Skills Group - Winter holiday Guide 2017

Winter Edition | Published August 2017 | FREE COPY

Ultimate Winter Holiday Guide

DISCOVER THE BEST OF

BRITAIN & EUROPE DAYS OUT

CHRISTMAS MARKETS TURKEY & TINSEL BREAKS BRITISH

Holidays Ltd part of the Skills Group

PARTY NIGHTS TWIXMAS TRIPS CONTINENTAL

worldwide travel

Welcome on Board

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: We still have some great events coming up for the rest of the year: Festive Mince Pie Morning - September 2017 See pg. 12 for more information.

2018 Summer Brochures - September 2017 Keep your eyes peeled for our 2018 Summer Brochures which will be released towards the end of September.

Hello, and welcome to our Ultimate Winter Holiday Guide!

It’s been a very busy couple of months at our Head Office, with the release of our 2018 Holiday Preview Brochure just last month.

But that doesn’t mean we should forget about the fantastic Festive breaks that we still have available throughout November and December.

Skills Group Open Day - October 2017 Once again we’ll be welcoming you to our fabulous Open Day for an ‘around the world’ special - all will be revealed soon!

See you soon,

The Holidays Team

Whether you prefer to stay close to home, or are planning to take that magical trip of a lifetime across to Continental Europe, you’re sure to find your next adventure within this brochure.

We look forward to welcoming you on board, and we hope you have a wonderful Christmas with Skills.

Best wishes,

Managing Director Pete & wife Jack Hallam

Some of our Holiday & Retail Team at a Party Break Managing Director’s Simon Skill, Pete Hallam & Nigel Skill

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Nigel Skill, Skills Chairman

Christmas Markets Skills British Laver Holidays

9/10. CoachStyle Breaks 11/12. Skills Continental

How To Book: Call us on 08456 66 55 44* (lines open 9am - 9pm Mon - Fri & 9am - 6pm Sun) visit our website www.skills.co.uk or pop into one of our Travel Shops listed below:

Where To Find Us Skills Head Office Belgrave Road, Bulwell, NG6 8LY 0115 9770 080

Skills Worldwide Travel 104 Chilwell Road, Beeston, NG9 1ES 0115 9222 441

Laver Holidays Eagle Centre Market, Derby, DE1 2AZ 0133 2384 000

Laver Holidays Swan Street, Loughborough, LE11 5BL 0150 9236 500

Skills Holidays

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Skills Holidays Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FB 0115 9507 982

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Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.skills.co.uk

Christmas Markets We have a crackin’ selection of short breaks to some of the best Christmas Markets in Britain and Continental Europe. You will find across all of our holiday brands: CoachStyle, Skills Holidays & Laver Holidays

LONDON & BLUEWATER CHRISTMAS SHOPPER

2 DAYS from £69

HARROGATE CHRISTMAS MARKET

Shop until you drop on this bargain break to Bluewater Shopping Centre, which boasts over 300 stores and 50 bars & restaurants.

Follow the sweet smell of mulled wine & mince pies & you’ll be sure to find Harrogate’s Christmas Market!

INCLUDES

INCLUDES

Return coach travel 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Excursion to London & Bluewater Shopping Centre

LLANDUDNO CHRISTMAS FAYE & TATTON PARK

departure date

days (from)

Fri 10 Nov

2 £69

2 DAYS from £119

Llandudno, renowned as the ‘Queen of the North Wales Resorts’ becomes truly magical during the festive season.

LAVER SAVER: FROST FAIR AT HATFIELD HOUSE

Door-to-Door service; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time departure date at Llandudno’s Christmas Fayre; Entry to the Mansion at Tatton Park Sat 18 Nov

days (from)

2 £119

4 DAYS from £259

YULETIDE YORK & ST NICHOLAS FAYRE Watch York come alive at York’s St Nicholas Fayre. One of the most well-known open air markets in the UK!

INCLUDES

INCLUDES

Return channel crossing; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in departure date Maastricht & Valkenburg; Entry into Mon 20 Nov the Christmas Market Caves

3 DAYS

days (from)

4 £259 from

£155

These towns are a treasure trove of traditional timbered buildings, cobbled streets and Cathedrals that light up during the festive season.

LAVER SAVER: BURY ST EDMUNDS CHRISTMAS FAYRE

2 £75

2 DAYS from £119

Return coach travel; 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions to Harrogate, York & Leeds

LUXEMBOURG, METZ & BERNKASTEL CHRISTMAS MARKETS

departure date

days (from)

Sat 18 Nov

2 £119

3 DAYS from £139

departure date

Fri 24 Nov

days (from)

3 £139

4 DAYS from £249

INCLUDES departure date

days (from)

Fri 24 Nov

3 £155

2 DAYS from £119

Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre offers a unique shopping experience right in the heart of the historic city.

