2015 Coach Holidays

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2015 Coach Holidays

2015
Coach Holidays
Guernsey & the Isle
of Sark page 24-25
London
Eastbourne
page 90-95
page 54-57
a new dimension to Roberts Coaches, already
a very successful local business. However, our
holidays became exceptionally popular, with
more and more people wanting to travel with
us. We were encouraged by our clients to
expand our seaside holiday programme into
different areas such as European Holidays,
City breaks, themed tours and daytrips. We
soon built up a loyal following of satisfied
customers who return again and again
to travel with us and many of them have
become our friends over the years.
10 years on ...
On 15th March 2005, the very
first Roberts Holiday left our
Travel Centre bound for the
East Coast resort of Bridlington.
From memory I think we carried somewhere
around 40 passengers and it is fair to say
that Bridlington has remained one of our
most popular holiday destinations over the
last 10 years. The pre tour reception was
held in the drivers’ rest room, spilling over
into the reception area in the main building
and the door to door service was provided by
members of staff bringing passengers in via
their own cars or by the coaches on their way
back from the “school run.” Looking back
and comparing that with the purpose built
Travel Centre and the very efficient feeder
service that we now operate, it does show
just how much Roberts Holidays has grown
over the last 10 years. However one thing
that has not altered is the warm welcome
that clients receive when they arrive at the
Holiday Office to begin their trip, whether
they have taken advantage of our door to
door service or arrived in their own vehicles
and parked in our secure CCTV monitored
car park.
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I remember serving teas and coffees that
Wednesday as if it were yesterday. I had put
my glad rags on and smartened up a bit to
await my first passengers. I had also bought
a bottle of Whisky to celebrate the “maiden
voyage” and a “tot in the tea” proved so
popular that it has remained a feature of a
Roberts Holiday to this day. In many ways,
what I was doing then was a bit by the
“seat of my pants” but it seemed to work.
Whenever a potential customer arrived at
reception, I left my accounts desk and went
downstairs to meet them, transforming
myself into a holiday clerk on the way down.
My holiday brochures, such as they were,
were printed on an old dot matrix printer and
I only had a stock of about half a dozen.
If I got a rush on, people had to wait in the
reception while I printed off a few more. They
do seem rather amateurish now, but in their
day they did the job. They were certainly “no
frills” publications. A lot of water has passed
under the bridge since March 2005 but
the heart of Roberts Holidays has remained
exactly the same as it was all those years ago.
To be truthful, there was no desire on my
part to establish a Holiday Section for Roberts
Coaches, as it was then. I thought if I could
operate half a dozen trips a year, it would add
Our 2015 brochure will hopefully contain
something for everyone. We have as always
included all the popular seaside places,
some resort based, others following a
particular theme. Guernsey and and the Isle
of Sark features in 2015. We are visiting
Scotland, Wales and Ireland and are offering
our London weekends / short breaks. Our
European trips take in the Imperial Cities of
Prague, Budapest and Vienna, Cantabria in
Northern Spain, the Eagle’s Nest in Austria
and, for the first time in our programme, a
Rhine and Moselle Cruise.
Over the last year we have acquired
three brand new touring coaches which
have been very well received by our
passengers, particularly for longer trips
and continental travel.
In the early part of this year, we held a
number of social mornings which consisted
of a video on certain holidays in the 2014
brochure accompanied by a bite to eat,
relevant to the holidays featured, a quiz, a
game of bingo and a chance to have a good
old chat. These have proved very popular
and we will resume these in the autumn.
All the proceeds from the earlier events will
go to funding a Christmas outing for the
children of Forest Way School.
If you are interested in, or need more
information on, any of our European trips
we will be having a European evening,
traditional costume encouraged, on
19th August from 6-8pm.
There are always so many people to
thank for their continuing hard work in
making the holidays so successful. I am
very grateful to the Holiday Team, the tour
drivers, our feeder drivers, the operations
staff and Jonathan for his continuing help
and support. Finally, I must thank you our
customers for your continued enthusiasm for
our holiday programme, your constructive
feedback and your friendship. What started
as an acorn has grown into a might oak.
I hope you enjoy reading this brochure.
My very best wishes.
Margaret
Bridlington 2014 departure, still a Roberts favourite destination
Telephone 01530 816425
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Welcome
to Roberts Holidays
We have great pleasure in presenting our 2015 brochure.
We hope that you will enjoy browsing through these
pages, where you will find a superb variety of holidays to
suit all tastes, from your traditional ‘Seaside’ to ‘Themed’
tours as well as some City and European holidays.
Our Testimonials
We have just returned from a trip and
wanted to say a huge thank you to
everyone concerned. From the minute we
parked up on Sunday until we left Monday
evening, we all felt a great sense of being
valued clients.
Many thanks for a wonderful holiday, from
day one until we arrived home it was the
best. Thanks again and see you soon.
Everything is always good on a Roberts
Holiday; the service from the office through
to the actual holiday is 1st class.
We have recently returned from a short
break and if all your trips measure up to this
we can’t see much room for improvement.
We very much appreciate the home pick
up along with the friendly staff and always
enjoy the excursions on the holidays.
We choose Roberts Holidays as there
is always a good choice of hotels and
destinations. Nothing is too much trouble
for Roberts’s staff.
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A very big thank you to everybody at
Roberts for a great holiday. We appreciated
the greeting when we arrived at the depot.
You made us very welcome and ready to
start our short break. We can’t wait for our
next holiday as we know we will be looked
after very well.
Once again our holiday was excellent,
very good value for money. See you
all soon.
2015 sees Roberts Holidays celebrate 10 years since the very first holiday
coach departed from Hugglescote and as the company grows from
strength to strength we are still committed to keeping the standard of
individual attention for which our name is now legendary and we still do
take a genuine pride in the service we offer.
We have invested for the future and in just over a year have taken delivery
of 3 brand new touring coaches for your comfort and pleasure.
Our holiday team can advise on the availability and suitability of any of our
destinations. Details of our chosen hotels are given on the individual pages.
If you need further information please call one of our holiday team on:
01530 816425
Whatever your choice we know it will
be a good one.
All our tours of four days or more include……………..
• Free door-to-door home pick service within our designated area
- shown on page 8
• Free pick up from St Margarets Bus Station Leicester, the Octagon
Centre Burton, Hinckley Bus Station and the Rushes Loughborough for
passengers outside of the free pick up area
• Free, secure, CCTV monitored parking at our Travel Centre
• Luxury coach travel with toilet on board
• Dinner, bed and breakfast at all hotels (unless stated otherwise)
• Services of an experienced dedicated coach tour driver
• Special reception at our departure lounge at the Travel Centre in
Hugglescote
• Excursions with entrance/ticket costs included (unless stated otherwise)
of at least one full day and one half day
• No handling of luggage (unless otherwise stated)
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Free Home Pick Up Service
At Roberts Holidays we have
always given the best customer
service we possibly can and this
includes our popular door-todoor service, which is available
on holidays of four days or more,
which is most of the holidays in
this brochure. If you live within the blue free home pick
up area (see map on page 8) and you are
travelling on a Roberts Holiday (of four days
or more) your holiday starts right at your
front door.
STEP 1: Your dedicated driver comes to
your home to pick up you.
If you live in Leicester, we even offer
a free pick up from St Margaret’s
Bus Station to our Travel Centre in
Hugglescote, which has always proved
very popular. We also pick up free
of charge from Outside the Octagon
Centre in Burton, Outside the Rushes,
Loughborough and also Hinckley Bus
Station for those living outside of our
designated pick up area.
No matter where you get picked up
from, we bring everyone into our
comfortable tour departure lounge
where you will receive a very warm
welcome and refreshments. Toilet
facilities are also available. Having had
the chance to meet some of your fellow
passengers and your dedicated tour
driver we depart, travelling directly to our
resort with a lunch stop en route for UK
holidays or a comfort stop for European
holidays which involve catching a ferry.
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For those passengers who prefer
to make their own way to meet
the tour coach at our Travel Centre
departure point in Hugglescote,
we have a free, large, secure CCTV
monitored car park where you can
safely park your car for the duration
of your holiday.
We also offer a discount on holiday bookings
for people who live within the free pick up zone
but choose this option instead of the home pick
up (on holidays of four days or more).
We pick you up from your home and return
you home again at the end of your holiday.
Other Free Pick Up Points Free Parking at the
Travel Centre
STEP 2: Your driver will carry your cases and
put them in the feeder vehicle.
Our car park is also available to customers
who travel on short breaks of three days or
less where there is no pick up option; this also
applies for day trips and is becoming more and
more popular.
STEP 3: Make yourself comfortable and relax.
STEP 4: You will be transported to Roberts
Travel Centre in Hugglescote where your
holiday begins with refreshments and a
warm welcome.
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Our Pick Up Area
Our free pick up area consists of the towns
and villages within the blue area shown
below. As there are too many to list please
ring us if you are unsure whether your
address is included.
The green area shows places where we can arrange a
home pick up, at the cost shown on the map per booking
each way** (prices correct at time of going to press).
Alternatively, we have designated free pick up points at
Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley and Burton on Trent for
people outside of the blue area (further details on page 6).
Beeston
Sandiacre
Burton
-upon-Trent Melbourne
Keyworth
£20
Kegworth
Branston
Swadlincote
Linton
Ashby
Whitwick
Loughborough
Coalville
Measham
£30
Barrowon-Soar
Hugglescote
Travel Centre
Birstall
Markfield
Syston
Ibstock
Tamworth
Leicester*
Polesworth
Barwell
Atherstone
Nuneaton
Hinckley
Oadby
Wigston
Blaby
Narborough
Burbage
*FREE from St Margaret’s Bus Station
**This includes up to 4 passengers at the same address
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You’ll always receive a warm
welcome at Roberts Holidays
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How to book your holiday
Booking Office A friendly welcome is always guaranteed
at our Travel Centre in Hugglescote where
the kettle is always on! Our experienced
team will be delighted to help you find the
holiday to suit you. You can also book
at Paul James Holidays travel shop at
St Margaret’s Bus Station in Leicester,
where all Roberts Travel Group products
can be booked.
Telephone
Telephone us at our Travel Centre on
01530 816425, or Paul James Holidays
shop on 0116 298 4944 to book any
Roberts Travel Group product.
Website
Our new look website allows you to see
details of all our holidays and day trips. It
also allows you to book, select your own
seats and manage your bookings from the
comfort of your own home 24 hours a day.
The website is constantly updated with
additional holidays that have been added
to the current brochure along with
special offers and late deals.
Bonded Coach Holidays
Roberts Holidays are members of the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the Confederation
Of Passenger Transport UK Ltd. This is a government approved consumer protection
scheme. This ensures that in relation to the coach package holidays described in this
brochure that the clients’ monies are protected by a Bond in the unlikely event of the
Member’s Insolvency.
Clients are recommended to inspect the current membership certificate at our registered
office or alternatively go to www.bch-uk.org or telephone 0207 240 3131 to confirm
current membership.
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Roberts Holidays
Loyalty Scheme
Rewarding our loyal customers
Loyalty is very important to us and we want to reward the
continued support of all our valued customers.
We are delighted to continue with our loyalty scheme, giving you the opportunity
to earn money off future holidays with us.
On the departure of your second holiday with Roberts Travel Group you gain yourself
a loyalty stamp to enjoy the following rewards:
On your 2nd holiday booking
£5 off your next Roberts holiday
On your 3rd holiday booking
On your 4th holiday booking
Loyalty stamps are accumulated on
holidays departing 1st January 2015 to
31st December 2015 but can be redeemed
right up until 30th April 2016.
• You have to depart on the holiday
with us before you are eligible for a
loyalty stamp.
• It is the responsibility of the customer to
bring their loyalty card and ask for the
stamp on departure day to be stamped
accordingly. Stamps can not be given
retrospectively.
• You can redeem the value on your loyalty
card at any point. Should you have a
completed card this must be redeemed
and a new card will be issued.
• Stamps can be combined on one
card when travelling on both Roberts
Holidays & Paul James Holidays.
• You must book directly with us, not
through an agent.
• No cash alternative is available.
• We reserve the right to alter this
promotion at any time.
• This scheme is not available for a
group where a bonus or free place(s)
have already been given.
‘Rewarding our loyal customers’
Loyalty stamps are given from the
departure of your second holiday
with either Roberts Holidays
or Paul James Holidays.
