Memory lane brochure 2014

H O L I D AY S

& T R AV E L

QUALITY COACH HOLIDAYS

2014

BRITISH & CONTINENTAL DOOR TO DOOR HOLIDAYS, SHORT BREAKS & DAY EXCURSIONS

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Holiday Diary 2014 at a Glance DATE

DESTINATION

DAYS

HOTEL

PRICE DINER SS

PAGE

06 Jan

LLANDUDNO - Cities by the Sea

5HB

Queens Hotel

£169 NO NIL 6

27 Jan

TORQUAY - Reunion Party

5HB

Kistor Hotel

£139 NO NIL 7

03 Feb

CUMBRIA - Winter Warmer

5HB

Gilsland Spa

£185

07 Feb

CUMBRIA - Line Dance Weekend

3FB

Gilsland Spa

£149 NO 10 7

10 Feb

FOLKESTONE - Party Week

5HB

Grand Burstin

£169 NO NIL 8

17 Feb

TORQUAY - Early Break

5HB

Kistor Hotel

£169 NO NIL 7

21 Feb

BLACKPOOL - Bargain Weekend

3HB

Park House Hotel

£119 NO NIL 8

24 Feb

LLANDUDNO - Cities by the Sea

5HB

Queens Hotel

£217 NO NIL 6

03 Mar

PAIGNTON - Early Break

5HB

Marine Hotel

£239 NO NIL 9

07 Mar

BLACKPOOL - Cabaret Weekend

4HB

Park House Hotel

£159 NO NIL 8

11 Mar

PARIS FLOATING HOTEL - Cabaret & Guided Tours

5FB

MS Botticelli Ship Central Paris

£439 NO 130 33

17 Mar

TORQUAY - Reunion Week 2

5HB

Kistor Hotel

£179 NO NIL 7

21 Mar

CRICCIETH - Party Weekend

4HB

Lion Hotel

£199 NO NIL 9

06 Apr

SCENIC SOMERSET - NEW TOUR

5HB

Lympley Stoke Hotel

£299 NO 50 10

11 Apr

DURHAM & STEAM - Great North Steam

3HB

Honest Lawyer

£199

13 Apr

BOURNEMOUTH - Dorset Charms

5HB

Hinton Firs

£275 NO NIL 11

14 Apr

BABBACOMBE - NEW HOTEL

5HB

Anchorage Hotel

£167 NO NIL 11

18 Apr

CITY OF OXFORD & BLENHEIM PALACE - NEW TOUR

4HB

Puma Group’s Oxford Hotel

£299 NO 75 12

24 Apr

DUTCH BULBFIELDS - Bulbfields inc Keukenhof Garden

6HB

Spannder Hotel

£479 NO 110 34

26 Apr

TENBY - Pembrokes Best

6HB

Park Hotel

£399 NO 50 12

02 May

LLANDUDNO - Extravaganza

4HB

Queens Hotel

£209

NO

04 May

BAMBURGH - 2013 Price

6HB

Victoria Hotel

£419

YES NIL 13

04 May

JERSEY BY AIR - Flying from Liverpool

8HB

Mayfair Hotel

£599 NO NIL 34

05 May

LLANDUDNO - Bank Holiday Special

5HB

Queens Hotel

£295 NO 15 6

13 May

SCARBOROUGH - Inc NYM Railway

5HB

Esplanade Hotel

£315 NO NIL 13

16 May

CORNISH SPECIAL - Inc Eden Project

6HB

Rosemundy House Hotel

£399 NO NIL 14

25 May

TORQUAY - 2012 Price

6HB

Corbyn Head Hotel

£399 NO NIL 14

25 May

TORQUAY - 2012 Price

6HB

Livermead Cliff Hotel

£399 NO NIL 14

25 May

THE VERY BEST OF GERMANY

12HB

Berlin, Dresden, Harz Mountains

£995 NO 210 35

31 May

SIDMOUTH -Superb Quality

6HB

Kingswood & Devoran Hotel

£439 NO NIL 15

01 Jun

BOURNEMOUTH

6HB

Hinton Firs Hotel

£379 YES NIL 11

10 Jun

NORWICH - Sandringham Cruise - NEW TOUR

5HB

Best Western Brook Hotel

£359 NO 65 15

15 Jun

CUMBRIA - Summer Holiday

6HB

Gilsland Spa

£349 NO 25 7

16 Jun

WYE VALLEY & HEREFORD

5HB

Warner Holme Lacy

£445 NO NIL 16

17 Jun

DUBLIN -Inc Entry to Power Court Gardens

5HB

Tara Towers Hotel

£349 NO 70 25

22 Jun

ISLE OF WIGHT - Great Position

6HB

Channel View Hotel

£459 NO NIL 16

22 Jun

YPRES AND WW1 - Anniversary of World War 1

5HB

Novotel Ypres

£425 NO 100 36

30 Jun

GREAT MALVERN - Many visits included - NEW TOUR

5HB

The Abbey Hotel

£379 NO 45 17

04 Jul

CUMBRIA - Line Dance Weekend

3FB

Gilsland Spa

£159 NO 10 7

06 Jul

DUMFRIES

5HB

Cairndale Hotel

£369 YES 60 18

06 Jul

ISLE OF MAN - Steam Train Included

5HB

Rutland Hotel

£429 NO 40 17

12 Jul

TORQUAY - Summer Holiday

8HB

Kistor Hotel

£439 NO NIL 7

12 Jul

PAIGNTON - Summer Holiday

8HB

Marine Hotel

£499 NO NIL 9

13 Jul

DUNOON & COWEL

6HB

Esplanade Hotel

£369 YES 35 19

20 Jul

NORMANDY - Visit to Monet’s Garden, Guide tour of Battlefields

6HB

Mercure Pont L’eveque

£595 NO 169 36

20 Jul

THE COTSWOLDS - Inc Downton Abbey - NEW TOUR

5HB

Hilton Hotel Swindon

£329 NO 90 19

27 Jul

IRELAND CLONMEL - Great Excursions included

6HB

Hotel Minella

£475 NO 120 25

JANUARY

FEBRUARY NO

20 7

MARCH

APRIL NO

20

10

MAY 12 6

JUNE

JULY

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AUGUST 03 Aug

FRENCH ALPS & ANNECY

8HB

Best Western Alpen Rock, Clusaz

£715 NO 179 37

08 Aug

Edinburgh Tattoo - Good Tickets included

3HB

Best Western Kings Manor

£275 NO 50 20

09 Aug

Jersey by Air - Battle of the Flowers - Parade tickets inc.

8HB

The Mayfair Hotel

£659 NO NIL 34

22 Aug

Edinburgh Tattoo - Good Tickets included

3HB

Best Western Kings Manor

£275 NO 50 20

22 Aug

Llandridnod Wells - Victorian Festival

4HB

Metropole Hotel

£289 NO 30 20

22 Aug

Scotland in Miniature - 2 Centre Holiday

7HB

Menzies Irvine & Best Western Kinloch

£479 YES 60 21

30 Aug

Eastbourne - Summer Holiday

8HB

Haddon Hall Hotel

£449 NO NIL 22

30 Aug

BOURNEMOUTH

6HB

Hinton Firs

£395 YES NIL 11

SEPTEMBER 04 Sept

ANGERS IN THE LOIRE 6BB Mercure Centre Foch Angers - Wigan’s Twin Town Visit, incl. Accroche-Coeurs Festival

£399

14 Sept

LLANDUDNO - Inc. train to Porthmadoc

6HB

Queens Hotel

£375 NO 18 6

14 Sept

TORQUAY

6HB

Corbyn Head Hotel

£439 NO NIL 14

14 Sept

TORQUAY

6HB

Best Western Livermead Cliff Hotel

£439 NO NIL 14

21 Sept

BAMBURGH

6HB

Victoria Hotel

£419 YES NIL 13

22 Sept

BLACKPOOL - Day Excursions included

5HB

Park House Hotel

£249 NO NIL 8

22 Sept

WARNERS - To The Manor Born

5HB

Cricket St Thomas

£419 NO NIL 22

28 Sept

LOOE CORNWALL - Including Eden Project

6HB

Hannafore Point Hotel

£429 YES NIL 23

29 Sept

BABBACOMBE - Bargain Break - 3 nights entertainment

5HB

Anchorage Hotel

£209 NO NIL 11

03 Oct

BLACKPOOL LIGHTS

4HB

Park House Hotel

£195 NO NIL 8

07 Oct

Jersey by Air - from Liverpool

5HB

The Mayfair Hotel

£429 NO NIL 34

08 Oct

SIDMOUTH -Superb Quality Hotel

5HB

Kingswood & Devoran Hotel

£349 NO NIL 15

10 Oct

CUMBRIA - Line Dance Special

3FB

Gilsland Spa

£159 NO 10 7

12 Oct

DUNOON & COWEL

6HB

Esplanade Hotel

£339 YES NIL 19

13 Oct

WARNERS - Nightly Entertainment

5HB

Sinah Warren

£389 NO NIL 24

13 Oct

WARNERS - Nightly Entertainment

5HB

Lakeside Resort

£329 NO NIL 23

19 Oct

BOWNESS ON WINDERMERE

3HB

Lindeth Howe

£229 NO 50 24

20 Oct

CRICCIETH

5HB

Lion Hotel

£299 NO NIL 9

24 Oct

PAIGNTON - Turkey & Tinsel

5HB

Marine Hotel

£299 NO NIL 28

26 Oct

TENBY - Turkey & Tinsel

Belgrave Hotel

£279 NO 20 28

NO

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OCTOBER

5 ALL INCLUSIVE

NOVEMBER 10 Nov

TORQUAY - Turkey & Tinsel

5HB

Kistor Hotel

£245 NO NIL 29

10 Nov

CUMBRIA - Turkey & Tinsel

5HB

Gilsland Spa

£299 NO 20 28

14 Nov

CUMBRIA - Turkey & Tinsel

4HB

Gilsland Spa

£235 NO 15 28

16 Nov

THURSFORD XMAS - Quality Show

3HB

Holiday Inn Norwich

£239 NO 60 26

17 Nov

LLANDUDNO - Turkey & Tinsel includes afternoon tea

5HB

Queens Hotel

£279 NO 20 29

23 Nov

THURSFORD XMAS - Quality Show

3HB

Holiday Inn Norwich

£239 NO 60 26

23 Nov

BOURNEMOUTH - Turkey & Tinsel - QUALITY PACKAGE

5HB

Hinton Firs Hotel

£289 NO NIL 29

27 Nov

valkenburg - Dutch & German Xmas Markets

5HB

Schaepkens Hotel

£395 NO 90 27

28 Nov

LLANDUDNO - Turkey & Tinsel includes afternoon tea

4HB

Queens Hotel

£229 NO 15 29

30 Nov

LUDLOW - Pre Xmas Break - Sail included - NEW TOUR

5HB

Feathers Hotel

£269 NO NIL 26

08 Dec

FOLKESTONE - 4 drinks per night plus Euro tunnel to France inc.

5HB

Grand Burstin Hotel

£199 NO NIL 27

23 Dec

LLANDRINDOD WELLS -Christmas Package - Luxury Full Board

Metropole Hotel

£525 NO 40 30

23 Dec

DUMFRIES - Christmas Package

5SMA 5SMA

Cairndale Hotel

£379 NO 60 30

24 Dec

CUMBRIA - Christmas Package

4SMA

Gilsland Spa

£419 NO 15 31

24 Dec

LLANDUDNO - Christmas Package

Queens Hotel

£539 NO 13 31

30 Dec

DUMFRIES - Hogmanay Package

5SMA 4SMA

Cairndale Hotel

£420 NO 80 32

30 Dec

CUMBRIA - New Year Package

4SMA

Gilsland Spa

£429 NO 15 32

DECEMBER

ALL HOTELS HAVE A LIFT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

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Dear Friends ...Welcome aboard your holiday starts here Welcome to Memory Lane’s tours for 2014. 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 you know, 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 pickup 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 ... l

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. l

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. l

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. l

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 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 our response - and there’s no charge for asking! l

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 pick-up 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. l

LUGGAGE, WALKING AIDS AND SCOOTERS

We’d be really grateful if you could manage with ONE CASE each!

Even if you are travelling as a couple, we’d still be pleased if you could keep this request in mind: two small cases are always better than one big one. 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. We will carry small, lightweight scooters weighing approximately 21kgs. Please be aware that our drivers are not responsible for any damage to your machine when manoeuvring to and from the coach. Please check that your chosen hotel allows wheelchairs. l

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. l

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!

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

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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. We always advise pick up time times by phone the day before the excursion.

Day & Date

Destination

Depart

Return starts Fare Adult

Tues Jan 14th

Boundary Mill January Sales

09.00am

4.00pm

£10.00

Thurs Jan 22nd

Skipton for The Market & Shopping

08.30am

4.00pm

£14.50

Tues Jan 28th

Cheshire Oaks & Chester

09.00am

4.00pm

£10.00

Mon Feb 3rd

Bakewell Market & Buxton

08.30am

4.30pm

£15.50

Thurs Feb 13th

Frodsham Market & The City Of Chester

09.00am

4.00pm

£10.50

Sat Mar 1st

City of York

08.15am

4.00pm

£17.00

Thurs Mar 13th

Bourne Poacher St Patricks Package

08.30am

5.30pm

£29.50

Thurs Mar 27th

Ormskirk Market & Southport

09.00am

4.30pm

£10.00

Tues 1st April

CLITHEROE & BOUNDARY MILL + Fish & chip lunch Our day starts with a visit to the historic Lancashire town of Clitheroe where we allow plenty of time for a coffee and a look around, it’s also market day today. Departing just before midday to Boundary Mill where our first stop is Banny’s for our Fish & Chip lunch including tea/coffee and bread and butter.

After lunch we transfer you to the store to find all the bargains.

08.45am 5.00pm

£21.00

£14.00

Easter Sat 19th April

LLANDUDNO or CONWAY A pretty drive along the coast road taking in all the scenic views. We set down in Llandudno by the Queens Hotel for those who want Llandudno then on to Conway returning from Conway at 4.30pm to pick up at the Queens at 5pm.

08.30am

5.00pm

£15.00

£10.00

Easter Sun 20th April CONISTON, AMBLESIDE to BOWNESS ON WINDERMERE

A full day touring through the lakes with pretty stops along the way then

with a few hours in Bowness to finish the day.

08.30am

5.00pm

£18.50

£13.00

Thurs Apr 24th

FLEETWOOD for the MARKET AND SHOPPING

09.00am

4.30pm

£11.00

£8.00

Sun 11th May

STRATFORD UPON AVON 08.15am William Shakespeare’s birthplace is a historic and attractive town with many places of interest, either along the Shakespeare trail. Sailing on the pretty River Avon or just stroll around the shops. On the outward journey only we include a tea, coffee or chocolate and a packet of biscuits in the excursion price.

4.15pm

£21. 90

£14.90

Sun 8th June

WHITBY & HEARTBEAT COUNTRY Today we journey directly to Whitby. We hope to arrive at about 11.15 where we allow you plenty of time to explore, the town has connections with Capt.

Cook & Bram Stoker of Dracula fame and is one of Yorkshires fine fishing ports, which is overlooked by its ruined abbey. We leave at 4pm and have a short stop in the village of Goathland, famous as Aidensfield in the Heartbeat story.

08.15am 4.45pm

£22.80

£15.20

Wed 11th June

CLEVELEYS & THE BOURNE POACHER, Theme 70s The Bourne Poacher’s packages are well known to many of you, and with top quality food and entertainment. We go directly to Cleveleys and spend a little time for shopping then to the Bourne Poacher for the afternoon, a Country & Western Hoedown.

09.00am

5.00pm

£30.00

Mon 30th June

BAKEWELL WELL DRESSING & MARKET This attractive town in the heart of The Peak District National Park shows off its 5 dressed wells today, all are close to the town centre. Well dressing is the art of making pictures with flower petals and are placed at the site of a water well, sometimes a former site is used. Today is also the towns market day with many interesting stalls, some selling locally made items at reasonable prices. There are many places where you can eat.

08.45am

4.30pm

£17. 00

PRIZE DRAW...

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UK TOURS

Llandudno ...

Elegant Llandudno is the largest resort in Wales. Stunningly situated between the Great and Little Ormes, Llandudno has two wonderful beaches, the award-winning North Shore and the quieter sand-duned West Shore. It has a lively and bustling town centre with broad streets and fascinating Victorian verandas which add to the distinct architectural style.

Your Holiday Itinerary EXTRAVAGANZA Weekend The bank holiday weekend is the star in the town’s calendar. The main streets are all closed to traffic and filled with every sort of attraction from steam gallopers to shopkeepers in Edwardian dress. A super weekend with so much going on. Even so, we’ll add a one short day excursion on Saturday afternoon and some evening entertainment.

5 DAY TOUR Day 1: After our door to door pickups we motor into North Wales with scenic views along the coast, we have a suitable stop to acquire your lunch along the way afterwards we journey on to The Queens Hotel.

Day 2: After a hearty Welsh breakfast we start our day tour by journeying to Beaumaris

with a chance to explore or a pleasant walk along the Shore. We head along the Menai Straits with a great photo stop from the famous bridge before heading on into Carnarvon with time to explore and maybe find some lunch, early afternoon we motor on to Llanberis, famous for Snowdon Mountain railway & slate, then returning to the Queens.

Day 3: We head off through Little Switzerland and over Crimea Pass to Blaenau Festiniog where you will have chance to travel on the Narrow gauge railway to Portmeirion, then we stop in Porthmadoc for lunch. In the afternoon we travel up through the passes to Betws-yCoed again returning to the Queens.

Day 4: A full day at leisure to explore Llandudno.

Day 5: Morning free in Llandudno before we depart about 1.30pm for home.

SUMMER TOUR 6 DAY On six day tour - extra excursion (Tuesday) we start by visiting the walled town of Conway then we travel on through the valley to Trefriw then crossing the river to Llanrwst and heading back to Rhos & Llandudno.

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS HALF BOARD YOUR HOTEL -

HH QUEENS HOTEL

This family run hotel on the Sea Front has a genuine warm welcome.

Two lifts serve all floors but there are odd stairs in the building. The two restaurants serve breakfast and dinner with a wide choice of quality food. There is nightly entertainment and the front lounge for those who just want to watch the world go by.

Price Includes: 3/4/5 nights dinner, bed and breakfast, luxury coach travel and all excursions, services of…. driver/guide.

Deposit Required: £40 per person

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Date

Price SS

02 May

£209 12

Extravangaza

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD 06 Jan

Cities by the Sea (inc afternoon tea)

£169 NIL

24 Feb

Cities by the Sea (inc afternoon tea)

£217 NIL

05 May

Bank Holiday Special

£295 15

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS HALF BOARD 14 Sept

£375 18

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UK TOURS

Torquay ...

Cumbria ...

Torquay is the stylish resort at the heart of the English Riviera with a real continental atmosphere. The 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 and coves around every corner.

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.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: 5 & 8 DAY TOUR- We travel south via the motorway network making suitable stops along the way. For lunch we normally leave the motorway to use a friendly garden centre, arriving at the hotel around 3.45pm.

Day 2: 5 & 8 DAY TOUR- Our day out takes us first to Exeter then Dawlish and then on to the historic port of Teignmouth with its Canadian connections. Afterwards we follow the winding coast road back to Torquay.

Day 3: 5 & 8 DAY TOUR- We drive through Paignton to Totnes then follow the route of the River Dart to Dartmouth. A pretty town full of naval history where part of The Onedin Line was filmed in the cobbled streets of Bayards Cove. You also have time for a sail on the River Dart before we cross the river for our journey back to the Kistor.

