holiday page. The nature and frequency of carriers. We regret however that such special sightseeing excursions. Additionally, hotels may requests cannot be guaranteed. On all our Regular stops will be made en-route to all the entertainment presented is at the discretion destinations. have steps to contend with and may not have tours bedrooms are allocated without any lifts. We will try our best to look after disabled of the hotel and therefore not guaranteed and guarantee of views. Town centre hotels GROUP BOOKINGS passengers, however it is important that you may be withdrawn if there is insufficient particularly are often built with no view Discounts are available for groups of 16 or contact us to discuss any requirements you numbers in the hotel. whatsoever. Some hotels may hold functions more, or alternatively special arrangements may have. Also please state clearly in the JOINING POINTS that cause noise, this unfortunately is beyond could be made for an additional pick-up point special requests section of the booking form if Please ensure that you are at the exact our control. (within a designated area). you wish to bring a WHEELCHAIR OR departure point at least ten minutes before EN SUITE FACILITIES REDUCTIONS FOR CHILDREN MOTORISED SCOOTER and provide us with a your scheduled pick up time and that you are All holidays include accommodation in rooms Many hotels offer reduced rates for children brief description of your disability. We can then clearly visible to the driver. Feeder services do with private facilities. This may be provided by when sharing a room with two adults. Prices check the suitability of your chosen holiday to your operate from certain departure points and either bath or shower, plus WC. are available on request. particular disability before making a reservation. mini buses or taxis may be used. Holiday Diary Date Destination Page Date Destination Page Date Destination Page Date Destination Page OCTOBER / HYDREF 20-22 Cardiff City Break XX 30-02 New Year Brugge XX 22-26 Warner Thoresby XX 21-22 Liverpool City Break XX 30-02 New Year in Cardiff XX 22-26 Scarborough XX 03-09 Brittany 26 21-22 Birmingham City Break XX 30-02 New Year in Stratford upon Avon XX 22-26 Lakeland XX 04-08 Suffolk Villages 7 21-22 Manchester City Break XX 31-01 New Year in Liverpool XX 05-08 Southport 8 MARCH / MAWRTH 23-27 Bournemouth XX 09-10 London Theatre Break 13 JANUARY / IONAWR 23-27 Isle of Wight XX 01-05 Loch Lomond XX 09-11 Cardiff City Break XX 08-10 London XX 25-26 York St Nicholas Fayre XX 01-05 Warner Holme Lacy XX 09-11 Harrogate XX 08-11 Paignton XX 27-29 Bath Christmas Market XX 05-12 Cannes & the Cote D’Azur XX 09-13 Paris City Break XX 11-15 Torquay XX 27-30 Aachen Christmas Market XX 08-11 Southport XX 10-11 London Theatre Break XX 11-15 Warner Nidd Hall XX 08-12 Isle of Wight XX 11-19 Italy - Lake Garda XX 28-29 Worcester Christmas Fayre XX 15-17 Cardiff XX 28-29 Manchester City Break XX 11-14 Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains XX 12-16 Warner Littlecote XX 15-17 Harrogate XX 12-14 Cardiff XX 12-16 Falmouth XX 28-29 Liverpool City Break XX 15-17 Cardiff Theatre Break* XX 30-04 Torquay XX 13-14 Leeds - Mothers Day XX 12-16 Torquay XX 17-18 London Waldorf Luxury Break XX 13-14 Stratford - Mothers Day XX 19-23 Garden of England XX DECEMBER / RHAGFYR 19-20 London Theatre Break* XX 13-14 York - Mothers Day XX 19-23 Edinburgh XX 03-06 Brugge Christmas Market XX 22-24 York XX 13-14 London Waldorf Luxury Break* XX 19-23 Newquay XX 03-06 Dusseldorf Christmas Market XX 22-25 Stratford upon Avon XX 15-19 Bournemouth XX 24-02 Italy - Tuscany XX 04-06 London City Break XX 25-29 Eastbourne XX 15-19 Newquay XX 24-25 Manchester XX 25-29 Bournemouth XX 05-06 Manchester City Break XX 15-19 Cumbria, Lakes & Borders XX 25-29 Sidmouth XX 29-31 Cardiff XX 05-06 Liverpool City Break XX 15-23 Italy - Tuscany XX 26-30 Lakeland XX 07-11 Warner Thoresby XX FEBRUARY / CHWEFROR 19-21 Harrogate XX 26-29 Disneyland Paris XX 07-11 Warner Corton XX 26-30 Eastbourne XX 01-04 Southport XX 22-26 Eastbourne XX 07-11 Lakeland XX 01-05 Loch Lomond XX 25 - 28 Stratford upon Avon XX 30-01 London City Break XX 08-11 Cologne Christmas Market XX 30-01 Legoland & London XX 01-05 Paignton XX 29-01 The Coast of Antrim XX 11-13 Blenheim Palace at Christmastime XX 02-03 London Theatre Break* XX 29-01 Warner Sinah Warren XX NOVEMBER / TACHWEDD 12-13 Grassington Dickensian Festival XX 05-07 York XX 29-02 Scarborough XX 02-06 Warner Thoresby XX 14-18 Paignton XX 06-14 Lake Garda XX 03-06 Disneyland Paris Bonfire XX 14-18 Warner Holme Lacy* XX 08-12 Bournemouth XX APRIL / EBRILL 06-17 Spain - Calella XX 19-20 Waddesdon Manor at Christmastime XX 08-12 Morecambe XX 01-05 Easter in Paris XX 07-08 Harrogate XX 20-21 Castle Howard at Christmastime XX 08-12 Oban XX 02-05 Easter in Cardiff XX 09-13 Newquay XX 20-21 Chatsworth at Christmastime XX 08-12 Torquay XX 09-11 Cardiff XX 09 - 13 Warner Nidd Hall XX 22-28 Christmas in Spain - Santa Susanna XX 12-15 Warner Alvaston Hall XX 09-11 London XX 14-15 Leeds City Break XX 23-27 Christmas in Stratford upon Avon XX 15-18 Stratford upon Avon XX 12-16 Southport XX 14-15 London Theatre Break XX 23-27 Christmas in Cardiff XX 15-19 Weymouth XX 12-16 Lakeland XX 15-17 Southport XX 23-27 Christmas in the Yorkshire Dales XX 14-17 Cardiff XX 12-16 Weymouth XX 16-20 Falmouth XX 23-27 Christmas in Bristol XX 19-21 Harrogate XX 19-23 Eastbourne XX 16-20 Scarborough XX 27-30 Harrogate Twixmas Break XX 19-21 Cardiff XX 26-30 Torquay XX 16-20 Loch Lomond XX 28-29 York Twixmas Break XX 21-22 London & Thames Cruise XX 26-30 Falmouth XX 17-19 Thursford Christmas Spectacular XX 30-01 New Year London XX 21-28 Austrian Lakes XX * Separate details available for these tours ARVONIA Information & Bookings 01286 675175 Newquay Falmouth Sidmouth

A charming old port with a year round mild climate that allows sub- Known as the ‘Jewel of the Jurassic tropical gardens to flourish, and Coast’ this lovely unspoilt resort From its origins as a small fishing with its fine Regency architecture, village Newquay has become the boasting one of the highest average sunshine records in Britain. A resort elegant promenade and red sandstone premier resort on Cornwall’s rugged cliffs overlooks the waters of Lyme northern coastline, famous for its of beauty and charm with nice beaches, its famous large natural Bay on an outstanding stretch of magnificent beaches and those huge designated World Heritage coastline. Atlantic rollers that make it one of harbour, narrow cobbled streets, olde-worlde inns and historical A town for all seasons with a nice Europe’s finest surfing venues. There mild climate where you can enjoy are nice cliff top paths & seaside walks buildings all overlooked by British Holidays Pendennis Castle. gentle walks along the seafront, into to enjoy and the town centre has a the parks and gardens with their good range of shops, a picturesque ### stunning views. harbour, and plenty of cafes & bars. Falmouth Beach Hotel Situated just 20 yds from the beach and within Bedford Hotel ### ### easy walking distance of the town. Facilities Esplanade Hotel include a choice of bars with live entertainment The historic Bedford Hotel is part of the unique The Esplanade is in a superb location with a and a superb leisure complex with swimming Regency Heritage of Sidmouth. Located on the panoramic outlook across Fistral Beach. Facilities pool, sauna, solarium, jacuzzi and fitness centre. seafront the hotel’s commanding position at the 4 include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, All bedrooms are en suite with satellite TV, centre of Sidmouth’s Esplanade provides sauna, solarium and spa bath. There is also a telephone, and tea / coffee tray. Lift to all floors. superb panoramic views across beautiful Lyme choice of bars with regular entertainment, plus a Bay. Family owned and managed the Bedford lounge area and coffee shop where you can sit enjoys an excellent reputation for its standards and enjoy the views. All bedrooms are of service and food, with lots of produce en-suite with satellite TV, telephone and coming from the family’s own farm. Facilities tea/coffee facilities. Lift to all floors. include a bar, restaurant and comfortable lounges. All bedrooms are en suite with colour The Bay Hotel ### TV and tea/coffee facilities. Small lift available. Situated at the Southern end of Fistral beach, Please note this hotel is completely Non the Bay Hotel benefits from astounding Atlantic Smoking. views from the restaurant, lounge areas and many of the bedrooms. Facilities include indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room. All rooms are en suite with television, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors. Excursions Included Excursions Included • Full day to the town of Penzance with its long • Full day to the city of Truro with its Georgian sweeping promenade, then on to picturesque Streets and fine Cathedral, then on to the St Ives with its golden sand beach, quaint Roseland Peninsula to see the picturesque little narrow streets and colourful cottages that earn resort of St. Mawes with its old fishing port and it the reputation of being an artists paradise. Excursions Included quaint narrow streets. • Full day commencing with a visit to the bustling • We travel through picturesque Budleigh • A short day visit to the quaint little town of city of Truro with its quaint Georgian Streets Salterton to visit the popular resort of Exmouth, St Ives, known as an artist’s paradise with and magnificent cathedral, then on to the then on to the City of Exeter with its historic enchanting narrow streets and lanes, grey-stone Roseland Peninsula to see the picturesque little quayside and fine cathedral. fisherman’s cottages, plus a picturesque harbour resort of St. Mawes with its old fishing port and • Full day via Seaton to the historic seaside and lovely golden sand beach. quaint narrow streets. resort of Lyme Regis with its quaint narrow streets and harbour. On then to Bridport and West Bay, Mon 19 Oct Bay 5 days £215 Mon 12 Oct 5 days £239 famous for its pier and as the setting for the TV Mon 09 Nov* Espl 5 days £189 Monday 16 Nov** 5 days £229 series ‘Harbour Lights’. Mon 15 Mar Espl 5 days £219 Mon 26 Apr 5 days £269 Sun 25 Oct 5 days £269

Price includes four nights accommodation with Price includes four nights accommodation with Price includes 4 nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast. dinner and breakfast. dinner and breakfast. Supplement: Single Room £nil (limited availability) Supplement: Single Room £nil (limited availability) Supplements per person: Single Room £nil Sea View £10 per room per night. Sea View £24 per room per night. (limited availability) * Turkey & Tinsel Break ** Turkey & Tinsel Break Sea View Room on Request

www.arvonia.co.uk Paignton Torquay Weymouth

Nestling in the centre of the English The delightful arc of Weymouth Bay Riviera between two rugged One of Britain’s most famous resorts with its golden sand, blue waters and headlands lies the popular traditional situated at the heart of a magnificent wonderful sweep of Georgian sea- sea-side resort of Paignton with its coastline. Fashionable since Victorian front houses complements the sandy beach and colourful pier. The times and often referred to as the town’s bustling picturesque harbour. town has a nice long promenade and ‘English Riviera’ Torbay is blessed with Attractions in Weymouth include the quaint harbourside for those relaxing a mild climate, sparkling blue waters, Sea Life Park, plus Brewers Quay, a strolls, picturesque parks and blue-flag beaches and beautiful redevelopment of the former gardens, plus a good selection of gardens for that relaxing stroll. The brewery and a restoration of part of British Holidays shops to explore. resort has a distinct Mediterranean Weymouth's unique heritage. A host feel created by its palm tree lined of features have been created among Palace Hotel ### promenade, plus some fabulous the original paved courtyards and Once the home the Singer Sewing Machine boats moored in the harbour and alleys of the Victorian building including family this hotel is in a superb location on marina. the award-winning Timewalk attraction, Paignton Green, opposite the seafront and Weymouth Museum, plus an indoor beach and just a short level stroll from the town ### 5 centre. All the en suite bedrooms are equipped Headland Hotel Shopping Village. with colour television, telephone and tea / Situated in two acres of grounds overlooking coffee tray. Facilities include a restaurant, bar Meadfoot Beach, the Headland enjoys stunning Hotel Prince Regent ### and lounge area, plus a health club with views across Torbay. Facilities include an outdoor Located on Weymouth's seafront just a few swimming pool, spa bath, gymnasium and heated swimming pool, the Romanoff Restaurant, minutes walk from the town centre. All the en beauty treatment centre. Lift available to most a quiet lounge, plus an entertainment lounge suite bedrooms feature colour television, floors. and dance floor. All bedrooms have bath or telephone, hair dryer and tea & coffee making shower, telephone, television and tea/coffee facilities. Other facilities include a restaurant, Queens Hotel ### tray. A lift is available to most rooms. Please bar and lounge area. Lift to most floors. Please A popular family hotel in a flat level position just note the hotel is located on a hilltop however note this hotel is completely Non Smoking. few hundred yards from the town centre and courtesy transport is available to and from the seafront. Facilities include an indoor swimming town centre at certain times of the day pool, bar, entertainment room, restaurant and a large patio area. All the en suite bedrooms feature Excursions Included television, telephone, radio and tea/coffee tray. • Full day to the city of Plymouth with its Lift to all floors. renowned maritime heritage. Attractions include the famous Hoe with its memorials and Excursions Included statue of Sir Francis Drake, plus the Citadel, the • Full day to the city of Plymouth with its Elizabethan Barbican with its quaint narrow renowned maritime heritage. Attractions include cobbled streets, plus the magnificent new the famous Hoe with its memorials and statue of shopping centre. Sir Francis Drake, plus the Citadel, the Elizabethan • Short day via the historic town of Totnes to Barbican with its quaint narrow cobbled streets, the picturesque port of Dartmouth, home of the Excursions Included plus the magnificent new shopping centre. Royal Naval College. Explore the fascinating • We take drive along the Jurassic coast via • Short day via the South Devon coastline shops and art galleries, see the timber framed West Bay, Lyme Regis and Seaton to visit the travelling through Shaldon, Teignmouth & Dawlish Butterwalk and delightful cobbled quaysides. delightful unspoilt resort of Sidmouth with its to visit the elegant Regency resort of Sidmouth. Regency architecture. (5 day tour only). Mon 12 October 5 days £219 • A morning visit to Thomas Hardy’s Dorchester Mon 30 Nov * 5 days £199 and its popular market, then on to historic Mon 19 Oct Queens 5 days £199 Shaftesbury with its Gold Hill, made famous by Mon 11 January 5 days £139 Mon 14 Dec Queens** 5 days £179 a TV advertisement. Mon 08 February 5 days £149 Fri 08 Jan Palace 4 days £119 Mon 26 April 5 days £179 Mon 15 February 5 days £179 Mon 01 Feb Queens 5 days £159 Mon 12 April 5 days £219 Price includes four nights accommodation with Price includes accommodation with dinner and breakfast, plus nightly entertainment. Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast. Supplements: Single Room £nil dinner and breakfast. Supplement: Single room £nil (limited availability) (limited availability) Supplement (per room per night): Sea View £12 ** Turkey & Tinsel Break *Turkey & Tinsel Break Single Room £nil (Limited availability)

ARVONIA Information & Bookings 01286 675175 Bournemouth Isle of Wight Eastbourne

Located on the south coast of England this popular resort enjoys a pleasant year round mild climate. The largest Island off the British The elegant seaside resort of Essentially Victorian in character, it mainland, a truly unique holiday Eastbourne enjoys a glorious location is justly described as the Garden City destination known as ‘England in on the South Coast with an excellent of the South with over 2000 acres of Miniature’. Enjoy the island’s mix of sunshine record. The resort is nice superb parks and gardens. There are rolling countryside, golden beaches, and flat for that relaxing stroll and is also miles of seafront and a superb chalk cliffs, pretty olde worlde villages distinguished by its lovely wide pier for those refreshing walks, plus and traditional seaside resorts. The promenade lined with benches to sit excellent shopping arcades.