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Month by month guide
to our tours 2015
Saturday 10th January
1 day 90
London Theatre Day
Trips & Shoppers
Monday 26th January
Reunion Tour: Eastbourne
5 days 35
£245
Monday 2nd March Through the Ages at
The Auckland
5 days 43
Monday 9th March
Cromer & North Norfolk
5 days 51
£235
Monday 16th March
March Mystery Seaside
5 days 29
£235
Monday 23rd March
Swinging 60’s in Torquay
5 days 42
£249
Sunday 29th March
Sunday at the Waldorf
& Afternoon Tea
2 days 88
Monday 30th March
Eastbourne
5 days 52
£235
Friday 3rd April
Britain’s Golden Age
of Waterways
3 days 19
Monday 6th April
Penzance & The Isles of Scilly
6 days 33
£425
£235
£159
£215
Friday 10th April
3 days 86
Liverpool & The Grand National £265
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Thursday 16th July
St Agnes & The Great
Gardens of Cornwall
Monday 4th May
Cruising the Rhine & Moselle
6 days 100
£699
Saturday 9th May
Killarney & The Jaunting Cars
7 days 102
£565
Monday 11th May
Llandudno
5 days 62
£339
Monday 18th May
Paignton
5 days 64
£339
Monday 18th May
5 days 76
Warner Leisure – Hayling Island £369
Monday 25th May Weymouth
5 days 80
£389
Saturday 30th May
London Weekend
2 days 92
£125
Monday 1st June
North Devon Cruise & Railway
5 days 30
£319
Monday 8th June
Suffolk & Constable Country
5 days 39
£355
Monday 8th June
Skegness
5 days 70
£279
Sunday 14th June
Guernsey & The Isle of Sark
5 days 22
£555
Monday 15th June
Northumbria - Countryside
& Coastline
5 days 31
Saturday 20th June Sussex by the Sea
5 days 74
£299
£385
Monday 13th April
Isle of Wight
5 days 60
£325
Monday 13th April
Edinburgh & The Royal
Yacht Britannia
5 days 85
Saturday 18th April
Bristol & Bath
4 days 84
£255
Saturday 27th June
8 days 96
Austrian Lakes & The Eagles Nest £699
Monday 20th April
Hardy’s Dorset
5 days 25
£375
Tuesday 30th June
Oban & the Isle of Mull
5 days 32
£379
Wednesday 22nd April
Sidmouth
5 days 68
£375
Monday 6th July
Tenby
5 days 75
£399
Monday 27th April
Southport
5 days 72
£315
Saturday 11th July
Hampton Court Flower Show
2 days 24
£129
Monday 4th May
Bournemouth
5 days 50
£315
Monday 13th July
Scarborough
5 days 66
£295
£395
Monday 22nd June
5 days 78
Weston Super Mare & Longleat £335
Thursday 25th June
Isle of Man
5 days 28
£399
5 days 40
£379
Monday 20th July
5 days 50
Bournemouth
£319
Tuesday 21st July
5 days 56
Exmouth
£295
Monday 27th July
5 days 52
Eastbourne
£335
Tuesday 28th July
5 days 60
Isle of Wight
£475
Sunday 2nd August
5 days 73
St Annes-on-Sea
£319
Sunday 2nd August
12 days 104
The Imperial Cities
£1,099
Friday 7th August
8 days 62
LLandudno
£475
Friday 14th August
3 days 20
Edinburgh Tattoo
£275
Monday 17th August
5 days 59
Great Yarmouth
£295
Monday 17th August
5 days 70
Skegness
£295
Monday 24th August
5 days 18
Babbacombe Steam & Cruise
£265
Monday 24th August
5 days 26
Ilfracombe Cruise & Cream Tea
£305
Saturday 29th August 3 days 93
London Long Weekend
£199
Monday 31st August
5 days 52
Eastbourne
£335
Tuesday 1st September
8 days 98
Cantabria & The Rioja Region
£795
Monday 7th September
5 days 38
Settle-Carlisle Railway
£345
Friday 11th September
5 days 16
A Flavour of Kent
£385
5 days 81
Weymouth
£389
Wednesday 16th September 5 days 34
Railways of Devon & Cornwall
£375
Monday 21st September
5 days 76
Warners: Bembridge
£415
Monday 21st September
5 days 52
Bridlington
£295
Sunday 27th September
8 days 36
Scottish Marine Wildlife Cruise
& the Summer Isles
£795
A Taste of Cornwall
5 days 17
£299
Sunday 4th October
Wales in a Week
7 days 44
£565
Monday 5th October
Eastbourne
5 days 52
£285
Monday 12th October
Sidmouth
5 days 68
£385
Monday 19th October
Paignton
5 days 64
£299
Monday 19th October
Fort William
5 days 21
£289
Monday 26th October
Exmouth
5 days 56
£285
Monday 2nd November
Torquay Turkey & Tinsel
5 days 109
£299
Monday 9th November
Christmas Spirit in Cardigan
5 days 110
£299
Friday 13th November
Irish Music Festival in Blackpool
3 days 27
£225
TBC
2 days 107
Thursford Christmas Spectacular £TBC
Monday 16th November
5 days 111
Merry Merseyside Turkey & Tinsel £299
Monday 23rd November
5 days 112
Warner: Corton Turkey & Tinsel ₤£295
Saturday 28th November London Weekend
Saturday 5th December London Shopper
Sunday 6th December
Medieval Banquet
Saturday 12th December
London Shopper
Wednesday 23rd December
Christmas in Dumfries
2 days 92
£125
1 day 90
£25
2 days 108
£145
1 day 90
£25
5 days 114
£475
Wednesday 23rd December 5 days 113
Christmas in Morecambe
£525
Wednesday 23rd December
Christmas in Bournemouth
5 days 115
£495
Sunday 27th December
Paignton Twixmas
4 days 116
£235
Wednesday 30th December
Eastbourne New Year
4 days 117
£399
Wednesday 30th December
Torquay New Year
4 days 118
£399
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Choosing your holiday
couldn’t be easier
Themed Section
Many of our exciting 2015 holidays have been designed
for the blend of interest, with river cruises and railways.
With our easy to follow colour coded sections you will see all our holidays
grouped together.
Theme Section
page 15-46
Many of our exciting 2015 holidays have been designed for the blend of interest
and relaxation, with river and lake cruises, railways and historically themed breaks.
Seaside Section
page 47-81
All of your favourite seaside holidays as well as some new ones! At Roberts we
take care to choose the right hotels, with good British food, entertainment and
levels of service and attention that will ensure a memorable stay.
City Section
page 83-93
For those with an appetite for something different we are have included visits
to some of the most famous cities in Britain.
European Section
page 95-105
Our touring coaches will again be visiting some of the most exciting places in Europe.
As well as favourites such as Austria and Killarney, we will also be visiting
Germany, Spain & The Imperial Cities.
Festive Section
page 106-119
Our festive breaks remain ever popular with some selling out within months.
From ‘Turkey & Tinsels’ to New Year, we know you’ll have an unforgettable time.
Symbols to help you choose
Mobility Friendly
Entertainment
Lift Access
The resort is flat
and excursions
and outings are
manageable for
the less able*.
The hotel has
entertainment. The
number of evenings
this is included varies
at each hotel. For
more information
please give us a call.
The hotel has a
minimum of one lift.
Remember to check
as these may not be
to all floors.
*Scooters, wheelchairs and walking aids will be carried at the discretion of the Company
and may not be permitted on all tours (these are kept to a minimum on each tour).
Please call us for further information.
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A Flavour of Kent
A Taste of Cornwall
Friday 11th - Tuesday 15th September
Monday 28th September - Friday 2nd October
Taste your way round Kent whilst enjoying
a holiday with a difference in the South East
of England.
During our stay we journey through the lovely Kent
countryside to Biddenden, where 11 varieties of grape are
used to produce white, rose, red and sparkling wines. It is
here we enjoy a guided tour of the winery which includes
a vineyard walk, informative talk and tastings.
We enjoy a visit to Winterdale Cheese Farm where we take
a tour and have the opportunity to sample the delicious
cheese with a Kentish cream tea.
Our Itinerary Includes:
• A guided visit to
Biddenden Vineyard
with tasting, with
Ploughman’s platter
and a glass of wine
• A guided tour of
the diary & cave at
Winterdale Cheese
Farm, with cheese
tasting & cream tea
• A cruise on Bewl
Water
• A visit to Canterbury
and Faversham
We take a cruise on the magnificient Bewl Water; set in an
area of ‘outstanding natural beauty and conservation area’
it is home to over 3000 different wildlife species.
Newquay on Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast has a
array of golden beaches with a picturesque
Old Harbour which is a delight to explore.
The busy town centre vibrates with holiday fun and
Trenance Gardens abounds with activity. All this,
together with the breathtaking coastal scenery and
unspoilt surrounding countryside, makes Newquay the
most popular resort and a real jewel in Cornwall’s crown.
5 Days, £299
5 Days, £385
Mercure Maidstone
Cliffdene Hotel
Ashford Road, Hollingbourne
Narrowcliff, Newquay
The hotel is a modern hotel set in 20 acres of grounds, in
the heart of the “Garden of England” near to Leeds Castle.
The hotel enjoys a fantastic location overlooking
Newquay’s spectacular Tolcarne Beach, with the town
centre just a ten minute walk away. The hotel’s restaurant
offers stunning sea views and has a relaxing coffee lounge.
All 55 guest bedrooms have en suite facilities with tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer, television and telephone.
All 126 bedrooms are en suite with tea/coffee making
facilities, television, hair dryer, iron and phone. The hotel
also has leisure facilities.
No Single Supplement
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• A visit to St Austell
Brewery with a guided
tour with some free
time in St Austell
• A half day excursion
to the pretty harbour
town of St Ives
• A visit to Healey’s
Cider Farm
• Entry to the Wheal
Martyn China Clay
Museum
• A pasty lunch and a
Cornish cream tea at
the hotel
To book this holiday online visit www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk
To book this holiday call 01530 816425
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Babbacombe
Steam & Cruise
Britain’s Golden
Age of Waterways
Monday 24th - Friday 28th August
Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th April
On the doorstep of the vibrant town of
Torquay, Babbacombe is situated high on top
of red sandstone cliffs looking down over
a stunning coastline and harbour and out
across to Lyme Bay.
With its own colourful promenade of boutique shops,
Babbacombe is popular with all visitors and it has all
you need for a restful holiday.
• A scenic journey on the
Paignton & Dartmouth
Steam Railway
• A visit to Exmouth with
a ‘River Exe Cruise’ and
a cream tea
• A half day scenic tour
of the surrounding area
Discover how Britain became the most
inventive and forward thinking country
in the world on this fascinating weekend
break to the North of England.
Not only will you cruise along one of the most ambitious
canals ever built, but you can reflect how life was during
the Industrial Revolution. The break blends informative
excursions with a stay in a hotel, set in serene scenery.
5 Days, £265
3 Days, £215
Seabury Hotel
Hallmark Hotel
Manor Road, Babbacombe
Stanley Road, Handforth,
Wilmslow, Manchester
A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at this family run
hotel. All 22 bedrooms have en suite facilities, tea/coffee
making facilities, hair dryer and a television. The hotel also
has a heated outdoor swimming pool.
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The hotel doesn’t have a lift but has a stair lift. Some
ground floor bedrooms are available.
• A Single journey on
the Manchester Ship
Canal from Liverpool
to Manchester with
live commentary. On
arrival at Salford Quays
there is a plethora of
things to see including
The Lowry and the
Imperial War Museum
• A ride on the Anderton
Boat Lift followed
by a cruise along the
Trent-Mersey canal
The hotel is a 4 star hotel in a superb location. Relax in one
of the 88 bedrooms where you can be assured of a warm
welcome and superb service.
The hotel also has a health club and a Spa.
Single Supplement: £40
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Edinburgh Tattoo
Friday 14th - Sunday 16th August
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of
the greatest shows on earth.
Set against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle,
the programme includes the Massed Pipes & Drums, Massed
Military Bands; display Teams, dancers and musicians from
cultures around the world, displays of precision drill and
re-enactments of historic pageants and modern military skills.
The haunting lament of the Lone Piper high on the Castle
Rock will always be at the emotional heart of the Tattoo.
This is a never-to-be-forgotten spectacle. Haste ye back.
• On Saturday we travel
to Edinburgh from our
hotel. You will have
some free time here to
explore the beautiful
city at leisure, before
we collect you by
coach and drop you as
close as possible to the
castle for the evening
performance of the
Tattoo, where you will
have the best priced
tickets available
3 Days, £275
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Fort William:
Gateway to the Isles
Monday 19th - Friday 23rd October
A major resort of the Highlands, Fort
William’s setting is dramatic, on the shore
of Loch Linnhe, and under the mighty
hulk of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben
Nevis. There is a footpath to the top of the
mountain starting close to the town.
Just a few minutes from the town is Glen Nevis, one of
Scotland’s most picturesque Highland glens. The glen
is formed from the flank of Ben Nevis and two other
mountains and has the River Nevis flowing through it.
• An excursion travelling
northeast through
Great Glen towards
Inverness, following
the Caledonian Canal
which links Fort
William and Inverness.
• We travel through
Glen Coe to the
picturesque port of
Oban before returning
through the Strath of
Appin then along the
glittering shores of
Loch Linnhe.
with the rest of the
day in Fort William
5 Days, £289
The Salutation Hotel
Croit Anna
South Street, Perth
Achintore Road, Fort William
Situated in the heart of historic Perth this is reputed to be
one of the oldest hotels in Scotland. The hotel welcome
is warm as it ever was, offering traditional hospitality with
all modern comforts All bedrooms are en suite with tea/
coffee making facilities, television, telephone and hair
dryer. No porterage at the hotel.
Situated in an isolated position on the shores of Loch
Linnhe with spectacular views across the loch from all
of the public rooms, the hotel offers a comfortable and
friendly base in which to relax. All 92 bedrooms are en suite
with tea/coffee making facilities, television, telephone and
hair dryer. There is no lift but many ground floor rooms
are available.
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Guernsey is part of the southernmost
archipelago in the British Isles. As a result
it has a milder climate and enjoys more
sunshine hours each year.
Traffic-free, with stunning coastal views and
a picturesque rural interior, Sark is easily
reached by ferry from Guernsey in about
50 minutes. Rattle up harbour hill in the
legendary ‘toast rack’, a makeshift tractorpulled minibus - an unforgettable experience
for every visitor. With no cars, the 600
residents get about by bicycle or horse and
carriage, which have a dramatic affect on
the pace of life. A visit to Sark really is like
stepping back in time.
Guernsey & the
Isle of Sark
Sunday 14th - Thursday 18th June
Guernsey is a popular destination for
visitors wishing to enjoy the mild climate
and experience island life without travelling
too far afield.
It combines rich history with stunning scenery and walks.
Guernsey combines a rich and fascinating history with
a vibrant, modern culture. Wander along the cliffs that
inspired Renoir or explore the unique 19th Century home
of French writer Victor Hugo; treat yourself to a cream
tea and a mooch around St Peter Port’s cobbled streets.
5 Days, £555
Peninsula Hotel
Les Dicqs, Vale Guernsey
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The hotel is positioned on the sea front, located in the
Vale Peninsula, in a residential area and overlooks two
sleepy fishing bays. All 99 bedrooms are en suite,
tea/coffee making facilities, television, telephone and
hair dryer. The hotel also has an outdoor swimming pool
(heated in the summer months). A local bus service is
available hourly to St Peter Port.
• Return ferry crossings
from Poole to
Guernsey
• An excursion to Sark,
a 50 minute boat ride
from Guernsey with a
2 hour carriage ride
• A full day guided tour
of Guernsey with
a local operator to
explore the beautiful
scenery, beaches and
look-out points. Visit
the Little Chapel,
beautifully decorated
with seashells, pebbles
and broken china
and Freesia Centre,
to witness the various
stages of the growing
process together with
the exotic fragrances
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Hardy’s Dorset
Hampton Court
Flower Show
Monday 20th - Friday 24th April
Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th July
RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show always promises to
be the ultimate annual flower show, with creative displays
and exciting new features.
Discover acres of beautiful garden displays, practical gardening advice, great shopping,
quality food and entertainment.
Departing the Travel Centre on Saturday morning we travel to the magnificent city
of Oxford for lunch and some sightseeing, with its exquisite architecture and ancient
University. We then travel on to our hotel with time to relax before dinner (included).
On the Sunday morning we depart the hotel after breakfast
for Hampton Court Palace where you will have a full day at
the flower show with admission included.
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Dorchester, the county town of Dorset sits on
the banks of the River Frome and between the
towns of Bridport and Weymouth. Dorchester
is an historic market town and is probably
best known for being the home and birthplace
of the nineteenth century novelist and poet,
Thomas Hardy.
While he lived in Dorchester Hardy wrote his famous book
‘Far From the Madding Crowd’, but many people remember
him for ‘Tess of the Durbervilles’ and his presentation of
Dorchester as the town of Casterbridge.
