Door to Door Holidays for Autumn, Spring & Festive Season 2017/18

Door to Door Holidays In Britain & Overseas

By Coach, Air & Cruise

FREE Home Pick-Up

Enjoy the Views Treasure the Memories!

Autumn, Spring & The Festive Season

2017/18

Explore The Scenic Delights of New Zealand & Australia See our tour on page 63

Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand

Welcome to our Autumn, Spring & Festive Season holidays for 2017-18 It is with great pleasure that we can once again present you our new Autumn/Winter/Spring 2017-2018 Holiday brochure.

Packed full of wonderful destinations and interesting holiday ideas to tempt you, we are pleased to offer 124 departures including 25 new tours, so you’ve lots to choose from!

Introduction

Still family run, Johnsons are large enough to offer all the benefits that you need, such as door to door service and a wide variety of destinations, but small enough to care about the holiday experience of each individual valued customer.

We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing through the brochure and we look forward to welcoming you on board for an enjoyable holiday with JOHNSONS… Best Wishes from Peter & John Johnson And all the Johnsons Team

Enjoy the Views – Treasure the Memories

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INDEX .........................................................................................................PAGE Booking Your Holiday & General Information .......................................................3 – 5 Joining Our Holidays / Door to Door Pick-Up Service .................................................6 Your UK & Overseas Destination Guide........................................................................7 Your 2017/18 Holiday Planner ................................................................................8 – 9 Our Holiday Themes....................................................................................................10 Autumn Gold Breaks 2017.....................................................................................11 – 17 Spirit of Christmas – Turkey & Tinsel Pre-Christmas Breaks & Christmas Markets 2017 ..................................................................................18 – 25 Festive Tours – Christmas, Twixmas 2017 .........................................................26 – 35 New Year Tours 2017/18 ...............................................................................35 – 37 Winter Warmers – January/February 2018.........................................................38 – 41 Easter Selection 2018.........................................................................................42 – 45 Springtime Collection March/May 2018.............................................................46 – 60 Channel Islands...................................................................................................46 – 47 Worldwide Air & Cruise Holidays ........................................................................61 – 63 Holiday Travel Insurance.............................................................................................64 Trading Charter...................................................................................................65 – 67

Travel with Johnsons – Travel with Friends

Keukenhof Gardens

For your Comfort…

‘Club Class’ coaches on all holidays – Sit back and enjoy the extra legroom. All coaches also come equipped with toilet & washroom, air conditioning and reclining seats on-board.

Porterage of your suitcase is included from start to finish on most holidays!

Club Class

CHOOSE JOHNSONS …

For Quality, Value and Peace of mind…

Free Door to Door Service on all holidays – Covering all Warwickshire and the West Midlands – Please see Page 6.

For your Enjoyment…

Sightseeing excursions – We include all sightseeing excursions and most entrance charges to attractions with all holidays.

Enjoy the views – Treasure the Memories – You’ll see places that you might not otherwise have the chance to see.

Meet old friends and make new ones too.

No Surcharge guarantee – On all our Coach Holidays.

Your money is always safe!

For your peace of mind we are members of the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK Limited. Please refer to page 65 for further details.

Our Air holidays are ATOL

Specialist local area guides are often used on our holidays.

Our Service – You’ll receive our friendly, helpful and cheerful service from beginning to end!

Our Holiday Hotels…

Our Hotels – We carefully select high quality hotels – in great locations – with great food and service.

Hotel Mobility Grades – To help you choose the most suitable hotel in terms of accessibility, gradients, steps, stairs and lifts we have included as a guideline – The grades range from 1 to 5 and the higher the score the easier the hotel is for mobility.

protected through our Air Travel Operators Licence granted by the Civil Aviation Authority (Our ATOL Number is 6390).

Our Cruise Holidays on Pages 61/62 are protected through our membership of ABTOT (Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust).

Popular Favourite

Look out for our ‘Popular Favourites’ – These hotels have been delighting our customers for many years!

Introduction

Friendly drivers and couriers – You’ll be well looked after and escorted on every holiday.

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Booking Your Holiday Enquiries information and advice is readily available Callers are welcome at our offices at Liveridge Hill (on the Birmingham Road A3400, just north of Henley), where there is ample parking. Alternatively, telephone 01564 797000. You will find our cheerful staff happy to help.

Our Reservations Team (L-R) Sandra, Jo, Emma, Belinda & Nolwenn

General Information

Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.30pm Sat 9.00am – 1.00pm

The Balance due dates on AIR Holidays is 10 weeks prior and for CRUISE Holidays is 14 weeks prior (Please see our Trading Charter on Pages 65-67)

Provisional Booking

Methods of Payment

A simple telephone call is all that is needed.

We can hold places for you without obligation for 7 days. You can book directly with our Travel Office or though an appointed Travel Agent.

Payment can be made by cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard and Switch. Please note from 1st January 2018 there are no additional fees on credit card payments.

Confirming a booking

7-10 days prior to your holiday you will receive your travel pack which will contain luggage labels, your home pick-up time, hotel addresses and telephone numbers and any extra information regarding your holiday.

You are no longer required to complete a booking form. A deposit of £75 per person is required for all coach holidays. Deposits for all air holidays are £250 per person.

Deposits on cruise holidays will be 20% of the total cruise holiday. Upon receipt of your booking form we will send you a confirmation/invoice.

Paying the balance The balance on our coach holidays is payable 6 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF DEPARTURE. The amount due and the date by which it is payable is clearly shown on your confirmation/invoice. Please note that REMINDERS ARE NOT SENT.

Your holiday travel pack

For your comfort and relaxation ALL departures are operated by our own high specification ‘Club Class’ coaches.

Each has extra passenger legroom, B comfortable reclining seats, plus toilet and hot drinks facilities as well as great sightseeing from the high passenger deck.

Once booked, your seat number is reserved for the whole holiday.

Please note that you are required by law to wear your seat belt at all times when the vehicle is in motion

Jo – one of our friendly reservations team

For all overseas holidays by coach you will require a valid passport.

Porterage We include this in the price on all our coach holidays.

Itineraries All itineraries featured in this brochure are subject to change due to local conditions.

Please note that prices quoted in this brochure are per person.

Seat Reservations & ‘Club Class’ Coach Travel Club Class

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Passports

No Smoking on Holiday Coaches However, frequent breaks are made on all journeys

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SeeMore and Save More!

If you are not already a member of our ‘SeeMore Loyalty Club, then why not join now to receive discounts on holidays, Great Breaks and excursions, previews of new brochures and much more?

Phil, Roz & SeeMore

Membership is only £20 per person or £30 for joint membership per year and runs from 1 September to 31 August each year and you can join at any time. Contact us for an application form. ‘SeeMore’ our seagull mascot is looking forward to meeting you!

Self-Drive Holiday Options

Chris – Has been looking after our customers for over 14 years

We understand that you want total relaxation and peace of mind on your holiday and that’s why all our holidays include FREE door to door home pick up service, where we pick you up from your front door to start your holiday and take you safely home at the end.

Your holiday begins as soon as your driver arrives at your front door, so just pack your suitcase and wait for the doorbell to ring!

We’ll take care of your luggage too! Our Door to Door Service is available from most of the West Midlands – See the map on Page 6 for more information.

Lorraine – One of our longest serving couriers

You’ll Be Well Looked After!

All our holidays are fully escorted by an experienced holiday ‘courier’ who provides friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable customer care to help make your holiday even more enjoyable, memorable & fun!

In addition our professional driving team are rated one of the best in the industry. You’ll be impressed with their skills, experience and helpfulness – and between them, our drivers and couriers team up to ensure that you have a wonderful time away.

Enjoy the open road with Johnsons!

We know that many customers prefer the flexibility of arriving at your holiday destination by car.

Therefore we are pleased to be able to offer a £50 per person reduction off ALL MAINLAND UK HOLIDAYS featured in this brochure for those customers wishing to self-drive to their hotel.

Prices exclude coach transfers to the hotel but provides for all your accommodation, entertainment and excursions as outlined in the itinerary. (No outward/return ferry travel is included).

Check-in will be from 3.00pm and check-out is by 10.00am.

Calling All Group Organisers If you are a group organiser and are interested in taking over one of the tour departures featured within this brochure then special group discounts apply: GROUP DISCOUNTS Number in party 11 – 21 Full paying

Discount Available ONE FREE Place

22 – 40 Passengers

ONE FREE PLACE & One at 50% discount

41 Passengers or more

TWO FREE Places

General Information

You’ll Be Collected from Home

Discounts are only available for holidays included in this brochure.

For any other Group enquiry or special tailor-made departure, please ring our Groups Department on 01564 797021

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Joining our Holidays You choose – it’s as easy as A-B-C! A – ‘FREE DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE’ – Be collected from and returned to your own home. This service is free of charge from anywhere inside the blue line on the map below! Just pack your suitcase and wait for the doorbell to ring!

B – ‘FREE PARK & RIDE’ – Drive to our coach depot in Henley and leave your car in our secure car park for the duration of your holiday.

Joining our Holidays

C – ‘DROP OFF AND COLLECT’ – You might prefer to be dropped off and collected by friends or family from either our coach depot here, or for air and cruise holidays, at the departure terminal. If so, we will reduce the cost of your holiday by £25 per person.

Tim – one of our friendly Door to Door Drivers

CANNOCK LICHFIELD

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LEICESTER

TAMWORTH M42

WALSALL SUTTON COLDFIELD M6

WOLVERHAMPTON DUDLEY

HINCKLEY M69 NUNEATON

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LUTTERWORTH

BIRMINGHAM

STOURBRIDGE

SOLIHULL KIDDERMINSTER

COVENTRY RUGBY

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STOURPORTON-SEVERN

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BROMSGROVE REDDITCH

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WARWICK HENLEYIN-ARDEN

DROITWICH

ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA DAVENTRY M40

ALCESTER STRATFORDUPON-AVON

WORCESTER

MALVERN

EVESHAM SHIPSTONON-STOUR

BROADWAY

BANBURY

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TEWKESBURY

Please Remember 䡲 All door to door services are provided by our own car and mini-coaches, or reputable hired in taxis. 䡲 You will be required to share your door to door vehicle with other passengers. 䡲 Our Park & Ride car park is secure and well lit, but of course all cars are parked at the owners risk. 䡲 For door to door services from outside the blue line on the map – just call us for a price!

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GLOUCESTER M5

CHIPPING NORTON

CHELTENHAM

BURFORD WITNEY

OXFORD

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OUR ‘COMFORT STOP’ IS NOW OPEN! Before departing and upon returning from your holiday enjoy the facilities of our new ‘Comfort Stop’. The facility has two male and two female toilets, plus of course one for those with disabilities. Fully centrally heated, the Comfort stop will be available to you 24 hours a day and it also has a hot drinks vending machine…. there’s simply no better way to get your journey off to a relaxing start.

Your UK Holiday Destination Guide The number shown after each place name on the map refers to the brochure page number on which the tour appears.

For help and reservations please call – 01564 797000

CRUISES In Search of the Northern Lights (61) Floral Funchal & The Canary Islands (61) Lochs of Scotland (62) French River Cruising to Bordeaux (62)

Inverness (25 • 59) Newtonmore (59) Blairgowrie (16)

NOT ON THE MAP New Zealand (63)

Stirling (27) Dunfermline (35) Drymen Nr Loch Lomond (39)

Newcastle (56) Durham (24 • 56) Darlington (41) Guisborough, N. Yorks (41 • 45) Scarborough (40 • 55) Harrogate (24 • 36)

Gilsland, Cumbria (45) Keswick, Cumbria (15 • 23 • 54) Isle of Man (57)

Preston (28)

Lytham St Annes (15) Southport (54)

Trim Co Meath (60)

Baildon, W. Yorks (55) Leeds, W. Yorks (17 • 39) Huddersfield, W. Yorks (44)

Warrington (28) Beaumaris (16)

Cromer (53) Grantham (53) Llandudno (15 • 25 • 58)

Great Yarmouth (29)

Breadsall (Derbys) (30) Norwich (18 • 30)

Llandrindod Wells (29)

Cambridge (53) Cheltenham (31)

Killarney (16) Carmarthen (15 • 57) Barnstaple (42)

Gloucester (31)

Cardiff (36 • 58)

Bideford (37 • 49) Babbacombe (19)

Bristol (17) Bradford-on-Avon (32) Fareham, Hamps (43)

Eastbourne (14 • 23 • 32 • 43 • 52)

Newquay (12 • 19 • 48) Falmouth (11 • 48)

Brighton (14 • 33 • 52) Bognor Regis (14 • 51) Hayling Island (51)

Isles of Scilly (11 • 47) Weymouth (13 • 21 • 50)

Isle of Wight – Bembridge (22)

Torquay (12 • 20) Sidmouth (13 • 20 • 21 • 34 • 35 • 40 • 42 • 49 • 50)

Overseas Destinations Guernsey (47) Jersey (26 • 46)

Maidstone (44)

Exeter (34)

Yelverton Nr Plymouth (12)

The Lizard (11)

Destination Guide

York (27)

Isle of Wight – Shanklin (14) Sandbanks (40)

Bournemouth (13 • 22 • 33 • 37 • 41)

Holland – Leusden (60) Belgium – Bruges (26)

Germany – Bavaria (38)

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2017/2018 HOLIDAY PLANNER – Your holiday choice at a glance Date

Days Destination

Theme

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2017 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER Sun 24 – Fri 29 Sep Sun 24 – Fri 29 Sep Mon 25 – Fri 29 Sep Mon 25 – Fri 29 Sep Mon 25 – Fri 29 Sep Thu 28 Sep – Mon 2 Oct Fri 29 Sep – Fri 6 Oct Fri 29 Sep – Thu 5 Oct Sun 1 – Thu 5 Oct Mon 2 – Fri 6 Oct Mon 2 – Fri 6 Oct

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Tue 3 – Tue 10 Oct Sat 7 – Sat 14 Oct Sun 8 – Thu 12 Oct Sun 8 – Thu 12 Oct Mon 9 – Sat 14 Oct Mon 9 – Fri 13 Oct Wed 11 – Sun 15 Oct Sun 15 – Thu 19 Oct Mon 16 – Fri 20 Oct Fri 20 – Tue 24 Oct Sun 22 – Thu 26 Oct Sun 29 – Mon 30 Oct

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Torquay & The English Riviera – Livermead Cliff Weymouth & The Jurassic Coast – Rex Hotel Cornish Charm & ‘Poldark Country’ – Fistral Beach Devon & Cornwall – Moorland Garden Hotel Splendours of Snowdonia – Bulkeley Hotel Bournemouth 4-Star – Marriott Highcliff Sidmouth & South Devon – Kingswood & Devoran Shanklin & The Isle of Wight – Channel View Llandudno 4-Star – St Georges Hotel The Brighton Belle – Old Ship Hotel Lytham St Annes & Blackpool Illuminations – Best Western Glendower Hotel Killarney & The Ring of Kerry – Killarney Plaza Secrets of Jersey (By Air) – Golden Sands Hotel The Beautiful South – Beachcroft Hotel, Bognor Regis Scotland’s Autumn Gold – Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie The Enchanting Isles of Scilly – Atlantic Hotel Singles Galore in the Lakes – Skiddaw Hotel Sidmouth – Royal York & Faulkner Hotel Carmarthen & The Gower Peninsula – Ivy Bush Hotel Mullion Cove & The Lizard Peninsula – Mullion Cove Hotel Falmouth – Membly Hall Hotel Eastbourne & Romantic Sussex – New Wilmington Hotel NEW Emmerdale – The Tour – Crowne Plaza Leeds

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Llandudno ‘Turkey & Tinsel’ – The Merrion Hotel Thursford Christmas Spectacular – Brook Hotel, Norwich Weymouth ‘Turkey & Tinsel’ – Rex Hotel Inverness ‘Turkey & Tinsel’ – Best Western Palace Hotel NEW Torquay ‘Beside the Seaside’ – Imperial Hotel Thursford Christmas Spectacular – Marriott Sprowston Manor Durham Lumiere – Redworth Hall Hotel Sidmouth & South Devon – Kingswood & Devoran Hotel NEW Live Fast & Drink Well VIP Experience Bournemouth ‘Holly & Ivy’ – Marsham Court Hotel Eastbourne ‘Mistletoe & Wine’ – New Wilmington Hotel A Cumbrian Dickensian Christmas – Skiddaw Hotel

Fri 1 – Sun 3 Dec Sat 2 – Wed 6 Dec Sun 3 – Mon 4 Dec Mon 4 – Fri 8 Dec Mon 4 – Fri 8 Dec Thu 7 – Sat 9 Dec Fri 8 – Mon 11 Dec

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Mon 11 – Fri 15 Dec Fri 22 – Wed 27 Dec Fri 22 – Wed 27 Dec Sat 23 – Wed 27 Dec Sat 23 – Wed 27 Dec Sat 23 – Wed 27 Dec Sat 23 – Wed 27 Dec Sat 23 – Wed 27 Dec Sat 23 – Wed 27 Dec

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Sat 23 – Wed 27 Dec Sat 23 – Wed 27 Dec Sat 23 – Wed 27 Dec Sat 23 – Wed 27 Dec Sun 24 – Thu 28 Dec

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Sun 24 – Thu 28 Dec Sun 24 – Wed 27 Dec Sun 24 – Wed 27 Dec Sun 24 – Thu 28 Dec Sun 24 – Thu 28 Dec Wed 27 – Sat 30 Dec Fri 29 Dec – Tue 2 Jan Sat 30 Dec – Tue 2 Jan Sat 30 Dec – Tue 2 Jan Sat 30 Dec – Tue 2 Jan Sat 30 Dec – Tue 2 Jan

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NEW Christmas at Ripon Cathedral – Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate Sidmouth ‘Spirit of Christmas’ – Royal York & Faulkner Hotel Thursford Christmas Spectacular – Brook Hotel, Norwich NEW Colours of Cornwall – Fistral Beach Hotel, Newquay NEW Babbacombe ‘Turkey & Tinsel’ – The Babbacombe Hotel Thursford Christmas Spectacular – Marriott Sprowston Manor NEW Coleton Aglow for the Festive Season – The Headland Hotel, Torquay Warners ‘Turkey & Tinsel’ – Bembridge, Isle of Wight Christmas in Stirling – Stirling Highland Hotel Sleigh Bells in Norfolk – Burlington Palm, Gt Yarmouth Christmas in Jersey (By Air) – Somerville Hotel NEW Christmas in Bruges – Academie Hotel Yuletide in York – Queens Hotel NEW Christmas in Cheshire – Park Royal Mid-Wales Festive Magic – Metropole, Llandrindod Wells A Derbyshire Country House Christmas – Marriott Breadsall Priory Christmas in Eastbourne – New Wilmington Hotel NEW Christmas in Brighton – Old Ship Hotel Christmas in Bournemouth – Marsham Court Christmas in Sidmouth – Royal York & Faulkner Christmas in the Ribble Valley – Preston Marriott Norfolk Gems – Dunston Hall Hotel A Cotswolds Christmas – Cheltenham Chase Hotel NEW Gloucester Country Retreat – Hatherley Manor Hotel Wiltshire’s Christmas Delights – Best Western Leigh Park Devon’s Christmas Delights – Devon Hotel, Exeter ‘Twixmas’ in Sidmouth – Royal York & Faulkner Hogmanay in Scotland – Keavil House Hotel New Year in Harrogate – Majestic Hotel NEW New Year in Cardiff – The Angel Hotel NEW Year in Bournemouth – Marsham Court Hotel NEW Year in Bideford –The Royal Hotel

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Mon 6 – Fri 10 Nov Sun 12 – Mon 13 Nov Sun 12 – Thu 16 Nov Sun 12 – Fri 17 Nov Mon 13 – Fri 17 Nov Fri 17 – Sun 19 Nov Fri 17 – Sun 19 Nov Sun 19 – Thu 23 Nov Sun 19 – Mon 20 Nov Mon 20 – Fri 24 Nov Mon 20 – Fri 24 Nov Fri 24 – Mon 27 Nov

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2018 JANUARY/FEBRUARY Thu 18 – Sat 20 Jan Sun 28 Jan – Thu 1 Feb Mon 29 Jan – Fri 2 Feb Mon 5 – Fri 9 Feb Mon 12 – Fri 16 Feb Fri 16 – Mon 19 Feb Sat 24 Feb – Fri 2 Mar Mon 26 Feb – Fri 2 Mar

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NEW Thorpe Park Hotel Spa Taster Break Sidmouth – Belmont Hotel Sandbanks Dorset – Sandbanks Hotel Scarborough – The Esplanade Hotel NEW A Touch of Romance in Yorkshire – Guisborough Hall Hotel NEW Springtime in the Durham Dales – Blackwell Grange Hotel Germany’s Bavarian Forest – Romantik Hotel Gut Schmelmerhof Scottish All Inclusive Snowdrop Experience – Winnock Hotel

Sun 4 – Thu 8 Mar Sat 10 – Sat 24 Mar Sun 11 – Thu 15 Mar Sun 11 – Thu 15 Mar Fri 16 – Wed 21 Mar Fri 16 – Tue 20 Mar Fri 16 – Sun 18 Mar Fri 16 – Sun 18 Mar

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Thu 29 Mar – Mon 2 Apr Thu 29 Mar – Mon 2 Apr Fri 30 Mar – Mon 2 Apr Fri 30 Mar – Mon 2 Apr

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Fri 30 Mar – Tue 3 Apr Fri 30 Mar – Mon 2 Apr

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Bournemouth – The Miramar Hotel In Search of the Northern Lights Bideford & Delightful North Devon – The Royal Hotel The Beautiful South – Beachcroft Hotel, Bognor Regis The Enchanting Isles of Scilly (By Air) – Atlantic Hotel ‘Spring in the Air’ at Sidmouth – Kingswood & Devoran Hotel Thriplow Daffodil Weekend – Hallmark Hotel, Cambridge NEW Murder Mystery Weekend in Lincolnshire – Ramada Resort Grantham Llandudno & Celebrated Gardens of North Wales – Dunoon Hotel Secrets of Jersey (By Air) – Golden Sands Hotel Southport – Ramada Plaza Hotel NEW Spring in the Highlands – Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore NEW Easter in Hampshire – Solent Hotel Eastbourne – New Wilmington Hotel NEW Chatham Festival of Steam & Transport – Great Danes Hotel Big Band Night in Yorkshire (Joe Loss Orchestra) – Cedar Court Hotel, Huddersfield A Touch of Class in Yorkshire – Guisborough Hall Hotel Easter in the Tyne Valley & Northumberland – Gilsland Spa Hotel

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Luxury Easter at Sidmouth – The Victoria Hotel Luxury Easter in North Devon – Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple Yorkshire’s Great Houses – Marriott Hollins Hall The Isle of Man (By Sea) – Empress Hotel Springtime in the Lakes – Skiddaw Hotel The Enchanting Isles of Scilly (By Air) – Atlantic Hotel The Bulbfields of Holland – Van Der Valk Hotel, Leusden Sidmouth & Magnificent Spring Gardens – Royal York & Faulkner NEW Floral Funchal & The Canary Islands NEW Ireland’s Ancient East – Trim Castle Hotel NEW Cultural Cardiff – The Exchange Hotel Guernsey in Spring (By Air) – Peninsula Hotel Falmouth – Membly Hall Hotel Inverness – Palace Hotel Diamond All Inclusive Cornish Charm & ‘Poldark Country’ – Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa Durham – The ‘Land of the Prince Bishops’ – Redworth Hall The Bulbfields of Holland – Van Der Valk Hotel, Leusden Secrets of Jersey (By Air) – Golden Sands Hotel

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APRIL Mon 2 – Fri 6 Apr Mon 2 – Fri 6 Apr Wed 4 – Sun 8 Apr Fri 6 – Wed 11 Apr Mon 9 – Fri 13 Apr Tue 10 – Mon 16 Apr Thu 12 – Mon 16 Apr Fri 13 – Tue 17 Apr Fri 13 – Sat 28 Apr Sun 15 – Thu 19 Apr Mon 16 – Fri 20 Apr Fri 20 – Thu 26 Apr Sat 21 – Wed 25 Apr Sun 22– Fri 27 Apr Mon 23 – Fri 27 Apr Mon 23 – Fri 27 Apr Thu 26 – Mon 30 Apr Sat 28 Apr – Sat 5 May

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MAY Thu 3 – Mon 7 May Fri 4 – Tue 8 May Sun 6 – Thu 10 May Sun 6 – Thu 10 May Tue 8 – Mon 14 May Thu 10 – Mon 14 May Fri 11 – Sun 13 May Sun 13 – Fri 18 May Sun 13 – Thu 17 May Sun 13 – Fri 18 May

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Haling Island & Hampshire Delights – Langstone Hotel Eastbourne – New Wilmington Hotel Northumbria & Catherine Cookson Country – Vermont Hotel Picturesque Pembrokeshire & the Beautiful Gower – Ivy Bush Hotel The Enchanting Isles of Scilly (By Air) – The Atlantic Hotel The Bulbfields of Holland – Van Der Valk Hotel, Leusden Rhododendrons in Norfolk – Sea Marge Hotel Weymouth & the Jurassic Coast – Rex Hotel The Brighton Belle – Old Ship Hotel Scarborough – The Esplanade Hotel

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2018 Holiday Planner

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NEW Lochs of Scotland NEW French River Cruising to Bordeaux NEW New Zealand

Our Holiday Themes LUXURY TRAVELLER HOLIDAYS We are delighted to once again offer these special luxury breaks. We feature carefully chosen, top class hotels that are designed for those of you who, quite literally prefer the finer things in life.

These breaks all include our usual benefits such as door to door home service, dinner, bed & breakfast, LL L welcoming drinks reception and exciting excursions – E R H O Most also include many extra such as a delicious cream tea. With many of our hotels there is also the opportunity to upgrade your room – So for that special occasion or indeed any occasion, go on….

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Check out our fantastic Programme of ‘LUXURY TRAVELLER’ tours: Date

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2017 Thu 28 Sep – Mon 2 Oct .........5 .................Bournemouth 4-Star – Marriott Highcliff.............................................13 Sun 1 – Thu 5 Oct.....................5 .................Llandudno 4-Star – St Georges Hotel.................................................15 Tue 3 – Tue 10 Oct...................8 .................Killarney & The Ring of Kerry – Killarney Plaza ..................................16 Mon 16 – Fri 20 Oct .................5 .................Mullion Cove & The Lizard Peninsula – Mullion Cove Hotel ..............11 Sat 23 – Wed 27 Dec...............5 .................A Derbyshire Country House Christmas – ......................................................................Marriott Breadsall Priory (Also SINGLES GALORE) ............................30 Sun 24 – Thu 28 Dec...............5 .................Christmas in the Ribble Valley – Preston Marriott ......................................................................(Also SINGLES GALORE) .....................................................................28 2018 Sun 28 Jan – Thu 1 Feb...........5 .................Sidmouth – Belmont Hotel..................................................................40 Mon 12 – Fri 16 Feb .................5 .................NEW A Touch of Romance in Yorkshire – Guisborough Hall Hotel ...41 Fri 30 Mar – Tue 3 Apr.............5 .................A Touch of Class in Yorkshire – Guisborough Hall Hotel ...................45 Mon 2 – Fri 6 Apr.....................5 .................Luxury Easter at Sidmouth – The Victoria Hotel.................................42 Mon 2 – Fri 6 Apr.....................5 .................Luxury Easter in North Devon – Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple ..............42

RELAXED TRAVELLER HOLIDAYS If you prefer a more relaxed and leisurely pace of holiday, we are delighted to once again offer our suburb range of RELAXED TRAVELLER TOURS. These holidays include a resort hotel in a great location LL L ER HO and lunches on the outward and return journeys. Though not specifically aimed at those with mobility issues, the itineraries are certainly more relaxed and will involve less walking, but still include great sightseeing excursions where you can “Enjoy the views and treasure the memories!”

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2017 Mon 25 – Fri 29 Sep................5 .................Splendours of Snowdonia – Bulkeley Hotel.......................................16 Fri 29 Sep – Fri 6 Oct ..............8 .................Sidmouth & South Devon – Kingswood & Devoran ...........................13 Wed 11 – Sun 15 Oct.................5 .................Sidmouth – Royal York & Faulkner Hotel ...........................................13 Sun 15 – Thu 19 Oct .................5 .................Carmarthen & The Gower Peninsula...................................................16 Sun 22 – Thu 26 Oct ...............5 .................Eastbourne & Romantic Sussex – New Wilmington Hotel .................14 Sun 24 – Thu 28 Dec...............5 .................Christmas in Norwich – Dunston Hall Hotel ......................................30 2018 Sun 4 – Thu 8 Mar ...................5 .................Bournemouth – The Miramar Hotel ....................................................41 Fri 16 – Tue 20 Mar..................5 .................‘Spring in the Air’ at Sidmouth – Kingswood & Devoran Hotel .........49 Thu 29 Mar – Mon 2 Apr .........5 .................Eastbourne – New Wilmington Hotel .................................................43 Fri 4 – Tue 8 May .....................5 .................Eastbourne – New Wilmington Hotel .................................................52

SINGLE TRAVELLER HOLIDAYS Enjoy browsing our carefully selected programme of SINGLE TRAVELLER holidays. We know it can be difficult to find single rooms on holidays without LL L E R H O supplements to pay.

So for that reason each of these holidays include a bedroom for sole use with no supplements – So if you are travelling alone you can enjoy your holiday in the company of light minded people. All our single holidays include a welcome drink – a great way to break the ice and get to know your fellow passengers. Also we are pleased to highlight a selection of SINGLES GALORE Tours where, although not purely for Single Travellers, we have managed to source a high proportion of rooms for single occupancy.

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2017 Sat 7 – Sat 14 Oct.....................8 .................Secrets of Jersey (By Air) – Golden Sands Hotel ...............................46 Mon 9 – Fri 13 Oct ...................5 .................Singles Galore in the Lakes – Skiddaw Hotel ....................................15 Sun 15 – Thu 19 Oct .................5 .................Carmarthen & The Gower Peninsula...................................................15 Sun 19 – Thu 23 Nov ...............5 .................Sidmouth & South Devon – Kingswood & Devoran Hotel .................20 Sat 23 – Wed 27 Dec...............5 .................NEW Christmas in Cheshire – Park Royal ..........................................28 Sat 23 – Wed 27 Dec...............5 .................A Derbyshire Country House Christmas – Marriott Breadsall Priory ......................................................................LUXURY TRAVELLER/SINGLES GALORE ..........................................30 Sun 24 – Thu 28 Dec...............5 .................Christmas in the Ribble Valley – Preston Marriott ......................................................................LUXURY TRAVELLER/SINGLES GALORE ..........................................28 2018 Mon 29 Jan – Fri 2 Feb...........5 .................Sandbanks Dorset – Sandbanks Hotel SINGLES GALORE ...............40 Mon 5 – Fri 9 Feb ....................5 .................Scarborough – The Esplanade Hotel SINGLES GALORE ..................40 Mon 26 – Fri 30 Mar................5 .................NEW Spring in the Highlands, Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore ........59 Mon 9 – Fri 13 Apr ...................5 .................Springtime in the Lakes – Skiddaw Hotel ..........................................54 Sat 14 – Sat 21 Apr ...................8 .................Secrets of Jersey (By Air) – Golden Sands Hotel ...............................46

Our Resort & Hotel Mobility Grading Each tour has hotel information listed. To help you choose the most suitable holiday for you we have provided a guideline grade in terms of lifts, steps, stairs, hills and general accessibility. The grades range from 1 to 5 and the higher the score the easier the holiday is for mobility.

Accommodation Symbols Our hotels are chosen for their quality, character & location. For easy reference we have introduced a set of symbols so that you can see at a glance exactly what facilities are available.

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Our Autumn Gold Collection Enjoy a relaxing autumn break this September and October. Perfect for those who don’t have to worry about taking breaks during school holidays, our Autumn Gold breaks are quieter and cheaper than a getaway in the summer! Autumn brings with it a fantastic array of colours and a fresh feel in the air, so as the nights draw in, what better time is there than to join us on one of our fabulous UK breaks.

All our Autumn Gold Collection Holidays Include: 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 Half board Accommodation Not Included All Lunches All Prices are per person

For further details on the Autumn Gold Holidays featured on Pages 11 – 17 please refer to our summer 2017 brochure

The Enchanting Isles of Scilly 6 DAYS

Tresco

Included Excursions 䡲 Walking tour of St Mary’s – A full-day guided walking tour of St Mary’s, including Old Town and the Lower Moors Nature Trail and the metal lighthouse at Peninnis Head. 䡲 Tresco – A crossing to the second largest island, Tresco, for a guided walk and a visit to the world famous Tresco Abbey Gardens. Established in the ruins of a Benedictine priory, they contain plants found nowhere else in Britain. 䡲 Plus two full days FREE at leisure. 䡲 Excursions include walking tours and sea launch journeys. Coaches are not used on the island.

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Monday 9 – Saturday 14 October – £825 Single Room: £80 䡲 Sea View: £50 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £26 Tour Departs By: 6.30am 䡲 Returns By: 6.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate Deposits: A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking.

Clients who are unable to walk reasonable distances will be limited in their enjoyment of this holiday.

Johnsons Coach Travel are the tour operator for this tour.

The Atlantic Hotel, St Mary’s, Isle of Scilly – 3-star The hotel is located directly on the water’s edge overlooking the harbour, and you are sure to receive a warm welcome from your hosts. The hotel is an old inn, so bedrooms vary in shape and size. Delightful restaurant built over the water and Ocean Bar with sea views.

Mobility Grade: 2 – Town and hotel: Fairly level location. Hotel has no lift and frequent steps and stairs.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 Return flights from Land’s End Airport (Approx 20 Mins) 䡲 All coach transfers

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & Included Excursions 䡲 St Ives – We travel to St Erth where we board the breakfast local train for the short journey to St Ives. Here we 䡲 2 Included Excursions discover one of Cornwall’s best loved resorts with its cobbled streets, winding alleyways, historic harbour and quaint fisherman’s cottages. 䡲 The Lizard – Britain’s most southerly village, returning to our hotel in the afternoon for a cream tea.

