door-to-door coach holidays

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2015
DOOR-TO-DOOR COACH HOLIDAYS
ANOTHER year (2015 will be our 26th)
and another selection of holidays and
short breaks throughout England,
Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Continental
Europe. Our aim is to provide you with
well organised tours to beautiful and
interesting places that offer excellent
value-for-money. We never use feeder
coaches so you will not be driven
halfway round the south of England
before you even start your holiday –
just two or three local pick ups and you will be on your way
to your destination. What’s more, nearly all our tours include
door-to-door service and porterage for your luggage.
The key to a successful and enjoyable coach holiday is,
without doubt, the driver. At Roadmark we think we have
some of the best, most of who have been with the company
for many years. Professional, caring and dedicated to ensuring
that you have the best holiday possible. High quality hotels
are also important and we take great care in selecting
the hotels that we use. Some are longstanding family-run
favourites such as the Royal York and Faulkner in Sidmouth,
the Marine in Paignton and Torquay’s Corbyn Head Hotel.
Others are part of well respected groups like the Maritim
Hotel in Stuttgart or the Bath Hilton. Then there are traditional
seaside hotels - the Queens Hotel in Penzance and the
Chesterhouse on the Isle of Man - not quite as smart perhaps
but still with comfortable rooms, good food and service.
We continue to work with Warner Leisure Hotels who have
fabulous entertainment and a wide range of leisure activities.
This year we will be visiting three Warner properties, Thoresby
Hall in Nottinghamshire, Alvaston Hall in Cheshire and, for the
first time, Sinah Warren in Hampshire.
We feature four fully escorted tours this year. Blue Badge
Guide Paul Fisher will be travelling with our group to Historic
Bath and Bristol in April. Tony Pragnell will accompany
Lake Annecy & Haute-Savoie in May and the holiday to the
Salzkammergut region of Austria in October. And in August
we are offering another chance to experience Jersey’s
colourful Battle of the Flowers.
Whilst including destinations that have been popular with our
clients in the past we always like to introduce something new
each year. 2015 sees our first ever “Fly-Coach” holiday to the
beautiful Fjords of Norway, and a visit to Potters, the fivestar holiday village on the Norfolk coast. In October you can
explore one of England’s attractive waterways on a Historic
Canal Cruise aboard the Edward Elgar.
Roadmark Travel’s latest touring coach
is an Irizar I6 with 48 seats, delivered in
Summer 2014.
Coach Seating Plan
Specification includes...
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• The latest safety
features
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• 13-metre length
providing extra legroom
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SERVERY
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• Air-conditioning
• Seat back tables and
storage nets
• Reclining seats
• Kneel facility for
easy access
• Fully carpeted
• Hot & Cold drinks
• Toilet
2014 HOLIDAY
AVAILABILITY
At the time of going to press there is still availability of
these tours in 2014…
THE BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL TATTOO
& Christmas Market Menzies Mickleover Court Hotel
28th December for 4 days single/twin/double rooms
It always gives me pleasure to compile our programme of
tours. I hope that whichever holiday you choose will give you
great pleasure as well. Thank you for travelling with Roadmark.
A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
Mark Anderson
Tours Manager
FAIRYTALE GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS
p.s. We always value your feedback and any ideas for new
holiday destinations at home and abroad. I look forward to
hearing from you.
Main picture front cover
Hallstatt in Austria (see Autumn at the Seerose on p23)
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Bourne Hall Country House Hotel 4th December
for 5 days single/twin/double rooms
Maritim Hotel Gelsenkirchen 15th December
for 5 days twin rooms
CHRISTMAS IN CONSTABLE COUNTRY
Stoke by Nayland Hotel 23rd December for 5 days
Single/twin/double
ROADMARK RESERVATIONS
01903 741233
In 2015 we invite you to join
Roadmark Travel for a great holiday to…
MONTH
DESTINATION
DURATION PAGE
FEBRUARY
THORESBY HALL (W)
5 days
3
A WEST COUNTRY WINTER WARMER
5 days
4
8 days
5
APRIL
UIRED
SIDMOUTH FOR SINGLES
4 days
6
ALVASTON HALL (W)
5 days
4
BOURNEMOUTH, PURBECK & THE NEW FOREST
3 days
7
CORNWALL SPRING FLOWER SHOW
5 days
7
HISTORIC BATH & BRISTOL (PF)
5 days
8
LINCOLNSHIRE’S COAST & COUNTRY
5 days
8
SPRING IN SIDMOUTH
6 days
6
SPRING INTO IRELAND
7 days
9
9 days
10
RE
ANDORRA & THE PYRENEES
P
Q
A S S PO
RT
MAY
RE
MARCH
Q
A S S PO
RT
MENTON LEMON FESTIVAL & NICE CARNIVAL
P
UIRED
GARDENS OF CORNWALL
RE
JUNE
P
Q
A S S PO
RT
LAKE ANNECY & THE HAUTE-SAVOIE (TP)
UIRED
STEAMING THROUGH THE COTSWOLDS
POTTERS – SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA
P
RE
Q
UIRED
RAVENSCAR & THE NORTH YORKS MOORS
JULY
14
12 & 13
6 days
15
15
16
9 days
17
5 days
18
A S S PO
RT
P
RE
Q
UIRED
RE
Q
P
Q
UIRED
A S S PO
RT
RE
RIVERS & GARDENS OF THE ARDENNES
UIRED
PERFECT PERTHSHIRE
RE
Q
RE
Q
P
UIRED
A S S PO
RT
P
18
19
5 days
20
7 days
20
9 days
21
8 days
22
A S S PO
RT
UIRED
A S S PO
23
4 days
24
AUTUMN IN THE COTSWOLDS
4 days
24
AUTUMN IN THE TROSSACHS
6 days
25
THE BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL
4 days
25
YULETIDE YORK & CASTLE HOWARD
5 days
26
SINAH WARREN (W)
5 days
26
FESTIVE BIG BAND BREAK
2 days
27
THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
3 days
27
CONCORDE, CARS & CHRISTMAS MARKETS
6 days
28
A WEST COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
5 days
29
RE
9 days
HISTORIC CANAL CRUISE
Q
RT
AUTUMN AT THE SEEROSE (TP)
P
5 days
8 days
A S S PO
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P
THE BOHEMIAN TRIANGLE
CULTURAL COSTA BRAVA
DECEMBER
4 days
10 days
7 days
MAYRHOFEN ALMABTRIEB FESTIVAL
NOVEMBER
14
8 days
JERSEY BATTLE OF THE FLOWERS
OCTOBER
4 days
PAIGNTON
RAILWAYS & TRAMWAYS OF NORTH WALES
SEPTEMBER
11
THE IRRESISTIBLE ISLE OF MAN
SWISS ALPS & GOLDEN PANORAMIC TRAIN
AUGUST
10
A S S PO
RT
THE FABULOUS NORWEGIAN FJORDS (NA)
5 days
9 days
UIRED
A LOOK AHEAD TO 2016
ANDRÉ RIEU, SCILLY ISLES, THE GREAT ESCAPE
BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS
W
PF
TP
NA
A S S PO
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UIRED
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30 & 31
A Warner Leisure Hotel
Escorted by Paul Fisher
Escorted by Tony Pragnell
In conjunction with Norman Allen Group Travel
Passport required
WARNERS THORESBY HALL
MONDAY 9TH FEBRUARY FOR 5 DAYS
GREAT VALUE BREAK!
This holiday is £30 cheaper
than it was in 2014!
Holidays to Warner Leisure Hotels are popular with many Roadmark
customers. You are guaranteed a programme of daytime activities
and fabulous evening entertainment with live music, comedy and
dancing. New for 2015 is the “WEST END TO WARNER” Show,
featuring a top vocalist with a stunning repertoire of some of the
most magical hits from London’s West End.
£349
NEW ITINERARY
per person
No single supplement
Deposit £75
Emerald Insurance £21.50
DAY 1 We travel through
Buckinghamshire and the Chilterns
then on through Northamptonshire and
Leicestershire to reach Thoresby Hall
late afternoon. Porters will take your luggage to your room before the
first night’s dinner and entertainment.
DAY 2 After a leisurely breakfast why not join the coach for a ride
through SHERWOOD FOREST to the vibrant CITY OF NOTTINGHAM?
Enjoy strolling around the compact city centre with its pedestrianised
streets and wide variety of shops. Not everyone knows that below
ground there is a network of sandstone caves to explore, or you may
prefer to visit the fascinating Galleries of Justice Museum (admission
charges apply).
DAY 3 A free day to enjoy the wide range of activities on offer at
Thoresby Hall, or to simply relax by the pool.
DAY 4 There is a chance for a spot of shopping today on our
excursion to the EAST MIDLANDS DESIGNER OUTLET, the leading
designer outlet in the Midlands, with around 70 stores, cafes and
restaurants.
DAY 5 We leave Thoresby and drive to the historic CITY OF
LICHFIELD. Here there will be time for lunch and a short visit to the
Cathedral, the only medieval English Cathedral with three spires,
which are often referred to as ‘the Ladies of the Vale’. Later we return
to Sussex for taxis to your door.
Your Holiday Hotel
THORESBY HALL is a grade I listed 19th century country house
in Nottinghamshire. It sits in 30 acres of gardens designed by
Humphrey Repton. The former stately home is now a comfortable
4-star hotel of charm and character. Facilities include Courtyard
Shopping, a Military Museum and a Spa and Leisure Centre with
indoor heated pool, steam room and sauna. Please note that, as
Thoresby Hall is a large hotel, it may be a walk of a few hundred
yards from your bedroom to the restaurant and other facilities.
www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk
01903 741233
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WEST COUNTRY WINTER WARMER
Flavours of the West Country
SUNDAY 15TH FEBRUARY FOR 5 DAYS
NEW ITINERARY
It has become something of a tradition to offer a short winter break
to the English Riviera, renowned as having one of the mildest climates
and best sunshine records in Britain. After a gap of several years we are
delighted to be staying at one of the best three star hotels in Torbay,
the Corbyn Head, where we are assured of a friendly welcome and great
food and service from the Rew family and their dedicated team of staff.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Taxi pick up from home to the coach and join your driver and
fellow travellers for the journey to the West Country. After a lunch break
in pretty Shaftesbury we continue through Somerset to reach Torbay late
afternoon. Enjoy tea and biscuits in the lounge while luggage is taken to
bedrooms. Dinner in the Harbour View Restaurant at a time of your choice.
DAY 2 After breakfast we shall set off to explore the Dartmoor
National Park. From the warmth and comfort of the coach you will be
able to admire the rugged scenery, granite outcrops and see some of
the ponies that roam freely over the wide expanse of the moor.
DAY 3 A half day excursion to Newton Abbot where the historic
Butter Market houses a pannier market with a wide range of stalls and a
food hall selling delicious west country food and drink.
DAY 4 The Dart is one of England’s most beautiful rivers and today
we will take a cruise from Totnes passing the home of the late Dame
Agatha Cristie and pretty little villages of Dittisham and Galmpton. The
boat will take us to Dartmouth where there will be time to explore and
find lunch (cruise may operate in reverse depending on tides).
DAY 5 We make our way along the South Coast, making a stop
for lunch in the Dorset town of Bridport. When we reach Sussex our
faithful taxis will be waiting to take you home.
CORBYN HEAD SAMPLE DINNER MENU
£329 per person
GRILLED CAPRICORN GOATS CHEESE
Pear & Pickled Walnut Salad
Supplement for Guaranteed
SAGE ROASTED LOIN OF PORK
Sea View room £20pp
Braised Red Cabbage, Cider & Mustard Sauce
Main Courses will be accompanied by
Deposit £75
an individual crescent of Fresh Seasonal
Vegetables & Potatoes
WARM APPLE PIE
Devonshire Clotted Cream
COFFEE AND OUR HOME MADE WESTCOUNTRY FUDGE
There will always be a good choice of freshly prepared dishes on each course
Your Holiday Hotel
We are returning to a hotel in Torquay that has been a popular choice
with Roadmark guests for many years and is still in the efficient
family ownership of the Rew Group. The 45 bedrooms afford a high
standard of comfort, with private bathroom, flat screen television,
telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. We have always
experienced impeccable service and great food at the Corbyn Head
Hotel. There will be a West Country flavour to the menus and Chef
will be tempting our taste buds with all kinds of local dishes.
www.corbynhead.com
WARNERS ALVASTON HALL
MONDAY 9TH MARCH FOR 5 DAYS
Warner Leisure Hotels have recently invested £12.5 million in
this beautiful Victorian Hotel in Cheshire. Surrounded by rolling
countryside, Alvaston is the perfect place for a relaxing break, and
features an indoor pool, sauna, leisure area and Salon Spa. Evening
entertainment is in the Grove Cabaret Restaurant where guests enjoy
dinner served to their table or from the brand new carvery area. Every
table has an unobstructed view of the stage and dance floor, ensuring
that you will never miss any of the top-class shows and performers.
ITINERARY
MONDAY One of our taxis will collect you from home and bring you
to the coach. We will arrive at ALVASTON HALL late afternoon and
porters will take your luggage to your room. After dinner the sparkling
entertainment begins!
TUESDAY After a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast we will make
our way to STOKE-ON-TRENT, a unique City affectionately known as
The Potteries. We will visit the MIDDLEPORT FACTORY, the UK’s last
working Victorian Pottery, and some of the great value factory shops in
and around Stoke.
WEDNESDAY There will be no coach excursion today, allowing
plenty of time to relax at the Hotel and enjoy the wide range of leisure
activities and entertainment on offer.
THURSDAY Join us for an excursion to CHESTER, about a 45-minute
drive from Alvaston Hall. On arrival we will be joined by a local guide
for an informative coach tour of this historic Roman City. Later there
will be time to take a stroll around the ancient city walls, admire
the unique two-tiered “Rows” and visit the Cathedral or Grosvenor
Museum.
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FRIDAY Our homeward journey will
be via the attractive City of LICHFIELD
with its 800 year old Cathedral. We
reach Sussex by late afternoon and the
waiting taxis will return you to your
door.
£369 per person
Deposit £75
Your Holiday Hotel
ALVASTON HALL is a Grade II listed Victorian gem set in
landscaped gardens among the leafy lanes of Cheshire. Bedrooms
are well furnished with comfy chairs, television, telephone, tea/
coffee and biscuits, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and bathroom
with toiletries. Full English or continental breakfast and 3 course
evening meal are included. Please note that single rooms at
Alvaston Hall are Chalet Style, a short walk from the main building.
Also remember that, as Alvaston Hall is a large hotel, it may be a
walk of a few hundred yards from your bedroom to the restaurant
and other facilities.
www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk
01903 741233
THE MENTON LEMON FESTIVAL & NICE CARNIVAL 2015
MONDAY 16TH FEBRUARY FOR 8 DAYS
RE
Q
We last arranged this tour to the French Riviera in 2013 and are
pleased to offer another opportunity to experience the unique Lemon
Festival in Menton and colourful Carnival in Nice, each among the
largest events of their kind in the world. You will stay in the attractive
town of Diano Marina on the Ligurian Riviera, set in a wide sweeping
bay with a colourful palm-fringed promenade and charming old centre
with cafés and shops to explore. The region is known for its mild
climate, and temperatures are generally higher than in other parts
of northern Italy, making it an ideal place to visit early in the year.
THE MENTON LEMON FESTIVAL
The Fête du Citron dates back to the 1930s. The whole town bursts into
a riot of colour for the annual citrus-scented celebration. The theme
for 2015 is an intriguing one – “Tribulations of a lemon in China” and
will need to be seen to be believed! Visit the Casino Gardens which are
decorated with enormous structures covered in lemons. Admission to
the Citrus Exhibition is included and you will have a seat for the Moonlit
Parade with its colourful floats, bands, musicians and dancers
THE NICE CARNIVAL
The Carnival in Nice is the Riviera’s main winter event and one of the
largest carnivals in the world. In a unique setting on the Promenade des
Anglais the elegant “flower battles” take place as the giant colourful
floats work their way up to the Place Massena. The theme for 2015 will
be “The King of Music” and traditional papier maché figurines will be
paraded to the accompaniment of street theatre and music groups from
all over the world
NEW ITINERARY
DAY 1 A taxi will collect you and bring you to the coach. We cross
to France through the Channel Tunnel then join the motorway south to
spend tonight at the Kyriad Hotel near Dijon with a 3-course dinner (set
menu) and breakfast included.
DAY 2 We continue south, passing through the Alps by way of
the Frejus Tunnel, and cross into Italy. Skirting Turin we reach the
Mediterranean coast and our hotel in Diano Marina.
DAY 3 Today is devoted to Nice, with free time to explore, followed by
the spectacular Flower Parade, for which you will have a reserved seat.
A S S PO
RT
P
UIRED
£669
DAY 4 This morning a short excursion
per person
(twin/double room)
takes us to the classic medieval hilltop
£125 sole occupancy
town of Cervo with its narrow streets
supplement
and closely nestled houses. After lunch
at the Hotel (instead of dinner today)
Emerald Insurance £35
we drive to Menton, where you can
spend the afternoon exploring the
Town and enjoying the fascinating citrus displays. This evening take
your reserved seat for the fabulous Moonlit Lemon Parade.
DAY 5 There is no coach excursion today so why not relax and
enjoy your surroundings and the pretty town of Diano Marina? The
streets are lined with orange trees and there is a pleasant and relaxed
atmosphere. Have lunch in our hotel or one of Diano’s small cafés
and bars.
DAY 6 We drive along the spectacular coastline into France to rub
shoulders with the rich and famous in fashionable Monaco. There will
be time to visit the Grimaldi Palace (admission charge applies), former
home to Princess Grace, and to wander along the promenade and
admire the expensive yachts. You can also visit the Casino in Monte
Carlo, one of the world’s most exclusive destinations.
DAY 7 Our return route takes us through the beautiful region of
Provence and the Rhône Valley, with a final overnight stay and dinner
at the Kyriad Dijon.
DAY 8 We return to Calais for a train through the Channel Tunnel to
the UK. On arrival in Sussex a taxi will take you to your door.
