CoachStyle 2019 Summer Brochure

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SKILLS HOLIDAYS

Part of the Skills Group

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WELCOME TO COACHSTYLE 2019 Bringing you a selection of city breaks, weekend’s away, seaside destinations, themed breaks, top attractions and European holidays – CoachStyle really does have something for everyone!

Our holiday packages are designed to ensure that you can enjoy free time at your chosen destination – so you can do whatever you like, all at your own pace. With convenient pick-up locations throughout the East Midlands we’ve made it easier than ever before to get away on a great value-for-money holiday that everyone can enjoy.

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PLUS in 2019 Skills Holidays will be celebrating their 100th birthday and we couldn’t be prouder to be a part of the Skills Group. That’s why, this year you will find lots of special events taking place on some of our most

popular breaks and a range of new destinations – making this our BIGGEST year yet – to make it easier for you to identify simply look out for the symbol shown to the left!

WELCOME ON BOARD

When it’s been placed next to a tour, it means that we’ve included something a little bit special for you. It could be a party night, a free glass of fizz or an additional excursion!

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HOW TO BOOK: Visit us at your nearest Travel Shop: Bulwell: Skills Head Office Belgrave Road, NG6 8LY TEL: 0115 9770 080

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

Loughborough: Skills & Laver Holidays Swan Street, LE11 5BL TEL: 01509 236 500

Nottingham: Skills & Laver Holidays Mansfield Road, NG1 3FB TEL: 0115 9507 982

Derby: Skills & Laver Holidays Intu Centre, DE1 2AZ TEL: 01332 384 000

Alfreton: Golden Holidays Severn Square, DE55 7BQ TEL: 01773 203 444

CALL: 08456 66 55 44* VISIT: www.coachstyle.co.uk OR www.skills.co.uk For more information on our convienent pick-ups and how to join your holiday, please turn to page 32.

ABOUT THE SKILLS GROUP Holidays Ltd part of the Skills Group

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PART OF THE SKILLS GROUP

Established in Nottingham in 1919, by the current chairman’s grandfather, Arthur Skill, today the Skills Group is made up of: Skills Holidays, CoachStyle, Laver Holidays and Golden Holidays - our newest member! Working together to provide our customers with stylish coach holidays across Great Britain, Europe and beyond!

We know that no two people are ever the same, that’s why each of our holiday brands offer tailored packages to suit a wide variety of interests.

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CONTENTS Welcome

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Bargain Breaks

Easter Breaks

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Mystery Explorer Breaks

Hello from CoachStyle

A Welsh Easter Easter in Babbacombe

City Breaks & Weekend Escapes

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Holiday Villages

CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF SKILLS IN: Mill Rythe Holiday Village Pontins: Sand Bay

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Longer Duration Trips

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Holiday Favourites

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CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF SKILLS IN: Scarborough, Whitby & Bridlington 13 Torquay 14 St Ives 14 Bournemouth 14 Pembrokeshire 14

Themed Breaks

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NEW Valentines in the Cotswolds with cream tea 8 Blackpool Illuminations 8 Fawlty Towers in Scarborough 8 Tower of London & The Banqueting House 8 Yorkshire Scarecrow Festival 8 Party Night: Newcastle & Durham

8 London & Buckingham Palace 8 Ludlow Food Festival 8 Murder Mystery 8 Royal Residences & Gardens 8 Entertainment Weekends 8

Cumbria & The Lakes 15 NEW Ilfracombe Explorer 16 Morecambe 16 Northumbria, Alnwick & Bamburgh 17 Pembrokeshire 17 Loch Lomond & The Trossachs 17 Llandudno

18 NEW Eastbourne 19 Margate 19 Skegness 19 Scarborough, Whitby & Bridlington 19 Bournemouth 20 NEW Babbacombe 21 NEW Newquay 21 NEW Brighton 21 Weymouth 21 St Ives 22 Looe, Padstow & Mevagissey 22 Isle of Wight 22

Family Attractions

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Monkey World Hull The Deep Featuring Lincoln NEW Bristol Zoo & Bristol Aquarium Chester & Chester Zoo

Longleat Safari Park

Legoland & Windsor

NEW Chill Factore Adventure Sports Weekend London’s Museum District & Harry Potter

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London Theatre Break Weekend 5 CoachStyle Party Break 6 Newcastle & Durham 6 Cardiff & Bristol 6 Winter Warmer Featuring York & Whitby 6 NEW Historic Bath & Oxford 6 NEW London Freedom Weekend 6 NEW City Centre Escapes: Harrogate 7 York & Harrogate 7 A Weekend At The Adelphi 7 NEW Skipton Market Day & Harrogate 7 NEW City Centre Escapes: Leeds 7 NEW City Centre Escapes: Manchester 7 Sights of Scotland 7 Chester & Snowdonia 7

Torquay Scarborough

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Joining instructions 32 FAQ’s 33 Booking Conditions 33

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A WELSH EASTER

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NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

INCLUDES...

