Brochure in PDF

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Brochure in PDF

www.aberfeldycoaches.co.uk
Coach
Holidays
2016
Tel: 01887 820 433
Welcome to our 2016 Holiday Brochure
We welcome all our customers, those who have previously travelled with us and those who are
perhaps intending to. We are situated in the heart of Scotland and are a family-owned and run
business and in 2016 we celebrate 40 years of operation. Over the last 40 years, we have constantly
upgraded our fleet of Van Hool and Bova coaches and we are now justifiably proud of our reputation
of having one of the most modern fleets in Scotland.
Again for 2016, we have included your favourite destinations as well as some new ones and, as
usual our tours are operated mainly with our own, or with Whyte’s, executive coaches, all have airconditioning and are equipped with toilets, reclining seats, tinted windows. For your comfort, all
coaches are non-smoking.
We would like to thank all of our loyal and new customers for their support and helpful suggestions
and hope that you find plenty of choice in our holiday schedule. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if
you have any questions regarding coach holidays or coach hire.
How to Book
Once you have selected a particular holiday, you will find booking
forms in the Brochure. Please complete and send to us with your
deposit and insurance (if required), or full payment if the holiday
date is less than four weeks away, or if you prefer, the booking can
be made by telephone. We accept all credit and debit cards. We
will send you a confirmation invoice showing receipt of payment
and the date when your final payment is due (please note – we do
not send reminders). Travel Tickets and luggage labels are sent
normally ten days before departure. If you require a receipt before
this time, please send a stamped addressed envelope with your
final payment.
If you have any special requirements or queries or if you wish to check availability of any tour, please
call us and we will be delighted to assist you in any way we can.
CONTINENTAL TOURS
All ferry crossings are with P & O Ferries from Hull to Rotterdam. En-suite cabins, dinner and
breakfast are included and your tour will be operated with air-conditioned coaches. For our Portugal
Tour, the crossing is with Brittany Ferries and includes meals. Please note that a full ten year
passport will be required for all Continental Tours. It is strongly advised that passengers carry a
European Health Insurance Card, obtainable from main Post Offices or by visiting their website,
www.ehic.org.uk. Name, Date of birth and National Insurance Number will be required.
No passport is required in Ireland but we recommend that you carry some form of identification.
Currency for Continental and Irish tours is Euros, Norway is Norwegian Krone and Danish Krone,
Switzerland is Swiss Francs.
Please also be aware that it is now a legal requirement that all passengers wear seat belts.
Due to new Driver’s Hours Regulations, itineraries are for guidance only and may be
changed to suit driver’s rest periods, especially on tours with two free days which may
end up being two consecutive days. However, the content of the excursions will remain
the same.
IT IS FIRM COMPANY POLICY THAT PASSENGERS ARE SET DOWN AT THEIR
ORIGINAL PICK UP POINT ONLY.
For pick up points, please see Page 4
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Holiday Diary for 2016
DATE
DESTINATION
NO OF DAYS
FEBRUARY
19
21
29
Mystery Tour
Loch Lomond
Gretna Winter Warmer
DESTINATION
NO OF DAYS
DATE
3
5
5
Day Tour
4
5
5
5
3
10
5
APRIL
2Bournemouth9
4
Perthshire and Loch Lomond
5
4
Derbyshire and the Peak District
5
11Blackpool
5
11Carlisle
5
11Llandudno
5
18Belfast
5
18
Mystery Tour
5
18 Warners Alvaston Hall
5
22
Mystery Tour
3
24Kent
8
25 Ayrshire and Bute
5
25Chester
5
25 Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies Day Tour
28 Holland and the Bulbfields
6
30Eastbourne9
MAY
2
Lytham St Annes
5
2Southport
5
2
Thurso and Orkney
5
2
St Andrews and the Fife Coast Day Tour
3
Western Front and Normandy
9
8
Co Donegal
6
9Harrogate
5
9
Lake District
5
9Northumbria
5
9York
5
14Cornwall
8
14Torquay
8
14 Black Forest
9
16 Sheffield
5
18 Hebridean Castaways
6
21 Bristol and Bath
9
22 Co Kerry
7
23Shropshire
5
24 Chelsea Flower Show
6
25
Lake Annecy
11
28Cheltenham
8
30Newcastle
5
30 Welsh Highlands
5
JUNE
2
Paris
6
4
Gardening Scotland
Day Tour
5
Fermanagh Lakeland
6
6
Oban and the Three Islands
5
6
Chester
5
6
Hebridean Castaways
6
10 Lake Maggiore
11
11Llandudno
8
13 Fort William and the Jacobite Train
5
13York
5
19Ennystymon
7
20 Ayrshire and the Isle of Bute
5
20Harrogate
20Lancashire
20
Lytham St Annes
24 Zell am Zee
25 Royal Highland Show
25 Isle of Wight
27Carlisle
27 Thurso and Orkney
29 Italian Dolomites
5
5
5
11
Day Tour
9
5
5
11
JULY
2Cornwall
3
Hebridean Castaway
4
Perthshire and Loch Lomond
4Southport
6
Luxembourg
9Torquay
10 William Tell Express
11
The Borders
11
Lake District
11Northumbria
11
Sheffield
16 Blackpool
16 Llandudno
17 Co Kerry
18Dunoon
18 Welsh Highlands
23Bournemouth
23 Isle of Man
23 Isle of Wight
25Chester
25
Warners Thoresby Hall
28 Berlin and Dresden
30Worthing
31Ennystymon
8
6
5
5
7
8
11
5
5
5
5
7
8
7
5
5
9
6
9
5
5
11
8
7
AUGUST
1Newcastle
1York
6
Llandudno
7London
8Harrogate
11
Brugges
12 Daniel O’Donnell
13Norfolk
15 Lake District
15
Lytham St Annes
15 Derbyshire and Peak District
20Cheltenham
21 Co Donegal
22
Isle of Arran
22Southport
23Norway
26 St Wolfgang
27 Bristol and Bath
28 Co Kerry
29Chester
29Shropshire
5
5
8
7
5
6
6
9
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
13
11
9
7
5
5
SEPTEMBER
3
Bournemouth 3
Isle of Wight
5
The Borders
5Harrogate
5Lancashire
7
Hebridean Castaways
10 Isle of Man
10Cornwall
10Torquay
DESTINATION
NO OF DAYS
September (continued)
JUNE (continued)
MARCH
5
Creative Stitches SECC
11
Bolton Winter Warmer
15 St Patrick’s Day in Dublin
21Oban
21 Warners Nidd Hall
25
Mystery Tour
27
Springtime in Austria
28Dunoon
DATE
9
9
5
5
5
6
6
8
8
12Carlisle
5
12
Lytham St Annes
5
12 Thurso and Orkney
5
13 Austria Cows coming Down
11
17Kent
8
17Eastbourne
9
18 Fermanagh Lakelands
6
18 Scotland’s North West Passage
6
19 Perthshire and Loch Lomond
5
19 Welsh Highlands
5
24Norfolk
9
24Portugal
12
26 Belfast
5
26 Blackpool Illuminations
5
26 Oban and Three Islands
5
26 Warners Bodelwydden
5
26 Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies Day Tour
OCTOBER
2
Co Kerry
7
3
Ayrshire and Isle of Bute
5
3
Lake District
5
3Northumbria
5
3York
5
8Torquay
8
8Worthing
8
9London
7
5
10Dunoon
5
10 Fort William and the Jacobite Train
5
13 Costa Brava
12
16 Co Donegal
6
5
17
Mystery Tour
5
24 Derbyshire and Peak District
5
24 Pitlochry Enchanted Forest
5
24
Warners Alvaston Hall
5
28
Mystery Tour
3
29 Crafts for Christmas SECC
Day Tour
31Gretna
5
31Llandudno
5
NOVEMBER
7Oban
5
11
Mystery Tour
3
14Blackpool
5
18 Metro Centre
3
20
McArthur Glen
Day Tour
21Pitlochry
5
24 Austrian Christmas Markets
10
25 St Nicholas Fayre & Castle Howard
4
25Manchester and Chester
Christmas Markets
4
DECEMBER
2
4
4
9
11
23
29
29
30
30
30
30
30
Metro Centre
3
McArthur Glen
Day Tour
Luxembourg Christmas Markets
6
London Winter Wonderland
6
Cologne Christmas Market
6
Oban Christmas
5
Co Kerry New Year
6
Valkenburg New Year
6
Blackpool New Year
5
Dunoon New Year
4
Inverness New Year
4
Oban New Year
4
Peebles New Year
4
3
Pick-Up / Drop-Off Points
The pick up points below are the ONLY points where you may join your FEEDER SERVICE. They are also the ONLY
DROP OFF POINTS ALLOWED. Please do not request any pick-up point not listed nor ask return feeder drivers to
deviate from these points. All pick up points shaded in Red involve a £15 per person charge.
Departure Times from Aberdeen ...................................... 0825
Departure Times from Aberdeen .......................................0825
GROUP 1 (From Elgin)
GROUP 5 (From Banchory)
Elgin – Old Post Office, High Street ................................. 0545
Lhanbryde – Opposite Mace Shop ................................... 0550
Mosstodloch – Petrol Filling Station ................................. 0555
Fochabers – The Square .................................................. 0555
Fife – Keith – The Square ................................................. 0615
Keith – Bus Stop Reidhaven Square ................................ 0620
Huntly – The Square ......................................................... 0635
Old Rayne – Road End, Old Rayne ................................. 0650
Oyne Fork – Lay By at AA Box ......................................... 0655
Inverurie Town Hall ........................................................... 0700
GROUP 2 (From Buckie)
Buckie – Cluny Square ..................................................... 0605
Cullen – The Square ......................................................... 0615
Portsoy – Opposite Station Hotel ..................................... 0625
Banff – St Mary’s Car Park ............................................... 0635
Macduff – Opposite Bank of Scotland, Harbour ............... 0635
Turriff – Old Post Office, High Street ................................ 0655
Fyvie – Bus Stop Outside Post Office .............................. 0705
Oldmeldrum – Bus Shelter, Urquhart Road (Square)........ 0720
Newmachar 1 – Newmachar Hotel ................................... 0725
Newmachar 3 – Summer Brae Road End ........................ 0725
Newmachar 4 – Whyte’s Coach Tours ............................. 0730
GROUP 3 (From Fraserburgh)
Fraserburgh – Bus Station, Hanover Street ..................... 0605
Mintlaw – Roundabout ...................................................... 0625
Longside Car Park ............................................................ 0630
Peterhead – Library, St Peter Street ................................. 0640
Stirling Village – Opposite Rocksley Inn ........................... 0645
Ellon – Opposite New Inn ................................................. 0700
Tarves – The Square ........................................................ 0710
Pitmedden – Village Centre/Oldmeldrum Rd .................... 0715
GROUP 4 (To Aberdeen)
Dyce 1 – Opposite Greentrees ......................................... 0755
Dyce 2 – Junction Glenhome Terrace/Victoria Street ....... 0755
Stoneywood – Bus Shelter ............................................... 0800
Bucksburn 1 – Bus Stop, Chalmers Bakers ..................... 0810
Woodside 1 – Opposite Himalaya Tandoori ..................... 0815
Woodside 2 – Bus Stop, Pound Stretcher ........................ 0815
Woodside 3 – Opposite Northern Hotel ............................ 0815
Aberdeen – Skene Street (Behind Central Library) .......... 0825
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Banchory 1 – Burnett Arms Hotel ......................................0725
Banchory 2 – Lay by end Silverbank Crescent .................0725
Drumoak – Bus Stop, Main Road, Keithmuir .....................0735
Peterculter 1 – Bus Stop, Alldays Store ............................0740
Peterculter 2 – Bus Stop Ploughman Inn ..........................0740
Milltimber – Contlaw Brae/Main Road ...............................0745
Cults – Cults Hotel – Bus Stop/Main Road ........................0750
GROUP 6 (South Bound Tours)
Bridge of Dee – Stonehaven Rd/Cairngorm Rd End .........0830
Portlethen – Bus Stop Opposite Asda Muirend Road .......0835
Newtonhill – Road End ......................................................0840
Muchalls – Road End ........................................................0845
Stonehaven – Bus Stop Indoor Bowling Club ...................0850
Laurencekirk – Bus Stop Mearns Academy ......................0905
Inverbervie – Fire Station ..................................................0910
Brechin – Bus Stop by Mackie Motors ..............................0920
St Cyrus – Opposite Hotel .................................................0925
Montrose – Bus Stop Outside WH Smith ..........................0935
Forfar – Bus Stop at Tesco opposite Reid Hall, Brechin Rd ..... 0930
Arbroath – Meadowbank Inn .............................................0950
Arbroath – Gravesend/Abbeygate Centre .........................1040
Dundee – Seagate Bus Station .........................................1105
Perth – Broxden Park and Ride .........................................1135
Dunblane – Opposite Police Station ..................................1205
Stirling – Bus Stop at Railway Station ...............................1215
GROUP 7 (Perthshire)
Aberfeldy – Burnside Garage ............................................1020
Pitlochry – Outside Fishers Hotel ......................................1050
Dunkeld – Birnam Hotel ....................................................1105
Crieff – Outside Meadow Inn .............................................1100
GROUP 8 (Fife)
Cupar – Outside Railway Station ......................................1045
Glenrothes – Bus Station Stance 16 .................................1100
Kirkcaldy – Bennochy Road ..............................................1115
Cowdenbeath – The Fountain ...........................................1130
Dunfermline (To be Advised) .............................................1145
For North Bound Tours
Times will be advised approximately 10 days before
travel.
Your Pick-Up Point
On receipt of your holiday confirmation invoice, please
check your pick up point and time.
Please Note
Passengers should be at Pick-Up Point 10 minutes
before departure.
Austrian Autumn Festival
– Cows Coming Down
Beautiful Bruges
As summer turns to autumn in the Alps, locals and visitors enjoy
the Almabtrieb Festivals, when the cows are brought in from
their high alpine pastures. There is traditionally a procession
and the cows are adorned with bells and colourful flowers. It
all makes for a great spectacle with local markets, music and
dance all adding to the familiar alpine attractions. There are
Almabtrieb festivals all over Austria and they are indeed a
wonderful spectacle.
For this tour, we visit the stunning city of Bruges, the oval
shaped historic city centre of Bruges is famous for its
remarkable Medieval architecture, beautiful 13th Century Belfry,
picturesque canals and ancient bridges … and its lace.
Bon Alpina Hotel, 3 Star
Located on the restaurant lined t’Zand Square, the 4 star
Hotel Portinari is just a 10 minute stroll along Bruges’ main
shopping street from the historic market square. Facilities
include a stylish breakfast room, a cosy bar, a guest lounge
with indoor/outdoor seating and a covered terrace facing onto
t’Zand Square. The hotel is known for its personal welcome and
charming atmosphere. Lift.
Hilberstraße 8, 6080 Igls
The hotel is set in a beautiful Alpine Village, a ski resort in the
winter and a haven for walkers and climbers in the summer.
Tuesday 13 September
11 Days
£910
Single Supplement £211. Insurance £37
(includes Insurance Premium Tax at 20%)
What’s Included:
10 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Return ferry crossing from
Hull to Rotterdam in level berth outside cabins, Three Course
Farmer’s Buffet on one evening, Three Course Italian Buffet on
one evening, Afternoon Cake from the Buffet between 16.00
-17.00 hrs, Unlimited Tea/Coffee, Soft Drinks, Beer and Wine
between 10.00 and 21.00 hrs.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We travel to Hull to board our overnight ferry to
Rotterdam.
DAY 2We disembark and travel through Holland and in to
Germany to Hotel Mercure Saarbrucken Sud for our
overnight stay.
DAY 3
Pass Munich, into Austria and on to Igls for a 6 night stay.
DAY 4
full day at leisure to enjoy the hotel’s excellent facilities,
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the wonderful alpine views and the village of Igls.
DAY 5
oday, we will visit the Tyrolean capital city of Innsbruck.
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This beautiful Alpine city is surrounded by breathtaking
scenery and snow capped mountains.
DAY 6
oday, we will travel through the famous Thurn Pass and
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onwards to the Krimml Waterfalls. We will continue our
journey along the famous Gerlos Pass and Ziller Valley.
We may spend some time exploring Mayrhofen at our
leisure before returning to our hotel for some leisure time.
DAY 7
oday is the day the cows come home, we will travel
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through the small villages which celebrate this occasion,
not only cows come down but sheep and horses too.
DAY 8
oday, we travel through the stunning Brenner Pass
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into Italy (please remember your passport) with a visit to
Vipiteno.
DAY 9We leave Austria and travel back in to Germany to Hotel
Pforshein-Niefern for our overnight stay.
DAY 10Today we head for Rotterdam leaving after breakfast and
travelling through Germany in to Holland.
DAY 11
fter our overnight crossing, we disembark in Hull and
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travel home.
Please note: at the time of publication, the provisional date for
the Cows Coming Down was the 19 September, this may be
subject to change and the Itinerary altered to suit.
Hotel Portinari, Bruges,
Flanders, 4 Star
Thursday 11 August
6 Days
£650
What’s Included:
5 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Return ferry Crossing
in Outside, Level Berth Cabins, Dinner in Bruges at Local
Restaurant near to the Hotel, Welcome Drink in Bruges, Tea/
Coffee after dinner in Bruges. Porterage in Bruges.
ITINERARY
Rotterdam
DAY 2We disembark and visit the Belgian capital, Brussels,
an exciting and cosmopolitan city. We can make the
most of our day with a guided tour of this fascinating
city and see the Grand Place, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site and the European Parliament buildings.
Later, we will have some free time at leisure before
making our way to Bruges.
DAY 3We will spend the day at leisure in Bruges, we
can explore the wonderful cobbled streets of the
historic centre of Bruges via horse drawn cart or on
foot, ensuring that we see Michelangelo’s exquisite
sculpture, ‘Madonna with Child’, in the Church of Our
Lady.
DAY 4
oday, we will visit the historic Flanders port of
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Ghent, where we will have some free time to discover
the old-fashioned Fevery patisserie on Brabantdam
before exploring the city’s stunning historical centre
where we can admire the triple towers of St Nicholas
Church, the Belfort and St Bavo’s Cathedral.
DAY 5
fter breakfast, we will leave Bruges and make our
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way back to Rotterdam visiting the city of Antwerp,
famous for its diamonds and chocolate en-route.
DAY 6
We disembark in Hull and make our way homeward.
Please note the coach is only permitted to enter Bruges to
drop off and pick up passengers with luggage. For excursions
passengers have to make their own way to the coach park
which is on Bargeplein (Kanaaleiland) which is a 20 minute
walk from the Hotel. Passengers unable to walk should arrange
a taxi.
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From Beautiful Berlin To
The Drama Of Dresden
This twin centre packaged tour has something that will appeal
to everyone. Few cities have experienced as much fascinating
history as Berlin and Dresden and this itinerary showcases
the best of human brilliance and resilience over the past 1,000
years.
Intercity Hotel Dresden, 3 Star
Dresden, Germany
Located in a central location and just across the road from the
main station, the InterCity Hotel Dresden is a modern hotel with
156 well furnished bedrooms equipped with hairdryer and TV and
all are accessible by lift. There is a small reception and bar area
and the hotel’s restaurant is located on the ground floor. Lift.
Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte, 4 Star
Berlin, Germany
The stylish Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte Hotel is located in
the northern part of Berlin city centre. The hotel features high
ceilings with stucco details, panoramic windows and a charming
courtyard. All bedrooms are equipped with hairdryer and TV
and furnished in a contemporary style with high ceilings and lots
of natural light. Lift.
Thursday 28 July
11 Days
£1110
Day 6
oday, we will leave Berlin behind and travel to
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Colditz Castle, a stunning 1,000 year old hunting
lodge that was notoriously used by the Nazis as a
Prisoner of War camp in WW2. We will then escape
to our coach and continue on our journey to the
InterCity Hotel Dresden, our base for the next three
nights.
Day 7 oday, we will spend at leisure in Dresden, utilising
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our free transport pass that forms part of our city
hotel package.
Day 8
his morning, we will make our way to the
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famous town of Meissen and visit the Museum of
Meissen Art, the most comprehensive collection
of Meissen Porcelain from 1710 to the present
day. We can then perhaps enjoy lunch in Café
Meissen (not included in price) prior to re-joining
our coach and travelling to Schloss & Park Pillnitz,
overlooking the Elbe River and positioned at the
foot of the Pillnitz vineyards. We will then board the
river cruise from Pillnitz to Dresden (1 hour single
journey) where our coach will meet us and return us
to our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 9
oday, we will leave Dresden behind and make our
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way across Germany to our overnight hotel, again
the Ramada Hotel Britannia, Hannover.
What’s Included:
10 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Return ferry crossing in
level berth, outside cabins. Welcome drink in Dresden and
Berlin, Entrance to Meissen Museum, Pillnitz Castle, River
Cruise from Pillnitz to Dresden, Entrance to Colditz Castle and
Museum, Guided tour of Cecilienhof Palace, Guided tour of
Berlin, Porterage in Berlin and Dresden. Free public transport
in Dresden.
ITINERARY
Day 1We make our way to Hull to board our overnight ferry
to Rotterdam
Day 2We disembark and make our way to our overnight
stop at the Ramada Hotel Britannia, Hannover.
DAY 3We make our way across Germany to Berlin where
we will enjoy a guided tour of Berlin’s monumental
past that will include visits and commentary relating
to the city’s Medieval origins, its Prussian and Nazi
past and its legacy as a divided post-war city before
making our way to our Hotel.
Day 4We will have a day at leisure today to enjoy this
magnificent city.
DAY 5
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oday we will visit Cecilienhof Palace, built
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between 1913 and 1917 by Crown Prince William
and is effectively the last castle to be built by
the Hohenzollern dynasty. Not only is it an extremely
beautiful building, it was also where Sir Winston
Churchill, President Truman and Stalin met for
the so-called ‘Potsdam Conference’ in 1945
to decide how to partition Germany following
its surrender.
DAY 10We make our way to Rotterdam after breakfast to
board our ferry back to Hull.
DAY 11
We return home.
The Costa Brava
- Spain
The Chateaux and
Gardens of Paris
Paris is one of the world’s most visited cities. With iconic
attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre and Notre
Dame, it is a city full of history, culture and chic shops. For this
tour we also explore the Chateaux and Gardens.
Mercure Paris La Defense, 4 Star
30 rue Baudin - Place Charras, 92400 Courbevoie Set in a modern building, this relaxed hotel is a 15-minute walk
from Esplanade de La Défense metro station and 6.5 km from
the restaurants of Montmartre. Lift.
Thursday 2 June
6 Days
£495
What’s Included:
3 Nights Bed and Breakfast, Return ferry crossing with Dinner
and Breakfast, in outside, level berth cabins, Entrance to
Versailles Palace, Entrance to Monet’s Gardens, Entrance to
Vaux le Vicomte.
ITINERARY
The Costa Brava has long been a popular destination with
travellers. With glorious stretches of sandy beaches, it is home
to some of the most scenic and historical sights in Europe and
enjoys blissfully warm weather all year. The town of Roses is
located beneath the Cabo de Creus Mountain and enjoys a
great situation overlooking Roses Bay. Much of the original
character of the town has been preserved and there is a wide
selection of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants and lovely walks
along the promenade and around the harbour and marina.
Hotel Monterrey, 3 Star
Passeig Marítim, 72, 17480 Roses, Girona
This welcoming, family run hotel is situated right on the sea
front in Roses with direct access to the promenade and the
beach. All rooms have a hairdryer, balcony,TV, fridge, WiFi.
Outdoor swimming pool, Sauna, gym. Lift.
Thursday 13 October
12 Days
£795
What’s Included:
11 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Return Ferry Crossing
from Hull to Rotterdam in outside, level berth cabins. Glass of
wine with dinner in Roses.
DAY 1We leave home and travel to Hull to board our
overnight ferry to Rotterdam.
Day 2We disembark and travel to Paris where there will be
time to unpack before dinner. There is a restaurant
in the hotel and quite a number in the near vicinity.
DAY 3We have a guided tour of Paris this morning and in
the afternoon we visit Monet’s Gardens at Giverny.
See the wonderful house and beautiful gardens
which remain a magnet for art and garden lovers
throughout the world.
DAY 4
e have a morning visit to Vaux le Vicomte, a
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sumptuous chateau with magnificent gardens and
a fine carriage museum. In the afternoon, we have
some free time to enjoy the sights of Paris.
DAY 5We leave Paris and make our way back to Rotterdam
to board our overnight ferry back to Hull.
DAY 6We return home after disembarking.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We leave home and travel south to board our overnight
ferry to Rotterdam.
DAY 2
fter disembarking, we travel through Holland, Belgium
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and in to France for our overnight stay in the Dijon area.
DAY 3
fter breakfast, we make our way through France and
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over the border to Spain and our base for the next 7
nights.
DAY 4
A day at leisure, time to enjoy a day in the resort.
DAY 5
long, but worthwhile full day excursion today to the
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capital of Catalonia – Barcelona. We will have a guided
tour and then some free time to enjoy this wonderful city.
DAY 6
oday we travel to Tossa de Mar, where the castle of the
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old town dominates above the coastline. From here,
we take the stunning cliff top drive across to Calella
de Palafrugel, an unspoilt Spanish beauty spot with
wonderful coves and beaches.