• A visit to Forde Abbey
and Gardens which
was once a Cistercian
monastery and was
transformed from an
austere Abbey into
a post renaissance
palace and is a
stunning example of
a fascinating historic
house surrounded by
30 acres of glorious
gardens
• An opportunity to visit
to Hardy’s Cottage,
where Hardy was born
in 1840. The coach has
to park a 10 minute
walk away. The path
to the cottage is over
uneven ground
5 Days, £375
2 Days, £129
Hilton Reading Hotel
George Albert Hotel
Drake Way, Reading, Berkshire
Wardon Hill, Evershot
This contemporary hotel offers a warm and inviting
atmosphere.
The George Hotel is a private, family owned hotel
located in the rolling countryside. Offering all modern
facilities you would expect from a new hotel, it still
retains a distinctive friendly atmosphere.
All bedrooms are en suite with tea/coffee making facilities,
air conditioning, television, hairdyer, iron and telephone.
Complimentary access to the health Club is included.
No porterage at the hotel.
facilities, television, telephone and a hair dryer.
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Ilfracombe Cruise
& Cream Tea
Irish Music Festival
in Blackpool
Monday 24th - Friday 28th August
Friday 13th - Sunday 15th November
The scenic seaside resort of Ilfracombe nestles
around a harbour with the breath taking
scenery of North Devon as a backdrop.
Enjoy splendid walks along the coastal path, potter through
the delightful gardens or simply sit and watch the ever
changing scenery down at the harbour.
The town centre hosts a variety of independent shops,
including gift shops & tea rooms.
• A one and half hour
coastal cruise on the
Ilfracombe Princess
with live commentary
• A scenic tour with
a Devon cream tea
included
• A visit to Barnstaple,
Lynton & Lynmouth
5 Days, £305
Come along for a craic-ing break in Blackpool
packed with Irish musical entertainment.
Friday: We travel to Blackpool where the remainder of the
day will be free. After dinner, entertainment will be provided
by the first of our Irish Bands taking to the stage.
Saturday: We depart the hotel to take a short visit to
Fleetwood before enjoying afternoon entertainment back at
the hotel. After dinner, more Irish music will be performed.
Sunday: After a leisurely breakfast, you can explore
Blackpool before enjoying lunch at the hotel. We then
depart for the Travel Centre, returning early evening.
The Osborne Hotel
North Promenade Seafront, Blackpool
The hotel is a friendly family run hotel, offering a warm
welcome and fantastic value for money. It is ideally
situated to explore Ilfracombe,
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3 Days, £225
Hilton Hotel
Blackpool
Wilder Road, Ilfracombe
All 53 bedrooms have en suite facilities with tea/coffee
making facilities, hair dryer and television. The hotel also
has a sauna.
• Irish music
entertainment at
the hotel
• An excursion to Fleetwood
• Sunday lunch at
the hotel
The hotel is centrally located on Blackpool’s famous
Promenade with delightful sea views with easy access to
many popular attractions. All 274 bedrooms are en suite
with tea/coffee making facilities, television, hair dryer and
telephone. The hotel also has an indoor pool. No porterage
at the hotel.
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Isle of Man
Thursday 25th - Monday 29th June
This beautiful island, 32 miles long and
14 miles wide, is found approximately
70 miles off the Cumbrian coast.
Stunningly beautiful, with a wide variety of wildlife and
scenery, the island is a perfect haven for those who are
looking for a relaxing break amid its tranquil shores.
• A visit to Laxey to visit
‘Lady Isabelle’. We
also include a ride on
the Snaefell Mountain
Railway. We then
continue to Ramesy,
the main town in the
North of the island
• A ride to Peel with it’s
impressive castle and
harbour
• A visit to Castletown,
the ancient capital of
the island and then
a visit to Cregneash
Village Folk Museum
before visiting Port Erin
5 Days, £399
March Mystery
Seaside
Monday 16th - Friday 20th March
Join us as we head off on our mystery seaside
holiday where we will keep you guessing all
journey as to where our final destination will
be, and we are not giving anything away.
All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the English
surroundings of the popular resort where a warm welcome
is guaranteed.
So why not test your sense of adventure and join us on this
mystery break by the sea?
Enjoy a 2 hour 99p bar every night on all house spirits, wine
and beers at the hotel during your stay.
• A full day excursion
• A half day scenic
excursion of the area
• A free day to explore
the mystery resort at
your own leisure
• An afternoon Tea
Dance at the hotel
5 Days, £235
The Rutland Hotel
Palace Promenade,
Queens Promenade, Douglas
The Rutland Hotel boosts stunning views across the
Bay of Douglas.
facilities, television, hair drryer and telephone.
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Mystery Hotel
We can assure you that the mystery hotel is up to Roberts
Holidays standard with comfortable accommodation and
is located on the seafront.
All 65 rooms are en suite with tea/coffee making facilities, television, hair dryer and
telephone. No single supplement.
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North Devon
Cruise & Railway
Monday 1st - Friday 5th June
Once known as ‘the Little Switzerland of
England’, Lynton is set in a really amazing part
of the Country.
Located on the edge of Exmoor National Park and at the
top of a gorge above its twin town of Lynmouth, Lynton
is surrounded by magnificent scenery. The twinned towns
are linked by the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway which
provides spectacular views.
Northumbria
- Countryside & Coastline
• A trip on the delightful
Woody Bay Railway
and a horse drawn
barge trip on Tiverton
Canal
• A visit to Barnstaple
with its Pannier Market
• A scenic tour of the
surrounding area
with a visit to Quince
Honey Farm
5 Days, £319
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Monday 15th - Friday 19th June
The county of Northumberland has become
increasingly popular over the last few years
particularly in the wake of the T V series “Tales
From Northumberland” with Robson Green.
Stretching from the unspoiled wilds of the Northumberland
National Park to the outstanding beauty of the Heritage
Coast, the Kingdom of Northumbria has everything for a
perfect holiday. Enjoy a cruise from Newcastle’s Quayside
upriver as far as Ryton Willows Nature Reserve. We will also
travel to Bamburgh, Berwick on Tweed and the stunning
Keilder Forest, part of the Northumbrian National Park.
• A 3 hour cruise on the
River Tyne
• A trip to the Kielder
Forest with a short
cruise
• A drive along the
Northumbrian Coast
calling at Bamburgh
and visiting Berwick
on Tweed
5 Days, £385
Valley of Rocks Hotel
Bluebell Hotel
Lee Road, Lynton
Market Place, Belford
The hotel is situated in the village of Lynton, with good
local amenities and stunning scenic walks nearby. This
early Victorian Hotel retains many aspects of its original
charm, including an impressive atrium in the lounge.
The hotel is positioned between Berwick on Tweed
and Alnwick.
facilities, television and hair dryer.
All bedrooms are en suite with tea/coffee making
facilities, television, iron, telephone and hair dryer.
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Oban and the
Corryvreckan Cruise
Penzance & the
Isles of Scilly
Tuesday 30th June - Saturday 4th July
Monday 6th - Saturday 11th April
Oban, situated on the West Coast of Scotland,
is a firm favourite with Roberts Passengers.
Oban stands unchallenged as the capital of
the western seaboard of Scotland.
Penzance is located on the south-westerly
tip of England, nestled in the centre of
Mounts Bay, and is over looked by the
majestic St Michael’s Mount.
It was a late starter, existing only as a small fishing and
trading village until the steamers of the early Victorian era
started arriving in ever greater numbers. The town itself lies
in a crescent occupying the hills surrounding Oban Bay and is
a busy town with cafes and restaurants, and a wide selection
of activities and day trips. During our stay here, we will have
free time in Oban where there are various attractions to visit
including the distillery.
• A non-landing morning
cruise to Colonsay,
lunch included
• A full day visit to Fort
William
• A free day in Oban
It is from here we visit the Isles of Scilly, a beautiful cluster of
islands off the coast of Cornwall. Each island is distinct, with
a unique mix of plants and wildlife, undeveloped coasts and
sweeping sea views and we will be visiting the largest and
most populated island, St Mary’s.
5 Days, £379
6 Days, £425
Royal Hotel
Queens Hotel
Argyll Square, Oban
The Promenade, Penzance
The Royal Hotel stands in the centre of the town and
is located close to the harbour and ferry terminal.
This comfortable hotel has a seafront location
with stunning views across Mount’s Bay, close
to the town centre.
There are 91 bedrooms with en suite facilities, tea/coffee
making facilities, television, direct dial telephone and
a hair dryer
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• A full day excursion to
St Mary’s by passenger
ferry and return early
evening
• A visit to Falmouth
before continuing to
Trebah Gardens which
are located on the
Helford River
• A visit to Cornwall’s
north coast and the
delightful town of St
Ives, and after a visit to
Land’s End
• A free day in Penzance
facilities, television, hair dryer and telephone.
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Railways of Devon
& Cornwall
Reunion Tour:
Eastbourne
Wednesday 16th - Sunday 20th September
Monday 26th - Friday 30th January
You don’t have to be a rail enthusiast to enjoy the wonderful scenery
of Devon & Cornwall from a different viewpoint on a train.
For 2015, our reunion takes us to the
popular resort of Eastbourne which
is a stylish and elegant seaside resort
sheltered by the South Downs.
We travel to Paignton for a ride on the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway to
Kingswear. On arrival, we take the ferry from close to the station over Dart to the olde
worlde port of Dartmouth. Enjoy the experience of following in the footsteps of Isambard
Kingdom Brunel when you ride on the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway. You will
then cruise from Kingswear to Dartmouth and have time in this beautiful town. Dartmoor
features on our trip to Gunnislake and Tavistock starting with a train ride up the beautiful
Tamar Estuary.
We visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan and St Austell. Our day is
complete with a train ride up the Looe Valley Line to Liskeard.
Come and join us on this week of fun and laughter, where
everybody is welcome, whether you have never travelled
with us before or if you are a regular guest. You will be
accompanied by your friendly Roberts Holidays drivers and
also a Roberts’ representative during your stay.
5 Days, £245
5 Days, £375
Duke of Cornwall Hotel
The Cumberland
Hotel
Millbay Road, Plymouth
Grand Parade, Eastbourne
The hotel is Plymouth’s original character hotel situated
close to the Hoe, Barbican area, and Art Deco Lido. The
historic waterfront, retail areas and theatres are just a
short walk away.
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television, telephone and hair dryer.
• An excursion to Rye
and Hastings
• A visit to Beachy Head
and Brighton
• A free day in resort
This popular hotel commands a wonderful position on
Eastbourne’s seafront overlooking the famous flower
decked promenade, the pier and the Bandstand.
facilities, television, telephone and hair dryer.
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Scottish Marine Wildlife
Cruise and the Summer Isles
Sunday 27th September - Sunday 4th October
This is a wonderful 8 day trip to Scotland’s
West Coast which takes us to places we know
and love in Scotland and islands off the West
Coast that we may not know but hopefully
will come to love.
We will travel from Hugglescote on Sunday morning,
stopping on our first night in the Scottish borders, then
onward and up the West Coast to Fort William, our home
for the next 3 nights. While in Fort William, we will have
a ride on the famous Jacobite Railway, and have a full day
non-landing cruise to the Small Islands.
• Full day non landing
Cruise to the Small Isles
of Eigg, Muck, Rum
and Canna
• Lunch on Board ship
• 4 hour cruise from
Ullapool
• A Journey on the
Jacobite Railway
Having enjoyed our stay in Fort William, we bid a fond
farewell and go over the sea to Skye, passing through
magnificent scenery and stunning coastal views to arrive
at the Dundonnell Hotel on the Lochside at Dundonnell
for the next 2 nights. Next morning we head for Ullapool
to embark on our 4 hour Marine Wildlife and Summer
Isles cruise. We hope to see dolphins, grey seals, minke and
killer whales and other marine wildlife. When we return to
dry land, we will have a hot drink at the Caledonian Hotel
and then make our way back to our hotel at Dundonnell.
On Saturday morning, we start our journey south travelling
8 Days, £795
along the West Coast before descending
into the Highland Capital of Inverness.
After a stop in the Capital, we make our
way due South to our hotel about 40 miles
south of Glasgow.
On Sunday morning, we must leave
Scotland and cross the border into
England for our journey home.
Gretna Hall Hotel
A hotel of charm and character originally built as a coaching Inn. All bedrooms have
en suite facilities, tea/coffee making facilities, television, telephone and hair dryer.
Alexandra Hotel, Fort William
This 93 bedroom hotel is located in the town centre and offers Scottish hospitality at its best.
The hotel has private facilities, hospitality tray, TV, ironing board, direct dial telephone.
Dundonnell Hotel
This hotel situated on the Lochside at Dundonnell has 28 bedrooms, private facilities,
tea /coffee making facilities, television, telephone and hair dryer.
Glynhill Hotel, Glasgow
All guest rooms are en suite and feature flat screen television, tea and coffeemaker,
iron and board. The hotel has three bars a swimming pool and a fitness centre.
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Settle Carlisle Railway
Monday 7th - Friday 11th September
Gilsland is a peaceful and unspoilt village
that straddles the border between Cumbria
and Northumberland, with most of its
houses in Northumberland.
It is situated on Hadrian’s Wall, the most important
monument built by the Roman’s in Britain. One of
the best preserved milecastles on the entire length of
Hadrian’s Wall is located in Gilsland.
• A ride on the SettleCarlisle Railway
• We have an excursion
to the Northern Lakes
of the Lake District,
where the scenery is
magnificent
• A visit to Hexham, a
lovely market town
situated in stunning
Northumbrian
countryside towards
the North Pennines,
with its Abbey which
dates from the 7th
century
5 Days, £345
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Suffolk &
Constable Country
Picturesque Constable Country is located on
the Suffolk and Essex border.
This enchanting part of England was the birthplace of
renowned artisit John Constable and the area on which
many of his paintings were based.
We will travel into the heart of Constable Country,
enjoying a guided tour on board our coach, seeing
such sights as East Bergholt, Flatfold Mill and Dedham.
We will also be visiting the charming seaside towns of
Aldeburgh & Southwold.
• A stop with some free
time in Cambridge on
our outward journey
and Stamford on our
return journey
• An excursion to
Colchester and Beth
Chatto’s Gardens
• A visit to Aldeburgh
and Southwold
• A guided tour of
Constable Country
5 Days, £355
Gilsland Spa
The Mill Hotel
Gisland, Brampton, Cumbria
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury
The hotel is located close to the village of Gilsland, in 140
acres of grounds, with spectacular views over the Cumbrian
countryside. The hotel has 93 bedrooms, all with en suite,
tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer, television and a
telephone. Facilities at the hotel include a bowling green,
putting green, French boules pitch and a croquet lawn.