Day 4: 8 DAY TOUR - We head to Newton Abbott for our first stop, today it’s market day so the town is busy, then after lunch we travel on to Dartmoor and visit Widecombe in the Moor with its lovely church, always been known as the cathedral in the Moor.

Day 4: 5 DAY TOUR - Day at leisure.

Day 5: 5 DAY TOUR - Sadly we leave after breakfast and retrace our steps to the Northwest arriving home late afternoon.

Day 5: 8 DAY TOUR - Full day to Plymouth including a short drive around the Plymouth Hoe. Day 6 - 7: 8 DAY TOUR - Days at leisure in Torquay.

Day 8: We depart the hotel after breakfast for the journey back to the North West arriving late afternoon.

YOUR HOTEL -

HH KISTOR HOTEL

The Kistor Hotel is located just about 100 yards from the sea front and Torre Abbey Sands. Its location is great for those who like to stroll out after dinner. The Kistor now has a new owner and refurbishment is underway, it is hoped to be completed with 12 months. The hotel still represents extremely good value for money. There is a nightly entertainment package to suit all tastes and a small indoor pool. The lift serves all floors but due to the nature of the building there are odd steps to some rooms. All rooms en-suite with colour TV and tea making facilities. Price Includes: 4/7 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, luxury coach travel, services of our experienced tour driver guide. Deposit Required: £40 per person.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

Line Dance Weekend Day 1: We journey to Penrith for a break then on to the hotel to settle in, before the dancing starts at 5pm. After a break for dinner it starts again with lots of instruction to learn all the latest dances. At 11pm it’s goodnight.

Day 2: A hearty Cumbrian breakfast then back to the dance floor before breaking for lunch. This afternoon we have a short excursion to Hexham returning alongside Hadrian’s Wall. After dinner it’s Cabaret time with great music and dancing till late.

Day 3: Another hearty breakfast then back to the dance floor until lunch time with a traditional lunch before we depart for home.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We head north with a stop at Penrith then via the fells to Gilsland.

Day 2: Today we visit Hexham where the weekly market will be open.

Day 3: Today we visit the Red sandstone city of Carlisle, many interesting buildings to admire, and return via Brampton and Lanercost.

Day 4: Full day over the border to Dumfries, where Rabbie Burns spent much of his short life, with an interesting stop along the way.

Day 5: Sadly it’s time for home, but to help, we call at Kendal on the journey south. (5 DAY TOUR) Day 5: Free day. (6 DAY TOUR) Day 6: We return home today calling at Kendal for shopping and lunch. (6 DAY TOUR)

YOUR HOTEL -

HH GILSLAND SPA HOTEL

The hotel has a lift, all rooms are en suite with colour TV, telephone and tea making facilities. Price Includes: 6/5 days 5/4 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. 3 days/2 nights Full Board. Nightly entertainment. Luxury coach travel, services of our experienced tour driver, all instruction and dancing, visit to Hexham. Deposit Required: £40 per person

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS FULL BOARD Date Price SS 07 Feb

Line Dance Weekend

£149 10

04 July

Line Dance Weekend

£159 10

10 Oct

Line Dance Weekend

£159 10

Date

Price SS

27 Jan

Reunion Party

£139 NIL

17 Feb

Early Break

£169 NIL

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

17 Mar

Reunion Week 2

£179 NIL

03 Feb

8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS HALF BOARD 12 July

Summer Holiday

£439 NIL

Booking hotline 01942 728960

Winter Warmer

£185 20

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS HALF BOARD 15 Jun

Summer Holiday

£349 25

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4 DRINKS RANT & RESTAU UPGRADE INCLUDED

Folkestone ...

Blackpool ...

Early history says that the Romans built a large villa here who’s remains were found after a land slip in the 1930s and there are still some findings on display at the museum. Until the 19th century Folkestone remained a small fishing community with a seafront that was continually battered by storms and encroaching shingle that made it hard to land boats. In 1807 an Act of Parliament was passed to build a pier and harbour by Thomas Telford. By 1820 a harbour had been enclosed but never used fully until the South Eastern railway purchased it for their links to the continent. The line closed in 2002 and is only used on special occasions. The town suffered during the war years and the closure of the ferry service to France now has the town waiting for something new.

Blackpool, 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, and with free time on Saturday, Fleetwood Market is a great place to relax.

Day 1: We motor south by passing London to the coast arriving in time to settle in before dinner and cabaret.

Day 2: After a hearty breakfast we depart to Canterbury where we spend approx 3 hours with the chance to do the shops, visit the Cathedral or take a walk around the city walls and explore the old timber buildings. Early afternoon, we set off through the Hopfields to Deal, a pretty Kent town with attractive shops and sandy beaches which were the home of smugglers in times gone by before returning to the hotel for dinner.

Day 3: Free day today, we can arrange a visit to Dover Castle, if there are enough people interested.

Day 4: An early start today to travel via Euro Tunnel to France and then on to Ostend where it’s market day, and cheap tobacco awaits.

Passports are required. Back to the hotel for 6pm.

Day 5: Sadly we set off home today.

HH GRAND BURSTIN

Day 3 : Breakfast before we depart for a pleasant drive to the Lake District stopping in Grange over Sands in time for lunch, before we start our return journey via the old road arriving back about 4pm.

(4 DAY TOUR ONLY).

Day 4 : Breakfast first before we leave the hotel about 10.30am and travel to Southport. We allow a couple of hours before we head for Parbold Hill and home.

Day 5 : On 5 day tour we have an extra excursion to Oswaldtwistle Mills, return to the hotel for about 4pm.

YOUR HOTEL -

PARK HOUSE HOTEL

The Taylor Family acquired the Park House Hotel, one of Blackpool’s premier Hotels, some years ago. They have invested, improved and built the Park House into the fine hospitality experience it is today. 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. Entertainment each evening in either the Bar lounge or the elegantly decorated Chatsworth 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. This weekend is a cabaret break with top quality entertainment.

The hotel is located close to the Harbour and the seafront. Just a short walk away is the Leas Lift. At the top of the lift you will find the attractive Leas, the cliff top gardens with great views to sea.

Price Includes: 4/3/2 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast with nightly entertainment. Luxury coach travel, services of our experienced tour driver. A day excursion.

Most bedrooms also have sea views, and are en-suite with colour TV, telephone and tea making, and all floors are served by several lifts.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

Price Includes: 4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast with nightly entertainment and 4 free drinks per night. Luxury coach travel, services of our experienced tour driver. Day excursions. We also include an upgrade to dine in the Victorian Restaurant each day.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

Extras: No single supplement on our allocation. A small charge will be made for use of hotel leisure facilities.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

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Day 1 : After pick up we head for Cleveleys. Here you will have time to shop and stroll along the sea front. We take your luggage down to the Park House Hotel. We will collect you around 2pm allowing you plenty of time to settle in before dinner.

Day 2 : A hearty breakfast before free time to relax as you wish in the town.

Your Holiday Itinerary

YOUR HOTEL -

Your Holiday Itinerary

Date

Price SS

10 Feb

£169 NIL

Party Week

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

21 Feb

£119 NIL

Bargain Weekend PLUS SUNDAY LUNCH

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS HALF BOARD 07 Mar

Cabaret Weekend

£159 NIL

03 Oct

Blackpool Illuminations

£195 NIL

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD 22 Sept

£249 NIL

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Paignton ...

Criccieth ...

Situated on a level position, directly opposite Paignton Seafront and a short walk to the town centre, you couldn’t ask for a better located hotel in Paignton. One of the most popular resorts on the English Riviera, almost everywhere around the town centre is a level walk, with a great selection of shops and a pretty harbour with thatched cottages.

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. This is a fabulous country, ideal for sight-seeing, walking or just relaxing.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We travel south via the motorway network making suitable stops along the way. For lunch we normally leave the motorway to use a friendly garden centre, arriving at the hotel around 3.45pm.

Day 2: Our day out takes us first to Exeter then Dawlish and then on to the historic port of Teignmouth with its Canadian connections.

Afterwards we follow the winding coast road back to Torquay.

Day 3: We drive through Paignton to Totnes then follow the route of the River Dart to Dartmouth. A pretty town full of naval history where part of The Onedin Line was filmed in the cobbled streets of Bayards Cove. You also have time for a sail on the River Dart before we cross the river for our journey back to the hotel.

Day 4: We head to Newton Abbott for our first stop today. It’s market day so the town is busy, then after lunch we travel on to Dartmoor and visit Widecombe in the Moor with its lovely church, always been known as the cathedral in the Moor.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 : We journey through Cheshire to the pretty town of Llangollen where we have a coffee stop before following the Stage Coach route along the A5, then through the very scenic valley known as ‘Little Switzerland’ over the Crimea Pass to Blaenau Festiniog.

Here passengers who wish to can leave the coach and travel to Porthmadoc by steam train - cost approximately £9. On arriving in Porthmadoc there is time to explore and find a little lunch. We then travel the short distance along the coast to the Lion Hotel at Criccieth.

Day 2 : Today we give you the option to travel on the newly completed Welsh Highland Railway from Porthmadoc to Caernarvon. This is 25 miles of stunning scenery, much of which cannot be seen from the region’s roads. The cost is around £20.

The rest of us travel along the coast to Pwllheli before crossing the Llyn to Trevor and then along the coast to Caernarvon with its narrow streets and pretty local shops plus a small market in the town square. The towering castle is where Prince Charles was invested as The Prince Of Wales. Also the restored Victoria Dock all make the town an interesting visit. We depart about 4pm back to The Lion Hotel.

Day 5: Full day to Plymouth including a short drive around the Plymouth Hoe.

Day 3 : 5 DAY TOUR A day at leisure, so why not take the train to Pwllheli for the market?

Day 6 - 7: Days at leisure in Paignton.

Day 3/4 : A scenic drive through The National Park to Harlech and the small seaside resort of Barmouth overlooking Cardigan Bay. In the afternoon we return via Trawsfynydd and the Cob Causeway.

Day 8: We depart the hotel after breakfast for the journey back to The North West arriving late afternoon.

YOUR HOTEL -

MARINE HOTEL

The Marine hotel is airy, modern and light and highly comfortable. After just one visit, you’ll want to adopt the hotel as your second home by the sea. It offers nightly entertainment and service second to none. All rooms are en suite with colour TV, tea making facilities etc, and the lift serves all floors. This our fifth year here at the Marine.

Price Includes: 4/7 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast with nightly entertainment. Luxury coach travel, services of our experienced tour driver. Day excursions as above.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

Day 4/5: We depart the hotel after our hearty Welsh breakfast and head for Llandudno. Here there is time to explore the shops and maybe take a ride up the Great Orme by Vintage coach or Tram. We depart for home about 3pm.

YOUR HOTEL -

THE LION HOTEL

Offering excellent accommodation in well-appointed bedrooms, this family owned hotel will provide you with a memorable holiday. All rooms en suite with tea makers, TV and telephone. Lift.

Price Includes: 3/4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Door to door pick ups. Luxury coach travel, services of our experienced tour driver.

Excursions and admissions as listed. Two nights entertainment.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

Single Rooms: We have the whole hotel to use as single rooms but couples are very welcome to join the tour.

Date

Price SS

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

03 Mar

£239 NIL

Date

Price SS

21 Mar

£199 NIL

Early Break AFTERNOON TEA DAILY

8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS HALF BOARD 12 July

Summer Holiday

£499 NIL

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD 20 Oct

Booking hotline 01942 728960

Party Weekend

TRAIN JOURNEYS INCLUDED

£299 NIL

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Scenic Somerset ...

Bath, Cheddar Gorge & Longleat

This area with outstanding beauty is close to the Mendip Hills and the neighbouring county of Wiltshire. To the north we find fine cities of Bath and Bristol and to the south Somerset, famous for its homemade ciders and seriously strong cheeses. Many of these fine products are made in charming villages.

Durham ...

Great North Steam Fair Beamish is great day out on its own but add the Great North Stream fair and everything is fantastic with many steam vehicles in their original settings. A superb day out, admission is included in the tour price.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: After our door to door pick ups we journey south via the M6 and M5 stopping in Tewkesbury for sightseeing and lunch. In the afternoon we travel on through the southern Cotswolds to our hotel south of Bath. After dinner, time to relax in this pretty setting.

Day 2: Full day to visit The Marquess of Bath’s estate at Longleat.

We include admission and take you around the Safari park by coach before you explore the rest of the estate. There is much to see and do and places to eat when you wish. We depart for the hotel about 4pm.

Day 3: A full day excursion to the city of Bath. Allowing time to visit all the main attractions of the city.

Day 4: Today’s excursion takes us to The Famous Cheddar Gorge where you can visit the caves and explore the attractive village. We include a visit to the last cheese maker in the Gorge and from here we travel the short distance to England’s smallest and Somerset’s only city, Wells. Here you will have time to visit the famous cathedral and stroll through the main street with the stream running alongside.

It’s also market day.

Day 5: Sadly we say goodbye to Limpley Stoke and head north.

We stop in Tetbury at the Famous Highgrove shop before heading on to Worcester for lunch with time to visit the city sights. We arrive back in the Northwest about 5pm.

YOUR HOTEL -

BEST WESTERN LIMPLEY STOKE HOTEL

Peace and quiet are ever present at the BEST WESTERN Limpley Stoke Hotel. The superbly appointed lounges, open log fires and comfortable bedrooms see to that. Originally built in the 18th Century, this country mansion is as splendid as ever with guests enjoying the serenity of a village location set in Somerset’s pretty countryside. The hotel has a lift to most floors, all rooms are ensuite rooms with TV, tea & coffee etc.

Price Includes: 5 days/ 4 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, all excursions plus admission to Longleat and cheese dairy. Luxury coach and services of our experienced driver guide.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: The weekend starts with our doorstep pick ups and we head north to the city of Durham. We arrive about lunchtime with the afternoon at leisure in this fine city standing on the River Wear. Late afternoon we transfer to our fine hotel, evening at leisure.

Day 2: An early start today to Beamish. Fast track entry to the museum is included. This a very busy day with many visiting vehicles and exhibits with much to see and do you will need all day.

The trams, buses, trains and all parts of the museum are covered by our entrance ticket so make the best of the day. We depart at 5pm to the Honest Lawyer.

Day 3: After a hearty northern breakfast we say goodbye to our hosts and head south via Richmond and Hawes where we will have a stop for lunch. We then travel on through Settle and East Lancashire arriving home late afternoon.

YOUR HOTEL -

BEST WESTERN HONEST LAWYER HOTEL

The Best Western Honest Lawyer Hotel re-opened in April 2010 following a multi-million pound refurbishment with 52 fully refurbished contemporary bedrooms, as well as the new Bailey’s Bar & Restaurant and a modern meeting room. NO lift but all rooms are ground or first floor. Conveniently located on the A167, just 3 miles south of Durham City Centre.

Price Includes: 2 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, admission to Beamish Museum. Services of our experienced tour driver.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

10

Date

Price SS

06 Apr - NEW TOUR

£299 50

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

11 Apr

£199 20

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DINER TOUR

EL NEW HOT BARGAIN PRICE

Bournemouth ...

Babbacombe ...

Bournemouth is one of the south coast’s most poplar resorts with a traffic free sea front. Maybe have a stroll on The Overcliffe Drive which is just 100 yards from the Hinton Firs Hotel, which itself is in a garden setting. During the season there are many things to see and do.

Perched on the cliffs overlooking Lyme Bay, Babbacombe enjoys a level location and has many attractions to offer. The Downs provide magnificent views over Lyme Bay and the well-tendered gardens provide an ideal setting for a morning or evening stroll. The town has a pleasant shopping area with a selection of charming shops, specialist boutiques and a cliff railway to take you down to Oddicombe Beach. Enjoy the laughter at Babbacombe Theatre. Good links by bus to Torquay for anyone wishing to do their own thing.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: After our doorstep pick ups we travel south via the motorway to Newbury, here we take a break for lunch, parking alongside the Kennet and Avon Canal close to the town centre. After lunch we head south to the Hinton Firs Hotel normally arriving before 4pm which gives you plenty of time to settle in or maybe take a swim.

Day 2: A full day to take in the Dorset scenery with our visits to Salisbury & Shaftsbury, two totally different visits. The city of Salisbury with its Cathedral and River Avon running through the city and Shaftsbury, the famous small town made famous by the Hovis advert.

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Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: After our door to door pick ups we head south leaving the motorway for our lunch stop. After lunch we motor south to Babbacombe. We normally arrive for 4.30pm which allows plenty of time to settle in before dinner.

Day 3: A full day starting with a drive through the New Forest to visit Lyndhurst, the capital. After lunch we travel on to Winchester with yet another fine cathedral and its connections with King Arthur. We return to Bournemouth via the direct route.

Day 2: Our first stop today is Totnes, before we motor on to Dartmouth where you will be able to find a little lunch or take a sail on the River Dart. Later we continue via the floating bridge to Babbacombe.

Day 3: (5 DAY TOUR) Our excursion visits Winchester with its connections to King Arthur then return through the New Forest to Christchurch and to the Hinton Firs.

Day 3: We motor to the pretty Port of Brixham with time to explore and check out the fishing boats. In the afternoon we transfer to Torquay for the rest of the day.

Day 4: Today we visit Swanage, a pretty resort and include a ride on the Swanage Railway to Swanage and on the return we travel via Corfe Castle taking in the wonderful coastal views.

Day 5: A day at leisure in Bournemouth.

Day 6: Sadly we have to return home today retracing our steps through the Midlands.

YOUR HOTEL -

HINTON FIRS HOTEL

Day 4: A full day at leisure in Babbacombe.

Day 5: Sadly we leave for home calling at Worcester for lunch and arriving back in the Northwest late afternoon.

YOUR HOTEL -

HH Anchorage Hotel

Price Includes: 4/5 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, entertainment some nights, luxury coach travel, services of experienced tour driver, day excursions as listed. Door to door pick ups. Use of hotel leisure facilities.

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.

Outdoor swimming pool which is situated in the sun trap garden patio area. There are lovely views of Lyme Bay from Babbacombe Downs and a great day out can be had enjoying one of the many nearby coastal walks.

The hotel has a lift to some rooms, all rooms have tea & coffee and TV & telephone. Normally there is 3 nights entertainment.

Price Includes: 4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Excursions as listed, luxury coach travel, services of our experienced tour driver, There are some super de luxe rooms available at extra cost.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

This privately owned hotel is situated in tranquil, well manicured gardens on the prestigious East Cliff of Bournemouth. The hotel has an excellent reputation for personal care and attention to detail in a relaxing & homely setting. It has a bar and three elegant lounges overlooking the outdoor swimming pool & beautiful gardens. All the bedrooms have private facilities, colour TV, hairdryer, telephone & tea/coffee makers. The hotel also offers an indoor pool and some entertainment. A LIFT serves the main floors.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

13 Apr

£275 NIL

Date

Price SS

14 Apr

NEW HOTEL

£167 NIL

29 Sept

BARGAIN BREAK

£209 NIL

Dorset Charms

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS HALF BOARD 01 June

DINER TOUR

£379 NIL

30 Aug

DINER TOUR

£395 NIL

Booking hotline 01942 728960

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Tenby ...

