Mini Cruise from Liverpool to Bristol on Ambition Cruise Ship Full board whilst on board
3 Days - Wed 28th May 2025
Inside Cabin: From £299pp
Single Supplement: +£176
Outside Cabin: From £389pp
Single Supplement: +£166
Suite: From £589pp
Single Supplement: +£216
Embark from Liverpool on an unforgettable two-night cruise to Bristol, where the journey is as memorable as the destination. Savor outstanding cuisine prepared by talented chefs and enjoy the warmest welcome at sea from the friendly crew. Evenings are filled with spectacular West End-style shows, offering top-class entertainment to round off our days onboard. Whether you’re enjoying drinks on deck or relaxing in your cosy cabin, every moment is designed to delight. There is also free time before in Liverpool and after in Bath.
Wednesday To Liverpool where we have free time on the famous waterfront before we join our cruise ship and set sail at 1800.
Thursday All day on board.
Friday We dock into Bristol Royal Portbury at 0930 where our coach awaits. We return home via a lunch stop in Roman Bath.
Onboard our cruise you can expect:
• Exceptional full board cuisine whilst on board– 5 course evening meals, breakfasts and lunch on board
• Comfortable accommodation in chosen cabin category
• Amazing entertainment, West End style theatre performances
• Range of fitness, dance and wellness classes
• Use of gym, swimming pool and hot tubs
• Spa access
• Porterage of luggage between the port and cabin
• All port taxes, fees and charges
PLEASE NOTE:
- Drinks Packages available to add on, ask for details. - Passport required.
Holiday Inclusions
• Return coach travel
Ambition Cruise Ship
Aptly named to emphasise their commitment to inspire and delight all guests!
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• Pickup & drop off service (see back cover / website)
• Cruise accommodation of bed, breakfast, evening meals, and one lunch.
ABBA Voyage & London Overnight
2 Days
Sat 6th September 2025
£279
Single Supplement: +£45 A £100pp DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED.
Blending cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, and some of the most beloved songs ever written, ABBA take to the stage in a whole new way. In a stunning, purpose-built arena, one of the most popular groups in history appear as digital avatars in a ‘ground-breaking’ (Metro) concert that really ‘needs to be seen to be believed’ (BBC).
Plus enjoy one of the most famous cities in the world whilst staying at the IBIS London Excel Docklands. The holiday is Bed and Breakfast only, but the hotel has 2 food options and there are plenty more very close to the hotel. The hotel is also only a 10-minute walk from Customs House Tube Station which opens up the whole of London.
Saturday To the purpose built arena to enjoy ABBA Voyage for the 1500 show. After the show we check into the nearby hotel and the rest of the evening is yours to enjoy!
Sunday Following a relaxed breakfast we check out and at 1100 our coach will take us to Covent Garden where you can either explore here or venture further afield using London’s great transport links. We depart at 1800 for home.
PLEASE NOTE DINNER IS NOT INCLUDED BUT THE HOTEL HAS 2 RESTAUARANTS OR THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER OPTIONS NEARBY.
Holiday Inclusions
• Return coach travel
• ABBA Voyage Ticket (seated)
iBiS London Excel Docklands
A great, modern hotel that boats a prime waterside location. With great transport links. LIFT | BAR WIFI FREEVIEW TV milleniumhotels.com
• Pickup & drop off service (see back cover / website)
• Hotel accommodation of bed & breakfast
North Coast 500 - Plus, Day Trip to Orkney!
8 Days Thu 8th May 2025
Single Supplement: +£232
£1,299
Plus Highlands, Isle of Skye, Dunvegan Castle, Attadale Gardens and much more!
Showcasing Northern Scotland with all its beautiful beaches, historical ruins and pretty fishing villages, the North Coast 500 coastal road is a journey like no other. Scotland’s answer to Route 66 is now a designated tourist route around the Northern Highlands taking in amazing coastal scenery full of lochs and uninhabited islands. On our way north we take an Eastern route via Dundee, and travel through the Cairngorms National Park. On our return, we stick to the west coast with 2 nights on the Isle of Skye. A fabulous holiday with nonstop scenery.
