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welcome                                                                                                                                                                                                            where to book
                                                                                                                                                                                                           COACH SEATING PLAN
                                                                                                                                 Departure points
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                                  Holidays                                                                                       BIDEFORD
                                                                                                                                 Kingsley Statue
                                                                                                                                 BRAUNTON
                                                                                                                                 Opposite George Hotel
                                                                                                                                                         Outside Boots
                                                                                                                                                         NEW AXMINSTER
                                                                                                                                                         The Square
                                                                                                                                                         BRIXHAM
                                                                                                                                                                                 The Cross
                                                                                                                                                                                 WILLITON
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It gives us great pleasure to present our new and
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exciting 2019/2020 Winter & Spring brochure                                                                                                              Strand Bakery
                                                                                                                                 tours and over)                                 NEW ILMINSTER
featuring a wide range of quality and value for                                                                                  Hatchmoor Lane          PAIGNTON                Bus Stop outside the         9
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money holidays both within the UK and Europe.                                                                                    (by school car park)    Garfield Road           Stonemasons
                                                                         and satisfaction are of great importance to us. We      BARNSTAPLE              PRESTON                 BRIDGWATER                   13    14        15   16
                                                                                                                                 The Railway Station     Bus Shelter             Bridgwater Services,
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                                                                         value your business and want you to holiday with us
                                                                                                                                 SOUTH MOLTON            TORQUAY                 Jct 24 M5
                                                                         on more than one occasion.
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                                                                         We have enhanced our holiday programme to bring         KNOWSTONE               Coach Station           Ben Travers Way, Tesco
                                                                         you the best of established values, retained by         Picnic Area             KINGSKERSWELL           (main entrance)              21
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    22        TOILET
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              TOILET
                                                                         popular demand, and a selection of new ideas if you     TIVERTON                Jurys Corner Bus Stop   WESTON-SUPER-MARE
                                                                         are looking for something different, including new      The Bus Station         NEWTON ABBOT            Bus Stop behind              23
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                                                                         European destinations.                                  JUNCTION 27 M5          The Railway Station     Parish Pump Pub
                                                                                                                                 Shell Garage &
                                                                         As a family run business we strive for perfection and                                                   BRISTOL Gordano
                                                                                                                                 Costa Coffee            SOMERSET                                             27
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                                                                         as a result we keep our loyal customers, whilst also                                                    Services Jct 19 M5
                                                                                                                                 SIDFORD                 WELLINGTON              (Northbound tours only)
                                                                         gaining new ones.                                       Drakes Avenue                                                                                29   30
We believe that quality, reliability and value for money                                                                                                 The High Street         Departure points
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                                                                         All of us at Blakes Coaches hope you enjoy browsing     Bus Stop                Bus Stop
are the essential ingredients in any good holiday...and                                                                          (Formerly Green                                 below are for tours
                                                                         through our brochure. If you have travelled with        Close Bus Stop)         TAUNTON                                              35    36        33   34
here at Blakes Coaches we are totally committed to                                                                                                                               of 4 days or more            35    36        33   34
                                                                         us before, you will know that we pride ourselves                                Castle Green & BP
providing a personal, friendly and professional service,                                                                         SIDMOUTH
                                                                         in providing a personal service, throughout your        The Triangle            Garage, Jct 25 M5       DEVON
to ensure that your holiday is one to remember...for                                                                                                                                                          39
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                                                                         booking. If you are new to Blakes Coaches, why          NEWTON POPPLEFORD       MINEHEAD                PLYMOUTH
all the right reasons.                                                                                                                                   Outside Bastins,
                                                                         not give us a try?                                      St Luke’s Church                                Coach Bay, Derrys Cross
Many thousands of customers have enjoyed a                                                                                                               The Parade              Roundabout                   43
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                                                                         Have a great holiday!                                   BUDLEIGH SALTERTON
Blakes holiday since we put together our first one                                                                               Public Hall             ALCOMBE                 PLYMPTON
in 2002, and many have made further bookings or                                                                                                          The Bus Shelter,        Ridgway Bus Stop,            50    51        52   53

recommended us to friends. Your comfort, safety
                                                                         Janet, David and Hannah Blake                           EXMOUTH
                                                                                                                                 Opposite Scott Cinema
                                                                                                                                                         Silvermead              near Co-Op
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                                                                                                                                                         DUNSTER                 IVYBRIDGE
                                                                           Our guarantee                                         EXETER
                                                                                                                                 Moto Services,
                                                                                                                                                         Steep Layby             Bus Stop beside Town
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                                                                                                                                 Jct 30 M5               CARHAMPTON              Hall & BP Garage
                                                                           n You will travel on an air-conditioned               HONITON                 The Bus Stop            TOTNES
                                                                             executive coach                                     Lace Walk Bus Stop,     WASHFORD                Bus Lay by Opposite       FEEDER SERVICE
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Feeder services are operated
                                                                           n Convenient, local departure points                  Outside Boots           Shepherds Corner        Royal Seven Stars Hotel   for clients electing to join
                                                                                                                                                                                                           their holiday at some of
                                                                           n Experienced tour driver
                                                                                                                                                                                                           the departure points listed
                                                                           n All excursions are included in the
                                                                                                                                 BOOKING DIRECT
                                                                                                                                                                                                           above. Clients should note
                                                                             price of your holiday meaning no 		                                                                                           that they may be picked up
                                                                                                                                                                                                           by coach, minibus or taxi
                                                                             hidden charges                                                                                                                and conveyed to join the
                                                                                                                                 ADDRESS:                Blakes Coaches Ltd, East Anstey,                  main tour coach. On return,
                                                                                                                                                         Tiverton, Devon EX16 9JJ                          clients will only be set down
                                                                                                                                                                                                           at the point they elected as
 Blakes Coaches Ltd are a member of the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the Confederation of Passenger Transport                   OFFICE HOURS:           Monday-Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm		                   their departure point.
 UK Ltd. This is a government approved consumer protection scheme. This insures that in relation to the coach package                                    Saturday 8.30am – 12.00pm
 holidays described in this brochure (or website) that the clients’ monies are protected by a Bond in the unlikely event of                                                                                DEPARTURE TIMES

                                                                                                                                             Tel: 01398 341160
 a member’s insolvency. Clients are recommended to inspect the current membership certificate at our registered office                                                                                     Departure times for some
 or alternatively go to www.bch-uk.org or telephone 0207 240 3131 to confirm current membership.                                                                                                           tours will be advised when
                                                                                                                                                                                                           holiday deposit is paid.

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at your service                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     insurance
                                                                                                                                                                                                 HOLIDAY TRAVEL INSURANCE
                                                                                                                                                                                                 A client holiday travel insurance scheme is available for all passengers travelling on our holidays which is arranged
                                                                                                                                                                                                 by Wrightsure Services (Hampshire) Limited and underwritten by ETI – International Travel Protection (ERV), the UK
                                                                                                                                                                                                 branch of Europäische Reiseverscherung AG, who are authorised by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsauf-
                                                                 PASSPORT                                                        WEBSITE AND EMAIL                                               sicht (BAFIN – www.bafin.de) and approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA – www.fca.org.uk) to under-

  Our coaches                                                    Please remember to take your passport if travelling outside     ADDRESSES
                                                                                                                                                                                                 take insurance business in the UK. Wrightsure Services (Hampshire) Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the FCA
                                                                                                                                                                                                 (their registration number is 311394) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 You can check these details online using the Financial Services Register (accessible from https://register.fca.org.uk) or
                                                                                                                                                                                                 by contacting the Financial Conduct Authority Consumer Helpline on 0800 1116768. Should you wish to take out this
                                                                 the UK. If travelling to the Republic of Ireland or the         We are in the process of renewing our website, which            travel insurance please include the appropriate premium when booking your holiday.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 DEMANDS AND NEEDS
 n Seat belts                                                    Channel Islands you will need your passport, driving            will contain more information about all our holidays,           This insurance policy will suit the demands and needs of an individual or group (where applicable) who have no
                                                                                                                                                                                                 excluded medical condition(s), are travelling in countries included within the policy terms and who wish to insure
                                                                 licence or citizen card.                                        day excursions, coach hire and much more.                       themselves against unforeseen circumstances/events detailed in the cover section below. Subject to the terms,
 n Double glazing                                                                                                                                                                                conditions and maximum specified sums insured.

