Bakers dolphin festive breaks by Bakers Dolphin

BRITISH & CONTINENTAL COACHING HOLIDAYS

2015

ING HOLIDAYS BY C N N I W OACH RD A W A

FESTIVE BREAKS

Including Christmas Markets, Turkey ‘n’ Tinsel & Christmas THEMED EVENTS

WHAT’S INSIDE? FESTIVE 2015

CHRISTMAS THEMED EVENTS

20 NEW YEAR BR EAKS

About Us We go the extra mile Gold Coach Service Home & Tour Link service

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christmas breaks

christmas themed EVENTS

A lovely selection of tours to get you in the Christmas spirit.

turkey ‘n’ tinsel

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christmas shoppers

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Find that exclusive gift on one of our wonderful Christmas Market breaks and sample some of the wonderful food and Gluhwein on offer.

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Bakers Dolphin is fully bonded with the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK’s Bonded Coach Holiday Group protecting your holiday by a financial bond guarantee which is Government approved. This scheme has been adopted by many of the leading coach holiday operators’ and provides financial guarantees to safeguard customers’ holiday money. NB All itineraries in this brochure are subject to change.

2 day weekend breaks, where you can shop til you drop, all featuring some fantastic shopping centres.

See in 2016 with a vast selection of lovely short breaks to choose from.

christmas MARKETS

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Fun filled pre-Christmas breaks, that are just the tonic!

A varied selection of fantastic holidays over the Festive period, home or oversees, all with entertainment and lovely excursions.

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New tours for 2015

A very warm welcome to our fabulous

FESTIVE 3 ways TO BOOK VISIT US ONLINE You can book all our holidays, days out, shows and events at our website, and find out more about our services.

www.bakersdolphin.com CALL OUR TEAM Our Reservations Team will guide you every step of the way. To speak to one of our travel experts call us on

01934 41 5000 VISIT OUR SHOPS Visit one of our travel shops in Weston-super-Mare or Bristol where our staff will be happy to assist you in choosing and booking your perfect holiday.

2015 brochure You will see it packed with a range of fantastic and tempting holiday choices. We have added some super NEW tours to this year’s choice including a wonderful Alpine break in Austria and a lovely Scottish tour to Pitlochry which will certainly put you in the mood for Christmas. Our Christmas Market tours are always very popular – what could be more delightful than browsing the famous markets of Cologne and Trier and picking up some beautiful and unusual Christmas gifts? Our Christmas Shoppers make Christmas gift buying much easier. With your travel and accommodation taken care of, all you have to do is work through your list! Sit back and relax – no need to worry about where you will park. What could be simpler? Turkey ‘n’ Tinsel breaks take in some beautiful scenery and interesting towns and villages – a real pre-Christmas tonic for those dark winter days. I am sure that with all these wonderful breaks, you will be spoilt for choice and, as always at Bakers Dolphin, you can be sure that our commitment to customer care and great service is as strong as it was when the business was founded 125 years ago. Our holidays and breaks are great value for money – you‘ll travel in our comfortable coaches enjoy great scenery whether you stay in the UK or venture abroad. I know that our Gold Coaches are proving to be a very popular choice with our customers and I am delighted to let you know that we have added even more Gold Coach tours to this year’s fantastic range of breaks. You also know that we take your financial protection seriously and we are a fully bonded tour operator which means that your holiday money is safe with us.

Glass Kiosk 2, Broadmead, Bristol, Bs1 3Ha 01179 607 000

So take a look inside and you will find the perfect Christmas or New Year break – what are you waiting for?

Amanda Harrington F.inst.T.T. Sales & Marketing Director Sovereign Centre, Weston-Super-Mare, Bs23 1Hl Tel: 01934 422 402

Tourism Director of the Year 2010 Coach Monthly special award winner 2012

ABOUT US

We always go the

extra mile Bakers Dolphin is the largest family owned coach travel and holiday firm in the South West as well as being one of the oldest and most established but is still essentially a family at heart. Award-winning coach holidays In 2012 Bakers Dolphin was awarded Coach Holiday Programme of the Year for its innovative and creative programme with a good mix of holiday destinations at the 2012 Coach Tourism Awards. What the judges had to say “Bakers Dolphin caught the judges’ eye by emphasising the way in which it uses customer feedback to determine each season’s holiday programme. The judges were impressed by the extensive programme of customer engagement.”

CITO Quality Service

Investing in our fleet

Bakers Dolphin has been a member of CITO (Consortium of Independent Tour Operators) for the last 5 years. Comprised of regionally based coach and tour operator, our aim is to provide a higher standard of holiday through the CITO Quality Award. Tours have to meet certain criteria in order to qualify for the award. At Bakers Dolphin we fully endorse the aims of CITO and are delighted to confirm that a very high proportion of our holidays meet those criteria, as indicated by the CITO logo.

Our striking, modern coaches, travel in excess of two million miles every year carrying our holiday makers in comfort and safety. We are constantly investing in our fleet to ensure the best vehicles possible and all are maintained to the highest standards in our workshops. Bakers Dolphin are members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport.

QUALITY ASSURED

Bakers Dolphin is a member of CITO to assure you receive a higher standard of holiday through the CITO Quality Award. You’ll find plenty of CITO-endorsed holidays throughout this brochure.

HAND PICKED HOTELs

All our hotels are hand-picked by us for their comfort and hospitality. Rest assured, you will enjoy en suite accommodation and many more unique comforts on your Bakers Dolphin holiday.

FRIENDLY EXPERTISE

Our Reservations Team will guide you every step of the way. They will help you choose the holiday that is right for you, secure your seats on board, send you a departure pack and organise your pre-coach travel options.

To book call us on 01934 41 5000 or visit www.bakersdolphin.com

GOLD COACH SERVICE

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Gold Coach EXPERIENCE

Join us on board our luxurious Gold Coaches where you’ll find unsurpassed comfort and exciting facilities to make your journey extra special. You’ll receive the high standard Bakers Dolphin service our customers have come to expect. Take a look at some of the great things the Gold Service experience delivers...

Our Gold Coach Tours are highlighted throughout the brochure

ON-BOARD ENTERTAINMENT Panoramic views and unsurpassed comfort including on-board DVD entertainment, sound system, magazines and washroom facilities.

FREE WI-FI

REFRESHMENTS

Enjoy free tea and coffee on-board with the Gold Bistro and take full advantage of our hostess service with refreshments served at your seat.

This is a

GOLD Coach Tour

50% MORE LEGROOM Just 36 fully reclining, soft leather seats with over 50% more legroom than a standard coach, so you can really stretch out and relax.

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Gloucester

Home & TOUR LINK SERVICE

Stroud

Tour Link pick-up routes

Cirencester

Plymouth – Gordano Services

Thornbury

Gordano Services

Minehead – Gordano Services

Portishead Clevedon

Yeovil – Gordano Services

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Shepton Mallet – Gordano Services

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Cirencester – Gordano Services Truro – Gordano Services

Chippenham

Keynsham

Bristol

Melksham Bradford-on-Avon Trowbridge

Bath

Worle

Midsomer Norton Street

Bridgwater

Bristol • Anchor Road • Bedminster • Downend • Filton • Fishponds • Kingswood • Knowle • Redfield • Westbury on Trym

Yate Chipping Sodbury

Taunton Wellington

Wells

Frome

Westbury

Shepton Mallet Somerton

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Gordano Services, M5 Motorway Junction 27 Tiverton Exeter Services

Exeter

Newton Abbot Liskeard

Torquay

Ivybridge

Totnes

Plympton

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St Austell

Teignmouth

Paignton Brixham

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Making your journey

part of your HOLIDAY Tour Link

Home Link

FREE with ALL TOURS in this brochure

FREE on all Christmas & New Year Breaks

FREE local pick-up with our Tour Link service

Available as a supplement on all other Festive Breaks

Enjoy the convenience of meeting us at a local joining point en route, and we’ll take you direct to the coach, hassle free. Available on all tours in this brochure.

Get your holiday off to a flying start with our Home Link service, where your journey begins and ends at your front door. There’s no heavy suitcases to carry here – we’ll collect you and your luggage from your home and deliver you safely back at the end of a memorable tour. Easy!

Join your nearest Tour Link route at one of its designated pick-up points shown on the map. Alternatively, head straight to Gordano Services (M5) in Bristol to board your coach ready for departure.

If you live within 10 miles of any of the towns listed you can take full advantage of FREE Home Link. Please note, there is no Devon or Cornwall Home Link for tours to Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Hampshire.

To book call us on 01934 41 5000 or visit www.bakersdolphin.com

Home Link Prices British & Continental holidays

£15

£20

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£30

Please note: The above prices are per person and include your outward and return journey.

For Holidays in an eastbound direction our interchange point may also be Leigh Delamere Services. You can of course choose to travel straight to Leigh Delamere to join your tour coach. For holidays in a northbound direction you may also join your tour coach at Michael Wood Services or the Little Chef, M5 Junction 13.

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Tour Link routes PL Postcodes Please note, there will be no Devon departures for tours to Cornwall, Devon and Dorset.

PL1 PL8 PL12 5* PL14 6* PL19 9** PL25

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* Please select the correct sector for your postcode. **Please check your postcode is applicable for pick-up at time of booking.

DT Postcodes Please note, there will be no Dorset departures for tours to Cornwall, Devon and Dorset

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SN Postcodes *Please select the correct sector for your postcode SN1 SN2 SN3 SN4 SN5 SN6 SN8 1* SN8 2* SN10 SN11 SN12 SN13 SN14 SN15 SN16 SN25 SN26

SP Postcodes SP7 SP8 GL Postcodes GL1 GL2 GL3 GL4 GL5 GL6 GL7 GL8 GL9 GL10 GL11 GL12 GL13 GL16 GL17 GL18 GL19 GL50 GL51 GL52 GL53 GL54

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TR Postcodes Please note, there will be no Cornish departures

EX Postcodes Please note, there will be no Devon departures

for tours to Cornwall, Devon and Dorset

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for tours to Cornwall, Devon and Dorset. *Please select the correct sector for your postcode.

EX1 EX2 EX3 EX4 EX5 EX6 EX7 EX8 EX9 EX10 EX11 EX12 EX13 EX14 EX15 EX16 EX17 1* EX17 2* EX17 3* EX17 4* EX17 5* EX17 6*

*Please check your postcode is applicable for pick-up at time of booking Please note: There are no Plymouth,Cornwall, Torquay, Ivybridge or Newton Abbot pick ups for Jersey by Sea. Please ask for details at time of booking. If your postcode is not shown above please refer to our local pick up points on the map on page 6.

TQ Postcodes Please note, there will be no Devon departures for tours to Cornwall, Devon and Dorset

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FESTIVE BREAKS

Christmas in the Black Forest £609

Victorian Festival of Christmas £219

This marvellous area of southern Germany is dotted with high peaks, deep ravines and clear blue lakes. The Black Forest is a magical place at any time of year but even more so over the Festive season. See page 9 for more details.

This family favourite is the perfect way to start your festive season celebrations. You will be magically transported to a bygone Victorian era of snowy streets and seasonal carols. See page 27 for more details.

Christmas in Pitlochry

Dublin Christmas Party Cruise £239

£509

You’ll be perfectly situated for exploring the beautiful Royal Deeside valley and some of Scotland’s glorious Lochs and Glens. Highlights include hotel entertainment, a carol service and a tour of Royal Deeside. See page 10 for more details.

Christmas in Royal Cambridge £549

Turkey ‘n’ Tinsel in Valkenburg £349

The city of Cambridge conjures instant images to mind – the view of King’s College Chapel from across the river and carpets of daffodils in springtime. There is no better time to visit when the city is full of goodwill and festive cheer. See page 19 for more details.

Valkenburg lies near the borders of Germany and Belgium. It is a perfect base for a Turkey ‘n’ Tinsel break. Highlights include a gala dinner with champagne and excursion with a tour of the area of South Limburg and Aachen. See page 32 for more details.

New Year in St Ives

Turkey ‘n’ Tinsel in Penzance

£419

£299

Many interesting towns and picturesque villages lie within close proximity of St Ives, making this an ideal location for a short break. New Year is a particularly special time to visit and there is sure to be lots of fun and games to be had on this tour. See page 21 for more details.

During this tour to Penzance you will enjoy excursions to the 18th Century Jamaica Inn at Bodmin Moor and visit the most westerly part of the UK mainland, Land’s End. See page 36 for more details.

New Year in Bruges

Royal Leamington Spa and Regency Cheltenham

£379

Bruges – ‘Venice of the North’ has incredibly well preserved medieval architecture, which makes it one of the most exciting tourist attractions in Europe. A really beautiful place for a short break any time of the year but always-extra special over the festive period. See page 20 for more details.

£119

This is a great chance to get away and enjoy a weekend Christmas shopping Royal Leamington Spa and Cheltenham. See page 37 for more details.

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CHRISTMAS BREAKS

This is a

GOLD Coach Tour

Monday We travel via Dover to Calais and onwards to Metz where we spend the night with bed and buffet breakfast.

Sunday We must sadly leave Austria and make our way back to Metz for our final night with bed and buffet breakfast.

Tuesday Continuing our journey we arrive in Austria and our hotel where a welcome drink awaits. After dinner there will be free time to explore your surroundings.

Monday After breakfast we return to Calais for the crossing home. Please note on your final departure morning you will travel home on a continental executive touring coach and not on the Gold Coach.

Wednesday Today we drive to Mondsee, where you can visit the wedding church of the famous movie ‘Sound of Music’. We then continue on to St Gilgen where you can enjoy a trip up the Zwolferhorn cable car (extra) to one of the most beautiful view points of the ‘Salzkammergut’.

Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday

Christmas in

£709

Austria

8 Days • 5 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast • 2 nights with bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

This is a

GOLD Coach Tour

Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday

Lake Garda

£709

7 Days • 6 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Welcome Drink • Beautiful Hotel in Torbole with its wellness centre • Traditional Italian Christmas Dinner, (typical of the region) • Visit to Verona • Boat trip with a visit to Sirmione

Christmas Day Merry Christmas! Enjoy a morning at leisure before tucking into a Gala Christmas Dinner. Boxing Day Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before travelling to the picturesque small town of Golling where you can take a horse and carriage ride.

• Welcome drink • Gala Christmas Dinner • Horse & Carriage ride • Pinzgau Steam Train from Zell am See to Mittersill

Christmas in

Christmas Eve After breakfast we travel to the lakeside village of Zell am See where we join the narrow gauge Pinzgau steam train which goes between the mountains to Mittersill. Afterwards, travel over the Pass Thurn for a visit to the spectacular winter resort of Kitzbuhel. We return to the hotel where you can enjoy mulled wine and biscuits while decorating the Christmas tree.

Hotel Schutzenhof and Hotel Alte Post Perfectly situated in the centre of Bischofshofen. All bedrooms are en suite with shower and WC, hairdryer, TV, radio, phone. The Schützenhof is now equipped with a Finnish sauna, a biological sauna and a steam bath.

Gold Coach Tour Prices & Dates See page 5 for service details

21 Dec Single room supplement

£709 £114

Stretching over thirty miles from rolling plains in the south to the Dolomite Mountains in the north. From historic old towns to modern cosmopolitan resorts, Lake Garda appeals to all tastes whether for relaxing or enjoying our fabulous excursions. Tuesday An early start for Dover and the ferry to Calais. We continue to Metz for our overnight inclusive of bed and breakfast

Sunday Depart after breakfast as we make our way back for our final overnight in Metz which is inclusive of bed and breakfast.

Wednesday Continuing via the Austrian Tyrol we take the spectacular crossing into Northern Italy and Lake Garda where we spend the next 4 nights with evening meal, bed and breakfast and lunch on Christmas Day.

Monday Returning to Calais for the crossing home.

Christmas Eve Today we visit old Verona, city of Romeo and Juliet’s tragic love. We return to our hotel in time to relax, before enjoying our Christmas Eve dinner followed by live music. Christmas Day After a leisurely breakfast we take a short cruise on the lake before returning to the hotel for a buffet lunch. This afternoon, relax at our hotel; maybe take advantage of the fabulous Wellness centre. This evening enjoy Christmas dinner, ‘Menu Trentino’ (typical of the region). Boxing Day After a leisurely breakfast we take a lovely tour of the lake today with a visit to Sirmione.

To book call us on 01934 41 5000 or visit www.bakersdolphin.com

Hotel Piccolo Mondo Since its renovation this hotel has reached a new level of quality. Bedrooms have private bathrooms, all with modern facilities. The Wellness Centre includes a sauna, Turkish bath, massage and beauty treatments, indoor pool and whirlpool.

Gold Coach Tour Prices & Dates See page 5 for service details

22 Dec Single room supplement

£709 £123

This is a

GOLD Coach Tour

Tuesday We depart for Dover and the ferry to Calais. We continue to our overnight stop Liege, with dinner, bed and breakfast. Wednesday We make our way to the Hotel Baeren in Oberhamersbach for the next four nights with dinner, bed and breakfast.

Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday

Christmas in the

£609

Black Forest

7 Days • 6 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Welcome drink at the Hotel Baeren • Traditional turkey lunch • Entertainment • Visit to Triberg

Sunday Today we head back to our final evening stay in Liege with dinner, bed and breakfast. Monday We depart and make our way back to Calais and the ferry to Dover. We then travel homewards to the West Country.

Christmas Eve We head to Triberg today, the town where the cuckoo clock was first made. Enjoy some last minute Christmas shopping and explore the town. We return to the hotel for dinner followed by music. Christmas Day After a leisurely breakfast take time to relax before enjoying a traditional Christmas lunch. This evening enjoy a 5-course candlelit dinner followed by music. Boxing Day Today we tour the Black Forest and visit the historic town of Freudstadt and the icy Mummelsee Lake. This afternoon we head into France to the cultural town of Strasbourg before returning to the hotel for our farewell dinner.