Thursday Into Scotland and on to our overnight hotel, the 3-star Buchanan Arms in Drymen.
Friday Beautiful scenery today as we climb into the Highlands and the Cairngorm National Park. Our lunch time stop in Aviemore, a Highland base with plenty of shops and food options. We then continue to the very North of Scotland with a short stop in the small but lively town of Tain. From here onwards we are on the North Coast 500 route. Our hotel is the Pentland Hote in Thurso, and we spend 2 nights here.
Saturday We catch the ferry to Orkney where we are met by our guide. We have a full tour of Orkney taking in amongst other things Skara Brae, an amazing neolithic village that lay buried by sand for 4000 years and the delightful Italian Chapel built by Italian POWs.
Sunday We continue on the North Coast 500 Route with miles and miles of costal scenery as we head along Scotland’s most northern coast and enjoy dramatic ocean views. We will take plenty of photo stops, especially where the impressive white sand beaches are at their most impressive. Our hotel for the night is the Gairloch Highland Lodge, nestled beside the bay overlooking quiet, secluded, beaches. Our dinner is a 500m walk away at the Old Inn Pub.
Monday A final part of the North Coast 500 takes us by more dramatic scenery on our way to Attadale Gardens. The gardens were built in 1755 and its gardens include a Water Garden, Rhododendron Walk, sunken garden and a Japanese garden. From here we continue to the Isle of Skye and the Dunollie Hotel in Broadford for 2 nights.
Tuesday A more relaxing day today as we travel via the west coast of Skye to Dunvegan Castle and Gardens for a visit. This was the seat of the Clan Macleod and is the oldest continually occupied castle in Scotland. The castle has won visitor awards, and it is a Highland estate steeped in history and clan legend which also has beautiful formal gardens. We then complete a circular route as we visit Portree for a short stop Portree is the Island’s Capital and lies in is a picturesque natural harbour that is sheltered with great views to sea.
Wednesday We start our journey south with more scenery as we pass lochs and have views of Ben Nevis on the way to a short stop in Fort William. Then through Glencoe before making a stop at Loch Lomond Shores. Then onto our overnight hotel, the 4-star Dryfesdale Country House Hotel. The hotel sits amid 5 acres of magnificent grounds with stunning views of the Scottish countryside.
Thursday We say goodbye to Scotland and return home.
Holiday Inclusions
• Return coach travel
• Tours as indicated
Headland Hotel, Torquay
3-star iconic hotel with heartstopping sea views of Torbay.
LIFT | BAR | FREEVEW TV | WIFI (SPA AVAILABLE AT ADITIONAL COST) headlandtorquay.com
• Pickup & drop off service (see back cover / website)
• Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast & evening meal
An Autumn Break in Canterbury’s Haven
3 Days Sun 19th October 2025 £349
+£130 Single Supplement
Our hotel
Autumn on the North Coast of Cornwall, Newquay
3 Days From 5 Days From NEW TOUR!
5 Days Mon 20th October 2025 £429
Canterbury Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage beacon in the heart of the city, and we can enjoy an exclusive experience by staying at the Cathedral Lodge nestled within its hallowed grounds. A unique chance to wake up to the serene sounds of the cathedral’s bells, enjoy breakfast with stunning views of the cathedral, and explore the rich past and spiritual ambience of one of the UK’s most visited ancient sites! We get to visit the cathedral and have a guided tour of Leeds Castle known as the ‘loveliest castle in the world’.
Sunday We head to Kent and make a lunch time stop in Royal Tunbridge Wells, a picturesque spa town. Visit the famous Pantiles with independent stores and food options.
Monday All day to explore Canterbury including a visit to the famous Cathedral (only a short walk from our hotel!). The cathedral has awe-inspiring medieval architecture that commands the skyline and dates to 597AD.