Monday 16 – Friday 20 October – £595 Standard Room Sole Occupancy: £78 䡲 Partial Sea View: £27 Sea View: £63 䡲 Premier Sea View: £108 䡲 2 Bedroom Sea View Suite with lounge: £144 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 8.30am 䡲 Returns By: 6.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Mevagissey

Included Excursions 䡲 Marazion & Penzance 䡲 Truro & Mevagissey

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 2 Included Excursions

Friday 20 – Tuesday 24 October – £399 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate The Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth – 2-star

The Mullion Cove Hotel – 3-star A unique and elegant destination on the Lizard Peninsula, the Mullion Cove Hotel features an AA Rosette-winning restaurant and offers spectacular sea views. Atlantic View Restaurant, Art-Deco inspired bar, 3 lounges, garden & terrace. Mobility Grade: 4 – All ground floor facilities are on one level with lift access to all floors. The immediate locality is level, although the hotel does command a cliff top position.

Owned by the Andrew family for over forty years, Membly Hall offers an intimate and friendly atmosphere whilst enjoying a superb seafront position on Falmouth Bay. Covered sun lounge, Wellness sauna & spa pool, Jacuzzi, pool table, tennis court & short mat bowls available.

Restaurant, bar and lounge. Large dance floor & regular entertainment programme. Mobility Grade: 3 – Town and hotel: Fairly level location. Hotel entrance has a slight incline & a few steps but lift serves all floors. Due to the nature of the building there are occasional steps on landings.

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Your Holiday Includes Included Excursions 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & 䡲 Plymouth, including a harbour cruise & breakfast Mt Edgcumbe Country Park 䡲 3 Included Excursions 䡲 Dartmoor National Park Visitors Centre, Princetown, Buckland Abbey (NT) & Garden House 䡲 Looe & Polperro

Charlestown

Included Excursions 䡲 Padstow & Tintagel 䡲 Penzance via Marazion & the Geevor Tin Mine 䡲 Charlestown & Mevagissey

Monday 25 – Friday 29 September – £519 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Sea View: £70 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 8.30am 䡲 Returns By: 6.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Monday 25 – Friday 29 September – £559 Single Room: £94 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 8.30am 䡲 Returns By: 6.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

The Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa, Newquay, Cornwall – 4-star

Moorland Garden Hotel, Yelverton – 3-star

Perfectly located in a quiet residential area, right on top of Fistral Beach with outstanding views across the Fistral Bay. Restaurant, bar and regular entertainment programme. Fistral Spa with pool, sauna, spa bath, steam room & fitness suite. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Cliff top walks.

Hotel: Level location.

A wonderful hotel on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park, nestling in nine acres of stunning and tranquil moorland garden. Wildflower Restaurant overlooks Dartmoor, bar, terrace & garden.

Mobility Grade: 3 – Generally level. Access to hotel is via two steps or via a small ramp. All public areas are on ground level. Bedrooms are located on ground or first floor only (No lift).

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Included Excursions 䡲 ‘Agatha Christie’ guided coach tour of Torquay 䡲 Paignton & Brixham 䡲 Buckfast Abbey & the South Devon Steam Railway

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 2 Lunches 䡲 Cream tea 䡲 3 Included Excursions

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Included Excursions 䡲 Maritime Plymouth 䡲 Totnes & Dartmouth Monday 13 – Friday 17 November – £399 Single Room: £75 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Sunday 24 – Friday 29 September – £639 Double for Sole Use: £75 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £26 Tour Departs By: 10.00am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Imperial Hotel, Torquay – 4-star

The Livermead Cliff Hotel, Torquay – 3-star Located in an enviable position, the hotel operates with a smooth efficiency and is located directly on the water’s edge just a short bus ride from the town centre. Restaurant, lounge area overlooking the sea, sun terrace & bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Level seafront and promenade. Hotel: Some rooms are accessed by lift and several steps. Ramp alternative to front entrance. A few steps in public areas.

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One of the UK’s most iconic seaside hotels, the 152-bedroom Imperial hotel in Torquay, is now under the ownership of the esteemed Brownsword Hotel Group, who strive to create very special places that truly embody their own ethos of great hospitality. The hotel is due to undertake a gradual sympathetic restoration and refurbishment project, restoring it to its former iconic Victorian glory. Located on an exclusive cliff top position with magnificent views across the bay and coastline. Regatta Restaurant with breathtaking views, Britannia Bar, health club with indoor & outdoor swimming pools, sauna, spa, solarium & Jacuzzi. Mobility Grade: 4 – Torquay itself is quite hilly but around the hotel is generally flat. There are a few isolated steps but all rooms served by a lift.

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Included Excursions 䡲 Dartmoor National Park including Widecombein-the-Moor 䡲 Paignton & Steam Train ride to Kingswear 䡲 Killerton House (NT)

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 2 Lunches 䡲 3 Included Excursions

Forde Abbey

Included Excursions 䡲 Forde Abbey Gardens including light refreshments 䡲 The Donkey Sanctuary at Slade House Farm

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 2 Lunches 䡲 2 Included Excursions

Friday 29 September – Friday 6 October – £819 Double for Sole Use: £84 䡲 Sea View: £42 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £28 Tour Departs By: 10.00am 䡲 Returns By: 6.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate Reductions Available for NT National Trust Members

Wednesday 11 – Sunday 15 October – £549 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 10.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

The Kingswood & Devoran Hotel, Sidmouth – 3-star

The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth – 3-star

One of our clients’ favourites and for over 50 years under the direct and careful management of its owners, the Seward family. The hotel enjoys a superb seafront location on the Esplanade with excellent sea views. Restaurant, two sea view lounges. Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: On the level. Hotel: On the level. Few steps. Lift to most floors. Steps to some bedrooms.

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Included Excursions 䡲 Guided Tour of Salisbury on outward journey 䡲 Sandbanks & Poole 䡲 Athelhampton House & Gardens

Chesil Beach

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 3 Included Excursions

Included Excursions 䡲 Swanage Railway & Poole 䡲 Chesil Beach, Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens & Lyme Regis 䡲 Dorchester & a Guided ‘Thomas Hardy Explorer’ tour

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 Drinks Reception & cream tea 䡲 3 Included Excursions

Thursday 28 September – Monday 2 October – £559 Single Room: £88 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Sunday 24 – Friday 29 September – £645 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Double for Sole Use: £100 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £26 Tour Departs By: 10.00am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Highcliff Marriott, Bournemouth, West Cliff – 4-star

Hotel Rex, Weymouth – 3-star

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Its unique location at the top of the West Cliff lets the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel offer guests the chance to soak up the sea views, enjoy the local sandy beach or simply relax in its magnificent gardens. Thoroughly modern facilities complement the hotel’s historic grandeur, and its high quality level of service has caused it to be one of the top-rated hotels in Bournemouth.

Facilities include the Grill Restaurant, library and conservatory, lounge and bar, plus swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium and spa treatment rooms. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality – fairly level with steep inclines into the City Centre. Hotel – minor steps throughout. Lift to all floors

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Weymouth & The Jurassic Coast

Situated on the promenade, overlooking the beach and just a short stroll from the town centre and harbour. Restaurant, bar and lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Fairly flat. Hotel: Steps to entrance. Isolated steps throughout. Lift to all floors.

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Isle of Wight

Included Excursions 䡲 Tour of the Island 䡲 Whippingham Church & Osborne House (EH) 䡲 Brading Roman Villa, Rosemary Vineyards, Ryde & Waltzing Waters 䡲 Carisbrooke Castle & Newport 䡲 Godshill

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 Return Ferry to the Isle of Wight 䡲 5 Included Excursions

Friday 29 September – Thursday 5 October – £745 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Side Sea View: £24 䡲 Sea View Superior: £60 Holiday Insurance: £27.00 Tour Departs By: 8.00am 䡲 Returns By: 7.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate Reductions available for (EH) English Heritage Members

HMS Warrior

Included Excursions 䡲 Hinton Ampner (NT) & Uppark House (NT) 䡲 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard with ‘All Attractions’ ticket 䡲 Chichester & West Dean Gardens

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 Packed lunch on departure day 䡲 Cream tea 䡲 3 Included Excursions

Sunday 8 – Thursday 12 October – £469 Single Room: £48 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members

Channel View Hotel, Shanklin – 3-star

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Commanding a unique seafront location in the village of Felpham, near to Bognor Regis. There are 35 mostly sea facing bedrooms. Restaurant & bar. Mobility Grade: 2 – Resort & Hotel: Generally level. Unavoidable steps throughout hotel. No lift but rooms are on two floors only.

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Best Western Beachcroft Hotel, Bognor Regis – 3-star

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Mobility Grade: 3 – Elevated position but Hotel has good accessibility for all. A few isolated steps throughout but lift to all floors.

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Included Excursions 䡲 Bluebell Railway & Sheffield Park & Gardens (NT) 䡲 Eastbourne & Beachy Head

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 2 Included Excursions

Seven Sisters

Included Excursions 䡲 Beachy Head, Birling Gap returning via Severn Sisters & Alfriston 䡲 Michelham Priory

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 2 Lunches 䡲 Entertainment on 3 evenings 䡲 2 Included Excursions

Monday 2 – Friday 6 October – £479 Double for Sole Use: £100 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 8.30am 䡲 Returns By:6.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members

Sunday 22 – Thursday 26 October – £449 Single Room: £32 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 10.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

The Old Ship Hotel, Brighton – 4-star

New Wilmington Hotel, Eastbourne – 3-star

The most historic hotel in Brighton and located in the heart of the city centre overlooking Brighton’s glorious seafront. Restaurant and lounge/bar. Mobility Grade: 4 – The location is level, steps to the entrance with alternative entrance available. Occasional steps in the corridors and some rooms. Lift to all floors.

This friendly, family run hotel is located close to the sea, bandstand, Wish Tower, Winter Gardens & Devonshire Park. The pier and shopping centre are only a few minutes away.

Restaurant, lounge, bar & spacious dining room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort & hotel are on the level. Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors.

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Your Holiday Includes Included Excursions 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & 䡲 Salford Quays breakfast 䡲 The Lake District – Bowness-on-Windermere 䡲 4 Included Excursions including Lake Cruise & the Aquarium on the Lake 䡲 Guided tour of Blackpool Illuminations 䡲 Guided tour of Lancaster Castle, then on to Morecambe

Windermere Cruise

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 2 Included Excursions

Included Excursions 䡲 Beatrix Potter’s ‘Hilltop’ & Cruise on Coniston Water 䡲 Kirkstone Pass to Bowness-on-Windermere including Lake Cruise to Lakeside & a train ride on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

Monday 2 – Friday 6 October – £465 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 10.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Monday 9 – Friday 13 October – £579 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 6.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate Hilltop – Due to Package Price no discounts available for National Trust Members

Best Western Glendower Hotel, Lytham St Annes – 3-star Situated overlooking St Annes Pier, sitting directly opposite a sandy beach and just a 10 minute drive from Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The hotel offers breathtaking views across the Irish Sea while the nearby Alpine and Ashton Garden offer picturesque tranquillity. ‘Coast’ Restaurant and bar/lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Generally level. Hotel: A few isolated steps throughout but the hotel does have a lift.

The Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick – 3-star This popular hotel enjoys an excellent location in the market square of the lovely town of Keswick. Cocktail bar and conservatory, stylish restaurant and pleasant lounge.

Mobility Grade: 4 – Town: Generally level. Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors.

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Included Excursions 䡲 Saundersfoot & Tenby 䡲 Gower Peninsula including The Mumbles, Worm’s Head & Rhossili Bay 䡲 St David’s 䡲 National Botanic Gardens of Wales

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 Welcome drinks with dinner on the first night 䡲 One night harpist or pianist plus one further evening of entertainment 䡲 4 Included Excursions

Llandudno

Included Excursions 䡲 Guided Tour of Port Sunlight Village 䡲 Llandudno ‘Open Top’ bus ticket 䡲 Porthmadog, Ffestiniog Railway train ride & Betws-y-Coed 䡲 The Isle of Anglesey

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 4 Included Excursions

Sunday 1 – Thursday 5 October – £629 Single Room: £100 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Sunday 15 – Thursday 19 October – £419 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By:6.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

St Georges Hotel, Llandudno – 4-star Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen – 3-star Located on the River Tywi within walking distance of the town centre, the 3-star Ivy Bush sympathetically blends olde-world charm with today’s modern facilities. Restaurant, large lounge area and bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Immediate locality reasonably flat.

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With wonderful views across Llandudno Bay, St George’s Hotel sits beside the impressive Great Orme on Llandudno’s stylish promenade. This 4-star, AA Hotel of the year 2015-16 features an elegant Terrace Restaurant and bar with stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Fairly flat. Hotel: There is a sloped entrance at the front of hotel or entrance can be via a few steps. All public areas are on ground level; however there are conference facilities on a lower level which are stair-lift accessible. A lift serves all floors.

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Included Excursions 䡲 Caernarvon & Portmeirion 䡲 Puffin Island Cruise 䡲 Llanberis & a ride on the Llanberis Lake Railway

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 2 Lunches 䡲 3 Included Excursions

Included Excursions Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Dunkeld, Crieff & 4 nights dinner, bed & 䡲 the Famous Grouse breakfast ‘Experience’ Tour 䡲 4 Included Excursions 䡲 Glamis Castle & Gardens 䡲 Evening ‘Enchanted Forest’ Sound & Light Show 䡲 Royal Deeside – Braemar, Balmoral Castle (Exc Adm), Crathie Church & Ballater

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 1 nights dinner, bed & breakfast in Waterford 䡲 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast in Killarney 䡲 1 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Stillorgan Park Hotel, near Dublin 䡲 Return Irish Ferries sea crossings 䡲 5 Included Excursions

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Famous Grouse ‘Experience’

5 Day Tour Mon 25 – Fri 29 September – £589 Single Room: £80 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 10.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm Times are approximate

5 Day Tour Sun 8 – Thu 12 October – £469 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 7.30am 䡲 Returns By: 7.00pm Times are approximate

The Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris – 3-star

Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie – 3-star

The most prestigious hotel in Anglesey, offering style, elegance and a warm welcome. In a prime position on the shores of the Menai Strait, overlooking the Snowdonia mountain range.

Restaurant, cosy bar and cocktail lounge.

Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: Level. Hotel: Level with a few steps. Lift to all floors.

This traditionally styled hotel is located in the centre of the town. Facilities include restaurant, bar, lounge and leisure club with spa bath, steam room, sauna and heated indoor pool. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality generally level. Hotel: Public areas are level but there are several steps to most bedrooms and in corridors. There is a lift.

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8 Day Tour Tue 3 – Tue 10 October – £889 Single Room: £153 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £51 Tour Departs: 7.30am 䡲 Returns By: 5.30pm Times are approximate Even though passports are not needed to travel to Ireland, ferry companies request passengers to carry some form of PHOTO ID, which may be required for inspection.

Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney – 4-star This stylish hotel is in the centre of Killarney, adjacent to the National Park, and offers excellent facilities including restaurant, piano bar, Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna & spa bath. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Flat. Hotel: Lift to all floors.

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Emmerdale – The Tour

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Discover a ‘jet setter’ tour to the iconic Concorde at Aerospace Bristol, SS Great Britain and the Bombay Sapphire Distillery at Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 1 night half board 䡲 A Cocktail Masterclass with a Gin Expert, followed by a complimentary drink and a Guided Tour of the Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery 䡲 Guided Tour of SS Great Britain followed by free flow visit of the Dockyard Museum and Dry Dock, followed by a lunch consisting of soup & sandwiches 䡲 VIP Experience at Aerospace Bristol, including Guided Tour of Concorde, Glass of champagne on the Concorde balcony & Guided Tour of the Concorde Exhibition

2 Day Tour Sunday 19 – Monday 20 November 2017 – £269 Single Room: £22 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £15 Tour Departs By: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 7.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Emmerdale, the working TV set location is Your Holiday Includes located within the Harewood Estate in Leeds 䡲 1 night half board where visitors can marvel at the beauty the 䡲 Guided ‘Emmerdale’ picturesque farming village boasts as they Tour meander down the lane to the surreal sight of stone cladded shops and homes nestling amongst the rolling hills. Sauntering past the familiar haunts of Home Farm, Bob’s Café, The Woolpack, the village Church and rows of stone cottages known as home for over 40 years to your favourite Emmerdale characters.

Your Holiday Itinerary Sunday Become part of the drama of Emmerdale and discover the magic that lies at the heart of the show. Guides will share secrets and stories revealing fascinating facts behind the making of the multi award-winning UTV soap.

The Emmerdale Village Tour, lasts for approximately 1.5 hours and is an outside, fully guided walking tour and visitors are advised to wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

Monday After breakfast we travel to Esholt, the original ‘Emmerdale Village’ used in the TV series between 1976 and 1998 until its popularity attracted so much interest that filming here became impossible. View the original ‘Woolpack’ pub before continuing on to Saltaire Village World Heritage Site. Named after Sir Titus Salt who built a textile mill, known as Salts Mill and this village on the River Aire. Built in the Italianate style, it has an enduring beauty and charm where you are free to wander around and enjoy this Victorian industrial model village. Later, we continue to Haworth, forever associated with the Bronte Sisters who lived and wrote in the Parsonage, before returning home Emmerdale during the late evening.

2 Day Tour Sunday 29 – Monday 30 October – £199 Single Room: £30 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £15 Tour Departs By: 8.00am 䡲 Returns By: 8.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Doubletree By Hilton, Bristol The Doubletree by Hilton Bristol is ideally located in the city centre, providing excellent friendly service with recently updated public areas and guest rooms with modern amenities. Each of the recently restyled guest rooms at this Bristol hotel feature modern amenities such as air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, 42-inch LCD TVs with Freeview channels.

Mobility Grade: 5 – Locality generally level. Level entrance to public areas and ground floor.

Lift to all floors.

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Leeds – 4-star Located in Wellington Street in the centre of Leeds, this eco-friendly hotel is within 1 mile of Leeds City Square, close to all the City’s main tourist attractions.

All 135 rooms offer free Wi-Fi. Restaurant, bar, lounge area, health club with indoor pool, sauna & jacuzzi.

Mobility Grade: 5 – Locality generally level. Level entrance to public areas and ground floor. Lift to all floors.

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Holiday Itinerary Sunday Discover the artistry and heritage behind Bombay Sapphire at its state-of-the-art distillery, set astride the banks of the crystal clear River Test at Laverstoke Mill. Go behind the scenes and discover how they infuse ten exotic botanicals from Not Included: 1 lunch around the world. Explore the Bombay Sapphire Distillery accompanied by a distillery host who will guide you through, ending with a tasting in the Mill Bar. We continue to our Hotel in Bristol for our overnight stay.

Monday This morning we visit SS Great Britain, to view the ship that ‘changed the world’.

SS Great Britain Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, she was the world’s first iron-hulled, propeller driver ship to successfully cross the Atlantic, and the forerunner of modern passenger liners. After our included lunch we enjoy a VIP Experience at Aerospace Bristol. Here we experience the iconic supersonic jet Concorde. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a glass of Champagne whilst you view the plane from a private area of the Concorde balcony before boarding the iconic plane itself for a guided tour.

Your visit here today concludes with a guided tour of the Concorde exhibition as well as the Aerospace Bristol Exhibition where you will learn the history behind this engineering phenomenon.

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Thursford is the ultimate Christmas musical experience and is probably the most popular Christmas show of all time in England! It is a blend of exciting Christmas entertainment, with Christmas songs, carols, stunning dancers, beautiful costumes, outstanding music and singing. Prepare to be dazzled!

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The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the biggest and most exciting Christmas show of all time in Britain. Come and experience the popular blend of Christmas entertainment, with dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, Christmas songs, carols and outstanding music and singing from the cast of over one hundred.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 1 night half board 䡲 Guided Tour of Norwich 䡲 Entrance ticket to ‘The Christmas Spectacular’

Holiday Itinerary Sunday We head directly to Thursford and afternoon performance of the Christmas Spectacular – This Norfolk Show is the largest Christmas production in England and is a celebration of Christmas with choirs, carols, and the best organs Not Included: All lunches including the mighty Wurlitzer playing. After the show, we return to the hotel for dinner and our overnight accommodation.

Monday Breakfast at hotel. Today we have a brief guided tour of Norwich as it prepares for the festive season.

Free time to visit the Cathedral, cobbled Elm Hill, or just enjoy some retail therapy as you search for that elusive Christmas present. We return Norwich home in the afternoon.

2 Day Tours Sunday 12 – Monday 13 November 2017 – £229 Sunday 3 – Monday 4 December 2017 – £229 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £15 Tour Departs By: 8.00am 䡲 Returns By: 7.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Holiday Itinerary Day 1 A leisurely drive, making a stop for lunch en-route before continuing to the outskirts of Norwich, arriving at our hotel during the afternoon. There is time to settle in and relax a little before dinner.

Day 2 After breakfast we travel to Wroxham Barns, one of Norfolk’s most popular visitor attractions offering a range of shopping and crafts, with activities of interest for all ages. Return to our Hotel for an Not Included: Lunches on included lunch before heading off to Thursford for Days 1 & 3 and Evening the 7.00pm evening performance of this year’s Dinner on Day 2 Christmas Spectacular (Deluxe Tickets Included).

Day 3 We visit the Cathedral City of Norwich where we are treated to a guided tour on board our coach followed by a little free time to explore the cobbled streets around Elm Hill at your own pace before returning home in the afternoon.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 2 nights bed & breakfast accommodation 䡲 1 Evening Meal 䡲 1 Lunch 䡲 Guided Tour of Norwich 䡲 Entrance ticket to ‘The Christmas Spectacular’

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3 Day Tours Friday 17 – Sunday 19 November 2017 – £347 Thursday 7 – Saturday 9 December 2017 – £347 Single Room: £50 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £18 Tour Departs By: 10.00am 䡲 Returns By: 6.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate Marriott Sprowston Manor, Wroxham, Norfolk

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.

Restaurant & bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality generally level with a few isolated steps. No lift but the hotel has a large number of ground floor rooms.

This stately manor house exudes a historic charm combined with modern touches. The picturesque grounds are sheltered by ancient oak trees. Restaurant, bar, café bar, indoor pool, spa bath, sauna and steam room. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality generally level. Hotel has a few steps to public areas and leisure facilities but ramps available. Lift to 2nd and 3rd floors, 8 steps leading to 1st floor.

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Babbacombe ‘Turkey & Tinsel’

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Lanhydrock House

December is Cornwall at its most relaxed. On this tour, we are based at the 4-star Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa where we will uncover the best that Cornwall has to offer, including two of the region’s most popular ‘pre-Christmas’ events and one of the region’s most popular National Trust sites all dressed for Christmas!

Holiday Itinerary Monday Welcoming tea/coffee greets us on our arrival followed by a sherry reception before evening dinner followed by entertainment.

Tuesday Nowhere does Christmas quite like the Eden Project. They’ve created a Christmas experience that will surprise and delight with live performances, music and storytelling. The themed gardens set within the giant domes are maturing and offer a constantly changing kaleidoscope of colour, no matter what time of year you visit. Evening dinner & entertainment at our hotel.

Wednesday We commence with a Guided Tour of Truro’s stunning three spired Gothic Revival Cathedral. Discover its amazing architecture and learn about the biggest stained glass project ever created within this unique ‘church within a church’. Later we are Not Included: All lunches free to explore the Victorian Christmas Market.

Located on the city’s Lemon Quay, enjoy the festive atmosphere as we explore up to 80 exhibitors, many in wonderful Victorian costumes, discovering an eclectic mix of food, drink, arts, crafts and high quality gifts and more.

Thursday Today we enjoy an excursion to Lanhydrock House and Gardens (NT).

Set in wooded parkland of 1,000 acres and encircled by a garden of rare shrubs and trees, Lanhydrock, is a magnificent late Victorian country house with extensive servant’s quarters, gardens and a wooded estate. Soak up the Festive atmosphere and explore the decorated house and gardens and see both ‘upstairs’ and ‘downstairs’ preparing for the Victorian family’s Christmas dinner.

(Cautionary Note: Please note that this excursion involves moderate amount of walking, at times over uneven and loose gravel paths and slopes. Also, there are stairs to some floors and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility).

Friday We commence our homeward journey making a suitable stop for lunch en-route.

5 Day Tour Monday 4 – Friday 8 December 2017 – £439 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 8.30am 䡲 Returns By: 6.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa, Newquay Perfectly located in a quiet residential area, right on top of Fistral Beach with outstanding views across the Fistral Bay. Restaurant, Bar, Fistral Spa, indoor swimming pool, sauna, spa bath, steam room & fitness suite Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Cliff top walks.

Hotel: Level location. Lift Access.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board including a 3-course/ choice menu 䡲 Christmas Gift 䡲 Sherry Reception 䡲 ‘New Year’s Eve’ Reception with sparkling wine before dinner 䡲 ‘Agatha Christie’ Guided Tour of Torquay

Holiday Itinerary Monday Tea/coffee and mince pies served in the Seaview Lounge upon arrival. Dinner in the Restaurant at 6.30pm followed by bingo and live entertainment and dancing in the Show Bar. Tuesday After breakfast we enjoy a guided tour on board our coach, taking in the various locations with Not Included: All lunches connections to Agatha Christie who spent much of her life in the area. In the afternoon, we are free to enjoy Babbacombe.

Evening sherry reception prior to a traditional Christmas Dinner – served with all the trimmings. Live entertainment & dancing.

Wednesday Our excursion today takes us to Dartmouth, a beautiful and wellpreserved old port. As an area of outstanding natural beauty in South Devon, Dartmouth is truly beautiful and the River Dart provides many photographic delights, as does the town itself. ‘Boxing Day’ dinner at 6.30pm followed by the option of attending the Babbacombe Theatre Christmas Show (not included) or enjoy a relaxing evening in the bar to enjoy the spectacular views.

Thursday Travelling via Newton Abbot we reach Buckfastleigh with its great abbey.

Next, we explore the vast open expanse of Dartmoor with its isolated villages, dense woodlands and soaring summits, visiting the picturesque little village of Widecombein-the-Moor. Sparkling Wine & Bucks Fizz reception in the lounge, followed by dinner and a ‘New Year’s Eve’ party in the Show Bar with live entertainment.

Friday We commence our homeward journey, making a convenient stop for lunch en-route before returning to the Midlands.

Note: Entertainment may change slightly.

5 Day Tour Monday 4 – Friday 8 December 2017 – £349 Single Room: £20 䡲 Double for Sole Use: £60 䡲 Sea View: £20 Sea View Balcony: £40 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 10.30am 䡲 Returns By: 3.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate The Babbacombe Hotel, Babbacombe – Superior 3-Star/4-Star This recently refurbished hotel enjoys a commanding position on the Babbacombe Downs, with far reaching and spectacular views and just a short stroll from the famous Babbacombe Cliff Railway. The hotel offers a range of accommodation including sea view and balcony rooms.

Restaurant, bar, regular evening entertainment. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Reasonably flat.

Hotel: Good access throughout with 7 ground floor rooms and 9 purpose built accessible rooms.

Lift access to 1st & 2nd floors. Stairs to 3rd floor.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 Tea/coffee upon arrival 䡲 Sherry Reception 䡲 4 nights half board including a traditional Christmas Dinner on one night 䡲 Live musical entertainment on 1 night 䡲 Entrance to the Eden Project 䡲 Guided Tour of Truro Cathedral 䡲 Entrance to Lanhydrock House (NT)

Located on the scenic South Devon coastline, Babbacombe and the English Riviera has been one of the UK’s top holiday destinations since Victorian times and it’s easy to see why. Sitting adjacent to Torquay, yet enjoying its own independence, it boasts its own promenade, theatre, shops, restaurants, and of course the famous Babbacombe Model Village. Enjoy the stunning coastal views and discover the historic Babbacombe Cliff Railway, one of only a few working funicular railways still in existence today.

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This Christmas, the National Trust’s Coleton Fishacre’s garden near Kingswear in South Devon, is aglow with festive and dramatic lighting. Discover Coleton Fishacre in a ‘new light’, as the house, streams, beautiful trees and exotic features of the garden are lit for Christmas. Inside the house, it is dressed for 1930s festivities, and the café and shop are filled with treats to tempt you.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 3 nights half board 䡲 Admission to Coleton Fishacre

Holiday Itinerary Not Included: All lunches Friday Arrive late afternoon at the Headland Hotel, Torquay for your 3-night stay. Nightly entertainment is provided each evening during your stay.

Saturday Today we have a leisurely morning to explore Torquay. Enjoy a stroll around the harbour or explore the town. Lots of opportunities for lunch before we leave in the afternoon for the highlight of the weekend – Coleton Fishacre at Kingswear.

This stunning National Trust property has gardens, ponds and trees awash with warm and festive lights. After a walk of around 40 minutes warm up in the beautiful house and admire the festive decorations.

Sunday This morning we head for the Plymouth maritime city of Plymouth where we have time to explore the famous Hoe, maybe do some festive shopping for that elusive present before we had back to Torquay in the late afternoon.

Monday We commence our homeward journey, making a convenient stop for lunch en-route before returning to the Midlands.

Sidmouth is a charming and elegant resort and remains our most popular destination – the timeless charm and unhurried way of life offers a perfect location for a winter break. Our itinerary has a ‘low key’ Festive element; the emphasis is on good food and relaxation.

Holiday Itinerary Sunday We travel south, making a convenient stop for lunch en-route, arriving with plenty of time to settle in before dinner.

Monday A free day to enjoy Sidmouth’s peaceful charm. With a nod to Christmas, in the evening a sherry reception is followed by a traditional festive 5-course dinner. Local singers will perform carols and festive songs to end our stay.

Tuesday We visit the interesting House of Marbles where you can explore the Marble and Glass Museums and perhaps enjoy morning coffee.

We also visit beautiful Buckfast Abbey, home to a community of Benedictine monks.

Wednesday Today we visit beautiful Killerton House (NT), one of the largest estates owned by the National Trust.

Thursday We visit beautiful Ottery Nursery before commencing our homeward journey with a stop en-route for lunch.

Note: Entertainment may change slightly.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board including a 5-course Table d’hote dinner, complimentary morning coffee & biscuits and afternoon tea & cake 䡲 Entrances to the House of Marbles, Buckfast Abbey & Killerton House (NT) Not Included: All lunches

Buckfast Abbey

4 Day Tour Friday 8 – Monday 11 December 2017 – £359 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £19.50 Tour Departs By: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate Please note due to the nature of this package, no reductions are available for National Trust (NT) Members.

5 Day Tour Sunday 19 – Thursday 23 November 2017 – £475 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Sea View: £24 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 5.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members

The Headland Hotel, Torquay

The Kingswood & Devoran Hotel, Sidmouth

The Headland Hotel is part of the Duchy Hotel Group and is an excellent seaside hotel with good food and choice menu.

Set in two acres of grounds overlooking Meadfoot Beach.

Restaurant, 2 lounge bars, dance floors, lift to most floors.

Mobility Grade: 4 – Level entrance to reception. Foyer, restaurant, bars are all on one level. Lift serves all floors, although some rooms are accessed up some steps.

One of our clients’ favourites and for over 50 years under the direct and careful management of its owners, the Seward family. The hotel enjoys a superb seafront location on the Esplanade with excellent sea views. Facilities include two sea view lounges and attractive dining room. Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: On the level. Hotel: On the level with few steps. Lift to most floors. Steps to some bedrooms.

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This tour is based in the ever-popular South Devon resort of Sidmouth – a small, unhurried and unspoilt town of charm and elegance.

This relaxing itinerary includes an excursion along the East Devon Heritage Coast to Lyme Regis, a varied entertainment programme and free time to explore Sidmouth.

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Weymouth’s fine Georgian seafront is an impressive backdrop to the long arc of fine, golden sand. The views from the bay are spectacular, stretching across the horizon taking in the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board with 4-course Table d’hote dinners plus coffee 䡲 Entertainment programme 䡲 Guided Tour of Torbay

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Full evening entertainment programme 䡲 Entrance to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Holiday Itinerary Saturday A leisurely journey south, during which we make a convenient stop for lunch en-route.

We arrive at our hotel for mulled wine and mince pies then relax and settle in before dinner.

Festive evening entertainment.

Sunday (‘Christmas Eve’) Today we visit Lyme Not Included: All lunches Regis, a coastal resort that boasts breath-taking scenery and holds a special mystique. Its historic Cobb and harbour are iconic features, set against moody blue cliffs yielding fossilised evidence of life on earth millions of years ago. (Please note that access to the town and promenade from the coach park is via a steep incline and may prove challenging for those with reduced mobility).

Monday (‘Christmas Day’) Relax today and enjoy Sidmouth’s peaceful charm.

Afternoon tea and Christmas Cake. During the evening enjoy a sherry reception before tucking into your ‘Christmas Dinner’ with all the trimmings, which is followed by music and dancing.

Tuesday (‘New Year’s Eve’) We enjoy a guided tour which takes in the unique and diverse beauty of Torbay and its three towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Torquay was once the watering place for the aristocracy of Europe and was the childhood home of Agatha Christie, Paignton became a middle-class resort with its beaches, promenade and Victorian pier whilst Brixham remains one of Britain’s principal fishing ports. Evening dinner & entertainment.

Wednesday We commence our homeward journey, making a convenient stop for lunch en-route before returning to the Midlands.

Note: Entertainment may change slightly.

5 Day Tour Saturday 2 – Wednesday 6 December 2017 – £439 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

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Holiday Itinerary Sunday ‘Christmas Eve’ An enjoyable journey south to the popular resort of Weymouth with a pleasant stop for lunch in the atmospheric cathedral city of Wells. Meet up with everyone for a wine reception prior to dinner, followed by bingo and festive music.

Monday ‘Christmas Day’ A scenic coastal drive is followed by a visit to lovely Abbotsbury Subtropical Not Included: All lunches Gardens. Established in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester as a kitchen garden for her nearby castle, the garden is now filled with rare and exotic plants from around the world. Father Christmas will visit with a gift for one and all prior to a good old fashioned Christmas Dinner followed by Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens entertainment.

Tuesday ‘Boxing Day’ A day at leisure in resort where we are free to explore the award-winning beach, picturesque harbour and traffic-free centre. The evening commences with a glowing glass of punch before dinner. A fun evening includes a fancy hats competition together with musical entertainment.

