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                                                Welcome
                                                TO OUR WINTER 2018 – 2019 HOLIDAY BROCHURE

                                                It is our pleasure to present to you our latest holiday
                                                brochure featuring a great selection of destinations to
                                                choose from which we trust will include something that
                                                appeals to everyone. The programme includes relaxing short breaks amidst stunning
                                                autumnal scenery, festive Christmas and New Year holidays, plus super-value early season
                                                and springtime tours.

                                                One of the advantages of choosing an Arvonia holiday is that all you need to do is sit back, relax, enjoy the ever-
                                                changing scenery and let us take care of everything for you. During your holiday you can also depend upon our
                                                experienced team of professional tour drivers to ensure that your time away is stress-free, allowing you to relax and
                                                enjoy your holiday right from the start.
                                                Our tours represent outstanding value for money which could not be matched by a self-drive or independent travel
                                                holiday with luxury coach travel, comfortable accommodation in selected hotels, plus on most tours sightseeing
                                                excursions are all included. To further enhance your enjoyment we also feature various included extras at some hotels
                                                such as evening entertainment and drinks promotions.
                                                We are proud to operate the most luxurious fleet of coaches in North Wales and have invested significantly in our
                                                vehicles to ensure that our passengers enjoy a consistently high standard.
                                                We remain ever thankful to our many regular customers for their continued support, and extend a very warm welcome
                                                to all of you joining us for the first time. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy browsing through our brochure and look
                                                forward to greeting you on an Arvonia holiday in the near future.

                                              YOUR HOLIDAY IS PROTECTED                                                               GIFT VOUCHERS
                                                                All Arvonia package holidays are covered by the all-important         Whether it’s Christmas, an anniversary,
                                                                Bonded Coach Holiday protection scheme (BCH) that has                 birthday, or simply saying thank you, treat your
                                                                government backing. It basically means you can be sure that in the    nearest and dearest to the gift of a well-
For online bookings visit www.arvonia.co.uk

                                                                unlikely event that the unexpected happens your holiday money is      deserved break with an Arvonia Gift Voucher.
                                                                totally safe and you won’t be left stranded or out of pocket.         Available in multiples of £5, £20, £50 and
                                                                                                                                      £100, the vouchers are valid for two years from
                                                                Full details and confirmation of our BCH membership can be found at   the date of purchase and can be put towards the cost of any Arvonia holiday.
                                              www.bch-uk.org or by telephoning BCH on 0207 240 3131.
                                                                                                                                      3 EASY WAYS TO BOOK
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                                              latest special offers and                                                                   can conveniently browse and reserve your
                                              additional tours please register                                                            holiday with complete confidence using
                                              with our e-shot club. Simply                                                                our secure online booking facility.
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                                                                                                                                      2 - Call our friendly and helpful reservations team on 01286 675175.
                                              and complete the online
                                                                                                                                          Our professional and efficient travel consultants will be happy to check
                                              registration form. It’s free and
                                                                                                                                          availability and provide answers to any queries you may have.
                                              simple and you could pick up
                                              some real bargains so don’t miss out – register today!                                  3 - Should you wish to make your booking in person we would be delighted to
                                                                                                                                          welcome you at our Travel Office in Llanrug where on-site car parking is available.
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 TRAVEL IN COMFORT & STYLE
 Your holiday starts from the moment you board one of our coaches, elegant both inside and out
 with striking external design and luxurious interior finish. We firmly believe that the time you
 spend travelling on board our coaches should be comfortable and enjoyable, therefore we continue
 to invest significantly in our vehicles to ensure that passengers can enjoy a consistently high
 standard. With Arvonia you can not only travel in comfort and style, but also benefit from the
 latest technological advances and vehicle safety standards.

To enhance your comfort whilst on board our                 4 Panoramic double glazed tinted windows offering
coaches you can enjoy the benefits of the                     fantastic viewing
following features:                                         4 Overhead lockers for storage of personal items
4 Comfortable seating with recline and sideways             4 DVD system with monitors and forward view
  movement facility, additional support padding and           camera facility
  leather inserts, seat back tables, armrests, footrests    4 Top class audio & PA systems
                                                            4 Toilet and washroom facilities
  and overhead reading lights
4 Fully automated climate control systems to ensure
                                                            4 Hot and cold drinks facilities
  the temperature remains comfortable throughout
  the journey                                               With passenger safety being of the highest priority,
                                                            you can rest assured that our fleet is meticulously
                                                            maintained and serviced to ensure that vehicles
                                                            are not only comfortable, but most importantly
                                                            reliable and safe. All of our vehicles are fitted with
                                                            the latest safety features and electronic assistance
                                                            systems including:                                       4 Secondary break assist system
                                                            4 Seat belts                                             4 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
                                                            4 Speed limiter                                          4 Electronic stability programme (ESP)
                                                            4 Automatic emergency braking system                     4 Acceleration skid control (ASR)

HOLIDAY DIARY 2018 – 2019
OCTOBER / HYDREF                                            24 – 25    Birmingham Tattoo                         5   FEBRUARY / CHWEFROR
                                                            26 – 30    loch lomond & edinburgh                  20
Date       Destination                                      26 – 30    Sandbanks                                12   Date       Destination                   Page
01 – 05    eastbourne                                       30 – 02    longleat Festival of light                9   02 – 03    manchester city Break            4
05 – 07    Northumberland & Durham                                                                                   03 – 07    Tenby & Pembroke                19
06 – 07    Harrogate & Peak District                                                                                 04 – 08    looe & cornish coast            12
07 – 11    Newquay                                          DECEMBER / RHAGFYR                                       08 – 10    York city Break                  9
07 – 14    Spectacular lake Garda                           Date       Destination                           Page    08 – 10    Bletchley Park & War museum      8
08 – 12    Killarney & Kerry                                01 – 02    liverpool city Break                      4   08 – 10    cardiff city Break               18
08 – 12    Ireland’s Ancient east & Dublin                  01 – 02    manchester city Break                     4   10 – 11    cheshire luxury Break            6
12 – 14    edinburgh city Break                             03 – 06    cardiff city Break                        18   11 – 15    loch lomond & Glasgow           21
12 – 14    cardiff city Break                                03 – 07    looe & cornish coast                     12   11 – 15    Scenic Perthshire               19
13 – 14    liverpool city Break                             07 – 09    london city Break                        10   11 – 15    Warner Thoresby Hall            17
15 – 19    Torquay                                          07 – 09    edinburgh city Break                      6   15 – 17    london city Break               10
19 – 21    Shropshire Highlights                            08 – 09    liverpool city Break                      4   18 – 21    Swansea & Royal mint            18
19 – 21    london & Oxford                                  14 – 16    York St Nicholas Fayre                    7   18 – 22    Weymouth                        15
20 – 28    Italian Riviera & monte carlo                    14 – 16    Birmingham & Ironbridge                   7   18 – 22    Warner cricket St Thomas        17