Tuesday To Leeds Castle where we arrive before it opens to the public and enjoy a private guided tour of the castle. We traverse secret passageways and immerse ourselves in the opulent grandeur of the castle that was transformed by King Henry VIII for the use of his doomed wife Katherine of Aragon. There is then free time to explore the 500 acre gardens at your own pace, meandering through vibrant blooms, and maybe tackle the maze! We leave early afternoon for home.
PLEASE NOTE that this holiday does not include evening meals, however we are very close to the centre of Canterbury with many eatery options. Plus, the hotel has a restaurant (please book direct with them in advance).
Holiday Inclusions
• Return coach travel
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Hotel
A contemporary gem situated amid the cathedral grounds with 34 rooms crafted by the late Sir William Whitfield, a renowned architect. Savour the warmth of unparalleled hospitality!
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• Tours as indicated (Inc. Canterbury Cathedral & Leeds Castle)
• Pickup & drop off service (see back cover)
• Hotel accommodation of bed & breakfast
We experience the best of the North Coast of Cornwall whilst based in a hotel with fabulous Atlantic Ocean Views in a quiet part of Newquay, but with the town centre in walking distance. We even get to see some of the southern coast on our way to the hotel! This holiday and hotel and receive great feedback.
Monday Our first taste of Cornwall as we visit Looe, a picturesque Cornish Fishing harbour with a rich history.
Tours at Resort
A | We enjoy views of Mount’s Bay, overlooked by the beautiful St Michael’s Mount, before arriving at Land’s End where we make a short stop in this dramatic location. Then the coastal route to St Ives. St Ives is described as the jewel in Cornwall’s crown and has a picturesque fishing harbour.
B | To Boscastle which for many years was the only accessible harbour in over 40 miles of craggy coastline and is full of history. Then to Tintagel, famous for its castle which is entwined with the legend of King Arthur and there is now an iconic bridge linking it with the headland. We haven’t included entry, as it is not advised for those with limited mobility, however we will be here long enough to give you time to visit. If you would prefer to stay in the village, there is a myriad of shops and cafes to explore.
C | A free morning in Newquay and later to Padstow, a charming fishing port and a foodie destination ever since Rick Stein opened his first restaurant here in 1975.
Friday A different route home as we follow the Atlantic Highway through Cornwall and Devon to a lunchtime stop in the Devon town of Barnstaple on the River Taw, with its covered Victorian Pannier Market and famous ‘Butchers Row’.
• Return coach travel
Kilbirnie Hotel
Overlooking the Atlantic with a heated indoor pool and other great facilities.
LIFT | BAR | FREEVIEW TV INDOOR POOL | SAUNA | GYM kilbirniehotel.co.uk
• Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast & evening meal
is in the UNESCO grounds of Canterbury Cathedral plus, we visit Leeds Castle!
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS! (LIMITED)
The English Riviera in Autumn, Torquay
4-Star Upscale Cornwall Weekend! Redruth
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The warmest of welcomes awaits you on the English Riviera, South Devon’s Beautiful Bay. Surrounded by stunning coast and countryside, Torbay offers fantastic all year-round holidays for everyone. Our hotel has fine views over Torbay with its vivid blue sea and sky. As well as the beautiful coastline, our tours will show us Devon’s enchanting countryside which is superb in autumnal colours.
First Day To Devon and a lunchtime stop in Exeter. Tours at Resort
A | To Teignmouth, a stunning coastal town with historic, Georgian buildings, long sandy beaches and fresh, local food. Then, in the afternoon we visit Sidmouth. A beautiful coastal town with a regency feel which is ideal for visitors of all ages.
B | We visit Dartmouth in its beautiful setting between steep hills and the picturesque harbour. Then a highlight of the holiday as we follow the picturesque coast road with great views of Blackpool Sands, known as Nature’s golden beach with clear blue water surrounded by magnificent evergreens and pines. We also pass Slapton Sands, with its WWII tank, and Kingsbridge on a truly memorable drive. Later we stop in Totnes, a captivating town set on one of Britain’s most picturesque waterways. Last Day We return home with a stop in Wells. Headland Hotel, Torquay 3-star iconic hotel with heartstopping sea views of Torbay.
