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Silver Star Holidays 2013 SEE OUR EXCITING NEW SILVER STAR REWARDS SCHEME - DETAILS ON PAGE 3 See OUR Group Booking Deals FOr 10+ PASSENGERS - DETAILS on page 6 Gwyliau Seren Arian 2 Croeso Welcome Rwy’n falch fy mod yn gallu cynnig rhifyn 2013 i chi o’n llyfryn gwyliau, sy’n cynnig amrywiaeth wych o deithiau byr a gwyliau o’r safon uchaf. I am delighted to be able to offer you the 2013 edition of our coach holiday brochure, offering a fantastic variety of short breaks and holidays of the highest quality. Mae ein rhaglen 2013 â dewis ffantastig o wyliau penwythnos, gwyliau teulu, cyngherddau a digwyddiadau, teithiau chwaraeon, gwyliau yn y DU, gwyliau Ewropeaidd, gwyliau hedfan a gwyliau môr. Yn syml mae rhywbeth ar gyfer pawb o fewn y tudalennau hyn am brisiau cystadleuol. Our 2013 programme has an excellent selection of weekend breaks, family holidays, concerts & events, sports tours, UK holidays, European holidays, air holidays and cruises. There is simply something for everyone within these pages at very competitive prices. I wneud ein gwyliau fwy cystadleuol yn ystod 2013, rydym yn cyflwyno cynllun gwobrwyo newydd i gwsmeriad rheolaidd a newydd. Gwelir tudalen 3 am fwy o fanylion o’r cynllun cyffroes yma, rydym ni wedi ei alw yn … Gwobrau Seren Arian. Ar ben hynny, rydym ni hefyd wedi cyflwyno cynllun gostyngiad ychwanegol i grwp o ddeg o bobl neu fwy sy’n dymuno archebu unrhyw wyliau sydd wedi ei gyn-gynllunio. (Gwelir gwaelod tudalen 6 am fwy o wybodaeth) Unwaith rydych wedi dewis eich hoff gyrchfan gallwch archebu eich gwyliau naill ai trwy ein gwefan sy’n hawdd i’w defnyddio ac sy’n hollol ddiogel, neu trwy gysylltu â’n tîm archebu arbenigol yn ein siop wyliau yng Nghaernarfon dros y ffôn neu wyneb yn wyneb. Bydd y tîm yn eich helpu gydag unrhyw ymholiadau sydd gennych efallai ac yn diwallu eich holl anghenion o’ch ymholiad cyntaf nes eich bod wedi talu ac wedi cael eich dogfennau teithio. Gallwch ddewis rhwng nifer o fannau cychwyn lleol sy’n agos i chi, a byddwch yn teithio mewn bws modern wedi’i awyru gyda digon o le ac yn cyrraedd eich gwesty i gael amser gwych. Mae ein gyrwyr â dros 30 mlynedd o brofiad yr un fel gyrwyr gwyliau ac mae eu gwasanaeth proffesiynol a phersonol yn ddi-guro. Byddent yn gofalu amdanoch ac yn eich tywys yn ddiogel o’r eiliad rydych yn camu ar y bws nes iddynt eich danfon adref, ac mae eu gwybodaeth am gyrchfannau yn gwneud y daith yn llawer mwy arbennig. Mae’r rhan fwyaf o’n gwyliau ar sail gwesty a rhai prydau ond mae dewis o wyliau a phrydau llawn neu wyliau gwely a brecwast ar gael. Mae pob un o’n gwestai wedi’u dewis yn arbennig oherwydd eu hansawdd, gwasanaeth, moethusrwydd a lleoliad ac rydym yn defnyddio’r enwau gorau fel Thistle, Hilton, Radisson, Holiday Inn a gwestai dan berchnogaeth teuluol annibynnol gyda hanes rhagorol. Yr hyn oll sy’n weddill yn awr yw troi’r tudalennau neu edrych ar ein gwefan a chael cip ar ein pecynnau gwych. Os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynnau mae croeso i chi gysylltu â’n tîm archebu. To make our tours even more competitive during 2013, we’ve introduced a new REWARDS scheme which will apply to all customers old and new. Please see page 3 for further details of this exciting new scheme, which we’ve called .... Silver Star Rewards Furthermore, we’ve also introduced an additional discount scheme for any group of 10 or more people, who may wish to book on any of our pre planned tour departures. (Please see the bottom of page 6 for further details). Once you have chosen your preferred destination you can book your holiday either through our simple to use and totally secure website, or by contacting our expert reservations team at our travel shop in Caernarfon by telephone or in person. They will help with any queries you may have and will take care of your every need from your first enquiry all the way through until you have been provided with you travel documents. You can choose from several local joining points near you, and you will travel in a modern and spacious air-conditioned coach and arrive at your hotel ready for a great time. Our current drivers have over 30 years experience each as tour drivers and their professional and personal service is second to none. They will take care of you and guide you safely from the moment you step on the coach until they take you home, and their knowledge of destinations make the itineraries all that extra special. Most of our holidays are on a half board basis but there are a selection of all-inclusive holidays or bed & breakfast breaks available. All our hotels are specially hand picked for their quality, service, comfort and location and we use the best brand names such as Thistle, Hilton, Radisson, Holiday Inn and family run independent hotels all with an excellent track record. All there’s left to do now is flick through the pages or browse our website and check out our amazing products. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact our reservations team. I would like to thank you for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you soon. Rwy’n dymuno diolch i chi am eich cefnogaeth parhaus a byddaf yn edrych ymlaen at eich gweld yn fuan. Gavin Andrew Owen Rheolwr Cyffredinol Gwyliau Seren Arian cyf. Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays | General Manager | Silver Star Holidays 3 Something extra... We’d like to take the opportunity of our brochure launch to announce an exciting new REWARDS scheme for all of our customers old and new, which offers potential savings on every departure. Our aim is to bring you the best value for money, so that you know when booking wth Silver Star you’re paying the lowest possible prices we can offer you!! So welcome to ... Silver Star Rewards What is it? How Does It Work? Your Rewards It’s a very simple scheme ... designed to REWARD YOU our valuable customers! Against each tour description you’ll find a pricing chart similar to the one below which tells you how much the tour costs ... In this example ... if 35 or more passengers book on this tour ... we’ll give back to every passenger Quite simply, the more passengers we carry on each tour the more profitable the tour becomes. So we’ve decided that once we reach 35 passengers on a tour we will give every person on that tour Silver Star Rewards vouchers. We want YOU to share in our success ... to help make your holidays cost even less! The more passengers that travel on a tour, the higher the value of your Silver Star Rewards vouchers will become. So, the more friends you can get to come and join you on a tour the higher the Silver Star Rewards vouchers becomes for everyone. Please also see our additional group discount scheme (for 10+ passengers) on page 6. a Silver Star Rewards voucher for £10 5 Lincolnshire Castles & Gardens days £289 pp If 40 or more passengers book on this tour ... we’ll give back to every passenger Overview This wonderful package includes the attractions of Barnsdale Gardens, Grimsthorpe Castle and Easton Walled Gardens. Also included are excursions to the historic cities of Lincoln and Nottingham as well as short visit to the delightful little town of Melton Mowbray, famous for its pork pies. Itinerary Rewards Day 1 We travel to our hotel visiting Nottingham en-route. Day 2 This morning we visit Barnsdale Gardens an 8 acre site with over 38 gardens. See for yourself the amazing range of ideas in the individually designed and well-stocked gardens. Each one offering practical concepts that you can use at home. In the afternoon we visit in the delightful little town of Melton Mowbray. Day 3 A full day excursion to the city of Lincoln. Day 4 This morning we visit Grimsthorpe Castle, a historic house, park and garden with the Castle as the 35+ £10 40+ £20 centrepiece of the estate. In the afternoon we visit Easton Walled Gardens with 12 acres of ‘lost’ gardens, enhanced by the beautiful valley surrounding it. We then return to our hotel for dinner. Day 5 After breakfast we leave our hotel and make our way directly home. Accommodation Ramada Hotel, Grantham The hotel is ideally situated for our excursions and surrounded by the beautiful and tranquil countryside making it the perfect retreat for all of our days out. The team of friendly and efficient staff will take care of you from the moment you step into the hotel. a Silver Star Rewards voucher for £20 49 £30 What’s Included • • • • • • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Excursions. Entrance to Barnsdale Gardens. Entrance to Grimsthorpe Castle. Entrance to Easton Walled Gardens. Departures If this tour goes with a full load of 49 passengers ... we’ll give back to every passenger £289 £289 £289 £60 13th – 17th May, 5 Days 15th – 19th Jul, 5 Days 30th Sep – 4th Oct, 5 Days Single Supplement Pricing Destination: Lincolnshire Castles & Gardens Departures: 15th to 19th July (5 Days) Price: £289 Rewards However, we’ve now introduced an additional strip of figures against each tour, as highlighted below, which tells you how much you could receive back in Silver Star Rewards Your Silver Star Rewards voucher value Number of passengers Rewards 35+ £10 40+ £20 You know you can already rely on us to offer you very competitive tours that offer cracking value for money ... however you could now also end up with this very nice surprise bonus on your outward journey. After the last passenger has been picked up, your tour driver will announce the number of passengers that are travelling on the tour (which you can of course easily verify yourself on the coach!) If the passenger numbers have reached the set load levels, your driver will then hand out the Silver Star Rewards vouchers to the value as detailed on the individual tour description. Why even consider booking your holiday elsewhere ... when there’s always a chance that you will gain by booking with Silver Star!! 49 £30 Rewarding you a Silver Star Rewards voucher for £30 49 £30 Please note that the above figures are only an example ... as the rewards vary on each individual tour ... ranging from £5 up to £60! Please note that if you have already made an existing booking on a 2013 tour prior to the announcement of the Silver Star Rewards ... the scheme will also apply to you too! So no one will lose out! How to redeem your vouchers Your Silver Star Rewards vouchers will be valid for 6 months from the date of issue and can be used against ANY future tour booking of your choice. (Subject to seats still being available on the tour you are wishing to book). There will be no restriction on how many Silver Star Rewards vouchers you can redeem against any future booking, provided the vouchers are still valid and in your name. tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 4 Silver Star Rewards NEW 2013 Holidays index Date Name of tour Days Page January INDEX See pAGE 3 for details Date Name of tour 03/06/2013 Lake District Delights Days Page 4 03/06/2013 Yorkshire Explorer 5 28 03/06/2013 Drayton Manor & Thomas Land 3 21 27 06/06/2013 Amsterdam, Holland 5 35 08/06/2013 Calella All Inclusive 9 39 23 08/06/2013 Liverpool Weekend 2 10/06/2013 Gems of Northumberland 5 28 14/06/2013 3 Counties Show Malvern 3 11 19/01/2013 London Boat Show 2 10 14/06/2013 Harrogate Weekend 3 22 27/01/2013 X Factor Live Tour 1 7 15/06/2013 Austrian Tyrol All Inclusive 8 41 17/06/2013 Constable & Gainsborough Country 5 31 01/02/2013 Wales v Ireland, Rugby (Cardiff) 3 14 17/06/2013 Romantic Highland Railways 5 33 04/02/2013 Morecambe & the Lakes Special Offer 5 25 21/06/2013 Robbie Williams Live, Manchester 2 13 February 07/02/2013 Billy Elliott, London Theatre Break 2 13 22/06/2013 Cheltenham & Bath Weekend 2 18 07/02/2013 Les Miserables, London Theatre Break 2 13 23/06/2013 Eastbourne & Sussex Coast 5 24 30 07/02/2013 France v Wales, Rugby (Paris) 4 14 27/06/2013 Titanic Exhibition Belfast & Giants Causeway 4 09/02/2013 Cardiff Weekend 2 23 28/06/2013 F1 Grand Prix, Silverstone 3 12 18/02/2013 Loch Lomond All Inclusive 5 28 28/06/2013 Cyhoeddi Eisteddfod, 2014 3 16 23/02/2013 Harry Potter Studio Tour 2 20 29/06/2013 Robbie Williams Live, Wembley 2 13 25/02/2013 Scarborough Special Offer 5 25 30/06/2013 Loch Lomond All Inclusive 5 28 01/03/2013 Harrogate Weekend 3 22 01/07/2013 Norway Arctic Circle Cruise 9 43 02/03/2013 Singing in the Rain, London Theatre Break 2 13 02/07/2013 Isle of Wight 5 32 02/03/2013 Jersey Boys, London 2 13 05/07/2013 Norwich & Norfolk Broads 5 26 March July 07/03/2013 Disneyland, Paris Welsh Festival 4 37 06/07/2013 Lake District Weekend 2 19 08/03/2013 Scotland v Wales, Rugby 3 15 06/07/2013 Harry Potter Studio Tour 2 20 27 08/03/2013 Scotland v Wales Inc Tickets 3 15 08/07/2013 Kentish Delights 5 09/03/2013 Cardiff Weekend 2 23 08/07/2013 Hebridian Odyssey 7 33 15/03/2013 Wales v England, Rugby (Cardiff) 3 16 12/07/2013 Hampton Court Flower Show 3 9 23/03/2013 Durham & Whitby Weekend 2 18 15/07/2013 Lincolnshire Castles & Gardens 5 32 23/03/2013 Lake District Weekend 2 19 15/07/2013 Ypres & WW1 Battlefields 5 36 28/03/2013 Amsterdam 5 35 19/07/2013 Royal International Air Tattoo, Fairford 3 8 19/07/2013 Betfair World Matchplay Darts, Blackpool 3 12 19/07/2013 British Open Golf Championship 4 12 April 05/04/2013 Legoland Windsor 3 21 08/04/2013 Eastbourne & Sussex Coast 5 24 20/07/2013 Tenby & Pembrokeshire Coast 5 26 08/04/2013 Dunoon & Isle Of Bute 5 29 22/07/2013 Royal Welsh Show, Builth Wells 4 11 11/04/2013 Tenby & Pembrokeshire Coast 5 26 22/07/2013 Plymouth & Glorious Devon 5 25 13/04/2013 Hilton Mystery Weekend 2 18 22/07/2013 Torquay Riviera 5 26 19/04/2013 Cardiff Flower Show 3 9 26/07/2013 York City Centre Weekend 3 22 20/04/2013 Oxford & Windsor Weekend 2 19 26/07/2013 London Weekend 3 23 22/04/2013 Ayrshire, Isle of Arran & Burns Country 5 29 29/07/2013 Blackpool Resort 5 24 27/04/2013 Cheltenham & Bath Weekend 2 18 29/07/2013 Stratford & Cotswolds 5 27 27/04/2013 Coventry & Leamington Spa Weekend 2 18 29/07/2013 Lake District Delights 4 27 Cardiff & Rhonda Valley 5 30 27/04/2013 Manchester Weekend 2 20 29/07/2013 28/04/2013 Beautiful Bournemouth & Beaulieu 5 24 August 03/08/2013 Liverpool Weekend 2 23 03/05/2013 Spalding Flower Show 3 10 04/08/2013 Eisteddfod Sir Dinbych / Denbighshire 6 17 04/05/2013 Lake District Weekend 2 19 05/08/2013 Beautiful Bournemouth & Beaulieu 5 24 06/05/2013 Torquay Riviera 5 26 06/08/2013 Eisteddfod Sir Dinbych / Denbighshire 3 17 May 06/05/2013 Isle of Wight 5 32 10/08/2013 Shrewsbury Flower Show 1 7 10/05/2013 Great Malvern Garden Show 3 10 10/08/2013 Leeds & York Weekend 2 19 20 13/05/2013 York Attractions 5 31 10/08/2013 Harry Potter Studio Tour 2 13/05/2013 Lincolnshire Castles & Gardens 5 32 12/08/2013 Paris France 5 35 18/05/2013 Hilton Mystery Weekend 2 18 12/08/2013 Drayton Manor & Thomas Land 3 21 18/05/2013 Harry Potter Studio Tour 2 20 14/08/2013 Edinburgh Tattoo 4 8 19/05/2013 Glorious Orkneys 6 34 17/08/2013 Hilton Mystery Weekend 2 18 19 20/05/2013 Stratford & Cotswolds 5 27 17/08/2013 Oxford & Windsor Weekend 2 24/05/2013 Chelsea Flower Show 3 9 19/08/2013 Constable & Gainsborough Country 5 31 25/05/2013 Walking with Dinosaurs Live Spectacular 1 7 22/08/2013 Newark Antiques Fair 3 11 25/05/2013 Murder Mystery Weekend 2 19 22/08/2013 Yorkshire Explorer 5 28 26/05/2013 Jersey By Air 8 34 22/08/2013 Amsterdam, Holland 5 35 21 27/05/2013 Blackpool Resort 5 24 23/08/2013 Longleat Safari & Cheddar Gorge 3 27/05/2013 Brugge, Belgium 5 36 25/08/2013 Jersey By Air 8 34 31/05/2013 York City Centre Weekend 3 22 25/08/2013 Brugge, Belgium 5 36 31/05/2013 London Weekend 3 23 June 01/06/2013 Manchester Weekend 2 20 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays 25/08/2013 Disneyland, Paris 4 38 26/08/2013 Ayrshire, Isle of Arran & Burns Country 5 29 30/08/2013 Bournemouth Air Festival 4 8 INDEX NEW Silver Star Rewards 5 See pAGE 3 for details Date Name of tour Days Page Date Name of tour Days Page 30/08/2013 Diano Marina All Inclusive 10 40 28/10/2013 Drayton Manor & Thomas Land 3 21 30/08/2013 Harrogate Weekend 3 22 November 01/11/2013 Legoland Windsor 3 21 03/09/2013 Tenby & Pembrokeshire Coast 5 26 01/11/2013 London Weekend 3 23 07/09/2013 Calella All Inclusive 9 39 02/11/2013 Leeds & York Weekend 2 19 09/09/2013 Cardiff & Rhonda Valley 5 30 04/11/2013 Torquay Riviera 5 26 13/09/2013 London Weekend 3 23 08/11/2013 Harrogate Weekend 3 22 September 16/09/2013 Torquay Riviera 5 26 22/11/2013 Knit N Stitch, Harrogate 3 7 16/09/2013 York Attractions 5 31 23/11/2013 Manchester Weekend 2 20 16/09/2013 Ypres & WW1 Battlefields 5 36 23/11/2013 Bath Xmas Market 2 20 19/09/2013 Titanic Exhibition Belfast & Giants Causeway 4 30 23/11/2013 Frankfurt Xmas Market 2 20 21/09/2013 Durham & Whitby Weekend 2 18 25/11/2013 Beautiful Bournemouth & Beaulieu 5 24 23/09/2013 Plymouth & Glorious Devon 5 25 30/11/2013 Manchester Weekend 2 20 20 23/09/2013 Stratford & Cotswolds 5 27 30/11/2013 Bath Xmas Market 2 28/09/2013 Cheltenham & Bath Weekend 2 18 30/11/2013 Frankfurt Xmas Market 2 20 30/09/2013 Lake District Delights 4 27 30/11/2013 Leeds & York Weekend 2 19 30/09/2013 Lincolnshire Castles & Gardens 5 32 December 07/12/2013 Oxford & Windsor Weekend 2 19 Amsterdam, Holland 5 35 07/12/2013 Frankfurt Xmas Market 2 20 48 October 03/10/2013 07/10/2013 Dunoon & Isle Of Bute 5 29 22/12/2013 Christmas & New Year in Spain 13 07/10/2013 Isle of Wight 5 32 23/12/2013 Christmas in Cardiff 5 45 08/10/2013 Crete by Air 8 44 23/12/2013 Christmas in Edinburgh 5 45 12/10/2013 Harry Potter Studio Tour 2 20 23/12/2013 Christmas in Harrogate 5 46 14/10/2013 Eastbourne & Sussex Coast 5 24 30/12/2013 New Year in Harrogate 4 46 17/10/2013 Loch Lomond All Inclusive 5 28 30/12/2013 New Year in London 3 47 18/10/2013 Blackpool Illuminations Weekend 3 22 30/12/2013 New Year in Manchester 3 47 19/10/2013 Hilton Mystery Weekend 2 18 2014 17 21/10/2013 Gems of Northumberland 5 28 03/08/2014 Eistedffod Sir Gaerfyrddin, Carmarthen 7 21/10/2013 Ayrshire, Isle of Arran & Burns Country 5 29 03/08/2014 Eistedffod Sir Gaerfyrddin, Swansea 7 17 26/10/2013 Bavaria All Inclusive 8 42 07/08/2014 Eistedffod Sir Gaerfyrddin, Swansea 4 17 26/10/2013 Coventry & Leamington Spa Weekend 2 18 08/08/2014 Eistedffod Sir Gaerfyddin, Carmarthen 3 17 Booking your holiday Travel Shop Our newly refurbished, spacious, air conditioned travel shop is situated in the heart of Caernarfon on Castle Square. With a very welcoming atmosphere, our professional travel consultants are always on hand to make you feel at home whilst providing first class advice and assistance when booking your holiday. Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9:00am 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am 4:30pm Sunday & Bank Holidays Closed Website & Online Booking Booking your holiday through our secure website has never been easier. Find information and browse through holidays from the comfort of your own home and in some cases even make an online saving. Our comprehensive website is continuously updated with all the latest offerings enabling you to book at any time in real time without any processing or administration fees, it really is that simple. Travel Agents You may book your holiday in one of our many approved travel agents throughout North Wales, Chester and The Wirral. For further information on your nearest approved agents please call a member of our team. on board facilities such as a toilet & washroom, tea and coffee making facilities. Our very experienced drivers have for many a year honed their craft of delivering a first class service, offering a friendly, relaxing and welcoming ambience that will help you settle in as you join the coach for your holiday. Deposits Mailing List We are able to hold a provisional booking for up to 7 days. To secure your booking the following deposits will be rquired; Day Tours Full payment required on booking 2 & 3 Day Tours £50 4 or more Day Tours £75 European Tours £100 Full balance due 8 weeks prior to travel. Gift Vouchers Looking for the perfect Birthday or Christmas gift for that special someone, that won’t fail to put a smile on their face. Let us take the stress out of deciding what to book for your loved one and let them book exactly what they want from our extensive brochure. Silver Star Gift vouchers are available all year round from our travel shop in Caernarfon. On offer are £5, £10, £20, £50 & £100 vouchers. To purchase please visit our travel shop, alternatively call the team on 01286 672333 to place a phone order. Please note gift vouchers are valid for 1 year from purchase. Vehicles & Drivers If you have not travelled with us in the past, our coaches provide a high standard of luxury transportation and feature air suspension, air conditioning, luxurious interior finish with reclining seats, safety belts, arm rests, double glazed panoramic windows as well as Why not keep yourself one step ahead of the game and receive up to the minute regular updates regarding brand new tours and special offers. Sign up to our mailing list today and receive regular email updates, regular text alerts and regular newsletters with news of the latest goings on within Silver Star Holidays. If you wish to sign up to our mailing list please contact a member of the team today on the below telephone number or visit our website at www.silverstarholidays.com Financial Security When booking your holiday with Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf trading as Silver Star Holidays you can rest assured that your money is totally 100% safe and fully protected. To comply with legal requirements, we have a Trust Account in place, which is a bank account specifically designated to hold customers money in a safe environment. Your money remains in this Trust Account from the day you pay your deposit, all the way through until after you’ve been on your holiday. Your money remains untouched in this Trust Account, which is administered by a totally independent Trustee, who only authorizes payment to us, after you have completed your holiday. For your peace of mind, you can therefore rest assured that the Trust Account totally safeguards your money and completely eradicates the risk of financial loss on your part when booking a holiday with us. tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 6 NEW Silver Star Rewards See pAGE 3 for details GROUP TRAVEL Private Group Travel Grwp Teithio Preifat Here at Silver Star we understand how time consuming organizing a day out or a holiday for a group of people can be and how much of a strain it can be collecting all the money from the travellers. Why not let us take the burden of making all the arrangements allowing your role to be easy and hassle free. We can offer all sorts of packages to suit all types of interests and our service is personal and professional. Our prices are very competitive and we welcome any opportunity to help you. • Yma yn Seren Arian gallwn ddarparu a threfnu gwyliau grwp a fyddai’n hwyluso’r baich i chi yn gwbl ddi-ffwdan. Gallwn gynnig pob math o becynnau teithio i ateb gofynion a diddordebau’r grwp o deithwyr. Gallwn gynnig prisiau cystadleuol a chroesawn unrhyw gyfle i’ch helpu i drefnu gwyliau pleserus. Gair bach o ddiolch am noson wych yn y parti yn y Thistle Hotel Manceinion yng nghwmni “Tom Jones” ag Arfon Wyn a’r Moniars. Cyfeillgarwch staff Seren Arian a’r gwesty yn gwneud pawb i deimlo’n gartrefol. Edrych ymlaen at y nesaf. Annwen Williams, Mawrth 2012 We offer… / Cynigiwn: • • • • • • Personal Service Gwasanaeth Personol Itinerary to suit your needs Amserlen yn ôl eich gofynion Convenient coach joining points Mannau codi cyfleus Very competitive prices Prisiau cystadleuol Luxury hotels with professional service Gwestai moethus gyda gwasanaeth proffesiynol No hidden costs Dim costau cuddiedig GROUP BOOKINGS ON OUR TOURS • • • • Bi-lingual drivers Gyrrwyr dwyieithog Free places, depending on numbers Dibynnu ar niferoedd – lle am ddim Executive coaches Bysiau moethus Free marketing material Pamffledi gwybodaeth am ddim Years of experience Blynyddoedd o brofiad Customer Testimony’s…/ Tysteb y cwsmer: I would like to thank you for a very enjoyable tour to the Knit & Stitch Exhibition last weekend. Every aspect of the weekend was extremely well organised. Ernest the driver was excellent and went out of his way to ensure drop off and pick ups were at the nearest yet safest points. The Hilton Hotel, Reading was of exceptionally high standard with very comfortable rooms, lovely food and very attentive staff. The visits to Oxford and Royal Windsor made the weekend with sufficient time in each place to enjoy the ambiance and do a little shopping. I have already spread the word about the wonderful service provided by you all and my husband and I will definitely be joining you again for more excursions, I hope in the not too distant future. Yours faithfully, Margaret Whitfield - 24th March 2012 Types of groups we cater for… / Mathau o grwpiau yr ydym yn darparu ar eu cyfer: Choirs U3A Schools Colleges Universities British Legion W.I. Social Clubs Sport Clubs Relegious outings Youth Clubs Birthdays Work groups and much more ... Corau Ysgolion Colegau Prifysgolion Lleng Prydeinig Bands Merched Y Wawr Clybiau Cymdeithasol Clybiau Chwaraeon Teithiau Crefyddol Clybiau Ieuenctid Pen-blwyddi Grwpiau gwaith a llawer mwy ... Where do we pick up? Ble rydym yn casglu? Wherever you want!! Ble bynnag y mynnwch!! To speak to our private group expert please telephone Gavin Owen on: 01286 672333 or 07885 536359 Cysylltwch gyda Gavin Owen ar 01286 672333 neu 07885 536359 am fanylion proffesiynol pellach. Alternatively... Do you have a group of 10 people or more who would like to book on one of our pre planned tours? If so, we’d be more than happy to accommodate your group on any of our tours ... and in return, we’ll provide you with a discount of 1 free place for every 10 paying passengers. Each member of your group could also possibly receive additional Silver Star Rewards vouchers on top of that discount, if that particular tour reaches the set reward levels. (Please see page 3 for further details). Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays SHOWS & EVENTS NEW £189 Knit & Stitch Exhibition, Harrogate pp Silver Star Rewards 7 See pAGE 3 for details 1 X Factor Live Tour £89 pp day 3 days Overview Be inspired with displays showcasing work from the UK’s top textile talents and a vast range of fabric and embellishment supplies, there’s everything you need to spark your imagination. Itinerary Day 1We travel directly to our hotel in the centre of Harrogate. Day 1A full day at the show, including transfers and entrance. Day 1A morning at leisure before we depart for home. What’s included • Return coach travel. Rewards 35+ £10 • • • • • 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 dinners. Entrance to Show. Free time. You’ve watched them in your living room, voted for your favourite on your phone, clapped along to their performances, now you have the chance to see the final seven stars of The X Factor perform live as they embark on The X Factor 2013 Live Tour. Itinerary Accommodation Day 1After a mid afternoon departure from Caernarfon we aim to arrive in Manchester around 6.30pm. Show starts at 7.30pm. We will return home as soon as the concert has finished. The Holiday Inn Hotel, Harrogate Departures 22nd – 24th Nov, 3 Days Price Single Supplement 40+ £15 Overview £189 £32 49 £20 1 Walking with Dinosaurs Live Spectacular day Rewards What’s included • • Return coach travel. Ticket to the show Departures Sunday 27th Jan, 1 Day Price 35+ £5 £89 49 £15 40+ £10 1 Shrewsbury Flower Show £65 pp day £74 pp Overview Don’t wait another 65 million years; they’re back! After a worldwide tour seen by over 7 million people in 206 cities, the stunning theatrical event WALKING WITH DINOSAURS arena spectacular is back! Watch them walk. Hear the roar. Be there as they fight for survival and supremacy. From the ripple of their skin to the glint in their eye, you will know the dinosaurs really have returned! Itinerary Day 1 We depart early from Caernarfon arriving in Liverpool for around 10am, the show starts at 11am. You can then enjoy some free time in Liverpool before we leave in the late afternoon. Rewards 35+ £5 What’s included Return coach travel. Best tickets to the show. Departures Saturday 25th May, 1 Day Price 40+ £10 £74 49 £15 Overview The Shrewsbury Flower Show is an annual event held in mid-August over two days at The Quarry, the main park in the town of Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England. Itinerary Day 1 We depart early from Caernarfon and travel directly to Shrewsbury and the flower show. We spend the whole day at the show before travelling home. Rewards 35+ £5 What’s included Return coach travel. Entrance to the show. Departures Saturday 10th August, 1 Day Price 40+ £10 £65 49 £15 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 8 Silver Star Rewards NEW See pAGE 3 for details SHOWS & EVENTS 3 The Royal International Air Tattoo, Fairford Overview Itinerary Day 1Today we visit the excellent Cosford Air Museum near Telford before continuing onto our hotel in Cheltenham. Day 2Today we enjoy a full day at the Air show. Day 3After breakfast we check out of our hotel and enjoy another day at the air 35+ £5 40+ £10 Thistle Hotel Cheltenham This four star hotel is a contemporary hotel situated in landscaped gardens. Located in the peace and beauty of the Cotswolds only 10 minutes from Cheltenham town centre, it’s the perfect base for us to visit Fairford. What’s included • • • • • • Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 dinners. Entrance to Cosford Air Museum. 2 day ticket to show Departures 19th – 21st Jul, 3 Days Price 49 £15 4 days The Sherbourne House Hotel is a cosy hotel offering superb en-suite accommodation situated only a few hundred yards from the beautiful Bournemouth beaches. What’s included Day 1We travel directly to our hotel in Bournemouth. • • • • • Day 2A day at leisure to enjoy the amazing spectacles that will take place in the skies above the coastline of Bournemouth. Return coach trael. 3 nights in hotel. 3 breakfasts. 3 evening dinners. Free time to enjoy air show. Departures 30th Aug – 2nd Sep, 4 Days Day 3 Another day at leisure in Bournemouth. Price 4 Edinburgh Tattoo days Day 2 After breakfast and a leisurely morning, we enjoy lunch at the hotel before heading to Edinburgh for the afternoon, culminating with a seat for this evenings performance of the Tattoo. Day 3 This morning we enjoy a 1 hour cruise 40+ £15 pp Winnock Hotel, Loch Lomond 3* Picture yourself soaking up the atmosphere of this 18th century Inn near Loch Lomond. What’s included Itinerary Day 1We travel North, stopping at Gretna Green before continuing on to our hotel for the next three nights. £299 Accommodation Edinburgh once again hosts one of the World’s most spectacular entertainment events as The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo draws together a host of creative talent from four continents to entertain the visitors. 35+ £10 £209 £0 Single Supplement 49 £25 Overview pp Accommodation Itinerary 40+ £20 £209 Day 4 After breakfast we begin our journey home. The Bournemouth Air Festival 2013 takes place in the seaside town of Bournemouth on the Dorset Coast and is a beautiful location for such a stunning show. It makes the pefrect addition to a seaside break in Bournemouth. 35+ £15 £225 £50 Single Supplement Overview Rewards pp Accommodation Bournemouth Air Festival Rewards £225 show, before travelling home. Held annually each July at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, the Royal International Air Tattoo, the world’s largest military airshow, has gained the well-earned reputation as one of the UK’s top outdoor family events. With over 2 miles of static aircraft, interactive activities, ground exhibitions and spectacular air displays the Air Tattoo will be a weekend to remember! Rewards days PHOTO: VisitScotland | www.visitscotland.com/surprise on Loch Lomond which offers the opportunity to experience the serenity of the bonnie banks from a fine vessel before we head to Glasgow for the rest of the day. Day 4 We travel home via Kendal. 49 £20 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays • • • • • • • Return coach travel. 3 nights in hotel. 3 breakfasts. 2 evening dinners. 1 lunch. Ticket and transfer to show. Boat cruise. Departures 14th – 17th Aug, 4 Days Price Single Supplement £299 £60 SHOWS & EVENTS Silver Star Rewards NEW 9 See pAGE 3 for details 3 Cardiff Flower Show days £179 pp to take in the sights of the Capital City and visit the Flower Show. Day 3Today is free again to explore this fantastic city at your leisure. At around 1pm today we will bid farewell to Cardiff and head back to North Wales. Accommodation Overview Following the success of our first tour there in 2011, this weekend has gone from strength to strength. Join us as we see them usher in the spring and showcase the best in Welsh horticulture. Itinerary Day 1 Today we depart for Cardiff and arrive early afternoon. Day 2 Today after a filling Welsh breakfast you have the rest of the day free Rewards 35+ £10 40+ £15 Park Inn by Radisson, Cardiff The Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre Hotel is situated just minutes from the Motorpoint Arena, St. David’s Shopping Complex, the Millenium Stadium and Cardiff East making it ideal for leisure travellers visiting the capital of Wales. This Cardiff hotel offers 146 spacious and quiet guest rooms with excellent amenities and a new RBG restaurant. What’s included • • • • • Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 evening dinners. Ticket to show. Departures 19th – 21st April, 3 Days Price £179 Single Supplement £40 49 £20 3 Chelsea Flower Show days Overview Accommodation Itinerary What’s included Set in the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea, this event is known the world over by horticulturists and amateur gardeners alike. Leading garden designers take part in the competition knowing that success at Chelsea will greatly increase their standing, while the Great Pavilion is home to thousands of different species as well as demonstrations and exhibitions. Day 1We visit Leamington Spa before continuing to our hotel. Day 2Today we spend the whole day at the Show to admire this wonderful spectacle (admission included). Day 3 We spend the morning in Windsor for shopping and sightseeing before leaving in the afternoon and returning home. Rewards 35+ £10 40+ £15 • • • • • Departures Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 evening dinners. Ticket and transfer to show. 24th – 26th May, 3 Days Price £229 Single Supplement:£50 PHOTO: © RHS Images 49 £30 3 days Overview Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the world’s largest annual flower show. As well as the stunning floral displays, you can learn about growing your own fruit and vegetables, get tips on gardening in a changing climate, and shop for garden products. Itinerary Day 1This morning we travel to our hotel stopping in Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon for a few hours en route. Day 2After breakfast we travel to the Flower Show. The whole day will be spent here before we return to our hotel for dinner. Day 3An excursion to Oxford before travelling home. 40+ £15 £189 pp Accommodation Hilton Hotel, Basingstoke This luxury hotel has all the modern facilities you would expect from a Hilton hotel, with a relaxed atmosphere. In the evenings you can enjoy a beverage or something to eat with friends at one of the garden tables or in the cozy lounge. What’s included • • • • • • Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 dinners. Ticket and transfer to show. Excursions. Departures 12th – 14th Jul, 3 Days Price Single Supplement 35+ £10 pp Hilton Hotel, Reading The Hilton Hotel Reading is a luxury hotel located about 40 miles from Chelsea. You’ll be able to relax in your classic spacious guest room which has air conditioning, en-suite, internet, wide-screen TV and spacious Serenity beds. There is also a restaurant, bar, gym, pool, sauna and steam room. Hampton Court Flower Show Rewards £229 £189 £30 49 £20 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 10 Silver Star Rewards NEW SHOWS & EVENTS See pAGE 3 for details 3 Spalding Flower Show Overview • • • • • • • • Itinerary Day 1Today we enjoy a excursion to Burton on Trent before continuing onto our hotel in Peterborough. Day 2Today we enjoy a full day in Spalding to witness the spectacular flower parade and entertainment. Day 3Today we enjoy a visit to the Geoff Hamilton and Barnsdale Gardens before beginning our journey home. 35+ £10 Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 dinners. Entrance to the Spalding Flower Parade. Entrance to Barnsdale Gardens. Coach transfers. Excursion. Departures Accommodation 3rd – 5th May, 3 Days Park Inn Hotel by Radisson, Peterborough. Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough boasts an ideal location near bustling shops, restaurants and city sights. With a casual in-house restaurant and bar and a central location, this hotel is perfect for our leisurely stay. Price £159 £20 Single Supplement 49 £20 40+ £15 3 Great Malvern Garden Show days Overview What’s included • • • • • • Day 1Today we travel directly to Cheltenham to spend a few hours before transferring to our hotel. Day 2Today we enjoy a full day at the show. Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 evening dinners. Entrance to show Excursions. Departures Day 3After breakfast we check out of our hotel and enjoy an excursion to Bath before travelling home. 10th – 12th May, 3 Days Price £199 £50 Single Supplement 49 £20 40+ £15 2 London Boat Show days Overview The London International Boat Show takes place at the Excel Centre at the Royal Victoria Dock in London. If boats and maritime are your passion then this is the event for you. If you are looking for a relaxing weekend then the Mercure London Watford Hotel is your ideal choice. After a long day relax and unwind with family and friends in the Bar. Itinerary What’s included Day 2After breakfast we travel to the Excel Arena, London. We depart for our journey home at 3pm. (admission Extra) Departures Accommodation Single Supplement Day 1Travel down to hotel stopping for a few hours in the Coventry Transport Museum. We then continue onto our hotel for the evening where we will also enjoy a 3 course dinner. Mercure Hotel, Watford Rewards 35+ £5 40+ £10 pp Thistle Hotel Cheltenham This four star hotel is a contemporary hotel situated in landscaped gardens. Located in the peace and beauty of the Cotswolds only 10 minutes from Cheltenham town centre, it’s the perfect base for us to visit Malvern. Itinerary 35+ £10 £199 Accommodation Set amongst the beautiful Malvern Hills, this is a gardening show with feeling. Lose yourself in the blooms of the sprawling Floral Marquee and pick up tips from the experts all around including the Landscaping Live area and Allotment Theatre. Visit the Plant Pavillions and watch your plant list grow before your eyes! Rewards pp What’s included A spectacular procession of tulip-decorated floats will make its way along the 3-mile route from Springfields Event Centre and wind its way through the town along the historic river. Rewards £159 days • • • • • Return coach travel. 1 night in hotel. 1 breakfast. 1 evening dinners. Transfer to show. 19th – 20th Jan, 2 Days Price 49 £15 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays £69 £20 £69 pp SHOWS & EVENTS NEW Silver Star Rewards Royal Welsh Show, Builth Wells We have organised a tour to the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells for a number of years, and this unique Welsh agricultural festival in the summer has so much to offer, with plenty going on at the show ground and numerous wonderful stalls. Itinerary Day 1A morning departure to our hotel arriving at our hotel mid-afternoon Day 2Enjoy a full day at the Show, returning to our hotel for dinner at the end of the day. Day 3A second day at the Royal Welsh Show before returning to our hotel for dinner. Day 4Enjoy a leisurely morning before we depart for our journey home. 35+ £10 What’s included • • • • • Return coach travel. 3 nights in hotel. 3 breakfasts. 3 evening dinners. Ticket and transfer to show on 2 days. Departures 22nd – 25th Jul, 4 Days Price £249 Single Supplement £0 days Itinerary Day 1Today we travel directly to Cheltenham to spend a few hours before transferring to our hotel. Day 2 After breakfast we enjoy a full day at the show. Day 3After breakfast we check out of our hotel and enjoy another full day at the show, before travelling home. 35+ £10 What’s included • • • • • • Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 evening dinners. Entrance to show Excursion to Cheltenham. Departures 14th – 16th Jun, 3 Days Accommodation Price Thistle Hotel Cheltenham This four star hotel is a contemporary hotel 40+ £15 £189 £50 Single Supplement 49 £20 3 days Overview pp Rutland Square Hotel, Nottingham The Rutland Square Hotel has an enviable location in the heart of the city, retaining its period elegance, whilst offering comfortable accommodation. What’s included • • • • • • Itinerary Day 1An early start and head straight to Newark on Trent for the antiques exhibition. After an afternoon at the fair we transfer to the hotel for dinner and the night. Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 dinners. 2 day entrance to fair. Free time in Nottingham. Departures Day 2After breakfast we head to Newark for a full day at the show. We return this evening to the hotel for another evening with dinner. 22nd – 24th August, 3 Days Price £179 Single Supplement£24 Day 3 Half day excursion to Nottingham before travelling home. 40+ £15 £179 Accommodation Antiques and collectables, antique furniture, vintage clothing & fabrics, architectural salvage, reclamation or just something stylish for your home, IACF has it all! Attracting over 150,000 public and 60,000 trade buyers every year from all over the globe IACF fairs are a truly unique vintage shopping experience. 35+ £10 pp situated in landscaped gardens. Located in the peace and beauty of the Cotswolds only 10 minutes from Cheltenham town centre, it’s the perfect base. Newark Antiques Fair Rewards £189 Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford The Green Dragon hotel is situated in the heart of the city, only a few yards from the Cathedral. The central location makes it an ideal base for our visit to the show. The hotel dates back to the 16th Century and the impressive Georgian frontage is a prominent landmark in the City. entertainment and fun, all in celebration of the great British farming world and countryside. Rewards 3 pp Accommodation Three Counties Show, Malvern Get yourself down to the Three Counties Show this June for a jam packed day of family £249 49 £25 40+ £15 Overview 4 days Overview Rewards 11 See pAGE 3 for details 49 £20 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 12 Silver Star Rewards NEW SHOWS & EVENTS See pAGE 3 for details F1 Grand Prix, Silverstone Overview Fans can look forward to a prestigious weekend full of great racing, awesome entertainment and maybe a Brit on the podium! TICKET UPGRADES AVAILABLE, PLEASE SEE SHOP FOR DETAILS! Itinerary Day 1We travel directly to the circuit to catch the free practice session before travelling to our hotel for dinner & evening at leisure. Day 2It’s back to the circuit for the qualifying rounds and then back to the hotel in the evening for dinner. Day 3We leave the hotel and travel to the circuit for the main event. At the conclusion of the race we make our way homewards. Rewards 35+ £20 What’s included • • • • • Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 dinners. General admission ticket to the free practice, qualifying and race. Coach transfers • 28th – 30th Jun, 3 Days Price £369 Single Supplement:£50 days Overview Accommodation Itinerary What’s included Day 1We travel directly to our hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy Blackpool in your own way. Day 2After a full English breakfast the afternoon is free to enjoy Blackpool, this evening we have included tickets to the darts Day 3 After breakfast and a leisurly morning we depart Blackpool for our journey home. Day 2We enjoy a full day at the golf in Muirfield, before returning to our hotel. Day 3A day at the final day of the tournament. Day 3After breakfast we travel directly home. Rewards 35+ £10 40+ £20 • • • • • Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. Ticket to darts. Free time Blackpool. Departures 19th – 21st Jul, 3 Days Price Single Supplement: £199 £40 days Accommodation To be advised. Departures • • • • • • Return coach travel. 3 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 dinners. Tickets to final two days of golf. Transfer to and from course. Departures Day 1 We travel directly to our hotel. Hilton Hotel, Blackpool Located on Blackpool’s famous promenade this central Blackpool hotel near Blackpool Tower offers luxury and comfort. 4 British Open Golf Championship, Muirfield Itinerary pp 49 £20 40+ £15 The Open Championship returns to Muirfield in July 2013 which will be the 142nd Open Championship. Once again the worlds’ greatest golfers will gather to do battle for the famous Claret Jug on the east coast of Scotland and one of the country’s finest links courses. Past winners of The Open at Muirfield have included Ernie Els most recently in 2002 and Sir Nick Faldo in 1992. £199 Departures 49 £40 40+ £25 Overview 3 pp Hilton Hotel, Warwick Our luxury base is only a 40 minute drive to the circuit and the hotel boasts a fine restaurant, a relaxing lounge area with bar and flat screen television as well as a fitness area and swimming pool. Staged under the headline sponsorship of bookmakers Betfair, the World Matchplay Darts Championship at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool is one of the highlights of the darts calendar. 35+ £10 £369 Accommodation Betfair World Matchplay Darts Blackpool Rewards 3 days 19th – 22nd Jul, 4 Days Prices Adult 16-21 years Under 16 years Single Supplement 49 £30 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays £389 £309 £259 £60 from £259 pp SHOWS & EVENTS Silver Star Rewards NEW West End Shows, London Overview Our theatre breaks in London offer you a fantastic choice of West End shows including Singing in the Rain, Jersey Boys, Viva Forever, Billy Elliott, Les Miserables, Bodyguard, Mama Mia, Lion King and Shrek. Check out the list of specific theatre shows and musicals below, all available to book with our theatre break packages. Itinerary Day 1Travel to our hotel for a 3 course pre-show dinner before we get ready for the wonderful West End show. Day 2In the morning we travel to London where you will spend a few hours in the Capital City before we begin our journey home. What’s included Mercure London Watford The 3 star Mercure London Watford Hotel is located on the outskirts of London. This stylish Watford hotel is close to motorways and handy Rewards 35+ £5 13 See pAGE 3 for details from days 2 £119 2 £279 pp for travelling to the West End. The 218 rooms all have internet access and satellite TV, and The Brasserie and Bar offer a wide selection of tempting food and drink. What’s included • • • • • • Return coach travel. 1 night in hotel. 3 course dinner. Ticket & transfer to show. Breakfast. Excursion to London city centre. Departures & Shows 7th – 8th Feb 7th – 8th Feb 2nd – 3rd Mar 2nd – 3rd Mar Billy Elliott £119 Les Miserables £119 Singing in the Rain £149 Jersey Boys £149 Single Supplement £20 40+ £10 49 £15 Robbie Williams & Olly Murs Live days from pp Overview Robbie hits the road next Summer for his first solo stadium show since the 2006 Close Encounters tour. Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of music’s most famous artists make an unforgettable live performance. Itinerary Day 1We set off in the morning from Caernarfon and head straight to our hotel arriving mid afternoon. After checking in and freshening up we will transfer you to the area of the stadium to enjoy a couple of hours of leisure time before the concert begins. The coach will be available after the concert to transfer you back to the hotel. Day 2After a leisurely breakfast we load our bags on the coach and depart the hotel at around 11:00am. We travel into the city centre where you can spend a few hours before we depart for our journey home mid afternoon. Accommodation WEMBLEY CONCERT Park Inn Heathrow This modern 3* hotel has a bar and restaurant. All rooms are en suite and have internet, television and tea and coffee making facilities. ETIHAD, MANCHESTER CONCERT Best Western Pinewood Hotel This luxurious hotel is set in its own beautiful grounds in the South of Manchester and is a 20 minute drive from the stadium. The hotel has a bar and restaurant. Rewards 35+ £5 40+ £10 What’s included • • • • • Return coach travel. 1 night in luxury hotel. Ticket to concert. Transfer to and from stadium. Excursion to city. Departures MANCHESTER £279 21st - 22nd June, 2 Days WEMBLEY £299 29th - 30th June, 2 Days Single Supplement £30 49 £15 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 14 Silver Star Rewards NEW SHOWS & EVENTS See pAGE 3 for details 4 France V Wales, Six Nations – Paris days £249 pp Overview Despite a disappointing Autumn campaign there will be no stopping Wales at the six nations, after their epic RBS 6 Nations 2012 Grand Slam win. 2013 presents some fantastic opportunities to support Wales in their away matches and Paris always offers a great value weekend away. Itinerary Day 1Travel directly to our hotel in Paris via Dover / Calais ferry crossing. Day 2-3Free time in the city to enjoy both the atmosphere and sights. Day 4 After breakfast we begin our journey home. Accommodation Ibis Montmartre Hotel, Paris The Ibis Paris Montmartre hotel is located in the heart of Paris, at the foot of the Sacré Coeur and 219 yards (200 m) from the Moulin Rouge. Stade de France is a 15 minute metro ride away. What’s included • • • • Return coach travel. Return ferry crossings. 3 nights in hotel. 3 breakfasts. Departures 7th – 10th Feb, 4 Days Price Single Supplement Rewards 35+ £5 40+ £10 £249 £55 49 £15 3 Wales V Ireland, Six Nations – Cardiff Overview Wales play their first home fixture of the 2013 RBS 6 Nations at the Millennium Stadium against Ireland who will be gunning for revenge after their last gasp defeat when the two sides met in Dublin in 2012. Itinerary Day 1Travel directly to Cardiff for some free time before transferring to our hotel. Day 2(Match Day) The coach will transfer you into the city centre in the morning and will be available early evening to take you back to the hotel. Day 3After breakfast we enjoy a few more hours in Cardiff before travelling home. days Accommodation 35+ £5 40+ £10 49 £15 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays pp Holiday Inn Express, Cardiff Airport Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Airport offers an evening menu of Bar meals like Burgers, pizza, pasta etc. Mingle over drinks until late and challenge your friends to a game of pool in our sociable ground-floor bar. What’s included • • • • Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. Transfer to and from city. Departures 1st – 3rd Feb, 3 Days Price Single Supplement Rewards £199 £199 £110 SHOWS & EVENTS Silver Star Rewards NEW 15 See pAGE 3 for details 3 Scotland V Wales, Six Nations – Edinburgh days £149 pp PHOTO: © Rob Stradling Overview Out of all the fixtures during the tournament, this may be the most enjoyable weekend. An opportunity to visit another city, the possibility of a good win with plenty of exciting open play and a few tries as well as the chance to soak up the superb atmosphere and hospitality of the Scots, afterwards. Itinerary Day 1Travel directly to our hotel in the centre of Glasgow. Day 2The coach will transfer you into Edinburgh city centre in the morning and will be available early evening to take you back to the hotel in Glasgow. Accommodation The Lorne Hotel, Glasgow. The Lorne Hotel is everything you have been looking for. A boutique hotel set in the vibrant West End of Glasgow offering a mixture of 102 chic rooms, just a hop, skip and jump away from Glasgow City Centre. What’s included • • • • Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. Transfer to and from Edinburgh on match day.. Departures 8th – 10th Mar, 3 Days Day 3After breakfast we begin our journey home. Price £149 Single Supplement Rewards 35+ £5 40+ £15 Scotland V Wales, Six Nations – Tickets Included Overview Out of all the fixtures during the tournament, this may be the most enjoyable weekend. An opportunity to visit another city, the possibility of a good win with plenty of exciting open play and a few tries as well as the chance to soak up the superb atmosphere and hospitality of the Scots, afterwards. Itinerary Day 1 Travel directly to our hotel in Drymen. Day 2 The coach will transfer you into Edinburgh city centre in the morning Rewards 35+ £10 40+ £20 £40 49 £25 and will be available early evening to take you back to the hotel in Drymen. Day 3After breakfast we begin our journey home. Accommodation 3 days it adme on The Winnock Hotel, Drymen Picture yourself soaking up the atmosphere of this 18th century Inn near Loch Lomond, sitting beside the roaring log fire. After a full day’s excitement, return to your tasteful bedroom, to prepare for a night to remember; good food, fine wine and friendly service. £299 pp What’s included • • • • • • Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 evening dinners. Tickets to the match. Transfer to and from Edinburgh on match day. Departures 8th – 10th Mar, 3 Days Price Single Supplement £299 £60 49 £30 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 16 Silver Star Rewards NEW See pAGE 3 for details SHOWS & EVENTS 3 Wales V England, Six Nations – Cardiff Overview This fixture has always been fiercely contested as the rivalry between the two countries can’t be more. But because it takes place in Cardiff and the fact that both teams have drawn each other in the group stages of the next World Cup gives it that extra spice! Don’t miss out on being in our nations capital during the most mouth watering clash of the tournament. Itinerary Day 1Travel directly to Cardiff for some free time before transferring to our hotel. Day 2 The coach will transfer you into the city centre in the morning and will be available after the match to take you back to the hotel. Day 3After breakfast we enjoy a few more hours in Cardiff before travelling home. days 35+ £10 40+ £15 pp Accommodation Holiday Inn Express, Cardiff Airport Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Airport offers an evening menu of Bar meals like Burgers, pizza, pasta etc. Mingle over drinks until late and challenge your friends to a game of pool in our sociable ground-floor bar. What’s included • • • • Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. Transfer to and from city. Departures 15th – 17th March, 3 Days Price £199 £110 Single Supplement Rewards £199 49 £20 3 Cyhoeddi Eisteddfod Sir Gaerfyrddin 2014 diwrnod £219 Diwrnod 2Ar ôl brecwast byddwn yn teithio i faes y cyhoeddi. Pan ddaw y cyhoeddi i ben byddwn yn teithio yn ôl i’r gwesty lle byddwn yn cael swper nôs. Diwrnod 3Ar ôl brecwast byddwn yn mwynhau amser rhydd tan 1 o’r gloch y prynhawn cyn cychwyn am adref. Gwesty Gwesty’r Ddraig, Abertawe Mae Gwesty’r Ddraig 4 seren wedi’i leoli yng nghanol y ddinas. Mae yna dros £ 3.5 miliwn wedi ei wario ar y gwesty ag mae ganddo cyfleusterau gwych. Yn Cynnwys Trosolwg Mae’r Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yn mynd yn ôl i 1176. Dywedir i’r Eisteddfod gyntaf gael ei chynnal dan nawdd Arglwydd Rhys yng Nghastell Aberteifi y flwyddyn honno. Yno, cynhaliwyd ymryson, a gwahoddwyd beirdd a cherddorion o bob cwr o’r wlad i gystadlu yn erbyn ei gilydd. Rhoddwyd cadair wrth fwrdd yr Arglwydd i’r cerddor a’r bardd buddugol, traddodiad sydd yn parhau hyd heddiw yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol. • • • • • 2 noson mewn gwesty. 2 brecwast. 2 cinio nos. Diwrnod yn y cyhoeddi. Amser rhydd. Dyddiad 28ain – 30eg Fehefin 2013, 3 Diwrnod. Amserlen Diwrnod 1 Teithio i Llanelli lle bydd y prynhawn yn rhydd cyn mwynhau swper nôs yn y gwesty. Price Atodiad Sengl Rewards 35+ £15 40+ £25 49 £35 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays £219 £40 Eisteddfod Silver Star Rewards NEW 17 See pAGE 3 for details 3/6 Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Sir Dinbych/Denbighshire 2013 days from £179 Trosolwg / Overview Dyma un o wyliau celfyddydol mawr y byd. Yn gerddoriaeth, dawns, celf, perfformiadau gwreiddiol, gweithgareddau teuluol neu’n gystadlaethau, mae rhywbeth i bawb o bob oed yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, a chyda thros 150,000 o ymwelwyr bob blwyddyn, mae’n lle arbennig o dda i gyfarfod â hen ffrindiau - a gwneud ffrindiau newydd! The Eisteddfod is one of the world’s greatest cultural festivals. Music, dance, visual arts, original performances, family activities - there’s something for everyone at the National Eisteddfod, and with over 150,000 visitors every year, it’s a great place to meet up with old friends - and make new ones. Amserlen / Itinerary Bydd y bws yn cychwyn am 8.30 bob bore ac yn dychwelyd or Eisteddfod am 6 or gloch. Bydd y siwrna oddeutu 30 munud bob ffordd. The coach will leave the hotel each morning at 8.30am and travel back from the Eisteddfod at 6pm each evening. The journey should take about 30 minutes each way. Nodwch nid yw mynediad ir Eisteddfod yn gynnwysedig. Please Note Tickets to the Eisteddfod are not included. Yn Cynnwys • • • • Noswithiau mewn gwesty detholedig. Cinio nos bob dydd. Brecwast bob dydd. Cludiant i’r maes ac yn ol bob dydd. Dyddiadau a Gwestai / Dates & Hotels 2013 4ydd – 10fed Awst, 6 Diwrnod: Gwesty Ramada Wrecsam 4th – 10th August, 6 Days: Ramada Hotel, Wrexham Rewards 6fed – 8ed Awst, 6th – 8th August, Rewards Price 3 days £179 6 days £499 35+ £15 40+ £25 3 Diwrnod: Gwesty St David Park, Ewloe 3 Days: St Davids Park Hotel, Ewloe 35+ £5 40+ £15 £499 £499 49 £35 £179 £179 49 £25 Atodiad Sengl/Single Supplement £30 Atodiad Sengl/Single Supplement £195 3/7 Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Sir Gaerfyrddin 2014 Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, Carmarthenshire 2014 days from £219 Trosolwg / Overview Dyma un o wyliau celfyddydol mawr y byd. Yn gerddoriaeth, dawns, celf, perfformiadau gwreiddiol, gweithgareddau teuluol neu’n gystadlaethau, mae rhywbeth i bawb o bob oed yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, a chyda thros 150,000 o ymwelwyr bob blwyddyn, mae’n lle arbennig o dda i gyfarfod â hen ffrindiau - a gwneud ffrindiau newydd! The Eisteddfod is one of the world’s greatest cultural festivals. Music, dance, visual arts, original performances, family activities - there’s something for everyone at the National Eisteddfod, and with over 150,000 visitors every year, it’s a great place to meet up with old friends - and make new ones. Dyddiadau a Gwestai / Dates & Hotels Amserlen / Itinerary 8fed - 10eg Awst, 3 Diwrnod: Gwesty Ivy Bush, Caerfyrddin 8th – 10th August, 3 Days: Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmerthen Bydd y bws yn cychwyn am 8.30 bob bore ac yn dychwelyd or Eisteddfod am 6 or gloch. Bydd y siwrna oddeutu 30 munud bob ffordd. The coach will leave the hotel each morning at 8.30am and travel back from the Eisteddfod at 6pm each evening. The journey should take about 30 minutes each way. Nodwch nid yw mynediad ir Eisteddfod yn gynnwysedig. Please Note Tickets to the Eisteddfod are not included. Yn Cynnwys • • • • Noswithiau mewn gwesty detholedig. Cinio nos bob dydd. Brecwast bob dydd. Cludiant i’r maes ac yn ol bob dydd. 3ydd - 9fed Awst, 7 Diwrnod: Gwesty Ivy Bush, Caerfyrddin 3rd – 9th August, 7 Days: Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen Rewards Rewards 35+ £20 35+ £10 40+ £35 40+ £15 3ydd - 9fed Awst, 7 Diwrnod: Gwesty Mercure, Abertawe 3rd – 9th Aug, 7 Days: Mercure Hotel, Swansea Rewards 35+ £20 40+ £35 7fed – 10fed Awst, 4 Diwrnod: Gwesty Mercure, Abertawe 7th – 10th Aug, 4 Days: Mercure Hotel, Swansea Rewards 35+ £10 40+ £15 £499 £499 49 £50 £219 £219 49 £30 £499 £499 49 £50 £239 £239 49 £30 *Ffoninch am fanylion atodiad sengl/Telephone for single supplement tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 18 Silver Star Rewards NEW Coventry & Leamington Spa 2 £79 pp days WEEKEND BREAKS See pAGE 3 for details 2 Cheltenham & Bath £89 pp days Overview Overview As well as free time in Coventry with an array of museums and shops, we visit the delightful little town of Royal Leamington Spa. Itinerary Day 1 A day in Coventry before continuing onto our hotel for the evening. are en-suite. The Elements restaurant offer great food and the bar welcomes you for a relaxing nightcap. Day 2After breakfast we travel the short distance to the beautiful town of Royal Leamington Spa for some free time before we begin our journey home at 3pm. What’s included Accommodation Departures Novotel Coventry This 3* Novotel Coventry is on the outskirts of Coventry and only 10 minutes drive from the city centre. All rooms come with television, internet access and Rewards • • • • • 35+ £5 £79 £15 Madison Hotel, Swindon The Brook Madison Hotel is a popular 3 star hotel, located just outside the city centre. The 49 £15 40+ £10 2 Durham & Whitby Day 1This morning we travel directly to Cheltenham where we will spend the rest of our day before moving on to our hotel. Accommodation 27th – 28th Apr, 2 Days 26th – 27th Oct, 2 Days Single Supplement Itinerary Day 2Today we check out of our hotel and visit Bath where you can enjoy the day before we begin our journey home midafternoon. Return coach travel. 1 night in hotel. 1 breakfast. 1 evening dinner. Excursions Price Cheltenham, Englands most complete Regency town is full of Regency town houses, characterised by intricate ironwork balconies and painted stucco facades. Roman Bath, nourished by natural hot springs, offers a unique experience with stunning architecture, great shopping and iconic attractions. £89 pp days Rewards comfortable bedrooms possess all the personal touches and charm to make you feel at home. What’s included • • • • • Return coach travel. 1 night in hotel. 1 breakfast. 1 evening dinner. Excursions Departures 27th – 28th Apr, 2 Days 22nd – 23rd Jun, 2 Days 28th – 29th Sep, 2 Days Price £89 £15 Single Supplement 35+ £5 49 £15 40+ £10 2 Hilton Mystery Weekends £89 pp days Overview Durham City continues to delight its visitors - Must-see attractions are Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle. There are plenty of shops to visit as well, and all in easy reach in the city centre. We also visit the delightful little seaside harbour town of Whitby. Itinerary Day 1 We travel directly to Durham. Dominated by the beautiful Cathedral which is often described as the finest Norman building in Europe. We then continue to our hotel for the evening. Overview Everybody loves a mystery weekend and they are proving as popular today as they were 10 years ago. When you book these with Silver Star we guarantee that you will be staying in a Hilton Hotel giving you that extra peace of mind that wherever you stay your accommodation will be of top quality and service. Day 2A day in Whitby. With its cobbled streets and quaint shops as well as its fresh fish & chips, there is so much to charm you here. What’s included Itinerary Accommodation Departures Day 2After breakfast we enjoy a second excursion before travelling home. Thistle Hotel, Middlesbrough The largest hotel in Middlesbrough and the North-East region, Thistle Middlesbrough is the ideal choice for a relaxing weekend away. • • • • • Day 1We depart early in the morning and enjoy an excursion before checking into hotel. Return coach travel. 1 night in hotel. 1 breakfast. 1 evening dinner. Excursions 23rd – 24th Mar, 2 Days 21st – 22nd Sep, 2 Days Price Single Supplement £89 £10 Accommodation Rewards 35+ £5 40+ £10 49 £15 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays 1 night at hotel. 1 breakfast. 1 evening dinner. Excursions. Departures 13th – 14th Apr, 2 Days 18th – 19th May, 2 Days 17th – 18th Aug, 2 Days 19th – 20th Oct, 2 Days Price Hilton Hotel Single Supplement What’s included • • • • • £89 £20 Return coach travel. Rewards 35+ £5 40+ £10 49 £15 WEEKEND BREAKS NEW 19 See pAGE 3 for details from 2 Lake District Silver Star Rewards £79 days pp 2 Leeds & York Weekend days £89 pp Overview England’s largest National Park includes plenty of scenic spots, tranquil locations, delightful little towns and villages and thriving communities. Itinerary Day 1This morning we travel to the charming market town of Skipton before going to the hotel. Day 2Today we enjoy the excellent resort of Bowness on Windermere. Here you can enjoy the lake, absorb the spectacular scenery and relax and enjoy the delightful Victorian charm before travelling home. Accommodation Best Western Shap Wells Hotel 3* Situated in a secluded, wooded valley, high in the Shap Wells and surrounded by mountain streams the hotel is the ideal place from which to explore the Lakes. Rewards Overview From stylish shopping and decadent dining, to contemporary arts and a vibrant nightlife, Leeds is abundant with things to do. What’s included • • • • Departures & prices 23rd – 24th March, 2 Days £79 4th – 5th May, 2 Days £89 6th – 7th July, 2 Days £89 35+ £5 £15 49 £15 40+ £10 2 Murder Mystery £89 days What’s included Day 2 After breakfast we check out of our hotel and travel to York. Departures & prices Day 1 We travel directly to our hotel in Leeds for some free time. Return coach travel. 1 night in hotel. 1 breakfast. 1 evening dinner. Single Supplement Itinerary pp Accommodation Double Tree by Hilton Leeds will provide you with a modern and comfortable stay. Rewards • • • • Return coach travel. 1 night in hotel. 1 breakfast. Excursion. 10th – 11th Aug, 2 Days £89 2nd – 3rd Nov, 2 Days £89 30th Nov – 1st Dec, 2 Days £89 Single Supplement 35+ £5 £25 49 £15 40+ £10 2 Oxford & Windsor days £89 pp Overview The murder mystery event will take place on the Saturday evening. Guests will be greeted with a welcome drink and shown to their tables in the hotels events suite. While dinner is being served the live actors will let the story unfold and see who can solve the mystery! Itinerary Day 1We enjoy an excursion to a place of mystery en-route to our hotel. This evening we enjoy a special murder mystery evening with dinner. Day 2After breakfast we enjoy a second excursion to a place of mystery before we begin our journey home. Accommodation Mystery Hotel A modern refuge near a historic city centre awaits guests of this hotel. The hotel’s comfortable guest rooms feature great amenities like complimentary access to the Leisure Suite and LCD television. What’s included • • • • • 25th – 26th May, 2 Days Rewards 35+ £5 40+ £10 which has air conditioning, en-suite, internet, wide-screen TV and spacious Serenity beds. There is also a restaurant, bar, gym, pool, sauna and steam room. Itinerary What’s included Day 1 We travel to our hotel via a visit to Oxford. Accommodation Departures Single Supplement What a weekend, combining over 1,000 years of history, modern shopping and huge range of attractions. Day 2After breakfast we enjoy the day in Royal Windsor, before we begin our journey home. Return coach travel. 1 night in hotel. 1 breakfast. 1 evening dinner. Excursions. Price Overview £89 £20 49 £15 Hilton Hotel, Reading The Hilton Hotel Reading is a luxury hotel located on the outskirts of Reading. You’ll be able to relax in your classic spacious guest room Rewards 35+ £5 • • • • Return coach travel. 1 night in hotel. 1 breakfast. 1 evening dinner. Departures 20th – 21st April, 2 Days 17th – 18th Aug, 2 Days 7th – 8th Dec, 2 Days Price Single Supplement 40+ £10 £89 £25 49 £15 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 20 Silver Star Rewards NEW 2 Manchester Weekend £89 pp days WEEKEND BREAKS See pAGE 3 for details 2 Bath Christmas Market £89 pp days Overview Each year, the beautiful area between the stunning Bath Abbey and the internationally renowned visitor attraction, the Roman Baths, is transformed into a Christmas shopper’s haven - the Bath Christmas Market. Overview What better place is there to spend the weekend away. Only a few hours drive away, Manchester has it all. Shopping at the Arndale or Trafford Centre, museums in Salford Quays, shows at the Palace Theatre and amazing nightlife. Itinerary Day 1Travel to our Hotel where you will have free time to enjoy one of the uk’s most popular tourist destinations. Day 2After breakfast you have some more free time in Manchester before we begin our journey home. Accommodation Park Inn by Radisson Manchester The Park Inn by Radisson Manchester enjoys prime space in the city’s Green Quarter. Rewards What’s included • • • • • Departures Accommodation 27th – 28th April, 2 Days 1st – 2nd June, 2 Days 23rd – 24th Nov, 2 Days 30th Nov – 1st Dec, 2 Days £89 £15 Single Supplement 35+ £5 40+ £10 49 £15 Frankfurt Christmas Market, Birmingham Day 1Travel to Cheltenham where we spend a few hours before we continue to our hotel in Swindon. Day 2This morning after breakfast we travel to Bath and the Christmas market where you have until 3pm before we depart for our journey home. Return coach travel. 1 night in hotel. 1 breakfast. 1 dinner. Free Time. Price Itinerary 2 days The Madison Hotel, Swindon The Brook Madison Hotel in Swindon is a popular 3 star hotel, located just outside the city centre. The comfortable bedrooms possess all the personal touches and charm to make you feel at home. Rewards What’s included • • • • Return coach travel. 1 night in hotel. 1 breakfast. 1 evening dinner. Departures 23rd – 24th Nov, 2 Days 30th Nov – 1st Dec, 2 Days Price £89 £15 Single Supplement 35+ £5 49 £15 40+ £10 2 Harry Potter Studio Tour £119 pp days £89 pp Overview Overview Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market has become a huge favourite with both residents and visitors to the city from all over the UK and Europe. It is now the largest outdoor Christmas Market in the country. Now in its eleventh year, the Frankfurt Christmas Market is the centrepiece of the city’s annual Christmas events calendar. Itinerary Day 1We travel directly to our hotel in Birmingham city centre and the rest of your time is free. Day 2After breakfast your time in Birmingham is free. We depart for our journey home at 3pm. Accommodation Thistle Guoman Birmingham City Centre The Thistle Guoman Birmingham City Hotel has a city-centre Rewards 35+ £5 location making it an ideal venue for shopping. Departures • • • • Return coach travel. 1 night in hotel. 1 breakfast. Free time in Birmingham Departures Single Supplement 40+ £10 Itinerary Day 1Today we visit Birmingham where you have the option of visiting Cadbury World (entrance extra), before continuing onto our hotel. Day 2Today we enjoy the studio tour in London before we depart for our journey home. Accommodation 23rd – 24th Nov, 2 Days 30th Nov – 1st Dec, 2 Days 7th – 8th Dec, 2 Days Price Here we visit Warner Bros. Studio near London with a behind the scenes tour which immerses visitors into the world of film making. The tour features authentic sets, costumes and props that showcases the artistry and talent that goes into producing world famous movies created at Warner Bros. £89 £15 49 £15 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays Hilton Hotel, Reading You’ll be able to relax in your classic spacious guest room which has air conditioning, en-suite, internet, wide-screen TV and spacious Serenity beds. Rewards 35+ £5 There is also a restaurant, bar, gym, pool, sauna and steam room. What’s included • • • • • Return coach travel. 1 night in hotel. 1 breakfast. 