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Gowan Group Travel 2019/ 2020 3540 ATOL D PR O T C TE E Educational Tours Division 3540 ATOL D PR O T C TE E
SCOTLAND Edinburgh........................................................... 6 Glasgow............................................................. 7 Loch Insh Watersports Centre........................... 8 Scotland Day Trips ............................................ 8 ENGLAND Morecambe........................................................ 9 York & Scarborough......................................... 10 Greater Manchester......................................... 11 Northumbria..................................................... 12 Chester............................................................. 13 The Midlands.................................................... 14 London............................................................. 15 WALES ............................. 16 IRELAND Dublin............................................................... 17 Ireland Day Trips.............................................. 17 Coleraine & The North Coast........................... 18 Carrowmena Activity Centre............................ 18 EUROPE .............................. 19
Important Information Prices quoted for suggested itineraries are based on 40 paying pupils under 12 years of age and will rise accordingly as numbers drop. They include all travel arrangements as per individual itineraries, insurance, admission charges and full board accommodation except where stated. Full board includes a meal plan as follows: DAY 1 – Evening meal; EACH OTHER FULL DAY – Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Evening Meal; LAST DAY – Breakfast and Packed Lunch. Our groups will have the opportunity to begin their journey on a range of coaches of various sizes from Quinn’s Coach Hire. Should your requirements be a five day educational tour or a transfer between school and any location within Northern Ireland, Gowan Group Travel can tailor make packages to suit your needs and budget. For cross-channel sailings we are happy to recommend any of the following fast, modern services. Superfast - Belfast/Cairnryan or Dublin Port/Holyhead European Causeway or Highlander – Larne/Cairnryan Call: (028) 9336 6889 | visit: www.gowangrouptravel.com 3
Travel Insurance Gowan Group Travel recommends that all customers travel with insurance to ensure they have a carefree holiday. We have arranged cover through travel insurance specialists, Fogg Travel Insurance Services Limited, and is underwritten by the United Kingdom branch of Union Reiseversicherung AG (URV). A summary of the cover is shown below. The policy wording, showing terms, conditions and exclusions is available on request. Gowan Group Travel Insurance provides up to the following cover per person: Section Limits per person Excess Cancellation up to our final invoice cost (maximum £3,000) £40* Abandonment after 12 hours up to our final invoice cost (maximum £3,000) £40* Personal possessions up to £1,500 / maximum per item: £250 / total of valuables: £250 £40* Delayed possessions up to £200 if your possessions are delayed by more than 12 hours from arrival at your resort Nil Personal money up to £250 in cash on your person / Party Leader Money: £500 £40* Loss of travel documents up to £350 for travel and accommodation costs necessary to replace your lost travel documents Nil Emergency medical expenses up to £5,000,000 (includes 24 hour emergency assistance) £40* Party leader expenses £20 per day a student is confined to a hospital bed / up to maximum of £200 Nil Curtailment charges up to our final invoice cost (maximum £3,000) £40* Personal liability up to £2,000,000 £65 (£250 trip accommodation) Organisers liability up to £5,000,000 £65 (£250 trip accommodation) Personal accident up to £25,000 (age limits apply) Nil Legal expenses up to £25,000 £250 Delayed arrival up to £100 (£50 after 12 hour delay, £10 each subsequent 12 hour delay) Nil Missed departure up to £500 Nil *£65 for 18s and over Gowan Group Travel is an Appointed Representative of Fogg Travel Insurance Services Limited for the sale of Connected Travel Insurance. Fogg Travel Insurance Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 3073 Travel Insurance – Important Notice Before You Purchase Insurance Your Attention Is Drawn To A Number Of Important Aspects: Policy documents: You should read the document s carefully. They give you full details of what is and Health: Most travel insurance policies have health restrictions in them that may exclude any existing what is not covered and the conditions of the cover. Cover will vary from policy to policy and insurer to medical conditions. If your child is 18 and over travelling within the UK / Europe or any age travelling insurer. outside of Europe you need to tell the Insurers of anything you know of that is likely to affect their Conditions, exclusions & warranties: Conditions and exclusions will apply to individual sections of acceptance of cover for your child. So that they can ensure your child is provided with the best cover your policy while general exclusions, conditions and warranties will apply to the whole of your policy. they can offer please would you answer either ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ to the following questions: Medical expenses: Your policy does not provide private health treatment unless specifically approved Has your child: by the emergency assistance service. You should carry an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) or 1. Ever received treatment for: equivalent and use this at state facilities when travelling within the European Union.. a) a heart related condition, Hazardous Activities: If you are taking part in activities that present a risk of injury, including scuba b) stroke or high blood pressure. diving and water sports that have not been organised by Gowan Group Travel, check that your policy c) a breathing condition (including asthma). covers you. d) any type of cancer. Property Claims: These claims are paid based