Wednesday ‘New Year’s Eve’ We drive through the Dorset countryside via delightful Corfe Castle to the colourful seaside resort of Swanage. Hogmanay dinner followed by party night entertainment including a glass of bubbly and a mince pie.

Thursday We commence our homeward journey, stopping en-route for lunch before returning to the Midlands.

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5 Day Tour Sunday 12 – Thursday 16 November 2017 – £439 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 10.00am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth A popular, well appointed, family owned and run hotel in the centre of the Esplanade, overlooking the sea and adjacent to the town centre. Facilities include three comfortable lounges, two bars, a sea-facing dining room and hydrotherapy pool (additional charge). Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort and Hotel: Level with a few steps to some public rooms and a lift to all floors.

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Situated on the promenade, overlooking the beach and just a short stroll from the town centre and harbour. Restaurant, bar and lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Fairly flat. Hotel: steps to entrance. Isolated steps throughout. Lift to all floors.

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We are pleased to offer this superb Festive break to one of Warner Leisure’s most popular resort hotels, where Christmas and New Year are all rolled in to one. A world of discovery awaits you with Warner’s renowned comfort, luxury, cuisine and entertainment with you all the way!

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Bournemouth is a popular all year-round resort which enjoys a mild climate and something of a Continental atmosphere. Our itinerary combines the scenery of the New Forest and an interesting visit to Poole, the Purbeck Hills and Swanage.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Guided Tour of New Forest 䡲 Daily afternoon tea and cake with quiz or bingo and a visit from Santa 䡲 Live evening entertainment with music & dancing 䡲 Festive menus

Holiday Itinerary Monday We journey to the South Coast and our ferry crossing to the Island, arriving at our hotel mid/late afternoon.

Tuesday – Thursday During your stay we have Not Included: All lunches arranged two half day excursions in the local area.

Warner’s Turkey & Tinsel breaks have an excellent full programme of events to enjoy during your stay and not forgetting the mince pies and a delicious selection of festive cuisine – it’s a great break away!

Holiday Itinerary Monday (‘Christmas Eve’) After making a stop for lunch on the way, we arrive at our hotel in the early afternoon. Welcome tea/coffee & biscuits.

Drinks reception with mulled wine whilst listening to Christmas music & carols. Candlelit dinner is followed by live musical entertainment.

Tuesday (‘Christmas Day’) After breakfast we discover the delightful scenery of the New Forest, seeing the thatched cottages of Brockenhurst and Lyndhurst and perhaps catching a glimpse of the famous ponies. This evening, a sumptuous traditional Christmas dinner is followed by musical Not Included: All lunches entertainment and sing-a-long carols.

Wednesday (‘Boxing Day’) Breakfast is followed by an excursion to Poole to explore the historic quay area. Then travelling via the Sandbanks Ferry we journey through the Purbeck Hills, via Corfe Castle to Swanage. Xmas quiz at tea time.

Boxing Day dinner is followed by live musical entertainment.

Thursday (‘New Year’s Eve’) We are free to explore Bournemouth. Take a walk along the promenade, explore the elegant shops, or simply relax and enjoy the comfort of our hotel. Christmas prize bingo followed by Gala New Year’s Eve dinner with music and dancing.

Friday We commence our homeward journey making a suitable stop for lunch en-route.

Note: Entertainment may change slightly.

Included Excursions: Newport: Visit the Islands principal town with its historic town centre on two elegant squares with Georgian and Victorian architecture surrounding them.

There is a regular market based across the town on Tuesdays.

Osborne House (EH): Originally built as a holiday retreat for Queen Victoria & her children. It gives a remarkable insight into royal family life throughout the late 19th century.

Friday We commence our homeward journey making a suitable stop for lunch en-route.

5 Day Tour Monday 11 – Friday 15 December 2017 – £429 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Signature Room Upgrades (Twin/Double Rooms Only) £20 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 6.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate Reductions available for (EH) English Heritage Members Bembridge Coast Hotel, Bembridge, Isle of Wight

5 Day Tour Monday 20 November – Friday 24 November 2017 – £409 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Sea View Rooms: £20 (Not available for Singles) Double for Sole use: £40 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth The hotel is located on the East Cliff overlooking the bay and beaches in a central, yet secluded position and has an award-winning garden frontage.

Restaurant & bar. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Level cliff top walks, gradients to shopping centre and pier.

Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors. No ground floor rooms & some first-floor rooms involve stairs. 9 steps to the main entrance can be avoided.

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With its 23 acres of grounds leading down to the sea, marvelous views and landscaped Spanish Gardens, Bembridge Coast is the ideal base to visit the Islands attractions. All hotels rooms are in the main building or nearby annexes and are designed with your relaxation in mind. Wherever located please be rest assured that the main building with the leisure centre, bar and restaurant is never too far away. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, lounge with extensive entertainment facilities. Mobility Grade: 4 – Grounds fairly flat. Hotel has a lift. There may be some walking between the accommodation and the main hotel facilities.

Please note: Most single rooms are in Standard Chalets, not in the hotel. These are of a 3-star standard, tastefully decorated with en-suite, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Twin and double rooms are in the hotel complex and are 4-star.

Hotel Signature Room Upgrades Available: Wonderfully smart decor, upgraded spacious amenities and bigger beds and chairs.

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Enjoy pre-Christmas in the Lake District and savour an impressive display of natural splendour as the leaves turn from green to gold with the reflections in the mirror stillness of the lakes simply breathtaking.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board

Holiday Itinerary Monday Arrive mid-afternoon and make yourself at home. Join the Management Team for a welcoming Not included: All lunches glass of sherry. A Candle-lit dinner is followed by table games and a little gift from Guess Who? Tuesday We cross the South Downs to enjoy the views at Beachy Head, reaching Birling Gap. Return via the scenic Seven Sisters to Alfriston, one of the oldest and prettiest villages in Sussex. Tonight, take your seats for a sumptuous Christmas dinner with party hats, crackers, streamers and a complimentary glass of house wine.

Wednesday A day at leisure in Eastbourne. Join us for a game of Bingo at 4.00pm before another delicious dinner followed by live entertainment with singing and dancing.

Thursday A tour of the countryside of a defining moment in England’s History – the Battle of Hastings, visiting Battle and Rye. Battle is dominated by the gatehouse of Battle Abbey, built by William the Conqueror and reputedly where Old King Harold fell. Also visiting the ancient and delightful fortified Rye, where cobbled streets and huddled houses have hardly altered since the 14th century.

Tonight, enjoy a ‘New Year Party’ with a complimentary glass of Bucks Fizz, ‘New Year’s Eve’ banquet ceremonially piped in by your very own Scottish Piper.

Live entertainment with the ‘New Year’ (11.00pm) welcomed in with Auld Land Syne.

Friday We commence our homeward journey making a suitable stop for lunch en-route.

Note: Entertainment may change slightly.

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Holiday Itinerary Friday Journey north to the Lake District, arriving during the afternoon. Tonight, enjoy a festive evening dinner.

Saturday A free morning to explore Keswick.

Browse some of the interesting and individual shops Not Included: All lunches before taking lunch in one of the many cafés. In the afternoon, we enjoy a short cruise on Derwentwater to enjoy the views. Tonight, there is the OPTION of booking seats at the Theatre on the Lake for this year’s Festive Season Play ‘The Secret Garden’ – Synopsis: The spoilt Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in a huge lonely house in the middle of the Yorkshire Moors. While she is there she discovers a garden and makes two surprising friends and the three of them bring life and joy back to the home.

Sunday Each year in the South Lakeland market town of Ulverston, the historic cobbled streets are filled with seasonal cheer as locals & visitors dress in Dickensian costume. Traditional Cumbrian crafts, street entertainers, brass bands, youth theatre, stilt walkers, fire eaters, jugglers and street organs are all expected to entertain visitors throughout the weekend.

Monday Departing after breakfast we enjoy a journey over the breathtaking Kirkstone Pass pausing in Bowness-on-Windermere prior to returning home during the afternoon.

Beachy Head

Join us on this Mistletoe & Wine package to the excellent quality 3* New Wilmington Hotel, tucked away in the elegant seaside town of Eastbourne, sheltered by the rolling expanse of the South Downs and the towering cliffs of Beachy Head.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 3 nights half board 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Derwentwater Lake Cruise

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4 Day Tour Friday 24 – Monday 27 November 2017 – £369 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Double for Sole Use: £30 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £19.50 Optional theatre ticket (Circle seats) for the ‘Secret Garden’: £10 Tour Departs By:8.30am 䡲 Returns By: 7.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate Theatre tickets must be booked at the time of booking

5 Day Tour Monday 20 – Friday 24 November 2017 – £395 Single Room: £40 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

The Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick New Wilmington Hotel, Eastbourne This friendly family run hotel is located very close to the sea, bandstand, Wish Tower & Winter Gardens. Restaurant, bar and lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the level. Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors.

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This popular hotel enjoys an excellent location in the market square of the lovely town of Keswick. Restaurant, cocktail bar and pleasant lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Town: Generally level. Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors.

3 nights half board provided.

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Christmas at Ripon Cathedral

Durham Lumiere & Beamish

Harrogate & Skipton’s Christmas Market

‘The Living Museum of the North’

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Enjoy an evening of traditional carols and seasonal music performed by Ripon Cathedral Choir and the Cathedral Brass Quintet with special guests and musicians from Ripon Grammar School.

Holiday Itinerary Friday We journey north to the small Derbyshire Dales town of Bakewell. Perhaps best known for its unique and delicious Pudding, Bakewell has many Not Included: All lunches more tempting treats to offer. Idyllically situated on the banks of the River Wye, it is the region’s largest town with mellow stone buildings, medieval five-arched stone bridge and quaint courtyards that are a magnet for painters, photographers and sightseers alike.

Later, we continue north to our hotel for our 2-night stay.

Saturday After breakfast enjoy a day exploring the delightful town of Harrogate, with its pedestrianised shopping centre, beautiful arcades, the Valley Gardens, the historic Pump Room and a branch of famous Betty’s tea rooms. There are lots of opportunities to explore today Harrogate before returning to our hotel in time for an early evening dinner and our excursion to Ripon with its huge market square dominated by an obelisk, just minutes from the stunning cathedral. After the concert, we return to Harrogate.

Sunday After a leisurely breakfast we head to Skipton where we are transported back to a bygone yuletide age at the towns popular annual Victorian Christmas Market. With a full range of festive entertainment on show a great Christmas atmosphere is assured. We head homeward mid-afternoon. © VisitEngland – Critical Tortoise

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 2 nights half board 䡲 Carol Concert in Ripon Cathedral

Durham Lumiere

It’s back! Prepare to be blown away by an electrifying, breath-taking sensational festival as Lumiere returns to Durham for the fifth time.

Britain’s largest outdoor FREE light festival attracts artists from around the world who will be illuminating the city in extraordinary and unexpected ways – An event not to be missed.

Holiday Itinerary Friday We travel north, calling at York en-route with time to have lunch and explore a little. Perhaps visit the magnificent Minster or wander along the Shambles. Continue to our hotel, with time to settle in before dinner.

Saturday Travel to Durham to explore in your own time before experiencing the Lumiere in the evening. Prepare to be enthralled as the city comes to life with an incredible sound and light show as historic buildings, including the magnificent cathedral, are transformed into a nocturnal wonderland.

Sunday A morning visit to the Beamish Living Museum of the North where we can enjoy a whole host of Christmas festivities as the Town and Pit Village take on a festive feel with period decorations from the early 1900s. We head for home during the mid-afternoon.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 2 nights half board 䡲 Lumiere Festival Map 䡲 Entrance to Beamish Living Museum of the North Not Included: All lunches

Beamish Living Museum

3 Day Tour Friday 1 – Sunday 3 December 2017 – £319 Single Room: £40 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £18 Tour Departs By: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 7.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

3 Day Tour Friday 17 – Sunday 19 November 2017 – £289 Single Room: £60 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £18 Tour Departs By: 8.00am 䡲 Returns By: 8.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate

Redworth Hall Hotel, County Durham

The 4-star Best Western Cedar Court Hotel is a Grade II listed building and was Harrogate’s first hotel. It enjoys a peaceful location in landscaped grounds close to the town centre.

Public areas include a restaurant, open plan lounge and bar.

Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality & hotel are generally on the level.

Lift to all floors.

A beautiful Jacobean country manor dating back to 1744.

Standing in 150 acres of Durham countryside, the hotel combines traditional elegance with contemporary style.

Restaurant, bar, lounge, indoor pool & gym.

Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Generally level. Hotel: Level entrance & lift to all floors. 2 nights half board provided.

Llandudno ‘Turkey & Tinsel’

Inverness ‘Turkey & Tinsel’

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Join us at the BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel on this superb ‘All Inclusive Turkey & Tinsel’ break. Dating from the 1890’s, the Hotel combines the best of the past with the contemporary style of the present with elegant interiors, comfortable bedrooms and a superb Leisure Club & Spa.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Entertainment programme 䡲 Guided Tour of the Electric Mountain

Holiday Itinerary Sunday We journey north to the Scottish Highlands arriving in Inverness during the early evening.

Monday Today we include a cruise on the world-famous Loch Ness. Although forever associated with legend, there is much more to Loch Ness than just the elusive monster! It is Scotland’s largest loch and it is more than 600ft deep for much Not Included: Lunches on Days 1 & 6 of its 23 miles length.

Tuesday A day at leisure in Inverness, with time to explore the shops, parks and gardens of the Capital of the Highlands.

Wednesday Enjoy a drive into the magnificent highland setting of the Cairngorm National Park calling at Grantown-on-Spey at the Speyside Heather Centre before returning via Aviemore.

Thursday We visit the Culloden Battlefield & Visitors Centre (NT), which features a state of the art exhibition bringing the battle alive in an immersion film and accounts from genuine characters involved in the events when the British troops defeated Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Highland clans in 1746.

Friday Today we are homeward bound.

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Holiday Itinerary Monday (‘Christmas Eve’) After making a stop for lunch on the way, we arrive at our hotel in the early afternoon. Settle in to your room before a welcoming drinks reception before a candle lit dinner, followed Not Included: All lunches by an evening of live music and dancing.

Tuesday (‘Christmas Day’) After breakfast with a gift from ‘Santa’, we head to Llanberis to visit ‘Electric Mountain’ where we enjoy a fascinating guided tour of Dinorwig Power Station. We descend deep inside ancient Elidir Mountain’s labyrinth of tunnels and witness the massive pump and turbines in action. Free time in Llandudno in the afternoon. Enjoy a traditional Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings, followed by musical entertainment.

Wednesday (‘Boxing Day’) A day at leisure in resort. Enjoy a few games of bingo and a quiz in the afternoon before our celebration dinner and entertainment.

Thursday (‘New Year’s Eve’) A leisurely drive following the route of the River Conwy before reaching Betws-y-Coed. We continue through the spectacular scenery of the Snowdonia National Park from Capel Curig to Caernarfon and then return to our hotel along the scenic coastal road. Celebrate the ‘New Year’ with a Gala dinner and entertainment.

Friday Sit back and enjoy the scenery as we travel over the Horseshoe Pass, making a stop in Llangollen for lunch before returning home.

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Llandudno is the ‘queen’ of Welsh resorts and enjoys a unique location on level ground between the high headlands of the Great and Little Orme.

As the Festive Season commences we are delighted to be able to return once again to one of our most popular hotels.

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6 Day Tour Sunday 12 – Friday 17 November 2017 – £629 Single Room: £100 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £26 Tour Departs By: 6.00am 䡲 Returns By: 7.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate Discounts apply for National Trust (NT) Members

5 Day Tour Monday 6 – Friday 10 November 2017 – £475 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate The Merrion Hotel, Llandudno The Merrion is one of Llandudno’s principal hotels and is situated in a prime position on the resort’s promenade, overlooking the Victorian Pier and the magnificent sweep of Llandudno Bay. Facilities include restaurant, bar and lounge.

Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Level seafront and shopping area.

Hotel level, with ramp entrance and a few steps. Lift to all floors.

The Best Western Palace Hotel, Inverness

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Our hotel is nestles on the banks of the River Ness, opposite Inverness Castle and is just a few short steps from Inverness city centre. Restaurant, lounge, bar, swimming pool, steam room & sauna. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort & hotel are on the level. Hotel has a lift serving all floors.

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Christmas in Jersey

Christmas in Bruges at the 4-Star Académie Hotel

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Escape to the beautiful Island of Jersey and indulge yourself on this fantastic Festive Break to one of our most popular 4-star hotels. At the Somerville Hotel at St Aubins you’ll discover first class surroundings, with excellent service and AA rosette award-winning cuisine.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Traditional Christmas Day Lunch plus lunch on Boxing Day 䡲 Return flights from East Midlands Airport 䡲 Return transfers between Jersey airport & hotel 䡲 Outlined Excursions 䡲 One piece of hold luggage per person (20Kgs) 䡲 All current taxes

Christmas in Bruges is like stepping into your very own Christmas card. The medieval town, in the Flemish region of Belgium, is aglow with sparkling lights, Christmas markets and gothic churches. Shops selling the prettiest of Christmas decorations are draped in festive foliage, cobblestone streets echo the clip-clop of horsedrawn carriages and chocolate shops fill the narrow streets. A visit to Bruges in December is guaranteed to leave you feeling festive.

Holiday Itinerary Saturday 23 December Following our short flight to Jersey we transfer to our hotel in St Aubin.

Check in, relax and enjoy a table d’hote dinner.

Sunday 24 December A mid morning transfer to the island’s capital, St Helier for some last-minute Christmas shopping. Relax before dinner, which is followed by entertainment.

Monday 25 December The morning is free for you to enjoy the hotel’s facilities. After our delicious Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, relax and watch the Queen’s Speech. We round off the day Not included: 3 lunches with dinner and an evening of entertainment.

Tuesday 26 December A morning ‘mystery drive’ has been arranged for you to see some of the sights of this picturesque island, returning to our hotel for lunch. A free afternoon is followed by dinner and entertainment.

Wednesday 27 December Subject to our return flight time we enjoy a morning scenic coach excursion, taking in the west of the inland before returning to the airport for our flight back to East Midlands.

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Holiday Itinerary Saturday 23 December A morning departure for lunch time crossing to France. We continue in to Belgium, arriving at our hotel in time for dinner.

Sunday 24 December After breakfast we visit the pretty town of Ypres, where there is the opportunity to explore this unique Belgian city with its distinct and heart-warming memorial to the thousands of British and Commonwealth soldiers who died on the battlefields of WW1. Return to our hotel in the afternoon for free time and our evening meal. In the evening, there is an opportunity to attend Midnight Mass at the Holy Lady Church.

Monday 25 December A ‘Vrolijk Kerstfeest’ (Merry Christmas) to you all. A morning to relax in Bruges before sitting down to a 3-course Turkey Lunch.

Not included: 4 lunches Afternoon at leisure with evening dinner provided at the hotel.

Tuesday 26 December Today we have a day to explore Bruges. We include visits to the Chocostory, Chocolate Museum and the Straffe Hendrik Brewery with leisure time to also explore the delightful Christmas Markets. Dinner included at the Hotel.

Wednesday 27 December Departing Bruges after breakfast we visit the nearby classic seaside resort of Ostend before heading to Calais and the crossing to England, arriving home during the evening.

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All Holidays by Air to the Channel Islands are ATOL protected.

Johnsons Coach Travel holds an ATOL Licence (ATOL 6390) granted by the Civil Aviation Authority.

EXTEND YOUR STAY TO INCLUDE THE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS Once again, we are pleased to offer the option of an extra 6 night stop over for the New Year.

Price: £529 Includes 6 Nights DBB, 5-course New Years Eve dinner dance with fireworks display and return flight & transfers on Tuesday 2nd January.

Please note that between 27 Dec & 2nd Jan there are no excursions included and there is no Johnsons Courier on site at the hotel.

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Current Flight Times are: 23 Dec Dept: East Midlands 08.30 Arr: Jersey 09.50.

27 Dec Dept: Jersey 2.50pm Arrive East Midlands 4.00pm (Flights may be subject to alteration) Please note Photo ID is required for this tour.

Christmas in Jersey: A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking.

5 Day Tour Saturday 23 – Wednesday 27 December 2017 – £725 Single Room: £140 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £37.50 Tour Departs: 6.00am 䡲 Returns By: 9.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate Passports are required for this Tour Académie Hotel, Bruges

Somerville Hotel, St Aubin, Jersey Nestling on the hillside, overlooking the yachting harbour and village of St. Aubin, the Somerville is one of the finest country house luxury hotels in Jersey. AA rosette awarded Tides Restaurant, heated outdoor pool (seasonal), terrace and immaculate gardens. Mobility Grade: 2 – Grounds and location on a hillside. Hotel generally level with occasional steps.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board (3-course set menus with jugs of water & tea/coffee after dinner) 䡲 3-course Turkey Lunch on Christmas Day with potatoes, vegetables & Yule Log 䡲 Welcome glass of Kir 䡲 Hot/cold buffet breakfasts 䡲 Christmas music in the bar every night (Not live music) 䡲 Included visits to the Chocostory Chocolate Museum & The Straffe Hendrik Brewery

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The four-star Académie Hotel is centrally situated in the heart of Bruges. Set in the middle of the golden tourist triangle, the hotel is a mere stone’s throw from the famous shopping at Market Square, where the distinctive Belfry Tower stands.

Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the level but please remember Bruges has many cobbled streets & walkways. Hotel has a few isolated steps but a passenger lift serves all floors.

Christmas in Stirling – Enchanting Scotland

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Our tour is based in historic Stirling, a timeless city filled with grace and splendour. Stirling is in the centre of Scotland where Highland Mountains and Lochs meet the lowland.

Holiday Itinerary Friday 22 December Travelling north, we cross the border into Scotland and check-in to our hotel in time for dinner.

Saturday 23 December This morning we visit Kelpies – two magnificent steel horse head sculptures which stand 30 metres above the Forth and Clyde Canal in Falkirk (Guided Tour included).

We continue to the Falkirk Wheel – a mighty rotating boat lift which connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal (Boat cruise included).

Return to our hotel for an evening drinks reception followed by a 3-course dinner accompanied by live musicians.

Sunday 24 December Enjoy a leisurely walk to the magnificent Stirling Castle, where entrance is included. Return to the hotel for a buffet lunch including tea & coffee. A 3-course evening dinner Not included: 4 lunches is served tonight and is followed by live music.

Mulled wine and mince pies will be served in front of the fire from 10pm.

Monday 25 December Leisurely breakfast before a Sparkling Wine reception at 12.00pm followed by a sumptuous Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. You never know Santa might drop by! Relax and enjoy the Queen’s speech then watch one of the latest movies on the big screen in the Academy Suite with popcorn provided.

Tonight, a light buffet dinner will be served with choices of starters and dessert followed by entertainment. Finish off the evening in the Headmasters Study Bar for some quiet drinks and reflection.

Tuesday 26 December Today, we depart for Edinburgh where we enjoy a short morning guided tour of the ‘Capital of the North’. Free time in the afternoon to enjoy the sights or have fun in the Christmas sales. Farewell evening 3-course dinner followed by some lively Scottish entertainment music and dancing.

Wednesday 27 December Departing after breakfast we arrive home during the evening.

Note: Entertainment may vary slightly 6 Day Tour Friday 22 – Wednesday 27 December 2017 – £729 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £26 Tour Departs By: 7.45am 䡲 Returns By: 8.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

York

York is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and provides a captivating backdrop to a celebration of Christmas. Enjoy the festivities at one of our most popular hotels, along with a visit to the pantomime and free time to explore this delightful and historic city

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Christmas Lunch 䡲 Light Lunch on arrival day 䡲 Christmas entertainment programme 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Pantomime visit

Holiday Itinerary Saturday 23 December We arrive at our hotel in time for a light buffet lunch. You will have time to settle in and perhaps explore a little. Join fellow guests for a welcome drinks reception, before dinner followed by musical entertainment.

Sunday 24 December After a traditional English breakfast we enjoy a gentle ride out to the spa town of Harrogate, returning to our hotel in the afternoon.

Time to relax before our three-course dinner, Not included: 3 lunches followed by some in-house entertainment. For those who wish, there is the opportunity to attend Midnight Mass.

Monday 25 December Spend a relaxing morning before our 4-course Christmas lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy the views from the lounge or bar and watch the Queen’s Speech. Alternatively, a stroll along the riverbank might help make room for the buffet served in the evening. To round off this special day join in the Christmas Quiz.

Tuesday 26 December This morning is free to enjoy the hotel’s riverside location, or perhaps explore the historic centre of the city. Christmas would not be complete without a visit to the pantomime and we enjoy a matinee performance of ‘Beauty and The Beast’ at the local Grand Opera House Theatre. After dinner, enjoy an evening of magic.

Wednesday 27 December Departing our hotel after breakfast we commence our journey home. After a stop for lunch on-route we arrive back during the early evening.

Note: Entertainment may vary slightly

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5 Day Tour Saturday 23 – Wednesday 27 December 2017 – £619 Single Room: £86 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 8.30am 䡲 Returns By: 6.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

The Stirling Highland Hotel, Stirling This prestigious hotel, formerly the city’s High School, sits in the heart of Stirling. Contemporary bedrooms retain the charm & character of the hotel. Scholar’s Restaurant. Relax with a drink in the Headmaster’s Study. Health club with indoor swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. Mobility Grade: 3 – Location – The hotel is on an incline but within the hotel everywhere is relatively flat. Isolated steps throughout hotel. Lift to all floors.

The Queen’s Hotel, Skeldergate, York A friendly hotel, well-appointed and anxious to please, located on the banks of the River Ouse in the heart of the city and well-liked by our clients. Royal Brasserie, bar and lounge overlooking the river. Mobility Grade: 4 – City: Generally level. Hotel: Has lift or slope alternative to all steps.

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Christmas in The Ribble Valley

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Chester Cathedral

Celebrate Christmas on this new ‘Singles’ tour to Cheshire where you’ll always have a room of your own with no single supplement charge. People of all ages go on our’ Single Traveller’ festive holidays, so as long as you enjoy meeting new people and visiting new places, you’ll feel at home as soon as you board your coach!

Lake Windermere

This tour has regularly been voted one of our top Christmas destinations! Heady praise indeed, so we are really pleased to be able to again include the Preston Marriott in our Christmas Collection.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 Lunch on arrival 䡲 Afternoon tea & mulled wine 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Traditional Christmas Lunch 䡲 Festive entertainment programme 䡲 Outlined excursions including Windermere Lake Cruise 䡲 Pantomime ticket

Holiday Itinerary Saturday 23 December We journey north via Ashbourne and Buxton before reaching the National Trust’s Lyme Park. Nestling on the edge of the Peak District we step back to the Edwardian era as we explore the lavish interiors and beautiful gardens set against sweeping moorland.

We continue north to our hotel for our 4-night stay.

Sunday 24 December After breakfast we visit the beautiful city of Chester. We include a ‘Ground Floor’ guided tour of its magnificent Cathedral before some free time at leisure to explore. Return Not included: 4 lunches for afternoon tea/coffee, mince pies and brandy butter. Welcome drinks reception in the lounge bar followed by dinner in the Topiary Restaurant with live musical entertainment.

Monday 25 December Breakfast and Christmas morning at leisure. Pre-dinner dinks in the lounge followed by Christmas luncheon in the Royal Suite. From 3.00pm the Queens Speech will be shown in the lounge/bar followed by tea/coffee and Christmas Cake. Festive buffet dinner is followed by a fun ‘Race Night’ evening.

Tuesday 26 December Breakfast is followed by a morning at leisure. A light lunch is provided before we journey over to Liverpool where we take our seats for the festive panto ‘Cinderella’ at Liverpool’s Empire Theatre. Tonight, enjoy a grand ‘gala’ dinner in the Royal Suite followed by live musical entertainment.

Wednesday 27 December Departing after breakfast we head south, pausing for a suitable lunch stop en-route returning home in the afternoon.

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Holiday Itinerary Sunday 24 December We journey north making a suitable refreshment stop en-route, arriving for an included 2-course luncheon. Settle in to your rooms for your luxury 4-night stay before enjoying mulled wine and afternoon tea. Sumptuous 3-course dinner followed by a relaxing drink in the bar/lounge.

Monday 25 December Following breakfast perhaps take a leisurely stroll in the hotel grounds before our delicious Christmas Day luncheon. In the afternoon relax and maybe watch the Queen’s speech with afternoon tea, coffee, mince pies, port & cheeses. Tonight, enjoy an informal buffet dinner followed by an evening at leisure.

Tuesday 26 December We take a leisurely drive Not included: 3 lunches along the Fylde Coast to Blackpool. A free morning to explore Britain’s favourite holiday resort. In the afternoon, we include tickets to the Pantomime ‘Cinderella’ at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre. 3-course carvery dinner followed by Christmas Quiz.

Wednesday 27 December After breakfast we drive into the magnificent Lake District National Park and a visit to Bowness-on-Windermere. With time to explore the resort we also include a cruise on Lake Windermere with delightful views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and wooded islands. 3-course evening dinner is followed by live entertainment.

Thursday 28 December Departing after breakfast we head south, pausing at the popular Trentham Estate for free time and lunch (not included), before arriving home in the early afternoon.

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5 Day Tour Saturday 23 – Wednesday 27 December 2017 – £729 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Reduction for Twin/Double Share: £100 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 8.30am 䡲 Returns By: 3.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members

5 Day Tour Sunday 24 – Thursday 28 December 2017 – £689 Single Room: £105 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 8.30am 䡲 Returns By: 3.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Park Royal Hotel, Stretton, Nr Warrington

Marriott Hotel, Broughton, Nr Preston Once a Victorian manor house with many of its original features still in place, the magnificent exterior is matched by 11 acres of glorious gardens and woodland. Known for its first-class service and wonderful amenities, the hotel has all the ingredients for a wonderful Christmas atmosphere. Restaurant and lounge/bar.

Leisure club with indoor swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality & hotel is generally level. This hotel has a lift.

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A member of the esteemed ‘Q’ Hotel group, this fantastic hotel is well situated with the Cheshire countryside on its doorstep. The Hotel itself blends a mix of modern facilities with elegant grandeur. Part of the hotel dates from 1831 when it was a vicarage for nearby St Mathews Church. 146 wellappointed rooms, restaurant, bar, lounge, leisure centre with 22m indoor pool, solarium & Jacuzzi. Mobility Grade: 5 – Locality & hotel is generally level, with level paved entrance.

Lifts to bedrooms on first & second floor. No steps to corridors or public areas on ground floor.

Mid Wales Festive Magic Sleigh Bells in Norfolk Christmas in Llandrindod Wells

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Add sparkle to your Christmas celebrations with this fantastic tour. This year we once again return to the popular seaside resort of Great Yarmouth where not only do we bring you a full festive programme but also include tickets for the last matinee performance of the 2017 Thursford Christmas Spectacular.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 4 nights full board 䡲 Christmas entertainment programme 䡲 Entrance to AbbeyCwm-Hir Hall 䡲 Guided Tour of the Elan Valley Reservoirs

Holiday Itinerary Saturday 23 December We journey via Ludlow and the Teme Valley into mid-Wales. Afternoon tea & Welsh cakes upon arrival. Evening drinks reception prior to evening dinner, followed by a concert from the Rhayader Male Voice Choir.

Sunday 24 December After breakfast enjoy an excursion to the beautifully decorated Abbey-CwmHir Hall, where the Victorian gothic revival architecture is dressed in seasonal trimmings.

Lunch is included at our hotel followed by free time Not included: 2 lunches to stroll around this lovely spa town and lake. Bingo, games, afternoon tea & cake are available in the hotel. Evening dinner is followed by live entertainment and dancing.

Monday 25 December Breakfast and a leisurely Christmas morning. Enjoy a drinks reception and meet Santa before your traditional Christmas Day lunch. Listen to the Queens Speech followed by afternoon tea/coffee. Carved buffet dinner followed by entertainment in the Ballroom.

Tuesday 26 December After breakfast enjoy a scenic drive to Rhayader and a guided tour of the Elan Valley Reservoirs. Luncheon is served back at the hotel.

Bingo & games are followed by afternoon tea and cakes. Evening dinner and live musical entertainment.

Wednesday 27 December Departing after breakfast we make a suitable stop for lunch en-route before arriving home in the early afternoon.

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6 Day Tour Friday 22 – Wednesday 27 December 2017 – £799 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Double for Sole Use: £40 Sea View: £20 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £26 Tour Departs By: 10.00am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

5 Day Tour Saturday 23 – Wednesday 27 December 2017 – £699 Single Room: £40 䡲 Double for Sole Use: £100 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 10.30 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

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The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells The 4-star Metropole is located in the centre of the historic spa town of Llandrindod Wells, a delightful town with Victorian canopied streets, delicate wrought ironwork and ornamental parks. Restaurant, bar/lounge, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool & gym. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are level. Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors.

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This family owned hotel stands in a quiet location on Great Yarmouth’s seafront directly overlooking the sea. Restaurant, 2 bars, heated indoor swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 2 – Hotel: The hotel originally was 3 houses that have been sympathetically joined together over the years. Rooms do vary in size and there are unavoidable steps to some floors, although the hotel has a small lift. Locality: The hotel commands a level location.

This hotel may not be suitable for any customers with extreme mobility issues.

Lots of Sea View Rooms with our allocation!

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Holiday Itinerary Friday 22 December Travelling to East Anglia, we make a stop for lunch in Ely before arriving at our hotel during the afternoon. Welcome reception with sherry and mince pies. Evening dinner is followed by musical entertainment.

Saturday 23 December Breakfast followed by a late morning drive to Thursford where we include tickets (Centre Flat Floor) for the 2.00pm final matinee performance of the Christmas Spectacular.

With choirs, carols and a mighty Wurlitzer organ playing – It is truly the largest Christmas production in England! We return to our hotel after the show for evening dinner.

Sunday 24 December We head west into Norwich where a visit to the Cathedral is a must! The city offers lots of opportunities for lunch before we return Not Included: 4 lunches through the picturesque Norfolk Broads to our hotel.

Enjoy afternoon tea with homemade pastries and scones. Christmas Eve dinner is followed by more entertainment.

Monday 25 December Father Christmas arrives with gifts for all. Enjoy mulled wine before a traditional Christmas lunch. Sit back and relax listening to the Queens Speech. Evening dinner is followed by entertainment.