Return channel crossing; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions departure date to Luxembourg, Metz, Bernkastel Fri 24 Nov Kues & Trier

LUDLOW MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS FAYRE

days (from)

4 £249

2 DAYS from £85

Get into the festive spirit at Ludlow’s Christmas Fayre. Packed full of wonderful things to do for all the family!

INCLUDES

Door-to-Door service 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Free time in Cambridge Full day to Bury St Edmunds

Thu 16 Nov

Experience a range of festive Euorpean flavour on this fabulous break to Luxembourg, Metz & Bernkastel Christmas markets.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel; 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Salisbury & Oxford; Excursion to Winchester

days (from)

INCLUDES

Door-to-Door service 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Free time in St Albans Entry to Hatfield House

Visit Valkenburg’s unique Christmas market, hidden away in the Velvet Cave. if you’re looking for something unique then this is for you.

SALISBURY & WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKETS

departure date

Enjoy delicious treats at the ‘Fine Food Fair’, entertainment & craft workshops at the Frost Fair at Hatfield House.

INCLUDES

VALKENBURG CHRISTMAS CAVES

Return coach travel 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Free time in Harrogate & York

2 DAYS from £75

INCLUDES

departure date

Sat 25 Nov

days (from)

2 £119

Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Entrance to Ludlow departure date Medieval Christmas Fayre; Free time Sat 25 Nov in Worcester

days (from)

2 £85

Call bookon on08456 0845666 6655 5544* 44* or book book online Call toto book onlineatatwww.skills.co.uk www.skills.co.uk

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Christmas Markets BIRMINGHAM CHRISTMAS MARKETS

COLOGNE & DUSSELDORF CHRISTMAS MARKETS

2 DAYS from £79

Prepare to explore the enchanting Christmas markets in Cologne and Dusseldorf on this fantastic value mini-break.

The UK’s largest German Christmas market returns to Birmingham’s Victoria Square, packed full of festive cheer and entertainment!

INCLUDES

INCLUDES

Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time to departure date explore Birmingham’s Christmas Sat 25 Nov market; Excursion to Shrewsbury Sat 09 Dec

DUNSTER BY CANDLELIGHT

Return channel crossing; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions departure date to Cologne Christmas market & Thu 30 Nov Dusseldorf Christmas markets

days (from)

2 £79 2 £79

3 DAYS from £189

This is a unique chance to visit the medieval streets of Dunster as it is illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight.

CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN THE BLACK FOREST

days (from)

4 £249

6 DAYS from £399

Experience the charm of the Black Forest on this festive retreat.

INCLUDES

INCLUDES

Door-to-Door service; 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Visits to departure date Tiverton, Minehead, Dunster, Bristol Fri 01 Dec & Exmoor National Park

days (from)

3 £189

Return channel crossing; 2 nights bed & breakfast; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions to Strasbourg, Freiburg & Obernai; Visit to a glass departure date blowing factory & Christmas village in Sat 02 Dec Wolfach

days (from)

6 £399

5 DAYS from £539

JERSEY CHRISTMAS MARKETS BY AIR: “LA FÊTE DÉ NOUÉ”

MANAGER’S FAVOURITE!

4 DAYS from £249

“La Fête dé Noué” simply translated into ‘Christmas Festival’ brings the Christmas season to Jersey with spectacular events, magical parades, twinkling Christmas lights and markets brimming over with festive treats and special gifts that bring Christmas cheer to the streets of St Helier. On this winter break, we have included a guided tour of the island and given you plenty of opportunities to enjoy an indulgent escape where nothing is too far away from your hotel.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel; Return flights from Birmingham Airport; Meet & greet in Jersey; Return transfers; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Full day island tour; departure date days (from) Free time to explore St Helier, the Christmas markets & the festive celebrations

Thu 07 Dec

LEEDS & SKIPTON CHRISTMAS MARKETS

2 DAYS from £75

OXFORD STREET & GREENWICH SHOPPER

Discover the festive delights of the Christmas markets in Leeds and Skipton.

Enjoy a sensational shopping spree along Europe’s most popular high street and Greenwich.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel 1 night bed & breakfast Free time in London & Greenwich

2 DAYS from £99

INCLUDES

Return coach travel 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Free time in Leeds & Skipton

GRASSINGTON DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

departure date

Sun 03 Dec

days (from)

2 £75

2 DAYS from £89

Travel back in time for Grassington’s annual Dickensian Festival & enjoy the sights, sounds & smells of the bygone era.

Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Skip- departure date ton; Excursion to Grassington for the Dickensian Christmas Festival Sat 09 Dec

MINI CRUISE: BRUGES & GHENT CHRISTMAS MARKETS

departure date

days (from)

Sat 09 Dec

2 £99

3 DAYS from £129

Enjoy this short break with a difference on this mini cruise to Bruges and Ghent for the annual Christmas markets.

