OVERSEAS LEISURE HOLIDAY BROCHURE 2021 by Connor

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Est. 1993

Rubicon Palace Hotel Lanzarote

OVERSEAS LEISURE HOLIDAY BROCHURE 2021/2022 MS infinity Bridge Cruise Croatia

Creta Panorama Hotel Crete

BRIDGE - CHESS - WALKING - BOWLS - TOURS Guaranteed Events Limited 16-18 Mary Street Porthcawl CF36 3YA UK sales@gebos.group www.guaranteedevents.com 01656 747-700 FACE TO FACE BRIDGE

At long last we are back to playing face to face bridge and have already had many very successful holidays take place in Salisbury, Croyde Bay, Worcester, Harrogate as well as in Paphos Cyprus and Jersey. We are fortunate that all our customers booking our holidays have had both their vaccine jabs and so have our holiday hosts and bridge directors. Our bridge rooms are a safe place to enjoy playing friendly duplicate bridge. Even with the recent restrictions having been lifted we will continue with our bridge room protocols outlined on our web site to help ensure best health and safety of our customers and staff. If you would like to discuss this further please do not hesitate to contact us.

LOOKING FORWARD

You can continue to book with us for future holidays and events with the reassurance that our clients come first. With Guaranteed Events and Bridge Overseas, two experienced and secure companies now working together. There is little doubt that the months ahead will present more challenges for us all and that is why we have worked very hard in recent months to get our new booking systems ready for all our future holidays. This new system will now protect us both if we are unable to go ahead with any planned holidays due to circumstances out of our control. You will not be charged for your accommodation if we cannot travel and we will have your leisure fee held so we can facilitate this refund quickly, within 14 business days. Bridge Overseas will continue to be a bonded, ATOL protected travel business that will manage all your flight bookings and travel services. Our new terms and conditions can be found online and we will be sending a copy to all our customers in the coming weeks if you have not already received them.

SAFETY FIRST

If there is any escalation in the virus numbers or other factors that impact our ability to deliver a safe and enjoyable holiday prior to our expected arrival, We will not hesitate to cancel the holiday. If we believe the hotel's procedures are not fit for our purpose then the holiday will not take place.

FLIGHTS

Bridge Overseas Ltd continues to hold its own ATOL license and is bonded by the Travel Trust Association. We can book your flights for you through our own flight booking systems, saving you time and also being able to provide you with printed and electronic flight tickets and boarding cards. If you would prefer to do this yourselves but need a little help, we will be more than happy to point you in the right direction, just call us on the numbers above.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Private group airport transfers are included in the price of our overseas holidays for the main advertised flying days only and to the nearby named destination airport. Alternative dates, airports and or special transfer requirements may require an additional fee. Please always check these details with us first and book your accommodation before committing to your flights or other travel arrangements.

CANCELLATIONS BOOK NOW PAY ON ARRIVAL

We have recently improved our cancellation terms for our holidays to help those that may need to cancel a holiday at short notice. You can now cancel your UK holiday booking with us up to 29 days prior with NO penalty or loss of deposit, and 49 days for overseas bookings. After this you may incur some cancellation fees, details of these are on our web site, however we will always do our very best to resell your booking to avoid this.

SINGLES

All our holidays are hosted and have at least one bridge director and bridge playing host. So whether you are a single player or traveller you will always be assured of a playing partner and will be made very welcome. Hotels in general will limit the numbers of bedrooms available for sole use and can charge a hefty supplement. We do try where possible to reduce this cost and encourage singles to book early to avoid disappointment.

GROUPS

You can book any of the published dates in this brochure subject to availability and if you have ten or more people we can offer a small discount. You can also choose a location anywhere around the world and we will happily organise a holiday where you want to go and when. If you represent a club or a group we can organise a bespoke holiday package or event just for you.

BEGINNERS/LEARNERS

Our Bridge holidays offer main sessions for bridge club standard players, but you can join any of our holidays as a beginner or improver. We have separate sections and bridge rooms for relaxed and social bridge players. These places are limited however so please do contact us to find out more.