DAY 7
hursday is market day in Figueres, home of the
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splendid Dali Museum (not included). We visit
Cadeques in the afternoon, a picturesque fishing village
and home to many famous artists.
DAY 8
A free day again to relax.
DAY 9
e have a half day excursion today to Girona, the so
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called city of four rivers, has a historic centre with a
range of beautiful medieval buildings.
DAY 10
e sadly leave the temperate climate of Spain today
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and return to Dijon for our overnight stay.
DAY 11
fter breakfast, we make our way back to Rotterdam for
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our overnight sailing back to Hull.
DAY 12
Homeward bound today.
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Flanders and The
Normandy Landings
This tour incorporates some of the visits relating to the First and
Second World War.
Best Western
Ambassador Hotel, 4 Star
Menin
Tuesday 3 May
9 Days
£890
What’s Included:
Hull to Rotterdam in Outside Cabins, Entrance to Pegasus
Bridge and Museum, Le Grand Bunker, The Atlantic Wall
Museum, Arromanches 360 Theatre
ITINERARY
Mercure Hotel Caen Centre Porte
De Plaisance, 4 Star
DAY 1We travel south to Hull to board our overnight ferry to
Rotterdam.
DAY 5
oday we spend the morning at leisure in Caen,
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so why not use the opportunity to explore the
attractions of the town. Although heavily bombed
during World War II, the town has nonetheless
retained some of its famous buildings.
DAY 6 his morning, we head to the famous Café Gondrée;
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the first house & family to be liberated by the
Allies. After lunch, we visit the Pegasus Bridge
& Museum, which retells the story behind the
famous glider landing. Our next stop is Le Grand
Bunker: The Atlantic Wall Museum, located inside a
huge command bunker. Then we make the journey
to Sword, Juno & Gold; the target beaches of the
British & Canadian forces. Finally, we visit the
Arromanches 360 Theatre where a circular arena of
9 screens displays a poignant film.
DAY 7
oday we head towards Utah and Omaha, the target
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beaches of the American forces. Your journey takes
you to St. Mere Église, where US troops of the
82nd Airborne were dropped behind enemy lines.
We enjoy free time here so, why not take a lunch
stop (NOT INCLUDED) at the Dakota Café or visit
the Airborne Museum. We then move on to visit
Utah Beach and the Utah Beach Museum. The tour
continues with a visit to the visually spectacular
Pointe du Hoc to view Omaha Beach.
DAY2We disembark and proceed through Holland into
Belgium and head for Menin. This little town has a
lovely main square with a great choice of bars and
cafes.
DAY 3
ur excursion today takes to Ypres, a thriving
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historic town which was devasted during some of the
bloodiest battles of 1917 and 1918. Accompanied by
a guide, we will see the In Flanders Fields Museum,
the Menin Gate and nearby Tyne Cot, the largest
British War Cemetry. We will have a late evening
meal following the daily Last Post Ceremony at the
Menin Gate.
DAY 4After breakfast we make our way through Belgium
and in to France for the next four nights.
Caen, Normandy
DAY 8Today we head back to Rotterdam for our overnight
ferry back to Hull.
DAY 9We disembark and head homeward.
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The Enchanting
Black Forest
Holland and
The Bulbfields
When the Brothers Grimm wrote their famous fairy tales, “Hansel
and Gretel”, “Rapunzel” and “Sleeping Beauty”, they set their
stories in the enchanting Black Forest. This region has not
only inspired tales of witches, castle towers and kidnapped
princesses, but it also provided the world with cuckoo clocks and
indulgent cherry and chocolate gateaux.
Waldeck Spa Resort, 4 Star
Bad Dürrheim, Black Forest
This modern, family-run 4 star hotel is traditional in style
and located within a 5 to 10 minute stroll from the town
centre. The public areas are bright and spacious and include
a reception, bar, restaurant, roof terrace and garden. The rooms
are light and spacious, each with its own balcony, hairdryer and
TV. The hotel has extensive leisure facilities that include a large
indoor swimming pool, saunas, gym, yoga sessions (free to
guests) and spa services. Lift.
Saturday 14 May
9 Days
£795
What’s Included:
8 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Return ferry crossing in
level berth, outside cabins, Welcome Drink in Bad Durrheim.
ITINERARY
Day 1 We leave home and travel to Hull to board our
Day 2We disembark in Rotterdam and travel to the
Black Forest with time to settle in before dinner.
Day 3
Day 4
At leisure to relax
Today, we enjoy an excursion to the capital of the
Black Forest, Freiburg. Sitting at the foot of the
Black Forest’s vineyards and wooded slopes, it is
a medieval town of gabled houses and cobbled
lanes. A magnificent gothic cathedral dominates the
town square. On our return journey, we may stop
at the fascinating Black Forest Open Air Museum at
Gutach. The regional history and culture of the Black
Forest is brought to life as we learn how people have
lived and worked in the region for the past 400 years.
The “Greatest Flower Show on Earth” and the showpiece
garden of the Dutch bulb industry, Keukenhof comes to life in
a blaze of colour for two glorious months each spring. The
setting is quite spectacular as the world famous tulips provide
a dazzling blanket across the landscaped gardens. It takes
around 10 months for the gardeners to prepare for the show
and provide visitors with the opportunity to purchase the very
latest flower varieties before they reach the garden centres.
Tulip Inn Amsterdam Riverside, 3 Star
Provincialeweg 38, 1108 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Located at the edge of the Amsterdam Zuidoost Business
Centre, the Tulip Inn Amsterdam Riverside is just 20 minutes
away from Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam city centre, and
yet in a quiet area. The rooms all have flat screen TV, radio,
telephone and air-conditioning.
Thursday 28 April
6 Days
£520
What’s Included:
5 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Welcome Glass of Beer
or Soft Drink in Hotel, Tea/Coffee after dinner, Entrance to
Keukenhof Gardens, Entrance to Royal Delft Porcelain Factory. Return ferry crossings from Hull to Rotterdam in Outside, Low
Berth Cabins.
ITINERARY
Rotterdam.
DAY 2
e disembark and make our way to Zaanse Schans,
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a stunning living and working community dating back
to the 18th and 19th century. Packed with wooden
windmills, barns, houses and museums transporting
us back in time (entrance fees not included) before
continuing to our hotel where a welcome drink
awaits.
Day 5 ur excursion today takes us to Lake Titisee. The
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Spa town is on the north shore of one of Germany’s
prettiest lakes . We will have time to enjoy exploring
the town before continuing our circular drive to
Triberg, with its many traditional wood-carving
shops, extensive range of cuckoo clocks … and the
highest waterfalls in Germany!
DAY 3Today is the highlight of our tour - a full day at
Keukenhof to witness the wonderful displays of
spring flowers. 80 acres of colour waiting to be
explored in a myriad of tulips, daffodils, narcissi
and hyacinths. Undulating hills, lakes and streams
combine with the endless flowers in a quite awe
inspiring spectacle – a horticultural theme park.
Day 6
Today, we enjoy a trip through the Alsace wine
region, stopping at the beautiful Alsatian capital of
Colmar. Here we can wander through the town’s
‘Little Venice’ before following the wine route as it
winds north through the pretty 16th Century towns
of Riquewihr and Ribeauville. After a short stop to
explore these towns, we then make a detour via the
castle of Haut Koenigsburg, a wonderfully rebuilt
fortress with amazing views over the valley
DAY 4
Day 7 day at leisure to relax and enjoy the hotel’s leisure
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facilities or wander to Bad Durrheim to enjoy the last
of your time in Germany.
Day 8We leave the Black Forest and travel to Rotterdam to
board our overnight ferry.
Day 9
We disembark and travel homeward.
ur excursion today takes us to Amsterdam, famous
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for its romantic canals, there are many places to visit,
museums, Diamond Factories and great shopping
from arts and antiques to fashionable and upmarket
products in chic shopping streets.
DAY 5Sadly we make our way back to Rotterdam but we
will have time to make a visit to beautiful Delft which
is criss crossed with beautiful canals, home of the
Royal Delft Porcelain Factory where we will make a
visit and have a guided tour to see how this stunning
porcelain is made we may also have time to visit
Gouda. We then head to Rotterdam to board our
overnight ferry back to Hull.
DAY 6
fter disembarking at Hull, we make our way home,
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arriving early evening.
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The Italian
Dolomites
Italy, Switzerland and
The William Tell Express
This two centre tour combines four nights in Stresa, on Lake
Maggiore with a two night stay in the Swiss Alps, close to Lake
Lucerne. To connect these two centres, we arrange a 1st Class
journey on the William Tell Express, featuring the spectacular
train journey on the Gotthard route from Locarno to Fluelen and
a cruise on Lake Lucerne, during which we include lunch.
Hotel Milan E Speranza Au Lac, 4 Star
Stresa
A charming, traditional hotel situated right in the centre of Stresa
overlooking the lake. Lift.
Hotel Paxmontana, 3 Star
Flueli-Ranft
An exceptional hotel, well placed for exploring Lucerne and
the Bernese Oberland. It is situated in an idyllic position in a
tranquil village on a plateau above Lake Sarnen which offers
a taste of the real Switzerland and the surrounding mountain
peaks provide the perfect dramatic backdrop for the hotel.
Sunday 10 July
11 Days
£1195
What’s Included:
10 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Return ferry crossing
in outside, level berth cabins, Rail Journey on William Tell
Express, Boat trip from Fluelen to Lucerne City with Lunch.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We leave home and travel to Hull to board our
DAY 2We disembark and travel to our overnight hotel the
Mercure Hotel, Saarbrucken Sud.
DAY 3
fter leaving our hotel after breakfast, we travel
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south to Switzerland and through the Alps to Italy and
the lakeside town of Stresa for a four night stay.
DAY 4
We have a day at leisure to explore Stresa.
DAY 5
scenic excursion today includes a circular route
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from Lake Maggiore through the mountains to
stunning Lake Orta with some free time in Orta San
Giulio.
DAY 6
At Leisure
Day 7We leave Stresa after breakfast and travel to
Locarno to board the William Tell Express. The first
part of the journey is in a 1st Class carriage on the
Gotthard Line to Lake Lucerne. This is followed by a
Lake Cruise, usually in a nostalgic paddle steamer,
during which lunch is included. Arriving in Lucerne
City, we rejoin the coach for the onward journey to
nearby Flueli-Ranft for a two night stay.
DAY 8
oday we have an excursion to the magnificent
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Bernese Oberland to include the Brunig Pass.
DAY 9We leave Switzerland and travel on to Saarbrucken
for dinner and our overnight stay.
DAY 10
fter breakfast, we journey north to Rotterdam and
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board our overnight ferry back to Hull.
DAY 11We disembark and head home.
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With breathtaking scenery each and every way you turn this region
offers a myriad of itineraries and scenic days out – you are still
in Italy but with a strong Austrian feel! Fai della Paganella can be
found on a striking terrace in the dramatic rocky rooftop of the Italian
Dolomites. When you first see the strikingly stunning cliffs flecked
with snow against a blue sky it will take your breath away.
Hotel Paganella, 3 Star
Fai della Paganella
This small and friendly, family run hotel is ideally located for touring
in this area. Fausto and his family ensure a warm welcome in
this typically Austrian chalet style dwelling. There is a cosy bar,
a traditional restaurant serving excellent homemade fayre, and
a comfortable lounge and seating areas. Bedrooms are well
appointed and all 26 have hairdryer and TV. Lift.
Wednesday 29 June
11 Days
£895
What’s Included:
10 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, return ferry crossing from Hull
to Rotterdam in outside, level berth cabins, Welcome drink in Hotel,
Drinks with dinner in Italy – unlimited wine and water, Free Bar – 6pm
to 10.30pm, beer, wine, soft drinks and national spirits, Quiz/Games
night one evening. Speciality candlelit farewell dinner with music in
Italy, Mystery day out – guided walk etc.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We travel south to Hull to board our overnight ferry.
DAY 2
After disembarking in Rotterdam, we travel to our overnight
hotel, the Leonardo Hotel, Heidelberg.
DAY 3
After breakfast, we then travel into Italy and our base for the
next six nights. Arriving at the hotel by late afternoon, with
time to relax or perhaps take a stroll before enjoying the first
evening meal.
Day 4 A free day today, you can enjoy a walk and picnic in
the surrounding countryside with Fausto, the hotel owner and
simply relax and enjoy the mountain scenery
Day 5We take a full day tour of the fabulous Brenta
Dolomite mountain range. Drive up the Val di Sole and
then over the pass at Madonna di Campiglio, from where
there are spectacular views of the Brenta Peaks. From
here we look round and back up to the charming and pretty
Lake Molveno, before returning to the hotel.
Day 6 The beautiful spa city of Merano is a must. You can enjoy the
morning strolling around this town’s vibrant centre, perhaps
taking the chair lift (not included)up to admire the most scenic
views and then walk through the botanical gardens. In the
afternoon drive along the Adige Valley’s famous wine route.
Day 7 A day out to Riva del Garda today, based on the north point
of this stunningly beautiful and largest Italian lake, Riva is
a good sized town, and has plenty going on, with a charming
pedestrianised medieval centre.
Day 8 A free day to relax in the hotel and enjoy the warm weather of
Northern Italy.
DAY 9Today we leave Italy and travel back to Heidelberg for our
overnight stop in the Leonardo Hotel.
DAY 10
After breakfast, we travel to Rotterdam to board our overnight
ferry back to Hull.
DAY 11
We travel homeward.
Luxembourg
The Grand Duchy
The Majestic
Lake Maggiore
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, a constitutional monarchy,
is an independent sovereign state, tucked between Belgium,
France and Germany. Embedded in a landscape typical of the
Ardennes – rolling hills and heavily wooded valleys, Vianden
has charmed visitors for many years and is renowned for its
picturesque townscape, art treasures and rich history. The
narrow paved lanes, the gothic churches, the ramparts and
fortified towers of the small medieval town are dominated by the
impressive Orange Castle.
Grand Hotel De Vianden, 3 Star
6 Rue de la Gare, L9420 Vianden
Tel: 00352 834170
This charming, family run hotel is located in the small
picturesque medieval town of Vianden, which is at the foot of
the impressive Orange Castle. The hotel is a couple of minutes
walk from the village centre. Lounge Bar, Conservatory and
Roof Terrace. Rooms have TV. Lift but not to all floors.
Wednesday 6 July
7 Days
£595
What’s Included:
6 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, return ferry crossing to
Rotterdam in Outside, Level Berth Cabins, Welcome Drink in
Luxembourg.
Italy’s most alluring lake, the stunning Maggiore is brilliant for
breathtaking scenery and culture. The beautiful lakeside resort
of Stresa is ideally positioned for touring Lugano, the Borromeo
Islands, the Swiss corner of Lake Maggiore and Lake Como.
Hotel Milan E Speranza, Stresa, Lake
Maggiore, 4 Star
Located right on the edge of Stresa’s historic centre with its
shops and bars and just a stone’s throw from the lakefront and
boat stop, the Milan E Speranza is a traditional, olde worlde
hotel with a wonderful ambience. The elegant restaurant serves
very good cuisine with friendly and professional service. There
is a lovely bar on the 1st floor in which customers can enjoy an
evening drink and chat amongst friends. Lift.
Friday 10 June
11 Days
£995
What’s Included:
10 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Return ferry crossing in
Level Berth, Outside Cabins, Welcome Drink in hotels, Railway
Journey and Boat Trip
ITINERARY
Day 1We leave home and travel to Hull to board our
DAY 2We disembark in Rotterdam and travel through
Holland and in to Germany to our overnight stop at
Mercure Hotel Saarbrucken Sud.
Day 3We leave after breakfast and travel to Stresa where
we enjoy a welcome drink as our luggage is taken to
our room. We have time to freshen up prior to dinner
this evening.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
We travel to Hull for our overnight ferry to Rotterdam.
DAY 2
fter disembarking, we travel to Vianden in Luxembourg
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visiting Valkenburg en-route. We then make our way to
our hotel where a Welcome Drink awaits.
DAY 3
e enjoy an excursion to Luxembourg City, we will
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have a half day guided tour followed by time at leisure.
Sights include Luxembourg Castle Ruins, the Grand
Ducal Palace and the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the
city is smaller than other European capitals, but still
has a great deal to discover.
DAY 4
Day 4A day at leisure today. Day 5
eparting from Stresa, take the train up to
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Domodossola, at which point you change onto
the scenic high level railway, the Centovalli,
taking you through the mountains and down to
Locarno, a bustling town on the Swiss shores of
Lake Maggiore. After revelling in the fabulous views
during your ride, you will have time to relax. Taking
a boat ride from this Swiss corner of Lake Maggiore
back down to Stresa, completes our day.
Day 6 fter breakfast, we travel east to Lake Como, the
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prettiest lake in northern Italy. Its breathtaking
mountains provide a stunning backdrop to
the magnificent gardens with their vast array
of colour. You will enjoy a scenic drive up the
west coast, passing quaint villages.
ull day excursion to the Mullerthal Region – the
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Grand Duchy’s “Little Switzerland”. The main town of
the area, Echternach was badly damaged during the
Second World War but the narrow streets and medieval
ramparts have been restored to their former glory.
Day 7We leave the splendour of the lakes today and head
to the fashion capital, Milan where we will have a
short guided tour before having some free time to
take in the many sights.
DAY 5
e enjoy a day at leisure to relax and soak up the
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atmosphere in Vianden.
Day 8
A free day to relax before our journey home.
Day 9
DAY 6
e leave Luxembourg and travel back to Rotterdam,
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paying a visit to either Brussels or Brugges.
e leave Lake Maggiore and travel back to the
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Mercure Hotel Saarbrucken Sud for our overnight stay.
DAY 7We disembark in Hull and travel home.
Day 10Today we travel back to Rotterdam for our overnight
ferry back to Hull.
Day 11
The final leg of our journey, back home from Hull.
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Lakes Annecy, Geneva
and Charlie Chaplin’s
Alpine Retreat
We have a brand new destination close to the centre of the
stunning town of Annecy that provides an excellent touring
base for exploring the beautiful Alpine countryside that
characterises the French/Swiss border around Lake Geneva.
Freddie Mercury and Charlie Chaplin both found solace, artistic
inspiration and peace in their final years on Lake Geneva.
Best Western
Hotel International Annecy, 3 Star
The modern Best Western Hôtel International is ideally situated
at the entrance to the city centre. The old town and the lake’s
edge is approx. a 10 minute walk away. The hotel offers
bedrooms all equipped with hairdryer, TV and tea/ coffee
making facilities and air-conditioning. Leisure facilities include a
steam room, sauna, spa bath and gym and are chargeable at
approx. 10 Euros per hour.
Wednesday 25 May
11 Days
Day 5
his morning, we will make an early start and (not
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forgetting our passports) travel along the south side
of Lake Geneva towards Montreux. Nestled within
the sheltered Lake Geneva bay, this beautiful town
adorned with exotic plants, palm trees and flowers
has attracted famous musicians, writers and movie
stars (Tchaikovsky, Charlie Chaplin, Noel Coward,
Freddie Mercury and Shania Twain to name a few)
to its mild and glamorous shores for over a century.
We can walk along the beautiful promenade towards
the Château of Chillon, discover the Freddie Mercury
statue on the banks adjacent to the Covered Market
and enjoy a spot of lunch. After some free time in the
afternoon, we can then board our coach and enjoy a
scenic return journey to our hotel
Day 6 oday, we will drive to Yvoire on the south bank
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of Lake Geneva. This attractive village comprises
an abundance of Medieval Alpine architecture,
artisans and cafés with lovely views across the Lake.
We can wander through Place du Thay where
the 11th Century Church dominates the square
and visit the Jardin des Cinq Sens in the grounds
of the imposing private Château. In the afternoon,
we take a trip on one of Lake Geneva’s paddle
steamers to the chic lake side city of Geneva with its
supremely classical waterfront.
Day 7 In the afternoon, we can take a one hour circular
cruise of stunning Lake Annecy and admire the
panoramic views of tiny lakeside villages nestled
beneath towering Alpine mountains. This really is an
unforgettable experience!
Day 8
oday we can explore Annecy at our leisure before
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starting our journey home.
£1060
What’s Included:
10 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Return ferry crossing
in level berth, outside cabins. Welcome drink at Hotels, Tea/
Coffee after Dinner. Porterage at hotels.
ITINERARY
Day 1We travel south to Hull to board our overnight ferry to
Rotterdam.
Day 2
fter disembarking, we travel though Holland and in
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to France where we head for our overnight hotel, the
Mercure Metz Centre.
DAY 3We leave after breakfast and make our way
to Annecy with time to settle in prior to dinner
this evening.
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his morning, we will allow our driver a day off and
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wander at leisure through the streets of Annecy’s
old town. Fortresses, churches, ancient bridges,
Medieval arches, cobblestone streets, quaint canals,
immaculate parks, pretty shops and restaurants all
converge to create a dreamy, romantic little town that
earned its description as ‘the Venice of the Alps’. Day 9We leave the shores of Lake Annecy and make our
way back to Metz for our overnight stay.
Day 10We leave Metz and travel to Rotterdam to board our
return overnight ferry.
Day 11We disembark in Hull and travel homeward.
Portugal’s Great Cities
– Lisbon and Porto
Zell Am See
Summer and Snow
Enjoy the splendid Brittany Ferries cruise ferry service to
Santander before travelling through Spain to arrive in Portugal.
We then feature three nights in Lisbon, Portugal’s historic
capital city, before continuing on to Porto, with its attractive old
town and port houses.
Saturday 24 September
12 Days
£1065
Single Supplement £290 (Including Outside Cabin). Insurance £39 - (includes Insurance Premium Tax at 20%)
What’s Included:
Plymouth to Santander in Outside Cabins, Morning visit to a Port
Wine House and Museum with tasting. Wine, water and soft drinks
with all dinners in Portugal. After dinner tea/coffee in Portugal.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We leave home and travel to our overnight hotel in the
Midlands.
DAY 2We travel to Plymouth to board the Brittany Ferries
cruise ferry to Santander. Relax and enjoy a night on
board ship. The ship sails at 15.45 hrs.
DAY 3The ship arrives in Santander at 12.15 hrs and we
then travel to Salamanca for dinner and an overnight
stay.
DAY 4Today we continue on to Portugal and pass Guarda
and Castelo Branca to arrive in Lisbon for a three night
stay.
Mercure Lisboa Hotel, 4 Star
The hotel is modern and a short walk from the Gulbenkian
Museum and Lisbon Zoo. It is well connected and only a short
ride by public transport from the historic heart of the City. Lift.
Indoor and outdoor swimming pool.
Our packaged summer itinerary based at our lovely family hotel in Zell
am See will provide you with the best of both worlds: warm sun and
ample swimming opportunities … and snow-capped mountains!
We can ‘gorge’ ourselves on stunning panoramic mountain views,
fascinating museums, excellent Alpine cuisine, waterfalls and
dramatic gorge walks.
Hotel Fischerwirt, Achenkirch, Tyrol, 3 Star
This family run hotel is situated 50m from the shores of Lake Achen,
the largest lake in the Tyrol. The hotel is full of rustic Tyrolean charm
with a spacious and traditional restaurant. The bar/restaurant area is a
traditional inn with various seating areas. Leisure facilities are available
including a sauna, aromatherapy steam room and infrared sauna.
Friday 24 June
11 Days
£960
What’s Included:
10 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Return Ferry Crossing in Level
Berth, Outside Cabins, Free Bar between 10.00 - 22.00 hrs each
day on beer, wine, schnapps and soft drinks. Tea/Coffee after dinner,
1 x Zell am See card per person, Schmittenhohebahn Cable Car,
Kitzsteinhorn Cable Car.
ITINERARY*
DAY 1 We leave home and travel to Hull for our overnight ferry.
DAY 2We disembark and travel through Holland into Germany and our
overnight hotel, the Leonardo Hotel, Karlsruhe.
DAY 3
After breakfast we travel to Achenkirch and arrive to a
warm welcome from the staff at our friendly hotel and will enjoy
some time perhaps relaxing on the Lido by the lake prior to dinner
this evening.
DAY 4
e will spend today exploring our beautiful lakeside resort at leisure.
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We can walk to the end of the Esplanade and take a pleasure boat
trip across Lake Zell and watch the idyllic mountain range glide by.
With our Zell am See-Kaprun Card, we can make lake crossings
as often as we like and enjoy one panorama pleasure cruise during
our stay.
DAY 5
oday, we will board the Schmittenhöhebahn Cable Car and ascend
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3,000 metres up to the summit of the region’s highest mountain
from which we can enjoy views of over 30 mountains in the Eastern
Alps whilst perhaps enjoying a cup of coffee and slice of cake at
the Schmitten Café (not included), before visiting Sigmund Thun
gorge in Kaprun with its stunning waterfall. The path through the
gorge is effectively a boardwalk comprising a number of stepped
sections (no disabled access). We will then take another cable car
to the summit of Kitzsteinhorn for an outstanding view and bizarrely
snowy experience in the height of summer!
DAY 6
his morning, we will travel to the Mining and Gothic Museum in
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Leogang, one of the oldest and most well-known mining regions
in Austria. A 16th Century mine steward’s house, Inn and Saint
Anne’s Chapel still exist and we can learn about a typical
miner’s life producing silver, nickel, copper and cobalt (used to
produce blue dye and exported to Murano glassworks). We will
visit the smelting works and tourist mine in the village of Hütten
as well as the gothic interior of the chapel before perhaps enjoying
lunch at the Unterberghaus. This afternoon, we will discover more
about the rich folk traditions typical of the region by visiting the
Museum Schloss Ritzen housed within a castle and considered to
be one of the most important museums in the state of Salzburg.