 n All coaches non-smoking                                       CUSTOMER CARE                                                   Part of the new site will be for special offers, late           IMPORTANT
                                                                                                                                                                                                 We will not provide you with advice about the suitability of this product for your individual needs but will be happy
                                                                                                                                                                                                 to provide you with factual information.
                                                                 A Blakes Coach holiday experience begins with a telephone       availability tours and short breaks which we would like to      We summarise below the details of the insurance cover provided which also includes 24-hour emergency service
 n Reclining seats for extra leg room                            call to our friendly and helpful reservation department.        be able to keep you, as valued customers, informed of as        from Mayday Assistance Limited. The following is a brief summary of the cover available. Full details of cover and
                                                                                                                                                                                                 exclusions will be forwarded with your confirmation of booking. In any event you may ask for a specimen copy of
                                                                                                                                                                                                 the policy wording before booking should you wish to examine this in advance.
                                                                                                                                 soon as possible.
 n Double or triple braking systems                              Our experienced staff are there to help and advise you on
                                                                                                                                                                                                 SUMMARY OF COVER
                                                                 your choice of holiday. They will guide you through the         For those of you who are already computer literate, we at       PLEASE SEE THE POLICY WORDING FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE COVER, LIMITATIONS
 n Speed limiters                                                booking procedure, taking into account any special requests
                                                                                                                                                                                                 AND EXCESSES, A SPECIMEN COPY OF WHICH IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
                                                                                                                                 Blakes Coaches want to keep up with you! In order for you
 n Meticulous maintenance                                        you may have. It really couldn’t be easier. Just pick up the    to be able to receive those special offers etc, we would like
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Cover
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Cancellation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sum Insured
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Up to £1,500
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Excess
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Holidays 3 days duration or less.
                                                                 phone and dial 01398 341160 to begin what we hope               to keep your email address on file. You can either phone          			                                                                                  Nil excess. Holidays 4 days
 n On-board toilet and wash-room

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        duration and over £50/£15 in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        respect of Loss of Deposit claims
                                                                 will be a wonderful holiday.                                    us or write your email address in the correct space on your
   facilities on all coaches                                                                                                                                                                       Personal Accident

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Up to £15,000 Death and corresponding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     benefits £15,000. Death Benefit limited
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        No Excess
                                                                                                                                 booking form when you have booked a holiday with us.
                                                                 SPECIAL REQUESTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                   		                                to £7,500 persons aged 66 and over at
 n Hot drinks facilities on all coaches                                                                                          Thank you.

                                                                                                                                                                                                   Medical Expenses including
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     time of travel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Up to £2,000,000                                   £35
                                                                 We are a caring family operator and we aim to cater for                                                                           repatriation (only applicable to
 n Air-conditioning or climate control on                                                                                                                                                          travel outside of the UK)
                                                                 all our customer’s needs. When making your booking,                                                                               US Additional Travelling Expenses Up to £1,500                                       £35
   all coaches                                                                                                                                                                                     Medical Confinement Benefit       £10 per 24 hours up to £100 UK                     No Excess
                                                                 please inform us of any special requirements and we                                                                               		                                £15 per 24 hours up to £450

 n Individual lighting controls                                  will do our very best to meet those requests.

                                                                                                                                                                                                   Curtailment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Channel Islands & Europe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Up to £1,500                                       £35
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Personal Property Including Money Up to £1,500 in all. Single Article Limit          Personal Propert & Money £35
 n Air suspension for a smooth ride
                                                                 DRIVERS
                                                                                                                                                                                                   		                                £200/Valuables £400 Personal
                                                                                                                                                                                                   		                                Money up to £200
                                                                                                                                                                                                   		                                Delayed Baggage (after 12 hours                    Delayed Baggage – Excess 12 hours
 n TV, video or DVD, PA and music system                         Throughout your holiday you will be looked after by a                                                                             Loss of Passport
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Missed Departure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Up to £200
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Up to £100 UK £300 Europe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        No Excess
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        No Excess
                                                                 professional, friendly, experienced and sometimes witty, tour                                                                     Travel Delay                      Travel Delay up to £60                             Travel Delay Excess = 12 hours
                                                                                                                                                                                                   		                                Cancellation (holiday abandonment)
                                                                 driver. They are selected for their knowledge, enthusiasm                                                                         		                                up to £1,500                                       Holiday abandonment excess as per

SEAT ALLOCATION                                                  and most of all their customer care. The standards we set

                                                                                                                                                                                                   Personal Liability
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Legal Expenses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Up to £2,000,000
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Up to £25,000
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        cancellation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        No Excess
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        No Excess
Request for particular seats can be made at the time of          are far greater than most operators and this is reflected in
                                                                                                                                                                                                 HEALTH CONDITIONS
booking but since allocation is on a first come first served     the glowing reports we have received from hundreds of                                                                           The insurers shall not be liable for claims WHERE AT THE TIME OF TAKING OUT THIS POLICY AND BETWEEN THAT
                                                                                                                                                                                                 TIME AND YOUR DEPARTURE:
basis, early reservation is recommended. There is a copy         satisfied customers. We are proud to have them act as our                                                                       a) You are aware of any medical condition or set of circumstances that could reasonably be expected to give rise to
                                                                                                                                                                                                 a claim (for example the state of health of a Close Relative, Business Associate or any person on whom Your travel
of the coach seating plans within this brochure but for          ambassadors for our company and feel confident that                                                                             plans depend).
                                                                                                                                                                                                 b) The Insured Person whose medical condition gives rise to a claim:
operational reasons a coach with a different configuration       they are among the best in the industry.                                                                                        ii) Is receiving, or on a waiting list for, surgery, in-patient treatment or investigations in a hospital, clinic or nursing
may be used from time to time. We reserve the right to make                                                                                                                                      home.

whatever amendments are necessary as a result including          EXCURSIONS                                                                                                                      ii) Is travelling against any health requirements stipulated by the carrier, their handling agents or other public
                                                                                                                                                                                                 transport provider.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 iii) Is travelling against the advice of a Medical Practitioner or for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment
the use of non-executive coach, but will make every effort       At Blakes, we pride ourselves in providing value for money                                                                      abroad.

to limit any inconvenience. Specific seats are not reserved on   by offering the complete package to avoid those hidden          COACH HIRE & PRIVATE                                            iv) Has been given a terminal prognosis.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Please note: If you are on medication at the time of travel, your medical condition(s) must be stable and well
any feeder services used to reach the main departure point.      extras. All excursions described in the holiday you choose      GROUP TRAVEL                                                    controlled.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 If you are travelling outside of the UK You must notify the Change in Health helpline immediately if a change in
                                                                 are planned to give maximum enjoyment and are included          We operate dozens of tours for private groups every year,       health occurs (including any change to medication) between the date this policy is issued and your scheduled date