BRIDGE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

Unless otherwise stated our bridge holidays will all have Bridgemate scoring, pre-dealt boards and hand records available for the main evening sessions. With interesting seminars and or morning workshops followed by morning bridge, subject to numbers. Organised by experienced and friendly Bridge Directors and at least one holiday host. EBU master points are awarded for all applicable sessions with high street gift vouchers and bridge pens awarded as prizes. The scores are produced quickly after each session so you can take these with you to the bar and they are uploaded to our site on BridgeWebs. Standard bridge holidays are licensed by the EBU, Social, Relaxed, Rubber and Chicago holidays are not. Our UK bridge breaks include at least half board or full board accommodation, with a welcome drinks reception on the arrival day before dinner. Overseas Holidays are either Half Board or All Inclusive accommodation and may also include morning or afternoon shopping trips, excursions, bowling or walks.

BRITISH BRIDGE PROGRAMME Arrival Day Bedroom check in from 2/3pm

5.45pm Drinks Reception 6.15pm Evening Dinner 7.30pm Evening Bridge Following Days Breakfast at leisure 10.15am Workshop, Seminar & or Morning Bridge 6.15pm Evening Dinner 7.30pm Evening Bridge, (Prizes final evening) Final Day Breakfast at leisure Bedroom check out from 11/12noon

PAY ON ARRIVAL

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DATE

OVERSEAS HOLIDAY CALENDAR 2021/2022

HOLIDAY TYPE

NIGHTS

08 Jan

Playa La Arena Hotel Tenerife

Duplicate & SM Bowls

7-28

05 Feb

Rubicon Palace Hotel Lanzarote

Duplicate

7-14

12 Feb

Paloma Oceana Hotel Side Turkey

7-28

23 Mar

Sol House Hotel Costa del Sol Spain

Duplicate & Boule Duplicate & Bowls

7-14

26 Apr

Hotel Astoria Stresa Lake Maggiore Italy

Duplicate

07 May

MS Infinity Luxury Cruise Croatia

Bridge Cruise

14 May

Westhill Hotel St Helier Jersey

Duplicate & Tour

17 May

Sentido Aegean/Pearl Hotels Crete

Duplicate & Excursion

7-14

02 Jun

Hotel Torretta Tuscany Italy

Duplicate & Tour

19 Jun

Royal Park Hotel Sweden

Duplicate & Walking

13 Aug

Ramsey Park Hotel Isle of Man

Duplicate

26 Aug

Hotel Torretta Tuscany Italy

Duplicate & Tour

7-14

17 Sep

Westhill Hotel St Helier Jersey

Duplicate & Tour

17 Sep

Derin Deniz Gulet Cruise Turkey

Luxury Cruise

17 Sep

Turunc Premium Hotel Turkey

Duplicate

7-21

01 Oct

Creta Panorama Hotel Crete

Duplicate

7-14

05 Oct

Barceló Punta Umbría Mar Spain

Duplicate & Tour

7-14

15 Oct

Athena Beach Hotel Paphos Cyprus

7-21

23 Oct

Marina Playa Hotel Mojacar

Duplicate & Bowls Family Mind Sport

05 Nov

Barceló Illetas Albatros Mallorca

Duplicate

7-14

15 Nov

Founty Beach Hotel Morocco

Duplicate

7-14

21 Dec

Barcelo Occidental Fuengirola

Duplicate

7-14

22 Dec

Paloma Oceana Hotel Side Turkey

Duplicate & Boule

7-14

PLAYA LA ARENA HOTEL TENERIFE

8th January 2022 All Inclusive | 7 - 28 Nights | Bridge & SM Bowls

Situated overlooking a picturesque, black, sandy beach just a short stroll from Puerto de Santiago. It has a spectacular setting against the backdrop of the famous cliffs of Los Gigantes with a superb view of the island of La Gomera. The hotel benefits from a quiet and relaxing location, only 50 meters from the beach, yet within easy reach of the local amenities. Shops, cafes and restaurants are situated just outside the hotel. Local bus services are excellent and very reasonable, providing easy access to Los Cristianos and Las Americas.