City of Oxford

This is Dinbych-y-Pysgod, the “little town of the fishes”. Best known today as both a medieval walled town and one of Wales’ favourite seaside resorts. Tenby is set in the only coastal National Park in Britain. Its ancient harbour, surrounded by Regency houses in pastel colours, is a magnet for artists and photographers. Its four sheltered beaches and safe bathing waters attract families throughout the season. Tenby lies in a corner of Camarthen Bay, sheltered by Caldy Island, an ancient religious settlement which still houses a Cistercian community.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We travel to Tenby via Mid Wales.

Day 2: Full day to Laugharne, where Dylon Thomas wrote many of his works. Coffee stop here then on to the world famous Pendine Sands where many land speed records were made. Time to get some lunch at the local pub. We then travel via the narrow lanes to Wiseman’s Bridge and finally our last stop in Sandersfoot.

Day 3: Full day to St Govans, where you have the chance to see his chapel built in the cliff face. From here we visit a tiny café at Bosherton with its attractive church and lily ponds. We travel across the Tank Ranges to Angle with its beautiful beach and tiny café, then on to Pembroke. You can visit the castle or browse the town shops, we then return via The Ridgeway.

Day 4: Full day to Carmarthen, where first we start at the glass blower near Tenby before we head off to the market day at Carmarthen. On our return journey we visit the Love Spoon Carver before returning to The Park.

Day 5: Day at leisure.

Day 6: Our return journey takes us across to Cardigan Bay and then up the Welsh coast to Aberaeron, the Aberystwyth. A very scenic journey with splendid views most of the way and no motorway till we reach Chester.

YOUR HOTEL -

PARK HOTEL

The hotel stands above the north beach and offers superb views across the attractive town and bay. The dining room is on the patio level, as is an outdoor heated pool. The choice of menu and generous portions at meal times are first class. The property is run by owners, who live on site and are most ably assisted by their friendly and helpful staff.

Price Includes: 5 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. All ensuite rooms with tea makers, TV and telephone, lift to all floors, but odd steps on some floors. Excursions as listed, luxury coach travel, services of our experienced tour driver, some entertainment.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

12

Date

Price SS

26 Apr

£399 50 (normally in double)

PEMBROKES BEST

& Blenheim Palace Oxford dates back to its original settlement in the Saxon period.

Originally of strategic significance due to its controlling location on the upper reaches of the River Thames at its junction with the River Cherwell, the town grew in importance during the early Norman period, and in the late 12th century became home to the fledgling University of Oxford. The University rose to dominate the town entirely, and by the middle of the 14th century the history of the town was effectively no more than a footnote to the history of the university. A heavily ecclesiastical town, Oxford was greatly affected by the changes of the English Reformation, emerging as the seat of a bishopric and a full-fledged city. During the English Civil War, Oxford housed the court of Charles I.The city began to grow industrially during the 19th century, and had an industrial boom in the early 20th century, with major printing and carmanufacturing industries.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: Good Friday. After our door step pick ups we join the motorway network and journey to Stratford Upon Avon, where you will have time to explore the Shakespeare story. We depart mid afternoon to our hotel The Oxford Hotel just 2 miles from the city centre.

Day 2: Morning transfer into the city, there is restricted access to the city for tour coaches, but there is an excellent and informative open top bus tour. We collect you at 2pm for our afternoon visit to the famous Waterperry Gardens made famous by Beatrix Havergal who established her school of horticulture for ladies here in 1932 to 1971, an excellent visit.

Day 3: A tour of Cotswolds villages including Stow on the Wold, Bourton on the Water (lunch) and Burford. With time off the coach at each, a super day of pretty villages and cottages.

Day 4: We depart the hotel and have a short visit to Bladon to visit Winston Churchill’s grave and then on to Blenheim Palace for a guided tour and time to explore the grounds and gardens. We depart for home at 3pm arriving back to our door to door service about 7pm. Admission included.

YOUR HOTEL -

HH HH PUMA GROUP’S OXFORD HOTEL

A splendid 4* property that will serve us tea & coffee on arrival for our 4 day/3 night stay including dinner, bed & breakfast, porterage, and full use of the excellent leisure facilities. There is no lift here but ground floor rooms are available.

Price Includes: 4 days/3 nts Dinner Bed & Breakfast, luxury coach travel throughout and services of our experienced tour driver/guide, door to door service, entrance to Blenheim Palace and Waterperry Gardens.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

18 Apr - NEW EASTER TOUR

£299 75 ( in double room)

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DINER TOUR

Bamburgh ...

The Northern parts of Northumberland are the most attractive in the region. This is particularly true of the area around Bamburgh with its magnificent castle, the home of the Armstrong family and the attractive nearby fishing port of Seahouses.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We travel north via the motorway stopping for coffee en-route, and on to Hexham for you to find some lunch. We head north again arriving at the Victoria around 3.30pm. We settle in with enough time for a stroll around the village.

Day 2: We start by going south to Alnmouth and follow the coast via Embleton to Craster famous for its kippers, only buy the vacuum packed ones if you want to take some home. After lunch we travel on to our final stop at Seahouses with fine views on the Farne Islands & Bamburgh Castle.

Day 3: Morning visit to Bamburgh Castle included in tour price, the rest of the day free to do your own thing. Should you wish to go to The Farne Islands the coach will take you to Billy Shiels OBE, the best boat company in Seahouses. The sail is a great experience costing about £12 and afterwards you can get the bus back to Bamburgh. Those not wishing to sail can visit the Grace Darling Museum in Bamburgh.

Day 4: One of the highlights of the tour. Across the causeway (by coach) to Holy Island where you can visit St Aidens Monastery and try the local mead before we leave the island. We have our lunch on board with super views of the coast. From here we travel on to Berwick on Tweed, a town that has been in and out of Scotland many time over the years. In England at present, but not long if us ‘Jocks’ get our way. Oh by the way when we ‘Jocks’ had the toon we had a ‘Mint‘ here.

Scarborough ...

The medieval fishing town of Scarborough grew beneath the castle with the old part of the town centred upon streets like Eastborough and Tollergate. This area of red-roofed houses cluster around the old harbour at the end of the South Bay. However the modern town centre of Scarborough lies further to the west along Westborough.

The Gentry flocked to Scarborough to sample the qualities of the water and Scarborough’s development as a resort began. It was given an extra boost by the development of the railways in the 1850s culminating in the growth of the busy coastal town with all its amusements and fun fairs that we know today. It has always attracted visitors including members of the Bronte Family from Haworth.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We set off over the Pennines to York arriving just before lunch. There is enough time to explore this wonderful City and its Minster. We depart about 2.30pm and head to Scarborough and The Esplanade Hotel.

Day 2: Today we journey to Pickering where you will have free time to browse this pretty town. At 1pm we join the Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway to travel the full length of the line to Whitby. There will be time to browse around before we leave to return to Scarborough.

Day 3: We head over the Yorkshire Wolds to Beverley, an attractive town with its Minster and today is market day. After lunch we travel on to Bridlington, a seaside resort and pretty harbour. We have a couple of hours here before returning to The Esplanade.

Day 5: A hearty Northumbria breakfast before we set off about 9.15am to Alnwick to visit the world famous Alnwick Garden. Admission included, but should you wish to visit the castle there is an extra charge to pay. We then take you in to town for lunch on board. Afterwards you have some free time in the town. While you are in town look out for Ye Old Cross Inn.

Day 4: A day at leisure in Scarborough.

Day 6: Don’t forget to nip to the butchers next door for your Bamburgh Bangers ‘an yer’ Haggis. We head south via the A1 then cross country to Barnard Castle for a lunch stop, then onward to the M6 at Tebay.

YOUR HOTEL -

YOUR HOTEL -

VICTORIA HOTEL

Standing in the main street of historic Bamburgh the hotel positively oozes Victorian style and character and is carefully run by its owners and managers.

The stylish and award-winning brasserie has a domed glass ceiling which offers a unique ambience for a light lunch or a candle-lit dinner under the stars!

Whether your tastes are traditional or modern the talented chefs will cater for you. (Rooms for people with disabilities are subject to availability.) No lift but many first floor rooms. Award winning hotel - for food. All en-suite rooms with colour TV, telephone, tea makers. Price Includes: 5 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, DINER TOUR with luxury coach travel, services of our experienced tour driver, lunches on touring days. Admission to Bamburgh Castle & Alnwick Castle Garden. Deposit Required: £40 per person.

Day 5: Today is our last day here at the Esplanade, we travel home via Thirsk and Skipton with stops in both towns.

ESPLANADE HOTEL

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 old-fashioned 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. It is this combination of old and new that makes our hotel so popular with many of our guests, returning year after year.

Price Includes: 4 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Door to door pick ups, luxury coach travel, services of experienced tour driver. Day excursions. and train ride on NYMR. Nightly entertainment. Lift.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

04 May

DINER TOUR

£419 NIL

21 Sept

DINER TOUR

£419 NIL

Booking hotline 01942 728960

Date

Price SS

13 May

£315 NIL

Inc. NYM Railway

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Cornwall...St.Agnes Torquay ...

St 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. The ferry service to France now has the town waiting for something new.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We travel south leaving the motorway for lunch near Highbridge. Afterwards we travel on to Launceston where we take a refreshment stop at The Jamaica Inn, made famous by DAPHNE DU MAURIER’s novel.

Day 2: We start our day in Falmouth with narrow cobbled streets and piers, this town has a long history with the sea and even today still has major ship building carrying on. Shortly after lunch we visit Cornwall’s only city, Truro, we allow plenty of time to visit the Cathedral and the busy shopping area.

Day 3: We give you the chance to visit the Tate Galleries today, our first port of call is St Ives. Coaches are not allowed in the town so all coaches set down at the Park & Ride where a mini bus ferries in & out of the town for a small charge. Departing early afternoon we travel the coast to Porthreath with excellent views of the harbour and the Huers Hut, then on for our afternoon tea stop at the Gold Centre.

Day 4: Following the narrow coastal road via Perranporth with superb views nearly all the way we head to Padstow for lunchtime.

We allow plenty of time to explore before we return via the inland route.

Day 5: A scenic drive to Mevagissey a pretty but busy little port. If you like fresh caught and cooked fish, this is the place to get your lunch. We return after lunch to allow anyone time to visit the beach in St Agnes, it’s a good walk but very pleasant, and there is no access for a coach.

Day 6: Well regrettable we have to go home today so be ready to leave before 9.00am and hopefully we arrive home late afternoon.

YOUR HOTEL -

ROSEMUNDY HOUSE HOTEL

This attractive, cosy and family-run hotel has a fascinating history of its own. 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 a grass amphitheatre remaining from an earlier existence. There is no lift but all rooms are on a low floor. Tea making facilities in rooms.

Price Includes: 5 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, luxury coach travel, services of our experienced tour driver. Door to door pick ups. All day excursions as listed. Four nights entertainment during our stay.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

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Day 1: We travel south via the motorway network making suitable stops along the way. For lunch we normally leave the motorway to use a friendly garden centre, arriving at The Hotel around 3.45pm.

Day 2: Our day out takes us first to Exeter then Dawlish and then on to the historic port of Teignmouth with its Canadian connections.

Afterwards we follow the winding coast road back to Torquay.

Day 3: We drive through Paignton to Totnes then follow the route of the River Dart to Dartmouth. A pretty town full of naval history where part of The Onedin Line was filmed in the cobbled streets of Bayards Cove. You also have time for a sail on the River Dart before we cross the river for our journey back to our hotel.

Day 4: Full day to Plymouth including a short drive around the Plymouth Hoe. Day 5: A day of leisure in Torquay.

Day 6: Sadly we retrace our steps as we return home.

YOUR HOTEL -

HHH CORBYN HEAD HOTEL

This superb hotel located on the sea front is one of three hotels all within 150 yards of each other owned and run by the Rew Family. All are a minimum of AA 3 star+ and have won many awards for their customer services.

Throughout the three hotels there is one with entertainment every night. The Corbyn Head has a lovely outdoor pool and terrace and comes very highly recommended.

No lift but ground and first floor rooms available, but due to the layout of the building there are odd steps in the hotel.

Extras: Guaranteed sea view at a supplement.

HHH BEST WESTERN LIVERMEAD CLIFF

Sits next to the beach on the opposite side of the Corbyn Head and has all the same facilities including stunning sea views from the terrace and outdoor pool area. An attractive lounge area is available for those who prefer to be indoors. The hotel has a lift to most rooms and again has entertainment some evenings.

Price Includes: 5 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Luxury coach travel, services of experienced tour driver. Nightly entertainment throughout the hotel group. Day excursions. Deposit Required: £40 per person.

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS HALF BOARD ~ CORBYN HEAD HOTEL 25 May

£399 NIL

14 Sept

£439 NIL

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Price SS

16 May

£399 NIL

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Torquay is the stylish resort at the heart of the English Riviera with a real continental atmosphere. The 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 and coves around every corner.

25 May

£399 NIL

14 Sept

£439 NIL

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Sidmouth ...

Norwich ...

This wonderful place Sidmouth is the place the poet John Betjeman called “A town caught still in a timeless charm.” We think you’ll find this is still true. It’s certainly a beautiful resort, with its famous Regency architecture, its beautiful gardens, leisurely walks, beach and majestic red cliffs. These were formed some 200 million years ago, and are one of the features of the Jurassic Coast, on which the resort proudly stands and to which people come from all over the world.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We journey through the Midlands leaving the motorway at Exeter. We journey across country to Sidmouth, arriving at the hotel at about 4.15pm for afternoon tea included in the price.

Day 2: Morning drive through the Sid Valley and over the hills to Honiton (for antiques shops, lace museum, cafés, restaurants and wine bars).

Day 3: Full day to Exeter (Devon County Town) new city centre development, Cathedral, Roman bridge and wall, network of the city centre tunnels and Exmouth (pleasant resort; opportunity for scenic river cruise). (Omitted in 5 Day Tour).

Day 4: Dorset Dalliance; full day to Lyme Regis & West Bay. Day 5: Full day to the pretty fishing village of Beer, Seaton and Axmouth. You’ll have time for a tram ride along the River Axe, if you wish, which is the best way to view the wonderful bird life.

Day 6: Sadly we leave the hotel this morning and head for home calling at Worcester for lunch.

YOUR HOTEL -

HHH AA KINGSWOOD & DEVORAN HOTEL

The Kingswood & Devoran Hotel stands in the centre of the Promenade at Sidmouth and offers a top quality package including daily afternoon tea. Its restaurant is noted for its fine food. Some rooms have sea views, there is normally no entertainment at any hotel in Sidmouth.

Price Includes: 5/4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, luxury coach travel, services of our experienced tour driver. Door to door pick ups.

All day excursions as listed.

Seaview Rooms: £5 per person per night.

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

31 May

£439 NIL

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Sandringham & The Broads

Norwich is one of the most complete medieval cities in Britain with its half timbered houses, cobbled streets and its stunning cathedral. Our tour includes a steam train ride on The Bere Valley railway and a sail on the broads and one of the highlights is a visit to Sandringham House and Gardens, the much loved estate of Her Majesty the Queen.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We complete our door step pick ups and head across country with suitable stops for coffee, travelling to Springfields for lunch. In the afternoon we journey on via Kings Lynn to The Best Western Brook Hotel on the outskirts of Norwich. After dinner the evening is at leisure.

Day 2: Today we journey to the coast to explore the pretty town of Sheringham and depart early afternoon to Norwich allowing you plenty of time to explore this wonderful medieval city.

Day 3: Today we have a pleasant drive to visit Her Majesty’s estate at Sandringham, to the house and gardens (admission included). There is a fine restaurant on the estate where you can have lunch and we allow plenty of time to explore this wonderful estate. Do take some time to stroll in the gardens. The North Garden, West Terrace and especially the Lake are a delight; there are seats scattered about where you can rest and take in the variety of vistas especially Queen Alexandra’s summer house, the “Nest”, overlooking the lake. From the delightful Stream Walk, late afternoon we depart back to the Brook Hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening.

Day 4: We take a shorter journey to Aylsham to board the 11.30am steam train to Wroxham. The coach will transfer you into town leaving you time to find a little lunch before we join the cruiser for your 90 min sail around the Broads. On your return there will be free time in Wroxham before setting off on our return journey to the Brook Hotel.

Day 5: Sadly we leave today but the holiday is not over, we call in to the City of Lincoln for lunch with time to explore before passing RAF Scampton on our way to the motorway and home arriving late afternoon.

YOUR HOTEL -

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

£349 NIL

Booking hotline 01942 728960

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HHH AA BEST WESTERN BROOK HOTEL

Your hotel, 3* AA Best Western Brook Hotel is in the Norwich suburbs with light and spacious air conditioned rooms. There is no lift but ground floor rooms are available. The restaurant is well known locally for quality food. Price Includes: 4 nights Dinner B & B. Our Door to Door service.

Luxury coach travel with services of our experienced driver /guide. All day excursions and admission to Sandringham Estate, train and boat ride.

Deposit Required: £40 per person

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

10 June

£359 65

Inc. Sandringham Cruise

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Wye Valley & Hereford ...

This magical Grade I-listed mansion, nestles in the Wye Valley just 20 minutes from Ross-on-Wye and close to the handsome city of Hereford. Take for example King Charles I, who reportedly rested his still-intact head at Holme Lacy in 1645 and Queen Victoria’s daughter Princess Beatrice marked a memorable visit by planting a tree in the grounds. Your visit here will be just as interesting with all the pastime of staying at a country mansion, being waited on and taken on days out, and an entertainment package second to none plus full leisure facilities for you to use.

Isle of Wight ...

The island has a rich history, including a brief status as an independent kingdom in the 15th century. Until 1995, like Jersey and Guernsey, the island had its own Governor - most notably Lord Mountbatten from 1969–1974, after which he became Lord Lieutenant until his assassination in 1979. It was home to the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson and to Queen Victoria, who built her muchloved 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, the world’s first hovercraft and the testing and development of Britain’s space rockets.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We head south to Worcester where there is chance to explore, then through the beautiful Herefordshire countryside to our hotel. With plenty of time to settle in and take a walk in the gardens or maybe a swim before dinner.

Day 2: Full day excursion through the Beautiful Wye Valley with time off the coach at Tintern and Chepstow, before heading through the forest of Dean where we stop at Yat Rock. Arriving back at the hotel with time to relax before dinner.

Day 3: We visit the city of Hereford today with attractive Cathedral The Mappa Mundy and Chain library and an array of shops, all in the traffic free area. Returning to Holme Lacy mid afternoon.

Day 4: Today we spend the morning in Ross on Wye with quaint buildings and a country market to keep your attention. In the afternoon we travel on to Ledbury where maybe we will meet the Town Cryer, before returning for 4pm.

Day 5: Sadly we leave Holme Lacy this morning but the holiday is not over as we call at Shrewsbury with its pretty buildings and its fine shops. We arrive home early evening.

YOUR HOTEL -

HHHH HOLME LACY HOTEL

At this AA 4*, Grade 1-listed mansion we’ve put our best historical foot forward so you can enjoy to the full one of the loveliest parts of rural Britain. We call it 18th century elegance combined with 21st century modernity.

Price Includes: 4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast with nightly entertainment till late. Luxury coach travel, services of our experienced tour driver. Day excursions as listed. Door to door pick ups.

Deposit Required: £40 per person Extras: No single supplement on our allocation.

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A day south to Alum Bay, Needles and Yarmouth A day to Sandown, Ryde, Whippingham Church Full day to Newport & Godshill Day at Leisure

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HHH AA CHANNEL VIEW HOTEL

Shanklin is probably the island’s best known resort and combines the traditions of the ‘Old Village’ with the modern seaside resort with wide sandy beaches and many attractions. The Channel View Hotel is in a unique location occupying an elevated cliff-top position overlooking Shanklin bay with its sandy beaches and safe bathing that the island is renowned for. Please note there are some steps to and in the hotel which is owned by The Gino Family who personally oversee all aspects of this popular hotel. They are justly proud of their reputation for quality giving a warm welcome, efficient service, excellent food and attention to detail.