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21 – 25    loch lomond                                      14 – 17    Warner Nidd Hall                         17   22 – 24    Gloucester & cotswolds           8
22 – 25    Royal mint & Brecon Railway                      14 – 17    Warner Alvaston Hall                     17   23 – 24    liverpool city Break             4
22 – 26    looe & cornish coast                             17 – 20    cardiff city Break                         8   24 – 27    Southport                       10
28 – 01    Regency Sidmouth                                 23 – 27    christmas in lincoln                     24   25 – 28    York city Break                  9
28 – 29    cheshire luxury Break                            23 – 27    christmas in cheshire                    24   25 – 28    cardiff city Break               18
29 – 01    York city Break                                  24 – 27    christmas in Southport                   23   25 – 01    Babbacombe                      13
29 – 02    Tenby & Pembroke                                 29 – 01    New Year in cardiff                       25   25 – 01    Warner Alvaston Hall            17
29 – 02    Warner littlecote                                30 – 02    New Year in Berkshire                    25
                                                                                                                     MARCH / MAWRTH
October departures are all featured in the Summer           JANUARY / IONAWR                                         Date       Destination                   Page
2018 brochure – further details available on request
                                                            Date       Destination                           Page    03 – 06    Harrogate & York                11
                                                            04 – 06    York city Break                           9   03 – 07    Blackpool & lakes               16
NOVEMBER / TACHWEDD                                         04 – 06    cardiff city Break                        18   04 – 08    Bournemouth                     14
Date       Destination                            Page      05 – 06    liverpool city Break                      4   04 – 08    Warner Holme lacy               17
02 – 04    london city Break                           10   05 – 06    manchester city Break                     4   08 – 11    lille city Break                26
02 – 04    edinburgh city Break                         6   07 – 11    Warner Holme lacy                        17   10 – 14    Fort William                    22
04 – 08    Newquay                                     11   11 – 13    cardiff city Break                        18   11 – 15    Torquay                         13
05 – 08    Southport                                   10   11 – 13    london city Break                        10   14 – 18    St Patricks in Killarney        22
05 – 09    Bournemouth                                 14   13 – 17    loch lomond & Glasgow                    21   15 – 17    Bletchley & the War museum       8
05 – 08    Trossachs & Woodlands experience            21   14 – 18    Bournemouth                              14   15 – 18    St Patricks in Waterford        23
09 – 11    York city Break                              9   14 – 18    Torquay                                  13   17 – 24    Treasures of Tuscany            27
12 – 16    Weymouth                                    15   18 – 20    cardiff city Break                        18   18 – 22    Sandbanks                       12
12 – 16    Paignton                                    12   18 – 21    medieval Brugge                          26   22 – 24    cardiff city Break               18
12 – 16    Oban Bay                                    20   22 – 25    Warner Nidd Hall                         17   23 – 24    liverpool city Break             4
19 – 23    Warner Holme lacy                           17   21 – 25    Paignton                                 12   24 – 25    cheshire luxury Break            6
19 – 23    eastbourne                                  15   24 – 27    cardiff city Break                        18   25 – 29    eastbourne                      15
19 – 23    Torquay                                     13   27 – 28    cheshire luxury Break                     6   25 – 29    Paignton                        12
24 – 25    chatsworth at christmastime                  5   28 – 01    lake District                            16   25 – 29    Warner Nidd Hall                17
24 – 25    liverpool city Break                         4   28 – 01    Warner littlecote House                  17
24 – 25    manchester city Break                        4                                                                                                                         3
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                                                                                                                                  manchester city Break
                                                                                                                                  One of the UK’s most popular city break destinations with fantastic
                                                                                                                                  entertainment venues, theatres, museums and galleries, restaurants,
                                                                                                                                  bars, and so much more. When it comes to shopping manchester has a
                                              liverpool city Break                                                                great mix of high-street chains, exclusive fashion and designer stores
                                                                                                                                  plus individual traders. There are some spectacular buildings to see
                                              liverpool is one of england’s most popular city-break destinations, a
                                                                                                                                  during a wander around the city centre such as the Free Trade Hall,
                                              dynamic, exuberant place with an impressive cultural heritage and more
                                                                                                                                  Beetham Tower, the neo-Gothic Town Hall and the magnificent
                                              listed buildings than any other city outside london. liverpool boasts a
                                                                                                                                  cathedral which dates back to 1215.
                                              wealth of diverse and exciting attractions including the redeveloped
                                              Albert Dock which is home to the excellent Beatles museum amongst
                                              numerous other attractions, the city’s galleries and museums are among                ITINERARY
                                              the best in the country, and for those who love a spot of shopping, you'll          Day One: We drive to Manchester where the remainder of the day is at leisure
                                              find the greatest designer brands at cavern Walks and everything under              to relax and discover the city. Shopaholics can take advantage of Manchester
                                              one roof at liverpool One.                                                          Arndale shopping centre, along with King Street and the Northern Quarters
                                                                                                                                  fashionable cafes & shops. The city also boasts a diverse range of fascinating
                                                ITINERARY                                                                         museums and galleries to explore. Manchester is awash with a fantastic variety
                                                                                                                                  of nightlife, bars and restaurants to choose from, all within easy reach of the
                                              Day One: We travel to Liverpool, arriving during the morning. The remainder of
                                                                                                                                  Holiday Inn Hotel in Piccadilly.
                                              the day is then free to enjoy some shopping or sightseeing.
                                                                                                                                  Day Two: Some further free time in the city for shopping or to explore
                                              Day Two: Another day in the city centre with further time to explore, perhaps
                                                                                                                                  the various attractions the City has to offer. We depart for home in the
                                              a visit to the Albert Dock, the museums, or maybe a cruise on the Mersey.
                                                                                                                                  late afternoon.
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                                              We depart late afternoon for our journey home.
                                                                                                                                  HOLIDAY INN MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE HHHH
                                              HILTON LIVERPOOL HHHH
                                                                                                                                                                           A modern and stylish hotel situated in
                                                                              The four star Hilton is ideally situated in the
                                                                                                                                                                           the heart of Manchester, on the edge
                                                                              heart of the Liverpool One development.
                                                                                                                                                                           of the trendy Northern Quarter.
                                                                              Facilities include restaurant and bar, all
                                                                                                                                                                           Amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi,
                                                                              bedrooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV,
                                                                                                                                                                           restaurant, lobby bar and residents only
                                                                              telephone, hairdryer, iron & board, room safe,
                                                                                                                                                                           fitness centre. All bedrooms feature
                                                                              plus tea & coffee facilities. Lift to all floors.
                                                                                                                                                                           air-conditioning, black-out blinds,
                                                                                                                                                                           satellite TV, iron & board, in-room safe,
                                                INCLUSIONS                                                                        hairdryer, plus complimentary tea and coffee supplies. Lift to all floors.
                                              4 Overnight accommodation with buffet breakfast
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                                                        DEPARTURE                         DAYS                   PRICE
                                                                                                                                  4 Overnight accommodation with buffet breakfast
                                                  Saturday 24 November                    2 days                 £149
                                                  Saturday 01 December                    2 days                 £149                       DEPARTURE                          DAYS                  PRICE
                                                  Saturday 08 December                    2 days                 £149                 Saturday 24 November                    2 days                 £109
                                                    Saturday 05 January                   2 days                 £119                 Saturday 01 December                    2 days                 £109
                                                   Saturday 23 February                   2 days                 £129                   Saturday 05 January                   2 days                  £99
                                                    Saturday 23 March                     2 days                 £149                  Saturday 02 February                   2 days                  £99
                4                             Supplement: Single Room £100                                                        Supplement: Single Room £60
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chatsworth at christmastime                                                           Birmingham International Tattoo
Home to the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire, chatsworth is one of Britain's              In November 2018 Britain’s biggest indoor international tattoo with over
most celebrated historic houses, set on the River Derwent in Derbyshire's             1,000 performers returns to the Arena Birmingham. See the marching
Peak District National Park. each winter chatsworth brings the spirit of              Bands and exciting displays, one of the largest gatherings of standard
christmas to life, the grand rooms in the house are specially decorated               bearers on parade and enjoy the field gun racing, dancers, gymnastics,
with scenes to evoke the traditions and history of christmas. The gardens             fanfare trumpeters, dog display teams, plus other spectacular
and waterworks are floodlit and carol singers and brass bands play in the             performances all culminating in an amazing grand finale. come along
stable yard.                                                                          with us and experience the pomp and pageantry that is the Birmingham
                                                                                      International Tattoo.
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Day One: We travel across the Pennines to Sheffield and the Copthorne Hotel
where we will be staying overnight. The afternoon is then at leisure for              Day One: We travel south to Birmingham where we check in to the Jury’s Inn
shopping or sightseeing, you may like to visit the Millennium Art Galleries or        Hotel where we stay overnight. Some free time follows in the afternoon
the Devonshire Quarter where you will find a great choice of designer stores.         before we take our seats at the Arena for the early evening performance of
The Winter Gardens are one of the largest temperate glasshouses in the UK             the Birmingham International Tattoo.
which has created a stunning green world in the heart of the city.                    Day Two: A day at leisure for shopping or exploring the city, an opportunity
Day Two: We depart after breakfast and travel to Chatsworth, where there will         to browse around Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market and Craft Fair.
be some free time to explore the gift shops, the stable yard and gardens. At the      A huge favourite with both residents and visitors it is now the largest Christmas
time of our visit the popular Christmas Market is also being held where you can       Market in the country and is the centre-piece of the city’s annual Christmas