RUBICÓN PALACE LANZAROTE SPAIN

5th February 2022 Half Board | 7 - 14 Nights | Bridge

The 5 star H10 Rubicon Palace in Playa Blanca Lanzarote is a popular venue that hosts bridge groups from all around Europe. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens and has excellent facilities including 5 adult swimming pools, one that is heated during the winter, a Spa with indoor pool and both buffet and A la carte restaurants. You can also take a scenic walk into Playa Blanca along the promenade. We have exclusive use of the stunning bridge room with natural light and lovely views. Directed and Hosted by Ian & Liz Ross.

PALOMA OCEANA HOTEL SIDE TURKEY

12th February & 22nd December 2022 Ultra All Inclusive | 7 - 28 Nights | Bridge, Mahjong & Boule

The 5 star Paloma Oceana resort is located directly on a private stretch of beach in Kumkoy 3 miles from Side and 40 miles away from Antalya city centre on the Turkish riviera. Boasting unique architecture that enhances the extraordinary beauty of the environment, this 5 star luxury hotel is a dream with its blue flag awarded private beach, wide variety of pools, fully equipped spa facilities and relaxing treatments, and comfortable guest rooms providing a superb base for enjoying this holiday paradise. The ultra-all-inclusive program offers plenty of activities, entertainment, fine dining, and traditional Turkish hospitality.

SOL HOUSE HOTEL COSTA DEL SOL SPAIN

23rd March 2022 Half Board | 7 - 14 Nights | Bridge & Bowls

The new 4 star Sol House Hotel Costa del Sol is located on the seafront, with direct access to the fabulous Playa de la Carihuela beach and its numerous chiringuitos, specializing in "pescaíto frito". Located right next to Puerto Marina, one of the most important tourist centres of the Costa del Sol with varied entertainment centres, shops, restaurants and bars. The accommodation meets our high standards and is spacious with wonderful views all around. Costa del Sol has a warm climate for twelve months a year.

HOTEL ASTORIA STRESA LAKE MAGGIORE

26th April 2022 Half Board | 7 Nights | Bridge

We have visited Stresa on a couple of occasions in 2006 and 2007 staying at The Astoria Hotel. We very much enjoyed the location, catering and the friendly hotel staff at the Astoria and have wanted to return ever since. We are now delighted to be returning once again for 7 nights next April to this lovely 4 star historic hotel. Perfect location for our leisure holidays with a wide panoramic dining hall and in the comfortable garden at the back of the hotel.

LUXURY CRUISE MS INFINITY CROATIA

7th May 2022 & 6th May 2023 Full Board | 7 Nights | Exclusive Luxury Bridge Cruise

We are chartering the amazing MS Infinity for an exclusive luxury bridge cruise. For our first cruise we will be sailing from Split to Split. With just 19 cabins you will be able to enjoy this amazing luxury cruise in style and enjoy an organised evening bridge and several trips and tours along the way. MS Infinity a stunning vessel has upper deck cabins with private balconies and all cabins are surprisingly spacious. Directed and Hosted by Sue Osborne and Phil Shorey for May 2022.

WESTHILL COUNTRY HOTEL JERSEY

14th May & 17th September 2022 Half Board | 7 Nights | Bridge

The Westhill is a family run hotel in a rural setting only a mile from the St Helier waterfront with a courtesy bus running to the town centre. The Westhill attracts guests who return year after year to appreciate the high standards, superb food and friendly ambience of this lovely hotel. The restaurant, spacious lounge, bar area and panoramic sun lounge all have views over the beautiful, award winning gardens. The six acres of grounds also feature two heated swimming pools and a jacuzzi. All newly refurbished bedrooms are en suite.