Your Holiday Hotel
Our new hotel for this tour is the 4 star GRAND HOTEL DIANA
MAJESTIC in a panoramic seafront location surrounded by a garden
of olive trees about 1km from the centre of Diano Marina. The
Hotel has a large lounge with comfortable armchairs and sofas. Its
elegant bedrooms, accessed by lift, have a classic design and smart
bathrooms. Dinner is 3 courses, with a choice of 3 starters, 4 main
courses, dessert and tea or coffee. On one evening a 4-course typical
Ligurian dinner will be served.
www.dianamajestic.com
01903 741233
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SIDMOUTH Royal York & Faulkner Hotel
Roadmark guests
have been visiting the
East Devon seaside
town of Sidmouth for
many years and it has
consistently proved
to be one of the most
popular destinations
in our tour calendar.
Nestled between the
majestic red cliffs of
Peak and Salcombe
Hills and the green
slopes of the Sid
Valley, Sidmouth
possesses a special
charm all of its own
and has changed little
in recent times.
In 2015 we are offering
two departure dates.
For the first we have
been able to secure
lots of rooms for sole
occupancy, all at no
supplement, making
this tour great value
and ideal for the single
traveller.
SIDMOUTH FOR SINGLES
SPRING IN SIDMOUTH
FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY FOR 4 DAYS
WEDNESDAY 22ND APRIL FOR 6 DAYS
£279
DAY 1 A taxi will collect you from
per person
home and bring you to the coach to
join your fellow travellers. We journey
through Hampshire and Dorset to the
A limited number
town of WIMBORNE MINSTER for a
of twin/double rooms
lunch stop. Continuing past Dorchester are also available
and through the pretty Axe Valley
we reach our hotel in Sidmouth midafternoon. Enjoy a welcome drink before a delicious three-course meal,
which will be accompanied by a glass of house wine on each evening.
DAY 2 After breakfast we will make our way along the Devon coast
then follow the River Exe on its way to the historic city of EXTER.
There will be plenty of time in which to explore and visit the Cathedral,
which is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture anywhere.
DAY 3 Today your driver will take you on a scenic MYSTERY TOUR
through the highways and byways of Devon. We include a two-course
roast SUNDAY LUNCH before returning to Sidmouth via a different
route.
DAY 4 We return home today, stopping in DORCHESTER, where
there will be time for lunch. On arrival in West Sussex a taxi will be
waiting to take you to your door.
Your Holiday Hotel
The ROYAL YORK & FAULKNER HOTEL is family owned
and managed by the Hook family. It provides comfortable
accommodation in a charming Regency building situated at the
centre of the Esplanade. We have been bringing groups to this
Hotel for many years and are assured of a warm welcome and a
high standard of food and service. There are small individual shops
and attractive gardens within easy walking distance. Following a
recent Quality Assessment from Visit England and the AA, the Hotel
has been upgraded to a Three Star rating. There is a lift to all floors.
www.royalyorkhotel.co.uk
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DAY 1 Taxi pick-up from home to
the coach. We make our way through
Hampshire and Dorset to SHERBORNE
where there will be time for lunch.
During the afternoon the countryside
of Somerset gives way to Devon and
we reach Sidmouth in good time for
dinner.
£495
per person
(This is the same price as 2014)
National Trust Member
discount £8
DAY 2 After breakfast we drive to HONITON, an historic Devon
town that grew up on the busy London to Exeter coaching route. By
the mid 19th century there were about 24 coaching inns in Honiton,
nowadays there are slightly fewer! The town, which is also famous for
its lace and pottery, has a lively shopping centre. This afternoon we
visit BURROW FARM GARDENS, a 10-acre garden with impressive
views of the surrounding countryside.
DAY 3 Today we shall be visiting KNIGHTSHAYES COURT near
Tiverton. With its glorious gardens and parkland surrounding a
spectacular Gothic Revival House, Knightshayes is a country estate on
a grand scale.
DAY 4 Today is a free day in which to enjoy the delightful little town
of Sidmouth with its parks, gardens and walks along the seafront and
beside the River Sid.
DAY 5 Relax and enjoy the beautiful RIVER DART as you cruise
from DARTMOUTH to TOTNES (or vice-versa depending on tides).
This is one of the most scenic boat trips in Britain and, as the boat
winds its way along the River, you cruise past the home of the late
Dame Agatha Christie and the pretty villages of Dittisham and
Galmpton. An interesting commentary is provided and you may be
lucky enough to spot a kingfisher, cormorant or even a seal. DAY 6 We travel home, stopping to say hello to the residents of
the famous Sidmouth DONKEY SANCTUARY that has been caring
for sick and elderly donkeys since 1973. Our lunch break will be in the
attractive town of WIMBORNE MINSTER.
01903 741233
BOURNEMOUTH, PURBECK & THE NEW FOREST
SUNDAY 15TH MARCH FOR 3 DAYS
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY TOUR
If you have never travelled on a Roadmark coach holiday before
you may be wondering what the experience entails, whether you
will enjoy the company of others on an extended tour, and about the
standard of the hotels we use? This short break to Bournemouth will
enable you to experience Roadmark hospitality at a special reduced
price. We invite you to join David, our Managing Director, for a twonight stay at the comfortable Hotel Miramar in Bournemouth with
dinner, bed and breakfast.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 You will be collected by taxi from your home. The coach will
take a scenic route through THE NEW FOREST with a stop for lunch in
LYNDHURST, arriving in Bournemouth mid–afternoon. Join your driver
and Tour Manager for a complimentary welcome drink before dinner
this evening.
DAY 2 After the Miramar’s delicious breakfast we are joined by a
Blue Badge Guide for a coach tour of BOURNEMOUTH. We will then
travel through some of the town’s leafy chines to SANDBANKS, home
to some of the most exclusive properties in the UK. We board the chain
ferry across the mouth of Poole Harbour to the ISLE OF PURBECK and
continue to the Victorian seaside town of SWANAGE for a lunch stop
before returning through Corfe Castle and Wareham.
DAY 3 This morning we drive through more of the New Forest to
the CITY OF SALISBURY. Here there will be time to explore, visit the
Cathedral and find some lunch. During the afternoon we travel home
and when we reach the local area a taxi will be waiting to take you
home to your door.
As a thank you for booking your first
holiday with Roadmark you will receive
a £10 Holiday Voucher. Please note
that this holiday is intended only for
those who have not previously been
with us on a holiday tour.
£195 per person
(single/twin/double)
£234 per person
(sole occupancy of a
double/twin room)
Deposit £75
Your Holiday Hotel
The HOTEL MIRAMAR styles itself as “The Country House Hotel
overlooking the bay” and is the epitome of an English Country
House, with its façade of Roman inspired pillars and curved
balconies overlooking terraces and sweeping lawns. The restaurant
offers an imaginative menu, using fresh local produce. Friendly
staff provide a high standard of service. There are 43 comfortable
ensuite bedrooms served by a lift.
www.miramar-bournemouth.com
THE CORNWALL SPRING FLOWER SHOW
FRIDAY 27TH MARCH FOR 5 DAYS
Known as “The Little Chelsea of the West”, the Cornwall Spring
Flower Show attracts 10,000 visitors annually to Boconnoc House
near Loswithiel. This country estate and deer park provides the
perfect setting for a flower show, for spring arrives here earlier than
anywhere else on the British mainland. This year we have based the
tour at the comfortable Jurys Inn Hotel in Plymouth.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Taxi pick-up from your home to the coach. We make our way
through The New Forest, Dorset and Devon to arrive in Plymouth by
late afternoon.
DAY 2 We drive across the Tamar Bridge to the Boconnoc Estate,
site for the CORNWALL FLOWER SHOW since 2003. Organised by the
Cornwall Garden Society, the Show is a sensory exploration of Cornish
gardening where exuberant displays guarantee a colourful spectacle.
The large estates such as Trewithen, Heligan, Mount Edgcumbe,
Caerhays Castle and Trewidden all take part and visitors can drool
over magnolias, rhododendrons and camellias, while there is one
area entirely devoted to daffodils. There are lots of nurseries selling
plants, and plenty to eat and drink including tasty traditional CORNISH
PASTIES.
DAY 3 This morning we visit THE GARDEN HOUSE, set in a tranquil
Devon valley and steeped in history. The 8-acre garden is several
gardens in one, from the beautiful Walled Garden to the more recently
created areas in the Long Walk. Later we take you on a scenic coach
tour into the DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK. No visit to Devon would
be complete without enjoying the mouth-watering scones, jam and
clotted cream that make up a DEVON CREAM TEA, so we include one
to round off the day.
£399
DAY 4 After breakfast enjoy a SCENIC
per person
sharing a twin/double room
GUIDED COACH TOUR of Plymouth.
The afternoon can be spent at leisure
£48 supplement for sole
occupancy of a twin/double
exploring this fascinating maritime
city at your own pace. There is plenty
Deposit £75 per person
to discover; attractions include the
MAYFLOWER STEPS from where the
Pilgrim Fathers set sail in 1620, the
NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM and SMEATON’S TOWER LIGHTHOUSE
on Plymouth Hoe.
DAY 5 Our first stop will be BUCKFAST ABBEY, home to a community
of Benedictine Monks. At its centre is the magnificent Abbey Church,
completed in 1937. We continue to the county town of DORCHESTER for
a lunch stop and arrive in Sussex for late afternoon taxis to your door.
Your Holiday Hotel
JURYS INN Plymouth is a large modern hotel situated in the historic
city centre. The bedrooms have television, hair dryer, tea and
coffee refreshment dock, free WiFi and spacious bathroom with
complimentary toiletries. There is a lift to all floors.
www.jurysinns.com
01903 741233
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HISTORIC BATH & BRISTOL accompanied by Paul Fisher
SUNDAY 12TH APRIL FOR 5 DAYS
Following visits to York and Chester with Blue Badge Guide Paul Fisher
we are delighted to welcome Paul back for this new tour exploring
two of our finest cities in the southwest. We have chosen to stay at the
Hilton Hotel, right in the centre of historic Bath, providing an ideal base
from which to explore all the sights of this fascinating city, founded by
the Romans in the 1st century AD and now a World Heritage Site.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Join your Tour Manager, driver and fellow passengers on
the coach then drive through Hampshire and the Savernake Forest to
Marlborough. This elegant town has fine Georgian buildings and one of the
widest main streets in the country. Your guide will introduce you to some
of Marlborough’s historical features and there will be time for lunch. Reach
Bath late afternoon and check in to the Hilton Hotel for 4 nights.
DAY 2 We spend the whole day exploring Bath. Paul will take you
where it all began, at the amazing Roman Baths and Pump Room. The
Baths were constructed around a natural hot spring and the remains,
which you will see on your visit, are remarkably complete and among
the finest in Europe. An orientation coach tour will show you some of
Bath’s fine architecture and Georgian terraces and we shall also visit
the Costume Museum with its collection of garments from 1750 to the
present day. The Museum is housed in the magnificent setting of The
Assembly Rooms where, in Georgian times, more than a thousand
people would gather for grand parties and balls.
DAY 3 Today we shall head for the once thriving port of Bristol.
A coach tour will introduce you to the most significant sights and
buildings and we will take a drive through the classy district of Clifton
to view Brunel’s famous Suspension Bridge over the Avon Gorge.
Lunchtime will be spent in the City Centre with the option of eating at
the Llandoger Trow, a historic public house dating from 1664 associated
with Daniel Defoe and Robert Louis Stevenson. An afternoon visit takes
us to Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s ss Great Britain, one of the most
important ships in the world, launched
in 1843 and now fully restored in her dry
dock next to Bristol’s floating harbour.
£479
per person
sharing a twin/double
£89 sole occupancy supplement
DAY 4 Choose to spend a further day in
Bath exploring at your own pace. Or join
Paul for a visit to the National Trust’s Lacock
Abbey. Once a medieval nunnery, the Abbey sits at the heart of the pretty
village, surrounded by informal woodland grounds and gardens. Admission
is included to the Abbey and the fascinating museum dedicated to William
Fox Talbot and the history of photography.
DAY 5 After breakfast we take our leave of Bath and drive to
Salisbury. On arrival Paul will lead a gently paced guided walk around
part of the historic city centre and cathedral close. Time for lunch before
rejoining the coach to return to Sussex and the waiting taxis.
Your Holiday Hotel
The 4 star HILTON BATH CITY is well placed for all of the main attractions
in Bath, in the heart of the City on the River Avon. As you would expect
from this well-respected hotel group, bedrooms are designed with comfort
and convenience in mind, with modern furnishings and large comfy beds.
In your room you will find TV, telephone and radio, hairdryer and an
ensuite bathroom with bath/shower. The restaurant serves an extensive
buffet breakfast and dinner is a three course choice menu with tea/coffee
included. The Hotel has a lift. www.hilton.com
LINCOLNSHIRE’S COAST & COUNTRY
Battle of Britain Visitor Centre – Lincolnshire Wolds
MONDAY 13TH APRIL FOR 5 DAYS
Lincolnshire is often considered the spiritual home of military aviation in
the UK, playing a vital role in WWI and WWII. Local airfields were bases
for the famous wartime squadrons and now offer visitors the chance to
relive those memories. This rich heritage coupled with the beauty of the
Lincolnshire Wolds and coastline make for an unforgettable experience.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Home pick-up by taxi to the coach. We travel through East
Anglia to Louth on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Relax with a cup
of tea whilst luggage is taken to your room. Once you have settled in
make your way to the restaurant or Meridian Suite for dinner.
DAY 2 This morning we visit the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Visitor Centre at RAF Conningsby, for a guided tour. Later attend the
Down Memory Lane cinema show. Relive cinema as it was in its heyday
with vintage clips, classic adverts and sing-a-long films.
DAY 3 We head first to the neat Georgian town of Louth, capital
of the Wolds, where today is Market Day. Then we shall set off to
explore Lincolnshire’s pretty coastline. A scenic drive will include the
traditional resort of Mablethorpe where we pause to visit the Seal
Sanctuary and Nature Centre with its fascinating collection of birds and
animals including owls, storks, seabirds, badgers and cheeky meercats.
Admission is included.
DAY 4 Spend some time in the historic cathedral city of Lincoln for
sightseeing before heading to RAF Digby and its Lima Sector operations
room. The only one of its type left in the country and now fully restored
from original artefacts found on site. There are several rooms telling the
story of Digby’s role in the Battle of Britain.
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NEW TOUR
£395
per person
DAY 5 On our way home today we
shall be visiting Easton Walled Gardens
£49 single supplement
near Grantham. President Franklin
Roosevelt described these gardens as
Deposit £75
a ‘Dream of Nirvana...almost too good
to be true’. 100 years later see the
ongoing revival of these magnificent gardens. Light lunches are served
overlooking the garden. Later we return to Sussex and the waiting taxis.
Please note that the Leisure Centre at the Kenwick Park Hotel will be
unavailable during our visit.
Your Holiday Hotel
The 3 star BEST WESTERN KENWICK PARK HOTEL is set in 300
acres of grounds on the edge of Louth. The Conservatory bar and
the restaurant enjoy delightful views over the golf course. All 34
bedrooms are ensuite, those on the first floor being reached by
an impressive sweeping staircase. There is no lift but ground floor
rooms in the annexe are available on request. The restaurant serves
a 3 course dinner with a minimum of 4 choices per course and
dishes are prepared to order from fresh ingredients.
www.kenwick-park.co.uk
01903 741233
SPRING INTO IRELAND – The Garden County Of Wicklow
SUNDAY 26TH APRIL FOR 7 DAYS
NEW TOUR
This year we are breaking with tradition and visiting Ireland in the
spring. Sheltered on the east coast of Ireland, and with a temperate
climate, the gardens of County Wicklow are a riot of colour. This
completely new tour includes visits to Powerscourt and Malahide
Gardens, the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens in Kildare,
and Ireland’s capital city of Dublin.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 A taxi will collect you from home and bring you to the coach.
We shall make our way through the Midlands and Shropshire before
encountering the magnificent scenery of Snowdonia. Crossing the
Menai Bridge we reach historic BEAUMARIS for an overnight stay at
the Bulkeley Hotel, just a short stroll from King Edward Ist’s mighty
castle.
DAY 2 After breakfast you will have time to explore Beaumaris
where, in addition to the Castle, there are a number of notable historic
buildings including the Courthouse, Gaol and 14th century Tudor Rose,
one of the oldest timber framed buildings in Britain. We drive across
Anglesey for the early afternoon ferry from Holyhead to Dublin with a
crossing time of around 3 hours and 20 minutes. South of the capital
lie the tranquil Wicklow Mountains, where our base for the next 5
nights is the comfortable Summerhill House Hotel. Included during
your stay are a welcome drink on the first evening, a complimentary
daily paper each day (one per room), 2 night’s entertainment and a
quiz on another evening.
DAY 3 Today we will travel on Ireland’s oldest railway from Bray to
Malahide. On our journey we will be accompanied by a guide who will
provide a commentary as the train passes through the suburbs along
Dublin Bay and through the City to Malahide. We visit MALAHIDE
CASTLE GARDENS, created by Lord Milo Talbot, an enthusiastic plant
collector who brought specimens from around the world. Extending
to 22 acres, the gardens were re-landscaped to dramatic effect and
divided into different areas, giving the impression of a series of secret
gardens. There are 7 glasshouses, including the Primula house and
Victorian Conservatory, and over 5000 different species and varieties
of plants.
£599
per person
DAY 4 Almost opposite our Hotel are
POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS.
£79 sole occupancy
The Gardens were recently voted
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No.3 in the World’s Top 10 Gardens
by National Geographic. Formal
gardens and sweeping terraces lead to
ornamental lakes, while spring flowers
fill the borders and peep out along
the carefully planned paths through the wooded grounds overlooking
the Sugarloaf Mountain. We will also take a scenic drive through the
Wicklows, visiting GLENDALOUGH in the “Valley of the Two Lakes”.
Dinner tonight will be at the Traditional Music Pub, THE MERRY
PLOUGHBOY, where we will enjoy an evening of Irish music, song and
dancing.
DAY 5 Today sees us in the fair city of DUBLIN. After an informative
guided coach tour, you will have time to explore, take a stroll beside
the River Liffey, visit Trinity College to see the beautiful Book of Kells,
or one of the City’s many museums and galleries (admission charges
apply to some attractions).
DAY 6 We travel to County Kildare to visit THE IRISH NATIONAL
STUD which is at the heart of the Irish thoroughbred horse industry.
The site is also home to the world famous JAPANESE GARDENS,
created between 1906 and 1910 and among the finest of their kind in
Europe.