Holiday Inclusions
• Return coach travel
• Tours as indicated
LIFT | BAR | FREEVEW TV | WIFI (SPA AVAILABLE AT ADITIONAL COST) headlandtorquay.com
• Pickup & drop off service (see back cover)
• Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast & evening meal
Enjoy a short break to Cornwall whilst staying in a luxury 4-star hotel and spa. We also manage to visit four upscale towns whilst in Cornwall: St Ives, Padstow, Falmouth, and Looe. This hotel is now a firm favourite and this is our fifth visit!
Friday To Cornwall and we make our first stop in Padstow It is set around a charming harbour with cobbled streets at the head of the River Camel and is also known as a foodie destination with its links to Rick Stein.
Saturday We enjoy a circular tour of the tip of Cornwall with stops in the towns of Falmouth and St Ives. Falmouth has been shaped and influenced by its strong connection to the sea, combining a fascinating maritime heritage with modern creativity. St Ives is the dazzling jewel in Cornwall’s crown with a picturesque harbour and narrow cobbled streets to explore.
Sunday The holiday isn’t over as we make an extended lunch time stop in the beautiful town of Looe, which surrounds its picturesque harbour.
Penventon Park Hotel
4-star hotel is one of the finest destinations in Cornwall. First class service with a
Magical Medieval Cornwall
Weymouth, Jurassic Coast & The New Forest
5 Days From
5 Days Thu 2nd October 2025 £819
+£280 Single Supplement
5 Days From
Includes Clovelly, Boscastle, Tintagel, Padstow and Lanhydrock House & Gardens with a cream tea!
Returning after two years, we again visit this fabulous hotel. From the hotel we can get to grips with the region’s famed fishing villages, from the historic Boscastle to the foodie-friendly Padstow, with a stroll around Clovelly’s car-free cobbled streets for good measure. We tick off some super sights too, including Tintagel Castle and Landhydrock House & Gardens.
Thursday Our first taste of Cornwall as we visit Polperro, where picturesque and tightly packed cottages appear to tumble down to the harbour. Polperro involves a walk into town so if you would prefer, you can be dropped in the fishing village of Looe instead.
Tours at Resort
A | We spend the morning in the picturesque fishing village of Clovelly, a charming place that has not had motor vehicles since the 1920s! Resident donkeys and sledges are used to transport goods around the village. Then to Bude, a seaside resort surrounded by wild coastline and gorgeous beaches.
B | To Boscastle which for many years was the only accessible harbour in over 40 miles of craggy coastline and is full of history. Then to Tintagel, famous for its castle which is entwined with the legend of King Arthur and there is now an iconic bridge linking it with the headland. We haven’t included entry as it is not advised for those with limited mobility, but we will be here long enough to give you time to visit. If you would prefer to stay in the village there is a myriad of shops and cafes to explore.
C | Padstow is our first stop, a charming fishing port and a foodie destination ever since Rick Stein opened his first restaurant here in 1975. Then to the magnificent Lanhydrock House and Gardens where we can see the two sides of Victorian lives, from the servant quarters to the luxurious family areas. We can also amble around the impressive gardens, over 1,000 acres with woodland and tranquil riverside paths to wander. Whilst visiting we get to enjoy a cream tea.
Monday A different route home as we follow the Atlantic Highway through Cornwall and Devon to a lunchtime stop in the Devon town of Bideford.
Holiday Inclusions
• Return coach travel
Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club
This polished hotel and golf resort is 1.5 miles from the 17th century Lanhydrock House estate and only two miles from Bodmin town centre.
BAR | WIFI | FREEVIEW TV | GROUND FLOOR ROOMS lanhydrockhotel.com
• Tours as indicated (Inc. Clovelly and Lanhydrock House)
• Pickup & drop off service (see back cover)
• Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast & evening meal
5 Days (Inc. a free day in resort) Mon 27th October 2025 £449
Looking for a holiday by the sea with beautiful scenery? Then look no further, Weymouth is the perfect holiday destination! With beautiful golden sands sprinkled with deckchairs, safe shallow waters, and a pretty harbour side, you certainly won’t be disappointed. All our coastal visits during the week form part of the famous Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for outstanding rocks, fossils and landforms.