LUGGAGE                                                          in the price you pay. We don’t add any extras later and         ranging from day excursions to that special holiday you
                                                                                                                                                                                                 of departure.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Please note this Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is only available to residents of the United Kingdom.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 SIGNIFICANT EXCLUSIONS
This is normally restricted to one average size case per         expect you to pay more. We aim to keep to the itinerary         want to share with friends and family. If you are a party       RESIDENCY
person, weighing no more than 18kg. Please see your                                                                                                                                              If you or anyone else named on this policy has not been a resident in the UK for the past 6-months this policy
                                                                 planned in each brochure and 99% of the time there is           leader or group organiser, we have a wealth of experience       cannot cover you.
holiday confirmation letter for details of separate              no alteration, but on rare occasions they may need to           in organising all aspects of group travel. We are happy to      In addition to the above the policy also contains the following main exclusions:
                                                                                                                                                                                                 • Any costs of repatriation or evacuation as a result of You taking part in any excluded Hazardous Activities and
overnight luggage which may be necessary.                        be changed due to unforeseen circumstances.                     advise on venues, routes and places of interest both within     Sports including dangerous expeditions or from an area which is considered by Insurers to be a War Risk or Civil
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Hazard area.
                                                                                                                                 the UK and Europe; also ferry reservations, theatre tickets,    • Loss of or damage to money and valuables whilst left unattended or in/from luggage in transit.
                                                                 HOTELS                                                          hotel accommodation and insurance – the choice is yours!
                                                                                                                                                                                                 • Loss of or damage to telecommunications and motor vehicle related equipment and accessories.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 • Travel against the advice of the carrier, any other public transport provider, the Foreign Office or the
                                                                 The hotels in this brochure have been selected, not only                                                                        World Health Organisation.
                                                                                                                                 At Blakes Coaches, every job is important to us and you are     • Any insurance event arising from You being the driver, rider or passenger of a quad bike, all-terrain vehicle or
                                                                 for their location, but their excellent value for money.                                                                        motorcycle when the insured person is not wearing a crash helmet, whether legally required locally or not.
                                                                                                                                 guaranteed our full attention and understanding, no matter      Examples of these and other conditions and exclusions are contained within the policy wording, a specimen copy
                                                                 They range from those that are smaller family owned and                                                                         of which is available upon request. If after purchasing a policy from us should you find it does not meet your
                                                                                                                                 how big or small the job. If our customers are happy, then      requirements you have 14 days from the date of issue or prior to travel, whichever is sooner, to cancel the policy
                                                                 run, to the national groups like the Britannia Group.                                                                           and receive a full refund of your premium.
                                                                                                                                 we are! We can tailor make packages to suit your individual     PROTECTING YOUR INFORMATION
                                                                                                                                                                                                 We will only use your personal details in line with our Privacy Notice. This can be found on our website or is
                                                                                                                                 needs at a very competitive price. We would be pleased to       available in hard copy format upon request and you should read this carefully and contact us immediately if you
                                                                                                                                                                                                 have any queries. Your personal information includes all of the details you have given us to process your insurance
                                                                           Our gift                                              come and pay your group a visit to discuss any details you      policy (we will not ask for more information than is necessary). We may share your data with Third Parties for the
                                                                                                                                                                                                 provision and ongoing performance of your insurance policy. Your data may be transferred outside the UK.
                                                                    vouchers make                                                may have for your proposed excursion or tour and offer          All of the personal information you supply to us will be handled strictly in accordance with the applicable
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Data Protection regulations and legislation.
                                                                   the perfect gift.                                             valuable information and advice. You would likewise be          Blakes Coaches Limited are an Appointed Representative of Wrightsure Services (Hampshire) Limited who are
                                                                                                                                                                                                 authorised and regulated by the FCA (their registration number is 311394) and which is permitted to advise on and
                                                                   Give us a call to                                             very welcome to come and visit us and view our coaches          arrange general insurance contracts. You can check these details online using the Financial Services Register (accessi-
                                                                                                                                                                                                 ble from www.fca.org.uk) or be contacting the Financial Conduct Authority Consumer Helpline on 0800 111 6768.
                                                                     find out more                                               at our head office.

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TOURS STILL AVAILABLE
   FROM OUR 2019 BROCHURE
                                                                                                                                                                   Contents
                                                                                                                                                                   Departure       Destination                                                  No of Days Page   Departure   Destination                                   No of Days Page