on the value of the goods at the time you lose them and e) any type of diabetes. not on a ‘new for old’ or replacement cost basis, unless otherwise stated in your policy. Your policy will f) any type of irritable bowel disease. set out what proof the Insurer needs to support a claim. g) any type of psychological condition (such as stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorder or Policy Limits: Most sections of your policy have limits on the amount the insurer will pay under that mental instability). section. Some sections also include other specific limits, for example: for any one item or for valuables 2. In the last 2 years have you: in total. You are advised to check your policy if you intend taking expensive items with you. a) been treated for any serious or recurring medical condition Policy Excesses: Under most sections of the policy, claims will be subject to an excess. This means b) asked to take regular prescribed medication that you will be responsible for paying the first part of the claim. The amount you have to pay is the c) referred to a specialist or consultant at a hospital for tests, diagnosis or treatment? excess. You must also tell us if: Reasonable Care: You need to take all reasonable care to protect yourself and your property, as you • your child is waiting for tests, treatment of any description would if you were not insured. • your doctor alters your child’s regular prescribed medication. Fraud: The making of a fraudulent claim is a criminal offence. The Insurer may be recording details of • or about anything concerning the health of a close relative or business associate or anyone travelling claims on an anti-fraud register. with you who is not insured on this policy but may make it necessary for you to cancel or cut short your Complaints: Our Insurers set high standards, if you are not satisfied with the insurance policy, please trip. refer to the policy wording which contains full details of the complaints procedure. If you have answered ‘YES’ to any of the above questions they will be able to offer some cover and ‘Cooling Off’ Period: Your policy will have a ‘cooling off’ period during which you can cancel the policy may be able to cover your health condition, although an increased excess and/or an increased premium and get a refund, if you have a justifiable reason for being dissatisfied with the cover it provides.. may be required. After buying our travel insurance you will be given a policy document showing Accurate & relevant information: You have a duty to take reasonable care to answer questions fully the telephone number of the medical helpline. You will need to contact them as soon as possible, and accurately, and that any information you volunteer is not misleading. This applies both when you quoting GOWAN GROUP TRAVEL, to see if the additional cover is available. The medical helpline can take the policy out and at any time during the policy period. If you do not do so, the Insurers reserve only arrange a health check once cover has been purchased. All calls will be treated in the strictest the right to void your policy from inception. In the event that it becomes necessary to do this, they will confidence and the decision will be confirmed to you in writing. Should they require any additional give you seven days’ notice of cancellation of the policy by recorded delivery to you at your last known premium and you accept their offer, this should be paid to the medical helpline within 14 days of address. Because an insurance policy can only provide cover in respect of accident, illness, loss or your call. damage for an event/occurrence which is sudden, unforeseen and beyond your reasonable control, Law: Your policy is governed by the law of England and Wales unless you and your insurers have you must also tell theinsurers if you are aware of any circumstances at the time you purchase this agreed otherwise. insurance, or any time afterwards, which could possibly result in you having to make a claim; otherwise If you would like more information, please contact: Fogg Travel Insurance Services Ltd – you may not be covered. The Insurers reserve the right to charge an additional premium, amend the 01623 631331 particularly if you feel the insurance may not meet your needs. policy terms, or decline to offer cover if they feel that the information you give them changes their These details are not a substitute for your insurance policy - Please make sure you read your assessment of the risk involved. policy carefully. 4 Call: (028) 9336 6889 | visit: www.gowangrouptravel.com
Holiday Destinations LOCH INSH WATERSPORTS CENTRE GLASGOW EDINBURGH COLERAINE TROON NEWCASTLE SUNDERLAND MORECAMBE SCARBOROUGH YORK BLACKPOOL WIGAN DUBLIN MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL LLANDUDNO CHESTER BIRMINGHAM LONDON Tel: (028) 9336 6889 | www.gowangrouptravel.com 5
Edinburgh Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital, is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, with its famous castle, medieval old town, Georgian new town and stunning panoramic views. Its numerous attractions and reasonable transfer time from all the Scottish ports, makes this a most popular destination. Suggested Itinerary Depart school by coach for early morning sailing At Dynamic Earth Centre you make the ‘journey to Scotland and proceed to Culzean Castle. of a lifetime’ – a journey of discovery back DAY 1 The party will be given a guided tour of the DAY 3 through time to find out why the earth has Victorian Castle followed by a ranger led changed. Afternoon visit to Deep Sea World woodland walk. where you can enjoy a spectacular diver’s eye view in the longest underwater safari tunnel in the world. We start the day with a half-day guided city tour DAY 2 to include a visit to Edinburgh Castle. Afternoon visit to Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World for a Depart Edinburgh for the Glasgow Science stroll through the wonderful world of an exotic Centre, which has over 300 hands-on exhibits in rainforest and enjoy watching hundreds of DAY 4 its Mall. Other activities include workshops and the world’s most spectacular butterflies flying shows. Continue to port and coach to school. around. See their entire life-cycle at first hand. 1 Adult free Single rooms Evening activities 4 days/3 nights from with every 8 for teachers can be pre-booked £319 paying children in advance at discounted rates Alternative Attractions En-route: The Tall Ship • New Lanark World Heritage Village, Coatbridge • M&D’s - Scotland’s Theme Park • Rangers Football Club - Ibrox • Celtic Football Club - Celtic Park Edinburgh Area: Brass Rubbings • Edinburgh Zoo • Museum of Childhood • Tartan Weaving Mill • The Royal Yacht Britannia Ghost Walk • Edinburgh Crystal • Scottish Mining Museum • Museum of Scotland The Edinburgh Dungeon • Outlook Tower & Camera Obscura • Biggar Puppets • Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park 6 Tel: (028) 9336 6889 | www.gowangrouptravel.com