DAY 7
DAY 10Back to Santander today to board the 15.15 hrs cruise
ferry crossing back to the UK
oday, we will gorge ourselves on … gorges! Vorderkaser Gorge will
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be our first visit of the day and we can wander through the boardwalk
and experience rushing streams, fascinating rock formations and
stunning views before making our way to another amazing Gorge
in Seisenberg. We can spend the afternoon at leisure in our resort.
DAY 8
At Leisure today to relax before we begin our homeward journey.
DAY 11We arrive back on the south coast at Portsmouth at
14.15 hrs and travel to our overnight hotel in the North
of England.
DAY 10 After breakfast, we will travel to Rotterdam and our overnight ferry.
DAY 5
full day at leisure in Lisbon. See the Russio Square,
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the Black Square and the narrow winding streets in the
old quarter of Amalfa.
DAY 6
e have an excursion along the Atlantic coast,
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possibly stopping in Sintra or Estoril
DAY 7
e leave Lisbon and travel north to Porto, making
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a stop in Coimbra en-route, a city filled with historic
buildings to include Europe’s oldest university. We
check in to our hotel for a two night stay.
Mercure Port Centro Hotel, 4 Star
The hotel is located at the heart of Porto in an elevated position
with the city’s historic sights nearby. Lift.
DAY 8
oday we will explore Porto with a guided tour giving
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you the afternoon free to explore this unpolished city
that is the historic home of the port wine trade. See
the steep winding streets, historic buildings and rich
merchant houses. Today we include a visit to a port
wine house in the famous Gaia area that overlooks the
River Douro.
DAY 9Sadly we leave Porto today and travel past Guimaraes
to the Palencia area for dinner and an overnight stay.
DAY 12
DAY 9Today we leave Zell am See and travel back to Karlsruhe and the
Leonardo Hotel.
DAY 11Homeward bound after disembarking in Hull.
Homeward bound today.
*Please note that this itinerary would not be suitable for wheelchair bound customers.
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Serenity of
St Wolfgang
This popular tour includes a return journey on the famous
Schafberg Mountain Railway, guided tours of stunning St
Wolfgang, the elegant city of Salzburg and a guided tour of
Kaiservilla, the Austria-Hungarian emperors’ ‘heaven on earth’.
Hotel Försterhof, 4 Star
St Wolfgang, Austrian Lake District
This charming hotel is located close to the shores of Lake
Wolfgang, only a short walk from the heart of the village. Not
only does it enjoy a central position within the village, but also it
offers its own private beach on the shores of the lake, which is
only a 2 minute walk from the hotel. Each of the 49 bedrooms
is comfortably furnished in a traditional Austrian style. The hotel
offers large public areas including 2 dining areas and a pleasant
bar, along with a sauna and relaxation area in which to unwind. Lift.
Friday 26 August
11 Days
£1135
What’s Included:
10 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Return Ferry Crossing
in Level Berth, Outside Cabins, Welcome Drink in Hotels, Tea/
Coffee after Dinner in St Wolfgang, Return Journey on the
Schafberg Mountain Railway, Entrance and Guided Tour of
Kaiservilla, Return Journey on Hallstatt Cable Car, Entrance to
Hallstatt Salt Mines, Walking Guided tour of Salzburg,
ITINERARY
Day 1We leave home and travel to Hull to board our overnight
ferry to Rotterdam.
Day 2
e disembark in Rotterdam and travel to our overnight hotel,
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the Mercure Hotel Saarbrucken Sud.
Day 3After breakfast we travel south and cross the border into
Austria to our lovely hotel in the Austrian Lake District.
Day 4
oday, we will explore St. Wolfgang. After a short guided
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walk with the hotel manager, she will escort us to the
station for our return journey on the Schafberg Mountain
Railway. Michael Portillo said this was the ‘most memorable’
of the railways on which he travelled owing to the
‘astonishing beauty’ of the mountain scenery and lake views.
In 40 minutes, the steam cog railway travels just over 3
½ miles but climbs 1,783 metres! On a clear day, we will
be treated to a 360 degree panoramic view of sparkling
lakes from Lake Wolfgangsee to Lake Chemsee in Germany,
with soaring mountains majestically framing the jawdropping vision before us!
Day 5 oday, our journey today takes us to home of the ‘Sound
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of Music’ and regional capital, Salzburg. The old town is a
maze of charming pedestrian alleyways with many famous
and historic landmarks. To enable us to get our bearings we
have a guided walking tour after which we can explore at our
leisure before returning to our hotel for dinner.
Day 6
ur destinations today are, firstly, the delightful spa town
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of Bad Ischl. Originally where the Emperors of the AustroHungarian Monarchy spent their summers, we visit their
‘heaven on earth’, the Kaiservilla, and enjoy a guided
tour. We will then have additional time to explore before
visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hallstatt. The
village enjoys fabulous views from the lake shore and was
originally inaccessible by road. Here, we take the cable car
up to the summit to experience the amazing views of the
surrounding area.
Day 7
oday will include a scenic drive of the Salzkammergut,
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known as the Austrian Lake District. We journey first to
the Mondsee, one of the most unspoilt lakes in the region.
We also stop to see one of the most well-known filming
locations for the ‘Sound of Music’, the little church where
the wedding between Maria and the Captain takes place.
We continue on towards the traffic free village of St. Gilgen,
home to Mozart and which provided inspiration for much of
his work.
Day 8
A free day to enjoy St Wolfgang and just to relax.
Day 9We leave St Wolfgang and travel back to the Mercure Hotel
Saarbrucken Sud for our overnight stay.
Day 10Today we travel back to Rotterdam for our overnight ferry.
Day 11After disembarking in Hull we make our way homeward.
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Spring Time in
The Austrian Alps
Stunning scenery awaits you around every corner of this
picturesque and breath-taking tour through The Salzkammergut
known as the Lake District area of Austria. This area counts
as among one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
The region is awash with pretty alpine resorts set against a
backdrop of Spectacular Mountain scenery and crystal clear
lakes. Our resort is St Georgen in Attergau, which lies in the
centre of this beautiful area. You are ideally placed to visit the
surrounding lakes and the famous resorts of St Wolfgang and
Mondsee where much of the renowned “Sound of Music” was
filmed and Salzburg one of Europe’s most beautiful and historic
cities and the birthplace of Mozart.
Hotel Tirolerhof, St Georgen
A charming family run hotel which offers an extremely warm
welcome to all of its guests. The Hotel Tirolerhof is situated near
to the centre of the village of St Georgen in Attergau and a short
drive away (4km) from the Attersee lake. The hotel is furnished
in typical Austrian Style with superb home-made cuisine. Lift.
Sunday 27 March
10 Days
£710
What’s Included:
9 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Return ferry crossing in
level berth, outside cabins, Welcome Drink at the Tirolerhof,
Tyrolean Dance evening, 5 course candlelit dinner with Zither
music on one evening.
Itinerary
Day 1We travel to Hull to board our overnight ferry to
Rotterdam. Dinner is included on board.
Day 2After our included breakfast on board we disembark
and make our way through Holland and into
Germany for our overnight night hotel, the Best
Western Queens Hotel, Niefern.
Day 3After breakfast at the hotel we depart and continue
south into Austria and to our destination in the
Austrian Lake District the charming Hotel Tirolerhof,
our base for the next 5 nights.
Day 4We make our way to Bad Ischl a Spa Town and
home to Emperors and Composers. You could
visit the lovely Kaiser Villa which is situated here
where the Emperor Franz Joseph spent most of
his summers. It was also where he signed the
declaration of war against the Kingdom of Serbia,
signaling the start of WW1. In the afternoon we make
our way to the WORLD HERITAGE SITE of Halstatt
said to be the prettiest of all the villages in the area.
Day 5
full day to one of Europe’s historic gems, Salzburg
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known as the ‘Sound of Music’ city which is said
to be one of Europe’s most beautiful and historic
cities, set in a spectacular mountain setting. Squeezed between the River Salzach and the mighty
Hohensalzburg Fortress there is much to see during
your visit here. The old town of Salzburg is mainly
traffic free and so easy to explore on foot. Day 6
he beautiful Lake District today, including a drive
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around the lake of Attersee before visiting Mondsee,
who’s church was used for the wedding scene in
The Sound of Music. From here we drive to the
Lake of Wolfgangsee and to St Wolfgang, home to
the famous White Horse Inn before returning via the
Traunsee.
Day 7
free day in the resort to relax or explore the village.
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Or why not take the little train down to the lake of
Attersee.
Day 8We say farewell to Austria today and travel north to
our final overnight stay in Germany, again the Best
Western Queens Hotel, Niefern.
Day 9After breakfast we make our way north to Rotterdam
to board our overnight sailing back to Hull.
Day 10
fter breakfast on board, we disembark and travel
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homeward.
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Telemark and
The Fjords
Following a comfortable cruise-ferry to Rotterdam, we travel
through Holland and Germany and spend a night in Denmark
before crossing to Norway to enjoy a wonderful tour through
one of the World’s most unique landscapes.
Telemark is a relatively unchartered area of Norway. It offers
magnificent scenery with a high mountain plateau, deep valleys,
forests, rivers and crystal clear lakes.
Tuesday 23 August
13 Days
£1450
DAY 7Today we depart Vradal and travel to
Brunkenberg before crossing the Haukelffjell
Mountain Road and descending to the Sorfjord, a
branch of the Hardangerfjord, at Odda. The road
is flanked by fruit trees on one side and the deep
fjord on the other. We take the ferry to Kvanndal
and then travel north past Voss before climbing up
to the Stalheim Hotel for a three night stay.
Stalheim Hotel, 3 Star
Stalheim Tel 0047 5652 0122
A family run hotel nestled in an extraordinary setting that has
thrilled and enthralled travellers for centuries. The ride up the
hotel’s hairpin bending road and panoramic view from the hotel’s
terrace is considered a must for travellers to the area to see.
DAY 8
What’s Included:
12 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, return ferry from Hull
in outside, level berth cabins, Entrance to Visitor Centre at
Telemark also including mini-bus transfer, Norway in a Nutshell
and Flam Railway Excursion and all internal ferries in Norway.
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Rotterdam.
DAY 2We travel through Holland and Germany to arrive
in Bremen for an overnight stay in this lovely old
town.
DAY 3From Bremen we travel around Hamburg and
cross the border into Denmark near Flensburg,
we continue to Hirtshals for our overnight stay.
DAY 4After breakfast we proceed to the port in Hirtshals
for the Fjord Line Ferry to Norway. There will be
plenty of time to relax on board and enjoy the
ships facilities before arriving in Langesund on
Norway’s south coast. We then travel inland to
enjoy a first taste of the pristine scenery Norway
is famed for. Passing Porsgrunn and Skien we
cross the Telemark Canal to Seljord then on to
Vradal for a three night stay.
DAY 9The Norway in a Nutshell and Flam Railway
Excursion, is one of Norway’s greatest highlights. We board the Fjord Cruise for the leisurely
journey to Flam, sailing down the narrow
Naeroyfjord and Aurlandsfjord with steep cliffs
rising on both sides of the boat. In Flam there
will be a little time at leisure before joining the
fantastic Flam Railway for a return journey to
Myrdal, with unforgettable views of mountains and
waterfalls en-route.
DAY 10 long, but very scenic day today. We leave
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Stalheim and travel via Flam and through the new
tunnel to the Laedal Valley. We pass Borgund
and travel through beautiful scenery to Hemsedal,
head south then through Noresund and Kroderen
to arrive in Larvik in time for dinner and our
overnight stay.
DAY 11
fter breakfast, we join the morning Color Line
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fast ferry from Larvik, there will be plenty of time
to relax on board before arriving in Denmark. We then make our way in to Germany for our
overnight stop in Hamburg.
Quality Straand Hotel And Resort, 3 Star
Vradal, Telemark
Tel 0047 3506 9000
Five generations of the Straand family have worked carefully to
keep the hospitality and feeling of comfort and well being created
by their ancestors. Swimming Pool, Sauna, Solarium. Lovely
terrace and lakeside garden.
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DAY 5
e have a full day panoramic excursion across
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the Hardangervidda Plateau and including the
Telemark heavy-water sabotage site. This
fascinating visit offers an insight into Norwegian
Industrial Heritage but of most interest is the film
and exhibits relating to the story of the partisan
sabotage mission to destroy Hitler’s heavy water
plant that was located at this site.
DAY 6
t leisure to relax in Vradal. The hotel has great
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facilities including indoor swimming pool and
wonderful garden which sweeps down from the
hotel and right to the lake shore and beach.
It is our “Sognefojord Circular Tour” today. We
travel over the Vik Mountains and on through the
small town of Vik. We take a short ferry ride from
Vangsnes to Hella then travel past Leikanger –
look out for the Kvinna Waterfall, to Sogndal for a
short stop. We then travel on the Mannheller for
a short sailing Fodnes and on to Laedal, a pretty
town surrounded by mountains. We then travel
along the old Bergen/Oslo postal route climbing
up to the Stave Church at Borgund for a short
stop and then we travel on via the new tunnel
between Laerdal and Aurlund, the longest road
tunnel in the world before returning to Stalheim.
DAY 12We leave Hamburg and travel to Rotterdam for
our overnight ferry to Hull.
DAY 13
After disembarking, we travel home.
The Causeway
Coaster
County Kerry
See the best of Ireland in this Irish Holiday, combining fabulous
scenery, great hospitality and superb accommodation in
Ireland’s most popular area.
River Island Hotel, 3 Star
The Clanree Hotel, 4 Star
Castle Island, Co Kerry
Tel: 00 353 6671 42555
Letterkenny Tel 00353 74912 4369
A family run hotel, popular with both visitors and locals, situated
in the centre of a thriving market town amidst the glorious Kerry
countryside. Lift.
Sunday 22 May
Sunday 17 July
Sunday 28 August
Sunday 2 October
A fine tour exploring the north of Ireland combining the beautiful
scenery of the Inishowen Peninsula, the Walled City of Derry
and a classic coastal rail journey to the Giant’s Causeway.
7 Days
7 Days
7 Days
7 Days
£540
£575
£575
£495
What’s Included:
6 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, return ferry crossings. One
free drink with dinner and nightly entertainment in the bar at the
River Island Hotel. Trip on the Killarney Jaunting Cars and a
Lake Cruise.
The ideal place to relax and revive. The Clanree Hotel provides
a comfortable base for exploring Donegal and is conveniently
located only a few minutes drive from the bustling town centre
of Letterkenny. Beauty Salon and Swimming Pool. Lift.
Sunday 8 May
Sunday 21 August
Sunday 16 October
6 Days
6 Days
6 Days
£490
£530
£490
What’s Included:
5 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Return ferry crossing,
Entrance to Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre, Single train
journey from Coleraine and Londonderry, Guided tour of Derry,
Entrance to Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre.
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DAY 1We leave home and travel to Cairnryan to board the
1630 hrs ferry to Larne. After disembarking we make
our way to our overnight hotel, the Ballycastle Hotel,
Ballygally.
DAY 2After breakfast we make our way round the Antrim
Coast for a visit to the spectacular Giant’s Causeway.
There is a shuttle bus which will take you from the
Visitor Centre to the Causeway, the cost is approx.
£2 (not included). We then travel to Coleraine and
board the train for “ one of the most beautiful rail
journeys in the world” according to Michael Palin.
The track runs alongside beautiful beaches through
Irelands longest railway tunnels and past historic
landmarks, the coach will be waiting for you to take
you to your hotel for the next three nights.
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DAY 1
e travel to Cairnryan in time for the 16.30 crossing
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to Larne before continuing on to our overnight
accommodation in the Belfast area.
DAY 2
After breakfast, we travel through central Ireland, through
Monaghan, Cavan and Athlone to our destination for the
next four nights at the River Island Hotel.
DAY 3
Today’s excursion takes us through the fantastic scenery
of the Ring of Kerry, one of Ireland’s most famous areas,
drive through the Killarney National Park and wonder at
the captivating views.
DAY 4We will have a free morning in Castleisland and in the
afternoon, we make our way to Killarney for our trip on
the famous Jaunting Cars before a leisurely cruise on
Lough Leane. Killarney is surrounded by Loughs and the
Kerry Mountains and has become one of the most popular
destinations in Ireland. In the centre are shops galore and
several bars and pubs.
DAY 5
Our excursion today takes us to Dingle, once a remote
Irish speaking town, it is now a working fishing port. We
will spend the day exploring the Dingle Peninsula made
famous by the film Ryan’s Daughter, popular with both
artists and dolphin spotters.
DAY 6Sadly we leave Co Kerry and make our way east with a
stop and some free time in Dublin before heading north
back to Belfast and our overnight stop.
DAY 7We travel to Larne in time for the 10.30 crossing back to
Cairnryan then head homeward.
DAY 3Today we head for Derry on the banks of the River
Foyle, the only completely walled city in Ireland
where a local guide will meet us and take us for a
visit to Malin Head, the northernmost point in Ireland
followed by a walking tour of Derry including the
walls and Peace Bridge.
DAY 4
e spend the day exploring Donegal, beginning with
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a trip through the Glenveagh National Park under
the shadow of imposing Mount Errigal. The county
is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on three side,
providing spectacular sea views as you drive along
its coastline.
DAY 5We make our way back to Belfast with free time
before continuing to our overnight hotel.
DAY 6After breakfast we make our way to Larne to
board the 1030 hrs ferry back to to Cairnryan and
home.
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Daniel O’Donnell
Live In Killarney
Dublin’s
St Patrick’s Parade
This unique tour will enable you to see Daniel O’Donnell
live in Killarney at the INEC as well as taking in the beautiful
countryside of Killarney and the Ring of Kerry.
Killarney Towers Hotel, 4 Star
Killarney Tel 00353 64663 1038
An excellent hotel with full leisure facilities in the heart of
Killarney.
Friday 12 August
6 Days
£550
What’s Included:
Join in the festival atmosphere on the biggest day in Ireland’s
calendar, St Patrick’s Day, when the nation celebrates all things
Irish. Experience the greatest party of all in Dublin City. You
will be fully entertained by the awesome display of creative
talent as this phenomenal parade snakes its way through the
centre of Dublin city. International and Irish marching bands
join performers, dancers and street theatre companies to
present a wonderful spectacle. Don’t forget your camera, there
will be amazing sights to capture.
Esplanade Hotel, 3 Star
Strand Road, Bray
Tel: 00353 1286 2056
An elegant Victorian building on Bray seafront with fantastic sea
views and beautiful promenade, you can enjoy every modern
facility in this beautiful historic Bray hotel.
5 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Return Ferry Crossing,
Ticket for Daniel O’Donnell
Tuesday 15 March
ITINERARY
16.30 hrs ferry to Larne.
After disembarking, we make our way to the
Stormont Hotel in Belfast for our overnight stay.
DAY 2
fter breakfast we head west to our base for the next
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three nights, Killarney.
DAY 3A free day to discover the many highlights of
Killarney. Try out the Jaunting Cars and Lake Cruise
(not included). Transfer to concert in the evening.
DAY 4The Ring of Kerry is one of a series of Peninsulas
stretching out into the Atlantic, carved 10000 years
ago during the last ice age. The coastal road threads
its way through traditional towns and villages, flagged
by a rugged seascape and glorious countryside.
DAY 5We bid farewell to Killarney and travel back east to
our overnight stop at Dunadry Hotel and Country
Club.
Day 6After breakfast we travel to Larne to board the 10.30
hrs ferry to Cairnryan and then home.
5 Days
£345
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, return ferry crossing
from Cairnryan to Belfast, Welcome drink in the Esplanade,
entertainment in the bar on St Patrick’s night, entry to Avoca
Handweavers.
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Day 1
e leave home and travel to Cairnryan for the 16.30 hrs
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ferry to Belfast. After disembarking, we make our way to the
Park Avenue Hotel, Belfast for our overnight stay.
DAY 2
fter breakfast, we travel to Dublin and enjoy a guided tour
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of the city followed by some free time before checking in to
our hotel in Bray.
DAY 3
he highlight of our tour – St Patrick’s Day. The coach will
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drop us in Dublin where we can enjoy a packed entertaining
day. The coach will then return to pick us up in time for
dinner and entertainment in the hotel.
DAY 4
e have an excursion to the peaceful Wicklow Mountains,
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visiting Avoca Handweavers where you can watch a film
of what it was like to live and work in The Vale of Avoca
including images of mining, farming and hand weaving
followed by a handweaving demonstration.
DAY 5
After breakfast, we make our way back to Belfast to board
the 11.30 hrs sailing back to Cairnryan before heading
homeward.
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Western Ireland’s
Coastal Delights
Fermanagh Lakelands
with Sunset Dinner Cruise
Enjoy the very best of the west including a sea-cruise under the
mighty Cliffs of Moher, scenic drives around Black Head and
through the Burren National Park and a day trip to Galway.
Falls Hotel, 3 Star
Manor House Resort Hotel, 4 Star
Ennistymon, Co Clare
Tel: 00 353 65 7071004
This former manor house overlooks the river and provides a
haven of peace and tranquillity. Lift.
Sunday 19 June
Sunday 31 July
7 Days
7 Days
£560
£595
What’s Included:
6 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Return ferry crossing, Cliffs
of Moher Cruise, entrance to Foynes Flying Boat Museum,
Entrance to Burren Visitor Centre, One free drink, glass of wine,
soft drink or beer at the Falls Hotel on the first night.
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late afternoon ferry to Larne. After disembarking we
continue the short distance to our overnight hotel.
DAY 2We make our way west through the heart of Ireland
via Monaghan and Athlone to our destination for the
next four nights.
DAY 3
oday we will have a full day excursion to the Burren
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Region, first stop is the the Burren Visitor Centre
where the natural history of this enchanting region is
revealed. We then drive through the park to discover
prehistoric limestone landscapes sheltering rare
species of flora and fauna. Then on to Falway for
free time exploring the City of Tribes, founded by
medieval merchants.
DAY 4A free morning then in the afternoon we travel to
Doolin Pier where we have a cruise beneath the
sheer faces of the colossal Cliffs of Moher where the
country’s largest seabird colony resides and which
have become an iconic image for Ireland’s West
Coast.
DAY 5
Revive your senses with a trip to the fabulous Fermanagh
Lakelands. Staying in an elegant 18th Century Manor House on
the tranquil shores of Lough Erne, with a Sunset Dinner Cruise
– surely no better way to enjoy Ireland’s Great Lakes.
ur excursion today takes us for a visit to Foynes
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Flying Boat Museum, the only aviation museum in
Ireland and the only dedicated Flying Boat Museum
in the world we then continue on to Limerick for free
time.
DAY 6Our journey today takes us east to Dublin before we
head north to our overnight hotel, the Stormont Hotel
in Belfast.
DAY 7We leave the hotel after breakfast to board the 10.30
hrs ferry back to Cairnryan and home.
Killadeas, Enniskillen
Tel: 028 6862 2211
Set on the picturesque shores of Lower Lough Erne, just seven
miles from the Fermanagh county town of Enniskillen, a trip
to the Manor House Country Hotel is a journey back in time
to a more elegant and tranquil age. But behind the stately
surroundings of this 19th Century Country Manor is a first
class modern hotel offering luxury accommodation, comfort
and a range of facilities and services belonging very much to
the present day. Lift. Leisure Facilities include Swimming Pool,
Steam Room, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Gymnasium and Beauty Salon.
Sunday 5 June
Sunday 18 September
6 Days
6 Days
£530
£530
What’s Included:
5 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Sunset Cruise and Dinner,
Return ferry crossings from Cairnryan to Larne. Entrance to
Giant’s Causeway Experience, Entrance to Ulster American Folk
Park, Entrance to Florence Court, Entrance to Belleek Pottery.
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DAY 1
e travel to Cairnryan to board the 16.30 hrs ferry to Larne.
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We head to Ballygally for our overnight stay at the Ballygally
Castle Hotel.
DAY 2After breakfast we head along the Antrim Coast Road with
its unspoilt views of the Irish Sea and arrive at the Giant’s
Causeway, here will visit the Visitor Centre and view its unique
volcanic stone pillars before making our way to Fermanagh
and our base for the next 3 nights.
DAY 3
ollowing a leisurely start, we head to the awardwinning Ulster
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American Folk Park in Omagh. We will return to your hotel in
plenty of time for one of the highlights of your tour: this evening
explore beautiful Lough Erne with its many archaeological and
historical sites on a Sunset Dinner Cruise aboard the hotel’s
private river cruiser, the ‘Lady of the Lake’.
DAY 4
ollowing the north shore of Lower Lough Erne, we travel to
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Belleek, home of the famous Belleek Pottery, Irelands oldest
pottery, we then continue along the shores of Lough Melvin to
Florence Court, a fine 18th Century stately home and gardens
overlooked by the Cuilcagh mountains.
DAY 5After breakfast we make our way to Enniskillen with free time
to explore. This attractive waterside setting bustles with boats
in the summer and has many lively pubs and restaurants. After
lunch we return to the Belfast area for our last overnight stay.
DAY 6After breakfast we travel to Larne for our 10.30 hrs sailing to
Cairnryan. After disembarking, we travel homeward.