Tuesday 26 December Jason, the Hotel owner is an active member of the Caister Lifeboat team and this morning he will escort us to Caister for a visit to the Lifeboat sheds and an informative talk on the Caister Lifeboat Association. Return to the hotel for a seafood buffet lunch. Carpet bowls competition. Farewell dinner with musical entertainment.

Wednesday 27 December Departing after breakfast we return homeward, arriving in the mid-afternoon.

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Experience a carefree Christmas in the wonderful surrounding countryside of mid-Wales, enjoying the splendour of this Victorian-style, familyowned hotel in the centre of the spa town of Llandrindod Wells.

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This Christmas sees a welcome return to one of our popular old favourites – Our 5-day tour to the Dunston Hall Hotel at Norwich will be a truly festive affair, with all the trimmings and stylish celebrations, allowing you to take all the stress out of Christmas, where you can relax and enjoy this special time of the year with family and friends.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 2-course Lunch on arrival 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Traditional Christmas Day Lunch 䡲 Buffet lunch on Boxing Day 䡲 Lunch on day 5 䡲 Festive entertainment programme 䡲 Pantomime visit 䡲 Guided Coach Tour of Norwich

Holiday Itinerary Sunday 24 December We brisk drive to East Anglia, arriving in time for an included 2-course lunch.

Settle in to our rooms and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. Enjoy a couple of games of bingo before our 3-course evening dinner followed by entertainment.

Monday 25 December A Merry Christmas to you all. Start your day with an indulgent full breakfast.

Traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimming is served in the main hotel restaurant and look out for a visit from Santa with gifts for all! At 3.00pm watch the Not included: Lunch on Day 4 annual Queen’s Speech whilst enjoying your tea and mince pies. Tonight, dinner is a 2-course buffet followed by in-house entertainment.

Tuesday 26 December Perhaps enjoy the hotel’s leisure facilities this morning.

A light lunch is followed by a visit to Norwich for the matinee performance of the pantomime ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at the Theatre Royal in Norwich. Return to the hotel for tea and Christmas Cake. Tonight’s evening dinner is followed by entertainment.

Wednesday 27 December We enjoy an interesting guided tour of historic Norwich today on board our coach. We return to the hotel and enjoy our final dinner together.

Thursday 28 December Departing after breakfast e make a suitable stop for our included lunch en-route before arriving home in the late afternoon.

Note: Entertainment may vary slightly 5 Day Tour Sunday 24 – Thursday 28 December 2017 – £709 Single Room: £80 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 8.30am 䡲 Returns By: 5.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate Dunston Hall, Norwich An imposing red brick country house hotel set in 150 acres of beautiful wooded Norfolk parkland. Brasserie Restaurant, bar, lounge, pool with spa bath, sauna & steam room.

Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality generally level with a few steps to main entrance and leisure area.

Nowhere does the allure of history meet modern comfort more elegantly than at Breadsall Priory Marriott Hotel & Country Club. Enjoy the magnificence of a stately residence dating back to 1260, adorned by 300 acres of idyllic landscape.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 Sandwiches, fancies & tea/coffee upon arrival 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Traditional Christmas Day Lunch 䡲 Afternoon teas 䡲 Pantomime visit

Holiday Itinerary Saturday 23 December Arriving in time for a light lunch. Our evening celebrations commence with a glass of bubbly in hand with a sumptuous 3-course dinner with tea & coffee followed by a relaxing evening.

Sunday 24 December A day to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities or join us on the coach for a visit to Not included: 3 lunches Derby. An opportunity for some last-minute shopping, maybe visit the cathedral or stroll around the cathedral quarter with its historical streets and arcades. Return to hotel for Afternoon tea. Enjoy a glass of spiced mulled wine with delicious mince pies. Tonight’s 3-course dinner is followed by tea & coffee and a relaxing evening.

Monday 25 December A day to relax and enjoy Christmas. Perhaps take a stroll in the hotel grounds before a buck’s fizz reception and our traditional Christmas lunch which includes a glass of wine. Enjoy some afternoon board games and maybe listen to the Queens Speech. In the evening a seasonal buffet dinner will be served.

Tuesday 26 December Following a hearty breakfast we drive to Nottingham to hit the sales. In the afternoon tickets are included for the Pantomime ‘Beauty and The Beast’ at the Theatre Royal. Farewell evening dinner is followed by live entertainment.

Wednesday 27 December Departing the hotel after breakfast we return home arriving early afternoon.

Note: Entertainment may vary slightly 5 Day Tour Saturday 23 – Wednesday 27 December 2017 – £659 Single Room: £80 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 12.30 䡲 Returns By: 1.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate Breadsall Priory, Derbyshire Standing in over 300 acres of parkland, on the outskirts of Derby this lovely hotel successfully combines old and new.

Sandstone walls and polished wooden floors compliment the many original features in this 13th century listed building.

Two restaurants and bar. Leisure centre with swimming pool, gymnasium, spa pool, sauna & steam room. Mobility Grade: 2 – Due to its age the main hotel building has various steps throughout & no lift. The majority of rooms are in the modern Country Club section, where rooms are on 3 floors and served by a small lift. There are several unavoidable steps throughout and this hotel may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

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Celebrate the festive season this year in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of The Cheltenham Chase Hotel. Located in the heart of the Cotswolds you’ll enjoy a fabulous festive break, with three-nights of live musical entertainment. Although so close this tour is fast becoming one of our most popular Festive destinations!

Holiday Itinerary Sunday 24 December Arrive at our hotel for an included light lunch. 6.30pm join your fellow guests for a drinks reception in the Hunters Lounge and join in the festive spirit with carol singers. Evening dinner is followed by live musical entertainment.

Monday 25 December Breakfast and a morning to exchange presents. Pre-lunch drinks in the bar before our traditional Christmas Day lunch. After the Not included: Lunch on Day 4 Queens Speech ‘Guess the Weight of the Cake’ competition followed by light refreshments. Festive buffet followed by live musical entertainment.

Tuesday 26 December This morning we drive to the Gloucester & Warwickshire Railway at Cheltenham Race Course where enjoy a scenic return heritage train ride to Toddington – What a leisurely way to spend a Boxing Day morning. Buffet lunch back at our hotel and an afternoon at leisure. Gala dinner dance is followed by live musical entertainment.

Wednesday 27 December Departing the hotel after breakfast we return home arriving early afternoon.

Note: Entertainment may vary slightly 4 Day Tour Sunday 24 – Wednesday 27 December 2017 – £595 Single Room: £63 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £19.50 Tour Departs By: 12.30 䡲 Returns By: 1.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate SELF-DRIVE OPTION – Due to the close proximity of this Hotel we believe that some customers may prefer the greater flexibility of arriving by car. Therefore, we are pleased to be able to offer a special Christmas package price which excludes coach transfers to the Hotel but provides for all your accommodation, entertainment and Boxing Day excursion needs as outlined in the above itinerary. Check-in will be from 2.30pm on 24th December.

Self-Drive Price: £545 Cheltenham Chase Hotel, Cheltenham The Cheltenham Chase is a charming 4-star hotel set in 15 acres of landscaped grounds with stunning views over the surrounding countryside at the foot of the Cotswold Hills. Restaurant, bar/lounge, spa facilities including 12m swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gym and steam room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The locality is reasonably level. 2 disabled ground floor rooms with a lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 Afternoon tea on arrival 䡲 3 nights half board 䡲 Traditional Christmas Day Lunch 䡲 Boxing Day Brunch 䡲 Guided Tour of Cheltenham 䡲 Pantomime ticket

Holiday Itinerary Sunday 24 December Arrive to a Christmas Afternoon Tea. After settling in to our rooms enjoy a drinks reception before a 5-course candlelit dinner in the restaurant.

Monday 25 December Breakfast and a leisurely morning with family and newly found friends. Traditional Christmas Day lunch with background pianist. Relax over tea and cake listening to the Queen’s Speech. Buffet style evening dinner followed by In-house Not included: 3 lunches entertainment.

Tuesday 26 December After our Boxing Day ‘Brunch’ we drive to Cheltenham, where we include a short-guided tour of one of the most complete Regency towns in Britain and one of the few English towns in which tradition and contemporary architecture complement each other. We include tickets for the 4.00pm Pantomime of ‘Dick Whittington’ at the Cheltenham Everyman Theatre, before returning for our farewell ‘Gala’ evening dinner with live musical entertainment.

Wednesday 27 December Departing the hotel after breakfast we return home arriving early afternoon.

Note: Entertainment may vary slightly 4 Day Tour Sunday 24 – Wednesday 27 December 2017 – £605 Single Room: £65 䡲 Family Room (For Dbls/Twins Only): £30 Superior Double £45 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £19.50 Tour Departs By: 12.30 䡲 Returns By: 1.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate NB: Single Rooms are Standard Twin/Double Rooms. Our Allocated Twin/Double Rooms are ‘Executive’ Rooms.

SELF-DRIVE OPTION – Due to the close proximity of this Hotel we believe that some customers may prefer the greater flexibility of arriving by car. Therefore, we are pleased to be able to offer a special Christmas package price which excludes coach transfers to the Hotel but provides for all your accommodation, entertainment and Boxing Day excursion needs as outlined in the above itinerary. Check-in will be from 2.30pm on 24th December.

Self-Drive Price: £555

Hatherley Manor Hotel, Down Hatherley, Gloucestershire Hatherley Manor is an elegant 17th century manor house, nestling in 37 acres of its own grounds on the edge of the Cotswolds. The elegant rooms have all modern facilities and the hotels Executive and Feature rooms offer charming heritage, many with original features, such as oak panelled walls and period fireplaces; all offer free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. The Dewinton Restaurant offers a modern English menu, made from local produce.

Hatherley Manor Hotel also has a cosy lounge bar with original beams. BRAND NEW Indoor Pool & Spa Centre Opening November 2017! Mobility Grade: 3 – The locality and entrance is reasonably level. Disabled access to public areas. There are some ground floor rooms but please note these do not have walk in showers. No Lift.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 3 nights half board 䡲 Light lunch upon on arrival 䡲 Traditional Christmas Day Lunch 䡲 Boxing Day Lunch 䡲 3 nights live musical entertainment 䡲 Boxing Day train ride on the GWR

Highly recommended for a sedate Country House Christmas retreat we are pleased to introduce Hatherley Manor – A lovely Country House Hotel, lying close to Gloucestershire’s Severn Vale, which has been sympathetically refurbished to incorporate all the amenities required by today’s most discerning guests. As a result, it retains all its historic heritage and charm while providing all the comfort and luxury expected of a modern country house hotel.

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This popular Hotel is now being featured for a third year! – Based at the elegant Leigh Park Country House Hotel & Vineyard in Bradford on Avon, West Wiltshire, we invite you to spoil yourself for a few days and join us for a relaxing Christmas in one of England’s most attractive counties.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Traditional 7-course Christmas Lunch 䡲 Sedate Christmas entertainment programme 䡲 Guided Tour of Bath 䡲 Pantomime visit 䡲 Longleat House, Safari and ‘Festival of Light’

Holiday Itinerary Sunday 24 December Tea/coffee and homemade biscuits greet us on arrival. Enjoy a drinks reception before our evening candlelit dinner in the Vine Restaurant.

Monday 25 December A Continental breakfast is served today so as to keep your appetite for today’s special lunch. Enjoy a morning stroll around the grounds before mulled wine and canapés at 12.00 noon. 7-course traditional Christmas lunch. Relax Not included: 3 lunches over tea and cake as we watch the Queens Speech.

In the evening a 2-course buffet supper is served with wine from the hotels own vineyard. Evening at leisure.

Tuesday 26 December No visit to the area would be complete without a visit to the beautiful Georgian city of Bath. Enjoy a short-guided tour and some free time before visiting the Theatre Royal Bath, for the afternoon performance of ‘Snow White & The Severn Dwarfs’. (Please note a packed lunch will be provided).

Tea and Homemade cakes await us on our return to the hotel. Boxing Day Gala Dinner.

Wednesday 27 December Today we visit Longleat House and Safari, including the chance to view the spectacular ‘Festival of Light’, where hundreds of enormous illuminated features transform the Wiltshire estate in to a glowing wonderland. A farewell candlelit dinner awaits us on our return. Pianist entertainment.

Thursday 28 December Departing after breakfast we return home arriving early afternoon.

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Make this Christmas extra special! We’ll take all the hard-work out of Christmas, leaving you to relax and enjoy yourself. For festive-fun the popular family-run New Wilmington is always a welcome addition to our Christmas Collection.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Traditional Christmas Lunch 䡲 Lunch on Boxing Day 䡲 A Sussex cream tea 䡲 Festive entertainment programme 䡲 Pantomime visit

Holiday Itinerary Saturday 23 December A morning departure with a stop for lunch en-route allows us to arrive in our resort early afternoon. Sherry reception before our evening dinner which is followed by entertainment.

Sunday 24 December Breakfast is followed by a morning excursion to Beachy Head and Alfriston, with an afternoon at leisure in Eastbourne. Enjoy a Sussex Cream Tea back at the hotel. A sherry reception is served followed by a candlelit dinner, Not included: 3 lunches festive singers and cabaret evening.

Monday 25 December After breakfast why not stroll down to the Bandstand to see the famous Eastbourne Silver Band perform their traditional Christmas Day carols and classic Christmas songs (Free Concert). Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Listen to the Queens Speech followed by tea & Christmas cake and a few games of bingo. Evening buffet dinner and entertainment.

Alfriston Tuesday 26 December A morning at leisure before our Boxing Day lunch. In the afternoon, we include tickets for ‘Dick Whittington & His Cat’ at the Devonshire Theatre. Grand Boxing Day buffet dinner, competitions and entertainment.

Wednesday 27 December Departing after breakfast we make a suitable stop for lunch en-route before arriving home in the early evening.

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Best Western Leigh Park, Bradford-on-Avon This wonderful Grade II listed building is a Georgian Country House retreat, set in 5 acres of landscaped grounds within a walled garden and the hotels own Vineyards overlooking the picturesque Wiltshire Downs on the outskirts of Bradford-onAvon. Restaurant and bar/lounge. Mobility Grade: 2 – The locality is reasonably level. 2 steps to main entrance with isolated stairs and steps throughout the Hotel. No lift but rooms are mainly on ground & first floor only.

A few rooms may be allocated in the adjacent Coach House, a few steps from the main building.

New Wilmington Hotel, Eastbourne This friendly family run hotel is located very close to the sea, bandstand, Wish Tower, Winter Gardens and Devonshire Park.

The pier and shopping centre are only a few minutes away.

Restaurant, lounge, bar and spacious dining room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the level. Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors.

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Why not treat yourself to a relaxing getaway with Christmas? Stay in Brighton with us at the Old Ship Seafront Hotel and enjoy a fantastic festive break, celebrating with like-minded holidaymakers and enjoying a wonderful time away.

Holiday Itinerary Saturday 23 December We travel south with a stop for lunch en-route, arriving at our hotel midafternoon. Enjoy a Cream Tea whilst your luggage is delivered to your room. Tasty 3-course/3-choice dinner followed by live musical entertainment.

Sunday 24 December After enjoying a full breakfast, we include a morning visit to the Brighton Pavilion, a spectacular former seaside palace of the Prince Regent, George IV and house furniture and works of art including original pieces lent by HM The Queen and a magnificent display of Regency silver-gilt. Fish & Chip lunch back at our Not included: Lunches on days 1 & 5 hotel. During the evening, there will be a mulled wine reception in the lounge with carol singers to get you in to the Festive mood. Evening dinner followed by live musical entertainment.

Monday 25 December Leisurely full breakfast. Buck’s Fizz reception before a succulent traditional Christmas Day lunch. Listen to the Queens Speech in the lounge where you will be served with Christmas cake. 2-course ploughman’s style buffet meal served in the evening followed by an in-house quiz.

Tuesday 26 December Breakfast is followed by a leisurely morning in Brighton.

After a light buffet lunch, it’s time to dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks as we take our seats for the musical ‘Grease’ at Brighton’s Royal Theatre. Featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including ‘You’re The One That I Want’, ‘Grease Is The Word’, ‘Summer Nights’, ‘Greased Lightnin’ and many more. Tonight’s dinner is followed by live musical entertainment.

Wednesday 27 December Departing after breakfast we make a suitable stop for lunch en-route before arriving home in the early evening.

Note: Entertainment may vary slightly 5 Day Tour Saturday 23 – Wednesday 27 December 2017 – £729 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Double for Sole Use: £25 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 8.30am 䡲 Returns By: 6.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Poole Harbour

Edging the beautiful Dorset coastline and sparkling sea, the renovated Marsham Court is a relaxing full-service hotel offering a refreshing blend of contemporary design and friendly seaside ambiance. This Christmas indulge yourself in an enchanting haven of hospitality, impeccable service and stunning views across Bournemouth Bay.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Traditional Christmas Lunch 䡲 Buffet lunches on Christmas Eve & Boxing Day 䡲 Christmas entertainment programme 䡲 Pantomime visit

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Traditional Christmas Lunch 䡲 Lunches on Christmas Eve & Boxing Day 䡲 Christmas entertainment programme 䡲 Entrance to Brighton Pavilion 䡲 ‘Grease’ theatre tickets

Holiday Itinerary Saturday 23 December We travel south with a stop for lunch en-route, arriving at our hotel midafternoon. Welcome drinks reception prior to dinner followed by entertainment.

Sunday 24 December A free morning at the hotel before a light buffet lunch. In the afternoon, we make the short journey to the Pavilion Theatre for our Christmas Eve pantomime performance of ‘Jack Not included: 2 lunches and The Beanstalk’. Return to our hotel for dinner and entertainment.

Monday 25 December Wake up to Christmas and why not work up an appetite for your traditional Christmas Day lunch with a morning stroll along the seafront.

Listen to the Queens Speech and join in with some of the hotel’s planned festive party events including bingo, charity horse racing and guess the weight of the Christmas cake. In the evening enjoy a gala buffet dinner and entertainment.

Tuesday 26 December Breakfast is followed by a visit to Poole’s Historic Quay.

Buffet lunch back at the hotel followed by an afternoon at leisure. Dinner and themed evening entertainment (This year’s theme to be ‘French’!!).

Wednesday 27 December Departing after breakfast we make a suitable stop for lunch en-route before arriving home mid-afternoon.

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5 Day Tour Saturday 23 – Wednesday 27 December 2017 – £729 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Double for Sole Use: £80 䡲 Sea View: £40 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 10.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth

The Old Ship, Brighton The most historic hotel in Brighton and located in the heart of the city centre and overlooking Brighton’s glorious seafront.

Restaurant and lounge/bar. Mobility Grade: 4 – The location is level, steps to the entrance with alternative entrance available. Occasional steps in the corridors and some rooms.

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The hotel is located on the East Cliff overlooking the bay and beaches in a central, yet secluded position and has an award-winning garden frontage.

Restaurant & bar. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Level cliff top walks, gradients to shopping centre and pier.

Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors. No ground floor rooms & some first-floor rooms involve stairs. 9 steps to the main entrance can be avoided.

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Make this Christmas extra special! Let the Devon Hotel, Exeter take all the hard work out of Christmas, leaving you to relax and enjoy yourself. For festive fun, entertainment or just put your feet up and relax in the knowledge not one meal is to be cooked or dirty dish washed!

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Traditional Christmas Lunch 䡲 Christmas entertainment programme 䡲 Guided Tour of Exeter Cathedral 䡲 ‘Agatha Christie’ Guided Tour of Torquay 䡲 Pantomime visit

Holiday Itinerary Sunday 24 December Following a suitable lunch stop en-route we arrive at the Devon Hotel early afternoon. Welcome tea in the lounge. Refresh then join the Managers welcome cocktail party. Christmas Eve dinner is followed by local hand bell ringers.

Monday 25 December Breakfast followed by a morning at leisure. There is an option to join us on a local excursion to Exmouth to see the Christmas Day swim. Sumptuous Traditional Christmas Day lunch is followed by the Queens Speech. Tonight’s Gala evening buffet is followed by party games.

Not included: 4 lunches Tuesday 26 December Enjoy a morning guided tour of Exeter Cathedral continuing on to the Exeter Corn Exchange Theatre for the Boxing Day matinee Pantomime performance of ‘Cinderella’. Afternoon tea at the hotel. Evening dinner is followed by dancing to local musicians.

Wednesday 27 December After breakfast we enjoy a guided tour on board our coach, taking in the various locations with connections to Agatha Christie who spent much of her life in the area. In the afternoon we are free to enjoy Torquay and its many attractions. Return for our farewell dinner party with a live magician.

Thursday 28 December We return home today, arriving home during the early afternoon.

Note: Entertainment may vary slightly 5 Day Tour Sunday 24 – Thursday 28 December 2017 – £709 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Executive Double for Sole Use: £80 Exec Room: £40 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 10.30am 䡲 Returns By: 3.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate The Devon Hotel, Matford, Exeter Part of the Brend Hotel Group, this hotel is ideally located on the outskirts of Exeter City Centre. Set in the Georgian building which is the heart of the hotel, the Carriages Brasserie and Lounge Bar beckon you to linger with family and friends. Mobility Grade: 2 – Locality is reasonably level but please note that all bedrooms are located a few steps away from the main building, including a recent 20-bedroom extension.

No lift to rooms but bedrooms are mainly on the ground and first floor. Dependent upon numbers we are advised that Christmas Day lunch may be taken in a function room on the first floor with no lift access. This hotel is not suitable for people with limited mobility.

Sidmouth is an elegant resort and the perfect place to spend a relaxing Christmas. The popular Royal York & Faulkner Hotel has an exciting programme ensuring that your Christmas celebrations are one to remember.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 5 nights half board 䡲 Morning coffees/afternoon teas throughout 䡲 Traditional Christmas Day Lunch 䡲 Hotel lunches on 24 Dec & 26 Dec 䡲 Festive Entertainment 䡲 Visit to Otterton Mill with morning coffee/biscuit included

Holiday Itinerary Saturday 23 December Following a mid-morning departure from Henley we journey south. Following a suitable stop for lunch en-route, we arrive in our resort during the afternoon. After settling in to our rooms, we join our hosts for a sherry reception, accompanied by the Torbells, hand bell ringers.

Evening dinner followed by musical entertainment.

Sunday 24 December After a hearty breakfast we journey to nearby Otterton Mill – a historic working watermill where we can experience the ancient traditions of flour milling and bread baking. Morning Coffee/biscuit is included before returning to Sidmouth for a 4-course luncheon (Steep steps to Not Included: Lunches on Days 1 & 5 Restaurant at Otterton Mill). The afternoon is at leisure with afternoon tea available from 3.30pm.

Christmas Eve dinner is followed by Christmas Carols from the Sidmouth Town Band in the lounge bar.

Monday 25 December Wake up to a leisurely breakfast in the morning. Perhaps work up an appetite with a walk along the Esplanade. A traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings will be served in the Restaurant. Relax in the afternoon and enjoy Christmas cake and mince pies as you watch the Queens speech. A light evening buffet is followed by a Christmas Quiz.

Tuesday 26 December After breakfast, why watch the traditional charity swim, down at the Ham where locals brave the winter waters before returning to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, you may try the Christmas sales in Sidmouth or join us on a short afternoon excursion to the Cathedral City of Exeter. Dinner at our hotel is followed by music and dancing.

Wednesday 27 December Breakfast, then it’s homeward bound with a convenient stop for lunch provided on the way.

Note: Entertainment may vary slightly 5 Day Tour Saturday 23 – Wednesday 27 December 2017 – £739 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 10.30am 䡲 Returns By: 3.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth A popular, well appointed, family owned and run hotel, in the centre of the Esplanade, overlooking the sea and adjacent to the town centre. Restaurant, two bars, Three comfortable lounges, hydrotherapy pool (extra charge). Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: Generally level. Hotel: On the level with a few steps to some public rooms and a lift to all floors.

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‘Twixmas’ in Sidmouth

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‘Twixmas’ breaks are always popular – They allow you to take a break in the normally quiet period between Christmas and New Year so it’s ideal for people who wish to spend Christmas with their family and friends and be home to see in the New Year.

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Join us for traditional Scottish Hogmanay celebrations this year and start 2018 in style at popular Keavil House Hotel. It’s the ideal opportunity to unwind after the hustle and bustle of Christmas.

Holiday Itinerary Wednesday 27 December We head towards the West Country. After a suitable stop for lunch en-route we arrive in Sidmouth in the mid-afternoon for our 3-night stay.

Thursday 28 December A free day to explore and enjoy the many attractions that Sidmouth has to offer.

Friday 29 December Today we visit Lyme Regis, a coastal resort that boasts breath-taking scenery and holds a special mystique. Its historic Cobb and harbour are iconic features, set against moody blue cliffs yielding fossilised evidence of life on earth millions of years ago.

(Please note that access to the town and promenade from the coach park is via a steep incline and may prove challenging for those with reduced mobility).

Saturday 30 December After breakfast we depart our hotel and after making a suitable stop for lunch en-route we arrive home mid- afternoon.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 4-course Table d’hote dinners plus coffee & Full English Breakfasts 䡲 The Hotels Festive Programme includes nightly seasonal entertainment and traditional Christmas Fare

Holiday Itinerary Friday 29 December We drive north through the Scottish Borders arriving at our hotel in time for dinner and our four-night stay.

Saturday 30 December After breakfast we drive to Edinburgh where we are treated to a mornings guided tour of the ‘Capital of the North’. In the early evening meet the hotel management team for a glass of champagne before enjoying a 4-course gourmet ‘Taste of Scotland’ dinner with selected wines from the hotels cellar which is followed by an informal traditional Scottish ceilidh evening.

Not included: All lunches Sunday 31 December This morning we cross the Forth Road Bridge as we head to the Ocean Terminal at Leith for a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia. Home to the British Royal Family for over 40 years we can follow in their footsteps as we explore this floating Royal residence with a fascinating audio tour. Hogmanay commences with a welcome champagne cocktail and canapé reception before you join in a right Hogmanay “Hoolie” as we welcome in the New Year with Scottish food and entertainment.

Monday 1 January An easy start to 2018 awaits you with a New Year’s Day Brunch.

Relax in the leisure club or simply take it easy in the lounge. Get the New Year off to a prosperous start with a ‘Race Night and gourmet buffet.

Tuesday 2 January Departing after breakfast we arrive home during the evening.

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4 Day Tour Wednesday 27 – Saturday 30 December 2017 – £349 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £19.50 Tour Departs By: 10.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Best Western Plus Keavil House Hotel, Near Dunfermline The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth A popular, well appointed, family owned and run hotel, in the centre of the Esplanade, overlooking the sea and adjacent to the town centre. Restaurant, two bars, Three comfortable lounges, hydrotherapy pool (extra charge). Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: Generally level. Hotel: On the level with a few steps to some public rooms and a lift to all floors.

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Award winning Cardoon Restaurant, comfortable lounge and bar. Spa facilities including indoor pool, spa bath, sauna and steam room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The hotel is in a generally level location. There is no lift but ground floor rooms are available on request.

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Enjoy a superb New Year holiday in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate. This festive 4-day holiday is based at the elegant Majestic Hotel which exudes sophistication and basks in its Victorian heritage.

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Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 3 nights half board 䡲 Dinner on New Year’s Eve is ‘Black Tie’ 䡲 Entertainment programme 䡲 Pantomime ticket

Holiday Itinerary Saturday 30 December Morning departure with a suitable stop for lunch en-route. Arrive and relax with tea, coffee and biscuits. Drinks reception prior to a 4-course candlelit dinner with live musical entertainment.

Sunday 31 December A morning to stroll into Harrogate with its antiques quarter, designer shops and cafes and bars. In the afternoon we include Not included: All lunches tickets for ‘Beauty and The Beast’ at the Harrogate Theatre. Champagne reception before a 5-course choice dinner (Dress Code: Black Tie) which is followed by dancing to a live band and DJ. See in the New Year to a Piper and Fireworks Display.

Monday 1 January Our New Year’s Day Brunch is followed by time to relax and enjoy the hotels leisure facilities.

Candlelit dinner with vocalist supplying tonight’s entertainment.

Tuesday 2 January Departing after breakfast we arrive home during the late afternoon.

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Experience a carefree New Year break in Cardiff.

Newcomers to Wales’ capital are invariably surprised by its breezy cosmopolitan character, its wealth of Victorian buildings, its generous areas of city centre parkland and its superb Civic Centre. Cardiff is today a city of fine shopping arcades, pleasant parks and interesting sightsthe famous Castle with its curtain walls and part Victorian mansion; the Millennium Stadium.

The Cardiff Bay waterfront area with its old wharfs, new piers and glass fronted restaurants and home to the Welsh Assembly buildings and the iconic Welsh Millennium Centre.

Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 3 nights half board 䡲 Tea & Welsh cakes on arrival 䡲 Champagne Reception 䡲 Musical entertainment 䡲 Pantomime ticket

Holiday Itinerary Not included: All lunches Saturday 30 December Morning departure with a suitable stop for lunch en-route. Arrive and relax with tea and freshly made Welsh cakes. 3-course dinner with some relaxing background music to entertain you whilst you dine.

Sunday 31 December A leisurely morning to explore Cardiff before we transfer to the New Theatre for the 1.00pm performance of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’, where this wonderful tale is spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of comedy and music, sensational dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery. At 7.00pm join fellow guests for a champagne reception in the main lounge followed by a superb dinner dance to welcome in the New Year.

Weather permitting – the New Year will be heralded with a dazzling firework display in Bute Park overlooking Cardiff Castle.

Monday 1 January Our New Year’s Day Brunch is followed by time to relax.

At 2.30pm enjoy a cookery demonstration by the hotel’s very own kitchen team.

Tonight, dinner is served in Castell’s restaurant from a Table d’hote menu followed by live musical entertainment.

Tuesday 2 January Departing after breakfast we arrive home during the late afternoon.

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4 Day Tour Saturday 30 December 2017 – Tuesday 2 January 2018 – £579 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £19.50 Tour Departs By: 8.30am 䡲 Returns By: 5.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

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The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate

The Angel Hotel, Cardiff

The Majestic is located in the centre of Harrogate. Set in 8 acres of beautiful grounds. Restaurant and lounge/bar. Leisure facilities include a health club, indoor swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality & hotel is generally level with very few steps. There is a slight incline when walking into the town centre. This hotel has a lift to all floors.

Enjoying a prime location in the heart of Cardiff, close to Cardiff Castle and the Millennium Stadium. Restaurant, bar and lounge/reception area. Mobility Grade: 4 – The streets around the hotel are level. 9 steps up to the hotel but wheelchair access available. Level access throughout the hotel with a lift to all floors.

New Year in Bournemouth

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A wonderful location in which to welcome in the New Year. Highlights of this break include a New Year Gala Dinner, a chance to see Bideford’s firework display and a visit to the pantomime.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 Welcome drinks reception upon arrival 䡲 3 nights half board 䡲 Lunch on 31 Dec 䡲 Full festive entertainment programme 䡲 Guided Tour of Salisbury Cathedral

Holiday Itinerary Saturday 30 December We travel to the south west, pausing for lunch on route arriving at our hotel in the afternoon. Enjoy refreshments on arrival and then relax and settle in before dinner and a lighthearted quiz.

Sunday 31 December This morning we uncover Not Included: All lunches RHS Rosemoor Gardens. Nestling within encircling woodlands, the gardens offer wonderful ideas for winter planting. It has an atmosphere all of its own, with its well-established Winter Sculpture Exhibition being of special interest. We return to our hotel with time to don our finery before tucking in to champagne cocktails which precede our delicious Gala Dinner.

There is music for dancing and at midnight enjoy the town’s sparkling firework display from our great vantage point at the hotel.

Monday 1 January Happy New Year! Take it easy this morning before we leave the hotel in the late morning for a mystery scenic drive. Dinner at our hotel this evening is followed by musical Rosemoor entertainment.

Tuesday 2 January Departing after breakfast we make a suitable stop for lunch en-route before arriving home in the early afternoon.

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Holiday Itinerary Saturday 30 December A leisurely drive south with a convenient stop for lunch en-route allows us to arrive at our hotel mid-afternoon. Welcome drinks reception, 3-course dinner with cabaret entertainment.

Sunday 31 December After breakfast enjoy a morning drive to Poole Quay returning for a buffet Not included: 3 lunches lunch. Relax with some in-house bingo during the afternoon before preparing for our New Year’s Eve festivities which includes a 4-course dinner, musical entertainment, charity raffle and a glass of bubbly at midnight.

Monday 1 January Commence 2017 with a relaxing start. Breakfast/Brunch with in-house entertainment. Leisurely afternoon with afternoon tea, charity horse racing followed by our farewell 3-course dinner and musical entertainment.

Tuesday 2 January Departing after breakfast we return via the medieval cathedral city of Salisbury. We include a guided tour of the cathedral before returning home during the late afternoon.

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4 Day Tour Saturday 30 December 2017 – Tuesday 2 January 2018 – £525 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £19.50 Tour Departs By: 8.30am 䡲 Returns By: 5.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth

The Royal Hotel, Bideford

The hotel is located on the East Cliff overlooking the bay and beaches in a central, yet secluded position and has an award-winning garden frontage.

Restaurant & bar. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Level cliff top walks, gradients to shopping centre and pier.

Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors. No Ground floor rooms & some first-floor rooms involve stairs. 9 steps to the main entrance can be avoided.

Standing at the eastern end of the ancient Bideford Bridge, the Royal Hotel is steeped in history.

As Bideford’s finest hotel, you can rely on the Royal for a warm Brend Hotels welcome among stylish and peaceful surroundings. Regency Restaurant, lounge and bar area.

Mobility Grade: 4 – Location and hotel fairly level, slight hill into town, lift to all floors.

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The New Year is always an exciting time as we say goodbye to the old and welcome in the new.

Why not be part of the celebrations and join Johnsons on this tour to the glorious south coast. The Marsham Court has long been a firm favourite with our clients a refreshing blend of contemporary design, impeccable service and friendly seaside ambiance.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 3 nights half board 䡲 Entertainment programme 䡲 Entrance to RHS Rosemoor Gardens

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There’s just something about going on holiday that makes us all a little more inclined to try something new; perhaps you fancy embracing an aspect of the local culture that is rarely found elsewhere, or have an urge to try a new activity that you’ve never done before. If so, then you can’t help but be enchanted by the captivating Bavarian Forest in winter with its snow-capped mountains, peaceful valleys and picture perfect villages and towns. This tour proved extremely popular when first introduced in 2017, staying on the edge of Germany’s oldest National Park, is full of wonderful winter experiences including visits to a husky farm, igloo village and a tree top walk plus a trip to the magical town of Passau.