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browse around more than 100 stalls. In the afternoon we have a tour of the            events calendar. We depart late afternoon and commence our journey home.
house, magically transformed for Christmastime with the lower floors all
decorated. We depart late afternoon and commence our homeward journey.                JURYS INN BIRMINGHAM HHHH
                                                                                                                                 The Jurys Inn is ideally situated on
COPTHORNE HOTEL SHEFFIELD HHHH                                                                                                   Broad Street in the heart of
                                              The four star Copthorne is located                                                 Birmingham’s city centre surrounded
                                              in the heart of Sheffield. Facilities                                              by an abundance of restaurants and
                                              include the 1855 restaurant and                                                    bars. The hotel facilities include a
                                              lounge bar. The bedrooms all                                                       lounge, bar, restaurant and Costa
                                              feature air-conditioning,                                                          Coffee Bar. All the newly refurbished
                                              telephone, TV, internet access,                                                    rooms have a private bathroom with
                                              tea & coffee tray, fridge, iron &       bath & overhead shower, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea / coffee tray.
board and hairdryer. Lift available.                                                  Lift to all floors.

  INCLUSIONS                                                                            INCLUSIONS
4 Overnight accommodation with dinner and breakfast                                   4 Overnight accommodation with full english breakfast
4 Admission to chatsworth House                                                       4 Admission to Birmingham International Tattoo

          DEPARTURE                          DAYS                  PRICE                        DEPARTURE                           DAYS                  PRICE
    Saturday 24 November                    2 days                 £149                   Saturday 24 November                     2 days                 £159
Supplement: Single Room £20                                                           Supplement: Single Room £30                                                                      5
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                                              cheshire luxury Break
                                              enjoy a super value overnight stay at the luxury 4 star carden Park Hotel,
                                              set at the end of a mile-long drive amongst 1000 acres of delightful
                                              cheshire countryside. located near chester, carden Park has been a
                                              significant cheshire estate since the 17th century and following major
                                              transformation is now a hotel, golf resort and spa. enjoy some time in
                                                                                                                                          edinburgh city Break
                                              chester for shopping or sightseeing, plus a visit to Shrewsbury, one of                     Nestled amid the gently rolling hills of the lothians, Scotland's capital is
                                              england’s finest medieval market towns, with is timber-framed black and                     a wonderfully atmospheric city of extraordinary variety, a year-round
                                              white buildings.                                                                            treat that lives up to its reputation as one of the most beautiful and
                                                                                                                                          cosmopolitan cities in the world. With an incredible array of sights and
                                                ITINERARY                                                                                 attractions coupled with a tantalising mix of medieval and modern, the
                                                                                                                                          city is firmly placed as one of the top UK city break destinations.
                                              Day One: We travel to the city of Chester where you will have some free time
                                              to explore, maybe some retail therapy at the Grosvenor Centre, or simply stroll               ITINERARY
                                              around the medieval streets. Chester is home to the unique 13th Century rows,
                                              half-timbered galleried shops, the famous Eastgate Clock, the largest Roman                 Day One: We travel north through the Border Region to the City of Edinburgh
                                              amphitheatre in Britain plus a glorious cathedral. We leave Chester in the                  where we commence our stay at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel. Free time then
                                              afternoon and travel on to the Carden Park Hotel, where there will be some                  follows to explore the city’s abundance of restaurants and entertainment
                                              free time to relax and maybe enjoy the hotel’s excellent facilities before an               venues.
                                              included dinner.                                                                            Day Two: At leisure to explore the city with its numerous attractions.
                                              Day Two: After breakfast, we head to Shrewsbury, one of England's finest                    Dominating the skyline is the majestic Edinburgh Castle, an ancient fortress
                                              medieval market towns. The town centre is packed with timber-framed black &                 perched atop a volcanic crag with spectacular panoramic views of the city and
                                              white buildings and narrow streets, plus over 600 listed buildings, including the           beyond. The National Museum of Scotland houses some 10,000 of Scotland’s
                                              castle, which is now a regimental museum. The historic centre is a shopper's                most precious artefacts, and for shopping enthusiasts Princess Street is home
                                              heaven packed with designer shops, malls and a great range of independent                   to a number of department stores. The historic Royal Mile is truly bustling and
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                                              retailers. Enjoy lunch in one of the many cafe's and restaurants, or perhaps a              is home to the Scotch Whisky Experience amongst many other attractions.
                                              stroll through the beautiful Quarry Park.                                                   Day Three: A further morning at leisure in Edinburgh, we depart in the early
                                                                                                                                          afternoon and commence our homeward journey.
                                              DE VERE CARDEN PARK HHHH
                                                                                                       The four star Carden Park          COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT EDINBURGH HHHH
                                                                                                       offers excellent facilities                                                         This new hotel is situated in the
                                                                                                       including two 18 hole                                                               heart of the city with just a five-
                                                                                                       golf courses, the Carden                                                            minute walk to Princes Street.
                                                                                                       Library, Morgans Bar and                                                            Facilities include Wi-Fi throughout,
                                              a tea & coffee lounge. In addition there is an indoor swimming pool, treatment                                                               fitness centre plus a restaurant and
                                              areas and spa which includes steam rooms, saunas, monsoon showers and                                                                        bar. All of the spacious bedrooms
                                              relaxation rooms. All bedrooms feature bath and power shower, satellite TV,                                                                  feature flat-screen TV, hairdryer,
                                              telephone, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board plus hospitality tray. Lift to all floors.   iron & board plus tea & coffee facilities. Lift to all floors.

                                                INCLUSIONS                                                                                  INCLUSIONS
                                              4 Overnight accommodation with dinner and breakfast                                         4 Two nights accommodation with breakfast

                                                         DEPARTURE                             DAYS                    PRICE                        DEPARTURE                            DAYS                   PRICE
                                                     Sunday 27 January                        2 days                    £89                     Friday 02 November                      3 days                  £169
                                                    Sunday 10 February                        2 days                    £89                     Friday 07 December                      3 days                  £169
                                                      Sunday 31 March                         2 days                    £89                       (December departure coincides with the Edinburgh Christmas Markets)

                6                             Supplement: Single Room £50                                                                 Supplement: Single Room £90
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Birmingham christmas markets &
victorian Ironbridge
Birmingham’s Frankfurt christmas market is now the largest authentic                                        York St Nicholas Fayre
German christmas market outside of Germany. It offers a large range of                                      The wonderful St Nicholas Fayre is the most popular event in York’s
traditional goods, gifts and a great selection of tempting food and drink                                   christmas market calendar, offering everything from special gifts to the
from over 120 stalls. We also visit the Ironbridge Gorge museums, the                                       very best of local produce, all in a magically festive atmosphere. Featuring
birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. See the Blists Hill village where                                  over 100 traditional style chalets with twinkling fairy-lights, victorian
you can experience life as it was in the victorian era.                                                     costumed traders, carol singers and delicious aromas of roasted chestnuts
                                                                                                            and hot mulled wine, it’s the perfect way to set the mood for the
  ITINERARY                                                                                                 beginning of the festive season!