 ENGLISH HOLIDAYS                                                                                                                                                   OCTOBER
4 days   Just London                                                   £275.00                                                                                     15 Oct 2019 Autumn Colours of Austria                                           8 DAYS    8    14 Mar 2020 A Weekend on The North Cornwall Coast                              2 DAYS 44
2 days   BBC Countryfile Live                                          £115.00                                                                                     20 Oct 2019 Autumn Colours of Scotland…with a Touch of Luxury                   6 DAYS    9    15 Mar 2020 Lochs & Glens of Scotland                                          6 DAYS 45
5 days   A Cumbrian Journey & Carlisle to Settle Railway               £325.00                                                                                     21 Oct 2019 Yorkshire’s Autumn Glory                                            5 DAYS    9    16 Mar 2020 Springtime in Tenby                                                5 DAYS 45
4 days   Liverpool                                                     £199.00                                                                                     25 Oct 2019 Blackpool Illuminations                                             4 DAYS   10    16 Mar 2020 A Taste of Three Counties                                          5 DAYS 46
4 days   A Weekend in Pembrokeshire                                    £239.00                                                                                     25 Oct 2019 Mystery Weekend                                                     4 DAYS   10    19 Mar 2020 Jersey By Air                                                      5 DAYS 46
5 days   Historic Houses & Gardens of Hampshire                        £375.00                                                                                     26 Oct 2019 Coronation Street – The Tour                                        3 DAYS   11    20 Mar 2020 Spring into Shropshire                                             4 DAYS 47
5 days   Surrey’s Best Kept Secrets                                    £375.00                                                                                     28 Oct 2019 Blackpool Illuminations & The Lake District                         5 DAYS   11    21 Mar 2020 A Weekend in South Wales                                           2 DAYS 47
4 days   Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, Open-Air Show               £235.00                                                                                      NOVEMBER                                                                                      23 Mar 2020 Lake District More Inclusive                                       5 DAYS 48
6 days   The Isle of Man                                               £525.00                                                                                     02 Nov 2019 Harry Potter Studio Tour                                            2 DAYS 12      23 Mar 2020 Showtime in North Wales                                            5 DAYS 48
5 days   The Delightful Yorkshire Dales                                £365.00                                                                                     03 Nov 2019 Luxury in London                                                    2 DAYS 12      23 Mar 2020 Springtime Along The South Coast                                   5 DAYS 49
4 days   Tales of the Riverbank                                        £259.00                                                                                     29 Nov 2019 German Christmas Markets Monschau & Aachen                          4 DAYS 14      27 Mar 2020 Four Day British Seaside Mystery                                   4 DAYS 49
2 days   Longleat “Sky Safari” Hot Air Balloon Festival                 £99.00                                                                                      DECEMBER                                                                                      27 Mar 2020 Entertainment Break – Weston-super-Mare & The Mendip Hills         4 DAYS 50
5 days   Highlights of Cambridgeshire & Beyond                         £345.00                                                                                     06 Dec 2019 German Rhine Christmas Markets…Cologne & Dusseldorf                 4 DAYS   14    30 Mar 2020 York, Whitby & Scarborough                                         5 DAYS 50
5 days   The Best of Suffolk                                           £335.00                                                                                     21 Dec 2019 Christmas in The Austrian Tyrol                                     8 DAYS   15    30 Mar 2020 Springtime in The Peak District                                    5 DAYS 51
5 days   Classic Cotswolds & Beyond                                    £385.00                                                                                     21 Dec 2019 Christmas in Italy…On The Shores of Lake Garda                      8 DAYS   16     APRIL
5 days   Eastbourne & The Sussex Downs                                 £315.00                                                                                     21 Dec 2019 Longleat’s Festival of Light & Winchester Christmas Markets         2 DAYS   17    01 Apr 2020  Antiques Fair – Nottinghamshire                                   4 DAYS 51
4 days   Blackpool Illuminations                                       £199.00                                                                                     23 Dec 2019 Christmas in North Wales                                            5 DAYS   17    03 Apr 2020  A Weekend in North Cornwall                                       4 DAYS 52
5 days   A Cumbrian Journey & Carlisle to Settle Railway               £325.00                                                                                     23 Dec 2019 Christmas in Bournemouth                                            5 DAYS   18    03 Apr 2020  Singles Galore in North Wales                                     4 DAYS 52
5 days   Highlights of Northumberland                                  £349.00                                                                                     23 Dec 2019 Christmas in Shropshire                                             5 DAYS   18    04 Apr 2020  Regal Royal Residences                                            3 DAYS 53
5 days   Emmerdale Tour                                                £345.00                                                                                     27 Dec 2019 Twixmas on The English Riviera                                      4 DAYS   19    06 Apr 2020  Norfolk & The Broads                                              5 DAYS 53
4 days   Entertainment Break on The English Riviera                    £199.00                                                                                     30 Dec 2019 New Year in North Cornwall                                          4 DAYS   19    10 Apr 2020  Easter in Norfolk                                                 4 DAYS 54
2 days   Chocolate Safari                                              £109.00                                                                                     28 Dec 2019 Cruising The River Rhine for New Year                               6 DAYS   20    10 Apr 2020  Easter along the South Coast                                      4 DAYS 54
5 days   Discovering The Delights of Dorset                            £325.00                                                                                     30 Dec 2019 New Year in Tenby                                                   4 DAYS   20    06 Apr 2020  Nidd Hall, Yorkshire… Warner Break                                5 DAYS 55
5 days   Kent’s Glorious Gardens & Mighty Castles                      £345.00   4 days  Gt Yarmouth Festive Sparkle & Thursford Christmas Spectacular £245.00
                                                                                                                                                                   30 Dec 2019 New Year in The Heart of Wales                                      4 DAYS   21    13 Apr 2020  Weymouth Mock Cruise (No Sailing!)                                5 DAYS 55
5 days   The Very Best of Cornwall                                     £299.00   5 days  Eastbourne Turkey & Tinsel                                    £239.00
                                                                                                                                                                    JANUARY                                                                                       13 Apr 2020  Dutch Bulbfields Cruise                                           5 DAYS 56
5 days   Isle of Wight                                                 £295.00   4 days  Thursford Christmas Spectacular                               £295.00
                                                                                                                                                                   06 Jan 2020 Our Best Ever Value Break… York                                     5 DAYS   22    18 Apr 2020  RHS Cardiff Flower Show                                           2 DAYS 57
5 days   Alvaston Hall, Cheshire… Warner Break                         £329.00   4 days  Tenby Turkey & Tinsel                                         £199.00
                                                                                                                                                                   07 Jan 2020 Lamma 2020… The Uk’s Leading Farm Machinery Show                    2 DAYS   22    19 Apr 2020  Springtime Gardens in Cornwall                                    5 DAYS 57
4 days   A Weekend in Cornwall                                         £215.00   4 days  Festive Sparkle in Scarborough & York Christmas Fayre         £199.00
                                                                                                                                                                   10 Jan 2020 André Rieu in Concert, Amsterdam                                    4 DAYS   22    19 Apr 2020  Springtime in Austria – Alpine Mountains and Tyrolean Towns       7 DAYS 58
3 days   All Things Apple! Celebrating Hereford’s Cider                £169.00   5 days  Valkenburg Turkey & Tinsel, and Christmas Markets             £319.00
                                                                                                                                                                   11 Jan 2020 London Theatre Weekend / London only                                2 DAYS   23    20 Apr 2020  The Dutch Bulbfields & The Best of Holland                        5 DAYS 59
5 days   Blackpool Illuminations & The Lake District                   £199.00   5 days  Turkey & Tinsel, Sinah Warren, Hayling Island Warner Break    £329.00
                                                                                 4 days  Isle of Wight Turkey & Tinsel                                 £199.00     12 Jan 2020 Winter Sun in The Spanish Costa Brava &                            10 DAYS   24    20 Apr 2020  A Real Taste of Ireland                                           5 DAYS 60
5 days   Autumn Colours of The Lake District                           £299.00                                                                                                 Pyrenees Mountain Railway
                                                                                 4 days  Bournemouth – Festive Sparkle Weekend                         £199.00                                                                                                    20 Apr 2020  Springtime on The Isle of Wight                                   5 DAYS 60
5 days   Yorkshire’s Autumn Glory                                      £335.00                                                                                     13 Jan 2020 Holme Lacy, Herefordshire .. Warner Break                           5 DAYS   25
                                                                                 4 days  Festive Cheer in Yorkshire – York & Leeds Christmas Markets £209.00                                                                                                      23 Apr 2020  André Rieu in Concert, Birmingham                                 2 DAYS 61
4 days   Blackpool Illuminations                                       £199.00                                                                                     13 Jan 2020 Kent Coast & Bruges                                                 5 DAYS   26
                                                                                 5 days  South Coast Turkey & Tinsel                                   £209.00                                                                                                    24 Apr 2020  Entertainment Break in South Wales                                4 DAYS 61
4 days   Mystery Weekend                                               £199.00                                                                                     18 Jan 2020 A Weekend in Falmouth & Truro                                       2 DAYS   26