Hotel Baeren Situated in the heart of the pretty village our hotel exudes Black Forest charm with its style and quality of décor. The bedrooms have a private bathroom, satellite TV and hairdryer. There is a lift at the hotel.

Gold Coach Tour Prices & Dates See page 5 for service details

22 Dec Single room supplement

£609 £135

Valkenburg lies near the borders of Germany and Belgium – the perfect base for this 5 day Christmas break. Wednesday We travel to Dover and Calais and onwards to Valkenburg and the Hotel Walram where you will enjoy the next four nights stay. A welcome drink awaits before dinner this evening.

Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday

Christmas in

Valkenburg 5 Days • 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Welcome drink • Christmas Eve Banquet • Traditional Christmas turkey dinner • Live Entertainment • Visits to Monschau & Aachen

£469

Christmas Eve After breakfast we make our way to the Cathedral city of Aachen for some free time before returning to Valkenburg for an afternoon at leisure. Tonight enjoy a Christmas Banquet in the main restaurant and after you will have the opportunity to attend Midnight Mass at the nearby Church with coffee/tea and cake awaiting your return. Christmas Day Merry Christmas! We celebrate British style today with a traditional turkey Christmas lunch. This evening enjoy a 3 course dinner followed by live entertainment in the bar. Boxing Day Today we travel to the quaint German town of Monschau. A stroll through its winding alleys will soon reveal the romantic half-timbered houses. Tonight enjoy a 4 course farewell dinner followed by entertainment.

Sunday We must leave Valkenburg today and make our way back to Calais for the ferry then onwards to the West Country.

The Best Western Hotel, Walram A tranquil location on the banks of the Geul River and in the hills of Limburg with an abundance of tourist attractions nearby. The bedrooms are en suite with TV and telephone. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, sauna and solarium, restaurant and lounge.

Prices & Dates 23 Dec Single room supplement

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£469 £45

CHRISTMAS BREAKS

NEW TOUR

CHRISTMAS BREAKS

Christmas 6 Days

Christmas and New Year 11 Days

• 5 nights stay half board

• 10 nights stay half board

• Return flights from Exeter to Jersey with transfers

• Lunch on Christmas Day and Boxing Day

• Visit from Father Christmas with champagne cocktail

• Half Day island tour

• Half day island tour

• Services of a representative

• Services of a representative • Nightly entertainment • New Year’s Eve celebration

Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday

Christmas in

Jersey

Prices & Dates 23 Dec Single room supplement

Prices & Dates £739 £50

Accommodation

£739

FROM

6 or 11 Days • Home Link included • Flights included • 5 or 10 nights with dinner, bed & breakfast

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Half-day island tour • N ightly entertainment • Visit from Father Christmas with Champagne cocktail • New Year’s Eve celebration (11 Days)

The Ambassadeur Hotel is on the coastal road looking out over the lovely sandy beach, with the main resort of St Helier only a short journey away by local bus or just a pleasant 20 minutes stroll. The hotel has recently undergone extensive refurbishment. Bedrooms have private bathroom, TV and tea/ coffee making facilities.

23 Dec Single room supplement

£989 £95

This Jersey tour will be booked with Destinations Ltd (trading as Destination Specialists) who are fully bonded with the CAA ATOL 9503. When we have accepted the booking, we will issue an ATOL receipt, which confirms that money for the air/ cruise holiday is held by us on behalf of Destinations Ltd. A contract will exist between you and Destinations Ltd once they issue an ATOL confirmation invoice, which will be forwarded to you as soon as it is issued. Porterage is not included with these tours.

You’ll be perfectly situated for exploring the beautiful Royal Deeside valley and some of Scotland’s glorious Lochs and Glens. This is a

GOLD Coach Tour

Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday

Christmas in

Pitlochry

£509

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Hotel Entertainment • Christmas Lunch • Carol Service • Tour of Royal Deeside

Wednesday We depart and make our way to Pitlochry to arrive and enjoy festive afternoon tea served in the Atholl Lounge. Time to settle in before enjoying a 3-course dinner followed by light entertainment. Christmas Eve Breakfast is served and then why not visit the beautiful surrounding area of Pitlochry? Later enjoy a carol service with a wee tipple followed by dinner and another evening of light entertainment. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served in the hotel lounge after Watch Night Service. Christmas Day After having enjoyed a hearty Scottish breakfast enjoy a relaxing Christmas morning stroll. Christmas Lunch will be served from 1pm-3pm with a special visit from Santa. Dinner this evening will be a delicious buffet followed by a night of live entertainment Boxing Day After a full Scottish breakfast, we set off for Royal Deeside for a tour to the forest and the town of Braemar, home of one of the most famous Highland gatherings as well as Crathie and its ‘royal’ church.

To book call us on 01934 41 5000 or visit www.bakersdolphin.com

Sunday After Breakfast we will bid you a fond farewell.

Fishers Hotel The lovely and recently refurbished Fishers Hotel is conveniently located in its own pleasant grounds. Bedrooms are en suite with TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Gold Coach Tour Prices & Dates See page 5 for service details

23 Dec Single room supplement

£509 £66

Wednesday We arrive in the afternoon in time to relax after your journey, settle in to your room and get ready for dinner.

tea, coffee and pastries, and an evening of music and dancing. Sunday After breakfast we leave and begin our journey home.

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Christmas Eve There is free time to relax or enjoy Bournemouth town centre for some last minute shopping and a chance to obtain lunch. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink before dinner and an evening of entertainment.

Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday

Christmas in

£589

Bournemouth 5 Days • 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Traditional lunch on Christmas Day • Additional snacks and refreshments as specified by hotel • Hotel entertainment programme • Excursion to Swanage and Poole

Christmas Day A ‘Very Merry Christmas’ to everyone! Enjoy a leisurely breakfast. This morning take part in the hotel treasure hunt and there is a visit from Santa with gifts for all. Enjoy a traditional Christmas Lunch with a glass of wine. Afternoon tea is served with Christmas cake and dinner tonight is buffet style followed by more entertainment. Boxing Day Today we have an excursion via Corfe Castle to Swanage where we have time to explore before returning across the Sandbanks ferry to Poole, with its interesting quayside, busy harbour and pedestrianised shopping areas. Later we return to Bournemouth for

Wessex Hotel Situated in its own grounds on the popular West Cliff in Bournemouth, the hotel facilities include an indoor swimming pool and all bedrooms are en suite with television and tea/ coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

Prices & Dates 23 Dec No single room supplement

£589

From the chalk South Downs through the sleepy lanes of Wealden to historic 1066 country, this corner of southeast England is packed with fascinating things to see and do especially over the festive season.

WE ARE BACK AT THE OBAN HOTEL

Wednesday We depart from our local area to Sussex arriving late afternoon in plenty of time to freshen up before dinner this evening with live entertainment. Christmas Eve After a leisurely breakfast enjoy a morning excursion to Alfriston before returning to the hotel for a buffet lunch. Enjoy dinner and live entertainment this evening and for those who wish to attend Midnight Mass, hot chocolate will await your return.

Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday

Christmas in

Eastbourne

£589

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Welcome drinks reception • Traditional Christmas lunch • Festive entertainment programme • Local excursion

Christmas Day Enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Traditional lunch with all the trimmings will be served with a glass of Buck’s Fizz. Tonight there will be a superb chef’s Christmas buffet followed by an evening of games and competitions. Boxing Day Enjoy breakfast before joining our coach and travelling along the coast to the cliff tops of Beachy Head. We return to the hotel for a buffet lunch. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon or join us for the matinee performance of Peter Pan (optional extra).

The Oban Hotel is located on the seafront in the fashionable west end area of Eastbourne and enjoys superb sea views. All bedrooms have private bathroom, colour TV, telephone, radio and tea/coffee making facilities.

Prices & Dates 23 Dec Single room supplement

£589 £66

Sunday After breakfast we head home.

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CHRISTMAS BREAKS

Bournemouth provides a wealth of attractions and amenities to complement your Festive Break on the South Coast. Our selected hotel is conveniently located on the West Cliff of Bournemouth and only five minutes from the town centre.

CHRISTMAS BREAKS

Interesting towns and picturesque villages make St Ives an ideal location, with two pleasant excursions this is sure to be a very enjoyable Festive break. Wednesday We depart and make our way to St Ives arriving late afternoon where we are greeted by the manager and a welcome sherry reception. Christmas Eve After breakfast enjoy a scenic tour of the seaport of Falmouth. We return to the hotel for lunch. Spend a leisurely afternoon exploring the town or enjoy some last minute shopping before tonight’s dinner and entertainment.

Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday

Christmas in

£559

St. Ives

5 Days • 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Boxing Day After breakfast we enjoy a visit to Truro, Cornwall’s cathedral city and then on to the picturesque village of Mevagissey, where tiny cottages cling to the hillside around the harbour.

Prices & Dates 23 Dec Single room supplement

£559 £22

Sunday We depart and head for home.

• 4 nights stay with dinner bed & breakfast • Hotel entertainment • Excursions to Truro & Falmouth

As seen on Channel 4’s “The Hotel”

NEW TOUR

Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday

Christmas in

Torquay

£579

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Live entertainment at the hotel • Enjoy a ride around the bay to Paignton and Brixham

Christmas Day Merry Christmas everybody! After breakfast there is time to exchange gifts before a Traditional Christmas Lunch and a visit from Santa. The afternoon will continue with the Queen’s speech at 3pm with tea, mince pies and games. Dinner tonight is followed by entertainment.

The Cottage Hotel is superbly situated in seven acres of grounds overlooking Carbis Bay. All bedrooms have private bathroom, radio, TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

The English Riviera with its well known resorts of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham needs little introduction. Our family run hotel combined with good entertainment makes for a memorable stay. Wednesday Arriving in Devon in the afternoon you will have plenty of time to freshen up before we join the management for a glass of fizz and canapes. Dinner this evening is followed by live entertainment. Christmas Eve This morning after a full English breakfast enjoy the hotel facilities or maybe join in the fun of todays activities. After lunch we enjoy a ride around the bay to Paignton and Brixham before returning to the hotel and time to get ready for tonight’s dinner followed by entertainment. Christmas Day Enjoy a leisurely breakfast then late morning we have a visit from Santa with time to open your presents. Maybe take a stroll before your seven course grand Christmas dinner with all the trimmings followed by the Queen’s speech. Dinner this evening will be buffet style and the day will end with live entertainment. Boxing Day Enjoy breakfast this morning at your leisure. After lunch you have the opportunity of visiting the local pantomime (optional extra). We return to the hotel with plenty of time before evening dinner,

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which will be followed by our final evening of entertainment. Sunday We depart after breakfast and begin our homeward journey.

The Cavendish Hotel is a family run hotel in the heart of Torquay, with indoor and outdoor pool, licensed bar and entertainment. It has gardens, serves great food and provides a warm welcome. The beach is only 500m away, the Riviera International Conference Centre even closer and the town centre is only a short distance away.

Prices & Dates 23 Dec No single room supplement

£579

Wednesday Depart for Plymouth arriving late afternoon at the Holiday Inn. Before dinner we meet the hotel team for a drinks reception and afterwards we enjoy an evening of cabaret, music and dancing.

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Plymouth

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YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Traditional Christmas Day Lunch, Hotel entertainment • Visit to Looe and an excursion along the Tamar Valley. • Additional snacks and refreshments as provided by the hotel

served this afternoon and tonight sees our Farewell Gala Dinner and a final night of entertainment. Sunday After breakfast we leave and head for home.

Christmas Eve This morning we cross the Tamar Bridge at Saltash into Cornwall for a visit to the resort of Looe, returning to the hotel for lunch. The afternoon is free for you to explore and tea & mince pies are available later. Relax before dinner and tonight’s entertainment. Christmas Day Merry Christmas to all! Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, enter the Chef’s Christmas Cake Competition, and then perhaps a stroll in the city or along the Hoe to work up an appetite for traditional Christmas Lunch. Have a relaxing afternoon with Christmas cake and a game of bingo to take you up to this evenings buffet followed by more entertainment.

The 4 star Holiday Inn Overlooking the famous Hoe and out towards Plymouth Sound. The hotel offers extensive facilities, including leisure club with indoor swimming pool. All bedrooms are en suite, and have satellite TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities.

Boxing Day We have a morning excursion to Paignton before returning for lunch. After lunch there is free time. Pastries and tea are

Prices & Dates 23 Dec No single room supplement

£609

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Weymouth’s fame as a seaside town goes back to the times of King George III. It has so much to offer, from its heritage heartland to its restored Victorian Fort, plus a variety of restaurants, pubs, cafes and small characterful shops. Wednesday We make our way to Weymouth to arrive at the Berkeley Hotel. You have time to settle in before a reception with bucks fizz, sherry and canapes, with live entertainment after dinner.

getting ready for our farewell dinner followed by in house entertainment including a charity raffle and live music. Sunday After breakfast we make our way home.

Christmas Eve After breakfast enjoy time at leisure in Weymouth to maybe obtain that last minute present. This afternoon why not join in the fun with a Christmas Quiz where tea/coffee and cake will be served.

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Weymouth

£579

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Christmas Day lunch • Visit from Santa • Visit to Swanage • Full entertainment programme at hotel

Christmas Day Enjoy a leisurely morning exchanging gifts, then why not take a stroll to the harbour and cheer on the Christmas Day swimmers. A sumptuous five course lunch will be served with all the trimmings and a glass of wine. Santa may even make an appearance! The afternoon will continue with the Queen’s speech at 3pm followed by in house entertainment. This evening you will enjoy a buffet and live entertainment. Boxing Day This morning we enjoy a visit to nearby Swanage, set on a bay with a level promenade and renowned in Victorian times for its stone. We return to the hotel before

The Berkeley Hotel An original Georgian listed building on the sea front with stunning views of Weymouth Bay. Bedrooms are en suite with colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors.

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£579 £22

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The City of Plymouth has a great naval history, stretching back to the time of Sir Francis Drake and the Spanish Armada to today’s ultra modern navy dockyards. We feature two half day excursions, one to Cornwall and the other to rugged Dartmoor.

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Our tour features a visit to Merseyside and the renowned Albert Dock with its many attractions. A day in Chester is always a pleasure, no matter what time of year. Wednesday We depart for Cheshire to arrive at the Carden Park. A warm welcome awaits with hot chocolate and cookies. This evening pre-dinner drinks will be served before a relaxing candlelit dinner accompanied by a Jazz Trio.

Sunday The time has come to say farewell to all at Carden Park before we make our way back to the West Country.

Christmas Eve This morning we make our way into Liverpool and the Albert Dock complex. There are many attractions to enjoy including Tate Liverpool and the Beatles Story. This evening’s dinner is followed by an entertaining swing singer.

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£599

Chester

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YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Christmas Day lunch • Hotel entertainment • Beautiful hotel and setting • Visits to Liverpool and Chester

Christmas Day Following a leisurely morning guests are invited for drinks prior to a traditional Christmas lunch, accompanied by our resident pianist. The Queen’s speech will be shown at 3.00pm. Later, relax whilst taking coffee and join in the Trivia Quiz. This evening enjoy a light buffet and entertainment from a female vocalist. Boxing Day After breakfast we enjoy a drive through the pleasant countryside to the historic city of Chester, with lots to see and do. Evening reception drinks followed by dinner. Bring your dancing shoes as you will be entertained by a Mini Dance Band.

Carden Park Hotel and Spa A luxury hotel set in over 100 acres in the beautiful Cheshire countryside. Facilities include 2 championship golf courses and a relaxing spa including treatment rooms, indoor swimming pool and gym. Beautifully appointed bedrooms with en suite, plasma TV with Sky, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.

Prices & Dates 23 Dec Single room supplement

£599 £77

The sheer beauty of the Lake District is inspirational at Christmas time. Based in Shap we explore the spectacular Lakeland scenery and enjoy a fabulous entertainment programme. Wednesday We depart for the Lake District arriving late afternoon. The evening starts with pre-dinner drinks hosted by the hotel. Dinner is followed by live entertainment.

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Lake District

£549

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Pre dinner drinks • Traditional Christmas dinner • Nightly entertainment • Buffet Lunch on Boxing day

Christmas Eve This morning we visit Lake Ullswater and head over Kirkstone Pass with its lonely pub, into Ambleside and from here we head north to Keswick. We return to the hotel for dinner this evening followed by live entertainment. For those wishing to attend Midnight Mass details of church services are available from the hotel reception. Christmas Day Enjoy a buffet breakfast, then maybe take a stroll to work up an appetite for traditional Christmas Lunch, served in the Birkbeck restaurant. Take it easy this afternoon, listen to the Queen’s Speech and enjoy tea and Christmas cake. This evening there will be a festive dinner before live entertainment. Boxing Day This morning we make the short journey to Bowness, on the shore of Lake Windermere. We have time to explore before we travel back to the hotel in time for a light buffet lunch. Enjoy a relaxing

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afternoon before getting ready for tonight’s farewell dinner followed by a Race Night and Quiz to round off the evening. Sunday After breakfast we make our way back to the West Country.

Shap Wells Hotel Set in 30 acres of tranquil surroundings amongst the Lakeland fells. The hotel offers a choice of lounges and a spacious restaurant. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, radio, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.

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£549 £66

Wednesday We depart and make our way to Staffordshire, arriving late afternoon. Meet the management team and enjoy a traditional mulled wine and then relax with an afternoon tea selection. We have a heritage candlelit walk through Penkridge (for those who wish to take part). Enjoy an evening drinks reception before dinner.

