Memory lane 2018 brochure

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2018 DOOR TO DOOR Quality British and European Holidays by Coach, Short Breaks & Day Excursions 2018 DAY EXCURSIONS SEE PAGE 39

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Welcome to our NEW 2018 HOLIDAY BROCHURE Welcome to Memory Lane’s tours for 2018. Whether you are new to Memory Lane or one of those highly valued customers who keep coming back to us, I do hope you’ll like what you read. A surprising amount of it is based on tour feed-back, so please keep it coming. I do read every word of it personally, and I do take notice!

For example, many of you have told me how much you like the flexibility in our tours. When you see the excursions included on many of our tours, you won’t see a date attached to them. This is so your driver can take account of local conditions, such as weather, markets or festivals and plan a final itinerary which takes best advantage of all opportunities.

Sometimes it’s best not to do things by the book, even if it’s just a matter of changing the order of the pages! Obviously, some tours do require more detailed planning. With these, you’ll see the heading ‘your holiday itinerary’ instead of ‘excursions included’ in the pages that follow.

On the other hand, when it comes to customer care, I’m really proud that we do things by the book, often going beyond clients’ expectations and adding pages of our own! Have a look at details of our home pick-up services, for instance. Remember that all our tours are operated by highly professional drivers (I’m proud to be one myself) who will go the extra mile to look after you. On diner tours, you will enjoy the company and services of a second crew-member, the hostess, often someone you know! Sometimes we even take a local specialist guide on board as well.

So enjoy your reading, book with confidence and, most importantly, have a great trip. I look forward to seeing you during what promises to be another bumper season.

A few things to keep in mind ...

Diner Executive Tours Our diner executive coaches are full-sized vehicles but with fewer seats than usual. The space saved is taken up by a kitchen and servery. Here the hostess prepares freshly made light lunches, with copious quantities of tea or coffee. She serves you at your seat. All you have to do is enjoy the experience. Oh yes, and the hostess does the washing-up, too. You see, there are no plastic cups in our diners, just the real thing like you’d want for your guests at home! Obviously all this takes time. On the first and final days we stop, often off the motorway, for you to provide your own lunch. Even on these days, however, we’ll serve you complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits at your seat at some of our stops en route.

Special Meal Arrangements You’ll see the letters SMA against a few tours, rather than the more usual FB (full board) or HB (half board). “Special Meal Arrangements” means extra meals or snacks when in the hotel but not, for example, during coach journeys.

Executive and Continental Tours You’ll have opportunities to buy really good value hot and cold drinks on board. In the UK, lunch stops will often be in reasonably priced outlets away from the motorways. On the continent we do make more use of motorway service areas, but they are generally quite reasonably priced by the standards in the country concerned.

Groups All our prices offer great value. However, we can often make them even more tempting for parties of 20 or more travelling together.

Perhaps you like the idea of taking one of our advertised tours and don’t need too many pick-up points. Or just tell us roughly where you’d like to go, and for how long, and we’ll come up with some mouth-watering ideas. Or give us more precise details of your plans

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and we’ll just provide the transport. However you approach it, tell us what you want us to do and watch us measure up to expectations.

None of our group leaders are disappointed by your response - and there’s no charge for asking!

Single Rooms Demand for single rooms is always very high and we always do our best to get what we can from our hotels. In the price box you will see NOA = NO SUPPLEMENT ON OUR ALLOCATION.

Our Home Pick Up Service I know how much you like the peace of mind our door-to-door service gives you. So, you can look forward to being collected by a friendly driver, usually in a comfortable minibus (we’ve just had to increase the fleet because you like this part so much!) and be taken the often short distance to and from your luxury coach. The driver will even load your luggage for you. By the way, just compare the way we do this with those who collect passengers in a full size shuttle coach, adding several needless hours to passengers’ journeys as they travel huge distances the length and breadth of the country, just to collect a large and viable load. Those of you who live beyond our home pickup service area need not worry. We can usually offer you the same service for a remarkably small additional cost. For overseas visitors we can offer reasonably priced overnight accommodation. We can also arrange for a small number of customers cars to be parked at our depot for those who wish, but cars are parked at your own risk.

Luggage, Walking Aids and Scooters We’d be really grateful if you could manage with ONE CASE EACH! Even if you are traveling as a couple, we’d still be pleased if you could keep this request in mind: TWO SMALL CASES ARE ALWAYS BETTER THAN ONE LARgE ONE FOR TWO. This is partly for the benefit of those of us who make all the luggage fit into the nooks and crannies of coach holds and minibus luggage compartments. But it’s also for you. You see, if your case weighs more than 20kg, hotels are within their rights to refuse porterage. Please be sure to tell us if you’re planning to bring a wheel-chair or other mobility device. We are happy to transport your wheelchair, but due to the limited luggage space it is important that you arrange this when making your reservation.

Scooters, We always do our best to accommodate scooters, but they is always a problem getting them on to our feeder cars, so we would request that scooters are brought to the garage the day before departure of your tour, also many resorts have hire centres where you can obtain a hire scooter at a reasonable prices. Please be aware that our drivers are not responsible for any damage to your machine when maneuvering to and from the coach. Please check that your chosen hotel allows wheelchairs.

Hotel Grading We use our own star rating scheme, based on our many years of experience. In practice, it correlates quite closely with that of the motoring organisations.

And Finally

Clearly, all holidays are subject to enforced change in the event of adverse weather conditions. We know you’ll understand if the itinerary has to be modified. We’ll do our best if the weather doesn’t, and so will our partners. Thanks for your understanding. Enjoy your holiday!

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FROM

£219

PER PERSON

Entertainment Packages Life begins at Warner We have hotels and villages in some of the UK's most picturesque and historic areas; some inland, some are on the coast. And with a huge range of activities, mouth-watering menus, and live shows and entertainment every night, a Warner break has it all.

Holme Lacy

Bodelwydden Castle

This super venue in the heart of Herefordshire is always extremely popular.

The entertainment package is always first class. On our outward day we travel south calling at Ludlow for a chance to get some lunch. Our other days out are at Ross on Wye & Hereford, Wye Valley to Chepstow and the Forrest of Dean. On the return day we spend some time in Shrewsbury over lunch.

This Victorian castle, looking out over its peaceful estate never feels crowded with its stunning glass Atrium inside the castle walls providing an extended restaurant plus a bar and lounge. And the scenery is just beautiful.

But what else would you expect this close to Snowdonia and the coast? Spend your days out and about enjoying the warm Welsh welcome.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST

Departure Days

8th Jan 7th May*

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Price per Person Single Supplement

£219 £419

NOA NOA

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST

Departure Days

29th Jan

5

Price per Person Single Supplement

£279

NOA

* ALL ROOMS WILL BE SIGNATURE ROOMS NOT SINGLES

Plus it's all just for grown-ups.

Plus ... ● ●

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Luxury return coach travel Four nights comfortable half board accommodation Enjoy full activity programme in each resort Superb nightly entertainment As least two excursions.

Cricket St Thomas

Bembridge Once owned by George V’s Lord in Waiting, Bembridge Coast Hotel overlooks the Solent.

The late Queen Mother came here to watch the yachts racing during Cowes Week. The hotel has a wonderful beach, and is an ideal base for touring the Isle of Wight. Balcony rooms allow guests to enjoy the sunrise over the Solent, followed by a dinner in the Four Tides restaurant. Then there is the option of live music and dancing in our Late Lounge.

This hotel is where ‘To the Manor Born’ was filmed. Our tour has Warner’s usual package of quality entertainment and very high standards of food in their restaurant.

Our excursions take us to Honiton and Sidmouth, Lyme Regis and Seaton, plus a day free in resort.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST

Departure Days

9th Jul

5

Price per Person Single Supplement

£426

NOA

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST

Departure Days

30th Apr

5

Price per Person Single Supplement

£359

NOA

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Holiday Diary at a Glance DATE JAN 08 Jan 12 Jan 22 Jan 22 Jan 29 Jan FEB 02 Feb 09 Feb 26 Feb 26 Feb MARCH 05 March 09 March 12 March 18 March 19 March APRIL 02 April 08 April 09 April 09 April 16 April 19 April 20 April 30 April 30 April MAY 04 May 07 May 07 May 17 May 12 May 13 May 20 May 27 May 30 May JUNE 06 June 16 June 17 June

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DESTINATION

DAYS/BOARD

HOTEL

PRICE DINER SS

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WARNERS - Entertainment Package LLANDUDNO - Sunshine by the Sea Package TORQUAY LOCH LOMOND - Burns Night Special - All Inclusive WARNERS - Entertainment Package

5HB 4HB 5HB 5 ALL INCL 5HB

Holme Lacy Queens Hotel Belgrave Sands The Winnock Hotel Bodelwydden Castle

£219 NO NOA £169 NO £12 £279 NO NOA £279 NO £60 £279 NO NOA

3 18 6 20 3

BLACKPOOL - Weekend including Sunday Lunch CUMBRIA - Line Dancing Weekend with BILL and ANNE LLANDUDNO - Sunshine by the Sea Package LOCH LOMOND - Snowdrop Experience - All Inclusive

3HB 3FB 5HB 5 ALL INCL

Park House Hotel Gilsland Hall Hotel Queens Hotel The Winnock Hotel

£129 NO NOA £205 NO £12 £249 NO £16 £299 NO £60

7 8 18 20

BOURNEMOUTH - All inclusive BLACKPOOL - Long Weekend PARIS - Paris Floating Hotel MINI-CRUISE - Bruge BABBACOMBE - Bar Promotion

5 ALL INCL 4HB 6FB 3 5HB

Suncliff Hotel Park House Hotel 4 Star Seine Princess Pride Bruge Cruise Ferry Anchorage Hotel

£299 NO NOA £229 NO NOA £499 NO £130 £99 NO - £209 NO NOA

9 7 24 25 10

ISLE OF WIGHT BLACKPOOL - Blackpool 1940s Hilton Hotel Break PAIGNTON - Entertainment Package SIDMOUTH - Includes Vintage Tram Ride MINI-CRUISE - Dutch Bulbfields TENBY - All Inclusive CUMBRIA - Line Dancing Weekend WARNERS - Entertainment Package JERSEY BY AIR

6HB Channel View Hotel 2HB Hilton Hotel 5HB The Marine Hotel 5HB The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel 3 Pride of Rotterdam 5HB Belgrave Hotel 3FB Gilsland Hall Hotel 5HB Bembridge 6HB The Mayfair Hotel

£439 NO NOA £129 NO £21 £319 NO NOA £379 NO NOA £129 NO - £299 NO NOA £205 NO £12 £359 NO NOA £519 NO £90

13 7 11 11 25 19 8 3 12

LLANDUDNO - Victorian Extravaganza LLANDUDNO - Spring Break WARNERS - Entertainment Package BARMOUTH CORNWALL - Cornish Splendor & Doc Martin NORFOLK & SANDRINGHAM BAMBURGH - DINER TOUR DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY LOIRE VALLEY - The Garden of France

4HB 5HB 5HB 4HB 6HB 5HB 6HB 5HB 8HB

Queens Hotel Queens Hotel Holme Lacy Arbour Hotel Rosemundy House Hotel Le Strange Arms Hotel The Victoria Hotel Cairndale Hotel Ibis Hotel, Chinon

£259 NO £12 £349 NO £16 £419 NO NOA £249 NO £20 £439 NO NOA £499 NO NOA £469 YES NOA £349 NO £72 £849 NO £218

18 18 3 19 14 14 15 21 27

EASTBOURNE LLANDUDNO - Summer Holiday TORQUAY

6HB 8HB 6HB

Haddon Hall Hotel Queens Hotel Belgrave Sands

£399 NO NOA 16 £479 NO £30 18 £445 NO £40 6

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24 June 29 June JULY 01 July 02 July 06 July 09 July 09 July 15 July 23 July 23 July 30 July AUG 02 Aug 05 Aug 07 Aug 12 Aug 19 Aug 24 Aug 26 Aug SEPT 06 Sept 09 Sept 10 Sept 17 Sept 23 Sept 23 Sept 27 Sept OCT 02 Oct 12 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 21 Oct 27 Oct NOV 02 Nov 05 Nov 02 Nov 11 Nov 12 Nov 19 Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 19 Nov 29 Nov 29 Nov DEC 23 Dec 23 Dec 23 Dec 30 Dec 30 Dec

WESTPORT CRICCIETH

6HB 4HB

Castlecourt Hotel Lion Hotel

£499 NO £93 24 £275 NO NOA 19

SCARBOROUGH ISLE OF MAN CUMBRIA - Line Dancing Weekend WARNERS - Entertainment Package BOURNEMOUTH - DINER TOUR CUMBRIA - Summer Tour DINER TOUR TORQUAY PERTHSHIRE - High Peaks of Luxury in the Highlands ISLE OF ARRAN - Includes Off Road Safari

5HB 5HB 3FB 5HB 5HB 5HB 5HB 5HB 5HB

Esplanade Hotel The Rutland Hotel Gilsland Hall Hotel Cricket St Thomas Suncliff Hotel Gilsland Hall Hotel Headland Hotel Crieff Hydo Hotel & Resort Best Western Kinloch Hotel

£354 NO NOA £449 NO £40 £205 NO £12 £426 NO NOA £398 YES NOA £379 YES £45 £385 NO NOA £465 NO £95 £439 NO NOA

13 17 8 3 9 8 6 21 22

DOWNTON ABBEY & BATH ANGUS - Includes Glamis Castle & Cruise - DINER EDINBURGH - Includes Tattoo CORNWALL - Cornish Splendor & Doc Martin BABBACOMBE - Great Value Summer Tour EDINBURGH - Includes Tattoo - LONG WEEKEND EASTBOURNE

5HB 6HB 3HB 6HB 6HB 4HB 6HB

Best Western Blunsdon House Hotel Park Hotel Kings Manor Hotel Rosemundy House Hotel Anchorage Hotel Kings Manor Hotel Best Western Lansdowne Hotel