                                                                                 4 days  Thursford Christmas Spectacular                               £295.00                                                                                                    26 Apr 2020  Kent - Garden of England & Springtime Bloom!                      5 DAYS 62
3 days   Coronation Street – The Tour                                  £185.00
                                                                                                                                                                   20 Jan 2020 All Things Brighton Beautiful                                       5 DAYS   27    27 Apr 2020  A Cumbrian Journey & Carlisle to Settle Railway                   5 DAYS 62
2 days   “Murder at The Manor” (Murder Mystery Break)                  £145.00   5 days  Mystery Turkey & Tinsel                                       £259.00
                                                                                 4 days  Thursford Christmas Spectacular                               £295.00     20 Jan 2020 Cricket St. Thomas, Chard (With Drinks Package)...Warner Break      5 DAYS   27    30 Apr 2020  Scotland – The Outer Hebrides & Isle of Skye                      9 DAYS 63
5 days   Blackpool Illuminations & The Lake District                   £229.00
                                                                                 5 days  Gt Yarmouth Turkey & Tinsel & Thursford Christmas Spectacular £285.00     20 Jan 2020 Classic Cornwall                                                    5 DAYS   28     MAY
2 days   Harry Potter Studio Tour                                      £149.00
                                                                                 5 days  Turkey & Tinsel Folkestone and Bruges Christmas Market        £195.00     24 Jan 2020 Entertainment Break on The English Riviera                          4 DAYS   28    01 May 2020 Llandudno… Victorian Extravaganza & Transport Festival             4 DAYS 63
2 days   London Theatre Weekend                                        £199.00
                                                                                  CHRISTMAS MARKETS & EVENTS                                                       25 Jan 2020 A Weekend in Hereford & Worcester                                   2 DAYS   29    01 May 2020 The Delightful Dales of Yorkshire & Skipton’s Waterway Festival    4 DAYS 64
2 days   A Weekend in London                                           £109.00
                                                                                 3 days  Christmas at Chatsworth House                                 £185.00     27 Jan 2020 A Taste of Three Counties                                           5 DAYS   29    04 May 2020 Springtime in Bruges                                               4 DAYS 64
2 days   Beautiful Bath with Afternoon Tea in Pump Room                £139.00
                                                                                 3 days  Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre & Bath Christmas Market       £159.00		   27 Jan 2020 Winter warmer in South Wales                                        5 DAYS   30    03 May 2020 Spain… The Costa Brava                                             9 DAYS 65
2 days   Luxury in London                                              £109.00
                                                                                 2 days  “Classic Spectacular” Concert at The Royal Albert Hall        £195.00      FEBRUARY                                                                                      11 May 2020 The Isles of Scilly                                                6 DAYS 66
5 days   Kent Coast & Bruges                                           £179.00
                                                                                 2 days  Longleat’s Festival of Light & Southampton Christmas Market £99.00        01 Feb 2020 Mystery Weekend                                                     2 DAYS   30    24 May 2020 Ireland… Killarney & The Ring of Kerry                             7 DAYS 66
2 days   Iconic British Motors – Jaguar & Morgan Motor Factory Tours £159.00
2 days   Land Ahoy!                                                    £159.00   2 days  Royal Marines Band Christmas Spectacular Concert               £99.00     01 Feb 2020 Austrian Winter Wonderland                                          7 DAYS   31     RIVER CRUISES
 ENGLISH HOLIDAYS                                                                4 days  Durham Christmas Festival & Beamish at Christmas              £189.00     03 Feb 2020 Llandudno… Landlubbers Mock Cruise (No Sailing!)                    5 DAYS   32    13 Apr 2020  Dutch Bulbfields Cruise                                           5 DAYS 68
8 days   Southern Ireland – The West Coast & Wild Atlantic Way         £535.00   4 days  German Christmas Markets Monschau & Aachen                    £299.00     03 Feb 2020 More Inclusive in The Yorkshire Dales                               5 DAYS   32    25 May 2020 Rhine & Swiss Delights River Cruise                                8 DAYS 69
 SCOTTISH HOLIDAYS                                                               3 days  Portsmouth’s Victorian Festival of Christmas                  £159.00     08 Feb 2020 A Weekend in Portsmouth & Winchester                                2 DAYS   33    21 July 2020 Cruising The Danube                                              10 DAYS 70
6 days   Scotland and The Braemar Highland Games                       £465.00   2 days  Christmas Shopping Weekend                                     £89.00     09 Feb 2020 Lancashire Winter Warmer                                            5 DAYS   33    27 July 2020 Cruising The Bordeaux Regions – Premium Ship River Cruise         7 DAYS 71
9 days   The Best of Scotland…The Scottish Highlands & Cairngorms £635.00        2 days  Longleat Festival of Light & Winchester Christmas Market       £99.00     09 Feb 2020 Snowdrop Spectacular                                                5 DAYS   34    21 Aug 2020 Cruising Through Burgundy – Rivers Rhône & Saône                  10 DAYS 72
6 days   Autumn Colours of Scotland...With a Touch of Luxury           £435.00   2 days  Blenheim Palace Christmas Lights & Cheltenham Market          £125.00     17 Feb 2020 York, Whitby & Scarborough                                          5 DAYS   34    02 Sept 2020 Our Grand River Cruise For 2020 – The Danube to The Black Sea 17 DAYS 74
 WELSH HOLIDAYS                                                                  4 days  German Rhine Christmas Markets... Cologne & Dusseldorf        £289.00     17 Feb 2020 Cornwall… With a Touch of Luxury                                    5 DAYS   35    08 Aug 2020 Cruising The Romantic Rhine and Majestic Moselle                   8 DAYS 76
5 days   West Wales…Cardigan Bay                                       £325.00   2 days  Cadbury World & Blists Hill Victorian Christmas                £99.00     21 Feb 2020 Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Rhubarb! Please Read On…                          4 DAYS   35     A SELECTION OF EUROPEAN TOURS FOR 2020
5 days   Llandudno & The Welsh Highland Railway                        £389.00   2 days  Christmas Shopping Weekend in Calais                           £99.00     24 Feb 2020 North Wales & Stunning Snowdonia National Park                      5 DAYS   36    11 May 2020 Italy – The Eternal City of Rome & The Italian Lakes              11 DAYS 78
5 days   Tenby & Pembrokeshire                                         £325.00   2 days  Longleat’s Festival of Light & Southampton Christmas Market £99.00		      24 Feb 2020 Eastbourne & The Sussex Coast                                       5 DAYS   36    23 May 2020 The Black Forest & The Alsace Villages                             7 DAYS 79
5 days   Autumn Colours of North Wales & Snowdonia                     £295.00   2 days  Christmas at Windsor Castle & Oxford Christmas Markets        £125.00     28 Feb 2020 Sidmouth                                                            4 DAYS   37    13 June 2020 Austria… Beauty on The Edge of The World                          8 DAYS 80
 EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS                                                               2 days  Christmas at Kew & Oxford Christmas Market                    £129.00     28 Feb 2020 A Weekend in Oxfordshire & Warwickshire                             4 DAYS   37    20 June 2020 Treasures of The German Rhine Valley                              7 DAYS 81
8 days   Austria & Bavaria including Hitler’s Eagles Nest              £649.00   2 days  Christmas Celebrations at The Royal Albert Hall               £189.00     29 Feb 2020 A Weekend in Bristol & Cardiff                                      2 DAYS   38    29 June 2020 Andorra… A Pyrenees Mountain Paradise                             8 DAYS 81
4 days   Disneyland® Paris From                                        £239.00   2 days  Longleat Festival of Light & Winchester Christmas Market       £99.00      MARCH                                                                                         11 July 2020 Majestic Lakes of Italy… Maggiore, Orta & Como                    8 DAYS 83
5 days   Valkenburg…Rail & Sail                                        £345.00   2 days  Longleat Festival of Light & Winchester Christmas Market       £99.00     02 Mar 2020 Isle of Wight                                                       5 DAYS   38    27 July 2020 Valkenburg, Monschau & The Eifel National Park                    5 DAYS 84
8 days   Switzerland…The Glacier Express                               £825.00    CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR                                                             02 Mar 2020 Five Day British Mystery                                            5 DAYS   39    15 Aug 2020 Little Trains & Boats of Austria                                   8 DAYS 85
13 days  Our Grand Tour of 2019 – Timeless Treasures of Transylvania £1325.00    8 days  Christmas in the Austrian Tyrol                               £685.00     02 Mar 2020 Alvaston Hall, Cheshire … Warner Break                              5 DAYS   39    22 Aug 2020 Switzerland – Nestlé Amongst The Glaciers                          8 DAYS 86
4 days   A Weekend in Paris (with optional Palace of Versailles)       £299.00   8 days  Christmas in Italy…On The Shores of Lake Garda                £649.00     02 Mar 2020 Norfolk & The Broads                                                5 DAYS   40    27 Aug 2020 Scandinavian Highlights of Denmark & Sweden                        9 DAYS 87
12 days  Pearls of The Adriatic…Croatia & Italy                        £869.00   5 days  Christmas in Bournemouth                                      £525.00     06 Mar 2020 Ross-On-Wye & Herefordshire                                         4 DAYS   40    09 Sept 2020 The Austrian Tyrol, Alpine Mountains & Festival of Cows           7 DAYS 88
10 days  Northern Spain… The Cantabrian Coast                          £665.00   5 days  Christmas in Shropshire                                       £545.00     07 Mar 2020 Italian Riviera & Monaco                                            8 DAYS   41    13 Sept 2020 Slovenia, Croatia & The Istrian Peninsula                        12 DAYS 89
8 days   Autumn Colours of Austria                                     £535.00   5 days  Christmas in North Wales                                      £525.00     07 Mar 2020 A Weekend in Oxford & Bath – A Tale of Two Cities                   2 DAYS   42    04 Oct 2020  Portugal’s Atlantic Coast & Lisbon                               10 DAYS 90
4 days   Disneyland® Paris                                        From £239.00   4 days  Twixmas on The English Riviera                                £195.00     09 Mar 2020 Yorkshire Winter Warmer                                             5 DAYS   42    18 Oct 2020  Stunning Italy… Sorrento, The Amalfi Coast & The Island of Capri 11 DAYS 91
 TURKEY & TINSEL HOLIDAYS                                                        6 days  Cruising The River Rhine for New Year                         £635.00     09 Mar 2020 Kent Coast & Bruges                                                 5 DAYS   43    25 Oct 2020  Disneyland® Paris                                                 4 DAYS 92
5 days   Isle of Wight Turkey & Tinsel…Warner Break                    £325.00   4 days  New Year in North Cornwall                                    £345.00     09 Mar 2020 A Taste of Four Counties                                            5 DAYS   44    4 Dec 2020   German Christmas Markets, Cologne & Dusseldorf                    4 DAYS 92
5 days   Holly & Mistletoe in North Wales                              £325.00   4 days  New Year in Tenby                                             £345.00     13 Mar 2020 Delightful Dorset & The New Forest                                  4 DAYS   44    21 Dec 2020  Christmas in Switzerland                                          8 DAYS 93
4 days   Falmouth Turkey & Tinsel                                      £195.00   4 days  New Year in The Heart of Wales                                £345.00