Glasgow Explore Greater Glasgow and the Clyde Valley and discover one of Europe’s most exciting and beautiful destinations. Experience its world-renowned museums and galleries, stunning parks and gardens and fascinating visitor attractions. Suggested Itinerary Depart school by coach for early morning sailing to Scotland and proceed to The DAY 1 Glasgow Science Centre – Scotland’s flagship millennium attraction, celebrating science innovation and featuring interactive exhibits and a 120 seat planetarium. Depart hotel for Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park. There are sea lion shows, DAY 2 bird of prey displays, an adventure playground, amusements, pet farm and much, much more for a wild day out! Depart Glasgow for a close encounter of the creepy crawly kind at Edinburgh Butterfly and DAY 3 Insect World. Afternoon visit to Scotland’s National Aquarium at Deep Sea World. Depart hotel for a tour of a Football Stadium of your choice. Continue to port and coach DAY 4 to school. A football Stadium of your choice. Continue to port and coach to school. 1 Adult free Group Leader’s Evening activities 4 days/3 nights from with every 8 Travel Concession can be pre-booked £343 paying children available. Details on request. in advance at discounted rates Alternative Attractions Alternative Attractions: The Tall Ship • Time Capsule, Coatbridge • M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park • Mining Museum, Wanlockhead • Summerlee Heritage Centre, Coatbridge • Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine • Kilburn Castle & Country Centre • Scottish Football Museum – Hampden Park • Rangers Football Club – Ibrox • Celtic Football Club – Celtic Park • Biggar Puppet Theatre • Museum of Transport Tel: (028) 9336 6889 | www.gowangrouptravel.com 7
Loch Insh Watersports Centre Suggested Itinerary Depart school by coach for early morning sailing Other activities available include - cycling, windsurfing, to Scotland and arrive at centre for evening meal. raft-racing. DAY 1 Evening activity - Archery. All activities are fully supervised by qualified instructors. Morning activity - Sailing. This holiday is based at Loch Insh Skiing and Water Sports Afternoon activity - Canoeing. Centre, Kincraig. The price includes 4 nights accommodation, DAY 2 Evening activity - Games. dinner, breakfast, packed lunch each day from the centre, all activities and visits, coach and ferry transport and insurance. Free staff ratio 1-10. AVAILABLE - April, May, June. Morning activity - Dry slope skiing. Afternoon - Visit to Landmark Centre. DAY 3 Evening activity - Orienteering. 5 days/4 nights from DAY 4 Morning - Visit to Highland Folk Museum or Loch Garten Osprey Centre. Afternoon activity - Kayaking. Evening - Barbecue and disco. £517 1 Adult free An itinerary based on a full Depart centre for return journey with stops en-route. Continue to port and coach to school. with every 8 programme of activities on DAY 5 paying children site is also available Day Trips to Scotland Suggested Trips In conjunction with Stena Line to destinations including: An Activity Day at Soar Braehead M&D’s - Scotland’s Theme Park Glasgow Science Centre and The Time Capsule Prices on request and subject to availability. 8 Tel: (028) 9336 6889 | www.gowangrouptravel.com
Morecambe Because of its location, Morecambe is not only regarded as the gateway to the Lake District but is an ideal base for visiting the Liverpool and Manchester areas. Suggested Itinerary Depart school by coach for early morning Depart hotel for full day in Manchester. Experience sailing to Scotland and continue journey via the Manchester United Dream in their purpose built DAY 1 the Lake District where you will visit the World DAY 3 museum and follow the footsteps of the players of Beatrix Potter Attraction in Bowness-on- who have worn the ‘Red Shirt’. Afternoon visit to Windermere. Here you can see the completely the Museum of Science & Industry where you can new three-dimensional displays allowing you get your hands on the exhibits and find out about to step into the pages of Beatrix Potter’s best the world’s first industrial city. Return to hotel for loved tales. Continue to Morecambe and check- evening meal. in at hotel. Your return trip starts with a visit to the Cumberland A full day in the Lake District is a must. You Pencil Museum at Keswick. Learn about the will begin your day at the Brockhole Visitor DAY 4 pencil’s fascinating history, from the discovery of DAY 2 Centre on the shores of Windermere where the Barrowdale graphite to present day manufacture. audio-visual show and exhibitions will tell the See the world’s largest pencil and visit their well fascinating story of the Lake District. Depart stocked shop. Continue on to port for evening Bowness by boat and sail to Lakeside for your crossing and coach to school. visit to Britain’s award winning freshwater Aquarium – the Aquarium of the Lakes in Newby Bridge. Here you will see the UK’s largest collection of freshwater fish as well as mischievous otters and diving ducks. Our day in the Lakes ends with a trip on the Lakeside to Haverthwaite steam train – where hard working steam locomotives haul comfortable coaches through the beautiful Leven Valley. Return to hotel for evening meal. 1 Adult free Group Leader’s Evening activities 4 days/3 nights from with every 8 Travel Concession can be pre-booked £317 paying children available. Details on request. in advance at discounted rates Alternative Attractions Manchester: Legoland Discovery Centre • Play Factore • The Trafford Centre • Museum of Transport • Imperial War Museum North Liverpool: The Beatles Story • Merseyside Maritime Museum • Museum of Liverpool Life • Tate Gallery • Liverpool Football Club • Everton Football Club • Blue Planet Blackpool: Blackpool Tower • Blackpool Pleasure Beach • Blackpool Sealife Centre Alton Towers Tel: (028) 9336 6889 | www.gowangrouptravel.com 9