There is regular entertainment. Lifts to most rooms.

Price Includes: 5 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Luxury coach travel, services of our experienced tour driver. Ferry to and from Island. Day excursions as listed. Use of pool. Nightly entertainment.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

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16 Jun

£445 NIL

22 Jun

£459 NIL

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Great Malvern ...

Isle of Man ...

Great Malvern originated as a spa village with therapeutic qualities attributed to its springs. It was the Georgian fancy of taking the waters and later the Victorian popularity of the water cure that transformed Malvern into a Water Cure town. Although you can no longer take the water cure in Malvern, many of the impressive buildings are still in use as public buildings. The town is largely Victorian but its roots go back much further. The oldest parts of the town can be seen around the Priory Church which was founded in 1085 when Benedictine monks settled here and built a Priory, which was a daughter house to Westminster Abbey.

Midway between England and Ireland, the Isle of Man has attracted visitors since the Vikings arrived in about 800AD. If they could come back today, they’d find a holiday island with something for just about everyone. Douglas is the lively capital where you can ride on horse-drawn trams or steam or electric trains. Its wide bay and promenade offer entertainment and many fine restaurants. There’s all kinds of scenery. Wild and rugged mountains give way to pretty countryside and picturesque villages before these meet the sea and the long, sandy beaches of the perfect holiday isle.

Your Holiday Itinerary PLEASE NOTE ALL VISITS ON DAY EXCURSIONS ARE INCULDED IN TOUR PRICE Day 1: Our doopstep pick ups complete we head for the City of Worcester where we will have some free time for lunch and exploring. In the afternoon we visit Elgars Birthplace Museum included in tour price. From here we motor on to our fine hotel in Great Malvern with plenty of time to settle in before dinner.

Day 2: Our day starts with a visit to Spetchley Park Gardens, an attractive garden on the edge of the Vale of Evesham. From here we head for Upton upon Severn for our lunch stop. We then travel on to The Morgan Car Works for a guided tour of their operation and see the master craftsmen at work. We return to The Abbey with time to relax before dinner.

Day 3: Today we take the Black and White Village trail round Herefordshire villages with lots of examples of timber-framed buildings and churches in their village settings. We start with Leominster and meander through these pretty villages.

Day 4: Our excursion starts by motoring to the pretty town of Ledbury, then on to The City of Hereford with its fine Cathedral, Chain Library and the River Wye. We allow time to explore all these fine attractions.

Day 5: Sadly we leave The Abbey today as we head for Shrewsbury, a pretty town set in a loop of the River Severn where we will have time for lunch and shopping. We depart at 2.30pm arriving back in our area around 5.30pm.

YOUR HOTEL -

THE ABBEY HOTEL

The Abbey, Great Malvern’s setting is one of the most perfect in the country, close to many interesting cities yet situated right in the heart of the countryside at the foot of the Malvern Hills. The hotel offers you a tranquil haven in which to retreat and relax. The aspect of the hotel offers spectacular views of the scenic Vale of Evesham and beautiful Malvern Hills. The Abbey has been welcoming guests since the mid 1800’s and is steeped in history. Today the hotel is committed to offering a warm welcome and excellent service boasting all the modern facilities. Sink into the sofas in the lounge, enjoy a drink in the bar or take your time over a delicious meal in the restaurant. The hotel has a lift Price includes: 4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, all admissions as stated, Door to Door pickups, Luxury Coach travel throughout and services of our Experienced tour driver/guide. Deposit Required: £40 per person.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

30 Jun

£379 45

MANY VISITS INCLUDED

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Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: Our holiday begins by visiting Morecambe for lunch and a little browsing. We head to the port for about 1pm for our 2.15pm sail to Douglas. We arrive just before 6.00pm and travel to the Rutland Hotel where there is time for a wash and brush up before dinner.

Day 2: Today is Tynwald Day, a Bank Holiday on the island and when the Manx Parliament has its outdoor celebrations at St Johns, there is talk the Queen maybe Guest of Honour. A morning of pomp & ceremony followed by Tynwald fair, the fair is where everyone gathers afterwards, there are lots of stalls for all different causes, a truly great day.

Day 3: Today we will tour the northern part of the Island. Taking in Laxey, Ramsey, The Lhen, Juby, Ballaugh and Kirk Michael.

Day 4: Today we travel south starting with a ride on the steam railway from Douglas to Port Erin. We allow you a little time to explore Port Erin, then we travel to The Sound were you can get some lunch. After lunch we travel over the South Barule then Glen Maye to Peel.

Day 5: After a hearty breakfast it’s time to check in for the 8.30am sailing back to Heysham, arriving in our area about 3pm.

YOUR HOTEL -

RUTLAND HOTEL

Premium location, facilities and destination, the Rutland offers a unique experience for the more discerning traveller with an ideal location.

The Rutland Hotel offers an individual style and luxury that ranks amongst the best offered in the island. Renowned International Designers have added a touch of class to one of the island finest venues. A refined restaurant completes the Rutland package with an extensive menu offering fresh produce.

Price Includes: 4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. All rooms en-suite with TV & tea making facilities. Lift, 2 nights entertainment. Door to door pick ups. Luxury coach travel, services of experienced tour driver. Steam train ride, and day excursions as above.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

Extras: Sea Views are available on request.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

06 Jul

£429 40

Steam Train included

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Dumfries ...

The River Nith runs through the centre of this attractive red sandstone town. Robert (Rabbie) Burns spent much of his short life in Dumfries and nearby at Ellisland Farm. Ellisland is now a museum where you can see his original writings and possessions. A number of well-known people were educated at Dumfries Academy. Our tour takes us through much of Dumfriesshire’s attractive scenery and we visit much of it. All visits are included in the tour price unless stated.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: After our doorstep pick ups we head north with coffee served on board. Motoring on over the border we stop at Gretna with a chance to browse and find some lunch before we join the coast road making our first visit along the way. This area is unspoilt with so much to see as we follow the River Nith to The Cairndale.

We check in with time to relax before dinner.

Day 5: Sadly we depart The Cairndale this morning and we journey to The Devils Porridge exhibition where entry is included. We join the motorway and head to our lunch stop for our last lunch served onboard. We arrive back in our area mid afternoon.

Day 2: Today’s excursion starts with a visit to Sweetheart Abbey before we motor on calling at Rockcliffe and Palnackie arriving in Castle Douglas. We allow a little time to stroll through the shops before we serve lunch onboard around 1pm. Afterwards we visit Threave House and Garden.

Day 3: We follow the River Nith north for our visit to the beautiful Drumlanrig Castle on the Queensberry Estate which is one of four important Scottish country houses owned by the Duke of Buccleuch. We have a guided visit and view the works of art and tapestries and of course the castle itself (disabled access available). We have time to explore the stable yard with its cycle museum, shops and café. No lunch on board the coach today. We depart early afternoon and return to Dumfries where the rest of the afternoon is free to explore the town.

Day 4: Starting at 9.15am we motor to Kirkcudbright, one of the areas pretty fishing ports with time to explore and find your morning coffee before we travel on via Loch Ken into the Galloway Forrest stopping for lunch onboard at the waters edge. Afterwards we travel on to Bladnoch and visit Scotland’s most Southerly distillery (owned by a Irish Gentleman). There will be a short tour and tastings here. Returning to the coast we call at Creetown and visit the Gem Rock Museum, a truly interesting stop with unique handmade jewellery and a chance for afternoon tea. Afterwards we follow the pretty coast road back to The Cairndale.

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YOUR HOTEL -

HHH AA CAIRNDALE DUMFRIES HOTEL

This fine red sandstone building set just a few minutes walk from the main street in Dumfries provides us with a great base for our tour. The hotel has a lift to all floors and a leisure centre with swimming and spa pools which you have free use of. There are two nights musical entertainment. Price Includes: 5days/ 4 nights Dinner B & B, all ensuite rooms with facilities, luxury diner coach travel and coach food, entrance fees as stated, services of our experienced driver/guide, door step pick ups.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

06 Jul

£369 60

DINER

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Dunoon & Cowel ... The Cotswolds Dunoon is the largest town in Argyll. It’s built around two bays between which is the site of the former Dunoon Castle. There’s an excellent view of the town from here. Your visit will be memorable as the scenery really is unparalleled in these parts. Take a stroll, as the locals do, through the Botanic Gardens or the Victorian town centre. You’ll be tempted, we know, by the tea rooms and shops.

But don’t worry - you’re on holiday!

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We head north into Ayrshire and later take in the fine views over The Firth of Cylde as we head for the ferry near Greenock. We cross the Firth by ferry and then we drive along the coast to Dunoon and the Esplanade Hotel.

Day 2: A day of superb scenery as we travel through the Glens to Inveraray an attractive little town with plenty to see and do. Time for lunch (included in the diner tour) then on to Tighnabruaich with time to explore and get a cuppa at the tea room before returning via the head of Loch Long and Holy Loch to Dunoon.

Day 3: A morning drive to Toward with good views of The Firth of Clyde. We then return to Dunoon before going over the hills to Ardentinny and Kilmun Church, then return via Holy Loch to Dunoon.

Day 4: Today we start by going over the Rest & Be Thankful to Loch Lomond, then on to the village of Luss, voted Scotland’s most attractive village. Where we spend time here for lunch and sightseeing. We continue via Garelochead to Helensborough and Dumbarton and then back to Greenock for the ferry back to Dunoon and the Esplanade.

Day 5: Free day in resort.

Day 6: Back on the ferry today to cross the Firth before heading south with suitable stops along the way, arriving home late afternoon.

YOUR HOTEL -

TV LOCATIONS ... including Downton Abbey The tour includes the pretty towns and villages of The Cotswolds and Wiltshire countryside with many locations that have been used for TV & film locations, often called chocolate box views. One that is still making the headlines Downton Abbey in real world Highclere Castle is now fully booked for the next two seasons but we have secured our entry tickets for our visit on Monday.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: Our doorstep pick up complete we head south via the motorway network with a suitable coffee stop along the way.

We stop at Gloucester for a lunch time break before travelling on through the edge of the Cotswolds to the Hilton Hotel at Swindon.

Day 2: After breakfast we depart to Downton Abbey to see where much of the TV series location filming takes place. Admission to the castle, grounds and exhibition are all included.

Day 3: The Cotswolds is our destination today, we start in Cirencester, then on to Bourton on the Water, Stow on the Wold and Chipping a day of attractive villages and scenery.

Day 4: Our excursion today is a little shorter, we start at the pretty village of Lacock on the Wiltshire border, which consists of The Abbey and museum plus small streets of stone cottages in a very compact area and a TV and film producers dream. Entrance to the Abbey, village and museum is included in the tour price. The whole estate is under the management of The National Trust.

Day 5: Sadly we leave the Hilton this morning, but the tour is not over as we travel via Witney, Woodstock, Bladon to Banbury where we have time for lunch. After lunch we join the motorway for our journey North arriving around 4.30pm.

THE ESPLANADE HOTEL

The hotel stands on the West Promenade overlooking the sea. This is a traffic free area, just a short walk from the shops and town centre. We confess that this hotel has long been one of our real favourites. Apart from its other virtues, we love to sit in the lounge and savour the views of the Clyde!

Price Includes: 5 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. All rooms are en suite with tea makers, three nights entertainment, lift to all floors but with occasional steps. DINER TOUR with luxury coach travel, services of experienced tour driver, door to door pick ups and excursions.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

YOUR HOTEL -

HILTON HOTEL SWINDON

A fine modern building just 2 miles from the centre of Swindon with full facilities for those who like a swim or the exercise bikes.

The evenings are at leisure.

Price Includes: 4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, luxury coach travel & all excursions and entrances where stated, and the services of our experienced driver guide, door to door pick ups.

Deposit Required: £40 per person

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

13 July

DINER TOUR

£369 35

Date

Price SS

12 Oct

DINER TOUR

£339 35

20 July

£329 90

Booking hotline 01942 728960

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Edinburgh Tattoo This superb event takes place in Scotland’s capital each August.

Held on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle it includes the world famous massed pipes and drums display, and is becoming so popular that cruise ships are now calling at Leith so their passengers can visit the event.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We travel north and stop at Moffat for lunch, then carry on via the Devils Beef Tub and the Glens to enter the city by the south eastern route. We hope to arrive mid afternoon to allow you time to take a stroll to the beach or maybe take a swim in the hotel’s attractive leisure area before our dinner. The evening is at leisure.

Day 2: After a hearty breakfast we leave the hotel about 10.45am and head into the city where we give you a short guided tour of Scotland’s capital. During the afternoon we give you free time to explore as you wish before returning to the hotel about 5pm for dinner. Dinner times vary due to different Tattoo times. We depart again around 7.45pm for the evening performance of the world famous Tattoo. After the show we return to the Kings Manor.

Day 3: A lazy start today (normally about 11am because of drivers hours) after another hearty breakfast. We depart to Leith for shopping or an optional visit to the former Royal Yacht. We depart around 2.30pm and head for home, arriving early evening.

YOUR HOTEL -

HHH BEST WESTERN

KINGS MANOR

Long favoured by our customers for its high standards of accommodation the hotel recently added some new rooms. It’s about a 15 minute walk from the beach at Joppa. It boasts a superb leisure centre and pool.

Price Includes: 2 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at Best Western Kings Manor Hotel with full leisure facilities and lift, all en-suite rooms with tea makers and TV, admission to the Tattoo on Saturday’s second performance and city tour. Luxury coach travel & services of experienced tour driver. Door to door pick ups Deposit Required: £40 per person Extras: Single Room Supplement: £50.

Llandridnod Wells ...

Victorian Festival Weekend The annual Victorian festival is held in August when locals and businesses step back into the time of Victorian Llandrindod Wells - from their top hats to their high laced boots. It’s a perfect time to taste (delicious traditional treats and foods), see (costumes and decorations) and hear (bandstand and live theatrical performances) of Llandrindod Wells set in a bygone era. The festival lasts for seven days with the finale over the weekend that we visit. There will be a programme of events from brass bands to demonstrations. There are some concerts held in various buildings which there is a small charge for. This small town has a pretty main street with some traditional shops and is the home of the National Cycle museum.

The Lake above this attractive Spa town always attracts visitors.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We complete our door step pick ups and head into North Wales and the pretty town of Llangollen where we have time to find our morning coffee before we set off on the road again. We take in the attractive Welsh countryside as we journey to The Metropole Hotel. We arrive around early afternoon to allow time around the festival and for some lunch. Rooms at the hotel will not be ready until about 3pm.

Day 2: We spend today at leisure in the town for the festival.

Day 3: Our excursion today takes in the pretty Elan Valley, which is Birmingham’s water source. A redundant dam here was used to test the famous bouncing bomb in WW2. The valley with its dams and turbines and the pretty visitor centre is a beautiful, peaceful area and is also the home of Red Kites now becoming a regular sight in the valley, so sit back and enjoy the views. From the valley we return through Rhaydar to Llandrindod Wells for the afternoon and the festival. After dinner there is a torchlite parade to the Lake where the festival closes with a grand firework display.

Day 4: Sadly we leave The Metropole this morning and head for Shrewsbury for some sightseeing and chance to find your lunch. We depart here about 2pm for the final journey home.

YOUR HOTEL -

HHH METROPOLE HOTEL

The fine 3* property located in centre of this little spa town has been owned and run by the same family for very many years. The rooms have TV, telephone, tea & coffee etc and are served by lifts. Breakfast is normally buffet and offers a great selection of items while dinner is table service. There are excellent leisure facilities which you have free use of.

Price includes 4 days/3 nights at the Metropole Hotel. Our door to door service, luxury coach travel throughout with experienced driver /guide.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

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20

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08 Aug

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£275 50

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22 Aug

GOOD TICKETS INCLUDED

£275 50

22 Aug

£289 30

VICTORIAN FESTIVAL

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Scotland in Miniature ...

The rolling hills and attractive coastlines of Ayrshire combine the first part of our tour with visiting some of the better known locations.

We have a couple of lesser known and stunning visits on this tour.

We then move on the beautiful Isle of Arran, known as Scotland in Miniature, because it has everything that mainland Scotland has to offer, mountains, quiet deserted beaches, dramatic views, superb castles, lochs and glens, wild life such as deer, seals, and eagles, and a wonderful sunset.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: A prompt start, we journey north stopping for coffee served on the coach. We travel on into Dumfries & Galloway with a suitable lunch stop (on board) en-route. After lunch we head north past Drumlanrig Castle into Ayrshire and our hotel, the Menzies at Irvine where we spend the next three nights.

Day 2 : Today is one of the highlights of this tour, a visit to Dumfries House. This beautiful property near Cumnock is the collection that Prince Charles was involved with. We arrive around 11am starting with a guided tour of this stunning property and ending with a soup and sandwich lunch (all included in the tour price). Afterwards we have a little time on the estate before we return to the hotel for about 4.30pm.

Day 3 : We start our day by driving to Brig O Doon made famous

by Rabbie Burns, allowing time for photographs, afterwards we head over the Heads of Ayr to Dunure where we park on the front with excellent sea views with time to explore before lunch on board.

After lunch we travel to Ayr for a couple of hours shopping and sightseeing then we return to the hotel.

Day 4 : We say goodbye to the Menzies and take the short ride to the Scottish Maritime Museum. A great visit where you will have chance to see a Steam Puffer (remember the Tales of Parahandy) plus many other interesting exhibits. The world famous clipper The City of Adelaide is the worlds oldest surviving clipper and has now departed. At the time this brochure was written she was on her way to Greenwich to be renamed alongside The Cutty Sark and by the time we visit Irvine she will be back in Australia. The maritime museum here is large but we allow as much time as possible.

Please don’t think this is a BOYS TOYS tour, on our last visit the ladies thought it was a “very interesting visit.”

Afterwards we make our way to Adrossan for our 12.30pm sailing to BRODICK (We will not be giving you lunch today but snacks are available on board ship) arriving on Arran for 1.30pm. We then journey around the southern part of Arran taking in the views of Holy Island & Highland Clearances Memorial. We have a number of photo stops along the way arriving at Blackwaterfoot and the 3 star BW Kinloch Hotel about 4.15pm. After checking in - time for a swim in the hotel pool, after dinner time to relax, there maybe some music tonight.

Day 5: We travel over the string road with stunning views of Goat Fell and on to Brodick to visit Brodick Castle allowing 2 hours afterwards to travel through the attractive countryside to Lochranza there we visit the distillery and have a light lunch which is included

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in the price. From here we have a short stop at Lochranza Castle in the village before we follow the coast road around the north of the island. We stop at many places along the way, arriving back at the Kinloch around 4.30pm.

Day 6 : A full day at leisure today - maybe walk to the craft centre or along the beach seal spotting. You will be able to get lunch in the hotel.

Day 7 : Today it’s back to normality as we travel back to the mainland on the 8.20am ferry. We then make our way through Dumfries & Galloway with picturesque views all the way. We take a break for lunch served on board the coach at Dumfries then head south again arriving in our area about 6pm.

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HHHH

MENZIES IRVINE HOTEL

Set in a quiet location just outside the small town of Irvine. No lift but ground floor rooms are available. Tea making facilities, TV, telephone etc in all rooms. There will be entertainment on one night during our stay.