1 evening dinner. Studio Tour Departures 23rd – 24th Feb, 2 Days 18th – 19th May, 2 Days 6th – 7th Jul, 2 Days 10th – 11th Aug, 2 Days 12th – 13th Oct, 2 Days Price Single Supplement 40+ £10 £119 £20 49 £15 WEEKEND BREAKS NEW Silver Star Rewards 3 Longleat Safari & Cheddar Gorge days Overview Set in stunning Wiltshire countryside, visitors can drive through a variety of animal enclosures, which include Wolf Wood, Lion Country, Tiger Territory, Pelican Pond, Deer Park, Big Game Park, Monkey Jungle, Vulture Venue, Flamingo Valley and East African Game Reserve. There are other attractions next to the Safari Park including Longleat House, Adventure Castle, Hedge Maze, Pets Corner, Butterfly Garden, Railway, Postman Pat Village and much more. Itinerary Day 1 We travel down directly to Bristol for some free time before heading to our hotel. Day 2 We embark on an adventure when we take you to the fantastic Longleat Safari Park. Rewards 35+ £5 40+ £10 Day 3 This morning we will check out of our hotel and travel the short distance to the Magnificent Cheddar Gorge. After some free time here we travel home. Accommodation Brook Redwood Hotel, Bristol The Brook Redwood Country Club hotel in Bristol, is set in 16 acres of woodland • • • • • • Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 evening dinners. Entrance to Longleat. Entrance to Cheddar Gorge Caves Departures 23rd – 25th Aug, 3 Days Price Child Reduction Single Supplement 49 £15 Overview 40+ £10 • • • • • • • Accommodation Hilton Hotel, Bracknell The Hilton Bracknell hotel offers accommodation to suit all guests’ needs, with plenty of family rooms available. You can rejuvenate in the LivingWell health club, have some fun in the indoor pool before relaxing in Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 evening dinners. Excursions. Entrance to Legoland. Free use of the hotels leisure facilities. Departures 5th – 7th April, 3 Days 1st – 3rd Nov, 3 Days Price Drayton Manor is everyone’s favourite theme park, packed with a host of great rides and attractions set in 280 acres of lakes and parkland. Drayton Manor features some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides around and also has a zoo with tigers, chimps and much more… Also in Drayton and for the first time in Europe, Thomas and his friends will have their very own home. Families can experience the magic of Sodor and interact with their favourite characters as never before. Rewards 35+ £5 40+ £10 £189 £40 Single Supplement 49 £20 3 Drayton Manor & Thomas Land Overview pp What’s Included Itinerary Day 3 We visit London. You will have most of the day free before we depart at 2pm for our journey home. £189 the sauna. The children can also be entertained in Planet H, the hotel’s interactive games room. A treat for all the family. The Legoland themed park in the shadow of Windsor Castle combines incredible scale models with adventure rides and exhibitions. A visit to Legoland is not just for children, there is something here for all the family. 35+ £5 £189 £50 £40 3 Day 2We enjoy a full day at the Legoland theme park. pp What’s Included days Day 1We travel down to our hotel arriving in plenty of time to make use of the superb leisure facilities. £189 countryside on the edge of Bristol, creating the ideal setting for families wanting to relax. The hotel also has a pool and cinema. Legoland, Windsor Rewards 21 See pAGE 3 for details days Itinerary Day 1 Travel to our hotel via a short visit to Birmingham city centre. Day 2 After an all you can eat buffet breakfast, walk out of the hotel, through the car park and into Drayton Manor for a fun filled and memorable day. Finish it all with a buffet all you can eat 3 course dinner at the hotel. Day 3 After breakfast enjoy another day in the resort before we depart at 3pm for our journey home to Wales. Accommodation from £129 pp What’s Included • • • • • Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 evening dinners. 2 day entrance to Drayton Manor. Departures 3rd – 5th Jun, 3 Days 12th – 14th Aug, 3 Days 28th – 30th Oct, 3 Days Price Child Reduction Single Supplement £189 £60 £50 Drayton Manor Hotel Every bit of the luxurious Drayton Manor Hotel caters to the modern family. 49 £15 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 22 Silver Star Rewards NEW See pAGE 3 for details WEEKEND BREAKS 3 Blackpool Illuminations Weekend Overview Autumn just wouldn’t be the same without a trip to Blackpool’s world-famous northern lights - the Blackpool Illuminations. Over three million visitors a year can’t be wrong! The magical Blackpool Illuminations keep the resort aglow for 66 nights. Itinerary Day 1 W e travel to Blackpool where we then have a tour of the wonderful Blackpool Illuminations. Day 2 Today you have the whole day free to enjoy at your own leisure in Blackpool. Day 3 After breakfast you have the morning free to enjoy the wonderful attractions in and around Blackpool. We will depart home at 2pm. Rewards 35+ £5 40+ £10 days Carousel Hotel Blackpool The beautifully refurbished Carousel is the highest AA rated 3 star hotel in Blackpool, offering quality accommodation, cuisine and service. Located on the beautifully renovated South Beach and promenade, just 5 minutes from The Pleasure Beach, The Carousel is also close to all of Blackpool’s major attractions, yet far enough away from the bustling ‘Golden Mile’ to offer a relaxing, refreshing and enjoyable experience. What’s included • • • • • • Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 evening dinners. Free Time. Tour of Illuminations. Departures 18th – 20th Oct, 3 Days Price 3 days • • • • • Day 1This morning we travel to the charming market town of Skipton for the afternoon, before going to the hotel. Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 evening dinners. Excursions Departures Day 2Today is free in Harrogate. Famous for its healing waters, this Victorian spa town oozes cosmopolitan charm, smart streets and quaint mews. 1st – 3rd March, 3 Days 14th – 16th June, 3 Days 30th Aug – 1st Sep, 3 Days 8th – 10th Nov, 3 Days Day 3A day in York before travelling home. Price Accommodation £169 £30 Single Supplement Holiday Inn Harrogate 3* Guests can use facilities at the Harrogate 49 £25 3 York City Centre days Overview If you are looking for a cultural getaway, romantic short break, relaxing UK holiday or family day out then visit York and be inspired. Itinerary Day 1Travel direct to our hotel in the centre of York. Day 2Free time to enjoy York in your own way and in your own time. Day 3 A day in York before travelling home. Accommodation Queens Hotel York A warm welcome awaits you at The Queen’s Hotel, 35+ £5 40+ £10 pp What’s included Itinerary 40+ £15 £169 Academy & Spa, including a pool and tennis courts. A full English breakfast buffet is served daily in Holiday Inn Harrogate’s sunny Abbey Restaurant. Feel refreshed, revived and relaxed after a short break in Harrogate & Skipton. Enjoy fabulous shopping, atmospheric cafes and plenty of green open spaces in both excellent locations. Rewards £175 £20 Single Supplement 49 £20 Overview 35+ £10 pp Accommodation Harrogate Weekend Rewards £175 49 £20 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays £179 pp which is situated on the banks of the River Ouse, in the heart of the City of York. The Queen’s Hotel is perfectly located to suit all visitors. What’s included • • • • Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 evening dinners. Departures 31st May – 2nd June, 3 Days 26th – 28th July, 3 Days Price Single Supplement £179 £40 WEEKEND BREAKS NEW Silver Star Rewards 2 Cardiff Weekend days Overview • • • • • Day 1 Today we travel to Cardiff. On arriving you will have the rest of the day free. Return coach travel. 1 night in hotel. 1 breakfast. 1 dinner. Free Time. Day 2After breakfast today you will have another free day in Cardiff before we depart for home. Departures Accommodation Price 9th – 10th Feb, 2 Days 9th – 10th March, 2 Days Park Inn Cardiff North A modern refuge near a historic city centre awaits guests of this Cardiff hotel. The hotel’s 132 fresh, comfortable guest rooms feature 49 £15 3 London Weekend days Itinerary • • • • Day 3 After Breakfast you will have a few hours to yourself before we begin our journey home. 35+ £5 Accommodation What’s included Return coach travel. 2 nights in hotel. 2 breakfasts. Free Time. Departures 31st May – 2nd June, 3 Days 26th – 28th July, 3 Days 13th – 15th Sep, 3 Days 1st – 3rd Nov, 3 Days £199 £199 £199 £199 Single Supplement £120 Thistle Guoman Tower Bridge Stay at one of London’s most prestigious 40+ £10 49 £20 2 Liverpool Weekend days Overview • • • • Day 1Today we travel the short distance to Liverpool. On arriving you will have the rest of the day free. Return coach travel. 1 night in hotel. 1 breakfast. 1 evening dinner. Departures Day 2After breakfast today you will have another free day in Liverpool before we depart for home 8th – 9th June, 2 Days 3rd – 4th Aug, 2 Days Single Supplement Accommodation The Atlantic Tower hotel in Liverpool A Recently Refurbished Hotel in Liverpool with spectacular views. 40+ £10 pp What’s included Itinerary 35+ £5 from £89 It’s one of the few Liverpool hotel’s situated a short walk away from the Liver Building and the new Liverpool One shopping district. Liverpool is now bulging with fabulous new shops, buzzing new restaurants and trendy wine bars, as well as a world class cultural offering with more museums and galleries anywhere outside of London. Rewards pp addresses, overlooking the River Thames and the city’s most iconic landmark, Tower Bridge. Day 2Free time for you to enjoy the Capital City. London has the greatest concentration of major attractions in Britain and boasts four World £199 Heritage Sites. Over two hundred attractions are free to enter, so there’s nowhere else in the world where you can see so much for so little! Day 1We depart from Caernarfon early in the morning and travel straight to our hotel in London. Rewards £89 £20 Single Supplement 40+ £10 Overview pp What’s included Itinerary 35+ £5 £89 great amenities such as complimentary access to the Leisure Suite and LCD television. Cardiff is a capital for shopping, and with a combination of designer brands, high street names as well as more individual and independent shops, there’s something for everyone. Rewards 23 See pAGE 3 for details £89 £89 £15 49 £15 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 24 Silver Star Rewards NEW See pAGE 3 for details UK Mid-Week Holidays 5 Blackpool Resort days Overview Miles of unspoilt sandy beaches, loads of attractions and plenty of entertainment make Blackpool the perfect family holiday. A brand new ribbon of Spanish-style steps running along the coastline, allows visitors to take an easy stroll from the promenade down to the sandy beach and enjoy glorious sunsets and the wonderful energy of nature as the sea meets the shore. The beautifully refurbished Carousel Hotel is the highest AA rated 3* hotel in Blackpool. It is ideally located on the South Promenade near to all of Blackpool’s attractions – but far enough from the bustle of Blackpool’s famous Golden Mile to offer a relaxing, refreshing and high quality experience. Itinerary What’s Included Day 1We travel directly to our hotel in the centre of Blackpool. Day 2-4Free time for you to enjoy Blackpool in your own way. Day 1After breakfast and a leisurely morning we travel directly home. Accommodation Carousel Hotel, Blackpool • • • • Departures 27th May – 31st May, 5 Days 29th Jul – 2nd Aug, 5 Days Single Supplement £279 £299 £40 35+ £10 40+ £20 49 £30 5 Beautiful Bournemouth & Beaulieu days journey on to Swanage where we board our boat cruise. Enjoy a half day cruise from the delightfully restored Victorian Pier to fabulous, vibrant Poole Quay, viewing Old Harry Rocks along the way. Sail along the spectacular Jurassic Coast bordering this part of Dorset. The afternoon is free in Poole. Day 3A free day in the Bournemouth. There can be few more charming places to spend five days than the resort town of Bournemouth, with its seven miles of golden sands, fine shops, restaurants and gardens. Day 4A full day excursion to the New Forest and the Beaulieu National Motor Museum, hosting a collection of over 250 cars and motorcycles, from the first purpose built petrol driven car to world speed record-breaking cars. Itinerary Day 5 After breakfast we travel home. Day 1Travel directly to our hotel in Bournemouth. Day 2After breakfast we enjoy a steam train Rewards 35+ £5 Accommodation Itinerary Day 1Travel directly to our hotel in Eastbourne. Day 2This morning we enjoy a steam train ride on the Bluebell Railway followed by an afternoon in the beautiful spa town of Tunbridge Wells. Day 3A day at leisure in Eastbourne. Day 4A full day excursion to nearby Brighton. pp It is a well established hotel located in the heart of Bournemouth just a few minutes stroll from the Bournemouth town centre, gardens, award winning beaches. What’s Included • • • • • • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Train & boat ride. Excursions. Free time. Entrance to Beaulieu. Departures £249 £299 £259 £60 28th Apr – 2nd May, 5 Days 5th – 9th August, 5 Days 25th – 29th Nov, 5 Days Single Supplement 49 £20 5 Eastbourne & the Sussex Coast Eastbourne is an elegant resort at the foot of the South Downs in Sussex and the friendly atmosphere and beautiful coastline make it one of the country’s favourite holiday destinations. from £249 The Trouville Hotel, Bournemouth 40+ £15 Overview pp 4 nights in hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Free time in Blackpool. Rewards Overview from £279 days Day 5After breakfast we travel home. Accommodation The Congress Hotel, Eastbourne A warm welcome awaits you at this family run hotel, ideally situated close to the seafront. The town centre is a leisurely 10 minutes walk away and public transport is available close by for the more outlying attractions. Departures 8th – 12th April, 5 Days 23rd – 27th Jun, 5 Days 14th – 18th October, 5 Days Single Supplement from £259 pp £269 £279 £259 £60 What’s Included • • • • • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Train ride. Excursions. Free time. Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays Rewards 35+ £15 40+ £25 49 £35 UK Mid-Week Holidays NEW Silver Star Rewards 5 Morecambe Special Offers Broadway Hotel, Morecambe The Broadway Hotel has a superior location on the quieter East Promenade. All the 54 bedrooms are to a good standard and have coffee trays and colour televisions. The hotel is served by a passenger lift although eleven ground floor bedrooms are also available. Itinerary Day 1We travel directly to our hotel in Morecambe. What’s Included Day 4Today we visit the picturesque locations of Windermere & Kendal. Day 5After breakfast we must check out of our hotel and depart Morecambe for our journey home. • • • • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at the Broadway Hotel, Morecambe 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Excursions. Free time. Departures £199 £0 4th – 8th Feb, 5 Days Single Supplement Rewards 35+ £5 40+ £10 49 £15 days Overview A few days in Devon on the English Riviera can be just the tonic! Itinerary Day 1We travel straight to Plymouth and check in to our hotel for the next 4 nights. Day 2Today we drive to Paignton and board the Dartmouth steam train for it’s journey to Kingswear. We enjoy some time here before enjoying a boat cruise up the Dart Valley to Totnes. Day 3A full day in Plymouth, a vibrant waterfront city that has a wealth of attractions and activities. Day 4Excursion to nearby Babbacombe. 35+ £10 40+ £20 The Legacy Hotel What’s Included • • • • • • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Train journey. Boat cruise. Excursions. Free time. Departures 5 days Accommodation Day 2 After a hearty full English breakfast we travel to the quaint little fishing village of Whitby. What’s Included £199 pp Royal Hotel, Scarborough Located in the heart of Scarborough town centre and overlooking the beautiful South Bay, The Royal Hotel is in the perfect location to explore all that this charming town has to offer. Day 3 The day is free for you to enjoy our wonderful resort of Scarborough at your own pace. 40+ £10 £349 £329 £100 22nd – 26th Jul, 5 Days 23rd – 27th Sep, 5 Days Single Supplement 49 £25 Day 1We travel straight to Scarborough and check in to our hotel for the next 4 nights. 35+ £5 pp Accommodation Itinerary Rewards £329 Day 5After breakfast we begin our journey home. Scarborough Special Offer Day 4 Today we enjoy a half day excursion to Bridlington. Shops, attractions, restaurants and the historic old town of Bridlington offer a fascinating day out. from 5 Plymouth & Glorious Devon Rewards pp Accommodation Morecambe is once again becoming one of the nations best loved seaside resorts. Its revival has been cemented by the recent revival of the Grade II listed Victoria Pavilion, better known as Morecambe Winter Gardens. Day 3A full day excursion to nearby Blackpool. £199 days Overview Day 2A day at leisure for you to enjoy Morecambe in your own way at your own pace. 25 See pAGE 3 for details Day 5 After breakfast we enjoy a short excursion to York before travelling home. • • • • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Excursions. Free time. Departures 25th – 29th Feb, 5 Days Single Supplement £199 £0 49 £15 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 26 Silver Star Rewards NEW See pAGE 3 for details UK Mid-Week Holidays 5 Norwich & the Norfolk Broads Overview The medieval city of Norwich provides the base from which to explore the county of Norfolk, a journey of discovery by steam railway, by river boat in Norwich (including a cream tea) and a cruise on the Norfolk Broads. Itinerary Day 1Travel to the Holiday Inn Hotel, Norwich North. Day 2A relaxing morning in the city of Norwich. Highlights include the Norman Cathedral, shopping in the Norwich Lanes and the medieval Dragon Hall. In the afternoon we enjoy a cream tea on a boat cruise that explores the city. Rewards 35+ £10 days Day 3Our tour of the north Norfolk Coast starts in Wells- next-the-Sea before continuing to the Georgian market town of Holt. Here we take a steam train along The Poppy Line with views of the coutryside and the sea to Sempringham. After browsing the local market, rejoin the coach for a short trip to the seaside town of Cromer for the rest of the afternoon. Holiday Inn Norwich North Holiday Inn Norwich – North has everything you need to relax and unwind during your stay. The superb Health Central Health & Fitness Club is complimentary to all hotel guests and offers a 13m heated pool, fabulous sauna and steam room. What’s Included •Return coach travel. •4 nights at hotel. •4 breakfasts. •4 dinners. •Boat ride & cream tea. •Train ride on Poppy Line. •Boat ride on Broads. Departures 5th – 9th Jul, 5 days £319 Single Supplement Tenby & Pembrokeshire Coast Tenby is one of Britain’s most popular holiday resorts. Surrounded by a 13th century wall, this unique Victorian town has escaped modernisation. The Cliffe Norton is a privately owned Grade II early 19th Century listed building. With a warm welcome by friendly staff, it offers a wonderful intimate atmosphere for guests. Itinerary What’s Included Day 3We enjoy a full day excurion to the National Botanical Gardens of Wales. • • • • • • Day 4We enjoy another full day in Tenby. Departures Day 5After breakfast we travel home. Accommodation Cliffe Norton Hotel, Tenby 11th – 15th April, 5 Days 20th – 24th July, 5 Days 3rd – 7th September, 5 Days Single Supplement 35+ £5 £259 49 £25 40+ £15 days Torquay is a stylish resort with real continental atmosphere. Its waterfront is the focus of life in the town with a lively harbour and palm tree-lined promenade framing its international marina. Itinerary Day 1We travel directly to our hotel in Torquay. Day 2Excursion to Plymouth. Day 3After a full English breakfast the day is free for you to enjoy Torquay at your own pace. Day 4Today we visit Morwellham Quay an award-winning World Heritage site, featuring historic port, copper mine, working Victorian farm, railway, heavy horses and museums. Day 5After breakfast we travel home. Accommodation TLH Leisure Resort Enjoy an amazing blend of hotel, leisure and entertainment all on one site. There are four 35+ £5 5 40+ £15 pp £279 £309 £299 £12 Torquay Riviera Rewards £279 Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Entrance to National Botanical Gardens. Free time. Rewards Overview from 5 days Overview Day 2 A day at leisure in Tenby. £80 49 £25 40+ £15 Day 1 Travel directly to our hotel in Tenby. pp Accommodation Day 4 Travel to Wroxham where we take a boat cruise that explores the many rivers and lakes that make up the Norfolk Broads. The afternoon can be spent in the famous resort of Great Yarmouth. Day 5After a leisurely breakfast it is time to head back home. £319 49 £20 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays from pp hotels on site offering an outstanding choice of indoor and outdoor leisure facilities, open with year-round activities and entertainment. What’s Included • • • • • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Entrance to Morwellham Quay. Excursions. Free time. Departures 6th – 10th May, 5 Days - Derwent Hotel £259 22nd – 26th Jul, 5 Days - Derwent Hotel £299 16th – 20th Sep, 5 Days - Derwent Hotel £289 4th – 8th Nov, 5 Days - Derwent Hotel £279 Single Supplement £0 UK Mid-Week Holidays NEW Silver Star Rewards See pAGE 3 for details 5 Kentish Delights days Overview £349 pp Day 5After breakfast we travel home. Known as the garden of England this lovely county has history and heritage in abundance. From our base in Hythe we will travel out in a different direction each day to witness magnificent sights, discover delightful towns and experience some amazing history. Itinerary Day 1Today we travel directly to our hotel in Hythe. Day 2 A fascinating day out along the White Cliffs of Dover. Firstly we enjoy a unique boat trip as we see the sights of Dover from the English Channel. We then visit Dover Castle, a 12th century fortress that was the command post for the Rewards 27 35+ £10 40+ £25 Accommodation Mercure Imperial Hotel, Hythe Enjoy stunning Victorian grandeur on the seafront in Hythe. Dunkirk evacuation. Its underground tunnels also served as a hospital during the war. Day 3A full day at leisure in Hythe. Day 4Another exciting day is afoot as we head for the town of Canterbury which is dominated by the stunning Cathedral, the oldest in England. What’s Included • • • • • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Boat ride. Entrance to Dover Castle. Excursions. Departures 8th – 12th Jul, 5 Days Single Supplement £349 £80 49 £35 5 Stratford upon Avon & the Cotswolds days £309 pp Day 5After a leisurely morning we travel home to North Wales. Accommodation The Kings Court Hotel The Kings Court Hotel is in the heart of Shakespeare country in the village of Kings Coughton, just seven miles outside Stratfordupon-Avon. The hotel is a fabulous 16th century Tudor farmhouse with beautiful gardens. Overview Often described as being typically English the Cotswolds are a truly beautiful area of England, and when combined with towns such as Stratford upon Avon it has the perfect balance to keep any visitor interested. Itinerary Day 1 We travel straight to Stratford upon Avon and our hotel. Day 2Today we enjoy a full day excursion to nearby Oxford. The City of Dreaming Spires, whose hushed courtyards have inspired generations of scholars including Bill Clinton and writers, Lewis Carroll and the immortal J.R.R. Tolkein. Day 3After breakfast today we will take the scenic route through classic Cotswolds villages including Moreton in Marsh, Stow on the Wold and Bourton in the Water. Day 4Today we enjoy the day in Stratford upon Avon. Rewards 35+ £10 What’s Included • • • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Excursions. Departures 40+ £15 49 £25 4 Lake District Delights days Overview The Lake District National Park is famous for its stunning scenery, abundant wildlife and cultural heritage. With its cool, clear lakes, ancient woodlands, diverse landscapes, and peace and tranquillity it is the perfect place for a relaxing 4 day break. Itinerary Day 1We travel directly to our hotel near Penrith. 