Day One: We head to Shrewsbury, one of England’s finest medieval market                                       ITINERARY
towns, packed with timber framed black and white buildings and narrow streets,
plus over 600 listed buildings. Perhaps take a stroll along the river and through                           Day One: We travel across the Pennines into Yorkshire and on to the medieval
the beautiful Quarry Park. We leave mid-afternoon and continue on to Telford                                city of York where we check in to the Queens Hotel. The remainder of the
and the Park Inn Hotel.                                                                                     afternoon is at leisure.
Day Two: This morning we travel to Birmingham for an opportunity to browse                                  Day Two: Today we enjoy the annual St Nicholas Fayre, one of the most
around the city’s Frankfurt Christmas Market and Craft Fair. A huge favourite                               popular events in the UK attracting thousands of visitors from all over the
with both residents and visitors it is now the largest Christmas Market in the                              country. Bursting with medieval character, the city really comes to life at this
country and is the centre-piece of the city’s annual Christmas events calendar.                             time of year with unique stalls selling all types of festive decorations, gifts and
Day Three: We visit the Blists Hill Museum near Ironbridge, discover more                                   locally produced food and drinks. Stroll around the old cobbled streets with their
about Victorian life as you meet the townsfolk and experience the festive                                   half timbered houses, marvel at the Gothic York Minster and perhaps explore the

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sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian Christmas. Soak up the Yuletide                                    excellent museums.
atmosphere with seasonal entertainment. We depart in the afternoon and                                      Day Three: Further free time to soak up the wonderfully festive atmosphere in
travel home to North Wales.                                                                                 the city and enjoy lunch at one of the numerous bars and restaurants. We depart
                                                                                                            mid-afternoon and commence our homeward journey.
PARK INN BY RADISSON TELFORD HHH
                                                        The Park Inn is ideally                             QUEENS HOTEL HH
                                                        located in the centre of                                                                            The popular Queens Hotel is ideally
                                                        Telford. Facilities include                                                                         situated in the centre of the city on
                                                        the RBG bar & grill, lobby                                                                          the banks of the River Ouse.
                                                        bar, swimming pool,                                                                                 Facilities include the Royal Brasserie
                                                        sauna and steam room.                                                                               Restaurant and Riverside bar,
                                                        All bedrooms have TV and                                                                            all bedrooms feature Freeview TV,
free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, telephone and tea / coffee tray. Lift available.                                     free Wi-Fi, telephone, tea / coffee facilities and hairdryer. Lift to all floors.

  INCLUSIONS                                                                                                  INCLUSIONS
4 Two nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast                                                        4 Two nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast
4 Admission to Blists Hill museum victorian christmas
                                                                                                                      DEPARTURE                            DAYS                   PRICE
          DEPARTURE                            DAYS                  PRICE                                        Friday 14 December                       3 days                  £169
      Friday 14 December                      3 days                 £179                                   Supplement: Single Room £50
Supplement: Single Room £50                                                                                 River view £10 per Room per night                                                                    7
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                                                                                                                                                                    Bletchley Park & Imperial War museum
                                                                                                                                                                    An enlightening weekend break to Hertfordshire with included visits to
                                              Gloucester, Bath & The cotswolds                                                                                      Bletchley Park and the Imperial War museum. Bletchley was the historic
                                              enjoy a weekend in the enchanting cotswolds with its picturesque villages                                             site of secret British code-breaking activities during WWII and home of the
                                              and rolling hills. The region is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and                                            famous enigma decoding machine. The Imperial War museum at Duxford is
                                              the surrounding cities and villages are a delight to explore. We spend a day                                          europe's premier aviation museum as well as having one of the finest
                                              in the magnificent city of Bath which features some of the most stunning                                              collections of tanks and military vehicles.
                                              architecture in europe, plus some free time in Gloucester, Britain’s most
                                              inland port boasting over 2000 years of history.                                                                        ITINERARY
                                                                                                                                                                    Day One: We travel south to the city of Coventry where there will be an
                                                ITINERARY                                                                                                           opportunity to visit the Transport Museum, the largest collection of British
                                              Day One: We travel south to the charming Cotswolds for a visit to Bourton-on-                                         road transport in the world. (Admission is free). We then continue on to the
                                              the-Water, known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ with its beautiful bridges                                          Aubrey Park Hotel at Redbourn where we stay for two nights.
                                              crossing the tranquil River Windrush. We then continue on to Swindon where                                            Day Two: We visit the Imperial War Museum at Duxford where you can see
                                              we commence our stay at the Marriott Hotel.                                                                           military and civil aircraft ranging from the First World War to the present day
                                              Day Two: A full day visit to the wonderful Georgian city of Bath, one of                                              including Concorde, the Lancaster Bomber and Mosquito plus historic military
                                              England’s most beautiful small cities. With its fascinating history, iconic                                           aircraft and supersonic jets.
                                              attractions and architecture, galleries and museums plus numerous shops,                                              Day Three: We visit Bletchley Park where you can see the amazing code
                                              pubs and restaurants to enjoy, Bath certainly makes for a fantastic day out.                                          breaking Enigma Machines, plus many fascinating galleries and exhibits allowing
                                              Day Three: We head to the city of Gloucester where attractions include the                                            you to experience the top-secret world of iconic WW2 Codebreaking, said to
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                                              medieval cathedral plus the historic docks development with its Victorian                                             have helped shorten the duration of the war. We depart in the afternoon and
                                              warehouses, now home to museums, arts, crafts and antiques centres.                                                   travel home to North Wales.
                                              We depart in the early afternoon and commence our homeward journey.
                                                                                                                                                                    AUBREY PARK HOTEL HHHH
                                              MARRIOTT SWINDON HHHH                                                                                                                                                          The Aubrey Park is situated
                                                                                         Situated on the outskirts of Swindon                                                                                                in 9 acres of countryside at
                                                                                         the hotel features a swimming pool,                                                                                                 Redbourn, near St Albans.
                                                                                         steam room, sauna and spa bath, plus                                                                                                Facilities include the
                                                                                         the Mediterrano restaurant and Chats                                                                                                Brasserie Restaurant,
                                                                                         Café Bar. All bedrooms feature the                                                                                                  plus bar and lounge.
                                                                                         Marriott Luxury Bedding, flat screen                                                                                                All bedrooms feature
                                                                                         TV, mini bar, safe, hairdryer and tea /                                    satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, iron & board, hairdryer and tea / coffee tray. Lift available.
                                                                                         coffee tray. Lift available.
                                                                                                                                                                      INCLUSIONS
                                                INCLUSIONS                                                                                                          4 Two nights accommodation with dinner & breakfast
                                              4 Two nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast                                                                  4 Admission to Bletchley Park
                                              4 Glass of wine with dinner on first night                                                                            4 Admission to the Imperial War museum
                                              4 50% off drinks between 6pm to 9pm
                                                                                                                                                                               DEPARTURE                             DAYS                   PRICE
                                                        DEPARTURE                          DAYS                  PRICE                                                     Friday 08 February                       3 days                   £169
                                                    Friday 22 February                    3 days                 £149                                                        Friday 15 March                        3 days                   £179
                8                             Supplement: Single Room £50                                                                                           Supplement: Single Room £30
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York city Break                                                                           longleat Festival of light
The magnificent city of York, one of the most popular city break                          The annual longleat Festival of light is a truly unique spectacle with
destinations in the country with over 2000 years of history packed into                   hundreds of illuminated designs transforming the world-famous estate
its compact space. Stroll around the delightful old cobbled streets with                  into a glowing winter wonderland. The event showcases a stunning
their half timbered houses and marvel at the Gothic masterpiece of York                   collection of displays and designs including temples and dragons as well
minster. The museums are excellent and there is a fantastically varied                    as some of the Safari Park's animals and this year the festival will feature
shopping area.                                                                            a new theme.