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The Very Best of
Northern Ireland
Ayrshire and
The Isle of Bute
Our popular five day tour to North Ireland brings you Belfast,
birthplace of Titanic, the Giant’s Causeway, the Antrim Coast
scenic drive and the delightful scenery of County Down.
Stormont Hotel, 4 Star
South Beach Hotel, 3 Star
587 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast
Tel 028 9065 1066
This 4 star hotel is located just minutes away from Belfast
City Centre, adjacent to Stormont Castle and overlooking the
beautiful grounds of the Stormont Estate making it an ideal
base for our tour. Lift.
Monday 18 April
Monday 26 September
5 Days
5 Days
Ayrshire consists of 80 miles of unspoiled coastal scenery with
access to the Isles of Arran and Bute. Steeped in history, it is
more recently associated with the poet Robert Burns, who was
so inspired by the Ayrshire landscapes.
£450
£450
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Entrance to Hillsborough
Castle, Entrance to Titanic Belfast, Guided tour of Belfast,
Entrance to Giant’s Causeway Experience.
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South Beach, Troon
Tel: 01292 312033
The South Beach Hotel is located in a wonderful location close
to the beach and Royal Troon Golf Club in the seaside town
of Troon in Ayrshire on Scotland’s west coast. The hotel is a
privately owned and family run hotel situated close to the town
centre. There is no lift but there are a number of ground floor
rooms available on request.
Monday 25 April
Monday 20 June
Monday 3 October
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
£320
£360
£320
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Ferry Crossing to the Isle of
Bute, entrance to Mount Stuart and Culzean Castle.
Day 1We leave home and travel to Cairnryan to board the
1630 hrs sailing to Larne. We then make the short
journey to our hotel in Belfast.
Day 2
ur excursion takes us to Hillsborough Castle, the
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Queen’s official residence in North Ireland. After a
guided tour of this elegant mansion we will have Tea
and Scones before finishing the day with some free
time in Belfast.
Day 3This morning we have a guided tour of Belfast
taking in the many highlights including City Hall,
Queens University, the Opera House and the Botanic
Gardens with some free time for lunch before
transferring to the Titanic Belfast.
Day 4
or one of the most remarkable ocean drives, we
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take the Antrim Coast Road with its unspoilt views
of the Irish Sea and Glens of Antrim to arrive at
the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site famous for its unique volcanic stone pillars and
shrouded in folklore and fairytales. There is a charge
of £2 for the shuttle bus from the Visitor Centre to the
Causeway (not included).
Day 5We make the return journey to Larne for the 1030 hrs
sailing to Cairnryan before making our way home.
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DAY 1
e make our way to Troon, stopping at the Riverside
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Museum in Glasgow.
DAY 2We make our way to Wemyss Bay for the ferry to the
Isle of Bute where we will have a visit to Mount Stuart
on the east coast, a neo-gothic country house with
extensive gardens, one of the world’s great houses.
We will then have some free time in Rothesay.
DAY 3
oday we have a full day to Alloway. We explore the
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Burns Cottage and Museum and the Tam O’ Shanter
Experience. We then make our way to Culzean Castle
before returning to our Hotel via Turnberry.
DAY 4
A free day today.
DAY 5We make our way homeward travelling up the Firth of
Clyde stopping in Largs before continuing our journey
home.
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Dunoon and
The Isle of Bute
The Borders
Covering about eighteen hundred square miles, the Scottish
Borders stretches from the rolling hills and moorland in the
west, through gentler valleys to the high agricultural plains of
the east, and on to the rocky Berwickshire coastline with its
secluded coves and picturesque fishing villages. This is a must
see area.
Mercure Barony Castle Hotel
and Spa, 3 Star
Argyll Hotel, 3 Star
Eddleston, Peebles Tel: 01721 730395
Don’t let the imposing historic stone façade of Barony Castle
fool you, inside it’s full of welcoming, modern features. Set in 25
acres of tranquil gardens and woodland just 35 minutes south
of Edinburgh. Enjoy complimentary WIFI, beauty treatment
rooms, techno gym facilities and a thermal spa with pool. Enjoy
traditional Scottish dining or a dram in the Bothy. Lift.
Monday 11 July
Monday 5 September
5 Days
5 Days
£395
£380
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Entrance to Abbotsford
House and Gardens, Floors Castle and Gardens and
Johnston’s of Elgin Visitor Centre with Tea/Coffee and Cake
in the Café, Entrance to the Museum of Flight. Journey from
Tweedbank to Edinburgh by Train.
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DAY 1We leave home and travel to Peebles.
Day 2
DAY 3
Dunoon is one of Scotland’s most popular resorts located in
a delightful setting on the Firth of Clyde where the entrances
to Holy Loch and Loch Long converge. These waters are set
against a background of mountains and forests and lie close
to the town on the Cowal Peninsula. The town boasts two
bays and a flat promenade perfect for an evening stroll and its
position makes it the perfect base from which to explore the
stunning scenic west coast.
oday our excursion takes us to Hawick and to the
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Johnston’s of Elgin Visitor Centre where we will enjoy
tea/coffee and cake in the café. In the afternoon we
visit Abbotsford House and Gardens, home of Sir
Walter Scott which is stunningly located on the banks
of the River Tweed.
e visit the historic town of Kelso today, regarded
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as one of the region’s most charming towns with
its cobbled streets, elegant Georgian buildings and
French styled cobbled market square before enjoying
an afternoon visit to stately Floors Castle with its
collection of fine art, porcelain, tapestries, grand
rooms and wonderful gardens.
Argyll Street, Dunoon
Tel: 01369 702059
The Best Western Argyll Hotel, with its majestic views of the
River Clyde, is a stylish property in the very heart of Dunoon.
Individually styled bedrooms all equipped to high standard and
many with panoramic views of the River Clyde. Lift.
Monday 28 March
Monday 18 July
Monday 10 October
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
£260
£330
£275
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Ferry Crossings and
Entrance to Benmore Gardens
ITINERARY
DAY 1We travel to Dunoon with a stop at the Riverside
Museum in the centre of Glasgow before making our
way to Gourock for the 20 minute crossing to Dunoon.
DAY 2
ur excursion today takes us through Glendaruel
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Forest along the shores of Loch Riddon to Colintraive
where we cross the Kyles of Bute to Rhubodach on the
Isle of Bute.
DAY 3Today we travel round the shores of Loch Fyne to
Inveraray, a pretty village with a beautiful outlook over
the Loch.
DAY 4We take the scenic drive to Tighnabruaich to enjoy
some of the West Coast’s most stunning scenery with
views over to the Isle of Bute. We return to Dunoon
early afternoon with some time free in Dunoon.
DAY 5We return home via the Rest and Be Thankful and
Loch Lomond.
DAY 4Today we visit the Museum of Flight at East Fortune.
Here we can see the history of aviation from a
Pitcher Hawk Hang Glider dating from 1896 to the
Supersonic Concorde. We will then visit North
Berwick and Dunbar.
DAY 5
omeward bound today, we make our way to
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Tweedbank where we board the newly opened
Borders Railway to Edinburgh where the coach will
be to meet you before continuing home.
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Jacobite Steam
and Cruise
Inclusive
Loch Lomond
A great package at a well known hotel, offering value for money
and some inclusions with a difference.
Spectacular Highland scenery awaits on one of the world’s most
famous rail journeys and along the most infamous of lochs.
Winnock Hotel, 3 Star
Ben Nevis Hotel, 2 star
North Road, Fort William Tel 01397 702331
The Square, Drymen
Tel: 01360 660245
Nestling around the green in pretty Drymen, sensitively
extended and refurbished, whilst retaining its traditional bars
and log fires, the Winnock offers friendly hospitality. Ground
floor rooms available.
Sunday 21 February
5 Days
£275
No Single Supplement. Insurance £18
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Glass of wine with Dinner,
live entertainment on two evenings, Drink Promotion - free bar
from 7.30pm - 10.30pm selected brands only.
* Champagne and Vintage Malts excluded from free bar.
Packed lunch on two days or soup and sandwich if in the
hotel.
Situated approximately one mile from the centre of Fort William,
the hotel offers comfortable and welcoming accommodation.
No lift but there are some ground floor bedrooms.
Monday 13 June
Monday 10 October
5 Days
5 Days
£420
£350
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Return Journey from Fort
William to Mallaig on the Jacobite Steam Train, Cruise on Loch
Ness.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We leave home and travel to Fort William in plenty of
time to settle in before dinner.
DAY 2
e have an excursion today to Oban, following the
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shores of Loch Linnhe, we will have some time in
Oban to walk along the waterfront and harbour or
visit the local shops, we then return to Fort William
for some free time in the centre of the town before
returning to the hotel.
DAY 3
ur day starts with a visit to Fort Augustus, where
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the Caledonian Canal meets Loch Ness before
enjoying a wonderful relaxing cruise of Loch Ness
under the shadow of the ruins of Urquhart Castle.
DAY 4The highlight of our holiday today is our trip on the
Jacobite Steam Train, regarded as one of the world’s
greatest rail journeys, follow in the footsteps of
Harry Potter along the route. From views of mighty
Ben Nevis, your memorable journey leads past the
deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar, and
over the famous 21 arch Glenfinnan Viaduct – a
truly memorable experience. You will have around
an hour and three quarters in Mallaig to explore this
beautiful fishing village.
DAY 5We return home.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
We make our way to Drymen.
DAY 2We start the day with a visit to a local distillery before
starting our scenic drive around Loch Lomond,
renowned for its beauty and tranquility and picture
postcard views. We continue and make a stop at
Inveraray for some free time before returning to our
hotel.
DAY 3
ur excursion today takes us to the Trossachs and
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Loch Katrine. We can make a short stop in Aberfoyle
before continuing on to Loch Katrine which over the
years has won the heart of many visitors.
DAY 4Today we visit Glasgow for a morning guided tour then
free time before returning to our hotel.
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Thurso, Orkney
& The Castle of Mey
Hebridean Castaway
Eight Island Tour
Thurso is the most northerly town on the Scottish mainland. It
is situated at the mouth of the River Thurso and is an excellent
base for touring the north and visiting Orkney.
North Hotels, Station Hotel
& St Clair Hotel
The Dark Island Hotel
Sinclair Street, Thurso
Tel: 01847 896481
Both hotels are situated in the centre of Thurso with its good
range of shops, bars and resturants.
Monday 2 May
Monday 27 June
Monday 12 September
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
A fantastic six day holiday visiting eight of the Hebridean
Islands, Barra, Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, North Uist,
Harris, Lewis and Skye, stretching out in to the Atlantic,
these islands are steeped in history and offer the traveller
unsurpassed scenery.
£365
£380
£380
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Entrance to Castle of Mey.
Full day Orkney excursion with John O’ Groats ferries.
Liniclate, Isle of Benbecula
Tel: 01870 603030
A delightful hotel with an idyllic situation just 300m from the long
sandy beach.
Caladh Inn
James Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Tel: 01851 702740
A warm Gaelic welcome awaits at the Caladh Inn, the largest
and friendliest hotel in the Western Isles.
Wednesday 18 May
Monday 6 June
Monday 3 July
Monday 7 September
6 Days
6 Days
6 Days
6 Days
£560
£595
£595
£580
What’s Included:
5 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast and all ferry crossings.
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DAY 1We depart from home and travel to Thurso.
DAY 1
e make our way to Ullapool for our late afternoon
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ferry crossing to Stornoway before checking in to the
Caladh Inn for a late dinner.
DAY 2
ur excursion today takes us to the West of Lewis
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accompanied by a local guide, visiting the Callanish
Stones, which rank only second to Stonehenge,
the Black House at Arnol and Shawbost. Weather
permitting, we will have a stop at the glorious Atlantic
beach at Uig.
DAY 2
e make a visit to the Castle of Mey, holiday home
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of the Queen Mother, falling for its isolated charm and
hearing it was to be abandoned, she decided to save it.
The Queen Mother renovated and restored it, creating
the beautiful gardens you see today. For almost half
a century she spent many happy summers here and
shorter visits at other times of the year. We then travel
to John O’ Groats and Wick before returning to Thurso.
DAY 3We board our ferry at John o’ Groats. After the short
40 minute crossing, your local coach and guide will be
ready to drive you across the Churchill Barriers, along
the northern coast of Scapa Flow with beautiful views
across the water. We will visit Stormness and have
time to walk through the winding main street and may
visit the museum featuring Orkney’s whaling history.
No visit to Orkney would be complete without visiting
Skara Brae hidden under sand dunes for thousands of
years (entrance not included). A two hour stop will be
made in Kirkwall before returning back to Thurso.
DAY 4
ur excursion today takes us along the dramatic north
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coast to Tongue.
DAY 5We depart Thurso and travel homeward.
DAY 3Today we travel through four of the Outer Hebridean
Islands, Lewis, Harris, North Uist and finally,
Benbecula, where we find our base for the next two
nights, the Dark Island Hotel
DAY 4Today we are accompanied by a local guide and travel
by causeway to the Island of Eriskay then board the
ferry to the Isle of Barra returning in the evening to the
Dark Island Hotel.
DAY 5
e catch the morning ferry from Lochmaddy to Uig
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before continuing south through the Isle of Skye to
Armadale then crossing back to the mainland at
Mallaig. We travel the “Road to the Isles” to the
Fort William area for our final night.
DAY 6After some free time in Fort William we head home.
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Isle of Arran
Gretna
Scotland’s most southern holiday Isle, with beautiful scenery,
unique culture and long history of spiritual importance. It is an
appealing contrast of mountains and lochs to the north and
rolling green hills and meadows to the south – all surrounded by
a stunning coastline. The emphasis on this holiday is on rest
and relaxation.
Best Western Kinloch Hotel, 3 Star
Tel: 01770 860444
Blackwaterfoot, Isle of Arran
Tel: 01461 338257
The hotel is steeped in history and still retains much of its
orignial character, even offering a traditional Blacksmith’s shop.
Monday 29 February
Monday 31 October
5 Days
5 Days
£225
£280
This family run hotel offers spectacular views and a warm
Scottish welcome. Relax and enjoy the hotel’s range of leisure
facilities including indoor pool, sauna and gym. Lift.
Monday 22 August
Gretna Hall Hotel, 3 Star
5 Days
£395
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Ferry crossing to Isle of
Arran, visit to Brodick Castle and Isle of Arran Whisky Distillery.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We travel to Ardrossan for the short crossing to Arran.
DAY 2
Today,
we visit Brodick, the island’s capital and its Castle which
houses a collection of paintings, porcelain and furniture, while
the grounds boast a walled garden, Ice House and Bavarian
Summer House. This afternoon, relax in the picturesque
surroundings of your hotel or take a dip in the indoor pool.
DAY 3
have a scenic tour of the Island via Whiting Bay, where
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a Viking ship burial was excavated, then along the coast to
Lamlash, with views to Holy Island. Continue on to Lochranza,
home to a 16th century castle and the Isle of Arran Whisky
Distillery.
DAY 4
Today
we are free to relax and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere
of Arran. Take a walk or simply relax in the hotel’s leisure
centre.
DAY 5We make our way to Brodick for our ferry back to Ardrossan
and head homeward.
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Welcome Drink - wee dram
and homemade shortbread. Live Entertainment on two evenings,
10% off voucher valid in the hotel’s Blacksmith Shop. Excursions
to Dumfries and the Solway Firth and the Northern Lakes.
Oban Highland
Getaway
Described by the Lonely Planet as: “Rugged, remote, romantic
and rare - Scotland’s famous Highlands and Islands make
up one of Europe’s last great wilderness areas.” Oban is the
perfect base for your break in the Highlands of Scotland.
The Regent Hotel, 2 Star
Corran Esplanade, Oban PA34 5PZ
Tel: 01631 562341
Overlooking Oban Bay, this Art Deco hotel is only a minutes
walk from Oban War and Peace Museum and the Oban
Chocolate Company.
Monday 21 March
Monday 7 November
5 Days
5 Days
£210
£210
Single Supplement £40 Insurance £18
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Welcome Drinks Reception,
Two Nights Entertainment.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We travel to Oban where a Welcome Reception awaits.
DAY 2
Our excursion today takes us to Fort William.
DAY 3
t leisure, why not take the ferry to Mull (not included), as
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the ferry terminal is only a ten minute walk from the hotel.
DAY 4Today we will start off by visiting Seil Island where we cross
the “Bridge over the Atlantic” and continue down the Atlantic
Coast to Lochgilphead, on to Inverary before returning to
Oban.
DAY 5
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After our hearty Scottish Breakfast, we return home.
Oban & Three
Island Adventure
Picturesque Perthshire
and Loch Lomond
Oban, “Gateway to the Isles” with its harbour, surrounded
by sweeping mountains is the perfect setting to explore the
West Highlands and Islands. The culmination of the holiday is
the Three Isles Tour, reported as one of the best day tours in
Britain, cruising out to the beautiful Isle of Mull, then spiritual
Isle of Iona, then an awe inspiring cruise to the unique Isle of
Staffa to see Fingals Cave, together with plenty wildlife.
Crieff is a bustling country town set amidst magnificent
Perthshire scenery. Situated 18 miles west of Perth, Crieff
straddles the Highland Boundary Fault where the rolling
Lowland landscape meets majestic Highland terrain making it
an excellent base for exploring.
Columba Hotel, 3 Star
Ferntower Rd, Crieff, Perthshire
Tel: 01764 655555
North Pier, Oban PA34 5QD
Tel:01631 562183
Well positioned on the North Pier and overlooking Oban Bay,
this stately seafront hotel is a 7 minute walk from St. Columba’s
Cathedral. Monday 6 June
Monday 26 September
5 Days
5 Days
£425
£425
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Return Ferry to Mull,
Leisure Cruise to Isle of Staffa and Iona.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We leave home and travel to Oban for our four night
stay.
DAY 2
DAY 3
fter breakfast we have some free time to explore
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Oban. In the afternoon we journey to Seil Island and
cross over the “Bridge over the Atlantic” opening up
magnificent coastal scenery of the islands.
oday is the highlight of the holiday. Firstly, the
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ferry to beautiful Mull. Journey south taking in the
imposing Duart Castle, before reaching Fionnphort –
the most westerly point of the island, before boarding
the ferry to Iona, resting place of over 100 Scottish
Kings and the birthplace of Christianity in Britain. We
will have approx. two hours exploring this spiritual
Island. Then the highlight is an inspiring visit to the
unique Isle of Staffa and Fingal’s Cave with time on
the island before returning to Oban in time for dinner.
DAY 4A day free in Oban. The hotel is centrally situated
and only a short walk to the centre of Oban.
Crieff Hydro, 4 Star
It sounds a bit strange now, but to the Victorians, swimming in
freezing spring water was just what the doctor ordered. So it
goes that in 1868, under the management of physician Thomas
H. Meikle, the hotel opened its doors as The Strathearn
Hydropathic Establishment Company. A lot has changed since
then and the Hydro is now a remarkably luxurious hotel offering
all modern facilities and a host of activities. Swimming Pool,
Sauna and Spa.
Monday 4 April
Monday 4 July
Monday 19 September
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
£375
£440
£400
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Entrance to Blair Castle
and Scone Palace, Cruise on Loch Lomond.
ITINERARY
Day 1We leave home and travel to Crieff visiting Scone
Palace en-route. The Palace has constituted the
capital of the Picts, the seat of parliaments and the
crowning place of the Kings of Scotland. It houses
an outstanding collection of antiques, paintings and
rare artefacts and the grounds are world famous.
DAY 2
A day at leisure today, enjoy the facilities at the Hotel
or walk down to the shopping area of Crieff.
DAY 3We have a full day tour travelling via Lochearn and
Crianlarich to Loch Lomond where we will have a
cruise and then make our way back to Crieff.
DAY 4
After breakfast, we head to Blair Castle. Created
in the 18th Century, Blair Castle is at the hub of a
breathtakingly beautiful, historic landscape featuring
a peaceful wooded grove, the ruined St Brides Kirk,
a red deer park and whimsical gothic folly. We will
then make a stop in Pitlochry for lunch (not included)
and in the afternoon, we will visit the famous Queen’s
View, this famous vantage point looks out over one
of the most iconic panoramas in Scotland, directly
to the west along Loch Tummel from where, on a
clear day, you can sometimes see the mountains
surrounding Glencoe by the West Coast. DAY 5We return home by making our way to Callander for
some free time before we continue our homeward
journey.
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Scotland’s North
West Passage
Pitlochry
- Enchanted Forest
This unique tour takes in the award-winning Perthshire tourist
attraction, The Enchanted Forest, a spectacular outdoor
sound and light show which takes place at Faskally Wood
near Pitlochry. Renowned to be Scotland’s premier sound and
light experience attracting thousands of visitors each year,
spectacular lighting effects will be used to illustrate the theme
as you make your way around the forest. Using the forest
as a natural backdrop, visitors will be treated to a series of
spectacular and choreographed mini sound and light shows that
are quite simply, out of this world!
Fishers Hotel, 3 Star
Kyleakin, Isle of Skye Tel: 01599 534109
Little Loch Broom Tel: 01854 633204
Situated in the heart of Scotland and surrounded by beautiful
scenic views the hotel is in an ideal position for exploring
Perthshire. All rooms have TV and tea and coffee making
facilities. Lift.
5 Days
5 Days
£340
£285
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Entrance to Blair Castle,
Edradour Distillery and Enchanted Forest.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We travel to Pitlochry to arrive in plenty of time to settle in
before dinner.
DAY 2
full day excursion today taking in the Queen’s View and
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Blair Castle, home to the Duke of Atholl and the only private
army in the UK. In the afternoon we will visit Edradour
Distillery, the smallest distillery in Scotland.
DAY 3
free day today to relax and perhaps enjoy the shops in
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Pitlochry or take some of the beautiful walks in the area, visit
the Dam or the Explorer’s Garden at the Theatre. In the
evening we will visit the Enchanted Forest, joining the shuttle
bus right outside the door of the hotel.
DAY 4
ur excursion today takes us through scenic Perthshire,
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making the most of the Autumn colours by travelling along
the shores of Loch Tay to Killin, through Lochearnead to
Callander before travelling back through Crieff and the Sma’
Glen.
DAY 5
Kings Arms Hotel, 2 Star
Dundonnell Hotel, 3 Star
Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Tel: 01796 472000
Monday 24 October
Monday 16 November*
This 6 day spectacular Scottish Tour takes you on a Discovery
journey. Sit back and relax as the beauty of the Highlands
unfolds before you. Eerie Glencoe, Loch Duich, Eilean Donan
Castle, Isle of Skye and unspoilt and breathtaking Sutherland &
Caithness. A cruise and tour of the Orkney Isles, Inverness and
Speyside. On this tour you will witness a way of life in the far
north that has little changed in generations.
We travel home.
Royal Hotel
Traill Street Thurso Tel: 01847 893191
Sunday 18 September
6 Days
£515
What’s Included:
5 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, visit to Dunvegan Castle,
Orkney Cruise and guided tour.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
he magic begins, we head north through Glencoe,
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Loch Linnhe and make a stop in Fort William. We
then continue on along Loch Lochy, Loch Garry, Loch
Cluanie and Loch Duich with a stop at Eilean Donan
Castle before arriving at our hotel for the next two
nights, the Dunollie
DAY 1A more leisurely day, taking in the sights of the Isle of
Skye, We head to Portree, the Islands capital. The
tour sweeps across the island to Dunvegan Castle
and its gardens, returning along the coast road with
views of the Cullins. Back to the hotel in time for
dinner.
DAY 3We head along the west coast to Ullapool. Along the
shoreline of Loch Maree with free time in Gairloch,
passing Inverewe Gardens and Gruinard Island. We
continue to Loch Broom to the Dundonnell Hotel for
our overnight stay.
DAY 4The tour heads into a part of the UK which is
still largely unspoilt. An area of extraordinary
beauty. Mile upon mile of crumbling cliffs and
rocky headlands shelter bays whose perfect white
beaches are nearly always deserted. We stop off at
Durness, Scotland’s most north Westerly town before
continuing along the northern shoreline to Thurso
and the Royal Hotel, our base for the next two nights.
DAY 5After breakfast the short journey takes you past the
Queen Mother’s Scottish residence, the Castle of
Mey to John O’Groats where we pick up the Orkney
Ferry for the 40 minute sailing to Orkney where we
will be met by our private coach and driver/guide.
The highlights include some of the main sites on the
Island, Skara Brae, the Churchill Barriers, Scapa
Flow, Ring of Brodgar, The Standing Stones, The
Italian Chapel and the Island’s Capital, Kirkwall.
DAY 6We depart Thurso and travel home.
* Turkey & Tinsel. Please see page 43 for details.
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MUSIC, LAUGHTER, SHOWS AND DANCING
(Where Every Night is Different)
Bodelwyddan
Castle Hotel, 3 Star
Thoresby Hall, 4 Star
Thoresby Park, Nr Ollerton,
Nottinghamshire
Tel: 01623 821000
Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire,
North Wales
Tel: 01745 584060
Set in 200 acres of parkland
with breathtaking views of the
Clwydian hills and the Snowdonia
National Park, Grade II listed
Bodelwyddan Castle offers a truly unforgettable experience.