DAY 7 We depart our hotel in the Wicklow Mountains with an early
start for Dublin Port and the return ferry crossing. Breakfast today is
included on board the ship. From Holyhead we drive back to Sussex,
arriving mid-evening for taxis home.
Your Holiday Hotel
The SUMMERHILL HOUSE HOTEL is a former country house situated
in the picture-postcard village of Enniskerry. It is now a comfortable
hotel enjoying panoramic views of the Wicklow Mountains. Bedrooms
are traditional in style with television, hairdryer and tea/coffee making
facilities. The Hotel has a lift.
www.summerhillhousehotel.com
01903 741233
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The principality of Andorra is found in the heart of the Pyrenees.
It borders France and Spain, and offers a mix of both cultures. In
addition to the stunning landscape, Andorra has many historic towns
and villages and one of Europe’s oldest parliaments. Our base is
in charming Soldeu. We include local guides for two excursions in
addition to a trip on a scenic rack railway.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Short sea crossing from Dover to Calais. Drive to the Novotel
near Orléans for overnight stay with dinner and breakfast.
DAY 2 Travelling due south we arrive at our Hotel in Soldeu late
afternoon and will be welcomed with a drink and tapas.
DAY 3 A local guide is included today for an excursion through the
mountainous countryside around Soldeu. Return to the hotel and in the
afternoon continue with the guide to visit the capital, Andorra la Vella.
DAY 4 Traverse Andorra and cross the border to the Spanish town of
La Seu d’Urgell for a visit to the traditional farmers’ market, where many
local handicrafts are found.
DAY 5 A full day guided excursion into Spain to Ribes de Freser. Here
take the Rack Railway high into the mountains through the wonderful
Vall de Núria. There will be time for refreshments before the return
journey by train and coach.
DAY 6 A day at leisure to enjoy the hotel’s excellent facilities and
explore the village.
DAY 7 Leave Soldeu and travel back into Spain for dinner and an
overnight stay near Bilbao.
£695
DAY 8 Some time in Bilbao, perhaps
to see the unusual Guggenheim Museum,
before travelling to Santander to meet
the afternoon cruise ferry to England
with comfortable cabin accommodation
on board.
DAY 9 Arrive back in Plymouth and drive
along the south coast to Sussex.
Your Holiday Hotel
THE SPORT HOTEL VILLAGE
SOLDEU. A good 4 star hotel built in
traditional Andorran style. Rooms are
well appointed and all have a balcony.
Food is good and plentiful with buffet
breakfast and dinner. Other facilities
include a spacious lounge, terrace,
gardens and outdoor swimming pool.
The Sport Hotel has a lift.
per person
occupancy of room &
inside cabin.
Deposit £75
Twin/double price occupancy
is based on an inside cabin
with upper & lower berths
Supplement £22pp for
an inside cabin with two
lower berths
Supplement £34pp for an
outside cabin with two
lower berths
Please note that meals are
not included on the outward
and return ferry crossings
www.sporthotels.ad
SPRING GARDENS OF CORNWALL
Optional Isles of Scilly day trip
Reduction for National Trust Members
THURSDAY 7TH MAY FOR 5 DAYS
It is quite a while since we last travelled to the far southwest to explore
some of Cornwall’s fine gardens, famous for their lush exotic plants and
glorious views of the sea, which is never far away. Should you wish to
take a day trip to the Isles of Scilly let us know at the time of booking
and we will provide full details nearer departure.
ITINERARY
THURSDAY We make an early start for the West Country, driving
through Dorset, Devon and Cornwall to Penzance, where our hotel is
situated on the seafront. Join your driver and fellow passengers for a
welcome drink before dinner.
FRIDAY One of the Great Gardens of Cornwall, Trebah on the Helford
River is a beautiful Cornish valley garden. In spring it comes alive with a
colourful array of 100-year-old rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias.
Today we will also visit St.Michael’s Mount. Home to the St Aubyn family
as well as a small community, this iconic rocky island is crowned by a
medieval church and castle with the oldest buildings dating from the 12th
century. Depending on the tide and weather we will either take a short
boat trip to the Island or enjoy the walk across the causeway.
SATURDAY Today we drive to the historic port of Falmouth with its
bustling docks overlooked by two Tudor castles. Time to explore and find
lunch before boarding our boat for a Fal River Cruise to Trelissick Garden.
Discover the collections of rhododendrons and camellias in the elevated
garden set on a peninsula overlooking the River. Trelissick House, dating
from 1750, has recently been opened to the public by the National Trust.
SUNDAY Today we shall explore the Lands End Peninsula. Close to
Penzance is Trengwainton, a sheltered garden bursting with exotic trees
and shrubs. Breathtaking spring displays of magnolias, rhododendrons
and camellias, and a walled kitchen garden with panoramic views over
Mounts Bay. We shall also visit the world famous open-air Minack
Theatre to discover the remarkable story of Rowena Cade and her
lifelong dream to build a Cliffside theatre with her own hands.
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MONDAY Our final garden visit of
the holiday will be to Lanhydrock where
there will be abundant spring colour. This
will also serve as a lunch stop before we
travel home to Sussex and rendezvous
with taxis to your door.
£449 per person
Reduction of £33 for members
of the National Trust
Optional boat trip to the Isles
of Scilly – fare approximately
£40 tbc
Please note that a considerable amount
of walking will be required in order
to maximise your enjoyment of this
holiday. The tour is unsuitable for
anyone with a walking difficulty or disability.
Your Holiday Hotel
THE QUEENS HOTEL is a traditional hotel in a fabulous seafront
location a short stroll from the centre of Penzance. From the lounge
and restaurant there are splendid views of Mounts Bay and the
fishing village of Newlyn. The bedrooms are perhaps a little old
fashioned in the style of the Hotel, but are nonetheless comfortable
and generously furnished with comfy beds, television, free WIFI and
tea/coffee making facilities. Roadmark guests will have a guaranteed
sea view room included in the holiday price. The Hotel serves a
three-course dinner with several choices and includes tea/coffee.
Enjoy full English breakfast each morning. The Queens has a lift.
www.queens-hotel.com
01903 741233
LAKE ANNECY AND HAUTE-SAVOIE with Tony Pragnell
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Lake Annecy is surely the most delightful lake in France, in the
spectacular Haute-Savoie region, surrounded by Europe’s highest
mountains. Tony Pragnell, who will be accompanying this tour, has
planned superb excursions, all included in the tour price!
The travelling days are enhanced by pleasant landscapes, Champagne
country via Reims to Troyes, and then through Burgundy vineyards
towards the mountains and lakes of Haute Savoie. The journey
days are not as long as some, allowing a relaxing lunchtime in the
mediaeval town of Beaune on day two. And on our return we spend
lunchtime in Nuits St Georges.
ITINERARY
SATURDAY Eurotunnel this morning. Travel via Reims with comfort
and refreshment stops to Hotel Mercure in the historic heart of Troyes.
Evening at leisure to dine independently with plenty of restaurants
close to our hotel.
SUNDAY Drive south, briefly touching the Burgundy vineyards of
Cote d’Or. Lunchtime in the historic town of Beaune. Arrive at our
hotel late afternoon. 6 nights Hotel Les Grillons in a garden setting
close to Lake Annecy in the hamlet of Angon, a mile from Talloires.
Dinner included each evening (four course set menu).
MONDAY A gentle local touring day among the peaks of the Savoie,
driving over the mountain passes of Clos de Aravis and Col de Croix
Fry, calling at the alpine villages of La Clusaz and Manigod where
we include a visit to a traditional cheese producer in a mountain
valley. Taste and buy local cheeses, Tomme de Savoie, Beaufort and
Reblochon. Buy your favourites, vacuum packed to take home along
with their local wine.
TUESDAY A day to enjoy Annecy, the gem on the lake, its mediaeval
quarter laced with canals, flower covered bridges and old arcaded
streets. Tuesday is market day, a colourful atmosphere and great local
produce. We include a boat trip on the lake, and end the afternoon
with a drive up to Col de Forclaz, where paragliders leap and soar
among the mountains.
WEDNESDAY Alpine excursion to Chamonix. You may like to take
Aguille de Midi cable car, alongside Mont Blanc. The top station has a
restaurant and terrace with spectacular views of the Swiss, French and
Italian Alps. On a clear day it is possible to see climbers on Mont Blanc,
and great views of the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and the Grand Combin.
Not the cheapest of course, but if
weather permits, truly memorable. An
alternative is the Glacier train to Mer de
Glace, literally a ‘sea of ice’, then a cable
car down to the ice cave, and closer
towards the Glacier. Option three is to
relax over lunch in Chamonix.
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£835 per person
supplement
Deposit £75
THURSDAY Drive to Lake Geneva
(Lac Leman) and visit Yvoire, an historic lakeside village and member
of the Association of “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France”. Enjoy
its small shops, galleries and enticing cafes. We have admission
to Jardin de Cinq Senses, a unique little garden combining all five
senses, brought alive among hedged cloisters with scented plants and
colourful flowers.
FRIDAY No coach today. Relax by the pool, and perhaps stroll to the
lakeside village of Talloires. Lunch at the hotel maybe, or at the cafe by
the lake. Or take the boat or bus into Annecy.
SATURDAY Travel back to Troyes, with lunchtime in Nuits St.
Georges. Our hotel will again be Mercure Troyes Centre. Evening at
leisure in Troyes.
SUNDAY After breakfast we load cases and return to Calais for
Eurotunnel crossing. Complete our journey home.
Your Holiday Hotel
HOTEL LES GRILLONS, where we stay for six nights with dinner and
breakfast, plays an important part in this relaxing holiday. There are
just thirty rooms, so we have the hotel virtually to ourselves. Run by
a charming young family, there is an ambience of tranquillity here,
with a pleasant garden, outdoor pool, mountain backdrop, just 200
metres to the lake. Les Grillons has built a reputation for its food.
Chef Sebastian produces delicious contemporary French cuisine,
and the service is always impeccable.
www.hotel-grillons.com
Our outward and return hotel is the smart Mercure, in the centre
of Troyes in the Champagne region. Enjoy the atmosphere of the
historic centre, half-timbered houses and cobbled streets with a
great choice of restaurants. Hot and cold buffet breakfasts included.
www.mercure-troyes.com
01903 741233
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THE FABULOUS FJORDS including “Norway In A Nutshell”
WEDNESDAY 10TH JUNE FOR 10 DAYS & FRIDAY 19TH JUNE FOR 10 DAYS
Considered by many to be the world’s best and most diverse
destination, there is something truly unique about the waterfalls,
lakes, rivers, glaciers and high mountain passes of Fjordland Norway.
In order to maximise the time in this fascinating country we have
devised a ‘Coach-Fly’ holiday, whereby you will travel to Norway
by coach and return by air or vice versa. This means that on these
tours you will be able to travel further north than on previous
Roadmark holidays, taking in the spectacular Nordfjord as well as
the magnificent Sognefjord which reaches 130 miles inland and is the
longest and deepest fjord in the world.
Each of the two departures includes a one-night stay in Bergen
affording time for sightseeing in the city known as ‘The Gateway
to the Fjords’. Other highlights include Borgund Stave Church, the
Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre and Norwegian Glacier Museum. The
Norway in a Nutshell excursion takes you on a breathtaking journey
on the Flam Railway and we also include two fjord cruises on the
Geirangerfjord and the dramatic Naeroyfjord.
19-28 JUNE ITINERARY (TOUR B)
DAY 1: FRIDAY Taxi pick-up from your home to the coach.
Mid-morning scheduled Norwegian Air flight from Gatwick to Bergen.
Arrive Bergen and check-in at the Clarion Hotel Admiral for an
overnight stay with breakfast. A city centre hotel with restaurants
nearby for dinner.
DAY 2: SATURDAY Morning in Bergen for sightseeing. Drive north to
cross the Sognefjord at Lavik before continuing to Skei for a two-night
stay including dinner and breakfast at the Best Western Skei Hotel.
DAY 3: SUNDAY Spend a leisurely morning in the attractive village
of Skei. Afternoon drive into the Boyumsdal Valley and visit to the
Norwegian Glacier Museum in Fjaerland. Return via the Boyabreen
for a close look at the mighty Jostedalsbreen, Europe’s largest glacier.
DAY 4: MONDAY After a short ferry crossing of the Nordfjord we
make our way to Hellesylt on the beautiful Geirangerfjord. From here
we take a one-hour ferry cruise passing sheer mountain cliffs and
some of Norway’s most dramatic waterfalls. Next we drive past Lom
for dinner, bed and breakfast at the Elveseter Hotel.
DAY 5: TUESDAY Taking the scenic Sognefjell mountain road and
another short ferry ride we reach Laerdal for visits to the Norwegian
Salmon Centre and Borgund Stave Church. This afternoon we will drive
through the longest road tunnel in the world (24.5km) to Stalheim,
where we check-in for a two-night stay at the Stalheim Hotel.
DAY 6: WEDNESDAY Full day “NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL”
excursion. Includes a spectacular journey on the Flam Railway and
a cruise along the Naerøyfjord, the narrowest and perhaps the most
dramatic fjord in Europe.
DAY 7: THURSDAY Another day of super scenery as we travel south
to Larvik for a one-night stay at the Quality Hotel Grand Farris, with
dinner and breakfast.
DAY 8: FRIDAY Early morning Color Line fast ferry from Larvik to
Hirtshals in Denmark. Crossing time is a little under four hours. On
arrival drive south into Germany and arrive at the Leonardo Hotel
on the outskirts of Hamburg for an overnight stay with dinner and
breakfast.
DAY 9: SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast drive to the old
Hanseatic City of Bremen for a lunch stop then continue to the
Van Der Valk Hotel in Venlo for the last overnight stay of the tour.
DAY 10: SUNDAY Drive to Calais for the short-sea crossing to the UK
then home to Sussex where taxis will be waiting to take you to
your door.
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10-19 JUNE ITINERARY (TOUR A)
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY Taxi pick-up from your home to the coach.
Short sea crossing Dover/Calais. Dinner, overnight & breakfast at the
Van der Valk Theaterhotel in Almelo.
DAY 2: THURSDAY Drive through Germany and cross into Denmark.
Dinner, overnight and breakfast at the Scandic Bygholm Park Hotel in
Horsens.
DAY 3: FRIDAY Drive to Hirtshals on the northern tip of Denmark.
Color Line sailing to Larvik in Norway with reserved seating. The crossing
takes just under four hours. Drive to the Quality Straand Hotel Vraadal in
the Telemark region. Overnight with dinner and breakfast.
DAY 4: SATURDAY Drive via Odda and along the shore of the Sorfjord
to Utne and take a ferry across the Hardangerfjord to Kvanndal. Stop in
Voss before continuing to Stalheim for a two night stay at the Stalheim
Hotel with dinner and breakfast.
DAY 5: SUNDAY Full day “NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL” excursion.
Includes a spectacular journey on the Flam Railway and a cruise along
the Naerøyfjord, the narrowest and perhaps the most dramatic fjord in
Europe.
DAY 6: MONDAY Travel through the World’s longest road tunnel
(24.5km) and visit the Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre and Borgund
Stave Church. Continue via the Fodnes-Manheller ferry and the dramatic
Sognefjell mountain road towards Lom. Dinner, overnight stay and
breakfast at the Elveseter Hotel.
DAY 7: TUESDAY During a cruise along the spectacular Geirangerfjord
you will see some of Norway’s most famous waterfalls, including the
“Seven Sisters” and the “Bridal Veil”. We continue to the peaceful and
attractive village of Skei for two-nights at the Best Western Skei Hotel.
DAY 8: WEDNESDAY Spend a leisurely morning exploring the
attractive village of Skei. Afternoon drive into the Boyumsdal Valley
including a visit to the Norwegian Glacier Museum in Fjaerland. Return
via the Boyabreen Glacier providing an opportunity to get up close and
personal with the mighty Jostedalsbreen, mainland Europe’s largest
glacier.
DAY 9: THURSDAY Journey south to cross the Sognefjord by ferry
at Lavik. Continue to Bergen, a maritime city packed with history and
tradition, arriving mid-afternoon to allow time to explore. Overnight with
breakfast at the Clarion Hotel Admiral. The Hotel is located in the city
centre with plenty of restaurants nearby for dinner.
DAY 10: FRIDAY After breakfast coach transfer to the airport for
a scheduled flight with British Airways to Heathrow, arriving in the
UK early afternoon. Roadmark coach and taxi to your door.
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“In my 25 years with Roadmark I have been fortunate to
have visited many different countries. In my opinion Norway
surpasses them all in terms of the amazing scenery and
the constant contrasts and surprises in its landscape.”
Mark Anderson, Tour Manager
£1495
HOLIDAY COST INCLUDES
Flight to/from Bergen - London Heathrow/Gatwick
including taxes and one piece of hold luggage
Door-to-door taxi service* & airport transfers
Coach travel and the services of a driver & courier
throughout
Complimentary hot drinks on outward/return coach journey
Short sea crossing with P&O Ferries
8 nights Dinner, bed and breakfast
1 night in Bergen with accommodation and breakfast only
“Norway in a Nutshell” excursion
Color Line Fast Ferry Hirtshals/Larvik with reserved seating
Admission to the Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre
Fjord ferry-cruise Geiranger to Hellesylt
Admission to Borgund Stave Church
Admission to the Norwegian Glacier Centre
Internal ferry crossings in Norway
All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially
protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied
with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that
everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it.
Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more
information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to:
www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate. We are offering these tours as an
agent of Norman Allen Group Travel Ltd (ATOL 3683). Their booking
conditions apply, and will be supplied at the time of booking.
per person*
£198 supplement for sole occupancy
Deposit £100 per person (plus insurance premium if required)
Emerald Travel Insurance £49.50
*Once a deposit has been paid the price of your holiday is guaranteed.
However, if British Airways or Norwegian Air increases the cost of the flights
the price of the tour will increase for new bookings.