Monday Heading for Weymouth we call at Poole Quay for a lunch time stop.
Tours at Resort
A | A choice to begin the day between West Bay OR Bridport (Market Day Wednesday). West Bay is a charming fishing village that has enjoyed a surge in popularity since Broadchurch was filmed there. Bridport is a thriving, quirky and cultural market town with a fantastic antiques quarter. Then to Lyme Regis which boasts breathtaking scenery and a special mystique, it’s historic Cobb and harbour are iconic features. We conclude the day with scenic drive following Chesil Beach, one of the most iconic sights on the Jurassic Coast.
B | A great circular tour today which begins by taking the Sandbank’s Ferry to the scenic ‘isle’ of Purbeck. Before catching the ferry, we do a circular tour of Sandbank’s and view some of the most expensive houses in the country. After the ferry we pass through Studland Nature Reserve and make a lunch time stop in Swanage, which has a promenade backed by attractions with great views. We then make a short stop at the perfectly rounded bay of Lulworth Cove set in picturesque scenery. Before returning to our hotel, we take a ride onto the Isle of Portland with great views.
Friday We head for home, travelling through the New Forest with a stop in Lyndhurst.
Holiday Inclusions
• Return coach travel
• Tours as indicated
Crown Hotel
3-star hotel with charm, character, and a great atmosphere, ideally close to the picturesque Brewer’s Quay.
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• Pickup & drop off service (see back cover)
• Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast & evening meal
Rooms Only in 4-Star Chester
This is a great opportunity to stay in a landmark Chester hotel with a roll call of famous guests including Charles Dickens! The hotel opened in 1860 and has recently had a £5m refurbishment of its public areas. Chester is a great city, which we have time to explore, and we also have two very different days out, one to the Isle of Anglesey and the other to the fabulous Waterside in Liverpool. The hotel offers a glass of wine with dinner on the first and last evening and also treats us to a cream tea one afternoon.
Monday We head north with a lunch time stop at Trentham Shopping Village and Garden Centre.
Tours at Resort
A | We spend the day in Liverpool, where we are dropped at the rejuvenated Waterfront which is shrouded in both history and beauty. Its home to iconic buildings such as the Liver Building and famous Royal Albert Dock. There is also The Beatles Story and the famous Ferry Across the Mersey (entry not included).
Plus, great shopping nearby at One Liverpool.
B | A FREE DAY to explore Chester and in the afternoon, we enjoy a cream tea back at the hotel.
C | Scenic tour of the Isle of Anglesey with its stunning landscapes, unspoilt coastlines and picturesque towns and villages. Following a quick stop at Llanfair PG, (the longest placename in Britain!) we take a circular tour of the island including a photo stop overlooking Bull Bay. We pass through Llanfachraeth, Cemaes Bay & Amlwch on the way to our stop in Beaumaris, a beautifully positioned resort of Victorian character.
Friday We return with a stop in Ironbridge Gorge, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has a thriving tourist trade not to mention the world-famous iron bridge itself, majestic over the River Severn.
Sparkling Tour of Historic Kent, Folkestone
Experience some of Kent’s highlights and hidden gems on this new tour. We visit the grand Walmer Castle to experience its history and have a guided tour of the Gardens. We have a guided tour and tasting at Chapel Down Winery which is famed for its sparkling wines amongst others. We also visit medieval Canterbury, charming Whitstable and Cobbled Rye.
Monday We travel to Kent with a lunch break in Windsor. Tuesday To Walmer Castle & Gardens where we have time to explore the castle and have a guided tour of the gardens. It has a fascinating history including the Duke of Wellington as a former resident. The 8-acre gardens feature herbaceous gardens, pretty blooms and mature trees. Free time in Folkestone on our return. Wednesday We drive across the mysterious Romney Marshes and visit the town of Rye, rising above the marshes and home to a myriad of art, curiosities and unique shopping. Then to Chapel Down Winery where we enjoy a guided tour of the vineyard, learning how the wine is produced, before a tutored tasting.