35+ £15 40+ £20 from £259 pp Day 3This morning we take a visit to Skipton Castle. The rest of the day is free in Skipton until we return to our hotel. secluded, wooded valley and surrounded by mountain streams our hotel has a perfect setting from which to explore the Lakes. Day 4After breakfast we enjoy the morning in Kendal before travelling home. What’s Included Accommodation Shap Wells Hotel, Penrith Shap Wells Hotel, Penrith 3*. Situated in a Day 2A day in the lovely Bowness on Windermere where we enjoy a cruise on the Loch. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the lake surroundings. Rewards £309 £309 £309 £24 20th – 24th May, 5 Days 29th Jul – 2nd Aug, 5 Days 23rd – 27th Sep, 5 Days Single Supplement • • • • • • 3 nights in hotel. 3 breakfasts. 3 dinners. Entrance to Skipton Castle. Boat cruise on Lake Windermere. Excursions. Departures 49 £30 3rd – 6th Jun, 4 Days 29th Jul – 1st Aug, 4 Days 30th Sep – 3rd Oct, 4 Days Single Supplement £259 £269 £259 £60 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 28 Silver Star Rewards NEW See pAGE 3 for details UK Mid-Week Holidays 5 The Gems of Northumberland Overview Accommodation Itinerary What’s Included Day 1Today we travel North to our hotel via York. the island to see the nesting sea birds and a colony of grey seals. This afternoon we visit Alnwick Castle and Garden, which was used in the Harry Potter films. Day 2Today we visit Holy Island and discover Northumberland’s rich Christian heritage amongst the evocative ruins of Lindisfarne Priory, and visit Bamburgh Castle, dating back to the 6th century and once home to ancient kings. There is also a chance to see the Gertrude Jekyll Garden. Day 4Today we trace the route of Hadrians Wall, once garrisoned by thousands of troops, before returning to our hotel. Day 3This morning we enjoy a boat trip to the Farne Islands. Including a tour around Day 5We travel home stopping in Durham en-route. 35+ £10 • • • • • • • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Entrance to Banburgh Castle. Entrance to Jekyll Garden. Boat to Farne Islands. Entrance to Alnwick Castle & Garden. Excursions. Departures 5 Yorkshire Explorer days This popular destination has so much to see and do and we have put the highlights of the area all together for this unique and exciting tour. Itinerary Day 1Excursion to Holmfirth, setting for the Last of the Summer Wine. See Sid’s Caff and Nora Batty’s House. Day 2After breakfast we will ride the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Pickering to Goathland, there will be free time for you to explore this traditional Heartbeat town, before we enjoy the afternoon in the delightful seaside town of Whitby. Day 3A full day at leisure the spa town of Harrogate. Rewards 35+ £10 40+ £20 Day 4We enjoy the day at Eden Camp. Housed within the grounds of an original WW2 prison camp it will take you back in time. In the afternoon we visit historic York. Day 5We enjoy the morning in Leeds before travelling home. • • • Departures Itinerary Day 1We head north and cross the border to reach our hotel during the afternoon. 35+ £5 40+ £10 £299 £299 £0 3rd – 7th June, 5 Days 22nd – 26th Aug, 5 Days Single Supplement Holiday Inn Hotel, Harrogate What’s Included • • • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. 49 £25 5 days Day 5Travel home. The area around Loch Lomond is one of outstanding beauty at any time of year. A splendid setting and an ideal location from which to discover more of this part of Scotland. pp Accommodation Day 2-4Plenty of time to relax and enjoy the surroundings. The following excursions will also operate. Loch Lomond including a boat cruise. Inverary delightful “planned town” and home of the Duke of Argyll. Edinburgh - the wonderful capital city is ideal for shopping or sightseeing. Overview £299 Entrance to Eden Camp. Excursions. Loch Lomond All Inclusive Rewards £319 £319 £64 10th – 14th Jun, 5 Days 21st – 25th Oct, 5 Days Single Supplement 49 £25 40+ £15 Overview pp Holiday Inn Hotel, Newcastle Relax in your spacious guest room at the peaceful Holiday Inn Newcastle Upon Tyne hotel. Come to Northumberland, a magical place filled with ancient castles, golden sand beaches, rolling hills, rugged moorland and beautiful gardens. Rewards £319 days Accommodation Winnock Hotel, Drymen From the outside this hotel looks little changed over the centuries but inside it is reassuringly modern with a warm welcome and a good reputation for its cuisine. The bedrooms are en suite with TV and tea/coffee making facilities. 49 £20 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays What’s Included • • • • • • • • from £259 pp Return coach travel. 4 nights at the Winnock Hotel, Drymen. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. 3 packed lunches. Free bar between 8-11pm each evening. Entertainment. Boat Cruise. Departures 18th – 22nd Feb, 5 Days 30th Jun – 4th Jul, 5 Days 17th – 21st Oct, 5 Days Single Supplement £259 £319 £319 £48 UK Mid-Week Holidays Silver Star Rewards NEW 29 See pAGE 3 for details 5 Dunoon & the Isle of Bute days £299 pp Itinerary Day 1Travel directly to our hotel in Dunoon. Day 2A full day around Loch Fyne to the delightful town of Inverary. Day 3We head to Colintraive for our crossing to the Isle of Bute. Bute’s heritage is unsurpassed. Thousands of years of history await your arrival on Bute where people have lived for over 8,000 years. Day 4A day at leisure in Dunoon. Day 5After breakfast we travel home. Accommodation The Best Western Argyll Hotel, Dunoon A luxury hotel in the true sense of the word. The Best Western Argyll Hotel, with its majestic views of the River Clyde, is a stylish property at the very heart of Dunoon. What’s Included • • • • • • • Overview The splendid Cowal Peninsular is a breathtaking part of Scotland that never fails to impress its visitors, with its soaring mountains sweeping down to lush wooded valleys and lovely sea lochs, reflecting the beautiful views all around. Rewards 35+ £10 Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Boat transfers. Excursions. Free time. Departures £299 £299 £90 8th – 12th Apr, 5 Days 7th – 11th Oct, 5 Days Single Supplement 49 £30 40+ £20 5 Ayrshire, Isle of Arran & Robert Burns Country days from £329 pp Overview Situated on the beautiful Clyde Coast, Ayrshire & Arran has it all and more. Beautiful scenery, fascinating history, and captivating visitor attractions are all on offer. Itinerary Day 1Today we travel directly to our hotel in Irvine on the coast of Ayrshire. Day 2This morning we visit Culzean Castle, one of the National Trust’s most visited sites. Set on a cliff top looking out towards Arran it started life in medieval times as a keep tower and was transformed into the castle it is today in the eighteenth century. In the afternoon we follow the trail of the famous Robert Burns. We visit his cottage where it all began for the poet, and then visit his museum which contains some of his most important manuscripts. Day 3Today we enjoy a full day on the Isle of Arran. We start with a visit to Brodick Castle steeped in history followed by a visit to the Arran heritage Museum which provides an excellent overview of life on Arran over the centuries. Day 4An excursion to the city of Glasgow. Day 5 After breakfast we travel home. Rewards 35+ £15 40+ £20 Accommodation Menzies Hotel, Irvine Located on the outskirts of Irvine, Ayrshire the Menzies Irvine hotel is perfectly placed for our itinerary. The four-star hotel offers a superb range of facilities and excellent service. What’s Included • • • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Entrance to Culzean Castle. • • • • Entrance to Robert Burns house and museum. Entrance to Brodick Castle. Entrance to Arran Heritage Museum. Excursions. Departures 22nd – 26th Apr, 5 Days 26th – 30th Aug, 5 Days 21st – 25th Oct, 5 Days Single Supplement £339 £379 £329 £61 49 £25 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 30 Silver Star Rewards NEW See pAGE 3 for details UK Mid-Week Holidays 5 days Cardiff & the Rhonda Valley £319 pp Overview Cardiff is a city proud of its culture which has undergone a fascinating journey over the last 2000 years. You can discover Cardiff’s progress from a small settlement, to the modern capital city it is today. Within Cardiff, Wales Capital city you’ll find unique attractions, top class entertainment and quality shopping with a difference all within walking distance. Itinerary Day 1We travel straight to our hotel in the city centre. Day 2In the morning we enjoy a boat cruise on Cardiff Bay, the rest of the day is free. Day 3A day at leisure in Cardiff. Day 4We firstly take a little tour of the civic centre and castle, then we go out to see where that wealth came from. We travel up towards the Rhondda Valleys, taking a comfort stop en route. At the top of the Valleys we climb over the Bwlch, with views towards the Brecon Beacons then head down the Afan Valley and drop into Swansea for free time for lunch. We then travel back to Cardiff through the Vale of Glamorgan. Rewards 35+ £10 Day 5 After a leisurely morning we travel home to North Wales. Accommodation Park Inn Hotel by Radisson, Cardiff Ideally located Cardiff city centre hotel offers comfort and convenience. The city centre hotel is situated just minutes from the Motorpoint Arena, St. David’s Shopping Complex, the Millennium Stadium. This Cardiff hotel offers 146 spacious and quiet guest rooms with excellent amenities and a new RBG restaurant. What’s Included • • • • • • 4 nights at the hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Guided tour. Boat cruise. Entrance to Civic Centre and Castle. Departures 29th Jul – 2nd Aug, 5 Days 9th – 13th Sep, 5 Days Single Supplement £319 £319 £80 49 £25 40+ £15 4 Titanic Exhibition, Belfast & the Giant’s Causeway days Overview The newly opened Titanic Belfast® is an unmissable visit in any tour of Northern Ireland. It is located in the heart of Belfast, on the slipways where RMS Titanic was built. Inside this iconic building, visitors will re-live the entire Titanic story from her birth in Belfast to the fateful maiden voyage and her eventual discovery on the seabed. Itinerary Day 1We travel to Ireland via Holyhead ferry and coach and then onto Northern Ireland. Day 2Today we enjoy a day at the exhibition followed by a guided tour of Belfast. Day 3Full day excursion of Antrim and the Giant’s Causeway. Day 4We return home with some free time in Dublin. Accommodation The Hilton Temple Patrick, Belfast Centrally located in Temple Patrick it is just 20 minutes from Belfast city centre, the Hilton Templepatrick Hotel & Country Club is the perfect base from which to explore the Antrim coastline. Work out in the Livingwell Health Club, relax in the steam room, sauna or Jacuzzi or treat yourself to a new hairstyle at Cutting Edge. Rewards 35+ £10 40+ £15 What’s Included • • • • • • • • Return coach travel. Return ferry crossings. 3 nights in hotel. 3 breakfasts. 3 dinners. Entrance to Titanic Exhibition. Guided tour. Excursions. 49 £20 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays Departures 27th – 30th Jun, 4 Days 19th – 22nd Sep, 4 Days Single Supplement £299 £299 £66 £299 pp UK Mid-Week Holidays NEW Silver Star Rewards 31 See pAGE 3 for details 5 £309 days York Attractions pp Overview With its rich ancient history, romantic ambience and fun activities, York is the perfect holiday destination for couples, families and groups. Renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets, iconic York Minster and wealth of visitor attractions, York is a flourishing city just waiting to be discovered. Itinerary Day 1We travel to our hotel stopping in Leeds for a few hours en-route. Day 2 A full day in York. In the morning we enjoy a York Boat cruise offering an unique perspective on York’s history. In the afternoon we have included entrance to the award winning Castle Museum, one of Europe’s top museums. Day 3We travel back into York where we offer entrance to the York Minster in the morning followed by entrance to the unique Jorvik Museum in the afternoon. Day 4 Today we enjoy a full day excursion to nearby Harrogate. Day 5 After breakfast we leave our hotel and make our way directly home. Rewards 35+ £15 Accommodation Burn Hall Hotel, York Located in the North Yorkshire Village of Huby near Easingwold, Burn Hall is 11 miles north of York, set in beautiful landscaped gardens. After a funpacked day out it’s the perfect venue for a relaxing retreat. What’s Included • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. • • • • • • 4 dinners. Excursions. Entrance to York Minster. Entrance to Castle Museum. Entrance to Jorvik Centre. Boat cruise. Departures £309 £309 £0 13th –17th May, 5 Days 16th – 20th Sep, 5 Days Single Supplement 49 £30 40+ £20 from 5 Constable & Gainsborough Country £279 days pp Overview The pastoral landscape of the Stour Valley, on the border of Suffolk and Essex, inspired great painters such as Constable and Gainsborough in the 19th century. Once a thriving centre of weaving in medieval times, today it is a rural backwater which attracts visitors with its picturesque towns and villages, magnificent churches and gentle countryside. Itinerary Day 1Travel to our hotel in Colchester. Day 2A short journey to Dedham Vale, in the heart of Constable Country, where the images in his most famous paintings were inspired. We visit East Bergholt, where he was born, to see the church and famous bell cage. Constable’s former studio is in the village and Flatford Mill is a short downhill walk away. This afternoon we visit Sudbury, the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough. His home in the centre of the town houses a permanent collection of his work. Day 3An extended half day to Bury St Edmunds on market day, a handsome market town boasting a ruined abbey set in beautiful riverside gardens, fine Georgian buildings, excellent shopping Rewards 35+ £15 40+ £25 in pedestrianised areas and a 500 year old cathedral whose tower was finally completed in 2005! Day 4 Into the Suffolk Countryside to call at long Melford, where the high street is lined with beautiful timber-framed buildings and numerous antique shops. Here there’s an opportunity to visit Long Melford’s splendid church, before moving on to nearby Lavenham. A medieval wool town with a profusion of half timbered buildings, shops, art galleries and ancient inns, this is one of the prettiest and most photographed villages in Britain. Day 5 After breakfast we travel home. Accommodation Ramada Hotel, Colchester Refresh at our Ramada Colchester hotel, located minutes from central Colchester. It offers small-town charm and personal touches to help you make the most of your stay. What’s Included • • • • • • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Excursions. Entrance to Long Melford Church. Entrance to Thomas Gainsbrough Museum. Guide on Day 2. Departures 17th – 21st Jun, 5 Days 19th – 23rd Aug, 5 Days Single Supplement £279 £289 £48 49 £35 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 32 Silver Star Rewards NEW See pAGE 3 for details UK Mid-Week Holidays Isle of Wight Overview It’s only a short ferry ride across the Solent but when you arrive on the Isle of Wight you will find a whole new holiday experience awaits. Breathtaking coastal scenery together with quaint old villages and winding country lanes will be the main feature. Itinerary Day 1 This morning we head south for Portsmouth and our short ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight. We continue to our hotel and arrive in plenty of time to get to know the hotel before dinner and a relaxing evening. Day 2–4During our stay we will enjoy 2 excursions. The first is a full day excursion to Cowes, Osborne House (admission included) and Newport on Market day. The second excursion is a full day tour around the island. Rewards 35+ £10 from 5 £289 5 £289 days pp Day 5 After breakfast we travel home. Accommodation Trouville Hotel, Sandown Situated centrally on Sandown’s seafront and one of the top Isle of Wight hotels, the Trouville Hotel in Sandown is the ideal location for an Isle of Wight break. Opposite the golden beach and with panoramic views over the sweep of Sandown and Shanklin Bay, the hotel offers the comfort and care for a well deserved break. What’s Included • • • • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Entrance to Osborne House. Excursions. Departures 6th – 10th May, 5 Days 2nd – 6th Jul, 5 Days 7th – 11th Oct, 5 Days Single Supplement 40+ £15 £289 £329 £299 £0 49 £20 Lincolnshire Castles & Gardens days pp Overview This wonderful package includes the attractions of Barnsdale Gardens, Grimsthorpe Castle and Easton Walled Gardens. Also included are excursions to the historic cities of Lincoln and Nottingham as well as short visit to the delightful little town of Melton Mowbray, famous for its pork pies. Itinerary Day 1We travel to our hotel visiting Nottingham en-route. Day 2This morning we visit Barnsdale Gardens an 8 acre site with over 38 gardens. See for yourself the amazing range of ideas in the individually designed and well-stocked gardens. Each one offering practical concepts that you can use at home. In the afternoon we visit the delightful little town of Melton Mowbray. Day 3 A full day excursion to the city of Lincoln. Day 4This morning we visit Grimsthorpe Castle, a historic house, park and garden with the Castle as the Rewards 35+ £10 centrepiece of the estate. In the afternoon we visit Easton Walled Gardens with 12 acres of ‘lost’ gardens, enhanced by the beautiful valley surrounding it. We then return to our hotel for dinner. Day 5 After breakfast we leave our hotel and make our way directly home. Accommodation Ramada Hotel, Grantham The hotel is ideally situated for our excursions and surrounded by the beautiful and tranquil countryside making it the perfect retreat for all of our days out. The team of friendly and efficient staff will take care of you from the Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays 49 £30 40+ £20 moment you step into the hotel. What’s Included • • • • • • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Excursions. Entrance to Barnsdale Gardens. Entrance to Grimsthorpe Castle. Entrance to Easton Walled Gardens. Departures 13th – 17th May, 5 Days 15th – 19th Jul, 5 Days 30th Sep – 4th Oct, 5 Days Single Supplement £289 £289 £289 £60 UK Mid-Week Holidays NEW Silver Star Rewards 7 days Hebridean Odyssey Overview Accommodation Day 1Today we travel into the highlands for our first overnight in Scotland This tour includes a selection of hand-picked hotels chosen for their location, reputation and service. The hotels are as follows; Balavil Hotel, Newtonmore (1 x night) Dunollie Hotel, Skye (1 x night) Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula (1 x night) Caberfeidh Hotel, Stornoway (2 x nights) Balavil Hotel, Newtonmore (1 x night) Day 2This morning we travel and enjoy some time in Fort William before continuing onwards through the Great Glen and the shore line of Loch Duich, passing Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castle’s before checking into our next hotel on the Isle of Skye. Rewards 35+ £10 40+ £15 What’s Included Against the backdrop is a proud history going right back to prehistoric times. We travel to the north end of Lewis and to the capital Stornoway, where we check into our next hotel for the next 2 nights. Day 5A full day tour of Lewis and Harris, with an island guide. The tour includes the impressive standing stones of Callanish, ancient thatched Gearrannan “blackhouses” including a light lunch. • • • • • • • • Return coach travel. 6 nights in various hotels. 6 breakfasts. 6 dinners. All ferries and excursions as per itinerary. Guide on the Isle of Lewis and Harris. Entrance to Gearrannan blackhouse. 1 lunch. Departures 49 £25 5 days popular steam train takes 2 hours in full and takes in the absorbing Loch Eil, Caledonian Canal, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Morar - Scotland’s deepest Loch. Sit back relax and revel in some of Europes most breathtaking rail journeys, capturing the contrasting villages and towns of Inverness, Fort William, Aviemore & Kyle of Lochalsh. The dramatic landscape of the Highlands will glide past you as you sit back relax and absorb the ever-changing landscapes. Itinerary Day 1Travel to our hotel with a stop en-route. Day 2Today we enjoy the journey on the nostalgic West Highland Jacobite Steam Train. The journey on Europes most Rewards 35+ £10 40+ £15 £599 £95 8th – 14th Jul, 7 Days Single Supplement Romantic Highland Railways Overview pp Day 7This morning we travel home. Itinerary Day 4After a leisurely breakfast we head north for the ferry crossing to the largest of the Hebridean Islands, the Isle of Harris. A rugged landscape of moorland, deep-sea lochs and mountains. £599 Day 6 This morning we depart the Hebredies on the crossing to Ullapool, and head to Inverness, the “Capital of the Highlands”, for a short stop. Then, through picturesque Spey Valley and down to our final overnight in Newtonmore. This island hopping holiday captures the true beauty of the Scottish Highlands and its Islands. Rugged & breathtaking landscapes unfold before you, and each day is different. Magical cruises to the Isles with the chance of spotting whales, dolphins and sea eagles. Day 3We start the day with a magnificent drive across Skye before catching the cruise from Isle of Skye to North Uist. In the afternoon we enjoy a scenic coastal tour of the Uists passing numerous tiny lochs and beaches, before checking into the Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula. 33 See pAGE 3 for details Day 3 We head to Inverness to catch the train for Kyle and Lochalsh, by the Isle of Skye. This journey was described by Michael Palin as the most scenic in Europe and it will take you through moorland and mountain regions. Once in Kyle we can take the coach over the bridge to Skye for some sightseeing before returning. Day 4After breakfast we enjoy some time in Aviemore before boarding the Strathspey Steam Train to Broomhill. Afterwards we enjoy a tour with tasting at the Glenfiddich whisky distillery followed by free time in Spey. Day 5After a leisurely breakfast it is time to head back home. £349 pp Accommodation Balavil Hotel, Newtonmore The Balavil Hotel is set in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and the Scottish ‘wildcat’ country in the stunning Badenoch and Strathspey area, with spectacular surrounding scenery. What’s Included • • • • • • • • • Return coach travel. 4 nights at hotel. 4 breakfasts. 4 dinners. Train journey from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh. Steam train journey from Aviemore to Broomhill. Rail journey on the famous Jacobite steam train. Entrance and tour of Glenfiddich whisky distillery. Excursions. Departures 17th – 21st Jun, 5 Days Single Supplement £349 £55 49 £20 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 34 Silver Star Rewards NEW The Orkney Islands are an archipelago of over 70 islands, offering unspoilt sea and landscapes, bountiful wildlife, outstanding archaeology and over 5,000 years of history. This popular tour will also include a full day guided tour of the Orkneys visiting most of the main sites. Itinerary Day 1Travel to our overnight hotel in Dunkeld. Day 2After breakfast we head north into the Highlands, arriving in Inverness around lunch time, before continuing our journey along the northeast coast to our hotel. Day 3After a leisurely morning we have the pleasure of visiting the Castle & Gardens of Mey, the Queen Mother’s former 35+ £10 UK Mid-Week Holidays 6 days Glorious Orkneys Overview Rewards See pAGE 3 for details 40+ £15 residence, where you will have the afternoon to enjoy. Day 4 The highlight of the tour now beckons. We catch the 40 minute ferry from John O’Groats to the Orkney Islands where we will enjoy a private guided coach tour. Highlights of the tour include sites such as Skara Brae, The Churchill Barriers, Scapa Flow, Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones of Stenness, the Italian Chapel, Cathedral of Kirkwall and much more... Day 5After breakfast we check out of our hotel and travel to our final overnight hotel in Bannockburn. Day 6 After breakfast we make our way home. Various hotels What’s Included • • • • • • • • • • Return coach travel. 