Beautiful sensory garden to delight all five senses. Three bars,
2 coffee shops. Heated indoor swimming pool. Spa,
pool, sauna, steam room and fitness studio. Live nightly
entertainment in the Lowther Hall Cabaret Room. All weather
Crown Green bowling arena. Four rink indoor bowls complex
(with coaching available at an extra cost). Snooker, table tennis,
billiards and darts. Archery and Rifle shooting. Cycle hire, fun
croquet. Gift shop. Entertainment includes Comedy time with
great shows, live music plus a comedy act.
Monday 26 September
5 Days
£375
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Two Excursions including
Betwys-y-Coed and Chester. All activities above unless a
supplement applies.
Monday 25 July
5 Days
£420
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Two excursions including
Lincoln and Nottingham. All activities unless a supplement
applies.
Middlewich Road,
Nantwich, Cheshire
Tel: 01270 624341
4 Star
Nidd, Harrogate
Tel: 01423 771598
Built in 1820, elegant Nidd Hall is
a Grade II listed building, set at
the gateway to the delightful
Dales and just a few minutes
from Harrogate.The hotel has full
Leisure Facilities including Indoor Pool, Fitness Studio and a
range of tempting beauty treatments. Sit back with a book in the
Library. Outdoors there’s a Putting Green and Tennis Courts,
croquet and bowls. Stunning gardens. Live Nightly
Entertainment and West End Songs.
5 Days
£330
What’s Included:
Perched on the edge of Sherwood
Forest, the house, gardens
and parklands of Thoresby Hall
Hotel and Spa are as grand an
invocation of the 18th and 19th
Centuries as you’ll find. Unforgettable period elegance – Thoresby
Hall has it all. An extensive choice of leisure and wellbeing facilities
including indoor pool, sauna and steam room plus fitness suite
and studio area. World Spa offering sensuous treatments from
around the world. Take a stroll through the landscaped grounds to
discover a secret Victorian Rose Garden, splendid woodland and
herbaceous garden. Evening Entertainment. Includes Top Tribute
with Imagine The Beatles.
Alvaston Hall, 3 Star
Nidd Hall Hotel
Monday 21 March
We are delighted to be able to offer these fantastic
tours from Warner’s Holidays. All Warners’ Hotels are
set in beautiful grounds and range from the grand and
historical to the local and quaint. Many extra activities
are included in your holiday price plus an amazing
entertainment programme in the evening.
York and the Yorkshire Dales. All facilities in the hotel unless a
supplement applies.
You’ll find few lovelier locations than
the one occupied by the grand country
estate of Alvaston Hall, a beautiful
neo-Tudor hotel that offers you modern
and appealing amenities. Alvaston boasts more than its share of
myth and legend. Stories abound of ancient cockfighting in the
Cheshire Barn (today a feather-free coffee shop) and of course,
the time honoured phenomenon, the resident ghost. Relax in the
Fountain Bar after Dinner. A range of leisure facilities including an
indoor pool, sauna, steam room and fitness studio plus a 9 hole
Golf course perfect for a practice round. Entertainment includes
Comedy time with great shows, live music plus a comedy act.
Monday 18 April
Monday 24 October
5 Days
5 Days
£330
£355
What’s Included:
Chester and the villages of the Peak District. All activities unless
a supplement applies.
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Back In Tyne –
Northumbria
Blackpool
Relax on a Tyne River cruise, visit the extraordinary Beamish
Museum and enjoy the city of Newcastle in this new tour.
Newcastle County Hotel, 3 Star
The Belvedere Hotel
Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DF
Tel: 0871 376 9029
A grade 11 listed Victorian hotel in the very heart of Newcastle
city centre so if you’re looking for retail therapy, it is close to
all the main shopping areas of Newcastle, and you’ll also find
museums and other cultural attractions nearby. Lift.
Monday 30 May
Monday 1 August
5 Days
5 Days
One of the most popular resorts in Britain, Blackpool has
something to suit all tastes whether it be the breathtaking
rides on the Pleasure Beach or old time dancing in the Tower
Ballroom.
£360
£380
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Entrance to Beamish
Museum, Guided Tour of Newcastle, Quay to Countryside
Cruise
Albert Road, Blackpool
Tel: 01253 628029
Ideally situated to enjoy all the thrills of Blackpool, adjacent
to the town centre and within easy access of the beach,
Promenade, Tower, Winter Gardens, Theatres, Cinemas and
Amusements. Lift and Games Room.
Monday 11 April
Saturday 16 July
Monday 26 September
Monday 10 October
Monday 17 October
Monday 14 November
5 Days
7 Days
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
£220
£370
£260
£260
£260
£225
Friday 30 December
5 Days
£370
(Turkey & Tinsel)
ITINERARY
DAY 1
We travel south to Newcastle for our four night stay.
DAY 2
oday, we will visit the Living Museum of the
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North, The Beamish Museum. This famous open air
museum, set within 300 acres of beautiful County
Durham countryside, tells the story of life in North East
England during the 1820s, 1900s and 1940s. We will
experience town life as it would have been in the 1940s
during World War II, visit a 1940s farm, pop into the
Colliery and the Pit Village in the early 1900s and take
unlimited free rides on the Beamish tram.
DAY 3This morning a guide will meet us at the hotel for a full
morning tour of Newcastle. The afternoon is free.
DAY 4
DAY 5
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xplore the vibrant city of Newcastle –upon-Tyne on a
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two hour “Quay to Countryside” cruise along the River
Tyne. The cruise upriver will be accompanied by a
fascinating commentary as you travel under eleven of
the Tyne’s famous bridges including the Gateshead
Millennium Bridge, Tyne Bridge and Swing Bridge.
We return home.
(New Year)
No Single Supplement. Insurance £18 (5 Days), £20 (7 Days)
What’s Included:
4/6 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Excursions, Occasional
Evening Entertainment.
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DAY 1We travel to Blackpool to arrive in time for dinner.
DAY 2At leisure to enjoy the numerous attractions in
Blackpool.
DAY 3
e visit Bury Market. An evening excursion through
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the Illuminations (September and October dates only).
DAY 4
A full day excursion today to the Lake District.
7 Day Holiday includes an excursion to Lytham St Annes and Southport.
Bournemouth
Bristol and Bath
A lovely destination with golden beaches, floral gardens,
excellent shopping and all year round entertainment. Whatever
your interests, the town offers something for everyone. Set in
beautiful Dorset and within minutes of the New Forest there
is a world of stunning scenery, outstanding attractions and
picturesque villages for all to enjoy.
Bristol Grand Hotel, 4 Star
The Suncliff Hotel, 3 Star
Broad Street, Bristol
Tel: 0871 376 9042
East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth
Tel: 01202 298350
Located on the seafront overlooking Bournemouth Bay in the
East Cliff neighbourhood, the Suncliff is a five minute stroll from
seven miles of sandy beach. Indoor swimming pool, spa tub
and sauna. Lift.
Saturday 2 April
Saturday 23 July
9 Days
9 Days
9 Days
Bristol is one of Europe’s most dynamic cities with over a
thousand years of history and a fascinating industrial and
maritime heritage and similarly Bath, which grew up around its
thermal water springs that can still be seen today in the Roman
Baths Museum. It is also famous for its stunning architecture,
the beautiful abbey, its flower filled streets, parks and gardens.
£510
£630
£585
Single Supplement £40. Sea View supplement £90 per person.
Insurance £23 - (includes Insurance Premium Tax at 20%)
What’s Included:
8 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Located on Broad Street, The Grand Hotel in Bristol truly
lives up to its name. Dating from Victorian times, this newlyrefurbished hotel blends classic period charm with the very best
in contemporary comforts. Close to the River Avon and the
historic port which helped Bristol to flourish in the 18th Century,
The Grand Hotel is a great place to explore a city full of history
and culture. Health Club including Pool, Spa and Beauty
Treatments. Lift.
Saturday 21 May
Saturday 27 August
9 Days
9 Days
£675
£695
What’s Included:
Eight nights dinner, bed and breakfast. Guided city tour of Bath.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We leave Scotland and travel to the North of England
for our overnight stay.
DAY 2
Today we head for Bournemouth visiting Winchester
en-route.
DAY 3
e have a day at leisure today. The attractions in
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Bournemouth are endless, shopping, sightseeing,
a beautiful sandy beach or simply relax in the hotel.
DAY 4
We have a full day excursion today visiting the New
Forest, set aside as a royal hunting ground by William
the Conqueror 900 years ago, it is now the largest area
of woodland and wilderness in England. We then travel
to Christchurch, uniquely situated on the shores of its
own harbour, close to the magnificent Dorset World
Heritage Coast.
DAY 5
Today’s excursion takes us to Salisbury, superbly
situated in southern England’s rural heartland, few
destinations can match the amazing diversity of
Salisbury and Stonehenge – with a history dating back
over 5000 years.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We leave home and travel to the North of England for our
overnight stay.
DAY 2
fter breakfast, we travel south to Bristol with an en-route
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visit to the spa town of Cheltenham.
DAY 3
ur excursion today will take us to Bath and start with a
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guided tour, then you will have free time to explore this
wonderful city on your own. Visit the Roman Baths Museum
or simply enjoy the parks and gardens.
DAY 4
At leisure to explore the many attractions of Bristol.
DAY 5
ur excursion today takes us to Wells with its glorious
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cathedral, one of England’s most beautiful medieval
buildings. Then on to Glastonbury, reputed to be the site of
the first Christian Church and the Camelot of King Arthur, the
town is steeped in history.
DAY 6
e cross the Severn Bridge and travel to Cardiff, the capital
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city of Wales. Here we will have free time to browse around
the shops, to visit the Castle or to meander around Tiger
Bay.
DAY 7
free day before we start our homeward journey, time to
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relax in the hotel’s Leisure Club or do some shopping or take
in some of the sights of Bristol.
DAY 6
A day at leisure.
DAY 7
Our excursion today takes us to Portsmouth, packed
with things to do and fast becoming Britain’s favourite
waterfront destination, Portsmouth has more and more
to offer every year. Enjoy an irresistible mix of history
and heritage, specialist shopping and lively arts.
DAY 8
We leave the South Coast today and travel north to our
overnight stop in the North of England.
DAY 9
We return home.
DAY 8We bid farewell to Bristol and make our way North through
the Cotswolds to our overnight stop in the North of England.
DAY 9
After breakfast, we make our way homeward.
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Carlisle and
Cumbria
Shropshire Highlights
Shropshire lies on the border of England and Wales, set on
a blackcloth of patchwork fields, wooded valleys, picturesque
rivers and rolling hills leading into Welsh mountains.
The Park Inn By Radisson, 3 Star
Crown And Mitre Hotel, 3 Star
Forgegate, Telford Centre, Telford
Tel: 01952 429988
The Park Inn is a modern hotel situated in the heart of beautiful
Shropshire, an ideal base to explore the local attractions. It has
excellent leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool,
spa, sauna and steam room. Lift.
Monday 23 May
Monday 29 August
5 Days
5 Days
For this wonderful tour we will be based in Carlisle, a perfectly
situated busy market town with a good shopping centre. To the
south is the Lake District and to the north, the Solway Coast
and Galloway.
£330
£350
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Severn River Trip, Rail
Journey from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster.
English Street, Carlisle
Tel: 01228 525491
The Crown and Mitre Hotel, Carlisle offers the perfect mix
of Edwardian grandeur, beautiful original features including
a real log fire and elegant sweeping staircase plus all the
modern comforts of home to create a relaxed and welcoming
atmosphere. Swimming pool and Jacuzzi , Complimentary WiFi
is available. All rooms have LCD televisions with Freeview, tea
and coffee making facilities and hairdryers.
Monday 11 April
Monday 27 June
Monday 12 September
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
£310
£325
£325
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Cruise on Lake
Windermere. Single journey on Settle - Carlisle Railway.
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DAY 1
e travel to Carlisle to arrive at our base for the next
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four nights.
DAY 2Our railway journey today takes us from Carlisle to
Settle. The beautifully kept railway station lies a few
minutes walk from the town centre. In the centre of the
town, the Market Square offers a variety of different
goods and services from traditional to designer goods
with pleasant pubs and cafes and a market every
Tuesday.
DAY 3
oday we have a full day excursion to the Lake District,
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visiting Windermere where we will enjoy a cruise on the
Lake and then on to Grasmere and Keswick.
Day 4
free day today to explore Carlisle, there is much to do
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and see in this city steeped in history, which has been
an important centre since Roman times. Places to visit
include Carlisle Castle, which sits proudly overlooking
the city. The castle offers medieval dungeons,
passageways and chambers and was once home to
Mary Queen of Scots. There is a wide range of shops to
visit at The Lanes, the pedestrianised shopping precinct
and at the covered market.
DAY 5Homeward bound today.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We travel to Telford
DAY 2We visit Shrewsbury where we board our Sabrina Boat
for our River Severn trip. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be
served on board as well as we pass many local landmarks
with commentery. In the afternoon we visit market
Drayton, home of gingerbread.
DAY 3A day at leisure.
DAY 4We make our way to Bridgnorth with some free time before
travelling on the severn Valley Railway to Kidderminster,
again with some free time before returning to the hotel.
DAY 5Today we return home.
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Chelsea Flower
Show
Chester
For four days each May, the grounds of the Royal Hospital in
Chelsea come alive with the sight of the finest collections of
flowers in the world.
Radisson Blu Edwardian, 4 Star
140 Bath Road, Hayes
Tel: 020 8759 6311
This very comfortable, welcoming hotel offers all the comforts
expected of a 4 star hotel. All rooms have mini bar, trouser
press, tea/coffee making facilities, wifi, air conditioning, TV.
Hotel has a fitness centre, ESPA Spa. Lift.
Tuesday 24 May
6 Days
£560
What’s Included:
5 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Entrance to Chelsea Flower
Show. Entrance to Hampton Court Palace. Entrance to Wisley.
Entrance to Kew Gardens.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We travel to our overnight hotel in the North of England.
DAY 2
We make our way to Hayes to our hotel for the next four nights.
DAY 3
The highlight of our tour – Chelsea Flower Show. The world’s
most famous flower show, held for five days in May by the
Royal Horticultural Society in the grounds of the Royal
Hospital, Chelsea. The show attracts visitors from all over
the world. Highlights to the Chelsea Flower Show include the
avant-garde show gardens designed by leading names with
the Floral Marquee at the centrepiece. The show also features
smaller gardens such as the Artisan and Urban Gardens and
many tradestands for those gardening essentials.
A wash with history and heritage and famous for its unforgettable
half-timbered buildings, Chester has a gentle medieval air. From
the cobbled paths to the cathedral spire, Chester offers buildings
of every era, each carefully restored to retain the old world
backdrop to the modern day bustle of vibrant city life. Chester is
home to the unique 13th Century “Rows”, half-timbered galleried
shops, the largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain and a glorious
cathedral.
Queen Hotel, 4 Star
City Road, Chester
Tel: 01244 305000
It doesn’t get any better than this: luxury, style, outstanding
service and huge personality, all to ensure an extra special stay.
The Best Western Premier Queen Hotel is perfectly placed
in Chester’s city centre. Though the hotel is attached to the
mainline railway station and just five minutes from the Cathedral
and central shopping area, you’ll have the opportunity to escape
the modern pace in the secluded Italian terrace gardens!
Offering first class accommodation including Fitness Suite, Lift.
Monday 25 April
Monday 6 June
Monday 25 July
Monday 29 August
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
£325
£345
£370
£370
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Guided tour of Chester.
Cruise on Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
DAY 4
Today we visit Hampton Court Palace. Discover the
magnificence of Henry VIII’s favourite royal residence. Immerse
yourself in the sights and sounds of the bustling Tudor Base
Court and marvel at the breathtaking grandeur of the State
Rooms, stroll through over 60 acres of enchanting gardens and
appreciate the beauty of one of the greatest palaces on earth.
In the afternoon, we visit Wisley’s flagship gardens of the RHS
and its huge plant collection.
DAY 5
Our excursion today takes us to Kew Gardens, throughout its
history, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has made important
contributions to increasing the understanding of the plant
kingdom with many benefits for mankind. Perhaps we will be
able to have some free time in London afterwards.
DAY 6
We travel back homeward.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We travel to Chester to arrive in time to settle in before dinner.
DAY 2This morning we start off with a tour of Chester accompanied
by a local guide with the afternoon free to explore at your
leisure.
DAY 3
oday we have an excursion to Ilangollen where we have a
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cruise on the “Stream in the Sky”, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct breathtaking!
DAY 4
leisure to explore the many varied attractions Chester has to
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The Cream
of Cornwall
Cheltenham and Adam
Henson’s Cotswold Farm
For this tour we will taste the best of Cornwall’s attractions,
from the miles of golden beaches, the quaint fishing villages,
dramatic cliffs and coastline, to the beautiful moorland and
countryside. We will also visit the fabulous Eden Project and
one of the most popular Botanical Gardens in the UK, the Lost
Gardens of Heligan.
Experience on this new tour, the honey-coloured Cotswolds,
Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park and a wonderful garden.
Kilbirnie Hotel, 3 Star
The Cheltenham Chase Hotel is a fantastically located hotel for
exploring both the spa town of Cheltenham and the chic town of
Gloucester. The hotel itself boasts a stylish and contemporary
interior. Lift. Health club with spa treatment rooms, indoor
swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.
Newquay Cornwall TR7 2RS
Tel: 01637 875155
The Kilbirnie offers a superb location overlooking the Atlanic
Ocean. The hotel has leisure facilities including indoor
and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, spa pool and gym.
Entertainment some evenings.
Saturday 14 May
Saturday 2 July
8 Days
8 Days
8 Days
£610
£660
£610
What’s Included:
7 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Entrance to the Eden
Project and Entrance to the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We leave our chosen pick up point and travel to our
overnight stop in the North of England in time for dinner.
DAY 2
fter breakfast, we travel to Cornwall to arrive at our hotel
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in plenty time to unpack and relax for a while before dinner.
DAY 3A day at leisure to enjoy Newquay. Visit the picturesque
harbour, enjoy the fantastic ocean views or simply sit and
watch the surfers.
The Cheltenham Chase Hotel, 4 Star
Shurdington Rd, Brockworth, Gloucestershire GL3 4PB
Tel 01452 519988
Saturday 28 May
Saturday 20 August
£570
£595
What’s Included:
7 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Entrance to Cotswold Farm
Park, Entrance to Hidcote Manor Garden.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We leave home and travel to our overnight hotel in
the North of England.
DAY 2After breakfast we travel south to Cheltenham visiting
Stratford upon Avon en-route.
DAY 3
day at leisure to either enjoy the hotel’s excellent
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facilities or take advantage of the local bus, there is a
bus stop outside the hotel.
DAY 4Today we visit Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park
and experience a stunning diversity of animals, rare
breeds, a farm safari tractor ride, daily activities and
changing demonstrations which follow the farming
cycle.
DAY 4
oday our excursion takes us to the Eden Project, boasting
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the world’s largest greenhouse and plants which are
collected from all around the world housed in gigantic
domes. This will involve a considerable amount of walking
– comfortable shoes are a must.
DAY 5
ur excursion today takes us to Land’s End and returning
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via the Atlantic Coast and St Ives.
DAY 5Enjoy a scenic tour of the honey-coloured limestone
towns and villages of the Cotswolds before
an afternoon visit to Hidcote Manor Garden to
discover one of the country’s great gardens with its
magnificent vistas and dazzling arrays of plants and
flowers.
DAY 6
e visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan today, asleep for
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more than 70 years until 1991 when work started on
restoration and the gardens are now back to their former
glory. We also visit Mevagissey, a beautiful Cornish fishing
village.
DAY 6We discover Gloucestershire’s picturesque medieval
market town of Tewkesbury, rich in timber-framed
buildings, it has a long and fascinating history, we
then visit the small market town of Ross on Wye,
situated on the River Wye.
DAY 7We bid farewell to Cornwall and travel to the North of
England area for dinner and our overnight stop.
DAY 8After breakfast we leave for home.
DAY 7We sadly leave Cheltenham behind and travel north
to our overnight hotel in the North of England visiting
Chester en-route.
DAY 8
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8 Days
8 Days
We travel home.
Elegant
Eastbourne
Harrogate &
The Yorkshire Dales
A popular south coast holiday destination, Eastbourne is a
stylish seaside resort sitting at the foot of the South Downs in
East Sussex. The resort enjoys higher than average sunshine
figures and the promenades and Carpet Gardens lining the
beach are sheltered by the cliffs of Beachy Head. Good shops
and a Blue Flag Beach contribute to an enjoyable holiday with
level streets and all within easy reach of each other.
Best Western York House Hotel, 3 Star
14-22 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 7AP
Tel: 01323 412918
The Hotel is an elegant Victorian Hotel located along
Eastbourne’s famous seafront, close to the pier and just a 15
minute stroll to the centre of this lovely town. The hotel has a
good sized restaurant and bar, both of which enjoy lovely views
across the seafront. An indoor heated swimming pool and a
unique open-air sun verandah. All rooms have telephone, TV,
Hairdryer, Tea & Coffee making facilities, Free WiFi, 24 hour room service. Lift. Some ground floor rooms.
Saturday 30 April
9 Days
9 Days
£640
£660
The historic spa town of Harrogate has magnificent Victorian
buildings, colourful banks of flowers, broad tree-lined
boulevards and wide open spaces.
The Old Swan Hotel, 4 Star
Swan Road, Harrogate
Tel: 08446 932 964
The Old Swan is one of the most famous hotels in Harrogate,
Yorkshire, with a history going back nearly 200 years.
Surrounded by picturesque lawns and gardens, and just a short
walk from the town centre and the Harrogate International
Centre, it combines Victorian splendour with contemporary
luxury. Lift.
Monday 9 May
Monday 20 June
Monday 8 August
Monday 5 September
5 Days £345
5 Days £355
5 Days £370
5 Days £355
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, North Yorkshire Moors
Railway Journey
What’s Included:
8 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Tea/Coffee on arrival in
Eastbourne.
ITINERARY
DAY 1Travel to the North of England for our overnight stay.
DAY 2Today we travel south to Eastbourne.
DAY 3Part of the reason for coming to Eastbourne has to be to
enjoy being beside the sea, today is a day at leisure to
do just that! Enjoy a gentle stroll along Eastbourne’s flat
promenade, jump on the Dotto train or potter around the
shops. Eastbourne also offers a wealth of attractions and
amenities for you to explore.
DAY 4
DAY 5
ravelling along the coast today we visit Hastings, one of
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the medieval Cinque Ports. We continue on to Rye this
afternoon, an historic and beautiful town, situated on a hill,
over-looking Romney Marsh. Enjoy the harbourside and
rich selection of specialist shops.
We have a full day excursion visiting Royal Tunbridge
Wells – excellent for shopping.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We travel down to Harrogate to arrive in time to unpack
before dinner.
DAY 2
oday you are free to explore the spa town of
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Harrogate, renowned for its floral beauty, with its
Victorian Pump Room, Royal Baths, curiosity shops
and beautifully manicured gardens. Afternoon Tea at
Betty’s could be a perfect treat.
DAY 3
e travel on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway today,
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we make our way to Pickering and travel to Grosmont
along the wonderful scenic route. We will follow that
with a visit to the historic coastal town on Whitby, with
its famous cliff top Abbey.
DAY 4
ur excursion today takes us to the Yorkshire
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Dales National Park, visiting Grassington,which has
everything that comes to mind when you imagine
a typical village: stunning views, beautiful stone
buildings, quirky shops and friendly pubs. Then on to
the market town of Skipton known as the Gateway to
the Dales.
DAY 6A visit to Brighton today. There’s nothing quite like a
bracing walk along the prom or a stroll on the Palace Pier.
DAY 7
A free day today to relax.
DAY 8We leave the south coast and head north today to our
overnight stop in the North of England.
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Isle Of Man
Douglas
Isle Of Wight
The Isle of Man is a very popular tourist area, the climate is mild
due to the Gulf Stream and even in winter palm trees flourish.
With over 500 miles of roads and a 40mph speed restriction for
coaches, this will be a relaxing holiday. Douglas is the island’s
capital overlooking Douglas Bay, a one and a half mile stroll
may be enjoyed along the seafront promenades – the unique
horsedrawn tram cars provide a more leisurely alternative.
The Trouville Hotel, 3 Star
10-16 Esplanade, Sandown PO36 8LB
Tel: 01983 402141
Rutland Hotel, 3 Star
Queens Promenade, Douglas
Tel: 01624 621218
This modern hotel enjoys stunning views over Douglas Bay. Lift.
Saturday 23 July
A beautiful island with an excellent climate and mile upon mile
of sandy beaches and unspoilt coastline. Located just three
miles from the mainland, the minute you step onto the island,
your holiday has begun. Splendid white cliffs, sparkling waters,
picturesque villages and a host of interesting things to do.
6 Days
6 Days
£510
£485
What’s Included:
5 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Return Ferry Crossing
between Heysham and Douglas.
Situated centrally on Sandown’s seafront opposite the golden
beach with panoramic views over the sweep of Sandown and
Shanklin Bay, The Trouville is the ideal place to relax in the Isle
of Wight. Lift.
Saturday 25 June
Saturday 23 July
9 Days
9 Days
9 Days
£610
£660
£630
What’s Included:
8 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, return ferry crossing. Visit to
Osborne House.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We travel to the North of England for our overnight stop.
DAY 2After breakfast we travel to catch the 45 minute ferry to the
Isle of Wight, arriving late afternoon.
DAY 3At Leisure.