£389 NO £80 £472 YES £75 £422 NO £65+ £439 NO NOA £335 NO NOA £422 NO £65+ £449 NO NOA

17 22 23 14 10 23 16

ANGERS BAMBURGH AUSTRIA - Romantic Rhineland, Austria & The Heart of Europe BLACKPOOL - Blackpool Illuminations LLANDUDNO - Summer Holiday PEEBLES

LOCH LOMOND - A Victorian Steam Journey

5BB 6HB 11HB 5HB 6HB 5HB 5FB

Séjours and Affairs The Victoria Hotel Belle Vue Hotel/Weiss Kreuz Hotel Park House Hotel Queens Hotel The Brony Castle Hotel & Spa The Winnock Hotel

Est £425 NO - £429 NO NOA £1019 NO £195 £299 NO NOA £395 NO £20 £398 NO £80 £449 NO £56

35 15 26 7 18 23 20

JERSEY BY AIR BLACKPOOL - Long Weekend CUMBRIA - Line Dancing Weekend MINI-CRUISE - Dutch Bulbfields TENBY - Turkey & Tinsel ISLE OF WIGHT

6HB The Mayfair Hotel 4HB Park House Hotel 3FB Gilsland Hall Hotel 3 5 ALL INCL The Belgrave Hotel 6HB Channel View Hotel

£489 NO £90 £299 NO NOA £205 NO £12 £129 NO - £299 NO NOA £439 NO NOA

12 7 8 25 30 13

BRIDGWATER, TAUNTON - Guy Fawkes Illuminated Carnival LUDLOW - Pre Christmas Party LLANDUDNO - Turkey & Tinsel - includes fireworks THURSFORD - Christmas Spectacular LONDON and Winter Wonderland LLANDUDNO - Turkey & Tinsel CUMBRIA - Turkey & Tinsel BABBACOMBE - Turkey & Tinsel THURSFORD - Christmas Spectacular LOCH LOMOND - Edinburgh Christmas Markets VALKENBURG - Christmas Markets

3HB 4HB 4HB 4HB 3BB 5HB 5HB 5HB 4HB 5 ALL INCL 6HB

Holiday Inn Taunton The Feathers Hotel Queens Hotel Best Western Le Strange Arms Novotel London West Hotel Queens Hotel Queens Hotel Anchorage Hotel Best Western Le Strange Arms The Winnock Hotel Schaepkens Hotel

£199 NO £40 £299 NO NOA £235 NO £20 £389 NO NOA £179 NO - £299 NO £20 £295 NO £25 £235 NO £25 £389 NO NOA £329 NO £56 £479 NO £85

31 28 30 28 31 30 30 31 28 29 29

Gilsland Hall Hotel Cairndale Hotel Queens Hotel Cairndale Hotel Gilsland Hall Hotel

£449 NO £20 £395 NO £60 £599 NO £20 £420 NO £60 £449 NO £20

32 32 32 33 33

CUMBRIA - Christmas Package DUMFRIES - Christmas Package LLANDUDNO - Christmas Package DUMFRIES - Hogmanay Package CUMBRIA - Hogmanay Package

5SMA 5SMA 5SMA 4HB 4HB

PRIZE DRAW

Every holiday booking for 2018, booked with deposit and paid for before the end of February 2018 will be entered into our prize draw.

Prizes will be drawn at the beginning of March in our office by a visiting customer and must be taken in the 2018 season.

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ENGLAND ~ Torquay

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tay in this stylish resort at the heart of the English Riviera with a real continental atmosphere. This lovely harbour town is the birthplace of Dame Agatha Christie and the beauty of the area is captured in many of her famous novels. In keeping with its name the English Riviera enjoys a mild climate with sandy beaches, palm trees and pretty coves dotted along the coast line.

Belgrave Sands Hotel, Torquay ★★★

Headland Hotel, Torquay ★★★

This Hotel and Spa is family owned and run and is located just 100 yards walk from the sea front and opposite Torre Abbey Gardens. They acquired this property about a year ago and have spent over two million pounds on it-everything is new from the kitchen sink to the reception and bedrooms. Guests can spend their day relaxing in the exclusive hotel spa with an indoor heated pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi.

This elegant hotel is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of Torquay, sitting majestically on the headland looking out to sea. It is set in two acres of magnificent grounds and offers stunning views across Torbay with numerous coastal walks nearby.

Evenings will be memorable with a delicious six course meal which aims to achieve a Rosette award for culinary excellence followed by a super night of fabulous Cabaret. You can enjoy a spot of lunch in the lounge and a drink on the terrace or alternatively take advantage of the flat location this hotel has to offer. Torquay beach is only 150 yards away or take a short level walk to the town, harbour and theatre.

We include two day excursions - one to Dartmouth on the steam railway from Paignton and a free day in resort. A fabulous holiday at reasonable prices.

The hotel was originally called The Villa Syracusa, a private home built for the Russian Romanoff family.

Our excursions are normally full day to: 1. Totnes, South Hams & Dartmouth 2. The City of Exeter, Dawlish & Teignmouth 3. Brixham & Paignton.

Departure 22nd January

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5 £279 NOA

Departure 17th June

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 6 £445 £40

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Nightly Entertainment most evenings

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Departure 23rd July

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5 £385 NOA

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Nightly Entertainment

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Blackpool

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lackpool, often head of the table as the most popular resort in the UK, has many attractions along the sea front including the famous Tower that still offers dances every afternoon for a small charge. If you are not a dancer, shops await you.

Park House Hotel ★★ The Hotel has an excellent position on Blackpool’s prestigious North Promenade and is within walking distance to the town centre and all major attractions.

Two passenger lifts servicing all floors. Entertainment each evening in either the bar lounge or the elegantly decorated ballroom which caters for all tastes. If it’s the quieter holiday for you then relax on the luxurious sofas situated in the 80 feet long sun lounge overlooking the Irish Sea.

Park House Weekend including Sunday Lunch A great weekend with excellent food and entertainment, calling at Cleveleys for a couple hours on outward day. We spend the morning in Fleetwood on Saturday with the afternoon free in Blackpool. Sunday morning’s also your free time followed by Sunday lunch before we depart for home.

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST & SUNDAY LUNCH Departure Days Price per Person Single Supplement 2nd February 3 £129 NOA

Park House Long Weekend Special in Blackpool A great long weekend with excellent food and entertainment, calling at Cleveleys for a couple hours on outward day, and the morning in Fleetwood on Saturday. Saturday afternoon is free in Blackpool and on Sunday we take an excursion to the Lake District. Monday we depart for Southport to spend time for shopping before we head for home.

Departure 9th March 12th October

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 4 £229 NOA 4 £229 NOA

Blackpool 1940’s Hilton Hotel Break Day 1: We start with a pleasant drive through the countryside arriving in Blackpool to allow some leisure time before checking in the Hilton Hotel for dinner and evening entertainment.

Day 2: After breakfast our day starts with a Vintage Tram Ride, followed by some free time over lunch then it’s our afternoon Tea Dance at Blackpool Tower.

We head for home around 4.30pm Departure 8th April

2 DAYS/1 NIGHT DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 2 £129 £21

Hilton Hotel ★★★★ Located on the Promenade in central Blackpool. The Hilton Blackpool hotel offers sea views, easy access to Pleasure Beach, nightlife & the Blackpool Tower.

Park House, Blackpool Illuminations Park House always offers a superb food and entertainment package and at this time of year with the lights this is great value for money. On day 1 we spend a couple of hours in Cleveleys before we check in at Park House. Saturday is a free day in Blackpool, with an excursion to The Lakes on Sunday. Monday we leave Blackpool after breakfast and spend time in Southport till mid afternoon.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Departure Days Price per Person Single Supplement 17th September 5 £299 NOA

Savour breakfast and dinner at the Promenade Restaurant, boasting a view of the promenade. The Lounge Bar has an impressive collection of international wines and spirits.

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Entertainment

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Cumbria

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umbria is considered one of England’s most outstanding areas of natural beauty, serving as inspiration for artists, writers, and musicians. A large area of the south east of the county is within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Historic sites in Cumbria include Carlisle Castle, Furness Abbey, and Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Summer DINER TOUR

Gilsland Hall Hotel, Cumbria ★★ Gilsland Hall Hotel sits proudly in 140 acres of manicured gardens and natural woodland in an idyllic countryside location with spectacular views over the Cumbrian and Northumberland countryside. The Hotel boasts 94 en-suite bedrooms, free Wi-Fi, and a centrally located ballroom with a bar and entertainment every evening. It caters for both residents and non-residents and there are opportunities to snack, lunch or dine in Galloways Bar and Hadrian’s Coffee shop.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST DINER TOUR Departure Days Price per Person Single Supplement 15th July 5 £379 £45

Line Dance Weekends These fantastic weekends offer line dance instruction with a tea dance before dinner and in the mornings. On Saturday night there is a great cabaret with dancing. Our package includes a light lunch on Saturday and a full roast lunch before we depart on Sunday.

On Saturday afternoon we have a short excursion to the fine city of Carlisle.

Departure 9th February 20th April 6th July 12th October

Gilsland is set in rolling countryside and has in house entertainment every night starting with a tea DINER TOUR dance at 5pm. Our excursions include Hexham and Hadrians Wall, Keswick and Caldbeck, Solway coast & Dumfries, Carlisle. Our outward journey visits Penrith and our return visits Kendal.

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Tea Dance ✓ Evening Entertainment.

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS FULL BOARD + SUNDAY LUNCH Days Price per Person Single Supplement 3 £205 (BILL & ANNE) £12 3 £205 £12 3 £205 £12 3 £205 (BILL & ANNE) £12

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Dance Instruction ✓ Cabaret with dancing

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Bournemouth

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ith seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has it all – a vast variety of shops, restaurants, a buzzing nightlife and endless countryside with beautiful award winning gardens and water sports galore.

DINER TOUR

Suncliff Hotel ★★★ Located on the seafront overlooking Bournemouth Bay in the prestigious East Cliff neighbourhood of town, The Suncliff Hotel Bournemouth is a five-minute stroll from seven miles of sandy beach.

A traditional English seaside hotel which has achieved a high AA 3-star hotel rating of 78%. They offer comfortable and versatile bedrooms, as well as indoor leisure facilities. Boasting various bars and lounges where they provide live entertainment most evenings.

ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR Our third year at the Suncliff Hotel on the sea front which offers us nightly entertainment and has full leisure facilities. Breakfast is taken at your leisure with dinner at prearranged times and packed lunches are given on day excursions and lunch on the free day.

Departure 5th March

Drinkisve Inclus

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS ALL INCLUSIVE Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5 £299 NOA

Tour includes: A pleasant drive via Sandbanks where we view the home’s of the rich and famous then on to Swanage returning via Poole. A day to explore Salisbury with its fine Cathedral and historic buildings plus a day at leisure in Bournemouth.

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Tea Dance ✓ Evening Entertainment.

Our third year at our new hotel on the sea front which offers us nightly entertainment and has full leisure facilities. Breakfast is taken at your leisure and dinner is at prearranged times.

DINER TOUR

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST DINER TOUR Departure Days Price per Person Single Supplement 9th July 5 £398 NOA

After our door step pickups we head south with morning coffee and biscuits served on the coach arriving in Newbury in time for you to explore and have lunch (not included). In the afternoon we travel on to Bournemouth and our hotel, the Suncliff.

On day 2: After breakfast we take a leisurely drive via the homes of the rich and famous in Sandbanks and on to nearby Corfe Castle where we join the steam train to Swanage. Lunch will be served on the coach and we allow time to explore before we depart back to the hotel via Poole.

Day 3: We take a very scenic drive to Shaftsbury, made famous by the ‘Hovis’ advert with time to explore before lunch is served on board. We then travel on to Salisbury for the afternoon.

Day 4: A day of leisure for you to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and Bournemouth’s fine sea front.

Day 5: Sadly we leave for home in the morning.

DINER TOUR

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DINER TOURS: On these tours our hostess will serve a freshly prepared light lunch with tea & coffee on day excursions, and morning coffee and biscuits on the outward and return days. All freshly made on board.

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Babbacombe

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abbacombe boasts its very own promenade, theatre, shops, restaurants and of course the world famous Babbacombe Model Village.

Stunning coastal views are abundant right around Lyme Bay’s Jurassic coast as far as Portland Bill. All this sits high above two beaches and a harbour with footpaths and road access in addition to the historic Babbacombe cliff railway.

A Great Value Summer Tour

Anchorage Hotel ★★★ AA At the Anchorage Hotel a warm welcome is always guaranteed. It is situated in the peaceful Cary Park, just a few minutes walk from Babbacombe Downs which overlooks the sea. There is an outdoor swimming pool in the sun trap garden patio area along with lovely views of Lyme Bay and the Downs. For your added convenience the hotel lift serves most rooms, and all rooms have en suite facilities with TV, telephone and hospitality tray. Some super deluxe rooms are available at an extra cost.

The Anchorage is a great value for money hotel just a few minutes walk from the town centre and cliff railway access to the beach.

2hr Bar n Promotio

Our package includes entertainment most evenings with a bar promotion from 8pm to 10pm where 25ml of house spirits, 125ml house wine and half ping draught lager/bitter are all £1 each. Plus two full day excursions giving you the opportunity to explore this scenic part of Devon, plus a free day in Babbacombe to take in the delights of this typical Victorian seaside resort.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST PLUS 2 HOUR BAR PROMOTION Departure Days Price per Person Single Supplement 19th March 5 £209 NOA

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Evening Entertainment ✓ Bar Promotion.

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Excursions included in the tour are: On day 2 we depart after breakfast to the City of Exeter for sightseeing and shopping. Early afternoon we head along the coast to Dawlish in search of their beautiful black swans and maybe an ice cream before we travel along the pretty coast to Babbacombe.

Day 3 and breakfast serviced we head off to Paignton where you will join the steam train to journey through the pretty Dart Valley to Kingswear. We include the ferry across the River Dart to Dartmouth, a town full of attractive half timbered properties.

Around 3.30pm the coach will collect you and we return via the higher ferry and Paignton.

On day 4 our day starts with a visit to Newton Abbott, a famous railway town of the past. Today is market day with an outdoor and indoor market. After lunch we follow the River Teigh to Teignmouth for the remainder of the afternoon.

Day 5 is a full day at leisure in Babbacombe. Why not try the Cliff Railway or the Model Village?