INCLUDES

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5 £539

INCLUDES

days (from)

2 £89

Return channel crossing 2 nights cabin accommodation Excursion to Bruges & Ghent Christmas market

departure date

days (from)

Fri 15 Dec

3 £129

Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.skills.co.uk

BRITISH LONDON REMEMBERS: ARMISTICE DAY

3 DAYS from £189

LONDON CHRISTMAS SHOPPER

Join us in London for a special weekend of Remembrance held

by The Royal British Legion as we remember those lost in battle.

From German markets along the river, to the dazzling lights on Oxford Street - enjoy this weekend hitting the highstreet shops.

INCLUDES

INCLUDES

Return coach travel; 2 nights bed & breakfast; Visits to St. Albans & departure date Imperial War Museum; Free time in Fri 10 Nov London & Whitehall for events

WARNER’S: FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS AT GUNTON HALL, SUFFOLK

days (from)

3 £189

5 DAYS from £319

Return coach travel 1 night bed & breakfast Free time in London

BATH CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Are you already dreaming about Christmas? Now you don’t have to wait any longer, on this year’s fabulous Turkey & Tinsel break!

Those looking for a truly festive shopping experience need look no further than the beautiful, awardwinning Bath Christmas market.

INCLUDES

INCLUDES

Return coach travel; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Turkey & departure date Tinsel package; Excursions to Great Yarmouth & Norwich; Time at leisure Mon 20 Nov

THE WALDORF: 5* LUXURY IN LONDON

days (from)

5 £319

2 DAYS from £149

CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT AT KEW GARDENS Enjoy magical moments this Christmas with friends and loved ones on this after-dark experience at the world-renowned Kew Gardens.

INCLUDES

INCLUDES days (from)

2 £155 2 £149

departure date

days (from)

Sat 18 Nov

2 £99

3 DAYS from £155

Return coach travel; 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions to departure date Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucester Fri 24 Nov & Bath Christmas markets

Treat yourself or a loved one to this quintessentially delightful weekend of luxury from start to finish.

Return coach travel 1 night bed & breakfast departure date Afternoon Tea at the Waldorf Hotel Sun 26 Nov Free time in London Sun 17 Dec

2 DAYS from £99

Return coach travel; 1 night bed & breakfast; Entrance into Kew Gardens; Free time in Oxford & Richmond-upon-Thames

days (from)

3 £155

2 DAYS from £99

departure date

days (from)

Sat 25 Nov Fri 15 Dec

2 £105 2 £99

3 DAYS from £199

THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Lights, camera, action! Join Skills for another festive extravaganza at the largest Christmas show in the country; The Thursford Christmas Spectacular promises an evening of mesmerising sparkle and festive delight on this unique performance that delivers non-stop singing, dancing, comedy and music.

INCLUDES

2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Entrance to the Thursford show Journey on the Broad Tours boat trip with a mince pie & mulled wine on board HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR STAY

Day 1 – Travel to our hotel.

Day 2 – Today we have included entry to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular. Each performance guarantees non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour & variety!

Days subject to change due to ticket allocation.

Day 3 – We have arranged a boat trip, with a mulled wine and mince pie on board. departure date

Wed 15 Nov Mon 20 Nov Thu 23 Nov Tue 28 Nov Fri 01 Dec Mon 04 Dec

days (from)

3 3 3 3 3 3

£199 £199 £209 £199 £209 £199

Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.skills.co.uk

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BRITISH MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE: TOGETHER AGAIN

2 DAYS from £159

This is your chance to witness two of the greatest voices in the world; Michael Ball & Alfie Boe live on stage for the first time!

Enjoy the traditional Christmas celebrations taking place at Beamish, one of the best Open Air museums in the world.

INCLUDES

INCLUDES

Return coach travel; 1 night bed & breakfast; Free time in Leeds & departure date Harrogate; Ticket to Michael Ball & Fri 08 Dec Alfie Boe concert

CHARMING CHELTENHAM & GLOUCESTER

days (from)

2 £159

2 DAYS from £89

Return coach travel 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Excursions to Beamish, Durham & Harrogate

CHRISTMAS IN HAMPSHIRE

3 DAYS from £169

departure date

days (from)

Fri 01 Dec

3 £169

5 DAYS from £499 HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT

Eat, drink and be merry on this short break to charming Cheltenham and Gloucester Quays.

Enjoy this peaceful and charming Christmas getaway to Hampshire.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome drink & mine pie on arrival; Christmas departure date day lunch; Visits to Oxford, Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Sat 23 Dec Winchester & Banbury

Return coach travel 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Excursions to Cheltenham & Gloucester Quays

CHRISTMAS IN OXFORDSHIRE Celebrate Christmas with friends in Oxfordshire.

INCLUDES

departure date

days (from)

Sat 16 Dec

2 £89

5 DAYS from £499 HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT

CHRISTMAS IN SUFFOLK Enjoy a magical Christmas in Sufolk with excursions.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Entertainment; 1 Afternoon Tea; 2 buffet lunches; Quizzes; Excursions to Cambridge, departure date Colchester, Bury St. Edmunds, Sat 23 Dec Lavenham & Long Melford

Ring out the old & welcome in the New Year in the Lake District!