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Staffordshire 5 Days • 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Festive Entertainment • Hotel with indoor swimming pool • Lichfield Cathedral – morning coffee • Cannock Chase • Christmas Pantomime • County Town of Stafford

Christmas Eve This morning we drive across rugged and picturesque Cannock Chase to Lichfield. We have arranged for tea/coffee and biscuits at Chapters Restaurant in the magnificent Cathedral with free time to explore. Later we return to the hotel in time for afternoon tea and scones. Relax before dinner and tonight’s entertainment. Christmas Day After a leisurely breakfast relax or take a stroll around the town and work up an appetite for Christmas Lunch, then relax for the Queen’s speech with tea and Christmas cake. Finish the afternoon taking part in the hotel Treasure Hunt, or there are board games available. The day ends with an informal Yuletide buffet. Boxing Day Enjoy our morning excursion to Stafford. We return to

the hotel for lunch and this afternoon we are off to the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton for the Christmas Pantomime. We return to the hotel for a buffet. The day ends with a festive quiz. Sunday After breakfast we leave and head for home.

Mercure Hatherton House Hotel is located in the small town of Penkridge, between Stafford and Wolverhampton. Hotel facilities include indoor swimming pool, steam room and Jacuzzi. All bedrooms are en suite and have television and tea & coffee making facilities.

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£559 £88

Based in Hull, this lovely Christmas holiday takes us on a delightful journey through rural East Yorkshire and its picturesque villages to Hornsea. Wednesday We depart for Hull, arriving at the Mercure Royal Hotel for mulled wine. We enjoy an early evening drinks reception followed by dinner and hotel entertainment. Christmas Eve We head to York for some free time and maybe last minute shopping. We return to the hotel in time for a 2 course winter themed buffet before settling down to enjoy traditional games. This evening after dinner enjoy musical entertainment.

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YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Festive entertainment at your hotel • Enjoy free time in York • Enjoy a three course meal on Christmas Day and Boxing Day

£419

Christmas Day Enjoy breakfast and some time to open your presents. Maybe take a stroll before your traditional three course Christmas feast with all the trimmings followed by the Queen’s speech. An informal yuletide buffet rounds off your spectacular Christmas Day. Boxing Day A leisurely breakfast before making our way on a tour of the local area, returning to the hotel for a 2 course buffet lunch. In the evening, head chef will create a sumptuous 3 course Christmas buffet, enjoyed with a glass of sparkling wine and an evening of entertainment.

The Mercure Hull Royal Hotel The splendor of Victorian architecture with a dramatic, luxurious and modern twist in decor and style. All rooms offer en-suite bath and shower, flatscreen TV with Freeview channels, hairdryer, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and free WiFi.

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£419 £66

Sunday After breakfast we depart for home.

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This Christmas tour features the county of Staffordshire. A visit to the magnificent Lichfield Cathedral and a drive across Cannock Chase, combined with a seasonal pantomime and hotel entertainment make this a unique break for the festive season.

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Beddgelert

£549

Llanberis

£539

£509

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Pick-up FREE Home on on this this holiday holiday Wednesday Depart from your home area in the morning travelling to Norwich and arriving late afternoon at Brook Hotel for the next 4 nights stay with dinner, bed and breakfast, with 2 lunches and 1 packed lunch. Enjoy tea and scones on arrival. Hotel entertainment is provided during your stay. After dinner tonight just relax and listen to the pianist. Christmas Eve This morning we leave the hotel for a sightseeing excursion taking us to Wroxham and through the picturesque Norfolk Broads to Great Yarmouth. A packed lunch is provided by the hotel. Here we have time for a stroll on the seafront or a look round the town before we head back to the hotel. Tonight we have a classic dinner dance with music from the resident DJ. Christmas Day Merry Christmas to all! Enjoy a Buck’s Fizz breakfast. This morning we have a visit from Santa, with time to relax before a 4 course Christmas Lunch is served. Listen to the Queen’s speech in the bar with mulled wine and yule log. Dinner tonight is buffet style and the day ends with a quiz and bingo. Boxing Day Today we take you into Norwich for the day to hit the sales with lunch included. You have chance to explore the interesting city, visit the magnificent Cathedral, have a look at cobbled Elm Hill before we return to the hotel for afternoon tea, sandwiches, cakes and sparkling wine. After dinner tonight we have a relaxing evening (with cards and board games available) enjoying the music of the keyboard player. Sunday After breakfast we leave and begin our homeward journey.

Our base for the holiday is the 3 star rated Best Western Brook Hotel in Norwich. The hotel is situated to the west of the city. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea/ coffee facilities.

Prices & Dates 23 Dec No single room supplement

Pick-up FREE Home on on this this holiday holiday On arrival we are welcomed by the friendly staff of the Royal Goat Hotel. The Hotel will be lit with sparkling chandeliers and candle light and tastefully decorated with traditional ribbon garlands and Christmas trees with sparkling baubles and fairy lights. Wednesday We depart and make our way to North Wales to arrive and enjoy tea/ coffee and mince pies in time to settle in before dinner which tonight is ‘A Taste of Wales’ followed by a quiz in the bar. Christmas Eve Today we travel to Betws-y-Coed before travelling on to Llandudno for some free time before returning to our hotel. This evening after dinner, you will be entertained with Christmas carols. Christmas Day Enjoy a leisurely morning before indulging in your traditional Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings. This afternoon enjoy the Queen’s speech. A light supper is served and there are lounges for relaxing. Boxing Day We will enjoy a ride on the Ffestiniog Railway from Blaneau to Portmadog and later return to the hotel in time for tonight’s Grand Buffet dinner followed by live entertainment and fireworks and mince pies on the front terrace. (Fireworks night may vary weather permitting). Sunday We depart after breakfast and make our way back to the West Country. The Royal Goat Hotel Located in Beddgelert, Snowdonia, The Royal Goat Hotel offers the ideal base for this North Wales tour. All bedrooms are en suite with telephone, hairdryer and TV.

Prices & Dates £549

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Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday Snowdonia National Park is an area of outstanding natural beauty abutting the North Wales coastline – a wonderful area for a relaxing festive break. Wednesday We make our way to Llanberis, arriving at our hotel for a welcome drink and pastries. Time to relax before dinner and hotel entertainment. Christmas Eve Today after breakfast we take a trip to the historic city of Caernarfon, dominated by its castle and overlooking the Menai Straits. Enjoy some free time here before returning to the hotel for afternoon tea. Live music will follow dinner this evening and for those who wish to attend Midnight Mass, mulled wine will be served on your return to the hotel. Christmas Day Enjoy a leisurely morning before indulging in your traditional Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings. This afternoon enjoy the Queen’s speech with tea/coffee and Christmas cake. Tonight enjoy a cold buffet dinner followed by entertainment. Boxing Day Enjoy a morning at leisure before being served with a light lunch. We then head off to take our seats at the local Pantomime. We return to the hotel for light afternoon tea and then dinner this evening will be followed by musical entertainment and dancing. Sunday After a hearty breakfast we must sadly leave and make our way home. The Royal Victoria Hotel A comfortable hotel in a delightful setting in its own grounds at the foot of the Llanberis Pass. The bedrooms are en suite with TV and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors.

Prices & Dates £539 £53

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£509

Wednesday We depart and make our way to Eastleigh to arrive at the Holiday Inn, for a welcoming cup of tea or coffee and a chance to meet the staff who will be looking after you during your stay. Tonight enjoy a 3 course dinner followed by in-house entertainment.

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£489

New Forest

5 Days • 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy a leisurely jaunt through the tranquil New Forest • In-house entertainment at the hotel • Time to explore Portsmouth

Christmas Eve After a full English breakfast we enjoy a leisurely jaunt through the tranquil New Forest before returning to the hotel so that you can make use of the leisure facilities. Later in the afternoon join in with some Christmas Carols and a glass of mulled wine. After your three course dinner this evening, in-house entertainment will once again be provided. Christmas Day After your full English breakfast, you have a relaxing morning before your traditional three course Christmas lunch is served. After lunch, sit down to watch the Queen’s speech with tea/coffee and Christmas cake. Dinner will be provided in the evening followed by in house entertainment. Boxing Day After breakfast, we will enjoy a visit to Havant before travelling to maritime Portsmouth.

Enjoy a brisk walk along the harbour or visit old Portsmouth with its cobbled streets. Entertainment is once again provided after your three course evening meal. Sunday We will leave after breakfast and begin our journey.

The Holiday Inn Eastleigh, enjoys a central location in Hampshire. All bedrooms are en suite with satellite TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The Spirit Health Club includes a swimming pool,gym and beauty rooms.

Prices & Dates 23 Dec Single room supplement

£489 £83

Join us on a lovely tour based in Surrey staying at the delightful Legacy Farnham Hog’s Back Hotel. Wednesday We arrive in Farnham in the afternoon with time to settle in and enjoy tea and cake. Dinner this evening will be followed by entertainment. Christmas Eve This morning after breakfast we enjoy a visit to Guildford for some last minute shopping before returning to the hotel in time for a light lunch. This afternoon is at leisure. This evening after dinner enjoy musical entertainment from the resident vocalist.

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Farnham Hog’s Back

£469

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YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed and breakfast and 2 lunches • Four course Christmas Luncheon • Festive entertainment programme • Local excursions

Christmas Day Enjoy breakfast and some time to open your presents. Maybe take a stroll before your traditional four course Christmas luncheon with all the trimmings followed by the Queen’s speech. A soup and finger buffet will be served this evening. Boxing Day Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before we make our way to Winchester for some free time before returning to the hotel for afternoon cream tea. Dinner will be served in the restaurant which will be followed by our final evening of entertainment.

Legacy Farnham Hog’s Back Hotel, there is more to enjoy than just a good night’s sleep in one of the comfortable bedrooms. Each of the hotel rooms comes equipped with an en-suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, trouser press, and flat screen TVs. Enjoy access to the extensive Active Life Health Club where you can swim, work out or maybe pamper yourself with a beauty treatment? Please note the hotel does not have a lift.

Prices & Dates 23 Dec No single room supplement

£469

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Sunday After breakfast we depart for home.

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Enjoy a lovely Christmas break on England’s maritime coast, including visits to the stunning New Forest and Portsmouth.

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Isle of Wight

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• Hotel Entertainment • Traditional Grand Festive Lunch • Visits to Ventnor & Godshill • Scenic coastline tour

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£539

5 Days • 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Festive entertainment • Hotel with indoor swimming poo • Traditional Christmas lunch • Cathedral city of Durham • Thirsk and Helmsley • ‘Little Switzerland’ Bilsdale

Wednesday We depart to connect with the ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight. We arrive at the hotel with the manager’s welcome and a sherry reception. Dinner this evening is followed by dancing and entertainment.

Boxing Day lunch. Dinner this evening will be followed by a farewell fancy dress party with prize giving, dancing and entertainment. Sunday Enjoy a hearty breakfast before making our way home.

Christmas Eve A morning excursion to Victorian Ventnor for some free time before a visit to Godshill. Later return to Shanklin to explore the delights of the town and a chance to do some last minute shopping. Dinner is followed by dancing and entertainment. Christmas Day Merry Christmas! Get into the festive spirit with a leisurely breakfast and open your presents. Enjoy a traditional grand Festive lunch with a visit from Santa. The Queen’s speech will be followed by afternoon tea with mince pies and festive games. After dinner this evening the Christmas party will commence. Boxing Day This morning we enjoy a coach tour with a chance to explore the wonderful island and take in the beauty of the coastline in winter. We return to the hotel for a glass of mulled wine before enjoying the

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Christmas in Durham & the Cleveland Hills

Crossing the Solent to the Isle of Wight gives you the impression of being abroad, but you are only a short sail away from the mainland. The charming island is a delight any time of the year but extra special over the Festive period.

The Shanklin Hotel commands a premier position overlooking Sandown Bay and the surrounding downlands. The bars, lounges and Starlight Restaurant all enjoy panoramic views, making them the ideal place to relax. The bedrooms have private bathroom, direct dial telephone, television and hospitality tray and most are served by the lift.

Prices & Dates 23 Dec Single room supplement

£609 £22

A popular Christmas tour. From our base on the outskirts of Darlington we have two contrasting excursions – Durham, a delight to visit at this festive time then into North Yorkshire across the scenic Cleveland Hills. A festive entertainment programme is offered at this hotel. Wednesday We travel to County Durham arriving late afternoon to a welcome drink. After dinner tonight relax and enjoy music from the hotel pianist. Christmas Eve Today we visit Thirsk, home of James Herriot where we enjoy a short break before we climb spectacular Sutton Bank on the way to Helmsley, with its huge market square. In the afternoon we drive through Bilsdale - “Little Switzerland”, on our return to the hotel. Tonight we are entertained by carol singers from a local church. For those wishing to attend Midnight Mass details of local church services will be available. Christmas Day Merry Christmas! Enjoy a relaxing morning. Open your presents, maybe take a stroll or have a swim to work up an appetite for Christmas Day Lunch. This afternoon listen to the Queen’s speech, maybe watch a movie, and get ready for tonight’s Christmas Day Buffet, followed by bingo, a quiz and music from our resident DJ. Boxing Day Today’s visit is the historic city of Durham, acclaimed

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as a World Heritage Site and dominated by the magnificent Cathedral and Norman Castle nearby, high above the River Wear. We have chance to explore the historic city, maybe visit the Cathedral. There is a wide range of shops to explore and lots of opportunities for lunch. This evening we have a tea dance, with dancing to the salsa etc. to round off the day. Sunday After breakfast we leave and begin our journey home. The 3 star Blackwell Grange Hotel is a beautiful 17th century mansion peacefully situated its own grounds. Hotel facilities include leisure club with heated indoor swimming pool, spa and saunas. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, radio, telephone, hairdryer and tea/ coffee making facilities.

Prices & Dates 23 Dec No single room supplement

£539

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£489

Cotswolds – Brandon Hall 5 Days • 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • 4 nights stay with dinner bed & breakfast • Hotel entertainment • Excursions to Warwick & Stratford-upon-Avon

Christmas Eve This morning we meet our guide for a tour of the city and later enjoy some free time to explore in more detail, perhaps the colleges with the famous backs. We return in time for afternoon tea. After dinner tonight we have live entertainment. Christmas Day Merry Christmas! Enjoy a Buck’s Fizz breakfast and midmorning coffee & mince pies and open your presents. Time to relax and maybe take a stroll before traditional Christmas Lunch. Later relax or listen to the Queen’s speech with tea & Christmas cake. Dinner tonight is buffet style and we end the day with quiz, carols and music from the pianist. Boxing Day This morning we have a ride to historic Bury St. Edmunds, famous for its Abbey Gardens and the Angel Hotel, where Dickens had Mrs Pickwick stay. Lunch today is

• University city of Cambridge • Guided city Tour • Festive Entertainment • Traditional Christmas Lunch • Visit to Bury St Edmunds

Christmas in the

Wednesday We travel to Cambridge, arriving late afternoon at our hotel. Enjoy a drinks reception before dinner this evening and later you have chance to relax or join in with festive bingo.

not included and you have ample choice in cafes and pubs to obtain a drink and a bite to eat. We return to the hotel for afternoon tea and chance to relax before tonight’s 4 course Gala Dinner and entertainment Sunday After breakfast we leave and begin our journey home.

Located on the edge of the city centre, the 3 star Royal Cambridge Hotel is a perfect base for exploring the beauty of historic Cambridge. Within walking distance from the famous colleges such as King’s, Queen’s, Corpus Christi and Magdalene it is an ideal choice for a Christmas break. All bedrooms are en suite and have television and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel lift serves most rooms.

Prices & Dates 23 Dec No single room supplement

£549

Lovely towns and picturesque villages make the Cotswolds an ideal location, with two interesting excursions this is sure to be a very enjoyable festive break. Wednesday We depart and make our way to arrive at Brandon Hall in the afternoon where tea/coffee and biscuits will be waiting for you. This evening, enjoy a 3 course dinner in the Woodlands Suite followed by live entertainment.

Boxing Day After breakfast, we make our way to Stratford-uponAvon where you can enjoy a lovely Boxing Day walk along the river. This evening a 3 course dinner will be served in the Woodlands Suite followed by live entertainment

Christmas Eve After a Full English breakfast, we enjoy a visit to Warwick for some free time and maybe some last minute shopping. This evening make your way to the Woodland where you will be welcomed by local carol singers before a 3 course dinner followed by live entertainment

Sunday We depart and head for home.

Christmas Day After breakfast, there will be some free time to enjoy your Christmas gifts before a traditional 3 course Christmas lunch which will include a glass of house wine or a soft drink. Tea/ Coffee and Christmas cake will be served this afternoon during the Queen’s Speech. A buffet dinner will be provided in the Woodlands Suite from 7pm followed by live entertainment.

17 acres of tranquil grounds surround the 4-star Mercure Brandon Hall Hotel and Spa Warwickshire. This Coventry hotel has contemporary rooms, each with en suite bathroom, satellite TV, trouser press and tea/coffee making facilities. Relax in the pool, fitness centre, treatment rooms and sauna and steam rooms at the hotel spa.

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£489 £69

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The city of Cambridge conjures instant images to mind – the view of King’s College Chapel from across the river, carpets of daffodils in springtime, students frantically cycling to lectures and lazy days punting on the Cam. There is no better time to visit when the city is full of goodwill and festive cheer.

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Austria

8 Days • 2 nights stay with bed & breakfast • 5 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Home Link included

£709

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Holland

Bruges

This is a

GOLD

Coach Tour

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Monday We make our way to Dover for the ferry, and then continue to Metz for our overnight stay with bed and breakfast. Tuesday We make our way to Austria where we enjoy the next five nights with dinner, bed and breakfast. Wednesday Enjoy a free day at leisure to get to know Brandenberg. Thursday– New Year’s Eve Today we enjoy a visit to Innsbruck with a horse and carriage ride and a return journey on the Nordpark cable car included. Friday – New Year’s Day Enjoy another leisurely day in resort.

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See in the New Year in the scenic wonder of this magnificent region of Europe with its fairytale landscapes and many thrilling excursions.