The Fabulous Fjords – Hotels
VAN DER VALK THEATERHOTEL Almelo (Tour A)
www.theaterhotel.nl
SCANDIC BYGHOLM PARK HOTEL Horsens (Tour A)
www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Denmark/Horsens
QUALITY STRAAND HOTEL Vraadal (Tour A)
www.straand.no
STALHEIM HOTEL Stalheim (Tour A + Tour B)
www.stalheim.com
ELVESETER CULTURE & ART HOTEL near Lom (Tour A + Tour B)
www.ton.no
BEST WESTERN SKEI HOTEL Skei (Tour A + Tour B)
www.skeihotel.no
QUALITY HOTEL GRAND FARRIS Larvik (Tour B)
www.nordicchoicehotels.com/quality/quality-hotel-grand-farris/
LEONARDO HOTEL Stillhorn Hamburg (Tour B)
www.leonardo-hotel-hamburg-stillhorn.com
VAN DER VALK HOTEL Venlo (Tour B)
www.hotelvenlo.nl
CLARION HOTEL ADMIRAL Bergen (Tour A + Tour B)
www.nordicchoicehotels.com/clarion/clarion-hotel-admiral
01903 741233
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STEAMING THROUGH THE COTSWOLDS and a meeting
of ‘The Pudding Club’ by Classic 1960’s
coach
MONDAY 1ST JUNE FOR 4 DAYS
Following our successful “Steaming through Dorset” trip in 2014 we are
hiring classic coach 1749 from South Coast Motor Services for a new
tour combining the gentle hillsides and sleepy villages of the Cotswolds
with attractions that include Blenheim Palace, the Great Western
Railway Museum and fascinating Morgan Car Factory in Malvern.
YOUR TRANSPORT - LEYLAND LEOPARD COACH 749DCD
Travel on board a beautifully restored classic touring coach that was
new to Southdown who used it on luxury touring holidays throughout
Britain. The body was built by Harrington of Hove and has just 28
reclining armchair seats. In its day it was considered to be the height of
luxury with large picture windows providing unparalleled views of the
passing countryside. With a top speed of around 40mph this is bound
to be a leisurely tour! Dating from 1963, the coach has high entrance
steps and is therefore not suitable for mobility-impaired people.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Our visit today will be to Blenheim Palace near Woodstock in
Oxfordshire. Blenheim has a special place in British history, being the
birthplace & ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill. Later we drive to
our hotel in the village of Mickleton.
DAY 2 Chipping Campden, Broadway, Winchcombe – you will see
these pretty Cotswold villages and others on our scenic drive today.
We shall visit the Gloucester & Warwickshire Railway at their restored
station in Toddington and take a nostalgic steam train journey along
the twelve mile line, finishing at Cheltenham Racecourse.
DAY 3 Drive through the Vale of Evesham to Malvern for a tour of the
NEW TOUR
Morgan Car Company factory, where
per person
the iconic sports cars have been hand
built for over 100 years. You will see all
the stages of the process and the visit
Deposit £75
rounds off with a light buffet lunch.
Later there is a further treat in store
when we attend a meeting of The Pudding Club. The entertainment
begins with a jovial introduction by The Pudding Master, continues with
a choice of light main courses and finally the Parade of Traditional
English Puddings and the vote for best pudding of the night.
£439
DAY 4 On the homeward journey we include a visit to Steam, the
Museum of The Great Western Railway, housed in a beautifully restored
railway building in the heart of the former Swindon Railway Works.
Your Holiday Hotel
THREE WAYS HOUSE, home of the world-famous Pudding Club, is
situated in the Cotswold village of Mickleton, near Chipping Campden.
It provides a high level of hospitality, delicious food and comfortable
rooms. There are 48 individually styled bedrooms with those on
the first floor reached by lift. Facilities include bath and/or shower,
hairdryer, television, radio, telephone, free WIFI and hospitality tray.
www.puddingclub.com
POTTERS 5 STAR HOLIDAY VILLAGE
Syd Lawrence Orchestra Celebration Weekend
FRIDAY 5TH JUNE FOR 4 DAYS
NEW TOUR
FULL BOARD!
Potters is a privately owned family business on the Norfolk coast. The
resort offers comfortable hotel accommodation and a huge range
of sports, leisure facilities and entertainment. During your stay you
can experience everything from a leisurely game of snooker or bowls
(short mat, outdoor or ten-pin) to archery or rifle shooting lessons.
If you are feeling a little more energetic you can head to the cliff
top golf course for a round of pitch and putt, or take a dip in the
heated swimming pool. A wide range of treatments are available in
the luxurious Aphrodite Beauty Studio. Nor will you go hungry, as we
include Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, and there is even a late-night
snack for anyone still hungry after the evening’s entertainment.
excursion to Great Yarmouth today
for those who wish. This evening
enjoy more music from some of the
UK’s top performers.
The amazing Syd Lawrence Orchestra has been voted “Best Big Band in
the Land” for eleven consecutive years and is renowned for its exciting
blend of Big Band Swing and Classic Dance Music. The Orchestra’s
repertoire ranges from the wartime million sellers of the legendary
Glenn Miller through the era of the great Count Basie Orchestra to the
hit songs of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. Your holiday at Potters
includes three nights of music and dancing to the sounds of Claire Teal,
Peter Long and the Benny Goodman Carnegie Hall Concert, plus the
acclaimed Youth Brass Band conducted by Chris Dean.
SUNDAY As well as a myriad of
activities in which to take part, you
will also find comfortable lounges and
bars, perfect for reading the papers
or a quiet snooze after Sunday lunch.
Other games and sports on offer include badminton, tennis, air rifle
shooting, bowls rinks, card and board games, quizzes, bingo and
dance classes. We round off our stay at Potters with another evening
of Big Band music and dancing.
ITINERARY
FRIDAY Taxi pick-up from your home then drive to the pretty Suffolk
MONDAY We pack bags and head home today, making a lunch stop
at the Tiptree Jam Shop, Café & Museum near Colchester. Arrival in
Sussex late afternoon for taxis home.
Market Town of Woodbridge for a lunch stop before continuing to
Potters where there will be time to put your feet up (or for something
a little more active) before dinner. Then take your seat for an evening
of sparkling entertainment in the Atlas Theatre which has one of the
largest sound and lighting systems outside the West End.
SATURDAY There is so much to do at Potters that you probably
won’t want to go out on the coach but there will be a morning
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£429 per person
sharing a twin or double
room
£349 per person for a
standard single bungalow
Deposit £75
Your Holiday Hotel
You will stay for three nights with full board in one of Potter’s
spacious Premier Hotel Rooms. Amenities include tea and
coffee-making facilities, satellite television and complimentary
guest toiletries. There is a lift to first floor bedrooms.
01903 741233
RAVENSCAR The Village that Never Was!
SUNDAY 28TH JUNE FOR 6 DAYS
NEW TOUR
We travel to North Yorkshire for a 5 night stay in Ravenscar. This quirky
village is built on spectacular cliffs. In Victorian times there were big
plans for it to rival the nearby resorts of Scarborough and Whitby,
until the company responsible for its development went bankrupt! An
opportunity to experience the area’s dramatic coastline and the vibrant
landscapes of the North York Moors National Park.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Taxi from your home to the coach to join your fellow
passengers. We drive through the Midlands and East Riding of Yorkshire
to reach Ravenscar by late afternoon.
DAYS 2-5 There will be daily excursions, including:
Whitby A coastal town and fishing port on the River Esk. Charming
tearooms and quirky shops in which to browse. Admire the ruins of
St.Hilda’s Abbey, uncover the dark story of Dracula, or visit the museum
dedicated to local hero Captain Cook.
Ryedale Folk Museum A winner of Yorkshire’s “Best Small Visitor
Attraction”. Nestled in the village of Hutton-le-Hole the museum offers
a unique glimpse of the past. Atmospheric buildings are spread over six
acres and tell the story of a rural way of life from the Iron Age to the
1950s.
Scarborough Britain’s first seaside resort which has been welcoming
visitors for over 360 years!
Sewerby Hall & Gardens A Georgian country house set in 50 acres of
parkland overlooking Bridlington. Enjoy the walled garden, rose garden
and zoo. The Hall has recently undergone a £2.6 million restoration and
is presented as it would have looked in its Edwardian heyday.
Rievaulx Abbey Set in a remote valley in the North York Moors, Rievaulx
is one of the most complete of England’s Abbey Ruins. We also visit
Rievaulx Terrace, one of Yorkshire’s finest 18th century landscape
gardens with two temples and stunning views over Ryedale.
Reduction for EH & NT members
£525
Pickering & The North York Moors
per person
Railway Pickering is an old market town
dominated by its magnificent church
Deposit £75
spire. It is the southern terminus of the
Emerald insurance £22.75
North York Moors Railway. We will take
Reduction for NT & EH
a single journey to Grosmont where
members
you will find the locomotive sheds, café
and shop. Later travel by coach to the
village of Goathland, setting for the popular Heartbeat television series
DAY 6 Home today, travelling via the motorway network and
reaching Sussex for early evening taxis.
Please note that a considerable amount of walking will be required in
order to maximise your enjoyment of this particular holiday.
Your Holiday Hotel
The RAVEN HALL COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL has a fabulous location
overlooking Robin Hood Bay. Originally called “Peak Hall”, it was built
in 1774 and has a fascinating history, becoming a hotel in 1895. There
are 52 bedrooms with television, tea/coffee facilities and hairdryer,
90 acres of grounds and battlements, a nine-hole golf course, tennis
courts, putting green, croquet lawn and heated indoor swimming pool.
The Panorama Restaurant has one of the finest views in Yorkshire.
There is a lift although some bedrooms are accessed by a flight of
stairs. 2 night’s entertainment during your stay. www.ravenhall.co.uk
THE IRRESISTIBLE ISLE OF MAN
WEDNESDAY 8TH JULY FOR 7 DAYS
The Isle of Man lies some 60 miles off the Lancashire coast. It is a small
and perfectly formed island, just 30 miles long by 15 miles wide. Besides
its charming countryside the Island has a fine collection of well preserved
heritage sites, and classic rail journeys on the steam, electric and mountain
railways. It has a unique and timeless appeal with fairies, folklore, smoked
kippers and haunted castles. What’s more, no passport is required!
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Taxi pick up from home to the coach. We drive through the
Midlands to our overnight hotel in the Preston/Lancaster area, with
dinner and breakfast included.
DAY 2 We take the afternoon ferry from Heysham (crossing time
approximately 3.5 hours) to Douglas. Our Hotel is just a few minutes
from the port so we will soon be checked in and enjoying dinner.
DAY 3-6 Spend a full day in Douglas, where horse trams have been
carrying tourists and locals along the two-mile Promenade since 1876.
We include the following excursions:
• A full day Island tour with a Manx Guide to learn about the Island’s geology,
history, wildlife and folklore. You will learn about the High Court of Tynwald,
the oldest continuous parliament in the world, explore Peel in the west of the
Island, and travel over parts of the famous TT Motorcycle Course
• The Isle of Man Steam Railway from Douglas to Port Erin
• A visit to the Lady Isabella, the world’s largest working waterwheel
• Mountain Railway to the summit of Snaefell
• Manx Electric Railway from Douglas to Laxey
• Cregneash Folk Village, the Sound & Calf of Man Visitor Centre
DAY 7 The Hotel will provide an
early breakfast so that we can take
the 08.45 sailing to Heysham, arriving
at midday. We travel home via the
motorways and reach the waiting
taxis in Sussex mid-evening.
£589 per person
£65 single occupancy
supplement
Deposit £75
Your Holiday Hotel
We are returning to the 3 star CHESTERHOUSE HOTEL, located on
the seafront in the Island’s capital of Douglas. A traditional seaside
hotel with attractive architectural features, the Chesterhouse
has 67 bedrooms with television, telephone, hairdryer and tea/
coffee making facilities. The age and layout of the Hotel makes it
unsuitable for anyone with walking difficulty/disability. There are
steps to the Hotel entrance and internal steps in the corridors and
some bedrooms. The Hotel has a lift. The Shiraz Restaurant serves
buffet style evening meals with a good menu choice, and a full
Manx breakfast is provided each morning.
www.sleepwellhotels.com
01903 741233
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PAIGNTON – The British Seaside at its Best!
SATURDAY 11TH JULY FOR 8 DAYS
NEW ITINERARY
Reduction for National Trust Members
Holiday includes over
£50 worth of excursions!
Roadmark Travel has been arranging holidays to The English Riviera
for many years and it is an area that never fails to delight our
passengers. Long summer days, sandy beaches, attractive coastal
towns, colourful fishing harbours, pretty Devon thatched cottages
and a wealth of interesting visits make it the perfect place for a
relaxing holiday. The resort of Paignton nestles snugly between its
two neighbours, Torquay and Brixham, and has the advantage of
a level seafront and town centre. Our itinerary has been planned
to show you some of Devon’s best scenery, from the peaceful
and exquisitely beautiful River Dart to the rugged granite tors of
Dartmoor. We are always pleased to return to the Marine Hotel which
has an excellent reputation for looking after groups and where we
are assured of a warm welcome.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 We travel to the West Country, with a stop at the National
Trust’s Montacute House in Somerset. The magnificent golden mansion
is surrounded by formal lawns, famous wobbly hedges and grand trees.
In the house you will discover oak-panelled rooms, period furniture and
tapestries, and the longest gallery in England. We continue to South
Devon and reach our hotel in Paignton by late afternoon.
DAY 2 A morning at leisure in which to relax with the Sunday papers
or take a stroll through the seafront gardens. This afternoon the coach
will take you along the coast, passing Teignmouth and Dawlish for a
visit to Powderham Castle. Family home of the Courtenay family for
over 600 years, the Castle lies in a deer park on the banks of the River
Exe. We will take a guided tour to see the majestic rooms and hear
some fascinating stories about the family.
DAY 3 An unforgettable day as we take you on the Round Robin
tour. Your day out includes a journey on the Torbay Steam Railway
between Paignton and Kingswear, a ferry ride over to Dartmouth with
free time to explore this historic port, and a cruise along the tranquil
River Dart to Totnes.
DAY 4 Today is Dartmoor Day. We shall travel first to The House of
Marbles, a working glass and games factory set in an historic pottery at
Bovey Tracey. Then the wild nature of the Moor soon becomes evident
as we climb the narrow road past the granite outcrop of Haytor Rocks
and then descend steeply into the village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor.
Famous for its annual fair in September, celebrated by the folk song
featuring ‘Old Uncle Tom Cobley and All’, Widecombe has a large
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church known as ‘The Cathedral of the
Moors’ and attractive old cottages and
inns. We shall stay in the village for
lunch and a look around.
£625 per person
Deposit £75
Reduction of £10 for members
of the National Trust
DAY 5 Join the coach for a morning
excursion to Living Coasts Zoo &
Aquarium. You will be able to mingle
with the playful African and Macaroni
penguins and get up close to otters, octopus and seals. There are
underwater viewing areas where you will discover all kinds of marine
creatures and plant life. Afternoon at leisure in Paignton.
DAY 6 We head to Devon’s premier maritime city of Plymouth.
A local guide will come on board the coach for an entertaining and
informative sightseeing tour. After time for lunch we have arranged
a one-hour harbour cruise during which the skipper will provide a
commentary as we sail across Plymouth Sound flanked by the beautiful
Devon and Cornish coasts. We pass Plymouth Hoe and the famous
Drakes Island, heading for the River Tamar where the mighty warships
and nuclear submarines await!
DAY 7 There is no coach excursion today, allowing plenty of time for
exploring more of Torbay at your own pace, or simply relaxing at the
Hotel or on the beach. Paignton Zoo is just a short bus ride away and
you can visit nearby Brixham or Torquay by bus or boat.
DAY 8 Sadly our seaside holiday comes to an end. We travel home
along the coast of Devon and Dorset, with a lunch stop in the market
town of Bridport. By late afternoon we are home in Sussex where taxis
will meet the coach to return you to your door.
Your Holiday Hotel
THE MARINE HOTEL is situated directly opposite the seafront, in a
level position just a few minutes walk to the town centre. There is a
lift to all floors. Bedrooms vary in size and are individually decorated
and ensuite with television, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer.
A glass conservatory runs along the front of the Hotel providing
panoramic views of the seafront and Palace Gardens. The food is
homecooked with a good choice of menu. Live entertainment is
provided on some evenings.
www.marinehotelpaignton.co.uk
01903 741233
THE SWISS ALPS & GOLDEN PASS PANORAMIC TRAIN
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MONDAY 20TH JULY FOR 9 DAYS
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Villars is a perfect summer destination. The little town stands on a
south facing mountainside on a sunny plateau above the vineyards
of the Rhone Valley. This holiday offers the chance to experience
Swiss hospitality and marvel at some of Europe’s highest peaks.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Taxi from home to the coach to join your drivers and fellow
passengers. We take the short sea crossing to France then on through
Belgium and Luxembourg to our overnight hotel, the Best Western
Victor’s Residenz in Saarbruken, with dinner and breakfast included.
DAY 2 Travelling south along the French side of the Rhine we cross
into Switzerland near Basel. Continuing past Montreux we reach the
village of Villars in the Bernese Alps for a six-night stay at the Eurotel
Victoria Hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink before dinner this evening.
DAY 3 A relaxing day begins with a visit to the pretty cheese-making
town of Gruyere, still surrounded by ancient walls. Included visit to
La Maison du Gruyere to learn about the history and see the modern
production of one of the world’s best known cheeses. This afternoon
we drive to Montreux which enjoys a wonderful location on the shore
of Lake Geneva. Right on the lakeside is Chillon Castle, an architectural
jewel with over 1000 years of history that has provided inspiration
to artists and writers such as Victor Hugo and Lord Byron. You can
choose whether to visit the Chateau (admission charge applies) or
spend some time exploring Montreux.
DAY 4 We board the Golden Pass Panoramic Train for a journey
into the Alps. We alight at Gstaad, an alpine skiing and walking centre
favoured by celebrities such as Julie Andrews, Roger Moore, Yehudi
Menuhin and Prince Charles. There will be time to explore and find
lunch before returning over the Col de la Croix to Villars.
DAY 5 Driving via the scenic mountain pass that connects
Switzerland with France we reach Chamonix Mont Blanc. You may like
to take the Aguille de Midi cable car, one of the highest in Europe. From
the top station there are spectacular views of the Swiss, French and
Italian Alps. An alternative is the Glacier Train to Mer de Glace, literally
a ‘sea of ice’ accessed by a delightful train ride. Chamonix itself is a
pleasant town in which to relax over lunch and perhaps take a ride on
the little tourist train.
£899
per person
DAY 6 Today we take a drive along
the beautiful Rhone Valley and into
the Mattertal to Tasch. From here we
occupancy
take a shuttle train for the short climb
to Zermatt at over 5000 feet above
Deposit £75
sea level. This attractive little town
nestles in the shadow of the mighty
Matterhorn. It is car-free and always
thronged with visitors taking a stroll around the historic houses and
enjoying the pleasant shops, cafes and bars.