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Tuesday 15th – Tuesday 22nd October                                                                                 Sunday 20th – Friday 25th October                                                         Monday 21st – Friday 25th October

                                                                                                                                                             NEW                                                                                      NEW

AUTUMN COLOURS                                               TOUR                                                                                        AUTUMN COLOURS OF                                                         TOUR             YORKSHIRE’S                                                      TOUR
OF AUSTRIA                                                   PRICE                                                                                       SCOTLAND...WITH A                                                         PRICE            AUTUMN GLORY                                                     PRICE
As autumn falls across the Austrian Lake District, the
                                                            £535                                                                                         TOUCH OF LUXURY                                                          £435
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Yorkshire is the largest county in England, and an area
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    £335
mountainous backdrop starts to bloom with crisp leaves                                                                                                   The Scottish Highlands are a natural beauty all year                                       of outstanding beauty with moorland, dales coastline
of red, orange, ochre and yellow and the magnificent                                                                                                     round, but the earthy rich colours of Autumn make this                                     and historic cities. The earthy colours of Autumn give
                                                             8 DAYS                                                                                                                                                                6 DAYS           the landscape a superb natural radiance.                         5 DAYS
lakes begin their seasonal change.                                                                                                                       area especially magnificent, with colourful hues of red,
 YOUR HOTEL Hotel Lohninger-Schober,                                                                                                                     orange and yellow bringing the whole landscape alive.                                       YOUR HOTEL Queens Hotel, York
St Georgen im Attergau                                                                                                                                    YOUR HOTEL Crieff Hydro Hotel, Crieff                                                     We are delighted to return to this friendly hotel, ideally
A traditional 3* family run hotel. All rooms are en-suite with TV, and                                                                                   We are delighted to introduce this superb 4* luxury spa resort set                         situated on the banks of the river Ouse in the heart of the
hairdryer. The restaurant serves a delicious home cooked evening menu                                                                                    within 900 acres of gardens, woodland and estate, offering over 60                         city centre. All rooms are en-suite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea
and there is a lounge bar panoramic views. Leisure facilities include an                                                                                 activities and spa treatments on-site including a cinema showing daily                     & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors, and the restaurant offers
indoor swimming pool.                                                                                                                                    & nightly films,. All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access                  delicious traditional food.
                                                                                                                                                         and tea & coffee facilities and a lift to all floors. There is a variety of
ITINERARY                                                                                                                                                restaurants and bar areas, and leisure facilities include an indoor pool                   ITINERARY
                                                                                                                                                         and spa.                                                                                   MONDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north,
TUESDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with                                                                                                                                                                                     stopping for coffee and lunch en route, and reaching our hotel with time
comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue                                                                               ITINERARY                                                                                  to freshen up before dinner and an evening stroll around York.
                                                                             with a stunning mountain backdrop. Time to explore this town with its
to our overnight accommodation in Aachen, arriving in time for our                                                                                       SUNDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north, stopping for
                                                                             beautiful esplanade, pretty harbour and large town squares, or take                                                                                                    TUESDAY Join us this morning as we make our way to the magnificent
evening meal.                                                                                                                                            coffee and lunch en route, and reaching our hotel with time to freshen up before           Harewood House, complete with furniture made by Thomas Chippendale,
                                                                             a boat trip across the lake to the castle, or a ride on the Grunberg        dinner.
WEDNESDAY This morning we continue our journey through Germany               Cable car with its treetop walk tower, to experience views across Lake                                                                                                 family portraits by Gainsborough and landscaped grounds by Capability
                                                                                                                                                         MONDAY The morning is free to spend as you please, and make use of the                     Brown. Used as a major set for ITV’s Victoria series, this 18th century
and into Austria, and on to our hotel near St Georgen where we stay for      Traunsee and beyond..                                                       facilities of our resort. Maybe try an outdoor skill such as archery, croquet, bowls,      country mansion offers majestic state rooms, libraries and bedrooms,
the next five nights, arriving with time to settle in before dinner.                                                                                     or maybe try a Segway tour in the vast estate grounds; a relaxing spa treatment, a         and step into the world below stairs where the servants lived, worked
                                                                             SATURDAY This morning we take a scenic drive along the shores of            swim in the indoor pool, or stroll into Crieff town. This afternoon, join us if you wish
THURSDAY Today we enjoy a leisurely scenic tour of the stunning              Lake Attersee to the Imperial town of Bad Ischl, formerly the summer        as we visit Dunkeld with its stately Cathedral, part ruined but still used as the parish
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and socialised. The gardens are a delight to wander through this time of
Lakeland scenery of “The Sound Of Music” country, stopping first in                                                                                      church, and mighty River Tay (Scotland’s longest river). Time here to browse the           year, and there is also a small farm to experience up close, a wonderful
                                                                             residence of Kaiser Franz Josef, and a popular spa resort. Enjoy a                                                                                                     bird garden and a café to enjoy a light lunch. This afternoon we continue
                                                                                                                                                         shops and enjoy tea in one of the delightful cafés.
Mondsee, to the little church of St Michael, where the wedding between       gentle stroll through the streets, sample some local cakes, or maybe                                                                                                   to Harrogate, a Victorian spa town with public gardens, marvellous
Captain Van Trapp and Maria was filmed. We continue on to the delightful                                                                                 TUESDAY Today we enjoy a scenic day touring through the Trossachs, stopping
                                                                             visit the impressive Kaiservilla (former home of the Danube Monarchy,       in Callander for coffee and on through the scenic Duke’s Pass to the base of Loch          architecture and unique shops. No visit to Harrogate would be complete
lakeside village St Gilgen, the setting for the film’s opening credits and   Franz Josef and his wife Empress Sisi). We continue to the picture          Lomond, Balloch for lunch. Here you will find Loch Lomond Shores shopping                  without enjoying afternoon tea in the famous Betty’s Tea Rooms!
former home of Mozart’s family. Here you will find a small museum            postcard UNESCO village of Hallstatt, referred to as “the world’s most      and restaurant area, a Sea Life aquarium, bird of prey centre and where you may            WEDNESDAY The whole day is free for you to explore all that York has
about the composer’s life and works. You may like to take a gentle boat                                                                                  also like to take a boat trip out on the loch. We later return to Crieff via more          to offer. Maybe visit the imposing Minster, the Jorvik Centre the Chocolate
                                                                             beautiful lakeside village” – just one look is enough to see why! This      picturesque scenery.
trip across Lake Wolfgangsee to St Wolfgang, a picturesque village with      unspoilt village retains a unique charm, with quaint streets, beautiful                                                                                                Story, where you will learn about the city’s connection to the sweet treat
                                                                                                                                                         WEDNESDAY After breakfast we make our way to Scone Palace, one of Scotland’s               and even try your hand at creating your own chocolate souvenir! or the
delightful shops and cafes.                                                  buildings and lakeside views.                                               most important stately homes. It has been a seat of the Scottish parliament and            National Railway Museum to discover 300 years of railway history. Take a
FRIDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way across to the                                                                                         the place of crowning Scottish Kings including Robert The Bruce. The interior has          leisurely boat cruise along the River Ouse, or jump on a sight-seeing bus
                                                                             SUNDAY After breakfast we travelto the elegant city of Salzburg,            exquisite collections of art, treasures and antiques housed within state rooms,
northern end of Lake Traunsee to the historic town of Gmunden, with          famous as the birthplace of Mozart, and another film location for           and the exterior is home to beautifully landscaped gardens and a sanctuary for             with on-board commentary. The Little Shambles is an absolute delight and
strong links to the Austrian fine and decorative ceramics industry. It       scenes from “The Sound Of Music”, with its stunning cathedral,              wildlife including the red squirrel, roe deer and oystercatchers. After lunch we visit     there are many shops and cafes. As our hotel is in the centre of York, you
                                                                                                                                                         Perth. Once the capital of Scotland, today laced with parklands, riverside walks and       can spend as much or as little time exploring as you wish
became a spa town in 1862 due to its idyllic position on Lake Traunsee       Hellbrunn Palace, Mirabell Palace Gardens and rich history. The best        glorious architecture and many cafes for afternoon tea.
                                                                             way to explore this delightful city is by a sightseeing tour bus, with an                                                                                              THURSDAY After breakfast we make our way to Thirsk, a traditional
                                                                                                                                                         THURSDAY Join us if you wish as we travel to the Victorian town of Pitlochry with          Yorkshire town sandwiched between the North York Moors and Yorkshire
                                                                             audio guide around the city, where you can hop-on and hop-off and           its spectacular setting under the skyline of Ben Vrackie (at 2760 feet). The largest       Dales. In the centre is a cobbled market square dominated by its town
                                                                             visit many parts of the city at your leisure.                               Scottish Highland town, it became a popular tourist resort after Queen Victoria’s          clock, and is well known as the home of James Herriot, a local vet who
                                                                                                                                                         physician sang its praises in the mid-19th century. It has a wonderful high street,
                                                                             MONDAY Sadly we today bid a fond farewell to Austria, journeying            filled with unique gift shops and cafes, and a visitor centre at the Dam and Salmon        wrote his novels “All Creatures Great & Small”. Visit his house, now a
                                                                                                                                                         Fishing Ladder (free entry) with spectacular views. We return to our resort after          museum of his life and work and re-live the much-loved TV series we
                                                                             back through Germany, with comfort stops en route, to our overnight                                                                                                    all grew up with. After lunch we visit the compact city of Ripon, with its
                                                                                                                                                         lunch with time to continue to use the facilities or just relax before enjoying our
                                                                             accommodation in Aachen, arriving in time for the evening meal.             final evening dinner.                                                                      magnificent cathedral, and mix of museums including the Police & Prison
                                                                             TUESDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the                   FRIDAY This morning we sadly leave of our hotel and begin our journey south.               Museum, Courthouse and Workshouse & Garden Museum.
                                                                             return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue to the West Country,       Once again stopping for coffee and lunch on route, we reach the West Country               FRIDAY This morning we leave of our hotel and begin our journey south.
                                                                                                                                                         early-evening.                                                                             Once again stopping for coffee and lunch en route, we reach the West
                                                                             arriving early/mid-evening.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Country early-evening.
                                                                                                                                                         PRICE INCLUDES:
                                                                             PRICE INCLUDES:                                                             n    5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast                                                     PRICE INCLUDES:
                                                                             n 7 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast                                  n    Entrance to Scone Palace                                                              n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
                                                                             n All coach travel                                                          n    Free use of swimming pool & cinema                           SUPPLEMENTS:             n Entrance to Harewood House
                                                                                                                                    SUPPLEMENTS:         n    Evening entertainment                            Single supplement £125.00            n All coach travel                                        SUPPLEMENTS:
                                                                                                                            Single supplement £90.00     n    All coach travel                                 Outdoor activities on resort                                                          Single supplement £84.00
                                                                                                                              Travel insurance £37.00                                                             Travel insurance £22.00                                                              Travel insurance £20.00