5 £499

4 DAYS from £389 HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT

INCLUDES

Return coach travel; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; New Year’s Eve Gala with Buck’s Fizz; Excursions to Skipton, Kendal, Lake Ullswater departure date & Kirkstone Pass; Lakeside Cruise; Sat 30 Dec Entry into Lakeside Aquarium

LONDON’S NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS

NEW YEAR IN SUFFOLK Celebrate in style on our fabulous New Year in Suffolk!

5 £499

HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT

Return coach travel; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome drink; Afternoon tea; Christmas lunch; departure date Visits to Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford & Leamington Spa; Entry into Sat 23 Dec Blenheim Palace

days (from)

days (from)

5 DAYS from £469

INCLUDES

NEW YEAR IN THE LAKE DISTRICT

days (from)

5 £469

4 DAYS from £349

FAB NEW YEAR PACKAGE

INCLUDES

days (from)

Return coach travel; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions to Imperial War Museum, Ipswich, Felixstowe & Cambridge

4 £389

2 DAYS from £129

NEW YEAR IN LIVERPOOL

departure date

days (from)

Sat 30 Dec

4 £349

3 DAYS from £199

Welcome in the New Year with friends and loved ones in London!

Whilst listening to Big Ben’s famous bongs!

FREE DRINK ON THE COACH As one of the country’s most famous city destinations, you’re sure to find the perfect way to bring in the New Year!

INCLUDES

INCLUDES

Return coach travel 1 night bed & breakfast Free time in London

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BEAMISH & DURHAM AT CHRISTMAS

departure date

Sun 31 Dec

days (from)

2 £129

Return coach travel 2 nights bed & breakfast Free time in Liverpool Excursion to Chester

departure date

days (from)

Sun 31 Dec

3 £199

Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.skills.co.uk

Holidays Ltd part of the Skills Group LONDON MARKET:PORTOBELLO ROAD & COVENT GARDEN

2 DAYS from £115

Find truly unique gifts & hopefully some bargains along the way on this great-value shopping break.

EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS MARKET & LOCH KATRINE CRUISE

departure date

Sat 04 Nov

days (from)

2 £115

5 DAYS from £399

CLUB CLASS COACH TRAVEL Wrap up warm and join us in Scotland to soak up the wonderful festive atmosphere.

INCLUDES

Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Wine at dinner; 2 packed lunches; 1 Afternoon tea; Farewell hot toddy; departure date Excursion to Edinburgh; Cruise on Thu 16 Nov Loch Katrine

WARNER’S FESTIVE BREAK: BEMBRIDGE COAST HOTEL Enjoy a festive getaway on this exceptional Turkey & Tinsel break at Warner’s Bembridge Coast Hotel on the Isle of Wight.

days (from)

5 £399

5 DAYS from £389 ADULT ONLY BREAK

Insurance; Door-to-Door service; Return ferry sailing; 4 nights dinner, departure date bed & breakfast; Excursions to Ryde, Mon 04 Dec Sandown & Shanklin

days (from)

5 £389

5 DAYS from £379

A great festive getaway in Cornwall CLUB CLASS COACH TRAVEL staying at one of our customers’ favourite hotels; Rosemundy House.

INCLUDES

Insurance; Door-to-Door; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Sherry reception; Mince pies on 1 night; Visits to Falmouth, Perrenporth, St. departure date Austell brewery & Padstow; Entry Mon 11 Dec into National Maritime Museum

CHRISTMAS IN THE PEAK DISTRICT Relax on this getaway knowing that everything is taken care of.

MULLED WINE & MINCE PIES Join us on this festive break in Sidmouth, a beautiful town “caught in timeless charm.”

Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; 1 Afternoon tea & cake; Festive entertainment; Visits to Exmouth & Torquay; Dartmouth cruise

THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

departure date

Wed 08 Nov

days (from)

5 £399

5 DAYS from £389

CLUB CLASS COACH TRAVEL The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is one of the country’s largest Christmas shows.

INCLUDES

Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome drink at hotel; Excursions departure date to Cromer, Great Yarmouth, Norwich & Wisbech; Entrance to Mon 20 Nov Thursford show

ROYAL ALBERT HALL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

days (from)

5 £389

3 DAYS from £269

Enjoy the elegant Christmas concert CLUB CLASS COACH TRAVEL held at the iconic Royal Albert Hall.