DAY 7 A full day at leisure in Villars. We include a Villars Access
Card, allowing free use of the local trains, buses and gondola lifts.
DAY 8 We say farewell to the Alps and travel north to the Alsace
wine region for a lunchtime stop in the incomparable village of
Riquewihr. The village is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de
France and is surrounded by medieval fortifications and a castle. A
good opportunity to stock up with a few bottles of the local wine
before we continue to our overnight hotel, the Mercure Metz Centre.
DAY 9 After breakfast we head for Calais and the return Channel
crossing home.
Your Holiday Hotel
The 4 star Eurotel Victoria is situated in a peaceful spot close to the
centre of Villars. There is a selection of shops, bars and restaurants
in the village. Guest bedrooms, reached by a lift, are comfortable
and all Roadmark guests are guaranteed a balcony room with either
mountain or valley views. Rooms are best described as a little old
fashioned but have private facilities, telephone and television. In
addition to a bar and a restaurant the Hotel has a sun terrace and
indoor swimming pool. Breakfast at the Hotel is buffet style and
dinner is from a 3 course menu. On the night of arrival a set menu
is served and on subsequent evenings a choice of main course is
offered. On one night a special “flower menu” will be served featuring
petals from mountain blossom and blooms.
www.eurotel-victoria.ch/villars
01903 741233
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RAILWAYS & TRAMWAYS OF NORTH WALES
SUNDAY 2ND AUGUST FOR 5 DAYS
NEW TOUR
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Snowdonia National Park, some
of North Wales’ best railways, and a visit to the atmospheric village
of Portmeirion on this tour based in the pretty village of Beddgelert.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 We travel through the Midlands then past Shrewsbury and
Welshpool to Dolgellau, heading north through the Snowdonia National
Park to reach Beddgelert late afternoon. This evening the Hotel will
serve a “Taste of Wales” dinner.
DAY 2 After a morning visit to the Italianate village of Portmeirion
we continue to the slate-quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog for a
journey on the famous Ffestiniog Railway, one of the Great Little Trains
of Wales. The line descends over 700 feet from the mountains to the
sea at Porthmadog passing tranquil meadows, streams and waterfalls.
DAY 3 A scenic drive through the mountains brings us to the village
of Betws-y-coed. Next we journey along the Conwy Valley to the
popular seaside town of Llandudno. A ride to the top of Great Orme
on the beautifully restored Victorian tramway is included. From the
summit there are outstanding views across Anglesey and the peaks of
Snowdonia.
DAY 4 We take a scenic railway journey on the Welsh Highland
Railway along the foothills of Snowdon to Caernarfon. We continue
across the Menai Bridge to historic Beaumaris where you can see the
medieval castle, Victorian pier, gaol
and courthouse. You can also take an
optional cruise to Puffin Island to view
the bird sanctuary and seal colonies.
£399 per person
Deposit £75
DAY 5 Our homeward journey takes
us through the Vale of Llangollen to the
attractive town of Llangollen on the
River Dee. We say farewell to Wales and
head for home, reaching Sussex by early evening.
Your Holiday Hotel
Located in picturesque Beddgelert in the heart of Snowdonia, the
Royal Goat Hotel is a well-run private hotel of 3-star standard. The
Hotel has a welcoming atmosphere and traditional style. There are
several public rooms, including a quiet lounge, a bar and a terrace.
Dinner is three-course choice menu with tea/coffee included. The
Hotel has a lift. www.royalgoathotel.co.uk
JERSEY “THE BATTLE OF THE FLOWERS”
WEDNESDAY 12TH AUGUST FOR 5 DAYS
Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, lies in the Bay of Mont
St. Michel just 14 miles off the French coast. It is rich in natural beauty
and there are views of the sea from virtually every point on the Island.
We use a local coach operator to provide transport on Jersey and
the holiday will be accompanied by a representative from Roadmark
Travel. First staged to celebrate the Coronation of Edward VII, the
Battle of the Flowers is one of the largest floral carnivals in Europe.
In the early days the floats were horse-drawn and it was traditional for
flowers to be torn from the float and thrown to a lady in the crowd, in
the hope that one would be thrown back. Hence this is how the ‘Battle’
got its name. Today floats are up to 45 feet long, and horses have
been replaced by motorised transport.
See www.battleofflowers.com
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Taxis will collect you from home and we shall make our way
to Poole or Weymouth. The operator to/from the Channel Islands is
CONDOR FERRIES, and you will travel on one of their comfortable
ferries that make the crossing in around four hours. On arrival in Jersey
a local coach is provided for the transfer to the Merton Hotel.
DAY 2 A morning to relax and begin your exploration of Jersey. This
afternoon enjoy the spectacle of THE BATTLE OF THE FLOWERS from
your included seat in the grandstand. The flower festooned floats parade
around the arena accompanied by musicians, dancers and bands.
DAY 3 Today we include a “ROUND THE ISLAND” excursion. You
will see the beautiful bays of St.Brelade’s and St.Ouen’s, the Corkier
Lighthouse and village of St.Aubin’s. This evening you can choose to
watch the amazing MOONLIGHT PARADE when the floats that took part
in the Thursday parade are lit up with thousands of tiny fairy lights. The
evening concludes with a fabulous fireworks display over St.Aubin’s Bay.
DAY 4 A day to explore at your own pace. Jersey’s many attractions
include the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, the fascinating Wartime
Tunnels, the Jersey Lavender Farm
and Mount Orgueil Castle. If you wish
to travel further afield you can take a
ferry to St. Malo (passport required).
You may prefer to relax and enjoy the
facilities at the Hotel, or head for the
shops in St. Helier where lower taxes
and no VAT mean that you can find
some real bargains.
Includes door to door service
per person
supplement
Deposit £75
£509
DAY 5 After breakfast transfer to the port for the return ferry.
On arrival the Roadmark coach will be waiting to take you home to
Sussex for taxis to your door.
Your Holiday Hotel
The 3 Sun MERTON HOTEL is a large Hotel in St. Saviour, just
a short walk into the centre of St.Helier, via a pretty park. We
received good feedback from Roadmark guests who stayed there
in 2014. The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and a three-course
buffet dinner with a wide choice of dishes. Bedrooms have private
facilities, satellite television, radio, free Wi-Fi, hospitality tray and
hair dryer. There is a lift. The Merton provides a varied programme
of entertainment, with nightly music and shows, and has its own
fabulous swimming pool, the Aquadome, and leisure club.
www.mertonhotel.com
At the time of going to press Condor Ferries had not published their 2015 timetable. When the crossing times are known we will contact you and advise approximate pick-up and
return times. Please note that, in order to maximise your enjoyment of this holiday, a certain amount of walking will be necessary.
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THE BOHEMIAN TRIANGLE – Passau • Cesky Krumlov • Linz
SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST FOR 8 DAYS
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This will be Roadmark’s first visit to the romantic town of Freistadt,
located in the heart of the hilly Muhlviertel region of Austria and an
area of outstanding medieval architecture. Enjoy the World Heritage
Site of Cesky Krumlov, the “Three Rivers” City of Passau, and the
charm of historic Linz on the banks of the Danube.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Taxi pick-up from your home to the coach. We make our
way to Dover for the short sea crossing to France. Continuing through
Belgium we reach our overnight Hotel, the Ramada at Bruehl to the
south of Cologne. Dinner and breakfast included.
DAY 2 We head southeast through Germany, cross the border into
upper Austria and arrive at our Hotel in the delightful old town of
FREISTADT. You will be welcomed with a traditional Schnapps before
dinner this evening.
DAY 3 Freistadt is close to the border with the Czech Republic,
enabling us take you to one of that country’s real gems, the small
Bohemian city of CESKY KRUMLOV. Situated on the banks of the Vltava
River, the town was built around a 13th-century castle with Gothic,
Renaissance and Baroque elements. Now designated as a UNESCO
WORLD HERITAGE SITE, Cesky Krumlov is an outstanding example
of a small European Medieval Town whose architectural heritage has
remained intact over more than five centuries. We include a guided
walking tour and time to enjoy the Castle and wander among the
narrow streets and squares.
DAY 4 A day to relax and enjoy our surroundings. The main entrance
to the Old Town of Freistadt is through the Linz Gate which leads you
to the Hauptplatz (Main Square) surrounded by the painted fronts of
renovated burghers’ houses. The 14th-century Schloss Freistadt houses
the local museum, while outside the Bohemian Gate stands the little 15th
century Liebfrauenkirche with its beautiful “pillars of light” of 1484.
DAY 5 A long drive today but well worth it as we take in some
beautiful countryside on our way to PASSAU, famous as the meeting
point of three rivers, the Danube, Inn and Ilz. A sightseeing cruise on
the river will be followed by time in
which to explore “The Three Rivers
City” at your own pace. In the heart of
the Old Town is St.Steven’s Cathedral,
housing the world’s largest cathedral
organ. Passau has a unique charm and
atmosphere and is one of the most
beautiful and spectacular cities on the
Danube.
£695
per person sharing
a twin/double room
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DAY 6 Today we journey to the majestic city of LINZ, Austria’s third
largest city and former home of the Hapsburg Emperor. Linz is a city
of churches, including the huge Cathedral which can accommodate
20,000 worshipers. We include a guided city tour. Later there will
be time to explore further – we recommend taking the tram to
Postlingberg from where there are breathtaking views over the City
and the Danube.
DAY 7 We must begin the homeward journey today. Our overnight
hotel en-route will again be the comfortable Ramada at Bruehl.
DAY 8 We drive to Calais for an afternoon ferry sailing back to the UK
and continue to Sussex where taxis will await our arrival and take you
home to your door.
Your Holiday Hotel
The HOTEL ZUM GOLDENEN HIRSCHEN is located in the old town of
Freistadt just a short walk from the Castle. It is a small family run hotel
with a medieval style atmosphere and lots of nooks and crannies.
Roadmark will have almost exclusive use of the Hotel during our stay.
There is a lift to the bedrooms although some rooms are accessed by
a few steps. Rooms are traditional in style with TV and a hairdryer.
There is a large bar that extends out onto a terrace area. Next to the
bar is the main restaurant, reached by two steps. Dinner comprises
three courses with a fixed menu on the first night – on subsequent
nights there will be a choice of main course and there will be a BBQ
on one evening, weather permitting.
www.hotels-freistadt.at/zum-goldenen-hirschen.html
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The Ardennes, in the south-east corner of Belgium, is an underrated
area of castles, forests, hills and fast flowing rivers. On this relaxing
short break we include a river cruise on the Meuse, visits to the
Gardens of Annevoie and Freyr, and time to see the pretty towns and
villages for which the region is famous. Our base is a 3 star superior
hotel close to Dinant.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 We travel to Dover for the short sea crossing to Calais. Once
in Belgium we shall make a stop in MONS with its Gothic Town Hall and
selection of cafes around the Grand Place. During the afternoon we
continue past Namur and on to Dinant.
DAY 2 We spend today in DINANT. There will be time to explore this
atmospheric town on the banks of the Meuse that was the birthplace
of Adolphe Sax, inventor of the Saxaphone. You might like to take the
cable car up to the Citadel which dominates the town below or visit the
Cathedral with its famous pear-shaped bell tower and magnificent stained
glass. This afternoon we include a two-hour cruise on the Meuse with a
commentary about the historical buildings and places along the River.
DAY 3 This morning we head to the pretty little town of DURBUY
which prides itself on being “the smallest town in the world”. This
afternoon we take a guided visit to LES JARDINS D’ ANNEVOIE. These
famous 17th century Water Gardens, which are among the best of their
type in the world, feature dramatic waterfalls, ornamental lakes and
fountains, and the “Grand Canal”.
DAY 4 We pay a visit to NAMUR, a city that sits in a scenic location
at the confluence of the Rivers Meuse and Sambre. Later we shall head
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to FREYR CHATEAU & GARDENS, set in
wonderful grounds on the banks of the
Meuse. Originally built in the 14th century,
the Castle was the summerhouse of the
Dukes of Beaufort-Spontin who created
the beautiful classical style gardens with
babbling fountains, orange trees and an
incredible hedge maze.
£499 per person
Deposit £75
DAY 5 After breakfast we travel to historic YPRES where there will
be time to visit the fascinating “In Flanders Field” Museum (admission
charge applies) stroll to the impressive Menin Gate, and have lunch.
Later we continue to Calais for the ferry home, reaching Sussex early
evening for taxis to your door.
Your Holiday Hotel
THE BEST WESTERN HOTEL CASTEL DE PONT-A-LESSE is a
3-star superior hotel located in glorious countryside near Dinant.
Surrounded by parkland it has a bar, restaurant, orangerie and
indoor swimming pool. A buffet breakfast is included each morning
and dinner is a three course menu with a choice of starters, main
courses and desserts. There is a lift. www.casteldepontalesse.be
PERFECT PERTHSHIRE Autumn Highland Safari
Atholl Palace Hotel Pitlochry
NEW TOUR
SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER FOR 7 DAYS
Picturesque Perthshire is the perfect place to enjoy the essence of
Scotland. This tour provides a great introduction to the Highlands,
and the chance to stay in one of Scotland’s classic hotels
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Our journey today takes us through Cumbria and part of
the Lake District National Park to Carlisle, for a one-night stay at the
comfortable Cumbria Park Hotel with dinner and breakfast.
DAY 2 We make our way through the Borders past Stirling and enter
the Highlands. After a lunch break in Crieff we arrive at the Atholl Palace
Hotel mid afternoon. Whilst luggage is being taken to your room you will
be invited for a “wee” dram of whisky or sherry in the lounge.
DAYS 3-5 During your stay there will be plenty of time to enjoy the
luxurious surroundings of the Atholl Palace and we include:
A
visit to Edradour, Scotland’s smallest traditional distillery,
established in 1825
T ime in Pitlochry to view the hydro-electric dam and salmon ladder
A
scenic drive beside Loch Tummel to the famous vantage point of
Queens View
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Landrover Mountain Safari. Drive with a kilted ranger through
forests and moors to the high tops where you may be lucky enough to
see the majestic red deer
F ull day excursion through the Highlands to Fort William and The
Nevis Range
G
lide effortlessly to over 2000 feet whilst enjoying some of Scotland’s
finest scenery on Britain’s only Mountain Gondola
A
Guided Woodland Tour with an Atholl Palace Groundsman
A
fternoon Cream Tea in one of the Hotel’s comfortable lounges
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DAY 6 We cross the Forth Bridge
per person
to spend a couple of hours or so
in Scotland’s great capital city of
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the Royal Mile, take a stroll along Princes
Street or perhaps enjoy an open-top bus
tour. Later we continue on our journey
south through the Cheviots and Northumberland National Park to our
overnight hotel, the Redworth Hall near Newton Aycliffe.
DAY 7 Through Yorkshire and the Midlands to reach Sussex for early
evening taxis.
Your Holiday Hotel
The four star ATHOLL PALACE is a magnificent baronial manor
hotel set in extensive wooded grounds and gardens on the edge of
Pitlochry. The Hotel provides first class food and accommodation
and has been welcoming guests since Victorian times. Every room
is unique with quirky original features and many enjoy views of the
Tummel Valley or the gardens of Ben-y-Vrackie. Meals are taken in the
Veranda Restaurant and the Hotel uses regional and seasonal produce
from local suppliers wherever possible. Guests enjoy free use of the
indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and plunge pool. The Hotel has a lift.
www.athollpalace.com
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MAYRHOFEN ALMABTRIEB FESTIVAL & Steam trains of the Tyrol
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The Almabtrieb Festival is celebration time at Mayrhofen in the
idyllic Ziller Valley. This is the weekend when the cattle leave the
high mountain pastures as autumn closes in. The village has a festive
atmosphere as more than 300 cows come home decorated with
floral headgear and clanging bells, herded through the village by the
farming families including the children in delightful traditional dress.
It’s a great sight and Roadmark will be there to join visitors and
locals, enjoying street stalls, local food, wine and music.
Plus magnificent alpine scenery, and two of the famous little steam
trains of the Tyrol!
WE HAVE INCLUDED:
Reserved carriages for a journey on the Ziller Valley Steam Train.
A journey on the Achensee Cog and Steam Railway, climbing
to the lake in the mountains.
Visit to Innsbruck. Capital of the Tyrol. See the Golden Roof etc.
Visit to scenic villages including Gerlos and Rattenberg.
Visit to Pertisau alongside lovely Lake Achensee.
We also take you to the panoramic viewpoint at the top of the
famous Berg Isel ski jump.
Mayrhofen is a busy, trendy village, beneath high alpine peaks in the
picturesque Ziller Valley. It is a ski resort in winter, then genteel and
attractive as the seasons change, with shops, cafes, meadow walks, and
cable-cars to the high mountains for panoramic views.
ITINERARY
SUNDAY Eurotunnel to Calais. Overnight at Best Western Victor’s
Residenz Hotel Rodenhof, Saarbrucken. Evening dinner included.
MONDAY Breakfast at hotel. Arrive late afternoon at Alpendomizil
Hotel Neuhaus.Mayrhofen. We stay 6 nights here, with buffet breakfast
and evening dinner included throughout our holiday.
TUESDAY Day at leisure in Mayrhofen. Opportunities for cable cars to
the high peaks, walks, shops, cafes etc. The hotel has excellent leisure
facilities and music each evening.
WEDNESDAY Coach to Jenbach where we board the Achensee
steam and cog railway (included) for a 50 minute journey up to
Seespitz/Pertisau alongside Achensee, the highest lake in the Tyrol,
among lovely mountain scenery. Lunchtime by the lake at Pertisau, with
time for a steamer cruise this afternoon if you wish. We can call in at
Rattenberg on our way back to the hotel. Rattenberg sits on the fast
flowing River Inn and is known for its glass-making. Watch glass being
blown and browse the little shops and cafes.
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THURSDAY Coach to Innsbruck,
capital of the Tyrol. Plenty of time to
see the sights, Golden Roof , Cathedral,
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arcaded shops are ideal for browsing.
And there are plenty of cosy cafes for
lunch. This afternoon we visit to the skijump at Berg Isel, taking the funicular
(included) to the panoramic restaurant. Enjoy spectacular views while
sipping a coffee alongside the point where the ski-jumpers launch
theselves down the slope.