SENTIDO AEGEAN / PEARL BEACH RETHYMNON CRETE

17th May 2022 Half Board | 7 - 14 Nights | Bridge

The Sentido Aegean and adjacent Pearl Beach Hotel offer a fantastic location and a choice of 4 or 5 star accommodation. There is a short easy flat walk to the bridge room. Both hotels sit right next to a gently sloping sandy beach and close to the picturesque historic centre of Rethymnon. You will be surrounded by a beautifully landscaped, typically Greek garden and two freshwater swimming pools. The City center is just 25 minutes walk away and there are shops, bars and restaurants in the immediate area. Directed & hosted by Malcom and Madeleine Fyne.

HOTEL TORRETTA TUSCANY ITALY

2nd June & 26 August 2022 Half Board | 10/14 Nights | Bridge & Walk

We had sold out both dates for 2020, so book early to avoid disappointment. This is an extremely popular hotel ideally sited in the heart of Tuscany from where you can explore the beautiful countryside and take advantage of the beneficial thermal spa treatments in Montecatini. This family run hotel is delighted to offer olive oil and wine tasting events, a pasta making demonstration, walks and tailor made excursions in the surrounding area. We expect the single rooms especially will go very quickly again, so please let us know sooner rather than later so we can reserve your place.

ROYAL PARK HOTEL SWEDEN

19th June 2022 Half Board | 7 Nights | Bridge & Walking

The Radisson Royal Blu Park Hotel in Stockholm is ideally located on the edge of the beautiful Brunnsviken Bay and Haga Park, giving you the chance to experience a more peaceful side of the Swedish capital. Close to the city centre just a quick bus or taxi ride will take you to the heart of the action. Haga Palace, a stunning example of early 19th century Swedish architecture, is a 9-minute walk from the hotel. The palace is located in the beautiful Haga Park, where you can enjoy a picnic or visit the butterfly house. Be sure to set aside an afternoon for strolling through the cobblestone streets of Gamla Stan – Stockholm’s Old Town and one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval centers.

RAMSEY PARK HOTEL ISLE OF MAN

13th August 2022 Half Board | 7 Nights | Bridge

Set in the historic town of Ramsey, the second largest on the island, and commanding stunning views over Mooragh Lake and the island’s coast, Ramsey Park Hotel is an unprecedented location for leisure or business stays on the Isle of Man. Completed to the highest standard in the summer of 2012, the hotel has 30 bedrooms, including 27 deluxe rooms and 3 spacious family rooms. Many of the rooms overlook the impressive lake and Sky Hill, others face the promenade and coastline with views towards Scotland and Cumbria in the distance.

LUXURY GULET DERIN DENIZ TURKEY

17th September 2022 All Inclusive | 7 Nights | Luxury Bridge Cruise

The Derin Deniz is owned by an old family company with 50 years of hospitality experience and is now sailed by the father and son who believe that service is even more important than the superb quality of the yacht. Their Master Chef has been with them for many years and prepares the most delicious meals with a variety of mezes, fresh seafood, delicious meats and deserts, all with the freshest of ingredients. The yacht hosts 12 passengers and we will be offering six air-conditioned cabins, two twins, two doubles and two master doubles, at a supplement, all with luxurious shower rooms and a high level of comfort.

TURUNC PREMIUM 5 STAR HOTEL TURKEY

17th September 2022 All Inclusive | 7 - 21 Nights | Bridge & Mahjong

Having very recently visited the Marmaris, Icmeler and Turunc area of southern Turkey, I was genuinely taken aback by the beautiful views, friendly people and amazing catering on offer. Having spent several days visiting suitable hotels in the area, I am delighted to announce that we will be moving over to the Turunc 5 Star Premium hotel for our 4 week stay. If you have not visited Turunc before and would like some further information about the new venue and the area please call in and ask for Simon and he will be happy to discuss this further. Bridge Directed and Hosted by Ferai, Heather and Alan.