British Holidays resort of Shanklin lies on picturesque and admire Eastbourne’s famous ### Sandown Bay, there is a nice beach, Carpet Gardens. The resort has a good Cumberland Hotel delightful parks and gardens, a good Bournemouth’s first purpose built Art Deco variety of shops to explore plus the Hotel situated on the prestigious East Cliff, choice of shops, the quaint old village magnificent Victorian Pier. overlooking Bournemouth Bay. Major with its thatched cottages and nearby refurbishment and modernisation has recently is the famous Shanklin Chine with Cavendish Hotel #### taken place to all the ground floor public areas its wild plants, shaded paths and A majestic hotel in a premier sea front position 6 where facilities include the oak panelled waterfalls. on Eastbourne's Grand Parade. Facilities include Mirabelle restaurant and Del Mar lounge and the Coronet Bar, sun lounge and residents cocktail bar. All bedrooms are en suite with ### lounge, plus the Marine Restaurant with its colour TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee Shanklin Hotel panoramic sea views. All the en suite bedrooms facilities. Lift to all floors. Set in a nice cliff top position with magnificent feature satellite TV, telephone and refreshment views of Sandown Bay and the surrounding tray. Lift to all floors. countryside and just a few minutes walk from the town, old village and the lift to the esplanade. Facilites include an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, gym, and games room, plus the restaurant, bar and lounges, and the Starlight Entertainment Room. All the en suite bedrooms feature satellite TV, telephone and tea & coffee tray. A Lift serves most rooms. Please note that the hotel does not accept children under 12 years of age and is totally non-smoking. Excursions Included Excursions Included Excursions Included • Full day to the resort of Brighton where the • Full day excursion travelling via the New Forest • A full day excursion travelling via Ventnor and Royal Pavilion with its Indian domes is a major to Portsmouth, the flagship of maritime England Brighstone to Alum Bay to see the famous landmark. Stroll along the beachfront and whose attractions include the Historic Dockyard multi coloured cliffs and some fine views of the explore the quaint old town with its ‘Lanes’ with those famous ships HMS Victory, the Needles, the Island’s famous landmark. We then shopping area, plus the Victorian Palace Pier Mary Rose and HMS Warrior, plus the new visit the resort of Yarmouth with its delightful and lovely parks and gardens. harbour and marina and finally to Cowes, the Spinnaker Tower. Short day visit to Royal Tunbridge Wells with its famous yachting resort. • • Short day to the city of Salisbury with its delightful colonnaded walkway known as The abundance of historical buildings throughout the • Half day excursion visiting the quaint village of Pantiles and the Chalybeate Spring with its city including the majestic Salisbury Cathedral, Godshill with its lovely thatched cottages, then reputedly health-giving water. Britain’s tallest, standing at 123 metres. on to Newport, the island’s capital town with its fine Jacobean and Georgian houses that line the Mon 26 October 5 days £245 Mon 23 November 5 days £229 River Medina. Mon 25 January 5 days £189 Mon 25 January 5 days £165 Mon 23 Nov ** 5 days £239 Mon 22 March 5 days £229 Mon 08 February 5 days £169 Mon 08 March 5 days £199 Mon 19 April 5 days £249 Mon 15 March 5 days £179 Price includes accommodation with dinner and Price includes accommodation with Price includes four nights accommodation with breakfast, plus return ferry crossings. dinner and breakfast. dinner and breakfast. Supplements per person: Side sea view or Supplements per person per night: Supplement (per person per night): Single Room Crescent room £5 per person per night. Single room £10 £10 (Limited availability at nil supplement) Single Room £nil (Limited availability) Sea View Rooms (twin/double) £10 / Executive Sea View and Balcony room £10 ** Turkey and Tinsel theme Rooms (twin/double) £15

www.arvonia.co.uk Garden of Legoland & Suffolk Villages England The London Eye & Cambridge

One of the UK’s most popular family attractions with rides, live shows, building workshops, driving schools Often referred to as Constable Country and a unique mix of interactive this lovely region of Suffolk is an attractions. Children can take to the area rich in architecture, history and road, soar through the skies and sail beautiful landscapes that inspired the the seas in complete safety. The famous painter John Constable and Kent’s place as the ‘Garden of England’ British Airways London Eye has featured in many of his paintings. stems back to the time of Henry VIII, become one of the city’s main Our base is the picturesque Tudor it is said that he was responsible for attractions offering spectacular views. village of Lavenham with its profusion many orchards being established in of half-timbered medieval cottages, British Holidays Kent whose blossoms still contribute Marriott Slough/Windsor Hotel #### beloved by photographers and referred to the garden-like aspect of the county. The hotel’s facilities include a restaurant, coffee to as “the most complete medieval Our base for this tour will be the town shop, cocktail bar and a leisure club with an town in Britain”. of Maidstone, the county town of indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and fully equipped gymnasium. All the spacious, The Swan Hotel #### Kent situated on the River Medway. comfortable bedrooms feature en suite facilities, The quintessential English country hotel and satellite TV, high-speed internet connection, restaurant, dating back to the 1400’s. 7 Hilton Maidstone #### telephone, hairdryer, iron & board, mini-bar, Traditional oak beams and inglenook fireplaces Situated on the outskirts of Maidstone. Facilities plus tea & coffee tray. Lift to all floors. blend with luxurious contemporary furnishings include the health club with sauna, steam room, and fabrics to create the perfect ambience in swimming pool, jacuzzi, solarium and gymnasium. which to relax. Each bedroom is original in style The Court Bar has a sunken lounge overlooking and provides luxurious furnishings, plus the central courtyard. All the spacious en suite television, hairdryer, trouser press and telephone. bedrooms feature satellite TV, telephone, Facilities include the Old Bar and the delightful trouser press, hairdryer, iron & board and mini Minstrels Gallery restaurant. Please note that bar. The hotel does not have a lift but all the hotel does not have a lift and due to its rooms are on the ground or 1st floor. layout it may not be suitable for clients with walking difficulties. Excursions Included • To the ancient walled city of Canterbury with its Excursions Included magnificent cathedral. Explore the medieval Full day exploring rural Suffolk. We include streets, quaint shops and maybe the ‘Canterbury Itinerary • visits to Dedham whose church tower features Tales’ audio-visual experience. Continue to Dover Day One: We travel south for check in to the in many of Constable’s paintings, also to and the White Cliffs Visitor Centre for spectacular four star Marriott Slough/Windsor hotel. An Flatford Mill, the subject matter for many of his views of these famous landmarks and the world's opportunity to make use of the facilities in the paintings and today houses a display about the busiest shipping lanes. superb leisure club and swimming pool. artist. A leisurely day accompanied by a local guide Day Two: We spend the day at Legoland, enjoy the • Full day visit to Cambridge, one of the most to explore the ‘Garden of England’ See delightful numerous rides and attractions in this unique theme • attractive cities in Britain situated on the countryside, colourful orchards, vineyards, plus park. We return to the hotel in the early evening. picturesque River Cam. A great wealth of picturesque towns and villages with their country Day Three: We drive in to the city of London architecture is just part of the splendour of this Inns and cottages. for a ride on the British Airways London Eye. city, its crowning glory being King’s College • A visit to Leeds Castle, described as ‘the Travel 140 metres into the London skyline for Chapel. (Guided walking tours available). loveliest castle in the world’, beautifully positioned some unique and spectacular views. Some free A short day visit to Colchester, Britain’s oldest on two small islands in the midst of a lake and time then for shopping or sightseeing, we • recorded town where the legacies of 2000 years surrounded by 500 acres of parklands. The castle depart mid afternoon and return home. of history exist alongside 21st century culture. has been home to Royalty, lords and ladies for Explore the quaint old cobbled streets, full of over 1000 years. See the magnificent architecture, Adult Child small character-filled shops and cosy tea-rooms sumptuous interiors and family treasures, plus Fri 30 Oct 3 days £199 £149 and perhaps visit the Colchester Castle Museum. the aviaries and falconry displays.

Child rate applicable when sharing with 2 full Sun 04 October 5 days £329 Mon 19 October 5 days £259 paying adults – please note triple & quad rooms will have 2 double beds Price includes four nights accommodation with Price includes four nights accommodation with Supplements: Single Room £40 dinner and breakfast. dinner and breakfast plus admission to Leeds Price includes two nights accommodation with Supplement: Single room Castle and the services of a local guide. dinner and breakfast, admission to Legoland, plus (limited availability at nil supplement) Supplements: Single Room £80 the flight on the British airways London Eye. Sole occupancy of double or twin room £80

ARVONIA Information & Bookings 01286 675175 Stratford Upon Floral Southport Harrogate & York Avon

Enjoy a relaxing short break to the attractive Victorian spa town of Explore the Heart of England, based Harrogate, located at the gateway to in the delightful historic town of the Yorkshire Dales. Harrogate is Stratford Upon Avon, the birthplace famous for its floral displays, tea- of world famous William shops, Turkish baths and antique Shakespeare, set in the beautiful The elegant resort of Southport is shops, and also as the home of the Warwickshire countryside on the renowned for its beautiful coastline, Great Yorkshire Show and those banks of the River Avon. This tour lovely parks and gardens, the large magnificent Spring and Autumn will also include a day to the City of seafront marine lake, plus the Flower Shows. Oxford, plus the Vale of Evesham,

British Holidays magnificent pier and golden sands. Regency Cheltenham Spa and the Leafy tree-lined Lord Street with its Holiday Inn Harrogate #### city of Worcester. Victorian Arcades is one of the A modern comfortable hotel ideally situated country’s finest shopping boulevards, just a short walk from the town centre. All the Holiday Inn Stratford #### flanked by shops on one side and non smoking en suite bedrooms feature air Nicely situated on the banks of the River Avon. conditioning, satellite television, in room movies, Facilities include the restaurant, ballroom and a gardens and fountains on the other. direct dial telephone, radio, iron & board, trouser choice of three bars, plus a leisure club press, hair dryer, safe and tea & coffee making 8 with indoor heated swimming pool, spa, sauna, Scarisbrick Hotel ### facilities. The hotel also has two restaurants and steam room and gymnasium. Ideally situated in the heart of Southport’s tree- a relaxing bar area serving light meals and All the en-suite bedrooms feature air- lined main boulevard, this traditional hotel refreshments. Lifts to all floors. conditioning, satellite TV, radio, telephone, offers high standards of accommodation, trouser press, hair dryer, mini bar and tea / cuisine and service. Facilities include a coffee coffee tray. Lift to all floors. lounge, restaurant, choice of three bars, plus a Leisure Club with air-conditioned gym, leisure Itinerary pool, spa, sauna and steam room. All bedrooms Day One: Travel south to Stratford Upon Avon, are en-suite with satellite TV, telephone, trouser afternoon at leisure to explore this lovely old press, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities. Lift. town with its timber-framed buildings, steeped in culture and history. Excursions Included Day Two: We take a drive through the picturesque • A visit to Liverpool, rejuvenated in 2008 when Vale of Evesham to Cheltenham Spa with its town the city was the European Capital of Culture. houses characterised by intricate ironwork Renowned for its architecture Liverpool has Itinerary balconies that line the historic Promenade, squares numerous listed buildings, plus the Waterfront, Day One: We travel north to Yorkshire and the and terraces. On then to Worcester, described as the Albert Dock, two Cathedrals, Walker Art popular market town of Skipton, then on via the one of England’s finest shire towns built on the Gallery, the World Museum, plus Tate Liverpool southern tip of the Dales to Harrogate and the banks of the river Severn with its magnificent 11th and the Maritime Museum. Holiday Inn Hotel. century cathedral at its heart. • A short day excursion to the Fylde Coast and Day Two: A day at leisure to relax and enjoy Day Three: A visit to the city of Oxford, one of the delightful seaside resort of Lytham St Anne’s Harrogate. (3 day tours only). the most charming cities in Britain, famous the with its windmill and fine beaches, plus a lovely Day Two/Three: A visit to the magnificent city world over for its University and place in promenade and relaxing gardens. We then call of York, one of the finest historic cities in history, a bustling cosmopolitan city with a at Botany Bay with its Garden Centre and England, surrounded by imposing walls and great mix of ancient and modern to discover. enticing shopping outlets where you can find medieval gates and boasting numerous Day Four: We check out and travel into ‘bargains galore.’(October tour only). attractions including the Gothic masterpiece of Shropshire for a visit to the old unspoilt market • A drive into the picturesque Yorkshire Dales York Minster. We depart late afternoon and town of Ludlow with its castle, church and with visits to the popular market towns of Settle commence our journey home. streets lined with lovely old black & white and Skipton. (Feb, March & April tours only). medieval and Georgian buildings. From here we Fri 09 October 3 days £99 continue on home to North Wales. Mon 05 October 4 days £159 Sat 07 November 2 days £69 Sun 15 November 3 days £119 Fri 15 January 3 days £99 Fri 22 January 4 days £159 Mon 01 February 4 days £129 Fri 19 February 3 days £99 Mon 15 February 4 days £159 Mon 08 March 4 days £149 Fri 19 March 3 days £99 Thur 25 March 4 days £169 Mon 12 April 5 days £199 Supplement: Price includes three nights accommodation with Supplement: Single Room £nil (Limited availability) Single room £15 (2 days) £30 (3 days) dinner and English breakfast Price includes accommodation with Price includes accommodation with Supplement: Single Room £19 per night dinner and breakfast. dinner and breakfast.

www.arvonia.co.uk Scarborough Morecambe Bay Lakeland

Yorkshire’s premier seaside resort with two splendid bays separated by England’s most famous National a headland and the ruins of Park, renowned for its diverse and Scarborough’s medieval castle. magnificent scenery with rolling hills, South Bay is the oldest resort area towering mountains and shimmering with shops, cafes and Victorian lifts lakes, all simply beautiful at any time to take you down to the beach and of year. The Edwardian resort of Grange Over Sands lies between the the promenade. The resort has a Situated on the north-west coast of bustling harbour and boasts some of mountains and the sea overlooking England Morecambe began to rise as Morecambe Bay, a small picturesque the finest parks and gardens in the a holiday resort back in Victorian country, together with excellent seaside town with lovely limestone times. Noted for its sands that are buildings, a traffic free promenade

shopping facilities. British Holidays home to many wading birds and beautiful ornamental gardens. Morecambe has a long curved Esplanade Hotel ### promenade for that gentle stroll where ### Situated on the South Cliff with superb views of Cumbria Grand Hotel the bay and just a short walk from the town you can admire the views across the This charming Victorian Hotel is set in 20 acres centre and beach. The hotel is 3 star rated and bay to the Lakeland hills and see the of gardens overlooking Morecambe Bay. ETB four crowns (commended). One of the famous Eric Morecambe Statue in its Facilities include the Hazelwood Restaurant and the Jacobean Bar where you can relax over a main features is the oriel bay window in the typical comic pose. Landau Restaurant that provides superb views. pre-dinner drink by the log fire during the cooler months. All the comfortable en suite 9 All the bedrooms are en-suite with colour TV, ### telephone, tea/coffee tray. Lift to all floors. Headway Hotel bedrooms feature satellite TV, telephone and Located on Morecambe’s East Promenade with hospitality tray. Lift to all floors. superb views across the bay towards the Lake District. Facilities include a spacious restaurant, a quiet lounge, plus a large lounge ballrooom. All bedrooms en suite with colour television, radio, telephone, tea/coffee facilities, hairdryer and full central heating. Lift to all floors.