£379

Wednesday We depart for the ferry crossing to Calais then on to Breda, where a welcome drink awaits at the Apollo Hotel. We will stay here for the next three nights with dinner, bed and breakfast. Thursday – New Year’s Eve Today we travel to visit the Paleis of Het Loo (entry extra). This magnificent palace dates back 300 years and up until 1975 was still used by the Dutch Royal Family. We return to the hotel in time to prepare for tonight’s New Year’s Eve dinner with entertainment and dancing to see in the New Year. Friday – New Year’s Day Happy New Year! After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Amsterdam, famous for its romantic canals and elegant gabled townhouses. Take a leisurely stroll or maybe take a gentle boat trip (extra)? We return to the hotel for our farewell dinner.

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Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday A chance to see in the New Year in Holland staying at the lovely Apollo Hotel in Breda.

£379

Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday Bruges – ‘Venice of the North’ has incredibly well preserved medieval architecture, which makes it one of the most exciting tourist attractions in Europe. A really beautiful place for a short break any time of the year but always-extra special over the festive period. Wednesday We depart and make our way to Dover and the ferry to Calais. We continue on to Bruges to arrive at the Academie Hotel for the next three nights stay with bed and breakfast. New Years Eve Today after breakfast you can enjoy this beautiful city. A visit to Bruges is never complete without a ride around the sights by horse and carriage, or enjoy the vast array of wonderful shops, not forgetting the lovely chocolate and lace.

Monday We travel to Calais for the ferry home.

New Years Day Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before we head off for an afternoon excursion to historic Ypres. No one can fail to be moved by a visit to Ypres, as it is known to the English and French, Ieper to the Flemings. Walking around this pretty medieval city, it is hard to imagine the incredible highs and lows it has endured. Enjoy its many cafes, restaurants and of course more chocolate shops!

Please note on your outward departure you will travel to your overnight accommodation on a continental executive touring coach and not on the Gold Coach.

Saturday We must depart Bruges today and make our way back to Calais for our crossing then onwards to the West Country.

Saturday Today we travel over to Italy and the town of Brixen. On the way back we make a stop at the village of Vipitino. Tonight we enjoy our New Year’s Eve dinner followed by entertainment.

Saturday We make our way back for the ferry to Dover then onwards to the West Country.

Sunday We make our way back to Metz and our overnight stay with bed and breakfast

Gasthof Ascherwirt An excellent family run hotel in the middle of a small village. The hotel has a sauna, solarium and fitness room. Bedrooms have private bathroom and colour TV. The hotel has a lift and TV room with DVD player.

The Apollo Hotel is a four star property located in the heart of the historic city of Breda. All bedrooms are en suite with mini bar, air conditioning, hair dryer and trouser press.

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£709 £91

30 Dec Single room supplement

£379 £56

The four star Academie Hotel is situated right in the historic heart of Brugge, just 50 metres from the famous Minnewater (Lake of Love). All bedrooms are en suite with satellite TV and hairdryer. The hotel has a lift.

30 Dec Single room supplement

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£379 £146

New Year in

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Scotland, Pitlochry St Ives

£589

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Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday Join us on a lovely New Year tour based in Pitlochry, perfectly situated for exploring the beautiful Royal Deeside valley and some of Scotland’s glorious Lochs and Glens. Tuesday We depart and make our way to Pitlochry to arrive and enjoy festive afternoon tea served in the Atholl Lounge. Time to settle in before enjoying a 3-course dinner followed by light entertainment. Hogmanay After having enjoyed a hearty Scottish Breakfast have a relaxing day and get ready for the party! Join us for a pre- Gala Dinner drinks reception in the Hotel Lounge and enjoy entertainment from Tommy Swing of the Kilt. New Year’s Day Brunch will be served in the Ballroom and then get ready for the annual Pitlochry Street Party which takes place right at our front door - join in the dancing! Entertainment will follow dinner as we enjoy our last night of the Festive Break. Friday Today we enjoy a excursion along the banks of Loch Tay via Kenmore Aberfeldy before travelling onto Loch Earn, Killin to view the beautiful falls of Dochart. We return to Pitlochry via Crieff. Saturday Sadly after breakfast we must depart and make our way back to the West Country.

Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday Many interesting towns and picturesque villages lie within close proximity of St Ives, making this an ideal location for a short break. New Year is a particularly special time to visit and there is sure to be lots of fun and games to be had on this tour. Tuesday We depart for St Ives and arrive at the Cottage Hotel where a welcome reception awaits. Time to settle in before dinner this evening followed by entertainment. New Year’s Eve Today we enjoy a morning excursion to Penzance before returning to the hotel in time for lunch. Relax this afternoon before preparing for tonight’s dinner, followed by entertainment and games to see in the New Year. A glass of bubbly will be served at midnight. New Year’s Day This morning you will enjoy a Grand New Year’s Day brunch at your leisure before we head off on a tour of the local area. Tonight after dinner there will be a farewell fancy dress competition with prizes (please bring your own costume). Friday We head for home today with a stop in Bodmin Moor, an unspoilt area and an inspiration for writers, poets and sculptors.

Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday An ideal break with a combination of spectacular Lakeland scenery, interesting towns and superb hotel entertainment each evening. Tuesday We travel to Cumbria where we enjoy three nights dinner, bed and breakfast. The evening starts with pre dinner drinks hosted by the hotel management. New Year’s Eve We visit Lake Ullswater and head over Kirkstone Pass with its lonely pub, into Ambleside, from where we head north to Keswick. We return to the hotel in time to prepare for tonight’s Gala New Year’s Eve dinner and tonight’s entertainment with dancing to see in the New Year. New Year’s Day Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning before we head off to Bowness, delightfully located on the shores of Lake Windermere. Here we spend some free time with the chance to look around the town and shops and maybe visit the World of Beatrix Potter Exhibition (extra). We return for dinner followed by a race night and quiz to round off the evening. Friday After breakfast we leave for our homeward journey.

The lovely and recently refurbished Fishers Hotel is conveniently located in its own pleasant grounds. Bedrooms are en suite with TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

The Cottage Hotel Superbly situated in seven acres of grounds overlooking Carbis Bay just 300 yards from the beach. All bedrooms have private bathroom, radio, TV, telephone and tea/ coffee making facilities. There is a television lounge and sun lounge with a ballroom where there is entertainment most evenings. The hotel has a lift.

Shap Wells Hotel Set in 30 acres of tranquil grounds amongst the Lakeland Fells. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, radio, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.

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30 Dec Single room supplement

£589 £66

30 Dec Single room supplement

£419 £17

30 Dec Single room supplement

£419 £50

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New Year in Farnham Hog’s Back New Year in Carmarthen 4 Days • 3 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Home Link included

£369

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Link FREE Tour on this holiday Wednesday We arrive in the afternoon with time to settle in and enjoy a cream tea. Dinner this evening will be followed by entertainment. New Year’s Eve This morning after breakfast we enjoy a visit to Guildford for some free time before returning to the hotel in time for lunch. Relax in the hotel then get ready for tonight’s four course Gala Dinner followed by entertainment. New Year’s Day Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before we make our way to Winchester for some free time before returning to the hotel for afternoon cream tea. Dinner will be served in the restaurant which will be followed by our final evening of entertainment.

Friday Sadly after breakfast we must depart and make our way back to the West Country.

Legacy Farnham Hog’s Back Hotel En-suite bedrooms, tea/ coffee making facilities, iron, trouser press, flat screen TV. Go for a swim at the Active Life Health Club or pamper yourself with a beauty treatment.

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£369

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Wednesday We arrive in the afternoon at Ivy Bush Royal Hotel and settle in with a welcoming cup of tea with scones, jam and cream. Dinner this evening is followed by relaxing music from the hotel pianist in the lounge.

light lunch and a relaxing session of bingo. After dinner, we enjoy a performance from a musical trio.

New Year’s Eve After breakfast we enjoy a beautifully scenic ride to the Gower Peninsular, and on to Mumbles in Swansea Bay. We return to the hotel for a New Year Gala Dinner and musical entertainment.

Ivy Bush Royal Hotel This 3 star hotel manages to retain its old world charm. En suite bedrooms with TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

New Year’s Day A short sightseeing ride to Saundersfoot and the ancient walled town of Tenby, one of South Wales’ best known resorts. Explore the town, or take a stroll to the harbour. We return to the hotel for a

£399

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£429

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Saturday After breakfast we leave and begin our journey home.

New Year in Lincoln

New Year at Brandon Hall

Wednesday We depart and make our way to arrive at Brandon Hall in the afternoon where tea/coffee and biscuits will be waiting for you. This evening, enjoy a 3 course dinner in the Woodlands Suite. New Year’s Eve After a full English breakfast, we enjoy a scenic drive through the Cotswold villages. We return to the hotel with plenty of time to prepare for tonight’s dinner and celebrations to ensure you see in the New Year in style. New Year’s Day After breakfast, we will enjoy a visit to Stratford-uponAvon for some free time and maybe a nice leisurely stroll along the river, before returning to the hotel where you can have some free time to enjoy the hotel’s leisure facilities before

£429

dinner this evening. Saturday After breakfast, we depart and head for home. 17 acres of tranquil grounds surround the 4-star Mercure Brandon Hall Hotel and Spa Warwickshire. This Coventry hotel has contemporary rooms, each with en suite bathroom, satellite TV, trouser press and tea/coffee making facilities. Relax in the pool, fitness centre, treatment rooms and sauna and steam rooms at the hotel’s spa.

Prices & Dates 30 Dec Single room supplement

£399 £66

Pick-up FREE Home on this holiday Wednesday We travel to Lincolnshire arriving late afternoon at Olde Barn Hotel. Tea/coffee & biscuits will be served on arrival. Enjoy a drinks reception before dinner tonight. Hotel entertainment is provided on three evenings. New Year’s Eve Today’s excursion takes us to Oakham and Rutland Water as we make our way to the beautiful town of Stamford -packed full of art and craft shops. Get ready for tonight’s New Year party with dancing, fun and games. Enjoy a glass of bubbly to see in the New Year at midnight. New Year’s Day Happy New Year! We drive to the historic city of Lincoln with its magnificent Cathedral. Tonight we enjoy live

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entertainment after dinner. Saturday After breakfast we leave and begin our journey home. The AA 3 star rated Olde Barn Hotel is a delightful tranquil retreat set in beautiful Lincolnshire countryside near the village of Marston. Hotel facilities include Health Club & Spa with indoor swimming pool, sauna & spa. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

Prices & Dates 30 Dec Single room supplement

£429 £50

Christmas Markets 4 Days • 3 nights stay with bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

£279

Aachen & Valkenburg Trier Christmas Markets

Christmas Markets

3 Days • 3 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

4 Days • 3 nights stay with bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

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Saturday A full day to explore the intimate Christmas Market in Bruges. The splendid architecture simply adds to the whole atmosphere. It really is a perfect place to shop for those traditional Belgian gifts including delicious chocolates and hand-made lace. Sunday Today we visit Brussels. The market, with its cheerful lights, delicious aromas and a vast number of stalls, promises a true festive atmosphere. In addition to the Christmas market, the ice-skating rink offers fun for all. Visit the beautiful Grand Place, decorated in festive lights for the occasion.

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Friday We depart from local joining points and make our way to Dover for the short sea crossing to Calais. On arrival we make our way to our hotel where we enjoy the next 3 nights inclusive of bed and breakfast.

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£299

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Visit two of Belgium’s most famous cities, and soak up all the magic of their enchanting Christmas markets. Brussels is flooded with festive cheer and you simply couldn’t get a more beautiful setting for a Christmas market than Bruges.

£269

Go underground for a traditional taste of the Christmas Markets in Valkenburg, where the caves that once provided shelter for soldiers are transformed into candlelit corridors full of decorated stalls. Monday We depart from our joining point and make our way to Dover for the crossing to Calais. We continue our journey to Liege and the Post Hotel for the next 3 nights with bed and breakfast. Tuesday Today we go underground with a visit to the Valkenburg Christmas Markets. Enjoy a day exploring the candlelit caves with handmade arts and crafts on sale. Wednesday This morning we will enjoy the Liege Christmas Market which is one of the biggest in Belgium before travelling to Aachen Market for the afternoon. Enjoy the bright lights, mulled wine and plenty of bargains! Thursday Sadly we must depart from our hotel after breakfast and make our way back to Calais and the return ferry for an arrival home early evening.

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The lovely old town of Trier is one of Germany’s most historic cities with traces of the Roman occupation still to be seen. It also enjoys a picturesque location between the hills and forests of Luxembourg and the meandering Mosel Valley. Monday We depart for Dover and the ferry to Calais. On arrival we travel through the Belgian Ardennes to arrive in Trier where we enjoy the next 3 nights with bed and breakfast. Tuesday Spend the day strolling around historic Trier and the Christmas market which normally begins in late morning and runs through to the evening. A leisurely evening spent soaking up the atmosphere. Wednesday A scenic drive along the lovely Moselle Valley to Bernkastel Christmas Market. The historical half-timbered houses, romantic corners and narrow streets form the most picturesque background for the Christmas market. We then visit the Christmas Market at Cochem before returning to Trier for the night. Thursday We return to Calais to take the ferry back to Dover and our homeward journey.

Monday After breakfast we make our way back to Calais stopping at a hypermarket on the way before arriving back in the West Country for an early evening arrival.

The Penta Hotel Trier is situated by the Europahalle. The hotel exudes a warm, modern atmosphere that you might expect to find in Milan or London. The stylish bedrooms all have en suite bathroom and 32” flat screen television.

Leonardo Hotel Situated in a beautiful wooded area and has a cosy bar, restaurant and terrace. Bedrooms have direct telephone, mini bar and hairdryer.

The Post Hotel, Liege You’ll be welcomed as royalty by the staff. Completely renovated, all bedrooms have private bathroom, colour TV and telephone.

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27 Nov Single room supplement

£279 £88

30 Nov Single room supplement

£269 £38

7 Dec Single room supplement

£299 £77

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Bruges & Brussels

CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Cologne & Bonn Christmas Markets 4 Days • 3 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

£329

Rüdesheim & Frankfurt

Magical Monschau & Valkenburg

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Home Link included

4 Days • 3 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

Christmas Markets

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£419

Christmas Markets

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This tour is specially designed for the ‘been there, seen that’ brigade. We witness the different styles of festive markets in Germany and you’re sure to take home some unique Christmas gifts.

The Christmas Markets in Rüdesheim bring a distinctive, festive feel to the romantic old quarter of this popular city. There are over 120 stalls representing 12 different countries, all displaying a variety of customs and traditions.

Friday We make our way to Dover and the ferry to Calais. We then continue onto the Ramada Hotel where we spend the next 3 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast.

Monday We depart via Dover to Calais and then on to Rüdesheim and the Park Hotel where we enjoy the next four nights with dinner, bed and breakfast.

Saturday A full day to enjoy the splendours of Cologne. The city boasts no less than six separate, colourful markets including one aboard a ship. Each market takes place on one of Cologne’s many impressive squares, surrounded by ornate, historic buildings.

Tuesday Today enjoy the lovely markets in Rüdesheim. This Christmas market transports you to the romantic era of the river Rhine. You will discover the special hospitality, the goods and the craftsmanship of a German Christmas.

Sunday Today we travel to Bonn, the former capital of Germany and the 19th largest city. The impressive illuminated façades on Münsterplatz and its neighbouring streets are the festive backdrop for Bonn’s Christmas market. Later we return to the hotel. Monday After breakfast we head for Calais and the ferry back to Dover and our journey to the West Country.

The 4 star Ramada Hotel, Bruhl Cologne is an excellent base for this tour. The recently refurbished rooms have modern facilities with satellite TV, radio and en suite bathroom. There is also a fitness area with Finnish sauna, steam room, whirlpool and small gym.

Wednesday Today we travel to Frankfurt. Dating back to 1393, Frankfurt Christmas Market is one of the oldest in Germany. Come and enjoy hot Applewine and Bethmännchen almond candies under Germany’s tallest Christmas tree! Thursday Today we make a visit to the old spa town of Wiesbaden on the banks of the river Rhine. Explore the historic old quarter with its narrow, winding streets lined with 18th century buildings. Friday We must leave Rüdesheim to make our way back for the ferry to Dover then on to the West Country.

The Park Hotel is situated in the centre of the historic town of Rüdesheim. There are views of the river and it’s within easy walking distance of the world famous “Drosselgasse”. All bedrooms are en suite with TV and telephone.

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Monschau is simply one of the most beautiful towns in Germany, situated in the Eiffel Mountains, just south of Aachen. Its Christmas market simply adds a sparkle to this wonderful setting. Along with our visit to Valkenburg, this makes for a wonderful pre-Christmas break. Thursday We depart and make our way to Dover and the ferry to Calais. We continue our journey to Monschau and the Carat Hotel where we enjoy the next three nights with dinner, bed and breakfast. Friday After breakfast we visit beautiful Monschau and enjoy the festivities of the Christmas Market in this lovely village. A visit to the glass works and craft market is not to be missed. A warming atmosphere of Christmas spirit helps to create the perfect shopping experience. Saturday Today we head for the two large Christmas Markets at Valkenburg. Enjoy the Christmas cheer in the community caves. Valkenburg is the oldest and biggest underground Christmas Market in Europe. You will be surprised by the lovely Christmas gifts and other luxuries on offer. You can also visit the attractive shops and cafes in the pedestrian area on the way back to the coach – a truly lovely day. Sunday Sadly we must depart from our hotel after breakfast and make our way back to Calais and return ferry for an arrival home early evening. The Carat Hotel is situated just a 5 minute walk from Monschau town centre. All bedrooms are en suite with satellite TV and hairdryer. The hotel also has a large indoor swimming pool and sauna.