Day 6 and sadly we say goodbye to all the staff at The Anchorage and head north for home.

Departure 19 August

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 6 £335 NOA

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Evening Entertainment.

Booking Hotline: 01942 728960

Paignton

Sidmouth

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aignton is one of the most popular seaside resorts on the English Riviera offering a great selection for young and old alike.

A wonderful array of shops, typical English attractions and amusements, a great pitch and putt and lovely seafront to stroll along, not forgetting the pretty harbour.

Our hotel here is located on the sea front close to the town centre and is family owned and run with entertainment provided most evenings.

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idmouth never changes. Once called the town caught in a timeless charm. This beautiful resort is full of Regency charm and architecture, fine gardens, leisurely walks along the seafront and striking red cliffs millions of years old. Some of the finest on the World Heritage Site we call the ‘Jurassic Coast’ to which people come to visit from all over the world.

Our two excursions include a vintage tram ride at Seaton and a visit to Lyme Regis and the donkey sanctuary, Honiton & West Bay.

Our two excursions include Slapton Sands and Dartmouth, Brixham, Torquay and Babbacombe. On our outward and return journeys we normally leave the motorway for lunch stops.

The Marine Hotel

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The Marine Hotel is situated directly opposite Paignton seafront and just a short level walk to the town centre. It offers a service second to none and you will want to adopt the hotel as your second home by the sea. All rooms are ensuite with TV, tea making facilities etc and a lift serves all floors for your added convenience.

Departure 9th April

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5 £319 NOA

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Evening Entertainment.

The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel

★★★

The Royal York maintains extremely high standards with multi course dinners and is situated on the seafront in the heart of town only 1-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of Sidmouth’s Fore Street.

Bright rooms, many with sea views, are furnished in a traditional manner with some period accents. All have en suite bathrooms and flat-screen TVs, as well as WiFi, and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Departure 9th April

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5 £379 NOA

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions

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UK ~ Jersey by Air

The island of Jersey possesses a fascinating and complex history stretching back over a thousand years. Its very landscape along with Norman style farmhouses, narrow winding lanes, small fields and French street names reflects its connection with the fates of two great nations, Britain and France. Jersey lies in the bay of Mont St Michel and is the largest of the Channel Islands covering 10 miles east to west and 6 miles north to south to make this an ideal spot for visiting and exploring pretty countryside and taking in the history it has to offer.

Our ever popular hotel on this pretty island set, very close to the French coast at the entrance to the gulf of St Malo, is a little bit of paradise in many peoples eyes. It has the continental flavour without the hassle of money and language difficulties. The holiday offers our door to door service to and from Liverpool airport and the hotel arranges transport from and to the airport. They also offer a good selection of day excursions at reasonable prices.

The Mayfair Hotel, St Helier ★★★ The 3 star Mayfair Hotel welcomes you instantly with its light, open foyer and is the perfect place to stay as it exudes warmth and a friendliness that they are proud to have cultivated over many years.

It is located just five minutes stroll from St Helier’s shopping district and a few minutes away from the beautiful gardens of Howard Davis Park. All bedrooms are ensuite and for your added enjoyment. There is a heated indoor swimming pool, steam room, Jacuzzi and extensive gym. Afterwards you may wish to enjoy a drink on the sun terrace which is the perfect spot to sit and relax.

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Departure 30th April 2nd October

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 6 £519 £90 6 £489 £90

Booking Hotline: 01942 728960

Isle of Wight

Scarborough

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hanklin is one of the Isle of Wight’s most well-known resorts, and it is therefore no surprise that there is a whole range of activities and attractions nearby to keep you entertained during your visit, no matter what the weather!

The island is rich in history, including having a brief status as an independent kingdom in the 15th century. The island was home to the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson and to Queen Victoria who built her much loved summer residence and final home, Osborne House at East Cowes. The island’s maritime and industrial history encompasses boat building, sail making, the manufacture of flying boats and the world’s first hovercraft and the testing and development of Britain’s space rockets. Nowadays the island is well known for being a top tourist destination with so much to offer with beautiful sandy beaches, majestic cliffs and pretty country leafy lanes.

This beautiful island offers us great excursions which take in all the well known beauty spots, one to the west and one to the east locations, then Cowes, godshill and Newport being our third. We also have a full day at leisure.

Channel View Hotel, Shanklin ★★★ This is our 5th year at this stunning hotel with fantastic sea views and excellent cuisine. Evenings can be spent dancing to the music in The Alverstone Room which is provided for your enjoyment several nights of the week by a variety of artistes. The Alverstone Room has a large maple sprung dance floor and a well-stocked bar and the hotel also boasts an indoor pool.

Departure 2nd April 27th October

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 6 £439 NOA 6 £439 NOA

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions including admission to Highclere Castle

ritain’s first holiday resort occupies a fine position on the Yorkshire coastline with two magnificent bays and a headland topped by a castle. The resort is steeped in a thousand years of history and is surrounded by beauty.

On day 1 we head east over the Pennines to York where we have time to explore and maybe have a little lunch before we travel on to arrive at the hotel around 3pm.

Day 2, after breakfast we head to Pickering where there is time to explore and maybe take a little lunch. We join the North Yorks Railway for the 2pm steam train to goathland. This was Aidenfield in the TV series Heartbeat. We travel back through the North Yorkshire Moors Park to our Hotel via Slieghts.

On day 3, we visit Whitby. Our first stop will be Whitby Abbey high above this famous town. We will spend an hour here to enjoy the superb views so bring your camera. We then arrive in the town before lunch to spend the afternoon before returning to our hotel.

Day 4 is a day at leisure to explore this fine resort.

On day 5 we sadly depart, our route is via Helmsley to Thirsk where there will be some free time. Afterwards we travel on to Skipton and home.

Esplanade Hotel, Scarborough

★★★

The Esplanade Hotel holds a commanding position above the cliffs overlooking Scarborough and the south bay. With fantastic views over the bay this large comfortable hotel, richly decorated and with unique charm and character abounds with genuine hospitality. Behind the oldfashioned warm welcome you will find the advantages of a well-run modern hotel, comfortable, well-planned accommodation, excellent facilities and courteous efficient service from well trained staff.

Departure 1st July

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5 £354 NOA

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions including NYM Railway and Heartbeat locations

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Cornwall

Norfolk & Sandringham

Admissions to Thursford, Sandringham, Bure Valley Railway & Sail all included.

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Cornish Splendor & Doc Martin

Day 1: We travel across country stopping at Springfield Gardens for lunch before passing Kings Lynn and heading to the Le Strange Arms set in a wonderful location by the sea.

t Agnes is a picturesque village on the spectacularly beautiful Atlantic coast of Cornwall. Steeped in mining and maritime history the village now contents itself with providing a warm welcome for tourists, many of whom return year after year. They clearly feel, as we do, that it’s a great base.

Our visits include Port Isaac famous for Doc Martin, Padstow for Rick Stein’s restaurant, St Ives, Truro and a day at the Eden Project often called the sixth wonder.

Our excursions include a full day to Eden Project (please note there is easy access for all), a shorter day with a visit to Truro Cornwall’s only City, Port Isaac - we start with plenty of time to explore where most of Doc Martin is produced and in the afternoon we spend our time in Padstow. On another super day we visit St. Ives and enjoy a pleasant drive along the coast.

Rosemundy Hotel is in the village of St Agnes. Rooms vary in size but all are comfortably furnished and have all the facilities you would expect. The hotel stands in its own secluded and sheltered grounds with a heated outdoor pool and even has a grass amphitheatre remaining from an earlier existence. There is no lift but all rooms are on the ground and first floors.

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 6 £439 NOA 6 £439 NOA

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions including Eden Project

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Day 2: after a hearty breakfast we travel to Thursford to view one of the best collection of steam vehicles in Europe, before travelling on to Her Majesty’s estate at Sandringham for the afternoon.

Day 3 is full day to the City of Norwich.

Day 4: We travel south to Alysham to join the 11.30pm departure on the Bure Valley Railway. We will spend lunchtime in Wroxham before our 2pm sail on the wonderful Norfolk Broads.

Day 5: Sadly we depart Old Hunstanton but it’s not all over yet as we call at Newark for a coffee stop and then on to Bakewell for a late lunch stop, arriving home late afternoon.

Rosemundy House Hotel ★★★ AA

Departure 12th May 12th August

ld Hunstanton village is of prehistoric origin and lies near to the head of Peddars Way. In 1970, evidence of Neolithic settlement was found. The quiet character of the village remains distinct from its busy sibling and complements it with clifftop walks past a privately owned redundant lighthouse and the ruins of St Edmund’s Chapel, built in 1272.

Le Strange Arms, Old Hunstanton ★★★ The Best Western Le Strange Arms Hotel sits quietly in the North Norfolk village of Old Hunstanton and enjoys an unrivalled seashore setting, with lawns sweeping down to the dunes and sandy beach. It’s the perfect hotel in Norfolk for a relaxing seaside break.

Standing just a stone’s throw from the sea, the hotel is an agreeably peaceful place to stay in Norfolk away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Departure 13th May

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5 £499 NOA

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions

Booking Hotline: 01942 728960

Bamburgh

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ou cannot describe the remoteness yet stunning scenery of the county of Northumberland with majestic coastal views and endless undulating countryside stretching for miles. It has to be the most attractive county in the region. This is particularly true of the area around Bamburgh dominated by its magnificent castle, home to the Armstrong family, along with the attractive nearby fishing port of Seahouses.

CASTLE ADMISSION INCLUDED

Bamburgh and the Rugged Northumberland Coast This extremely pretty part of England with its beautiful beaches and stunning castles and gardens is always a firm favourite with many of our clients. We have been using this hotel for over 20 years. It has lot of old world charm but there is NO lift.

Our excursions explore the coast and country taking in places such as Holy Island, Berwick on Tweed, Seahouses, Alnmouth and Alnwick where we include admission to the castle garden. We have a day at leisure in Bamburgh with admission to Bamburgh Castle.

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST DINER TOUR Departure Days Price per Person Single Supplement 20th May 6 £469 NOA

Departure 9th September

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 6 £429 NOA

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions including admission to Bamburgh Castle

The Victoria Hotel, Bamburgh ★★★

DINER TOUR

DINER TOURS: On these tours our hostess will serve a freshly prepared light lunch with tea & coffee on day excursions, and morning coffee and biscuits on the outward and return days. All freshly made on board.

The Victoria Hotel is set on the delightful village green in Bamburgh, overlooked by the magnificent Bamburgh Castle and just a few minutes walk from the Grace Darling museum and the pretty local church. The Victoria hotel offers a high standard of en suite accommodation with award winning food in the restaurant. The hotel does not have a lift and no ground floor rooms however most rooms are on the first floor.

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Eastbourne

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rom the Victorian pier and three tier promenade, to a world-class marina and vibrant watersports centre, Eastbourne is both a classic and modern English seaside town. Ultimately, the beach dominates the activities in Eastbourne itself. And, whether you’re listening to music in the 1930s bandstand or simply dipping your toes in the Quality Coast award-winning waters, it’s easy to see why the beach is so popular!

A natural gateway to the South Downs, Eastbourne attracts thousands of visitors looking to get away from it all. Eastbourne is also a wonderful base to explore the glorious surrounding countryside and the Sussex Coast.

Day 1: We take the pretty coast road via Beachy Head to Brighton.

Day 2: Hastings and Battle are our destinations.

Day 3: A day at leisure.

Summer in Eastbourne Day 2 is a leisurely day with visits to Alfreston and Beachy Head.

On day 3 we depart at 9.45am for something different. Today we take a scenic drive via Glydebourne, then a short stop in Lewes before we travel via the Downs to Sheffield Park and the Bluebell Railway. There will be time to have a little lunch here and explore this Victorian station before we take a return journey to East Grinstead.

Day 4 involves a pleasant drive along the coast to Brighton with time to explore.

Day 5 is a full day at leisure in Eastbourne.

Day 6 and we start our homeward journey.

Best Western Lansdowne Hotel ★★★ Haddon Hall Hotel ★★ Haddon Hall is superbly situated just 1 minutes walk from Eastbourne seafront and the bandstand. Haddon Hall offers well appointed rooms along with an elegant restaurant. Evening entertainment is provided in the hotel ballroom and all rooms have ensuite facilities flat screen TV, telephone and hospitality tray. There is a lift which serves all floors.

Departure 6th June

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 6 £399 NOA

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions

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The BEST WESTERN Lansdowne Hotel is privately owned, and has been in the same family ownership since 1912. It is this that has given the hotel the personal touch that remains evident today. The Hotel occupies a premier position on the elegant seafront overlooking the Western Lawns and Wish Tower with splendid views of Beachy Head and the sea.

Departure 26th August

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 6 £449 NOA

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions including Blue Bell Railway

Booking Hotline: 01942 728960

Isle of Man

Downton Abbey & Bath

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he Isle of Man is simply magical, an enchanted journey back in time that somehow still feels modern. The island is peppered with stone churches, castles, forts and intricately carved Celtic crosses, all in varying states of preservation.

The tour starts with a leisurely drive to Morecambe for a lunch stop before joining the early afternoon sailing to Douglas where we transfer to our sea front hotel. There is entertainment most evenings.

Our excursions include St Johns for the Tyndwall ceremony, and in the afternoon we visit Peel.

The next day we visit Port Erin and the Sound and on our final day we go to Ramsey via Snaefell before returning to Laxey and Douglas on the The Manx Electric Railway.

On our 5th day we join the ferry at 08.45 to return to Heysham and our door to door service.

The Rutland Hotel, Douglas ★★★ On the scenic Queens Promenade, The Rutland Hotel is an elegant building on the Isle of Man with panoramic views across Douglas Bay and a short seafront stroll from the town centre.

Featuring 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi, each room includes a flat-screen satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bathrooms have a shower, bath, and a hairdryer.

Departure 2nd July

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5 £449 £40

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions

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xplore the history, gardens, events and life behind the scenes of “The Real Downton Abbey”. Highclere is a beautiful Castle.

We are welcomed at the Blunsdon with tea and coffee and settle in before dinner is served. The evening is at leisure.