3 nights at Castletown Hotel, Thurso. 1 night in Royal Dunkeld Hotel. 1 night in King Robert Hotel, Bannockburn. 5 breakfasts. 5 dinners. Entrance to Castle of Mey & Gardens. Ferry crossings. Full day island tour of Orkneys with guide. Excursions. Departures 49 £25 8 Itinerary Day 1-8We will transfer you to and from the airport. Flights are from John Lennon Rewards 35+ £10 £449 £66 19th – 24th May, 6 Days Single Supplement days Set in the sparkling waters just 14 miles from France, Jersey has always had a dramatic appeal. The atmosphere is decidedly continental but without any problems of language or currency, Jersey nevertheless has a familiar feel. The variety of places to visit and sights to enjoy are quite remarkable given the compact size of the island. 40+ £15 pp Accommodation Jersey Island by Air Overview £449 airport in Liverpool. On arrival in Jersey you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Local excursions can be booked at hotel reception. Accommodation Metropole Hotel Metropole Hotel, Jersey 3*. Situated in a fantastic location just minutes from the beach and the beautiful manicured gardens of Howard Davis Park yet still only a stroll away from the town centre, it is the ideal choice for a relaxing summer holiday. 49 £20 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays £599 pp What’s Included • • • • • • • Return coach travel. Return flights. Hotel transfers. 7 nights in hotel. 7 breakfasts. 7 evening dinners. Free time in resort. Departures 26th May – 2nd Jun, 8 Days 25th Aug – 1st Sep, 8 Days Single Supplement £599 £599 £175 EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS Silver Star Rewards NEW 35 See pAGE 3 for details from 5 Amsterdam, Holland days £239 pp Overview Amsterdam is one of the greatest small cities in the world. From its canals to world famous museums and historical sights, it is also one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe. Itinerary Day 1It’s a mid morning departure from N. Wales as we board our overnight ferry at 5pm from Hull. Day 2We disembark in Rotterdam and travel to our hotel in Amsterdam. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the city in your own way. Day 3 A full day at leisure in Amsterdam. Day 4After breakfast we enjoy a leisurely morning before we make our way to Rotterdam to board the overnight ferry home. Day 5We disembark in the morning and complete our journey home to North Wales by coach. Accommodation Ramada Apollo, Amsterdam This spectacular 4-star hotel with 446 rooms is not only one of the largest hotels in Amsterdam, but also the largest Ramada hotel in Europe. The imposing hotel is just 15 minutes from the old town and is ideally located. What’s included • • • • 2 nights on overnight ferry with en-suite cabin between Hull & Rotterdam. 2 nights at the Apollo Hotel, Amsterdam. 2 buffet style breakfasts. Departures 28th March – 1st April, 5 Days 6th – 10th June, 5 Days 22nd – 26th August, 5 Days 3rd – 7th October, 5 Days Single Supplement Optional ferry meals £239 £299 £299 £299 £94 £55 Return coach travel. Rewards 35+ £10 40+ £15 49 £25 5 Paris City, France days £329 pp Overview Whether you fancy a romantic getaway, a unique shopping experience, a weekend with friends or a cultural visit, Paris will not disappoint. The famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower or Arc De Triomphe, the splendid galleries of the Louvre, the romantic banks of the River Seine and Avenue des Champs Elysees for a truly unique shopping experience, there really is something for everyone here. Day 1We journey to Dover for our short ferry crossing to Calais. We then travel directly to our hotel in Paris. Day 4 A day at leisure. Day 2Today we enjoy a guided coach tour of Paris taking in all the major sights followed by some free time in the city. Accommodation Day 3 A day at leisure. Rewards 35+ £5 Day 5After breakfast we begin our journey home. Ibis Hotel, Montmartre hotel is located in the heart of Paris, at the foot of the Sacre Coeur and yards from the Moulin Rouge. What’s included • • • • • Return coach travel. Return ferry crossings. 4 nights at the Ibis Montmartre Hotel. 4 buffet style breakfasts. Guided tour of paris. Departures 12th – 16th August, 5 Days Single Supplement 40+ £15 £329 £148 49 £20 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 36 NEW Silver Star Rewards See pAGE 3 for details EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS from 5 Brugge, Belgium £325 days pp Overview Brugge must be one of the most beautiful and best preserved medieval cities in Europe and is often heralded the Venice of the North. Once in the city centre you will see why the historic heart of the city remains untouched, and there are many monuments, exceptional churches, atmospheric squares as well as the famous canals. Itinerary Day 1We journey to Dover for our short ferry crossing to Calais. We then travel directly to our hotel in Brugge. Day 2Today is free to enjoy Brugge. Day 3A full day to Brussels. Day 4Today we enjoy a full day excursion to Antwerp. There is so much to see and do here and the best place to start is at Grote Market (Town Square), located in the heart of the city. Day 5After breakfast we begin our journey home via Calais to Dover. Accommodation Leornado Hotel, Brugge The 3* Leonardo Hotel Brugge is surrounded by beautiful woodland and is 10 minutes from the Rewards 35+ £20 city centre by coach. It offers on-site dining and comfortable accommodation. The hotel rooms are well-kept and equipped with a private bathroom with a bath. Each room includes coffee and tea making facilities. The hotel has a large terrace surrounding the heated, open-air seasonal swimming pool. • • • • • Return ferry crossings. 4 nights at Leonardo Hotel, Brugge. 4 breakfasts. 4 evening dinners. Excursions. Departures Return coach travel. 5 Ypres Battlefields, Belgium days Overview pp Accommodation Novotel Ypres Novotel Ypres is situated in the historical centre of Ypres, close to the Market Square, the In Flanders Fields Museum and the Menin Gate. The hotel has a bar and brasserie which boasts a diverse menu in a warm environment. This 3 star Novotel is the perfect base and starting point for our amazing tours. Itinerary Day 1We travel to our hotel in Ypres via Dover / Calais Channel crossing. Day 3Today we visit Menin Road, Essex Farm, the Yorkshire Trenches, Artillery Wood, Tyne Cot Cemetery and Zonnebeke Museum. We also experience the dugout tunnel on Hill 62. Lunch will be included at Hooghe Crater. £399 Day 5After breakfast we begin our journey home. As it is coming up to the 100th anniversary of the Great War, there are many tours available to see the battlefields of WW1. However none will be as personal, detailed and emotional as ours. Our detailed itinerary will be guided by a couple who have grown up and lived all their lives near Ypres and the battlefields, which enables them to take you to hidden places on private properties and talk to local people. Day 2After breakfast we discover the area of Messines Bridge including the German trenches, British dugouts and the craters which were the result of the big explosion on the 7th June 1917. We also visit Ploegstreet Wood and the area of the Christmas truce as well as the ‘In Flanders Fields Museum’. We will also enjoy lunch. during our visit to Messines. £325 £345 £112 27th – 31st May, 5 Days 25th – 29th August, 5 Days Single Supplement What’s included • 49 £35 40+ £25 What’s included Day 4This morning we visit Artillery Wood cemetery where private Evans known as Hedd Wyn is buried. Hedd Wyn was of course the Welsh soldier who was famous for his poems. We also go to Poperinge, the cellars where some British soldiers spent their last night before being shot at dawn the next day, Talbot House, Lyssenthoek cemetery and finally Vlamertinge cemetery to visit the grave of Noel Chavasse, the most highly decorated soldier of the war who was awarded two Victoria Crosses for his bravery. Lunch today will be included at Talbot House. Rewards Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays 35+ £10 • • • • • • • • Return coach travel. Return Channel ferry crossings. 4 nights at the hotel. 4 breakfasts. 3 lunches. Guided tours throughout. Entrance to Flanders Fields Museum, German Trenches, Zonnebeke Museum and Talbot House. Excursions as detailed. Departures 15th – 19th Jul, 5 Days 16th – 20th Sep, 5 Days Single Supplement 40+ £15 49 £25 £399 £399 £110 EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS NEW Silver Star Rewards 37 See pAGE 3 for details 4 Disneyland Paris Welsh Festival £379 pp ! EE FdRitions) GctOto con DSSubje KI ( days Overview Celebrate St David’s Day in style as Wales returns for its annual magical Welsh Festival at Disneyland Paris. Join us for the fantastic festival of all things Welsh where Disney Village is transformed into a traditional Welsh craft and street market, Mickey & Minnie dress up in their Welsh costumes and the scene is set for three action packed days filled with fun and laughter. Itinerary Day 1Depart from North Wales around 1am – 2am in the morning travelling to Dover for the morning ferry crossing to Calais. We should arrive in Dover around 9am giving the children time to sleep from the time we depart. On the ferry you can take advantage of the ship’s facilities including the restaurants, shopping and entertainment areas before re boarding the coach for the remaining journey to our hotel at Disney Resort. Day 4After breakfast we say farewell to our special hosts at the Santa Fe and board the coach and return to Calais for the ferry crossing to Dover and our return 35+ £5 What’s included journey to North Wales by coach. Accommodation Day 2-3Free time in park. Rewards The Disney’s Santa Fe Hotel is big on atmosphere and is the perfect place to fiesta and siesta after a fun day out at Disney’s Parks. 40+ £10 Departures The Santa Fe Hotel Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe offers you a taste of the monumental landscapes of America’s South West. Discover the wonder of New Mexico with it’s scorching sun, cactus and timeless landscapes. 49 £15 Return coach travel. • Return ferry crossings. • 3 nights at the Santa Fe Hotel, Disney’s Resort. • 3 buffet style breakfasts. • 2 day hopper passes to resort. • Food & drink discount vouchers. 7th – 10th March, 4 Days Price Adult £379 Kids go free! (subject to conditions) *Please note: On this particular tour, children will still count towards determining the overall passenger loading on the coach. However if a child has travelled for free, they will not receive a Silver Star Rewards voucher tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 38 Silver Star Rewards NEW See pAGE 3 for details EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS 4 Disneyland Paris Summer Holidays £399 pp ! EE FdRitions) GctOto con DSSubje KI ( days Overview In a Magical Kingdom not so far away, somewhere between a place where you wish upon a star and dreams come true, classic Disney heroes and heroines live. There are big thrills such as Space Mountain Mission 2 that takes you to the edge of the universe. Family fun can be found in every corner of the Park, from Pirates of the Caribbean to the Mad Hatters Tea Cups, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Buzz and all your favourite Disney characters are also waiting to meet you, get a hug, an autograph and a photo! It truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity for all the family, and the magic is closer than you think! PHOTO: © Disney/Pixar Itinerary Day 1Depart from North Wales around 1am – 2am in the morning travelling to Dover for the morning ferry crossing to Calais. We should arrive in Dover around 9am giving the children time to sleep from the time we depart. On the ferry you can take advantage of the ship’s facilities including the restaurants, shopping and entertainment areas before re boarding the coach for the remaining journey to our hotel at Disney Resort. Day 2-3Free time in park. Day 4After breakfast we say farewell to our special hosts at the Santa Fe and board the coach and return to Calais for the ferry crossing to Dover and our return journey to North Wales by coach. Rewards 35+ £5 40+ £10 What’s included • • • • • • Return coach travel. Return ferry crossings. 3 nights at the Santa Fe Hotel, Disney’s Resort. 3 buffet style breakfasts. 2 day hopper passes to resort. Food & drink discount vouchers. Departures 25th – 28th August, 4 Days Accommodation The Santa Fe Hotel Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe offers you a taste of the monumental landscapes of America’s South West. Discover the wonder of New Mexico with it’s scorching sun, cactus and timeless landscapes. The Disney’s Santa Fe Hotel is big on atmosphere and is the perfect place to fiesta and siesta after a fun day out at Disney’s Parks. 49 £15 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays Price Adult £399 Kids go free! (subject to conditions) *Please note: On this particular tour, children will still count towards determining the overall passenger loading on the coach. However if a child has travelled for free, they will not receive a Silver Star Rewards voucher EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS NEW Silver Star Rewards 39 See pAGE 3 for details 9 Calella, Spain - All inclusive days £599 pp Overview Calella is located in the Spanish region of Catalonia on the Costa Maresme, which is commonly regarded as being part of the better known Costa Brava. This thriving modern town is just 50 kilometres north of Barcelona. Calella with its wide clean beach of coarse sand, has been a long time favourite of British holiday makers, young and old. From the lighthouse and lush green headland sweeping down to the sandy beaches, Calella is a resort of contrasts. The old town offers tree lined promenades and a variety of restaurants and the modern Calella comes alive at night, offering traditional bodegas, restaurants, cafes and entertainment for all. Itinerary Day 1We travel to Dijon via Dover/Calais for our overnight 3* hotel in Dijon, France. Day 2We check out of our hotel and complete our journey south to Calella. Day 3Today we enjoy a full day excursion to Montserrat, which for many visitors to this area is the highlight of their visit. Montserrat is a spectacularly beautiful Benedictine Monastery high above North West of Barcelona. You can even take a funicular to the top of the mountain and from there you can see amazing views of the Catalonian countryside. Day 4/5Both days are at leisure in our lovely resort of Calella. Day 6 After breakfast we enjoy a full day excursion to Barcelona, situated on the east coast of Spain. Top attractions include the bustling Las Ramblas avenue and the Monument A Colum, Gaudi architecture and the Sagrada Familia, Barri Gotic (Old Town), the Waterfront area including Europe’s largest Rewards 35+ £20 40+ £30 Aquarium, the Fortress on Montjuic and the Military Museum. There’s also a beautiful beach area with tapas, bars and sunshine - what more do you need? Day 7Today we enjoy a half day excursion to Lloret de Mar. Lloret, once a trading port on the Costa Brava, is now the largest resort in the area. Framed by low verdant hills, the old town with its ornate buildings has plenty of shopping opportunities. What’s included • • • • • • • • • 2 nights in overnight hotel. 2 breakfasts 2 evening dinners. 6 nights in resort. 6 breakfasts. 6 evening dinners with water and wine. 4 hours free bar each evening. Welcome drink on arrival. Excursions to Lloret – de Mar, Montserat & Barcelona. Return ferry crossing. Day 8 Today we bid farewell to our resort and travel to Dijon, France for our overnight stay. Departures Day 9This morning we travel home via Calais/ Dover. Price 8th – 16th June, 9 Days 7th – 15th September, 9 Days Single Supplement £599 £144 Accommodation Hotel Volga, Calella 3* Volga Hotel, Calella is situated in the centre of Calella, the hotel is only 50 metres from the beach offering a large expanse of clean coarse sand, and 2 minutes walk to the shops, restaurants, bars and places of interest. 49 £40 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 40 NEW Silver Star Rewards See pAGE 3 for details EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS 10 Diano Marina, Italy - All Inclusive days £759 pp Overview Diano Marina is a small municipality in the Italian region, Liguria, located in the Province of Imperia. This municipality is situated on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and this makes it a popular beach destination among tourists. Diano Marina is made up of different hamlets and villages and has attractions for tourists of all ages. Diano Marina also boasts several historic churches, monuments and works of art that date back to the Baroque period, Renaissance and Middle Ages. However, it’s best known for its beautiful sun-kissed beaches and warm blue Mediterranean waters as well as its wonderful natural surroundings that make it the perfect place to unwind. Itinerary Day 1 We travel via Dover/Calais for our overnight 3* hotel in Lille, France. Day 2 We travel to our second overnight in Bourg en Bresse. Day 3 We check out of our hotel and complete our journey south to Diano Marina. Day 4 A day at leisure in our lovely resort of Diano Marina. Day 5 Excursion to the principality of Monaco. After Vatican City, Monaco is the smallest country in the world. The tiny principality set into the French coast has been ruled over by the Grimaldi family since the 13th Century. Today, Monaco is famous as the location of the Grand Prix and playground for its rich and famous residents and their rich and famous guests. Day 6 Today we enjoy a tour along the coast known as the Riviera of Flowers to the delightful little holiday resort of Alassio. Day 7 Another day at leisure in our lovely resort of Diano Marina. Day 8 Today we bid farewell to our resort and travel to Bourg en Bresse for the first of our return overnights. Day 9 Today we travel to Lille, France for our final overnight stay. Day 10This morning we travel home via Calais/ Dover. Accommodation Hotel Nettuno, Diano Marina The Hotel Nettuno is a family run 3 star hotel. All rooms have en suite bathroom, hair dryer, satellite TV, safe, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities and most rooms have a balcony with sea view. The Hotel Nettuno offers entertainment most evenings in the lounge bar, and offers a delightful pavement terrace, a well stocked bar and sun terrace. What’s included • • • • • Channel crossings. 4 nights at overnight hotel. 4 breakfasts & 4 dinners at overnight hotels. 5 nights at Hotel Nettuno, Diano Marina. IN RESORT 5 breakfasts. 5 lunches. 5 evening dinners. Free bar from 8pm to midnight every night. Entertainment. Excursions to Monaco and Alassio. Departures 30 Aug – 8th September, 10 Days Price Single Supplement Rewards 35+ £20 40+ £30 49 £40 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays £759 £180 EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS NEW Silver Star Rewards 41 See pAGE 3 for details 8 Austria Tyrol, All inclusive days £599 pp Overview Our base for this stay is Hopfgarten, a quiet, traditional Austrian village with a low key friendly atmosphere. Hopfgarten has a delightful cobblestone square, narrow lanes and an attractive baroque church like a picture postcard scene. Hopfgarten makes an ideal base for touring the region. It is only an hour’s drive from Salzburg and Innsbruck, both of which we will enjoy full day excursions to. Itinerary Day 1We travel via Dover/Calais ferry to our overnight hotel in Germany. Day 2After breakfast we complete our journey to our Hotel in Hopfgarten. engineering feat. What few realize is that Hitler’s home and headquarters the second seat of 3rd Reich power - were located at Obersalzberg, at the foot of the Eagle’s Nest mountain. Day 3Today we enjoy a full day excursion to Innsbruck. Day 7After breakfast we bid farewell to our hosts and travel to our final overnight in Germany. Day 4Today we enjoy a full day excursions to Salzburg. Day 8After breakfast we travel home via Calais/Dover. Day 5Today we enjoy a free day in Hopfgarten. Accommodation Day 6Today we visit Obersalzberg and the Eagles Nest. The so called Eagle’s Nest was built as a teahouse for Adolf Hitler’s 50th birthday. Perched on a mountain summit, its unusual position makes the daring project a unique • • • • • • 5 nights at the Sports Hotel Fuchs, Hopfgarten. 2 nights in overnight hotel. 7 breakfasts. 7 evening dinners. Free wine, beer, tea, coffee and soft drinks from 11am - 11pm every day in Sports Hotel. Excursions to Innsbruck, Salzburg and Eagle’s nest. Departures Sat 15th - Sat 22nd Jun, 8 Days Sports Hotel Fuchs, Hopfgarten Our Hotel is the ideal base for the lovely excursions we have prepared for you and is only walking distance from the center of the market town of Hopfgarten. Rewards What’s included 35+ £20 Price Single Supplement 40+ £25 £599 £100 49 £40 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 42 NEW Silver Star Rewards See pAGE 3 for details EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS 8 Bavaria, Germany - All inclusive days £499 pp Overview Join us on a wonderful journey of discovery in the beautiful region of Bavaria. Explore medieval cities and fairy tale castles and kingdoms, whilst enjoying your stay in the pretty village of Langenau at our all inclusive hotel. The typically German Hotel Jagerhaus, is located close to Langenaus village centre with its shops, bars and restaurants. Itinerary Day 5A full day excursion to Nuremburg. Nuremberg’s many sights make sure that no visitor will be bored. Day 2After breakfast we complete our journey to our centrally located Jagerhaus Hotel. Day 6 A visit to Rothenburg. Day 1We travel via Dover / Calais ferry to our overnight hotel in Liege. Day 3Today we enjoy a full day excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle. Seven weeks after the death of King Ludwig II in 1886, Neuschwanstein was opened to the public. The shy king had built the castle in order to withdraw from public life now vast numbers of people come to view his private refuge. Today it is one of the most popular of all the palaces and castles in Europe with 1.3 million people visiting the castle of the fairy tale king. Day 4 Today we enjoy a free day in Langenau. Rewards 35+ £5 40+ £10 Day 7After breakfast we bid farewell to our hosts and travel to our final overnight in Liege. Day 8After breakfast we travel home via Calais / Dover. Accommodation Jagerhaus Hotel, Langenau Jagerhaus in Langenau has been run by the same family for more than 100 years. The hotel enjoys a superb location in the town’s centre. It benefits from a restaurant, lounge and bar. All rooms are en-suite, and feature cable television and telephone. 49 £15 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays What’s included • • • • • • 2 night in overnight hotel with breakfasts & dinners. 5 nights at the Jagerhaus Hotel, Langenau. 5 buffet style breakfasts. 5 evening dinners. 