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4 Dec Single room supplement

£329 £58

7 Dec Single room supplement

£419 £70

3 Dec Single room supplement

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£339 £50

Amiens Christmas Markets Somme Battlefields

Christmas Markets

4 Days • 3 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

Wiesbaden

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Friday We depart and make our way to Dover and the ferry to Calais. We continue our journey to Wiesbaden and the Penta Hotel where we enjoy the next three nights with dinner, bed and breakfast. Saturday After breakfast we visit Wiesbaden market itself – known as the ‘Twinkling Star Christmas Market’ it offers around 130 stalls, a life size nativity and over 3,000 lights decorated with around 1,000 blue and gold ribbons. Later we visit Mainz market – just across the Rhine from Wiesbaden. Mainz market dates from 1788, and centres around the city’s historic market square. Sunday Today we head to Koblenz – situated at the meeting point of the Rhine and Moselle, Koblenz is considered the gateway to the Rhine Valley with an ancient heritage recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Christmas market is one of the largest in the area, highlighted by the 24 advent calendar windows on the roof of the baroque town hall.

NEW TOUR

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Link FREE Tour on this holiday Wiesbaden market – known as the ‘Twinkling Star Christmas Market’ offers around 130 stalls, a life size nativity and over 3,000 lights decorated with around 1,000 blue and gold ribbons

£289

Ghent, Lille & Ypres

£299 This is a

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Amiens is a delightful city and is also the capital of the Somme department, known by so many for the infamous WWI battle which marks its 100th anniversary in 2016. It is also home to one of the largest and best Christmas markets in France, with over 130 stalls offering traditional and regional Christmas fayre.

The historic settings of Ghent, Lille and Ypres make an ideal backdrop for this Christmas Markets weekend. With magnificent Flemish architecture, the squares and canals combine with thriving shopping centres to provide the loveliest of festive shopping experiences.

Friday We depart and make our way to Dover and the ferry to Calais. We continue our journey to Amiens and the Mercure Hotel where we enjoy the next three nights with dinner, bed and breakfast.

Friday We depart and make our way to Dover and the ferry to Calais. We continue our journey to Roeselare and the Mercure Hotel where we enjoy the next three nights with dinner, bed and breakfast.

Saturday After breakfast we visit Amiens market which is a true delight. The pedestrianized centre offers an array of shops and cafes, pleasant walks by the River Somme and one of the most awe-inspiring Gothic cathedrals in France. It is also home to one of the largest and best Christmas markets in the country, with over 130 stalls offering traditional and regional Christmas fayre

Saturday After breakfast we visit Ghent, staying long enough for you to enjoy the cathedral, the medieval castle, the narrow streets and alleyways and of course, the shops. There’s so much to see not forgetting the Festive Market which is also taking place.

Sunday This morning we depart to visit some of the most moving memorials of the Great War with our excursion to the Somme Battlefields. Our first stop is at the Thiepval Memorial. After stopping to view the nearby Ulster Tower, we then follow the Circuit of Remembrance to the nearby town of Péronne.

Sunday This morning we make our way to Lille where the market will be in full swing with splendid craft stalls and regional specialities to choose from. Later we journey to Ypres, where the Christmas market is in the stunning Market Place. Enjoy some free time here before we make our way back to the hotel for dinner.

Monday Sadly we must depart from our hotel after breakfast and make our way back to Calais and return ferry for an arrival home early evening.

The Penta Hotel is situated at the entrance to the famous spa town of Wiesbaden. It’s the fusion of hot springs, culture and a modern business centre that makes Wiesbaden so appealing. All bedrooms are en suite with 32 inch flat screen satellite TV and telephone.

The Mercure Amiens Cathedrale is located in the city centre, opposite Amiens cathedral and just 10 minutes from the station. All bedrooms are air conditioned and soundproofed with en suite bathroom, free WIFI, flat screen TV (international channels), safe, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities.

The Mercure Roeselare is a four-star hotel located in the centre of West-Flanders. The hotel offers a large variety of high quality services and business facilities. All bedrooms are en suite with air conditioning, Wifi and flat screen television.

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Monday Sadly we must depart from our hotel after breakfast and make our way back to Calais and return ferry for an arrival home early evening.

11 Dec Single room supplement

£319 £69

18 Dec Single room supplement

£289 £99

11 Dec No single room supplement

£299

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS

The Moselle Christmas Markets

CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Austria’s Christmas markets are very popular and the charming Alpine backdrop creates a real feeling of Christmas and festivity. This is a

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Tuesday We depart and make our way to Dover and the ferry to Calais. We continue our journey to Metz and our overnight stay with bed and breakfast. Wednesday After breakfast we continue our journey into Austria to arrive at the Hotel Attergauhof where we enjoy the next four nights stay with dinner, bed and breakfast. Thursday to Saturday – Included during your stay

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Austrian Christmas Markets

£499

7 Days • 6 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Visit to Traunsee • Guided tour of Gmunden and free time at the Christmas Market • Christmas Market at Salzkammergut • Boat trip on Wolfgangsee • Christmas Markets at St Wolfgang

• Visit to Traunsee • Guided tour of Gmunden and free time at the Christmas Market • Christmas Market at Salzkammergut • Boat trip on Wolfgangsee • Christmas Markets at St Wolfgang • Entrance to the K-Hof Museum Sunday We depart after breakfast and make our way back to Metz and our overnight stay with bed and breakfast. Monday We depart from our hotel after breakfast and make our way back to Calais and return ferry then onwards to the West Country.

Hotel Attergauhof Situated in St. Georgen im Attergau, the Hotel Attergauhof has a rural location close to Attersee. The hotel features a full-service spa, a steam room and sauna, restaurant, coffee shop and a bar/lounge. All bedrooms are en suite with TV and telephone.

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17th Nov Single room supplement

£499 £77

Experience the unique flavours and contrasts of the French Christmas markets in Strasbourg, plus a visit to atmospheric Freiburg Christmas market, the town of beautiful squares. This is a

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Strasbourg & Freiburg £389 Christmas Market 5 Days • 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast • Home Link included

YOUR HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • A visit to the Strasbourg and Frieburg Christmas markets • Visit to local Cuckoo Clock shop • Visit to glass museum and shop with glass blowing demonstration

Monday We depart and make our way to Dover and the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue, arriving at the Landhotel Rebstock where we enjoy the next four night’s stay with dinner, bed and breakfast.

Friday Today we must sadly leave and make our way back to Calais and our ferry back to Dover. We then complete our journey back to the West Country.

Tuesday – Thursday • A visit to the extensive Strasbourg Christmas markets. See the town’s giant Christmas tree, known as the ‘King of the Forests’, and the ‘sharing village’ in Place Kléber, and stroll through the Marche de Noel absorbing the sights and smells of seasonal treats. • Visit to Freiburg’s beautiful old historical quarter to enjoy the Christmas markets. The Freiburg Christmas Market offers visitors a wide range of traditional arts and crafts from the Black Forest region, including straw shoes and colourful wooden toys. The highlight being the candle workshop where visitors can watch real beeswax candles being made to order. • Visit to local Cuckoo Clock shop • Visit to glass museum and shop with glass blowing demonstration

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The Landhotel, Rebstock is a charming small hotel in the village centre and offers a warm welcome with excellent home cooking. All bedrooms are en suite with hairdryer and TV. There is an indoor swimming pool and sauna.

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30 Nov No single room supplement

£389

Victorian Festival of Christmas

4 Days • 3 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

3 Days • 2 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

£289

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Link FREE Tour on this holiday Friday We depart and make our way to Livingston and the Mercure Livingston for the next 3 nights stay with dinner, bed and breakfast. Saturday This morning we head west to Glasgow where the day is yours to do as you please. Take a stroll along famous Sauchiehall Street and browse around the excellent shopping centres. Sunday Today is free in Edinburgh for you to explore the traditional Christmas Market and enjoy a glass of Gluhwein maybe take a stroll around the Old Town and visit the Castle? From here we return to Livingston for our last night.

Monday After breakfast we journey home. The Mercure Livingston Bedrooms are en suite with welcome tray with tea and coffee, flat screen TV, direct dial telephone, hairdryer and trouser press and iron. There is also a Health Club with swimming pool, sauna and steam room.

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4th Dec No single room supplement

£289

Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival

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Friday We make our way to Lancaster to arrive at our hotel where we will enjoy the next two nights with dinner, bed and breakfast. Saturday After a leisurely breakfast, we travel to Ulverston for the 17th Dickensian Christmas Festival. It attracts thousands of people every year. Wander around and take in the wonderful atmosphere of a traditional market town in the Dickensian era. There is a beautiful traditional fairground and lots of music from Folk to Brass Bands. There is also a fabulous Christmas market with a great choice of unusual gifts and festive food. Plenty of opportunity for Christmas shopping in a great atmosphere. Sunday After a hearty breakfast we

Saturday After a leisurely breakfast, we travel to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for the Victorian Festival of Christmas. This family favourite is the perfect way to start your festive season celebrations and preparations. You will be magically transported to a bygone Victorian era of snowy streets, seasonal carols and a host of colourful Victorian characters. The Christmas markets offer a wide array of unusual

Sunday After a final hearty breakfast, we make our way back home. Jurys Inn Southampton is located in the heart of the city overlooking East Park and just a 15 minutes’ walk to the ‘old town’. All bedrooms are en suite with flat screen TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors.

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£189

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head towards Ullswater for our included trip on the Ullswater Steamer. Without doubt this is one of the Lakeland’s best-kept secrets which offers visitors a calmer more relaxing experience on the lake. Later we make our way back home.

Friday We make our way to the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’,Oxford, for some free time before continuing to the Hilton Hotel, Basingstoke where we will enjoy the next two nights with dinner, bed and breakfast.

The Holiday Inn Lancaster hotel enjoys a great position near the picturesque Lake District and is the perfect base for our tour. All bedrooms are en suite with TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has its own leisure club with swimming pool and gym.

Saturday After a full English breakfast, we travel to nearby Ascot Racecourse for a great combination of jump racing with an array of Christmas gift stalls throughout the Grandstand for racegoers to enjoy between the racing. The event has a real Christmas feel about it and we include a ‘behind the scenes tour’ of this famous racecourse to complete this Christmas shopping experience with a difference!

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Christmas gifts not to be found on the high street.

£219 £40

Ascot Christmas Shopping Experience

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Friday We make our way to Winchester for some free time. A city steeped in history, Winchester is England’s ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. Later we continue to our hotel where we will enjoy the next two nights with dinner, bed and breakfast.

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Sunday After a hearty breakfast we head to Windsor where we take a 40 minute cruise along the Thames, upstream to Boveney Lock with views of Windsor Castle, Eton Collage and Windsor Racecourse. Later we make our way back home. The Hilton Hotel, Basingstoke is conveniently located for this Christmas shopping break with a difference. All bedrooms are en suite with TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

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£229 £44

CHRISTMAS THEMED EVENTS

Edinburgh Christmas Market & Glasgow Shopping

CHRISTMAS THEMED EVENTS

Bury St Edmonds Xmas Fayre

Chatsworth at Christmas

3 Days • 2 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

£199

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Friday We depart and make our way to arrive at the Holiday Inn Hotel where we enjoy the next 2 nights stay with dinner, bed and breakfast.

explore and enjoy the vast array of shops, before beginning our journey back to the West Country.

Saturday After breakfast we make our way to Bury St Edmonds to enjoy the Christmas Fayre with over 300 stalls from all over the world, two stages for entertainment and lots of free activities. An added attraction is the town’s nearby cosmopolitan shopping centre with its great mix of famous name stores and independent shops plus cafés and restaurants galore

Holiday Inn Ipswich-Orwell Hotel Has a convenient location just off the A14. An attractive building in pretty landscaped gardens. All bedrooms are en suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea/ coffee making facilities

Sunday After breakfast we make our way to the university city of Cambridge for some free time to

Prices & Dates 27 Nov Single room supplement

£199 £39

£219

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Friday We depart and make our way north to arrive at our hotel late afternoon. We will enjoy the next two night’s with dinner, bed and breakfast. Saturday We leave the hotel for the Derbyshire home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth House, delightfully decorated for Christmas. Here we enjoy a tour of the house, with the opportunity to visit the shop, well-stocked with seasonal gifts. We then make the short journey to Bakewell where we have time to look around the town and enjoy a short break, perhaps with a slice of Bakewell Tart from the Original Pudding Shop? Later we make our way to the hotel Sunday After breakfast we leave for home.

Makeney Hall Hotel is a magnificent Victorian country mansion not far from Belper. It is set in six acres of landscaped gardens with breathtaking views across the Amber Valley. The hotel features an informal cocktail bar and oak panelled dining room. All bedrooms are traditionally decorated and are all en suite with TV. Telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

Prices & Dates 27 Nov Single room supplement

£219 £58

Durham & Beamish at Christmas Christmas Celebration 4 Days • 3 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

£279

at the Royal Albert Hall

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Friday We make our way to the Holiday Inn Darlington North, where we enjoy the next three nights stay with dinner, bed and breakfast.

Monday After breakfast we will leave the hotel and make our way back to the West Country.

Saturday Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before we head into the city of Durham with plenty of time to explore and shop. A visit to the magnificent Cathedral is a must.

The Holiday Inn Washington UK hotel is ideally located in Tyne and Wear. All bedrooms are en suite and feature tea/ coffee making facilities.

Sunday Today we will visit the Beamish Open Air Museum to see their Christmas decorations and festivities. Experience the magic of a traditional Christmas, with celebrations at The Town, Pit Village, Pockerley Old Hall and the Farm.

Prices & Dates 4 Dec Single room supplement

£279 £26

£249

3 Days • 2 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Sunday We travel to Hertfordshire arriving during the afternoon at Ramada Hatfield Hotel for the next 2 nights stay with bed & breakfast, dinner on Sunday, lunch on Monday. On the way we visit the historic Roman city of St Albans. Monday This morning we have a visit to the superb RAF Museum at Hendon. This museum houses around 100 aircraft – ranging from the early days of flight to historic wartime aircraft to the modern jets of today. We return to the hotel for lunch with time to relax before we leave in the afternoon for the Royal Albert Hall. Dinner tonight is NOT included. After the concert the coach returns to the hotel.

To book call us on 01934 41 5000 or visit www.bakersdolphin.com

Tuesday After breakfast we drive into London and Covent Garden. Here we have free time to explore and obtain lunch before heading home. The Ramada Hatfield Hotel is a themed Art Deco Grade II listed building located within easy driving distance of London. The welcoming and friendly Arts Bar is a pleasant spot to round off your day. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, telephone and tea & coffee making facilities.

Prices & Dates 6 Dec Single room supplement

£249 £22

3 Days • 2 nights stay with bed & breakfast, dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday • Tour Link included

2 Days • 1 night stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

£189

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

£369

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Link FREE Tour on this holiday Based on the outskirts of Norwich this delightful pre-Christmas weekend break features the fabulous Christmas show at Thursford. An exciting blend of Christmas songs, carols, dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, outstanding music and singing from a cast of over 100. Friday We depart from our local area travelling to East Anglia and arriving late afternoon at the Brook Hotel Norwich. We will enjoy 2 nights stay with bed and breakfast, dinner on Friday, lunch on Saturday. Saturday This morning we head into Norwich where we have the morning at leisure to explore the city, all trimmed up for the festive season. Pay a visit to the Cathedral, cobbled Elm Hill, or just enjoy some retail therapy. We return to the hotel in time for lunch before leaving during the afternoon for Thursford and its Christmas Spectacular. Sunday After breakfast we leave and begin our journey home.

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Join us for a Medieval Christmas celebration, by flickering torchlight in the vaulted cellars of Ivory House, just a stone’s throw from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Accompanying King Henry VIII are fighting knights, strolling players and dancing wenches who provide a magical pageant for your delight. Sunday We depart for London to arrive with plenty of time to visit the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park or the Christmas stalls on the South Bank of the Thames. We will join other groups at around 6pm, for an evening of medieval entertainment with a Christmas twist. During the dinner, there will be a variety of entertainment and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. Monday After breakfast we will enjoy the sites of the capital before making our way back to the West Country.

Link FREE Tour on this holiday All Warner Leisure Hotel breaks include stylish accommodation, full English or continental breakfasts, 3-course evening meals, leisure and sport activities, live music and performances and temptingly, they are exclusively for adults. Monday We depart and make our way to Thoresby Hall for the next 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast with the following excursions included: • A visit to Lincoln which is a treasure trove of history, cobbled streets and ancient houses creating a unique atmosphere • Nottingham, another fabulous city rich in lore. Tales of King John and Robin Hood abound in the city with Britain’s oldest pub, the Crusaders’ ‘Jerusalem Inn’. • Sherwood Forest and the Major Oak, at the edge of the forest, take the opportunity to visit the Sherwood Visitors’ Centre (entry extra) and learn the truth about ‘Robin of Loxley’ Friday After breakfast we make our way back to the West Country.

Brook Hotel Norwich Our base for this fantastic weekend is the 3 star rated Brook Hotel Norwich. The hotel is situated to the west of the city. All bedrooms are en suite, and have TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea/ coffee making facilities.

Prices & Dates 13 Nov No single room supplement

The Guoman Tower Hotel is located on the banks of the Thames next to the Tower of London, and just a short walk to the Medieval Banquet. Bedrooms are en suite with satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Prices & Dates £279

6 Dec Single room supplement

Warners Thoresby Hall Set in acres of rolling parklands on the edge of Sherwood Forest, Thoresby Hall is a truly majestic country house. Gracious rooms, fine dining and superb entertainment. Its luxurious Spa offers unrivalled health and beauty facilities plus heated indoor pool and spa pool, sauna, steam room, delightful lounges and bars, outdoor bowls green, putting green, fencing, archery and croquet.

Prices & Dates £189 £45

9 Nov No single room supplement

£369

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A Medieval Thursford Thoresby Hall, Banquet Nottingham Spectacular £279 Christmas in London

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Littlecote House

Bembridge Coast, Isle of Wight

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed and breakfast • Tour Link included

£369

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Monday We depart and make our way to Littlecote House for the next 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast with the following excursions included: • A visit to the ancient wonders of Stonehenge and Avebury • A visit to the city of Salisbury • A visit to Southampton Friday After breakfast we make our way back to the West Country.