Thursday To the north coast of Kent and Whitstable which has pebbled beaches and charming shops and pubs. Then to Canterbury, a walled city that has been hosting visitors for over 1000 years with a huge mix of independent shops and of course the famous cathedral.
Friday We return home with a stop in Guilford and a scenic drive back across the Hog’s Back.
NEW TOUR!
Including Chapel Down Winery & Walmer Castle with a Garden Tour!
Glorious Gower Peninsula, Llanelli
West Wales & Pembrokeshire Coast
5 Days Sun 5th October 2025 £599 +£112 Single Supplement 5 Days From 5 Days From
Includes a local guide plus Heritage Centre and National Botanic Gardens of Wales!
We spend the week in an ‘area of outstanding natural beauty’ with two included attractions and a day in beautiful Tenby. All whilst based in a 3-star hotel with great leisure facilities. This hotel, which offers two nights entertainment, receives fantastic feedback.
Sunday A lunchtime stop in Abergavenny and a lovely drive through the Brecon Beacons to Llanelli.
Monday We experience the sheer beauty of the Gower. Our first stop is the Gower Heritage Centre which offers crafts, a watermill, and a museum. Later we have a tour of the Mill and then a local guide joins us on our coach for a two-hour tour of the best that the Gower has to offer.
Tuesday All day in Tenby, a historic seaside resort with natural charm, narrow streets, harbour, and beautiful beaches.
Wednesday First to Carmarthen where there is good shopping and Wednesday is market day. Then to the National Botanic Garden of Wales, where the Great Glasshouse houses some of the most endangered plants on the planet which come from six areas of the world: California, Australia, Canary Islands, Chile, South Africa and the Mediterranean Basin.
Thursday We head towards home with a stop in Cardiff, with unique attractions and quality shopping all in walking distance.
Holiday Inclusions
• Return coach travel
• Tours as indicated
Diplomat Hotel & Spa
3-star hotel with warm hospitality, style and sophistication. Plus, great leisure facilities. LIFT | BAR | GYM
INDOOR POOL | JACUZZI
SAUNA | STEAM ROOM
diplomat-hotel-wales.com
(inc. Heritage centre, local guide and National Botanic Garden)
• Pickup & drop off service (see back cover)
• Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast & evening meal
5 Days Mon 13th October 2025 £549
+£60 Single Supplement
Includes Picton Castle and National Wool Museum! Plus, free use of hotel spa!
We see the great coastal scenery in this area of West Wales, and we have included two fascinating guided tours. We love the Cliff Hotel & Spa, and they offer all guests an hour’s use of the Spa each day for no additional cost (book on arrival).
Monday Following a lunchtime stop in Abergavenny we enjoy a scenic journey via the Brecon Beacons to West Wales where we are met at our hotel with a welcome drink.
Tuesday Into Pembrokeshire National Park and we follow the scenic coast road through to a stop in St David’s for an early lunch time stop, it is a beautiful and unique city surrounded by some of the finest coastline in Europe. We then continue on the coastal road to visit Picton Castle and Gardens where we have a guided tour. The Castle is half manor house and half medieval castle, set in 40 acres of stunning gardens.
Wednesday Following the coast road northwards today, with its picturesque villages that cling to the sides of the hills rising above the blue waters of Cardigan Bay, we make our way to Aberystwyth, nestling between three hills and two beaches. Here we have the option (not included) of taking the Vale of Rheidol Railway on a return journey to Devil’s Bridge and back. Or spend your time in Aberystwyth itself which has much to offer including shopping, promenade, cliff railway and an observatory.
Thursday Up the Teifi Valley to Cenarth, a conservation village huddled around spectacular waterfalls. We then continue up the valley to the National Wool Museum where we enjoy an informative guided tour and let the story of wool weave its magic in this unique working museum!