4 packed lunches. Free bar between 7pm & 11pm each night in Bavaria. Excursions to Neuschwenstein, Langenau, Nuremburg and Ruthenburg. Departures 26th Oct - 2nd Nov, 8 Days Price Single Supplement £499 £50 EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS NEW Silver Star Rewards 43 See pAGE 3 for details Norway & the Arctic Circle Cruise (sailing from Newcastle) 9 days from £949 pp Overview Cruise Highlights (includes optional tours): Journey into the Arctic Circle, the land of the Midnight Sun on this summer cruise from Newcastle. Visit the picturesque Lofoten Islands, enjoy a tour of Tromso, seeing the Sandessund Bridge and the beautiful Tromsdalen Parish Church, or, in Alta, enjoy one of the world’s largest concentrations of rock art, carvings and paintings created by prehistoric tribes. A Fred Olsen Cruise. Itinerary Day 1Travel to Newcastle by coach and board the cruise ship. depart from Newcastle pm. Accommodation Day 7Arrive in Bergen, Norway early am. Depart late night. Black Watch Cruise Ship (Fred Olsen Cruises) Cruise ships were once famous for their style and charm. And our Black Watch cruise ship harks back to those days, when quality and service were taken for granted. Sleek and intimate, with cabins and suites for 804 people, Black Watch has a warm welcome waiting for you. Black Watch was voted ‘Best for Entertainment’ in the 2012 Cruise Critic ‘Cruisers’ Choice UK Awards’*. Only UK cruisers voted, and they were especially impressed with the service: “they consistently went the extra mile”. So, be captivated by the entertaining cabaret at the Neptune Lounge, and fire-up your taste buds for a treat at the Glentanar Restaurant. Or, share a relaxing drink over panoramic views across the ocean in the Observatory Lounge. Join Black Watch for a relaxing cruise holiday departing from the UK. Day 8 At sea. What’s included Day 2 At sea. Day 3Arrive at Kristiansund, Norway early am. Depart late pm. Day 4Arrive in Bronnoysund, Norway early am. Depart late pm. (Crossing the Arctic Circle). Day 5Arrive in Bodo, Norway early am. Depart late pm. (Crossing the Arctic Circle) Day 6 At sea. Day 9Arrive in Newcastle in the morning and travel home by coach. • • • • • • Rewards 35+ £20 40+ £40 Cruise passage in the cabin accommodation selected. All meals. Entertainment every evening. Use of leisure facilities on board. Services of the ships staff throughout your time on board. Port taxes & porterage. Port transfers. Departures 1st – 9th Jul, 9 Days Cabins 2 Berth Inside Cabins I Grade £949 H Grade £1029 2 Berth Outside Cabins F Grade £1119 E Grade £1169 D Grade £1249 2 Berth Superior Outside Cabins C Grade £1369 B Grade £1429 2 Berth Balcony Cabins BC Grade £1659 Single Inside Cabins N Grade £1449 Single Outside Cabin L Grade £1889 Single Balcony Cabin JB Grade £2429 49 £60 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 44 NEW Silver Star Rewards See pAGE 3 for details EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS 8 Crete – Flying from Manchester days £899 pp Overview Crete is an island with an exquisite 1,000 kilometer-long coastline dotted with numerous coves, bays and peninsulas, which afford a multitude of soft, sandy beaches along the beautifully blue Mediterranean Sea. After all, it’s among the finest in the world and has established Crete as one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations. Itinerary Day 1We transfer you to Manchester for your flight to Heraklion to meet your Tour Manager and coach transfer to the hotel. Day 2Today’s leisurely included excursion brings you within a few minutes into the heart of the surrounding countryside. After a stroll through the lovely traditional village of Margarites, enjoy free time to explore Rethymno’s picturesque harbour and Old Town before returning to your hotel in the early afternoon. Day 3We head West through luxuriant scenery to the coastal city of Chania, famous for its colourful market, Venetian harbour and Maritime and Archaeological Museums. Our return journey takes us off the beaten track for an included ‘Afternoon Tea’ - Cretan style. visits to the Archaeological Museum and the fabulous Minoan Palace of Knossos, before heading into the hills to taste the local wine then enjoy free time in the attractive village of Archanes. Day 5Optional excursion: A guided visit of the island of Spinalonga, inspiration for the award-winning novel “The Island”, before visiting Elounda, setting for “Who Pays the Ferryman” and Aghios Nikolaos. Day 6 At leisure in Rethymno. Day 7Marvel at some of the loveliest coastal and mountain scenery of Crete’s southern coast. Day 8We transfer by coach to Heraklion for your flight back to Manchester and transport home. Accommodation Theartemis Palace Hotel Rethymno Easy walk to the beach, picturesque harbour and Old Town • En-suite bedrooms • Air conditioning • Television • Hairdryer • Refrigerator • Balcony or terrace • Outdoor swimming-pool • Restaurant • Bar. What’s included • • • • • • • • • • • Transfer to and from the Airport. Direct flights from Manchester to Heraklion. 20kg luggage allowance per person. Airport transfers in Crete. 7 nights at the Theartemis Palace Hotel. 7 buffet style breakfasts. 7 dinners. Wine and water with dinner. Porterage. Tour manager for duration of stay. Excursions as per itinerary. Departures 8th – 15th October, 8 Days Day 4Optional excursion to the city of Heraklion, including leisurely guided Price Single Supplement Rewards 35+ £15 40+ £20 49 £40 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays £899 £0 FESTIVE BREAKS NEW Silver Star Rewards Christmas in Cardiff 45 See pAGE 3 for details 5 £429 5 £449 days pp Overview Enjoy this very special occasion in a luxury 4 hotel located right in the heart of Cardiff city centre. You’ll feel at home in this wonderful hotel which offers a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. You’ve also got the array of shops, cafes and bars right on you doorstep as well as tranquil and scenic parks if you feel like a gentle stroll. Itinerary Day 1 Travel directly to our hotel in Cardiff city centre. Day 2-4Free to enjoy the hotel’s hospitality and festivities as well as the great city centre location. Day 5 After breakfast we travel home. Accommodation Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff This excellent 4* hotel is located right in the heart of this compact capital city. What’s Included • • • • • 4 nights at the 4* Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff city centre 4 full english buffet breakfasts. 3 evening dinners and 1 buffet dinner. Traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Christmas themed festivities. Departures Price Rewards £429 £120 Single Supplement 23rd – 27th Dec, 5 Days 35+ £5 40+ £10 49 £15 Christmas in Edinburgh PHOTO: Nick Treharne days pp Overview Enjoy this very special occasion in a luxury 4* hotel located right in the heart of Edinburgh. Itinerary Day 1Travel directly to our hotel in Edinburgh city centre. Day 2-4Free to enjoy the hotel’s hospitality and festivities as well as the great city centre location. Day 5 After breakfast we travel home. Accommodation Mercure Edinburgh The Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel is ideally located in the centre of the city, close to the Royal Mile and stunning Edinburgh Castle. What’s Included • • • • • • 4 nights at the 4* Mercure Edinburgh Hotel. 4 full English buffet breakfasts. 3 evening dinners and 1 buffet dinner. Traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Christmas themed festivities. Free time in Edinburgh Departures 23rd – 27th Dec, 5 Days Price £449 £80 Single Supplement Rewards 35+ £15 40+ £20 49 £25 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 46 Silver Star Rewards NEW FESTIVE BREAKS See pAGE 3 for details 5 Christmas in Harrogate days £429 pp Overview This Christmas, eat, drink and get merry with family and friends in traditional Harrogate. Our modern and centrally located hotel make this festive break a fantastic choice with all of Harrogate’s sights and shops only a short walk away. Itinerary Day 1Travel to Harrogate where your time is then free. Day 2 Free day. Day 3After breakfast you can enjoy opening your presents and a little time to relax before we enjoy a traditional Christmas luch with all the trimming amongs fellow guests. The rest of the day is free for you to spend as you please. This evening there will be a buffet dinner avilable at the hotel. Day 4 Free day. Day 5After breakfast we bid farewell to our hosts and begin our journey home to North Wales. Accommodation Holiday Inn Harrogate Holiday Inn Harrogate’s 11 storeys of mirrored glass can be seen as you arrive in the spa town of Harrogate. The hotel centrally located and is right next door to Harrogate International Centre and has views over the rolling Yorkshire Dales. Guests can use facilities at the Harrogate Academy & Spa, including a pool and tennis courts. A full English breakfast buffet is served daily in Holiday Inn Harrogate’s sunny Abbey Restaurant. What’s Included • • • • 4 nights at the Holiday Inn Harrogate Hotel. 4 full English buffet breakfasts. 3 evening dinners and 1 buffet dinner. Traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Christmas themed festivities. Departures 23rd – 27th Dec, 5 Days Price Single Supplement Rewards 35+ £15 40+ £20 £429 £80 49 £25 4 New Year in Harrogate days £359 pp Overview For a New Year with a difference join us at the splendid centrally located Holiday Inn in Harrogate. You can opt to join in with the hotel’s party or walk the short distance to the towns many pubs and restaurants to do your own thing. Itinerary Day 1Travel to Harrogate where your time is then free. Day 2-3Free time to make the most of the hotel’s facilities and celebrate the New Year. Day 4After a leisurely morning we drive home. Accommodation Holiday Inn Harrogate Holiday Inn Harrogate has a 4 star rating by the AA and has been newly refurbished, boasting a contemporary, unique decor throughout. All guests can benefit from our association with The Academy, Harrogate’s premier health and fitness Club providing complimentary use of all facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room. What’s Included • • • 3 nights at the hotel. 3 breakfasts. 3 dinners. Departures 30th Dec – 2nd Jan, 4 Days Price £359 Single Supplement £60 Rewards Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays 35+ £15 40+ £20 49 £25 FESTIVE BREAKS Silver Star Rewards NEW 47 See pAGE 3 for details 3 New Year in London days £239 pp Overview London is a superb short break destination whatever the occasion, whatever the season. The stunning sights, fabulous shops and first-class arts and theatre pull visitors from all over the world. What better time to visit than to celebrate the New Year amongst the thousands of visitors that flock to see the amazing displays available around the icons of our nations capital city. Itinerary Day 1Travel to London where your time is then free. Day 2 Free time to make the most of the hotel’s facilities and celebrate the New Year. Day 3After a leisurely morning we travel home. Accommodation Hilton London Metropole The Hilton Metropole Hotel boasts excellent facilities, luxury interiors and super service. Furthermore, its location on Edgware Road makes it easy to access all areas of London. What’s Included • • • 2 nights at the hotel. 2 breakfasts. Free time. Departures 30th Dec – 1st Jan, 3 Days Price £239 £130 Single Supplement Rewards 35+ £15 40+ £20 49 £25 3 New Year in Manchester days Overview If you want to celebrate New Year amongst thousands in the excitement of a large city, but don’t want to travel too far, then Manchester’s the one for you. Only a few hours drive away Manchester has it all, restaurant, bars, concerts, shops and all within ease reach from our chosen hotel. Itinerary Day 1 Travel to our hotel in Manchester city centre where we will be greeted by a drinks reception. There’s time to relax before our 3 course dinner followed by a 60’s theme quiz. Rewards 35+ £15 40+ £20 Day 2 Free time to make the most of the hotel’s facilities. The hotel include buffet lunch, 3 course evening dinners and a 70’s themed party to take us into the New Year. Day 3After a leisurely morning we travel home. Accommodation Park Inn by Radisson City Centre The Park Inn by Radisson Manchester, City Centre hotel enjoys prime space in the city’s Green Quarter, conveniently located opposite to the Manchester Arena and Victoria Rail and Tram stations. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with splendid city views. Premier rejuvenation facilities include a pool, gym and sauna. Guests can savour £229 pp fresh dishes and chic cocktails without having to leave the hotel in the fantastic RBG Bar & Grill. What’s Included • • • • • 2 nights at the hotel. 2 breakfasts. 2 evening dinners. Entertainment. Free time. Departures 30th Dec – 1st Jan, 3 Days Price Single Supplement £229 £30 49 £25 tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 48 Silver Star Rewards NEW FESTIVE BREAKS See pAGE 3 for details 13 Christmas & New Year in Calella, Spain Overview Calella is located in the Spanish region of Catalonia on the Costa Maresme, which is commonly regarded as being part of the better known Costa Brava. This thriving modern town is just 50 kilometres north of Barcelona. Calella with its wide clean beach of coarse sand is a long time favourite of British holiday makers, young and old and would make the perfect setting for an amazing and memorable festive holiday. Itinerary 22nd DecWe travel to Dijon via Dover/Calais for our overnight 3* hotel in Dijon, France. 23rd Dec We check out of our hotel and complete our journey south to Calella. 24th Dec At leisure in Calella. 25th Dec At leisure in Calella. 26th Dec At leisure in Calella. 27th DecToday we enjoy a half day excursion to Lloret de Mar. Lloret, once a trading port on the Costa Brava, is now the largest resort in the area. Framed by low verdant hills, the old town with its ornate buildings has plenty of shopping opportunities. 28th DecAfter breakfast we enjoy a full day excursion to Barcelona, situated on the east coast of Spain. Top attractions include the bustling Las Ramblas avenue and the Monument A Colum, Gaudi architecture and the Sagrada Familia, Barri Gotic (Old Town), the Waterfront area including Europes largest Aquarium, the Fortress on Montjuic and the Military Museum. 29th DecToday we enjoy a full day excursion to Montserrat, which for many visitors to this area is the highlight of their visit. Montserrat is a spectacularly beautiful Benedictine monastery retreat about North West of Barcelona. Rewards 35+ £20 40+ £40 49 £50 Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays days £799 pp 30th Dec At leisure in Calella. 31st Dec At leisure in Calella. 1st Jan At leisure in Calella. 2nd JanToday we bid farewell to our resort and travel to Dijon, France for our overnight stay. 3rd Jan This morning we travel home via Calais/Dover. Accommodation Hotel Volga, Calella 3* Volga Hotel, Calella Situated in the centre of Calella, capital of the tourist area of Maresme, the hotel is only 50 metres from the beach offering a large expanse of clean coarse sand, and 2 minutes walk to the shops, restaurants, bars and places of interest. The guest rooms come fully equipped with all the amenities one could expect from a hotel of its class. What’s Included • • • • • • • 2 night in hotel in Dijon area, France with dinners & breakfasts. 10 nights on a half board basis at the Hotel Volga, Calella. Brunch available every day from 08:00 until 13:30hrs. 2 special gala dinners on the 24th Dec & 31st Dec including wine & champagne. 2 special lunches on 25th Dec & 1st Jan including wine & champagne. Special Christmas entertainment programme. 50% off all drinks from 14:00 - 18:00hrs every day. Departures 22nd Dec 2013 – 3rd Jan 2014, 13 Days Price Single Supplement £799 £199 Our trading charter and booking conditions WHY SHOULD I READ THIS PAGE? Because it is very important. Our Trading Charter forms a key part of our agreement with you and forms the basis of a legally binding contract between you as the lead name making the booking anyone else in your party and us. When you make this booking as the lead name you undertake that you have the authority to accept, and do accept, on behalf of your party the terms of these booking conditions. This contract is made subject to the terms of these booking conditions, which are governed by English Law, and the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. These contract terms and financial guarantees will not apply to any holiday involving any type of flight. Instead, you will be supplied with the full booking conditions of the ATOL holder arranging your holiday. Your booking agent will have a copy or alternatively you can request one prior to booking your holiday from Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf trading as Silver Star Holidays. If you did not see this trading charter before you made your booking and you are not happy to proceed with the booking now you have seen it, please return all documentation to us or the travel agent through whom you booked within 7 days of receiving this charter. Your booking will be cancelled and your monies returned in full provided you have not commenced your travel. HOW AND WHEN DO I MAKE THIS CONTRACT WITH YOU? We welcome you making contact with us in a number of ways. You can write to us, phone us, use a nominated travel agent, e-mail or visit our office. Whichever way you contact us the contract is made when your booking is entered on to our reservation system and we issue a confirmation of booking. We will send you, or your agent the confirmation of your booking within 7 working days. Please check this confirmation very carefully to ensure all the information is correct and tell us, or your agent, immediately of any errors. HOW IS MY HOLIDAY MONEY PROTECTED? Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf. trading as Silver Star Holidays hold a trust account, which complies with the requirements laid down by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (formerly Department of Trade and Industry) as satisfying the requirements of the Package Travel Regulations. Customers who book a holiday covered by the regulations have FULL protection for the monies paid for their holiday if it has not yet occurred and for the completion of their holiday, or repatriation, if it has already started in the unlikely event of Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf. trading as Silver Star Holidays ceasing to trade. WHEN DO I NEED TO PAY FOR MY HOLIDAY & HOW MUCH? At the time of booking you will need to pay a deposit for each person named on the booking. The balance must be paid before the dates listed below. Where you use an agent they may require you to pay them earlier than this date and will advise you separately of their balance due date. If you book within our balance due period you will need to pay the total holiday cost at the time of your booking. If you do not pay the outstanding balance for your holiday on or before the date when it is due we may cancel your booking and you will be required to pay the cancellation charges detailed opposite. The date of cancellation will normally be the date you confirm in writing that you intend to cancel or 15 days after the balance due date, whichever comes first. Deposit £50 per person for UK tours 2 to 3 days, £75 Uk event tours including ticket, £75 UK tours 4 days or more and £100 per person for European holidays. Air holiday deposits will be advised separately. Your balance is due 8 weeks prior to departure. Where optional items are purchased as part of the tour package these are payable on the balance due date except where items, such as theatre tickets, have been specifically purchased for you. In this case the cost will be payable at a separate date notified to you and will not normally be refundable unless we obtain a refund from the supplier we use. IF I USE AN AGENT WHO DOES MY MONEY BELONG TO? Your agent will hold your deposit on your behalf until we issue a confirmation of your booking. The agent then holds this money on our behalf. The agent holds any balance you pay on your behalf until the date the balance is due. The agent will then hold this balance payment on our behalf. CAN YOU CHANGE THE PRICE OF MY HOLIDAY AFTER YOU HAVE ISSUED THE BOOKING CONFIRMATION? Yes we can, but only in very limited circumstances. The price of your holiday is subject to change for an increase or decrease in any of the following costs: - Transportation costs including fuel (including fuel tax), ferry operator fares and tolls, embarkation or disembarkation fees at terminals. Exchange rates applied to the particular holiday booked. Dues and taxes (including the rate of VAT). Even in this case, we will absorb an amount equivalent to 2% of the holiday price, which excludes any insurance premium, and any amendment charges. Only amounts in excess of this 2% will be surcharged, but where a surcharge is payable there will be an administration charge of £10 together with a separate amount to cover your agents commission. If this means paying more than an extra £10 on the holiday price, you will be entitled to cancel your holiday with a full refund of all money paid. Should you decide to cancel because of this, you must exercise your right to 49 do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on the revised invoice. Alternatively, you may prefer to take a comparable alternative holiday, if available, details of which will be provided with the revised invoice. We will not surcharge you after the date that your balance is due unless the change relates to any amount set by or payable to a Government of a country forming part of the holiday and even then no surcharge will be imposed less than 30 days pre-departure. In addition to sterling we use the following currencies in calculating our holiday prices. Below are the equivalent exchange rates to £1 sterling from the Royal Mail on 10th Sep 2012. £1 = Euro 1.21. Applies to all continental destinations and Ireland. SCALE OF COMPENSATION CAN I CHANGE MY HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS? Payment of compensation according to the scale set out above will not affect your right to claim further compensation if, in all the circumstances, you remain dissatisfied. Compensation will not be paid where the change is made as a result of events beyond our control including war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, fire, quarantine, epidemic or health risks, natural or nuclear disasters, port and terminal closures, hotels or attraction closures and/or adverse weather conditions. If, after departure, we need to make a change to a significant proportion of your holiday we will do our best to make suitable alternative arrangements at no extra cost to you. If it proves impossible to make suitable alternative arrangements or if you have reasonable grounds for refusing the alternative offered, we will arrange transport back to your point of departure or to an alternative location that we agree to. After we have issued our booking confirmation we will do our best to accommodate any changes you may want to make but we cannot guarantee to do so. Any changes must be notified to us in writing and signed by the lead person of the booking. If we are able to make the changes an amendment fee of £10 will be payable plus any additional charge for the facilities requested. Any significant alteration after the balance due date will be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and will be subject to the cancellation charges detailed below. A significant alteration would include a change of departure date, holiday or hotel, or number of people travelling. CAN I TRANSFER MY BOOKING TO SOMEONE ELSE? You can transfer your booking to someone else provided you give us reasonable notice. This person must be able to satisfy all the conditions for the holiday and a change cannot normally be made later than 14 days prior to departure. We will make an administration charge of £10 per person for every transfer we make plus any reasonable additional costs caused by the transfer. You will remain responsible for ensuring that the holiday is paid for by the balance due date. HOW CAN I CANCEL MY HOLIDAY? You, or any member of your party, may cancel at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the lead person who booked and is communicated to us in writing via the office at which you made your original booking. You will have to pay cancellation charges set out