Nestled away in true Suffolk countryside, steeped in history,
the hotel has plenty to offer. It stands on the banks of the
River Stour with magnificent river and countryside views.
The bar has views over the adjacent water meadows.
All 62 bedrooms are en suite with tea and coffee making
facilities, hair dryer, telephone and a television.
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St Agnes &
The Great Gardens
of Cornwall
Thursday 16th - Monday 20th July
Enjoying the warmth of the Gulf Stream,
Cornish gardens are home to a wealth of the
most exciting, rare and beautiful plants and
trees in the British Isles, hence why it is often
described as the ‘garden capital of the world’.
Eden Project has a worldwide reputation and it barely needs
an introduction, but this epic destination definitely deserves
a day to explore. Dubbed the ‘8th Wonder of the World’,
there is always something new to see here.
• A full day at The Eden
Project
• A visit to the National
Trust’s Lanhydrock
House and after a visit
Padstow
• A visit to the
Lost Gardens of
Heligan and time in
Mevagissey
5 Days, £379
Stroll around in some of the
most beautiful gardens in Britain
Lanhydrock House is the perfect country house and estate,
with the feel of a wealthy but unpretentious family home.
Take a stroll around the extensive gardens and enjoy their
year-round colour. There are beautiful herbaceous borders,
a fabulous formal parterre and colourful higher gardens
filled with camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan: Lose yourself in ‘Britain’s
Finest Garden’ (BBC Countryfile Magazine Award). There
are over 200 acres to explore, including Victorian Productive
and Pleasure Gardens, a lush sub-tropical Jungle, ancient
woodlands and an abundance of native wildlife.
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Rosemundy House Hotel
St Agnes, Cornwall
This Georgian, family run hotel is set in over four acres
of private secluded gardens and woodland and is within
easy walking distance of the quaint and unspoilt coastal
village of St Agnes All 46 rooms are en suite rooms,
with tea/coffee making facilities, television, telephone
and hair dryer. The hotel also has a heated outdoor
swimming pool.
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Swinging 60’s
in Torquay
Through the Ages
at the Auckland
Monday 23rd - Friday 27th March
Monday 2nd - Friday 6th March
Torquay is full of surprises with its iconic palm
trees, busy harbour and international marina
which could fool you into thinking you were
on the Mediterranean.
Situated on the edge of the famed
Morecambe Bay, Morecambe is once again
becoming one of the nation’s best loved
seaside resorts.
During your stay the entertainment will be geared towards
60’s music and the hotel will be dressed with a 60’s theme
decor. Don’t forget your costume as Fancy dress will be on
one evening. Included also is 3 nights of live acts and one
games night.
surrounding area
• A trip to Paignton
with a train ride and
river cruise
Torquay
So let’s twist again like we did last summer and get
your groove on.
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Included at the hotel during our stay will be Buck’s Fizz
Reception on arrival, 1940’s themed menue, 1950’s musical
evening, Film Matinee’s, farewell glass of compilmentary
wine, a 40’s to 80’s fancy dress and party night, ‘Last Night of
the Proms’ style sing-a-long extravganza.
5 Days, £249
• A visit to Southport
with the rest of the
day spent in resort
• A visit to the Lake
District with a lake
cruise
• A scenic ride through
the Yorkshire Dales
with a visit to the
Wensleydale Creamery
Visitor Centre in
Hawes
5 Days, £235
Howden Court
Hotel
The Auckland
Hotel
Croft Toad, Torquay
Marine Road, Central Promenade, Morecambe
This Victorian hotel is ideally located just a short walk from
Torquay’s beach and harbour and within easy walking
distance of the town centre and all the main attractions.
This is a well established hotel, situated in a prime position
on the Central Promenade. The hotel is within easy
access of all the main amenities with the Promenade
offering a level walk around the bay. All 55 bedrooms
are en suite with tea/coffee making facilities, television
and hair dryer.
facilities, television and hair dryer.
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Day Four: 7th October
Day Six: 9th October
Our journey north from Tenby takes us via
Carmarthen, a picturesque and historic
town set with a backdrop of castle ruins,
before our long climb into the Welsh
interior, to the spa town of Llandrindod
Wells where we will be spending the night.
After a chance to settle in to our well
appointed hotel a scenic treat awaits. We
will take an excursion to the Elan Valley
‘The Welsh Lake District’ where a Ranger
will join the party to guide us through the
highlights, which include a stop at the Elan
Valley Dam visitor centre.
Yet another memorable highlight of the
tour today, as we make the short journey to
Llanberris at the foot of Mount Snowdon.
Included in our trip is a ride on the railway
that will take us right to the summit of
Wales’ highest mountain and a chance for
a coffee at the visitor centre with the best
view in Wales. The afternoon is free to
explore Caernarfon and perhaps take a tour
around the famous castle
Day Five: 8th October
Departing Llandrindod Wells, we head west
to the coast and a lunch stop at the seaside
resort of Aberystyth before driving through
the unforgettable scenery of the Snowdonia
National Park on our way to Caernarfon for
our next overnight stay.
Wales in a Week
Sunday 4th - Saturday 10th October
Day Seven: 10th October
Our journey home will take us past the Isle
of Angelsey and the resort towns of Bangor
and Llandudno as we turn East towards
England. On the way we will be stopping
for a lunch (included in the holiday cost)
at the Beaufort Park Hotel near the town
of Mold with a chance to stroll around this
pretty town before we head for home.
Itinerary
Day One: 4th October
Departing Leicestershire we take the beautiful scenic
route via Ross-on-Wye, crossing into Wales amidst the
dense forested hills of Monmouthshire before taking a
lunch break at the pretty county town on Monmouth.
Continuing South we reach the Welsh capital Cardiff
for mid afternoon, with time for a leisurely stroll or
shopping.
Park Inn Cardiff Centre
Central location, rooms have private facilities, flat screen television, power shower, iron
and board, safe, phone, radio/alarm clock. Hotel has restaurant and bar.
Day Two: 5th October
Day Three: 6th October
Tenby is known as ‘Little England in Wales’ such is the
great love of the English for this charming historic resort
and fishing village at the far Southwest of the country.
The day is free to explore Tenby, perhaps visit the castle
or take an ice cream and enjoy the vast sandy beach.
Giltar Hotel, Tenby
7 Days, £565
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This morning we will have a boat ride out into the
Cardiff Bay affording a great photo opportunity looking
back at the city, nearby Barry Island, and the estuary of
the River Taff. Departing Cardiff in the early afternoon,
we travel west with a stop in the small seaside town
of Mumbles and a visit to the Lovespoon Museum.
Continuing west, we arrive in Tenby early evening.
Rooms are en suite with television tea / coffee making facilities and telephone. The hotel has
two bars and a quiet lounge.
Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells
Rooms have Free Wi-Fi, flat screen television, trouser press, hair dryer and complimentary
toiletries. The hotel has a bar, restaurant and sauna.
Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon
Hotel has en suite bedrooms with television, tea/coffee maker and hair dryer. Hotel has
restaurant, bar, fitness facilities and indoor pool.
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The Loophole Towers
at L’Ancresse Bay
Seaside Section
All of your favourite destinations as well as some new ones
that will ensure a memorable stay.
Guernsey, pages 22-23
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Bournemouth Pier
Our May Itinerary Includes:
• We visit Poole Quay with some free time before travelling
onto the picturesque market town of Wimborne Minster
• A scenic drive through the New Forest
• A free day to explore Bournemouth
Bournemouth
5 Days, £315
Monday 4th - Friday 8th May
Dates in May & July
With seven miles of golden
sands and sparkling sea, the
vibrant cosmopolitan town of
Bournemouth has it all - a vast
variety of shops, restaurants
and endless countryside with
beautiful award winning gardens.
Our July Itinerary Includes:
• We take you to the magnificent medieval city of Salisbury
• We visit Poole then we cross Poole Harbour to Studland
and dri
5 Days, £319
Monday 20th - Friday 24th July
There is certainly no shortage of things to
do when you visit Bournemouth.
Christmas in Bournemouth
A deck chair awaits you!
Wednesday 23rd - Sunday 27th December
See page 115
Suncliff Hotel
East Overcliff Drive,
Bournemouth
Unwind in one of the beautiful
award winning gardens
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The hotel is positioned on Bournemouth’s prestige
East Cliff and directly above the miles of sandy beaches
accessed by the cliff lift. All 95 bedrooms are en suite
with tea/coffee making facilities, a television, telephone
and a hair dryer. Use of the hotel’s indoor leisure complex
is included.
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Cromer &
North Norfolk
Bridlington
Monday 21st - Friday 25th September
Bridlington with its award winning
promenades and gardens has two stunning
beaches of gleaming golden sands, with a
picturesque, bustling harbour in the middle.
The harbour is a hive of activity with fishing boats
bringing in the day’s catch with pleasure cruises along
the heritage coast.
If you head away from the beach into the Old Town,
you will find a gem that has remained largely unchanged
for centuries, where Olde Worlde pubs and antique
shops rub shoulders with art galleries and tearooms.
Monday 9th - Friday 13th March
• A scenic drive with
an included visit to
Burton Agnes Hall
and Gardens
Bridlington
• A visit to Scarborough
Cromer, a seaside town rich in fishing
heritage is perched on the very edge
of the north Norfolk coast.
It is famous for its tasty crabs, wide open beaches, a
traditional pier, complete with a theatre, and is awash with
small local independent shops.
A lunch is included during our stay on one day and also a
free drink with dinner each evening.
5 Days, £295
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5 Days, £235
The Monarch Hotel
Hotel de Paris
South Marine Drive,
Bridlington
High Street, Cromer
The hotel commands spectacular sea views from its
magnificent position on the sea front. It is in a prime
location, virtually opposite the Spa Theatre and just a
short walk to the town centre shops. All 41 bedrooms
are en suite with tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer,
television and a telephone.
• An excursion to the
beautiful town of
Sheringham followed
by a visit to the historic
city of Norwich
• A scenic tour on one
afternoon
• A visit to Wells-NextSea
This delightful and unique hotel occupies the finest
position in Cromer, close to the shops and looks directly
over the pier and beach.
facilities, a television and a hair dryer.
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Eastbourne
Dates in March, July, August and October
Eastbourne is one of Britain’s most stylish and elegant resorts, enjoying a
glorious sunny location on the south coast in the shelter of Beachy Head.
It has five miles of spacious promenade and the famous Carpet Gardens line the
seafront. Shoppers can find famous high street names amongst the town’s flower
lined pedestrianised streets.
Reunion Tour: Eastbourne
The Cumberland Hotel
Monday 26th - Friday 30th January
See page 35
Our March Itinerary Includes:
• A scenic tour of the area
• A visit to Brighton
• A free day in resort to explore Eastbourne
• One lunch at the hotel and a free drink with dinner
each evening
Monday 30th March - Friday 3rd April
5 Days, £235
Queens Hotel
Marine Parade, Eastbourne
This magnificent Victorian hotel is situated in an
outstanding position on the seafront overlooking
the pier.
facilities, hair dryer, television and telephone.
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• We visit Bexhill and Hastings
• We visit Great Dixter House and Gardens
• We have a free day in Eastbourne
Monday 27th - Friday 31st July
Our October Itinerary Includes:
• A free day in Eastbourne
• A ride on the Bluebell Railway
• An excursion to Brighton with a stop at Beachy Head
5 Days, £335
Our August Itinerary Includes:
• A free day to explore Eastbourne
• A visit to Pashley Manor Gardens
• A scenic tour of the surrounding area
Monday 31st August - Friday 4th September
New Year in Eastbourne
Best Western York House Hotel
Thursday 30th Dec - Saturday 2nd Jan 2016
5 Days, £335
See page 117
Cumberland Hotel
Haddon Hall Hotel
Grand Parade, Eastbourne
Devonshire Place,
Eastbourne
This popular hotel enjoys a commanding position on
the seafront overlooking the famous flower decked
promenade and the Bandstand.
television, telephone and a hair dryer.
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5 Days, £285
Monday 5th - Friday 9th October
The hotel is enviably situated at the sea front end of
Devonshire Place, It is within an easy walk of both the
town’s main shops and the sea front, close to the
bandstand, Victorian Pier and promenade. All bedrooms are
en suite with tea/coffee making facilities and a television.
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Exmouth
Dates in July & October
Since the Regency period
when seaside holidays became
fashionable, people have
been visiting Exmouth to
enjoy the scenery.
It is a lively town, situated on the east
coast of Devon, where the River Exe
meets the sea. The town offers a diverse
selection of shops with an indoor market
and a pedestrianised high street with
places to eat and things to do.
• An excursion to the timeless Regency seaside resort of
Sidmouth, before we travel to the ancient port of Topsham,
where we have included a scenic River Exe cruise to return
to Exmouth
• A visit to Teignmouth and Dawlish
• A free day to explore Exmouth
5 Days, £295
Tuesday 21st - Saturday 25th July
• An excursion to Teignmouth and Dawlish
• An excursion to Sidmouth and Seaton
• Free bar between 6pm-9pm (house wine and spirits only)
5 Days, £285
Manor Hotel
The Beacon, Exmouth
The hotel has an enviable position on Exmouth’s historic
Regency Beacon, just a short stroll to both the beach and
the town, with stunning views across Exmouth Bay.
All 38 bedrooms are en suite with tea and coffee making
facilities, hair dryer, television and a telephone.
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Great Yarmouth
Monday 17th - Friday 21st August
Described by Charles Dickens as ‘….
the finest place in the universe’ today
Great Yarmouth is East Anglia’s top
seaside venue.
• A relaxing cruise on
the scenic Norfolk
Broads
area
Great Yarmouth
Set on 15 miles of wide, flat golden sand with
sunny dry weather and a lively promenade,
it offers a huge range of entertainment and
shopping. Why not stroll along the prom or
catch the unique horse-drawn landaus.
At night the resort is illuminated and renowned
for its live entertainment.
5 Days, £295
New Beach Hotel
Marine Parade,
Great Yarmouth
Sample the culture
of Northern Spain
Cantabria & The Rioja Region, pages 98-99
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The hotel is situated in a central location, on the sea
front opposite Britannia Pier and adjacent to the shops
and resort amenities. It has a magnificent restaurant with
large dance floor. All 75 bedrooms are all en suite, have
hair dryer.
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Isle of Wight
Dates in April and July
Located just three miles from mainland UK and just a short sea
crossing, the Isle of Wight enjoys one of the UK’s sunniest and
warmest climates.
The coastal resort of Shanklin is located at the south east corner of the Island at
the southern most tip of Sandown Bay. It really is the most charming of traditional
seaside resorts with its glorious long wide sandy beach set against a backdrop
of dramatic sandstone cliffs.