Expect beautiful scenery from the Snowdonia National Park, a rich culture and history from Chester and possibly a visit from the Easter Bunny as we make this Easter one to remember!

EASTER BREAKS

Day 1 – We drive to Chester, a city bursting with must see treasures before arriving at The Chatsworth House Hotel in Llandudno.

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Day 2 – After breakfast we visit Beaumaris and Anglesey. Beaumaris is a captivating seaside town, offering picturesque cottages, many painted in soft pastel colours. Anglesey, is a unique island off the coast of Wales.

Day 3 – Free time in Llandudno, Wales’

biggest and best‐loved seaside resort! If the weather’s nice you could take a walk down the famous Victorian Pier, Llandudno’s premier attraction.

Return coach travel 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Easter Egg for each passenger Visits to Chester, Beaumaris, Anglesey & Llandudno Excursion to Snowdonia National Park with visits to Conwy Valley, Llanberis & Betws-y-Coed

Day 4 – Camera’s at the ready today as we take you on a scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park, home to Wales’ largest mountain. Today we will include stops at; DATE Conwy Valley, Llanberis and Betws‐Y‐Coed Fri 19 Apr before returning home.

NEW: EASTER IN BABBACOMBE

Day 3 – Enjoy free time in Babbacombe, where you can discover a great range of

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£199

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£179.95

If you’re looking for a laid-back, relaxing destination this Easter, then this bargain break to Babbacombe is just for you! Affectionately known as the ‘Jewel in the crown of the English Riviera’, this beach resort includes a great range of things to do and see in an idyllic setting.

Day 2 – After breakfast we visit Exeter for free time. This small city packs a big punch and is one of the most vibrant and attractive cities in England.

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NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Day 1 – We travel to the Anchorage Hotel in Babbacombe.

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things to do and see in a quiet, laid back setting – in fact you’d be forgiven for forgetting you’re still in England! Perhaps visit the cliff railway or Babbacombe’s very own model village, which covers an incredible 4 acres populated with tiny people and 400 models, it’s great fun for kids of all ages!

Day 4 – After breakfast we return home.

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Easter Egg for each passenger Visit to Exeter Free time in Babbacombe DATE

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Fri 19 Apr

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£179.95

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THEATRE BREAK WEEKENDS THEATRE BREAKS

Witness some of the West End’s biggest and best shows with our unrivalled London Theatre Break packages complete with matineé tickets, return travel and a hotel stay! With free time in London included and the option to add a flight on the London Eye*, you can tailor your weekend to do as much or as little as you like.

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For more information about any of our fantastic Theatre Break packages, or for more dates visit www.coachstyle.co.uk OR call us now to request a copy of our FREE Theatre Break Weekend leaflet!

UPCOMING SHOWS...

DATE

SHOWS AVAILABLE

INCLUDES

Sat 12 Jan

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical School of Rock

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1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Matineé performance of chosen show

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£136 £120

Sat 19 Jan

Woman in Black Wicked

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Matineé performance of chosen show

2

£110 £128

Sat 09 Feb

The Play That Goes Wrong Lion King

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Matineé performance of chosen show

2

£99 £144

Sat 09 Mar

Witness Of The Prosecution Aladdin

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Matineé performance of chosen show

2

£110 £137

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Tea, coffee & cake on arrival at hotel Matineé performance of chosen show

2

£110 £126

Sat 23 Mar

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Motown The Musical Everyone’s Talking About Jamie

Sat 06 Apr

Comedy About A Bank Robbery Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Matineé performance of chosen show

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£120 £130

Sat 20 Apr

Motown The Musical Wicked

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Matineé performance of chosen show

2

£110 £127

Sat 11 May

Aladdin Lion King

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Matineé performance of chosen show

2

£135 £149

Sat 25 May

Matilda

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Matineé performance of chosen show

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£110 £110

*Please enquire at the time of booking, subject to availability and additional charges apply.

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COACHSTYLE PARTY BREAK: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS 2 DAYS from £75 OF SKILLS 100 1919

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INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Bucks Fizz reception; Disco and party night; Free time in Liverpool

SAT 05 JAN | 2 DAYS FROM £75

NEW HISTORIC BATH & OXFORD

2 DAYS from £75

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from

Sat 02 Feb

2

£75

NEWCASTLE & DURHAM

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night bed & breakfast;

Free time in London

SAT 04 MAY | SAT 24 AUG | 2 DAYS FROM £69

CARDIFF & BRISTOL

2 DAYS from £69.95

departure date

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Sat 09 Feb Sat 21 Sep

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£74.95 £74.95

WINTER WARMER: YORK & WHITBY INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free use of the swimming pool, spa pool & steam room at the hotel; Free time in York & Whitby

departure date

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from

departure date

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Sat 16 Feb

2

£69.95

Sat 23 Feb

2

£69.95

2 DAYS from £79.95

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Visits to Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham & Bath departure date