DAY 4The day begins with a visit to the traditional seaside resort
of Shanklin, before continuing to Ryde with its pier almost
half a mile long. In the afternoon, we visit Queen Victoria’s
favourite country home – Osborne House, unchanged for
over a century. The highlights include the Indian Durbar
Room, Queen Victoria’s own private bedroom and the
Royal Children’s nursery. The grounds include a Victorian
Walled Garden and hothouses containing exotic plants.
DAY 5At leisure.
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DAY 6Today’s tour begins in the Victorian Spa resort of Ventnor
before continuing to Freshwater Bay. At the western most
point of the island are The Needles and nearby is Alum
Bay, home of the famous coloured sand. Before returning
to Sandown, we visit Godshill, a popular thatched village of
“Chocolate Box” prettiness.
DAY 1Travel to Northern England for our overnight stop.
DAY 7
DAY 2After breakfast, we make our way to Heysham for our
ferry to Douglas (approximately three and three quarter
hours).
DAY 3Today we have a full day excursion taking in Peel on
the west coast of the Island before heading north to Kirk
Michael from where we follow TT course, to Ramsay,
then following the coast to Laxey where we see “Lady
Isabella” – the world’s largest working waterwheel. If
time permits, you may wish to take a train journey up
the islands highest mountain (not included) – Snaefell.
Return to Douglas in time for dinner.
DAY 4Yesterday the north, today the south. Visiting
Castletown, Port St Mary, Port Erin and the Cregnesh
Folk Museum – see life as it was at the turn of the
century.
DAY 5At leisure today to explore Douglas.
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ur excursion today takes us to Cowes, a renowned
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yachting centre and home of World Yachting. It has played
host to some of the greatest international sailing events
and has a sailing history second to none. We then visit
Newport, the island’s capital in the afternoon.
DAY 8We leave Sandown and make our way to the ferry for our
crossing to the mainland. We then travel back to North
England for our overnight stop.
DAY 9
After breakfast, we travel homeward.
The Lake District
and Windermere Hydro
A Taste of Kent
Hythe Kent, in the District of Shepway, is one of the five original
Cinque Ports on the “Garden Coast” in South Kent, on a broad
bay of the English Channel. A wide promenade overlooks a long
stretch of beach, and over the English Channel to France and it
is ideal for a stroll.
Mercure Hythe Imperial Hotel, 4 Star
Princes Parade, Hythe
Tel: 01303 267441
The traditional 4 star Mercure Hythe Imperial Hotel enjoys a
fantastic panoramic seafront location in the upmarket seaside
town of Hythe. With extensive gardens and a golf course, this
hotel is perfect for a quiet seaside break. There are full leisure
facilities including indoor swimming pool, spa bath, sauna and
gym or you can relax in one of the spa rooms. Lift.
Saturday 24 April
8 Days
8 Days
£620
£635
What’s Included:
7 Nights Dinner,Bed and Breakfast, Vineyard Tour and Tasting,
Ploughman’s Platter, Cheese, local Ham and Wine, Train from
Tenterden to Bodiam with Cream Tea, Cruise on Bewl Water. Entrance to Shepherd Neame Brewery – tour and lunch.
This has long been one of England’s best known and popular
holiday destinations. With its tranquil beauty, this region can
never be understated and remains one of the most unspoilt
holiday destinations in the country.
Windermere Hydro, 3 Star
Helm Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere
Tel: 01539 444455
The Hydro is one of the oldest hotels in the Lake District and
was built as a water cure hotel in the late 19th century. It sits in
a premier position with breathtaking views of Lake Windermere.
The hotel offers an excellent standard of accommodation and
service. Relax in the Hydro Spa withswimming pool, sauna and
mini-gym or simply have a coffee in the lounge with spectacular
views over Bowness.
Monday 9 May
Monday 11 July
Monday 15 August
Monday 3 October
5 Days £335
5 Days £350
5 Days £350
5 Days £310
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Cruise on Lake Windermere
and Train Journey from Haverthwaite to Lakeside.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
leave home and travel south, stopping overnight at
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our hotel in the North of England.
DAY 2Departing our overnight hotel this morning we make
our way to Kent. Arriving at our hotel we enjoy a
welcome tea/coffee as our luggage is taken to our
room.
DAY 3
A day at leisure to relax and enjoy Hythe
DAY 4After breakfast we take a scenic drive to Biddenden
Vineyard for a Ploughman’s Platter served with a glass
of wine, followed by a guided tour of the vineyard and
finishing with a tastings of the end product! We then
enjoy a nostalgic trip on the Kent and East Sussex
Railway.
DAY 5Today we visit the historic spa town of Royal Tunbridge
Wells. There will be time to explore before our
afternoon visit to Bewl Water. Here we have a cruise
on the magnificent reservoir.
DAY 6Today we visit the cathedral city of Canterbury. This
afternoon we make our way to the Shepherd Neame
Brewery, in Faversham lunch is included before we
have a guided ‘behind the scenes’ tour.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We travel to the Lake District to arrive late afternoon
DAY 2A day at leisure. Windermere on the hillside and
Bowness on the lake shore are attractive, vibrant
villages and combine to offer panoramic views of the
lakes and fells. Enjoy a stroll along the lakeside or
browse the many independent and interesting shops.
DAY 3After breakfast enjoy a spectacular day, starting with
a cruise on Lake Windermere followed by a one way
journey on the Haverthwaite Lakeside Railway. The
coach will then pick you up and travel to Kendal for
some free time before returning to the hotel.
DAY 4Our excursion takes us to Ullswater, despite being the
second largest lake in the National Park, Ullswater
remains the least touched by tourism and the least
developed. We travel over the spectacular Kirkstone
Pass to the south of the lake for some of the best views
in the whole park.
DAY 7We leave the seaside and travel north to our overnight
hotel in the North of England.
DAY 8
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Llandudno
and North Wales
Lancashire
Winter Warmer
Llandudno is Wales’s largest resort, uniquely situated between
the Great and Little Ormes with two wonderful beaches,
the award winning North Shore and the quiet, sand duned
West Shore. Llandudno has kept its Victorian and Edwardian
elegance and splendour, despite its modern attractions and is
an ideal centre for touring Snowdonia and Anglesey.
A perfect break away from the dreary winter days to Lancashire
which offers a host of attractions to suit all tastes.
Mercure Bolton Georgian
House Hotel, Bolton, 3 Star
Tel: 0844 815 9029
Queens Hotel
The Promenade, Llandudno
Tel: 01492 877218
A family run Hotel for the past 30 years, the Queens affords
unrivalled views of the Bay, Great Orme and Pier being centrally
situated on Llandudno’s Victorian Promenade and is adjacent to
the main shopping street. The standard of accommodation is
excellent as is the variety of cuisine in the restaurant. Lift.
Monday 11 April
Saturday 11 June
Saturday 16 July
Saturday 6 August
Monday 31 October
5 Days £285
8 Days £530
8 Days
£555
8 Days
£555
5 Days £295*
(Turkey & Tinsel)
Single Supplement £3.25 per night. Insurance £18 (5 Days) £22 (8 Days)
This hotel is built around a former Georgian Manor House with
landscaped gardens and is an ideal touring base for the north
west. Relax and enjoy a drink at the hotel’s Sports bar, then
move across to the traditional Arts Brasserie Restaurant
(accessed by a few steps), with its vibrant colour schemes and
modern artwork. The hotel also offers leisure facilities including
an indoor swimming pool, sauna, gym and spa bath. Lift.
Friday 11 March
4 Days £210
What’s Included:
3 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Welcome Drink, Speciality
Lancashire themed Dinner on one evening with quiz, Tea/Coffee
after Dinner, Pre Dinner Happy Hour on Final Evening.
What’s Included:
ITINERARY
4/7 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Entrance to Portmeirion
Village (8 day only).
Day 1We leave home and travel to Bolton to a Welcome
Drink.
*Turkey & Tinsel includes entertainment each evening and
afternoon tea each day. Excursions on this tour will be altered to
fit in with the hotel’s programme.
DAY 2
ur excursion takes us to Manchester, known for its
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history of industry, music and sport. Manchester has
been regenerated over the last decade to become
a vibrant, modern and contemporary city. There
is a plethora of choice when it comes to shopping,
restaurants and bars.
DAY 3
oday we visit Liverpool, a vibrant and cosmopolitan
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city. The Albert Dock is home to the award winning
Beatles Story, the Tate Liverpool, the Liverpool
Maritime Museum and the International Slavery
Museum so there is something to interest everyone.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We travel to Llanduduo.
DAY 2At leisure to enjoy Llandudno.
DAY 3
DAY 4
have a full day excursion to the picturesque village
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of Betwys-y-Coed with its spectacular location in the
heart of Snowdonia National Park before continuing on to
Llangolen.
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day excursion to Chester, awash with history and
heritage and famous for its half-timbered buildings,
Chester has a gentle medieval air. From the cobbled
paths to the cathedral spire, Chester offers buildings of
every era. It is also home to the unique 13th Century
“Rows”, half-timbered galleried shops, the largest Roman
amphitheatre in Britain and a glorious cathedral.
DAY 5Today we journey north and across the Menai Straits to
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before touring the wonderful Isle of Anglesey and some
beautiful scenery including several lovely bays and
beaches.
DAY 6Our excursion today takes us to Portmeirion Village,
marvel at the outstanding architecture and views. Please
note there are steep hills and a number of steps in the
Village. We then travel onwards to Portmadog, terminus of
the Ffestiniog Railway.
DAY 7We have a day at Leisure today, Llandudno has a lot to
offer, take a cable car ride up the Great Orme or just a
leisurely stroll along the promenade to the pier.
DAY 8We travel homeward.
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DAY 4We leave Bolton and travel home.
London
Lytham St Annes
Lytham is a traditional coastal village, one of the gems of the
North West with its Continental Markets, flourishing gardens
and stylish restaurants and perhaps best known as being host
to the British Open Golf with its Championship Golf Course.
Copthorne Tara Hotel,
Kensington, 4 Star
Scarsdale Place, London
Tel 020 7937 7211
An elegant, modern hotel in an ideal situation offering every
service and facility expected of a four star hotel. Restaurant,
two bars. Lift
Sunday 7 August
Sunday 9 October
7 Days
7 Days
£620
£610
Single Supplement £208 (August) £244 (October)
What’s Included:
6 Nights Bed and Breakfast, Dinner on overnight stays only, no
Dinner included in London Hotel. Entrance to attractions as per
itineraries below.
ITINERARY AUGUST
DAY 1We travel to the North of England for our overnight
stop.
DAY 2In the morning we travel south to London to arrive
mid afternoon and after checking in to the Hotel, the
remainder of the day is free.
DAY 3
DAY 4 e visit Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s official
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residence and explore the magnificent State Rooms. We will meet a local guide in the afternoon who will
accompany us for a city tour.
oday’s excursion takes us to the Palace of
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Westminster for a guided tour, home to the House of
Commons and the House of Lords and the famous
clock tower Big Ben. In the afternoon, we have a trip
on the London Eye, the world’s tallest cantilevered
wheel, capable of carrying up to 800 passengers
per revolution we then see London from a different
perspective as we have a River Cruise on the
Thames.
Day 5At leisure.
DAY 6We make our way North with an en-route visit to
Windsor before continuing to our overnight hotel.
Best Western Glendower Hotel, 3 Star
North Promenade, Lytham St Annes
Tel: 0845 564 7648
A stone’s throw away from the sandy beach, the hotel has
stunning views across the Irish Sea and occupies a prime location
on Lytham’s elegant seafront. The first class accommodation
includes Fitness Suite. Lift.
Monday 2 May
Monday 20 June
Monday 15 August
Monday 12 September
5 Days £340
5 Days £345
5 Days
£360
5 Days £345
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Cruise on Lake Windermere.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
We travel south to Lytham St Annes to arrive with time to
unpack before dinner.
DAY 2
Today we have a full day visiting the Victorian resort
of Southport with its top class shops and its stylish
Victorian covered arcades.
DAY 3
Our excursion takes us up to Kendal and Windermere,
enjoying a wonderful cruise on Lake Windermere and
travelling through the beautiful scenery of the Lake
District National Park, with its tranquil beauty, this region
can never be understated and remains one of the most
unspoilt destinations in England.
DAY 4
We have a day at leisure to enjoy Lytham St Annes,
you will be free to enjoy a leisurely stroll along the
promenade, do some shopping and enjoy relaxing in
one of the many cafes.
DAY 5
We return home.
ITINERARY OCTOBER
DAY 1 & 2 As August Itinerary
DAY 3
his morning we visit Kensington Palace, a palace
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of secret stories and public lives following a £12m
major project to create a palace for everyone. In
the afternoon, we will meet a local guide who will
accompany us for a city tour.
DAY 4At Leisure.
DAY 5
his morning we have a trip on the London Eye, the
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world’s tallest cantilevered wheel, capable of carrying
up to 800 passengers per revolution the equivalent to
11 London double decker buses then in the afternoon
we will have a leisurely Afternoon Tea at the Park
Plaza County Hall finishing the day with a River
Cruise on the Thames.
DAY 6 & 7 As August Itinerary
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Made In Sheffield
Northumbria
The city is located within the valleys of the River Don and
its four tributaries, the Loxley, the Porter Brook, the Rivelin,
and the Sheaf. Sixty one per cent of Sheffield’s entire area
is green space, and a third of the city lies within the Peak
District national park. There are more than 250 parks,
woodlands and gardens in the city, and an estimated 2 million
trees, giving Sheffield the highest ratio of trees to people of
any city in Europe. The city has a long sporting heritage, and is
home to the world’s oldest football club. Our new tour explores
how Sheffield became the city that it is today. We will see first
hand how the growth of the “City of Steel” occurred during the
Industrial Revolution and how its reputation was forged by the
people living in and around this fascinating city over the past
250 years.
Holiday Inn Royal Victoria, 4 Star
Victoria Station Rd, Sheffield Tel: 0114 276 8822
Sheffield’s oldest hotel, built in 1862 and a Grade 11 listed
building, is situated just a fifteen minute walk from the city
centre. Not a typical Holiday Inn, this hotel has character with
slight touches of Holiday Inn branding. Public areas have
magnificent feature walls and ceilings, pillars and chandeliers. Small Victorian Garden. Lift.
Monday 16 May
Monday 11 July
5 Days
£315
5 Days £340
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Entrance to Brodsworth
Hall and Gardens, Entrance to Abbeydale Hamlet and Kelham
Island Museum.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
e leave home and travel to Sheffield for the next
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four nights.
DAY 2
free day today, there are a host of attractions in
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Sheffield and also amazing shopping.
DAY 3This morning we visit Brodsworth Hall and Gardens.
This beautiful Victorian country house has been left
exactly as it was when it was still a family home. The possessions, accumulated over a 130 year
period, from the grandest piece of furniture to family
mementoes and humble domestic items, are still in
their original places.
DAY 4Today we make our way to Abbeydale Industrial
Hamlet, a unique 18th Century Industrial Works
where we can experience life at home and at work
in a rural scythe and steelworks. In the afternoon,
we will visit the Kelham Island Museum with its
interactive galleries that tell the story from light trades
and skilled workmanship to mass production and
what it was like to live and work in Sheffield during
the Industrial Revolution.
DAY 5
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We leave Sheffield and travel home.
What will entice you to Northumbria? Could it be its spectacular
scenery, intriguing history and the wonderful attractions?
Northumberland offers you a year round travel destination with
a wealth of interesting places to visit as well as the glorious
coastline.
Windsor Hotel, 3 Star
20-24South Parade, Whitley Bay
Tel: 0191 251 8888
A traditional “Geordie Welcome” awaits you at the Windsor
Hotel. Located in the heart of Whitley Bay on the south
promenade, the hotel is within walking distance to the main
sea front and town offering a host of shops, restaurants and
bars. Relax with a drink in the hotel’s traditional pub/bar. Some
Ground Floor Rooms. Lift.
Monday 9 May
Monday 11 July
Monday 3 October
5 Days
£365
5 Days £395
5 Days
£365
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Entrance to Alnwick Gardens,
Entrance to Bamburgh Castle, Entrance to Cragside House.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
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resort of Whitley bay, our base for the next 4 Nights.
DAY 2We spend the day in the Medieval market town of Alnwick
which still retains many of its cobbled streets, narrow alleys
and fine stone buildings. Today includes a visit to Alnwick
Castle, one of the finest medieval castles in England. Also
included today is entrance to spectacular Alnwick Gardens.
DAY 3
ree time and lunch stop in Lindisfarne (not included). In
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the afternoon we visit Bramburgh Castle, one of the most
impressive castles in England.
DAY 4
ur first stop begins with a visit to the stately manor
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of Cragside House and Gardens, a National Trust property.
The House is magnificent and beautiful, with a lived-in
atmosphere. We make a lunch stop in the traditional market
town of Rothbury known as the Capital of Coquetdale, very
picturesque and surrounded by lovely rolling hills. We return to
Whitley Bay in the afternoon for free time.
DAY 5Depart - We bid farewell to Whitley Bay after breakfast for
our return journey home.
Norfolk Treasures
The Pennine Explorer
Norwich is the most complete medieval city in Britain with
museums, a magnificent cathedral, Norman Castle, ancient
pubs, cobbled streets, half timbered houses, a jumble of
medieval lanes and the delightful old Watergate by the riverside.
Don’t forget your spending money – Norwich has been voted
one of the top ten shopping destinations in Britain.
Staying in a fine hotel on the edge of the Pennines, this holiday
features two very different journeys through the hills and moors
of North Yorkshire. Reminders of a bygone age when travel
was altogether slower, sit back, relax and watch the dramatic
landscape unfold.
Best Western George Hotel, 3 Star
Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel
and Spa, 4 Star
Arlington Lane, Newmarket Road, Norwich NR2 2DA
Tel: 0844 387 6136
On a tree-lined residential street in south Norwich, this classic
hotel in a Victorian villa is a 10 minute walk from the city centre
and offers a warm Norfolk welcome. No Lift but there are some
ground floor rooms available.
Saturday 13 August
9 Days
9 Days
£695
£670
What’s Included:
8 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Entrance to Sandringham
House. Rail Journeys and Norfolk Broads Cruise.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We leave home and travel south to our overnight
hotel in the North of England.
DAY 2
oday we travel to Norwich and our base for the next
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five nights.
DAY 3
day at leisure, a day to familiarise yourself with
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the city, whether you admire the attractive buildings
such as Dragon Hall, the Guildhall and 17th Century
Pulls Ferry with its 15th Century arch over the former
canal. Wander through historic streets such as
Pottergate and Timber Hill with their old buildings and
unusual shops.
DAY 4
DAY 5
ur excursion takes us to Sandringham House
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today, a friendly and informal place to visit, with
knowledgeable guides in every room of the house
and acres of beautiful gardens to explore. The
Museum houses extraordinary collections of
Royal vehicles, rare ceramics, photographs and
memorabilia. The Restaurant or Stables Tea Room
can offer reviving hot or cold drinks, snacks and
meals before you investigate the Gift Shop and Plant
Centre.
e have a full day excursion to the Norfolk Broads
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including a one way train journey on the Bure Valley
Railway from Aylsham to Wroxham before embarking
on a round trip cruise on the famous Norfolk Broads.
DAY 6
he seaside beckons today – we visit Cromer, a
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bustling Edwardian family seaside town, famous for
its tasty Cromer Crabs. In the afternoon we will pay
a visit to Great Yarmouth, a flourishing coastal resort
since 1760. Enjoy over 15 miles of sandy beach, the
funfair, a game of mini-golf or simply enjoy a stroll
along one of the piers.
DAY 7
free day today to relax or spend some time in
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Norwich City enjoying the sights or shopping.
Blackburn Road, Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire
Tel 01254 398021
Set in 17 acres of parkland, the original building dates back
700 years. While many of the original features have been
restored, the bedrooms and leisure facilities are modern and
well equipped. Indoor Swimming Pool, Spa. Lift.
Monday 20 June
Monday 5 September
5 Days £345
5 Days £345
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Entrance to Queen Street
Mill Textile Museum, Guided Tour, Journey on Keighley and
Worth Valley Railway.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We travel down to the Pennines to arrive in our hotel
in time for dinner.
DAY 2
e have a full day excursion and will be
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accompanied by a local guide while we tour the
Ribble Valley and Pendle Hill where we will hear the
story of the famous Pendle Witches.
Day 3Today we visit Skipton Market and then we have
a one hour cruise including Tea and Coffee (no
wheelchair access), from Skipton, cruising through
the open countryside for the whole of the journey. A
truly relaxing way to see the countryside.
DAY 4
ur excursion today takes us to Burnley to the
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Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, the worlds only
surviving 19th Century Steam powered weaving mill.
Queen Street Mill was used in the Mill scenes in the
“Queen’s Speech”. We then make our way through
the Lancashire Countryside to Oxenhope to board
the train on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
before returning to the hotel.
DAY 8We leave Norwich today and head back north to our
overnight hotel.
DAY 9
After breakfast, we head home.
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Pride of The Peaks and
Chatsworth House
Southport
The picturesque Peak District is renowned for its beautiful
scenery, country houses and quaint towns. Walkers, climbers
and cavers have long been attracted by the rolling hills, moors
and caverns.
One of Lancashire’s premier holiday resorts, with its top class
shops and stylish Victorian arcades, Southport is the perfect
place for shopping or just browsing. Why not take in a top show
at one of the town’s theatres or a concert at the Arts Centre.
Hallmark Hotel, 4 Star
Best Western
Royal Clifton Hotel and Spa, 3 Star
Midland Road, Derby Tel 01332 345894
This hotel has its own sense of tradition, elegance and charm
and is an enviable location within walking distance of the city
centre and yet on the edge of the Peaks. Lift.
Monday 4 April
Monday 15 August
Monday 24 October
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
£330
£365
£330
The Promenade, Southport
Tel: 01704 533771
The Best Western Royal Clifton Hotel & Spa is noted for its
exceptional range of facilities and excellent standards of
service. Over recent years it has been thoughtfully refurbished
to offer you the comfort you expect. The hotel also boasts
superb health club, swimming pool & spa facilities and a
wide range of beauty and health treatments. Lift.
What’s Included:
4 Nights, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Entrance to Chatsworth
House and Gardens. Visit to Crich Tramway Village.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We leave home and travel to Derby to a welcome
tea/coffee while our luggage is taken to our room.
DAY 2
DAY 3
oday we visit Chatsworth House, home to the Duke
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and Duchess of Devonshire and one of Britain’s best
loved historic houses and estates, offering something
for everyone to enjoy, from the famous works of art
and the spectacular fountains in the garden to the
finest shopping, food and drink and many miles of
walks. It is also a popular filming location for period
dramas. Following our visit we return to Derby
visiting the famous Denby Pottery.
e visit Matlock Bath, a unique village nestled
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alongside the River Derwent. The area developed
as a fashionable spa town in the 19th century and
still retains its inland ‘seaside’ character and in
the afternoon we visit Crich Tramway Village, trams
operate along the 1 mile track through the recreated village that includes a pub, café, old style
sweetshop and printing shop as well as offering
spectacular views of the countryside.
DAY 4We have a day at leisure to enjoy the city of Derby.
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Monday 2 May
Monday 4 July
Monday 22 August
5 Days £320
5 Days £355
5 Days £355
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Guided tour of Port
Sunlight, Guided tour of Liverpool. Guided tour of Chester.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
We travel to Southport in time to relax before dinner.
DAY 2
Our excursion today is a full day to the historic city
DAY 3
We visit Port Sunlight today, built by Lever Brothers to
DAY 4
At leisure, Southport offers both leisure and business
DAY 5
We travel homeward.
of Chester. Starting with a city tour accompanied by
a local guide and then some free time to shop and
explore on your own.
accommodate workers in its soap factory (now part of
Unilever). The name is derived from Lever Brothers’
most popular brand of cleaning agent, Sunlight. Now
a conservation village it contains 900 Grade II listed
buildings, we will have a guided tour to show us round
and tell us the history of the village. In the afternoon we
will visit Liverpool and again, we will be accompanied
by a local guide.
visitors a superb town with excellent transport links,
fine shopping and leisure activities. Or relax in the
leisure suite at the Hotel which offers a full range of
pampering treatments.
Torquay The English Riviera
Torquay is ranked by many as the most glamorous and famous of
all West Country resorts and the town is overflowing with vitality and
places of interest to visit. Situated at the heart of the English Riviera,
this is a stylish resort with a continental atmosphere that combines
modern facilities with the elegance of time gone by. With its mild climate,
sophisticated environment and beautifully varied scenery, set around the
spectacular Torbay, no wonder its popularity has never waned.
Tlh Carlton Hotel, 3 Star
Falkland Road, Torquay
Tel: 01803 400300
A short walk from the seafront and town centre, the Carlton Hotel is part
of hotel group TLH Leisure Resort, boasting four hotels on a single 7
acre site with outstanding leisure and entertainment facilities, including
Aztec Falls, a 25 metre indoor pool complex; 4 rink indoor bowls arena;
games centre with snooker, table tennis and 10pin bowling; luxury Aztec
Spa; gym and fitness studio. Guests are entitled to 15% off pre-booked
individual spa treatments.
Top quality nightly entertainment comes from the talented TLH
Entertainment Team and the best tribute acts, plus an outstanding
choice of daily activities means there’s never a dull moment. The
activity programme includes quizzes, social dancing, table tennis and
10pin bowling competitions and more.