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Friday 25th – Monday 28th October                                         Friday 25th – Monday 28th October                                           Saturday 26th – Monday 28th October                                           Monday 28th Oct – Friday 1st Nov

MYSTERY WEEKEND                                                TOUR        BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS                                           TOUR         CORONATION STREET –                                          TOUR         BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS                                           TOUR
If you like a pleasant surprise and a little bit of mystery,   PRICE       Blackpool… It needs little introduction! The Illuminations,       PRICE        THE TOUR                                                     PRICE        & THE LAKE DISTRICT                                               PRICE
why not join us on one of our popular mystery                              the famous Tower, the Pleasure Beach, sand, shops,
weekend breaks?                                                £199        shows, trams… fun, fun, fun!                                     £199          Step on to the UK’s largest working television set and
                                                                                                                                                          visit the Rovers Return, Roy’s Rolls Café, Underworld &     £185          Blackpool needs very little introduction! The
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    illuminations, famous Tower, Pleasure Beach, trams,              £229
YOUR HOTEL Mystery Location, ???????                                       YOUR HOTEL Queens Hotel, Blackpool                                             The Kabin, to name but a few! Recall stories of                           shows, sand and shops are amongst some of its
Traditional accommodation offering a warm and friendly 4 DAYS              A traditional 3* hotel located on the Promenade near                4 DAYS     yesteryear, hear about filming secrets and learn             3 DAYS       popular attractions.                                              5 DAYS
atmosphere. Each of the classily furnished rooms is                        to the South Pier. Each comfortable en-suite bedroom is                        interesting facts about your favourite characters.
ensuite, with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee-making                                                                                                                                                                                  YOUR HOTEL President Hotel, Blackpool
                                                                           equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making                            A must-see attraction for all Corrie fans!
facilities. The elegant restaurant offers excellent cuisine, and leisure   facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious                                                                             Ideally situated along the seafront. All en-suite bedrooms have TV,
facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and many other                                                                                          YOUR HOTEL Daresbury Park Hotel & Spa, Warrington                        hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities, A lift serves all floors, leisure
                                                                           traditional evening menu and hearty breakfast, and the lounge bar
facilities including a games room. Live music and entertainment is         provides entertainment each evening.                                           A modern 3* hotel. All rooms are en suite with TV, hairdryer and tea &    facilities, including an indoor pool, free to use at the nearby Grand
provided each evening.                                                                                                                                    coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves a freshly prepared menu   Hotel. The restaurant serves a delicious menu and entertainment is
                                                                                                                                                          and leisure facilities include an indoor pool.                            provided each evening.
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                                                                           FRIDAY We leave the West Country and journey north                             ITINERARY                                                                 ITINERARY
FRIDAY We leave our home area… and that’s all we’re                        to Blackpool, with stops for coffee and lunch en route, to
telling you! But there will be plenty of time for sightseeing                                                                                             SATURDAY We make our way to Trentham                                      MONDAY We leave the West Country and travel
                                                                           our hotel where we stay for three nights. After dinner, the
and this will be an easy-going and unhurried short break,
                                                                           evening is free to spend as you please and maybe take a                        Shopping Village with 70 timber lodge shopping                            to our hotel with time to settle in before dinner,
with stops for coffee and lunch en route, We arrive at our                                                                                                outlets, a garden centre, and restaurant as well as
                                                                           stroll along the seafront and enjoy the illuminations.                                                                                                   followed by a quiz, bingo and in-house cabaret
secret location with plenty of time to settle in before our first
evening dinner followed by live musical entertainment.                     SATURDAY Join us if you wish for a morning’s excursion                         the peaceful Italian Gardens (additional charge).                         style entertainment.
                                                                           to Fleetwood Market. Offering a wide variety of gifts,                         We continue to our hotel, for dinner.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY Join us each day for a little more                                                                                                                                                                                TUESDAY This morning we travel to Southport,
mystery! There will once again be stops for coffee and lunch               goods and produce, you’re bound to find something of                           SUNDAY We travel to Salford Quays, Manchester’s
                                                                           interest. We return to Blackpool with the remainder of the                                                                                               with its bustling town centre, tranquil parklands,
en route, plus time to explore wherever we may be. Dinner                                                                                                 contemporary waterfront with the Lowry Outlet
each evening will once again be followed by entertainment.                 day free for you to spend as you please. You may like to                       Shopping Centre, & cafés. Close by is the Imperial                        promenade and pier. After lunch we return to
                                                                           visit the Tower Complex, which caters for all ages with its                                                                                              Blackpool with time to spend at leisure.
MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast we begin our homeward                   many attractions, including a ride to the top to discover                      War Museum North with exhibitions and powerful
journey back to the West Country. We make a stop for lunch                 stunning panoramic views, and a 4D Cinema & where                              stories of a century of war, or jump on a tram and                        WEDNESDAY Today we travel to the beautiful
along the way, before arriving home early-evening.                                                                                                                                                                                  Lake District, including visits to delightful Keswick

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                                                                           you can look down below at Blackpool from an incredible                        you’ll be in the heart of Manchester city in less than
                                                                           glass floor. There is also the world-famous ballroom where                     10 minutes. The highlight of our tour this afternoon                      and Windermere. Enjoy more light entertainment
                                                                           organists entertain throughout the day and you can dance                       is a fully guided walking tour of the external set                        this evening, after dinner.
                                                                           along to, and Blackpool Tower Dungeons. There is also the
                                                                           Pleasure Beach with rides and shows for all ages, Madame
                                                                                                                                                          of Coronation Street. Wander along the famous                             THURSDAY A day in Blackpool with its many
                                                                           Tussaud’s Waxworks, the Sealife Centre, three piers and the                    cobbles, photograph your favourite buildings, learn                       attractions including the Tower complex, Pleasure
                                                                           shops… to name just a few!                                                     about behind the scene gossip and reminisce plots                         Beach, Waxworks and piers. After dinner, we have
                                                                           SUNDAY Today is once again free for you to continue                            from yesteryear.                                                          a full coach tour of the Illuminations.
                                                                           enjoying Blackpool’s many attractions. After dinner this                       MONDAY We make our way home, stopping
                                                                           evening, join us if you wish for a full coach tour of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    FRIDAY After breakfast we begin our journey
                                                                                                                                                          for lunch in Worcester with its stunning cathedral,
                                                                           marvellous Illuminations.                                                      famous porcelain museum, and shops, arriving                              home, with stops for coffee and lunch, arriving
                                                                           MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we begin our                               early evening.                                                            back in the West Country early evening.
                                                                           homeward journey. Once again stopping for coffee and
                                                                           lunch en route, we reach the West Country early-evening.                       PRICE INCLUDES:                                                           PRICE INCLUDES:
                                                                                                                                                          n 2 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast                                        n   4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
PRICE INCLUDES:                                                            PRICE INCLUDES:                                                                n Coronation Street – The Tour (80 mins guided                            n   Evening tour of Blackpool Illuminations
                                                                                                                                                            walking tour at MediaCity UK External Set)                              n   Entertainment each evening
n    3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast                                     n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
                                                                                                                                                          n All coach travel                                                        n   All coach travel
n    Free use of leisure facilities                                        n Full evening tour of the illuminations                                                                                             SUPPLEMENTS:                                                                  SUPPLEMENTS:
n    Live musical entertainment each evening                               n All coach travel                                         SUPPLEMENTS:                                                 No Single Supplement (max 3)                                                      No Single Supplement for
n    All coach travel                                 SUPPLEMENTS:                                                          Single supplement £30.00                                                           Subsequent Single                                                                   1st 3 singles
                                          No single supplement (Max 4)                                              Sea view room supplement £21.00                                                           Supplement £30.00                                                   £60.00 or subsequent singles
                                                Travel insurance £18.00                                                        Travel insurance £18.00                                                   Travel insurance £15.00                                                       Travel insurance £20.00