HIGHCL After breakfast we travel to Highclere Castle, the site of Downton Abbey filming. We include the full package and estimate it to be a four hour visit including getting your own lunch. A great visit not to be missed.

We depart around 3.30pm to the Blunsdon.

ERE CASTLE ADMISSION INCLUDED

The tour also includes a full day to the City of Bath giving you a rare chance to explore all its fine attractions. The open top tour bus is always great value and shows you all the best sights plus a day in the Cotswolds and Bourton on the Water.

Best Western Plus Blunsdon House Hotel ★★★★ BEST WESTERN PLUS Blunsdon House Hotel in Swindon is a unique four star family owned hotel in Wiltshire situated on the edge of the Cotswolds. There are 108 comfortable bedrooms, 2 restaurants, 3 bars, 11 meeting rooms and Leisure Club with indoor pool and 9 hole par 3 golf course making Blunsdon House Hotel in Swindon a popular choice of hotel.

Departure 2nd August

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5 £389 £80

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions including admission to Highclere Castle

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WALES ~ Llandudno

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ituated between the Little Orme to the east and the Great Orme to the west, Llandudno is the largest resort in North Wales incorporating some of the most beautiful scenery in the Welsh mountains and coastline.

Spring break

The Queens Hotel, Llandudno ★★ The Queens Hotel has been in the same family for over 25 years and is ideally situated on the sea front just two minutes walk from the main shopping area. Most rooms boast splendid views across the bay to the Great Orme and the Pier. There are 2 lifts which serve all floors.

There are two restaurants serving excellent cuisine along with fine service. There is nightly entertainment for your enjoyment or you may wish to sit in the lounge over looking the sea and watch the world go by. All rooms are en suite with TV, telephone and tea making facilities.

This break arrives on the last day of the Extravaganza so we travel direct to the resort to arrive for 11ish (please note rooms will only be available mid afternoon) but you will have the chance to see some of the show. This tour has two day excursions and a day at leisure in the resort. Evening entertainment each night.

Departure 7th May

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5 £349 £16

Sunshine by the Sea Package

Summer Holiday

On the outward day we call at The Tweedmill at St.Asaph then have two shorter day excursions with afternoon tea each day.

On the return day we spend a little time in Chester.

This sea front hotel is also close to the main shopping area of Mostyn Street and offers us a high standard of home cooking from its chefs. Every evening there is entertainment in the ballroom or if you wish you can relax in the lounge and enjoy the sea views. We offer four day excursions to Beaumaris, Carnarvon, Llanberis, Porthmadoc and Criccieth, Betwsy Coed and Conway. We also have 2 days at leisure in resort. On our outward journey we call Tweedmill at St Asaph and on the return we call at Cheshire Oaks, arriving back in our area around 4pm.

Departure 12th January

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 4 £169 £12

Departure 26th February

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5 £249 £16

Victorian Extravaganza

On our annual visit to this fantastic long weekend there is something for everyone in the festival plus all the shops are open. The extravaganza also includes a huge rally of classic and vintage vehicles held on Bodafon Fields, plus there is some entertainment in the hotel.

Departure 4th May

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4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 4 £259 £12

Departure 16th June

8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 8 £479 £30

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Departure Days Price per Person Single Supplement 23rd September 6 £395 £20

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Nightly Entertainment

Booking Hotline: 01942 728960

Tenby

Barmouth

Criccieth

Located on the west coast of Snowdonia with a long sandy beach and a picturesque harbour bordered by the dramatically beautiful Mawddach estuary. Barmouth is the perfect destination for vintage seaside holidays, walking and outdoor activity breaks, or fresh air getaways at any time of year.

Situated on the Llyn peninsula Criccieth and its two beaches are warmed by the Gulf Stream and dominated by the mountains of glorious Snowdonia. Closer to home the town is watched over by the famous castle, built by the Welsh princes. Ideal for sightseeing, walking or just relaxing.

All Inclusive

Tenby is an attractive seaside resort with two bays, a harbour and plenty of shops and cafes. The coastline in this area is so spectacular that almost all of it is designated National Park. Tenby has an ancient harbour surrounded by Regency buildings in pretty pastel colours and is a magnet for artists and photographers as well as a haven for holiday makers.

The Belgrave Hotel, Tenby ★★ The Belgrave hotel stands on the sea front over looking the south beach and Caldey Island. It has been in the Thomas family for many years and offers us a great package of dinner, bed and breakfast and full entertainment programme. All rooms are ensuite with TV, telephone and tea making facilities and for your added convenience there is a lift to all floors but please note there are some stairs to the lift.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST, 2 LUNCHES AND FREE BAR Departure Days Price PP Single Supplement 19th April 5 £299 NOA

Our package here is great value and includes nightly entertainment with a free bar from 6pm to 11pm each evening, 2 packed lunches and two local excursions included and a visit to the love spoon carver.

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast, free bar and 2 lunches ✓ Excursions ✓ Nightly Entertainment

Arbour Hotel, Barmouth The hotel stands on the sea front with the town centre just a few minutes stroll away and has a lift to all floors. Nightly entertainment. Karen and her husband offer personal service and supervise the restaurant each day.

The simple rooms feature TVs and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some add bay windows and ocean views. Amenities include a casual, airy dining room.

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST, Departure Days Price PP Single Supplement 17th May 4 £249 £20

On day 1, we travel via The Horseshoe Pass to Llangollen with a refreshment stop before motoring on to Barmouth arriving early afternoon. Rooms will not be ready until 3pm so we have some free time in resort.

Day 2, we start with a scenic drive to the Taly-lyn Railway where we join a mid morning train to Twynn. Rejoining the coach we move on to Aberdovey where there is time to browse and find a little lunch. Departing here we travel through the edge of the Snowdonia National Park back to the hotel.

Day 3 and today we motor via the River Dufi to Aberystwyth famous for its universities and attractive sea front and pretty harbour.

Day 4, sadly we depart today and head to Portmadoc for our lunch stop and then through the valleys homeward.

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Nightly Entertainment

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Lion Hotel, Criccieth ★★★ Offering excellent accommodation in wellappointed bedrooms, this family owned hotel will provide you with a memorable holiday.

All rooms en suite with tea makers, TV and telephone. Lift.

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST, Departure Days Price PP Single Supplement 29th June 4 £275 NOA

On day 1 we travel via The Horseshoe Pass to Llangollen with a refreshment stop before motoring on to Barmouth, arriving early afternoon. Rooms will not be ready until 3pm so we have some free time in resort.

Day 2, today we journey to Caernarvon with its stunning castle. There is a small market in the town today. After lunch we join the fabulous Welsh Highland Railway for stunning scenery all the way to Portmadoc.

Day 3, we spend the morning in Portmadoc and the afternoon free in Criccieth.

Day 4, sadly we are homeward bound. After leaving the hotel we head for Betws-y-Coed for lunch then we travel on along the North Wales coast.

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions

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SCOTLAND ~ Loch Lomond

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och Lomond is the largest freshwater loch in Scotland and has more than 30 islands, the largest of which is Inchmurrin. The Loch Lomond and Trossachs area of Scotland was awarded National Park status in July 2002. A popular leisure destination located between the lowlands of central Scotland and the Highlands.

Burns Night Special Imagine yourself soaking up the atmosphere of this 18th century Inn near Loch Lomond, sitting beside the roaring log fire whilst thinking about your day’s exploration of the surrounding beautiful Trossachs countryside with many castles, gardens and city attractions within easy reach.

All Inclusive

A Victorian Steam Journey 5 days 4 nights Full board with entertainment on two nights.

A fantastic break with many great extras included on our excursions, which are Stirling & the Trossachs with a sail on the steam ship Sir Walter Scott plus lunch in the Lochside restaurant.

All inclusive bar from 7.30pm to 10.30pm on selected brands plus a glass of wine with dinner.

A sail and ride The Falkirk Wheel. A journey on the Bo’Ness & Kinell Steam Railway and afternoon cream tea and an afternoon tea dance.

Excursions are a full day to Edinburgh, a day to Stirling and the Trossachs, plus the Dukes Pass, and a shorter day around Loch Lomond including Luss. Nightly entertainment with live music on two evenings.

Departure 27th September

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS ALL INCLUSIVE BAR PLUS GLASS OF WINE WITH DINNER Departure Days Price per Person Single Supplement 22nd January 5 £279 £60

Snowdrop Experience All inclusive bar from 7.30pm to 10.30pm on selected brands plus a glass of wine with dinner. We hope to find carpets of snowdrops throughout our daily tours.

Excursions - a full day to Edinburgh, a day to Stirling and the Trossachs, and the Dukes Pass, and a shorter day around Loch Lomond including Luss and a visit to Duntreath Castle with morning coffee and home made cake, nightly entertainment with live music on two evenings.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS ALL INCLUSIVE BAR PLUS GLASS OF WINE WITH DINNER Departure Days Price per Person Single Supplement 26th February 5 £299 £60

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5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS FULL BOARD Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5 £449 £56

The Winnock Hotel

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Situated on the edge of Loch Lomond National Park, Winnock Hotel is set in an 18th-century building and features an on-site bar and a restaurant serving British cuisine. Rooms are decorated with warm tones and they are all equipped with a TV with satellite channels. Each room comprises a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Some rooms also boast a private balcony and four-poster beds. This excellent hotel offers us a great package starting with a glass of wine with dinner each evening followed by entertainment with drinks inclusive package. (Local laws put a £15 per person limit each night).

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Nightly Entertainment

Booking Hotline: 01942 728960

Dumfries & Galloway

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he first thing you’ll notice about Dumfries & Galloway is just how beautiful this lowland part of Scotland is. From the rocky and sandy Solway Coast looking out for miles across the sea, to the lush green inland forests and hills, it’s simply amazing.

On day 1, we travel north with suitable stops on route. After we cross the border we follow the coast taking in some interesting visits arriving at the Cairndale around 4.30pm.

Day 2, travelling west and along the coast we visit Wigton, Scotland’s book town. Later we visit the gem Rock collection at Creetoun, here we have a light lunch included in the tour price and a chance to see this unique collection. From here we travel through the Galloway Forrest Park to New Galloway finally stopping in Castle Douglas.

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ake in the region’s breathtaking variety, from its serene glens and endless expanses of lush forest, to its bleakly beautiful moors, rushing rivers and tumbling waterfalls.

High Peak of Luxury in the Highlands On day 1 we head north stopping for lunch in Moffat before reaching Crieff mid afternoon.

Day 2 and we take a guided tour and tasting at the world-famous grouse Whisky Distillery, glenturret, near Crieff.

Day 3 and a fabulous day awaits. The Highlands and Six Lochs Tour before free time in the historical town of Inveraray.

Day 4 is a day at leisure to explore Dumfries.

Day 4 is Perthshire & Scone Palace. Before proceeding to Scone, we stop at two of Perthshire’s most well known towns; Dunkeld and the Victorian Spa town of Pitlochry. Afternoon is spent at Scone Palace absorbing 1500 years of colourful history.

Day 5 and we sadly depart this fine hotel with suitable stops on our journey home.

Day 5. After breakfast we journey via the new Queensferry Crossing and Edinburgh.

Day 3 is a day of country views and stunning scenery as we tour the backwaters of Dumfries & galloway.

Cairndale Hotel

Crieff Hydro Hotel & Resort ★★★★

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This fine red sand stone building set just a few minutes walk from the town centre attractions of Dumfries provides us with a great base for our Christmas tour. There is a great entertainment programme and full leisure facilities (don’t forget your swimming gear) set amongst some wonderful scenery which we will be exploring.

Departure 27th May

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5 £349 £72

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Entertainment

Crieff Hydro Hotel is Scotland’s leading Spa Hotel Resort and has so much to do, with 60 in/outdoor activities and 5 quality eateries. Book direct for exclusive Hydro hotel benefits. Glide through the door at Crieff Hydro and you’re shrugging off the everyday into a world where everything is just right. Like Narnia without the white witch.

Departure 23rd July

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5 £465 £95

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions

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Isle of Arran

Angus INCLUDES GLAMIS CASTLE & CRUISE

INCLUDES OFF ROAD SAFARI

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rran is the gem of the Firth of Clyde. It’s a place where you can find a little bit of everything you’d ever want from a Scottish island; an ever-changing coastline, dramatic mountain peaks, sheltered beaches, verdant forests, great cultural festivals and a wealth of tasty local produce.

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ngus has it all, from the breathtaking scenery of the rolling hills and glens, to the sandy white beaches along the stunning coastline in the east of Scotland.

DINER TOUR

Scottish Island Escape, includes Safari

Angus Secret Coast Line & Glamis Castle

Day 1 and a prompt start as we head north with suitable stops en-route to reach Ardrossan for the 3.20pm sailing to The Isle of Arran always known as Scotland in Miniature. Leaving the ship we head to the BW Kinloch Hotel and 4 nights of luxury.

Day 1 we head north stopping at Moffat for an early lunch. Then passing Perth we follow the Firth of Tay to Dundee and Arbroath to our hotel in Montrose.

On day 2 we visit glamis Castle & gardens to admire the castle’s stunning architecture and enjoy the grounds and gardens. Returning via the “The City of Discovery” - Dundee and the coast road visiting the famous golf town of Carnoustie.

Day 3 firstly we visit the nearby city of Brechin before travelling to the seaside resort of Arbroath with its picturesque working harbour. Famous for its Smokies, these will be on our menu during our stay at the Park Hotel.

Day 4. Aberdeen and Wildlife Cruise. The “Granite” city is Scotland’s third city boasting beautiful architecture and cultural gems. With time free before joining our covered cruiser into the North Sea to see some of Scotland’s amazing wildlife. Returning along the scenic coastal road passing medieval Dunnottar Castle.

Day 5 is a day of leisure.

Day 6: Sadly we leave for home.

Days 2,3,4. We have 2 excursions by coach, these are very laid back, slow and easy with many photo stops and places to explore. One taking in the south of the Island including the Cheese Factory, Kilmory Lagg and Lamlash. Another taking in the North visiting Lochranza and Brodick Castle. The third day we will split in to two groups for our off road Safari by the unique Mercedes Unimog. Some of our guests have done this more than once and still enjoy the peace and quiet of the forest and the wildlife. There is nothing anywhere to match this. While a group is out the other half spend free time in Blackwaterfoot.