Excursions Included • Full day travelling via Wordsworth’s Grasmere Excursions Included and Thirlmere Lake to the lovely Victorian town • Full day to the fascinating medieval City of York, of Keswick, surrounded by magnificent scenery one of Europe’s greatest tourism cities with its on the shores of Derwent Water. We return via wealth of places to visit including the Roman Ullswater and the spectacular Kirkstone Pass. walls, the famous Minster, the fascinating Castle • Full day via Coniston Water to the lovely village Museum, the Jorvik Centre and the National of Hawkshead with its delightful cottages and Railway Museum - as well as some splendid shops! cobbles, then on to Ambleside with its much Excursions Included • Full day to the ancient port of Whitby, situated photographed Bridge House and finally to famous on the banks of the River Esk and with a skyline • Full day to Cumbria where we visit the town Lake Windermere with an opportunity to view the dominated by the remains of the ancient abbey. of Kendal, then continue on to Bowness in the charming landscape on an optional boat trip. Explore the quaint narrow streets and busy beautiful Lake District National Park with an • Half day visit to Kendal with its castle ruins, quayside of this delightful town. We return to optional cruise on Lake Windermere. quaint cobbled streets, antique shops, the K Scarborough via Pickering and the North Yorkshire • A drive into the picturesque Ribble Valley to Village shopping outlet and the famous ‘Kendal Moors, setting for the popular ‘Heartbeat’ visit the pretty town of Kirkby Lonsdale, then on Mintcake’. television series. to the popular market town of Skipton with its fine castle. Finally a visit to Boundary Mill at Colne, Mon 26 October 5 days £239 Mon 16 November ** 5 days £199 the largest mill store of its kind in the UK. offering Mon 07 December * 5 days £199 Mon 22 February 5 days £159 branded goods at discount prices. Mon 22 February 5 days £189 Mon 29 March 5 days £179 Mon 12 April 5 days £219 Mon 08 February 5 days £159 Price includes four nights accommodation with Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast. Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast Supplement: Single Room £nil dinner and breakfast, plus nightly entertainment. Supplement: Single Room £32 ** Turkey & Tinsel break Supplement: Single Room £nil (limited availability) *Turkey & Tinsel break

ARVONIA Information & Bookings 01286 675175 Cumbria York City Break Leeds City Break Lakes & Borders

Includes a St Patricks Themed Night

Surrounded by its imposing walls and medieval gates this famous city A weekend away in Yorkshire with A Springtime break to the north of has numerous award winning accommodation at the four star England that combines the beauty attractions. Stroll around the Hilton Hotel located in the centre of of the English Lakes National Park delightful old cobbled streets with the city of Leeds, the culture capital with its towering mountains and their half timbered houses, take a of the north. Leeds is also known as shimmering lakes, together with the cruise on the river, marvel at the the 'Knightsbridge of the North' with city of Carlisle, delightful Cumbrian Gothic masterpiece of York Minster. designer stores, independent Countryside and the historic heritage The museums are excellent and boutiques, high street favourites and British Holidays of Northumberland. Our holiday base there is a fantastically varied market bargains all within easy is the Gilsland Spa Hotel, located shopping area, you’ll find its no walking distance. The city centre is near Carlisle and set in 140 acres of wonder that York has been labelled also home to the Royal Armouries woodland some 700 ft above sea England’s finest historic city. museum and Leeds Art Gallery. level with fantastic views across the Hilton Leeds City Hotel #### Irthing Gorge, separating the counties Park Inn Hotel ### The four star Hilton Leeds City is conveniently of Cumbria and Northumberland. Ideally situated in the heart of this lovely Roman 10 City, overlooking the banks of the River Ouse. situated in the heart of Yorkshire’s biggest city All the comfortable bedrooms are en suite with and close to all the main shopping areas. All the Gilsland Spa Hotel satellite TV, trouser press, hairdryer and hospitality en suite bedrooms are equipped with satellite A warm welcome awaits at this comfortable tray. Facilities include the restaurant, two bars television, play station, direct dial telephone, hotel situated around a mile from the village of and a leisure club with steam room, sauna, radio, iron & ironing board, trouser press, hair Gilsland and commanding spectacular views solarium and gymnasium. Lift to all floors. dryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The across the countryside. Facilities include hotel also features a restaurant and relaxing bar bowling and putting greens, library, coffee plus the Living shop, Galloways Bar, large screen TV lounge, Well health club residents lounge, plus a ballroom with nightly with indoor entertainment. All the non-smoking en suite heated bedrooms feature colour TV, telephone and swimming pool, tea/coffee tray. Lift to all floors. sauna, steam room, whirlpool, Excursions Included spa and a fully equipped • A tour into the beauty of the English Lakes gymnasium. Lift travelling along the shores of stunning Ullswater to all floors. and over the spectacular Kirkstone Pass to Bowness on Windermere and England’s largest Itinerary lake. From here we continue via Ambleside, Wed 25 November* 2 days £79 Grasmere, Thirlmere and the town of Keswick. Day One: We join the motorways and cross the Mon 28 December** 2 days £79 Pennines into Yorkshire and on to the city of A visit to the historic border city of Carlisle, • Leeds. The rest of the day is free to commence the 2000 year city with its cathedral, museums, Fri 22 January 3 days £119 exploring the numerous shops in the city galleries and excellent shopping centre, plus its Fri 05 February 3 days £119 centre. In the evening, after checking into your magnificent castle that stands as testament to the Sat 13 March*** 2 days £89 comfortable hotel room and maybe relaxing in feuds surrounding the English/Scottish border. the leisure centre, there is a wide choice of We then hop across the border to world famous restaurants in the city to enjoy an evening meal, Gretna Green, one of Scotland's most popular Price includes accommodation with then perhaps sample the city nightlife. visitor attractions. dinner and breakfast. Day Two: After a leisurely breakfast there is A drive into Northumberland following the Supplements: Single room £15 per night. • further time for shopping in Leeds, or if you course of the world famous Hadrian's Wall, then prefer why not join us for a visit to the White continue to the bustling market town of Hexham *The St Nicholas Fayre commences on Rose Shopping Centre on the outskirts of the with its quaint narrow streets, market square 26 November with a medieval market with live city. We depart for home in the late afternoon, and 12th century Abbey. crafting, mulled wine and costumed traders. The city comes alive with bustling stalls, carol singers arriving in our local area in the evening. and buskers to get you in the spirit for Christmas. Mon 15 March 5 days £179 Sat 14 November 2 days £79 ** Twixmas Break – enjoy a relaxing overnight Price includes four nights accommodation break between Christmas & New Year. Price includes overnight accommodation with dinner and breakfast, plus nightly with breakfast entertainment in the ballroom. *** Mothers Day Break Supplements per person: Single Room: £15

www.arvonia.co.uk Manchester Birmingham Liverpool City Break City Break City Break Stay at the brand new state of the art Hilton Liverpool Hotel

The shopping capital of the North West with a great mix of high street chains, exclusive fashion stores and individual traders. From the Triangle Centre in the heart of the city, to the Liverpool is now established as one Trafford Centre on the outskirts, this Shopping in Birmingham is a real of Europe's most exciting city-break is one city where you can really delight with a mixture of new and destinations with a terrific blend of shop ‘till you drop! With overnight dynamic developments, restored attractions, distinctive shopping, accommodation in the city centre arcades, modern malls and old- vibrant nightlife and unique maritime this is an excellent opportunity to fashioned markets it all adds up to a heritage. You will find almost every combine some shopping together character-filled and pleasurable form of retail therapy in Liverpool, British Holidays with a night out to sample some of environment. The re-developed Bull the city centre boasts some of the Manchester’s restaurants and nightlife. Ring and ‘Mailbox’ will be sure to largest big-name High Street stores tempt you with fashionable boutiques, in the country. City Inn Manchester Hotel #### nestled alongside the major names in A four star hotel located near Piccadilly Station, high street shopping. Whatever the Hilton Liverpool within walking distance of the main shopping and An exciting new contemporary hotel, due to nightlife areas. All the bedrooms have private influences of your wardrobe you’ll open its doors to the public in Autumn 2009. facilities with walk in power showers, floor to find something to suit in Birmingham! 11 The Hilton will be a landmark hotel, situated in ceiling windows, air-conditioning, CD & DVD the heart of Liverpool's newly designed city players, satellite television, iron & ironing board, #### City Inn Birmingham centre, Liverpool 1. With spectacular views over direct dial telephone, mini bar and tea & coffee Ideally located for all the shopping and the historic Liver Buildings, Albert Dock and making facilities. Lift to all floors. entertainment that Birmingham's vibrant city Chavasse Park, the hotel will offer access to a centre has to offer. All the en suite bedrooms #### vast array of shops, restaurants and bars. Macdonald Manchester Hotel feature air conditioning, flat screen TV, dvd & Facilities will include a ballroom, restaurant, bar The four star Macdonald Manchester Hotel sits in cd players, floor to ceiling windows, telephone, and gymnasium. All the en-suite bedrooms are the heart of Manchester, only a short walk away hair dryer, iron & board, mini bar and tea/coffee air-conditioned with satellite TV, telephone, from Piccadilly Gardens and the main shopping making facilities. The hotel also features a hairdryer, iron & board, room safe and tea & areas. All the luxurious en suite bedrooms feature restaurant and bar plus a fitness suite. Lift to coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors. air conditioning, satellite television, radio, direct all floors. dial telephone, internet connection, iron & ironing Itinerary board, hairdryer, mini bar & coffee making Day One: Depart North Wales and head to facilities. The hotel also features a restaurant and Liverpool, arriving during the morning. The café bar. Lift to all floors. remainder of the day is then free for shopping or sightseeing and to enjoy the vibrant city Itinerary nightlife with numerous restaurants, bars and Day One: We drive to Manchester where the day clubs to suit all tastes. is free for shopping. The Arndale Centre is one of Day Two: A further day at leisure in the city for the largest city centre shopping malls in Britain shopping or to explore, perhaps a visit to the plus there are many other fine shops, including Itinerary Albert Dock, the Beatles Story, one of the many Selfridges & Harvey Nicholls. This evening its time museums, the city’s cathedrals or maybe a to enjoy some of Manchester’s vibrant nightlife. Day One: Depart early morning to Birmingham cruise on the Mersey. We depart late afternoon Day Two: Further free time in the city or a visit where the remainder of the day is free for for our homeward journey. to the Trafford Centre, established as one of the shopping in the city. Our hotel is ideally situated major shopping centres in Britain with shops in the centre of the city and is convenient for Additional departure on 21 November with and stores of all sizes. We leave for home in the the main shopping areas. This evening why not accommodation at the Crowne Plaza John late afternoon. sample some of Birmingham’s exciting night-life Lennon Airport Hotel. Includes breakfast & with numerous restaurants, pubs, bars, and clubs. dinner for just £79. Separate details available. Sat 24 Oct City Inn 2 days £85 Day Two: Further free time for shopping or Sat 21 Nov City Inn 2 days £85 exploring in Birmingham city centre, depart for Sat 28 November 2 days £89 home late afternoon. Sat 28 Nov City Inn 2 days £85 Sat 05 December 2 days £89 Sat 05 Dec Macdonald 2 days £85 Thur 31 December * 2 days £99 Sat 21 November 2 days £79 Price includes overnight accommodation with Price includes overnight accommodation with breakfast. Price includes overnight accommodation with full English breakfast. Supplements per person: Single Room: £40 City Inn breakfast Supplements per person: Single Room £35 Hotel/£35 Macdonald Hotel Supplements per person: Single Room: £20 *New Years Eve

ARVONIA Information & Bookings 01286 675175 Exclusively Warner Leisure Hotels for adults

Some of the beautiful properties in the Warner Leisure Hotels portfolio are Grade I and II listed buildings, while others are remarkable for their stunning coastal or countryside settings. There is also a choice of traditional Coastal Resorts with delightful scenery where you can enjoy comfortable chalet style accommodation. All hotels feature a wealth of indoor and outdoor sport and leisure facilities plus a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and fitness suite. At Warner the emphasis is on great food and entertainment. Every evening is different with an exciting variety of live performances with music, dancing and comedy provided by top artists. Nidd Hall – Harrogate Littlecote House – Wiltshire Built in the grandest Baronial Style, A 15th century Tudor mansion located at Hungerford in the picturesque rolling parts of this grade II listed Georgian hills of Wiltshire. The elegant Tudor architecture and stunning parkland setting Hall date back to the 14th century. make it easy to see why Henry VIII thought it the perfect place to court Jane Situated on the outskirts of Seymour. Experience the tranquillity of the Cromwellian chapel, plus the Long Harrogate, the house is surrounded Gallery, Dutch Parlour and the Chinese Drawing Room. by 45 acres of beautiful gardens Excursions included: and lawns that culminate in an • Full day City of Bath • Full day Royal Windsor • Optional full day Oxford ornamental lake, providing the perfect surroundings. Monday 12 October 5 days £309 Excursions included: • Full day City of York • Short day Ripon & Thirsk • Half day Harrogate

British Holidays Sinah Warren – Hayling Island Monday 09 November 5 days £279 This well-appointed and Monday 11 January 5 days £229 comfortable Warner Character Hotel is located on the tip of Hampshire’s Hayling Island, overlooking the beautiful Langstone Thoresby Hall – Nottingham Nov Harbour and the sparkling waters of A magnificent Victorian country & Dec Tours the Solent. Originally a 15th 12 house standing in extensive include £50pp Century health farm run by monks grounds at Newark, on the edge of onsite spend and now an excellent hotel with Sherwood Forest. The ornate numerous amenities in a lovely architecture of Thoresby Hall is truly seaside location, described as a stunning, explore this Grade 1 listed tranquil paradise of pines and mansion and experience the flowers, sea-birds and butterflies grandeur of the Great Hall and Excursions included: elegant State Rooms. Thoresby is • Full day Portsmouth • Short day Winchester • Half day Chichester not only a celebrated hotel but also a luxurious spa retreat. Monday 29 March 5 days £249 Excursions included: • Full day City of Lincoln • Full day Nottingham • Half day Newark Alvaston Hall – Nantwich Valentine A delightful half-timbered Victorian country house located Break Monday 02 November 5 days £299 in leafy Cheshire near the old riverside town of Nantwich Monday 07 December 5 days £299 and the restful Water Gardens at Stapeley. The magnificent Monday 22 February 5 days £249 entrance and reception hall features a superb stained-glass window and a large fireplace enlivened with Italian ironwork, you can also appreciate the Victorians’ love for Elizabethanesque panelling and ceilings and the fine ‘Baroque’ boudoir, and superb Georgian-style fireplaces and ceilings. Holme Lacy House – Hereford Excursions included: Set in the heart of the Wye Valley near • Full day Buxton & Peak District • Full day Shrewsbury & Telford Hereford, this fabulous country mansion combines graceful grandeur Friday 12 February 4 days £229 with a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. A grade I listed building, dating back to the 17th century, with high ceiling halls, stunning staircases Corton Chalet Resort and drawing rooms. With stunning A traditional, comfortable chalet style resort set in a Turkey & Tinsel views of the parklands and gardens beautiful coastal location overlooking the North Sea and the Break Holme Lacy combines the tranquillity of Suffolk coastline, near to the resort town of Lowestoft. Among the countryside with the benefits of a top class hotel. Corton’s claims to fame is its links to mustard. Having previously been the Excursions included: Colman Estate, Corton passed into the hands of Warner Leisure Hotels, who • Full day Wye Valley & Cardiff • Short day City of Worcester • Half day Hereford transformed it into the traditional seaside resort you see today. Excursions included: Monday 14 December* 5 days £259 • Full day Norwich • Short day Great Yarmouth • Half day Lowestoft. Monday 01 March 5 days £269 Monday 07 December 5 days £189 *Seperate details apply All Warner Holidays include four nights accommodation in en suite bedrooms with dinner and breakfast, use of all leisure facilities, plus cabaret & entertainment each evening.