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Day One: We travel across the Pennines into Yorkshire and on to the medieval              Day One: We travel south to Bristol where there will be some free time to
city of York where we check in to the Queens Hotel.                                       explore before we check in to the four star Holiday Inn hotel, located on the
Day Two: A full day in the city to explore the numerous attractions. Perhaps              outskirts of the city.
take a sightseeing tour on an open top bus or a boat trip on the River Ouse, visit        Day Two: We spend the day at the magnificent Longleat Estate and Safari Park
the world famous York Minster, take a walk on the famous city walls and explore           at Warminster. Enjoy incredibly close encounters with some of the world’s most
the “Shambles” with its ancient leaning buildings, one of Europe’s best preserved         amazing animals and discover the treasures of Longleat House. At dusk the park
medieval streets. See the excellent Castle Museum with its Victorian street and           is transformed into an illuminated winter wonderland by incredible displays and
the superb Railway Museum housing a collection of over 100 locomotives.                   this year the festival will take you on a fantastic expedition journeying through
Day Three / Four: We depart in the early afternoon and commence our                       time and space with stunning structures and sensational modes of
homeward journey.                                                                         transportation.
Four day February departure will spend a further day in York with an                      Day Three: We travel to the spectacular city of Bath with its attractions and
                                                                                          stunning Georgian architecture. Check out some of the famous sights such as

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optional visit to Castle Howard.
                                                                                          the Pump Rooms and Roman Baths, beautiful Bath Abbey, plus the magnificent
QUEENS HOTEL HH                                                                           Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge. We depart mid-afternoon and commence
                                                  The Queens is ideally situated in the   our homeward journey.
                                                  centre of the city on the banks of
                                                  the River Ouse. Facilities include      HOLIDAY INN BRISTOL FILTON HHHH
                                                  the Royal Brasserie Restaurant and                                                  The Holiday Inn Bristol Filton is
                                                  Riverside bar, all bedrooms feature                                                 situated just a short drive from
                                                  TV, free Wi-Fi, telephone, tea /                                                    Bristol City Centre. Facilities include
coffee facilities and hairdryer. Lift to all floors.                                                                                  two restaurants, bar and lounge, plus
                                                                                                                                      indoor pool, sauna and gymnasium.
  INCLUSIONS                                                                                                                          Bedrooms feature air-conditioning,
                                                                                                                                      TV, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, telephone
4 Two / three nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast                                                                          plus tea & coffee tray. Lift available.

          DEPARTURE                             DAYS                   PRICE                INCLUSIONS
      Friday 09 November                       3 days                  £149
                                                                                          4 Two nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast
        Friday 04 January                      3 days                  £119               4 Admission to longleat House, the Safari Park and the light Festival
       Friday 08 February                      3 days                  £129
      Monday 25 February                       4 days                  £169                         DEPARTURE                          DAYS                  PRICE

Supplement: Single Room £50 Nov (3 days) £70 (4 days)                                           Friday 30 November                     3 days                £229
River view Room £10 per Room per night                                                    Supplement: Single Room £60                                                                                             9
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                                              london city Break                                                                   Southport & lancaster
                                              One of the world’s greatest cities with numerous renowned attractions               The charming victorian resort of Southport is renowned for its beautiful
                                              such as the "changing of the Guard", Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament,            coastline, lovely parks and gardens, the marine lake, golden sands and
                                              St Paul's cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly circus and the Tower of           Britain's second longest pier. completely refurbished this fabulous pier
                                              london to name but a few. The glittering spike of the Shard towers 306              features a purpose built tram which travels the mile long journey to the
                                              metres above london's streets and is now the city's most iconic modern              seaward end. Tree-lined lord Street with its victorian Arcades is one of
                                              landmark. london’s theatres, museums and art galleries are some of the              the country’s finest shopping boulevards, flanked by shops on one side
                                              finest in the world and there is no better place for shopping with so many          and gardens and fountains on the other, which form the heart of this
                                              famous department stores to explore.                                                unspoiled, traditional seaside town.

                                                ITINERARY                                                                           EXCURSION INCLUDED
                                              Day One: Early departure for our journey south to London arriving in the city       • We drive north to visit the historic city of Lancaster where attractions include
                                              during the afternoon. The rest of the day is then free to commence exploring.       the 18th century Shire Hall, the Priory & Parish Church plus the magnificent
                                              Day Two: At leisure to enjoy the Capital, perhaps a visit to the superb museums     Castle. Steeped in almost 1000 years of history including the trials of the Pendle
                                              or maybe the Tower of London, see the stars at Madame Tussauds, take a              Witches, the castle is regarded as one the most important historic monuments in
                                              sightseeing tour, a Thames river cruise, or a flight on the London Eye giving       the North West. In the afternoon we visit the Oswaldtwistle Mills award-winning
                                              you a bird’s eye view of the city. You may like to take in a West-End show or       Shopping Village & Garden Centre, a former Weaving Mill that has over 100
                                              treat yourself to dinner in a top London restaurant.                                retailers and some five restaurants all under one roof.
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                                                                                                                                  RAMADA PLAZA SOUTHPORT HHHH
                                              Day Three: Following breakfast enjoy some further free time, maybe do
                                              some last minute shopping. We depart early afternoon and commence our
                                                                                                                                                                                         A recently built four star hotel
                                              homeward journey.
                                                                                                                                                                                         located at the heart of the
                                              HILTON KENSINGTON HHHH
                                                                                                                                                                                         waterfront development on
                                                                                                                                                                                         the promenade, enjoying
                                                                                 The Hilton London Kensington is set within
                                                                                                                                                                                         superb views over the Marine
                                                                                 tree-lined Holland Park with easy access to
                                                                                                                                                                                         Lake. Facilities include a
                                                                                 the city centre. The hotel has two
                                                                                                                                                                                         fitness suite, the Marine
                                                                                 restaurants, a lounge and bar, plus a gym,
                                                                                                                                                                                         Brasserie Restaurant, plus a
                                                                                 sauna and steam room. All bedrooms feature
                                                                                                                                                                                         bar and relaxing lounge area.
                                                                                 air-conditioning, TV, hairdryer, telephone and
                                                                                                                                  All bedrooms feature air-conditioning, flat screen television, Wi-Fi, room safe,
                                                                                 tea / coffee tray. Lift to all floors.
                                                                                                                                  iron & board, hairdryer, mini bar, plus tea & coffee tray. Marine Lake suites are
                                                                                                                                  available at a supplement featuring floor-to-ceiling curved windows and
                                                INCLUSIONS                                                                        balconies offering panoramic views of the coast. Lift to all floors.
                                              4 Two nights accommodation with buffet breakfast
                                                                                                                                    INCLUSIONS
                                                        DEPARTURE                         DAYS                  PRICE
                                                                                                                                  4 Three nights accommodation with dinner & breakfast
                                                    Friday 02 November                   3 days                 £199
                                                    Friday 07 December                   3 days                 £199                        DEPARTURE                             DAYS                   PRICE
                                                     Friday 11 January                   3 days                 £169                   Monday 05 November                        4 days                  £179
                                                    Friday 15 February                   3 days                 £179                    Sunday 24 February                       4 days                  £179
     10                                       Supplement: Single Room £100                                                        Supplement: Single Room £60
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    Drinks