Day 5 and sadly we head to the port and our ferry crossing to the mainland for our onward journey with suitable stops along the way arriving back in the Northwest late afternoon.

Best Western Kinloch Hotel ★★★

A hidden gem on the Isle of Arran. The Best Western Kinloch Hotel on the Isle of Arran offers coastal comfort and spectacular scenery.

Overlooking the Mull of Kintyre, the hotel sits in a pretty coastal village where the only thing you can’t escape from is peace and quiet itself!

Full leisure facilities so don’t forget you swimming gear.

Departure 30th July

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5 £439 NOA

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Entertainment

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Park Hotel Montrose ★★★

The Montrose Park Hotel is located in the quiet mid-links area of Montrose, yet only a few minutes walk from the busy High Street and the beach. The welcoming bar and restaurant always provide a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a varied selection of dishes.

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST - DINER TOUR Departure Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5th August 6 £472 £75

DINER TOUR

DINER TOURS: On these tours our hostess will serve a freshly prepared light lunch with tea & coffee on day excursions, and morning coffee and biscuits on the outward and return days. All freshly made on board.

Booking Hotline: 01942 728960

Edinburgh

Peebles 24th AUG NEW 4 DAY TOUR

Includes Excellent Tattoo Tickets

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acked with medieval tenements, narrow wynds of the Old Town and the sweeping elegance of the Georgian New Town, there’s no question that Edinburgh deserves its reputation as one of the most stunning and enthralling cities in the world.

Edinburgh Tattoo The world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual global gathering showcasing talents of musicians and performers from all over the world. Taking place high above the majestic skyline of Scotland’s capital city on the floodlit castle esplanade, the Tattoo is a stunning international spectacle of music, ceremony, entertainment and theatre. A wonderful experience not to missed by young and old alike as you witness the massed Pipes and Drums, the bands from her Majesty’s Royal Marines, cultural troupes, singers and the poignant refrain of the Lone Piper all against the back drop of Edinburgh Castle.

Kings Manor Hotel ★★★ The King Manor Hotel is long favoured with our customers for its high standard of accommodation as all rooms are of course ensuite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, WIFI and hospitality tray. For your added convenience there is a lift to all floors.

Our tattoo tour has used this superb hotel for 20 years. There is a leisure centre for those who like a swim, plus it is on the all night bus route for anyone who likes the nightlife of Scotland’s capital city. We include a short city tour and evening transport to and from the Tattoo.

Departure 7th August

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 3 £309 65+

LONG WEEKEND 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Departure Days Price per Person Single Supplement 24th August 4 £422 65+

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Tickets to Tattoo

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estled within an area of outstanding beauty and only 23 miles south of Edinburgh the Borders town of Peebles sits straddling the majestic River Tweed. The world famous salmon fishing river - Peebles motto is “Against the stream they multiply”.

Day 1: We travel to Moffat with suitable stops along the way for lunch and sightseeing. In the afternoon we travel Grey Mare’s Tail and St Marys Loch to Selkirk and our hotel. We should arrive in time for a swim in the hotel leisure centre.

Day 2: We travel along the Cylde Valley to the award winning World Heritage Site of New Lanark. Experience life as it was in the 1800s in this cotton mill village, pioneered by Robert Owen.

Visit the workers houses and see the mill machinery. You can also walk along the River Clyde and see the falls, a short stop in Bigger on our return. Admissions included.

Day 3 : After breakfast we head to Edinburgh with some free time before we board the new Borders Railway with 30 miles of scenery await our 1 hour journey to Tweedbank Station where the coach will be waiting to take you on to the home of Sir Walter Scott. Abbotsford House and train included.

Day 4: Our visit today is the famous Rosslyn Chapel steeped in history and the location of many film sets. Admission included.

After our visit we retrace our steps for some free time in Peebles.

Day 5: Sadly we depart for home with suitable stops along the way.

The Barony Castle Hotel & Spa ★★★ The Barony Castle hotel is situated on the outskirts of the pleasant border town of Peebles. Behind the impressive stone facade lies a modern hotel offering comfort to the most discerning guest. Relax in the bar before dining in Thomsons restaurant offering fine cuisine.

All rooms are ensuite with TV, tea making facilities, hairdryer and telephone and there is a lift.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Departure Days Price per Person Single Supplement 23rd September 5 £398 £80

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Great visits including The Borders Railway

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IRELAND ~ Westport

EUROPE ~ Paris GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY!

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he untamed beauty of the West of Ireland will leave you captivated. So much scenery made up of lonely valleys, mountains, lakes, and dramatic coastlines.

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aris is a major European city and a global centre for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine.

Other landmarks include the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral.

Our base is Westport, a charming town sat on the Carrowbeg River with pretty tree lined streets and interesting shops and unending views across the holy mountain Croagh Patrick.

Paris Floating Hotel 4 Star Seine Princess

Sailing from Holyhead to Dublin with Stenaline this 4 star town centre hotel offers you a superb package of top quality food with nightly entertainment in a traditional Irish bar. Come along and enjoy the ‘Crack’.

Enjoy this short break with a difference - 3 nights on board a prestigious floating hotel moored in central Paris. This is a wonderful experience to discover the renowned sights and mythical attractions of France’s delightful capital city. This excellent short break is on a full board basis and includes 2 half day guided excursions and Paris by night cruise along with visits to Brugge and Amiens or Arras, York and Beverley or Skipton on our return journey.

We also offer 3 excellent day excursions including a full day to Achill Ireland.

A scenic day to Leenane where we join a super boat the Connemara Lady for a 90 minute cruise to Killary Fjord. A very reasonable priced lunch is available on-board.

Foxford and Ballina and a full day at leisure.

Castlecourt Hotel ★★★★ The Castlecourt Hotel is perfectly located in the centre of Westport.

All the rooms are tastefully designed and have tea making facilities, TV, hairdryer, phone etc. The Orchard restaurant has a good reputation for fine dinning, The leisure centre is superb as is the nightly entertainment in a traditional Irish bar.

Departure 24th June

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Days Price per Person Single Supplement 6 £499 £93

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Nightly Entertainment

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In previous years these tours have sold very quickly so book early to avoid disappointment.

The MS Seine Princess ★★★★ The 4 star Ms Seine Princess is berthed in the heart of Paris just 10 minutes from the Eiffel Tower. All the cabins have LOWER BERTHS, picture window and are equipped with shower, washbasin and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio and safe. There is a lounge bar with dance floor, bar, sundeck, library and gift shop. There is no lift and no cabins equipped for the disabled.

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS TOUR INCLUDES 3 NIGHTS FULL BOARD ON SHIP Departure Days Price per Person Single Supplement 12th March 6 £499 £130

Upgrades to upper deck cabins are available, please ask for details.

Tour Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ North Sea Ferry with low berth cabin and dinner, bed & breakfast ✓ 3 nights full board on MS Steine Princess ✓ 2 half day excursions plus visits on outward and return journeys.

Booking Hotline: 01942 728960

GREAT VALUE MINI-CRUISE SPECIALS BRUGES MINI-CRUISE MAIN ROAD PICKUPS

Day 1: Our great mini cruise break, starts with setting off to York arriving in time for lunch, then mid-afternoon we travel to Hull and board our cruise ferry to Zeebrugge.

We have low berth 2 bedded inside cabins and entertainment to suit all ages until late.

No meals included.

Day 2: We arrive in Belgium about 9am and head to Bruges, the capital of West Flanders. Distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Burg square and the 14th-century Stadhuis has an ornate ceiling.

Nearby Market square features a 13th-century belfry with a 47-bell carillon and 83m tower with panoramic views.

At 4.40pm we head back to the ship for our return sailing on the same basis as our outward crossing.

Day 3: 9am sees us arrive in Hull when we journey back to our area arriving around lunchtime.

The Pride Bruges cruise ferry

18th March ~3 Days/2 Nights

JUST £99

DUTCH BULBFIELDS MINI-CRUISE PRIDE OF ROTTERDAM MAIN ROAD PICKUPS

Day 1: Our great mini cruise break starts with travelling to York arriving in time for lunch.

Then mid-afternoon we travel on to Hull and board our cruise ferry to Rotterdam.

We have low berth 2 bedded inside cabins, (outside cabin £12pp extra) and there is entertainment to suit all ages until late. No meals included.

Day 2: We arrive in Rotterdam for 9am and travel via the bulbfields to Keukenhof gardens. ENTRANCE TICKET IS INCLUDED. Departing here late afternoon we head back to Rotterdam where our ship awaits for our return on the same basis as our outward crossing.

16th April ~ 3 Days/2 Nights

Day 3: Arriving in Hull about 8.30am we clear customs and arrive back in our area around lunchtime.

JUST £129

AMSTERDAM MINI-CRUISE MAIN ROAD PICKUPS

Day 1: Our great mini cruise break, starts with setting of to York arriving in time for lunch. Then mid-afternoon we travel to Hull and board our cruise ferry to Rotterdam.

We have low berth 2 bedded inside cabins, (outside cabin £13pp extra) and there is entertainment to suit all ages until late. No meals included.

Day 2: We arrive in Rotterdam for 9am and travel direct to Amsterdam for a day of sightseeing and/or shopping. A canal cruise can be arranged if you wish. We depart here late afternoon and head back to Rotterdam where our ship awaits for our return on the same basis as our outward crossing.

Day 3: Arriving in Hull about 8.30am we clear customs and arrive back in our area around lunchtime.

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19th Oct ~ 3 Days/2 Nights

JUST £129

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Rhineland & Austria

Romantic Rhineland, Austria & The Heart of Europe Day 1: The adventure begins with a pleasant drive into Yorkshire and the City of York. Here we have time for a little lunch and sightseeing. Mid afternoon we depart for Hull and our overnight cruise ferry to Rotterdam. We include low berth inside cabins and dinner and breakfast (upgrades to outside cabins are available at £8 per person in twin usage, single cabin upgrades are not available on this crossing).

Day 4: We leave Boppard early and travel south with stops along the way, we will reach Schaffhausen in Switzerland early afternoon. Here we view the Rhine Falls, claimed to be the largest falls in Europe. We then travel on through Switzerland for about 125km with glimpses of Lake Constance as we head to Austria and Vorarlberg and on to Hotel Weisses Kreuz in Feldkirch to be greeted by Thomas and his staff for our 5 night stay.

Day 2: We leave the ship about 9am and cruise through Holland to Germany following the River Rhine most of the way. We take one stop during the morning as we hope to arrive at the superb water’s edge Belle Vue Hotel early in the afternoon. You will have time to explore before dinner. We have two nights dinner bed and breakfast at this fine hotel.

Day 5 : A day at leisure today. We give you a local bus ticket to the city centre where you can have a short guided tour of the city and visit the castle.

Day 3 : On today’s excursion we follow the Rhine Gorge crossing the River at St Goar and climbing to The Loreley for excellent views of the Rhine and for a coffee.

Day 9: Sadly it’s time to head for home. We say goodbye to Thomas and his staff and head north to Saarlouis for our overnight stop which includes dinner, bed and breakfast.

Afterward we head on to take the view from the Niederwalddenkmal, before we stop for lunch in the fascinating town of Rüdesheim. At the heart of Rüdesheim’s old town visitors can find the charming Drosselgasse, a cobbled street filled with historic buildings, restaurants, bars and shops. The Drosselgasse attracts more than three million visitors on a yearly basis due to its authentic and magical atmosphere. At 144 meters in length, the street is lined with some of the city’s best entertainment venues where you can enjoy regional dishes and wines as well as energetic live bands. From local to brass music and current charts, visitors are sure to find something to enjoy. Mid afternoon we recross the river and return to the Belle Vue. Tonight before dinner you will be invited to the hotel’s wine cellar for tastings.

Day 10: Still heading north we reach Rotterdam in time for our overnight crossing with dinner & breakfast and our inside low berth cabins.

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Day 6,7,8: We have a selection of day excursions. Visits and train rides that we ensure will be to your liking.

Day 11: We arrive in Hull about 8am and head home arriving back late morning.

11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS DINNER, BED AND BREAKFAST Departure Days Price per Person Single Supplement 10th September 11 £1019 £195

Booking Hotline: 01942 728960

Loire Valley

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oised on the crucial frontier between northern and southern France, the region was once of immense strategic importance. Kings, queens, dukes and nobles came here to establish feudal castles – that’s why this fertile river valley is sprinkled with hundreds of France’s most extravagant fortresses.

Chinon Day 1: We head south normally stopping at Newbury for lunch continuing to Portsmouth where we join our overnight ferry to St Malo. Dinner, breakfast & low berth cabins are included.

Day 2: Leaving the cruise ferry about 0900 we head to Nantes, a fine city on the Loire River. time for sightseeing and lunch, then in the afternoon we follow the river to our hotel in Chinon Day 3: Our first full day excursion will take us on a scenic drive north along the Loire, to the spectacular Château Villandry, where you will have time to explore this historic castle and it’s outstanding gardens. The Loire Valley is often referred to as the garden of France and many people think that Château Villandry has the best garden of the Loire Valley. The château was originally built in 1536, on the site of an earlier stronghold, and has been refurbished and embellished many times over the years. After our visit here we head in tours over lunch time. This afternoon we call at Château De L’Aulee to the vineyard, where we will visit both the old and new parts of the winery with an informative talk on the production of wine, ending with a tasting of 4 of the wines produced. From here we return to our hotel Day 4: Our second full day excursion will take us north along the Loire, and a visit to the Château Amboise, set imposingly above the town of Amboise, on the banks of the Loire. The Château has been home to French Royalty in it’s history although the substantial building that you will see is only one fifth the size it was at it’s peak. Enjoy the panoramic views of the town, gardens and river from the top of the Château.

You will have some free time to explore the town of Amboise and enjoy some lunch before we take a pleasant drive back along the Loire to Chinon.

Day 5 : Our third day excursion takes to our visit to Le Village Fromager (cheese maker) where we’ll see their process and have some samples plus the chance to purchase the cheese. From here we travel on to Angers (Wigan’s twin town) with stunning castle, cobbled streets with charming old buildings all waiting to be discovered.