CRETA PANORAMA HOTEL CRETE GREECE

1st October 2022 All Inclusive | 7 - 14 Nights | Bridge

The extensive gardens are truly superb, enjoying beautiful ocean views and scenic pathways. You can spend hours wandering through the gardens and enjoying the beautiful planting and flowers. Ranked by TripAdvisor as 3 of 12 Hotels in Panormos. This exclusive complex offers a wide range of facilities including five swimming pools, three coves and many quiet areas to sit and enjoy the views. It offers high standards in every respect including superb and varied cuisine. Just 90 minutes from Heraklion Airport and 20 minutes to Rethymnon, with a regular bus service.

BARCELÓ PUNTA UMBRÍA MAR MALLORCA

5th October 2022 Half Board Inc Drinks | 7 - 14 Nights | Bridge & Tour

The Barceló Punta Umbría Mar 4 Star hotel is a cozy Andalusian-style hotel that enjoys a privileged location in the province of Huelva. It is located on a magnificent unspoiled beach, between the Odiel Marsh Reserve and the Enebrales Natural Park, and at the entrance to the fishing village of the same name, Punta Umbría. All this just a few steps from the beach, thanks to the walkway that connects the hotel with the shore. In addition, it has an exclusive area of Balinese beds with incredible views of the sea.

ATHENA BEACH HOTEL PAPHOS CYPRUS

15th October 2022 Half Board | 7 - 21 Nights | Bridge & Bowls

Constantinou Bros Athena Beach Hotel continues to prove to be one of our most popular overseas holidays of the year. Sea front four star beachfront hotel in Kato Paphos within easy walking distance from the picturesque harbour, the archaeological sites, the shops and the nightlife. A bus stop is just outside the hotel and taxis are always available. The resort is situated just twenty minutes away from the Paphos International Airport. Also within short driving distance are two super golf courses. There will be organised bridge every evening and organised morning bowls three times each week.

BARCELÓ ILLETAS ALBATROS MALLORCA ADULT ONLY

5th November 2022 Adult Only Half Board | 14 Nights | Bridge

The Barceló Illetas Albatros - Adults only makes a unique proposal in Mallorca: an exclusive urban beach accommodation for adults only (minimum age 17 years). Its guests always breathe the aroma of the Mediterranean and contemplate it with a privileged perspective and the greatest calm. Everything, just 15 minutes from the centre of Palma de Mallorca. Waking up in a two-meter bed to look out onto the balcony and bathe in light is an implicit experience in the B-Room rooms, with a minimalist design and the latest technology in services and equipment.

FOUNTY BEACH MOROCCO

15th November 2022 All Inclusive | 7 - 14 Nights | Bridge & Boules

We are delighted to be returning to the Founty Beach Hotel after missing out in 2020. We have had many very enjoyable holidays and many recent requests by our customers to return. Each air-conditioned guest room features a furnished balcony, a seating area and a minibar. All guest rooms are equipped with a TV with satellite channels. Private bathrooms feature mosaics and include a hairdryer. Moroccan and international cuisine is served in the 2 restaurants at Iberostar Founty Beach. Guests can enjoy a cocktail in the piano bar and free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby. Hotel Founty Beach features a range of leisure activities including a tennis court.

BARCELÓ OCCIDENTAL FUENGIROLA

21st December 2022 Half Board | 7 - 14 Nights | Bridge & Boules

A hotel on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, in the very heart of the Costa del Sol and on the seafront in Fuengirola, The Occidental Fuengirola Hotel provides a unique experience in the perfect setting for enjoying a variety of leisure activities. As well as offering complete comfort for guests, the location next to the seafront promenade and city centre provides easy access to shops, restaurants, bars and supermarkets. Located on the beachfront, the hotel is ideally positioned just 25 minutes away from Málaga Airport and 77.4 km from Gibraltar Airport. It is also very well connected to all the city's main attractions and close to leisure activities.

MS INFINITY CROATIA BRIDGE CRUISE

LUXURY GULET DERIN DENIZ TURKEY