Harrogate & York
enjoy a Springtime break to the elegant victorian spa town of Harrogate,
beautifully adorned with floral displays and renowned for its historic
buildings, famous tea-rooms and natural springs. See the Royal Pump                     Newquay
Room museum for a fascinating insight into Harrogate’s spa history,                     The ever popular resort of Newquay, regarded as the premier resort on
stroll through the valley Gardens or watch the world go by in Betty's Tea               cornwall’s northern coastline, famous for its magnificent beaches and
Rooms. The stylish montpellier Quarter is regarded as the 'Antiques and                 huge Atlantic rollers that make it one of europe’s finest surfing venues.
Art centre of the North' and is home to an array of exclusive shops, bars               There are nice cliff top paths & seaside walks to enjoy plus Trenance Park
and restaurants.                                                                        with its lakes, fountains and landscaped gardens. The town centre has a
                                                                                        pedestrian shopping area, a picturesque harbour, and a good choice of
  EXCURSIONS INCLUDED                                                                   cafes & bars.

• We visit the magnificent city of York where you may like to take a sightseeing          EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
tour, a walk on the city walls, or perhaps a river cruise. See the mighty York
Minster, explore the "Shambles" with its ancient buildings leaning in all               • We visit the lovely Georgian city of Truro. Explore the cobbled streets and
directions, be sure to call at the Jorvik Viking Centre and don’t miss the excellent    alleyways with their elegant town houses, plus the stunning cathedral with
Castle Museum with its Victorian street and the superb Railway Museum                   its three soaring spires that dominate the skyline. We continue to the popular
housing a collection of over 100 locomotives.                                           resort of Falmouth, a charming old port with a rich history renowned for its
• A short day commencing with a morning visit to the nearby picturesque market          parks and gardens, olde-worlde inns and historic buildings.
town of Knaresborough, a delight to explore with its majestic Victorian viaduct,        • A morning visit to the popular town of St Ives, situated at the western end
the medieval Castle, cobbled alleyways and riverside walks. We then take a drive        of the Cornish Peninsula overlooking a spectacular crescent of golden sand
across the moors to the popular market town of Skipton with its canal boats and         beaches. Also known as an artist’s and photographer’s paradise St Ives has
magnificent castle. Now over 900 years old Skipton Castle is one of the most            enchanting narrow streets and lanes to explore with grey-stone fisherman’s
complete and well preserved medieval castles in England with its twin towers            cottages and a lovely picturesque harbour.
and lovely early Tudor courtyard.
                                                                                        FISTRAL BEACH HOTEL HHHH (Exclusively for Adults)
CAIRN HOTEL HHH                                                                                                                                 This excellent four

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                                                                The Cairn Hotel was                                                             star hotel has one of
                                                                built during                                                                    the most enviable
                                                                Harrogate’s period as                                                           positions in Newquay
                                                                a Spa Town when                                                                 with fabulous views
                                                                people came from far                                                            of the Atlantic rollers
                                                                and wide to take the                                                            breaking against the
                                                                waters. Carefully                                                               shore. Facilities include
                                                                modernised the grand    swimming pool, sauna, steam room, fitness suite and the Fistral Spa which offers
original features welcome you to this charming Victorian hotel, located only a          health & beauty treatments, plus the Dune Restaurant the Bay Bar and ballroom
short walk from the centre of town. Facilities include the Windsor Restaurant,          where regular entertainment is featured. All bedrooms have TV, free Wi-Fi,
a bar and lounge area plus a gymnasium. Bedrooms are equipped with TV, free             telephone, hairdryer and tea / coffee facilities.
Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea / coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors.                (Please note that the Fistral Beach Hotel is exclusively for adults and will
                                                                                        not accept any guests under the age of 18)
  INCLUSIONS
                                                                                          INCLUSIONS
4 Three nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast
4 Three packed lunches, plus three drinks vouchers per person per day                   4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast
  (selected brands and drinks)
                                                                                                  DEPARTURE                          DAYS                 PRICE
          DEPARTURE                            DAYS                   PRICE                  Sunday 04 November                     5 days                 £249
        Sunday 03 March                       4 days                  £189              Supplement per person: Single Room £40
Supplement: Single Room £50                                                             Sea view Twin / Double £60                                                             11
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                                                 & Tinsel            Offer
                                                    (Dec)              (Feb)

                                                                                                                                    Paignton
                                              looe & The cornish coast                                                              Nestling between two rugged headlands on the coast of South Devon is
                                              The county of cornwall is famous for its seafaring history, spectacular               the popular traditional sea-side resort of Paignton, one of the highlights
                                              beaches, dramatic coastlines, and captivating fishing harbours. The popular           of the beautiful region known as ‘the english Riviera’. Home to a vibrant
                                              seaside town of looe is divided into east and West by a seven arched                  seafront with long sandy beaches and a regal promenade for those
                                              bridge that spans a tidal river. explore the maze-like streets with their             relaxing strolls, Paignton is situated between the neighbouring resorts
                                              interesting mix of traditional craft shops, bars and restaurants with many            of Torquay and Brixham. There is a traditional pier and quaint harbour,
                                              buildings dating from the 16th and 17th centuries.                                    picturesque parks and gardens plus a good selection of shops, all
                                                                                                                                    combining to make Paignton a very popular holiday destination.
                                                EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
                                                                                                                                       EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
                                              • We visit the historic maritime city of Plymouth, a vibrant waterfront city
                                              with plenty of attractions and one of the most beautiful natural harbours in          • A full day travelling via the historic town of Totnes and the Dart Valley to visit
                                              the world. Stroll around the Barbican’s quaint cobbled quayside following in          Buckfast Abbey, home to a community of Benedictine Monks. We continue to
                                              the footsteps of the Pilgrim Fathers with its bustling array of specialist shops,     the famous city of Plymouth with its renowned maritime heritage. Attractions
                                              restaurants and cafés or maybe visit the National Marine Aquarium with its            include the famous Hoe with its memorials and statue of Sir Francis Drake, plus
                                              deep-water fish tanks. Plymouth Hoe was the setting for Sir Francis Drake’s           the Citadel, the Elizabethan Barbican with its quaint old narrow cobbled streets
                                              legendary game of bowls from where there are panoramic views of Plymouth              and the Plymouth Aquarium, the largest public aquarium in the UK.
                                              Sound.                                                                                • A short day drive via the South Devon coastline travelling through Shaldon,
                                              • A short day excursion to the delightful old harbour town of Padstow on the          Teignmouth and picturesque Dawlish with its famous black swans. We continue
                                              Camel Estuary, a fine example of a Cornish fishing port with a colourful busy         to the elegant resort of Sidmouth described as the quintessential English
                                              harbour surrounded by medieval houses. The town is largely unspoilt with              seaside resort with fine Regency architecture, an elegant promenade and red
                                              traditional pubs and restaurants including the famous seafood restaurant              sandstone cliffs overlooking the waters of Lyme Bay on a stretch of designated
                                              owned by top TV chef Rick Stein. Explore the quaint narrow streets and                World Heritage coastline.
                                              interesting shops’, maybe take a walk to the headland for some fabulous
                                                                                                                                    QUEENS HOTEL HHH
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                                              views of the estuary and distant hills.
                                                                                                                                                                          The Queens is a popular family run hotel
                                              PORTBYHAN HOTEL HHH                                                                                                         located in a nice level position just 200 yards
                                                                                       The Portbyhan offers stunning views from                                           from the town centre and seafront. Facilities
                                                                                       its unrivalled position on the quayside of                                         include a heated indoor swimming pool,
                                                                                       West Looe. Facilities include a restaurant                                         lounge bar, restaurant, plus an entertainment
                                                                                       and bar area with nightly entertainment,                                           room & dance floor. All bedrooms feature TV
                                                                                       plus a first floor lounge. All bedrooms                                            & free Wi-Fi, telephone, plus tea & coffee
                                                                                       feature TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea /                                         tray. Lift to all floors.
                                                                                       coffee tray. A lift serves all floors.
                                                                                                                                       INCLUSIONS
                                                INCLUSIONS
                                                                                                                                    4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast
                                              4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast
                                                                                                                                               DEPARTURE                            DAYS                   PRICE
                                                        DEPARTURE                             DAYS                    PRICE
                                                                                                                                         Monday 12 November*                        5 days                 £289
                                                  Monday 03 December #                        5 days                  £269
                                                                                                                                          Monday 21 January**                       5 days                 £199
                                                 Monday 04 February ##                        5 days                  £239
                                                                                                                                           Monday 25 March**                        5 days                 £259
                                                  # December departure will be a Turkey & Tinsel theme with a drinks reception,
                                                  festive dinners and entertainment, plus 20% off drinks for two hours per night.    *November departure will be a pre-Christmas Turkey & Tinsel theme with festive dinners
                                                       ## February departure will offer drinks for £1 for two hours per night                                      and nightly entertainment
                                                                                                                                      **January & March are the popular Queens Cosy Breaks with nightly entertainment,
                                                                                                                                                  three 5 course candlelit dinners and a farewell Gala Dinner.
                                              Supplements per person: Single Room £40, classic River Facing
                                              Rooms £20, Superior Balcony Rooms £40                                                 Supplement: Single Room £nil (limited availability)
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                                                                                         Drinks