HHH BW KINLOCH ARRAN Set on the shore in the small seaside village of Blackwaterfoot with full leisure facilities. The hotel has a lift which serves most rooms. All rooms have tea making facilities, TV & telephone. Normally there will be one night of entertainment during our stay.

Price Includes: 6 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at the hotels, all excursions, entrances and food plus on board food as stated in the above itinerary, DINER TOUR with luxury coach travel with experienced driver courier and hostess. Ferries as required.

Deposit Required: £60.

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22 Aug

£479 60

DINER - 2 CENTRE TOUR

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UK TOURS

Eastbourne ...

Eastbourne is everything a high quality British seaside resort should be. With its beautiful promenade bordered by colourful floral banks and overlooked by stylish hotels, this is the place to see and be seen! The attractive Victorian pier, the famous bandstand and the Napoleonic towers are also well worth investigating. Those who love the sea and ships will enjoy the elegant Sovereign Yacht Harbour. It’s one of the most up-to-date marinas in Europe. Shopaholics will not be disappointed, either.

In fact, there’s plenty for everyone.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 : We travel south via the motorway network arriving at the resort by 5.00pm allowing time to check in and relax before dinner.

Day 2: A lazy start today leaving the hotel about 11am we take a gentile drive to Beachy Head allowing time to get some lunch. We depart about 1pm for a pleasant drive through the country lanes to Alfriston before returning to hotel for 4.30pm.

Day 3: Today we travel the pretty coast road via Newhaven to Brighton where we set you down in the centre of town on Madeira Drive by the pier and the Volks railway, and only a short walk to the Royal Pavilion. We depart about 3pm to return to Haddon Hall.

Day 4: 10am. Today we travel via Pevensey & St Leonards to the pretty coastal town of Hastings where we allow you plenty of time to explore and find lunch. Afterwards we travel on to Battle to view the Abbey built by William the Conqueror after defeating King Harold.

Day 5: After breakfast we depart for Royal Tunbridge Wells or as it came to be known ‘The Wells’ because of the spring discovered in 1606. It is now surrounded by the ‘Pantiles’, a covered walkway in front of the shops and cafés. We have plenty of time to browse this attractive town.

Day 6 - 7: Days at leisure in Eastbourne.

Somerset ...

A splendid 18th century Grade II house designed by the great Sir John Sloane, this is one of the most seductive manor houses in the country. Doubtless this helps explain why “To the Manor Born” was filmed here. The setting’s equally splendid: the scenic and tranquil Somerset countryside, magnificent views of which can be seen from the house, unfolds before your eyes. In the grounds there’s a wildlife park which is home to some rare species. Hotel guests can enjoy the wildlife park at reduced rates.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: Travelling south we stop at suitable places along the way to Somerset and there Cricket St Thomas Hotel. We arrive with time to settle in before dinner.

Day 2: Today, we are touring the Jurassic Coast including some of the most attractive towns like Lyme Regis and Sidmouth with excellent views along the way. We also take a look at the Seaton Tramway. The Jurassic Coast is a A World Heritage Site.

Day 3: After breakfast we travel through the Somerset and Dorset countryside passing Dorcheseter to spend some time in Weymouth.

Day 4: A day at leisure to make the most of the facilities here at Cricket St Thomas.

Day 5: After a hearty breakfast, we depart north and homeward.

We stop at Worcester for an early lunch before the final part of our journey.

YOUR HOTEL -

Day 8: After breakfast we depart for home arriving late afternoon.

YOUR HOTEL -

HADDON HALL HOTEL

Family owned and run, the hotel is only about 20 yards from the bandstand, just off the promenade. So, it’s in the right place! But the really good news is the hotel’s reputation for good food and generous portions.

The rooms are well furnished. You’ll be comfortable and happy here.

Price Includes: 7 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Door to door pick ups, luxury coach travel, services of experienced tour driver. Nightly entertainment. Day excursions as listed. Lifts to all floors.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

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WARNERS CRICKET ST THOMAS

With views of the Somerset countryside this Regency style elegant mansion of Cricket St. Thomas is set within 160 acres of glorious landscaped gardens and parkland with mature cedars, maples and yews which have been lovingly preserved. These grounds were designed by a student of Capability Brown. Situated next to the hotel is the Cricket St. Thomas Lakes and Gardens attraction. Over 45 acres of picturesque gardens, seven cascading lakes, woodland trails and delightful sculptures to explore. Admission is free for guests.

Price Includes: 4 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Door to door pick ups. Luxury coach travel, services of our experienced tour driver. Day excursions.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

Extras: Single supplement – Nil on our allocation.

8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

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Date

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30 Aug

£449 NIL

22 Sept

£419 NIL

SUMMER HOLIDAY

TO THE MANOR BORN

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Looe ... Cornwall Unlike most of the town our hotel is situated in West Looe. It will probably take you some 10 minutes to walk to East Looe, unless you take the little ferry, but then that’s the charm of the place! The hotel offers us spectacular views from the lounge and a fine table d’hôte menu in the restaurant. Here they make considerable use of fresh local ingredients and fish bought the same day from the port’s fish market. We can relax and enjoy the view from either of the bars, one noticeably more lively than the other, and enjoying our good fortune to be in such a pleasant place.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: A prompt start for our holiday to the beautiful village of Looe.

We stay in West Looe at The Hannafore Point, a 3* sea front hotel arriving late afternoon and have time to settle in before dinner.

Day 2: Full day to Cornwall’s only city Truro, many places to visit including the Cathedral and many attractive shops. On the return journey we stop at Charlestown for a short visit to the historic harbour.

Day 3: A full day to The Eden Project. Often called the 8th wonder of the world, admission included.

Day 4: Full day via Torpoint to Plymouth, and also a short city tour via The Hoe and Mayflower Steps. Return via the road bridge.

Day 5: You have a full day at leisure, we can arrange a trip on a glass bottom boat for you ‘really good and interesting’.

Day 6: Sadly we leave for home today and have suitable stops, normally off the motorway for lunch.

Eden Project: Often hailed the 8th wonder of the world, the Eden Project is a global garden for the 21st century. You can experience the sights, smells and sheer scale of the rainforest in this, the world’s largest greenhouse, then sample something of South Africa or California. You can wander among orange and lemon trees, see old olive groves and gnarled vines. What a wonderful use of an old quarry! This really is a unique place. For once this overused description is entirely accurate. And the best thing of all is that there’s always something new.

YOUR HOTEL -

HHH HANNAFORE POINT HOTEL

Price Includes: 5 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Door to door pick ups, 3 nights entertainment, all rooms en-suite with full facilities. Use of leisure facilities. Lifts to most floors, but odd steps inside. DINER TOUR with luxury coach travel, services of experienced tour driver.

Hayling Island, Hampshire ...

The traditional holiday feel hits you the moment you arrive at Lakeside Coastal Village which sits peacefully on the coast of Hayling Island in Hampshire. Originally called ‘Coronation’ to mark the accession in 1937 of King George VI, co-opted during World War II as a naval barracks and designated HMS Northney, Lakeside’s convivial atmosphere and all-round good cheer is today utterly infectious.

From the moment you’re greeted by an appropriately regal squadron of swans in the eponymous lake to your first leisurely stroll around the small central square, you’re struck by the village-like sense of community and wellbeing. As with any thriving village there’s lots to do, from the bars, café and nightly entertainment.

With fabulous daytime activities such as an indoor championship bowls hall, indoor games room with snooker, darts and table tennis, tennis, pitch ‘n’ putt, archery plus an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and steam room plus hairdressers and beauty salon.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We head to the south coast with suitable stops en route, lunch is normally at Newbury where we park alongside the Kennet & Avon Canal.

Day 2: An interesting day today. We travel to Arundel set on the River Arun, overlooked by the beautiful Arundel Castle, the home of The Duke and Duchess of Norfolk and their children. The magnificent Cathedral Church of Our Lady and St Philip Howard, make this a superb visit.

Day 3: We travel via the coast road to Southsea and into old Portsmouth, allowing time to explore this historic part of the city before moving into the new part. There will be time to visit the Naval dockyard for those of you who find this of interest. In the yard is HMS Victory and Warrior amongst many other naval items. We drop you off here and pick you up later, while the rest of us visit the newer parts of the city.

Day 4: A full day at leisure to use the superb facilities at the hotel.

Day 5: Homeward bound today.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

Extras: Sea View? No problem. Subject to availability, sea views can be guaranteed for a supplement of £60 per person.

However, there are no sea view singles.

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WARNERS LAKESIDE COASTAL VILLAGE

Price Includes: 4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Door to door pick ups included with luxury coach travel, services of experienced tour driver.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

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5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

28 Sept

£429 NIL

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Price SS

13 Oct

£329 NIL

DINER TOUR

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Sinah Warren ...

Set beside a beautiful shingle beach with great views overlooking Langstone Harbour, Sinah Warren is only 25 minutes from Chichester, on the Portsmouth side of Hayling Island. Sinah Warren is a tranquil paradise of pines and flowers, seabirds and butterflies. You’re as likely to spot a Red Admiral from your sunlounger as a salty sea dog out in the bay. And we chose our location with the utmost care, ensuring you can enjoy the finest possible views of stunning Langstone harbour and every opportunity to relax and take in the sweet, intoxicating sea air.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Windermere is the largest natural lake in England. It is a ribbon lake formed in a glacial trough after the retreat of ice at the start of the current interglacial. Bowness-on-Windermere - Lakeland’s most popular holiday resort - is an excellent centre for boating activities, with over 10,000 boats registered.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: A pleasant drive through Lancashire & Cumbria to Grange over Sands where we allow time to stroll the promenade and find a morning coffee. From here we travel via the Fells to Coniston and on to Ambleside, where there is time to explore and find a little lunch.

Day 2: A leisurely breakfast then we depart for our five lakes tour stopping first at Grasmere and then under the shadow of Helvellyn to Keswick. Here there will be a chance to find your lunch and maybe that special gift you have been looking for.

Day 2: An interesting day today. We travel to Arundel set on the River Arun, overlooked by the beautiful Arundel Castle, the home of The Duke and Duchess of Norfolk and their children.

The magnificent Cathedral Church of Our Lady and St Philip Howard, make this a superb visit.

We depart about 2.30pm and return via Ullswater and the Kirkstone Pass.

Day 3: We travel via the coast road to Southsea and into old Portsmouth, allowing time to explore this historic part of the city before moving into the new part. There will be time to visit the Naval dockyard for those of you who find this of interest. In the yard is HMS Victory and Warrior amongst many other naval items. We drop you off here and pick you up later, while the rest of us visit the newer parts of the city.

Day 4: A full day at leisure to use the superb facilities at the hotel.

Day 5: Homeward bound today.

WARNERS SINAH WARREN

Price Includes: 4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast with nightly entertainment. Door to door pick ups. Luxury coach travel, services of our experienced tour driver. All rooms en-suite. Lifts to most floors but odd steps inside. Use of full leisure facilities.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

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Gastronomic Weekend

Then around 3pm we motor on down to Bowness and to Lindith Howe, chance to settle in and maybe have a swim before we take our five course evening meal included in the price.

Day 1: We head to the south coast with suitable stops en route, lunch is normally at Newbury where we park alongside the Kennet & Avon Canal.

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Bowness ...

Day 3: Sadly we leave to head home, but we start with some free time in Bowness, before we make the journey to Kendal. Here you will be able to do a little shopping before heading homeward around 2.30pm.

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HHHH LINDETH HOWE HOTEL

This delightful property over looking Lake Windermere was the home of the best-loved children’s author Beatrix Potter and has superb views around this beautiful part of the Lake District. There is NO lift.

Price includes: 3 days/2 nights with 5 course Gourmet evening meals and breakfast. Luxury coach travel and excursions with the services of our experienced driver guide.

Deposit: £40 per person.

Single Room Supplement: £50 in Double Room.

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3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

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13 Oct

£389 NIL

19 Oct

£229 50

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Ireland Clonmel ...

The 11th World Flower Show “A Floral Odyssey” is being held in the Royal Dublin Society, Ballsbridge Dublin, from 18th to 22nd June 2014.

This cosmopolitan city, the capital of the Irish republic, is full of history and attractive buildings. We show much of this with our local guide.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: A prompt start today to join the 10.30am fast craft sailing from Holyhead, arriving in Dun Laoghaire port about 1pm. We recommend you take a little lunch on board, as on arrival we travel into the city to meet our guide for a city tour which lasts around 2 hours. We then make our way to The Tara Towers Hotel with time to settle in before dinner.

Day 2: We Visit Powerscourt where admission is included to explore this historic house and garden. Departing mid afternoon we spend a little time in Bray before returning to the Tara Towers.

Day 3: A free day today. We don’t include tickets for The World Flower Show which is a short bus or train ride from the hotel.

Come and go as you please.

Day 4: Today have a tour of Wicklow starting at Glendalough. The Glendalough Valley is located in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and has many attractions to entice, entertain and enthral visitors, from its world famous Monastic Site with Round Tower to its scenic lakes and valleys. From here we travel on through the Wicklow hills to the meeting of the Waters. The Avonmore and Beg rivers come together to form the Avoca River. It was here that Thomas Moore penned his famous Irish Melody, “The Meeting of the Waters”. After a short stop we travel on to Avoca which was the setting for the TV series Ballykissangel. From here our final stop for the day is Wicklow town.

Day 5: Sadly we say goodbye to The Emerald Isle but before we go to check in at Dun Laoghaire port we have a little free time in the town itself. For many years the town was known as Kingstown and was also the site of Ireland’s first railway. We check in at 12.30 for 1.30pm departure of the fastcraft arriving in Holyhead about 5pm, from here we journey back to our doorstep service.

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THE TARA TOWERS HOTEL

The Tara Towers Hotel is a well established favourite, nestled beside the sea on Merrion Road, just a few kilometres south of Dublin City Centre. Situated along the sweeping curves of Dublin Bay, you can experience breath-taking views of sea and shore. The hotel is set in an excellent location with great access to Blackrock, Ballsbridge, Dun Laoghaire and Dublin City centre. The hotel has had the pleasure of entertaining guests from all over the world for over 40 years, giving a warm friendly welcome to all. Tara Towers Hotel offers spacious bedrooms to enjoy spectacular views of either the Dublin Mountains or Dublin Bay. Ocras restaurant at the Tara Towers Hotel serves food daily in a contemporary and modern setting where guests can relax and enjoy varied menus to suit all palates. Price includes: 5 days/4 nights Dinner B & B, luxury Coach travel throughout, day excursions as stated, services of our experienced driver guide, guided tour of Dublin, fast craft crossings. Deposit required £80. Photo ID is required for this tour and the Currency is the Euro.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date 17 June

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Dublin ...

Clonmel (Irish: Cluain Meala meaning the meadow of honey) is situated in County Tipperary, Ireland and is the county town for the South Riding of County Tipperary. It lies in a valley surrounded by several mountains and hills. The Comeragh Mountains are to the south, while east of the town is Slievenamon (Irish for the hill of the women). The River Suir flows through Clonmel on its way to the sea at Waterford harbour.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: A prompt start today as we are not using overnight stops in Ireland. We travel through North Wales to Holyhead in time to catch the Stena Lines Fast Craft crossing to Ireland. We recommend you have lunch onboard as we arrive in Ireland at 1pm and start our journey south towards Clonmel. The journey normally takes under 3 hours including a comfort stop. We arrive at the superb Minella Hotel and have time to relax or even a swim before dinner. The evening will be at leisure.

Day 2: After our breakfast we travel along The Suir Valley to Waterford where we include admission to Waterford Crystal. After the factory tour you can have your lunch here or stroll along the harbour side to one of the many eating houses. We leave about 3pm for a short drive to Tramore and take a stroll along the lovely sandy beach. Then we drive back to The Minella.

Day 3: Today we travel south to the seaside town of Dungarvan where we take a little time to explore and get lunch before we head to The Duke of Devonshire’s estate at The Famous Lismore Castle.

Here we have a guided tour of the gardens with one of the Dukes gardeners. Tour included in our price.

Day 4: Our excursion today takes us to Kilkenny castle with attractive shops or soak up the atmosphere of Ireland’s Oldest Brewery The St. Francis Abbey Brewery. We depart early afternoon and head to Cashel with its amazing Castle, claimed as one of the wonders of Ireland. Afterwards we return to Clonmel.

Day 5: A day at leisure in and around Clonmel and The Minella.

Day 6: Sadly we leave The Minella and head north to Dun Laoghaire and if time allows we will spend a little time in Bray before we check in at 12.45 for our afternoon fast craft crossing to Holyhead. From here we head home arriving for our door to door service about 6pm.

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HHHH HOTEL MINELLA

Owned by the Nallen family since opening in 1962. The Minella is situated on the banks of the River Suir just 1/2 mile from Clonmel town. A 5 million development has just been completed. Club Minella is the Health & Fitness club with a 20 meter pool & outdoor hot tub overlooking the river. 4* family owned and managed hotel.

Price includes: 6 days/5 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast. All ferry crossings, luxury coach travel and excursion with our experienced driver/guide, admissions as stated above.

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

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27 July

£475 120

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Norwich ...

Ludlow ...

Thursford Christmas Spectacular

Pre Christmas Break

The cathedral city of Norwich with its attractive half-timbered houses, is steeped in history. Our main reason for our visit is the now famous Thursford Christmas Spectacular. The ultimate Christmas musical experience is simply one of the most exciting Christmas Spectacular shows ever. It is the most popular Christmas show of all time in England and is a blend of exciting Christmas entertainment, with Christmas songs, carols, dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, outstanding music and singing from a cast of over one hundred. Each show is a pageant of spectacle and colour - the music, a seamless transition from an upbeat dance routine to a choral rendition of a Christmas Carol, a show which would not be out of place in any London’s west end theatres.

Ludlow’s recorded history begins in 1086 when the impressive castle was first developed as one of a line of castles along the Marches to keep out the Welsh. The local Norman overlords the De Lacy family, who decided to situate Ludlow Castle here also decided to develop a new settlement. This attractive market town in Shropshire is close to the Welsh border and in the Welsh Marches.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: Journey to Norwich with suitable stops en route.

Day 2: We leave the hotel about 9am and journey to the attractive town of Sheringham where there is enough time to explore and find a coffee. We leave about 11.30am and travel the short distance to Thursford, where you have time to find a little lunch and see the Grotto (small charge for entry) before taking your seats before 2pm for the start of the spectacular. After the show we return to the Holiday Inn for dinner and the rest of the evening at leisure.

Day 3: Cases on board, we leave at 9.15am to visit the Cathedral city of Norwich. We depart after lunch to arrive back in the North West early evening.

HHHH HOLIDAY INN

YOUR HOTEL -

NORWICH

Holiday Inn Norwich has air-conditioned, light and modern bedrooms.

The hotel is within a few minutes of Norwich city centre. Norwich is a vibrant city, offering many tourist attractions such as the historic castle and a stunning cathedral.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: After our doorstep pick ups we motor to The Vale of Llangollen where we join our Narrow Boat for a sail on the Llangollen Canal. The sail crosses The Froncysyllte Viaduct always called the Stream in the Sky, during our sail we will be served mulled wine and mince pies. Afterwards we have time in Llangollen for lunch, then we journey south to Ludlow and The Feathers Hotel. The evening is at leisure.

Day 2: A day at leisure in Ludlow to discover the attractive shops and castle.

Day 3: A full day to the City of Hereford set on The River Wye to visit its wonderful cathedral and the Mappa Mundy and Chain Library or for the shoppers maybe time for you to do your Christmas shopping.