York & Scarborough Based in either York or Scarborough this area has a wealth of world famous attractions offering something for everyone. Suggested Itinerary Depart school by coach for early morning sailing to Depart for Cairnryan with free time for Scotland. Continue on with a stop en-route at Thirsk shopping en-route. Continue on to port DAY 1 to enjoy the thrills of falconry at the Birds of Prey DAY 4 for evening crossing and coach to school. Centre in the picturesque grounds of Sion Hill Hall. Continue to hotel and check-in. A full day at York calling first at the York Castle Museum. Venture into the prison cell of DAY 2 notorious highwayman, Dick Turpin, wander through Victorian and Edwardian Streets and experience four hundred years of fascinating social history. Continue on with a guided tour of York Minster, noted for its size and stained glass windows. In the afternoon visit Jorvik Viking Centre – here a time capsule transports you back through the centuries to a recreation of Jorvik AD 948. After dinner why not go ‘ghost hunting’ through the ancient city streets. Morning visit to Eden Camp. You will experience the sights, the sounds, even the smells of those DAY 3 dangerous years of World War II. Eat, drink and forget rationing – why not book the ‘Mess Hut’ for lunch! Continue on to Flamingoland at Malton for a fun-filled afternoon. There are rides and attractions for everyone including the triple-loop roller coaster. 4 days/3 nights from 1 Adult free Evening activities with every 8 can be pre-booked £302 paying children in advance at discounted rates Alternative Attractions York: York’s Chocolate Story • Archaeological Resource Centre • National Coal Mining Museum • York Dungeon • York Brass Rubbing National Railway Museum • Ghost Walk Scarborough: Old Mill Toy Museum • Scarborough Ghost Tours • Scarborough Sea Life Others: Eureka Museum, Halifax • National Museum of Photography, Film & Television, Bradford • Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds • World of James Herriott, Thirsk • Earth Centre, Doncaster 10 Tel: (028) 9336 6889 | www.gowangrouptravel.com
Calendar Gowan Group Travel September 2019 - August 2020 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 /30 24 25 26 27 28 29 23 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 /30 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 23 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 MARCH APRIL MAY M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 /30 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 23 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE JULY AUGUST M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 /31 25 26 27 28 29 30 24 Tel: (028) 9336 6889 E-mail: gowangrouptravel@btclick.com www.gowangrouptravel.com
Booking Conditions 1. CONTRACT The contract is between Henry Gowan & Co. Ltd. Please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in trading as Gowan Group Travel and each holidaymaker. It will exist as local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the soon as a confirmation invoice has been issued. price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. This contract is made on the terms of these booking conditions, 7. FINANCIAL SECURITY We are a fully bonded member of which are governed by Northern Ireland law and the jurisdiction of ABTA Ltd hence providing financial protection for all tours the Northern Ireland courts. excluding those incorporating air travel. The air holiday packages in 2. BOOKING FORM All tours must be confirmed on the Company’s this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our booking form. The group leader’s signature on the booking form ATOL number is 3540. When you buy an air holiday package from us implies acceptance of the booking conditions on behalf of the you will receive an ATOL certificate and confirmation invoice members of the group. confirming your arrangements and your protection under our 3. PARTY LEADER The person signing the booking form warrants Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number 3540. We will provide you with that he/she has the authority of each holidaymaker, and in the case the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In of children/infant holidaymakers also of their parents, to enter into a some cases where we are not able to do so for reasons of insolvency, contract with the company. an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you 4. SUPERVISION AND BEHAVIOUR In signing the booking form, the have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You Party Leader also accepts responsibility for the good conduct of all agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL participants during the holiday and warrants that at least one holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any responsible adult will be on active duty at all times to ensure that all money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that participants behave well. alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases Furthermore, it is the Party Leader’s responsibility to ensure it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which that:- case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme. If (a) no participants under the age of 18 years of age we are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, consume alcoholic