Our April itinerary Includes:
• An round island tour visiting: Ventnor Botanic Gardens,
continuing via Brigstone, to visit the Isle of Wight Pearl
and finally onto Alum Bay famous for its multi-coloured
sand cliffs and breathtaking views of The Needles and
lighthouse
• An excursion to historic Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s
celebrated island retreat
• A free day to explore the Island at your own leisure
5 Days, £325
• A full day excursion touring this stunning Island
• Ryde, the ancient town of Brading and Rosemary
Vineyard
• A free day to explore the Island at your own leisure
Tuesday 28th July - Saturday 1st August
5 Days, £475
Shanklin Hotel
Clarendon Road, Shanklin
The hotel occupies a prime position overlooking
Sandown Bay, but is within easy walking distance of
Shanklin Old Village and the town centre. The hotel
also has a swimming pool, spa and sauna.
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All 88 bedrooms have en suite facilities, televison,
tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and telephone.
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Llandudno
Dates in May & August
This Victorian seaside town
attracts visitors all year round
and is situated on a sweeping
sandy bay with the mountains
of Snowdonia providing a
stunning backdrop.
Explore the popular resort by taking a stroll
down the impressive crescent promenade
and elegant Victorian pier out over the bay,
surrounded by magnificent scenery.
Our May itinerary Includes:
• A free day in Llandudno
• A half day scenic tour including a ride on the Llanberis
Lake Railway
• A scenic ride to Anglesey, visiting the main town
of Beaumaris
5 Days, £339
• A scenic tour of the Isle of Anglesey
• A visit to Portmeirion
• Two free days in Llandudno
8 Days, £475
Friday 7th - Friday 14th August
Marlborough Hotel
South Parade, Llandudno
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The hotel, built in the Victorian era, is tastefully
modernised throughout. The hotel is in one of the most
enviable positions in Llandudno with the famous shopping
centre, just around the corner. All 61 bedrooms have
en suite facilities with tea/coffee making facilities and
include a television and hair dryer.
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Paignton
Dates in May & October
Paignton is a thriving holiday resort and is one of the three coastal
towns that make up Torbay, affectionately known as The English
Riviera, together with Brixham and Torquay.
Most of the town is level with the seafront and its sandy beaches, pier, harbour and
theatres all within easy reach.
• A free day to explore Paignton
• A visit to Dartmouth with a River Dart cruise
5 Days, £339
Monday 18th - Friday 22nd May
• A free day in Paignton
• A half day excursion to the maritime city of Plymouth
• A leisurely drive to Teignmouth and Dawlish
5 Days, £299
Monday 19th - Friday 23rd October
Marine Hotel
Adelphi Road, Seafront,
Paignton
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The hotel is situated on a level position, directly opposite
the seafront and a short walk to the town centre. It
boasts a panoramic view of the seafront and the pretty
Palace Gardens. All 53 bedrooms with en suite facillities
have tea/coffee making facilities, television, telephone
and a hair dryer.
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Scarborough
Monday 13th - Friday 17th July
Scarborough, Britain’s first seaside resort has
been welcoming visitors for over 360 years
and is still as popular as ever.
Whilst enjoying an unrivalled position as one of Britain’s
premier coastal resort, yet also lies tantalizingly close to North
Yorkshire’s rugged National Park and the rolling pastures of
the North Wolds. The town straddles two magnificent bays
separated by a headland crowned by a 12th century castle.
• A visit to Bridlington
and Flamborough head
• A visit to Ryedale Folk
Museum at Huttonle-Hole, tracing the
history of the area
5 Days, £295
The Britannia
Royal Hotel
St Nicholas Street, Scarborough
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The hotel is located in the heart of Scarborough, just
yards from the town centre and overlooking the South
Bay directly opposite the Funicular Railway. All 118
bedrooms are en suite with tea/coffee making facilities,
television, telephone, hair dryer and trouser press.
Picturesque Prague
The Imperial Cities - Prague, Budapest & Vienna,
pages 104-105
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Sidmouth
Dates in April & October
Situated on the coast in Devon,
the regency town of Sidmouth
has it all, from beautiful gardens
to friendly independent shops,
it’s no wonder it captivated the
Poet Laureate, John Betjeman,
who described it as ‘A town
caught still in timeless charm’.
A popular resort, unspoilt for generations,
it has a tranquil atmosphere and nestles
in an Area of Outstanding Beauty on the
Jurassic Coast.
Our April Itinerary Includes:
• A leisurely scenic tour of the surrounding area
• A trip on the Tiverton Canal by Horse Drawn Barge
• A free day in Sidmouth
Wednesday 22nd - Sunday 26th April
5 Days, £375
• A free day to explore Sidmouth
• An excursion to Exmouth
• A scenic tour around Torbay
5 Days, £385
Royal York &
Faulkner
The Esplanade, Sidmouth
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This popular hotel is ideally located and enjoys an unrivalled
position on Sidmouth’s elegant Esplanade, directly
overlooking the sea and adjacent to the picturesque town
centre. All 72 bedrooms are en suite with tea/coffee making
facilities, a television, telephone and a hair dryer.
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Skegness
Dates in June & August
Perched on the ‘drier side of
Britain’, Skegness is a traditional
seaside resort that’s small enough
to offer a friendly atmosphere,
but large enough to provide hours
of entertainment with many
amusements, tranquil gardens and
a long flat promenade, ideal for a
leisurely stroll.
Our June Itinerary Includes:
• A visit to the seaside town of Cleethorpes
• A scenic tour with an afternoon tea (included)
5 Days, £279
• A visit to the delightful town of Louth known as
Lincolnshire’s Larder
• A visit to the charming village of Woodhall Spa to see
the magnificent memorial to the 617 Squadron The
Dambusters, and perhaps take tea at the Tea House in
the Woods
5 Days, £295
Monday 17th - Friday 21st August
County Hotel
North Parade, Skegness
The hotel is an elegant 1930’s art deco hotel that stands
proudly on the North Promenade seafront in Skegness. It
is a pleasant stroll to the seafront attractions, pretty parks
and gardens and the high street shops.
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Southport
St Annes-on-Sea
Monday 27th April - Friday 1st May
Sunday 2nd - Thursday 6th August
The traditional seaside town of Southport
is a fabulous alternative to the bright lights
of Blackpool.
Described as sophisticated, cosmopolitan and vibrant,
Southport is the perfect place to enjoy a traditional
British seaside break.
Turkey & Tinsel
Merry Merseyside
Monday 16th November,
5 Days page 111
• A full day to explore
Liverpool
area
• A free day in
Southport
5 Days, £315
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St Annes-on-Sea is a stunning coastal gem,
and although only three miles from the
neighbouring resort of Blackpool, it offers a
contrasting style and atmosphere which is
much more relaxed.
The town centre has been completely regenerated over
recent years to offer a charming experience, blending
heritage with 21st Century living.
Take a stroll along the promenade, past the bandstand and
Promenade Gardens and you’ll find the beautifully preserved
Victorian Pier. A short stroll inland and the town is a haven
of tranquillity and calm - mixing the fabulous, old-fashioned
holiday experience with top-class modern shopping facilities
and cafes.
• A visit to Southport
area
• A trip on the Lune
Canal with a visit
to Lancaster &
Morecambe
5 Days, £319
Best Western Royal
Clifton Hotel & Spa
Inn on the Prom
Promenade, Southport
The hotel is situated on the seafront overlooking the Irish
Sea, overlooking the promenade and is perfectly placed
for your comfort and convenience. All 103 bedrooms
are en suite with tea/coffee making facilities, television,
telephone and hair dryer. There are also leisure facilities.
This Victorian hotel occupies a great location. The famous
Lord Street, a fashionable shopping boulevard, is just
behind the hotel. All 120 bedrooms are en suite with
tea/coffee making facilities, television and hair dryer.
The hotel also has an indoor swimming pool and sauna.
South Promenade,
St Annes-on-Sea
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Sussex by the Sea
Tenby
Saturday 20th - Wednesday 24th June
Monday 6th July - Friday 10th July
Bognor Regis is a popular traditional seaside
town on the south coast of England in the
county of West Sussex, often claimed to be
sunniest resort in Britain.
Tenby is a delightful little harbour town
and seaside resort, and it would be difficult
to find a setting more picturesque.
The town can trace its roots back to when it was a small
fishing village. The town still has its fishermen, operating
small inshore boats from the town’s beaches, keeping alive
the town’s traditional link with the sea.
With clean beaches, a long promenade and plenty of things
to do there’s always a reason to visit time and time again.
• A free day in
Bognor Regis
• A full day excursion
to Southsea and
Portsmouth
• A visit to South Downs
and Arundel
Walk along Tenby’s South Beach toward Giltar Point and
the start of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path for fantastic
views of Caldey Island. Stroll the narrow cobbled streets
of Tenby itself or sit in one of the many cafes and peoplewatch other visitors to the gift shops, restaurants and public
houses, or wander along the harbour, or take a trip in
search of the plentiful wildlife of this South West coast of
Wales. Tenby is perfect for everyone and there is something
for everyone to enjoy.
5 Days, £299
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• A boat trip to Caldey
Island (weather
premitting)
• A scenic drive along
the Pembrokeshire
Coast with a stop in
Cardigan
Tenby at your leisure
5 Days, £399
Royal Norfolk
Hotel
Giltar Hotel
The Esplanade, Bognor Regis
This Victorian hotel is situated on the Esplanade in
Tenby with stunning views of the South Beach and
the monastic Island of Caldey.
This Georgian hotel is situated in a delightfully sunny
spot on the sea front with extensive lawns and superb
Channel views. It is a short walk from the pier and shops.
The Esplanade, Tenby
facilities, television, telephone and a hair dryer.
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Our Hayling Island Itinerary Includes:
• A free day in resort to enjoy all the Warners Leisure
facilities on offer
• A visit to Portsmouth
• A visit to Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, a 36-acre
site dedicated to the industrial heritage of the southwest.
After, we continue on to the market town of Arundel
5 Days, £369
Monday 18th - Friday 22nd May
Sinah Warren
Coastal Hotel
Ferry Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire
Dates in May & September
Hayling Island
Hayling Island is on the south coast of Hampshire, close
to the border with West Sussex. This charming peaceful
island with its country village atmosphere is accessible
from the mainland by a road bridge and is bordered
by both Chichester and Langstone Harbours, with
three miles of beaches along its seafront on the Solent.
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Do as much or as little as you like. From taking a dip in
the swimming pool to a gentle game of bowls and croquet
- not forgetting our tempting spa treatments.
Our Isle of Wight Itinerary Includes:
• A free day in resort to enjoy all the Warners Leisure
facilities on offer
• A visit to Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s summer home
• A scenic tour of the Island
Monday 21st - Friday 25th September
Bembridge Coast
Hotel
Isle of Wight
Situated at the most easterly point on the Island,
the village of Bembridge has a sheltered harbour and
spectacular views across the Solent and the English
Channel. A pretty village, Bembridge is one of the
quieter and more “exclusive” places on the Isle of Wight.
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5 Days, £415
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On a Warner break, exclusively for adults,
you can literally do as little or as much as
you like. Relax and unwind in beautiful
surroundings or be active with an extensive
range of sports and leisure facilities. You
can enjoy nightly live entertainment where
every evening is different.
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Warner Leisure
Breaks
The hotel overlooks Langstone Harbour with stunning
landscaped gardens and views of the Solent. All
bedrooms are en suite with tea-maker, television
and hair dryer. Please note: all single rooms are chalet
type and are out of the main hotel.
Bembridge, Isle of Wight
The hotel sits on a secluded eastern shore of the Isle
of Wight. All bedrooms are en suite with tea-maker,
television and a hair dryer. The many activities on offer
include archery, pitch and putt and table tennis and
much more. Please note: all single rooms are chalet type
and are out of the main hotel.
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Endless choices
in England’s capital
London, pages 88-93
Weston-Super- Mare
& Longleat
Monday 22nd - Friday 26th June
Weston- Super-Mare is Somerset’s best known
seaside resort with all the traditional seaside
attractions.
It is situated in a sheltered bay at the foot of the Mendip Hills
with views across the Bristol Channel to South Wales.
Longleat Safari & Adventure Park has been one of the
UK’s best-loved attractions for over 60 years. It features an
extensive Safari Park, is home to BBC Animal Park and also
has over 15 fabulous attractions, including Longleat House,
one of the most stunning stately homes in Britain.
• A visit to Longleet
Safari Park
• An excursion to
Dunster & Minehead
• A free day in Weston
Super Mare
5 Days, £335
Smiths Hotel
Knightstone Road,
Weston-super-Mare
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The hotel is a family run hotel that occupies a prime
position on the beautiful seafront. It offers spectacular
views across the bay and beyond from the newly
refurbished Vistorian theme terrace. All 47 bedrooms
are en suite with tea/coffee making facilities, television,
telephone and hair dryer.
For more information on our London trips call 01530 816425
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Weymouth
Dates in May & September
Weymouth’s fine Georgian seafront is an impressive backdrop to the
long arc of fine, golden sand.
The views from the bay are spectacular, stretching across the horizon taking in the World
Heritage Jurassic Coastline. Weymouth’s beautiful safe, sandy beaches, rich heritage and
spectacular coastline make it a firm favourite holiday destination.
• A scenic drive with a visit to the Isle of Portland with a
visit to Portland Bill
• We travel to Sandbanks to visit Swanage for free time
before visiting Wareham.
5 Days, £389
Our September Itinerary Includes:
• A half day excursion to Dorchester for Market Day
• A visit to Poole with its bustling Quay before continuing
to Swanage
• A free day in resort to explore Weymouth
Monday 14th - Friday 18th September
5 Days, £389
Hotel Rex
The Esplanade, Weymouth
The hotel is situated on the Esplanade overlooking
the stunning golden sands and the Jurassic Coastline
beyond. The town centre is just a short walk from
the hotel.
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Fancy a flutter?
City Section
Liverpool & The Grand National, page 86
Some of the most famous cities in Britain, with
theatre visits, river cruises and sightseeing.
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Bristol & Bath
Saturday 18th - Tuesday 21st April
Bristol is the second largest city in the south
of England and is a creative, cultural, and
vibrant city with a rich maritime heritage,
most famous for Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s
legendary Clifton Suspension Bridge.
From here we visit the Roman city of Bath, a city so
beautiful and special that it has been designated a World
Heritage site. Bath is the only place in the UK where you
can bathe in naturally hot spa water.
Both cities offer iconic visitor attractions, great boutique
shopping, fantastic entertainment and a remarkable range
of bars and cafes.
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• A visit to the UNESCO
World Heritage City
of Bath with a guided
tour of the sights,
enjoying the stunning
Georgian architecture
that makes Bath so
special. The rest of the
day is spent at leisure,
giving you time to visit
the shops, museums
and attractions.