www.arvonia.co.uk London City & Theatre Breaks Luxury Breaks One of the world’s greatest cities with numerous renowned attractions such as the “Changing of the Guard”, Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral, at the Waldorf Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and the Tower of London to name but a few. Includes London’s theatre’s, museums and art galleries are the finest in the world and there March departure is no better place for shopping with the famous department stores of Knightsbridge, for Mothers Oxford Street and Regent Street, plus the exclusive designer outlets in Bond Street. Day A Selection Of Top London Shows Oliver Lionel Bart’s masterpiece is one of the most beloved British musicals, vividly bringing to life Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. Mamma Mia One the most popular shows in the West End, this funny musical features many of Abba’s best known songs, including of course ‘Mamma Mia’. Wake up at the Waldorf and experience 5 Star luxury in the heart Sister Act A divine new musical comedy which is raising the roof at the of London! Spoil yourself with a stay London Palladium this year. Sister Act features a brand new at one of the world's most score by 8 time Oscar winner Alan Menken. prestigious hotels - the Waldorf Lion King Hilton. Enjoy Afternoon Tea served in This adaptation of Disney’s much-loved film transports the hotels Homage Grand Salon audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious restaurant, an enlightening guided

colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. tour of the hotel plus an included British Holidays Hairspray Lunch Cruise on the River Thames Rated as the happiest and funniest show in town. Baltimore’s taking in all the famous sights of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, London from the river whilst has only one passion - to dance. enjoying lunch onboard.

Waldorf Hilton ##### Hilton Metropole Hotel #### Situated in one of the capital’s most enviable 13 Situated on Edgware Road, a few minutes walk from Oxford Street. All bedrooms feature air conditioning, locations, right on the doorstep of Covent satellite TV, hair dryer, trouser press, iron & board, mini bar and tea & coffee tray. Facilities include Garden, Theatreland and a great selection of two restaurants, snack bar, lounge, plus swimming pool, sauna, steam room and fitness centre. boutiques, restaurants and bars. Enjoy your stay in a contemporary 25m2 room with rain- Hilton Paddington #### drop shower and original Edwardian chrome and marble washstand, wall mounted plasma TV Situated within walking distance of Marble Arch and Oxford Street. All bedrooms are air conditioned and a large desk with ergonomic chair. Guests with satellite TV, telephone, hair dryer, trouser press, iron & board, mini bar and tea/coffee tray. can also enjoy entry to the LA Fitness centre Facilities include restaurant, casino and bar plus a fitness centre and sauna. which has a 13m swimming pool and a wide Hilton Olympia Hotel #### range of fitness equipment. Located on Kensington High Street, one of London’s premier shopping areas. All rooms have en-suite facilities, colour TV, telephone, hairdryer and hospitality tray. Facilities include a bar and brassiere, Itinerary lounge and fitness room. Day One: Travel south to London arriving in time for Afternoon Tea served in the Waldorf’s Date Days Hotel Show/Break Price Homage Grand Salon restaurant. Inspired by the grand cafés of Europe, this fashionable Sat 22 Aug 2 days Metropole Theatre - Oliver £189 London restaurant has Louis XVI-style décor, Sat 05 Sept 2 days Olympia Theatre - Mamma Mia £169 chandeliers, elegant columns, leather banquets Sat 19 Sept 2 days Metropole Theatre - Oliver £189 and modern art. This evening enjoy a meal in one of the numerous city restaurants and Tue 22 Sept** 2 days Ramada Theatre - Show Choice £139 maybe sample some of the city nightlife. Fri 09 Oct 3 days Paddington Theatre - Sister Act £199 Day Two: Following breakfast we take an Sat 10 Oct 2 days Olympia Theatre - Lion King £169 enlightening guided tour to capture the Fri 30 Oct 3 days Paddington Leisure Break £179 imagination highlighting the rich history and heritage of this world famous hotel. Time then Sat 14 Nov 2 days Olympia Theatre - Hairspray £169 to embark on a sightseeing cruise on the River Fri 04 Dec 3 days Paddington Christmas Shopping £179 Thames with an included lunch on board. We Wed 30 Dec 3 days Paddington New Year £189 depart for home late afternoon. Fri 08 Jan 3 days Paddington Jan Sales - Boat Show £159 Sun 17 January 2 days £169 Tue 19 Jan 2 days Ibis Earls Court Mamma Mia & Lion King 2 for 1 £169 Sun 21 February 2 days £169 Tue 02 Feb 2 days Ibis Earls Court Dirty Dancing & Sister Act 2 for 1 £159 Sat 14 March ** 2 days £209 Fri 09 Apr 3 days Paddington Leisure Break £169 Price includes accommodation with full English Price includes accommodation with full English Breakfast, plus theatre tickets and booking fee where breakfast, Afternoon Tea, a guided tour of applicable. Varying single room supplements apply depending on departure date and hotel. the Hilton Waldorf, plus a lunch cruise on the ** Show choice – Jersey Boys or Dirty Dancing (Separate details available) River Thames. Supplements: Single room £50 (Jan & Feb) £80 (Mar) ** Mothers Day Full details of all the above breaks are available on request or visit www.arvonia.co.uk

ARVONIA Information & Bookings 01286 675175 Mothers Day Mothers Day Mothers Day in Leeds in Stratford in York

A weekend away in Yorkshire with accommodation at the four star Why not treat Mum to a weekend Hilton Hotel located in the centre of break in delightful Stratford-upon- the city of Leeds, the culture capital Avon and stay at the popular 4 star of the north. Leeds is also known as Holiday Inn Hotel. The birthplace of world famous William Shakespeare Treat that special person to a weekend the 'Knightsbridge of the North' with away in the magnificent City of York. designer stores, independent is set in beautiful Warwickshire countryside. This lovely old town Surrounded by its imposing walls boutiques, high street favourites and and medieval gates this famous city market bargains all within easy with its timber-framed buildings is steeped in culture and history and has numerous award winning walking distance. The city centre is attractions. Stroll around the delightful also home to the Royal Armouries offers a wealth of things to see and

British Holidays old cobbled streets with their half museum and Leeds Art Gallery. do. The town centre has a modern shopping area where most principal timbered houses, take a cruise on #### chain stores and the old timbered the river, marvel at the Gothic Hilton Leeds City Hotel masterpiece of York Minster in whose The Hilton is conveniently situated in the heart buildings mingle together beautifully. of Yorkshire’s biggest city, close to all the main foundations lie the original layers of shopping areas. All the en suite bedrooms are Holiday Inn #### York’s history. The museums are equipped with satellite television, telephone, Situated in the heart of Stratford on the banks excellent and there is a fantastically 14 radio, iron & board, trouser press, hair dryer of the River Avon. All the en-suite bedrooms varied shopping area, you’ll find its and tea & coffee facilities. The hotel also features feature air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, no wonder that York has been a restaurant and relaxing bar plus the Living trouser press, hair dryer, mini bar and labelled England’s finest historic city. Well health club with indoor heated swimming tea/coffee tray. Facilities include a choice of pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, spa and a bars and restaurants plus a leisure club, with fully equipped gymnasium. Lift to all floors. swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room and Park Inn Hotel ### gymnasium. Lift to all floors. Ideally situated in the heart of this lovely Roman City, overlooking the banks of the River Ouse. All the comfortable bedrooms are en suite with satellite TV, trouser press, hairdryer and hospitality tray. Facilities include the restaurant, two bars and a leisure club with steam room, sauna, Itinerary solarium and Day One: We join the motorways and cross the Itinerary gymnasium. Lift to Pennines into Yorkshire and on to the city of Day One: Travel south to Stratford Upon Avon all floors. Leeds. The rest of the day is free to commence with the remainder of the day at leisure to exploring the numerous shops in the city centre, explore the town and maybe visit some of the Itinerary then maybe relax in the superb hotel leisure historic properties associated with Shakespeare. Day One: We travel across the Pennines into facilities. This evening enjoy a meal in one of the Perhaps enjoy a cruise on the river or a take a Yorkshire and on to the magnificent city of York numerous restaurants around the city centre. sightseeing tour. Tonight relax and enjoy your where the remainder of the day is free to Day Two: We check out and head to the included dinner at the hotel. commence some shopping or exploring the magnificent city of York where we have some Day Two: Today we travel to the enchanting many attractions. This evening relax and enjoy free time to look around some of the city’s Cotswolds and its lovely honey-stoned villages. your included dinner at the hotel. numerous attractions and stroll around the We visit Moreton on Marsh plus picturesque Day Two: Some further leisure time to explore delightful old cobbled streets with their half Bourton on the Water, also known as the and perhaps enjoy lunch in one of the many timbered houses. We depart for home in the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ with its delightful restaurants in the city before we depart for late afternoon. bridges crossing the River Windrush. home in the late afternoon.

Sat 13 March 2 days £79 Sat 13 March 2 days £89 Sat 13 March 2 days £89

Price includes overnight accommodation with Price includes accommodation dinner Price includes accommodation with dinner English breakfast and breakfast. and breakfast. Supplements per person: Single Room: £15 Supplement per person: Single Room £19 Supplements: Single room £15

www.arvonia.co.uk Cardiff Thursford Bath and the Christmas Christmas Market Spectacular

Traditional attractions such as Cardiff Castle, Llandaff Cathedral and the Museum of Welsh Life are now complemented by a stunning Staged every year at Thursford in waterfront development in Cardiff Bay Norfolk, this musical is now Each year the Bath churchyard area, with world-class venues such as the regarded as the most popular in its magical setting in the shadow of Millennium Centre and the iconic Christmas show of all time in England. Bath Abbey, is transformed into a

Millennium Stadium. Other A fantastic blend of entertainment Christmas shoppers haven – the British Holidays attractions include the ‘Tube’ visitor from a cast of over one hundred with Bath Christmas Market, now an centre, the Senedd Building, Christmas music and songs, carols, internationally renowned festive gift Techniquest and the Doctor Who dazzling dancers and beautiful market. Some 120 traditional exhibition. costumes. Each show is a pageant of wooden chalets full of everything spectacle and colour – the music a you’ll need to prepare for Christmas #### Holiday Inn seamless transition from an up-beat will adorn the streets with retailers Located in the city centre between the dance routine to a choral rendition selling unique handcrafted items, 15 Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle. All festive food and drink, decorations, bedrooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, of a Christmas carol. telephone, trouser press, iron & board, plus jewellery, accessories, crafts and tea/coffee tray. Lift to all floors. Huntingdon Marriott Hotel #### children’s toys. This luxurious fully air-conditioned hotel is Cardiff Marriott #### located on the outskirts of Huntingdon. Facilities Bristol City Centre Marriott Hotel #### Located in the heart of the city within easy walking include the Brooke’s Restaurant, a Cocktail This excellent hotel offers luxuriously furnished distance of all the main attractions. Facilities Lounge, Coffee Shop, plus a fully equipped en suite bedrooms all featuring satellite TV, include a swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool and leisure club with gymnasium and 15m swimming telephone, mini-bar, trouser press, iron & gymnasium. All the en-suite bedrooms are air- pool. All the en-suite rooms feature satellite TV, board, plus an in room safe. Other hotel conditioned and feature satellite TV, trouser telephone, hairdryer, mini-bar and tea/coffee facilities include the restaurant, terrace bar, press, hairdryer and hospitality tray. Lift to all tray. Lift to all floors. lounge & coffee shop, plus leisure facilities with floors. swimming pool, fitness room, spa bath, sauna Itinerary and steam room. Lift to all floors. Excursion Included (4 day tours only) Day One: We travel south to Huntingdon and • A visit to the Museum of Welsh Life at St Fagans, check in to the four star Marriott Hotel where Itinerary followed by an afternoon in Cardiff Bay. we stay for the next two nights. An opportunity Friday: We travel south to the city of Bristol, to make use of the superb hotel leisure facilities arriving in the early afternoon for check in to Fri 09 Oct Holiday Inn 3 days £159 before tonight’s included dinner. the Marriott Hotel. Remainder of the day at Fri 20 Nov Holiday Inn 3 days £159 Day Two: Today we visit the charming city of leisure in Bristol with its revitalised waterfront and famous landmarks including the Cathedral Fri 29 Jan Marriott 3 days £169 Norwich, the most complete medieval city in England, dominated by its splendid Castle and and Brunel's SS Great Britain. Sun 14 Feb Holiday Inn 4 days £215 the finely preserved and unique Cathedral. Saturday: A full day excursion to the city of Fri 19 Feb Marriott 3 days £169 Much of the original city wall can still be seen Bath to explore the delightful Christmas Market. Fri 12 Mar Holiday Inn 3 days £159 along with merchant houses and quaint With Bath’s famous Georgian architecture as a cobblestone lanes with half timbered shops. backdrop and the fragrances of hot mulled wine Fri 02 Apr** Marriott 4 days £239 Enjoy a meal in one of the bars or restaurants and pine needles in the air, the market is a great Fri 09 Apr Holiday Inn 3 days £159 before we travel to Thursford and take our seats place to get into the mood for Christmas. Other for the evening performance of the ‘Thursford famous sights in the city include the Pump Price includes accommodation with dinner Christmas Spectacular’. Rooms and Roman Baths, the Abbey, plus the and breakfast. Day Three: Following a leisurely breakfast we magnificent Crescent and Pulteney Bridge. Supplements: Single Room - Holiday Inn £5 per commence our homeward journey. Sunday: A further morning at leisure in Bristol, night / Marriott £15 per night. depart after lunch for our homeward journey. ** Easter Break Tue 17 November 3 days £179 Fri 27 November 3 days £165 Luxury three day break at the 5 star Hilton Hotel Price includes two nights accommodation with with optional tickets to see Les Miserables at the breakfast, dinner on Tuesday evening, plus Supplement: Single Room £39 Millennium Centre – departs 15 January admission tickets for the Thursford Spectacular. Inclusive of two nights accommodation with dinner (Separate details available). Supplement: Single Room £34 and breakfast

ARVONIA Information & Bookings 01286 675175 Blenheim Palace Waddesdon Castle Howard at at Christmastime Manor at Christmastime Christmastime

Waddesdon Manor was built in the The Palace and its courtyards are style of a 16th century French transformed into a winter wonderland, château for Baron Ferdinand de offering visitors a truly magical Enjoy a visit to Castle Howard when Rothschild to entertain his guests experience. Estate-grown Christmas the family will once again be and display his vast collection of art trees will greet you as you stroll welcoming visitors to experience the treasures. It houses one of the finest