We arrive back at The Feathers for a relaxing evening.

Day 4: Our day starts with a scenic drive to Leominster, another very pretty town. After our stop here we tour some of the pretty black & white villages that the area is famous for again arriving back at the Feathers for dinner and a relaxing evening.

Day 5: After breakfast it’s time to bid farewell to The Feathers and Ludlow as we set off northwards to Shrewsbury, arriving late morning. We set you down in the town centre giving you ample time for lunch and exploring. We depart early afternoon for a pleasant drive home and and our door to door service.

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THE FEATHERS HOTEL

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Price Includes: 2 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Luxury coach travel & services of experienced tour driver 3 Home pick up service.

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Deposit Required: £40 per person.

Price Includes: 5days/4 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, luxury coach travel and all excursions, including canal sail with drink and mince pie, services of experienced driver/guide, door to door service, some light evening entertainment.Deposit Required: £40 per person.

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The Feathers Hotel is one of the best known and internationally recognised hotels in the UK. They pride themselves on offering a high standard of accommodation, food and service. On arrival at the hotel, the friendly and attentive team will greet you and endeavour to ensure that your stay will be comfortable and enjoyable. Situated in the centre of Ludlow, a picturesque market town, the world famous Feathers Hotel offers the combined atmosphere of a 17th century coaching inn with the facilities of a modern hotel to create a truly memorable experience. All rooms have full facilities.

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16 Nov

£239 60

23 Nov

£239 60

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30 Nov

£269 NIL

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Valkenburg ...

Folkestone ...

Christmas Markets

Pre Christmas Break

In the 19th century, because of the natural beauty of the area, Valkenburg became a sought-after holiday destination for the well-to-do in the Netherlands. Tourism developed, especially after in 1853 the railway from Maastricht to Heerlen and Aachen opened. Valkenburg railway station is the oldest surviving station in the Netherlands. In the beginning of the 20th century, wellknown Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers lived in Valkenburg for several years. He helped develop tourism by designing a hotel, an open-air theatre and a copy of the catacombs of Rome.

Furthermore he restored the medieval church and designed several tombs and a chapel in Gothic Revival style in a graveyard situated on Cauberg, a steep hill outside the town centre.

Early history says that the Romans built a large villa here who’s remains were found after a land slip in the 1930s and there are still some findings on display at the museum. Until the 19th century Folkestone remained a small fishing community with a seafront that was continually battered by storms and encroaching shingle that made it hard to land boats. In 1807 an Act of Parliament was passed to build a pier and harbour by Thomas Telford. By 1820 a harbour had been enclosed but never used fully until the South Eastern railway purchased it for their links to the continent. The line closed in 2002 and is only used on special occasions. The town suffered during the war years and the closure of the ferry service to France now has the town waiting for something new.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We make an early start and head south to Folkestone for our late morning Le Shuttle crossing to France during the crossing we will serve you with a glass of wine or orange juice, so if you wish to bring a packed lunch that’s fine. After arriving in France we head along the coast into Belgium around Brussels and on to Valkenburg arriving with a little time to spare before our buffet evening meal. The rest of the evening is at leisure.

Day 2: We have a lazy start with our buffet breakfast, after we head to Aachan to visit this attractive city and its Christmas Market, we arrive late morning for those of you who wish to explore the former walled city there is an open top bus to take you through the most interesting parts of the city. You may also wish to visit the fine Cathedral. We return to Valkenburg late afternoon.

Day 3: Today our drivers have a well earned rest and you have your visit to Valkenburg’s fine shops and the markets all under cover in the caves.

There is a small charge to enter the caves. Tonight we recommend you have your evening meal early as tonight is the Parade night in the town centre with many of the shops open till late and there will be music in many of the bars in the town.

Day 4: The medieval health resort of Monschau is our destination today set on The River Rur this is a very romantic town and the traditional Christmas Market is only open at weekends, a really great visit before we return for our final evening at The Hotel Schaepkens.

Day 5: A reasonable early start today as we head home. We hope to allow enough time to buy a little duty free along the way, again crossing the channel via the tunnel arriving back in the Northwest early evening.

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HHH HOTEL SCHAEPKENS

A great location, the hotel is located just a few minutes walk from the town centre and has three lifts.

Price Includes: Door to door pick ups in our area, luxury coach travel and excursions with our experienced tour drivers/guides. 4 nights Dinner, Bed & breakfast, all buffet style. Quality en-suite room with all amenities.

Deposit Required: £40 per person

FESTIVE BREAKS

4 FREE DRINKS T PER NIGH

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We motor south by passing London to the coast arriving in time to settle in before dinner and Cabaret.

Day 2: After a hearty breakfast we depart to Canterbury where we spend approx 3 hours with the chance to do the shops, visit the Cathedral, take a walk around the city walls and explore the old timber buildings plus the Christmas Market. Early afternoon we set off through the Hopfields to Deal, a pretty Kent town with attractive shops and sandy beaches which were the home of smugglers in times gone by before returning to the hotel for dinner.

Day 3: At leisure.

Day 4: We have an early start today. We catch the train to France then onward to Ostend where much of the Christmas Market will be open, as well as the main market. We feel sure you will find something different and there is also the chance to get your cheap cigs and booze.

Day 5: Sadly we set off home today.

YOUR HOTEL -

GRAND BURSTIN HOTEL

The hotel is located close to the Harbour and the seafront. Just a short walk away is the Leas Lift. At the top of the lift you will find the attractive Leas, the cliff top gardens with great views to sea. Most bedrooms also have sea views, and are en-suite with colour TV, telephone and tea making, and all floors are served by several lifts Price Includes: 4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast with nightly entertainment and 4 free drinks per night. Luxury coach travel, services of our experienced tour driver. Day excursions.

Deposit Required: £40 per person Extras: No single supplement on our allocation. A small charge will be made for use of hotel leisure facilities.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

Date

Price SS

27 Nov

£395 90

08 Dec

£199 NIL

Booking hotline 01942 728960

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TURKEY & TINSEL

DRINKS E INCLUSIV

Paignton ...

Tenby ...

Turkey & Tinsel

All Inclusive Turkey & Tinsel

Paignton, one of the most popular resorts on the English Riviera.

Almost everywhere around the town centre is a level walk, there is a great selection of shops for the shoppers and a pretty harbour with thatched cottages.Situated on a level position, directly opposite Paignton Seafront and a short walk to the town centre, you couldn’t ask for a better located hotel in Paignton.

YOUR HOTEL -

THE MARINE HOTEL YOUR HOTEL -

The Marine hotel is airy, modern and light yet highly comfortable. After just one visit, you’ll want to adopt the hotel as your second home by the sea. It offers nightly entertainment and service. All rooms are en suite with colour TV, tea making facilities etc, and the lift serves all floors.

Price includes: 4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Luxury coach travel, services of experienced tour driver, two day excursions. Deposit: £40 per person.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

24 Oct

£299 NIL

Cumbria ...

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.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

10 Nov

£299 20

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

28

£235 15

BELGRAVE HOTEL

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 two days.

Price includes: 5 days/4 nights all inclusive. Luxury coach travel, services of experienced tour driver, all en-suite rooms with TV, telephone and tea makers. The hotel has a lift but there are a few steps at each landing as the lift stops at the half landing.

Deposit: £40 per person.

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.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS ALL INCLUSIVE Date

Price SS

26 Oct

£279 20

YOUR HOTEL -

Turkey & Tinsel

14 Nov

This is Dinbych-y-Pysgod, the “little town of the fishes”. Best known today as both a medieval walled town and one of Wales’ favourite seaside resorts, Tenby is set in the only coastal National Park in Britain. Its ancient harbour, surrounded by Regency houses in pastel colours, is a magnet for artists and photographers. Its four sheltered beaches and safe bathing waters attract families throughout the season. Tenby lies in a corner of Camarthen Bay, sheltered by Caldy Island, an ancient religious settlement which still houses a Cistercian community.

GILSLAND SPA

Gilsland Spa Hotel - Often known as the ‘The Spa’ hotel stands on high ground in open countryside above the village on the River Irving. It offers great views of the area and there is nightly entertainment which makes breaks here great value.

All rooms are en suite with colour TV, telephone and tea making facilities and the lift serves all floors.

Days excursions include: The morning takes us to Hexham where there is a small market and Hexham Abbey. We take the route of Hadrian’s Wall stopping at places of interest for photos. A full day excursion to Keswick with plenty of time to explore or maybe take a cruise on Derwentwater returning via the fells to Caldbeck to the home of John Peel. On last day we return via Shap & Kendal.

Price includes : 4/3 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Luxury coach travel, services of experienced tour driver, two day excursions.

Deposit : £40 per person.

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Turkey & Tinsel

Turkey & Tinsel Torquay is the stylish resort at the heart of the English Riviera with a real continental atmosphere. The 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 and coves around every corner.

YOUR HOTEL -

KISTOR HOTEL

Elegant Llandudno is the largest resort in Wales, impressive in itself and conveniently close to the Medieval walled town of Conwy. Stunningly situated between the Great and Little Ormes, Llandudno has two wonderful beaches, the award-winning North Shore and the quieter sand-duned West Shore. It has a lively and bustling town centre with broad streets and fascinating Victorian verandas.

YOUR HOTEL -

QUEENS HOTEL

The hotel is located just 100 yards from the seafront and opposite Torre Abbey Sands. It’s location is great for those who like to stroll out after dinner. There is a nightly entertainment package to suit all tastes as well as a small indoor pool.

The lift serves all floors but due to nature of the building there are odd steps to some rooms. All en suite rooms with colour TV, telephone and tea making facilities.

The Queen’s Hotel, located on the sea-front, affords excellent views of the Great and Little Ormes. It offers excellent cuisine and good standards of entertainment. You will receive a warm welcome and efficient service from its staff. The hotel, like the town itself, mixes Victorian elegance and modern facilities. Many rooms enjoy spectacular views of the sea and promenade. Lifts serve all floors. Wheel chair access is easy.

Days excursions include: Teignmouth, Babbacome and day to Plymouth for some early Christmas shopping.

Days excursions include: 4 day tour Tweed Mill at St Asaph, to hunt out a Christmas bargain. On outward journey.

Shorter excursion calling at the attractive Walled town of Conway, then on to Beaumaris on the Isle of Anglesey.

Short day excursion into the Conway Valley. A morning of leisure searching for Christmas bargains before departing for home at 1.30pm.

5 day TOUR as above plus a Day to Carnarvon then a scenic drive through Llamberis.

Price includes: 3/4 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast. Festive sparkle themed nightly entertainment, luxury coach travel, services of experienced tour driver, day excursions, door to door pick ups, the hotel has a lift but there are odd steps. Deposit: £40 per person.

Price includes: 5 days/4 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast. Luxury coach travel, services of experienced tour driver. Deposit: £40 per person.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

10 Nov

£245 NIL

TURKEY & TINSEL

Llandudno ...

Torquay ...

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS HALF BOARD includes afternoon tea Date

Price SS

28 Nov

£229 15

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD includes afternoon tea 17 Nov

Bournemouth...

Turkey & Tinsel Bournemouth is one of the south coast’s most poplar resorts with a traffic free sea front. Maybe have a stroll on The Overcliffe Drive which is just 100 yards from the Hinton Firs Hotel which itself is in a garden setting. During the season there are many things to see and do.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

23 Nov

£289 NIL

Booking hotline 01942 728960

£279 20

YOUR HOTEL -

THE HINTON FIRS HOTEL Privately owned and run hotel just 100 yards from the Overcliffe walk. It has an indoor pool, sauna and lounges.

Days excursions include: A trip to Weymouth to explore the old town set at the entrance to the Jurassic Coast. Winchester with its fine cathedral and its connections with King Arthur.

Price includes: 4 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast. Luxury coach travel, services of experienced tour driver. All of the bedrooms are en suite and served by the lift. There are occasional single steps on each floor, all rooms have tea making facilities and TV. Deposit: £40 per person.

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CHRISTMAS

Dumfries ...

Llandrindod Wells...

Christmas Package

Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh within the Dumfries and Galloway council area of Scotland. It is near the mouth of the River Nith into the Solway Firth.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: After our door step service we journey on to Chester Services for a coffee stop then into Wales. Following the Main A483 to Welshpool. Here we use the old railway station mill for our lunch stop and maybe treat yourself. After lunch we head to The Metropole arriving about 2.30pm, we then check in and take our afternoon tea or coffee, chance for a swim.

Day 2: Christmas Eve. After breakfast we have a short excursion to Rhaydar and hopefully get chance to see the Red Kites. We return for lunch and the afternoon is free - you may want to have a stroll around the town before the shops close. At 6pm there will be a drinks reception before dinner at 7pm followed by evening entertainment.

Day 3: Christmas Day. The staff at The Metropole Hotel and Memory Lane wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Today is full board with afternoon tea. Keep an eye out for the man in the Red Coat he may visit you! The Queens Speech this afternoon at 3pm followed by dinner at 7pm, then evening entertainment.

Day 4: Boxing Day. As this is still a Bank Holiday most places in the valleys will be closed but we will have a short drive out today to a mystery destination. We will return for lunch and have the afternoon free. All the hotels leisure facilities are open.

Day 5: Sadly we leave after breakfast but the holiday is not over just yet we call into Shrewsbury on the journey north. This will give you the chance to get some groceries to take home. We arrive back for door to door service about 5pm.

YOUR HOTEL -

Christmas Package

HHH METROPOLE HOTEL

The fine 3* property located in centre of this little spa town has been owned and run by the same family for very many years. The rooms have TV, telephone, tea & coffee etc and are served by lifts. Breakfast is normally buffet and offers a great selection of items while dinner is table service. There are excellent leisure facilities which you have free use of.

Price includes: 4 nights at the Metropole Hotel. Our door to door service, luxury coach travel throughout with experienced driver /guide.

Day 1: After our door to door pick ups we head north stopping for coffee along the way, then we cross the border and head into the Old Blacksmith shop for lunch, (and just in case anyone needs to get married). We then travel on to The Cairndale and check in about 3pm. This allows you time to explore this fine town, check out the Midtown Steeple, Rabbie Burns & his wee dog, or take time for a swim and relax before dinner and entertainment in the Park House Suite.

Day 2: A hearty Scottish breakfast, and we have a drive through the Dumfries and Galloway Forest Park with hot chocolate and brandy served on the coach. Attractive and contrasting scenery as we travel through this undiscovered area of Scotland. Then, we stop for lunch in Castle Douglas before travelling back to the Cairndale and our celebrations for Christmas all taking place in the Park House Suite with an evening of entertainment.

Day 3: Christmas Day. A very merry Christmas from all at Memory Lane. A day at leisure maybe the man in the RED COAT will call, who knows! Breakfast, full Christmas lunch with a glass of wine and an evening of entertainment.

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

Day 5: Sadly we leave Scotland today and journey home with a stop for lunch and then to our door to door service.

YOUR HOTEL -

CAIRNDALE DUMFRIES HOTEL

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.

Price includes: 4 Nights Full Board plus, entertainment package, door to door pick ups, luxury coach travel, en-suite rooms with tea makers, telephone & TV, there is a lift. Deposit: £40 per person.

Deposit Required: £40 per person.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS LUXURY SMA

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Date

Price SS

23 Dec

£525 40

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS SMA Date

Price SS

23 Dec

£379 60

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Llandudno ...

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.

Elegant Llandudno is the largest resort in Wales, impressive in itself and conveniently close to the Medieval walled town of Conwy.

Stunningly situated between the Great and Little Ormes, Llandudno has two wonderful beaches, the award-winning North Shore and the quieter sand-duned West Shore. It has a lively and bustling town centre with broad streets and fascinating Victorian verandas.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: Christmas Eve. 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 travelling up to the Spa for around 2.30pm. We hope to have you all checked in for 3pm.

Day 2: Christmas Day. The staff of Memory Lane and Gilsland Spa wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Today is full board, watch out for the man in the RED COAT bearing gifts.

Day 3: Boxing Day. 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: 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, and the public bar if you want a quieter moment.

YOUR HOTEL -

GILSLAND SPA

This fine hotel standing high on the Cumbrian Fells close to the Northumberland border, is our Home from Home during this Christmas period. There are pleasant walks out from the hotel around the River Irthing.

Price includes: 3 Nights Half Board plus extra lunches, entertainment package, door to door pick ups, luxury coach travel, en-suite rooms with tea makers telephone & TV, there is a lift.

Deposit: £40 per person.

CHRISTMAS

Cumbria ...

Your Holiday Itinerary Christmas Eve: After our door to door pick ups 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.

Christmas Day: After breakfast Father Christmas visits with presents and then a fun treasure trail. A traditional Christmas Day lunch will be served before 1pm with entertainment to follow. For the evening meal we enjoy the Chef’s candlelit buffet followed by dancing and music.

Boxing Day: 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.

27th December: After breakfast we take the chance for 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.

28th December: After breakfast we say a sad farewell to Alan, Jill, friends old and new.

YOUR HOTEL -

QUEENS HOTEL

The Queen’s Hotel, located on the sea-front, affords excellent views of the Great and Little Ormes. It offers excellent cuisine and good standards of entertainment. You will receive a warm welcome and efficient service from its staff. The hotel, like the town itself, mixes Victorian elegance and modern facilities. Many rooms enjoy spectacular views of the sea and promenade. Lifts serve all floors. Wheelchair access is easy. One of the three fully licensed bars overlooks the sea.

Price includes: 4 Nights Full Board Plus. Entertainment. Door to door pick ups, luxury coach travel, en-suite rooms with tea makers telephone & TV. Lifts to all floors. Deposit: £40 per person.

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS SMA Date

Price SS

24 Dec

£419 15

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS SMA Date

Price SS

24 Dec

£539 13

Booking hotline 01942 728960

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NEW YEAR

Cumbria ...

Dumfries...

Hogmanay Package

Hogmanay 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.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 - 30th December. 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 : 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: 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.

YOUR HOTEL -

GILSLAND SPA

This fine hotel standing high on the Cumbrian Fells close to the Northumberland border, is our Home from Home during this Christmas period. There are pleasant walks out from the hotel around the River Irthing.

Price includes: Hogmanay Package with 4 days/3 nights Half Board plus extra lunches, entertainment package, door to door pick ups, luxury coach travel, en-suite rooms with tea makers telephone & TV, there is a lift.

Deposit: £40 per person.

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS SMA Date

Price SS

30 Dec

£429 15

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: After our door to door pick ups we head north stopping for coffee along the way, then we cross the border and head into the Old Blacksmith shop for lunch, (and just in case anyone needs to get married). We then travel on to The Cairndale and check in about 3pm. This allows you time to explore this fine town, check out the Midtown Steeple, Rabbie Burns & his wee dog, or take a swim and relax before dinner and entertainment in the Park House Suite.

Day 2: A hearty Scottish breakfast, and we have a drive through the Dumfries and Galloway Forest Park with hot chocolate and brandy served on the coach. Attractive and contrasting scenery as we travel through this undiscovered area of Scotland. We then stop for lunch in Castle Douglas before travelling back to the Cairndale and our celebrations for Hogmanay all taking place in the Park House Suite.

Day 3 : If we didn’t see you last evening Happy New Year. Time to recover, breakfast from 10am to 11.30am.

This 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 The Cairndale and set off back into England. We stop in Kendal for lunch before we return to our area late afternoon.

YOUR HOTEL -

CAIRNDALE DUMFRIES HOTEL

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).

Price includes: Hogmanay Package with 4 days/3 nights Half Board, luxury coach travel, services of experienced tour driver, all en-suite rooms with tea makers TV, telephone, door to door pick ups, use of leisure facilities, lift.