drinks unless written permission from through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of a guardian can be produced. insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment (b) all local laws relating to the consumption of alcohol are to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree at all times obeyed by participants. that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to (c) no participant smokes in hotel bedroom or in any other those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of way causes a fire hazard. or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim (d) participants act in a responsible fashion during the holiday against us,the tour operator. You also agree that any such claims may and do not behave in a way likely to cause damage to property, be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you or damage or offence to other people. have claimed under the ATOL scheme. For further information visit 5. DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS A deposit of £50.00 per person for all the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk tours is required (non-refundable). 8. RATES OF EXCHANGE Our prices for all tours are based on Groups who have chosen to travel with a Low Cost Airline must the following Sterling Exchange Rates as published in the make an additional payment to cover the cost of flights at time of Financial Times Guide to World Currencies on 17th July 2019. booking, the cost of which is non-refundable, non-transferable and Country Rate of the £ irrecoverable. Ireland a1.09 Payment of the balance of the cost of the tour is required 10 weeks 9. CANCELLATIONS AND AMENDMENTS In the event of any in advance for Continental Tours and 8 weeks for United Kingdom person withdrawing from an arranged tour, cancellation fees will be Tours. charged but in certain instances where the reason for cancellation 6. PRICES Prices are mainly based on rates guaranteed at the falls within the terms of our mandatory insurances such charges will time of going to press, but we must reserve the right to pass be refundable. If any cancellation brings the number of participants on any additional charges which should arise due to government below the minimum number required for a particular tour price or a action, currency, increase on air fares in excess of 2%. particular set of concessions for accompanying adults the tour price Even in this case, we will absorb an amount equivalent to 2% of and concessions will be adjusted accordingly. the holiday price which excludes insurance premiums and any Cancellation charges are as follows:- amendment charges. Only amounts in excess of this 2% will More than 42 days before departure Deposit Only be surcharged but where a surcharge is payable there will Between 4 and 6 weeks of departure 45% of Cost be an administration charge of £1.00 per person. Between 2 and 4 weeks of departure 60% of Cost If this means paying more than 10% on the holiday price, you will Within 2 weeks of departure 100% of cost be entitled to cancel your holiday with a full refund of all money paid If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change except any amendment charges. We will consider an appropriate your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make unable to transfer or reuse your policy. these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final made the booking. You will be asked to pay an administration invoice. Whether you cancel or not you will also be entitled, on the charge of £1.00 per person and any further cost we incur in making terms set out in respect of major changes in booking condition this alteration. You should be aware that these costs could increase 10 below, to accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements from the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you us if we are able to do so and compensation as set out below. should contact us as soon as possible.
Booking Conditions 10. AMENDMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS BY HENRY GOWAN & Where legal action is contemplated our authority must be obtained CO. LTD. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to prior to commencement of proceedings and be subject to your your holiday, but we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most of undertaking to assign any costs recovered or any benefits received these changes however are very minor, but where they are under an appropriate insurance policy to ourselves. Our costs in significant, we will inform you as soon as it is reasonably possible. respect of the above on behalf of you and your party shall not exceed If a MAJOR change becomes necessary we will inform you £5,000 in total. When you travel with the carrier, the conditions of immediately. A major change is one that we make to your holiday carriage of that carrier apply, some of which may limit liability. This arrangements before departure or return and examples of which brochure is the responsibility of the Tour Operator, it is not issued on are a flight time change of more than 12 hours or a change to behalf of, and does not commit the air/coach/sea carriers mentioned accommodation of a lower standard. therein or any air/sea/coach carriers whose services are used in the You have then the choice of: course of the tour. Copies of Conditions of Carriers and International (a) accepting the changed arrangements as notified to you; Conventions are available on request. or 13. ARBITRATION In the event of dissatisfaction with the services (b) purchasing another holiday from us; or provided the matter should be brought to the attention of our local (c) cancelling your holiday. representative, agent, or hotelier on the spot, so that action may be If you choose (a) or (b) we will pay you compensation on the scale taken to remedy the problem. shown below. However in no case will be pay compensation if the If satisfaction is not obtained the complaint should be made change is due to non payment of balance or the events listed in in writing to Gowan Group Travel not