British Holidays through the Great Courtyards and magic of their Christmas at Castle collections of French 18th century inside glowing fires will provide a Howard. The family’s own decorations decorative arts in the world. warm welcome. Opulent decorations will be on display alongside traditional Christmas is a wonderful time of will adorn the Great Hall and Long foliage arrangements, while the year to visit with Christmas trees in Library, Christmas wreaths will add a Great Hall fire will provide warmth every room and carols playing, plus touch of festive humour to Blenheim’s and comfort from the chilly winter gargantuan hanging wreaths, swags, stunning statues. air. Festive music will entertain ribbons, baubles and white fairy visitors as they move between the 16 lights used by the mile. This is Hilton Swindon Hotel #### rooms listening to tales of Christmas Christmas with Louis XIV flamboyance, An excellent four-star hotel set in mature past and present. Browse the unique scale and splendour. Waddesdon also woodlands on the outskirts of Swindon. All the choice of shops and gift ideas in the en suite bedrooms feature air conditioning, has some lovely Victorian gardens, Stable Courtyard whilst enjoying satellite TV, telephone, hair dryer and mini bar, renowned for colourful parterre, some festive entertainment. plus tea & coffee tray. The hotel also features a specimen trees, fountains and statuary. restaurant, bar and lounge area plus a leisure club with swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, Marriott Hollins Hall #### Hilton Milton Keynes Hotel #### sauna and gym. Lift also available. Set within 200 acres of delightful grounds, this Situated in a quiet location on the outskirts of luxurious hotel enjoys fine views of the Itinerary the town. All of the en suite bedrooms feature surrounding countryside. All the en suite Day One: We travel south to the city of satellite television, internet connection, telephone, bedrooms feature air conditioning, satellite TV, Gloucester where there will be some time to visit hairdryer, plus tea & coffee tray. The hotel also telephone, hair dryer, iron & board, trouser the historic Victorian Docklands and the Norman features a restaurant, bar and lounge area plus a press, safe, mini bar and tea & coffee tray. The Cathedral or maybe explore the excellent city leisure club with swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, hotel also features a restaurant, bar and lounge centre shopping area. In the late afternoon we steam room and gymnasium. Lift also available. area plus a leisure club with indoor swimming continue on to Swindon and check in to the pool, spa bath, steam room, sauna and gym. Lift Hilton hotel. Itinerary also available. Day Two: A visit to the delightful city of Bath Day One: We travel south to Birmingham for a with its wealth of magnificent Georgian visit to the Frankfurt Christmas Market, the largest Itinerary architecture and famous attractions including outside of Germany. This is a great place to find Day One: We travel east across the Pennines the Pump Rooms and Roman Baths, the Abbey, that unusual gift for Christmas with over ninety into Yorkshire to spend an afternoon in the plus the magnificent Crescent and Pulteney stalls to browse around. In the late afternoon we delights of Castle Howard. Following the visit we Bridge. continue on to Milton Keynes and check in to continue on to the Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel at Day Three: Our visit to the magnificent Blenheim the Hilton Hotel where dinner is included tonight. Shipley for an overnight stay with included dinner. Palace, home to the 11th Duke of Marlborough Day Two: This morning we travel to Aylesbury Day Two: We check out and travel the short and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Set for our visit to Waddesdon Manor. Explore the distance to the city of York where there will be in 2100 acres of beautiful parkland, the exquisite grand manor house beautifully decorated for free time to explore some of the many attractions Baroque Palace is surrounded by sweeping Christmas, visit the Stables Wine and Food Shop, that this magnificent walled city has to offer, or lawns, formal gardens and a magnificent Lake. the Manor Gift Shop and one of the finest perhaps some last minute Christmas Shopping. We depart mid afternoon and commence our Victorian gardens in Britain. We depart mid We depart mid afternoon to commence our homeward journey. afternoon and commence our homeward journey. return journey. Fri 11 December 3 days £159 Sat 19 December 2 days £99 Sun 20 December 2 days £99

Price includes two nights accommodation Price includes overnight accommodation Price includes overnight accommodation with dinner and breakfast, plus admission to with dinner and full English breakfast, plus with dinner and breakfast plus admission Blenheim Palace. admission to Waddesdon Manor. to Castle Howard. Supplement: Single Room £30 Supplement: Single Room £15 Supplements per person: Single Room £15

www.arvonia.co.uk Chatsworth at Grassington Worcester Christmastime Dickensian Christmas Fayre Festival

Step back in time as you experience Worcester’s Victorian Christmas Fayre, the Midlands’ most prestigious themed Chatsworth is one of Britain’s most Christmas market. Explore the streets celebrated historic houses, set in of historic Worcester packed with British Holidays Derbyshire’s Peak District National Enjoy the festive atmosphere of the unique, specialist shopping and all Park. Each winter Chatsworth brings annual Dickensian Festival in the the High Street names you’d expect the spirit of Christmas to life, the picturesque village of Grassington in to find, as well as great places to eat grand rooms in the house are specially the delightful Yorkshire Dales. Each and drink and all the magic of the decorated with foliage, lights and December Grassington is transported Fayre itself. Browse amongst the stalls candles, and with scenes to evoke back to the time of Charles Dickens, selling local crafts and great gift ideas, the traditions and history of Christmas. see the village square and streets sample the delicious things to eat, 17 The garden and waterworks are transformed into a traditional market treat yourself to a glass of hot mulled floodlit every afternoon and Carol with people dressed in period wine and watch the street entertainers singers and brass bands play in the costume. Centred around the cobbled conjuring up the sights and sounds stable yard. square is a selection of shops offering of a bygone age. arts and crafts, quality foods and gifts, Marriott Breadsall Priory Hotel #### alongside cosy cafes and restaurants. Hilton Warwick #### The delightful Breadsall Priory is a Grade II The Hilton Warwick hotel is situated in its own listed building set in some 400 acres of parkland, Holiday Inn Harrogate #### grounds on the outskirts of Warwick. All the just a few miles from the Peak District. Ideally located in the town centre this recently en-suite bedrooms feature satellite television, Originally a Priory founded in 1260, the hotel refurbished hotel has been awarded a 4 star radio, direct dial telephone, iron & board, offers a delightful combination of old and new. rating and now boasts a contemporary and hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. All the en-suite rooms feature satellite unique decor throughout. All bedrooms are en The hotel also features a restaurant and bar television, radio, direct dial telephone, hair suite with satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer and area plus a Living Well health club with indoor dryer, iron & board, trouser press, mini bar and tea/coffee tray. Facilities include a bar and swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. hospitality tray. Other features include a leisure Restaurant 701. Lift to all floors. Lift to all floors. club with a fitness suite, swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi. Lift also available. (Please note Itinerary Itinerary there is a long walkway to the bedrooms and Day One: We travel across the Pennines and Day One: We travel to the city of Worcester, some steps leading up to the lift). into the Yorkshire Dales to visit Grassington and nicely located on the banks of the River Severn the Dickensian Festival. Explore the stalls and and commence exploring the Christmas Fayre Itinerary experience the pleasure of doing some Christmas and the city’s delightful mix of ancient and Day One: Morning departure to Derbyshire to shopping in an atmosphere unlike any other. modern. In the late afternoon we continue on to enjoy an afternoon in the delights of Chatsworth. Enjoy the musicians, dancers and street the Hilton Hotel at Warwick for dinner and Set on the River Derwent and owned by the entertainers with choirs, bands, handbell ringers, overnight stay. Duke & Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth buskers, carol singers, Santa's Grotto and the Day Two: After a leisurely breakfast we check House is home to a magnificent collection of Town Crier. We depart late afternoon and continue out and travel to Birmingham to see the items from around the world. Following the visit to our overnight hotel in the attractive Victorian Frankfurt Christmas Market, the largest continue to our hotel for overnight stay with spa town of Harrogate. authentic German Christmas Market to be included evening dinner. Day Two: A morning at leisure to explore found outside of Germany. A great place to find Day Two: After breakfast we depart from our Harrogate, famous for its, tea-shops, floral that unusual gift for Christmas with over ninety hotel and visit the lovely spa town of Buxton displays, Turkish Baths and antique shops. stalls to browse around. We leave Birmingham before commencing our return journey. Afternoon departure for home. late afternoon, arriving home early evening. Sun 20 December 2 days £99 Sat 12 December 2 days £79 Sat 28 November 2 days £85

Price includes overnight accommodation with Price includes overnight accommodation Price includes overnight accommodation dinner and breakfast plus admission to Chatsworth. with breakfast. with dinner and breakfast Supplements per person: Single Room: £20 Supplements per person: Single Room: £15 Supplements per person: Single Room: £15

ARVONIA Information & Bookings 01286 675175 Christmas in Christmas in Christmas in Bristol Cardiff Stratford

A Christmas holiday at the superb four star Marriott Hotel in the historic Join us for a Christmas break to maritime City of Bristol. In the last Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of decade the city has been revitalised, world famous William Shakespeare, the Waterfront is now lined with set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire attractions, boats, restaurants and Spend Christmas 2009 in the capital countryside. This lovely old town with museums, and old warehouses have city of Wales and the four star Cardiff its timber-framed buildings is steeped become bistros, wine bars and arts Marriott Hotel. The city’s famous in culture and history and offers a centres. Amongst the attractions are landmarks and traditional attractions wealth of things to see and do. The the Cathedral and Brunel’s such as the splendid castle, Millennium town centre has a modern shopping engineering marvels, the Clifton Stadium, shopping arcades and the area where most principal chain stores British Holidays Suspension Bridge and the SS Great Museum of Welsh Life are now and the old timbered buildings mingle Britain. complemented by a stunning together beautifully. waterfront development in Cardiff Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel #### Bay including the Millennium Centre Holiday Inn Stratford #### This excellent four star hotel located next to the and Senedd building. Situated in the heart of this historic town on Cathedral and Historic Waterfront has recently the banks of the River Avon, this hotel makes completed a £3 million programme of #### the ideal base for exploring the delights of 18 refurbishment. All the en suite bedrooms Cardiff Marriott Hotel Shakespeare’s birthplace. All the en-suite feature air conditioning, bath and shower, An excellent four star hotel located in the heart of bedrooms feature air conditioning, satellite tv, satellite tv, telephone, mini bar, trouser press, the city, within easy walking distance of all the radio, telephone, trouser press, hair dryer mini iron and board, hairdryer, safe and tea/coffee main attractions and the shopping centre. All bar and tea/coffee tray. The hotel also has a tray. Other facilities include a restaurant, the en-suite bedrooms feature air conditioning, restaurant, ballroom, lounge, bar and leisure Champagne Bar, lounge, plus a leisure club with satellite tv, radio, telephone, trouser press, club featuring a swimming pool, spa, sauna, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. hairdryer and tea/coffee tray. Facilities include steam room and air-conditioned gymnasium. Lift available. restaurant, bar area and leisure club with a Lift available. swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, and gym. Lift. Itinerary Itinerary Day One: We travel south to Bristol arriving at Itinerary Day One: We depart in the morning for our our hotel in time for afternoon tea. Tonight enjoy Day One: Travel south to Cardiff to commence drive to Stratford, arriving at our hotel in time a welcome drinks reception before dinner in our Christmas holiday with afternoon tea at the for afternoon tea and check in to our rooms. the Terrace Restaurant. hotel. After settling in enjoy dinner and an After settling in enjoy a welcome drink followed Day Two: A day at leisure to explore, perhaps evening at leisure. by evening dinner and entertainment. join a guided walking tour of the old city, visit Day Two: A visit to the historic city of Bath. See Day Two: A morning drive into the picturesque the cathedral and maybe the SS Great Britain. the famous sights such as the Pump Rooms, Cotswolds, returning to the hotel for lunch. Some Tonight dinner will be served in the Palm Court Roman Baths, the beautiful abbey, plus the free time then to enjoy the Christmas Restaurant. For guests wishing to attend Midnight magnificent Crescents and Pulteney Bridge. atmosphere in Stratford before dinner followed Mass mulled wine and mince pies will be served Tonight a sherry reception before dinner. The by entertainment. upon your return. evening will conclude with mulled wine, mince Day Three: Morning at leisure before a drinks Day Three: A morning to relax and maybe take pies and Christmas Carol Singers. reception and traditional Christmas lunch. a stroll before a champagne reception and Day Three: Enjoy a morning at leisure before a Tonight there will be a Christmas Buffet Dinner Christmas Lunch with included wine. This evening Champagne Reception and the traditional and further entertainment. there will be a light dinner to take at your leisure Christmas lunch with wine included. Dinner Day Four: Enjoy an included mid morning followed by a Tea Dance in the Kings Suite. tonight will be followed by live entertainment. cruise along the tranquil River Avon before Day Four: Today we visit to the lovely city of Day Four: This morning following a leisurely lunch at the hotel. The afternoon is then free to Bath with its Georgian architecture. Tonight brunch there will be a short excursion returning explore further in Stratford. This evening enjoy dinner is followed by music and dancing with to the hotel in time for afternoon tea. a Boxing Day Dinner followed by entertainment. the resident band. Day Five: Following breakfast we depart from Day Five: Following a leisurely breakfast we Day Five: Following a leisurely breakfast we the hotel mid morning and commence our check out and board the coach for our depart the hotel and begin our homeward journey. homeward journey. homeward journey. Wed 23 December 5 days £439 Wed 23 December 5 days £429 Wed 23 December 5 days £449

Price includes four nights accommodation with Price includes four nights accommodation Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner and full English breakfast, a traditional with dinner and full Welsh breakfast, a traditional dinner and full English breakfast, three lunches Christmas lunch, plus an entertainment Christmas lunch, plus an entertainment including a Christmas lunch, entertainment programme. programme. programme and river cruise. Supplements per person: Single Room £40 Supplements per person: Single Room £40 Supplements per person: Single Room £40

www.arvonia.co.uk Christmas in Christmas in Twixmas in Yorkshire Santa Susanna Harrogate by Air