Deposit: £40 per person.

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS SMA Date

Price SS

30 Dec

£420 80

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CONTINENTAL

Paris...Floating Hotel 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. Paris is a true crossroads of culture and art, bursting with monuments and museums. This excellent short break is on a Full Board basis and includes guided excursions and Paris by night cruise.

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

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We travel south with suitable stops along the way. We cross the Queen Elizabeth Bridge in to Kent and travel on to the interesting town of Rochester for a visit and time to get some afternoon tea. We then travel on to our hotel the Bridgewood Manor.

Day 2: After breakfast we travel the short distance to Folkestone for our mid morning shuttle to Calais. We then journey on to Paris and our ship, one of Croisi Europes excellent fleet moored, within 10 minutes walk of the Eiffel Tower. We have some free time to settle in and take a walk along the Seine. Tonight we have dinner, followed by a show on board.

Day 3: Buffet breakfast on board and we meet our guide as we take our morning tour of Paris which finishes around lunchtime. Lunch is served on board and the rest of the afternoon is at leisure for you to explore. Subject to tides we may have a short cruise tonight.

Day 4: Buffet breakfast on board and we meet our second guide for our excursion to Old Montmartre. Our guides are local people and very informative. Again we return to our ship for lunch and another afternoon to explore this cosmopolitan capital city.

Day 5: After an early breakfast we sadly say goodbye to Paris and head for the coast and our shuttle back to the UK.

YOUR HOTELS -

HHHH THE MS SEINE PRINCESS

OR ONE OF THE SISTER SHIPS. ALL ARE IDENTICAL. 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 lift shop. There is no lift and no cabins equipped for the disabled.

THE BRIDGEWOOD MANOR HOTEL Great modern facilities are complemented by comfortable rooms built around an open courtyard.

PRICE INCLUDES: 3 nights on board MS Seine Princess in 2-berth cabin with breakfast, lunch and dinner included. 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast in hotel as stated. Return ferry travel. Luxury coach travel.

Services of experienced tour driver. Panoramic Paris guided tour, Montmarte guided visit.

DEPOSIT - £50.00 per person.

EXTRAS: Single supplement £130.00.

PASSPORT REQUIRED - Currency for this tour is the Euro.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS FULL BOARD Date

Price SS

11 Mar

£439 130

Booking hotline 01942 728960

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CONTINENTAL

Dutch Bulbfields...

On our annual visit to the bulbfields, we can never guarantee that the fields will be full of flowers but we have always been lucky and can be sure that Keukenhof gardens will be top quality as usual.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We depart after our door to door pick ups about 9.30am and head over the Pennines to the City of York. Here we allow time for sightseeing and to find some lunch. Departing about 3.30pm we travel via the Yorkshire Wolds to The Port of Hull and board our ship for the overnight crossing to Rotterdam. The tour price includes outside cabins with low berths, meals can be booked at £48 per person return. There is entertainment on board till the wee small hours.

Day 2: We dock at 8.15am and leave the ship for 9am and travel direct to Lisse and the World Famous Kuekenhof Gardens where admission is included in the tour price. We allow plenty of time to explore these superb displays. We depart at 4.30pm and head north to The Best Western Spannder Hotel overlooking what was The Zuider Zee but now is the IJsselmeer, we settle at our historic hotel in the village centre. After dinner the evening is at leisure.

Day 3: Koningsdag (Kings Day) - Today is a holiday in Holland to celebrate the New Kings Birthday, (it was Queens Day when the Queen was on the Throne), his birthday falls on the 27th but celebrations are never held on Sundays, so today is at leisure. Amsterdam is only a short bus ride away for anyone who wants to visit this cosmopolitan city.

There will be many things happening in Volendam for those who just want to relax, or maybe take a sail, or try a local fish lunch.

Day 4: After breakfast we follow the coast to Hoorn where we start a wonderful day of nostalgia by boarding the steam train that travels through the pretty countryside and hopefully many of the fields will be full of flowers. During the journey you will be served coffee and a local pastry. The train terminates at Medemblik where our ship will take you for a sail on the IJsselmeer. During the sail you will be served a traditional cold Dutch lunch. The ship reaches the pretty coastal town of Enkhuizen where you will have some time to explore before joining the coach for the journey back to the Spannder Hotel and dinner, again the evening is at leisure.

Day 5: Sadly we leave the Spannder this morning and journey close to the North Sea Coast and through the fields of flowers calling at Noordwijk ann Zee for a lunch stop before travelling on to Scheveningen or Delft for an afternoon visit. Afterwards we return to Europoort and our return overnight crossing again in outside cabins.

Day 6: The ship docks around 8.30am and we leave the port about 9.15am and travel via Beverley and York to Harrogate where we will have enough time to explore and find a little lunch before travelling on via Ilkley to our door to door service.

YOUR HOTEL -

THE SPANNDER HOTEL

Price Includes: 6 days/5 nights via North Sea Ferries to and from the Port of Hull. Price per person in sharing a twin/double room and an outside cabin with side by side beds. The single supplement is £110 including sole use of an inside cabin on board ship. Meals on board are not included but can be pre ordered at time of booking for £48 per person return.

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS HALF BOARD

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Jersey possesses a fascinating and complex history stretching back over a thousand years. It’s very landscape - Norman style farmhouses, narrow winding lanes, small fields and French street names reflects its entwinement 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. It has been an island for approximately 8000 years and at its extremes it measures 10 miles east to west and six miles north to south.

Important Information For the Jersey Air Tours, Memory Lane Travel act as retail agents for Modern Holidays A.T.O.L. 752. Please read the Obligatory Requirements below, this is very important, our office will help if you don’t understand. As of 31.3.09 the reciprocal health agreement between Channel Islands & UK ended. Therefore each passenger must make sure they have their own valid Travel Insurance. Please be aware that for security purposes when travelling to Jersey you are now required to carry some form of photographic identification (e.g. Driving Licence with photo).

YOUR HOTEL -

Price SS

24 Apr

£479 110

HHH

THE MAYFAIR HOTEL

The 3* Mayfair Hotel with its light open foyer is the perfect place to stay and exudes a warmth and a friendliness that we are proud to have cultivated over many years. The hotel is located just five minutes stroll from St Helier’s shopping district and just minutes away from the beautiful gardens of Howard Davis Park. Bedrooms are all ensuite.

If you would like to take a splash in the pool or have a workout, the heated indoor swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi and extensive gym, with fitness instructors, should meet all your needs. Afterwards, enjoy a drink on our sun terrace which is the perfect spot to sit and relax! On arrival at Jersey you will be met by the hotel’s coach and staff to transfer you to the hotel. During your stay the hotel will offer a choice of day excursions to all the popular venues on the island at reasonable prices.

Then on the day of your departure the coach will return you to the airport, and Memory Lane will be waiting for you at Liverpool.

Deposit payments are different for Fly holidays so please check carefully with our staff.

Extras: Single Room Supplement : NIL.

8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

04 May

£599 NIL

09 Aug

£659 NIL

Battle of the Flowers Parade tickets incl

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD 07 Oct

Date

Jersey...by Air

£429 NIL

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The Best of Germany ...

This tour really combines three in one with the stunning scenery of the Harz Mountains plus three historic Cities of Germany and is great value for your money, with 2 city tours included.

The tour takes some wonderful aspects of what was East Germany after the Second World War, one of the highlights is now the unified city of Berlin which was a divided city from 1961 to 1989 with the Berlin Wall.The city today has many superb visits - Reichstag Building and the Brandenburg Gate to name just a couple, Dresden offers attractions in great variety and combines three aspects which complement one another: notable art treasure, architectural sights and charming landscapes. Magnificent promenades on the banks of the River Elbe.

Our tour shows us much of this fascinating country, please check our daily itinerary.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: A leisurely start, after our door step pick ups we head into Yorkshire and York, arriving in time for lunch and maybe a little exploring.

We depart mid afternoon and motor through the Yorkshire Wolds to the port of Hull, here we join our Cruise Ferry for the overnight crossing to Rotterdam. We have included low berth inside cabins in the tour price, but no meals, these can be booked with our office at the cost of £48 per person return ( ie. dinner and breakfast outward & return) there is entertainment onboard till the wee small hours.

Day 2: We leave the ship and travel through the huge port of Rotterdam and out into the Dutch countryside, then we cross into Germany passing Hannover and Magdeburg and onward to Berlin. We will make suitable stops along the way, arriving at The Park Inn Berlin early evening for three nights dinner and breakfast.

Day 3: After a leisurely breakfast our guide joins us for our city tour. In the afternoon you are free to explore some of the sites our guide has shown us. In the afternoon we have pre booked a visit to the Reichstag Dome.

Day 4: A free day to complete your personal exploration, of the wonderful city.

Day 5: Sadly we depart this morning and we head to Potsdam. After German reunification Potsdam became the capital of the newly reestablished state of Brandenburg. Close by is The Glienicke Bridge used for exchanging spies during the Cold War. Early afternoon we journey on to Dresden and The Ramada Hotel where we spend the next three nights.

Day 6: We enjoy our breakfast before today’s excursion. We start with a visit to Meissen Porcelain Factory and then in the afternoon we head to Colditz Castle. Both visits are included in tour price, after our visits we return to The Ramada.

Day 7: Our Guide joins us this morning for a guided tour of Dresden.

Afterwards you will be free to explore the city until mid afternoon when we motor the pretty route along The River Elbe to Pirna. We maybe able to offer you a cruise on the river by steam paddle boat as an alternative to driving. We are awaiting timetables when this brochure went to press.

Day 8: We say goodbye to Dresden and head to Braunlage which is located in the middle of the Harz National Park, very close to the national park that was established in 1994. A unique parcel of nature that includes every visitor individually: some are attracted to Königskrug, Jermerstein,

Booking hotline 01942 728960

Day 9: We start our day with a scenic steam train ride in the Harz National Park, after which we head in to the city of Goslar. The imperial city of Goslar has a history that is more than 1,000 years old. The discovery of the first veins of silver probably goaded the Saxon and Salian emperors to build their biggest and most secure palatinates here. For centuries it was the preferred seat of government in northern Germany. At the same time a place of Christian worship also came into existence here. The city was called “Nordic Rome”.

47 churches and chapels with numerous towers determine the silhouette of the city. Even today, the view with the towers of the five big parish churches from the elevated Kaiserpfalz is impressive. Late in the afternoon we return to the Maritim Hotel.

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and Silberteich or to the idyllic Bode Drops, others are drawn to the fragrant hillside meadows or to the guided group expeditions around Braunlage. The Wurmberg, at a height of 971m above sea level, is the second tallest mountain in the Harz region. Our hotel here is The Maritim Burghotel, where we stay for 2 nights.

Day 10: Our time here in Germany draws to a close as we leave Braunlage and head for the Netherlands, but we are not quite finished in Germany. Our lunch stop today will be at Mohnesee where you will have a chance to walk across the famous Mohne Dam. This was destroyed by 617 Squadron in May 1943 just over 70 years ago. Afterwards we travel on to the last hotel The Postillion Hotel at Arnhem.

Day 11: We depart the hotel and motor on towards the coast stopping at Gouda. You will probably have heard of Gouda before if you have ever visited Holland. Gouda has a worldwide reputation thanks its Gouda cheese. Besides cheese, the city has another famous product: ‘stroopwafels’ (syrup waffles). Every year the city is visited by thousands of people who want a taste of these two fine products. After lunch we travel on to the coast to join our overnight ferry.

Day 12: We dock about 8.30am and retrace our step through the wolds. Our lunch stop today will be Harrogate, arriving for our door to door service about 4pm.

YOUR HOTELS -

HHHH PARK INN BERLIN The Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz is located directly at the TV-tower, in the midst of the historical centre of the city. With 150 meters in height, the building offers 1,012 rooms, thus the hotel has been the leading representative of Berlin hotels for more than 40 years. We offer you a unique accommodation in Berlin experience featuring unforgettable panoramic views of the city. Our rooms come equipped with high-quality furnishings and a modern design in warm, elegant wood tones. Park Inn

by Radisson Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz is a non-smoking hotel.

HHHH RAMADA DRESDEN This fine 4 star hotel located close to the centre of this famous city.

THE MARITIM BERGHOTEL The Maritim Berghotel is located in a tranquil spot at the foot of the Wurmberg, on the verge of the Harz National Park, surrounded by fir forests. The hub of Braunlage, with its small shops and all amenities that the climatic health resort can offer, is just a few minutes away on foot.

Numerous ramble paths as well as the ropeway to Wurmberg run just past the hotel. Includes in & outdoor pool.

HHHH POSTILLION ARNHEM All 83 rooms are equipped with all amenities and are adjusted for environmentally conscious guidelines. This also applies to the extensive restaurant, cosy bar.

PRICE INCLUDES: Dinner B & B at all hotels, low berth cabins on ship but no meals, all luxury coach travel and excursions, city guides and services of our experienced driver/guide, entrances where stated, door to door services. Please note during the later days of preparing the brochure The German Govt, announced a increase in VAT so the price on our Prebrochure flyers has increased slightly.

12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS HALF BOARD AT HOTELS Date

Price SS

25 May

£995 210

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Ypres and World War 1 Anniversary ...

We invite you to join us on this special Anniversary tour organised for Hindley Veterans through one of the local councillors for Hindley. The tour will be fully guided by one the top guides for the area, we have known this couple for many years, he is British and his partner is Belgian and both are guide members and are the very best available. They will join us in South London and stay with us for the duration of the tour. We guarantee you will be impressed and will learn many facts about World War 1. The anniversary is 100 years on 28th July 2014, our dates are as close as we can be within price constraints.

Your Itinerary is provisionally as follows Day 1: A prompt start as we journey south via the motorway network.

Suitable stops will be made along the way. We join the lunchtime le Shuttle service and arrive in France mid afternoon and make our way via some interesting visits to Ypres. During WW1 many English soldiers were often called the town Wipers as they didin’t know how to say the name properly. Many call the town Ieper which is the Dutch and only official name. The city’s French name Ypres is most commonly used in English due to its role in World War I. We check in at the Novotel for 4 nights dinner B & B, most meals are buffet style.

Day 2: Today we will visit sites close to our base in Ypres.

Day 3: A long day with a late evening meal. We journey down into France and the area known as the Somme. Our guide will arrange visits to suit the day and any possible local (Wigan /Hindley) area.

Day 4: We have planned to visit the coast today and later in the day we may visit Ostend or Brugges.

Day 5: We hope to arrange our return crossing via Dunkirk ferry route and so include a little of WW2 in the return journey.

YOUR HOTEL -

HHH NOVOTEL YPRES

Our hotel is located in the town centre of Ypres some evening visits may be possible, but The Last Post at the Menin Gate is just about 200 yards walk.

PRICE INCLUDES: 5 days/4 nights at 3* Novotel in the centre of Ypres on a dinner B & B basis. Luxury coach travel throughout. With our experienced tour driver and one of the top British Guides for the battlefields, many visits, but no museum fees are included these will be paid on the spot, most museums charges are about 8 Euros.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

22 Jun

£425 100

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Normandy Highlights Highlights...D Day Beaches, Claude Monets Garden, Honfleur, Coffee at Pagasus Bridge Café

Normandy is a very pretty region of France but also has a fascinating history much connected with WW 2. There is a long tradition in cider making and pretty gardens and villages. We opt for ferries to Caen which makes the tour very relaxed.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We complete our doorstep pick ups and motor south with suitable stops along the way. Lunch is normally taken off the motorway at Newbury. From here we head for Portsmouth, should time allow we will visit Old Portsmouth an interesting part of the city often missed by tour companies. We join our Brittany Ferry where we have low berth inside cabins for our overnight crossing to Caen. Please note there are no meals included but the ship has a good self service café and an excellent restaurant, both at reasonable prices.

Day 2: We arrive in Caen about 8am and leave the ship to travel the short distance to Pegasus Bridge made famous by the Landings in WW2. We have a coffee and meet our guide here who will show us many of the Landing beaches and of course stop to allow us to take our lunch. We arrive at our hotel late afternoon, where the rest of the evening is at leisure.

Day 3: We slow the pace down today with visits to Honfleur famous for its fish restaurants and cafes and always popular with British tourists.

The small streets have many interesting shops to browse and the little harbour is always a big attraction. In the afternoon we move on to Deauville with its race course, harbour, international film festival, marinas, conference centre, villas, Grand Casino and sumptuous hotels. Deauville is regarded as the “queen of the Norman beaches” and one of the most prestigious seaside resorts in all of France.

Day 4: A prompt start to visit Claude Monet’s garden always great at this time of year. We travel from Lower Normandy to the Upper in the direction of Paris. The tour will take you through the Normandy countryside to the charming country village of Giverny, where Monet lived with his family from 1883 until his death in 1926. It was here that Monet indulged his love of nature in his painting, his gardening and his photography. You’ll be able to stroll in Monet’s exquisite gardens and admire the water-lily pond and famous Japanese bridge which featured in his masterpieces. Admission included.

Day 5: Sadly we depart for home today but we allow a little time first in Ouistreham for lunch and maybe find some bargain wines before we join our crossing to Portsmouth. We arrive home late evening.

YOUR HOTEL -

MERCURE PONT L’ EVÊQUE

Just 3.7 miles from Deauville and 1.9 miles from Pont l’Evêque, the Mercure Deauville Pont l’Evêque hotel is located in a landscaped park in the heart of the Pays d’Auge region. The hotel can be easily reached by the highway and offers a restaurant with panoramic views, a bar with a fireplace and a terrace for the summer months. There is also a swimming pool and 2 tennis courts and it is well known to us and many UK holiday companies. PRICE INCLUDES: 4 nts at Mercure Pont L’ Eveque dinner B & B, 1 night with cabins on Brittany Ferry (no meals included). Luxury coach travel with excursions as listed and the services of our experienced driver guide, Local guide for Landing beaches, admission to Monet’s Garden and coffee at Pegasus Bridge Cafe.

6DAYS/5 NIGHTS ~ 4 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

20 July

£595 169

A superb tour. Overnight in Reims both ways at The Mercure on the outskirts of town. The diverse landscape of the French Alps is our destination for a wonderful summer holiday with a difference.

Vast green spaces, raging gorges and pure lakes lie alongside charming little villages. Typical French chalet style hotel, choice of accommodation with visits to the stunning sites of Chamonix and Lake Annecy and a day excursion to Geneva.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: After our doorstep pick ups we travel via the motorway network with suitable stops along the way to Dover for a short ferry crossing to Calais and onto our overnight hotel in Reims.

Day 2: We travel through the heart of the Burgundy region and towards the French Alps and the village of La Clusaz for our 5 nights.

Day 3: Today takes us to Lake Annecy, known as the Venice of the Alps. Visit to the old town enchanted by its canals and arcade houses with many coloured facades.

Day 4: We enjoy a day at leisure. It is market day in La Clusaz so perhaps stroll to the local market in the morning or just relax at the hotel and soak up the views.

Day 5: Today’s visit takes us to Chamonix, nestling beneath Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe. Wander through the narrow streets and pretty squares, before taking the rack railway to the glaciers on the slopes of Mont Blanc. View the sculptures of the ice grotto and the sea of ice, an unforgettable view.

Day 6: Excursion to Switzerland and Geneva, famous for its lake.

Day 7: We sadly bid farewell to the French Alps and head north to our overnight in Reims.