Holiday Itinerary Saturday To Dover and our ferry crossing to France then on to our overnight at the Novotel Metz Hauconcourt.

Sunday We cross the German Border at Saarbrucken and drive east into the Bavarian Forest region arriving at St Engelmar for our 4-night stay. Tonight, after dinner there is an opportunity for a torch-lit walk through the hotel’s picturesque surroundings, including mulled wine.

Monday Transfer by coach to Neuschönau where, fully escorted by a guide, you will walk amongst the tree tops on an elevated (step free) pathway high above the forest floor (Fully accessible with lifts available). Untouched nature, breathtaking views and a boundless forest wilderness awaits – it is a truly unique and invigorating experience! Travel on through the Bavarian Forest to Bodenmais and Joska Crystal Adventure World, a sparkling world of glass where glass blowers demonstrate traditional techniques, modern design and skilful artistry.

Tuesday Today is what real winter is all about. Weather permitting, you will visit the Dreisessel Husky Farm to learn about the habits, training and feeding of these elegant and intelligent working dogs with their beautiful eyes and thick coats.

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Thursday Departing Bavaria we drive north to Cologne for our final nights stay at the Leonardo Hotel.

Friday Today after breakfast, it’s Auf Wiedersehen as you travel back through France to Calais for the return crossing to England.

7 Day Tour Saturday 24 February – Friday 2 March 2018 – £732 Single Room: £56 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £51 Tour Departs: 6.00am 䡲 Returns By: 9.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate Please note that this holiday involves a medium amount of easy walking and you should come prepared with warm outdoor clothing and sturdy, non-slip waterproof shoes/boots.

Romantik Hotel Gut Schmelmerhof, St Engelmar Surrounded by idyllic countryside, this hotel lies at the foot of the Hirschenstein in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park.

Spacious rooms with exclusive interiors and separate living and sleeping areas. All rooms feature modern amenities, a balcony or terrace and a luxurious bathroom with a bathtub and a bidet. The romantic restaurant serves traditional Bavarian dishes which are prepared with fresh ingredients from the region. Restaurant & bar, garden & terrace, indoor pool, sauna and solarium. Mobility Grade: 4 – Good access throughout, Lift.

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Go on, treat yourself!

Treat yourself to a mini Spa break with our new 2-night Spa Taster tour.

Holiday Itinerary Thursday (SPA DAY) In order to take advantage of all that is included we must arrive by 10.00am for tea/coffee and pastries. This allows up to 5 Hours Spa Time!

30-minute Taster Treatment – Each guest can choose a 30-minute included ‘Taster Treatment’ from one of the 5 listed below: (Please advise us of your preferred choice at the time of booking) Taster Facial Shoulder & Scalp Massage Salt & Oil Scrub Body Polish Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage

A two-course ‘Spa Lunch’ is included. Times will be staggered in order to accommodate treatment times.

30 Minute Beauty Demonstration: Once all the Not Included: 2 lunches taster treatments have taken place, there will be a 30-minute demonstration from one of the therapists for the group. After the demonstration, you will be able to purchase beauty products at a 10% discount, direct with the hotel, on the day only. Any further treatments can be pre-booked and paid direct to the hotel prior to arrival on 0113 264 1000. Tonight a 3-course choice dinner with tea/coffee is also included.

Friday Relax around the hotel or experience additional Spa Treatments. However, we also include a ‘Marks in Time’ Excursion following the M&S Heritage Trail – Tracing the history of one of Britain’s most iconic high street department stores, from its birthplace to the state-of-the-art Michael Marks Building housing the Marks in Time Exhibition. A 3-course choice evening dinner with tea/coffee is included.

Saturday Explore the science and culture of light and sound technologies and their impact of our lives at the National Media Museum in Bradford. Discover eight floors of traditional and interactive galleries celebrating the science and technology behind TV, film and photography. Evening return home.

The sighting of the snowdrop has long been deemed the last vestige of winter and a sure sign that Spring is on the way. The delicate flower carpets the ground at Gargunnock House near Stirling, and is a delight to behold. Enjoy a 4-night break at the popular Winnock, exploring the area and culminating in a delightful visit to see the snowdrops.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Welcome Drinks Reception 䡲 Glass of wine with dinner 䡲 Light lunches or packed lunches between Tuesday to Thursday 䡲 Entertainment programme including a full Scottish Show on one evening 䡲 Free bar between 7.30pm-10.00pm each night on selected brands 䡲 A visit to Gargunnock House with tea & shortbread and a snowdrop gift

Holiday Itinerary Monday Travel north through the Border Region arriving at our hotel in the late afternoon.

Welcome evening drinks reception before dinner.

Tuesday Join us on a day’s adventure in the Trossachs travelling through Aberfoyle and then over the spectacular ‘Dukes Pass’ to Loch Katrine.

We include a light lunch at the Brenachoile Restaurant at Loch Katrine before driving to Killin for the beautiful Falls of Dochart. Dinner at our hotel following a weaponry display with storytelling.

Wednesday Today we explore the ‘other side’ of Loch Lomond before taking the breathtaking route over the ‘Rest and be Thankful’ to the Royal Burgh of Inveraray. Here you can explore or take the opportunity to visit Inveraray Castle. Today, a packed lunch is provided. Tonight, after dinner, we have a Scottish Show with bagpipes, haggis and Highland dancing.

Thursday We set off for the delightful 17th century Not Included: Lunches on Monday & Friday Gargunnock House, near Stirling. Entrance is included and you can explore the grounds and their wonderful snowdrop carpets. Afterwards, tea and shortbread is provided in the house with each guest receiving their own snowdrop gift.

Friday Departing after breakfast we commence our journey homeward, making a suitable stop for lunch en-route.

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3 Day Tour Thursday 18 – Saturday 20 January 2018 – £282 Single Room: £40 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £18 Tour Departs By: 6.15am 䡲 Returns By: 6.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

5 Day Tour Monday 26 February – Friday 2 March 2018 – £385 Single Room: £60 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 7.30am 䡲 Returns By: 6.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, Leeds

Winnock Hotel, Drymen Nr Loch Lomond

Close to Leeds – one of the North’s most cosmopolitan cities – the Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa recently won Hotel of the Year in the White Rose Tourism Awards. The spa’s facilities and treatments played a key role in securing this accolade.

You have unlimited use of the entire Spa facilities during your stay including the large inviting pool, whirlpool, sauna and steam room. Restaurant & bar facilities. Mobility Grade: 4 – Level frontage with a lift to upper floors.

Situated on the pretty village green in the conservation village of Drymen, located in the heart of the beautiful Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Sensitively extended and refurbished, whilst retaining all its traditional charm, the hotel offers friendly hospitality and comfortable accommodation. Restaurant, bar & conservatory lounge.

Mobility Grade: 3 – The resort & hotel are on the level.

Hotel has no lift, but rooms are on ground & first floor only.

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John Betjeman once described Sidmouth as “a town caught still in a timeless charm” and that comment still stands true today.

Sidmouth still retains a ‘special’ elegance that understandably makes it our most popular seaside location.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Guided Tour of Exeter Cathedral 䡲 Bicton Park Botanical Gardens Not Included: All lunches

Holiday Itinerary Sunday A leisurely journey south, making a suitable stop for lunch en-route. Drinks reception before tonights evening dinner.

Monday At leisure in Sidmouth, with an afternoon Devon Cream Tea provided by the Hotel.

Tuesday Guided Tour of Exeter Cathedral & free time at the historical Quayside Wednesday Entrance to Bicton Park Botanical Gardens – Set in Devon’s Otter Valley, the Grade I listed gardens are the product of almost 300 years of horticultural history where the curved design of the 1820s Palm House greenhouse is a must see.

Thursday Departing Sidmouth we make a suitable stop for lunch before returning home during the afternoon.

5 Day Tour Sun 28 Jan – Thu 1 Feb 2018 – £475 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Single Sea View Supplement: £40 䡲 Double Inland for Single Occupancy: £80 De-Luxe Sea Facing Twins: £80 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm Times are approximate

Brighten up winter Your Holiday Includes with this delightful 䡲 Door to Door Service break to Dorset, 䡲 Our own courier where this 4-star service hotel located 䡲 Club Class Extra ideally between Legroom Coach Bournemouth and 䡲 4 nights half board Poole will ensure you Not Included: All lunches have a fantastic stay.

Wander straight from the hotel onto the beach front, perhaps take a walk along the seafront or take a short stroll to Poole Harbour.

Holiday Itinerary Monday A morning departure for the south coast.

Welcome drink upon arrival.

Tuesday Today we take an excursion via Christchurch along the south coast to the pretty Georgian coastal town of Lymington on the southern edge of the New Forest – Famous for sailing and smugglers!

Wednesday A morning at leisure followed by a short afternoons drive to Poole’s Historic Quay.

Thursday We visit historic Dorchester, the county town of Dorset. This thriving market town has famous connections with Thomas Hardy, the Tolpuddle Martyrs and Roman Britain.

Friday After breakfast we depart on our homeward journey to the Midlands.

5 Day Tour Mon 29 Jan – Fri 2 Feb 2018 – £452 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm Times are approximate

The Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth

The Sandbanks Hotel, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset

A luxurious former Victorian summer residence, the hotel retains much of its tranquillity and charm. It stands at the end of Sidmouth’s striking esplanade and is just a short stroll from the town centre. Elegant restaurant, bar/lounge, delightful gardens and use of superb leisure facilities at the Victoria Hotel next door. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality – fairly level.

Hotel – occasional steps, some bedrooms have steps inside the rooms. Lift to all floors.

4 nights half board provided.

Step off the terrace onto glorious golden sands at The Sandbanks. With direct access onto the renowned Sandbanks beach. The majority have balconies and sea or harbour views. Sea view restaurant, bar, snack bar, 10m indoor pool, steam room, sauna & gym. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality generally level with a few isolated steps. Rooms available in ground floor wing but some way from reception with steps up to the bedroom wing. Lift available to two floors only. No lift to 3rd floor rooms.

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Included Excursions Tuesday We follow the coast road to Whitby, the famous fishing port which was once the home of Captain James Cook. There’s time to wander the narrow streets and busy harbourside before leaving for picturesque Goathland, famous as ‘Aidensfield’ in TV’s popular ‘Heartbeat’.

Thursday This morning we leave for a day in the ancient and historic City of York. In York, there are lots of things to see and do – The National Railway Museum, The Jorvik Centre, The Castle Museum, stroll the City’s, wander around the excellent shops, explore the many quaint little alleyways, and of course, no visit to York is complete without seeing magnificent York Minster.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Tea and shortbread on arrival 䡲 Glass of wine, chocolates and flower for the ladies 䡲 Valentines themed menu 䡲 Guided Coach Tour of York

The beauty of the Durham Dales is breathtaking and this rough and unmanicured area is delightful throughout all the seasons.

Experience a relaxing steam train ride and enjoy a wonderful ‘Band Night’ at our hotel.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 3 nights half board 䡲 Tea/coffee & biscuits served on arrival 䡲 Nightly entertainment 䡲 Pre-dinner drinks on Friday & Saturday 䡲 Ride on the Tanfield Railway 䡲 The Bowes Museum with Cream Tea

Holiday Itinerary Friday We travel north, pausing in Thirsk, arriving at our hotel late Not Included: All lunches afternoon. Tea/coffee and biscuits are served upon arrival. Enjoy a drink before dinner which is followed by entertainment.

Saturday Today, we visit historic Richmond, located high above the River Swale. From here we head to the delightful market town of Barnard Castle, before our afternoon visit to the stunning Bowes Museum.

Our visit here also includes a delicious Cream Tea. This evening we have a pre-dinner drink before tonight’s Gala Dinner which is followed by an evening of fine musical entertainment as we listen to the sounds of a live band.

Sunday We travel to Gateshead, and walk across the Millennium ‘Winking Eye’ bridge into Newcastle’s famous Sunday Quayside Market. Explore the stalls and obtain lunch before we travel to the Tanfield Railway, the ‘world’s oldest railway’, for an unforgettable journey behind a vintage steam hauled train through the beautiful rolling countryside. Return to the hotel for dinner and evening entertainment.

Monday Departing the hotel, we spend time in the beautiful City of York, returning home during the evening.

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Holiday Itinerary Sunday We travel south, making an included lunch stop en-route and arrive at our hotel during the early afternoon.

Monday A day at leisure to relax and enjoy Bournemouth.

Tuesday Today we travel via Christchurch to the bustling Georgian town of Lymington with its two marinas. Explore the town’s narrow streets lined with pretty cottages and houses and cobbled streets which lead down to the Old Town Quay. Later we continue into the New Forest travelling via Brockenhurst to Lyndhurst, the “capital of the forest”. Lyndhurst is the largest village in the New Forest and became its natural capital when William the Conqueror established his hunting grounds here and for centuries it was the haunt of royalty and nobility who visited Lyndhurst’s Manor House.

Wednesday We travel eastwards and visit the Beaulieu Estate with an inclusive ticket providing admission to The National Motor Museum, Palace House, Gardens & Grounds & Beaulieu Abbey.

Thursday We depart our hotel, making a convenient stop en-route for our included lunch, arriving home during the late afternoon.

4 Day Tour Fri 16 – Mon 19 Feb 2018 – £382 Single Room: £30 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £19.50 Tour Departs: 8.30am 䡲 Returns By: 7.00pm Times are approximate

5 Day Tour Sun 4 – Thu 8 Mar 2018 – £542 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Double for Sole Use: £120 Sea View: £50 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 10.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.00pm Times are approximate

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The Hotel Miramar, Bournemouth

A beautiful 17th century mansion peacefully situated in nine acres of its own grounds and surrounded by a scenic 18-hole golf course. Restaurant and bar/lounge. Leisure club with heated indoor swimming pool, spa & sauna. Mobility Grade: 4 – Hotel & locality have a few isolated steps.

Rooms are all served by a lift.

Superbly situated overlooking Bournemouth Bay and offering very high standards of food, décor and service. Restaurant & bar/lounge, terrace lounge, patio, executive lounge.

Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Level cliff top walks, gradients to shopping centre and pier.

Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors.

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Holiday Itinerary Monday Arrive Gisborough Hall late afternoon. Tea and shortbread re served on arrival. 4 nights stay – dinner, bed and Not Included: All lunches breakfast.

Tuesday A picturesque ride along the coastal region to Whitby. There is time to discover this maritime town that is simply bursting with character. Explore its little alleyways and narrow streets and for the energetic, perhaps climb the famous steps up to the ruins of Whitby Abbey.

Wednesday Travel to the historic City of Durham, an acclaimed World Heritage Site and dominated by the magnificent Norman Cathedral and Castle.

Dinner tonight is a Valentines themed menu and for the ladies there is a glass of sparkling wine, chocolates and flower.

Thursday Today, discover the City of York. We are met by our knowledgeable guide who joins the coach for an informative tour of parts of the city you would not normally see, including the Rowntree’s Village. Free time in the afternoon to explore the attractions such as the magnificent Minster, or the nostalgic Railway Museum.

Friday Departing after breakfast, we make a suitable stop for lunch before returning home during the afternoon.

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Gisborough Hall Hotel, Nr Guisborough This stunning 4-star hotel dates back to the 19th Century and was formerly a baronial home. Today, this elegant hotel provides a pleasing combination of original features and modern facilities. Restaurant, bar, lounge, garden terrace, sauna & massage facilities. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Fairly flat. Hotel: There are a few steps within the hotel but the lift serves all floors.

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Beautiful, wild, green North Devon. This corner of the south-west epitomises unspoiled rural England, with narrow lanes and a rugged coastline dotted with fishing villages. Memories are made here, in as signs of spring begin to appear everywhere; there are spring flowers galore, and the sound of new born lambs is starting to be heard.

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Sidmouth is a charming and elegant resort and remains our most popular destination – the timeless charm and unhurried way of life offers the perfect recipe for relaxation. There is a long, flat promenade which is overlooked by Regency buildings, along with wonderful views of the softly curving bay.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Devonshire cream tea 䡲 Admission to Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Entrance to RHS Rosemoor Gardens 䡲 Guided Tour of Hartland Abbey with included cream tea

Holiday Itinerary Monday We travel south, making a suitable lunch stop en-route, arriving at our hotel mid-afternoon.

Relax, settle in and enjoy a drinks reception before Not Included: All lunches our first delicious evening meal.

Tuesday We visit RHS Rosemoor Gardens.

This 40-acre garden, lying in to Torridge Valley, close to Great Torrington, offers a something for all garden lovers: 䡲 The mature Lady Anne’s Garden and its adjacent arboretum 䡲 Formal gardens 䡲 Rock gorge 䡲 Stream & bog gardens 䡲 Enchanting lake 䡲 200 variety of roses 䡲 Colour themed gardens 䡲 Herb garden & potager 䡲 Extensive herbaceous borders 䡲 Cottage garden 䡲 Foliage & plantsman’s garden 䡲 Fruit & vegetable garden.

Wednesday In the morning we are free to enjoy the old-world charm and friendly atmosphere of Barnstaple’s historic Pannier Market. Today’s market specialises in antiques and collectibles. In the afternoon, we visit the charming village of Woolacombe, where magnificent scenery meets the swell of the Atlantic waves long to spectacular North Devon coast. Return to our hotel for evening dinner.

Thursday Today we enjoy a visit to Hartland Abbey, the cherished home of the Stucley family with treasures and memorabilia collected over many generations.

(Guided Tour & Cream Tea included). The beautiful 18th century walled and woodland gardens, the walks and the parkland provide visitors with extensive grounds through which to wander and enjoy the stunning valley leading down to the rugged Atlantic cove and cottage at Blackpool Mill.

Friday After breakfast we depart our hotel and after making a suitable stop for lunch en-route we arrive home in the afternoon.

Holiday Itinerary Monday We travel south, making a suitable lunch stop en-route, arriving at our hotel mid-afternoon.

Relax, settle in and enjoy a drinks reception before Not Included: All lunches our first delicious evening meal.

Tuesday A free day to explore and enjoy the many attractions that Sidmouth has to offer. Make the most of the Victoria’s luxurious surroundings and enjoy a sumptuous Devon cream tea!

Wednesday After breakfast we drive to Bicton Park Botanical Gardens. Set in Devon’s Otter Valley, the grade I-listed gardens are the product of almost 300 years of horticultural history where the curved design of the 1820s Palm House greenhouse is a must see. Later, we continue along the East Devon Heritage Coast to Exmouth.

Thursday Today we visit Lyme Regis, a coastal resort that boasts breath-taking scenery and holds a special mystique. Its historic Cobb and harbour are iconic features, set against moody blue cliffs yielding fossilised evidence of life on earth millions of years ago. (Please note that access to the town and promenade from the coach park is via a steep incline and may prove challenging for those with reduced mobility).

Friday After breakfast we depart our hotel and after making a suitable stop for lunch en-route we arrive home in the afternoon.

5 Day Tour Monday 2 – Friday 6 April 2018 – £532 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Inland Double for Sole Use: £80 River View: £100 䡲 River View Deluxe: £140 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate Reductions available for RHS Members

5 Day Tour Monday 2 – Friday 6 April 2018 – £592 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Sea View: £40 Sea View Deluxe: £80 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate The Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth The Victoria stands proudly at the western end of Sidmouth seafront, in 5 acres of manicured grounds which offer truly glorious views over the bay and is only a short walk from the timeless charms of the town centre. Restaurant, lounge/bar, sun lounge, games room, snooker room & table tennis, indoor pool, sauna & solarium. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality – Fairly level.

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Located in the centre of Barnstaple, overlooking the River Taw, just a short walk from the shops. With the old-style charm of a traditional townhouse hotel, the Imperial has become a firm favourite of our clients. Restaurant, ‘Colours’ Bar, comfortable lounge and garden terrace. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality flat. Hotel: Public areas level. Lift to all floors.

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Hampshire is such a varied county with historic towns, vibrant cities, beautiful coastline, ancient forests and rolling hills. We also visit the Isle of Wight to discover a small slice of ‘quintessential’ England in an area that measures just 27 miles by 13 miles.

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Holiday Itinerary Thursday We visit the cathedral city of Winchester, located on the edge of the South Downs. Formerly England’s ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. The Cathedral has been a place for worship for over 900 years and the city is also famous for its legendary Arthurian Roundtable.

Friday Today we visit Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard where our ‘All Attractions’ ticket allows you the freedom to come and go at will. Enjoy a 45-minute Harbour Boat Cruise, walk the decks of HMS Victory & HMS Warrior and discover the story of Henry VIII’s flagship, the Mary Rose. Visit the Not Included: All lunches 20th century galleries and the Trafalgar Experience at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, and an adventure packed trip to Action Stations.

Saturday We sail to the Isle of Wight and make our way to the quintessential English village of Godshill. Explore its delightful medieval church, charming thatched – roof cottages and winding main street with traditional tearooms.

Sunday This morning, discover the national collection of artillery at nearby Royal Armouries Fort Nelson (Free Entrance). Explore 19 acres of ramparts, outer fortifications, secret underground tunnels, and ammunition bunkers at this fully restored Victorian fort. Return to the hotel for our included 2-course lunch, followed by an afternoon at leisure.

Monday On our return we visit Vyne House (NT). Here we can discover how people used to live in this wonderfully preserved Tudor House with much of its original furniture still intact.

5 Day Tour Thursday 29 March – Monday 2 April 2018 – £539 Single Room: £80 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members

The elegant seaside town of Eastbourne is sheltered by the rolling expanse of the South Downs and the towering cliffs of Beachy Head.

We take in some highlights of Sussex and Kent including Pashley Manor and the spectacular scenery of the South Downs.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 Lunches on days 1 & 5 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Entertainment on three evenings 䡲 Entrance to Pashley Manor

Holiday Itinerary Thursday We travel to the Sussex Coast, making a stop for our included lunch en-route, arriving in our resort during the afternoon.

Friday We cross the South Downs to enjoy the views at Beachy Head, reaching Birling Gap. Return via the scenic Seven Sisters to Alfriston, one of the Not Included: 3 lunches oldest and prettiest villages in Sussex.

Saturday Today we visit ‘One of the finest gardens in England’. Pashley Manor Gardens offers a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping, imaginative plantings and fine old trees, fountains, springs and large ponds. In Springtime, the various fruit trees blossom, Eastbourne bluebells carpet the woodland, the magnificent wisteria cascades down the rear of the house and there are thousands of tulips throughout the gardens. Enjoy a bite to eat and a drink in the café before we return to Eastbourne for free time in the afternoon.

Sunday A day at leisure in Eastbourne, where you might be fortunate enough to catch a concert at the Grand Parade Bandstand. Stroll along Eastbourne Pier to enjoy a cup of tea in the Victorian tearooms or visit the Wish Tower, from where you can visit the Lifeboat Museum, Heritage Centre and Winter Gardens.

Monday We return homeward, making a stop for our included lunch en-route, arriving during the afternoon.

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The Solent Hotel & Spa, Fareham Set in mature woods and ancient meadowland, this awardwinning hotel offers a warm, country house welcome. There are 111 luxuriously appointed, air-conditioned bedrooms, Terrace Restaurant, bar and first-class Spa facilities including 14m indoor pool, sauna, solarium & spa bath. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the level. Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors.

New Wilmington Hotel, Eastbourne This friendly family run hotel is located very close to the sea, bandstand, Wish Tower, Winter Gardens and Devonshire Park. The pier and shopping centre are only a few minutes away. Restaurant, lounge, bar and spacious dining room.

Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the level.

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This delightful county of Kent is blessed with charming English countryside and is within easy reach for our Easter break. The Chatham Festival offers a Carnival atmosphere with entertainment, including a free steam funfair, street acts, walkabout performers, together with classic and vintage cars, locomotives, steam traction engines, motorbikes, farm animals, traders and ‘Call the Midwife’ location taster tours.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 3 nights half board 䡲 Tea/coffee & biscuits on arrival 䡲 Admission to Dover Castle 䡲 Festival of Steam & Transport at Chatham Dockyard

Holiday Itinerary Friday We travel to Kent, arriving at the Mercure Great Danes Hotel in the afternoon. Tea/coffee and biscuits is served on arrival.

Saturday This morning, we travel to Dover to visit the most iconic of all English fortresses. Dover Not Included: All lunches Castle has commanded the gateway to the realm for nine centuries. We explore the many different layers of Dover Castle’s colourful and turbulent history.

Sunday Today it’s ‘full steam ahead’ to the Festival of Steam and Transport at the Historic Dockyard Chatham. Today, Steam Trains will be in motion along with hundreds of classic cars. Street entertainers include themed jugglers, stilt walks, unicyclists, balloon acts, Morris dancers and craft displays add to the carnival atmosphere. Steam Wagon rides, animals to pet, farmers market and so much more, complete the family fun. Vehicles from 1890 through to 1980 will be on display including several classic ‘Motion Picture’ motors, such as vehicles from ‘Starsky & Hutch’ and ‘Only Fools and Horses’. Visitors will feel truly nostalgic whilst wandering through the wonderful maritime heritage site with many opportunities for classic transport fans to marvel at the vehicles on display.

Monday After a leisurely breakfast we begin our journey home, arriving during the afternoon.

4 Day Tour Friday 30 March – Monday 2 April 2018 – £435 Single Room: £60 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £19.50 Tour Departs: 10.00am 䡲 Returns By: 6.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

2018 is the band’s 88th year and it is the longest running entertainment company of any kind.

Since 1930 the band has never disbanded or reformed! Now led by Todd Miller, the Big Band and Singers will perform hits from the 50’s to the 80’s.

Holiday Itinerary Friday Travelling north we visit the Arley Hall – a superb example of an early Victorian Jacobeanstyle mansion, with fine plasterwork, panelling, grand staircase and a fine artwork collection.

The 12-acre gardens, some of the finest in Britain, include a double herbaceous border planted in 1846 and a superb avenue of holm oak. Other features include walled, woodland and herb gardens, shrub roses and yew hedges. In the afternoon continue to our hotel for dinner.

Saturday We head to Otley in Wharfdale where we enjoy an ‘Emmerdale’ drive taking in some of the Not Included: All lunches delightful Dales scenery. We continue to Harrogate before moving on to Skipton. Tonight enjoy the hotels ‘Gala’ dinner and evening extravaganza – an evening with the legendary Joe Loss Orchestra.

Sunday We start with a visit to Hebden Bridge, in the Calder Valley. From here we head off over Oxenhope Moor to Haworth with a visit to the Bronte Parsonage Museum. After lunch we join the famous Keighley & Worth Valley Railway for a vintage train ride (tea/biscuits included).

Monday Departing after breakfast we return via the small market town of Bakewell. Located in the Derbyshire Dales the town is well known for the local confection – Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Bakewell Pudding.

4 Day Tour Friday 30 March – Monday 2 April 2018 – £469 Single Room: £45 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £19.50 Tour Departs: 10.00am 䡲 Returns By: 6.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Mercure Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone Located in the heart of Kent, this hotel is built around a Georgian Country House, surrounded by 26 acres of private grounds and is situated five miles from Maidstone. Restaurant, lounge/bar, Health & Leisure Club including indoor pool and solarium.

Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the level.

A lift serves all floors.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 3 nights half board 䡲 Hotel entertainment each evening 䡲 Pre-dinner drink each evening 䡲 Arley Hall 䡲 Keighley & Worth Valley Railway with tea/biscuits 䡲 Bronte Parsonage Museum 䡲 Joe Loss Orchestra

Cedar Court Hotel, Huddersfield Located high in the Pennines between Huddersfield and Halifax and is surrounded by spectacular views. Restaurant, lounge & bar. Leisure facilities include indoor pool, sauna & Jacuzzi. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality & hotel are generally on the level. Lift to all floors.

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Picturesque, tranquil, wonderful, the North York Moors are a breath of fresh air. Comprising over 1,400 miles of natural beauty, this enchanting region is home to heather moorland, pine forests, rolling hills and shimmering coastline. Look closer and you’ll discover historic abbeys, castles and priories and ‘hidden’ villages and hamlets.

A sightseeing spectacular! – This area of England, bordering Scotland and separated by Hadrian’s Wall is a scenic splendour in every sense of the word, with unspoilt countryside, rolling hills and fresh air in abundance. Here you will experience life in a stunning country hotel with views to die for as you get to enjoy the scenic splendour of the Tyne Valley and Northumberland.

Holiday Itinerary Friday We travel outward via the historic City of York. With free time to discover one of our favourite tourist cities, you’ll need to be selective, with the majestic Minster, the old Roman walls, the Shambles, the Jorvik Centre and the National Railway Museum all well worth considering.

Not Included: All lunches Saturday This morning we begin with a drive across the moors to the village of Danby, visiting the Danby Moors Centre, set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Esk. Here we include morning tea/coffee and scones. We continue over Blakey Ridge to the lovely village of Hutton-le-Hole where we visit the Ryedale Folk Museum. We continue to Pickering where we join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for an 18 miles steam train journey across the moors to Grosmont.

Sunday Today we head for the seaside! We head to Saltburn-by-the-Sea. We take the Cliff Lift to the shore and enjoy a gentle stroll along the historic pier.

We continue along the coastal route to maritime Whitby, where we have free time to wander the little alleyways and narrow streets.

Monday We commence with a drive through Bilsdale – ‘Little Switzerland’, passing Rievaulx Abbey to delightful Helmsley, with its huge market square and little tea rooms. Here we take a break for lunch and later continue past Ampleforth and Byland Abbey to Kilburn, where you will see the famous White Horse on the hillside before returning to our hotel.

Tuesday After breakfast we commence our journey homeward. After a suitable stop for lunch en-route we arrive home in the late afternoon.

Holiday Itinerary Friday Morning collection from home to join the coach for the drive north to Cumbria and our threenight stay.

Saturday This morning we follow the path of Hadrian’s Wall to Chollerford where we include a guided tour of the Roman Fort of Chester’s, the finest example of a Roman Cavalry Fort in Britain with the best surviving remains of a Roman Military Bath House. Later, we continue to Kielder Water visiting the Tower Knowe Visitor Centre where you can obtain refreshments, take a stroll by the lake, learn Not included: All lunches the history of the lake, or sit and enjoy the views.

Sunday Today we have an excursion taking us south via Castle Carrock through lovely countryside, with the Pennine Hills on our left, and the Eden Valley to the right, as we head south towards Penrith as we make our way to visit delightful Hutton-in-the-Forest. This is an ancient house dating back several centuries and offering a rich variety of architecture, furnishings and a beautiful garden. Later, we climb the spectacular Hartside Pass, on the way to Alston, with its cobbled main street and 17th century buildings. Here, we enjoy a ride on the South Tynedale Railway, Britain’s highest narrow gauge line.

Monday A final farewell to our hotel before we make our way south. We stop for lunch en-route, arriving home in the early evening.

4 Day Tour Friday 30 March – Monday 2 April 2018 – £402 Single Room: £18 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £19.50 Tour Departs: 8.00am 䡲 Returns By: 6.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

5 Day Tour Friday 30 March – Tuesday 3 April 2018 – £578 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 8.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

The Gilsland Spa Hotel, Gilsland Gisborough Hall Hotel, Nr Guisborough This stunning 4-star hotel dates back to the 19th Century and was formerly a baronial home. Today, this elegant hotel provides a pleasing combination of original features and modern facilities.

Restaurant, bar, lounge, garden terrace, sauna & massage facilities. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Fairly flat. Hotel: There are a few steps with the hotel but the lift serves all floors.

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Set in 140 acres of woodland with fantastic views across Irthing Gorge, where the River Irthing separates the counties of Cumbria and Northumberland. Restaurant, lounge bar, coffee shop. The hotel is renowned for its entertainment.

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The Golden Sands Hotel has been welcoming Johnsons clients for over 30 years and is one of our most popular hotels with its glorious views over St Brelade’s Bay. If you are looking for a holiday right on the beach then the Golden Sands Hotel is a perfect choice.

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Your Flights Days 1 & 8 We include Door-to-Door transfers to/from your home to Birmingham Airport, Return flights to Jersey and Hotel transfers.

From cliffs coated with wild flowers to the beautiful beaches that fringe its shores, Jersey is a truly picturesque destination. Just 19 miles from France, the island effortlessly combines European sophistication with traditional British charm. With its unspoiled landscape, Jersey really is a place where you can get away from it all. Relax and enjoy the famed hospitality of its people, and lose yourself in the Island’s winding lanes or on its breathtaking coast.

Alternatively why not head to Guernsey, the second largest of the Channel Islands – Full of natural beauty, it provides a relaxing environment for a peaceful getaway. Winding lanes reveal rolling pastures, tree filled valleys, dotted with traditional Guernsey farmhouses, dramatic clifftop views and glorious sandy beaches – with a surprise around every corner!

Our Holidays to the Channel Islands on Pages 46 & 47 Include: 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Return air travel from Birmingham 䡲 Return transfers between Jersey/Guernsey airport & hotel 䡲 Half board accommodation 䡲 Outlined Excursions 䡲 One piece of hold luggage per person (20Kgs) 䡲 All current taxes

All Jersey & Guernsey Tours Not included: All lunches Deposits – All Jersey Tours require a deposit of £250, payable at the time of booking All Holidays by Air to the Channel Islands featured on this page are ATOL protected. Johnsons Coach Travel holds an ATOL Licence (ATOL 6390) granted by the Civil Aviation Authority.

Not all exact flight times are known at the time of our brochure going to press.

These will be advised with your final documentation approximately two weeks prior to departure.

PASSPORTS Whilst passports are not required for entry to the Channel Islands, increased security is such that most airlines now require that you produce valid photo identification at check in. The following forms of ID are acceptable: 䡲 Valid Passport 䡲 Valid Photographic driving licence 䡲 Citizen Card However, if you are planning a trip to St Malo in France from Jersey, a passport will be required.

CURRENCY The island’s currency is Sterling. However, the island does have its own coins and notes which you may receive in change and it is worthwhile remembering that these are NOT accepted in the UK!