Warners Littlecote House A beautiful Grade I – listed Tudor property set in 113 acres of gardens and rolling parkland, including a Roman Mosaic. The hotel is steeped in history and located on the charming Cotswolds Borders. The hotel offers fantastic accommodation and the leisure club includes indoor pool, spa pool, steam room, sauna, beauty treatment rooms and gym.

Prices & Dates 7 Dec No single room supplement

£369

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Monday We depart and make our way to the Bembridge Coast for the next 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast with the following excursions included: • Newport and Godshill – Newport for market day and Carisbrook village. Plus a visit to the island’s picturesque village of Godshill

Warners Bembridge Coast At Bembridge Coast Character Hotel, Warners combine comfort with a wide range of super leisure facilities, including a heated indoor pool, sauna and bowls. Evening entertainment is provided nightly in the Admiral’s Club Cabaret Room.

• Ryde and Cowes – Ryde ‘The Gateway to the Island’ then a visit to Cowes – home of the famed Regatta.

** Single rooms are chalet accommodation based away from the main building, however rooms may be requested in the main building at a supplement and subject to availability.

• The Needles – Travelling through Shanklin to visit the famous Needles at Alum Bay Friday After breakfast we make our way back to the West Country.

Prices & Dates 2 Nov No single room supplement

Sinah Warren Festive Fun

Holme Lacey Festive Fun

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed and breakfast • Tour Link included

£359

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Monday We depart and make our way to Hayling Island for the next 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast with the following excursions included: • Chichester, with its historic buildings, lovely cafes and fine Norman Cathedral • Portsmouth and Gunwharf Quays which have excellent shopping and leisure areas filled with cafes, outlet stores and incorporating the Spinnaker Tower at Gunwharf Quay. Friday After breakfast we make our way back to the West Country.

Sinah Warren Hotel, Hayling Island – Hampshire This 3 star hotel is set on a beautiful shingle beach. Facilities include heated swimming pools, sauna, steam room, bowls, tennis, boules, croquet, putting, rifle and pistol shooting. Bedrooms have TV, telephone, hairdryer and hospitality tray. There is a lift to some rooms. ** Single rooms are chalet accommodation based away from the main building, however rooms may be requested in the main building at a supplement and subject to availability.

Prices & Dates 23 Nov No single room supplement

£359

£329

£369

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Monday We depart and make our way to the Holme Lacey Herefordshire for the next 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast with the following excursions included: • Hereford – A visit to the Cathedral city with time to shop and explore • A visit to Abergavenny and the Brecon Beacons, via the ancient market town of Talgarth to the ‘Book Town’ of Hay on Wye. • A visit to the historic town of Tewkesbury, where time stood still for 150 years ensuring the preservation of its medieval character and layout to the present day. Friday After breakfast we make our way back to the West Country.

To book call us on 01934 41 5000 or visit www.bakersdolphin.com

4 star Historic Hotel Holme Lacey is a glorious Country Mansion, nestling in the Wye Valley. Modern bedrooms offer the best of facilities and are linked to the main house. All the facilities you can want are under one roof. Enjoy live nightly entertainment and dancing in the Pavillion Cabaret Room. The wonderful facilities include heated indoor pool and bubble pool, sauna, steam room and gym.

Prices & Dates 14 Dec No single room supplement

£369

• 1 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

£189

3 Days • 2 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

Strasbourg & Mannheim Christmas Markets Cruise

£239

NEW TOUR

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Join us on a lovely weekend break with a difference, staying overnight on board the impressive CMV Magellan docked at London Tilbury plus a visit to Bluewater shopping centre. Saturday We make our way to London Tilbury where we board the cruise ship Magellen for our overnight stay. A welcome drink awaits before settling in to your cabin* for the evening. This evening you will enjoy a four course meal with wine followed by a cabaret show. Sunday After a leisurely breakfast on board ship we disembark and head to Bluewater. This is the best of the High Street, designer and boutique – Kings Road, Regent and Oxford Streets, and Covent Garden all come to Kent. Bluewater boasts an unrivalled selection of stores to satisfy even the most devoted shopaholic. Later, after a great day shopping, we leave for home.

Celebrate the festive season on this 2 night party cruise to Ireland. Sample the delights on board the elegant Marco Polo enjoying delicious full board cuisine and stylish evening entertainment. Complimenting your time on board is a wonderful day ashore giving you the chance to explore the vibrant Irish capital of Dublin and pick up some last minute gifts. • Return sailing from Bristol Avonmouth • Full board on board the Marco Polo • Evening entertainment • Accommodation based in a standard en suite inside cabin* • Full day ashore to enjoy some shopping time in Dublin

The impressive CMV Flagship Magellan offers wide corridors and expansive deck areas with traditional wood type decking in many areas; it exudes a real feeling of spaciousness. The ‘adults only’ vessel offers superb lounge bars and panoramic seating and a fantastic cabaret show lounge, night club, casino, wellness and beauty centre. Cabins are well appointed with en suite bathroom.

The Marco Polo is fully stabilised, air conditioned and has eight passenger decks. Her wide range of public facilities include the impressive Waldorf Restaurant and Marco’s Bistro. There are five lounge areas – the theatre style Marco Polo Lounge offers truly sparkling entertainment from the highly acclaimed show team. Other facilities include a shopping arcade, Jade Wellness Centre, outdoor swimming pool, three whirlpools and a traditional walk around promenade deck. There is a good selection of comfortable cabin accommodation with 70% of cabins having an ocean view.

*NB. Price is based on an en suite inside cabin, supplements for outside cabins are available, please enquire at time of booking

Prices & Dates 12 Dec £189 Single cabins on request at a supplement

Prices & Dates 20 Dec £239 Single cabins on request at a supplement

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

£399

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Visit Strasbourg for a truly festive experience! A visit to Mannheim is included and an optional visit to Heidelberg, ensuring you have a truly magical break. Monday We travel to Dover and take the ferry to Calais, where we continue to our overnight hotel with bed and breakfast. Tuesday After breakfast we travel to the Bruges Christmas Markets for some free time before we head to arrive in Mainz early evening. Settle into your cabin aboard the beautiful MS Serenity and meet the crew who will be taking exceptional care of you. Wednesday Arriving in Mannheim in the early morning, we have plenty of free time to enjoy the Christmas market - one of the largest in south west Germany! Lunchtime sees us heading off on the optional excursion to Heidelberg for more Christmas markets. Thursday We disembark at the remarkable city of Strasbourg, a UNESCO World Heritage site for a full day of exploring. The Strasbourg Christmas market is said to be the oldest and largest in Europe, dating back to the 1570s. Voted the ‘best European Christmas market’ last year, the event is spread over 11 areas of the city. Friday We bid farewell to the Captain and his crew after breakfast and commence the return journey to the UK.

The MS Serenity offers 4 star accommodation with the service to match. All cabins on board the MS Serenity are exactly the same size and layout, the only difference is the outside view. They all have en suite bathroom, radio, satellite TV, safe and hairdryer. Please note that prices are based on main deck two berth cabins. Main deck superior and promenade deck cabins are available at a supplement please enquire at time of booking.

Prices & Dates 7 Dec £399 Single cabins on request at a supplement

Visit us at our shops in Weston-super-Mare or Bristol

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London Party ‘Cruise Festive Dublin Shopping Ship’ & Shopper & Party Cruise 2 Days

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Holly & Haggis in

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5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Home Link included

Valkenburg

£349

Pitlochry

Scotland, Dunoon

£379

Link FREE Tour on this holiday

NEW TOUR

This is a

GOLD

Coach Tour

Monday We travel to Dover and Calais and onwards to Valkenburg and the Hotel Walram. Dinner this evening will include a visit from Santa with gifts for all. Tuesday Enjoy a morning at leisure in Valkenburg before a traditional turkey Christmas lunch. A light supper will be served this evening followed by music with all your favourite Christmas songs and carols. Wednesday Today there will be a presentation about all the touristic and non-touristic spots in the area. A gala dinner will be served this evening and after guests will enjoy champagne and oliebollen (a local New Year’s Eve pastry) followed by entertainment. Thursday Today we will enjoy a full day excursion with a tour of the area of South Limburg and Aachen and a final stop at the Netherlands American Cemetery.

Gold Coach Tour Prices & Dates See page 5 for service details

16 Nov 14 Dec Single room supplement

£349 £349 £40

GOLD

Link FREE Tour on this holiday You’ll be perfectly situated for exploring the beautiful Royal Deeside valley and some of Scotland’s glorious lochs and glens. Monday We travel to Pitlochry and on arrival at the hotel there will be a mulled wine drinks reception with the management team. Time to settle in before dinner this evening. Tuesday A morning in Pitlochry before setting off for Blair Castle with entry included. We return to the hotel with plenty of time before dinner and entertainment. Wednesday We set off for Royal Deeside where our tour to the forest and estate of Balmoral Castle will include the town of Braemar. Thursday After breakfast we enjoy a visit to Blair Atholl distillery. Later we return to Pitlochry to enjoy some free time. Friday We make our way home to the West Country.

A seaside resort with a difference! Dunoon is uniquely located in the shadow of the Cowal Peninsula. Sometimes referred to as ‘the Highlands in miniature’, it’s the perfect place to spend a turkey ’n’ tinsel break. Monday We head into Scotland and to the Firth of Clyde, where a short ferry ride across to Dunoon takes us to our hotel where we spend four nights with dinner, bed and breakfast (plus 2 lunches) with entertainment provided most evenings. Tuesday After a hearty Scottish breakfast, spend the morning exploring this lovely resort before joining us in the afternoon for a scenic drive along the shores of Holy Loch to Ardentinny and Benmore. Wednesday Today we visit Loch Lomond. Here we will explore the new visitors’ centre and enjoy a boat trip (extra). The return journey takes in more dramatic scenery including the famous ‘Rest and be Thankful’ pass. Thursday We head for the Isles today. Enjoy more wonderful views as we drive via Tignabruaich to the Kyles of Bute, crossing the waters to spend some time in the town of Rothesay.

Friday We must leave Valkenburg today and make our way back to Calais for the ferry then onwards to the West Country. The Best Western Hotel, Walram Has a tranquil location on the banks of the Geul River and in the hills of Limburg with an abundance of tourist attractions nearby. The bedrooms are en suite with TV and telephone. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, sauna and solarium, restaurant and lounge.

This is a

Coach Tour

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Valkenburg lies near the borders of Germany and Belgium. It is a perfect base for a Turkey ‘n’ Tinsel break.

£299

Friday After breakfast we leave and begin our homeward journey.

The Fishers Hotel is situated in the centre of town with all local amenities close at hand. The hotel has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment plan and really is fabulous. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV and tea/ coffee making facilities.

Selborne Hotel Situated looking south across the Clyde with pleasant lawns reaching down to the promenade and water’s edge. All bedrooms have private bathroom, hair dryer and TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The lift serves almost all rooms.

Gold Coach Tour Prices & Dates

See page 5 for service details

16 Nov No single room supplement

£379

23 Nov Single room supplement

To book call us on 01934 41 5000 or visit www.bakersdolphin.com

£299 £22

Eastbourne

4 Days • 3 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast plus 1 lunch • Tour Link included

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

£219

Link FREE Tour on this holiday With the marvellous harbour overlooked by Pendennis Castle, evidence of Falmouth’s maritime history is everywhere. Friday We travel to Falmouth and The Madeira Hotel, our base for the next 3 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast, (plus 1 lunch). Saturday We set off for an interesting morning excursion to the Cornish Gold and Treasure Park near Redruth. We return to the hotel in time for lunch and the afternoon is free to explore Falmouth or just relax in the hotel. Sunday After breakfast we take a short drive to Truro. Later we return to the hotel for you to enjoy some free time in Falmouth. Monday After breakfast we begin our journey home.

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

£279

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Bournemouth, needs little introduction. One of England’s best loved seaside resorts is popular all year round with holidaymakers, for the summer sun or a pre-Christmas getaway. Monday We depart for Bournemouth, arriving in the afternoon for the next 4 nights stay with dinner, bed and breakfast. Enjoy a welcome reception before dinner and afterwards simply relax. Entertainment is provided on three evenings. Tuesday Today we have an excursion to Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck, stopping in the pretty village of Corfe Castle on the way. We have time to explore Swanage and maybe take a stroll along the seafront. Tonight, traditional Christmas dinner is served with an evening of festive entertainment. Wednesday A day to explore Bournemouth. Enjoy a stroll along the cliff top and promenade or maybe visit Bournemouth’s wide range of shops? Thursday We visit Poole with its busy harbour and famous pottery. There is time to explore and obtain lunch before we make our way back in the afternoon with time to relax and get ready for tonight’s ‘New Year’s Eve’ celebration dinner with entertainment to see in the New Year.

Turkey ‘n’ Tinsel in

£299

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Eastbourne and elegance go hand in hand. Regency architecture abounds and the seafront esplanade has delightful gardens. Monday We travel to Eastbourne where there will be tea/coffee and mince pies waiting for us on arrival. We will enjoy four nights with evening meal, bed and breakfast. The hotel offers a half price bar from 6-9pm each evening. Tuesday Today we head for the Norman town of Lewes for a short coffee break and later travel to enjoy some free time in Brighton. Later return to the hotel in time for tonight’s dinner, followed by entertainment. Wednesday Today we enjoy a free day to explore the delights of Eastbourne. Tonights dinner is followed by an evening of festive fun with quizzes or bingo. Thursday After breakfast we make our way to Rye for the local market and later on to Battle Abbey for an afternoon tea stop. Friday After breakfast we begin our journey home.

Friday After breakfast we journey home.

The Madeira Hotel has a fabulous seafront location. This popular hotel has just 50 en-suite rooms with TV, and complimentary tea tray. There is a lift to all floors.

The Wessex Hotel Situated in its own grounds on the popular West Cliff in Bournemouth, hotel facilities include an indoor swimming pool. The bedrooms are comfortable and pleasantly decorated; all are en suite and have television and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift

The Oban Hotel is situated in the fashionable west end area. Bedrooms have private bathroom, colour TV, telephone, radio and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

Prices & Dates

20 Nov Single room supplement

£219 £17

9 Nov 7 Dec No single room supplement

£279 £279

2 Nov No single room supplement

£299

Visit us at our shops in Weston-super-Mare or Bristol

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St Ives

Babbacombe

Falmouth

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • 2 lunches • Tour Link

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

£269

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A pretty seaside town in which to enjoy this fun filled festive break. Monday We make our way to the Cottage Hotel, St Ives where we spend the next four nights with dinner, bed and breakfast. (Plus 2 lunches) Tuesday After a leisurely breakfast we enjoy a full day scenic tour including the market town of Truro, Cornwall’s cathedral city, and the ancient seaport of Falmouth. We return to the hotel with plenty of time for dinner this evening. Wednesday Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the delights of St.Ives, maybe visit the local museum or just sit and watch the world go by. Lunch is available for you at the hotel today. Thursday A full day scenic coastal drive with our first visit to Marazion with beautiful view across St Michael’s Mount, we then travel via Penzance to St Just before returning to our hotel in time for dinner. Friday We must sadly depart St. Ives today and make our way home arriving late afternoon.

£249

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A few days in Devon on the English Riviera can be just the tonic! We’ve added some additional spice with our choice of fascinating excursions. Monday We depart and make our way to Babbacombe arriving at our hotel, with time to settle in before joining the management team for a welcome drink. This evening’s dinner is followed by entertainment. Tuesday This morning we drive to Plymouth, where you have time to explore the city. We return to the hotel in time for a cup of coffee and a mince pie. Enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner followed by entertainment. Wednesday Today we visit the popular fishing port of Brixham for a short time before we return to our hotel. Enjoy some free time to explore Babbacombe. After dinner this evening you have the opportunity to enjoy the theatre (extra cost).

£249

Link FREE Tour on this holiday

With the marvellous harbour overlooked by Pendennis Castle, Falmouth’s maritime history is evident. Monday We travel to Falmouth and The Madeira Hotel, our base for the next 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast, (plus 2 lunches). Tuesday We set off for an interesting morning excursion to the Cornish Gold and Treasure Park near Redruth. We return to the hotel in time for lunch and the afternoon is free to explore Falmouth or just relax in the hotel. Wednesday After breakfast we take a short drive to Truro. Later we return to the hotel in time for lunch and the opportunity to enjoy some free time. Thursday Full day tour to the lovely coastal scenery of Cornwall’s most southernly tip The Lizard, with its magnificent sea views. Friday After breakfast we begin our journey home.

Thursday Today we visit the attractive quayside of Dartmouth where you have some free time to enjoy the local attractions. Later we return to the hotel to enjoy a quiz and game of bingo. After dinner we enjoy the cabaret. Friday After breakfast we begin our journey home.

The Cottage Hotel is situated in seven acres of grounds overlooking Carbis Bay. All bedrooms have private bathroom, radio, TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

The Anchorage Hotel Situated in a convenient location, just a short walk from the attractions and shops. All rooms are en suite with TV and tea/ coffee making facilities.

Prices & Dates

2 Nov 7 Dec Single room supplement

£269 £269 £22

16 Nov 7 Dec No single room supplement

£249 £249

The Madeira Hotel A fabulous seafront location. This popular hotel has just 50 en-suite rooms with TV, and complimentary tea tray. There is a lift to all floors.

Prices & Dates 7 Dec Single room supplement

To book call us on 01934 41 5000 or visit www.bakersdolphin.com

£249 £22

Turkey ‘n’ Tinsel in Weymouth

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Home Link included

£299

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Monday We make our way to Grange-over-Sands, arriving at the Shap Wells Hotel for 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast and evening entertainment. Tuesday Today’s excursion takes us around Morecambe Bay for a short visit to Morecambe itself, before continuing to the town of Kendal. Wednesday After breakfast we make the short journey to Lakeside, where we board the steamer for a sail along Lake Windermere to Bowness. Leaving the ship we visit ‘The World of Beatrix Potter’ (entry extra). We continue via Ambleside and Coniston before returning to our hotel.