INCLUDES

INCLUDES

FESTIVE CORNWALL: FALMOUTH & PADSTOW

5 DAYS from £399

INCLUDES

INCLUDES

Door-to-Door service; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in London: Portobello Road & Covent Garden

FESTIVE BREAK IN SIDMOUTH

days (from)

5 £379

5 DAYS from £559 ADULT ONLY BREAK

INCLUDES

Insurance; Door-to-Door; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions to Cromford Mill, Matlock, Bakewell, departure date Castleton & Ashbourne; Drive through the Peak District; Ticket to Sat 23 Dec pantomime

Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; 1 night bed & breakfast; Excursions to St Albans, Windsor & Oxofrd; Entry departure date into the Royal Albert Hall Christmas Tue 05 Dec Concert

SINGLES: CHRISTMAS

CELEBRATIONS IN EASTBOURNE

Enjoy this singles Christmas getaway in Eastbourne.

days (from)

3 £269

5 DAYS from £569

WELCOME DRINK & MINCE PIES

INCLUDES

Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Entertainment; Christmas lunch; Visit departure date to the pantomime in Eastbourne; Excursions to Lewes, Hastings & Sat 23 Dec Brighton

CHRISTMAS IN DORSET

days (from)

5 £569

5 DAYS from £569

On this break we hope to transport JOURNEY ON SWANAGE RAILWAY you back to when Christmas was a joyous time of carol singing!

INCLUDES

days (from)

5 £559

Insurance; Door-to-Door; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome drink & mince pie; Visits to Banbury, departure date Bournemouth, West Bay & Weymouth; Drive along the Jurassic Sat 23 Dec Coast

days (from)

5 £569

Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.laverholidays.co.uk

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Holidays Ltd part of the Skills Group CHRISTMAS EXPLORING DURHAM & BEAMISH Step into Christmas past as we explore Durham & Beamish.

5 DAYS from £559

WELCOME DRINK & MINCE PIES

Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; 1 mulled wine; Christmas day lunch with wine; Boxing Day lunch; Visits departure date to Harrogate, York & Durham; Entry Sat 23 Dec into the Beamish Museum

days (from)

5 £559

5 DAYS from £569

Enjoy a peaceful Christmas escape CLUB CLASS COACH TRAVEL in North Devon.

INCLUDES

Insurance; Door-to-Door service; Club Class coach travel; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Christmas package & festive entertainment; departure date Excursions to Ilfracombe, Barnstaple Sat 23 Dec & Appledore

NEW YEAR ON THE SOUTH COAST

HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT

Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Lunch at the hotel; Welcome drink & mince pies; Ticket to pantomime; departure date Journey on Ffestiniog Railway; Excursions to Caernarfon & Chester Sat 23 Dec

TWIXMAS IN THE COTSWOLDS Enjoy some time away on our Twixmas in the Cotswolds break.

days (from)

5 £559

4 DAYS from £269 HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT

INCLUDES

days (from)

5 £569

4 DAYS from £369

Relax this New Year and join us on the South Coast. We’ve got everything taken care of with door-to-door pickups, included excursions to Eastbourne, Hastings and Royal Tunbridge Wells and in-house entertainment at our hotel.

Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions to Warwick, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bourton-on-the-Water, departure date Stow-on-the-Wold & Moreton-onWed 27 Dec Marsh; Free time in Worcester

NEW YEAR IN FALMOUTH & THE EDEN PROJECT

days (from)

4 £269

4 DAYS from £399

Escape this New Year and join us in Falmouth, with excursions to the popular Eden Project, Gloucester, St. Ives and St. Austell and a wonderful New Year’s Eve package at our hotel, this promises to be a break to remember.

INCLUDES

INCLUDES

Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome drink; Entertainment; Excursions to Eastbourne, Hastings & Royal Tunbridge Wells

Insurance; Door-to-Door service; Club Class coach travel; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Entertainment; New Year’s Eve package; Excursions to Gloucester, St. Austell, Eden Project & St Ives

HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR STAY

HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR STAY

Day 1 – With comfort stops along the way we arrive at our hotel.

Day 4 – We begin our journey back to the Midlands.

Day 2 – Visit Eastbourne to enjoy time at leisure.

Day 3 – This morning we enjoy free time in Hastings. This afternoon we travel to Royal Tunbridge Wells for free time.

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Steam & scenery are on the agenda this Christmas in Llandudno.

5 DAYS from £559

INCLUDES

INCLUDES

CHRISTMAS IN NORTH DEVON

CHRISTMAS IN LLANDUDNO

Day 1 – Travel to our hotel via Gloucester.

Day 2 – Visit nearby St. Austell, one of Cornwall’s biggest towns for free time. Then we take you to the Eden Project, with entry included.

departure date

Sat 30 Dec

days (from)

4 £369

Day 3 – This afternoon we enjoy a leisurely drive to St Ives, one of Cornwall’s most famous destinations.

Day 4 – After breakfast we retrace our footsteps home. departure date

Sat 30 Dec

days (from)

4 £399

Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.laverholidays.co.uk

PARTY NIGHT IN NEWCASTLE & DURHAM

Celebrate with us at our fabulous October Party Night, with free time in Newcastle & Durham!

2 DAYS from £69.95

GREAT WITH FRIENDS

LIVERPOOL & CHESTER

Explore Liverpool & Chester on this GREAT STOCKING FILLER great-value break filled with plenty of shopping opportunities!