Included Holiday Excursions (Apr/May 2018) Day 2 Enjoy our included full-day island tour by coach, which will travel along the coast of Jersey from St. Brelade’s Bay to Corbiere Lighthouse. We then continue along St. Ouen’s Bay for a visit to the Jersey Pearl Centre before travelling to the rugged north coast cove of Greve De Lecq. In the afternoon we include a guided tour of the La Mare Wine Estate where we visit the beautiful vineyards, orchards, the Cognac style distillery and the chocolate production kitchen.

Day 4 A half day visit to the Jersey War Tunnels, where we discover the true story of the Occupation of Jersey during World War II. Walk along the very tunnels which were trodden on by the German soldiers and discover what Jersey life was like during those dark days of the occupation.

Day 6 Our day begins with a visit to the Eric Young Orchid Foundation to view one of the finest collections of orchids in the world. We continue to Bouley Bay and on to the north east coast and delightful Rozel Bay. We visit Gorey to see the harbour and gardens, taking in some more lovely scenery as we return via St Helier.

At Leisure: Days 3, 5 & 7 are at leisure in resort.

Note: The itinerary may vary according to weather conditions.

Included Excursions (October 2017) Please note our Single Traveller Tour Itinerary for the 7th October 2017 offers a slightly different range of excursions. These are: Day 2 St Helier Harbour, Mount Bingham, St Catherine’s Breakwater, Bonne Nuit Bay, Greve De Lecq, Jersey Pearl and Corbiere.

Day 4 We enjoy a half day excursion to Jersey Zoo. Day 6 Trinity, Bouley Bay, Rozel Bay, Gorey, St Helier and St Aubin, visiting the aromatic Lavender Farm en-route for a guided tour and afternoon tea.

For further information please refer to our Summer 2017 Main Holiday brochure.

8 Day Tours Saturday 7 – Saturday 14 October 2017 – £839 (Single Traveller Tour) Saturday 24 – Saturday 31 March 2018 – £POA (Single Traveller Tour) Saturday 28 April – Saturday 5 May 2018 – £POA Sea View Balcony (Oct): £105 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £51 Departure Times are still to be advised At the time of going to press flight prices were not available.

Please register your interest with us for our departures in March/April and prices will be notified as soon as possible.

The Golden Sands Hotel, St Brelade’s Bay Accommodation: 7 Nights Half Board Offering very high standards and occupying a magnificent position directly on the seafront with gardens and a few shops near the hotel. Stylish restaurant, cocktail bar with wonderful views and quiet Lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: On level seafront location. Hotel: On level seafront location. Lift to all floors.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Return flights to Guernsey 䡲 Hotel transfers 䡲 6 nights half board 䡲 3 Excursions 䡲 Airport Taxes

Holiday Itinerary Friday We transfer to East Midlands Airport for our flight to Guernsey. Upon arrival, we are transferred Not included: All lunches to the Peninsula Hotel, where we stay for 6 nights.

Saturday A tour of St Peter Port. Afternoon at leisure.

Sunday A guided tour of the north and east of the island.

Monday A free day to explore more of Guernsey. Local buses operate from nearby and provide easy access to the centre of St Peter Port and the rest of the island.

Tuesday We join a catamaran for a visit to the lovely, peaceful island of Herm.

There will be time to walk to Shell Beach (approx 1.5 Km) or relax in the village of Herm Harbour. Please note that depending upon tides there may be some steep steps to negotiate at St Peter Port.

Wednesday A free day to explore more of Guernsey. Local buses operate from nearby and provide easy access to the centre of St Peter Port and the rest of the island.

Thursday We include transfers to Guernsey Airport for the flight to East Midlands, and our onward journey home.

Note: The itinerary may vary according to weather conditions.

7 Day Tour Friday 20 – Thursday 26 April 2018 – £842 Sole Occupancy: £108 䡲 Standard Sea View: £42 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £51 Departure Times are still to be advised Peninsula Hotel, Vale Accommodation: 6 Nights Half Board The hotel is situated on a small peninsula on the north-west coast of the island and with views over Grand Havre Bay. Spacious lounge, Sarnia Restaurant, Rendezvous Bar. Pitch & Putt Golf Course. A regular bus service connects you to St Peter Port. Mobility Grade: 5 – Locality level. Hotel level with a lift to all floors.

Included Excursions on 6 Day Tours Walking tour of St Mary’s A full-day guided walking tour of St Mary’s, including Old Town and the Lower Moors Nature Trail and the metal lighthouse at Peninnis Head.

Tresco A crossing to the second largest island, Tresco, for a guided walk and a visit to the world famous Tresco Abbey Gardens. Established in the ruins of a Benedictine priory, they contain plants found nowhere else in Britain.

Plus two FREE Days at leisure

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 5 or 6 nights half board 䡲 All coach transfers to Lands End 䡲 Return Skybus Flights from Lands End to St Mary’s Not included: All lunches

Holidays by air

A short journey from home, but a million miles from the hectic pace of 21st century life! Nestling off the Normandy coast, Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands, and although only a short hop from its bigger neighbour Jersey, it is most definitely its own island. Full of natural beauty, it provides a relaxing environment for a peaceful getaway.

The Scillies, a unique natural environment with unspoilt beaches of silver sand, are designated an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Additional Included Excursion on 7 Day Tours St Martin’s or St Agnes A full-day trip to the island of St Martin’s with its beautiful beaches and scenery or St Agnes, which is only a mile wide. You then continue to the uninhabited outer isles to view colonies of wild seals and birdlife.

6 Day Tour Friday 16 – Wednesday 21 March 2018 – £869 7 Day Tours Tuesday 10 – Monday 16 April 2018 – £1049 Tuesday 8 – Monday 14 May 2018 – £1049 Single Room: Nil (6 Day) £114 (7 Day) Sea View: Nil (6 Day) £60 (7 Day) Holiday Insurance: £26 (6 Day) £27 (7 Day) Tour Departs By: 7.00am 䡲 Returns By: 6.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate Deposits – A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking.

Clients who are unable to walk reasonable distances will be limited in their enjoyment of the holiday. Please remember that all air and sea journeys are weather permitting and that the itinerary may have to be varied for weather and tidal conditions.

Johnsons Coach Travel are the tour operator for this tour.

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The Atlantic Hotel, St Mary’s, Isle of Scilly The hotel is located directly on the water’s edge overlooking the harbour. The hotel is an old inn, so bedrooms vary in shape and size. Delightful restaurant built over the water and Ocean Bar with sea views. Mobility Grade: 2 – Town and hotel: Fairly level location. Hotel has no lift and frequent steps and stairs. Excursions include walking tours and sea launch journeys. Coaches are not used on the island.

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Cornish Charm & ‘Poldark Country’

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St Ives

Falmouth is Britain’s most southerly resort and the third largest natural harbour in the world.

In the narrow streets of the bustling town centre you’ll find a wide selection of shops, art galleries and ancient inns.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Return train from St Erth to St Ives 䡲 The Lost Gardens of Heligan

The fascination of the Cornish coast is legendary.

A dramatic coastline, pretty fishing villages and ancient tales of smugglers combine to attract visitors from the world over. Explore attractions associated with the top BBC Series ‘Poldark’ whilst discovering St Ives and picturesque Padstow.

Holiday Itinerary Saturday We depart during the morning and with a suitable stop for lunch en-route we arrive in Falmouth in time for dinner and our four-night stay.

Sunday We drive to St Erth where we board the local train for the short journey to St Ives. Here we discover one of Cornwall’s best loved resorts with its Not included: All lunches cobbled streets, winding alleyways, historic harbour and quaint fisherman’s cottages. A mecca for artists for many years, the town is home to the Tate Gallery St. Ives.

Monday A day at leisure in Falmouth.

Tuesday This morning we visit The Lost Gardens of Heligan, where you’ll have plenty of time to explore the 200 acres of garden history, mystery and romance. Twenty-five years ago, Heligan’s historic gardens were unknown and unseen; lost under a tangle of weeds. It was only the chance Lost Gardens of Heligan discovery of a door in the ruins that led to the restoration of this once great estate. Today, the Lost Gardens have been put back where they belong: in pride of place among the finest gardens in Cornwall.

Wednesday We travel home with a convenient lunch stop en-route.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Entrance to Geevor Tin Mine Museum

Holiday Itinerary Monday We depart during the morning and with a suitable stop for lunch en-route we arrive at our Not included: All lunches hotel, on the outskirts of Newquay, in time for dinner and our four-night stay.

Tuesday Today we visit Padstow with its fine medieval buildings including the 16th century courthouse of Sir Walter Raleigh. Now famous for its restaurants, including that of the famed chief, Rick Stein. We continue to enchanting Tintagel – forever associated with the legends of King Arthur. Explore the village and the more energetic can walk to the nearby Castle for dramatic cliff top views (English Heritage discounts apply but please note admission is not included).

Wednesday A scenic drive west to Penzance travelling via Marazion with views of St Michael’s Mount. In the afternoon continue to the fascinating Geevor Tin Mine Museum to discover the history of mining in Cornwall. It was Geevor where the BBC came for advice about filming Poldark on the nearby coastline.

Thursday We visit Charlestown – This Grade II listed harbour doubled for Truro Harbour in Poldark and dates from the late 18th century. There are often historic vessels in port and there is a fascinating shipwreck centre to explore. Later, we continue to the old fishing port of Mevagissey.

Friday We travel home with a convenient lunch stop en-route.

5 Day Tour Saturday 21 – Wednesday 25 April 2018 – £429 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

5 Day Tour Monday 23 – Friday 27 April 2018 – £499 Single Room: £71 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

The Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth Owned by the Andrew family for over forty years, Membly Hall offers an intimate and friendly atmosphere whilst enjoying a superb seafront position on Falmouth Bay. Covered sun lounge, Wellness sauna & spa pool, jacuzzi, pool table, tennis court & short mat bowls available. Restaurant, bar, lounge. Large dance floor & regular entertainment programme. Mobility Grade: 3 – Town and hotel: Fairly level location. Hotel entrance has a slight incline & a few steps but lift serves all floors. Due to the nature of the building there are occasional steps on landings.

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The Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa, Newquay, Cornwall

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Perfectly located in a quiet residential area, right on top of Fistral Beach with outstanding views across the Fistral Bay. Restaurant. Bar. Regular entertainment programme. Fistral Spa with pool, sauna, spa bath, steam room & fitness suite.

Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Cliff top walks. Hotel: Level location.

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As winter turns to spring, this beautiful resort blossoms. Spring flowers begin to provide an array of colour and the bay starts to turn to blue again. Sidmouth is a small, unhurried and unspoilt resort of charm and elegance, with a flat promenade and dignified Regency buildings set amidst beautiful coastal scenery.

Hestercombe Gardens

North Devon is an enchanting, often forgotten region of the country with such a variety of beautiful countryside scenery – rolling hills, hidden woodlands, spectacular rivers, rocky coves and long sandy beaches and sleepy hidden hamlets.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Entrance to Hestercombe Gardens 䡲 Entrance to RHS Rosemoor Gardens

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Lunches on days 1 & 5 䡲 Guided Tour of Forde Abbey & Gardens including light refreshments

Holiday Itinerary Sunday A smooth ride to the West Country, paying a visit to beautiful Hestercombe Gardens en-route, with its formal terraces, cascades and breathtaking views. We continue to our hotel with time to settle in and enjoy the comfortable surroundings before Not Included: All lunches dinner.

Monday Our first stop this morning is the picturesque resort of Lynmouth where we have time to explore the narrow streets and maybe take the cliff railway to the twin village of Lynton. From here we make our way through scenic ‘Little Switzerland’, as the region is known, to the lovely village of Dunster, with its famous castle and octagonal Yarn Market. Our return takes us through Exford and the Exmoor National Park.

Tuesday A morning at leisure in resort. Why not discover Bideford’s Pannier Market? It’s a lovely traditional market with around 40 stalls selling a wide range of locally-sourced fresh fish, crafts and gifts. In the afternoon, we visit the charming fishing village of Appledore with fabulous coastal views towards Bideford Bay. Return to our hotel for evening dinner.

Wednesday We visit RHS Rosemoor Gardens where you can stroll amongst the many gardens from formal to model garden, from winter to cherry and from exotic to stone garden there is much to see. We will also have the chance to visit the Dartington Crystal visitors centre a short drive away before returning to our hotel.

Thursday After a leisurely breakfast we leave Bideford and return home, making a convenient lunch stop en-route.

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Holiday Itinerary Friday A leisurely journey to Sidmouth with an included lunch en-route. Arriving in the afternoon we have time to settle in and relax before dinner.

Saturday Free time to enjoy the hotel’s delightful Not Included: 3 lunches location and Sidmouth’s charm. Perhaps stroll along the promenade or investigate the interesting shops.

Sunday Enjoy a guided tour of Forde Abbey & Gardens.

Originally founded by the Cistercians in 1140, it became one of the richest and most learned monasteries in the country. The church was demolished in the dissolution, but in 1649 Sir Edmund Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary Prideaux transformed the Abbey into a magnificent country house. The 30 acres of world famous gardens include a walled working kitchen garden, ponds, cascades, rockery, bog garden, and the Centenary Fountain. Light refreshments are included in our visit.

Monday A morning visit to the Donkey Sanctuary at Slade House Farm, returning to Sidmouth for an afternoon at leisure.

Tuesday We commence our homeward journey. En-route we stop for an included lunch arriving home during the late afternoon.

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5 Day Tour Friday 16 – Tuesday 20 March 2018 – £499 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Double for Sole Use: £48 Sea View: £28 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 11.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

5 Day Tour Sunday 11 – Thursday 15 March 2018 – £429 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

The Kingswood & Devoran Hotel, Sidmouth The Royal Hotel, Bideford Standing at the eastern end of the ancient Bideford Bridge, the Royal Hotel is steeped in history. As Bideford’s finest hotel, you can rely on the Royal for a warm Brend Hotels welcome among stylish and peaceful surroundings. Regency Restaurant, lounge and bar area. Mobility Grade: 4 – Location and hotel fairly level, slight hill into town. Lift to all floors.

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One of our clients’ favourites and for over 50 years under the direct and careful management of its owners, the Seward family. The hotel enjoys a superb seafront location on the Esplanade with excellent sea views. Two sea view lounges and attractive dining room. Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: On the level. Hotel: On the level. Few steps. Lift to most floors. Steps to some bedrooms.

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Weymouth

& Magnificent Spring Gardens

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Situated on the glorious South Devon coast, set between deep red cliffs on the edge of Devon’s heathery uplands, Sidmouth is a charming and peaceful town to visit, renowned for its ‘oldeworlde’ charm, elegant Regency style esplanade, sheltered beach and delightful gardens.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Entrance to Burrow Farm Gardens 䡲 Admission to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Weymouth is a classic holiday resort situated on the great sweep of Weymouth Bay, with superb views and an award-winning beach and panoramic Esplanade. We take in some lovely coastal scenery, including the 180 million year old Jurassic Coast and a ride on the Swanage Railway.

Holiday Itinerary Friday Sit back and relax on board our coach as we make our way to the south coast. After a convenient stop for lunch en-route we arrive in Sidmouth midafternoon.

Saturday A day at leisure to relax and enjoy this charming and elegant resort.

Not Included: All lunches Sunday After breakfast we drive to Burrow Farm Gardens, a beautifully landscaped seven-acre garden located near Axminster that has been created over the last forty years by its owner, Mary Benger. The gardens will appeal to both the keen plantsmen and those seeking a relaxing walk round a tranquil garden with extensive views. It includes a fascinating woodland garden created in an ancient Roman clay pit, and the most recent addition a millennium rill water garden.

Later, we continue to Seaton – a unique seaside town sitting on the Jurassic Coast at the heart of the Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site.

Burrow Farm Gardens Monday A scenic coastal drive is followed by a visit to lovely Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens. Established in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester as a kitchen garden for her nearby castle, the garden is now filled with rare and exotic plants from around the world.

Tuesday We travel home with a convenient stop for lunch en-route, arriving home during the afternoon.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 5 nights half board 䡲 Train ride on the Swanage Railway 䡲 Guided Tour of Portland Castle 䡲 Entrance to Abbotsbury Swannery & Subtropical Gardens

Holiday Itinerary Sunday We journey south arriving in Weymouth in the afternoon.

Monday An excursion to discover the Isle of Purbeck. Arriving at Norden we board our train for a delightful ride on the Swanage Railway through pretty Corfe Castle to the lively seaside resort of Swanage. During the afternoon, we take the Not included: All lunches Sandbanks chain ferry to Poole, and enjoy some free time to explore the historic quay area with its fine array of shops.

Tuesday A day at leisure in Weymouth to explore the award-winning beach, picturesque harbour and traffic-free centre.

Wednesday We take a morning excursion to the Isle of Portland, a peninsula joined to the mainland by the narrow spit of Chesil Beach. The amazing views of Weymouth and the Dorset coast are as famous as the local ‘Portland stone’, a muchprized limestone used in civic buildings throughout the U.K. We include a guided tour of Portland Castle, before returning to Weymouth for some free time.

Thursday Today, we travel to Abbotsbury Swannery, the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans.

We also include entry to the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, a woodland garden of splendid trees and shrubs of great variety. We continue to West Bay, known as ‘The Golden Gateway to the Jurassic Coast’. West Bay, has two beaches, a harbour and marina, and was used as a filming location in the hit TV series Broadchurch.

(Please note that Abbotsbury Swannery may prove challenging for those with reduced or limited mobility) Friday Departing Weymouth we make a stop for lunch in historic Salisbury before heading home.

5 Day Tour Friday 13 – Tuesday 17 April 2018 – £499 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

6 Day Tour Sunday 13 – Friday 18 May 2018 – £639 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Double for Sole Use: £100 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £26 Tour Departs: 10.00am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth A popular, well appointed, family owned and run hotel, in the centre of the Esplanade, overlooking the sea and adjacent to the town centre. Restaurant, two bars, Three comfortable lounges, hydrotherapy pool (extra charge). Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: Generally level. Hotel: On the level with a few steps to some public rooms and a lift to all floors.

Hotel Rex, Weymouth

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Situated on the promenade, overlooking the beach and just a short stroll from the town centre and harbour. Restaurant, bar and lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Fairly flat. Hotel: Steps to entrance. Isolated steps throughout. Lift to all floors.

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Hayling Island

The Beautiful South

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Bognor Regis & West Sussex Delights

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Spinnaker Tower

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Portsmouth Harbour Cruise & Spinnaker Tower 䡲 Day excursion to the Isle of Wight

Holiday Itinerary Thursday Relax as we journey south. After a convenient stop for lunch en-route we arrive at our hotel in the afternoon.

Friday Today we visit Portsmouth where we Not Included: All lunches include a fascinating 45-minute harbour cruise for unrivalled views of warships at anchor and in port. Free time to explore Gunwharf Quays before entry to Spinnaker Tower. Soaring 170 metres above the Solent, it offers amazing 350º panoramic views of the South coast and the Isle of Wight.

Saturday We visit nearby Chichester with its beautiful cathedral. In the afternoon, we visit Arundel a modern market town combining a thousand years of history and heritage with is diverse collection of individual shops and art galleries.

Sunday We sail to the Isle of Wight and make our way to the quintessential English village of Godshill. Explore its delightful medieval church, charming thatched-roofed cottages and a winding main-street lined with traditional tearooms.

We continue to Rosemary Vineyard, one of the largest producers of English Wine before returning back to the mainland in the afternoon.

Monday After a leisurely breakfast we leave our hotel and return home, making a convenient lunch stop en-route.

5 Day Tour Thursday 3 – Monday 7 May 2018 – £456 Single Room: £104 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Hinton Ampner

Long hours of sunshine and award-winning beaches make Bognor Regis one of the most popular seaside resorts on the south coast; just minutes away from the tranquillity and beauty of the South Downs.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Packed lunch on departure day 䡲 Entrances to Hinton Ampner & Uppark House (NT) 䡲 All Attractions’ Ticket to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 䡲 Entrance to the Weald & Downland Living Museum

Holiday Itinerary Sunday Sit back and relax on board our coach as we journey south. After being treated to tea, coffee and cake on arrival we settle into our rooms and enjoy our four-night stay.

Monday During the morning, we visit Hinton Ampner (NT). Best known for its fine garden, Hinton Ampner is an elegant country house with an outstanding collection of furniture, paintings and ‘objets d’art’. In the afternoon, we return via Uppark House (NT) where we tour the Victorian servants quarters, which have survived in their original form.

Tuesday Today we visit Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard where our ‘All Attractions’ ticket allows Not Included: All lunches you the freedom to come and go at will. Enjoy a 45minute Harbour Boat Cruise, walk the decks of HMS Victory & HMS Warrior and discover the story of Henry VIII’s flagship, the Mary Rose. Visit the 20th century galleries and the Trafalgar Experience at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, and an adventure packed trip to Action Stations.

Wednesday We visit the charming city of Chichester. Originally laid out by the Romans in AD70, but today it is centred around the Market Cross of 1501 and its 900-year old cathedral. Later, we continue to the Weald and Downland Living Museum, where we discover rescued traditional rural buildings set in a beautiful landscape, which tell the stories of the men, women and children who lived and worked in them over a 950-year period. There are regular domestic and craft demonstrations, including cooking in the Tudor kitchen and blacksmithing in the Victorian smithy.

Thursday Departing our hotel after breakfast we commence our return journey, where after a suitable stop for lunch en-route we arrive home during the afternoon.

5 Day Tour Sunday 11 – Thursday 15 March 2018 – £439 Single Room: £48 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Langstone Hotel, Hayling Island The 4-Star Langstone Hotel is a stunningly individualistic hotel situated on the south coast between Portsmouth and Chichester on the northern shore of Hayling Island overlooking Langstone Estuary and harbour. Brasserie Restaurant, bar/lounge, leisure facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: generally level. Hotel: On the level with a few isolated steps throughout. Rooms are on Ground & first floor only with a lift serving one side of the hotel.

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Best Western Beachcroft Hotel, Bognor Regis Our hotel commands a unique seafront location in the village of Felpham, near to Bognor Regis. There are 35 mostly sea facing bedrooms. Restaurant and bar.

Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort & Hotel: Generally level.

Unavoidable steps throughout hotel. No lift but rooms are on two floors only.

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Hayling Island is only a small island, but offers a wealth of treasure. Its combination of rural and marine environments has left us a legacy of unique natural history. With over 3 miles of beaches right on the doorstep of the Solent as well as the Harbours of Langstone and Chichester, Hayling Island has much to offer whether on land or at sea.

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Visit stylish Brighton and discover miles of glorious beaches bordered by a lovely wide promenade. Take a stroll on the pier or explore the maze of little streets called The Lanes.

There’s also the Brighton Pavilion to see – a Royal Beach House built in Indian style – an amazing treat full of treasures.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Ride on the Bluebell Railway & Entrance to Sheffield Park & Gardens (NT)

Holiday Itinerary Sunday We travel to Brighton making a making a convenient stop in Windsor en-route, with time for lunch. Arriving in Brighton in the afternoon enjoy tea Not included: All lunches on arrival whilst your bags are taken to your room.

Three-course table service dinner followed by a relaxing evening.

Monday We drive to Sheffield Park where we are treated to a return heritage train journey on the Bluebell Railway. Our joint ticket then allows us to explore Sheffield Park & Gardens (NT), a place of stunning reflections and views and amazing plants.

Tuesday A free day to explore the variety of attractions Brighton has to offer.

Our hotel is within walking distance of the Lanes shopping area, the famous Brighton Pier and a short distance away is the Royal Pavilion Wednesday Today we enjoy a drive to Eastbourne, situated at the eastern end of the South Downs alongside the famous Beachy Head. With its dramatic white cliffs and gently undulating downs, it is an area of Beachy Head outstanding natural beauty and tranquillity.

Thursday We make the leisurely drive home to the midlands, making a suitable stop for lunch en-route.

Eastbourne is one of England’s most elegant seaside resorts with a wide promenade extending along the broad shingle beach. A relaxed holiday atmosphere pervades the Grand Parade, with its famous old pier dating from 1870 and the remarkable bandstand of 1935. Beyond the town the cliff top rises to the foothills of the South Downs, while the lower promenade leads to gardens with fine views across the bay to Hastings.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 Lunches on days 1 & 5 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Regular entertainment programme

Not Included: 3 lunches Holiday Itinerary Friday Sit back and relax on board our coach as we journey south, making a stop for our included lunch stop en-route, arriving in our resort during the afternoon.

Saturday We travel via the dramatic Devil’s Dyke to Brighton. This popular south coast resort is famous for its graceful Regency buildings, the exotic iron-domed Pavilion built by the Prince Regent, its two piers and the enticing series of byways, known as The Lanes, with their many small shops.

Sunday A day at leisure in Eastbourne.

Monday During the morning we cross the South Downs to enjoy the views at Beachy Head, reaching Birling Gap. Return via the scenic Seven Sisters to Alfriston, one of the oldest and prettiest villages in Sussex.

Tuesday Departing our hotel after breakfast we return making a suitable stop for our included lunch en-route, arriving home in the late afternoon.

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Birling Gap

5 Day Tour Sunday 13 – Thursday 17 May 2018 – £479 Single Room: £120 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 8.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members

5 Day Tour Friday 4 – Tuesday 8 May 2018 – £435 Single Room: £32 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 10.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

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New Wilmington Hotel, Eastbourne

The most historic hotel in Brighton and located in the heart of the city centre and overlooking Brighton’s glorious seafront.

Restaurant and lounge/bar. Mobility Grade: 4 – The location is level, steps to the entrance with alternative entrance available. Occasional steps in the corridors and some rooms.

Lift to all floors.

This friendly, family run hotel is located very close to the sea, bandstand, Wish Tower, Winter Gardens and Devonshire Park.

The pier and shopping centre are only a few minutes away.

Restaurant, lounge, bar and spacious dining room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the level. Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors.

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Holiday Itinerary Friday We drive to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford.

Here we enjoy an unforgettable journey through the history of aviation. Discover some of the most iconic aircraft including the legendary Spitfire, Lancaster, Concorde and the Blackbird spy plane.

Then we continue on to our hotel and our two night stay.

Saturday A morning excursion into Cambridge where we meet our Blue Badge Guide for an informative tour of Cambridge and its impressive University buildings. Then we make the short drive to Thriplow where we include your admission into the village where we are free to explore and enjoy the fun-filled Daffodil Weekend festival.

Sunday Departing our hotel we visit Newmarket for a guided tour of the National Stud before returning home in the evening.

3 Day Tour Friday 16 – Sunday 18 March 2018 – £292 Single Room: £36 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £18 Tour Departs: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.00pm Times are approximate Hallmark Hotel, Cambridge This lovely hotel stands in 200 acres, just 5 miles from the famous University City. Restaurant, 2 bars and lounge.

Leisure facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, solarium, Jacuzzi & gymnasium.

Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the level.

Rooms are on two floors only, all served by a lift.

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Rhododendrons

Sheringham Park is one of Your Holiday Includes the finest examples of 䡲 Door to Door Service Humphry Repton’s garden designs. Now owned by the 䡲 Our own courier service National Trust there are 䡲 Club Class Extra miles of fabulous scenic Legroom Coach countryside paths, with 䡲 2 nights half board gazebos and viewing 䡲 Entry to Sheringham towers offering fantastic Park coastal views. There is a Not Included: All lunches fabulous display of rhododendrons and azaleas in late spring, but all year round you can see mature woodlands, with rare trees and shrubs.

Holiday Itinerary Friday We depart in the morning travelling via Stamford, arriving at our hotel near Cromer in time for dinner and our 2-night stay.

Saturday Our days commences with a drive to Wells-next-the-Sea, architecturally the loveliest town on the coast. Its quaint lanes, alleyways, hidden courtyards and traditional houses date back to the 17th century, and a pleasant stroll is along the historic quayside to watch the boats coming and going. From here we continue to Sheringham for lunch break before our afternoon visit to lovely Sheringham Park to see the wonderful early season display of rhododendrons.

Sunday On our return we visit the lovely Ely, a delightful city that is rich in history, charm and is often described as the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of the Fens. Dominating the skyline is one of the England’s most beautiful Cathedrals. Known locally as the ‘Ship of the Fens’ and is famous for its unique Octagon tower, which when lit can be seen for tens of miles. The cathedral is also home to the only national museum dedicated to stained glass.

Test your sleuthing skills on our new Murder Mystery weekend. Right from the start there’s plenty of action as you and the characters are faced with shocks, surprises and even the odd murder or two.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 2 nights half board 䡲 Hotel entertainment each evening, including ‘Murder Mystery’ night 䡲 Guided Tour of Lincoln Cathedral 䡲 Newark Civil War Centre with tea/coffee & scones 䡲 Entrance to Belton House (NT)

Holiday Itinerary Friday We drive to historic Lincoln where we enjoy a guided tour of the Cathedral. Free time to explore the old town with its labyrinth of little alleyways and interesting shops. From here it is a short drive to our hotel and our 2-night stay.

Saturday We take the short Not Included: All lunches journey to the fascinating market town of Newark-on-Trent where we visit the National Civil War Centre, the UK’s only museum dedicated to telling the story of the brutal conflict. Enjoy tea/coffee & scones during our visit before free time to explore. Return to our hotel with time to relax before dinner and tonight’s intriguing ‘Murder Mystery’ evening, as we try to solve the clues and discover ‘who dunnit!’.

Sunday On our return we visit Belton House (NT), near Grantham – a perfect English country house, set in its own deep park, Belton was built in the 17th century and offers delightful gardens, orangery and lakeside walk. The house featured in BBC’s TV adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, starring Colin Firth.

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Thriplow is a quiet village Your Holiday Includes eight miles south of 䡲 Door to Door Home Cambridge which, since Service 1969, has celebrated its 䡲 Our own courier own Daffodil Weekend service drawing crowds from far and wide. This unique event 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches raises money for local 䡲 2 nights half board charities with attractions 䡲 Entrance to the including: * Open gardens * Imperial War Museum Craft and home-produce at Duxford stalls * Melodious music 䡲 Blue Badge Guided with organ and violin Tour of Cambridge recitals, jazz music, morris 䡲 Entrance to the dancers and buskers * Thriplow Daffodil Flower Festival in the Festival village church * Working 䡲 Entrance & Guided smithy or sheep dogs Tour of the National working * Dray rides with Stud at Newmarket the Heavy Horses * Not Included: All lunches Refreshments available include pub food, barbecue, hog roast and much much more....... and, hopefully, thousands of beautiful daffodils!

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3 Day Tour Friday 11 – Sunday 13 May 2018 – £325 Single Room: £40 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £18 Tour Departs: 9.30am 䡲 Returns By: 5.30pm Times are approximate

3 Day Tour Friday 16 – Sunday 18 March 2018 – £312 Single Room: £20 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £18 Tour Departs: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.00pm Times are approximate Discounts available for (NT) National Trust Members

Sea Marge Hotel, Nr Cromer

Ramada Resort Grantham

Situated on the edge of the coastal village of Overstrand.

Five acres of well-tended gardens and lawns run down to the coastal path. The hotel is a fascinating Grade II listed building lovingly restored to create a luxurious hotel. Restaurant and bar lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality & public areas generally level. Isolated steps throughout. Most rooms are served by the Hotel Lift.

Set in luscious Lincolnshire countryside this award-winning hotel successfully combines rustic charm with modern amenities. Restaurant, bar, lounge. Spa/Wellness centre including Jacuzzi, whirlpool & gymnasium.

Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Relatively level. Hotel: Generally level with occasional steps to public areas.

Bedrooms are on 3 floors all served by a lift.

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Holiday Itinerary Sunday Travelling north we reach the Wirral and the historic village of Port Sunlight. Built by Lord Leverhulme to accommodate workers in its soap Not Included: All lunches factory, it is now a conservation village containing 900 Grade II listed buildings. Our guided tour shows us around and gives an insight into this vast empire created on soap! Later, we continue to our Hotel for our 4-night stay.

Monday Heading from one classic sea side resort to another today, as we head for the Fylde coast and the lovely resort of Lytham St Annes. As you stroll along the seafront, you can’t miss Lytham’s Grade II listed Windmill, which has sat on the emerald lawns of Lytham Green since 1805. A short stroll from the seafront, brings you to central Lytham, where you’ll find charming boutiques, restaurants and independent shops lining leafy Clifton St, whilst St Annes-on-Sea boasts a beautifully restored Victorian Pier, originally built in 1885 and a lovely promenade with boating lake and pretty lawns.

Tuesday A day at leisure in resort.

Wednesday Our excursion today takes us to Crosby to view Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ – 100 cast iron figures spread out along 3 kilometres of the foreshore and stretching almost one kilometre out to sea. We continue to Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock, the city’s number one visitor attraction. Discover award winning visitor attractions such as Tate Liverpool, Yellow Duck Tours, The Beatles Story, Shiverpool Ghost Tours and The Merseyside Maritime Museum.

Thursday On leaving Southport we make our way for a guided city tour of Chester. One of the great heritage cities, Chester is full of historic treasures including its famous Roman Walls, unique 700 year old Rows and 1000 year old Cathedral, a contemporary city that offers a wealth of things to see and do, celebrated for its heritage, iconic sights and sensational shopping. We return home during the early evening.

Ullswater Cruise

The Lake District is a unique destination and is home to a stunning combination of rugged crags, rolling wooded valleys and tranquil lakes. The bustling market town of Keswick is the perfect base, from which we will explore some of Cumbria’s most stunning and dramatic landscapes.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Guided Tour of Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 䡲 Dove Cottage & the Wordsworth Museum 䡲 Rydal Mount & Gardens 䡲 Ullswater Cruise

Holiday Itinerary Monday We travel north to Cumbria, where we enjoy a guided tour of the Dalemain Historic House and Gardens. This haven of tranquillity boasts a fine mix of Medieval Tudor & early Georgian architecture and over five acres of richly planted borders with intriguing and unusual combinations of flowers and shrubs. From here we continue to our hotel for our four-night stay.

Not Included: All lunches Tuesday First stop today is Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum in Grasmere. Dove Cottage was home to the romantic poet William Wordsworth and where he wrote many of his famous poems. Time at leisure in Grasmere, before continuing on to Rydal Mount and gardens in the afternoon. The Wordsworth family moved into Rydal Mount in 1813 and rented the house continually for a further 46 years. The garden contains a wide variety of rare shrubs and trees and has wonderful views towards both Lake Windermere and Rydal Water.