Door 2 Door service available for this holiday

A nice relaxing Christmas Holiday staying at the excellent 4 star Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel & Country Escape to Spain’s Costa Maresme for Club, situated at Baildon, near a fantastic value holiday over the Shipley. During our stay there will be festive period and enjoy the warmer visits to the delightful City of York winter climate and relaxed pace of with its old cobbled streets, half life. Santa Susanna is one of the timbered houses, the largest Minster quieter resorts along the Costa in Northern Europe and excellent Maresme coastline during the winter museums, plus the spa town of months. Its old town is set back from A nice relaxing short break between Harrogate, renowned for its floral the beachfront and retains much of its Christmas and New Year to the British Holidays displays, tea rooms, Turkish baths original charm with narrow cobbled attractive Victorian spa town of and antique shops. streets, ancient buildings and Harrogate, famous for its award monuments. The resort hotels are winning floral displays, tree-lined Hollins Hall Marriott Hotel #### located on the beach front and a boulevards, tea rooms, Turkish Situated in a tranquil setting within 200 acres of train line links Santa Susanna to Baths and antique shops. Harrogate grounds this historic grand Victorian hotel enjoys other resorts along the coast as well also boasts some magnificent delightful views of the surrounding countryside. 19 All the en suite bedrooms feature air-conditioning, as offering easy access to Barcelona Victorian buildings including the satellite tv, telephone, hair dryer, iron & board, and Gerona. Royal Pump Room Museum housing trouser press, safe, mini bar and tea/coffee the original sulphur well and the tray. Facilities include the Heathcliff’s Hotel Caprici Verd ### Royal Baths Assembly Rooms, built Restaurant, Hollins Residents Bar, a bar lounge Situated on the main promenade of Santa Susanna in 1897, and where Turkish Baths area plus a leisure club with swimming pool, spa just 100 metres from the beach. Facilities bath, steam room, sauna and gym. Lift available. include the main bar, comfortable lounges, games are still in daily use. room, internet room, gymnasium, outdoor & Itinerary indoor pools, sauna and jacuzzi. The restaurant Cairn Hotel ### Day One: We travel across the Pennines into offers an extensive buffet service with show Located just a short walk from the town centre Yorkshire and on to our hotel where we cooking at mealtimes. All the spacious bedrooms and set in four acres of gardens, the Cairn is a commence our Christmas holiday with coffee feature two queen size beds, a large shower, beautiful Victorian property which has been and mince pies on arrival. Tonight enjoy dinner wc, hairdryer, air conditioning, central heating, sympathetically modernised whilst retaining many in Heathcliff’s restaurant followed by some music. balcony, satellite television, telephone, mini- original features. Facilities include the Windsor Day Two: A visit to the magnificent City of York fridge and safe. Lift available. Restaurant and the Promenade Bar. All bedrooms with its award winning attractions, regarded as are en suite with satellite TV, telephone, trouser one of the finest historic cities in England. After Included in the holiday price press and tea/coffee tray. Lift to all floors. dinner tonight there will be live entertainment in • Pick up from your home (within a designated the Bronte Room. area) and return transfers to and from Liverpool Itinerary Day Three: Following breakfast perhaps take a Airport. Day One: Travel north to Harrogate for check in leisurely stroll in the hotel grounds before a • Return flights between the UK and Spain to the Cairn Hotel. Afternoon at leisure to relax drinks reception and the Christmas Lunch then including airport taxes and fees. and commence exploring the town. relax and watch the Queen’s speech with • Return transfers between the airport and the Day Two: A full day excursion to the magnificent afternoon tea. Tonight a hot & cold buffet dinner. hotel in Santa Susanna city of York, one of the finest historic cities in Day Four: A morning at leisure, then following • Six nights full board accommodation at the England, surrounded by imposing walls and lunch we take a drive via Skipton and the Hotel Caprici Verd including a Gala Buffet medieval gates and boasting numerous visitor southern tip of the Dales to the Victorian spa Dinner with champagne on Christmas Eve plus attractions. town of Harrogate. a Gala Christmas Turkey Lunch with champagne Day Three: A full day excursion travelling via Day Five: Following our final leisurely breakfast on Christmas Day. picturesque Yorkshire Moors villages to visit the we depart from the hotel mid morning and • Full entertainment programme and services popular resort of Scarborough. commence our homeward journey. of a local representative. Day Four: A further morning at leisure in Harrogate before our afternoon departure for Wed 23 December 5 days £439 Tue 22 December 7 days £499 home.

Price includes four nights accommodation with Supplements per person: Single Room £99 Sun 27 December 4 days £169 dinner and full English breakfast, two lunches Deposit: £100 including a traditional Christmas lunch, plus an This holiday is operated by Flightbound Ltd Price includes three nights accommodation entertainment programme. ATOL 2876, for whom Arvonia Holidays is an with dinner and breakfast. Supplements per person: Single Room: £60 authorised agent. Supplement: Single Room £30

ARVONIA Information & Bookings 01286 675175 New Year in New Year in New Year in Cardiff Stratford Liverpool

Stay at the brand new state of the art Hilton Liverpool Hotel

Join us for some great New Year Celebrations in the Capital of Wales and welcome 2010 in style with a A New Year break to welcome in Grand Gala Dinner Dance at the 2010, based in delightful Stratford- ever-popular Marriott Hotel. The city’s upon-Avon, the birthplace of world Liverpool, the European Capital of famous landmarks are now famous William Shakespeare. This Culture for 2008 and UNESCO

British Holidays complemented by a stunning lovely old town with its timber- World Heritage Site, now established waterfront development in Cardiff framed buildings is steeped in as one of Europe's most exciting Bay and world-class venues such as culture and history and offers a city-break destinations with a terrific the Millennium Centre and the iconic wealth of things to see and do. blend of attractions including superb Millennium Stadium. shopping facilities, unique maritime Holiday Inn Stratford-Upon-Avon #### heritage, a characteristic culture and Cardiff Marriott #### Ideally situated on the banks of the River Avon, the renowned vibrant city nightlife. 20 This fine four star hotel is located in the heart of within easy walking distance of the town centre. the city in the colourful Cafe Quarter, within easy Facilities include restaurant, ballroom, lounge Hilton Liverpool walking distance of all the main attractions and and bar, plus a leisure club featuring swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room and air An exciting new contemporary hotel, due to shopping centres. All the en-suite bedrooms open its doors to the public in Autumn 2009. feature air conditioning, satellite tv, telephone, conditioned gymnasium. All the en-suite bedrooms feature air conditioning, satellite tv, The Hilton will be a landmark hotel, situated in trouser press, hairdryer, mini bar and the heart of Liverpool's newly designed city tea/coffee tray. Facilities include restaurant and radio, telephone, trouser press, hair dryer mini bar and tea/coffee tray. Lift available to all floors. centre, Liverpool 1. With spectacular views over bar area plus a leisure club with swimming pool, the historic Liver Buildings, Albert Dock and sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and beauty Itinerary Chavasse Park, the hotel will offer access to a shop. Lift available. vast array of shops, restaurants and bars. With Day One: We drive to Stratford, arriving at the contemporary architecture, state of the art Itinerary hotel in time to enjoy afternoon tea in the design, great facilities and a superb location, Day One: Travel south to Cardiff, arriving in the Terrace Lounge and check in to our rooms. Hilton Liverpool will be 'The' place to stay when afternoon. Some free time follows to After settling in enjoy dinner followed by visiting Liverpool. Facilities will include a ballroom, commence exploring the city or you may like to entertainment. restaurant, bar and gymnasium. All the en-suite make use of the hotel’s excellent leisure Day Two: A day at leisure to relax and explore bedrooms are air-conditioned with satellite TV, facilities before evening dinner. Stratford. This evening there will be a pre-dinner telephone, hairdryer, iron & board, room safe Day Two: A day at leisure for shopping or drinks reception before the New Year’s Eve 5 and tea & coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors. sightseeing in the Capital, or just relax and prepare Course Gala Dinner in the Grand Ballroom, yourself for the great night ahead. Enjoy a followed by music and dancing to welcome the Itinerary arrival of 2010. Champagne Reception and a five course Gala Day One: Depart North Wales and head to Dinner with music and dancing to welcome Day Three: Following a New Year’s day brunch Liverpool, arriving during the morning. The 2010. (Please note this will be a black tie or its time to sit back and relax or you may wish to remainder of the day is then free for shopping lounge suit event). join us on the coach for an afternoon drive in the or sightseeing then tonight it’s time to enjoy a Day Three: A Jazz Champagne Brunch is picturesque Cotswolds. Dinner followed by meal in one of the numerous restaurants or available this morning, served between 09.00 and further entertainment. bars and enjoy the buzzing nightlife and 14.00. This afternoon perhaps just relax in the Day Four: Following a leisurely breakfast we atmosphere as the New Year dawns with the hotel’s leisure facilities or enjoy some sightseeing check out and board the coach for our city’s firework display to welcome 2010. and bargain hunting in the New Year Sales. homeward journey to North Wales. Day Two: A further day at leisure in the city to Day Four: Following a leisurely breakfast it’s Please note that the Gala Dinner on New Year’s explore or maybe search for bargains in the New sadly time to check out and commence our Eve is a Black Tie Event however for the Year sales. Perhaps a visit to the Albert Dock, homeward journey, departing from the hotel gentlemen a dark lounge suit and bow tie would the city’s cathedrals or maybe a cruise on the mid morning. also be acceptable. Mersey. We depart late afternoon for our homeward journey. Wed 30 December 4 days £339 Wed 30 December 4 days £349 Thur 31 December 2 days £99 Price includes three nights accommodation with Price includes three nights accommodation with dinner, including the New Years Eve Gala dinner, dinner (including one Gala dinner), plus full Price includes overnight accommodation plus full Welsh breakfast. English breakfast. with full English breakfast. Supplements per person: Single Room £60 Supplement: Single Room £30 Supplements per person: Single Room £35

www.arvonia.co.uk New Year in New Year in Loch Lomond London Brugge All Inclusive

A super all-inclusive break to an 18th century former Scottish Coaching Enjoy a New Year break in the Inn, located in the delightful village London is without doubt one of the magnificent city of Brugge, this of Drymen. Enjoy the captivating world’s greatest capital cities with a beautifully preserved Flemish gem is scenery surrounding Loch Lomond, vibrant and exciting atmosphere and one of the prettiest medieval cities in a place renowned for its beauty and numerous famous landmarks and Europe with handsome gabled tranquillity with majestic mountains attractions. Join us on this New Year houses, ornate guildhalls and and tiny wooded islands. Break and experience the unique and majestic churches. Take a trip on the British Holidays exciting atmosphere when the New picturesque canals or a ride around Winnock Hotel ### Year arrives in the Capital City. the city in a horse-drawn carriage. The This charming old family run hotel takes centre delightful Christmas Market on the stage on the green in the conservation village of Hilton London Paddington #### main square forms a ring around an Drymen. Sensitively extended and refurbished it The four star Hilton Paddington hotel is ideally open air ice rink and operates right retains its traditional bars and log fires and offers situated just 15 minutes walk from Marble Arch a warm and friendly atmosphere. All bedrooms and Oxford Street. All the en-suite bedrooms are through until New Years Eve. are en suite with satellite TV, telephone and tea/ equipped with air conditioning, satellite tv, coffee tray. The hotel does not have a lift but 21 radio, play-station, telephone, hair dryer, Academie Hotel #### porterage is provided and some ground floor trouser press, iron & board, mini bar and The 4 star Academie Hotel is ideally situated rooms available. tea/coffee tray. Other facilities include a right in the historic “golden triangle”, just 50 restaurant and bar plus a fitness centre with a metres from the famous Minnewater (Lake of Itinerary sauna. Lift available to all floors. Love) and with easy access to the city centre. Day One: Travel north to Scotland and the All the en suite bedrooms feature air-conditioning, Winnock Hotel for a welcome from your hosts Itinerary satellite television and direct dial telephone. followed by dinner and entertainment. Day One: Morning departure for our journey Facilities at the hotel include a relaxing bar area, Day Two: A day into the beautiful scenery of south to London, arriving during the afternoon. plus the lovely winter garden and stylish garden the Trossachs, an area known as Scotland in The remainder of the day is then free to terrace. Lift to all floors. Miniature. We visit the little towns of Aberfoyle commence some shopping our sightseeing, and Callander, then on to Stirling for an then tonight it’s time to enjoy a meal in one of Itinerary opportunity to visit the castle and the Wallace the numerous restaurants and sample some of Day One: Early departure to Folkestone for our Monument. After dinner tonight enjoy a the famous city nightlife. journey through the Eurotunnel to France. traditional Scottish Evening with dancing. Day Two: A further day to explore the shops Continue to Belgium and on to our hotel in Day Three: A visit to the historic city of and department stores or see some of the city Brugge. The evening is then free to explore the Edinburgh with its magnificent castle, the Royal sights, then tonight its time to enjoy New Years city and enjoy a meal in one of the wide variety Mile, the Palace of Holyrood House and superb Eve in the Capital. To savour the unique of restaurants. shopping on Princes Street. Tonight an evening atmosphere why not join the crowds at Trafalgar Day Two: A day at leisure in Brugge with time with your host and hotel management with Square when Big Ben strikes at midnight and to browse around the shops, stroll through the games and merriment. enjoy the spectacular world-class fireworks picturesque streets or maybe take a cruise on Day Four: To the nearby Loch Lomond Shores display over London’s Skyline. the canals. This evening spend another night in Visitor Centre for an optional cruise – see the Day Three: A morning to relax and maybe the city’s restaurants and bars and enjoy the Bonnie Banks from the water. Tonight our final explore the January sales, or perhaps take a trip atmosphere on the Square at midnight to dinner followed by entertainment and dancing. on the London Eye for some spectacular views welcome in 2010. Day Five: A fond farewell and our homeward of the city. Take some time to see New Years Day Three: A further day at leisure or join us on journey. Day parade, where dancers, cheerleaders, an optional excursion to the city of Brussels with musicians, acrobats and performers with a it’s famous sights such as the Atomium, the Grand Mon 16 November * 5 days £239 multitude of floats and enormous helium cartoon Place and the Manekin Pis. Mon 01 February 5 days £225 balloons assemble in the heart of the city for a Day Four: We return to Calais for our “celebration of the nations”. We depart London Eurotunnel journey back to Folkestone and Monday 01 March 5 days £235 mid afternoon and commence our return journey, home to North Wales. arriving back in North Wales during the evening. Price includes four nights accommodation with Wed 30 December 4 days £269 breakfast and dinner, unlimited tea/coffee, Wed 30 December 3 days £189 three packed lunches, a glass of wine with dinner, Price includes three nights accommodation free bar each night for 3 hours (house brands), Price includes two nights accommodation with continental breakfast, plus return plus nightly entertainment. with full English breakfast. Eurotunnel journeys. Supplement: Single room £nil (limited availability) Supplements per person: Single Room £86 Supplements per person: Single Room £90 * Turkey & Tinsel theme.

ARVONIA Information & Bookings 01286 675175 Oban - Gateway Edinburgh City Dublin & to the Isles Break Wicklow