later than 28 days after the Important Notice. Period before scheduled departure within which a conclusion of the holiday. Disputes arising out of, or in connection major change is notified to you:- with, this contract which cannot be amicably settled, may (if the European U.K. Compensation customer so wishes) be referred to arbitration under a special Holidays Holidays Per Person Scheme which, though devised by arrangement with the Association More than 68 days More than 42 days Nil of British Travel Agents, is administered quite independently by the 68-28 days 42-28 days £3 Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The Scheme (details of which will be 28-14 days 28-14 days £5 supplied on request) provides for a simple and inexpensive method of 14-0 days 14-0 days £7 arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the If, in the unlikely circumstances we have to cancel your tour we will customer in respect of costs. The Scheme does not apply to claims return to you all monies paid to us or offer you a suitable alternative. for an amount greater than £5,000 p.p. or £25,000 per booking form If the cause of the cancellation is a reason other than those listed in or to claims which are solely or mainly in respect of physical injury or Important Notice we will also pay compensation as listed above. illness or the consequences of such injury or illness. 11. IMPORTANT NOTICE Compensation payments do not apply to The rules of the Scheme provide that the application for arbitration changes caused by reason of war or threat of war, riots, civil must be made within 9 months of the date of return from the holiday, strife, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural disasters, fire, but in special circumstances it may still be offered outside this period. technical problems to transport, closure of airports or ports and For injury and illness claims, you may like to use the ABTA/Chartered similar events beyond our control. But also see Delayed Departure Institute of Arbitrators Mediation Procedure. Insurance. This is a voluntary scheme and requires us to agree for 12. LIABILITY Henry Gowan & Co. Ltd. accepts responsibility for mediation to go ahead. The aim is to help you resolve your ensuring the tour which you book with us is supplied as described in dispute in a quick and cost effective way. Details on request. this brochure and the services offered reach a reasonable standard. 14. BROCHURE The greatest care has been taken in the If any part is not provided as promised, we will pay you appropriate planning and production of this brochure to give an accurate compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your holiday. We picture of the accommodation, facilities and itineraries applicable accept responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of our employees, to each tour. The brochure was prepared in July 2019 to cover the agents and suppliers save where they lead to death, injury or illness period from 1st September 2019 to 31st August 2020. All information except as provided in the paragraph below. In respect of the services is provided in good faith, but if any material change occurs which provided by air or sea carriers, our liability in all cases shall be limited Gowan Group Travel believes will affect the tour, the party leader will in the manner provided by international conventions. Henry Gowan be notified immediately. & Co. Ltd. accepts responsibility for death, injury or illness caused 15. ACCEPTANCE Conditions on which bookings are accepted as set by the negligent acts and/or omissions of our employees or agents, out in paragraphs 1 to 14 above are agreed to by the responsible together with our suppliers and sub-contractors, servants and/or leader and these conditions only are those on which Gowan Group agents of the same, whilst acting within the scope of, or in the course Travel recognise as binding upon them. of, their employment. We will accordingly pay to our Clients such 16. 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Greater Manchester The Greater Manchester area has a huge variety of museums and attractions to include everything from the historical to those with sporting themes. Suggested Itinerary Depart school by coach for crossing to Scotland and Speed freaks are outmatched on Rita - Queen continue your journey via the Lake District where you of Speed; Air brings windswept exhilaration; DAY 1 will visit the Aquarium of the Lakes in Newby Bridge. Oblivion’s death defying plunge is the choice Here over 30 aquatic displays cleverly re-create of adrenaline junkies and Nemesis’ turbulent, the journey of a Lakeland river from mountain-top twisting frenzy is still voted one of the UK’s top to Morecambe Bay. Naturally-themed habitats roller coasters and leaves everyone wanting are home to everything from diving ducks and more just minutes later! You can also join mischievous otters to sharks and rays. Captain Blake and his crew as they embark upon a mission of discovery beneath the Experience the Manchester United Dream in their wreckage of the galleon in Mutiny Bay. purpose built museum and follow the footsteps of DAY 2 the players who have worn the ‘Red Shirt’. Afternoon Depart hotel for the Lake District where you visit to the Museum of Science & Industry where will visit the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction you can get your hands on the exhibits and find out DAY 4 in Bowness-on-Windermere. Continue on to about the world’s first industrial city. Evening visit to port for evening crossing and coach to school. the Trafford Centre. Its distinctive architecture and 3 miles of shops offer a new dimension to shopping and leisure. Enjoy a full day excursion to Alton Towers, home of the world’s first 14 looping rollercoaster! Not for DAY 3 the faint hearted, The Smiler also features a series of twisted psychological effects including optical illusions and blinding lights designed to mess with your mind and body. Time to get corrected ... 1 Adult free Single rooms Group Leader’s 4 days/3 nights from with every 8 for teachers Travel Concession £299 paying children available. Details on request. Alternative Attractions Manchester: Legoland Discovery Centre • Play Factore • The Lowry • Museum of Transport • Imperial War Museum North • Eureka Chester: Chester Zoo • Chester Walking Tours • Chester Toy & Doll Museum Liverpool: The Beatles Story • Merseyside Maritime Museum • Museum of Liverpool Life • Mersey Ferries • Liverpool Football Club • Everton Football Club Tel: (028) 9336 6889 | www.gowangrouptravel.com 11