INCLUDES

INCLUDES

• Return coach travel • 3 course evening dinner with disco • 1 night bed & breakfast departure date • Excursion to Durham & Newcastle Upon Tyne Sat 14 Oct

• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Free time in Liverpool & Chester

LONDON THEATRE BREAK WEEKEND There is nothing quite like one of our London Theatre Break Weekends!

2 £69.95

2 DAYS from £119

GREAT STOCKING FILLER

INCLUDES

departure date

• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Matinee performance of chosen theatre show • Free time in London

Sat 04 Nov Sat 11 Nov Sat 18 Nov Sat 25 Nov Sat 09 Dec

NEW: 3-DAY FESTIVE BREAK IN NORTH WALES

days (from)

days (from)

2 2 2 2 2

£119 £119 £132 £129 £130

3 DAYS from £129

SCARBOROUGH: TURKEY & TINSEL

• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Drive through North Yorkshire Moors •Excursions to Whitby, Goathland & Robin Hood’s Bay • Free time in Scarborough

LONDON & HARRY POTTER

INCLUDES

INCLUDES

• Return coach travel • 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursions to Shrewsbury & Snowdonia National Park • Visit from Father Christmas

• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Free time in London • Entry into the Harry Potter Warner Brother Studios

WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET & OXFORD

Fri 17 Nov

3 £129

2 DAYS from £79

Discover one of the best Christmas markets in Europe! As we visit Winchester Cathedral Christmas markets & Oxford.

INCLUDES

• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursion to Winchester Christmas market & Oxford

SEACROFT HOLIDAY VILLAGE: TURKEY & TINSEL Enjoy a well deserved break at Seacroft Holiday Village!

Sat 04 Nov

2 £65

5 DAYS from £229

4-DAY MYSTERY EXPLORER

departure date

Mon 06 Nov

days (from)

5 £229

2 DAYS from £119.95

GREAT STOCKING FILLER

departure date

Sat 18 Nov Sat 09 Dec

days (from)

2 £119.95 2 £119.95

4 DAYS from £119

TURKEY & TINSEL PACKAGE Our Mystery Explorers just got even better! Make the most of this amazing deal on our 4-day Mystery Breaks!

INCLUDES departure date

days (from)

Sat 18 Nov Sat 02 Dec

2 £79 2 £79

5 DAYS from £199

TURKEY & TINSEL PACKAGE

INCLUDES

• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursions to Great Yarmouth, Sherringham & Cromer • Free time in resort

days (from)

INCLUDES

Albus Dumbledore invites you to try your hand at wizardry as we visit the Making of Harry Potter.

days (from)

departure date

FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT Christmas lovers won’t want to miss this fantastic Turkey & Tinsel break in Scarborough.

Our Festive Bargain Breaks are the INCLUDES PARTY NIGHT perfect way to end 2017 and a great excuse to squeeze in another trip!

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2 DAYS from £65

• Return coach travel • 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • 99p bar offers at hotel • Excursions to two destinations

WINTER WONDERLAND IN HYDE PARK See Hyde Park like never before as it’s transformed into a Winter Wonderland!

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Mon 20 Nov Mon 11 Dec

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4 £119 4 £119

2 DAYS from £69

GREAT STOCKING FILLER

INCLUDES

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Mon 20 Nov

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5 £199

• Return coach travel • 1 night bed & breakfast departure date • Free time in London Sat 25 Nov • Free time at Winter Wonderland

Sat 02 Dec Sat 16 Dec

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2 £69 2 £69 2 £69

Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.coachstyle.co.uk

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EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS MARKETS The celebrations will be in full swing as the Christmas market returns to Edinburgh!

3 DAYS from £129

GREAT WITH FRIENDS

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• Return coach travel • 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursions to Gretna Green Carlisle & Edinburgh Christmas markets

3 £129

• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursions to Dorchester & Lyme Regis • Free time in Weymouth

5 DAYS from £219

SOUL & MOTOWN PARTY NIGHT: LEEDS & YORK

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Sun 26 Nov

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Enjoy a wonderfully festive few days away on our new Turkey & Tinsel break in Torquay!

If you feel like dancing the night away then join us for this Soul & Motown Party Night!

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INCLUDES

• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursions to Falmouth, Penzance departure date & Marazion • Free time in St Ives Mon 04 Dec

• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Soul & Motown Tribute Party Night • Free time in Leeds & York

WESTON-SUPER-MARE:

FEATURING BATH & CHELTENHAM

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5 £219

5 DAYS from £229

Unwind and relax in the traditional seaside resort of Weston-SuperMare.

• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Free time in Cheltenham, Bath & Weston-Super-Mare

CHRISTMAS IN BOURNEMOUTH “Step into Christmas” as we visit Bournemouth & the New Forest.

CHRISTMAS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT We’re dreaming of a ‘Wight’ Christmas, so hop on board for a festive getaway to remember!