Wednesday A free day to relax and explore Keswick.

Thursday We visit England’s “most beautiful lake”, Ullswater, for a cruise on a ‘steamer’ from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding. From here, enjoy the beautiful and remote scenery of the Lake District as we drive over Kirkstone Pass, returning to Keswick in the afternoon.

Friday Departing Keswick we drive along the shoreline of Thirlmere, in the lea of mighty Helvellyn pausing at Bowness-on-Windermere before continuing our journey homeward.

5 Day Tour Sunday 25 – Thursday 29 March 2018 – £402 Single Room: £80 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 6.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

5 Day Tour Monday 9 – Friday 13 April 2018 – £562 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 8.00am 䡲 Returns By: 7.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

The Ramada Plaza Hotel, Southport

The Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick

With views over Marina Lake, our hotel is situated on the Waterfront Promenade and is within easy access to Lord Street, famous for its quality shopping. Restaurant and bar/lounge.

Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Generally level Hotel: Level with a lift to all floors.

This popular hotel enjoys an excellent location in the market square of the lovely town of Keswick. Cocktail bar and conservatory, stylish restaurant and pleasant lounge.

Mobility Grade: 4 – Town: Generally level. Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors.

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Yorkshire’s Great Houses

Magical Moorlands & Coastal Charms

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Scarborough enjoys an unrivalled position as one of Britain’s premier coastal resorts, yet also lies tantalizingly close to North Yorkshire’s rugged National Park and the rolling pastures of the North Wolds. The town straddles two magnificent bays separated by a headland crowned by a 12th century castle.

Holiday Itinerary Sunday Travelling north we visit historical York.

Free time to explore the sites including the city’s famous web of narrow shop-lined streets and the glorious Minster before continuing on to Scarborough in the afternoon.

Monday We head south to the genteel resort of Filey for a short stay before continuing inland in the afternoon to Eden Camp, near Malton. Housed within the grounds of an original Prisoner of War Not included: All lunches camp we discover the story of WW2 recreated using sights, sounds, smells and moving images to create a unique atmosphere that makes you feel like you’ve travelled back in time to wartime Britain.

Tuesday A free day to enjoy Scarborough’s many attractions.

Wednesday We follow the coast road to Whitby, the famous fishing port which was once the home of Captain James Cook. There’s time to wander the narrow streets and busy harbourside before we join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a train ride over the scenic North Yorkshire Moors through Grosmont and Goathland to Pickering where we rejoin the coach to Scarborough.

Thursday We travel through Thornton-le-Dale to Castle Howard. Here “Yorkshire rivals Rome”. For over 300 years this palatial stately home has commanded its position over the Howardian Hills and, more recently, was the setting for TV’s acclaimed ‘Brideshead Revisited’. There is time to visit the house, take a stroll around the delightful grounds and enjoy a drink and snack before we return to Scarborough.

Friday Departing after breakfast we visit the superb Scarborough Fair Collection, where we discover one of the country’s finest collections of working Steam Showman Engines, Tractors, Cars, Fairground Rides & Mechanical Organs.

We return homeward during the afternoon.

6 Day Tour Sunday 13 – Friday 18 May 2018 – £575 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £26 Tour Departs: 8.00am 䡲 Returns By: 6.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Holiday Itinerary Wednesday We travel north, first making a stop at Nostell Priory and Parkland (NT) where you can obtain lunch in their fine tea rooms and explore the house and gardens before we commence our journey to our comfortable hotel.

Thursday Today’s outing takes us through superb ‘Emmerdale Country’ to Harrogate. We continue to the magnificent Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens, near Ripon. The Cistercian Not included: All lunches Abbey, Georgian Water Garden, Medieval Deer Park, Elizabethan Hall and Victorian Church offer visitors an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate the range of England’s heritage at this World Heritage Site.

Friday Our first visit today is Haworth, an attractive village in West Yorkshire, located at the very heart of ‘Bronte Country’. We include your entrance to the Bronte Parsonage Museum and allow free time for individual sightseeing and lunch prior to continuing on to East Riddlesden Hall (NT), a pretty manor house full of character, our included guided costume tour brings the house to life.

Saturday A short ride along Wharfdale through Ilkley enables us to view the famous ‘Cow & Calf’ rocks and high moorland scenery before reaching Bolton Abbey. Next, we take a steam train ride from Bolton Abbey Station to Embsay and then on to Skipton – ‘Gateway to the Dales’. Here, we feature a visit to historic Skipton Castle, before returning to our hotel via the scenic Aire Valley.

Sunday Departing after breakfast we visit Harewood House, a stunning 18th century property with lavish interiors, extravagant furnishings and marvellous examples of fine art. We also see life below stairs in the popular old kitchen, scullery and still room. There is time for lunch before we return home to the Midlands.

5 Day Tour Wednesday 4 – Sunday 8 April 2018 – £532 Single Room: £108 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 7.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members Marriott Hollins Hall, Baildon, West Yorkshire

Esplanade Hotel, Scarborough This comfortable and friendly hotel, with first class service occupies a commanding position on Scarborough’s south cliff.

Restaurant, bar, lounge and games room. 2-nights entertainment. Mobility Grade: 3 – A long level frontage and a lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 night’s half board 䡲 Admissions to Nostell Priory (NT), Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden, The Bronte Parsonage & East Riddlesden Hall (NT), Bolton Abbey & Train Ride, Skipton Castle & Harewood House

In a lovely wooded setting, this hotel offers friendly service and comfortable surroundings. Restaurant and bar. Indoor pool, spa bath, sauna, solarium, and spa treatments (additional charge). Mobility grade: 4 – Locality: Situated on a hillside, but the immediate area around the hotel is flat.

Hotel: Generally level with occasional steps.

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Yorkshire is blessed with an abundance of great houses, castles gardens and abbeys. Some are restored, others are majestic ruins and some have found fame as settings for television dramas. On this unique holiday we have endeavoured to show you just a small selection of the vast array to be found in the White Rose County.

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Durham & the North Pennines is an area of outstanding natural beauty –Besides the regions acclaimed historic cities there is a whole host of delights just waiting to be uncovered – A land of stunning landscapes, open heather moors, dramatic dales and tumbling upland rivers, with an intriguing imprint of an industrial past.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Tea/Coffee upon arrival, Dinner in the historic ‘Great Hall’ on one evening with themed ‘Prince Bishop’ menu featuring dishes which the powerful Prince Bishops could have enjoyed 䡲 Entrance to ‘Locomotion’ at Shildon & Guided Tour of Durham Cathedral 䡲 Entrance to Hartlepool Historic Quay 䡲 Entrance to the Bowes Museum

Holiday Itinerary Monday We travel north with a suitable stop for lunch en-route before arriving at our hotel for our four-night stay.

Tuesday We visit ‘Locomotion’ in Shildon, a branch of the National Railway Museum, which contains many historic and interesting exhibits, locomotives and more. Later we continue to Durham City, home to the iconic Durham Cathedral and Castle World Heritage Site. We include a guided tour of the Cathedral before allowing free time to explore Durham’s ancient cobbled streets.

Wednesday We visit Hartlepool’s award-winning Historic Quay – A faithful reproduction of an 18th century seaport portraying the exciting experience of what life was like at the time of Nelson and Trafalgar.

Home to the Trincomalee – Europe’s oldest floating warship, restored by the people of Hartlepool – this superb visitor attraction offers the sights, smells and sounds of the naval yesteryear.

Not Included: All lunches Thursday A drive into the North Pennines takes us to Barnard Castle where we visit the Bowes Museum – an important collection of treasures including fine art, ceramics, textiles and dress. Our return takes us via Weardale where we pause in the pretty village of Stanhope with its Durham Dales Visitor Centre and Castle Gardens with tea rooms and craft workshops.

Friday A leisurely drive homeward arriving home during the afternoon.

5 Day Tour Monday 23 – Friday 27 April 2018 – £479 Single Room: £100 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate Redworth Hall Hotel, County Durham A beautiful Jacobean country manor dating back to 1744.

Standing in 150 acres of Durham countryside, the hotel combines traditional elegance with contemporary style.

Restaurant, bar, lounge, indoor pool & gym. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Generally level. Hotel: Level entrance & lift to all floors.

Northumbria is a wonderful area with incredible landmarks and beautiful landscapes. It has had an adventurous history and is famous for many things including the famous author Catherine Cookson, who grew up in South Shields and based many of her famous novels in and around the area.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our Own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Guided Tour of Catherine Cookson Country 䡲 Entrance to Alnwick Castle & Gardens 䡲 Tyne River Cruise & Tour of Baltic Centre

Holiday Itinerary Sunday We travel north towards Newcastle passing Antony Gormley’s iconic Angel of the North as it welcomes travellers to the area, arriving at the hotel during the afternoon.

Monday Today we travel into South Tyneside for a fascinating coach guided tour of the area made famous by Catherine Cookson. The tour will pass Not included: All lunches the site of Cookson’s birthplace, former homes and places of work and worship. We finish at South Shields Museum, which features exhibits about Catherine Cookson’s life. After lunch we cross the Tyne to visit Tynemouth village, gloriously located on a headland with fine views of the ruins of Tynemouth Castle, Priory and a wonderful memorial to Admiral Lord Collingwood the hero of Trafalgar.

Tuesday We take the road north, past Amble and Warkworth to historic Alnwick Castle and Gardens – This majestic and imposing medieval castle offers impressive architecture, fine art treasures and a beautiful setting. It has been a popular film location, for everything from Harry Potter to Elizabeth to Becket to Blackadder. The garden has a Grand Cascade of amazing water displays, a rose garden with pergola-covered paths and a fine show of shrubs Wednesday Today we join our boat for a fabulous cruise on the River Tyne, with expert commentary. Our cruise takes you under many of the Tyne Bridges. In the afternoon we explore Gateshead Quays, including a guided tour of the Baltic Centre with its five floors of modern art and magnificent views of the Tyne.

Thursday We leave Newcastle and make the journey back to the Midlands arriving home during the early evening.

5 Day Tour Sunday 6 – Thursday 10 May 2018 – £489 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate The Vermont Hotel, Newcastle Occupying a great position overlooking the Tyne Bridge, the Vermont Hotel is located beside Newcastle’s historic castle.

A short walk to the main shopping centre, theatres and galleries with direct access via a downhill walk to the Quayside. Restaurant, two bars, lounge, rooftop lounge.

Sauna, steam room & gym. Mobility Grade: 3 – Centrally located the immediate area is flat. A few steps at main entrance but a lift serves all floors.

The Isle of Man

Picturesque Pembrokeshire

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The natural beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast and the Gower Peninsula are famed all over the world. Glorious sandy beaches and seemingly endless rugged coastline give way to the Preseli Hills, historic towns and little villages. We stay in Carmarthen for our tour, ideal for visiting this delightful corner of Wales.

Snaefell Mountain Railway

The Isle of Man has over 200 square miles of beautiful unspoilt countryside and a coastline with little coves and superb beaches.

Our base is the island capital, Douglas, with its delightful promenade, Victorian pier and little specialist shops.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 Return ferry crossing Heysham/Douglas 䡲 5 nights half board 䡲 Ride on the Snaefell Mountain Railway 䡲 Laxey Wheel 䡲 Entrance to the House of Manannan 䡲 Admission to Cregneash Folk Museum & the Sound Visitor Centre

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 Harpist and welcome drink first evening and one further night of entertainment 䡲 Entrance to Picton Castle & the Woodland Garden 䡲 Guided Tour of The Gower Peninsula with a cream tea 䡲 Guided Tour of St David’s Cathedral

6 Day Tour Friday 6 – Wednesday 11 April 2018 – £649 Single Room: £50 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £26 Tour Departs: 8.30am 䡲 Returns By: 4.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

5 Day Tour Sunday 6 – Thursday 10 May 2018 – £489 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Empress Hotel, Douglas

Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen

Our comfortable and elegant hotel is located on the Victorian promenade overlooking Douglas Bay and is just a short walk from the town centre. Restaurant, bar, spa bath, sauna & steam room, gymnasium. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality is level. Hotel has 18 steps to entrance but alternative entrance is available.

There is a lift to all floors and public areas have ramps.

Located on the River Tywi within walking distance of the town centre, the 3-star Ivy Bush sympathetically blends oldeworld charm with today’s modern facilities. Restaurant, large lounge area, and bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Immediate locality reasonably flat. Hotel: One step to entrance with ramp alternative. Small lift to all floors.

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Holiday Itinerary Sunday A morning departure with a suitable stop for lunch en-route sees us arrive in Carmarthen during the late afternoon for our four-night stay.

Monday This morning we travel to the popular holiday resort of Tenby. With the old town walls, interesting little side streets and alleyways to explore and superb beaches, Tenby is South West Wales’s main holiday resort. In the afternoon, we visit Picton Castle and Woodland Garden. Situated in some 40 acres, we can discover just why they are regarded as Pembrokeshire’s finest stately home and gardens.

Tuesday Leaving the hotel we head south to the Not included: All lunches picture postcard resort of Mumbles, delightfully located on Swansea Bay. We have time for a look round and to obtain lunch. This afternoon we have a short drive to the Gower Heritage Centre at Parkmill. Here we meet our guide for a tour taking us to the beautiful unspoilt scenery of the Gower Peninsula. After the tour, we return to the Heritage Centre and enjoy a Gower Cream Tea. Wednesday Today our excursion takes us to St Bride’s Bay and Newgale Sands to the magical place of St. David’s, birthplace of the patron saint of Wales.

A guided tour is included of St David’s Cathedral, the smallest in Great Britain.

From St. David’s we head around the Preseli Mountains back to hotel.

Thursday After breakfast we begin our homeward journey, arriving home during the late afternoon.

Holiday Itinerary Friday We travel north to Heysham to catch our ferry to Douglas.

Saturday A free day to relax, settle in and explore Douglas.

Sunday We travel to Laxey Station, where we board a train on the Snaefell Mountain Railway to the top of the island’s highest mountain for spectacular views of the island (weather permitting!). We take the train back to Laxey and pay a visit to the Laxey Wheel before travelling the short distance back to our hotel.

Monday We follow the course of the famous TT race Not included: All lunches to Tynwald Hill, the home of the Manx Parliament, which has Nordic origins and is the oldest parliament in the world. We continue to Peel and discover the secrets of The House of Manannan.

Tuesday Our destination today is the village of Cregneash, where we visit the National Folk Museum, which provides a living, working illustration of life in a typical 19th century Manx crofting community. We continue to the Sounds Visitor Centre for spectacular views over the Calf of Man before returning to Douglas via Castletown for a free afternoon.

Wednesday We board our ferry to Heysham and continue south homewards to the Midlands.

The order of the days our excursions operate may be subject to alteration.

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The Gower Peninsula & the Royal Mint

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Wales is host to a number of fantastic gardens, from unique locations like Portmeirion to the gardens of Plas Newydd on Anglesey. This tour introduces you to some of North Wales’ finest gardens, all set within an area of outstanding natural beauty Cardiff Castle

The Welsh capital city has more than its fair share of attractions, top class entertainment and quality shopping. The city also boasts more green space per person than any other UK City offering fabulous parks and gardens to explore.

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Holiday Itinerary Monday Travelling out via Monmouth we take in the scenic splendour of the Wye Valley as we head to Cardiff for our 4-night stay.

Tuesday A morning Guided Tour of Cardiff Castle.

Cardiff Castle is a proud monument to medieval craftsmanship and Welsh heritage. Much of it was restored and updated during the Victorian times, and today it’s a feast of marble, gilding and spectacular Not included: All lunches wood carvings. Later we enjoy an afternoon guided tour of Cardiff’s attractive city centre, as well as the modernised Cardiff Bay area.

Wednesday A full day excursion to the stunning Gower Peninsula taking in the Mumbles and the Gower Heritage Centre, a converted watermill.

Thursday We visit the Royal Mint Visitors Centre at Llantrisant which produces coins and medals for over 60 countries. We take a guided tour of the production processes and then visit the Visitors Centre for a self-guided tour of the static and interactive exhibits. Return to Cardiff for a free afternoon at leisure to enjoy the city’s attractions.

Friday Departing Cardiff we drive over the ‘Heads of the Valley’ to Abergavenny, arriving home during the afternoon.

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Holiday Itinerary Sunday We commence with a visit to the gardens of Dorothy Clive, near Market Drayton.

Whatever the season, this garden’s 12 informal acres are worth visiting as we discover a wonderful woodland garden; alpine scree; gravel garden; fine tree collection and spectacular flower borders.

Not Included: All lunches In the afternoon, we continue on to our Hotel in Llandudno for 4 nights.

Monday We visit Portmeirion Italianate Village. The village is one of Wales’ premier visitor attractions. Surrounding the village are 70 acres of exotic woodlands with woodland and coastal walks. In the afternoon enjoy some free time in Llandudno.

Tuesday A day at leisure in Llandudno.

Wednesday Across the Menai Straits and onto Anglesey, we visit Plas Newydd (NT) with spectacular views of Snowdonia. The gardens include a fine spring garden and Australasian arboretum. The estate also has collection of Rex Whistler works and a Military Museum. Later, we continue to one of Anglesey’s newest attractions Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens. Three different gardens have been discovered, a large Walled Garden formerly a kitchen garden now planted with many perennials, a picturesque Valley Garden with river and waterfalls and an Outcrop Garden complete with a ruined folly. (Sensible footwear only please and Plas Cadnant is not really suitable for people with mobility problems).

Thursday Departing our hotel we return to the Wirral Peninsula where we visit the Ness Botanic Gardens. Filled with all year round interest, enjoy extensive herbaceous borders, a Victorian style Potager, an alpine house and more. We return home during the early evening.

5 Day Tour Sunday 18 – Thursday 22 March 2018 – £525 Single Room: £24 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 9.00am 䡲 Returns By: 5.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate Reductions for (NT) National Trust Members

The Exchange Hotel, Cardiff Following a £40 million regeneration project, the iconic Coal Exchange buildings, opened in April 2017 as a brand new luxury hotel. The hotel will feature 200 utterly luxury suites, which will all be completed with Signature Living’s signature style of elegance and class. With whirlpool baths, luxury beds and ornate furnishings throughout, this will be a hotel stay you’ll treasure forever. The Exchange Hotel will furthermore feature a tranquil spa, inviting restaurant & bar and many more exciting facilities. Mobility Grade: 4 – Affording easy throughout, this centrally situated hotel, within a 5-minute walk of Mermaid Quay will once again become the ‘jewel in Cardiff’s crown’.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Entrances to the Dorothy Clive Garden, Portmeirion Italianate Village, Plas Newydd (NT), Plas Cadnant and Ness Botanic Gardens

The Dunoon Hotel, Llandudno Commanding an excellent location on Gloddaeth Street, the hotel is perfectly situated for the shops and the promenade.

The Dunoon has an old-fashioned view of what a hotel should provide – Quality, Character and attentive service.

Amid the oak panels and antiques, the atmosphere is warm, intimate and relaxed with the service being personal and attentive. Restaurant, bar, snack bar, library, games room and lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Level seafront and shopping area. Hotel: Level entrance, with easy access throughout. Lift to all floors.

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The Palace Hotel ‘Diamond All Inclusive’

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Join us at the BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel on this superb ‘All Inclusive’ break.

Dating from the 1890’s, the Hotel combines the best of the past with the contemporary style of the present with elegant interiors, comfortable bedrooms and a superb Leisure Club & Spa.

Your ‘Diamond All Inclusive Package Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 5 nights accommodation 䡲 Welcome cocktail reception on the first evening 䡲 Complimentary drinks package from 7-10pm each evening 䡲 Wine with dinner each evening 䡲 Entertainment programme (2 nights guaranteed) 䡲 3-course dinners 䡲 Lunch each day or packed lunch if we are out on excursions 䡲 Afternoon tea & cream scones each day 䡲 Buffet breakfasts 䡲 Free tea/coffee any time of the day 䡲 Loch Ness Cruise 䡲 Entrance to Inverewe Gardens (NT) 䡲 Culloden Battlefield Visitors Centre (NT)

Dalwhinnie Distillery

Newtonmore is a lovely, unspoilt Highland village nestling in the upper reaches of Spey Valley within Cairngorms National Park. Lying 12 miles south of Aviemore and a close neighbour to Kingussie it is ideally situated for touring the Highlands region.

5 Day Tour Monday 26 – Friday 30 March 2018 – £459 Single Room: Nil 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 7.00am 䡲 Returns By: 8.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

6 Day Tour Sunday 22 – Friday 27 April 2018 – £659 Single Room: £100 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £26 Tour Departs By: 7.00am 䡲 Returns By: 7.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate Discounts apply for National Trust (NT) Members

Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore, Scottish Highlands

The Best Western Palace Hotel, Inverness

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This modern 3-star hotel offers comfortable accommodation, attentive service and fine Scottish food. The hotel consists of 2 main buildings and is located in the small village in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park. Hotel facilities include a gift shop, lounge bar and restaurant with stunning views.

The second building is where all the bedrooms are situated.

Although the hotel does not have a lift, all the public areas and many of the bedrooms are on the ground floor.

Mobility Grade: 3 – The resort & hotel offers good access throughout. Hotel has no lift, however there are a number of ground floor bedrooms available, but some rooms may be accessed by stairs.

Spring Holidays

Holiday Itinerary Monday Travel via the motorways and continuing northwards via Perth and Pitlochry arriving at the hotel in Newtonmore early evening. Settle into your room and enjoy your evening meal.

Tuesday Today we travel via Kingussie and Aviemore to the Capital of the Highlands, Inverness.

The town is beautifully situated on the River Ness between Loch Ness and the sea. To the north, Ben Wyvis dominates the horizon and to the south are the Drumossie Hills. Inverness has fine shops, a woollen mill and lovely walks along the river-side.

Ample time here to explore at your leisure before later returning to the hotel for the evening meal.

Wednesday After a leisurely breakfast join the coach and travel to nearby Dalwhinnie where we enjoy a tour of the famous distillery with a wee Not included: 4 lunches dram tasting session included! Returning to Newtonmore for the remainder of the afternoon.

Thursday Today we travel westwards and pass by Loch Laggan and Loch Spean, through Spean Bridge to Fort William which is situated on Loch Linnhe. Ample time to explore the town before we retrace our route back to Newtonmore.

Friday After breakfast, we bid farewell to the hotel and travel south through the Borders, arriving home during the evening.

Holiday Itinerary Sunday We journey north to the Scottish Highlands arriving in Inverness during the early evening.

Monday Today we include a cruise on the world famous Loch Ness. Although forever associated with legend, there is much more to Loch Ness than just the elusive monster! It is Scotland’s largest loch and it is more than 600ft deep for much Not Included: Lunches on Days 1 & 6 of its 23 miles length.

Tuesday A day at leisure in Inverness, with time to explore the shops, parks and gardens of the Capital of the Highlands.

Wednesday Enjoy a full-day tour visiting Loch Maree and Inverewe Gardens (NT).

A true example of the rugged scenery of the west coast, Loch Maree lies in the shadow of the towering Ben Slioch and has around 30 isles, which lie like a cluster of jewels strung together to form a treasure of unrivalled beauty. We continue to the world-famous Inverewe Gardens, which boast a stunning location, overlooking Loch Ewe. Thursday We visit the Culloden Battlefield & Visitors Centre (NT), which features a state of the art exhibition bringing the battle alive in an immersion film and accounts from genuine characters involved in the events when the British troops defeated Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Highland clans in 1746.

Friday Today we are homeward bound.

Our hotel is nestles on the banks of the River Ness, opposite Inverness Castle and is just a few short steps from Inverness city centre. Restaurant, lounge, bar, swimming pool, steam room & sauna. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort & hotel are on the level.

Hotel has a lift serving all floors.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Welcome Drink with dinner on 1st night 䡲 3-course/3-choice dinner menus with tea/coffee 䡲 Live musical entertainment on at least one night 䡲 Afternoon tea/coffee & shortbread on day 3 䡲 All Single Rooms are double or twin for sole use 䡲 Dalwhinnie Distillery Tour with tasting

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Ireland’s Ancient East

The Bulbfields of Holland

Trim Castle Hotel, Dublin & Kildare

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Keukenhof Gardens

Dublin Castle

Castles and kings, Hollywood heroes, ghosts, great gardens and a Dublin boat cruise all feature in our wonderful new tour to Ireland’s ancient east. Also included is traditional Irish entertainment and a welcome drink to help wet your whistle!

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Welcome Drink on arrival 䡲 Musical entertainment on one night 䡲 Entrance to Trim Castle & the Battle of Boyne Visitors Centre 䡲 Dublin Boat Cruise 䡲 Entrance to the Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens

Holiday Itinerary Sunday Travel by ferry from Holyhead to Dublin, and continue to Co. Meath for a 4-night stay at the Trim Castle Hotel. Welcome drink on arrival.

Monday Step back into Ireland’s past today as we visit Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland. In Medieval times, Trim Castle stood like an imposing stone sentinel and powerful symbol of Norman strength, so it’s no wonder that the makers of the movie ‘Braveheart’ chose Trim as the shooting location for their epic thriller. (Access for visitors with disabilities is very restricted, as some of the stairs in the keep are very steep and narrow. The keep is not Not included: 4 lunches accessible for visitors with disabilities and there is restricted access to the grounds only). Later, we continue to the Boyne Valley Battle Site, where a brutal encounter between King James II and William of Orange in 1690 forged the country’s future.

Tuesday Head into Dublin for a one hour ‘Dublin Discovery’ boat cruise departing from North Quay. Free time in the afternoon for sightseeing or shopping before returning back to our hotel.

Wednesday Take a trip to Co. Kildare today for a guided tour of the Irish National Stud, home to some of Ireland’s most revered thoroughbreds. Adjacent to the Stud are the renowned Japanese Gardens. Our visit also includes the Horse Museum and St Fiachra’s Garden – dedicated to the patron saint of gardeners!

Thursday Breakfast today is included on board our return Stena Line sailing to Holyhead then we continue homeward.

Situated in Lisse, Keukenhof is the most outstanding spring attraction of the Netherlands.

A riot of colour, no experience can match this spectacular and unforgettable display, with some six million tulips, narcissi, daffodils, hyacinths, shrubs, ponds & fountains.

Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own courier service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 䡲 Return Dover to Calais ferry crossing 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & buffet breakfast 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Admission to Keukenhof Gardens 䡲 Guided Tour of a Diamond House & Amsterdam Canal Cruise 䡲 Audio Tour of Zaanse Schans

Holiday Itinerary Thursday To Dover for the ferry to Calais then across Belgium and into Holland, arriving at our hotel on in time for dinner.

Friday Today we travel to award-winning Keukenhof Gardens, showpiece of the Dutch bulb industry with some 80 acres of colourful floral displays. In the afternoon, there is free time to explore or maybe take a ride on one of the ‘whisper boats’, which are almost silent as they sail through the beautiful bulb landscape.

Saturday A full day to explore the unique city of Amsterdam with its famous tree-lined canals and preserved 17th century gabled houses. We include a Not Included: 4 lunches guided tour of a famous Diamond House, followed by a leisurely Canal Cruise.

Sunday Today we take a fascinating audio tour through the colourful windmills of Zaanse Schans. Zaanse Schans is full of traditional green timbered houses and warehouses which perfectly embody the picture-perfect landscapes for which Holland is known. We’ll obviously take time to visit a traditional Dutch Cheese Farm before allowing free time to discover the history and culture back in our resort town of Volendam.

Monday Leaving our hotel we make our way back to Calais and our ferry to Dover and home.

Zaanse Schans

5 Day Tour Sunday 15 – Thursday 19 April 2018 – £525 Single Room: £73 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £41 Tour Departs: 7.30am 䡲 Returns By: 5.30pm 䡲 Times are approximate

5 Day Tours Thursday 12 – Monday 16 April 2018 – £572 Thursday 26 – Monday 30 April 2018 – £572 Thursday 10 – Monday 14 May 2018 – £572 Single Room: £108 䡲 Holiday Insurance: £41 Tour Departs: 5.30am 䡲 Returns By: 9.00pm 䡲 Times are approximate

Trim Hotel, Trim, Co Meath

Van der Valk Hotel, Leusden

Overlooking the magnificent Trim Castle, this four-star hotel is only 40 minutes away from Dublin and offers a comfortable base to explore Ireland’s East. The hotel has 2 restaurants, onsite shop, café, bar and rooftop terrace. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort & hotel offers good access throughout with lift to all floors.

Situated on the foothills of the Utrecht Hill Ridge in the green heart of Holland, between Amersfoort and Utrecht. All rooms equipped with modern facilities. Restaurant, Grand café, large terrace. Solarium and Souvenir Shop. Mobility Grade: 4 – Location is level. Hotel is level and has a lift to all floors.

In Search of The Northern Lights

Floral Funchal & The Canary Islands 15

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Cruising to Norway in the winter – when the spectacular landscapes are at their most dramatic and the cold, unpolluted air is at its crispest – is always a special experience, and on this fantastic fortnight aboard Balmoral you’ll see this breathtaking country at its frozen best.

Look What’s Included 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Coach Transfers to Port 䡲 Our own Courier Service (Subject to a minimum of 15 people travelling) 䡲 14 nights cabin accommodation 䡲 Fine dining, informal buffets and latenight snacks throughout the day and early evening 䡲 Port Taxes

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Not Included: Drinks & shore excursions

2018 Cruise Itinerary (Cruise Ref: L1804) Date Port Sat 10 Mar Southampton (UK) Tue 13 Mar Trondheim, Norway Wed 14 Mar Cruising Torghatten Wed 14 Mar Cruising Seven Sisters Mountain Range Wed 14 Mar Crossing the Arctic Circle Thu 15 Mar Tromso Fri 16 Mar Tromso Fri 16 Mar Alta Sat 17 Mar Alta Sun 18 Mar Narvik, Norway Mon 19 Mar Cruising Seven Sisters Mountain Range Mon 19 Mar Cruising Torghatten Mon 19 Mar Cruising Rorvk Tue 20 Mar Andaisnes More Oj Romsdal Wed 21 Mar Bergen, Norway Sat 24 Mar Southampton (UK)

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2018 Cruise Itinerary (Cruise Ref: D1806) Date Port Fri 13 Apr Dover (UK) Mon 16 Apr Vigo, Spain Tue 17 Apr Lisbon, Portugal Thu 19 Apr Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Fri 20 Apr Santa Cruz De Tenerife Sat 21 Apr Santa Cruz La Palma Sun 22 Apr Funchal, Madeira Mon 23 Apr Funchal, Madeira Wed 25 Apr Leixoes (For Oporto, Portugal) Sat 28 Apr Dover (UK)

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Why Choose the Balmoral

Why Choose the Boudicca

Named after the Scottish home of the Royal Family. The main restaurant is Ballindalloch, while the two other formal restaurants are Avon and Spey. There’s a comfy pub with occasional live music or comedy, cabaret and shows in the Neptune Lounge, or drift away with a cool drink and spectacular seascapes in the Observatory Lounge.

Boudicca oozes a sense of class, style and elegance not seen or experienced on modern megaships. On board, the emphasis is on providing an intimate and more traditional cruise experience, ensuring guests disembark after their relaxing holiday as friends, not just customers. Up to 880 guests can cruise in pure comfort enjoying ample space and fantastic restaurants, lounges, bars and facilities. Take a dip in one of the three heated pools, watch a show, or simply relax on the Sun Deck without ever feeling overcrowded.

2018 Cruise Pricing

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Floral Funchal & The Canary Islands (Ref: D1806) Fri 13- Sat 28 Apr 2018

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DEPARTURE & RETURN TIMINGS – Still to be advised HOLIDAY INSURANCE – Please contact us for details DEPOSITS – A 20% Deposit of the total cruise value is required at the time of booking.

All Prices on board are in Sterling – so you don’t have any worries about currency fluctuations.

ABTOT – All Cruise Holiday featured on this page are protected through our membership of ABTOT (Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust).

Ocean Cruise Holidays

Welcome the arrival of spring with seasonal sights, scents and Look What’s Included 䡲 Door to Door Home Service sunshine on four stunning 䡲 Coach Transfers to Port islands. An overnight stay in 䡲 Our own Courier Service (Subject to a Funchal is timed to coincide minimum of 15 people travelling) with Madeira’s annual flower 䡲 15 nights cabin accommodation festival; while in the Canaries 䡲 Fine dining, informal buffets and latean enticing combination of night snacks throughout the day and spectacular landscapes, early evening beautiful beaches and 䡲 Port Taxes breathtaking natural wonders Not Included: Drinks & shore excursions awaits you. Highlights include Gran Canaria’s Maspalomas sand dunes; mighty Mount Teide in Tenerife; and the vast volcanic craters of La Palma’s Caldera de Taburiente National Park.

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Feel half a world away just a Look What’s Included short distance from home as 䡲 Door to Door Home Service you capture the spellbinding 䡲 Coach Transfers to Port scenery of the Scottish Lochs 䡲 Our own Courier Service (Subject to a aboard Black Watch. In just a minimum of 15 people travelling) week you’ll savour the scenic 䡲 7 nights cabin accommodation highlights of a string of 䡲 Fine dining, informal buffets and latewaterways in this breathtaking night snacks throughout the day and part of the world, including early evening mighty Ben Nevis and historic 䡲 Port taxes Duart Castle; and go ashore to Not Included: Drinks & shore excursions discover stunning sights such as the impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct and the coastal scenery of the Orkneys and Outer Hebrides.

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2018 Cruise Itinerary (Cruise Ref: W1811) Date Port Mon 11 Jun Liverpool (UK) Tue 12 Jun Cruising Loch Fyne Wed 13 Jun Passing through the Corran Narrows Wed 13 Jun Fort William Wed 13 Jun Passing through the Corran Narrows Wed 13 Jun Cruising Loch Linnhe Wed 13 Jun Cruising past Duart Castle Wed 13 Jun Cruising the Sound of Mull Thu 14 Jun Stornoway, Isle of Lewis Fri 15 Jun Invergordon, Scotland Sat 16 Jun Kirkwall, Orkney Isles Mon 18 Jun Liverpool (UK)

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Be mesmerised by the beauty Look What’s Included of unspoilt countryside and 䡲 Door to Door Home Service discover stunning sights and 䡲 Coach Transfers to Port authentic experiences in three 䡲 Our own Courier Service (Subject to a compelling destinations on this minimum of 15 people travelling) fantastic French River cruise. 䡲 8 nights cabin accommodation You’ll enjoy relaxing journeys 䡲 Fine dining, informal buffets and latealong the size-restricted Seine, night snacks throughout the day and Gironde and Garonne Rivers – early evening made possible by Braemar’s 䡲 Port taxes shallower dimensions – and Not Included: Drinks & shore excursions stop overnight in enchanting Rouen and beautiful Bordeaux.