Relax with a drink in one of the many bars and lounges or the Aztec
themed Bistro. A table d’hôte dinner selection with additional à la carte
choices is served in the elegant restaurant.
Saturday 14 May
Saturday 9 July
Saturday 8 October
8 Days £495
8 Days £550
8 Days £550
8 Days £495
Welsh Highlands,
Anglesey and Puffin Island
This tour to North Wales encompasses the highlights of the
area, from the peaks of Snowdonia to the beautiful coastline
dotted with bays, sandy beaches and cliffs.
Beaches Hotel, 3 Star
Beach Rd East, Prestatyn
Tel: 01745 853072
Situated right on the beach in Prestatyn, with the Irish Sea lapping
on the doorstep and amazing sunsets, a perfect place to relax.
The recently refurbished Promenade Bar sits directly on Barkby
Beach and has stunning views across the Irish Sea. All rooms
have TV with freeview, free Wifi internet connection, tea and
coffee making facilities and hairdryers. Large, modern, indoor
swimming pool, sauna and steam room offer plenty of scope for
active entertainment indoors. Entertainment on two evenings.
Monday 30 May
Monday 18 July
Monday 19 September
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Entrance to Penrhyn Castle,
Journey on Snowdon Railway, Cruise to Puffin Island.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
e leave home and travel south to Wales and the
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seaside resort of Prestatyn.
DAY 2
ur excursion today takes us on a visit to the North
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Wales Coast, with free time in Llandudno. Then to
nearby Penrhyn Castle, this enormous 19th Century
neo Norman castle is crammed with fascinating items,
such as a one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria. The stable block houses a fascinating industrial railway
museum. The 60 acres of grounds include parkland,
exotic tree and shrub collection and a Victorian walled
garden.
DAY 3
e have the morning free to relax in the hotel or take a
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stroll along the beach, the town centre is also close by. In the afternoon, we take the world famous Snowdon
Railway to the top of Snowdon, affording the most
majestic views, with entrance to the Visitor Centre
included.
What’s Included:
7 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Welcome Drink in Torquay,
Entertainment each evening in Torquay.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We leave home and travel to our overnight stop in the
North of England.
DAY 2
fter breakfast, we travel south into Devon and our hotel
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for the next six nights to a Welcome Tea or Coffee.
DAY 3
We have a day at leisure to enjoy Torquay or simply relax
in the hotel, enjoying the stunning views over Torbay.
DAY 4 ur excursion today takes us to Brixham, life in Brixham
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centres on the harbour and the bustle of one of Britain’s
busiest fishing ports. You can wander around the many
harbourside shops, watch the fishermen unloading their
daily catch, or take a peek at the work of the artists who
gather at Artist’s Corn.
DAY 5 We visit Dartmoor today. Only a few miles from Plymouth
is Dartmoor, one of the finest and largest National Parks
in Britain. Visit picturesque towns and villages including
Tavistock with its medieval buildings, canals and Pannier
Market, and Okehampton with its stunning castle.
DAY 6
A day at leisure, there is so much to see and do in Torquay
and also take advantage of the hotel’s facilities.
DAY 7
day at leisure, dip a toe in the swimming pool or
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meander along Torquay’s beautiful seafront.
5 Days £350
5 Days £385
5 Days
£365
DAY 4First we go to the seaside town of Caernarfon. Time
free to stroll around this historical town with its famous
castle. Then over the Menai Straights to the Isle of
Anglesey. We can stop for photos at the impressive
Beaumaris Castle and then we join the cruise out to
Puffin Island – home to an abundance of wildlife. The
puffin being just one of the many species of birds you
may see. The one and a half hour cruise takes you
right round the island with regular sightings of grey
seals and bottle nose dolphins.
DAY 5
fter our hearty Welsh Breakfast, we bid farewell and
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travel home.
DAY 8We sadly leave Torquay and head North to our overnight
stay in the North of England.
DAY 9
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Worthing and The
“Sistine Chapel”
Treasures of York
Renowned as England’s second Ecclesiastical city, York remains
a city of contrasts and exciting discoveries. York is a place
where the old encompasses the new and the commonplace
meets with the unexpected. York Minster remains the city’s icon
and is the largest medieval Gothic cathedral north of the Alps.
Explore history beneath your feet in this fascinating city.
The Queens Hotel, 2 Star
Queen’s Staith Rd, York, North Yorkshire YO1 6DH
Tel: 01904 611321
Situated in the heart of the City of York, on the banks of the River
Ouse, The Queens is perfectly located for exploring York. Lift.
Monday 9 May
Monday 13 June
Monday 1 August
Monday 3 October
5 Days £335
5 Days £340
5 Days £355
5 Days £335
What’s included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Guided Tour of York.
Discover the delights of Worthing, the Sussex Coast, the South
Downs and Sussex’s own “Sistine Chapel”.
Chatsworth Hotel, 3 Star
Steyne, Worthing Tel 01903 236103
Chatsworth Hotel is Worthing’s oldest and largest hotel, family
run now for four generations. Steeped in history there has been
a hotel on the site since 1807, and as such it is a Grade II listed
building, with beautiful Georgian frontage. Ideally located in
the centre of town opposite Steyne gardens and adjacent to the
seafront. Lift.
Saturday 30 July
Saturday 8 October
8 Days £595
8 Days £545
What’s Included:
7 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Railway Journey on
Bluebell Railway, Entrance to Sistine Chapel Reproduction.
ITINERARY
DAY 1We leave home and travel to our overnight hotel in
the North of England.
DAY 2
fter breakfast, we travel south to our seaside resort
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of Worthing.
DAY 3A day at leisure today to enjoy the sights and
attractions of Worthing or just stroll along the
promenade and take a walk along Worthing’s iconic
art deco pier, which is a great spot for a view of the
Sussex Coastline.
DAY 4
e have an excursion to the vibrant and colourful
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Regency resort of Brighton, where you can
experience the heritage of the Royal Pavilion, in the
afternoon, we take a trip back in time on the famous
Bluebell Railway.
DAY 5This morning we have some free time when you can
explore the flourishing seaside town of Worthing then
we enjoy a talk and wonderful visit to Sussex’s own
“Sistine Chapel” which has been painstakingly and
lovingly reproduced on the ceiling of English Martyr’s
Church in Goring by Sea, and which remains to this
day, the only full sized copy in the world.
DAY 6A free day today.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
We travel to York, arriving in time for dinner.
DAY 2This morning we have a guided tour of the city and the
afternoon will be free for you to explore.
DAY 3A full free day to delight in all York has to offer. There
is a multitude of attractions to choose from including
the Jorvik Museum, the Transport Museum, the famous
Betty’s Tearooms and of course an excellent shopping
centre.
DAY 4Today we visit Pickering, a pretty market town before
heading off over the North Yorkshire Moors.
DAY 5
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Return home.
DAY 7Today we start our homeward journey and travel
north to our overnight hotel in the North of England.
DAY 8
After breakfast, we travel home.
Mystery Tours
Day Tours
We plan to operate a limited number of Day Tours for 2016
departing from Aberdeen, these will include:
Creative Stitches
at SECC Glasgow
5 March
£28
St Andrews and
The Fife Coast
2 May
£28
Gardening Scotland
at Ingliston
4 June
£28
Royal Highland Show
25 June
Crafts for Christmas
at SECC Glasgow
CL
UE
For a total surprise, why not try one of these. The destination
will be in either Scotland or North England and the Hotels will
be mostly 3 Star with Dinner and Breakfast.
Even when you board the coach, the driver is sworn to secrecy,
just watch where you’re going and guess where.
As usual excursions will be included to places of interest in the
surrounding area.
Friday 18 February
3 Days £145
£28
Friday 25 March
3 Days £150
Monday 18 April
5 Days £255
29 October
£28
Friday 22 April
3 Days £155
Falkirk Wheel &
The Kelpies
25 April
26 September
£37*
Monday 24 October
5 Days £255
Friday 28 October
3 Days £155
McArthur Glen
20 November
4 December
£28
£28
Friday 18 November
3 Days £145
* Includes boat trip on Falkirk Wheel
Please Note - Prices do not include entrance fees
As Day Tours do not come under the package travel regulations the trading charter does not apply.
On 3 days - Single Supplement £24. Insurance £10.50 (includes Insurance Premium Tax at 20%)
On 5 days - Single Supplement £40. Insurance £18 (includes Insurance Premium Tax at 20%)
Festive Theme Breaks
Christmas in Oban
Enjoy the beautiful West coast on this festive break.
Caledonian Hotel, 3 Star
Station Square, Oban Tel: 01764 651844
Friday 23 December
5 Days
£360
Single Supplement £60. Insurance £18 (includes Insurance Premium Tax at 20%)
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Afternoon Tea on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day, Mulled Wine Reception on Christmas Eve with Christmas Eve Dinner and
entertainment to follow, 3 course Christmas Lunch, evening buffet and entertainment, dinner with entertainment on Boxing Day. Excursions on Christmas Eve and
Boxing Day.
Pitlochry Holly and Haggis
A wonderful festive break making the most of Highland Perthshire’s
stunning scenery.
Monday 21 November
Fishers Hotel, Pitlochry, 3 Star See page 26
Single Supplement £40. Insurance £18 (includes Insurance Premium Tax at 20%)
Tel: 01796 472000
5 Days
£285
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Mulled wine drinks reception, excursion to the Red Deer Centre at Highland Safaris, excursion to
Callander via Loch Tay & Killin return via Crieff and The Sma’ Glen “Christmas Dinner” and “Hogmanay” Celebration.
Blackpool Turkey & Tinsel
Monday 14 November
Take a trip to the seaside and enjoy Turkey and Tinsel in this
entertainment capital of the North of England.
The Belvedere Hotel
See page 28
Albert Road, Blackpool Tel: 01253 628029
5 Days £225
What’s Included:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Welcome Drink, Two Nights Live
Entertainment with Dancing, “Christmas Dinner”, Excursions to the Lake
District and Bury Market.
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Christmas Shopping
Chester and Manchester Christmas Markets
Castle Howard & York St Nicholas Fayre
Shoppers are in for a magical time with 70 traditional wooden chalets situated in
the heart of Chester, all wrapped around a sparkling Christmas tree. There will be
an abundance of festive treats and gifts on offer, including quality local and regional
products, crafts, clothing, accessories, jewellery, unique gifts and stocking fillers
which are sure to make the perfect present! Don your Santa hat, dust off the mulled
wine glass, and get into the festive spirit for Manchester’s world famous Christmas
Market. The market has put Manchester city centre firmly on the Christmas map
– the Christmas Market has become not just a fabulous place to shop but also a
hugely popular leisure destination in its own right.
St Nicholas Fayre is one of the most popular Christmas Markets in the
UK with thousands of visitors. The city comes alive with bustling stalls,
carol singers and buskers and just at the right time to get you in the
Festive Spirit. Christmas at Castle Howard is a must for visitors of all
ages. With rooms lit by roaring fires and candlelight this is a magical time
to explore one of England’s finest historic houses.
Yorkshire Hotel, 3 Star
Mercure Chester North Woodhey House Hotel, 3 Star
Prospect Pl, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 1LA Tel:01764 651845
Friday 25 November
Berwick Road West Welsh Road, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port Tel:0151 339 5121
4 Days £240
Friday 25 November
4 Days £225
What’s Included: 3 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Entrance to
Castle Howard, Free time in York to enjoy the St Nicholas Fayre and soak
up the atmosphere and history of the city, free time in Harrogate to enjoy
the Christmas Market.
What’s Included: 3 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, use of Sauna,
Steam Room and Swimming Pool, Excursion to Manchester Christmas
Market, Excursion to Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village, Excursion to Chester
Christmas Market
Newcastle Metro Centre
London – Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
ITINERARY
Festive Family Winter Wonderland returns to London’s Hyde Park with
ice-skating, Magical Ice Kingdom,big top shows, the observation wheel
and a huge Christmas Market. There are various restaurants, bars and
food stalls. Try some churros, sip mulled wine or keep warm with a frothy
hot chocolate. There is also the chance to try some festive German fare,
such as German sausage and Glühwein in the Bavarian Village.
For this very popular shopping excursion, we will be staying at the
Holiday Inn Washington.
DAY 1
epart in the morning and travel to Washington, making a stop in
D
Jedburgh en-route before continuing on to Newcastle.
DAY 2
fter breakfast, the coach will take you the short distance to the Metro
A
Centre for a full day shopping then return you to your hotel in time to
relax before your evening meal.
Hilton London Paddington, 4 Star
DAY 3We visit Gretna Outlet Village on our journey home.
146 Praed St, London W2 1EE, Tel:020 7850 0500
Holiday Inn, Washington, 3 Star
Friday 18 November
Friday 2 December
3 Days
3 Days
Thursday 8 December
£160
£160
6 Days
£425
What’s Included:
Single Supplement £30. Insurance £10.50
2 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast in overnight
hotels on outward and return journey, 3 Nights Bed and Breakfast in
London, en-route visit to Birmingham Christmas Market, guided tour of
London, free time in London.
What’s Included: 2 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Continental Christmas Markets
Popular in Europe since the Middle Ages, Christmas Markets remain a huge attraction. This year we will be visiting Luxembourg, Germany and Austria which will take in the
markets of the bordering countries of Belgium and Switzerland. Our ferry crossing will be from Hull to Rotterdam and Dinner and Breakfast are included as are lower berth
inside cabins. Dinner and breakfast are also included during your stay at the Hotels. Supplement for an Outside Cabin is £14 per person return.
Luxembourg,
Grand Hotel De Vianden,
3 Star See page 11
On this tour we will make visits to Valkenburg
Christmas Market, Trier in Germany,
Luxembourg City, Aachen.
6 Days
£395
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Königshofstraße 2, 6800 Feldkirch, Austria
Tel:+43 5522 3456
6 Rue de la Gare, L9420, Vianden
Tel 00352 834170
Sunday 4 December
Austria, Hotel Weisses
Kreuz, 4 Star
This fabulous tour will include highlights such as
Welcome Winter Punch, Sleigh Ride with a glass of
original Austrian Schnapps in the Bregenzerwald, visits to
Christmas Markets in St Gallen, Ravensburg, Zurich after
a visit to the Lindt factory to stock up on chocolate, the
Nativity Crib Musem in Dornbirn, Souvenir from the Hotel.
Thursday 24 November
10 Days £725
Cologne,
Novotel Koeln City,
4 Star
Bayenstraße 51, 50678 Köln, Germany
Tel:+49 221 801470
The famous German Markets we will visit on this
tour will be to Cologne, Valkenburg, Aachen and
Dusseldorf.
Sunday 11 December
6 Days
£495
New Year
Valkenburg
Inverness
Hotel Schaepkens
Royal Highland Hotel, 3 Star
Traditional Highland Hogmanay
Fabulous Dutch New Year
Thursday 29 December
6 Days
Station Square, Academy St, Inverness
£550
Single Supplement £92.
What’s Included: Return Ferry Crossing
from Hull to Rotterdam in Outside Cabins, 5
Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Morning
and Afternoon Tea/Coffee, Happy Hour at the
bar twice daily, Hogmanay Dinner with glass of
champagne, Brunch on New Year’s Day, Live
musical entertainment each night in the Hotel,
Excursion on 31st.
Blackpool
A long time favourite
Belvedere Hotel
Friday 30 December
5 Days
See page 28
£370
No Single Supplement.
What’s Included: 4 Nights Dinner, Bed and
Breakfast, Welcome Drink on arrival, 3 Nights
Cabaret with light supper, Hogmanay Dinner
with wine, Early Dinner on the 1st Cabaret
and Gala Buffet, Two excursions, one to the
Lake District and one to Southport (weather
permitting).
Tel: 01463 231926
This spectacular hotel is situated in the heart of
the city. Retaining many of the unique features
from a bygone age, this impressive hotel offers
an excellent standard of accommodation,
service and facilities. Lift.
Friday 30 December
4 Days
£430
What’s Included:
3 Course Dinner with Scottish entertainment
including song, dance and music, Afternoon
Tea on Hogmanay, Champagne Cocktails and
Canapes followed by Gourmet Hogmanay
Dinner then traditional Scottish entertainment,
Piper to bring in the bells followed by a hearty
bowl of Scotch Broth, on the 1st a full Scottish
Breakfast or Buffet Brunch, Afternoon Tea
and Coffee, Buffet Dinner followed by musical
entertainment. An excursion on Hogmanay to
the surrounding area.
Oban
The Caledonian Hotel, 3 Star
Station Square, Oban
Tel: 01764 651844
Friday 30 December
4 Days
£395
What’s Included: 3 Nights Dinner, Bed
and Breakfast, Bucks Fizz Reception on
arrival, Accordionist after dinner on 1st night,
Afternoon Tea, Piper, Champagne Reception
and canapes, Celebration Dinner and
Entertainment on Hogmanay, Afternoon Tea
and entertainment after dinner on New Year’s
Day. Excursion on Hogmanay.
County Kerry
Real Celtic Craic
River Island Hotel, 3 Star see page 17
Here you can enjoy an excellent standard
of accommodation, friendly staff and a great
party atmosphere. Entertainment programme
throughout you stay Lift.
Dunoon
Traditional Scottish Hogmanay
Esplanade Hotel Sister
Hotel of The Argyll See page 21
Friday 30 December
4 Days
£385
What’s Included:
5 Nights Dinner Bed and Breakfast, Welcome
Punch Receptions, Hogmanay Ball with 3
Course Dinner including glass of wine with
top up and New Year’s Toast all to a backdrop
of live entertainment. Live entertainment
on the 1st, overnight accommodation at the
Park Avenue Hotel, Belfast on both journeys. Excursion on Hogmanay.
Thursday 29 December
6 Days
£470
Peebles
Peebles Hydro, 4 Star
Innerleithen Road, Peebles
Tel 01764 651846
Overlooking Tweed Valley and backed by
Glentress Forest, this long-standing spa hotel
and conference venue is a perfect spot to
celebrate the start of 2016.
Friday 30 December
4 Days
£395
No Single Supplement.
Breakfast, Four course Dinner including glass
of wine followed by entertainment on 30th,
Soup and Sandwich Lunch on Hogmanay, Gala
Dinner with complimentary Glass of Bubbly to
toast the New Year at Midnight, Late Breakfast
on New Year’s Day, two course lunch including
Glass of Bubbly. Entertainment. Full Scottish
Breakfast each day. Excursion on Hogmanay.
Breakfast, Welcome Drink Reception, Ceilidh
Class, Songs around the Campfire, Evening
Entertainment, on Hogmanay – End of Year
Quiz, Ceilidh Dancing with Sparkling Wine
Reception, on New Years Day – Woodland
Walk, MasterChef, Celebration Dinner, Ceilidh
Dancing
Details may be subject to alteration at hotels discretion
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ABERFELDY MOTOR SERVICES
OUR TRADING CHARTER WITH YOU
JP Stewart trading as Aberfeldy Motor Services of Burnside Garage, Aberfeldy,
PH15 2DD (“we”, “us” and “our”)
1. Does this Trading Charter Apply to My Booking?
Yes, if you are booking a “package” to which the Package Travel, Package
Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 apply and which does not
comprise a flight, but not otherwise.
In brief, those Regulations apply to a booking of at least two of the following
components when sold or offered for sale at an inclusive price and when the
service covers a period of more than twenty-four hours or includes overnight
accommodation:• transport,
• accommodation,
• other tourist services not ancillary to transport or accommodation and
accounting for a significant proportion of the package.
2. Why should I read this?
Because it is very important. Our Trading Charter forms a key part of our
agreement with you because it not only comprises the booking terms and
conditions for the booking of your package, but also the Consumer Guarantee
(described below) from The Bonded Coach Holidays Group (“BCH Group”), part
of the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK, providing protection for the
money you pay to us for the booking should we go out of business. Both the
booking terms and conditions and the Consumer Guarantee, together with the
confirmation of booking we give you at the time we commit to your booking for
you, together make up the legally binding contract between you as the lead name
making the booking, anyone else in your party and us.
When you make this booking as the lead name you undertake that you are 18
and have the authority to accept, and do accept, on behalf of your party the terms
of this Trading Charter. This contract is made subject to the terms of this Trading
Charter, which are governed by English Law, and the non-exclusive jurisdiction of
the English Courts. However, if you are resident in Scotland or Northern Ireland,
you are able to choose the law and courts in your country, but if you wish to do so
we would ask you to request this before placing your booking.
This Trading Charter and the Consumer Guarantee will not apply to any booking
involving any type of flight. Instead, if you are booking a holiday which includes
a flight, you will be supplied with the full booking conditions of the ATOL holder
arranging your holiday with whom you have a contract. Your booking agent will
have a copy or alternatively you can request one prior to booking your holiday from.
We calculate the price of your package using the exchange rates quoted in
the Financial Times Guide to World Currencies on 18/11/15 using the following
currencies.
Country exchange rates – Euro 1.42, Danish Krone 10.6, Swiss Franc 1.54
and Norwegian Krone 13.10.
9. Can I change my package arrangements?
After we have issued our booking confirmation we will do our best to
accommodate any changes you may want to make but we cannot guarantee to
do so. Any changes must be notified to us in writing and signed by the person who
signed the booking form. If we are able to make the changes an amendment fee of
£5 will be payable plus the cost that we incur in making the amendment. The costs
of making a change increases the closer to the departure date you want to make
it. Some arrangements, like particular types of tickets, cannot be changed without
paying a cancellation charge of up to 100% of the cost of the ticket.
10. Can I transfer my booking to someone else?
You can transfer your booking to someone else provided you give us reasonable
notice. This person must be able to satisfy all the conditions for the package and
a change cannot normally be made later than seven days prior to departure. We
will make an administration charge of £5 per booking for every transfer we make
plus any reasonable additional costs caused by the transfer. You will remain
responsible for ensuring that the package is paid for by the balance due date.This
is in addition to (and does not affect) the separate liability of the transferee to us.
11. How can I cancel my package?
We welcome you making contact with us in a number of ways. You can write
to us, phone us, email, or visit our website. Whichever way you contact us, the
contract is made when your booking is entered on to our reservation system and
we issue a confirmation of booking. We will send you the confirmation of your
booking within 7 days. Please check this confirmation very carefully to ensure
all the information is correct and tell us, or your agent, immediately of any errors.
You, or any member of your party, may cancel at any time provided that the
cancellation is made by the person in whose name we issued the confirmation
of booking and is communicated to us in writing via the office at which you made
your original booking. You will have to pay cancellation charges set out in the
scale below to cover our estimated loss resulting from the cancellation. If you
are insured against cancellation you may be able to recover the charges from
your insurers. Your cancellation will take effect from the date when either the
travel agent or we receive your written confirmation of your cancellation. You
must also return any tickets or vouchers that you have received. A reduction in
room occupancy may increase the charges for the remaining passengers by the
application of supplements for low occupancy of rooms.
4. How is my money for the package I book protected?
12. Scale of Cancellation Charges
3. How and when do I make this contract with you?
Your money is protected by the Consumer Guarantee described below and
provided to you by the BCH Group.
This is possible because we subscribe to the Code of Conduct of the BCH Group,
which requires us to take out a bond from a financial entity in favour of the BCH
Group for it to use to provide protection for your package money in the unlikely
event that, for financial reasons, we can’t carry out our booking obligations to you.
Period before departure within which
written cancellation of package price
is received
Amount of Cancellation
Charge as a % of total
Package cost
5. BCH Group Consumer Guarantee
More than 28 days
28 - 21 days
20 - 14 days
13 - 7 days
6 - 1 days
Deposit only
30% or Deposit, if greater
45%
60%
100%
The Bonded Coach Holiday Group guarantees to you that in the event of our
failure through insolvency to provide your package as booked, BCH Group will:
13. What happens if you change my package?
5.1 wherever possible, arrange for your package to be completed;
5.2 where failure occurs after your package has begun, arrange for you and
those in your party covered by the booking to be returned by an appropriate
means of transport to their UK area of departure;
5.3 if the package cannot be completed as booked, to reimburse your bookingpayments received by us, provided that BCH Group will first take in to
account and withhold an appropriate amount if any part of the service
has already been provided (including any substituted service) or you are
entitled to a refund from your credit card provider.
In the event that you are to be reimbursed under the BCH Group consumer
guarantee, you will be asked to assign absolutely to BCH Group any right, claim
or cause of action which you may have arising out of or connected with the subject
matter and will be asked to assist BCH Group in any claim brought by them
connected with the subject matter.
6. Payments by Credit Card
If you made payment for the booking of any services using a credit card it is likely
in many circumstances that you have recourse against the credit card company in
the event of services not being supplied in whole or in part due to the supplier’s
financial failure. In those circumstances, you will be advised to check that you have
exhausted your remedies against the credit card company.
7. When do I need to pay for my package and how much?
The arrangements for your package will usually have been made many months in
advance. Sometimes changes are unavoidable and we reserve the right to make
them at any time. Most of these changes are likely to be minor and we will do our
best to keep you or your booking agent informed.
If, after booking and before departure, we make a significant change to your
package you will have the option of withdrawing from the package without
penalty or alternatively you may transfer to another package without paying an
administration fee. In either case we will pay you compensation according to the
scale set out below.
A significant change includes a change in departure time or return time of more
than 12 hours, a change of departure point, location of resort or type of hotel,
(excluding single overnight hotels on touring packages where the quality of the
hotel is comparable), a change of mode when crossing the Channel, or the
specification of the coach.