Day 6 A day at leisure in Chinon or just relax or take in the hotel pool.

Day 7: We head north to St Malo where we will arrive early afternoon. There will be time to visit the Walled town mid evening we join our ship for our overnight sailing to Portsmouth.

Day 8: Leaving the ship around 0830 our holiday ends early afternoon with our door to door service.

Ibis Hotel, Chinon ★★★ The Ibis Styles hotel is located close to the Vienne River, opposite the Royal Fortress. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool, a terrace overlooking Chinon castle and modern and spacious rooms with private bathrooms. The restaurant with terrace offers traditional cuisine.

8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS DINNER, BED AND BREAKFAST Departure Days Price per Person Single Supplement 30th May 8 £849 £218 Single supplement incuding the single cabin on ship limited

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Overnight Ferries with low berth cabin and dinner, bed & breakfast ✓ Hotel - dinner, bed & breakfast ✓ Excursions including wine tasting and visits to 3 Châteaux

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FESTIVE BREAKS GREAT CHRISTMAS SHOW

Ludlow Pre-Christmas Party This very popular little town offers us a great pre-Christmas package of dinner, bed & breakfast. Door to door pickups and day excursions to Leominster, Hereford and Shrewsbury plus a day at leisure and a sail on the Langollen Canal including the famous Froncysylie Aqueduct with mulled wine and mince pies all included in the price.

The Feathers Hotel ★★★ Described by the New York Times as “the most handsome inn in the world” the Feathers Hotel is one of Ludlow’s most popular attractions. Set in a magnificent timber-framed building in the centre of picturesque Ludlow, 300 metres from Ludlow Castle. Rooms are elegantly decorated and each has a private bathroom.

The award-winning Feathers Restaurant serves a modern British menu using fresh, locally sourced produce.

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-todoor pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions including a sail on the Llangollen Canal with mulled wine and mince pies

Thursford Christmas Spectacular

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his Christmas spectacular is the largest Christmas Show in the country! Set in the magical surroundings of mechanical organs and fairground carousels with a cast of 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians – many of whom are West End performers.

Best Western Le Strange Arms, Old Hunstanton ★★★★ The 3 hour performance delivers an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. It’s a fast moving celebration of the festive season featuring an eclectic mix of both seasonal and year-round favourites, with famous and much-loved chart toppers being sung alongside traditional carols.

We proudly offer this fabulous hotel overlooking the Wash close to the famous cliffs and attractive beach which is only a short walk away. We include good seats at the Thursford Spectacular. Door to door service. A full and a half day excursion and accommodation of dinner, bed and breakfast.

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions including good seats at the Thursford Spectacular

5 Days/4 Nights HALF BOARD 5th November £299 Single Supplement: NOA

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Booking Hotline: 01942 728960

This Hotel sits quietly in the North Norfolk village of Old Hunstanton and enjoys an unrivalled seashore setting, with lawns sweeping down to the dunes and sandy beach. The hotel’s location allows easy access to some of the great houses dotted around the area and puts the North Norfolk coast within touching distance. Although the hotel is on the east coast of England, it faces west across the Wash, which is famous for its sunsets and wildlife!

5 Days/4 Nights HALF BOARD 11th November £389 Single Supplement: NOA 19th November £389 Single Supplement: NOA

CHRISTMAS MARKETS

All Inclusive

Loch Lomond

Valkenburg

Loch Lomond plus Edinburgh Christmas Market

t Christmastime, the entire city of Valkenburg seems to sparkle with festive light. The annual underground Christmas market is a hallmark of the city. It’s held in the Velvet Caves, a maze of 12th-century passageways that lies beneath the remains of Valkenburg’s hilltop castle.

Lying on the Highland Boundary Fault, the loch is 24.5 miles (39 km) long. It is the largest freshwater loch in Scotland and has more than 30 islands, the largest of which is Inchmurrin.

The Loch Lomond and Trossachs area of Scotland was awarded National Park status in July 2002. A popular leisure destination located between the lowlands of central Scotland and the Highlands. In 2005, a poll of Radio Times readers voted Loch Lomond the sixth greatest natural wonder in Britain.

This excellent hotel offers us a great package starting with a glass of wine with dinner each evening followed by entertainment with drinks inclusive package.(Local laws put a £15 per person limit each night).

Departure 29th November

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS ALL INCLUSIVE Days Price per Person Single Supplement 5 £329 £56

The Winnock Hotel ★★★ The Winnock Hotel surrounds the pretty village-green in Drymen, on the east side of Loch Lomond. The hotel offers a high standard of hotel accommodation for Loch Lomond tourists and is superbly situated for exploring the cities, the byways , lochs and beautiful rustic countryside of Central Scotland.

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ All inclusive accommodation ✓ Excursions

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Valkenburg Christmas Markets Our tour starts with a visit to York for sight seeing and lunch, Later we head to Hull for our overnight sailing to Zeebrugge with dinner, bed and breakfast and low berth cabins included.

From leaving port we visit our first Christmas market late morning before leaving around 4pm for our short journey to the hotel with time to relax before dinner.

On our third day we explore Valkenburg and its markets before watching the children’s parade in the evening.

Day four and we visit Aachan, famous for its city centre market with a chance to visit the Lindt Chocolate Factory.

Day five we say goodbye to the Schaepkens and head to Brugge arriving in time for lunch, departing to Zeebrugge around 5.30pm for our return crossing to Hull. After docking we head to Skipton for lunch and shopping for home.

Schaepkens Hotel ★★★★ The hotel is surrounded by a picturesque garden in the centre of the historic town of Valkenburg. It has three lifts serving all floors and features free Wi-Fi in all areas. The hotel offers rooms with a TV and an en suite bathroom. Some of the rooms feature artwork on the walls including vintage photographs. The hotel restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and dinner in the evening. There is a twice daily happy hour at the hotel bar and live entertainment on some evenings.

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS DINNER, BED AND BREAKFAST Departure Days Price per Person Single Supplement 29th November 6 £479 £85

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FESTIVE & TURKEY & TINSEL Tenby

All Inclusive

The Belgrave stands on the sea front over looking the south beach and Caldey Island. It has been in the Thomas family for many years and offers us a great all inclusive package of dinner, bed and breakfast with nightly entertainment and a free bar 6-11pm. Packed lunches are provided on three days and afternoon tea on one day. Days excursions include: Laugharne the former home of Dylan Thomas, Pendine Beach, Saudersfoot, St Govans and Pembroke with a visit to see the Love Spoon Carver.

The Belgrave Hotel, Tenby ★★ The Belgrave Hotel is a Grade II listed building built in 1874 located in Tenby and just a short walk away from the town centre.

En suite rooms in a classic Edwardian seafront hotel, plus spectacular panoramic views of the south beach & Caldey Island.

Llandudno

Cumbria

We call at the Tweed Mill on route to The Queens and have some free time in the afternoon. We have two full day excursions and a day in resort.

The 4 day tour includes fireworks on the beach, afternoon tea each day evening entertainment (except Saturday) and maybe a visit from the man in THE RED COAT. On our return day we spend some time in the City of Chester arriving home for our door to door service about 4pm.

This Turkey & Tinsel tour offers 5 days/4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast, door to door service, nightly entertainment, 2 day excursions to Newcastle and Solway Coast including a journey on Settle and Carlisle railway (not steam), returning on Monday via the Lake District.

The Queens Hotel, Llandudno ★★ The Queens Hotel has been in the same family for over 25 years and is ideally situated on the sea front just two minutes walk from the main shopping area. Most rooms boast splendid views across the bay to the Great Orme and the Pier. There are 2 lifts which serve all floors. There are two restaurants serving excellent cuisine along with fine service. There is nightly entertainment for your enjoyment or you may wish to sit in the lounge over looking the sea and watch the world go by. All rooms are en suite with TV, telephone and tea making facilities.

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with doorto-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast, packed lunches and afternoon tea ✓ Excursions ✓ Entertainment

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with doorto-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast, packed lunches and afternoon tea ✓ Excursions ✓ Entertainment

5 Days/4 Nights HALF BOARD

4 Days/3 Nights HALF BOARD

21st October £299 Single Supplement: NOA

2nd November £235 Single Supplement: £20 5 Days/4 Nights HALF BOARD 19th November £299 Single Supplement: £20

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Booking Hotline: 01942 728960

Gilsland Hall Hotel ★★ Gilsland Spa hotel sits proudly in 140 acres of manicured gardens and natural woodland in an idyllic countryside location with spectacular views over the Cumbrian and Northumberland countryside. It takes its name from the nearby Gilsland village and the restorative properties of the historic sulphur well visited by many since the 1800s.

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with doorto-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Entertainment 5 Days/4 Nights HALF BOARD 12th November £295 Single Supplement: £25

FESTIVE & TURKEY & TINSEL Babbacombe Babbacombe sits adjacent to Torquay, yet continues to enjoy its own independence. It boasts its very own promenade, theatre, shops, restaurants and of course the world famous Babbacombe Model Village.

Stunning coastal views are abundant right around Lyme Bay’s Jurassic coast as far as Portland Bill. All this sits high above two beaches and a harbour with footpaths and road access in addition to the historic Babbacombe cliff railway, one of only a few original working funicular railways still in existence today. Our Turkey & Tinsel tour includes dinner, bed and breakfast. A minimum of three nights entertainment, 2 day excursions and watch out for the man in THE RED COAT. Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with doorto-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Excursions ✓ Entertainment 5 Days/4 Nights HALF BOARD 12th November £235 Single Supplement: £25

Anchorage Hotel ★★★ AA A warm welcome awaits you at the Anchorage Hotel which is situated in the peaceful Cary Park, a few minutes walk from Babbacombe Downs which overlooks the sea. The hotel has a lift to some rooms. All are centrally heated, equipped with direct dial telephones, radio, television, wireless internet connection and tea and coffee making facilities.

London & Winter Wonderland This popular event is held in Hyde Park each winter and it expands each year and is now one of the capital’s major events Day 1 : After our main road pick ups we travel to the capital arriving mid/late afternoon. We check in to our hotel where there is a bar and restaurant and more in the area around the hotel. If you wish to go to Central London the tube station is just 3 minutes walk away and 12 minutes ride to Oxford Street.

Day 2 : At 9.30am the coach will be available to take you to Hyde Park corner but because of everyone wanting to come back at different times we let you return by tube.

Day 3: At 9.30am we depart the hotel with all our shopping and belongings and head back to the city for the morning, departing for home at 1pm.

Novotel London West Hotel ★★★★ Discover the contemporary elegance of Novotel London West, located in the bustling heart of Hammersmith West London. This 4-star hotel is the perfect place to stay for comfort and location.

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with doorto-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Bed and hot breakfast 3 Days/2 Nights BED & HOT BREAKFAST 12th November £179 SINgLE ROOMS ARE VERY LIMITED AND AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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Bridgwater, Taunton Guy Fawkes Illuminated Carnival The Guy Fawkes Carnival - there is nothing like this in the north of England. The town’s roads are closed to all traffic and the parade begins.

There are up to 50 illuminated floats, each one decorated with 1000’s of lights and they all have a different theme. Most will have dancers on board who will be dressed to suit the theme of the cart. These ‘carts’ are built by volunteers and cost thousands of pounds. Bridgwater is one of a number of parades which raise as much money as possible for charities. The parade takes about 90 minutes to pass any point, you will be amazed at the warmth that radiates from them as they pass you by, and to make it easy for you we include grandstand seats which are covered to protect you from the weather.

Holiday Inn, Taunton ★★★ Contemporary rooms and suites feature complimentary Wi-Fi and flatscreen TVs, plus work desks, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and 24-hour room service.

Amenities include an indoor pool and a fitness centre. There’s also a restaurant serving classic fare.

Tours Includes: ✓ Luxury coach travel with doorto-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast ✓ Covered seats at Carnival ✓ Excursions

3 Days/2 Nights HALF BOARD 2nd November £199 Single Supplement: £40

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CHRISTMAS

Cumbria Gilsland Hall Hotel

Dumfries Cairndale Hotel

Llandudno Queens Hotel

Christmas Package

Christmas Package

Christmas Package

Cumbria - The eastern part of the county is moorland with some great walks and is close to the border with Northumbria. To the north of both counties is Hadrian’s Wall built by The Roman Emperor Hadrian. The whole area is very scenic and a pleasure to drive through.

Dumfries and galloway is a huge pretty area of South West Scotland with beautiful scenery at every turn.

Elegant Llandudno is the largest resort in Wales. Stunningly situated between the great and Little Ormes, Llandudno has two wonderful beaches. It has a lively and bustling town centre with broad streets and fascinating Victorian verandas.

Day 1: After our door step pick ups we head north with a coffee stop along the way. We then stop in Penrith for a little lunch before traveling up to the Spa for around 2.30pm. We hope to have you all checked in for 3pm.

Day 1: We head north stopping for coffee along the way, then we cross the border and head into the Old Blacksmith shop for lunch. We check in allowing you time to explore this fine town.

Day 2: Subject to numbers we may have a short excursion to Hexham Xmas Eve.

Day 2: We have a drive through the Dumfries and Galloway Forest Park with hot chocolate and brandy served on the coach. Our lunch stop is in Castle Douglas before traveling back to the Cairndale and our celebrations for Christmas with an evening of entertainment.

Day 3: The staff of Memory Lane and Gilsland Hall Hotel wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Today is full board, watch out for the man in the RED COAT bearing gifts.

Day 3: Christmas Day. A very merry Christmas from all at Memory Lane.

Breakfast, full Christmas lunch with a glass of wine and an evening of entertainment.

Day 4: Breakfast, time to relax a little before lunch. Subject to numbers we will have a country drive returning in time to get ready for the evening package of entertainment and food.

Day 4: Boxing Day. Morning free in Dumfries and a short excursion in the afternoon.

Day 5: On the return journey we load the luggage and set off down the old road to Kendal, where we will have time for a little shopping around the town. our package includes nightly entertainment starting with a tea dance before dinner, then the main evening entertainment starts about 8.30pm. This caters for all tastes, there is a large dance floor for those wishing to dance, along with the public bar if you want a quieter moment.