INCLUDES

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Mon 11 Dec

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5 £229

5 DAYS from £399

CHRISTMAS PACKAGE

• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Entertainment & afternoon tea • Excursions to Newport & Ryde • Coach tour of the island

A WELSH TWIXMAS

• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Hotel entertainment • Excursion to Salisbury • Scenic drive through Lyndhurst & Brockenhurst

• Return coach travel • 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Free time in Chester & Llangollen • Scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park

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Sat 23 Dec

5 £399

4 DAYS from £299

NEW YEAR PACKAGE

INCLUDES

• Return coach travel • 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursion to Lytham St Annes & Southport • Free time in Blackpool

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Sat 02 Dec

5 £229

2 DAYS from £75

GREAT WITH FRIENDS

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Thu 07 Dec

2 £75

5 DAYS from £419

CHRISTMAS PACKAGE

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Sat 23 Dec

5 £419

3 DAYS from £119

Keep the spirit of Christmas on this HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT Twixmas breaks!

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“Tis the season to be jolly,” and that’s exactly what this brilliant break is all about!

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INCLUDES

INCLUDES

NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS IN BLACKPOOL

5 DAYS from £229

Celebrate Christmas twice this year on our Turkey & Tinsel break in Weymouth.

INCLUDES

ST IVES: TURKEY & TINSEL

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WEYMOUTH: TURKEY & TINSEL

A SCOTTISH HOGMANAY

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Thu 28 Dec

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3 £119

4 DAYS from £299

HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT This will be a New Year to remember as we enjoy a traditional Scottish Hogmanay!

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Sat 30 Dec

4 £299

• Return coach travel • 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Coffee & shortbread • Visit Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park

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Sat 30 Dec

4 £299

Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.coachstyle.co.uk

CONTINENTAL VALKENBURG: TURKEY & TINSEL Enjoy all the fun of the festive season on our Turkey & Tinsel break in Valkenburg.

5 DAYS from £299

GALA DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT

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Return Channel crossing; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome drink; Christmas lunch; Farewell meal & a drink; Excursions to Maastricht, departure date Aachen, South Limburg & the Mon 06 Nov Netherlands American Cemetery

DUBLIN & BELFAST AT CHRISTMAS

DEALS ON WHEELS: DUTY FREE SHOPPER

2 DAYS from £89

Hit the high seas on a shopping experience in almost ‘Duty Free Heaven’ just across the English Channel.

INCLUDES

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5 £299

4 DAYS from £269

Return Channel crossing; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursion to a French hypermarket

CHRISTMAS MARKETS ON THE RHINE

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Fri 17 Nov Fri 01 Dec

2 £89 2 £89

4 DAYS from £185

1 HOUR FREE BAR ON 2 NIGHTS

The perfect pre-Christmas treat - soak up the traditional Irish atmosphere & finish off or start your Christmas shopping.

Prepare for an utterly magical journey as we visit the Christmas markets in Rudesheim & Bonn.

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Return Channel crossing; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome departure date Schnapps wine tasting; 2 nights entertainment; Excursions to Thu 30 Nov Rudesheim Christmas market & Bonn Thu 07 Dec

Return Channel crossing; Excursion to Belfast & Dublin; Free use of hotel’s leisure facilities

ROUEN CHRISTMAS MARKETS

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Mon 27 Nov

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4 £269

4 DAYS from £199

Enjoy the traditional Christmas markets in Rouen, we also visit Honfleu & Deauville on this great value break!

Return Channel crossing; 3 nights bed & breakfast; Full day excursion departure date to Rouen Christmas markets; Visits to Sun 03 Dec Honfleur & Deauville

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4 £199

3 DAYS from £119

Pop rocking 80s bring you the very best of 80s pop & soft rock. So don’t miss out on the dancefloor.

ALPINE AUSTRIAN CHRISTMAS Spend a white Christmas in the enchanted Austrian Alps.

3 DAYS from £229

REVISED ITINERARY FOR 2017 Gentle canals make the perfect backdrop for this festive mini-break to Amsterdam.

Return Channel crossing; 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Full day to Amsterdam; Excursion to Haarlem Christmas market

DANISH FESTIVE FAIRYTALE FEATURING COPENHAGEN

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Fri 08 Dec

3 £229

6 DAYS from £549

Escape on this winter getaway as we visit Copenhagen’s magical Christmas markets.

INCLUDES

Return Channel crossing; 2 nights cabin accommodation; Themed entertainment onboard & live music; Excurison to Amsterdam

4 £185 4 £185

INCLUDES

INCLUDES

80’S MINI CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM

FESTIVE AMSTERDAM

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INCLUDES

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Fri 08 Dec

3 £119

8 DAYS from £699

JOURNEY ON RHAETIAN RAILWAY

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Return Channel crossing; 2 nights BB; 5 nights DBB; Welcome drink; Hotel entertainment; Sleigh ride with Schnapps; Visit to Feldkirch Christmas departure date Market with mulled wine, Chur Cathedral, Hittisau, Bregenzerwald, Thu 21 Dec Schwarzenberg & Kloster Valley

Return Channel crossing; 2 nights bed & breakfast; 3 nights bed & breakfast; departure date Guided tour of Copenhagen; Visit to Wed 13 Dec Copenhagen Christmas markets

CATALONIAN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR Spend this Christmas & New Year on Spain’s beautiful Coast!