• Also included is a
‘hop on hop off’
bus ticket for you to
enjoy Bristol at your
own leisure. Why not
explore the dockland
area, now redeveloped
into a diverse range
of museums, art
galleries, shops and
restaurants or why not
visit Brunel’s SS Great
Britian
Edinburgh &
The Royal Yacht
Britannia
Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city is well
deserving of its status, where centuries of
history meet a vibrant, cosmopolitan city
in an unforgettable setting.
The Royal Mile runs between two of Edinburgh’s most
important buildings, Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of
Holyroodhouse.
Edinburgh
• A trip down to the
Port of Leith, just
a few miles from
the city centre to
visit the Royal Yacht
Britannia where there
is an audio tour which
guides you through
the five decks and
includes the State
dining room, the Royal
apartments , the Sun
lounge and the Engine
room.
• A trip on the Falkirk
Wheel - the world’s
first and only rotating
boat lift
5 Days, £395
4 Days, £255
Doubletree by Hilton
Bristol City
Best Western Kings Manor
Hotel
Redcliffe Way, Bristol
Milton Road East, Edinburgh
The newly rebranded DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City
hotel is conveniently located within easy walking distance
of the historic harbour side and great shopping. All 201
en suite bedrooms have tea/coffee making facilities,
television, telephone and a hair dryer.
The hotel enjoys a quiet location in the eastern suburbs
of Edinburgh. You’ll therefore benefit from a peaceful
setting while also having easy access to the Scottish
capital’s many attractions. The hotel has 95 en suite
bedrooms with tea/coffee making facilities, television
and telephone.
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Visit the largest
working waterwheel
in the world
Isle of Man, page 28
Liverpool & the
Grand National
Friday 10th - Sunday 12th April
Once again the world nation will stand
still as the horses and jockeys line up to
run one of the worlds most famous races
at Aintree Racecourse.
Friday: Leaving the Travel Centre in the morning,
we will drop you in Liverpool for some time for lunch,
sightseeing and shopping before you are collected later
to arrive at the hotel in time for dinner.
Saturday: We depart the hotel and spend the day at
the races.
• An entry ticket to
the Grand National
(Tattersalls Ticket) on
Saturday
• Free time in Liverpool
Sunday: We depart the hotel after a leisurely breakfast.
3 Days, £265
Holiday Inn Haydock
Newton-le-Willows, Haydock
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The hotel is situated on a tree-lined drive, in a quiet
rural location off the A49. Enjoy a warm welcome in
the modern reception where you can check email with
wireless Internet. The hotel features 136 guest bedrooms
with en suite facilities, tea/coffee maker and television.
The hotel has leisure facilities. No porterage at the hotel.
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A powerfull moving and
imaginative drama
War Horse, London Theatre,
page 90
Sunday at the
Waldorf & Afternoon Tea
Sunday 29th - Monday 30th March
Situated on the verdant, tree-lined thoroughfare of Aldwych,
The Waldorf Hilton hotel enjoys a fabulous Covent Garden location
in the heart of London’s theatre district.
Sunday: We depart the Travel Centre in the morning and arrive in London where we
spend the time at leisure before enjoying afternoon tea at the hotel in the Homage
Grand Salon Restaurant. The evening is free for you to explore the local surroundings.
No evening meal included in the cost of the holiday.
Monday: In the morning relax in style with a leisurely rich
buffet breakfast while London’s rush hour passes, then we
board the coach for a tour of the famous sights of London.
After some free time in London we head homeward.
2 Days, £159
The Waldorf Hilton
Aldwych, London
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With one of the chicest addresses in town, the 5*
Waldorf Hilton bridges the West End and the Square
Mile, close to the cultural delights of Covent Garden. All
bedrooms are en suite with tea/coffee making facilities,
television, a telephone, air conditioning, hair dryer and
an iron/ironing board. There is also a leisure centre with
indoor pool. No porterage at the hotel.
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London Theatre
Day Trips & Shoppers
We offer luxury coach travel with
the services of an experienced
coach tour driver and only
purchase top price matinee
theatre tickets for these shows.
The shows on offer include:
Miss Saigon: Cameron Mackintosh’s
acclaimed new production has made its
highly anticipated return to the West End,
and is breaking box office records. This epic
musical love story tells the tragis tale of
young bar girl Kim, orphaned by the war,
who falls in love with an American GI called
Chris – but their lives are torn apart by the
fall of Saigon.
Les Miserables is the show of shows
and is now a major motion picture. Known
as Les Mis, is a sung-through musical
featuring the songs “I Dreamed A Dream”,
“Bring Him Home”, “One Day More” and
“On My Own.”
Jersey Boys is the electrifying true life
story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons;
The mob, the heartaches, the triumphs and
the music.
Lion King Disney’s award-winning
musical THE LION KING, a theatrical.
Event you’ll never forget;
Mamma Mia Based around the songs of
Swedish pop legends ABBA, this is a true
worldwide musical phenomenon. Sophie
is preparing for her wedding to fiancée Sky
on a sunny Greek Island. The one problem
is that she doesn’t know who her father is;
she invites all three to the ceremony, hoping
that she’ll spark up an instant connection
with whoever is meant to walk her down
the aisle.
War Horse The not to be missed,
astonishing production, based on the novel
by Michael Morpurgo;
Our day trips to London leave from Roberts Travel Centre
at 8.30am, with a comfort stop en route, aiming to arrive
in central London by mid-day.
On arrival, we drop you as close to the theatres as possible,
allowing you time for some lunch or some shopping.
We usually leave London approximately 6.00pm, returning
to the Travel Centre at about 9pm with a comfort stop
en route.
Day Shopper
£25
Miss Saigon
£90
Les Miserables
£96
Jersey Boys
£96
Day Shopper
£25
Lion King
£92
Mamma Mia
£90
War Horse
£89
Day Shopper
£25
Lion King
£92
War Horse
£89
Saturday
5th & 12th December
Christmas Shopper
£25
Please be advised that Roberts Holidays day trips are not bonded by the BCHG or any other governing bodies
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London Long Weekend
Saturday 29th - Monday 31st August
Saturday
We depart the Travel Centre at 9am, with
a comfort stop en route, aiming to arrive
mid-morning in London. On arrival, we will
drop you in the West End for you to shop
or sightsee. You will be collected later and
taken to the hotel.
In the evening why not see a London
show where we are happy to arrange the
purchase on your behalf.
London Weekends
Sunday
After breakfast (included), you can explore
London as you please. Why not visit one of
Saturday 30th May - Sunday 31st May
Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th November
We give you the chance to stay in London,
staying at a superb 4* hotel in a central
location convenient for all the city’s sights,
to do as much as you like or as little as
you like.
the many attractions such as the London
Eye, Madam Tussauds, the British Museum,
Tower of London or why not take a Thames
River Cruise or maybe a London Bus
Sightseeing tour.
Monday
After breakfast (included), we have a guided
tour of London on the coach; we then leave
London stopping off in Windsor on the
return journey back to Hugglescote.
3 Days, £199
Christmas Special
Medieval Banquet
Sunday 6th December,
2 Days page 108
Saturday
We depart the Travel Centre at 9am, with a comfort
stop en route, aiming to arrive mid-morning in London.
On arrival, we will drop you in the West End for you to
shop or sightsee. You will be collected later and taken
to the hotel.
In the evening why not see a London show where we
are happy to arrange the purchase on your behalf.
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2 Days, £125
The Millennium Gloucester
Sunday
Harrington Gardens, London
On Sunday Morning after a leisurely breakfast
(included), we will drop you off at Convent Garden
with plenty of time for some shopping and lunch.
At around 4pm we will meet you at a central pick
up point near Convent Garden and return you to
Leicestershire with a comfort stop.
The hotel is situated in the fashionable district of South
Kensington. All 610 bedrooms are en suite with tea/coffee
making facilities, air conditioning, satellite television,
direct dial telephone, hair dryer. We are booked in on
a bed and breakfast basis only. No porterage at the hotel.
Single Supplement 2 days: £57, Single Supplement 3 days: £114
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European Section
Roberts luxury touring coaches will be seen in some
of the most famous places on the continent in 2015.
Are you ready for
some festive fun?
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Austrian Lakes and
the Eagle’s Nest
Saturday 27th June - Saturday 4th July
The Austrian Lakes is a very popular
destination with our passengers and this
year our holiday includes a visit to the
EAGLE’S NEST, Hitler’s wartime retreat.
Our main hotel will be the Hotel Tirolerhof in St Georgen Im
Attergau, a hotel we have used before with great success. A
full day excursion will take us to visit to the Kaiser’s Imperial
Villa, to include a trip to Halstadt and Bad Ischl. On another
day we will be visiting will also be visiting Wolgangsee and
Mondesee where we will see the church where the wedding
took place in the Sound of Music. A trip to the Eagle’s Nest
will bring us a breathtaking view of the Bavarian and Austrian
Alps, Our free day in resort will provide an opportunity to
enjoy the train ride and boat trip around the lake.
8 Days, £699
• Excursion to EAGLE’S
NEST, Hitler’s Mountain
retreat
• Full day to Kaiser’s
Villa, Bad Ischl and
Halstadt, famous for
its salt mines and Lake
• Trip to Wolfgangsee
and Mondesee
• Train and boat trip on
driver’s free day
We depart Hugglescote early on Saturday
27th June making our way to Dover to catch
he ferry to Calais, arriving at the Mercure
Forbach Hotel for our overnight stop.
On Sunday morning we continue our journey
into Austria hoping to reach our main hotel
by mid afternoon. This will be our home for
the next 5 nights. Our return journey starts
on Friday 2nd July when we drive to Forbach
for our overnight stop and continue the
return journey on Friday 3rd, expecting to
be back at our Travel Centre mid to late
evening on Saturday.
Mercure Forbach Centre De Loisirs
3* Mercure located on outskirts of Forbach.
Accommodation on a half board basis with buffet
breakfast and 3 course evening meal. Hotel does have
a lift which travels to all floors and also has some
bedrooms with walk in showers available on request.
Hotel Tirolerhof
3* hotel which offers half board accommodation, 4 course
evening meals, buffet style breakfast. All twins bedded rooms
are Austrian Twin-double frame with separate bedding.
Some ground floor bedrooms, but these are located in the
annexe. Lift travels to all floors. Welcome drink on arrival.
Special candlelit dinner on last evening.Tyrolean Dance
evening. Slide presentation on one evening.
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Excursions
• A morning at leisure in Isla. In the afternoon we travel to Santillana del Mar, a village
on the World Heritage List and best described as a living museum
• A full day excursion to the Rioja region. We stop in the lovely town of Haro at the
heart of the wine growing area, and also in Laguardia, a medieval, hilltop town with a
maze of small cobbled streets
Cantabria &
The Rioja Region
Tuesday 1st - Tuesday 8th September
This holiday offers a wonderful chance
to experience Northern Spain in an 8 day
holiday comprising of 2 nights on board
Brittany Ferries (outward and return nights)
and 5 nights in the beautiful village of Isla,
Cantabria, North Spain.
Our journey begins on Tuesday 1st September
when we travel from Hugglescote to Portsmouth,
to board the overnight ferry to Santander. The ferry
departs at 17:15. See opposite for accommodation
and facilities on board ship. We arrive in Santander
on Wednesday 2nd at 1215 (Spanish time) and
make our way to our 4* hotel Olimpo in the village
of Isla, about three quarter of an hour’s drive from
Santander. We are staying at the hotel on a half
board basis for the next 5 evenings and will enjoy
complimentary wine/ water with 3 course evening
meals. Tea and coffee are provided after our meal.
This is a relaxing holiday where our intention is
to see the best of Cantabria and enjoy “Spanish
Spain”. On Monday 7th we will make the short
journey to Santander to board our ferry at 15:15,
8 Days, £795
• A long half day visit to Bilbao one of the main economic and cultural hubs in northern
Spain, which has gained international recognition as an architectural point of
reference. Certainly, the Guggenheim Museum has acted as its main calling card,
but Bilbao have plenty of other interesting sites to offer in and around the City
• A short visit to the old fishing port of Castro Urdiales
• Time in Santander on our journey to the ferry port
docking in Portsmouth at 14:15 (British time)
and then journey back to Hugglescote to
arrive at the Travel Centre mid evening.
Brittany Ferries
Our evening dinner and breakfast on board
ship are included in the cost of the holiday
and the accommodation is Inside Cabin with
Lower Berths. Upgrade may be possible.
There is a cinema, a swimming pool and
leisure areas. Please note that ferry times may
be subject to change.
Hotel Olimpo Facilities and Location
The Hotel Olimpo is a 4* hotel in a fantastic
scenic location on a peninsula in the town of
Isla on Cantabria’s coast. The hotel gardens
offer access on to 2 beautiful sand beaches
and the outdoor swimming pool and terrace
are a perfect place to relax on a summer’s
afternoon. The centre of the village of Isla
is only a short walk away. The hotel has 70
bedrooms with private facilities and all enjoy
a very pleasant view over the sea or gardens.
Hotel Programme and Hotel Facilities
• Accommodation on Half Board basis
• Hotel rooms have a bath with a shower attachment
• 3 course evening meals. Breakfast is hot buffet
• Welcome drink and appetisers on arrival on the first evening
• Complimentary wine/water with evening meals
• Wine tasting on one evening at the hotel
Single Supplement: £POA
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tour. There will also be time to stroll around
Andernach before dinner.
Cruising the Rhine
& Moselle
6 Days, £699
Monday 4th - Saturday 9th May
For all of history the mighty Rhine River has been the heartbeat of
Europe, its banks lined with lush vineyards and fairytale medieval castles.
Cruising the famous river is an experience
never to forget. Our Roberts tour will also
take in the Moselle River which meets the
Rhine at Koblenz.
The finely appointed Prinses Christina is
an old acquaintance having entertained
Roberts holidaymakers in Amsterdam last
year. Throughout this Rhine experience,
our tour coach will be there at every stop
to take you to the best places of interest
along the rivers’ hinterland.
Day Two: Departing very early in the
morning from Cologne we sail south passing
pretty villages and lush sun ripening vineyards
Day Six: We make our way back from
Germany via the channel ports and head
for home.
Day Four: Our early departure starts with a
return to the Rhine, heading further south
to an early evening arrival in picture-postcard
Rudesheim, one of the most popular tourist
stops on the river. The evening is free to soak
up the sights or perhaps just relax aboard the
Prinses Christina.
Day Five: Finally we head back up river,
arriving back in Cologne at lunch time. Our
faithful Roberts coach will be there waiting
to take us on a fascinating tour of two cities.
MV Prinses Christina
Our cruise itinerary;
Day One: Departing from Leicestershire,
we head south and east to Cologne,
embarking on to the Prinses Christina in
time to settle in before dinner.