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Day 5: We leave Scotland today and journey home with a stop for lunch.

This fine red sand stone building set just a few minutes walk from the town centre attractions of Dumfries provides us with a great base for our Christmas tour. There is a great entertainment programme and full leisure facilities (don’t forget your swimming gear) set amongst some wonderful scenery which we will be exploring.

Day 1: We travel down to Llandudno where we plan to have a relaxing day.

After lunch there is time to unwind before meeting in the Embassy Ballroom for drinks and a bit of fun guessing the weight of the Christmas cake. Dinner will be followed with dancing and evening entertainment.

Day 2: After breakfast Father Christmas visits with presents and then a fun treasure trail. A traditional Christmas Day lunch will be served with entertainment to follow. For the evening meal we enjoy the Chef’s candlelit buffet followed by dancing and music.

Day 3: After breakfast we enjoy games and a Christmas quiz. Our lunch is followed with fun entertainment and afternoon tea. Once the evening meal is served there is a themed fancy dress party - with games, music and entertainment.

Day 4: After breakfast we take a scenic coach trip and on our return we enjoy morning coffee - before having a buffet lunch. After evening dinner there is entertainment and dancing.

Day 5: After breakfast we say a sad farewell and journey home.

5 Days/4 Nights SMA CHRISTMAS PACKAgE

5 Days/4 Nights SMA CHRISTMAS PACKAgE

5 Days/4 Nights SMA CHRISTMAS PACKAgE

23rd December £449 Single Supplement: £20

23rd December £395 Single Supplement: £60

24th December £599 Single Supplement: £20

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NEW YEAR Dumfries

Cumbria

Cairndale Hotel

Gilsland Hall Hotel

Hogmanay Package

Hogmanay Package

Day 1: We head north stopping for coffee along the way, then we cross the border and head into the Old Blacksmith shop for lunch. We check in allowing you time to explore this fine town.

Day 1: After our door to door pick ups we head north on the motorway stopping along the way for coffee, then a lunch stop in Penrith before we head for The Spa. We hope to have you all checked in for 3pm. Tea Dance.

Day 2: We have a drive through the Dumfries and Galloway Forest Park with hot chocolate and brandy served on the coach. Our lunch stop is in Castle Douglas before travelling back to the Cairndale. Our New Year celebrations and evening of entertainment take place in the Park House Suite.

Day 2: We start with a hearty breakfast. Subject to numbers and the hotel programme, we may have a short excursion. We will be returning for lunch and the day will have little moments to relax, chat to friends old and new, a little snooze maybe before the evening starts about 5.30pm. Then it’s the Bells “wishing you A Happy New Year”.

Day 3: If we didn’t see you last evening Happy New Year. Time to recover, breakfast from 10am to 11.30am. The rest of the day is at leisure. How about a dip in the pool or a walk by the river?

In the afternoon a sandwich lunch is served in the upstairs ballroom, then tonight it’s back to Park House Suite for our last night of partying.

Day 4: Sadly we leave the Cairndale and set off back into England. We stop in Kendal for lunch before we return to our area late afternoon.

Day 3: Happy New Year if we missed you last night. Breakfast, time to relax a little before lunch, then time to recover and get ready for the evening package of entertainment and food.

Day 4: Sadly it’s time to leave. We load the luggage and set off down the old Road to Kendal where we will have time for a little shopping around the town.

This fine red sand stone building set just a few minutes walk from the town centre attractions of Dumfries provides us with a great base for our New Year tour.

4 Days/3 Nights Half Board plus extras 30th December £449 Single Supplement: £20

4 Days/3 Nights Half Board plus extras 30th December £420 Single Supplement: £60

Tours Include: ✓ Luxury coach travel with door-to-door pick up and returns ✓ Services of our experienced tour driver guide ✓ Dinner, bed and breakfast plus extras ✓ Full entertainment package

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Northern Spain and Costa Verde Portugal This tour is dinner, bed and breakfast throughout with some extra meals and samplings. All meals include wine (except on board ferries) and all visits are included in the tour price.

Our ferry crossings include low berth cabins and dinner and breakfast on board.

A fully escorted and relaxing two centre tour with NO long days motoring, staying firstly at a former Palace in Santillana del Mar a pretty village in Northern Spain. From here we spend two days touring this fantastic area of Spain and visits include a full day in the stunning Pico de Europe Mountains, a half day exploring local villages and towns and time at leisure.

We then travel on to Hotel Meira in Vila Praia de Âncora. The annual festival starts tonight. Our guide Ken will keep you informed of what to see and where.

We have 3 full day excursions and one shorter one plus a free day on Saturday for the festival. There are many extras and we will be producing a flyer shortly with a guide price. These holidays are friendly and enjoyable and very laid back.

We have already started a list of clients wishing to join this adventure. It will be good, no question about that.

OBERAMMERGAU & THE PASSION PLAY + 2020 Every ten years this small town stages the passion play a very moving play about Jesus and the Crucifiction.

Everything around the town and the play is organised by the Passion Play office.

We have ours confirmed now with our first deposits paid to confirm our space.

After the 3 day stay in the Oberammergau area we have added a superb hotel The Astoria at Lake Maggiore, Italy. We have used this hotel before and know that it is superb, we will be producing a leaflet shortly and we are now taking advance booking and staged payments for this event.

The tour will be via North Sea Ferries with over night stops so there will be no overnight coach travel. This will be a well organised holiday with quality hotels and excursions and dinner, bed and breakfast throughout (not a short dash without food) and a guide price for the 12 days based on current exchange rates and price are £1485/£1500 sharing twin rooms.

You can book now and pay in installments over the next 18/24 months. First deposits are £100 and are secured via Our BONDED COACH HOLIDAYS MEMBERSHIP.

12 Days/11 Nights DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST

12 Days/11 Nights DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST

1st to 11th Sept 2019

September 2020

Travel insurance Rates 2018 Period

3/4 days 5/6 days

7/8 days

9/10 days 11/12 days

UK £22 £30 £33 £34 £35

Europe £40 £45 £50 £52

Special offer If you request our insurance and meet our insurers terms & conditions we offer: For all 2018 Brochure holidays booked with deposit paid before 31st December 2017 we will include

FREE TRAVEL INSURANCE or For all 2018 Brochure holidays booked with deposit paid before between 1st January 2018 and 1st April 2018 we will provide travel insurance at half the above rates We can also offer very good rates for a annual policy for all holidays taken with Memory Lane Travel only.

Frank Elliott t/as Memory Lane Holidays and Travel is an appointed representative of 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 www.fca.org.uk) or be contacting the Financial Conduct Authority Consumer Helpline on 0800 111 6768 .

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Memory Lane Travel are again taking a group to Wigan’s twin town Angers in France should you like to join them please email doubletstewart@gmail.com for application an form.

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BONDED COACH HOLIDAYS TRADING CHARTER 1- FINANCIAL PROTECTION Your contract is with Memory Lane Travel. Our Trading Charter and Booking Conditions set out clearly and simply the responsibility we have to you and in turn, you have with us, when a contract is made. When you book a holiday with us, which doesn’t include a flight, the money you pay us for the booking will be protected by the Bonded Coach Holidays Group of the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK Ltd, this is a Government approved consumer protection scheme. Please see the BCH Consumer Guarantee at www.bch-uk.org. There is no financial protection if you purchase just transport or accommodation-only from us.

2- BOOKING AND PAYMENT When a booking is made, the ‘lead name’ on the booking guarantees that he or she is 18 or over and has the authority and accepts on behalf of the party the terms of these booking conditions and pays the deposit indicated in the brochure.

After we receive your booking and all appropriate payments, if the arrangements you wish to book are available, we will send you a confirmation invoice within 14 days. A binding agreement will come into existence between us when we dispatch this invoice to the ‘lead name’. Please check the confirmation carefully to ensure all the information is correct. This contract is governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts. Single occupancy of rooms, when available, may be subject to a supplementary charge and these will be shown in the brochure. You can book by paying a deposit for each person named on the booking but our commitment is always conditional upon the balance being paid as below; Deposit £50.00 per person The balance of the price of your holiday must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure. If you book within our balance due period, you will need to pay the total holiday cost at the time of booking. If the balance is not paid in time we reserve the right to cancel your holiday, retain your deposit, and apply the cancellation charges set out in the paragraph below. The date of cancellation will normally be the date we receive your written confirmation that you intend to cancel or 15 days after the balance due date, whichever comes first.

Where optional items are purchased as part of the holiday, these are payable on the balance due date except where items, such as theatre tickets, have been specifically purchased for you. In this case the cost may be payable at a separate date notified to you and will not normally be refunded unless we obtain a refund from the supplier we use.

3-BROCHURE ACCURACY Although Memory Lane Travel make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the brochure information and pricing, regrettably errors do sometimes occur. You must therefore ensure you check the price and all other details of your holiday with us at the time of booking and when you receive our confirmation invoice

and taxes (including the rate of VAT). Even in these cases we will absorb the cost equivalent to the cost of first 2% of the holiday price. Amounts more than this plus £1 administration fee and Travel Agents commission will be surcharged to you. If this means the total cost of the holiday increases by more than 10% then you are entitled to cancel your holiday and receive a full refund of all monies paid except any insurance premium and amendment charges. If you exercise the right to cancel we must receive written notice within 14 days of the date of the surcharge invoice. The currency exchange rate used in the holiday costings are based on rates as at 1st December 2017 6- IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING If, after our confirmation has been issued, you wish to change to another of our holidays or change departure date, we will do our utmost to make the changes, but we cannot guarantee to do so. However, notification must be received in writing at our offices from the person who signed the booking form, at least 8 weeks before departures. This must be accompanied by a payment of £10 to cover our administrative costs, plus costs we incur in making the amendment.

Alterations may not be able to be made within 4 weeks of departure and any such request for an alteration will be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and will be subject to the cancellation charges set out in paragraph below. Some arrangements cannot be changed without paying a cancellation charge of up to 100% of the ticket cost.

7- TRANSFERRING YOUR BOOKING You can transfer your booking to somebody else but the person must satisfy all the conditions of the holiday and this change must be made before departure.

This transfer will cost £10 plus reasonable costs to make the transfer. You will remain responsible for ensuring payment. This is in addition to (and does not affect) the separate responsibility of the transferee to us.

8- IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY You or any member of your party may cancel your holiday at any time provided the cancellation is made by the person signing the booking form and is communicated to us in writing via the office who made your original booking.

You must pay cancellation charges to cover our administration costs and to compensate for the risk of us not reselling the holiday. Your cancellation will take effect from the date on which we receive your written confirmation of your cancellation. You must also return any tickets or vouchers you have received.

A reduction in room occupancy may increase the charges for the remaining passengers by the application of supplements for low occupancy of rooms.

Where bought in supplies, such as ferries, hotel accommodation etc have been bought in on your behalf, and where the terms and conditions of the supplier are non-refundable, these products will be charged to you at the full retail rate. If this applies, the non-refundable items will be deducted from your holiday costs and the following scale of charges will be applied to the remainder:

4- OUR PRICING POLICY Memory Lane Travel endeavour to ensure that the most up to date and correct prices are shown in our brochure. Occasionally, an incorrect price may be shown, due to an error. When we become aware of any such error, we will endeavour to notify you at the time of booking (if we are then aware of the mistake) or as soon as reasonably possible. We reserve the right to cancel the booking if you do not wish to accept the price which is applicable to the holiday. Local Authorities in many towns and cities throughout Europe have introduced new tourist taxes which must be paid directly to the hotel by all guests in person. These taxes are not included in our prices but we will notify you when applicable.

Holiday prices include all travel, hotel accommodation and meals as specified in the holiday description and VAT payable in the UK where applicable. The price of the holiday will not be subjected to any surcharges except those arising from exchange rate changes, transportation including the price of fuel, air & ferry operator fares and tolls, embarkation or disembarkation fees at terminals, duties

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Period before departure within which written cancellation of package price is received

Amount of cancellation Charge as a % of total package cost

More than 56 days

Deposit only

55 - 49 days

30% or Deposit, if greater

48 - 22 days

50%

21 - 8 days

70%

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90%

days

Departure day or later including Total package cost voluntary termination during the package

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(AND BOOKING CONDITIONS) 9- ALTERATIONS TO YOUR HOLIDAY BY US We hope that we will not have to make any change to your holiday but, because our holidays are planned many months in advance, we sometimes do need to make minor changes. We reserve the right to do this at any time. We will let you or your booking agent know about any important changes as soon as possible.

If after booking, and before departure, we make a major change to your holiday, you will have the option of withdrawing from the holiday without penalty or transferring to another holiday without any charge. In either case, we will pay you compensation, according to the scale set below. A major change includes the time of your departure or return time by more than 12 hours, a change in departure point, location of resort or type of hotel, a change in cross channel travel. If we tell you about any of these changes after we have confirmed your holiday booking (other than force majeure), you may either: - accept the new arrangements offered by us; or - accept a replacement holiday from us of equivalent or similar standard and price (at the date of the change), if we can offer you one; or - cancel your holiday with us and receive a full refund of all monies Either way, we will pay you compensation, using the Compensation table shown,

Period before departure in which significant change is notified to you or your agent………

Amount per person 6 days or more 5 days or less

More than 56 days

Nil

Nil

29 to 56 days

£10

Nil

15 to 29 days

£15

Nil

8 to 14 days

£20

£15

0 to 7 days

£25

£20

IMPORTANT NOTE Compensation will not be payable if the holiday is cancelled because the number of persons booked is less than the number required, or for events beyond our control, which include: war, threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activity and its consequences, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics, health risks and pandemics, unavoidable and unforeseeable technical problems with transport for reasons beyond our control or that of our suppliers; hurricanes and other actual or potential severe weather conditions, and any other similar events. You are also advised to check with The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Advice Unit regularly at www.fco. gov.uk/travel prior to travel.