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6 £549

13 DAYS from £799 PLACES FILLING FAST

INCLUDES

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8 £699

Return Channel crossing; 2 nights BB; 10 nights DBB; Brunch; Drink & snack offers at hotel; 2 Gala dinners with wine & champagne; 2 special departure date lunches with wine & champagne; Entertainment; Visits to Barcelona, Lloret de Mar, Tossa De Mar & Girona Fri 22 Dec

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13 £799

Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.skills.co.uk

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CONTINENTAL CHRISTMAS ON THE RHINE

5 DAYS from £309

Join us on one of our most popular 1 HOUR FREE BAR ON 2 NIGHTS breaks as we spend Christmas in the picture perfect Rhine Valley!

4* CHRISTMAS IN BELGIUM

Enjoy this Christmas in Belgium, and celebrate with a full Christmas package at our 4-star hotel.

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INCLUDES

Return Channel crossing; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Christmas lunch; Welcome Schnapps; Visit from departure date Santa & gift; Entertainment; Visits to Sat 23 Dec Rudesheim, Cochem & Boppard

Return Channel crossing; 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast; 4-course Christmas dinner; Excursions to Dinant, Reims & the Champagne route

TWIXMAS IN MONSCHAU

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5 £309

4 DAYS from £299

This new Twixmas break is a great DRINK OFFERS AT HOTEL BAR way to treat yourself knowing everything is taken care of.

INCLUDES

Return Channel crossing; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome drink; Tea/Coffee served after dinner; departure date Free use of indoor pool & sauna; Bowling on 1 night in hotel; Visits to Wed 27 Dec Maastricht & Aachen

NEW YEAR IN THE BLACK FOREST Charming towns and magnificent winter scenery await you this New Year in the Black Forest.

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4 £299

NEW YEARS EVE DINNER

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NEW YEAR IN VALKENBURG

NEW YEAR IN TUSCANY Enjoy a fantastic New Year in Tuscany, surrounded by picturesque scenery & delicious cuisine!

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Sat 23 Dec

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5 £499

8 DAYS from £629

FAB NEW YEAR PACKAGE

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7 DAYS from £549

Return Channel crossing; 2 nights BB; 4 nights DBB; Welcome drink; 1 Afternoon tea & cake; Visits to Baden- departure date Baden, Strasbourg, Gengenbach, Thu 28 Dec Freiburg, Zell am See & Obernai

5 DAYS from £499

Return Channel crossing; 2 nights bed and breakfast; 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome drink; 6-course departure date Gala dinner; Visits to Pisa, Lucca & Thu 28 Dec Florence

NEW YEAR ON THE RHINE

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8 £629

5 DAYS from £309

Celebrate the New Year in style at 1 HOUR FREE BAR ON 2 NIGHTS the Rhine Valley, with a dynamite New Year’s package included!

INCLUDES

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7 £549

4 DAYS from £329

Return Channel crossing; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome Schnapps; Entertainment & fireworks; departure date Visits to Rüdesheim, Cochem & Fri 29 Dec Koblenz

NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AT TITANIC BELFAST

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5 £309

4 DAYS from £389

Celebrate the New Year in good company in one of Europe’s best kept secrets; Valkenburg.

Ring in this New Year with a truly ENTERTAINMENT & DANCING unbeatable celebratory evening in front of the iconic Titanic Staircase.

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INCLUDES

Return Channel crossing; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; New Year’s Eve package; Excursion to Maastricht Free time in Valkenburg

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Sat 30 Dec

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4 £329

Return Channel crossing; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; New Year’s Eve Gala Ball at Titanic Belfast; Excursions to the Giant’s Causeway; Free time in Belfast

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Sat 30 Dec

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4 £389

FESTIVE MINCE PIE MORNING You’re invited to our Festive mince pie morning, with our friendly Holiday Planners who will be on hand answering any questions you may have, there will also be competitions & special discounts for those planning to book on the day!

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Friday 8th September from 10am - 12pm at Skills Head Office, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8LY

Fri 8th Sep 10am - 12pm Skills HQ, Bulwell, NG6 8LY

TO REGISTER CALL 0115 9770 080

Tours operated by Skills Holidays, Coachstyle and Laver Holidays. Prices are correct at the time of printing and are subject to availability. Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin room (standard inside twin cabin if applicable) and are subject to availability. NIL single room supplements are limited. Terms & Conditions apply. Please call 0845 6665544* or visit www.skills.co.uk for details.

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