Day Three: Another early start this morning
as we cruise down the Rhine then turnwest
in to the Moselle and head for Cochem
(pronounced Ko–hem), which is in the most
scenic and fertile part of the Moselle Valley.
Our Roberts coach will be on hand once
again for a scenic tour around the hills and
vineyards of the area before making the steep
climb up to Cochem Castle – a fully restored
beautiful building with sweeping views down
on the river below.
First we make the short drive to neighbouring
Bonn, former capital of West Germany with
its leafy embassy lined boulevards, the back
to Cologne to tour round the Rhine’s biggest
and most famous city. Returning to the
Prinses Christina, we have one last night on
the water before heading for home.
Trans River Line
all the way to Andernach, arriving there early
afternoon. The historic medieval river town is
adorned with centuries old buildings that bear
testament to the wealth of the mighty river.
Our coach is waiting, and we make the short
land journey to one of the most significant
of Rhine cities Koblenz for a sightseeing
The MV Prinses Christina is a river cruising vessel with
a large elegant lounge bar, restaurant and promenade
deck. All 53 cabins are air-conditioned cabins and have
satellite television and en suite facilities.
Single Supplement: £340, Upper Deck Supplement: £50pp (on request only)
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we will make the short drive to the Aspect Park
Hotel, 4 miles from Dublin City Centre, where
we can relax and enjoy an evening meal.
Killarney & the
Jaunting Cars
Saturday 9th May - Friday 15th May
Killarney in Southern Ireland has to be the
most popular Irish destination visited by
Roberts’ Passengers, so for 2015 we are re
visiting this most beautiful part of Ireland.
It is one of Ireland’s leading tourist destinations
because of the abundant lake and mountain
scenery in Killarney National Park. It is also
situated on the Ring of Kerry scenic drive.
Killarney has been entertaining visitors and
tourists for over two hundred and fifty years.
Its beautiful peaks such as Crohane, Tomies,
Torc, and Mangerton date way back to
prehistoric times when the ice melted after
the ice age. There are many tales and legends
concerning the town which draw in tourists.
7 Days, £565
• Full day tour of the
Ring of Kerry with a
local guide
• Full day tour to Bantry
Bay and Glengarriff
• A Ride on the Irish
Jaunting Cars and a
Lake Cruise, with free
time in Killarney
Sunday morning sees us starting our journey
across country to Killarney, stopping at the
pretty village of Adare and Bunratty Castle to
arrive late afternoon at our hotel for the next
4 nights. We are staying at this hotel on a half
board basis and there is live entertainment
every night in the Danny Mann bar, with
singers and folk bands taking to the stage
most evenings.
Our return journey starts on Thursday morning
when we make our way back to Dublin for our
final tour night in the Aspect Park Hotel West
and our evening meal. On Friday morning we
will have a short guided tour of Dublin before
making our way to the port for the crossing
to Holyhead and our onward journey to
Hugglescote.
Aspect Park West
Dublin
Ensuite bedrooms decorated in a modern style. Cable
television with WiFi internet access. Evening meal 3
course menu with 3 choices per course. 25% discount
on drinks bought at hotel. Welcome tea/coffee on arrival.
Free shuttle bus to Dublin City Centre.
Eviston House Hotel
Killarney
We have overnight stops in Dublin on our
outward and return journeys and our main
hotel is the 3* family run Best Western Eviston
House Hotel in the centre of Killarney.
We depart Hugglescote early on Saturday
9th and make our way to Holyhead to catch
the ferry to Dublin. After disembarking,
Our itinerary allows for free time in Killarney,
a ride on the jaunting cars and a lake cruise
and a tour of the Ring of Kerry, complete with
guide for the day. We will also have a full day
excursion to Bantry Bay and Glengarriff.
Located in Centre of Killarney, close to shops, pubs
and restaurants. Entertainment nightly. Bedrooms have
en suite bathroom, complimentary tea/coffee facilities
telephone, satellite television, radio, complimentary WiFi,
hair dryer, iron and Ironing Board on request.
The Imperial Cities
- Prague, Budapest
& Vienna
On Thursday 5th August we depart Prague
and continue on our journey to Budapest,
and our hotel is the Best Western Hungaria
for the following 2 evenings. There will be
one full day in this city and we also have a city
tour by coach.
back home in the evening after what we
hope will be the holiday of a lifetime.
On Saturday 8th we leave Budapest for the
city of Vienna and our accommodation at the
4* Hotel Ananas. In Vienna we have two full
days to take in all the sights and our tour of
the City of Vienna.
Please be aware that this holiday does
involve 5 hotels and a fair amount of time
in the coach on the travelling days, but we
are sure that once aware of that you will
find the trip quite irresistible.
Tuesday 10th sees the start of our journey
home to Hugglescote and we drive to our
overnight hotel Landhotel Klingerhof near
Frankfurt. On Wednesday we will head for
Calais and catch the ferry to Dover, to arrive
Also remember that this is a CITY BREAK
with the opportunity for free time in each
of the cities visited so that you can “go
as you please” and visit the areas and
attractions that appeal to you.
The tour will be couriered. All soft drinks, tea
and coffee and snacks are complimentary
and a “Happy hour” will be offered on all
travelling days.
11 Days, £1,099
Sunday 2nd - Wednesday 12th August
This holiday is a CITY BREAK with a difference. We will be journeying
across Europe to visit PRAGUE, BUDAPEST and VIENNA.
Prague the “City of the 100 Spires” is a truly beautiful place and capital of the Czech
Republic. It is the sixth most visited European City and contains one of the world’s most
varied collections of architecture. It is also one of the cultural centres of Europe and has
many world class museums.
After spending 3 nights in Prague we make the journey to Budapest, capital of Hungary
and blessed with an abundance of hot springs. As a result, ‘taking the waters’ has been a
Budapest experience since the time of the Romans. We stay in Budapest for 2 nights.
Vienna is the third Imperial City where we will spend 3 nights. Vienna is packed with
Imperial history; at the same time it has exciting contemporary museums, lively eating
and nightlife scenes, and many quiet corners to explore.
Now the itinerary in more detail
We leave Hugglescote very early on Sunday 2nd August and make our way to Dover to
catch the ferry to Calais. During the rest of that day we travel onward to our overnight
hotel the Ramada Bruhl Koln where we will be accommodated on a dinner bed and
breakfast basis. Monday 3rd sees us on the next leg of our journey as we drive to Prague
for our first night in the Czech city. We are staying at the 4* Hotel NH Prague for the
following 3 evenings, allowing us two full days to experience everything that Prague has to
offer, and including a 4 hour tour of the City by coach.
Ramada Bruhl Koln
4* hotel in Bruhl between Cologne and Bonn.
Prague NH Hotel
The hotel is located in Prague City Centre.
Budapest Best Western Hotel Hungaria
Located in Budapest’s main artery.
Hotel Ananas Vienna
Our hotel is Austria’s largest and is situated a few minutes away from the City Centre.
Landhotel Klingerhof
This 73 bedroomed hotel enjoys a quiet location in the Spessart Nature Park.
Christmas Spectacular
Festive Section
Thursford
‘Turkey & Tinsel’, Christmas holidays,
‘Twixmas’ get-aways and New Year
experiences.
Various dates in November
The show has a £3m budget and is a three-hour
fast moving celebration of the festive season
featuring an eclectic fusion of the seasonal
and sacred with famous chart topping pop
favourites being sung alongside tradition carols.
It is now generally recognised
as being the largest show of
its kind in the country, if not
Europe. With a cast of 130
professional singers, dancers
and musicians the range
covers everything from solo
singers, to full four part
choral number with amazing
dancing and costumes.
• Entrance ticket for
Thursford
• 1 nights pre-show
dinner, bed and
breakfast
Please register your
interest early as this was
fully booked again in
2014. We have already
started a waiting list.
Hotel Information
Accommodation for this
break is usually located
close to Thursford and
is a minimum of 3*.
This will be confirmed
as soon as our dates for
Thursford are released.
No porterage at the hotel.
Christmas Special
Turkey & Tinsel
Medieval Banquet
Torquay
Sunday 6th - Monday 7th December
Monday 2nd - Friday 6th November
We depart the Travel Centre in the morning
aiming to arrive in London for lunchtime.
We check into the hotel and after, take a short walk to Ivory
House, where the regal banquet takes place by flickering
torchlight in the vaulted cellars. A four course Christmas
feast awaits you with unlimited beer and wine during the
meal. Prepare to be swashed and buckled by the fiery
knights, marvel at minstrels, and raise your tankard and
cry wassil to the lords and ladies of the dance. After the
show, there is music and dancing. After breakfast the next
morning, you have time to explore London at your own
leisure with maybe a visit to the Tower of London.
• 1 nights bed and
Continental Breakfast
• Entry to the Medieval
Banquet Christmas
Special with four
course Christmas feast
(vegetarian option
available)
• Optional visit to the
Tower of London
2 Days, £145
Torquay, at the heart of the English Riviera
is full of surprises with its magnificent
horseshoe-shaped bay, swaying palm trees,
elegant Victorian villas, pretty marina,
sweeping sandy beach and its fascinating
Agatha Christie connections.
Join us as we celebrate Christmas early at the Howden
Court Hotel, where the staff have attracted the national
press’s attention with their decoration of the hotel over
the festive period.
Grange City Hotel
Single Supplement: £42.50
5 Days, £299
Howden Court Hotel
Coopers Row, London
The Grange City is a luxury hotel, commanding sweeping
views over the Tower of London and the iconic Tower
Bridge. The hotel features 307 stunning guest bedrooms
which are all fitted with modern conveniences. In-house
facilities include several vibrant bars and restaurants,
and a state-of-the-art Health and Fitness Club with
25m swimming pool and Spa. No porterage at the hotel.
• Two half day
excursions visiting the
surrounding area
Croft Toad, Torquay
The Victorian hotel was originally built in 1860 and still
retains many of its original features. It is ideally located
just a short walk from Torquay’s beach and harbour. The
hotel’s convenient location means that it is within easy
walking distance of the town centre and all the main
attractions. All 31 bedrooms are en suite with tea/coffee
making facilities, television and hair dryer.
Turkey & Tinsel
Turkey & Tinsel
Christmas Spirit
in Cardigan
Merry Merseyside
Monday 9th - Friday 13th November
The traditional seaside town of Southport
is a fabulous alternative to the bright lights
of Blackpool.
Monday 16th - Friday 20th November
This Turkey & Tinsel break will start with a bang
with a bucks fizz drinks reception at the hotel.
A £1 bar will be available between 6pm - 9pm on selected
drinks every evening. A packed lunch is included one day,
along with a Christmas themed dinner on one evening.
Entertainment will be on offer two afternoons at the hotel
along with entertainment each evening.
• A visit to Tenby
• Two half day
excursions visiting the
surrounding area
Southport is the perfect place to enjoy a traditional British
seaside break. Our programme includes tea/coffee on
arrival, a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings
on one night and tea/coffee after dinner and entertainment
every evening.
5 Days, £299
5 Days, £299
The Cliff Hotel & Spa
Best Western
Royal Clifton
Gwbert, Cardigan
The hotel is set in 30 acres of headland overlooking
beautiful Cardigan Bay in South West Wales. The coastal
location of the hotel offers spectacular views over the
sea. All bedrooms are en suite with tea/coffee making
facilities, television and a hair dryer. Free use of the
hotel’s hydro spa, Jacuzzi and steam room is included.
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• A visit to Liverpool
• An excursion to
Lancaster
Southport
Promenade, Southport
This Victorian hotel occupies a great location on the
promenade offering panoramic views across the North
West coastline yet is still only a few minutes walk from
the heart of Southport. All 120 bedrooms are en suite
with tea/coffee making facilities, television and hair dryer.
The hotel also has leisure facilities.
Turkey & Tinsel
Christmas
Warner Corton
Coastal Village
Morecambe
Monday 23rd - Friday 27th November
Corton Coastal Village is located on the coast
between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft with
a breathtaking cliff-topsetting with wonderful
views out to sea.
This is a truly festive break with Christmas decorations
throughout.
As well as enjoying our own itinerary there is always lots
of festive entertainment in the hotel.
• A Santa Cruise on the
Norfolk Broads (subject
to 2015 availability)
• A visit to the medieval
city of Norwich with
its many historical
buildings and excellent
shopping
• A relaxing scenic tour
5 Days, £295
Celebrate Christmas with us in Morecambe
with a packed festive programme of fun.
There lots to enjoy, including dancing, carols, Christmas
music, a visit from Santa, a truly fabulous Christmas dinner
with all the trimmings, live entertainment, a party night with
fancy dress, prizes, music and more dancing.
As our stay is full board, we will have two short morning
excursions before returning to the hotel for lunch. One of
these excursions will be a Mystery Tour with a stop for coffee
and mince pies.
5 Days, £525
Corton Coastal Village
The Auckland
Hotel
The Street, Corton, Suffolk
Marine Road, Central Promenade, Morecambe
With chalet-style accommodation, this is a lively and
friendly village with stunning views over the North Sea.
The hotel is within easy access of all the main amenities
with the Promenade offering a level walk around the bay.
All bedrooms are en suite with tea/coffee making facilities
and television.
The standard chalet bedrooms are all en suite with tea/
coffee making facilities, television and hair dryer.
Christmas
Christmas
Dumfries
Bournemouth
On the first night join in the fun with the
Manager’s Welcome Party before enjoying a
delicious four course dinner and coffee
and after enjoy a performance by a live vocalist.
Have a very happy Christmas with us in
Bournemouth, an ideal resort with plenty to
keep you entertained during the festive season.
On Christmas Eve we have a scenic tour of the area before
returning to the hotel to relax before a fantastic four course
dinner and coffee before an evening of magic.
On Christmas Day the day starts with a hearty Scottish
breakfast before enjoying a delicious four course Christmas
Day lunch and coffee. In the evening a light buffet is served
followed by a night of Scottish themed entertainment.
• A visit to Glasgow
area with a coffee stop
• Some free time in
Dumfries
5 Days, £475
Relax and enjoy the festive entertainment, a festive feast on
Christmas Day, a visit from Santa, a tea dance, quizzes and
competitions as well as candlelit dinners and carols.
As our stay is full board, we will have two morning excursions
before returning to the hotel for lunch. You could also enjoy
the Bournemouth Christmas Market and Festival which is
held in the Town Square.
Cairndale Hotel
Suncliff Hotel
English St, Dumfries
East Overcliff Drive,
Bournemouth
This Victorian hotel has plenty of charm & character and
has been family owned since 1983. It is situated in the
heart of Dumfries.
a television, trouser press, hair dryer and complimentary
WiFi.