All holidays operate if the minimum number of participants is met. However, in no case will we cancel your holiday less than 2 weeks before the scheduled departure date, except where you have failed to pay the final balance or because of force majeure (force majeure means an event which we or the suppliers of the services in question could not foresee or avoid and is therefore beyond our control) 10- OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO YOU We will endeavour to ensure the holiday which you book with us is supplied as described in our publicity material and the services offered reach a reasonable standard. We accept responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of our employees, agents and suppliers except where they lead to death, injury or illness. Our liability in all cases shall be limited to a maximum of twice the value of the original holiday cost (not including insurance premiums and amendment charges). We accept responsibility for death, injury, or illness caused by the negligent acts and/or omissions of our employees or agents together with our suppliers and sub-contractors, servants and/or agents of the same whilst acting within the scope of, or during their employment in the provision of your holiday. We will accordingly pay to our clients such damages as might have been awarded in such circumstances under English Law. In respect of carriage by air,

sea, tunnel and rail and the provision of accommodation our liability in all cases will be limited in the manner provided by the relevant international convention.

If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death or personal injury or illness, you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may have to act against the person or organisation responsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness. This clause does not apply to any separate contracts that you may enter for excursions or activities during or outside of your holiday. If you or any member of your party suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an activity which does NOT form part of your holiday, we may offer guidance and where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to any proceedings (We limit the cost of our assistance to you or your party to £5000 per party) 11- IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform your Tour Manager, your Driver or the relevant Supplier/Resort Representative immediately who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint cannot be completely resolved locally, you must complete a Holiday Report Form which can be obtained by your Driver or local Representative, which you should keep. If you remain dissatisfied please follow this up within 14 days of your return home by writing to Memory Lane Travel giving your original booking reference number and all other relevant information, including the reference of the Holiday Report Form. It is therefore a condition of this contract that you communicate any problem to the supplier of the services in question AND to our Representative whilst in resort and obtain a written report form. If you fail to follow this simple procedure, we cannot accept responsibility, as we have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify the problem. Should your complaint not be resolved and you wish to pursue the complaint further the Bonded Coach Holiday Group have an Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme and full details are available from BCH/ CPT. Please contact them at, the Confederation of Passenger Transport, Fifth Floor South, Chancery House, 53-64 Chancery Lane, London. WC2A 1QS 12- OUR COACHES-SEATING ARANGEMENTS We will always use our reasonable endeavours to provide a coach to the specification in our brochure or advert, but reserve the right to substitute an alternative vehicle should there be unforeseen circumstances. There is a seating plan but in some cases, operational reasons may require a coach with a different configuration. We reserve the right to alter a coach seating plan and allocate seats other than those booked. Single passengers may be required to share a double seat with other single passengers. When your booking is confirmed, you will be given a choice of seats that are available at that time. Specific seats will not be allocated on coaches operating a feeder service between joining points and main holiday departure points or on coaches that carry out transfers between airports, seaports etc.

If you feel that you require two seats, then these must be purchased in advance at the time of booking. If you fail to do this and it transpires that he seat allocated is insufficient for your needs and the is no alternative seating available, then you will be refused access to the coach and any payments made will be liable to forfeiture.

13- HOTEL FACILITIES Some hotel facilities and entertainment may be withdrawn for routine maintenance or be subject to seasonal availability and provision of the facilities cannot be guaranteed. Single occupancy of rooms may be subject to a supplementary charge.

14- HEALTH AND SAFETY In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene may be lower than those to which we are accustomed in the UK. You should therefore exercise greater care for your own protection. There may be countries that we visit that have special medical requirements for tourists. These regulations are

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subject to change and our clients are responsible for complying with entry and current health requirements. If you are not sure of the health requirements for the country you are visiting, you are advised to check with your own GP before travelling. You are also advised to refer to the Department of Health leaflet “Health Advice for Travellers”

companion or carer and written confirmation that such assistance will be provided for the entirety of the holiday is required at the time of booking. Coach Drivers/Tour Managers are unable to provide such assistance.

Some people may be at risk from discomfort or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile on a journey for a long period. If you are planning to undertake a journey of more than three hours, you should consult your doctor, if you have ever had DVT, pulmonary embolism, a family history of clotting conditions, cancer or treatment for cancer, stroke, and heart or lung disease or If you have had major surgery in the past three months.

You must tell us if you have an existing medical condition, disability or complex need that may affect your holiday or other group members’ enjoyment of it, before you book your holiday. We reserve the right to request a doctor’s certificate confirming the passenger is fit to travel. If, in our reasonable opinion, your chosen holiday is not suitable for your medical condition or disability, we reserve the right to refuse your booking. You are responsible for bringing with you the proper clothing and equipment, which we advise you about in our printed trip information. We want you to enjoy your holiday and will help you select an appropriate trip.

We reserve the right to refuse any booking in the absence of a doctor’s certificate confirming that you are fit to travel. Where we provide comfort stops you are encouraged to walk around. Exercise reduces any discomfort, which may be caused by periods of immobility.

SMOKING is not allowed on our coaches (including E-Cigarettes) and we do not allow pets or any other animals, although we accommodate registered assistance dogs, but not on overseas holidays.

15- TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, ITINERARIES, PICK-UP POINTS AND PASSPORTS For all Continental holidays, you will require a full 10-year British Passport (machine readable) valid for the period required for the country or countries you are visiting.

If you do not hold a full British Passport or you have any doubts about your status as a resident British subject, you must check with the Embassy or Consulates of the Countries to be visited to confirm the Passport or visa requirements when you book. We cannot accept responsibility if passengers are not in possession of the correct travel documents. For full details on passport requirements, please contact ‘the identity and passport service’ on 0300 222 0000 (www.direct.gov.uk)” You are responsible for ensuring you are at the correct departure point, at the correct time and with the correct documents we reserve the right to modify itineraries to conform with requests from competent authorities both within the UK and abroad.

Excursions which are included in the cost of your booking are detailed on the brochure page and refunds will not be made for excursions not taken. Optional excursions booked and paid for in resort do not form part of your booking.

Admission fees to buildings may not be included in the price of the holiday, please check.

16- SPECIAL REQUESTS All special needs and requests should be entered on the booking form. These cannot be guaranteed except where confirmed as part of our holiday commitment to you and are detailed on your holiday booking confirmation. We are keen to ensure that we plan the arrangements for your holiday so that special needs and requests can be accommodated as far as possible. If you will need assistance, or may be unable to fully enjoy all aspects of your holiday you must tell us in advance so that we can maximise your enjoyment of the holiday. We will need to know if you will need special facilities in the hotel, taking part in the excursions or have difficulty boarding and travelling on the coach or other means of transport.

Before booking your holiday, you should be sure that you and your party are both physically and mentally capable of completing the itinerary. If you need advice or further information, you should contact our office If you will require a special diet please tell us at the time of booking, or as soon as you are medically advised, together with a copy of the diet.

17- PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES We want everyone to enjoy our travel arrangements. We are happy to advise and assist you in choosing a suitable holiday. But, as some of the accommodation and resorts featured may not cater for even minor disabilities, it is important that, when booking, you advise us of any disability, specific need or complex need you may have and any special requirements that will make sure the holiday is suitable. If a passenger requires personal assistance (for example, assistance with feeding, dressing, toileting, mobilising) then this passenger must travel with an able-bodied

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Please read our notes on page 4 of this brochure or contact us with regard to our policy on wheelchairs and mobility scooters 18- PASSENGER BEHAVIOUR We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday. You are responsible for your behaviour and hygiene and the effect it may have on others. If you or any other member of your party is abusive, disruptive or behaves in a way that could cause damage or injury to others or affect their enjoyment of their holiday or which could damage property, we have the right to terminate your contract with us and we will have no further liability or obligation to you. If you are refused boarding on the outward journey we will regard it as a cancellation by you and we will apply cancellation charges. If the refusal is on your return journey, we have the right to terminate the contract with you.

We also request that mobile telephones are not used on the coach save for exceptional circumstances.

19- TRAVEL INSURANCE We strongly advise that you take out personal travel insurance for the trip. We have arranged comprehensive travel insurance with Wrightsure insurance, which is outlined below. You must advise us of details of the insurer and the emergency assistance company providing cover and the policy number and 24 hour contact number. The insurance should cover medical and repatriation costs, personal injury, loss of baggage and cancellation charges. If you do not have adequate insurance and require our assistance during your holiday, we reserve the right to reclaim from you any medical repatriation or other expenses which we may incur on your behalf which would otherwise have been met by insurers. You must advise us if you use an alternative insurer, the policy number and 24 hour contact number.

20- LUGGAGE Please restrict your luggage to one suitcase weighing no more than 22 kgs per person. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to luggage unless through our negligence. Please do not leave valuable items in your suitcase when left on the coach.

21- DATA PROTECTION ACT We retain your full contact details and other information in secure files and electronic storage facilities. We may use this information to contact you by mail, telephone or electronic means. We must pass your information on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements and we take full responsibility for ensuring that proper measures are in place to protect your information. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons or suppliers. Your data controller is Frank Elliott PUBLICATION DATE. This Trading Charter was printed on 01/12/2017

Booking Hotline: 01942 728960

H O L I D AY S

2018 DAY EXCURSIONS Sat 20th January

Clitheroe & Boundary Mill

& T R AV E L

£15. 00

Departing 8.30am. Our first stop is Clitheroe with its traditional shops and market day. Always a firm favourite arriving here about 10.00 until 12.30. Then we motor on to Boundary Mill for the afternoon. Departing for home at 4.00pm DAY EXCURSIONS

Sat 27th January

Chester & Cheshire Oaks

£12.00

Departing 8.30am. We arrive at the Oaks for 9.30am and stay till 12.30 then head into Chester for the afternoon. We leave for home at 4.30pm.

Sun 28th January

Mystery Drive

Sat 14th April

£11.00

Departing 9am. A special day for our driver to get lost. We don’t know where we are going. Ideas welcome, no promises where we finish up. We will leave at 4.30pm.

Wed 7th February

Bury Market

£9.90

Departing 9am. Get out your shopping trolley and off we go for all the midweek bargains. Return at 3.30pm.

Sun 18th February

Llandudno

£17. 00

Departing 8.30am. A scenic drive along the North Wales coast to what is now becoming one of the best shopping areas in North Wales. Direct home starting at 4.30pm.

Wed 21st February Ryecroft Hall, Party Afternoon

£29.75

North Wales Circular

£29.00A £19.00 Child

Departing 8.15am. North Wales Circular - Our day starts with a coffee stop at Llangollen, then follow the stage coach route along A5, then through Little Switzerland and the Crimea Pass to Blaenau Ffestiniog where passengers who wish can join the Ffestiniog Railways 11.55 to Porthmadoc. The rest of us journey on over the Cob Causeway to Porthmadoc where we will have plenty of time to find some lunch and explore this attractive little town and it’s famous railways, after lunch we journey on the Passes of Snowdonia to our last stop at Bewts-y-Coed.

Tues 17th April

Fleetwood & Cleveleys

£11.00A £8.00 Child

Early Christmas shopping or just a day out. We travel to Fleetwood in the morning leaving about 2.30 for Cleveleys for the rest of the afternoon.

Sat 5th May

Llandudno Extravaganza

£17.90A £12.00 Child

Angie and her great team look forward to welcoming you to their great Young at Heart Party afternoon. This includes an excellent 3 course home cooked meal followed by dancing, sing a alongs and some bingo all this makes for a fantastic afternoon. We depart for home about 5pm.

We have an early start to arrive in the town by 10.30. The town is packed full of attractions this weekend with entertainers, side shows, Victorian fair, vintage vehicles and steam lorries and much more, so book early for a great day out.

We depart at 17.00.

Thurs 15th March

Mon 21st May

Ormskirk Market & Southport

£11

Skipton Market

£14.95

Departing 9am. Popular excursion with many of our customers. Ormskirk first then on to Southport for 1pm. Return at 4.30pm.

Departing 09.15. A scenic drive into to Yorkshire and this famous market town, with many stalls and shops and plenty of places to eat. We depart 18.30.

Sat 24th March

Tues 16th June

City of York

£29.00

Departing 8.30am. We travel direct to the famous City with its many attractions.

Always a great visit in the early season. Return starts 5pm.

Mon 26th March

Bakewell Market & Buxton

£16.90

Departing 9am. We travel along the River Wye to Bakewell for its busy market, and as always many good eating houses. We head for home at 3pm stopping in Buxton for 45 minutes before coming over the Cat & Fiddle.

March

Houghton Weavers and Lunch

TBA

Departing 10.30am. One of our many visits to The Barn at Rivington. We start with a wholesome lunch of 3 courses with tea and coffee and then it’s 3 hours of The Weavers Magic. A great afternoon with carriages at 4pm.

Easter Excursions Good Friday 1st April

Bourton on the Water & Cotswold

£25.90A

Departing 8am. Rolling hills and green fields, we call at Moreton in the Marsh, Stow on the Wold and finally Bourton on the Water. Afterwards we return via Broadway and Evesham back in our area about 8pm.

Easter Saturday

2nd April

Whitby

£22.00

Departing 8am. With links to Captain Cooke, Bram Stoker this pretty fishing port of North Yorkshire is famous for its fish & chips. Our route is via Pickering and Flyingsdales Moor.

Easter Sunday

Eaton Hall Cheshire

£20.90A £14.00 Child

Departing 9am. On a limited number of days each year The Duke opens his estate with all the estate attractions open as usual, we are still awaiting final details.

Cleveleys and Ryecroft Hall

£27

Departing 10.30am. Something different today, we take a pleasant drive to Cleveleys arriving just before 11.30 - Noon, please remember that we are going on to Ryecoft Hall at 15.15 so just a little very light lunch. So when we arrive we will be having Angie’s “Quirkey Afternoon Tea. A selection of everything in miniature. We leave about 18.30.

Book in our office or ring and pay with your debit card, at no extra charge.

All excursions are pick up and set down on main roads close to your home as practical within our normal area.

All pick ups and drop offs are normally completed within 1 hour subject to traffic conditions. Some pick ups are by a feeder vehicle and where the route allows passengers will be first on first off basis. The base time is at Golborne, so some times will be before this time and some will be after depending on the destination.

PICK UP TIMES ARE ADVISED

BY PHONE THE DAY BEFORE DEPARTURE.

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