If you withdraw from the package because we have made a significant change or
if we have to cancel your package for any reason other than non-payment by you
we will offer you the choice of:
• a comparable replacement package if available;
or:
• a replacement package of lower quality together with a refund of
the price difference;
or:
• a full refund of the money you have paid.
We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the packages that we advertise.
At the time of booking you will be told the current price of the package. You can
book by paying a deposit for each person named on the booking. You will be told
at what point in time you will become committed to a booking, but we are not
committed to the booking until such time as we provide you with our confirmation
of booking. Our commitment is always conditional upon any balance being paid
before the dates listed below.
When we have notified you of the changes and options available, you must tell us
your decision as soon as possible and within any timescale we may set bearing in
mind the need to safeguard the booking arrangements of other customers.
If you book within our balance due period you will need to pay the total package
cost at the time of your booking.
Period before departure in which
significant change is notified to
you or your agent
Amount per person
Deposit £50 per person.
More than 28 days
21 - 28 days
15 - 20 days
8 - 14 days
0 - 7 days
Nil
£10
£15
£20
£25
Your balance is due 4 weeks prior to departure.
All short breaks of 4 days or less, compensation will be 50% of above values.
If you do not pay the outstanding balance for your package on or before the date
when it is due we may cancel your booking and you will be required to pay the
cancellation charges detailed below. The date of cancellation will normally be the
date on which we receive your written confirmation that you intend to cancel or 15
days after the balance due date, whichever comes first.
Where optional items are purchased as part of the package these are payable
on the balance due date except where items, such as theatre tickets, have been
specifically purchased for you. In this case the cost will be payable at a separate
date notified to you and will not normally be refundable unless we obtain a refund
from the supplier we use.
8. Can you change the price of my package after you have issued the
booking confirmation?
Yes we can, but only in very limited circumstances and not within 30 days of your
departure. The price of your package can be varied due to changes in:• Transportation costs such as fuel and/or fuel tax, ferry operator fares and
tolls, embarkation or disembarkation fees at terminals;
• Exchange rates applied to the particular package booked; or
• Dues and taxes including changes in VAT or any other Government imposed
charges.
In the case of any variation described above, an amount equivalent to 2% of the
price of your package, which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment
charges, will be absorbed. An administration fee of £1 per person will be paid by
you. If this means that you would have to pay an increase of more than 10% of
the price of your package before increase, you may cancel it and receive a full
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refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. We will consider an
appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable
to transfer or reuse your policy. Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you
must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your
revised invoice. Alternatively, you can accept an offer of an alternative comparable
package of equivalent or superior quality, if available, or an alternative package of
lower quality, if available. You may then transfer payment made in respect of the
original package to the alternative package. If the cost of the alternative package is
less than the original package, the difference in price will be refunded. We will also
pay compensation as set out below. Please note that travel arrangements are not
always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on
the price of your package due to contractual and other protection in place.
14. Scale of Compensation
We will pay you compensation for significant changes on the following scale:
Payment of compensation according to the scale set out above will not affect your
statutory right to claim further compensation if, in all the circumstances, you remain
dissatisfied.
If, prior to departure, we make a significant change to your package
arrangements or cancel your package we will pay you compensation on the
above scale unless:• the package is cancelled because the number of persons who agreed
to take it is less than the minimum number required, and you were
informed of the cancellation in writing or where the performance of
our contractual obligations is prevented or affected (for example
but not limited to delay, cancellations, change of itinerary, change
of accommodation, change of transport) by “Force Majeure”.
Force Majeure means an event which we or the supplier(s) of the
service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or
avoid and is therefore an event beyond our or the supplier’s reasonable
control. These events include but are not limited to strikes, riots,
political/civil unrest, government acts, hostilities, war, threat or war,
terrorist activity or threat of terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural
or nuclear disaster, fire, flood, tornadoes, hurricanes, transportation
problems, airport closures, and severe weather conditions. We suggest
that you take out adequate travel insurance to cover such eventualities.
[In the unlikely event that the performance of our contractual obligations are
prevented or affected due to Force Majeure after departure, we regret we
will be unable to make any refunds (unless we obtain any from our suppliers]
Advice from the Foreign Office to avoid or leave a particular country may
constitute Force Majeure. We will follow the advice given by the Foreign
Office.
If, after departure, we need to make a change to a significant proportion of your
package we will do our best to make suitable alternative arrangements at no extra
cost to you. If it proves impossible to make suitable alternative arrangements,
or if you have reasonable grounds for refusing the alternative offered, we will
arrange transport back to your point of departure, or to an alternative location
that we agree to, Unless the change is as a result of unusual and unforeseeable
circumstances beyond our control (force majeure as described above), you will
also be entitled to compensation.
15. What is the extent of our liability?
Your package contract with us will be performed or provided with reasonable skill
and care. We accept responsibility if you or customers named in the booking
suffer death or personal injury, or the contractual arrangements are not provided
as promised as a result of the failure of us or our agents or suppliers or the
employees of each whilst acting in the course of their employment unless the
failure or improper performance is due to:• you, or
• any of the following:
° a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements, or
° unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the
consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care
had been exercised, or
° an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not
foresee or forestall
provided that in these 3 events we would still endeavour to give prompt assistance
if you are in difficulty and, if you inform us that you don’t believe you have received
the contracted service, we will make prompt efforts to find appropriate solutions.
For claims which involve death or personal injury we do not impose any restriction
upon our liability to the extent that it arises from our negligence.
For all other claims which do not involve personal injury or death:
• the most we will have to pay if we are liable to you is twice the price you’ve
paid for your package (not including insurance premiums and amendment
charges).
• Our liability will also be limited in accordance with/or in line with all relevant
international convention. These include the Athens Convention (applies to
transport by ship), the Berne Convention (applies to transport by rail), the
Geneva Convention (applies to transport by road) and the Paris Convention
(applies to accommodation). You can get copies of the relevant conventions
from the Internet or from us. You should also note that these conventions
limit or remove the amount of compensation that you can claim for death,
injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We
will apply the limits of these Conventions to any payments to you as if we
were the carrier.
The above suppliers (such as accommodation or transport providers) have their
own booking conditions or conditions of carriage, and these conditions may limit
or remove the relevant transport provider’s or other supplier’s liability. You can get
copies of such conditions from our offices, or the offices of the relevant supplier.
We will pay you in accordance with these conditions which are incorporated into
the Trading Charter.
If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death or personal
injury or illness, you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you
may have to take action against the person or organisation responsible for
causing the death, personal injury or illness.
NB: this clause does not apply to any separate contracts that you may enter into
for excursions or activities during or outside of your package.
16. What do I need to do if I have to complain?
If you have a complaint during your package you should tell the driver/
representative or supplier at the earliest opportunity so that they can do their
utmost to resolve the problem immediately. If they are unable to resolve the
problem to your satisfaction you should complete a Holiday Report Form which
is available from the driver/representative. You will be given a copy of this
report which you should keep. If, on your return from your package, you remain
dissatisfied you should write within 28 days to the Manager.
In your letter you will need to quote your booking reference number, holiday
number, departure date and the number of the Holiday Report Form which you
completed at the time.
If you do not tell us at the earliest opportunity about a problem giving rise to your
complaint we cannot take steps to investigate and rectify it at the time. We will
take into account the date you first drew the problem to the attention of our driver/
representative or supplier when responding to your complaint and it may affect
your rights under this Trading Charter if we have not been able to investigate and
remedy the situation at the time.
17. Children’s reduction
On all centred packages a 33% reduction is available for children aged between
5 and 12 when the child shares a room with two full fare paying passengers.
18. Our Coaches
We will always use our reasonable endeavours to provide a coach to the
specification as described in our brochure or advertisement but reserve the
right to substitute an alternative vehicle should unforeseen circumstances arise.
There is a seating plan of the coach for each package, but it is possible that on
occasions operational reasons will require a coach with a different configuration to
be used. We therefore reserve the right to alter a coach-seating plan and allocate
seats other than those you have booked.
Requests for particular seats can be made on most packages when booking
but because allocations are made on a first come, first served basis you are
recommended to book early. When your booking is confirmed you will be offered
the best seats that are available at that time. If you know someone who may want
to book later but sit near you please discuss this with the booking clerk at the time
you make your booking.
Specific seats will not be allocated on coaches which operate on feeder services
between joining points and main package departure points, on coaches which
carry out transfers to and from seaports.
19. Hotel Facilities
Some hotel facilities, such as indoor or outdoor swimming pools or leisure
facilities, may from time to time be withdrawn for routine maintenance or be
subject to seasonal availability. The provision of these facilities is therefore not
guaranteed.
20. Health & Safety during your package
In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene
may be lower than those to which we are accustomed in the UK. You should
therefore exercise greater care for your own protection. Further information
can be obtained from your GP or from your travel agent who can provide you
with the leaflet “Health Advice for Travellers” published by the Department of
Health. Some people may be at risk from discomfort or deep vein thrombosis
(DVT) if they remain immobile on a journey for a long period of time. If you are
planning to undertake a bus or coach journey of more than 3 hours you should
consult your doctor if you have ever had DVT or pulmonary embolism, a family
history of clotting conditions, cancer or treatment for cancer, a stroke, heart
or lung disease or if you have had major surgery in the past 3 months. We
reserve the right to refuse any booking in the absence of a doctor’s certificate
confirming that you are fit to travel. During the journey we will provide comfort
stops as frequently as possible. During these stops you are encouraged to get
off the coach and walk around. Exercise reduces any discomfort which may be
caused by periods of immobility. During any journey you should drink alcohol
only in moderation as it leads to dehydration.
27. What assistance will you give me if things go wrong when it is not
your fault?
In addition to what has already been stated (and without affecting that), if you,
or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas
arising out of an activity which does not form part of your package travel
arrangements or an excursion arranged through us in the UK, we shall at
our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance. Where legal action
is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written
consent prior to commencement of proceedings. Our consent will be given
subject to you undertaking to assign any costs, benefits received under any
relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limit the cost of our assistance to
you and any member of your party to £5000 per party.
28. Passengers with disabilities
23. Pets
We do not allow pets to taken on our packages. Registered Assistance
Dogs will normally be accommodated on UK packages but not on overseas
packages.
We want to ensure the arrangements for your package are suitable and
appropriate. Not all the packages in this brochure may be suitable for you
and if we reasonably consider we cannot provide what is required, we will not
accept the booking.
Should you or a member of your party have any medical condition or disability
that may affect you/their holiday or that of other passengers, you must provide
full written details to us at the time of booking so that we can advise you of the
suitability of the holiday. This applies whether the booking is made on-line, in
person, in writing, or by telephone. If a particular issue is identified, we reserve
the right to request a doctor’s certificate confirming that the passenger is fit
for travel and reserve the right to refuse any booking in the absence of such
doctor’s certificate being produced upon request.
If a passenger requires personal assistance (for example but not limited to
assistance with feeding/dressing/toileting/mobilising) then this passenger must
travel with an able bodied companion/carer and written confirmation that such
assistance will be provided for the entirety of the holiday is required at the time
of booking. Coach drivers/tour managers are unable to offer such assistance.
Whilst we will make every reasonable adjustment to do so, if we are unable to
accommodate the needs of a passenger or believe that the medical condition
or disability of a passenger is likely to adversely affect other passengers, we
reserve the right to decline the booking. We also reserve the right to cancel
any holiday and impose cancellation charges if we are not fully advised of any
relevant disability or medical condition at the time the booking is made and
subsequently decide that we are unable to accommodate this passenger. This
applies whether we advise that we are unable to accommodate a passenger
either before departure or during the holiday and if this occurs during the
holiday then we will seek the additional costs of returning the passenger home.
We want you to enjoy your package and will try to help you select an
appropriate trip. If you need advice or further information either you or your
booking agent should contact…. [See note 44]
24. Pick up point, itineraries, travel documents and passport
29. Special requests
You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure point,
at the correct time, with the correct documents and we cannot be held liable
for any loss or expense suffered by you or your party because of an incorrect
passport or late arrival at the departure point.
If you are a British citizen travelling outside the United Kingdom you must have
a full UK passport valid for a minimum of three months after your scheduled
date of return. Non-UK citizens must seek passport and visa advice from the
relevant consulates or embassies of the countries you plan to visit prior to
making a booking for one of our packages (and you are advised to check
with the relevant consulate or embassy to ensure you allow sufficient time
before your departure to apply for a visa). The name on the passport must
match the name on the ticket. If someone in your party changes name after
the booking is made you must tell us immediately so that we can issue the
ticket in the new name.
When you have paid the balance we will send you or your booking agent all
the necessary labels so that you receive them in good time for your holiday.
Certain travel documents may have to be retained by us and your driver/
courier will then issue them to you at the relevant time. If you lose a travel
document after it has been issued to you we will require you to meet the direct
cost charged by the carrier/supplier for the issue of a duplicate or replacement.
Aberfeldy Motor Services reserve the right to modify itineraries to conform with
requests from the competent authorities in the United Kingdom and any other
sovereign state through which the tour will operate. We recommend that you
read the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advice about your
holiday at www.fco.gov.uk.
Excursions which are included in the cost of your booking and are part of your
package are detailed on the relevant brochure page and refunds will not be
made for any excursion not taken. Optional excursions may be booked and
paid for in resort but these will not form part of your booking.
Admission fees to buildings, grounds etc. are not included in the price of the
package unless otherwise stated on the relevant brochure page.
If you require a special diet please tell us before booking, or as soon as you
are medically advised, and send us a copy of the diet. We will notify the hotel
or hotels identified in your booking but please note that some hotels may not
have facilities to provide special diets and we cannot be held liable for their
failure to do so unless the hotel has confirmed in writing that a special diet will
be catered for Where we think that a hotel is likely to be unable to cope with
a special diet, we will tell you prior to your booking confirmation being issued
so that you can exercise your right to cancel your package booking without
charge. Any extra costs incurred by you during your package must be paid to
the hotel by you prior to departure from the hotel.
21. Passenger behaviour
We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday. But you must
remember that you are responsible for your behaviour and the effect it may have
on others. If you or any member of your party is abusive or disruptive or behaves
in a way which, in our reasonable opinion, could cause damage or injury to
others or affect their enjoyment of their holiday, or which could damage property,
we have the right, after reasonable consideration, to terminate your contract
with us. If this happens we will have no further obligations or liability to you. The
coach driver/representative, ship’s captain, or authorised official of other means
of transport is entitled to refuse you boarding if in their reasonable opinion you
are unacceptably under the influence of drink or drugs or you are being violent
or disruptive. If you are refused boarding on the outward journey we will regard it
as a cancellation by you and we will apply cancellation charges according to the
scale set out above. If the refusal is on the return journey we have the right to
terminate the contract and will have no further obligations or liability to you. The
consumption of alchohol on board the coach is strictly forbidden.
22. No smoking policy
Smoking is not permitted on our coaches.
25. What happens if I am delayed?
Your travel insurance may cover you for some delays. In addition where you
are delayed for more than six hours in any one day we will seek to minimise
any discomfort and where possible, arrange for refreshments and meals.
26. Do I need to take out travel insurance?
We strongly advise all our customers to take out travel insurance to cover
medical and repatriation costs, personal injury, loss of baggage and
cancellation charges. If you do not have adequate insurance and require our
assistance during your package, we reserve the right to reclaim from you any
medical repatriation or other expenses which we may incur on your behalf
which would otherwise have been met by insurers. We strongly recommend
all our customers to take out travel insurance. You do not need to take out our
insurance but you should have insurance which is at least as good or better
than the insurance we offer.
Note A
PSV Accessibility Regulations 2000 as amended by Equality Act 2010.
Diagram A Part 11 defines a Standard ref Wheelchair.
30. Single Occupancy
Single occupancy of rooms when available may be subject to a supplementary
charge and this will be shown on the brochure page.
31. Entertainment
Some of our hotels arrange additional entertainment. Where this is part of
the package details are given on the respective brochure page. Where it is
not specified it may still be available but is at the discretion of the hotel and
is not guaranteed. It may be withdrawn if there is a lack of demand or for
operational reasons.
32. Data Protection Act
In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel arrangements
run smoothly and meet your requirements we, and your travel agent, need to
use the information you provide such as name, address, any special needs/
dietary requirements etc.
We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper measures are in place to
protect your information. We must pass the information on to the relevant
suppliers of your travel arrangements such as hotels, transport companies
etc. The information may also be supplied to security or credit checking
companies, public authorities such as customs/immigration if required by
them, or as required by law.
Additionally, where your package is outside the European Economic Area
(EEA), controls on data protection in your destination may not be as strong as
the legal requirements in this country. We will not, however, pass information
on to any person not responsible for part of your travel arrangements. This
applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any
disabilities or dietary/religious requirements. If we cannot pass this information
to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we cannot provide your
booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed
on to the relevant persons. Please note that where information is held by your
travel agent, this is subject to your agent’s own data protection policy.
Your data controller is the Manager. You are entitled to a copy of your
information held by us. If you would like to see this, please contact us. We
retain your full contact details and other information in secure files and
electronic storage facilities. We may use this information to contact you by
mail, telephone or electronic means. We will provide you with details of other
goods and services including those of selected third parties. If you do not wish
to receive the further information about products and services [from either
ourselves or third parties] please write to the data controller.
33. Publication date and details
You should also detail any other requests, for example, low floor rooms,
particular rooms or locations on the special requests section of the booking
form [or other method of confirming in writing that the request was made.] We
will pass your request to the relevant supplier but this does not necessarily
mean that your request will be fulfilled. If a request can be fulfilled you may
incur an extra charge payable either to us or direct to the hotel. Please note
that requests cannot be guaranteed unless we confirm on your booking
confirmation that this is a guaranteed requirement.
Advice to Wheelchair users Intending to take Coach Holidays
If you are a wheelchair user you are very welcome on holidays provided by the
Bonded Coach Holiday Group Members, subject to certain conditions.
•
nly one standard reference (see note a) wheelchair is allowed per
O
tour, unless specifically arranged otherwise with the Tour Operator.
• The user should check with the Tour Operator as to the suitability of
the holiday and also discuss any other special requirements they may
have. The Tour Operator will do their best to accommodate the user.
• The Tour Operator reserves the right to refuse the booking if, the
available space is already booked, if the tour is felt unsuitable or if the
hotel accommodation is either booked or unsuitable.
• The user should be accompanied by a carer, relative or friend who
is able to take charge of the wheelchair and where appropriate
disconnect/reconnect any batteries.
• Scooters are not permitted on coach holidays except in certain special
circumstances by prior arrangement with the Tour Operator.
• The scooter user must be accompanied by an able bodied person
who is able to dismantle and re-assemble the scooter, disconnect the
batteries and load it into the luggage area of the coach, this is not the
responsibility of the driver or courier.
• No individual part should weigh more than 15kgs.
• Schedule 3 scooters are not permitted under any circumstances.
• Attention is also drawn to Section 30 of the 2014 Trading Charter
concerning ‘Passengers with Disabilities’.
• All Bonded Coach Holiday Group Members coaches are fully compliant with current legislation concerning tour coaches.
If you have any questions or require further clarification or advice please
contact your local BCH member see website for details or phone 0207 240
3131 www.bch-uk.org
This brochure was published by Aberfeldy Motor Services. This brochure was
printed in the United Kingdom by Farquhar and Son Ltd, Perth, November 2015.
HOLIDAY INFORMATION (NOT PART OF CONTRACT)
Infectious or Contagious diseases
Due to Health & Safety reasons we cannot accommodate guests who have
an infectious or contagious medical condition. If you’ve had such a condition
within 14 days prior to departure, please let us know and supply a doctor’s
confirmation to indicate that your condition is no longer contagious. Should
you be ill upon arrival or during your stay, please advise us immediately.
Infectious or contagious diseases can be passed on to other guests and in
order to protect such guests and staff it is important that we are informed.
We reserve the right to require you to leave or be confined to your room if we
believe that such a condition makes this necessary. Please note that in such
circumstances we may be unable to offer refunds.
Luggage
Each passenger shall be allowed one suitcase measuring no more than
28x8x18 inches and weighing no more than 33lbs. On overnight hotels/ferries
one small overnight bag per person is also recommended as hand luggage.
When the Vehicle is Stopped
Passengers may not remain on board a vehicle while stopped for Morning
Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea or visits, or in any case where the driver will be
leaving the coach unattended.
Special Care for the Disabled
The holidays in this brochure have been carefully planned to include as much
interest as possible. Inevitably some of the holidays include lengthy periods of
travel and some walking on sightseeing excursions. Additionally, many of the
hotels will have steps to contend with and may not possess lifts, and although
we will try our best to look after disabled passengers, it is important that you
enter the word DISABLED in block capitals in the special requirements section
of the booking form, together with a brief description of your disability.
We will make every endeavour to minimise the discomfort and inconvenience,
but for obvious reasons are unable to make any guarantees.
Due to restricted luggage space on board our coaches the number of
collapsible wheelchairs per tour is limited. Please notify at the time of booking
if a collapsible wheelchair is to be included with your luggage (motorised
wheelchairs are not acceptable as additional luggage due to their size and
weight). For passengers comfort and to save embarrassment any disabled
person booking onto our tours should be able to get on and off our coach by
themselves or with the aid of their travelling companion. The driver has the
final decision whether they consider a person fit to travel.
All tours are subject to sufficient bookings. Usually 18 for UK and 20 for
Continental tours.
Itineraries
This brochure is printed many months in advance and the itineraries listed are
for guidance only and may be subject to slight alterations.
CLIENT HOLIDAY TRAVEL INSURANCE
HOLIDAY TRAVEL INSURANCE
POLICY EXCESS
A Special Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is available for all passengers travelling on our holidays which is
arranged with ERV (the UK branch of Europäische Reiseverscherung AG) who are Licensed by the Bundesanstalt fur
Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BAFIN – www.bafin.de) and approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA – www.
fca.gov.uk) to undertake insurance business in the UK.
Cancellation, Curtailment, Holiday Abandonment and Loss of Deposit for holidays up to and including 3 days NIL. For
holidays over 3 days Loss of Deposit excess £15.00 each and every loss. For holidays over 3 days excess £50.00
each and every loss for Cancellation, Curtailment and Holidays Abandonment. Medical and Other Expenses, Additional
Travelling Expenses – United Kingdom, Personal Property and Money excess £35.00 each and every incident per
Insured Person.
Should You wish to take advantage of our Holiday Travel Insurance please include the appropriate premium when
booking Your holiday.
DEMANDS AND NEEDS
This insurance policy will suit the Demands and Needs of an individual or group (where applicable) who have no
excluded pre-existing medical conditions, are travelling in countries included within the policy terms and who wish to
insure themselves against unforeseen events detailed in the cover section below. Subject to the terms, conditions and
maximum specified claim limits.
IMPORTANT
We will not provide You with advice about the suitability of this product for Your individual needs but will be happy to
provide You with factual information.
We summarise below the details of the insurance cover provided which also includes Mayday Assist 24 hour’s Medical
Emergency service. The following is a brief summary of the cover available. Full details of Cover, Policy Warranties and
Exclusions will be forwarded with Your confirmation of booking. In any event You may ask for a specimen copy of the
Policy Wording before booking should You wish to examine this in advance.
COVER
SUM INSURED UP TO
Cancellation
Missed Departure/Travel Delay
Personal Accident Medical and other Expenses including Curtailment
Additional Travelling Expenses – United Kingdom
Medical Inconvenience Benefit
Personal Property/Loss of Passport
Personal Liability Delayed Baggage
Legal Expenses 14 day refund
£1,500
£300/£60
£15,000
£2,000,000
£1,500
£450 (£15 per 24 hours)
£1,500/£200
£2,000,000
£100
£25,000
Insurance Premium
Pre-existing medical conditions (Applicable to travel to all destinations)
It is a condition that at the time of taking out this Policy and between that time and Your departure You must comply with
each of the following:
You are not aware of any reason why the Trip should be cancelled or cut short.
You are not travelling:
(a) Against the advice of a medical practitioner.
(b) For the purpose of obtaining medical treatment.
(c) If You have been given a terminal prognosis.
You are not receiving or awaiting treatment for any illness or injury as a hospital day case or in-patient as any claim
arising from the illness or injury will not be covered.
If You are on medication at the time of travel Your medical condition must be stable/well controlled.
In addition if You are travelling outside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the following additional conditions
will apply:
You must notify the Changes in Health helpline immediately of any of the conditions listed below arising between the
date the Policy is issued and the time of departure for the Trip. Insurers must be informed of any fact which is likely to
influence their acceptance, assessment or continuance of this insurance. Failure to do so may invalidate this insurance,
leaving You with no right to make a claim.
If You have received medical treatment as a hospital day case, in-patient or out-patient, during the six months prior to
the booking of the Trip, You must obtain medical advice from a medical practitioner at Your cost confirming that You will
be fit enough to take the Trip.
If You are undergoing medical treatment as a hospital out-patient at the date the final balance of the Trip is due to be paid,
a certificate of fitness confirming Your ability to travel must be obtained by You at Your cost.
Please note our Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is only available to United Kingdom Residents.
JP Stewart trading as Aberfeldy Motor Services is an Appointed Representative of Wrightsure Services (Hampshire)
Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. (Their firm reference is 311394).
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Burnside Garage, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2DD
Telephone: 01887 820 433
Email: [email protected]
www.aberfeldycoaches.co.uk

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