Northumbria Known as the historic kingdom, this region is one of England’s top short break destinations and it is easy to see why as 2,000 years of history blend together with contemporary new attractions, wonderful architecture and shopping. Suggested Itinerary Depart school by coach for early morning sailing to Today begins with a visit to the Life Science Scotland and continue your journey via Hadrian’s Centre for a fun-filled action-packed journey DAY 1 Wall for a stop at the Roman Army Museum. DAY 3 taking you to the beginning of life and back Hadrian’s Wall is the most important monument again. You’ll be amazed how amazing you built by the Romans in Britain whilst the museum are!! Afternoon visit to the Blue Reef Aquarium gives an insight into the daily lives of Roman with more than 30 living displays exploring soldiers. Continue on to Washington and check the drama of the North Sea and the dazzling in at hotel. beauty of a spectacular coral reef with its own underwater walkthrough tunnel. Step back in time with a visit to the North of England Open Air Museum at Beamish. Set in over Morning visit to Discovery Museum which DAY 2 300 acres of beautiful countryside it is a unique is a treasure trove of exhibitions detailing museum providing a living, working experience of DAY 4 Newcastle’s rich heritage. Depart Newcastle life as it was in the early 1900s. Afternoon visit to for evening ferry and coach to school. a football stadium of your choice. 4 days/3 nights from 1 Adult free Evening activities with every 8 can be pre-booked £327 paying children in advance at discounted rates Alternative Attractions National Glass Centre • Captain Cook Memorial Museum • Alnwick Castle • Vindolanda • Segedunum • Billy Shiel’s Farne Island Boat Trips • Wet ‘n’ Wild • Durham Cathedral 12 Tel: (028) 9336 6889 | www.gowangrouptravel.com
Chester Founded about 2000 years ago by the Romans, visiting Chester is like taking a magical journey back in time. Suggested Itinerary Depart school for early morning sailing from Dublin to Holyhead. Afternoon visit to Pili DAY 1 Palas Butterfly World for a guided tour and walk. Continue to Chester for check-in and evening meal. We begin the day with a cruise on the River Dee, followed by a visit to The Grosvenor Museum DAY 2 which chronicles life in bygone days. Afternoon visit to the world famous Chester Zoo. In the evening walk the walls with a Roman Soldier in full battlegear. Morning visit to Anfield – the home of Liverpool Football Club for a Stadium and Museum tour. DAY 3 In the afternoon blow your mind with underwater wonder at The Blue Planet Aquarium – it’s aquamazing! Depart Chester for Holyhead with free time for shopping en-route. Continue to port for early DAY 4 afternoon sailing to Dublin and coach to school. 4 days/3 nights from 1 Adult free £345 with every 8 paying children Alternative Attractions Chester: Legoland Discovery Centre • Play Factore • The Lowry Chester Cathedral • Cheshire Military Museum • Dewa Roman Experience • The Boat Museum Manchester: Manchester United F.C. Theatre of Dreams • The Museum of Science and Industry The Trafford Centre Liverpool: The Beatles Story • Mersey Maritime Museum • Museum of Liverpool Life • The Gallery • Mersey Ferries • Everton Football Club • Alton Towers Tel: (028) 9336 6889 | www.gowangrouptravel.com 13
The Midlands The Midlands region covers everything from the history of its industrial past to theme parks and of course Cadbury World. Suggested Itinerary Depart school for early morning sailing from Afternoon visit to the Black Country Living Dublin to Holyhead. Afternoon visit to Pili Palas Museum. One of the finest and largest open-air DAY 1 Butterfly World for a guided tour and walk. museums in the UK showcasing 300 years of Continue to hotel for check-in and evening meal. history through the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the Black Country’s past. Enjoy a full day visit to Drayton Manor Theme Park. Apart from thrilling rides and roller coasters Depart hotel for Holyhead with free time for DAY 2 other attractions include a Dino Trail, Drayton shopping en-route. Continue to port for early Manor Zoo and live theatre shows. DAY 4 afternoon sailing to Dublin and coach to school. Morning visit to Cadbury World which offers a unique experience that gives a fascinating insight DAY 3 into the rich heritage of most people’s favourite chocolate brand. Fourteen zones showcase its history, chocolate making and a new cinema experience, the 4D Chocolate Adventure. 4 days/3 nights from 1 Adult free Evening activities with every 8 can be pre-booked £329 paying children in advance at discounted rates Alternative Attractions Alton Towers • Think Tank Science Museum • Ironbridge Gorge Museum • National Sea Life Centre • National Space Centre • Coventry Transport Museum • Warwick Castle • West Midlands Safari Park 14 Tel: (028) 9336 6889 | www.gowangrouptravel.com