Friday Home with a stop at The Mumbles, undoubtedly one of the finest seaside villages in the UK.
The Cliff Hotel, Gwbert A renowned 3-star hotel with great facilities and stunning views of the Pembrokeshire coast. LIFT| BAR | POOL | GYM SAUNA | STEAM ROOM | SPA HYDRO SPA cliffhotel.com
Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Inc. Picton Castle & National Wool Museum)
• Pickup & drop off service (see back cover)
• Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast & evening meal
Llandudno’s has an immaculate seafront is gracefully framed by two headlands and is a classic seaside resort with a great retro pier. It is also at the start point of stunning Snowdonia scenery. Our hotel has entertainment every night.
Friday Travelling via Bridgnorth we take a lunchbreak in Llangollen, before continuing via the scenic Horseshoe Pass to Llandudno.
Tours at Resort
A | We make a morning stop in Betws-y-Coed, in its magical setting with a distinctly Alpine feel. We continue, viewing Snowdon from the spectacular Llanberis Pass to our lunchtime stop in Caernarfon. Caernarfon is home to Wales’ most famous castle, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has narrow town centre streets and a stylishly redeveloped waterfront.
B | Scenic tour of the Isle of Anglesey with its stunning landscapes, unspoilt coastlines and picturesque towns and villages. Following a quick stop at Llanfair PG (the longest placename in Britain!) we take a circular tour of the island including a photo stop overlooking Bull Bay. We pass through Llanfachraeth, Cemaes Bay & Amlwch on the way to our stop in Beaumaris, a beautifully positioned resort of Victorian character. Monday We return home with a stop in Shrewsbury, which has nearly 800 listed buildings all built on a huge loop in the River Severn.
Holiday Inclusions
• Return coach travel
• Tours as indicated
Four Oaks Hotel
Situated in the heart of Llandudno on its picturesque panoramic promenade. Classically designed with modern features.
BAR | WIFI | FREEVIEW TV GROUND FLOOR ROOMS fouroaksllandudno.co.uk
• Pickup & drop off service (see back cover)
• Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast & evening meal
Carols at the Royal Albert Hall Plus, Christmas in London
2 Days Sat 20th December 2025 £289
+£73 Single Supplement
Join us in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall for the finest sing-along carol concert of the season. The presenters, orchestras and choirs have not yet been announced but are always of great standing. We also have plenty of time to explore London at this special time of year!
Saturday To London and the choice between being dropped close to Kensington (for the museums) or Park Lane (closer to the shops). The coach will pick up from Park Lane at 1330 and then Kensington at 1345 to be at the Royal Albert Hall before 1400. The show is at 1500 and we will check into our nearby hotel afterwards. Please remember that dinner is not included but the hotel has a restaurant and there are many options nearby.
Sunday At 1030 the coach will depart for Covent Garden, or if you would prefer, stay close to the hotel. The coach will depart Covent Garden at 1700 and the hotel at 1730 for home. Copthorne Tara London Kensington 4-star hotel in a great location with city views. FREEVIEW TV LIFT| BAR | WIFI | FRIDGE milleniumhotels.com
Holiday Inclusions
• Return coach travel
• Tours as indicated Inc. concert ticket (Rausing Circle)
• Pickup & drop off service (see back cover)
• Hotel accommodation of bed & breakfast
Scottish Sensations Stirling
5 Days
5 Days From
Sun 19th October 2025 £599
+£140 Single Supplement
Includes Kelpies Experience, Falkirk Wheel, Royal Yacht Britannia & Scone Palace!
Absorb the contrasting scenery and natural beauty of Perthshire whilst staying at one of Scotland’s most iconic and well-loved hotels. Rise into the air on the unique Falkirk Wheel boat lift, marvel at the extraordinary, monumental Kelpies, visit the worldfamous Royal Yacht Britannia and this year we visit the famous Scone Palace. This really is an action-packed tour based at a superb 4-star hotel in Stirling.