FRIDAY Morning visit to Gerlos, with time for a coffee in the village,
This is a journey for pleasure of the scenery on route and beyond Gerlos
for a photo stop at the lake viewpoint, before turning around just before
the summit of the Pass. Back to Mayrhofen at lunchtime, before we
board the Ziller Valley Steam Train (fare included) for a scenic journey
of 1hour 45 minutes along the valley to Jenbach where our coach will be
waiting to bring us back to the hotel.
SATURDAY Mayrhofen Almabtrieb Festival. Enjoy this day of music,
Tyrolean costume, street-stalls, traditional food and drink, and watch
the ceremony of cattle parading through the main street as they
are brought down from the mountains wearing flowers, decorative
headgear and enormous cow-bells. This is a great event for the
farmers and local people, the biggest day of the year in Mayrhofen
with coaches coming in from all over the country. We have a real
involvement because of all the farmers, our own hoteliers (the Moigg
Family) normally have the largest herd, brought right past our hotel and
gathered in the adjacent field.
SUNDAY Overnight at Best Western Victor’s Residenz Hotel
Rodenhof, Saarbrucken. Evening dinner included.
MONDAY Breakfast at our hotel. Return home, with Eurotunnel
crossing later this afternoon.
Your Holiday Hotel
We have 6 nights at 4-star Alpendomizil Neuhaus Hotel and Spa;
traditionally Tyrolean, yet with a modern feel. The hotel is located in the
heart of Mayrhofen with all the village facilities just a few steps away.
Throughout our stay we include buffet breakfasts and evening meals
with menu choice. There is music in the evenings, leisure facilities, pool
and spa. Have a look at the hotel on the net.
www.alpendomizil.at
4-star Best Western Victor’s Residenz Hotel, Saarbrucken on outward
and return journeys with buffet breakfasts and evening dinners included.
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We do not often include Spain in our tour programme, but have
decided to offer this holiday which combines the coastal resorts and
villages of the Costa Brava with some of the fascinating history and
culture of the autonomous state of Catalonia.
Santa Susanna is situated on the north of the Costa de BarcelonaMaresme, between the sea and the mountains near the MontenegreCorredor National Park. The resort has a mild climate, a long golden
beach and fragrant pine groves. Nearby Malgrat is an old Catalan
town with narrow cobbled streets, closely packed houses and a busy
weekly market.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 We travel to Dover for the short sea crossing to France.
Travelling past Reims and through the Champagne region we reach
Dijon and stay overnight at the Novotel Marsannay la Cote with buffet
dinner and breakfast.
DAY 2 We leave early for the 500 mile journey through France, to
cross the Spanish border south of Perpignan with great views of the
Pyrenees. We reach our Hotel in Santa Susanna late afternoon.
DAY 3 After a leisurely breakfast we drive along the coast to the
beautiful town of Figueres. Head to La Rambla in the heart of the town
for lively interaction with the locals. The charm of the architecture,
monuments and old medieval walls give delight to the eye. After
time for lunch we visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum which occupies the
building of the former Municipal Theatre and is the largest surrealistic
object in the world.
DAY 4 A full day excursion to the Mediterranean City of Barcelona.
A step-on guide will introduce us to this stylish capital of Catalonia
where sightseeing includes Las Ramblas, the narrow alleys of the
Gothic Quarter, the old port district of Barceloneta, and the distinctive
architecture of Antoni Gaudi, including the magnificent Church of
the Sagrada Familia. Included is a guided tour of this astonishing
unfinished church designed by Gaudi. When completed it will have no
less than 18 towers and will be the world’s tallest church!
DAY 5 This morning why not visit the colourful Market in Malgrat?
Later an afternoon excursion takes us to the beautiful Botanical
Gardens of Mar I Murtra near Blanes. In 1920 Carlos Faust began
creating what is now a stunning botanical garden with more than
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4,000 species, dedicated primarily to
per person
Mediterranean and sub-tropical flora. It
has wonderful collections of cacti and
other beautiful plants from arid regions
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of southern Africa and Central America,
as well as plants native to Catalonia.
The garden has a large lake, as well
a long flight of steps leading to the Linnaeus temple, which offers
stunning views out over the sea.
DAY 6 Today we shall visit the ancient walled city of Girona. This
so-called “City of the Four Rivers” has a historic centre called “La
Força Vella” and from the River Onyar its labyrinthine old town streets
twist up in a beguiling mix of architectural styles, dominated by the
cathedral. We round off the day with a visit to the lovely medieval town
of Besalu set on the confluence where the Rivers Fluvia and Capadella
meet. The 12th Century bridge over to the town is a real landmark.
DAY 7 Back through France today, making another overnight stop at
the Novotel on the outskirts of Dijon.
DAY 8 We complete the homeward journey, reaching Calais and the
ferry back to the UK. Continue to Sussex for waiting taxis to your door.
Please note that in order to maximise your enjoyment of this holiday
a certain amount of walking will be necessary.
Your Holiday Hotel
The modern 4 star AQUA HOTEL ONABRAVA has an excellent
location in the heart of Santa Susanna, close to the shops, cafes and a
short walk via an underpass to the beach. The Hotel has 350 spacious
bedrooms reached by lifts and each with a hairdryer, TV and balcony.
As well as 2 bars, there is an open-plan lounge providing a relaxed
seating area. The restaurant provides an opportunity to sample a wide
variety of food from the buffet. A litre of wine and litre of mineral
water are included with dinner and there is live nightly entertainment.
Superb Wellness and Spa facilities are available. These include a
heated saltwater pool, a jacuzzi, waterbeds and a thermal treatment
area. We include 2 free passes to the Spa for use during your stay.
www.aquahotel.com/en
01903 741233
AUTUMN AT THE SEEROSE
Lakes & Mountains of the Salzkammergut with Tony Pragnell
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Following a super holiday with Tony last January we are going
back….as requested.
Here is our response to your request for another visit to Hotel Seerose
in Austria’s Lake District. Autumn instead of winter, reflected in the
hotel’s seasonal tariff. But its standards ensure good value. We have
also added great visits worth 80 Euros – built into your price!
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Hallstatt Salt Mine
The World’s oldest salt mine, in the mountain above picturesque
Hallstatt. We go up by funicular railway, have panoramic alpine views
from the sky-walk platform, and then an informative guided tour, in
overalls and hard hats including tunnels, lake, an underground journey
down by miners’ slide and out on the miners’ train.
The Schafbergbahn
Austria’s steepest steam cog-railway, climbing Schafberg Mountain
from St. Wolfgang. Michael Portillo made the journey in his BBC TV
programme and said of the ride…. “In forty minutes it travels three-anda-half miles, in the process climbing 3,930ft, with a surprise at the top.
You walk 200 yards to a hotel standing on a sheer cliff, 5,870ft above
St Wolfgang. You feel as though you’ve come to the edge of the world”.
The Eagle’s Nest
Near Berchtesgaden at the Kehlstein Mountain we board special buses.
It is a breathtaking journey, climbing fast though tunnels and around
hairpin bends. At the summit we enter the mountain, where a brass
elevator will take us up inside. Step out at the Kehlsteinhaus, now a
restaurant but formally Hitler’s mountain retreat. The Alpine views
are stunning! Please note. The road to the Eagles Nest closes at an
unspecified date late in October. If it closes early due to weather or road
conditions at the top, we will include the Konigsee Boat trip instead.
Konigsee
The most beautiful lake in Berchtesgadenerland. Electric boats glide
the length of this fjord-like lake among towering mountains, passing
the Baroque church of Sankt Bartholoma. The boatman blows a
traditional trumpet, and echoes answer from the mountain walls. Relax
in Berchtesgaden or take the boat cruise. Your choice on the day.
Half-day visit to Salzburg
Mozart’s City. Stroll around the
delightful Old Town and perhaps
spend time at Hohensalzburg
Fortress, Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart’s
Birthplace or Mirabell Gardens. You are
surrounded by cosy cafes and shops in
Getreidergasse and other historic lanes
close by.
£779 per person
supplement
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Please note that a certain amount of walking will be required to
maximise your enjoyment of this tour
Your Holiday Hotel
The four-star HOTEL SEEROSE is the key to this tour, situated right
on the lake in pretty Fuschl am See. It is traditional Austrian in style,
but modern, with a well-deserved reputation for food and hospitality
in the hands of a professional family. Smart and comfy bedrooms,
restaurant, bar and lounge, panoramic indoor pool and spa. We will
virtually fill the hotel and can therefore guarantee special attention.
It does mean we cannot take a full coach, so places are limited, as
is single occupancy. Seerose has buffet breakfasts, three-course
evening dinners, additional salad bar menu choice. Austrian regional
buffet one evening, with live music and dancing. Two-for-one happyhour each evening for wine, beer and soft drinks. An autumn forest
walk followed by schnapps by the fire.
See it at www.hotel-seerose.at
We stay at the smart Victor’s Residenz Hotel, Rodenhof in Germany
on outward and return journeys. Buffet breakfasts and evening
dinners included.
NO EARLY START Instead of the normal early start for Austria
holidays, we take a leisurely option, leaving on Friday lunchtime
to enjoy a “pre-tour” night at Ashford International Hotel. Relax,
have a bar snack or take evening dinner in the attractive restaurant.
Breakfast is included next morning. The Eurotunnel Terminal is just 20
minutes drive away.
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A HISTORIC CANAL CRUISE
NEW TOUR
Roadmark has teamed up with English Holiday Cruises, based in
Gloucester, to offer an unusual and relaxing break of 4 days/3 nights
on a 4-star Hotel Boat, packed full of colourful waterway scenes,
wildlife and historical interest. You will cruise from Gloucester’s Historic
Docks along the first ship canal ever built. Capture glorious views of
the Cotswolds countryside. Stop off for inclusive guided tours at the
fascinating Wildlife & Wildfowl Centre founded by Sir Peter Scott, the
Purton Hulks graveyard of 80 barge wrecks and Berkeley Castle.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Taxi pick-up from your home to the coach. We drive to
Gloucester, arriving at around lunchtime. This afternoon you can visit the
Cathedral, Victorian Docks and Waterways Museum, or the Gloucester
Quays shopping centre. Late afternoon embark the Edward Elgar, meet
your captain and crew, settle into your cabin and then make your way to
the restaurant for dinner. After dinner enjoy a table quiz.
DAY 2 We sail to Frampton-on-Severn where a coach will be waiting
to take us to Berkeley Castle, home of the Berkeley family for over 850
years and one of the March castles, built to keep out the Welsh invaders.
We will take a guided tour to discover some of the Castle’s treasures,
including the cabin chest of Sir Francis Drake and a bedspread used by
Queen Elizabeth I.
DAY 3 Edward Elgar will cruise to Sharpness/Purton for a guided tour
of the Barge ‘Hulks’ before continuing to Slimbridge, the wildfowl and
wetland reserve opened in 1946 by the artist and naturalist Sir Peter Scott.
Live entertainment on board this evening.
DAY 4 A continental breakfast today before sailing to Saul Junction to
explore the Canal Heritage Centre. Then back to Gloucester where lunch
will be served on board, after which the Roadmark coach will arrive to
take you home to Sussex, reaching the local area late afternoon/early
evening for taxis to your door.
We are sorry but
we are unable
to offer single
occupancy on
this tour.
£399
per person
sharing a twin-bedded cabin
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Your Floating Holiday Hotel
The 4 star hotel boat EDWARD ELGAR offers modern comforts,
en-suite cabins, warm hospitality and delicious English cooking. She
has three decks, an open viewing deck, the main deck where the
restaurant and bar are situated, and the lower accommodation deck.
Staircases comprise around 12 steps with hand rails on each side.
Your cruise begins with dinner on the first evening, continues with
breakfast, lunch and dinner on the middle two days, and concludes
with breakfast and lunch on the final day. House Wine and soft drinks
are included with dinner each evening. The Edward Elgar only has 11
twin-bedded cabins, so never feels overcrowded. The atmosphere
on board is informal and friendly and the dress code is relaxed. Your
cabin will have a window, individual air conditioning/heating, shower,
basin and toilet, hairdryer and towels. It is well worth taking a look
at the excellent website which has lots of pictures and details of the
boat. www.englishholidaycruises.co.uk
AUTUMN IN THE COTSWOLDS • Gloucester • Adam’s Farm
Bourton-on-the-Water • Sudeley Castle • Cheltenham Spa
NEW TOUR
A long weekend tour to the Cotswolds, an area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty and one of England’s favourite destinations, famous
for its honey-colour limestone villages in a beautiful rural setting.
ITINERARY
FRIDAY We travel through Berkshire and Wiltshire and continue to
Gloucester, the Cathedral City of the Cotswolds. There will be time to
visit the awe-inspiring cathedral, the Victorian Docks or Gloucester
Quays outlet shopping centre. Later we make the short drive to our
Hotel which is situated midway between Gloucester and Cheltenham.
£325
per person
MONDAY This morning the coach will
take you to Cheltenham Spa, a town
SATURDAY After breakfast we head into the Cotswolds to pretty
specifically designed in the 18th and 19th
Bourton-on-the-Water, where the babbling little River Windrush runs
century as a pleasure and health resort
through the Village High Street which is lined with tearooms and gift
for wealthy visitors. During a guided
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shops. You may wish to visit the Model Village, Motor Museum or the
walking tour you will see the architectural Emerald insurance £19
highlights and learn about Cheltenham as
Cotswold Perfumery. This afternoon we take a scenic drive through
more pretty villages to the award-winning Cotswold Farm Park, home of it was during its Spa heyday. During the
Adam Henson of Countryfile. Adam’s father Joe founded the Park in 1971 afternoon we travel home to Sussex for taxis to your door.
to help protect rare breeds of farm animals. Our visit includes the highly
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entertaining Sheep Show and a tractor & trailer ride around the Park.
Situated against the picturesque backdrop of the Cotswold Hills, the
SUNDAY Broadway, with its grass-lined main street and honeyBest Western Cheltenham Regency Hotel has 47 newly refurbished
coloured stone cottages is the quintessential Cotswold Village, and we
bedrooms, each with air conditioning, television, free WIFI, hospitality
make this our morning coffee stop. Later we visit Sudeley Castle near
tray and marble bathroom. There is a lift to first floor bedrooms. We
Winchcombe. The Castle has played an important role in the turbulent
stay for three nights, with dinner and breakfast.
times of England’s past and houses fascinating treasures from Roman
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AUTUMN IN THE TROSSACHS A Victorian Steam Journey
SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER FOR 6 DAYS
NEW TOUR
The Trossachs, with its mountains and stunning scenery, has been
famed for its beauty ever since Sir Walter Scott wrote ‘Rob Roy’
and ‘The Lady of the Lake’. It is an area of wooded glens, hills and
peaceful lochs and one that we have not visited on previous tours.
Our hotel provides superb Scottish hospitality and has won several
awards including a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.
£495
ITINERARY
DAY 1 A taxi will collect you from home and bring you to the coach.
per person
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We travel though the Midlands and the fells of Cumbria to our overnight
hotel in Gretna Green, with dinner and breakfast included.
DAY 2 We drive through Lanarkshire and the Southern Uplands to the
village of New Lanark. At this World Heritage Site on the River Clyde you
will be taken on a journey of discovery and experience what was once
the largest cotton mill in Scotland. After the visit we continue across the
Erskine Bridge and on to our hotel in Drymen where a welcome drink
awaits before dinner.
DAYS 3-5 As well as exploring the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National
Park we shall:
Take a 2 hour cruise on Loch Katrine on Steam Ship Sir Walter Scott
Have a light lunch at the Loch Side Restaurant overlooking Loch
Katrine
Ride on the amazing Falkirk Wheel
Travel on the Bo’ness and Kinneil Steam Railway with a cream tea
Enjoy an afternoon tea dance
DAY 6 After breakfast we shall make an early start on our homeward
journey via the motorway network. We arrive in Sussex mid-evening for
taxis to your door.
Your Holiday Hotel
The 3-star WINNOCK HOTEL nestles around the green in the pretty
village of Drymen. Sensitively extended and refurbished whilst
retaining its traditional features, the Winnock provides friendly
Scottish hospitality, comfortable rooms and a high standard of
cuisine. Bedrooms are equipped with hairdryer, television and tea/
coffee making facilities. There is no lift but ground floor rooms may
be requested, subject to availability. There will be live entertainment
on at least two evenings.
www.winnockhotel.com
THE BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL
FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER FOR 4 DAYS
The annual Carnival in the Somerset town of Bridgwater has
grown over the years into what is widely regarded as the largest
illuminated parade in the world. Held since 1605, the spectacular
event celebrates the failed attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow up the
Houses of Parliament. Over 60 carnival floats wind their way through
the town, creating an explosive atmosphere of light, sound and
movement.
ITINERARY
FRIDAY A taxi will collect you from home and bring you to join the
coach. We travel to the West Country, with a lunchtime stop in the
attractive Dorset hilltop town of Shaftesbury. We shall reach our Hotel
in Taunton in good time for dinner.
SATURDAY After breakfast the coach will drive into Taunton for
those who would like to spend a while exploring Somerset’s County
Town. Early afternoon we will leave for Bridgwater, which is only about
half an hour’s drive. The entertainment in the town begins early and
you will be able to enjoy the bands, street performances, and children’s
parade and soak up the atmosphere before the Carnival Parade. The
floats are amazing, some over 100ft long and all brightly lit by more
than 25,000 light bulbs. The entire procession takes over two hours to
pass and the Carnival is brought to a dramatic finale with a Firework
Display in the middle of the town. Please note that dinner is not
included this evening although a hot drink will be served on our return
to the Hotel.
SUNDAY Sit back and enjoy a scenic coach tour following the
Quantock Hills to the north Somerset coast then pausing for lunch in
the pretty village of Dunster. Here we include a Traditional Sunday
Roast Lunch at the Yarn Market Hotel. After the two-course meal with
tea/coffee there will be time to take
a stroll in the village before rejoining
the coach.
£299 per person
£39 sole occupancy
supplement
Deposit £75
MONDAY Departing after breakfast
we drive to Street to spend some
time at Clarks Village shopping
outlet. During the afternoon we skirt
Salisbury Plain and reach Sussex to be met by the faithful Roadmark
taxis.