5 star luxury break

One of Scotland’s most popular Discover the delights of the Fair City holiday resorts, situated in a lovely of Dublin, the cultural capital of Ireland sheltered bay in the Western with a vibrant atmosphere, fascinating Highlands. The views of the mountains, architecture, plus numerous lochs and islands have captivated attractions. Known as the ‘Garden of artists, authors, composers and poets Ireland’ County Wicklow is home to for centuries. The town had the royal The fascinating City of Edinburgh, some of Irelands most beautiful British Holidays seal of approval from Queen Victoria the Capital of Scotland since the scenery with a spectacular coastline, who called it ‘one of the finest spots 15th Century, standing on seven rolling hills and lush pastures all we have seen’. hills and creating a dramatic skyline. overlooked by the granite peaks of Highlights include the Palace of the Wicklow Mountains. Caledonian Hotel ### Holyrood House, the Scottish Known as Oban’s landmark building, the historic residence of the British Royal Family, Marriott Druids Glen Hotel Caledonian Hotel enjoys a superb central plus the historic Royal Mile, the New & Country Club ##### 22 location by the harbour, with views over the bay Scottish Parliament building and the This excellent 5 star luxury hotel is set within its of Oban to the hills and islands of Scotland’s magnificent Edinburgh Castle own 400-acre Druids Glen Golf Resort. Facilities magnificent west coast. Facilities include two include an 18 metre swimming pool, fully restaurants, a bar and lounge area. All bedrooms towering above the city, the most equipped gym and the Elemis Treatments Spa, are en suite with TV, telephone and tea/coffee visited attraction in Scotland. plus the Thirteenth Bar, Druids Brasserie and tray. Lift available. the Fairways Snack Bar. The elegant spacious Jurys Inn Edinburgh bedrooms feature air conditioning with individual Excursions Included Set in an ideal location just off the Royal Mile in climate control, luxurious bedding, alarm clock, • Full day via Loch Linnhe to Fort William, the heart of Edinburgh's old town. The main coffee & tea maker, iron and board, plus room nestling beneath the mighty Ben Nevis, an shopping thoroughfare of Princes Street is only safe. opportunity to take a cable car ride into the minutes away and the hotel is also conveniently Nevis Range for some spectacular views. located for many other tourist attractions. Itinerary Continue to Glencoe, the most famous glen in Facilities include a bar, restaurant and coffee Day One: Travel to Holyhead for the ferry to Scotland with some of the finest scenery in the bar. All bedrooms are en suite with power Ireland. On arrival we continue to Enniskerry central Highlands. shower and feature satellite TV, hairdryer, tea / where we include a visit to the superb • Short day via the shores of Loch Fyne to coffee tray and internet access. Lift to all floors. Powerscourt House & Gardens. Continue to Inveraray. Attractions include Inveraray Castle, (Please note all rooms are non-smoking) Newtonmountkennedy and the Druids Glen home of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll, the Hotel. Maritime Museum and Inveraray Jail, Scotland’s Excursions Included Day Two: We spend a day in Dublin where we living 19th century prison where life-like • Full day commencing with a visit to Stirling for include a city tour to see all the famous sights in figures, sounds and smells bring the old an opportunity to see the Castle, then to the the Irish Capital followed by free time for courtroom and former county prison back to life. popular tourist town of Callander. From here we sightseeing or shopping. Optional Excursion take a drive through the Trossachs, a wonderful Day Three: We take a drive into the picturesque • Full day to the Isle of Mull, travelling by ferry area of lochs and mountain vistas and climb the Wicklow Mountains and visit the 6th century from Oban to Craignure. On arrival we commence dramatic Dukes Pass to Aberfoyle, then finally Glendalough Monastic site and its famous a lovely scenic drive across the south of the Isle to Balloch and the Loch Lomond National Park Round Tower, one of the most visited sights in of Mull, travelling through Glen More and along Visitor Centre where you can enjoy an optional Ireland. From here we discover Ballykissangel the shores of picturesque Loch Scridain to cruise. Country and the picturesque village of Avoca Fionnphort. From here a short ferry crossing to • A morning excursion to the pretty village of where you can see traditional hand weavers at the Holy Island of Iona, an historic place of South Queensferry, overlooking the Firth of work, then on to visit Wicklow town renowned pilgrimage with its Abbey, Benedictine Nunnery Forth, then on to Linlithgow, birthplace of Mary for its fine harbour and pebble beach. and the Reilig Oran - the burial place of Kings. Queen of Scots. Afternoon at leisure in Day Four: We return to the port at Dun Laoghaire Edinburgh or an optional visit to Leith for a tour for our sailing back to Holyhead and home. Mon 08 February 5 days £179 of the Royal Yacht Britannia. Thur 11 March 4 days £235 Price includes four nights accommodation Mon 19 October 5 days £269 with dinner and breakfast, unlimited tea & coffee Price includes three nights accommodation after dinner, plus a quiz night and a traditional Price includes four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast, entrance to Scottish entertainment evening. with hot & cold buffet breakfast. Powerscourt Estate, plus return Irish Sea crossings. Supplement: Single Room £80 Supplement: Single room £120 Supplement: Single Room £75

www.arvonia.co.uk Antrim Coast Disneyland Paris Paris City Break & Belfast

From the moment you step through the gates and glimpse the Sleeping Discover the unspoilt beauty of Beauty Castle for the first time, Northern Ireland, a land of prepare to be enthralled by the magnificent scenery, fine food and a Disneyland Park, divided into five separate lands, each with a One of the world’s most famous unique charm, steeped in history, capital cities. Take a boat trip along tradition and folklore. Take a drive distinctive theme. Located next door is the Disney Studios Park, let your the Seine, sample some gastronomic along the stunning Antrim Coast delights in a cosy bistro, see the Road, enjoy visits to the famous imagination soar and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of elegant tree lined Champs-Elysees, Giants Causeway and Bushmills Irish the famous Mona Lisa in the Louvre, Whiskey Distillery, plus an interesting movies and animation.

marvel at the architecture of Notre British Holidays guided tour of the revitalised city of Dame and the stunning panoramic Belfast, now one of Europe’s most Bonfire & Fireworks (November) Discover the magic of Disneyland and witness views from the Eiffel Tower. popular city destinations. Europe’s biggest and most spectacular Bonfire & Fireworks extravaganza. ### #### Novotel Rueil Malmaison Atria Ballygally Castle Hotel A recently built three star hotel located in Rueil An enchanting hotel full of character and charm. Mercure Hotel Marne La Vallee ### sur Seine, close to the banks of the River Seine The castle’s many original features and antique (October departure- Half Term) and just one minute from the metro station for furnishings give the hotel a unique atmosphere Situated at Noisy Le Grand, between Paris and access to all parts of the city. Facilities include a 23 along with its welcoming log fires. The hotel is Disneyland. Facilities include a bar and restaurant, the Novotel café and a fitness centre. reputedly haunted by a friendly ghost and brave restaurant, all bedrooms are en suite with satellite All the en suite bedrooms have air-conditioning, guests can visit the ‘ghost room’ in one of the TV, telephone, hairdryer and mini bar. Lift. telephone, satellite television, mini-bar and towers to see for themselves! Facilities include hairdryer. Lift available. the Garden Restaurant and Antrim Suite, all the Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne en suite bedrooms are tastefully decorated and (November departure) Itinerary feature satellite TV, telephone and tea/coffee tray. Located on site at Disneyland the hotel Day One: Depart in the early hours and travel architecture is typical of the frontier towns of south to Folkestone for a morning journey Itinerary the Great American West. Facilities in the hotel through the Eurotunnel to Calais, then on via Day One: We travel to Holyhead and board the include the Chuck Wagon Café, Saddle Bar, Red the French auto-routes to Paris, arriving late ferry to Ireland. Continue north through Dublin Garter Saloon and a Video Games Room. afternoon. Time then to enjoy a meal in one of and on via Dundalk to the scenic Antrim coast the numerous restaurants or Bistros then and our hotel overlooking picturesque Ballygally Itinerary sample the city nightlife. Bay where we stay for three nights. Day One: Early departure to Folkestone for a Enjoy three days at leisure to explore all the Day Two: Today we take a drive along the journey through the Eurotunnel to France. famous sites and attractions of this amazing stunning Antrim Coast via Cushendall and Continue on to our hotel. capital city, the choice is endless! Ballycastle to Bushmills where we visit Ireland’s Optional Excursions oldest whiskey distillery. On then to see the Day Two & Three: At leisure to enjoy the famous Giants Causeway with its unique Disneyland Theme Park and Walt Disney Studios • A morning guided tour of the city to see all hexagonal rock formations, marvelled at by Park. Your included two-day pass allows unlimited the famous sights followed by a cruise on the countless visitors for centuries. access to both parks. River Seine. Day Three: A visit to the vibrant, revitalised city Day Four: To Calais for our return Eurotunnel • ‘Paris By Night’ – enjoy an included evening of Belfast. Enjoy a guided tour of all the city sights journey and home to North Wales. meal in a typical Parisian restaurant and a tour and landmarks including the magnificent City of the illuminations. Hall with its classical Renaissance architecture, 1 adult 2 adults 3 adults 4 adults Child • A visit to the magnificent Palace of Versailles. the political wall murals on the Shankill and Falls Mon Day Five: We return to Calais for our Road, plus the magnificent Stormont Estate and 26 Oct £384 £299 £299 £299 £198 Eurotunnel journey to Folkestone and on home Parliament Buildings. 4 days to North Wales. Day Four: We check out and head south back Tues to Dun Laoghaire for our return sailing to 03 Nov £356 £265 £234 £219 £139 Fri 09 October 5 days £249 Holyhead and home. 4 days Thur 01 April ** 5 days £289

Mon 29 March 4 days £239 Price includes three nights accommodation with Price includes four nights accommodation Continental breakfast, two-day admission pass to with hot & cold buffet breakfast, Price includes three nights accommodation Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios, plus return plus return Eurotunnel journeys. with breakfast and dinner, return Irish Sea Eurotunnel journeys. Child rates are applicable to Supplement: crossings, guided tour of Belfast, plus admission children up to 11 years inclusive, when sharing Single Room £113 (October) / £145 (April) to Bushmills Distillery. with two full paying adults at Mercure Hotel and ** Easter Break - accommodation at the Supplement: Single Room: £52 one full paying adult at Hotel Cheyenne, Novotel La Defense.

ARVONIA Information & Bookings 01286 675175 Brugge Aachen & Valkenburg Christmas Market Christmas Markets

Every year at Christmastime the squares and alleys around Aachen’s town hall are transformed into a paradise of Each year Brugge features a truly delightful Christmas lights, colours, festive sounds and tempting aromas. market with numerous stalls selling a vast array of gifts, Across the border in Holland lies Valkenburg, a delightful chocolates, hot snacks and goodies, plus of course the little hill town built around a romantic ruined castle. traditional mulled wine. An ice rink on the Market Square Valkenburg’s markets are unique, set in the old limestone also adds to the unique atmosphere that only Brugge can Gemeentegrot caves that run under the town. The

Continental Holidays offer. Exploring this lovely Belgian medieval city is a real atmospheric grottos are festively decorated and illuminated delight with its picturesque narrow cobbled streets and a by fairy lights, creating a wonderful atmosphere in which wealth of historic buildings. to buy local specialities.

Academie Hotel #### Buschhausen Hotel ### Situated in the historic “golden triangle” with easy access to the city centre. A comfortable family run hotel situated a few minutes drive from the centre 24 The stylish rooms all feature air-conditioning, telephone, satellite TV and en- of Aachen. Facilities include a restaurant, bistro & bar, indoor pool, sauna and suite bathrooms. Lift to all floors. bowling alley. All the bedrooms are en suite with telephone, TV and mini-bar. Lift to all floors. Itinerary Day One: Early departure to Folkestone for our journey through the Itinerary Eurotunnel to Calais. Continue on to Belgium and The Academie Hotel. The Day One: Early hours departure to Dover for a late morning Channel evening is then free to explore the city and enjoy a meal in one of the wide crossing to Calais. Continue on to Aachen for check in to the hotel. Evening variety of restaurants and bars. at leisure to enjoy dinner and maybe sample the nightlife. Day Two: A day at leisure in Brugge with time to explore all that the Day Two: A full day at leisure to explore Aachen, its excellent shopping Christmas Market has to offer. Browse around the stalls and hunt for the best facilities and all the delights of the Christmas Market. The old city centre of bargains, a great chance to get those stocking fillers! Perhaps take a stroll Aachen is home to one of the most spectacular cathedrals in Germany, the through the picturesque narrow cobbled streets and maybe a cruise on the perfect setting for the festive Christmas market. canals or a horse drawn carriage ride. Day Three: We travel to Valkenburg for a visit to the Christmas Market in a Day Three: A further day at leisure or join us for a drive through the Flanders network of candlelit corridors, the oldest and largest underground Christmas countryside to visit Ypres, a town with strong associations with the First market in Europe. World War. Highlights include the Cloth Hall and the ‘In Flanders Fields Day Four: We return to Calais for our ferry crossing to Dover and home to Museum’, plus the famous Menin Gate where the ‘Last Post Ceremony’ has North Wales. been taking place since 1929. Day Four: We depart and return to France for our Eurotunnel journey to Folkestone and home to North Wales.

Thur 03 December 4 days £269 Fri 27 November 4 days £229

Price includes three nights accommodation with buffet breakfast, Price includes three nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast, plus return Eurotunnel journeys. plus return Channel crossings. Supplement: Single Room £90 Supplement: Single Room £25

www.arvonia.co.uk Dusseldorf Cologne Christmas Market Christmas Market

Experience the excitement and festive atmosphere of one of Germany’s finest Christmas markets. Dusseldorf is a Cologne boasts no less than six separate colourful markets modern metropolis, with a charming old town that features with each one taking place on one of the city’s impressive a beautiful riverside promenade and some of the best squares, surrounded by ornate and historic buildings. Soak nightlife along the Rhine. There are two main markets, the up the festive atmosphere as you browse around the Nikolausmarkt and the Schadowplatz that together stretch different market stalls with crafts, delicacies and unusual throughout most of the city. gifts on offer. The magnificent cathedral dominates the city, the twin spires of this famous landmark tower 150 metres Continental Holidays Radisson SAS Dusseldorf #### above the central square. Explore the Roman Old Town or Facing the river Rhine, this superb hotel is in an ideal location with the the impressive Sculpture Park and maybe take a cruise on Konigsallee Shopping Boulevard and the old town both nearby. Facilities the river to see the city from another perspective. include the Le Jardin restaurant, garden terrace, plus a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and solarium. All bedrooms are en suite with satellite Novotel Cologne City #### television, Internet access, telephone, mini bar, radio, trouser press and tea 25 The fully air-conditioned 4-star Novotel is located on the banks of the Rhine, & coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors. close to the old town and the famous cathedral. The hotel features 221 spacious contemporary rooms with bright, warm décor, satellite TV, Itinerary telephone, mini bar & hairdryer. Facilities include the Le Jardin Restaurant, Day One: Early hours departure to Folkestone for a morning journey through guests can also use the well-equipped fitness room located on the top floor the Eurotunnel to Calais, continue on into Germany and the Radisson Hotel and enjoy views of Cologne cathedral. at Dusseldorf where we stay for three nights. Day Two: A day to explore Dusseldorf and the Christmas Market. See the Itinerary festive street fairs featuring rows of market stalls aglow with lights, Day One: Early departure to Folkestone for a morning journey through the performances by carollers, brass bands, puppeteers, and magicians, plus the Eurotunnel to Calais. Continue into Germany and the Novotel Hotel in heady smells of roasting chestnuts, mulled wine, gingerbread, and of course Cologne where we stay for three nights German sausage. Day Two & Three: Two full days at leisure to explore the city’s Christmas Day Three: Another day at leisure in Dusseldorf or join us for an optional markets with the heady smells of roasting chestnuts, mulled wine, visit to the Christmas Market in the city of Cologne. gingerbread, and of course German sausage. Enjoy some sightseeing, Day Four: Travel back to Calais for our return Eurotunnel journey to perhaps take a river cruise then sample some of the city’s vibrant nightlife. Folkestone and home to North Wales. Day Four: Travel back into France and on to Calais for our return Eurotunnel journey to Folkestone and home to North Wales.

Thur 03 December 4 days £239 Tue 08 December 4 days £209

Price includes three nights accommodation with hot buffet breakfast, Price includes three nights accommodation with cold buffet breakfast, plus return Eurotunnel journeys. plus return Eurotunnel journeys. Supplement: Single Room £67 Supplements: Single Room: £55

ARVONIA Information & Bookings 01286 675175 Brittany - The Finiste`re Coast Continental Holidays

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Brittany is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Itinerary France, a land rich in culture, tradition and history. A Day One: Early departure to Folkestone for a journey through the Eurotunnel delightful mix of spectacular coastline providing sheltered to Calais, then continue on into Normandy and our overnight hotel to the sandy bays, quaint little harbours, dramatic rugged cliffs, south of Rouen. Day Two: Continue through Normandy into Brittany and on to the Finestere and pretty estuaries. The Finistere Peninsula lies at the far Coast where we spend four nights at the Le Grand Hotel Abbatiale in the south western corner of Brittany and our holiday base for seaside resort of Benodet. exploring the region is the charming seaside resort of Day Three to Six: At Leisure in Bénodet, take a walk along the harbourside Bénodet. With its long sandy beach and marina, Benodet is or the fine beaches which lie sheltered within the bay, relax at a café bar or one of the most prestigious seaside resorts of south Finistere, browse in the pretty little shops. You may wish to take a boat across the river estuary to Sainte Marine and enjoy lunch in one of the excellent restaurants situated at the mouth of the picturesque river Odet. or maybe a longer boat trip to view the Glenen Islands. Excursions Included ### Le Grand Hotel Abbatiale • A visit to the beautiful city of Quimper with its Gothic cathedral, delightful A nice three star hotel situated in a quiet area on the port of Benodet, around half-timbered houses and narrow cobble stoned streets of the old quarter. ten minutes walk from the main beach and resort area and just a few minutes Continue to Locronan, described as an unchanged sleepy village that time from local bars, shops and restaurants. The hotel enjoys a reputation for good forgot, loved by film directors for its authenticity. Finally we head towards the food served in the stylish restaurant, plus there is a nice cosy bar where you Pointe du Raz Headland to discover the wild beauty of one of France’s Heritage sit and relax. All the en suite bedrooms are well furnished and feature satellite sites that has inspired many writers, such as Victor Hugo and Gustave Flaubert. television, telephone and hairdryer. Lift Available. • We head to the fishing port of Concarneau where you can take a walk around the granite walls of the town for some great views. From here we travel to nearby Pont Aven, a charming little town regarded as an artists paradise, a truly beautiful place popular for centuries with artists like Monet and Gourgin. Day Six: We leave Benodet and travel back to Normandy and on to our overnight hotel at Abbeville. Day Seven: We head back to Calais for our return Eurotunnel journey to Folkestone and home to North Wales.