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Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd November                                        Sunday 3rd – Monday 4th November

                                                                                                                                                             FESTIVE TOURS STILL AVAILABLE FROM OUR 2019 HOLIDAY BROCHURE

                                                                                                                                                       TURKEY & TINSEL HOLIDAYS
                                                                                                                                                       4 November     5 days   Isle of Wight Turkey & Tinsel, Bembridge Coast Hotel…Warner Break   £325.00
                                                                                                                                                       5 November     5 days   Holly & Mistletoe in North Wales                                    £325.00
                                                                                                                                                       8 November     4 days   Falmouth Turkey & Tinsel                                            £195.00
                                                                                                                                                       8 November     4 days   Great Yarmouth Festive Sparkle & Thursford Christmas Spectacular    £245.00
                                                                                                                                                       11 November    5 days   Eastbourne Turkey & Tinsel                                          £239.00
                                                                                                                                                       15 November    4 days   Tenby Turkey & Tinsel                                               £199.00
HARRY POTTER                                                 TOUR         LUXURY IN LONDON                                              TOUR
                                                                                                                                                       15 November    4 days   Festive Sparkle in Scarborough & York Christmas Fayre               £199.00
STUDIO TOUR                                                  PRICE        Have you ever walked past one of London’s posh hotels         PRICE          18 November    5 days   Valkenburg Turkey & Tinsel, and Christmas Markets                   £319.00
                                                                          and wondered what it would be like to stay for a night?                      18 November    5 days   Turkey & Tinsel, Sinah Warren, Hayling Island… Warner Break         £329.00
A must-do tour for any Harry Potter fans! Go behind
the scenes as you walk through Hogwart’s magical         £    149         Well, here’s your chance! Join us for pure extravagance
                                                                          in London’s illustrious West End.
                                                                                                                                       £109            22 November    4 days   Isle of Wight Turkey & Tinsel                                       £199.00
doors and experience the treasure trove of iconic props,
costumes and film sets which were saved by the film crew. 2 DAYS           YOUR HOTEL Hilton Waldorf Hotel, London                         2 DAYS      22 November    4 days   Bournemouth – Festive Sparkle Weekend                               £199.00
                                                                          The exceptional 4* Waldorf is superbly situated in                           22 November    4 days   Festive Cheer in Yorkshire – York & Leeds Christmas Markets         £209.00
 YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, London Heathrow
                                                                          London’s heart, just five minutes’ walk from Covent Garden. Each of
A modern 4* hotel, All en-suite rooms have TV, and tea & coffee           the hotel’s exquisitely-styled rooms is ensuite, with a raindrop shower,     25 November    5 days   South Coast Turkey & Tinsel                                         £209.00
facilities. The restaurant serves a delicious evening meal and generous
breakfast and there is a lift to all floors.
                                                                          TV, telephone, hairdryer, mini bar and tea & coffee facilities. There is a   2 December     5 days   Mystery Turkey & Tinsel                                             £259.00
                                                                          lift to all floors. The Homage Patisserie and Champagne Bar serves teas
                                                                          and fine coffee from early in the morning along with fresh fruit drinks,     9 December     5 days   Great Yarmouth Turkey & Tinsel & Thursford Christmas Spectacular    £285.00
ITINERARY                                                                 cakes and pastries, and the vibrant Homage Bar is the ideal place to         9 December     5 days   Turkey & Tinsel Folkestone and Bruges Christmas Market              £195.00
                                                                          mingle of an evening. The hotel’s fabulous state-of-the-art health club
                                                                                                                                                       CHRISTMAS MARKETS & EVENTS
SATURDAY We leave the West Country and                                    includes a jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym, and the highlight is the
                                                                          13.6 metre swimming pool surrounded by marble pillars.                       8 November     4 days   Great Yarmouth Festive Sparkle & Thursford Christmas Spectacular    £245.00
make our way to Oxford, with time to explore
                                                                                                                                                       12 November    4 days   Thursford Christmas Spectacular                                     £295.00
the architecture, museums and galleries, shops,                           ITINERARY
                                                                                                                                                       19 November    3 days   Christmas at Chatsworth House                                       £185.00
cafés and restaurants. Maybe take a sight-seeing                          SUNDAY We leave the West Country and make                                    22 November    3 days   Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre & Bath Christmas Market             £159.00
bus tour of the city, or do some early Christmas                          our way to London, stopping for coffee en route.                             23 November    2 days   “Classic Spectacular” Concert at The Royal Albert Hall              £195.00
shopping. We complete our journey to our hotel,                           The remainder of the day is then free for you                                23 November    2 days   Longleat’s Festival of Light & Southampton Christmas Market          £99.00
for dinner and an evening at leisure.                                     to spend as you please, perhaps shopping in
                                                                                                                                                       26 November    4 days   Thursford Christmas Spectacular                                     £295.00
SUNDAY After breakfast we visit Royal Windsor                                                                                                          28 November    2 days   Royal Marines Band Christmas Spectacular Concert                     £99.00
                                                                          Covent Garden or visiting one of London’s many                               29 November    4 days   Durham Christmas Festival & Beamish at Christmas                    £189.00
with time to explore the town and perhaps                                 attractions. You may also like to see a West End                             29 November    4 days   German Christmas Markets Monschau & Aachen                          £299.00
visit the castle. We re-join the coach and travel                         show, which has Sunday afternoon performance.                                29 November    3 days   Portsmouth’s Victorian Festival of Christmas                        £159.00
to the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio where                              After checking into our hotel, you also have use                             30 November    2 days   Christmas Shopping Weekend… Cardiff & Bath                           £89.00
we begin with a short film presentation before                            of the hotel’s leisure facilities, before choosing                           30 November    2 days   Longleat Festival of Light & Winchester Christmas Market             £99.00
you enter through the Great Hall doors to the                             a restaurant of your choice in which to enjoy a                              3 December     2 days   Blenheim Palace Christmas Lights & Cheltenham Christmas Market      £125.00
much loved film sets, exploring the Great Hall,                           leisurely evening dinner.
                                                                                                                                                       6 December     4 days   Thursford Christmas Spectacular                                     £295.00
Potions Class, Gryffindor common room and the                                                                                                          6 December     4 days   German Rhine Christmas Markets… Cologne & Dusseldorf                £289.00
famous Platform 9¾ to name but a few! Discover                            MONDAY After breakfast, the day is once again                                7 December     2 days   Cadbury World & Blists Hill Victorian Christmas                      £99.00
how the production team created the amazing                               free for you to spend as you please enjoying                                 7 December     2 days   Christmas Shopping Weekend in Calais                                 £99.00
                                                                          London’s many attractions, or you may prefer to                              7 December     2 days   Longleat’s Festival of Light & Southampton Christmas Market          £99.00
animatronics and magnificent scenery on set.                                                                                                           9 December     5 days   Great Yarmouth Turkey & Tinsel & Thursford Christmas Spectacular    £285.00
Enhance your tour with a digital audio guide or                           indulge in some early Christmas shopping. We
                                                                                                                                                       10 December    2 days   Christmas at Windsor Castle & Oxford Christmas Markets              £125.00
ride a broomstick in the green technology room                            leave London mid-afternoon and return to the                                 11 December    2 days   Christmas at Kew & Oxford Christmas Market                          £129.00
(extra charge). There is a café and the studio shop                       West Country. With a stop for tea en route, we                               11 December    2 days   Christmas Celebrations at The Royal Albert Hall                     £189.00
offers a wide selection of souvenirs of your visit.                       arrive mid-evening hoping you will have enjoyed                              14 December    2 days   Longleat Festival of Light & Winchester Christmas Market             £99.00
We later return home, arriving mid-late evening.                          your taste of luxury!                                                        21 December    2 days   Longleat Festival of Light & Winchester Christmas Market             £99.00

PRICE INCLUDES:                                                           PRICE INCLUDES:
n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast                                         n 1 Night Bed & Breakfast
n Entrance to Warner Bros Studio                                          n All coach travel
  Tour “The Making of Harry Potter”                   SUPPLEMENTS:                                                               SUPPLEMENTS:
                                              Single supplement £30.00                                                   Single supplement £65.00
n All coach travel
                                                Travel insurance £13.00                                                    Travel insurance £13.00

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