We hope to arrange Grandstand Seating for the Carnival and
details will be sent nearer the time. For further information on the
Bridgwater Carnival see www.bridgwatercarnival.org.uk
Your Holiday Hotel
THE HOLIDAY INN TAUNTON is a three-star hotel located on the
outskirts of Taunton on a business park and surrounded by trees.
Bedrooms are double-glazed and overlook the Hotel gardens. In
your bedroom you will find a television, telephone and tea/coffee
making facilities. The Hotel has a lift. The Holiday Inn has a leisure
centre with indoor pool, sauna and solarium.
www.holidayinn.com
01903 741233
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YULETIDE YORK & CASTLE HOWARD
SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMBER FOR 5 DAYS
NEW TOUR
We take you to North Yorkshire for a stay in the heart of York. From
our riverside hotel close to the centre you will be able to explore the
medieval streets and snickelways, discover the historic buildings and
visit the Minster, shops, museums and art galleries. The tour includes
visits to Castle Howard, Eden Camp and the Leeds Christmas Market.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 A Roadmark taxi will collect you from home and bring you to
the coach. We travel north through the Midlands reaching York late
afternoon.
DAY 2 York has over 1900 years of history packed within its ancient
city walls and this morning we will be joined by a Guide for a gently
paced walking tour of “Essential York”. The Guide will show you the
best of the walls, historic streets and snickelways (York’s picturesque
hidden alleyways), and the exterior of the Minster. Spend the rest
of the day exploring at your own pace. Discover the well-preserved
remains of Viking York at the Jorvik Centre or visit the impressive
National Railway Museum, just some of the many attractions York has
to offer.
DAY 3 Today we have two very different visits for you to enjoy. Eden
Camp near Malton is housed in an original Prisoner of War Camp and
is a fascinating award-winning museum that will transport you back
to wartime Britain. Experience the sights and sounds of the Blitz, the
Home Front, the Home Guard, evacuation, rationing and the Battle
of Britain, and enjoy a cuppa in the Prisoners’ Canteen and Officers’
Mess. Castle Howard is one of our finest stately homes, a magnificent
18th century residence set in landscaped parkland among the
Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The House
will be beautifully decorated for the festive season, with log fires and
candlelight, and soaring trees decked with baubles.
£365
per person
DAY 4 Join the coach for an excursion
to the vibrant city of Leeds, which is
about an hour’s drive away. Leeds has
one of the most established German
room
Christmas Markets in the UK, the
Deposit £75
Christkindelmarkt. Traditional wooden
stalls, festive greenery and twinkling
colourful lights create a continental
festive atmosphere in the heart of the
City. Leeds also has some great shopping with Victorian arcades, one
of Europe’s largest indoor markets and a Harvey Nichols department
store. Of course you may prefer to spend another whole day in York.
DAY 5 After breakfast we shall load luggage and travel home to
Sussex, arriving for taxis late afternoon.
Your Holiday Hotel
THE QUEENS HOTEL is ideally situated close to the centre of York
on the banks of the River Ouse. The bedrooms have bath with
shower and complimentary toiletries, welcome refreshment tray,
television, telephone, hairdryer and individual heating control. The
Queens has a lift. A buffet style English and Continental breakfast is
served each morning and dinner comprises of three courses with a
choice followed by tea or coffee. www.queenshotel-york.com
SINAH WARREN COASTAL HOTEL An early Christmas
& New Year rolled into one
NEW TOUR
MONDAY 30TH NOVEMBER FOR 5 DAYS
ITINERARY
MONDAY Taxi pick-up from home to join your fellow travellers on
the coach. We take a drive through the South Downs National Park to
PETERSFIELD where there will be time to find lunch. This afternoon
we follow a scenic route through the pretty Meon Valley and on to our
Hotel, arriving in good time for relaxation before dinner.
TUESDAY Today your driver will take you on an excursion to the
CITY OF WINCHESTER. Time for seasonal shopping in the unusual
boutiques, galleries or high street stores, or pay a visit to Winchester’s
CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS MARKET. Inspired by traditional German
Christmas markets, the attractive wooden chalets are situated in the
Cathedral’s historic close surrounding an open-air ice rink.
WEDNESDAY A morning excursion to another fine Cathedral City
CHICHESTER. There is a great selection of shops, and the Wednesday
Market with around 100 stalls.
THURSDAY Today you can visit PORTSMOUTH, where there is
excellent shopping in the city centre or at Gunwharf Quays with its
designer factory outlets.
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This will be the first time that Roadmark has stayed at Sinah Warren,
situated on the tip of Hayling Island in Hampshire. This greatvalue midweek break offers the chance to enjoy sparkling festive
entertainment, good food and some Christmas shopping. Like all
Warner hotels you are guaranteed a full programme of leisure
activities with live music, comedy and dancing every night.
FRIDAY After a leisurely breakfast
we shall make our way to the old town
of ARUNDEL. Here there will be time
to stroll by the River, explore the small
individual shops and galleries and enjoy
lunch before heading for home midafternoon.
£359
per person
Deposit £75
Your Holiday Hotel
SINAH WARREN (part of the Warner Leisure Group), is a threestar hotel with stunning views over Langstone Harbour. Originally a
15th century health farm run by monks, it is now a comfortable and
well-appointed modern hotel offering great leisure facilities (indoor
heated pool, steam room and sauna) and nightly entertainment. The
rooms have tea/coffee and biscuits, comfy chairs, iron and ironing
board and hairdryer. A delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast and dinner
is served in the contemporary-styled Driftwood Restaurant. The
Hotel has a lift in the main building. Please note that single rooms are
chalet-style. www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk
01903 741233
FESTIVE BIG BAND BREAK for one night only!
SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER FOR 2 DAYS
NEW TOUR
Join Roadmark at the stylish Orchard Hotel Nottingham for a
fabulous evening of entertainment with the acclaimed MIKE JAMES
ORCHESTRA & SINGERS. This vibrant professional big band consists
of a powerful brass section, whip tight rhythm and talented soloists
and vocalists; all led by the charming and highly talented Mike James
himself, one of Britain’s best and most enduring band leaders. A
perfect mixture of youth and experience, classic and contemporary,
their vast repertoire includes timeless big band classics, swing and
rock & roll, soul, blues, Latin, salsa and chart hits from the present
right back to the 50s. Take a look at and hear the band at www.
mikejamessound.com
£119
ITINERARY
SUNDAY Join the coach at one of the convenient pick-up points listed
below. We travel to Nottingham, with a break at a large garden centre
where you will be able to get lunch and enjoy a spot of Christmas
shopping. We reach our Hotel in good time to relax over a drink before
dinner (a 3-course set menu) in the Banqueting Suite. Then simply sit
back and enjoy the sound of the Big Band and Singers – dancing is
optional!
MONDAY After breakfast we set off for home, stopping halfway in the
journey at the Bicester Outlet Shopping Village. Christmas shopping in
the luxury fashion stores, homeware boutiques and discount designer
stores with up to 60% off high street prices. After time to find some
bargains and have lunch we return to your original joining point.
Please note that we do not provide a door-to-door service for this
short break. The coach will pick up in Washington, Storrington, West
Chiltington, Pulborough, Billingshurst, Southwater, Horsham and
Dorking
per person
twin/double
Deposit £50
Your Holiday Hotel
Opened in 2012, the ORCHARD is a contemporary 4 star hotel
adjacent to the East Midlands Conference Centre on the edge of
Nottingham. Its stylish features include floor to ceiling windows
affording views across the attractively landscaped university
campus. Bedrooms have a luxury feel with wall features, bespoke
modern furniture and tea/coffee making facilities. The eco-friendly
bathrooms have a power shower and are fitted with water pebbles.
There is a lift to all floors.
www.deverevenues.co.uk
THE THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
MONDAY 7TH DECEMBER FOR 3 DAYS
Thursford is probably the most popular Christmas production of
all time, a blend of exciting festive entertainment with modern
and traditional music, carols, dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes
and outstanding singing from a cast of over 100. The Show draws
thousands of visitors from all over the country to the collection
of former farm buildings in North Norfolk, all beautifully lit and
decorated for the season. If you have never seen the Show before it is
a must, although people return year after year to enjoy this Christmas
extravaganza which would not be out of place in any of London’s
West End theatres.
£279 per person
ITINERARY
£43 sole occupancy
supplement
Deposit £75
DAY 1 A Roadmark taxi will bring you from home to the coach. We
travel to the historic market town of Bury St.Edmunds in Suffolk. Bury has
a striking combination of medieval architecture, elegant Georgian squares
and a glorious cathedral, and there will be time to explore and find lunch.
This afternoon we continue to our hotel on the outskirts of Norwich.
DAY 2 This morning enjoy a leisurely breakfast, a read of the papers
or perhaps a dip in the pool before we leave for Thursford. We aim to
arrive early to allow plenty of time for a snack and some shopping in the
Thursford gift shops before the afternoon performance. Whether you
have seen the Christmas Spectacular before or if this is your first visit, you
will be completely bowled over by the wonderful festive atmosphere and
talented cast of professional singers, dancers and musicians.
DAY 3 After breakfast we make our way to Colchester, the oldest
recorded town in Britain with a unique heritage and history. Time
for lunch and a spot of Christmas shopping before we complete the
homeward journey to Sussex.
Your Holiday Hotel
You will stay for two nights at the luxurious DE VERE DUNSTON
HALL HOTEL, an Elizabethan-style mansion built in 1859, a few miles
from Norwich. This 4 star country house hotel retains a traditional
elegance amidst 150 acres of landscaped grounds. The public areas
include an elegantly decorated bar and an impressive restaurant.
Each of the 169 bedrooms is equipped with modern facilities
including tea/coffee-making facilities. The Dunston Hall’s impressive
leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and
steam room. There is a lift.
www.devere-hotels.co.uk
01903 741233
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CONCORDE, CARS & CLASSIC CHRISTMAS MARKETS
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THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER FOR 6 DAYS
UIRED
NEW TOUR
£599
Advent is one of the nicest times of year and this tour takes you
to Stuttgart in southwest Germany. Germany’s Christmas Markets
are imitated throughout the world, but to experience the real
thing you need to travel to the country itself. Stuttgart’s Christmas
Market dates from 1692 and nowadays the whole of the city centre
is transformed into a sparkling yuletide town. More than 280 stalls
with their thoughtfully decorated wooden roofs make Stuttgart’s
Christmas Market one of the loveliest and largest in Europe. We
have carefully researched this unique tour, which includes not only
Christmas shopping at some of the region’s best Christmas Markets,
but visits to one of Europe’s finest Baroque Palaces and the fabulous
museums of two of the world’s most famous car companies, Porsche
and Mercedes-Benz!
This afternoon travel by coach to
per person
Ludwigsburg Palace. Built for the royal
family of Wuerttemberg 300 years ago,
£75 Sole Occupancy
this is one of Europe’s largest Baroque
supplement
Palaces and we will take a guided
Deposit £75
tour to view the grand interiors. We
stay in Ludwigsburg for the Baroque
Optional visit to the
Christmas Market with more than 175
Mercedes Benz Museum
stalls decorated like a Baroque Garden.
£7.50
Alternatively visit the Porsche Museum
in Stuttgart with its impressive collection
of 80 automobiles documenting his history of this iconic and world
famous manufacturer. You can also see classic cars being restored, or
more youthful veterans being made ready for a race.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 When everyone is on board the coach we drive to Folkestone
DAY 5 After breakfast we visit the Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Here you will discover yet more exciting exhibits including over 300
highly polished vintage automobiles, 200 motorcycles, 50 racing and
sports cars and displays of military history. Only two supersonic aircraft
were ever designed for civil purposes and this museum has examples
of both, Concorde and the Tuplolev 144. This afternoon we drive to
Koblenz in the Rhineland for a one-night stay with breakfast at the
Mercure Hotel. The Mercure has a great location on the bank of the
Rhine within a short walk of the picturesque Old Town allowing for
a visit to the Christmas Market, one of the region’s largest, featuring
colourful advent calendar windows on the roof of the baroque town hall.
for the convenient Channel Tunnel crossing. Our overnight hotel is the
comfortable Novotel Hauconcourt near Metz, with dinner and breakfast.
DAY 2 Driving west through Germany we visit the Technik Museum
Speyer, one of Europe’s largest private technology museums. Marvel
at the vast range of exhibits including the largest exhibition of manned
space flight outside Russia and the USA. The Museum has more than 150
vintage cars from all eras, superbikes, fire engines, commercial vehicles
and steam locomotives. You can even walk inside a full size submarine
and a 747 Jumbo Jet which is “parked” on the roof! Later we continue
to Stuttgart, check in to the Maritim Hotel and enjoy dinner.
DAY 3 This morning a local guide will join us for a walking tour of the
City Centre. Spend the rest of the day exploring at your own pace or
wandering through the Christmas Market, where smells of cinnamon and
vanilla, grilled sausages and gluhwein pervade the streets and squares.
Alternatively join our excursion to the Mercedes-Benz Museum with
its dramatic architecture. Visitors are carried to a height of 34 metres
above the ground and transported back in time to the year 1886 – the
birth year of the legend that surrounds the pioneering invention of
Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz; The automobile. One Legend room
follows the other in a chronological tour that descends through seven
floors and more than 125 years of automotive history.
DAY 4 A short journey from Stuttgart is the medieval town of
Esslingen. Half-timbered houses and romantic streets provide the
perfect backdrop for the Medieval Fayre & Christmas Market. Artisans
display traditional craftsmanship and authentic taverns serve a wide
selection of hearty food and wine from the time of the Middle Ages.
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DAY 6 We make our way to Calais for an afternoon ferry home to the
UK then back to Sussex for taxis to your door.
Please note that a considerable amount of walking will be necessary in
order to maximise your enjoyment of this holiday.
Your Holiday Hotel
The MARITIM HOTEL is a first class deluxe Hotel with over 500 rooms
about a ten-minute stroll from the City Centre. Bedrooms, are reached
by lifts and feature television, telephone, wifi, minibar, bathroom/wc
and hairdryer. The Hotel has a restaurant, café and piano bar. Breakfast
is a lavish buffet typical of Maritim hotels. We include evening meal
(set menu) on the night of arrival and on the other two nights you can
dine out in one of Stuttgart’s smart restaurants or enjoy some of the
delicious specialities on offer at the Christmas Market. For relaxation
the Hotel has a Wellness area with heated swimming pool.
www.maritim.com
01903 741233
A WEST COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Book now!!!
WEDNESDAY 23RD DECEMBER FOR 5 DAYS
We do not normally advertise our Christmas break this early, but
2015 will be special! We have decided to spend the festive period
at the Best Western Livermead Cliff Hotel in the English Riviera. The
Livermead Cliff is in the same family ownership as the Corbyn Head
Hotel, a firm favourite with Roadmark passengers for many years. It is
a 3-star Hotel in a super seafront position about a mile from Torquay
town centre. The comfortable lounge and bar have stunning views
across Torbay and there are 67 tastefully decorated bedrooms with
flatscreen television, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee tray. There
is a lift. Your holiday will include all the usual Roadmark “extras” such
as Guess the Weight of the Cake, a Christmas Quiz and of course a
visit from Father Christmas himself!
PROVISIONAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME
23RD DEC Arrival at the Livermead Cliff Hotel in Torbay. Tea and
biscuits served while luggage is taken to your room. Get to know your
hosts and fellow passengers over a welcome drink before dinner.
CHRISTMAS EVE After a leisurely breakfast it’s all aboard the
Santa Express. We arrive in Paignton where log fires will be burning
and board a steam train for the return journey alongside the River
Dart to Kingswear. During the journey enjoy a glass of mulled wine
and a mince pie. This evening you will be welcomed in true style with
a champagne Cocktail Reception hosted by the Hotel Management
Team prior to evening dinner.
CHRISTMAS DAY Have your camera at the ready to capture Santa
who comes bearing gifts for all! Today simply eat, drink and be merry
as we celebrate the highlight of our Christmas holiday. Luncheon is
a seven-course yuletide banquet featuring the finest local produce
freshly prepared and cooked to perfection.
A LOOK AHEAD TO 2016
BOXING DAY The day after Christmas brings yet more fine dining
with a sumptuous Grand Buffet this evening. But that’s all after you have
exercised your lungs at the Pantomime – “Oh yes you will”!
27TH DEC It will be sad to leave the comfortable surroundings of the
Livermead Cliff but today we shall head home with fond memories of a happy
Christmas spent in the best of company enjoying the good things in life
Programme subject to confirmation/alteration. A fully refundable
deposit of just £50 per person will secure you a place on the
2015 Christmas Holiday. Full details and price will be available
in the summer.
Your Holiday Hotel
View the Hotel at
www.livermeadcliff.co.uk
We are already planning more exciting and innovative holidays for 2016,
so let us know if you are interested in any of the following tours and we will
make sure that you receive full details as soon as they become available:
ANDRÉ RIEU
IN CONCERT
THE GREAT ESCAPE
– SPRING 2016
We have had a number of
clients ask about André Rieu
concerts and are pleased to
say that we are looking at the
possibility of a short European
tour which will include one of
his famous performances.
A Dutch violinist, André Rieu is best known for creating the waltzplaying Johann Strauss Orchestra which has turned classical and
waltz music into a highly successful concert touring music act.
Tickets for his concerts are always in great demand and need to be
purchased well in advance. We are compiling a list of those clients
who may be interested in joining us.
In 2016 we are planning to
repeat one of Tony Pragnell’s
most interesting tours……THE
GREAT ESCAPE! This 10-day
grand tour will take us to
BERLIN, DRESDEN, MEISSEN, POTSDAM and COLDITZ.
THE SCINTILLATING
SCILLIES
Having overcome wartime devastation, Dresden is now restored as the
beautiful capital of Saxony. This captivating city created by King Augustus
the Strong is clustered by the riverbank, dramatic yet compact, the sights
are within a stroll of our hotel.
The Scilly Isles are a place
like nowhere else in England.
Outstandingly beautiful,
uncrowded and unspoilt, this
Island archipelago lies just
off the coast of Cornwall but
seems like a world apart. We
shall be staying on the main
island of St.Mary’s, and there
will be the opportunity to visit some of the “off Islands” like Tresco
with its tranquil ruined Abbey and world-famous gardens. We have
a provisional date of July 27-August 2.