£349

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Thursday This morning we visit Ulverston for market day. Enjoy free time in Grange-over-Sands this afternoon. Friday We leave after breakfast for the homeward journey. The Shap Wells Hotel is set in 30 acres of grounds and offers a well stocked bar, lounges and a spacious restaurant. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, radio, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.

Prices & Dates 23 Nov No single room supplement

£299

Monday We make our way to Weymouth where we enjoy the next 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast. This evening there is a wine reception in the ballroom and after dinner there is festive entertainment. Tuesday Enjoy a scenic coastal excursion to Devon. In the evening a candlelit Christmas dinner with a visit from Father Christmas bearing gifts, plus dancing and cabaret. Wednesday After breakfast we visit the resort of Bournemouth. This evening’s dinner is followed by a ‘Fancy Dress’ competition (bring your own costume’) together with music.

Thursday A free day to enjoy Weymouth and in the evening enjoy a candlelit Hogmanay dinner with a complimentary glass of wine. Friday After breakfast we leave for our journey home. Crown Hotel is just a five minute walk to the beach and shops. All bedrooms have private bathroom, television and tea/ coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift to all floors.

Prices & Dates 30 Nov Single room supplement

£349 £13

Turkey ‘n’ Tinsel in Torquay 4 Days

Turkey ‘n’ Tinsel in Torquay 5 Days

• 3 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Home Link included

• 4 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Home Link included

FROM

£229

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Friday We enjoy a relaxing drive to Torquay to arrive at our hotel for the next 3 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the Grand Lounge before a sumptuous six course candlelit dinner followed by festive entertainment. Saturday This morning after breakfast we have a visit from Santa, before we enjoy an excursion to Brixham. Later we return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure. This evening we enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings followed by entertainment. Sunday Today we visit the attractive quayside town of Dartmouth before returning to the hotel to enjoy tea/ coffee and chef’s shortbread followed by a seasonal quiz. The evening

FROM

£249

Link FREE Tour on this holiday brings party night, so dress to impress and tuck into a six course Gala Dinner before enjoying entertainment and dancing. Monday Sadly we leave and head for home. The Headland Hotel is situated overlooking Meadfoot Beach, with an elegant restaurant and a relaxing lounge. All bedrooms have private facilities, colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Prices & Dates 13 Nov 11 Dec No single room supplement

£249 £229

Monday We depart on a relaxing drive to Torquay to arrive at the Cavendish where we will enjoy the next four night stay with dinner, bed and breakfast. Enjoy a Bucks Fizz Reception before dinner this evening followed by entertainment. Tuesday This morning we enjoy a morning tour to Brixham returning to Torquay for an afternoon at leisure. Later enjoy a Sherry & Mince Pie Reception before our Grand Christmas Dinner is served followed by entertainment. Wednesday We visit the attractive quayside town of Dartmouth, returning to the hotel in plenty of time before dinner this evening followed by entertainment. Thursday After breakfast enjoy shopping, sightseeing or simply relax before tonight’s dinner followed by

this evenings entertainment. Friday After breakfast we begin our journey home. The Cavendish Hotel is a family run hotel in the heart of Torquay, with indoor and outdoor hotel, licensed bar and entertainment. The beach is only 500m away, the Riviera International Conference Centre even closer and the town centre is only a short distance away.

Prices & Dates 9 Nov 7 Dec No single room supplement

Visit us at our shops in Weston-super-Mare or Bristol

£269 £249

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Turkey ‘n’ Tinsel in Lake District

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Turkey ‘n’ Tinsel in Shropshire

Turkey ‘n’ Tinsel in Sidmouth

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Home Link included

£319

FROM

£359 NEW TOUR

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Monday Depart from your home area heading northwards up the Wye Valley to Hereford for a break before passing Ludlow and continuing to Buckatree Hall Hotel, with tea & biscuits served on arrival. During your stay in Shropshire you will enjoy the following: • Hotel entertainment is provided each evening. • Free time to explore Ludlow • Visit the black and white buildings amongst narrow alleyways surrounded by the River Severn • An excursion to the delightful town of MuchWenlock • Visit the impressive Ironbridge Gorge and travel to the Cathedral city of Worcester

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Friday After breakfast we begin our journey home. The 3 star Buckatree Hall is a renowned country house hotel. Many of the rooms enjoy scenic views of the hotel’s own lake and gardens, providing a memorable setting in which to relax. All bedrooms are en suite and have television and tea/coffee making facilities.

Prices & Dates 9 Nov 23 Nov No single room supplement

£319 £329

Friday We arrive in the afternoon for the next 4 nights stay with dinner, bed and breakfast. Settle in before dinner this evening. During your stay in Sidmouth you will enjoy the following: • Mulled wine and mince pies on arrival • Excursions to Dorchester and Weymouth • Enjoy a day at leisure • Enjoy an excursion to the beautiful Devon countryside including a visit to Honiton. • Festive Quiz • Entertainment on each evening Tuesday We must depart and make our way home.

The Royal York & Faulkner is a hotel of the highest calibre with a superb location overlooking the seafront. Bedrooms have private bathroom, radio, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a lift at the hotel.

Prices & Dates 13 Nov No single room supplement

Turkey ‘n’ Tinsel in Paignton

Turkey ‘n’ Tinsel in Penzance

4 Days • 3 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Home Link included

5 Days • 4 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Home Link included

FROM

£259

NEW TOUR

During your stay in Paignton you will enjoy the following: • Free time to explore Paignton • Local excursion • Entertainment on each evening • A visit from Santa • A complimentary drink before dinner on one evening Monday After breakfast, we depart our hotel and make our way back to the West Country.

£299 NEW TOUR

Link FREE Tour on this holiday

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Friday We make our way to Paignton where you will be greeted by a welcoming cup of tea or coffee and mince pie. We enjoy the next three night’s dinner, bed and breakfast.

£359

The Queens Hotel This lovely hotel offers all bedrooms with private facilities. The hotel has a pleasant lounge and dining room.

Prices & Dates 6 Nov 11 Dec No single room supplement

£279 £259

Monday We make our way to Penzance, arriving at the Queens Hotel where a welcome drink awaits. Here we enjoy the next 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast and evening entertainment. During your stay you will enjoy the following: • Entertainment each night • Excursion to the highly atmospheric, 18th Century Jamaica Inn at Bodmin Moor, home to one of the largest and best collections of smuggling artefacts in the UK. • Visit to the most westerly part of the UK mainland, Land’s End. Admire the spectacular scenery and cliff views to Longships and Wolf Rock lighthouses and the Isles of Scilly.

To book call us on 01934 41 5000 or visit www.bakersdolphin.com

Friday Sadly after breakfast we must leave for the homeward journey. The Queens Hotel is a 3 star family run hotel which has been welcoming visitors since 1862. Situated on the promenade in Penzance, it is perfectly positioned to enjoy a lovely stroll. All bedrooms are en suite with hairdryer, TV and tea/ coffee making facilities. There is a lift at the hotel.

Prices & Dates 23 Nov No single room supplement

£299

2 Days • 1 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast

£109

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Saturday Depart from your home area in the morning travelling east towards East Anglia and the Lakeside shopping centre in Thurrock. Enjoy a session of retail therapy and when you are ready to drop we will continue to the Park Inn Hotel for our overnight stay with dinner, bed and breakfast Sunday After a leisurely breakfast we head across the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge to Bluewater. This is the best of the High Street, designer and boutique – Kings Road, Regent and Oxford Streets, and Covent Garden all come to Kent. Bluewater boasts an unrivalled selection of stores to satisfy even the most devoted

Shrewsbury & Worcester Christmas Shopping

Link FREE Tour on this holiday shopaholic. Later, after a great day shopping, we leave for home. We stay in Essex just outside Harlow at the Park Inn Hotel. The hotel has an indoor pool and spa to relax in after a hard day shopping. Unwind in the bar after a hectic day. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea/ coffee making facilities.

Prices & Dates 7 Nov Single room supplement

£109 £13

Saturday We travel along the scenic Welsh Marches to the historic town of Shrewsbury. Set within a loop of the meandering River Severn in the heart of Shropshire, Shrewsbury is one of England’s splendid heritage towns. The black and white timber buildings and picturesque cobbled alleyways house a selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. Late afternoon we make our way to our overnight hotel. Sunday Leaving the hotel after breakfast we head for Ironbridge and the scenic Gorge, to Bridgnorth, along the Severn Valley to Kidderminster and on to the cathedral city of Worcester. Here we take a break with

time for lunch and chance to find what you missed yesterday whilst shopping. From Worcester we head for home in the afternoon. The 3 star standard Park Inn is an ideal base for a festive break. Hotel facilities include indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym. All bedrooms are en suite and have television and tea/coffee making facilities.

Prices & Dates 21 Nov Single room supplement

Chester & Liverpool Christmas Shopping

Royal Leamington Spa & Regency Cheltenham

2 Days • 1 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast • Tour Link included

Sunday After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Liverpool and the Albert Dock. Visit the Liverpool One superb shopping complex and the thriving city centre. During the afternoon we leave and begin our journey home after a great weekend away.

£109 NEW TOUR

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Saturday Depart from your home area in the morning travelling north to Chester where you have the rest of the day to explore and ‘do the shops’. The city centre boasts a fine array of big name shops and you have lots of opportunity to obtain lunch. Late afternoon we make our way to the Mercure Wigan Oak Hotel for our overnight stay with dinner, bed and breakfast.

£109

2 Days • 1 nights stay with dinner, bed & breakfast

The 3 star rated Mercure Oak Hotel is a modern and stylish property situated in the centre of Wigan. It is an ideal base for our weekend. All bedrooms are en suite with TV, telephone & tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

Prices & Dates 28 Nov Single room supplement

£109 £17

Sunday Leaving the hotel after breakfast we head south through the Cotswolds, with a brief halt in Stow-on-the-Wold, before continuing to Cheltenham, with its beautiful buildings and superb shops. We have time for lunch here and a look around before we leave late afternoon for home.

£119 NEW TOUR

Link FREE Tour on this holiday Saturday Depart from your home area in the morning for Royal Leamington Spa and the Holiday Inn. The afternoon is free for shopping and sightseeing before we head for the Holiday Inn Leamington Spa-Warwick, for our overnight stay with dinner, bed & breakfast

£109 £13

The Holiday Inn, Leamington Spa is located near the town centre and delightful boulevards of Royal Leamington Spa and is a modern and friendly hotel offering excellent service. All bedrooms are spacious and furnished to a high standard, all are en suite and have television and tea/ coffee making facilities.

Prices & Dates 14 Nov Single room supplement

Visit us at our shops in Weston-super-Mare or Bristol

£119 £17

Christmas SHOPPERS

Lakeside & Bluewater Christmas Shopping

Trading Charter/Booking Conditions

OUR TRADING CHARTER WITH YOU 1. Why should I read this page? Because it is very important. Our Trading Charter forms a key part of our agreement with you and forms the basis of a legally binding contract between you as the lead name making the booking, anyone else in your party and us. When you make this booking as the lead name you undertake that you have the authority to accept, and do accept, on behalf of your party the terms of these booking conditions. This contract is made subject to the terms of these booking conditions, which are governed by English Law, and the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. These contract terms and financial guarantees will not apply to any holiday involving any type of flight. Instead, you will be supplied with the full booking conditions of the ATOL holder arranging your holiday. Your booking agent will have a copy or alternatively you can request one prior to booking your holiday from Bakers Dolphin Travel. If you did not see this trading charter before you made your booking and you are not happy to proceed with the booking now that you have seen it, please return all documentation to us or the travel agent whom you booked within 7 days of receiving this charter. Your booking will be cancelled and your monies will be returned in full, provided you have not commenced your travel. 2. How and when do I make this contract with you? We welcome you making contact with us in a number of ways. You can write to us, phone us, use a nominated travel agent, e-mail or visit our website. Whichever way you contact us the contract is made when your booking is entered on to our reservation system and we issue a confirmation of booking via letter or email. We will send you, or your agent the confirmation of your booking within seven working days of receipt. Please check this confirmation very carefully to ensure all the information is correct and tell us, or your agent, immediately of any errors. 3. How is my holiday money protected? We subscribe to the Code of Conduct of the Bonded Coach Holidays Group (“BCHG”) of the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK. BCHG requires a bond to be taken out to provide protection for your holiday money in the unlikely event that a Member cannot, for financial reasons, carry out their obligations to their passengers. 4. BCHG Consumer Guarantee. The Bonded Coach Holiday Group guarantees to bona fide customers that in the event of failure of a bona fide Member, it will: 1. wherever possible, arrange for a holiday or tour to be completed; 2. where failure occurs after a holiday has begun, arrange for customers to be returned by an appropriate means of transport to their UK area of departure; 3. if the holiday or tour cannot be completed as planned, the reimbursement of payments made by the customer to the BCHG Member. 5. When do I need to pay for my holiday and how much? At the time of booking you will need to pay a deposit for each person named on the booking. The balance must be paid before the dates listed below. If you book within our balance due period you will need to pay the total holiday cost at the time of your booking. If you do not pay the outstanding balance for your holiday on or before the date when it is due we may cancel your booking and you will be required to pay the cancellation charges detailed below. The date of cancellation will normally be the date you confirm in writing that you intend to cancel or 15 days after the balance due date, whichever comes first. Deposit Holidays £50.00 per person. Deposit Channel Islands £200 per person. Your balance is due 6 weeks prior to departure unless otherwise stated on your invoice. Please note cruise holidays require a 9 week balcance payment as stated on your invoice. Please note a charge will be made on all credit card payments. No charge is applicable when using a debit card. Where optional items are purchased as part of the tour package these are payable on the balance due date except where items, such as theatre tickets, have been specifically purchased for you. In this case the cost will be payable at a separate date notified to you and will not normally be refundable unless we obtain a refund from the supplier we use. 6. If I use an agent who does my money belong to? Your agent will hold your deposit on your behalf until we issue a confirmation of your booking. The agent then holds this money on our behalf. The agent holds the balance you pay on our behalf until the date the balance is due. The agent will then forward this to us. 7. Can you change the price of my holiday after you have issued the booking confirmation? No we can’t, as we guarantee that the price of your holiday will not be subject to any surcharge, once you have made your booking and paid a deposit then the cost of your holiday will not be increased. 8. Can I change my holiday arrangements? After we have issued our booking confirmation we will do our best to accommodate any changes you may want to make but we cannot guarantee to do so. Any changes must be notified to us in writing or at the office you made your booking and signed by the person who signed the booking form. If we are able to make the changes an amendment fee of £20.00 per booking will be payable plus any additional charge for the facilities requested. Any significant alteration after the balance due date will be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and will be subject to the cancellation charges detailed below. A significant alteration would include a change of departure date, holiday or hotel, or number of people travelling. 9. Can I transfer my booking to someone else? You can transfer your booking to someone else provided you give us reasonable notice. This person must be able to satisfy all the conditions for the holiday and a change cannot normally be made later than seven days prior to departure. We will make an administration charge of £10.00 per person for every transfer we make plus any reasonable additional costs caused by the transfer. You will remain responsible for ensuring that the holiday is paid for by the balance due date. Travel insurance is not transferrable. 10. How can I cancel my holiday? You, or any member of your party, may cancel at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the person who signed the booking form [or alternative booking method confirmed by the lead name] and is communicated to us in writing via the office at which you made your original booking. You will have to pay cancellation charges set out in the scale below to cover our estimated loss resulting from the cancellation. If you are insured against cancellation you may be able to recover the charges from your insurers. Your cancellation will take effect from the date when either the

travel agent or we receive your written confirmation of your cancellation. You must also return any tickets or vouchers that you have received. A reduction in room occupancy may increase the charges for the remaining passengers by the application of supplements for low occupancy of rooms. 11. Scale of Cancellation Charges. Period before departure within which written notification is received More than 42 days 42-35 days 34-28 days 27-14 days 13-1 days Departure day or later Air Cancellation Charges More than 56 days 56-43 days 42-29 days 28-7 days Less than 7 days

Amount of cancellation charge shown as % Deposit 40% 60% 80% 100% 100% Deposit 30% of holiday cost 60% of holiday cost 90% of holiday cost 100% of holiday cost