Day 8: Following breakfast we travel to Calais for our return journey home. If time allows we will call at one of the warehouses in Calais

YOUR HOTEL -

HHH BEST WESTERN

ALPEN ROCK, CLUSAZ

Ideally located in the heart of the village is the 3* Best Western Hotel Alpen Roc. This typical chalet style hotel offers a wonderful lounge bar with central fireplace and panoramic view of the village. The hotel has a indoor swimming pool, sauna and Turkish bath. All rooms provide bath/ shower, satellite TV, telephone and hairdryer.

PRICE INCLUDES: 5 days/4 nights Dinner B & B at Best Western Alpen Rock and 2 Nights Dinner B & B at Mercure in Reims, luxury coach travel and all excursions as stated with the services of our experienced tour driver /guide, rack railway in Chamonix, door to door service.

8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS HALF BOARD Date

Price SS

03 Aug

£715 179

Booking hotline 01942 728960

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French Alps & Annecy ....

Angers in the Loire...

We visit Wigan’s Twin Town for the Accroche-Coeurs festival, with entertainment of all kinds and to suit most tastes,so much to see and do from afternoon to late in the evening each day.

Angers city, capital of Maine-et-Loire département, Pays de la Loire région, western France. Angers is the former capital of Anjou and lies along the Maine River 5 miles (8 km) above the latter’s junction with the Loire River, northeast of Nantes. The old city is on the river’s left bank, with three bridges crossing to La Doutre. Capital of the Andecavi, a Gallic tribe of the state of Andes, the ancient town became Juliomagus under the Romans. The succession of counts of Anjou began in the 9th century, and the rule of the Plantagenets was marked in Angers by the construction of magnificent monuments, of which the French Hôpital Saint-Jean (now housing an archaeological museum) is the most striking. The city’s massive, moated château, whose 17 towers are from 130 to 190 feet (40 to 58 metres) high, was built in 1230 on the site of earlier castles; it houses the late 14th-century Apocalypse series of tapestries (woven by Nicholas Bataille). Despite the damage of past wars, particularly World War II, Angers is still rich in medieval architecture. The 12th–13th-century Cathedral of Saint-Maurice retains its original stained glass.

If you have a twin family in or near Angers and wish to visit and stay with them, we are happy to offer you a special rate to cover coach and boat fare only. Please contact our office for full details of what we can offer you.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1: We finish our doorstep pick ups and head south via the motorway network. We have suitable stops along the way, normally off the motorway. We join our overnight ferry at Portsmouth to St Malo and include cabins onboard but no meals, there is a good self-service cafe and a restaurant on board.

Day 2 and 3: We depart the port and head south, our journey time to Angers is approximately 3hours. On arrival we check in at the Mercure hotel, afterwards the rest of the day and Saturday are at leisure.

Day 4: Today we offer you a day excursion into the Loire Valley for those of you who wish to get away from the festival for a little while.

Day 5: Sadly we leave Angers today and head north to Caen for our afternoon sailing to Portsmouth, arriving mid afternoon and then travelling on to the Northwest arriving about 1.30am.

YOUR HOTEL -

MERCURE CENTRE FOCH ANGERS

Our hotel the Mercure Centre Foch Angers is found in the centre of the city and is within easy walking distance of all the citie’s attractions and the festival. We only do Bed and Breakfast as there are so many eating houses in the city. PRICE INCLUDES: 3 days BB at Mercure Centre Foch Angers, ferry crossing inc cabins on outward crossing, luxury coach travel throughout, with services of our experienced driver guide.

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS BED & BREAKFAST Date

Price SS

04 Sept

£399 145

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TERMS, CONDITIONS & INSURANCE Booking Conditions 1. YOU PAY A DEPOSIT When you make your booking you must pay a deposit of: a) £40.00 per person on all fully inclusive coaching holidays whether they be UK. Europe is normally £80. b) 15% of the cost of the holiday per person on all Fred Olsen cruises. Deposits for cruises cannot be transferred. C) £150.00 per person for all Channel Islands holidays including Jersey, Sark and Hero. All deposits are non-refundable and cannot be transferred. All money paid to your Travel Agent is held by them on your behalf until you receive our confirmation.

2. YOU PAY THE BALANCE The balance of the fare must be paid at least 8 weeks before the holiday departure (this may differ for cruise and by air/flight inclusive holiday tours). The departure and balance due dates are both shown on your holiday confirmation and invoice. If the balance is not paid in time we reserve the right to cancel your holiday, retain your deposit and apply cancellation charges as set out in paragraph 4. If you book within 6 weeks of the departure date the full holiday cost most be made at the time of booking.

3. 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, provided that written notification is received at our offices from either your Travel Agent or from the person who made the booking not later than the date on which the balance of the original holiday cost was due for payment. This must be accompanied by a payment of £10.00 to cover administration costs. Any alterations within 6 weeks of departure will be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and will be subject to the cancellation charges set out below. Excluding all Channel Islands, cruise and air/flight holidays (see 1 b & c above). Other alterations such as the addition of requests or change of pick up point that require a re-confirmation to be issued must be notified and accompanied by a payment of £10.00 to cover administration costs.

4. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY You, or any members of your party, may cancel your holiday at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the person who made the booking, wherever possible, and is communicated to us in writing. As this incurs administrative costs we will apply cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.

More than 42 days before departure Deposit only 0-42 days before departure 30% of holiday cost 15 - 28 days before departure 50% of holiday cost 0-14 days before departure 100% of holiday cost NOTE: If the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of an insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.

5. IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT If you have a complaint during your hdiday, please inform our driver/courier who will do his or her best to resolve the problem there and then. If the matter cannot be put right on the spot, you must notify us in writing within 12 days of the competition of your holiday and this must be sent to our office in Warrington and you must quote your holiday booking reference number, departure date and destination.

6. STATUTORY AUTHORITIES This brochure is issued subject to the applicable Acts of Parliament and Government Regulations and the company reserves the right to modify itineraries to conform with requests from the competent authorities in the United Kingdom and any other sovereign state through which the tours run.

7. CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE When you travel on an aircraft, train or ship the conditions of carriage of that carrier apply and are subject to National and International conditions which may limit or exclude liability.

Your contract made under the terms of this Fair Trading Agreement is subject to English Laws and jurisdictions. The Public Service Vehicle (Conduct of Drivers, Conductors and Passengers) Regulations as amended 1990, apply to all coaches throughout any holiday in the U.K. Please note that in exceptional circumstances, we reserve the right to refuse travel to any passenger or group of passengers travelling on any of our coach tours.

8. OTHER TERMS On a holiday, passengers may not, a) bring a pet or any other animal (other than Guide Dogs in the U.K by arrangement) or b) play a radio or cassette/cd player without earphones on a coach. You are responsible for ensuring that you are ready for the taxi at least 10 minutes before your allocated pick-up time. Memory Lane Coaches reserves the unconditionnal right to refuse a booking or terminate a client’s ho iday in the event of unreasonable conduct which in Memory Lane Coaches opinion is likely to cause damage, distress or annoyance to other clients, employees, property or to a third party. If you are prevented from travelling or continuing your holiday by such a termination, Memory Lane’s responsibility for your holiday thereupon ceases. Full cancellation charges will apply and Memory Lane Coaches will be under no obligation to offer any refund, compensation or loss which you may incur. Excursions are included in the price of our holidays and refunds cannot be made for passengers not wishing to go on these excursions. Admission fees/fares to attractions, buildings, grounds, boat/train rides, etc, are not included in the price of the holiday unless otherwise stated in the brochure under “PRICE INCLUDES” of any particular holiday.

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9. PASSPORTS For all continental holidays you will require a full 10 year British Passport, If you have any doubt about your status as a resident British subject you must check with the Embassies or Consulates of the countries to be visited to confirm Visa requirements needed in your particular circumstances We cannot accept responsibility if passengers are not in possession of the correct travel documentation.

10. HEALTH Under normal circumstances most Western European Countries do not require visitors to be vaccinated. However, we will inform you of any known vaccination or health requirements of the country you are visiting. You are advised to check with your own doctor before travelling.

It is your responsibility to ensure you carry with you at all times whilst on tour outside of the UK, your EHIC (European Health Insurance Card).

11. SPECIAL DIETS or REQUESTS If you require a special diet you must notify us at the time of booking with a copy of the diet.

This will be notified to the hotel or hotels concerned. Whilst every effort is made to comply with your wishes we cannot guarantee that hotels are able to provide the requested facility or that special diets or requests will be adhered to, unless a separate specific supplement for that request has been paid.

12. ITINERARIES and EXCURSIONS Every effort will be made to adhere to the itinerary or excursions advertised in the brochure but they could be subject to change. We may need to make minor alterations and if we do, customers booked on to that particular tour will be informed as soon as possible.

13. LOST or DAMAGED PROPERTY Please remember to check your bedrooms before leaving to make sure you have not left anything behind. It is difficult to retrieve lost property, particularly from overseas tours.

Passengers are responsible for ensuring that their luggage is loaded on to the coach. The driver is there to assist only. If the luggage is left behind, under no circumstances is it the responsibility of the company. Any damage to suitcases during transit in the locker/boot of our coaches is not the responsibility of Memory Lane as long as reasonable care has been taken in loading/unloading.

Our Promise to You 1. WE RESERVE YOUR HOLIDAY : When you have ascertained or your travel agent has provisionally confirmed that we have available space on the holiday of your choice, a deposit will be required from you. A confirmation invoice will be forwarded to you within 14 days of receipt of your deposit and the contract is made between us when you receive this confirmation. In the event that a holiday was sold through any travel agent who defaulted, we will guarantee your holiday on production of adequate documentation to establish sale.

2. YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE U.K. HOLIDAYS : The price of your holiday is not guaranteed and may be subject to surcharges which may include higher than inflation fuel increases and those resulting from government action, including additional bonding or licensing requirements and increases in VAT. In these cases we reserve the right to pass these amounts on in full. Holiday prices include all coach travel, hotel accommodation and meals as specified in the holiday description and VAT at the current rate where applicable. Morning coffee, afternoon tea and other refreshments are not included, unless otherwise stated. Some hotels may make a small charge for tea and coffee after dinner and gratuities to the hotel staff and driver/courier are discretionary.

IRISH and CONTINENTAL HOLIDAYS The price of your holiday is subject to surcharges on the following items: higher than inflation fuel increases, currency fluctuations, governmental action, increases in VAT, currency, airrcraft fuel increases, overflying charges, airport charges and an increase in air fares. Even in this case, we will absorb an amount equivalent to 2% of the holiday price which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges. Only amounts in excess of this 2% will be surcharged but where a surcharge is payable there will be an administration charge of £1.00 together with any relevant amount to cover agents commission. Revised charges in respect of changes to any given variable will be calculated by taking the total change the variable element concerned in relation to each passenger. This amount will then be added to or deducted from the original holiday price exclusive of VAT. The revised VAT will then be added to the new VAT exclusive price to arrive at the revised VAT inclusive price. If this means paying more than 10% on the holiday price, you will be entitled to cancel your holiday with a full refund of all money paid except for any premium paid to us for holiday insurance and amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel because of this, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on the invoice.

3. IF WE CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY: The arrangements for holidays in this brochure are made many months in advance and changes are sometimes unavoidable. Most of these changes are likely to be minor and we or our representatives will endeavour to keep you informed.

However, where before departure we have to alter significantly an essential term of this contract, such as price, location of resort, quality of main hotel (not including single overnight hotels on touring holidays) or tour itinerary changes involving destinations being eliminated, we will notify you of the change as soon as possible. In such circumstances you will be given the following options: a) to accept changes to contract as set out in a rider to it specifying the changes and their impact (if any) on the price or, b) to take a substitute holiday of equivalent price or superior quality if we are able to offer you one and pay us the difference (if any) between the price of the original holiday and that of the substitute, or c) to take a substitute holiday of lower quality if we are able to offer you one and to recover from us the difference between the original holiday and that of the substitute, or,

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POLICY EXCESS Loss of Deposit excess £15.00 each and every loss. Excess £50.00 each and every loss for Cancellation, Curtailment and Holiday Abandonment. Excess £50 Medical and Other Expenses, Additional Travelling Expenses - United Kingdom, Personal Property and Money excess each and every incident per Insured Person.

d) to have repaid you as soon as possible all the monies paid by you under this contract.

If you choose a), b) or c) we will pay you compensation on the scales shown below, If you choose d), we will refund all monies paid to you, plus compensation on the scales shown below - no other claims for compensation or expenses will be considered. Period before departure within which a significant change is notified and compensation per person: More than 42 days

IMPORTANT - HEALTH CONDITIONS APPLYING TO ALL TRAVEL DESTINATIONS If you are travelling in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland and can answer NO to questions 1 - 3 and YES to 4 immediately below, it will not be necessary for you to complete a Self Declaring Medical Form. The Standard Policy Terms, Conditions and Exclusions shall apply.

Nil

29 - 42 days

£5.00

15 - 28 days

£10.00

8 - 14 days

£15.00

0 - 7 days

£20.00

It is a condition that at the time of taking out this policy and between that time and your departure you must comply with each of the following: 1) You are not aware of any reason why the trip should be cancelled or cut short

4. IF WE CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY : It is necessary for there to be a minimum number of passengers in order to operate any tour. If this minimum number is not achieved before the balance due date, the tour could be cancelled. In certain circumstances, therefore, we may have to cancel your holiday, and if this should occur we will return to you alI the money you have paid to us, or offer you a suitable alternative. However, we will not cancel your holiday, immediately prior to the departure date unless you have not paid for your holiday in full. If we have to cancel your holiday at any time, Memory Lane Coaches is liable only for any money you may have paid to Memory Lane Coaches at the time of cancellation and for the compensation payments as detailed in paragraph 3 above.

2) You are not travelling: a) against the advice of a medical practitioner b) for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment, or c) if you have been given a terminal prognosis 3) You are not receiving or awaiting treatment for an illness or injury as a hospital day case or in-patient, as any claim arising from this injury or treatment will not be covered.

4) If you are on medication at the time of travel your medical condition is stable and well controlled.

5. OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO YOU : We accept responsibility for ensuring that all component parts of your holiday as described in this brochure are supplied to you at a reasonable standard and this includes optional excursions purchased through our employees or agents. If any such part is not provided in the advertised manner we will pay you reasonable compensation unless the non-provision was due to circumstances which we could not predict and were beyond our control, such as adverse weather, road or traffic conditions.

In addition if you are travelling outside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the following additional conditions will apply: You must notify the Issuer of this policy immediately of any of the conditions listed below arising between the date the policy is issued and the time of departure of the trip. We must be informed of any fact, which is likely to influence us in the acceptance, assessment or continuance of this insurance.

Failure to do so may invalidate this insurance, leaving you with no right to make a claim.

i) Please remember that some amenities, e.g. hotel lifts, swimming pools, saunas, etc, require servicing and cleaning and therefore may not be available at all times. Some service may be affected by weather conditions and their availability is entirely at the discretion of the provider.

Entertainment (particularly live entertainment) provided by the hotels is frequently subject to demand and may be cancelled if there are insufficient numbers attending such events or staying at the hotel.

1) If you have received medical treatment as a hospital day case, in-patient or out-patient during the six months prior to the booking of the trip, you must obtain from a medical practitioner at your cost confirmation that you will be fit enough to take the trip 2) If you are undergoing medical treatment as a hospital out-patient at the date the final balance of the trip is due to be paid, a certificate of fitness confirming your ability to travel must be obtained by you at your cost.

ii) Some excursion itineraries include the use of ferries and other forms of transport, which can be affected by inclement weather and may have to be cancelled or arrangements changed.

Wherever possible a suitable alternative will be offered.

The Policy contains the following General Exclusions: YOU ARE NOT COVERED for anything caused directly or indirectly by you suffering from stress, anxiety or depression unless it has been investigated and diagnosed as such by a Consultant specialising in the relevant field, who must confirm in writing at your cost that you are fit enough to take this trip.

iii) The published running times of services are estimates only and we will not be liable for any loss (howsoever caused) arising from the delay or failure to operate in accordance with published timings.

Please note our Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is only available to United Kingdom Residents.

Holiday Travel Insurance A special Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is available for all passengers travelling on our holidays, which is arranged with ETI - International Travel Protection (the UK branch of Europaische Reiseverscherung AG) who are licenced by the Bundesanstalt fur Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BAFIN - www.bafin.de) and approved by the Financial Services Authority (FSA - www.fsa.gov.uk) to undertake insurance business in the UK. Should you wish to take advantage of our Holiday Travel Insurance please include and pay for the appropriate premium when booking your holiday.

Memory Lane Coaches are an Appointed Representative of ITC Compliance limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

COOLING OFF PERIOD You should read your policy immediately to ensure it meets with your requirements. If for any reason it does not it must be returned to the issuer of the policy within 14 days of the date of issue or prior to travel whichever is the sooner. Your money will be refunded in full, provided no claims have been made or incident likely to give rise to a claim has arisen. If you cancel your policy after 14 days no refund will be given.

DEMANDS AND NEEDS This insurance policy will suit the demands and needs of an individual or group (where applicable), who have no excluded pre-existing medical conditions, are travelling in countries included within the policy terms and who wish to insure themselves against unforeseen events detailed in the cover section below, subject to the terms, conditions and maximum specified claim limits.

IMPORTANT We will not provide you with advice about the suitability of this product for your individual needs but will be happy to provide you with factual information. We summarise below the details of the insurance cover provided which also includes SPECIALTY ASSISTANCE LTD - a 24 hour emergency service. The following is a brief summary of the cover available. Full details of Cover, Policy Warranties and Exclusions will be forwarded with your confirmation of booking, In any event you may ask for a specimen copy of the Policy Wording before booking should you wish to examine this in advance.

PERIOD COVER

NO INCREASES IN OUR TRAVEL INSURANCE RATES TRAVEL INSURANCE RATES UK INC SCILLY ISLES EUROPE INC IRELAND & IOM EXCESS WAIVER

SUMS INSURED UP TO

3 days

£16.00

N/A

£8.00

£3,500

4 days

£20.00

£32.00

£8.00

£600 / £60

5 days

£25.00

£34.00

£8.00

£15,000

6 days

£26.00

£38.00

£8.00

7 days

£28.00

£41.00

£8.00

£2,000,000

8 days

£29.00

£43.00

£8.00

£1,500

9 days

£31.00

£44.00

£8.00

Cancellation Missed Departure / Travel Delay Personal Accident Medical and other Expenses including Curtailment Additional Travelling Expenses - United Kingdom Medical Inconvenience Benefit

PREMIUM PER PASSENGER Premiums shown or inclusive of Insurance Premium Tax at the appropriate rate. As cover under the cancellation section commences immediately the holiday booking has been accepted, no refund in premium can be allowed (other than the 14 day refund as described in the cooling off period above). These rates apply from 01.01.14.

£450 (£15 per 24 hours)

10 days

£45.00

£8.00

£1,500 / £200

11 days

£47.00

£8.00

Personal Liability

£2,000,000

12 days

£48.00

Delayed Baggage

£100

Personal Property / Loss of Passport

Legal Expenses 14 day refund

£10,000 Insurance Premium

Booking hotline 01942 728960

12 month policy for holidays with MLC only

£8.00 UK Only £89.00

U K & EU £89.00

Important: Any passengers not taking our insurance must fill in the declaration to say they have adequate insurance cover Send our disclaimer form & our advice leaflet from Chapman Stevens.

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For bookings or more details on any of our holidays please phone

01942 728 960 Memory Lane Holidays & Travel Heath Street, Golborne, Warrington WA3 3AD

www.memorylanetravel.co.uk