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from

Sat 09 Mar Sat 01 Jun Sat 14 Sep

2 2 2

£79.95 £79.95 £79.95

OXFORD & BLENHEIM PALACE

2 DAYS from £74.95

2 DAYS from £69.95

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Newcastle & Durham

COTSWOLD & BATH

2 DAYS from £69

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Cardiff & Bristol

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Bath & Oxford

departure date

NEW LONDON FREEDOM WEEKEND

NEW BEVERLEY MARKET & YORK

2 DAYS from £75

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Beverley & York

2 DAYS from £89

departure date

days

Sat 16 Mar

2

from

£75

CARDIFF & WORCESTER

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Admission into Blenheim Palace & Gardens; Free time in Oxford

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Cardiff & Worcester

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Sat 16 Mar Sat 04 May

2 2

£89 £89

Sat 23 Mar Sat 05 Oct

2 2

£74.95 £74.95

2 DAYS from £74.95

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CHESTER & SNOWDONIA

3 DAYS from £139

*Dates are subject to change.

FRI 26 JUL | FRI 20 SEP 2 DAYS FROM £139

SIGHTS OF SCOTLAND

3 DAYS from £139.95

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions to Gretna Green, Dunfermline, Stirling & Edinburgh departure date

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Fri 19 Apr Fri 14 Jun

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£139.95 £149.95

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Free time in Liverpool & Chester departure date

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from

3 3 3 3 3

Fri 25 Jan Fri 15 Feb Fri 22 Mar Fri 10 May Fri 24 May

£117.95 £144.95 £144.95 £144.95 £144.95

NEW SKIPTON MARKET DAY & HARROGATE

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Fri 28 Jun Fri 19 Jul Fri 16 Aug Fri 13 Sep Fri 04 Oct

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3 3 3 3 3

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£144.95 £144.95 £144.95 £144.95 £144.95

2 DAYS from £69

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Skipton on market day; Free time in Harrogate

2 DAYS from £69

YORK & HARROGATE

3 DAYS from £117.95

departure date

days

from

Sat 27 Apr Sat 13 Jul Sat 26 Oct

2 2 2

£69 £69 £69

NEW CITY CENTRE ESCAPES: LEEDS

2 DAYS from £99

CITY BREAKS & WEEKEND ESCAPES

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursion to Snowdonia National Park; Visits to Conwy Valley, Llanberis, Betws-y-Coed, Chester & Llandudno

A WEEKEND AT THE ADELPHI

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INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night bed & breakfast in a central hotel; Free time in Leeds

departure date

days

from

Sat 18 May

2

£99

NEW CITY CENTRE ESCAPES: NEWCASTLE INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Free time in Harrogate & York departure date

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from

single room supplement

2 2 2 2 2

£69 £69 £69 £69 £69

£15 £15 £15 £15 £15

Sat 11 May Sat 15 Jun Sat 24 Aug Sat 07 Sep Sat 05 Oct

NEW CITY CENTRE ESCAPES: HARROGATE

2 DAYS from £99

2 DAYS from £99

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night bed & breakfast in a central hotel; Free time in Newcastle departure date

days

from

Sat 15 Jun

2

£99

NEW CITY CENTRE ESCAPES: MANCHESTER

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night bed & breakfast in a central hotel; Free time in Harrogate

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night bed & breakfast in a central hotel; Free time in Manchester

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days

from

departure date

Sat 03 Aug

2

£99

Sat 06 Jul

days

2

2 DAYS from £99

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£99

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NEW: VALENTINES IN THE COTSWOLDS WITH CREAM TEA

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Return coach travel 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Cream Tea Visits to Gloucester, BourtonOn-The-Water, Broadway & Cheltenham

2 DAYS from £89

THEMED BREAKS

MURDER MYSTERY

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INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Murder mystery evening entertainment; Free time in Leeds departure date

Sat 27 Apr Sat 27 Jul Sat 14 Sep

days

2 2 2

£89 £89 £89

2 DAYS from £110

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Admission into the Tower of London & the Banqueting House; Free time in London departure date

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from

Sat 07 Sep

2

£110

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS

days

Sun 29 Sep Sun 06 Oct Sun 13 Oct

2 2 2

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Fri 08 Feb

3

£149.95

ROYAL RESIDENCES & GARDENS

3 DAYS from £185

departure date

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from

Sat 08 Jun Fri 19 Jul

3 3

£185 £185

LONDON & BUCKINGHAM PALACE

2 DAYS from £110

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Admission into Buckingham Palace; Free time in London