12. What happens if you change my holiday? The arrangements for your holiday will usually have been made many months in advance. Sometimes changes are unavoidable and we reserve the right to make them. Most of these changes are likely to be minor and we will do our best to keep you informed. If, after booking and before departure, we make a significant change to your holiday you will have the option of withdrawing from the holiday without penalty or alternatively you may transfer to another holiday without paying an administration fee. In either case we will pay you compensation according to the scale set out below. A significant change includes a change in departure time or return time of more than 12 hours, a change of departure point, location of resort or quality of hotel, (excluding single overnight hotels on touring holidays where the quality of the hotel is comparable), a change of mode when crossing the Channel, or the specification of the coach. If you withdraw from the holiday because we have made a significant change or if we have to cancel your holiday for any reason other than non-payment by you we will offer you the choice of:: • A comparable replacement holiday if available; or • a replacement holiday of lower quality together with a refund of the price difference; or • a full refund of the money you have paid. When we have notified you of the changes and options available, you must tell us your decision as soon as possible and within any timescale we may need to set bearing in mind the need to safeguard the holiday arrangements of other customers. If we have to cancel your holiday at any time, Bakers Dolphin Travel is only liable for monies you may have paid to Bakers Dolphin Travel at the time of cancellation and for the compensation as detailed in the scale below. 13. Scale of Compensation We will pay you compensation for significant changes on the following scale: Period before departure in which significant Amount per person change is notified to you or your agent More than 28 days Nill 15-28 days £15 8-14 days £20 0-7 days £25 Payment of compensation according to the scale set out above will not affect your statutory right to claim further compensation if, in all the circumstances, you remain dissatisfied. If, prior to departure, we make a significant change to your holiday arrangements or cancel your holiday we will pay you compensation on the above scale unless:• the holiday is cancelled because the number of persons who agreed to take it is less than the minimum number required, and you were informed of the cancellation in writing within the period indicated in the description of the holiday; or • the holiday is changed or cancelled by reason of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised. These circumstances include war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, fire, quarantine, epidemic or health risks, natural or nuclear disasters, port and terminal closures and adverse weather conditions. Payment of compensation according to the scale set out above will not affect your statutory right to claim further compensation if, in all the circumstances, you remain dissatisfied. If, after departure, we need to make a change to a significant proportion of your holiday we will do our best to make suitable alternative arrangements at no extra cost to you. If it proves impossible to make suitable alternative arrangements, or if you have reasonable grounds for refusing the alternative offered, we will arrange transport back to your point of departure, or to an alternative location that we agree to. 14. What is the extent of our liability? We accept responsibility if you or any member of your party is killed or injured as a result of an activity forming part of your holiday arrangements which you booked with us before your departure; or if any part of your holiday arrangements, booked with us in the UK, is not as described in the brochure or not of a reasonable standard; if the failure in your holiday arrangements or any death or personal injury is due to any fault on our part or that of our agents or suppliers whilst acting in the course of their employment. We do not accept responsibility if the failure, death or personal injury is not caused by any fault of ours or of our agents or suppliers or is caused by you or someone not connected with your holiday arrangements; or if the failure, death or personal injury is due to unusual or unforeseen circumstances which, even with all due care, we, or our agents or suppliers, could not have anticipated or avoided. For claims which do not

involve personal injury, illness or death, the most we will have to pay if we are liable to you is twice the price the person affected paid for their holiday (not including insurance premiums and amendment charges). We will only have to pay this maximum amount if everything has gone wrong and you have received no benefit from your holiday. If you or any member of your party is killed, injured or becomes ill as a result of transport by ship, train or coach, any liability which we may have to pay compensation is limited in line with the Athens Convention (applies to transport by ship), the Berne Convention (applies to transport by rail) and the Geneva Convention (applies to transport by road). You can get copies of the relevant conventions from the Internet. You should also note that these conventions may limit or remove the carrier’s liability to you and the amount which the carrier has to pay you. If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death, personal injury or illness, you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may have to take action against the person or organisation responsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness. Our suppliers (such as accommodation or transport providers) have their own booking conditions or conditions of carriage, and these conditions are binding between you and the supplier. Some of these conditions may limit or remove the relevant transport provider’s or other supplier’s liability to you. You can get copies of such conditions from our offices, or the offices of the relevant supplier. 15. What do I need to do if I have to complain If you have a complaint during your holiday you should tell the driver/representative or supplier at the earliest opportunity so that they can do their utmost to resolve the problem immediately. If they are unable to resolve the problem to your satisfaction you should complete a Holiday Report Form which is available from the driver/ representative. You will be given a copy of this report which you should keep. If, on your return from holiday, you remain dissatisfied you should write within 28 days to the Sales & Marketing Director, Bakers Dolphin Travel Ltd, 48 Locking Road, Weston super Mare, North Somerset. BS23 3DN. In your letter you will need to quote your booking reference number of the Holiday Report Form which you completed at the time. If you do not tell us at the earliest opportunity about a problem giving rise to your complaint we cannot take steps to investigate and rectify it. In deciding how to respond to your complaint we will take into account the date you first drew the problem to the attention of our driver/representative or supplier. 16. If I do not agree with your decision can I request arbitration? Yes you can. If we cannot resolve your complaint amicably you may request that the dispute is referred to an independent arbitration scheme established by the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT). Full details of this scheme will be provided on request or you can obtain a copy from CPT. This arbitration scheme provides a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs. This scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £1500 per person. There is also a limit of £7500 per booking. Normally there is a time limit of 9 months from the date of return from your holiday within which to request arbitration but in exceptional circumstances the scheme can be used beyond this date. This scheme does not apply to claims that arise mainly in respect of physical injury or illness or the consequences of any illness or injury. 17. Children’s reduction On all centred holidays there may be a reduction in the cost of the holiday when the child shares a room with two full fare paying passengers. 18. Coach seating There is a seating plan of the coach for each holiday, but it is possible that on occasions operational reasons will require a coach with a different configuration to be used. We therefore reserve the right to alter a coach-seating plan and allocate seats other than those you have booked. Requests for particular seats can be made on most holidays when booking but because allocations are made on a first come, first served basis you are recommended to book early. When your booking is confirmed you will be offered the best seats that are available at that time. If you know someone who may want to book later but sit near you please discuss this with the booking clerk at the time you make your booking. Specific seats will not be allocated on coaches which operate on feeder services between joining points and main holiday departure points, on coaches which carry out transfers on our behalf. 19. Health & Safety on holiday In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene may be lower than those to which we are accustomed in the UK. You should therefore exercise greater care for your own protection. Further information can be obtained from your GP or from your travel agent who can provide you with the leaflet “Health Advice for Travellers” published by the Department of Health. Some people may be at risk from discomfort or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile on a journey for a long period of time. If you are planning to undertake a bus or coach journey of more than 3 hours you should consult your doctor if you have ever had DVT or pulmonary embolism, a family history of clotting conditions, cancer or treatment for cancer, a stroke, heart or lung disease or if you have had major surgery in the past 3 months. We reserve the right to refuse any booking in the absence of a doctor’s certificate confirming that you are fit to travel. During the journey we will provide comfort stops as frequently as possible. During these stops you are encouraged to get off the coach and walk around. Exercise reduces any discomfort which may be caused by periods of immobility. During any journey you should drink alcohol only in moderation as it leads to dehydration. 20. Disabilities and medical problems Should you or a member of your party have any medical condition or disability that may affect your/their holiday or that of other passengers, you must provide full written details to us at the time of booking so that we can advise you of the suitability of the holiday. This applies whether the booking is made on-line, in person, in writing, or by telephone. If a particular issue is identified, we reserve the right to request a doctor’s certificate confirming that the passenger is fit for travel and reserve the right to refuse any booking in the absence of such doctor’s certificate being produced upon request. If a passenger requires personal assistance (for example but not limited to assistance with feeding/dressing/toileting/mobilising) then this passenger must travel with an able bodied companion/carer and written confirmation that such assistance will be provided for the entirety of the holiday is required at the time of booking. Coach drivers/tour managers are unable to offer such assistance. Whilst we will make every reasonable adjustment to do so, if we are unable to

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three months after your scheduled date of return. Non-UK citizens must seek passport and visa advice from the consulates of the countries you plan to visit prior to making a booking for one of our holidays The name on the passport must match the name on the ticket. If someone in your party changes name after the booking is made you must tell us immediately so that we can issue the ticket in the new name. When you have paid the balance we will send you or your booking agent all the necessary labels so that you receive them in good time for your holiday. Certain travel documents may have to be retained by us and your driver/courier will then issue them to you at the relevant time. If you lose a travel document after it has been issued to you we will require you to meet the direct cost charged by the carrier/supplier for the issue of a duplicate or replacement. Bakers Dolphin Travel reserve 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 tour will operate. Included excursions are detailed on the relevant brochure page and refunds will not be made for any excursion not taken. Optional excursions may be booked and paid for in resort but these will not form part of the package booked with us. Admission fees to buildings, grounds etc. are not included in the price of the holiday unless otherwise stated on the relevant brochure page. 26. What happens if I am delayed? Your travel insurance may cover you for some delays. In addition where you are delayed for more than six hours in any one day we will seek to minimise any discomfort and where possible, arrange for refreshments and meals. 27. Do I need to take out travel insurance? We strongly advise all our customers to take out travel insurance to cover medical and repatriation costs, personal injury, loss of baggage and cancellation charges. You do not need to take out our travel insurance but you should have insurance, which is at least as good or better than the insurance we offer. If you do not have adequate insurance and require our assistance whilst on holiday, we reserve the right to reclaim from you any medical repatriation or other expenses which we may incur on your behalf which would otherwise have been met by insurers. We strongly recommend you obtaining a European Health Card for all holidays within the EU. 28. What assistance will you give me if things go wrong when it is not your fault? If you, or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part of your package travel arrangements or an excursion arranged through us in the UK, we shall at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance. Where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to commencement of proceedings. Our consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any costs, benefits received under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limit the cost of our assistance to you and any member of your party to £5000 per party. 29. Special needs. Unfortunately, many hotels overseas do not provide adequate facilities for guests with mobility problems or who suffer from other disabilities. But whether you are planning a holiday overseas or in the UK, please notify us before you book if you or any member of your party has special needs or suffers from any disability. We are keen to plan arrangements for your holiday so that special needs and requests can be accommodated as far as possible. If you will need assistance or special facilities in the hotel, or may have difficulties in taking part in excursions or boarding and travelling on the coach or other means of transport you must let us know in advance. Not all the holidays in this brochure may be suitable for you. We want you to enjoy your holiday and will try to help you select an appropriate trip. If you need advice or further information either you or your booking agent should contact Bakers Dolphin Travel. However, Bakers Dolphin Travel cannot be held responsible for should you decide to travel and then find the holiday itinerary unsuitable for your own personal mobility. 30. Special requests. If you require a special diet please tell us before booking, or as soon as you are medically advised, and send us a copy of the diet. We will notify the hotel or hotels on your holiday but please note that some hotels may not have facilities to cope with special diets and we cannot

be held liable for their failure to do so unless the hotel has confirmed in writing that a special diet will be catered for. Where we think that a hotel is likely to be unable to cope with a special diet, we will tell you prior to your booking confirmation being issued so that you can exercise your right to cancel your holiday booking without charge. Any extra costs incurred must be paid to the hotel by you prior to departure from the hotel. You should also detail any other requests, for example, low floor rooms, particular rooms or locations on the special requests section of the booking form. We will pass your request to the relevant supplier but this does not necessarily mean that your request will be fulfilled. If a request can be fulfilled you may incur an extra charge payable either to us or direct to the hotel. Please note that requests cannot be guaranteed unless we confirm on your booking confirmation that this is a guaranteed requirement. 31. Single Occupancy. Single occupancy of rooms when available may be subject to a supplementary charge and this will be shown on the brochure page. Although some tours featured in this brochure have no single supplement, spaces are limited and therefore sell quickly. However, additional single rooms may be requested but will be subject to availability and a charge made by the hotel. 32. Entertainment. Some of our hotels arrange additional entertainment. Where this is part of the holiday details are given on the respective brochure page. Where it is not specified it may still be available but is at the discretion of the hotel and is not guaranteed. It may be withdrawn if there is a lack of demand or for operational reasons. 33. Lost Property. Luggage and personal belongings are carried at the owner’s risk and we shall not be responsible for any property or equipment left on the coach whether the coach is unattended or the coach driver is present. Any items of lost property will be held for a period of 1 month following the date of the tour in accordance with the minimum regulation laid down by the Road Traffic Act 1960 and the Public Services Vehicles (lost Property) Regulations 1995. There will be a minimum charge of £2.00 on collection from our office in Locking Road . Postage and Packaging will be charged extra. 34. Data Protection Act. In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly and meet your requirements we, and your travel agent, need to use the information you provide such as name, address, any special needs/dietary requirements etc. We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper measures are in place to protect your information. We must pass the information on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements such as hotels, transport companies etc. The information may also be supplied to security or credit checking companies, public authorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Additionally, where your holiday is outside the European Economic Area (EEA), controls on data protection in your destination may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will not, however, pass information on to any person not responsible for part of your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities or dietary/religious requirements. If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we cannot provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons. Please note that where information is held by your travel agent, this is subject to your agent’s own data protection policy. You are entitled to a copy of your information held by us. If you would like to see this, please contact us. We retain your full contact details and other information in secure files and electronic storage facilities. We may use this information to contact you by mail, telephone or electronic means. We will provide you with details of other goods and services including those of selected third parties. If you do not wish to receive the further information about products and services please write to the data controller. 35. Publication date and details. This brochure was printed in the United Kingdom by Bakers Coaches Ltd, 48 Locking Road, Weston super Mare, North Somerset. BS23 3DN – April 2015. Registered in England No. 3635902

Choosing the right travel insurance is an essential part of you holiday plans. That is why we have arranged a comprehensive travel insurance policy at a great price with the travel insurance specialists Travel & General Insurance Services Limited. Your premiums should be added to your deposit when booking your holiday. The schedule of the cover below sets out a summary of the cover provided by our tailored insurance. Bakers Dolphin Coaches Limited is an Appointed Representative of Travel & General Insurance Company plc. All companies are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, full details can be found at www.fca.gov Important declaration An insurance policy provides cover in respect of an event/occurrence which is sudden, unforeseen and beyond your reasonable control. Any facts known to you, which could possibly result in a claim, must be disclosed otherwise you may not be covered. In addition, anyone named under this policy must answer the following questions: For trips to the UK, Isle of Man, Republic of Ireland or Channel Islands No cover is available for any medical conditions that result in a ‘Yes’ answer to the following questions: • Are you travelling against medical advice or awaiting inpatient hospital treatment? If you answer the question ‘No’ then you are covered for your medical conditions.

Travel insurance from just £23.50 per person*

Duration UK Europe Up to 3 days £23.50 £33.00 Up to 5 days £25.50 £36.50 Up to 6 days £28.00 £38.50 Up to 10 days £31.00 £52.50

If you are travelling to Europe or Jersey, please continue and answer the following questions: • Do you or a close relative have a pre-existing medical condition? • Have you or a close relative received a terminal prognosis for any medical condition? • Are you or a close relative aware of a medical condition but have not received a formal diagnosis? • Are you or a close relative aware on a waiting list or have the knowledge of the need for surgery in a hospital? • Are you aware of any circumstances that could reasonably be expected to give rise to a claim on this policy? • Are you aware of anybody, such as immediate family or travelling companions, suffering from any medical condition(s) that may cause you to cancel or cut short your journey? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you must contact Healthcheck on 0844 826 2711. Healthcheck will confirm whether or not cover is available for the pre-existing condition. An additional premium may be payable. If, after reading the policy, it does not meet your requirements, please return it to Baker Dolphin Coach Holidays within 14 days of issue and your premium will be fully refunded, provided you have not travelled or made a claim.

Schedule of cover

Sum insured per person

Excess per person

Cancellation or curtailment £1,500 £50** £50** Emergency medical expenses £5,000,000 Hospital benefit (Not UK) £20 for each £50 24 hour period to a Nil maximum of £200 Personal accident £15,000 Nil Travel delay £100 Nil Cancellation due to travel delay £1,500 Nil Missed departure £600 Nil Missed connection £600 Nil Personal effects: £1,500 £50 Single item limit £200 Valuables limit £200 Money £250 £50 Tickets £500 £50 Passport or visas £100 £50 Delay baggage (after 12 hours) £100 Nil Personal liability £1,000,000 £50 Legal expenses £15,000 Nil Eligibility: Please note that this travel insurance is only available to UK and ROI residents * These prices are valid up until 31st December 2015 ** Loss of Deposit excess £12.50 UK, £20 Europe

Air Supplement £16

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Trading Charter/Booking Conditions

accommodate the needs of a passenger or believe that the medical condition or disability of a passenger is likely to adversely affect other passengers, we reserve the right to decline the booking. We also reserve the right to cancel any holiday and impose cancellation charges if we are not fully advised of any relevant disability or medical condition at the time the booking is made and subsequently decide that we are unable to accommodate this passenger. This applies whether we advise that we are unable to accommodate a passenger either before departure or during the holiday and if this occurs during the holiday then we will seek the additional costs of returning the passenger home. 21. Force majeure Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions we will not be liable or pay you compensation where the performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected (for example but not limited to delay, cancellations, change of itinerary, change of accommodation, change of transport) by “Force Majeure”. Force Majeure means an event which we or the supplier(s) of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid and is therefore an event beyond our or the supplier’s reasonable control. These events include but are not limited to strikes, riots, political/civil unrest, government acts, hostilities, war, threat of war, terrorist activity or threat of terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, flood, tornadoes, hurricanes, transportation problems, airport closures, and severe weather conditions. We suggest that you take out adequate travel insurance to cover such eventualities. [In the unlikely event that the performance of our contractual obligations are prevented or affected due to Force Majeure after departure, we regret we will be unable to make any refunds (unless we obtain any from our suppliers) Advice from the Foreign Office to avoid or leave a particular country may constitute Force Majeure. We will follow the advice given by the Foreign Office. 22. Passenger behaviour We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday. But you must remember that you are responsible for your behaviour and the effect it may have on others. If you or any member of your party is abusive or disruptive or behaves in a way which, in our reasonable opinion, could cause damage or injury to others or affect their enjoyment of their holiday, or which could damage property, we have the right, after reasonable consideration, to terminate your contract with us. If this happens we will have no further obligations or liability to you. The coach driver/representative, ship’s captain, or authorised official of other means of transport is entitled to refuse you boarding if in their reasonable opinion you are unacceptably under the influence of drink or drugs or you are being violent or disruptive. If you are refused boarding on the outward journey we will regard it as a cancellation by you and we will apply cancellation charges according to the scale in section 11. If the refusal is on the return journey we have the right to terminate the contract and will have no further obligations or liability to you. 23. No smoking policy We operate a strict no smoking policy on all our coaches. We appreciate the co-operation of smokers and remind them that frequent journey breaks are made and bookings are taken on this understanding. 24. Other restrictions You may not: • use mobile phones on the coach unless in the case of extreme emergency • play a radio or a cassette player on the coach • consume alcohol on the coach 24b. Pets We do not allow pets to taken on our holidays. Registered Assistance Dogs will normally be accommodated on UK holidays but not on overseas holidays. 25. Pick up point, itineraries, travel documents and passport. You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure point, at the correct time, with the correct documents and we cannot be held liable for any loss or expense suffered by you or your party because of an incorrect passport or late arrival at the departure point. If you are a British citizen travelling outside the United Kingdom you must have a full UK passport valid for a minimum of

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