Torquay
One of Britain’s most famous resorts situated at the heart of a magnificent
coastline, often referred to as the 'english Riviera'. Fashionable since
victorian times Torquay is blessed with a mild climate, sparkling blue
waters, blue-flag beaches and beautiful gardens for that relaxing stroll.
                                                                                     Babbacombe
Torquay is characterised by its mediterranean feel created by its palm tree          The quintessential english Riviera boasts miles of stunning coastlines,
lined seafront, Italian style white villas perched high on the hillsides and         picturesque villages, palm trees, piers, dramatic cliffs and its own mild
fabulous boats and yachts moored in the marina.                                      microclimate, making it one of the top places to holiday in the UK.
                                                                                     The popular resort of Babbacombe is located approximately two miles
  EXCURSIONS INCLUDED                                                                from the main resort of Torquay, offering a more relaxed and quieter
                                                                                     holiday. The cliff Railway will take you down to the Babbacombe
• We take a drive along the south Devon Coast road through Shaldon,                  beaches and other features include the theatre, the famous model
Teignmouth and Dawlish, then on to the city of Exeter, famous for its                village and St marychurch with its pedestrianised precinct.
magnificent 12th century Cathedral with its two massive Norman Towers that
dominate the city skyline. Other attractions include the Guildhall, the historic       EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
quayside and medieval underground passages.
                                                                                     • We take a nice scenic drive along the south Devon Coast road through Shaldon,
• A short day which will take us via historic Totnes and the South Hams to the
                                                                                     Teignmouth and Dawlish, then on to the city of Exeter, the county town of
quaint old port of Dartmouth, set on the banks of the River Dart. A lovely
                                                                                     Devon whose history dates back to Roman times. Exeter is famous for its
riverside town with inviting narrow streets to explore featuring boutique shops
                                                                                     magnificent 12th century Cathedral with its two massive Norman towers that
and art galleries, delightful cobbled quaysides, colourful gardens plus the timber
                                                                                     dominate the city skyline. Other attractions include the 800 year old Guildhall,
framed Butterwalk with its ancient black & white timbered buildings.
                                                                                     the Historic Quayside and the medieval underground passages that date back
BELGRAVE SANDS HOTEL HHHH
                                                                                     to the 14th century.
                                   Located next to the seafront it is just a short   • A short day excursion which will take us via historic Totnes and the South
                                   level walk to the town and harbour. Facilities    Hams countryside to visit the lovely quaint old port of Dartmouth, set on the
                                   include swimming pool, gymnasium and spa,         banks of the River Dart. Famous for its Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth
                                   restaurant, lounge bar and dance floor with       is a lovely riverside town with inviting narrow streets to explore featuring
                                   nightly entertainment. All bedrooms feature       boutique shops and art galleries, delightful cobbled quaysides, colourful gardens
                                   walk-in shower, robe and slippers, TV, internet   plus the fascinating timber framed Butterwalk with its ancient black & white
access, iron and board, hairdryer, digital safe, plus tea and coffee facilities.     timbered buildings.

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Lift access to most rooms.
                                                                                     BABBACOMBE HOTEL HHH
DERWENT HOTEL HHH                                                                                                                              The Babbacombe Hotel is
                                Located 500 metres from Torquay Seafront.                                                                      positioned in a superb
                                Facilities include swimming pool, hot tub,                                                                     cliff top location offering
                                sauna, steam room and gym, plus restaurant,                                                                    stunning sea views across
                                bars and the Starlight Lounge which is the                                                                     the Babbacombe Downs
                                main hub of the resort’s nightly entertainment.                                                                and Lyme Bay. Facilities
                                All bedrooms feature satellite TV,                   included the restaurant and open-plan bar, plus an entertainment bar with a
complimentary Wi-Fi, telephone and tea / coffee tray. Lift access to most rooms.     dancefloor and stage. All bedrooms include TV, hairdryer and tea / coffee making
                                                                                     facilities. Free Wi-Fi in lounge areas. Lift to most bedrooms.
  INCLUSIONS
                                                                                       INCLUSIONS
4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast
                                                                                     4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast, a light lunch on
          DEPARTURE                            DAYS                   PRICE            one afternoon
*Monday 19 November (Derwent)                 5 days                  £259           4 live entertainment on two nights
                                                                                     4 Free bar between 20:00 – 23:00 each night (selected drinks and
 Monday 14 January (Belgrave)                 5 days                  £249             house brands)
  Monday 11 March (Derwent)                   5 days                  £249
                                                                                               DEPARTURE                            DAYS                  PRICE
                *November departure will be a Turkey & Tinsel theme
                     with festive dinners and entertainment.                              Monday 25 February                       5 days                  £249
Supplement: Single Room (Derwent) £40 (Belgrave) £nil                                Supplement: Single Room £30                                                                13
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                                                     (Nov)           (Jan & Mar)

                                               Bournemouth                                                                             Sandbanks & Poole
                                               The popular resort of Bournemouth has been attracting visitors since                    Sandbanks is a small sandy peninsula located near Poole Harbour,
                                               its birth back in the 19th century. essentially victorian in character                  known as ‘millionaire’s Row’ and home to some of the most expensive
                                               Bournemouth is justly described as the Garden city of the South with over               and exclusive houses in the UK, some of which are owned by celebrities.
                                               2000 acres of superb parks and gardens. There are miles of level seafront               The peninsula is little more than a kilometre square jutting out across
                                               with golden beaches for those relaxing strolls and a superb pier offering               the mouth of Poole Harbour, one of the largest and most scenic natural
                                               stunning views across the bay.                                                          harbours in the world.