5 Days, £495
The hotel is positioned on Bournemouth’s prestige
East Cliff.
facilities, a television and a hair dryer. Use of the
hotel’s indoor leisure complex is included.
Twixmas
New Year
Paignton
Eastbourne
Sunday 27th - Wednesday 30th December
Wednesday 30th December 2015 - Saturday 2nd January 2016
On arrival at the hotel, you will be greeted
with a welcoming cup or tea, coffee or mulled
wine and a mince pie, which will be followed
by entertainment after dinner.
The following evening you will enjoy a sumptuous
5-course dinner with a visit from Santa, and after
there will be entertainment.
On the final day, entertainment will once again follow
dinner before we depart the hotel the next day.
Enjoy this 3 night full board break celebrating the New Year.
Join us to welcome in 2016 in this popular seaside resort.
On arrival day we arrive at the hotel to home made cakes and mince pies served with tea
and coffee accompanied by live music. After dinner, we enjoy evening entertainment.
• Two half day scenic
excursions
4 Days, £235
New Year’s Eve: After breakfast, we depart the hotel for a short scenic tour before returning
to the hotel for a light finger buffet lunch. We then spend the afternoon enjoying York
House ‘Pig Racing’ & Bingo. The evening will then start with a pre-dinner drinks reception
hosted by the hotels resident Toast Master and Piper.
Take your places for the Gala New Year’s Eve Dinner
(evening dress or lounge suits) followed by entertainment
4 Days, £399
to dance out the old year and see in the New Year.
Marine Hotel
Best Western York
House Hotel
Adelphi Road, Seafront,
Paignton
The hotel is situated on a level position, directly opposite
the seafront and a short walk to the town centre. It
boasts a panoramic view of the seafront and the pretty
Palace Gardens. All 53 bedrooms are en suite and have
hair dryer.
Royal Parade, Eastbourne
This elegant Victorian hotel boasts a stunning seafront
position close to Eastbourne Pier and just a short walk
from the town centre. All 85 bedrooms are en suite with
tea/coffee making facilities, television, telephone and a
hair dryer. The hotel has an indoor heated swimming pool.
New Year
Torquay
Wednesday 30th December 2015
- Saturday 2nd January 2016
See in 2016 in style and celebrate with us in the
traditional seaside resort of Torquay.
Don’t miss out on the fun, come and join old friends and
new as we say goodbye to one year and welcome in the next.
Southport is the perfect place to enjoy a traditional British
seaside break. Our programme includes tea/coffee on
arrival, a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings
on one night and tea/coffee after dinner and entertainment
every evening.
• A tour of the English
Riviera
• A ticket to the
Babbacombe Theatre
for a matinee show on
New Years Day
4 Days, £399
Howden Court Hotel
Croft Toad, Torquay
The Victorian hotel was originally built in 1860 and still
retains many of its original features. It is ideally located just
a short walk from Torquay’s beach and harbour. The hotel’s
convenient location means that it is within easy walking
distance of the town centre and all the main attractions.
facilities, a television, and a hair dryer.
The entertainment is
endless on our festive breaks
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Meet our Sister Company
Paul James Holidays
In 2011 the Roberts Travel Group acquired
Paul James Holidays, and we have now
refined this product to fit seamlessly
alongside our Roberts Holidays programme
- offering our customers twice the choice
of great tours.
Paul James Holidays has earned an excellent reputation
over the years and we intend to preserve that good name.
How are we different?
Paul James Holidays operate in a slightly different way,
in the main this is relating to the pick ups. We offer
several local pick up points in Leicestershire with our
main departure point being Leicester St Margaret’s Bus
Station. We always offer our customers a convenient
way of joining the tour.
Alternatively, you are still welcome to bring your car
and park free at our secure car park at the Travel Centre
in Hugglescote and start your journey from there.
How are we the same?
Although the products operate slightly differently,
both the Roberts Holidays and Paul James Holidays
have all been carefully handpicked and designed by
our holidays department. Both brands offer interesting
trips, with great excursions, a good standard of hotels,
and experienced and attentive drivers. As always, we
have a dedication to customer satisfaction and we
aim to offer all our customers the same high quality
experience, no matter which brand you choose.
Across Roberts Travel Group,
we offer ‘Something for Everyone’!
Bonded Coach Holiday Group - Trading Charter
Roberts Travel Group: our trading charter with you.
Why should I read this page?
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.
How and when do I make this contract with you?
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, or your booking agent the confirmation of
your booking within 10 working days. Please check this
confirmation very carefully to ensure all the information
is correct and tell us, or your agent, immediately of
any errors.
How is my money for the package I
book protected?
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.
BCH Group Consumer Guarantee
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:
(1) wherever possible, arrange for your package to be
completed;
(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;
(3) if the package cannot be completed as booked,
to reimburse your booking-payments 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).
When do I need to pay for my package and
how much?
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. If you book
within our balance due period you will need to pay the
total package cost at the time of your booking.
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.
•UK Coach Holidays Deposit: £30 per person.
•European Coach Holidays (incl Ireland) Deposit:
£60 per person
•River Cruise, Ocean Cruise and Air packages deposits
and balance due dates differ. Details will be given at the
time of booking.
•UK tour balances are due 8 weeks prior to departure.
•European tour balances are due 10 weeks prior
to departure.
Some Holidays and Tours that require the pre-purchase
of theatre or attraction tickets may be subject to a higher
deposit and a different balance due date than stated
above, which will be advised to you at the time
of booking.
•NOTE - Pre purchased options, theatre or attraction
tickets are non refundable/transferable and are subject
to a booking fee of £5 per person.
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.
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
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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.
change cannot normally be made later than seven days
prior to departure.
We will make an administration charge of £10 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.
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 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.
This is in addition to (and does not affect) the separate
liability of the transferee to us. Travel insurance is
not transferable.
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. We calculate the price of
your package using the exchange rates quoted in the
Financial Times Guide to World Currencies on 09/07/13
using the following currencies Country Exchange rate:
£/Euro 1.156, £/Swiss Franc 1.439
Scale of Cancellation Charges
Can I change my package arrangements?
14 - 27 days
45% or loss of deposit whichever
is greater
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 £10 per booking 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. Any
significant alteration after the balance due date will be
treated as a cancellation of the original booking and will
be subject to the cancellation of the original booking
and will be subject to the cancellation charges detailed
below. A significant alteration would include a change
of departure date, holiday or hotel, or number of people
travelling. 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.
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
How can I cancel my package?
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.
Period before departure within
which written cancellation of package price is received
Amount of
cancellation charge
as a %
More than 42 days
Loss of Deposit
28 - 42 days
30% or loss of deposit whichever
is greater
7 - 13 days 60% or loss of deposit whichever
is greater
0 - 6 days 100%
Departure day or later including voluntary termination
during the package
Total package cost
What happens if you change my package?
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 quality 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 nonpayment 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.
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.
Scale of Compensation
We will pay you compensation for significant changes
on the following scale:
Period before departure in which significant change is
notified to you or your agent
Amount per person
More than 42 days Nil
29 to 42 days £10
15 to 28 days £15
8 to 14 days £20
0 to 7 days £25
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.
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
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 within the period indicated in the description of
the package; or
The package is changed or cancelled by reason of unusual
and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the
consequences of which could not have been avoided even
if all due care had been exercised. These circumstances,
which we call force majeure, include, but are not limited
to, war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity,
industrial disputes, fire, quarantine, epidemic or health
risks, natural or nuclear disasters, port and terminal
closures and adverse weather or traffic conditions.
If, after departure, we need to make a change to a
significant proportion of your package we will do our best
- 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
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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.
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 Tour Manager, Roberts Holidays, The
Limes, Midland Road, Hugglescote, Leics. LE67 2FX.
In your letter you will need to quote your booking
reference number, holiday number, departure date and
the number of the Holiday Report Form (or alternative
method of identifying the 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.
Coach seating
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 operating
on feeder services.
Luggage Allowance
The free baggage allowance on all of our holidays is
20kgs/44Ibs of hold baggage and we respectfully ask that
you keep this to medium sized suitcases. In addition to
this; a small personal item may be taken onto the coach
to be stored in the cabin. At Roberts Holidays we pride
ourselves on you not handling your case, however, should
a case be deemed to be too heavy, our staff may ask you
handle it yourself. Please note, that the allowance is not
combinable and cannot be shared into one case.
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.
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.
No smoking policy
Smoking is not permitted on our coaches.
Pets
We do not allow pets to be taken on our packages.
Registered Assistance Dogs will normally be
accommodated on UK packages but not on overseas
packages.
Pick up point, itineraries, travel documents
and passport
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. 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.
Approximately 2 weeks prior to departure we will send
the lead named passenger 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.
Roberts Holidays 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.
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.
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.
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.
Disabilities and medical problems
Should you or a member of your party have any medical
condition or disability that may affect your/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.
Do I need to take out travel insurance?
Force majeure
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.
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. 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. What assistance will you give me if things go
wrong when it is not your fault?
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
Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking
conditions we will not be liable or pay you compensation
where the performance of our contractual obligations
is prevented or affected (for example but not limited
to delay, cancellations, change of itinerary, change
of accommodation, change of transport) by “Force
Majeure”.
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unrest, government acts, hostilities, war, threat of 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.
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.
([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)
Single Occupancy
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.
Mobility Scooters
We require all passengers who would like to bring a
motorised scooter on their tour to provide us with the
following information -:
Make and Model of the Scooter / Height / Width / Weight
This will enable us to check if the tour is suitable for
your needs and that the scooter is within our designated
weight guidelines. All tours which we see to be Suitable
for Mobility Scooters will be limited to a carriage of a
maximum of 2 scooters. These are allocated on a first
come first served basis. You will be expected to handle the
scooter on and off the coach or feeder vehicle at all times.
Our Coach Drivers and Feeder Vehicle Drivers will NOT be
permitted by us to assist you with your scooter.
A lot of the resorts we feature offer the opportunity to
hire Mobility Scooters once you get to the hotel. Please
ask staff for details. Mobility Aids
Roberts Travel Group will carry mobility aids i.e. folding
walkers, folding wheelchairs. Due to space limitations,
availability is strictly limited and only allowed on tours
that we deem suitable for such devices. Space will be
granted on a first come first served basis. In all instances
passengers must be able to handle the mobility aid on and
off our vehicles. We reserve the right to refuse to carry any
device not pre-booked.
Special requests
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.
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. We will
pass your request to the relevant supplier but this does
Single occupancy of rooms when available may be subject
to a supplementary charge and this will be shown on the
brochure page.
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.
Event/Theatre Tickets
Please be advised that you may be asked to pay for any
tickets that form part of your holiday, at the time of
booking. This allows us to guarantee the availability and
the price of the tickets.
Day Trips
Day Trips are excluded from the Bonded Coach Holiday
Group guarantee, as they are not protected by the
EU Package Travel Regulations.
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 Roberts Holidays. 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.
Publication date and details
This brochure was printed in August 2014 in the
United Kingdom by The Roberts Travel Group, The Limes,
Midland Road, Hugglescote,
Insurance
We recommend that you purchase insurance to
cover your holiday. If you travel without adequate
travel insurance and require our assistance whilst
on one of our holidays, we will claim from you any
expenses we incur on your behalf, which would
otherwise have been covered by insurance. It is
not compulsory on tours within the UK, but is now
compulsory for you to have suitable insurance for
travel outside the UK.
For details of travel insurance costs and further
information please contact our Holiday Department.
Roberts Coaches Ltd. is an appointed representative
of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised
and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Roberts Coaches Ltd. only offer travel insurance
from Towergate Chapman Stevens Insurance
Services.
Demands and Needs Statement:
This travel 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 to countries
included within the policy terms and who wish to
insure themselves against the financial impact of
specified unforeseen circumstances/events relating
to or occurring during the trip. Full details of these
circumstances/events, levels of cover and terms and
conditions can be found in the policy booklet.
IMPORTANT - You may already possess alternative
insurance(s) for some or all of the features and
benefits provided by this product; it is your
responsibility to investigate this. We will not provide
you with advice about the suitability of this product
for your individual needs; we will however be happy
to provide you with factual information to aid you in
making your own informed buying decision.
A Day Trip
that’ll will go
on for years ...
For 2015 Roberts Travel Group
are expanding our day trip
programme even further with
seaside, cities stately homes and
flower shows to name but a few.
Our range of different London excursions
offer something for everyone – shopping,
theatre performances, museums and
tours of famous landmarks. We will also
be covering more flower shows than
ever, and creating a menu of memorable
and varied outings throughout the year.
Please join us for a great day out soon!
TRAVEL GROUP
Incorporating Day Trips from
Paul James
HOLIDAYS
Bookings / Customer Service:
01530 816 425
www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk
Telephone 01530 816425 127
Coaches for all seasons
transport for all reasons
Where do you
want to go?
Need help organising
your next Group Tour?
Talk to us today to make it
stress-free and a successful trip!
As one of the Midland’s leading coach
operators, we have the know-how to
make your group trip perfect. With friendly
expert advise and great prices, you need
look no further than Roberts Travel Group.
• Personal group co-ordinator
• Experienced tour drivers
• Well equipped executive coaches
• Free places for group organisers
• Bespoke itineraries to meet your needs
• Easy booking process
• Low deposits
• Financial security as CPT member
Any type of group, any type of trip, any destination,
any services.
Contact us now on 01530 816 423 or complete a group
enquiry form and we will contact you or email us on
[email protected]
For all occasions:
• Private Hire
• Group Outings
• School Trips
• Corporate Days Out
• Continental Tours
• Group Holidays
Here at Roberts Coaches we have a fantastic range
of vehicles that grace our fleet range from 42 to 70,
including:
• 8 & 16 seater mini busses
• 28 & 32 seater midi coaches
• 49 & 53 seater coaches, executive and standard
• 55 & 61 seat executive coaches
• 70 seat vehicle – ideal for schools
• Fleet of double deckers
So if you’re looking for a day at the races, a trip to
London or luxury travel for a social occasion, we can
provide the solution for any event. We guarantee great
service from our friendly sales team and a pleasurable
journey from our professional and knowledgeable drivers.
Contact us today for your next event:
01530 816 424
or email: [email protected]
The Limes, Midland Road, Hugglescote,
Leicestershire LE67 2FX
www.robertscoaches.co.uk
Telephone 01530 816425 129
www.onecreative.me.uk
01530 816 425
You can also fax or email:
F: 01530 817 666
E: [email protected]
www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk
Roberts Holidays, The Limes, Midland Road,
Hugglescote, Leicestershire LE67 2FX
TRAVEL GROUP
Designed and printed by One Creative
To make a booking or for further information
about Roberts Holidays, please contact us on:

2015 Coach Holidays

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