Saturday 03 October 7 days £489

Price includes six nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast, plus return Eurotunnel crossings. Supplement: Single Room: £60

www.arvonia.co.uk Cannes & The Cote D azur

Many Extras Included Continental Holidays

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The world famous Cote d’Azur, home to beautiful Itinerary coastlines and haunts of the rich and famous. Situated on Day One: Depart in the early hours and travel south to Folkestone for a the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea and sheltered by morning Eurotunnel journey to Calais. Continue on via the autoroutes to Dijon for an overnight stay. the Alpes Maritime, the delightful resort of Cannes enjoys Day Two: We continue south passing Lyon and Marseilles to the Côte d‘Azur an excellent all year sunny climate. Take a stroll on the and the Quality Hotel Embassy where we stay for the next five nights. Boulevard de la Croisette with its palm trees and chic Day Three to Six: At leisure in Cannes with the following included boutiques, discover the quaint narrow streets of the old excursions and visits. town, explore the designer shops on the Rue D’Antibes and • A boat trip to San Marguerite Island, plus a visit to the Casino with a glass admire the luxury yachts in the marina. of champagne. • Monaco & Monte Carlo, explore the tiny streets of Monaco, visit the late Quality Hotel Embassy ### Prince Rainier’s Palace, maybe try your hand in the casinos and see the starting grid of the famous Monaco Grand Prix. In an ideal location at the head of the main pedestrian shopping street, the Rue • A drive along the beautiful coastline to St. Tropez, a playground of the rich D’Antibes and just a five minute walk to the and famous. See the artists on the quayside and marvel at the super-yachts famous Boulevard de La Croisette. Facilities in the harbour, explore the designer shops and perhaps enjoy a Tarte include a breakfast room, restaurant, piano Tropezienne as you watch out for famous film stars! bar, jacuzzi, plus a roof terrace and garden. • A visit to Grasse, a typical Provencal village nestled against a hillside, All the spacious air-conditioned bedrooms regarded as the perfume capital of the world. A tour of the Galimard are en suite with satellite TV, hairdryer and Perfumerie with a gift is included. We then spend an afternoon in the popular room safe. Lift available. resort of Nice, the capital of the Cote d’Azur. Day Seven: We say farewell to Cannes and travel back to Dijon for another overnight stay. Day Eight: Continue north to Calais for our return Eurotunnel journey to Folkestone and home to North Wales.

Friday 05 March 8 days £479

Price includes five nights accommodation at Cannes with dinner and cold buffet breakfast, (including a special regional dinner), welcome drink, tea & coffee after dinner, happy hour each evening, two nights accommodation with cold buffet breakfast at Dijon, plus return Eurotunnel journeys, Supplements per person: Single Room £118

ARVONIA Information & Bookings 01286 675175 Austrian Lakes Continental Holidays

The scenic beauty of Austria is legendary, especially in Inclusions at the Seerose Hotel: wintertime with the vistas of snow capped peaks in this • Welcome drink 28 spectacular alpine wonderland. Enjoy a visit to this land of • Guided village walk & hot mulled wine around the fire crisp mountain air, lush green meadows, pine clad forests • Music & dance evening and picturesque lakes. Our base for exploring this • Happy hour at the bar every night delightful region is the excellent Seerose Hotel in the • Schnapps tasting picturesque village of Fuschl, set in an idyllic location on • Austrian farmers buffet evening the eastern shores of tranquil Lake Fuschl, between the • Apfelstrudel demonstration famous city of Salzburg and the spa resort of Bad Ischl. Itinerary #### Day One: Early hours departure to Folkestone for a morning journey through Seerose Hotel the Eurotunnel to Calais, then continue south to Metz for overnight stay. A warm welcome awaits at the Day Two: Continue through Germany via Stuttgart and Munich into Austria traditional and family run four and on to Lake Fuschl where we spend the next five nights at the Seerose star Seerose Hotel, ideally Hotel. located right on the shore of picturesque Lake Fuschl. The Day Three to Six: At leisure in Fuschl with the following included excursions: hotel was completely renovated • A visit to the beautiful city of Salzburg, famed as the setting for the film in 2006 and is now nicely ‘The Sound of Music’ and as the birthplace of Mozart. A wonderful city to decorated whilst still retaining its explore full of Baroque architecture, impressive spires and picturesque typical Austrian charm. Facilities narrow streets with their ornate wrought iron signs. include a lovely indoor • A spectacular lakes tour commencing with a drive along the banks of Lake swimming pool featuring Wolfgang to the spa town of Bad Ischl. Continue to Lake Traunsee and the panoramic windows with lake views, plus a sauna and solarium. All popular resort of Gmunden, then via Lake Attersee and on to Mondsee to bedrooms have either bath or shower and separate WC and are equipped see the church featured in the Sound of Music. with hairdryer, cable TV, safe and telephone. All rooms also have a balcony A day of scenic Tyrolean landscapes today as we head via Bad Reichenhall with either lake or mountain views. • to Kitzbuhel. The medieval walled part of this lovely town with its cobbled streets and flower bedecked houses dates back over 700 years. Enjoy some shopping, sightseeing or maybe a cable car trip into the Alps. Day Seven: We leave Fuschl this morning and head back via Germany into France for another overnight stay at Metz. Day Eight: To Calais for the return Eurotunnel journey to Folkestone and home to North Wales.

Sunday 21 February 8 days £469

Price includes: two nights accommodation with breakfast at overnight hotels, five nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast at Lake Fuschl, inclusions as detailed above plus return Eurotunnel journeys. Supplement: Single Room £105

www.arvonia.co.uk Calella

Free Bar Included Continental Holidays The sunshine coast of Spain has long been a popular Itinerary destination for British holiday makers and the relaxed resort Day One: Depart in the early hours and travel south to Folkestone for a of Calella on the Costa de Maresme is one of the firm journey through the Eurotunnel to Calais. Continue south via the autoroutes favourites. The resort boasts more than 3km of fine beaches to Dijon for an overnight stay. Day Two: Our journey continues via Orange and Perpignan into Spain, then backed by a palm-lined promenade and the charming old on to the resort of Calella and the Volga Hotel where we stay for the next 29 part of town is centred around the church of Santa María, a nine nights. Neo-classical building with a Baroque main front. The town Days Three to Ten: At leisure in Calella to relax and enjoy the lovely climate. is filled with quaint winding narrow streets where you will Excursions included: find shops, bodegas, bars and international restaurants plus • City of Barcelona: The vibrant capital of Catalonia, a city of magnificent a range of entertainment to suit all tastes. Dalmau Park is a architecture and beautiful buildings. See the Olympic Stadium and Gaudi’s pleasant spot for a stroll leading to the lighthouse that has unfinished cathedral, the famous Sagrada Familia. There is excellent shopping in the famous Ramblas where street entertainers abound adding to the city’s become an emblem of the town, rising above a headland that unique character. dominates the beautiful Bay of Calella. • Lloret & Tossa: A drive along the beautiful Mediterranean coastline to Lloret De Mar, the biggest and most well known resort on the Costa Brava. Hotel Volga ### On then to Tossa de Mar, one of the prettiest and best - preserved resorts A firm favourite with Arvonia clients on the coast with a delightful Old Town, set in a picturesque horseshoe ideally situated in the centre of Calella, sandy bay. just 50 metres from the seafront and • Gerona & Besalu: The medieval city of a thousand sieges, home to many promenade. All bedrooms are en suite Catalan Romanesque structures and its imposing Gothic Cathedral. Continue with air-conditioning, balcony, safe box, to Besalu with its intriguing little shops, historic churches and its striking satellite TV and telephone. Facilities Roman Bridge. include a swimming pool and sun terrace, buffet style restaurant and a bar • Platja d’Aro & Pals: A visit to the resort of Platja d’Aro, then on to the lounge featuring regular entertainment. medieval village of Pals. The old quarter, known as El Pedro, contains many Lift available. historic buildings. As well as spectacular views of the coastline and mountains, Pals has delightful cobbled streets, and ancient village walls and archways to stroll through and explore. Day Eleven: We say farewell to Calella and travel back to Dijon for another overnight stay. Day Twelve: Continue to Calais for our return Eurotunnel journey to Folkestone and home to North Wales.

Friday 06 November 12 days £555

Price includes accommodation with dinner and breakfast at resort, two nights accommodation with breakfast at overnight hotels, plus return Eurotunnel journeys. Enjoy included wine and water with dinner, plus a free bar between 18.00 and 22.00 every night - Local beer, wine and spirits, soft drinks, tea & coffee. (Not included at overnight stops). Supplement: Single room £175

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Explore some of Europe’s finest Lakeland scenery where Itinerary tree-clad mountains descend into crystal clear waters and Day One: Depart in the early hours and travel south to Dover for a morning 30 frame the pretty towns and villages dotted along the Channel ferry crossing to Calais. Continue via the French auto-routes to our shoreline. Garda is the largest of the Italian Lakes overnight hotel at Mulhouse. stretching between the Alps and the Dolomites with diverse Day Two: We continue on to Basle where we cross the border into Switzerland, then climb through the beautiful Swiss Alps to the Gotthard scenery ranging from low-lying countryside on its southern Tunnel which takes us into Italy, then on to Lake Garda for five nights at the shores, rising to cliffs and pine forests in the north. Hotel Luise. Riva del Garda is a very popular resort in a stunning Day Three: A day at leisure to relax and explore the delights of Riva del location at the northern tip of the lake overshadowed by Garda. Perhaps take a relaxing sightseeing cruise on the lake or a boat trip to spectacular mountains. The delightful Old Town is centred Limone Sul Garda. around a 12th century fortress and clock tower with a Day Four: We take a drive along the shores of the lake and visit the quaint maze of narrow streets, full of inviting little shops and resort of Lazise with its frescoed town walls, then on to Sirmione, one of the pavement cafés. most picturesque resorts on the lake with its moated castle and lovely piazzas. Hotel Luise #### Day Five: Enjoy a spectacular day as we travel amongst some of Europe's finest scenery in the majestic Trentino Dolomites. A wonderful scenic drive An attractive modern design hotel located near the centre of Riva del Garda through this world-renowned mountain range with their stunning colours and just 200 metres from the lake shore. Facilities include the Limonaia and needle-like peaks. restaurant, lounge bar, outdoor heated swimming pool and the lobby area with its unusual exhibition of 350 baggage labels, dating back from the Day Six: A visit to Verona, one of Italy’s oldest cities famous for its Opera nineteenth century. All bedrooms are en suite and air-conditioned with festival performed at the beautiful Roman Arena in the historic centre of the satellite TV, Internet connection, telephone, safe, mini-bar & hairdryer. city. See the famous Juliet's balcony as immortalised in Shakespeare's Romeo Lift available. and Juliet. Recently awarded the status of a “World Heritage Site”, Verona has a unique range of art-works and monuments enclosed within the city walls. Day Seven: A further day at leisure to relax and enjoy Riva del Garda or join us on an optional excursion to see the famous Venice Carnival (February tour only) Day Eight: Leaving Lake Garda we head back through Switzerland and into France for another overnight stay at Mulhouse. Day Nine: To Calais for the return ferry to Dover and home to North Wales, arriving late evening.

Sunday 11 October 9 days £469 Saturday 06 February 9 days £459

Price includes six nights accommodation with buffet breakfast and dinner at resort, two nights accommodation with buffet breakfast at overnight hotels, plus return ferry crossings. Supplement per person: Single Room £110

www.arvonia.co.uk Treasures Of Tuscany

Tuscany is steeped in history and glorious scenery with a Itinerary landscape of vineyards, cypress trees and hilltop hamlets, Day One: Early departure for our journey south to Folkestone and an plus medieval towns and cities with their imposing afternoon journey through the Eurotunnel to Calais, then on to our overnight architecture, beautiful settings and world famous hotel at Lille in Northern France. Day Two: We continue south on the French autoroutes for our second Continental Holidays monuments that have captivated people for centuries. overnight stay at Mulhouse The lovely spa resort of Montecatini Terme is one of the Day Three: We climb through the beautiful Swiss Alps to the Gotthard tunnel most popular destinations in Tuscany, the town has nice that will take us into Italy, then continue on to Tuscany and the lovely spa gardens, stylish shops and trattorias, plus a funicular town of Montecatini Terme. railway that climbs to the original medieval part of the town March 9 day tour will depart in the early hours with a morning Eurotunnel 31 from where there are spectacular views. Being a spa town Journey, followed by an overnight stay at Mulhouse and arrival in Montecatini Terme on Day Two. there are also several centres for rejuvenating treatments Excursions Included using the waters from the town. • A visit to the magnificent city of Florence, the artistic and cultural capital of Europe located on the Arno River, synonymous with the names of Hotel Ercolini & Savi #### Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Botticelli and Galileo. The city has many famous A lovely traditional hotel dating from the late nineteenth century, run by the sights such as the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery and the stunning Ponte Vecchio same family throughout its long history. The hotel features all the modern Bridge that spans the river, lined with shops selling gold jewellery, art and amenities yet still retains the elegance and grandeur of its past. Ideally souvenirs. Florence is also at the heart of Italy's fashion industry and located in the centre, close to the historical spa, there is a welcoming lounge, designer shops abound. (The most convenient route to the centre of bar and terrace, plus the grand restaurant. All the en suite bedrooms are Florence is by train, avoiding long walks from the parking areas on the city air-conditioned with satellite TV, hairdryer, safe and mini-bar. Lift. outskirts. • We travel to Pisa where on an immense green lawn there are four impressive buildings in gleaming white marble. These are the enormous Duomo, the cathedral’s bell tower - better known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the circular Baptistery, the largest of its kind in Italy, plus the Camposanto, one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world. We continue to the lovely medieval walled town of Lucca with its beautiful churches, quaint narrow cobbled streets and pretty piazzas. • We take a drive through the delightful Chianti countryside with its vista of vineyards and olive trees to visit San Gimignano, the ‘City of Beautiful Towers’, then on to the old medieval city of Siena the capital of Chianti, with its churches, narrow streets and splendid palaces. Day Eight: We travel back through Switzerland and into France for an overnight stay in Strasbourg. Day Nine: Continue north to Lille for our final overnight stay. Day Ten: To Calais for our return Eurotunnel journey to Folkestone and on home to North Wales. March 9 day tour will travel direct from Strasbourg to Calais for the return Eurotunnel crossing and arrive home on Day Nine. Saturday 24 October 10 days £619 Monday 15 March 9 days £499

Price includes eight or nine nights accommodation with breakfast & dinner (hot Amercian breakfast at resort, plus welcome drink and candle-light dinner on the last night), train journey to Florence, plus return Eurotunnel journeys. Supplement: Single Room £145.00 (October) £125 (March)

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