in the scale above right - to cover our estimated loss resulting from the cancellation. If you are insured against cancellation you may be able to recover the charges - from your insurers. Your cancellation will take effect from the date when either the travel - from your insurers. Your cancellation will take effect from the date when either the travel agent or we receive your written confirmation of your cancellation. You must also return any tickets or vouchers that you have received. A reduction in room occupancy may increase the charges for the remaining passengers by the application of supplements for low occupancy of rooms. SCALE OF CANCELLATION CHARGES Period before departure within which written cancellation of holiday is received Amount of cancellation charge as a % More than 42 days Deposit 28-42 days 30% or deposit if greater 14-27 days 45% 7-13 days 60% 0-6 days 100% Departure day or later including voluntary termination whilst on holiday Total holiday cost WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU CHANGE MY HOLIDAY? The arrangements for your holiday will usually have been made many months in advance. Sometimes changes are unavoidable and we reserve the right to make them. Most of these changes are likely to be minor and we will do our best to keep you informed. If, after booking and before departure, we make a significant change to your holiday you will have the option of withdrawing from the holiday without penalty or alternatively you may transfer to another holiday without paying an administration fee. In either case we will pay you compensation according to the scale set out below. A significant change would involve a change in departure date or departure point, location of resort or quality of hotel, (excluding single overnight hotels on touring holidays) or the specification of the coach. On all our holidays we reserve the right to use either a ferry or the Channel Tunnel for short sea crossings to France. If you withdraw from the holiday because we have made a significant change or if we have to cancel your holiday for any reason other than non-payment by you we will offer you the choice of a comparable replacement holiday if available; or: a replacement holiday of lower quality together with a refund of the price difference; or: a full refund of the money you have paid. When we have notified you of the changes and options available, you must tell us your decision as soon as possible and within any timescale we may need to set bearing in mind the need to safeguard the holiday arrangements of other customers. We will pay you compensation for significant changes on the following scale: Period before departure in which significant change is notified to you or your agent Amount per person More than 28 days Nil 15 to 27 days £15 8 to 14 days £20 0 to 7 days £25 WHAT IS THE EXTENT OF YOUR LIABILITY? We accept responsibility if you or any member of your party is killed or injured as a result of an activity forming part of your holiday arrangements which you booked with us before your departure; or if any part of your holiday arrangements, booked with us in the UK, is not as described in the brochure or not of a reasonable standard; if the failure in your holiday arrangements or any death or personal injury is due to any fault on our part or that of our agents or suppliers whilst acting in the course of their employment. We do not accept responsibility if the failure, death or personal injury is not caused by any fault of ours or of our agents or suppliers or is caused by you or someone not connected with your holiday arrangements; or if the failure, death or personal injury is due to unusual or unforeseen circumstances which, even with all due care, we, or our agents or suppliers, could not have anticipated or avoided. Where you, or any member of your party participate in sports or any other activity that involves an element of risk whilst on holiday and this has been arranged completely independently of Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf trading as Silver Star Holidays, it should be understood that participation is at the individuals own risk and it is their own responsibility to obtain the relevant insurance. For claims which do not involve personal injury, illness or death, the most we will have to pay if we are liable to you is three times the price the person affected paid for their holiday (not including insurance premiums and amendment charges). We will only have to pay this maximum amount if everything has gone wrong and you have received no benefit from your holiday. Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf trading as Silver Star Holidays does not accept any liability for any changes or delays to any form of transportation where this does not form any part of the holiday you have booked with us. If you or any member of your party is killed, injured or becomes ill as a result of transport by ship, train or coach, any liability which we may have to pay compensation is limited in line with the Athens Convention (applies to transport by ship), the Berne Convention (applies to transport by rail) and the Geneva Convention (applies to transport by road). You can get copies of the relevant conventions from us if you ask. You should also note that these conventions may limit or remove the carrier’s liability to you and the amount which the carrier has to pay you. If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death, personal injury or illness, you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may have to take action against the person or organisation responsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness. Our suppliers (such as accommodation or transport providers) have their own booking conditions or conditions of carriage, and these conditions are binding between you and the supplier. Some of these conditions may limit or remove the relevant transport provider’s or other supplier’s liability to you. You can get copies of such conditions from our offices, or the offices of the relevant supplier. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I HAVE TO COMPLAIN? If you have a complaint during your holiday you should tell the driver/representative or supplier at the earliest opportunity so that they can do their upmost to resolve the problem immediately. If they are unable to resolve the problem to your satisfaction and on your return from the holiday you remain dissatisfied, you should write within 28 days to the Manager, Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf. trading as Silver Star Holidays, 11 Castle Square, Caernarfon LL55 2NF. In your letter you will need to quote your booking reference number, departure date and your full name and address. If you do not tell us at the earliest opportunity about a problem giving rise to your complaint we cannot take steps to investigate and rectify it. In deciding how to respond to your complaint we will take into account the date you first drew the problem to the tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com 50 Our trading charter and booking conditions (cont) attention of our driver/representative or supplier. Please note that we aim to respond to each complaint within 28 days of receipt of original letter. IF I DO NOT AGREE WITH YOUR DECISION CAN I REQUEST ARBITRATION? All complaints that are recieved are thoroughly investigated and customers are kept informed at each stage of the investigation. Sometimes the investigations can take time when awaiting a response from the hoteliers. We can normally agree an amicable settlement of the few serious complaints we receive, if the complaint is found to be genuine. If a complaint cannot be resolved amicably between us, the matter will be referred to arbitration. COACH SEATING There is a seating plan of the coach for each holiday, but it is possible that on occasions operational reasons will require a coach with a different configuration to be used. We therefore reserve the right to alter a coach-seating plan and allocate seats other than those you have booked. Requests for particular seats can be made on most holidays when booking but because allocations are made on a first come, first served basis you are recommended to book early. When your booking is confirmed you will be offered the best seats that are available at that time. If you know someone who may want to book later and wants to sit near you, please discuss this with the booking clerk at the time you make your booking. Specific seats will not be allocated on coaches which operate on feeder services between joining points and main holiday departure points, on coaches which carry out transfers to and from seaports. HEALTH & SAFETY ON HOLIDAY In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene may be lower than those to which we are accustomed in the UK. You should therefore exercise greater care for your own protection. Further information can be obtained from your GP or from your travel agent who can provide you with the leaflet “Health Advice for Travellers” published by the Department of Health. Some people may be at risk from discomfort or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile on a journey for a long period of time. If you are planning to undertake a bus or coach journey of more than 3 hours you should consult your doctor if you have ever had DVT or pulmonary embolism, a family history of clotting conditions, cancer or treatment for cancer, a stroke, heart or lung disease or if you have had major surgery in the past 3 months. We reserve the right to refuse any booking in the absence of a doctor’s certificate confirming that you are fit to travel. During the journey we will provide comfort stops as frequently as possible. During these stops you are encouraged to get off the coach and walk around. Exercise reduces any discomfort which may be caused by periods of immobility. During any journey you should drink alcohol only in moderation as it leads to dehydration. PASSENGER BEHAVIOUR We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday. But you must remember that you are responsible for your behaviour and the effect it may have on others. If you or any member of your party is abusive or disruptive or behaves in a way which, in our reasonable opinion, could cause damage or injury to others or affect their enjoyment of their holiday, or which could damage property, we have the right, after reasonable consideration, to terminate your contract with us. If this happens we will have no further obligations or liability to you. The coach driver representative, ships captain, or authorised official of other means of transport is entitled to refuse you boarding if in their reasonable opinion you are unacceptably under the influence of drink or drugs or you are being violent or disruptive. If you are refused boarding on the outward journey we will regard it as a cancellation by you and we will apply cancellation charges according to the scale in cancellations. If the refusal is on the return journey we have the right to terminate the contract and will have no further obligations or liability to you. NO SMOKING POLICY We operate a strict no smoking policy on all our coaches. We make frequent comfort stops. The no smoking policy of other carriers and suppliers will vary and will be supplied if you contact our office. Pets We do not allow pets to be taken on our holidays. Registered Assistance Dogs will normally be accommodated on UK holidays but not on overseas holidays. PICK UP POINT, ITINERARIES, TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND PASSPORTS You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure point, at the correct time, with the correct documents and we cannot be held liable for any loss or expense suffered by you or your party because of an incorrect passport or late arrival at the departure point. If you are a British citizen travelling outside the United Kingdom you must have a full UK passport valid for a minimum of six months after your scheduled date of return. Non-UK citizens must seek passport and visa advice from the consulates of the countries you plan to visit prior to making a booking for one of our holidays The name on the passport must match the name on the ticket. If someone in your party changes name after the booking is made you must tell us immediately so that we can issue the ticket in the new name. When you have paid the balance approximately 14 days before departure we will send you or your booking agent all the necessary labels so that you receive them in good time for your holiday. Certain travel documents may have to be retained by us and your driver/courier will then issue them to you at the relevant time. If you lose a travel document after it has been issued to you we will require you to meet the direct cost charged by the carrier/supplier for the issue of a duplicate or replacement. Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf. trading as Silver Star Holidays reserve the right to modify itineraries to conform with requests from the competent authorities in the United Kingdom and any other sovereign state through which the tour will operate. Included excursions are detailed on the relevant brochure page and refunds will not be made for any excursion not taken. Optional excursions may be booked and paid for in resort but these will not form part of the package booked with us. Admission fees to buildings, grounds etc. are not included in the price of the holiday unless otherwise stated on the relevant brochure page. It is a firm company policy that all passengers are set down at their original pick up point only. WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM DELAYED? Your travel insurance may cover you for some delays. In addition where you are delayed for more than six hours in any one day we will seek to minimise any discomfort and where possible, arrange for refreshments. DO I NEED TO TAKE OUT TRAVEL INSURANCE? We strongly recommend our customers to take out travel insurance. It is not compulsory in law to have travel insurance for our tours within the United Kingdom but it is compulsory for our tours operating outside the United Kingdom. WHAT ASSISTANCE WILL YOU GIVE ME IF THINGS GO WRONG WHEN IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT? If you, or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part of your package travel arrangements or an excursion arranged through us in the UK, we shall at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance. Where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to commencement of proceedings. Our consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any costs, benefits received under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limit the cost of our assistance to you and any member of your party to £5000 per party. SPECIAL NEEDS Unfortunately, many hotels overseas do not provide adequate facilities for guests with mobility problems or who suffer from other disabilities. But whether you are planning a holiday overseas or in the UK, please notify us before you book if you or any member of your party has special needs or suffers from any disability. 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 the 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 either you or your booking agent should contact the Office Manager or Supervisor. SPECIAL REQUESTS If you will require a special diet please tell us before booking, or as soon as you are medically advised, and send us a copy of the diet. We will notify the hotel or hotels on your holiday but please note that some hotels may not have facilities to cope with special diets and we cannot be held liable for their failure to do so. Where we think this is likely to happen we will tell you prior to your booking confirmation being issued so that you can exercise your right to cancel your holiday booking without charge. Any extra costs incurred must be paid to the hotel by you prior to departure from the hotel. You should also detail any other requests, for example, low floor rooms, particular rooms or locations on the special requests section of the booking form [or other method of confirming in writing that the request was made.] We will pass your request to the relevant supplier but this does not necessarily mean that your request will be fulfilled. If a request can be fulfilled you may incur an extra charge payable either to us or direct to the hotel. Please note that requests cannot be guaranteed unless we confirm on your booking confirmation that this is a guaranteed requirement. SINGLE OCCUPANCY Single occupancy of rooms when available may be subject to a supplementary charge and this will be shown on the brochure page. Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf / Silver Star Holidays ENTERTAINMENT Some of our hotels arrange additional entertainment. Where this is part of the holiday details are given on the respective brochure page. Where it is not specified it may still be available but is at the discretion of the hotel and is not guaranteed. It may be withdrawn if there is a lack of demand or for operational reasons. DATA PROTECTION ACT In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly and meet your requirements we, and your travel agent, need to use the information you provide such as name, address, any special needs/dietary requirements etc. We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper measures are in place to protect your information. We must pass the information on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements such as hotels, transport companies etc. The information may also be supplied to security or credit checking companies, public authorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Additionally, where your holiday is outside the European Economic Area (EEA), controls on data protection in your destination may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will not, however, pass information on to any person not responsible for part of your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities or dietary/religious requirements. If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we can not complete your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons. Please note that where information is held by your travel agent, this is subject to your agent’s own data protection policy. Your data controller is the Office Manager. You are entitled to a copy of your information held by us. If you would like to see this, please contact us. We retain your full contact details and other information in secure files and electronic storage facilities. We may use this information to contact you by mail, telephone or electronic means. We will provide you with details of other goods and services including those of selected third parties. If you do not wish to receive the further information about products and services [from either ourselves or third parties] please write to the data controller. PUBLICATION DATE AND DETAILS This brochure was published in the United Kingdom by Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf. trading as Silver Star Holidays in January, 2013. PORTERAGE Your driver will always endeavour to assist you in getting your luggage on and off the coach. However, is not obliged to carry your luggage any further. Porterage may not be available at most hotels, and if so may incur an extra charge. CHILD PRICES Please note that child prices throughout the brochure is based on the child sharing a room with two adults. Different age limit to qualify as a child, applies to different tours. DISABLED PASSENGERS & MOBILITY SCOOTERS It is with regret that due to coach weight restrictions, driver health and safety and limited luggage space, it is now a firm company policy that Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf trading as Silver Star Holidays can not accept any form of motorised or battery powered mobility scooters on its coaches. However, we will accept any other form of light foldaway walking aids such as walking frames and rollators etc. Silver Star Reward Vouchers Scheme Silver Star Rewards vouchers to the value shown on each individual tour pricing chart will be given to every customer travelling on the coach, based on the total number of passengers booked on the tour. The voucher rewards will start once 35 passenger bookings are achieved on a tour and will increase in stages at 40 passengers and then at 49. The value of the Silver Star Rewards voucher will slide upwards the higher the number of passengers that travel. The Silver Star Rewards vouchers will be distributed on the outward journey by the Tour Driver, which will be made out in your name along with a date stamp. (Any fare-paying children travelling will also receive a voucher, however this will be made out for use in their parent’s/guardian’s name). The Silver Star Rewards vouchers will be valid for 6 months from the date of issue and can be used against ANY future tour booking of your choice. (Subject to seats still being available on the tour you are wishing to book). There will be no restriction on how many Silver Star Rewards vouchers you can redeem against any future booking, provided the vouchers are still valid and in your name. You can therefore use as many of your Silver Star Rewards vouchers as you wish!! Please also note that if you have already made an existing booking on a 2013 tour prior to the announcement of the Silver Star Rewards, the scheme will also apply to you too! So no one will lose out. Coach Joining points 51 Free and secure customer parking available in Cibyn, Caernarfon Main Coach Route (South) Town/City Caernarfon Bethel Felinheli Penrhosgarnedd Bangor Llandegai Llanfairfechan Penmaenmawr Conwy Llandudno Junction Penrhyn Bay Rhos on Sea Colwyn Bay Old Colwyn Abergele St Asaph Holywell Halkyn Northop Mold Ewloe Chester Post House Wrexham Chirk Shrewsbury Telford Main Coach Route (North) Town/City Caernarfon Bethel Felinheli Penrhosgarnedd Bangor Llandegai Llanfairfechan Penmaenmawr Conwy Llandudno Junction Penrhyn Bay Rhos on Sea Colwyn Bay Old Colwyn Abergele St Asaph Holywell Halkyn Northop Mold Ewloe Chester Post House Chester Services Lymn Services Penllyn Shuttle Feeder Town/City Pontllyfni ** Clynnog ** Trefor ** Llanaelhaearn ** Y Ffor ** Pwllheli ** Chwilog ** Llanystumdwy** Criccieth ** Pentrefelin** Porthmadog** Tremadog** Bryncir** Pant Glas** Penygroes Groeslon Maen Coch Dinas Ffrwd Cae Du Bontnewydd A surcharge of £10 per person will apply to all points highlighted with **, on tours less than 4 days. The above pick ups are free of charge. The above pick ups are free of charge. Wirral Shuttle (To meet coach in Chester area) Town/City Upton Moreton Hoylake West Kirby Irby Heswall Neston Hooton Wallasey Birkenhead Bebbington Brombrough Little Sutton Ellesmere Port Only avilable on tours of 4 days or more. Wrexham Shuttle (To meet coach in Chester area) ON TOURS GOING NORTH ONLY! Town/City Wrexham The above pick ups are free of charge. Rhyl Shuttle (To meet coach in St Asaph) Town/City Prestatyn ** Rhyl ** Kinmel Bay ** A surcharge of £10 per person will apply to all points highlighted with **, on tours less than 4 days. Anglesey Shuttle (To meet coach in Llandygai) Town/City Holyhead ** Valley ** Caergeiliog** Bryngwran ** Gwalchmai ** Llangefni ** Gaerwen ** Llanfair PG Menai Bridge Liverpool Shuttle (To meet coach in Lymn Services or Chester Services) Town/City Ainsdale Skelmersdale St Helens Formby Maghull Crosby Aintree Bootle Liverpool Centre, Lime St Prescot Old Swan, Liverpool Allerton Newton le Willows Hunts Cross Only available on tours of 4 days or more. A surcharge of £10 per person will apply to all points highlighted with ** on tours less than 4 days. tel: 01286 672333 or visit www.silverstarholidays.com Gwyliau Seren Arian Cyf. Silver Star Holidays. Shop Address 11 Castle Square, Caernarfon, LL55 2NF Depot Address 3 Lon Cae Darbi, Cibyn Industrial Estate, Caernarfon, LL55 2BD Email: [email protected] 01286 672 333