There’s a chance to explore the fascinating maritime city of Lorient too.

2018 Cruise Itinerary (Cruise Ref: M1816) Date Port Thu 28 Jun Southampton (UK) Fri 29 Jun Rouen Sat 30 Jun Rouen Sat 30 Jun Seine River Cruising Mon 2 Jul Bordeaux Tue 3 Jul Bordeaux Tue 3 Jul Cruising Gironde & Garonne Rivers Wed 4 Jul Lorient Fri 6 Jul Southampton (UK)

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Why Choose Black Watch

Why Choose Braemar

Black Watch captures the feel and spirit of a traditional cruise.

Her relaxed public areas have been rejuvenated but still maintain many traditional cruise ship features. Large windows, soft tones and elegant décor all contribute to the warm classic feel of this ship. Weighing in at 28,492 tons and with a length of 674 feet, Black Watch packs in a wealth of entertainment and facilities that will satisfy all.

Braemar’s timeless style and elegance will capture your senses. Large windows bathe the ship’s interiors in natural light and provide spectacular views; while polished wooden fixtures, shining brass fittings, decadent fabrics and carefully designed decor assume the feel of a traditional country house hotel. Capable of comfortably accommodating up to 929 guests, Braemar has a unique, intimate feel with friendly staff offering a fantastic level of personal service.

2018 Cruise Pricing

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French River Cruising to Bordeaux (Ref: M1816) Thu 28 Jun – Fri 6 Jul 2018

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DEPARTURE & RETURN TIMINGS – Still to be advised HOLIDAY INSURANCE – Please contact us for details DEPOSITS – A 20% Deposit of the total cruise value is required at the time of booking.

All Prices on board are in Sterling – so you don’t have any worries about currency fluctuations.

ABTOT – All Cruise Holiday featured on this page are protected through our membership of ABTOT (Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust).

New Zealand Grand Explorer Plus Sydney and The Blue Mountains 27 DAYS

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Milford Sound

Breathtaking, enchanting and unique are just some of the words we’d use to explain just how incredible this tour really is. See the best New Zealand has to offer on this fantastic 27 day tour and see some of the highlights of Australia too!

Included Holiday Itinerary (Included Meal Arrangements: (B) Breakfast (D) Dinner) Day 1: Wednesday Travel from London today to New Zealand via a Singapore Stopover.

Day 4: Saturday Welcome to New Zealand – We are transferred upon arrival to our Hotel. (D) Day 5: Sunday A morning ‘Highlights’ tour of Auckland – Exploring the lively waterfront area. We drive through the Auckland Domain Gardens to the Auckland Museum. Also, we visit Auckland’s Sky Tower – at 328m tall it is one of the tallest buildings in the Southern Hemisphere offering you outstanding views of the surrounding region. (B) Day 6: Monday Travel north over Auckland Harbour Bridge to visit the Parry Kauri Park, continuing to the Matakohe Kauri Museum at Otamatea. Our journey continues to Paihia in the beautiful Bay of Islands, where we take a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty House, where New Zealand’s history began! (B) (D) Day 7: Tuesday A day at leisure to discover the ‘Bay of Islands’. Perhaps take a day trip to see the lighthouse at Cape Reinga, followed by a safari along the 90 miles of beach.

Maybe take the plunge and swim with the dolphins or simply relax within Paihia. (B) Day 8: Wednesday Board a luxury catamaran to cruise the ‘Bay of Islands’ to Cape Brett, before making a passage through the ‘Hole in the Rock’. Next, we travel south via to Twin Coast Discovery Highway to Auckland. (B) (D) Day 9: Thursday Departing Auckland we travel south via the Bombay Hills through the dairy rich Waikato countryside to the famous Waitomo Caves. Here, we have a guided tour underground to view the amazing limestone caves. We continue via boat to view the glowworm grotto – an underground cavern featuring millions of glow-worms. From Waitomo, we travel to the thermal wonderland of Rotoura – Sulphur City, where we enjoy a guided walk through Rainbow Springs. (B) (D) Day 10: Friday A day at leisure with plenty of Optional touring options. Tonight, we are treated to a traditional Hangi Feast and Maori Concert. (B) (D) Day 11: Saturday Today we board the ‘Northern Explorer’ train for a scenic journey through the north of the island to Wellington. (B) (D) Day 12: Sunday This morning enjoy an informative sightseeing tour with visits to St Paul’s Cathedral and the Botanic Gardens. The afternoon is at leisure. (B) Day 13: Monday We cruise the Cook Strait through the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound into the South Island. On arrival at Picton board the Coastal Pacific train through to Christchurch – one of the world’s most scenic train journeys. (B) (D) Day 14: Tuesday From Christchurch we traverse the Southern Alps aboard the famous

Day 23: Thursday A sightseeing tour of Australia’s largest city including Sydney Harbour and Bondi Beach. (B) Day 24: Friday Todays tour takes in the Blue Mountains, including visits to Featherdale Wildlife Park, Scenic World. Your final adventure is a visit to the Scenic Skyway, and a journey at 270m above ancient ravines and dazzling waterfalls. (B) Day 25: Saturday A free day for personal sightseeing and shopping. (B) (D) Day 26: Sunday Say farewell to Australia, as we transfer to Sydney International Airport for your flight back to London.

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Day 2: Thursday Arrive Singapore, where we are transferred to our centrally located Singapore Hotel.

Day 3: Friday We have tickets for the hop-on/hop-off sightseeing bus, which include admission to many of Singapore’s most popular attractions. Evening overnight Singapore Airlines flight to Auckland. (B)

Your Holiday Includes Tranz-Alpine railway to Arthurs Pass. 䡲 Door to Door Home Service We continue our journey by coach to the West Coast, stopping at Hokitika 䡲 Our own Courier Service for a visit to the Greenstone Glass 䡲 Return coach transfers to London Airport 䡲 Return scheduled ‘economy’ flights from Blowing factory. Further south we London to Singapore, Singapore to tour the Westland National Park, Auckland, Christchurch to Sydney and home to the Fox and Franz Josef Sydney to London Glaciers. (Optional scenic flights 䡲 23 Kg ‘Checked’ Baggage Allowance & available). (B) (D) 7 Kg ‘Cabin’ Baggage Day 15: Wednesday Driving towards 䡲 Overseas transfers & transportation the southern end of the South Island 䡲 22 nights hotel accommodation with we enter remote Haast, where you meals outlined in itinerary are surrounded by a landscape of 䡲 All Admissions to attractions listed rainforest, wetlands, sand dunes and 䡲 Hotel porterage surf-pounded shingle beaches. We Not Included All other meals • Any optional continue to Makaroa and Lake excursions • Airport Porterage Wanaka travelling via Cromwell, following the Kawarau Gorge Road into Queenstown. (B) Day 16: Thursday A day at leisure. Visit the Remarkable’s or Coronet Peak or perhaps take a scenic 4-wheel drive through Skipper’s Canyon. Tonight, take a cruise across Lake Wakatipu on the steamer TSS Earnshaw to dine at the Colonel’s Homestead. (B) (D) Day 17: Friday Leave Queenstown via Te Anau to beautiful Eglinton Valley then on to Milford Sound, where we enjoy a scenic cruise of the Sound, dominated by the grandeur of Mitre Peak and the Bowen Falls. (B) (D) Day 18: Saturday We travel through New Zealand’s most populated sheep country to Dunedin. Here, we board the Taieri Gorge Train Excursion for a spectacular return ride to Pukerangi. (B) (D) Day 19: Sunday This morning visit Olveston House with its lavish furnishings and art collections, then on to Oamaru to look at the ‘White Stone City’ – buildings constructed from local limestone before arriving for our overnight stay in Omarama. (B) (D) Day 20: Monday A day of spectacular sights! We head via Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook – New Zealand’s highest mountain. We travel via the magnificent blue waters of Tekapo to the vast Mackenzie Basin, then on to Christchurch. (B) (D) Day 21: Tuesday We visit the old French whaling depot of Akaroa on Banks Peninsula, followed by an afternoon cruise on Akaroa Harbour. In the afternoon return to Christchurch for a city sightseeing tour. (B) (D) Day 22: Wednesday Farewell to New Zealand as we fly to Sydney, Australia. (B) (D)

Day 27: Monday Arrive UK and your return transfers home.

27 Day Tour Wednesday 17 October – Monday 12 November 2018 – £7975 Single Occupancy: £1650 䡲 Holiday Insurance: POA All Holidays by Air to the Channel Islands are ATOL protected. Johnsons Coach Travel holds an ATOL Licence (ATOL 6390) granted by the Civil Aviation Authority.

This tour is operated in conjunction with Leisuretime Tours, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Airline Upgrades: Will be subject to availability and will be advised on application of fares.

Passports: British citizens require a current British passport with a minimum of 6 months’ validity remaining from the date you return.

Visas: British Citizens DO REQUIRE a visitor visa to enter AUSTRALIA. Visa’s MUST be applied for prior to leaving the UK. For more details: http://www.border.gov.au/

YOUR HOTELS (All Superior 3 to 4 Star Standard) Day 4 – Grand Millennium, Auckland (2 Nts) 䡲 Day 6 – Scenic Bay of Islands Hotel, Paihia (2 Nts) Day 8 – Grand Millennium, Auckland (1 Nt) 䡲 Day 9 – Distinction Hotel, Rotorua (2 Nts) 䡲 Day 11 – James Cook, Grand Chancellor Hotel, Wellington (2 Nts) 䡲 Day 13 – Quality Hotel Elms, Christchurch (1 Nt) 䡲 Day 14 – Scenic Franz Josef Hotel, Franz Josef (1 Nt) 䡲 Day 15 – Copthorne Lakefront Hotel, Queenstown (2 Nts) 䡲 Day 17 – Distinction Luxmore Hotel, Lake Te Anau (1 Nt) 䡲 Day 18 – Scenic Hotel Dunedin City, Dunedin (1 Nt) 䡲 Day 19 – Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama (1 Nt) 䡲 Day 20 – Quality Hotel Elms, Christchurch (2 Nts) 䡲 Day 22 – Park Royal Darling Harbour (4 Nts)

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Holiday Travel Insurance

PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Johnsons (Henley) Limited t/a Johnsons Coach Travel, Johnsons Coaches & Johnsons Quality Coach Travel is an Appointed Representative of ITC Compliance Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their firm reference is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts.

It is a requirement of booking a Johnsons Holiday that you are insured, either with ourselves or another insurance provider. You will find the costs detailed in the information section of each holiday. All costs include Insurance Premium Tax. This travel insurance policy carries no age loadings on our premiums. There is no health screening on our UK & Overseas Coach Holidays and European Cruises. For Worldwide Tours, a simple health check procedure is operated.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION A holiday insurance policy is available to all passengers travelling on our holidays arranged with ETI – International Travel Protection (ERV), the UK branch of Europäische Reiseverscherung AG, who are Licensed by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BAFIN – www.bafin.de) and approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA – www.fca.org.uk) to undertake insurance business in the UK. Should you wish to take advantage of this holiday insurance offer please include the appropriate premium in your deposit payment when booking your holiday.

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

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Holiday Travel Insurance

We will not provide you with advice about the suitability of this product for your individual needs but will be happy to provide you with factual information.

We summarise below the details of the insurance cover provided which also includes 24-hour emergency service from Specialty Assistance Limited. The following is a brief summary of the cover available. Full details of the cover, conditions and exclusions will be forwarded with your confirmation of booking. In any event, you may ask for a specimen copy of the policy wording before booking should you wish to examine this in advance.

SECTION OF COVER

MAXIMUM SUMS INSURED AND/ MAXIMUM EXCESS OR BENEFITS PER PERSON PER PERSON

Cancellation

£2,000

Delayed Departure

£60 Delayed Travel £2,000 Holiday Abandonment

Missed Departure

Personal Accident Medical & Other Expenses

£100 England, Scotland & Wales £300 Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands & Europe £600 Worldwide £15,000 (Subject to Age) £2,000,000

64 Hospital Benefit Baggage & Personal Money Loss of Passport and/or Visa Personal Liability Legal Expenses

£100 UK/£450 Non-UK £1,500 Baggage/£200 Personal Money/ £100 Delayed Baggage

£200 £2,000,000 £25,000

• Nil holidays up to 3-days • £15 Loss of Deposit holidays over 3-days • £75 Cancellation holidays over 3-days • Nil Delayed Travel • Nil holidays up to 3-days Holiday Abandonment • £50 holidays over 3-days Holiday Abandonment • Nil

• Nil • £35 Medical Expenses • Nil holidays up to 3-days Curtailment • £75 holidays over 3-days Curtailment • Nil • Nil Delayed Baggage • £35 Baggage & Personal Money • Nil • Nil • Nil

REMEMBER IF YOU DECIDE TO TAKE OUT THE FREQUENT TRAVELLER WE OFFER THERE ARE NO POLICY EXCESSES WHATSOEVER.

You must comply with the following conditions to have the full protection of your policy.

If you do not comply we may refuse to deal with any relevant claim or reduce the amount of any relevant claim payment.

If you are travelling within the UK and Europe You are not required to declare your medical conditions. However to be covered for any medical conditions you have or have had, you must be able to answer YES to all of the questions 1. to 4. a) and b) below: 1.

You are not aware of any reason why the trip should be cancelled or cut short.

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You are not travelling: a) against the advice of a medical practitioner b) for the purpose of obtaining treatment, or c) if you have been given a terminal prognosis.

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You are not receiving or awaiting treatment for an illness or injury as a hospital day case or in-patient, as any claim arising from this illness or injury will not be covered.

If you suffer from stress, anxiety, depression or any other mental or nervous disorder, 4. it must have been investigated and diagnosed as such by either: a) a registered mental health professional if you are under the care of a Community Mental Health Team, or b) a consultant specialising in the relevant field who has confirmed in writing (at your cost) that you are fit enough to take this trip.

In addition if you are travelling outside the UK but within Europe, the following additional conditions will apply: If any of the conditions listed below arise between the date the policy is issued and your departure you must obtain a medical certificate from a medical practitioner (at your cost) confirming that you are fit to take the trip: If you have received medical treatment as a hospital day case, in-patient or outpatient 1) during the six months prior to the booking of the trip, or 2) If you are undergoing medical treatment as a hospital out-patient at the date the final balance of the trip is due to be paid.

If you are travelling outside the UK and Europe you must telephone Mediscreen on 0344 892 1698 if anyone to be covered by this policy, or any person upon whose health the trip depends: 1.

Has or has had a medical condition (excluding childhood and minor ailments not requiring treatment) 2.

Is taking prescribed medication 3.

Has or has had any medical condition still requiring periodic review 4.

Is awaiting any tests, treatment, investigation, referral or the results of these.

Mediscreen’s office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays.

PLEASE NOTE You may have to pay an additional premium to cover your medical conditions.

This applies to all destinations outside of the UK and Europe.

In addition to the above the policy also contains the following main exclusions: 䡲 Any existing medical conditions unless they have been declared to (where appropriate) and accepted by the insurer. 䡲 Your participation in any organised sports, winter sports or dangerous activities unless they have been declared to and accepted by the Insurer. 䡲 Suicide or the wilful exposure to exceptional personal risk. 䡲 Travel against the advice of the carrier, any other public transport provider, the Foreign Office or the World Health Organisation. 䡲 Motorcycle travel during the insured trip where the engine size exceeds 125cc. 䡲 Any manual work or hazardous occupation undertaken during the insured trip. 䡲 The bankruptcy / liquidation of the tour operator, travel agent or transportation company with whom you have booked your trip.

Examples of these and other conditions and restrictions and what to do if you are unsure about any aspect of an exclusion are contained within your policy information. If after purchasing a policy should you find it does not meet your requirements you have 14 days from the date of issue, or prior to travel (whichever is sooner) to cancel the policy.

Insurance Disclaimer If you have decided not to purchase the travel insurance policy we offer you must complete and sign this disclaimer.

I confirm that I have been made aware of the need/importance of travel insurance and have chosen not to include myself/party under Johnsons Coach Holidays policy.

I understand that this will mean that I shall be solely responsible for any cancellation charges that arise from my inability to take the trip that I have booked and also any losses including medical expenses and repatriation costs arising from an illness or injury sustained during the trip.

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Insurance Company Emergency Assistance Telephone Number

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SIGNIFICANT EXCLUSIONS – RESIDENCY If you or anyone else named on this policy has not been a resident in the UK for the past 6months this policy cannot cover you.

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Our Trading Charter with You Johnsons (Henley) Ltd trading as Johnsons Coach Travel, Of Liveridge House, Liveridge Hill, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire B95 5QS.

1.

Does this Trading Charter Apply to My Booking?

Yes, if you are booking a “package” to which the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 apply and which does not comprise a flight.

In brief, those Regulations apply to a booking of at least two of the following components when sold or offered for sale at an inclusive price and when the service covers a period of more than twenty-four hours or includes overnight accommodation:- transport, accommodation, other tourist services not ancillary to transport or accommodation and accounting for a significant proportion of the package.

2. Why should I read this?

Because it is very important. Our Trading Charter forms a key part of our agreement with you because it not only comprises the booking terms and conditions for the booking of your package, but also the Consumer Guarantee (described below) from The Bonded Coach Holidays Group (“BCH Group”), part of the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK providing protection for the money you pay to us for the booking should we go out of business. Both the booking terms and conditions and the Consumer Guarantee, together with the confirmation of booking we give you at the time we commit to your booking for you, together make up the legally binding contract between you as the lead name making the booking, anyone else in your party and us. Please visit the BCH website on: www.bch.uk.org.

When you make this booking as the lead name you undertake that you are 18 and have the authority to accept, and do accept, on behalf of your party the terms of this Trading Charter. This contract is made subject to the terms of this Trading Charter, which are governed by English Law, and the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. However, if you are resident in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you are able to choose the law and courts in your country, but if you wish to do so we would ask you to request this before placing your booking.

This Trading Charter and the Consumer Guarantee will not apply to any booking involving any type of flight. Instead, if you are booking a holiday which includes a flight. Please note that all Air Holidays in our brochure are covered by our ATOL licence and our Ocean Cruise Holidays are covered under our ABTOT Financial protection bond, as detailed in section 4 below.

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 booking agent through whom you booked within 7 days of receiving this Trading Charter. Your booking will be cancelled and your monies will be returned in full, provided you have not commenced your travel.

3.

How and when do I make this contract with you?

4.

How is my money for the package I book protected?

For all coach holidays your money is protected by the Consumer Guarantee described below and provided to you by the BCH Group.

This is possible because we subscribe to the Code of Conduct of the BCH Group, which requires us to take out a bond from a financial entity in favour of the BCH Group for it to use to provide protection for your package money in the unlikely event that, for financial reasons, we can’t carry out our booking obligations to you.

The Air Holidays in this brochure are ATOL Protected. Since we hold an Air Travel Organisers License granted by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 6390. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advanced booking. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk.

Your ATOL Financial Protection When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong.

We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the Services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable).

If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme.

You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme.

Your payments for Sea Cruise Holidays in this brochure are protected through our membership of the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT). We have provided a bond to meet the requirements of the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992. In the event of our insolvency, if you have not yet travelled you may claim a refund, or if you have already travelled, you may claim repatriation to the starting point of your holiday, which is your home.

5. BCH Group Consumer Guarantee The Bonded Coach Holiday Group guarantees to you that in the event of our failure through insolvency to provide your package as booked, BCH Group will: 5.1 Wherever possible, arrange for your package to be completed;

6. Payments by Credit Card If you made payment for the booking of any services using a credit card it is likely in many circumstances that you have recourse against the credit card company in the event of services not being supplied in whole or in part due to the supplier’s financial failure. In those circumstances, you will be advised to check that you have exhausted your remedies against the credit card company.

7.

When do I need to pay for my package and how much?

We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the packages that we advertise. At the time of booking you will be told the current price of the package. You can book by paying a deposit for each person named on the booking. You will be told at what point in time you will become committed to a booking, but we are not committed to the booking until such time as we provide you with our confirmation of booking.

Our commitment is always conditional upon any balance being paid before the dates listed below.

Where you use an agent they may require you to pay them earlier than this date and will advise you separately of their balance due date.

If you book within our balance due period you will need to pay the total package cost at the time of your booking.

If you do not pay the outstanding balance for your package 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 on which we receive your written confirmation that you intend to cancel or 15 days after the balance due date, whichever comes first.

Deposit Payments £75 per person for all coach holidays in Britain and Europe. £250 per person on all air holidays For all Ocean Cruise Holidays a 20% deposit is required on the total holiday cost Cheques should be made payable to: Johnsons (Henley) Ltd In some instances your accommodation and tour providers require a higher deposit than that stated above. In these instances we reserve the right to charge a higher deposit.

If you choose to purchase holiday insurance, the premium must be paid at the time of booking, in addition to the holiday deposit cost.

Your balance is due 6 weeks before departure date for all British and European coach holidays.

10 weeks before departure date for all air holidays and 14 weeks for cruise holidays.

Where optional items are purchased as part of the 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.

8. 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, which confirms there is a contract between us. 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 to us.

9.

Can you change the price of my package after you have issued the booking confirmation?

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We welcome you making contact with us in a number of ways. You can write to us, phone us, use a travel or booking agent, email, 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. We will send you, or your booking agent the confirmation of your booking within 7 working days. Please check this confirmation very carefully to ensure all the information is correct and tell us, or your agent, immediately of any errors.

5.2 Where failure occurs after your package has begun, arrange for you and those in your party covered by the booking to be returned by an appropriate means of transport to their UK area of departure; 5.3 If the package cannot be completed as booked, to reimburse your booking payments received by us, provided that BCH Group will first take in to account and withhold an appropriate amount if any part of the service has already been provided (including any substituted service) or you are entitled to a refund from your credit card provider.

In the event that you are to be reimbursed under the BCH Group consumer guarantee, you will be asked to assign absolutely to BCH Group any right, claim or cause of action which you may have arising out of or connected with the subject matter and will be asked to assist BCH Group in any claim brought by them connected with the subject matter.

On all coach holidays, we operate a ‘No Surcharge Guarantee’. The price of your coach holiday is fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges. All air and cruise holidays are subject to surcharges linked to fuel costs. The only surcharges which will apply are those levied by airlines or cruise companies which are beyond our control.

10. Can I change my package 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 and signed by the person who signed the booking form. If we are able to make the changes an amendment fee of £20 will be payable plus the cost that we incur in making the amendment. The costs of making a change increases the closer to the departure date you want to make it. Some arrangements, like particular types of tickets, cannot be changed without paying a cancellation charge of up to 100% of the cost of the ticket.

11. 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 package and a change cannot normally be made later than seven days prior to departure. We will make an administration charge of £20 per booking for every transfer we make plus any reasonable additional costs caused by the transfer. You will remain responsible for ensuring that the package is paid for by the balance due date. This is in addition to (and does not affect) the separate liability of the transferee to us.

Where air travel is included in your holiday the administration charge may differ dependant on the individual airline involved and the charge they make for the transfer of a booking.

12. How can I cancel my package?

You, or any member of your party, may cancel at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the person in whose name we issued the confirmation of booking 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.

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13. Scale of Cancellation Charges Period before departure within which written cancellation of package price is received Coach More than 42 days 28 – 42 days 14 – 27 days 7 – 13 days 1 – 6 days Air More than 56 days 42 – 56 days 28 – 41 days 1 – 27 days Departure day or later including voluntary termination during the package Cruise More than 113 days 80 – 113 days 60 – 79 days 29 – 59 days 1 – 28 days Departure day or later including voluntary termination during the package

Amount of cancellation Charge as a % of total package cost Deposit only 30% 45% 60% 100% Deposit only 45% or deposit, if greater 60% 100% Total package Cost Deposit only 60% 75% 90% 100% Total package cost

14. What happens if you change my package?

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The arrangements for your package will usually have been made many months in advance. Sometimes changes are unavoidable and we reserve the right to make them at any time. Most of these changes are likely to be minor and we will do our best to keep you or your booking agent informed. If, after booking and before departure, we make a significant change to your package you will have the option of withdrawing from the package without penalty or alternatively you may transfer to another package without paying an administration fee. In either case we will pay you compensation according to the scale set out below in section 15.

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 type of hotel, (excluding single overnight hotels on touring packages where the quality of the hotel is comparable), a change of mode when crossing the Channel, or the specification of the coach. On all our holidays we reserve the right to use either a ferry or the Channel Tunnel for the short crossing between England and France If you withdraw from the package because we have made a significant change or if we have to cancel your package for any reason other than non-payment by you we will offer you the choice of: 䡲 a comparable replacement package if available; or 䡲 a replacement package of lower quality together with a refund of the price difference; or 䡲 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 set bearing in mind the need to safeguard the booking arrangements of other customers.

15. Scale of Compensation We will pay you compensation for significant changes on the following scale: Period before departure in which significant change is notified to you or your agent Amount per person More than 42 days Nil 29 to 42 days £10 15 to 28 days £15 8 to 14 days £20 0 to 7 days £25 If, prior to departure, we make a significant change to your package arrangements or cancel your package we will pay you compensation on the above scale unless:䡲 the package 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; or 䡲 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.

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 package 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, unless the change is as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control (force majeure as described above), you will also be entitled to compensation.

16. What is the extent of our liability?

Your package contract with us will be performed or provided with reasonable skill and care. We accept responsibility if you or customers named in the booking suffer death or personal injury, or the contractual arrangements are not provided as promised as a result of the failure of us or our agents or suppliers or the employees of each whilst acting in the course of their employment unless the failure or improper performance is due to: 䡲 You, or 䡲 Any of the following: i) a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements, or

ii) unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised, or iii) an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall.

In these 3 events we would still endeavour to give prompt assistance if you are in difficulty and, if you inform us that you don’t believe you have received the contracted service, we will make prompt efforts to find appropriate solutions.

For claims which involve death or personal injury we do not impose any restriction upon our liability to the extent that it arises from our negligence.

For all other claims which do not involve personal injury or death: 䡲 the most we will have to pay if we are liable to you is twice the price you’ve paid for your package (not including insurance premiums and amendment charges). 䡲 Our liability will also be limited in accordance with/or in line with all relevant international convention.

These include the Athens Convention (applies to transport by ship), the Berne Convention (applies to transport by rail), the Geneva Convention (applies to transport by road) and the Paris Convention (applies to accommodation). You can get copies of the relevant conventions from the Internet or from us. You should also note that these conventions limit or remove the amount of compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We will apply the limits of these Conventions to any payments to you as if we were the carrier.

The above suppliers (such as accommodation or transport providers) have their own booking conditions or conditions of carriage, and these conditions may limit or remove the relevant transport provider’s or other supplier’s liability. You can get copies of such conditions from our offices, or the offices of the relevant supplier. We will pay you in accordance with these conditions which are incorporated into the Trading Charter.

If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death or personal injury or illness, you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may have to take action against the person or organisation responsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness.

NB: this clause does not apply to any separate contracts that you may enter into for excursions or activities during or outside of your package.

17. What do I need to do if I have to complain?

If you have a complaint during your package 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 your package, you remain dissatisfied you should write within 28 days to the Quality Coordinator.

In your letter you will need to quote your booking reference number, holiday number, departure date and the 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 at the time. We will take into account the date you first drew the problem to the attention of our driver/representative or supplier when responding to your complaint and it may affect your rights under this Trading Charter if we have not been able to investigate and remedy the situation at the time.

The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK has an Alternative Disputes Resolution scheme (ADR) and full details are available from them. 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. It can only be used if all avenues of resolution have failed.

18. Our Coaches We will always use our reasonable endeavours to provide a coach to the specification as described in our brochure or advertisement but reserve the right to substitute an alternative vehicle should unforeseen circumstances arise. There is a seating plan of the coach for each package, 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.

We reserve the right to move single travellers on a coach, so that they are sharing a double seat with other single passengers.

Specific seats will not be allocated on coaches which operate on feeder services between joining points and main package departure points, on coaches which carry out transfers to and from seaports or airports.

19. Hotel Facilities Some hotel facilities, such as indoor or outdoor swimming pools or leisure facilities may from time to time be withdrawn for routine maintenance or be subject to seasonal availability. The provision of these facilities is therefore not guaranteed.

20. Health & Safety during your package 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.

21. 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 set out above. 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.

22. No smoking policy Smoking is not permitted on our coaches.

23. Pets We do not allow pets to taken on our packages. Registered Assistance Dogs will normally be accommodated on UK packages but not on overseas packages.

24. 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 three months for travel in Europe, 6 months for travel outside of the EU after your scheduled date of return. Non-UK citizens must seek passport and visa advice from the relevant consulates or embassies of the countries you plan to visit prior to making a booking for one of our packages (and you are advised to check with the relevant consulate or embassy to ensure you allow sufficient time before your departure to apply for a visa). 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.

Johnsons Coach Travel reserves the right to modify itineraries to conform with requests from the competent authorities in the United Kingdom and any other sovereign state through which the tour will operate. We recommend that you read the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advice about your holiday at www.fco.gov.uk.

Excursions which are included in the cost of your booking and are part of your package 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 your booking.

Admission fees to buildings, grounds etc. are included in the price of the package unless otherwise stated on the relevant brochure page.

Where air travel in included in your holiday you may be required to provide API (Advanced Passenger Information) to the airline prior to the departure of your holiday.

Your airline will usually ask you to supply the passenger details found on the ‘machine-readable’ page of your passport. This is the page containing your photograph.

You may be asked for your: full name, date of birth, gender, passport number, country that issued your passport and date of passport expiration You may occasionally be asked for additional information, like the address of your first night’s stay.

If you don’t let us know these details in advance – you may not be allowed to board the plane when you get to your UK airport.

25. 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.

26. Do I need to take out travel insurance?

27. What assistance will you give me if things go wrong when it is not your fault?

30. Ground or low floor rooms You should also tell us about any other requests, for example, low floor rooms, particular rooms or locations.

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. Luggage Please restrict your luggage to one medium sized suitcase (a medium sized suitcase is approximately 36” x 18” x 10”) per person, weighing no more than 44lbs (20Kgs). A small holdall can also be taken on board the coach. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to luggage unless it is established that it is caused by our negligence. On holidays which include overnight stops, you may take a small overnight bag with you. Please do not leave items of value in your main suitcase which is left on the coach. Should loss or damage occur you may be able to claim through your holiday travel insurance.

32. En-suite Bedroom Facilities All hotel bedrooms for every holiday are en-suite. This means that a private bath and/or shower and WC is included within the bedroom. Should you have a preference for a bath or a shower please make a request in the ‘Special Requests’ box on the appropriate booking form. Half-board always means dinner, bed and breakfast, unless otherwise stated.

33. Meals in Continental Hotels Whilst all hotels that we book for our continental holidays, whether they be overnight or main resort hotels, are of a high standard, would you kindly note that dinner arrangements often include a set meal with no menu choice and are generally of a traditional style for that country. Breakfasts are always of Continental style; however, buffet Continental breakfasts are included. Evening meals may be served on a buffet style basis.

34. Emergency 24 Hours Telephone Number A member of staff is always on hand 24 hours a day, to help either before your holiday, or on the day of departure by telephoning 01564 797040. At the beginning of your holiday, our courier will provide a contact telephone number. This number should be used if you require any assistance during your holiday.

35. Mobility Scooter Policy Please note that we can accept one ‘compact’ electric mobility scooter per holiday. Our definition of ‘compact’ is that the scooter is class 1 specification; i.e. it must be designed to be dismantled, so that it can be loaded into the boot of a car. The actual maximum sizes of class 1 mobility scooters are: Length – 1200mm Width – 700mm max with a maximum weight of 60Kg. (We cannot accept class 2 scooters as these are too large and heavy to lift). Furthermore would all users of scooters and wheelchairs kindly note that you must be able to negotiate the five steps to board the coach, in order to manage and enjoy our holidays.

36. Single Occupancy Single occupancy of rooms when available may be subject to a supplementary charge and this will be shown on the brochure page. Also these charges may vary once we have exceeded the available rooms within our initial allocation from the hotel. Any applicable supplementary charges will be advised to you at the time of booking by a member of our Reservations Team.

In addition to what has already been stated (and without affecting that), 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.

Some of our hotels arrange additional entertainment. Where this is part of the package 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.

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38. Data Protection Act

You confirm that you will notify us before you book if you or any member of your party has a disability so that we may consider what reasonable adjustments we or any relevant supplier should consider in the context of your package.

We want to ensure the arrangements for your package are suitable and appropriate. If you have specific needs for equipment (such as scooters), or you will need assistance or particular facilities in the hotel, port or train station, 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. If any assistance is required it must be brought to our attention at the time of booking or, if it arises later, as soon as possible. Not all the packages in this brochure may be suitable for you and if we reasonably consider we cannot provide what is required, we will not accept the booking.

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/couriers are unable to offer such assistance.

Whilst we will make every reasonable adjustment to do so, if we are unable to 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.

We want you to enjoy your package 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 01564 797000 (option 0).

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 package 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.

Your data controller is our Reservations Manager here at Johnsons Coach travel. 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.

29. 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 identified in your booking but please note that some

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39. Publication date and details This brochure was printed in the United Kingdom on the 1st May 2017.

European Tourist Taxes Local authorities in many towns and cities throughout Europe are starting to introduce or have introduced new tourist taxes which must be paid directly to the hotel by all guests in person. No such taxes are included in our prices to you and we cannot make payment on your behalf or include this tax in your invoice. As soon as we become aware of any such taxes affecting your holiday we will notify you.

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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. If you do not have adequate insurance and require our assistance during your package, 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.

For all overseas holidays you may not wish to take out our insurance but you MUST have insurance which is at least as good as or better than the insurance we offer for any overseas holiday outside the UK.

hotels may not have facilities to provide 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 package booking without charge. Any extra costs incurred by you during your package must be paid to the hotel by you prior to departure from the hotel.

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