London Suggested Itinerary Morning flight from your local airport to London SCHEDULED AIRLINE PRICES: Customers should be with executive coach transfer into the city. Begin advised that as all our flights are with scheduled airlines, DAY 1 your trip with a visit to Madame Tussaud’s to the cost of the flight element cannot be guaranteed and see its world famous collection of wax figures in may result in the price of the holiday being increased. themed settings. Check-in hotel. Customers should contact the company to confirm the price of any particular holiday. Our first visit takes us to the Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels, Traitor’s Gate, the Bloody DAY 2 Tower, the Beefeaters and the famous ravens. Group leaders will be advised of the carrier and destination Our tour continues with a cruise on the River airport and of any cancellation penalty prior to confirmation Thames ending at Westminster Pier where we of booking (see booking condition 16). take a 30 minute slow moving flight over London on the world’s largest observation wheel – the 3540 The air holidays and flights in this brochure are London Eye. ATOL Protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. ATO Our ATOL number is ATOL 3540. L PR O D TECTE Travel to Chertsey for a day of thrills and spills DAY 3 at Thorpe Park. Early morning visit to the Science Museum to see, touch and experience the major scientific DAY 4 3540 advances of the last 300 years. Late morning visit to HMS Belfast, Europe’s only surviving big gun, ATO L PR O armoured warship from the Second World War. D TECTE Free time for shopping before leaving for evening flight home. 4 days/3 nights from 1 Adult free Group Leader’s Single rooms London by with every 8 Travel for teachers Coach is also £505 paying children Concession available. Details on request. available – please contact us for details. Alternative Attractions St. Paul’s Cathedral • Windsor Castle • Hampton Court Palace • Chessington World of Adventures • Natural History Museum • Imperial War Museum • London Dungeon • Cabinet War Rooms • Legoland • BBC Experience • National Gallery • London Aquarium • Wembley Stadium Tour • Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tel: (028) 9336 6889 | www.gowangrouptravel.com 15
North Wales North Wales has many varied attractions with something for everyone. Step back in time by visiting Caernarfon Castle or the Llechwedd Slate Caverns which give an interesting insight into the life of a Victorian miner. Anglesey Sea Zoo or the Welsh Mountain Zoo make fascinating additions to any itinerary. Suggested Itinerary Depart school for early morning sailing from Dublin Day 3 can be substituted for a full day of activities at to Holyhead. Afternoon visit to Pili Palas Butterfly the National Mountain Centre with qualified instructors. DAY 1 World for a guided tour and talk. Continue on to Activities include canoeing, dry slope skiing, orienteering Llandudno for check-in and evening meal. and abseiling. We start the day with a guided tour of Caernarfon Castle, one of Europe’s greatest medieval fortresses. DAY 2 Continue on to Portmadog. Here catch the world famous Ffestiniog steam train which will transport you 13 miles from the sea at Portmadog up into the mountains to Blaenau Ffestiniog. The historical trail continues with a visit to the Llechwedd Slate Caverns where you will join a Deep Mine Tour led by the ghost of a Victorian Miner. Morning excursion to Chester for a guided tour with a Roman soldier. Afternoon visit to Chester Zoo DAY 3 which has over 7,000 animals set in 110 acres of award-winning gardens Morning visit to Anglesey Sea Zoo which is an undercover, underwater attraction showing the DAY 4 abundance of life beneath the waves. Travel on to Holyhead to catch ferry home. Coach to school. 4 days/3 nights from 1 Adult free Evening activities £352 with every 8 can be pre-booked paying children in advance at discounted rates Alternative Attractions North Wales: • Welsh Mountain Zoo • Rhyl Sea Life Centre • Great Orme Tramway • Great Orme Copper Mines • Centre for Alternative Technology • The Greenwood Centre • Electric Mountain • Harlequin Marionette Theatre Manchester/Chester: Legoland Discovery Centre • Play Factore • Manchester United F.C. • The Trafford Centre • The Museum of Science & Industry Chester Zoo • Chester Walking Tours Liverpool: The Beatles Story • Merseyside Maritime Museum • Museum of Liverpool Life Tate Gallery • Mersey Ferries • Liverpool Footall Club • Everton Football Club • Blue Planet • Alton Towers 16 Tel: (028) 9336 6889 | www.gowangrouptravel.com
Dublin Ireland’s capital city is steeped in history with a host of attractions on offer which are suitable for all tastes and age groups. Suggested Itinerary Depart school by coach for Dublin travelling via Depart hotel for a visit to Phoenix Park Visitor Newgrange Visitor Centre. Continue with an early Centre and enjoy a lively and entertaining DAY 1 afternoon visit to the GAA Museum at Croke Park. DAY 3 exhibition on the history and the wildlife of Onwards to hotel for check-in and evening meal. the Park. Onwards to Dublin Zoo which is the fourth oldest Zoo in Europe. From artic fox to Depart hotel for Bray for morning visit to the National zebra, the zoo offers an extensive selection Sealife Centre. Meet coach for an afternoon visit to of wild animals in carefully landscaped DAY 2 Kilmainham Gaol – one of the largest unoccupied surroundings. Coach to school. gaols in Europe. 1 Adult free Group Leader’s 4 days/3 nights from with every 8 Travel Concession £260 paying children available. Details on request. Alternative Attractions Dublinia • National Museum of Ireland • National Wax Museum • Fry Model Railway Exhibition • Dublin Writers Museum • Number Twenty Nine • Trinity College • Guinness Storehouse • Malahide Castle • Viking Splash Tour • Tayto Park • Funtasia Ireland Day Trips Day to Trips Ireland Suggested Trips Destinations including: Tayto Park - Ireland’s only Theme Park and Zoo Funtasia Water Park, Drogheda Prices on request and subject to availability. Tel: (028) 9336 6889 | www.gowangrouptravel.com 17
Coleraine & The North Coast Suggested Itinerary Depart school by coach for a guided tour of Depart hotel for a visit to either Barry’s the Giant’s Causeway followed by a visit to the Amusements or Glenariff Forest Park. DAY 1 National Trust Education Centre. DAY 3 Coach to school. Full day of outdoor pursuits activities to include body boarding, rock climbing, abseiling, archery DAY 2 and team challenges. 4 days/3 nights from 1 Adult free £216 with every 8 paying children Limavady 6 Day Trips & Residentials Call: (028) 9336 6889 | visit: www.gowangrouptravel.com Details and prices on request.
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