                                                 EXCURSIONS INCLUDED                                                                     EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
                                               • A visit to Portsmouth, the flagship of maritime England whose attractions             • A full day to the popular resort of Bournemouth, essentially Victorian in
                                               include the Historic Dockyard with those famous ships HMS Victory, HMS                  character and justly described as the Garden City of the South with over 2000
                                               Warrior, and the Mary Rose which was raised from the Solent in 1982 and now             acres of superb parks and gardens. There are miles of level seafront with golden
                                               housed in a new purpose built museum. The Spinnaker Tower is a 170 metre tall           beaches for relaxing strolls and a superb pier from where there are stunning
                                               visitor attraction where you can ‘walk on air’ and enjoy breath-taking views over       views across the bay.
                                               the South Coast.                                                                        • A short day to the medieval city of Salisbury with its quaint historic streets and
                                               • A short day to the magnificent medieval city of Salisbury where attractions           alleyways, charming half-timbered buildings, award-winning museums, plus its
                                               include quaint historic streets and alleyways, charming half-timbered buildings,        magnificent medieval cathedral boasting the tallest spire in Britain and Europe's
                                               plus its magnificent medieval cathedral boasting the tallest spire in Britain and       oldest working clock.
                                               Europe's oldest working clock. It stands in a large medieval close where you will       • We take a morning drive to Dorchester, the county town of Dorset renowned
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                                               also find award-winning museums.                                                        as the home of the famous novelist Thomas Hardy. We return to Poole with time
                                                                                                                                       to explore, maybe visit the Pottery and the old town or take a boat trip around
                                               DURLEY DEAN HOTEL HHH                                                                   Poole Harbour.
                                                                                    The Durley Dean is an historic Victorian
                                                                                    townhouse hotel situated on Bournemouth’s          SANDBANKS HOTEL HHHH
                                                                                    West Cliff. Facilities include a bar and                                                        The Sandbanks is situated directly
                                                                                    restaurant plus swimming pool, sauna and                                                        beside the beach offering fine views
                                                                                    gym. All bedrooms feature TV, free Wi-Fi,                                                       of Brownsea Island and the Purbecks.
                                                                                    hairdryer, plus tea and coffee tray. Lift to all                                                Facilities include the Seaview
                                               floors. (Please note there are six steps leading up to the entrance door).                                                           Restaurant, Sandbanks & Terrace
                                                                                                                                                                                    Bars, plus swimming pool, steam
                                                 INCLUSIONS                                                                            room, sauna and gym. All bedrooms feature TV, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea /
                                               4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast
                                                                                                                                       coffee tray. Lift available but does not service the 3rd floor.

                                                         DEPARTURE                            DAYS                   PRICE
                                                                                                                                         INCLUSIONS
                                                   *Monday 05 November                        5 days                  £209             4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast
                                                    **Monday 14 January                       5 days                  £199
                                                                                                                                                 DEPARTURE                           DAYS                   PRICE
                                                     **Monday 04 March                        5 days                  £239
                                                                                                                                            Monday 26 November                       5 days                 £289
                                                                   *November departure: Turkey & Tinsel theme.
                                              **January & March departures: Included drinks between 6.00pm and 9.00pm each evening
                                                                                                                                              Monday 18 March                        5 days                 £319
                                                                                 on selected brands.
                                                                                                                                       Supplements per person: Single Room £40 / Harbour view Room
                                               Supplement: Single Room £nil (limited availability)                                     with Balcony £30 / Sea view Room with Balcony £60
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eNG lAND
                                                                                       Weymouth
                                                                                       The classic seaside resort of Weymouth boasts an impressive long arc
                                                                                       of golden sands and a wonderful sweep of Georgian sea-front houses.
eastbourne                                                                             The town’s bustling harbour is regarded as one of the most picturesque
The unspoilt and elegant seaside resort of eastbourne nestles under the                in Britain and steeped in history the 17th century Waterfront is home to
Sussex Downs sheltered by the UK’s highest chalk sea cliffs. The resort                some of Dorset’s finest architecture. Other attractions include the sea life
has an excellent year round mild climate and sunshine record and is                    centre, Nothe Fort, the award winning Greenhill Gardens plus the Brewers
distinguished by its lovely wide promenade where you can sit and                       Quay, a redeveloped victorian brewery with family attractions and
admire eastbourne's exquisite carpet Gardens for which the resort is                   speciality craft and antique shops.
well renowned. The town centre has a good variety of shops to explore
plus museums, cinemas and a magnificent victorian Pier.                                  EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
  EXCURSIONS INCLUDED                                                                  • We take a drive along the coast road passing the unique Abbotsbury Swannery,
                                                                                       then on to West Bay, known as the Golden gateway to the Jurassic Coast.
• We take a drive via dramatic Beachy Head and the Sussex Coast to Regency             Situated at the western end of magnificent Chesil Beach, West Bay is a must
Brighton where attractions include the Royal Pavilion, an extraordinary oriental       see for fans of the ITV series Broadchurch which was filmed there, see the
building housing some impressive artworks. Stroll along the beachfront and the         famous cliffs and other sites that you may recognise from the hit TV Series.
Palace Pier, explore the Brighton Lanes' historic quarter and maybe take to the        We then continue to the resort of Sidmouth, known as the “Jewel in the Jurassic
skies on the new i360 – glide up gently to 138 metres on the world’s tallest           Coast” this lovely unspoilt resort with its fine Regency architecture, elegant
moving observation tower.                                                              promenade and red sandstone cliffs overlooks the waters of Lyme Bay.
• A half day excursion to Royal Tunbridge Wells, a prosperous spa town                 • A morning visit to Dorchester and its popular market, a town associated with
surrounded by lovely countryside. An elegant place to visit with distinct              the famous writer and poet Thomas Hardy who lived there and featured the
architecture from the Victorian feel of the high street to the historic Pantiles,      area in many of his novels. On then to historic Shaftesbury, one of the oldest
a wonderful colonnaded walkway that is home to a variety of specialist and             and highest towns in England with superb views of the surrounding countryside,
antique shops, plus the chalybeate Spring, discovered over 400 years ago.              a collection of fine historical buildings and its delightful cobbled ‘Gold Hill’.

YORK HOUSE HOTEL HHH                                                                   CROWN HOTEL HH
                                               This elegant Victorian hotel is in a                                                   The Crown Hotel is located at the    Information and Bookings 01286 675175
                                               superb location just 400 yards from                                                    top end of Weymouth’s centre,
                                               Eastbourne pier and a short stroll                                                     next to the Town Bridge
                                               from the town centre. Facilities                                                       overlooking the historic fishing
                                               include a restaurant and bar / lounge                                                  harbour, and just a few minutes'
                                               area plus an indoor swimming pool.                                                     walk from Weymouth’s beautiful
                                               All bedrooms feature satellite TV,                                                     sandy beach and the Brewer’s Quay.
                                               complimentary Wi-Fi, hairdryer,         Facilities include a residents’ lounge, guests Wi-Fi zone, The Vaults Bar and
                                               telephone and tea / coffee making       Restaurant plus a residents' bar. All bedrooms feature TV, telephone, hairdryer
                                               facilities. Lift to all floors.         and tea / coffee tray. Lift to all floors.

  INCLUSIONS                                                                             INCLUSIONS
4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast                                  4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast
          DEPARTURE                             DAYS                   PRICE                     DEPARTURE                           DAYS                    PRICE
    Monday 19 November*                        5 days                  £289                Monday 12 November*                      5 days                   £289
       Monday 25 March                         5 days                  £269                 Monday 18 February                      5 days                   £229
      *November departure will be a Turkey & Tinsel theme with festive dinners.
                                                                                                     *November departure will be a Turkey & Tinsel theme
                                                                                                     with pre-Christmas festive dinners and entertainment.
Supplements per person: Single Room £40
Sea view Twin / Double £30                                                             Supplement: Single Room £nil (limited availability)                                    15
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