Berlin
We have a guided tour, and leisure time exploring the history either side
of the defunct borders of East and West. We have a free day as well, with
our coach on hand to give time at Check-point Charlie, Unter den Linden,
the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral, the Reichstag, the new Holocaust
Memorial, and a host of museums on Museum Island.
Dresden
Visits include Meissen Porcelain, Sans Soucci Gardens, a cruise on the River
Elbe by historic paddle-steamer and a visit to Cecilienhof Palace where the
allied powers held The Potsdam conference. We visit Mohne Dam, scene of
the Dambusters’ raid and take an enlightening tour of the infamous Colditz
Castle and Escape Museum!
Excellent hotels
4 nights Berlin, three nights Dresden, one night outward and return in
Germany. Buffet breakfasts included throughout. Dinner included on
all our evenings except two in Dresden, left free to enjoy the nearby
restaurants in Dresden’s charming Aldstadt.
01903 741233
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HOLIDAY BOOKING TERM AND CONDITIONS
CONSUMER PROTECTION INSURANCE
In accordance with “The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours
Regulations 1992” all passengers booking with Roadmark Travel Ltd are fully
protected for the initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all monies paid
to us, including repatriation if required, arising from cancellation or curtailment
of your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of Roadmark Travel Ltd. Your
booking is insured by IPP Ltd and its panel of Insurers. This insurance is only valid
for passengers who book and pay directly with/to Roadmark Travel Ltd and is only
valid for packages booked that DO NOT include flights. This insurance has been
arranged by International Passenger Protection
Limited and underwritten by Certain underwriters
at Lloyd’s.
For further information see www.ipplondon.co.uk
ALL ROADMARK COACH HOLIDAYS ARE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
When signing the booking form you will sign on behalf of yourself, and the others named
in your party that you have read, understood, and have accepted these conditions and the
Holiday Information provided in this brochure. A contract between us is entered into when
you make a booking and we accept it by written confirmation on the terms set out in this
brochure. Your contract is with ROADMARK TRAVEL LIMITED of Stockbury House, Church
Street, Storrington, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 4LD, hereinafter referred to as “The
Company”.
1. YOU PAY A DEPOSIT
When you make a booking you must pay a deposit. For most holidays this is £75 per
person and the exact amount will be advised to you when booking. If you are taking
“Emerald” Travel Insurance” you must also pay the appropriate premium as shown in our
Brochure. Should you decide to cancel or be unable to take up the holiday for any reason
this deposit and insurance premium are both NON-REFUNDABLE.
2. YOU PAY THE BALANCE
You must pay the balance by the date specified in the tour confirmation. If the balance
is not paid in time the Company reserves the right, after due notice to the customer, to
cancel your booking. In this event, or if you, the customer, cancel the holiday arrangements
after the booking is accepted, the deposit (and insurance premium if applicable) will be
forfeited.
3. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY
If you or any member of your party decide to cancel your holiday, the person signing the
booking form must notify us in writing. As cancellation incurs administrative costs we will
retain the deposit applicable to each person’s holiday cancelled. Any insurance premium
you have paid will also be forfeited. Additionally, if you cancel within 42 days of departure,
The Company will apply a cancellation charge in accordance with the following scale:
Period before departure within which
written cancellation is received
Cancellation Charge (including deposit
paid) as a percentage of the holiday price
Prior to 42 days
Loss of deposit & Insurance premium
28 – 42 days
30%
14 – 27 days
45%
7 – 13 days
60%
1 – 6 days
100%
Departure Day or later including
100%
voluntary termination whilst on holiday
NOTE: If the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy
you may be able to reclaim these charges subject to the policy excess. Insurance premiums
are not reclaimable.
4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING
If after our confirmation has been issued you wish to change your booking (e.g. change to
another holiday or departure date), we will do our best to make the changes provided that
we receive written notification from the person signing the booking form not later than the
date on which the balance of the original holiday cost was due for payment. This must be
accompanied by a payment of £25 to cover administration costs. Any alteration by you
made later than the original balance date will be treated as a cancellation and subject to
the charges set out in paragraph 3 above.
5. IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT
If you have a complaint during your holiday, please inform, in the first instance, the supplier
of the service and then inform our driver/courier or representative immediately, who
will do his/her best to help you there and then. If the matter cannot be resolved to your
satisfaction you must put your complaint in writing to Roadmark Travel Limited. This
should give full details of the complaint and be received by the Company not later than 28
days following the return of your holiday. Failure to establish your complaint immediately
in accordance with the above procedure may affect the outcome of it.
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6. STATUTORY AUTHORITIES & CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE
This brochure is issued subject to applicable Acts of Parliament and Government
Regulations and The Company reserves the right to modify itineraries to conform with
requests from competent authorities in the United Kingdom and any other sovereign
state through which the tours operate. Overland carriage may be in vehicles other
than those owned by Roadmark Travel Limited. When you travel on an aircraft, train or
ship, the conditions of that carrier apply and are subject to National and International
conditions which may limit or exclude liability. The Public Service Vehicle (Conduct of
Drivers, Conductors and Passengers) Regulations as amended 1990, apply to all coaches
throughout any holiday in the UK.
7. INSURANCE
It is a condition of booking with Roadmark Travel that you are covered by Travel Insurance
for any UK or European Holiday. There is a wide range of providers to choose from and
you do not have to take the insurance offered by Roadmark. Roadmark Travel Limited is
an Appointed Representative of Arthur J.Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd. Through Arthur
J.Gallager we offer the “EMERALD COACH HOLIDAY SCHEME”. The insurance premium
for each holiday is shown in our brochure and on the website, and includes Insurance
Premium Tax at the prevailing rate (currently 20%).
A summary of the cover is shown on page 31 of this brochure under TRAVEL INSURANCE
Important Information, and a full policy document can be inspected at our office.
Roadmark Travel does not provide advice or recommendation as to whether the policy
meets your own specific requirements. If you decide to purchase Roadmark’s Travel
Insurance and pay the relevant premium we will send you a policy document. If you decide
that the cover does not meet your requirements you may return the policy document
to us within 14 days and we will refund the premium paid. If you cancel your holiday for
any reason after the 14-day period the insurance premium is non-refundable. You should
always take your Insurance Policy document with you on the holiday.
If you are not covered by the Emerald Scheme you must provide details of your own
alternative insurance cover, for which there is a space on the booking form.
EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS (applies to both UK & EUROPE)
Your Emerald policy may not cover claims arising from your pre-existing medical
conditions, so if you have a medical condition and/or are taking prescribed medicine, it is
essential that you telephone Travellers Healthcheck on 01732 853375 to advise them of
your condition/medication. You must also telephone the Healthcheck line if you are on a
waiting list for any treatment, and if your condition or medication changes after you have
purchased your travel insurance.
8. PASSPORTS
For all holidays abroad you will require a full 10 year British Passport. If you do not hold
a full British Passport it may be possible to travel, provided that you have checked with
the appropriate immigration authorities of the Country(ies) to be visited whether a visa
is required, and that you are in possession of the visa and any other documentation
necessary for entry into that country(ies). The Company cannot accept responsibility
for delays or difficulties caused if passengers are not in possession of the correct travel
documents.
9.SPECIAL NEEDS
We will accept lightweight wheelchairs for travel, subject to them being able to be folded
and stowed away in the luggage hold of the coach. We regret we are unable to accept
wheelchairs that are more than 20kg in weight. This means we cannot carry battery
powered wheelchairs or scooters that need to be taken apart for storage. We MUST be
advised at the time of booking that a folding wheelchair or walking aid is being taken on a
trip, as we have also to consider the luggage capacity and weight of the coach.
Our drivers and escorts will be happy to provide general assistance to passengers but will
not be expected to:
• Provide assistance that extends to the bodily lifting and carrying of any customers on
and off the coach.
• Undertake any action that may put their health, safety, welfare or the legal requirements
for a break in duty at risk.
• Act as carers for customers at departure, during the journey or on arrival at destination.
Unfortunately, many hotels do not provide adequate facilities for guests with mobility
problems or who suffer from other disabilities. We are keen to plan arrangements for your
holiday so that special needs and requests can be accommodated as far as possible. If you
will need assistance or special facilities in the hotel, or may have difficulties in taking part in
excursions or boarding and travelling on the coach or other means of transport you must
let us know in advance. Not all holidays in this brochure may be suitable for you. We want
you to enjoy your holiday and will try to help you select an appropriate trip. If you need
advice or further information you should contact Roadmark Travel Ltd.
10. HEALTH
If you are in any doubt as to whether your state of health may render you unfit to travel
you should consult your doctor and act on his/her advice. If a doctor confirms that you are
medically unfit to start your holiday it is essential that you cancel the holiday. In this case
you will normally be able to make a claim on your insurance. At the time of going to press
no special precautions regarding health matters were needed by travellers to the countries
mentioned in this brochure. However, regulations are subject to change and our clients
are responsible for complying with entry and current health requirements. For all foreign
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holidays we advise you to obtain a copy of the Department of Health leaflet “Advice
on Health for Travellers”. If you are going on holiday to a member state of the EEC we
advise you to carry with you a EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE CARD which entitles
you to benefit in kind during your stay. You can apply by telephone 0300 3301350 or
online at www.ehic.org.uk
11. DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE
Our door-to-door service automatically applies unless stated, and provided that your
home (pick-up) address is within fifteen miles of one of our main holiday pick-up
points, which are WASHINGTON and HOP OAST PARK & RIDE in Horsham.
A list of postcodes that fall within our inclusive taxi pick-up area can be found on the
Booking Form. We can usually arrange door-to-door service for passengers outside our
15-mile area at a supplementary charge.
12. OTHER TERMS
(a) On any Roadmark holiday you are not permitted to bring a pet or any other animal
(other than Guide Dogs in the UK and Eire only and by prior arrangement).
(b) Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, and the consumption of alcohol
are strictly prohibited on Roadmark coaches.
(c) Y
ou are not permitted to play a radio, cassette or CD player on Roadmark coaches
or to use any form of electronic device without head/earphones.
(d) Excursions are included in the price of most Roadmark holidays and refunds cannot
be made for passengers who do not wish to go on these excursions. Admission fees
are not included in the price of the holiday unless stated in the brochure.
(e) Roadmark Travel Limited reserves the unconditional right to refuse a booking or
to terminate a client’s holiday in the event of unreasonable conduct which in our
opinion is likely to cause damage, distress, danger or annoyance to other clients,
employees, property or to any third party.
This includes unsuitable or inappropriate attire being worn in places such as restaurants
and hotels. The minimum standard dress code is normally smart/casual.
If you are prevented from travelling or continuing your holiday by such a termination
our responsibility for your holiday thereupon ceases. Full cancellation charges will
apply and Roadmark Travel Limited will be under no obligation for any refund,
compensation or loss which you may incur.
OUR OBLIGATION TO YOU
forms part of the Holiday Terms & Conditions
1. YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE
We will only increase the price of your holiday in the following, limited circumstances:
i) If there is an increase in the cost of transportation, including fuel and fuel tax, ferry
operator fares and tolls, airfares and embarkation or disembarkation fees at terminals.
ii) If there is an increase in applicable duties or taxes (including the rate of VAT).
iii) Adverse currency exchange rate variations. Even in the event of increases in the
above, we will absorb an amount equivalent to 2% of the holiday price. We will not
alter the price of your holiday within 30 days of departure. In addition to Sterling we
use the Euro in calculating our holiday prices for 2015 at an exchange rate of £1 =
€1.19
2. IF WE CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY
Every effort will be made to operate all the holidays as advertised, but arrangements
are made many months in advance and changes are, therefore, sometimes
unavoidable. Most changes are likely to be minor, but where a change is significant
we will notify you as soon as possible. Significant changes are those that involve
changing your departure or return date, the location of resort, a change to the main
hotel (not single overnight hotels), or tour itinerary changes which involve a main
destination being completely eliminated. In the event of such a significant change
you can decide either:
a) To continue with the holiday as amended or
b) To accept an alternative holiday we may offer you with an appropriate increase or
reduction in price, or
c) To cancel your booking, and receive a full refund of all monies paid by you.
3. IF WE CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY
It is necessary for there to be a minimum number of passengers in order to operate
a holiday. This number will vary depending on the tour, and the minimum for each
holiday is available from Roadmark Travel on request. If this minimum number is not
achieved we reserve the right to cancel the holiday. In this case we will offer you the
choice of a full refund of all the monies you have paid to us, or an alternative holiday
if one is available. However, we-will not cancel your holiday after the balance date
unless
(a) You have not paid for your holiday in full or
(b) Your holiday is influenced by events beyond our control such as hostilities,
political unrest, industrial action, natural disasters, severe weather, technical
problems to transport,
Governmental action or other circumstance amounting to force majeure.
If we have to cancel your holiday The Company is liable only for any monies you have
paid to us at the time.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Roadmark Travel Ltd is an appointed representative of Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers
Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered
Office: Spectrum Building, 7th Floor, 55, Blythswood Street, Glasgow, G2 7AT. Registered in
Scotland. Company Number: SC108909. Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited is a
member of the Arthur J. Gallagher group.
We only offer travel insurance from a single insurer – Union Reiseversicherung AG. This travel
insurance is suitable for those who wish to insure themselves when travelling against the
specified financial loss of unforeseen circumstances and events relating to your trip. A list of
the covers and corresponding levels, as well as the main policy exclusions, can be found below.
Further details will be in your policy document, a copy of which is available on request. We have
not provided you with any recommendation or advice about whether this product meets your
specific insurance requirements. It is your responsibility to decide whether this policy suits your
requirements. Should you require any further information, please contact Roadmark Travel Ltd.
HEALTH CONDITIONS
If you are travelling within UK and Europe – Your policy may not cover claims arising from your
pre-existing medical conditions so you need to telephone Travellers Healthcheck on 08451 300
210 or 01732 853375 so that underwriters can ensure you are provided with the best cover they
can offer. Please refer to the policy document. If your condition changes, after purchasing your
travel insurance, or you are on a waiting list or have been sent for tests, investigations or your
medication has changed, you are required to advise Travellers Healthcheck on 08451 300 210 or
01732 853375, where they will advise on what cover can be provided.
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
This policy includes some general exclusions relating to health conditions of you or those on who
or trip depends unless previously agreed in writing by the underwriters. It also excludes claims
whereby You are under the influence of drugs (other than those prescribed by a doctor) or
alcohol or solvents. Full exclusions are listed in the policy document.
COVER
Cancellation
Curtailment
Medical Expenses
Up to £1,000 for UK Trips Unused portion of costs Up to £2,000,000 outside
home country
Up to £3,000 for EU Trips up to £3,000
Up to £1,500 within your home country
Personal Possessions
Personal Money
Personal Liability
Up to £2,000,000
Up to £1,750 in total
Up to £250 in cash
on your person
Personal Accident
Up to £250 each
Up to £15,000
individual item
Up to £500 in total
Up to total of £250
Lost travel documents
for valuables
up to £250
Policy excess: Cancellation/Curtailment/Abandonment: £60 Deposit only £20.00
Personal Possessions, Personal Money/Medical Expenses - £60.00
RELEVANT INFORMATION
You have a duty to take reasonable care to answer questions fully and accurately, and that any
information you volunteer is not misleading. This applies both when you take the policy out and
at any time during the policy period. If you do not do so, the underwriters reserve the right to
void your policy from inception.
Because an insurance policy can only provide cover in respect of accident, illness, loss or damage
for an event/occurrence which is sudden, unforeseen and beyond your reasonable control, you
must also tell us if you are aware of any circumstances at the time you purchase this insurance,
or at any time afterwards, which could possibly result in you having to make a claim; otherwise
you may not be covered.
We reserve the right to charge an additional premium, amend the policy terms, or decline to offer
cover if we feel that the information you give us changes our assessment of the risk involved.
CANCELLATION RIGHTS
If your cover doesn’t meet your requirements, please let Roadmark Travel Ltd know within 14 days
of receiving your policy document and return all your documents for a refund of your premium.
Any premium already paid will be refunded to You providing you have not travelled, no claim has
been made or is intended to be made and no incident likely to give rise to a claim has occurred.
CLAIMS
The procedure for policyholders to make a claim is to contact Travel Claims Facilities, P O Box
420, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 9DE. Tel: 08453 707 133 Fax: 0870 620 5001 or from the internet at:
www.travel-claims.net.
COMPLAINTS
Should you have a complaint about the sale of your travel insurance policy, please contact Arthur
J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd, Units 5 & 6 Vantage Court, Old Gloucester Road, Bristol BS16
1GW. For Complaints regarding claims, please contact Customer Services Manager, Travel Claims
Facilities, P O Box 420, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 9DE. Should you remain unhappy with our final reply,
you may have the right to refer your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service at South
Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR, by email to [email protected]
or telephone 0845-0801800.
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME
We are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). You may be entitled
to compensation from the scheme if we cannot meet our obligations. This depends on the type
of business and the circumstances of the claim. Insurance advising and arranging is covered for
90% of the claim, with no upper limit. Further information is available from the FSCS.
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We are grateful to
all our customers
who wrote or
emailed following
their holiday with
Roadmark in 2014.
Here are just a few
of the nice things
you told us…
“Colin was a
superb driver, good
tempered and friendly
over every journey”.
Tony’s programme of trips
was varied and interesting;
ancient caves, glorious
gardens and majestic
chateaux….Our Best
Western Hotels were
superb – faultless
in every
respect”
“I feel I must write
to say how extremely
well planned the WWI
Battlefield trip was last week. It
was obvious that a lot of careful
thought and organisation had
gone into the planning detail of
the tour and the fact that we
had such excellent guides each
day helped to widen our
knowledge of events that
took place all those
years ago”
“We would just
like to say how much
we enjoyed our holiday
to Lancashire. Mark, as
always, gave 100% and made
sure everyone was happy. Les
deserved a fee for his excellent
piano playing in the evenings
and everyone enjoyed the
sing song on the coach
coming home”
And you sent us hundreds of super photos...
SCILLONIAN III off
Chris Duffy
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“Just wanted to
thank you all for the
lovely holiday in Liverpool.
David for all the safe driving
and you folk in the office who
arranged everything. The
hotel was the best, right
opposite the ferry with
boats in from the Isle
of Man & Belfast”
“We have just returned
from a fantastic Roadmark
holiday in North Wales. Thank
you so much for our 50th
Wedding Album, we will fill it
with memories of our trip. It was
great having Paul the driver and
Paul the guide who gave us so
much information about the
places we visited”
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