Sunday North to our hotel in Stirling.
Tours at Resort
A | We first make our way to the unique sight of The Kelpies, the world’s largest, equine sculptures which are monumental tributes to the horsepower heritage vital to the early industries of central Scotland. During our time here we have a 30-minute guided tour. In the afternoon we experience the Falkirk Wheel on a boat ride, one of Scotland’s top tourist attractions. The Wheel, built in 1998, uses 1200 tonnes of steel and was a solution to overcome the 11 locks originally connecting the Forth Clyde and Union Canals. It rises an impressive 35 meters and is the only one of its kind in the world.
B | To Scone Palace and we join our expert guide for a ‘bonnie’ private tour of the majestic Scone Palace, a living residence of the Earl and Countess of Mansfield and the historic crowning site of Scottish Kings, including Robert the Bruce and Charles II. We immerse ourselves in the tales of royalty, from the legendary Stone of Destiny to the echoes of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, as you explore the palace’s stunning Gothic Revival architecture. Then free time to marvel at the opulent gardens, home to a rare collection of pineapples, and challenge ourselves in the star-shaped maze, a labyrinthine puzzle designed to both bewilder and fascinate. Free time in Perth, the Scottish home of independent shopping.
C | To Edinburgh for a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia to follow in the footsteps of Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela plus many more including the Queen! The remainder of the day is free to explore Edinburgh. Friday We return home.
The Stirling Highland Hotel 4-star hotel in a charming Victorian building providing a perfect base for exploring the city.
• Tours as indicated (Inc. Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel & Royal Yacht Britannia)
• Pickup & drop off service (see back cover)
• Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast & evening meal
7 Days From
Tue 14th October 2025 £939
+£156 Single Supplement
Includes Isles of Lewis, Harris, Benbecula, North and South Uist plus Skye!
A journey of discovery visiting no less than six of Scotland’s Western Isles! Some are linked by causeway and there are ferry rides between others amidst stunning and ever-changing scenery. There are also great views to be had on the mainland as we pass through the Highlands on our way North and Glencoe, viewing Ben Nevis, on our return south. For the first time on this tour, we also spend 2 nights in Stirling and there will be time to explore this small city with a big history from our central 4-star hotel.
Tuesday We travel to Scotland and our hotel for one night, the Golden Lion in central Stirling.
Wednesday Great scenery all day as we travel through the Highlands, Cairngorms and Speyside and on to Inverness where we make a lunch time stop. Inverness is the ‘Highland Capital’ on the banks of the River Ness and it boasts a host of historic buildings and independent shopping. More loch views as we continue to Ullapool to catch our late afternoon crossing from Ullapool to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, our base for the next two nights at the Caladh Inn.
Thursday A wonderful, guided tour around the Isle of Lewis, with a local guide. We view amazing scenery as well as visit a traditional Blackhouse, amazingly still lived in until recently, ‘Scotland’s Stonehenge’ at Callanish and an historic ‘Broch’ at Carloway.
Friday A day of island-hopping when we travel south through Lewis and Harris, with magnificent beaches and scenery throughout. We continue by ferry to the Isle of Benbecula and our base for the next two nights staying at the Dark Island Hotel in Liniclate.
Saturday We have a local guide on board for our tour of Benbecula and South Uist with its Bonnie Prince Charlie connections.
Sunday A long but rewarding day today as we catch the ferry from Lochmaddy to Uig on the northern tip of the Isle of Skye. We then take a wonderful, scenic journey across Skye, cross Skye Bridge, view Ben Nevis and pass through Glencoe, and on to our overnight stop at the Rob Roy Hotel in Aberfoyle.
Our Main Hotels:
Caladh Inn, Stornoway
Conveniently located a short walk from the town centre.
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Holiday Inclusions
• Return coach travel
Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula
Surrounded by great scenery and wildlife and a short stroll from the beach.
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• Tours as indicated (Inc. two guided tours and Blackhouse)
• Pickup & drop off service (see back cover)
• Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast & evening meal