2 DAYS from £69.95

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Hotel entertainment; Evening drive through the lights; Free time in Blackpool

departure date

DAYS

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Admission into Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace & Kensington Palace

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TOWER OF LONDON & THE BANQUETING HOUSE

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departure date

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Sat 14 Sep Sat 21 Sep

2 2

£110 £110

FAWLTY TOWERS IN SCARBOROUGH

NOW INCLU DES: DINNER, B ED & BREAKFAST

2 DAYS from £89.95

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Themed entertainment; Free time in Scarborough & Bridlington

from

£69.95 £69.95 £69.95

departure date

days

from

Sat 05 Oct

2

£89.95

EVEN MORE BREAKS DATE

DESTINATION

INCLUDES

Sat 10 Aug Sat 17 Aug

Yorkshire Scarecrow Festival

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Visits to Harrogate & Kettlewell

2

£74.95

Sat 19 Oct

Party Night: Newcastle & Durham

1 night bed & breakfast 3-course dinner followed by a disco

2

£75

Sat 07 Sep

Ludlow Food Festival

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Admission into Ludlow Food Festival

2

£85

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Evening themed disco Free time in Leeds & York

2

£69.95

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MONKEY WORLD

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Day 1 – Our coach will take you straight to the Hotel Riviera By The Sea in Bournemouth, where we’ll be staying for 2 nights. After check-in perhaps enjoy a leisurely wander down to the beach, Promenade and famous Pier (while you’re here perhaps hop onto the Land Train) before dinner this evening.

Day 2 – Today we will visit Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre. Internationally-acclaimed, this rescue centre was recently featured in ‘Monkey Business’ –

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a Channel 5 TV programme. Home to the largest group of Chimpanzees outside of Africa, it also features over 150 other primates, including Orangutans, Gibbons, and Ring-Tailed Lemurs.

Day 3 – Before returning home, we stop off in Bath for a couple of hours at leisure. Bath’s compact centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus some of the finest independent shops in Britain.

2 DAYS from £89.95

INCLUDES: Return coach travel 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Admission into The Deep aquarium; Free time in Lincoln departure date

days

from

Sat 09 Feb

2

£89.95

NEW: BRISTOL ZOO & BRISTOL AQUARIUM

Return coach travel 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Admission into Monkey World Free time in Bournemouth & Bath DATE

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FROM

Fri 07 Jun

3

£169.95

Mon 29 Jul

3

£169.95

Sat 17 Aug

3

£169.95

CHESTER & CHESTER ZOO

2 DAYS from £99

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Monkey around at Monkey World, the largest primate rescue centre in the world! Staying in Bournemouth, this fantastic value for money break combines all the traditional fun of the seaside with entrance into Monkey World and a visit to Bath.

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INCLUDES: Return coach travel 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Admission into Chester Zoo Free time in Chester

2 DAYS from £110

departure date

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from

Sat 13 Apr Sat 13 Jul

2 2

£99 £99

LONGLEAT SAFARI PARK

2 DAYS from £110

INCLUDES: Return coach travel 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Admission into Bristol Aquarium & Bristol Zoo departure date

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from

Sat 20 Apr

2

£110

LEGOLAND & WINDSOR INCLUDES: Return coach travel 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Free time in Windsor Admission into Legoland departure date

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from

Sat 03 Aug

2

£110

2 DAYS from £110

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Admission into Longleat Safari Park; Free time in Bath

SAT 11 MAY | SAT 17 AUG | 2 DAYS FROM £110

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NEW CHILL FACTORE © ADVENTURE SPORTS WEEKEND

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£115

ONLY £89 FOR CHILDREN

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

INCLUDES...

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You snow don’t want to miss out on our new action-packed adventure weekend! This year, give the guys and girls a break to remember with CoachStyle as we visit the Chill Factore Snowdome and Go Air Trampoline Park in Manchester, with admissions and accommodation all taken care of! Perfect for families, friends and even teambuilding events.

Day 1 – We hope you’ve brushed up on your snowboarding slang, because today we’ll be hitting some real snowy slopes as we travel to the Chill Factore Snowdome in Manchester!

(Admission includes 1 hour free time in the Snow Park and access to 3 activities: downhill donuts, sledging and the luge slide). Perfect for families, friends and groups looking for a splash of adventure Chill Factore offers a truly exciting day out for everyone. Later, we take you to our hotel in Leigh for a delicious dinner – completely guilt free!

Day 2 – After breakfast, we travel to Manchester where we have arranged entrance into Go Air Trampoline Park (this includes a 1 hour session and sock hire). Are you ready to take off and bounce on hundreds of wall-to-wall trampolines?

Great, then this is just the activity for you, your family and your friends! As well as an amazing open jump arena, there’s also bounce basketball and dodgeball games for you to enjoy!

And, the fun doesn’t stop there because afterwards, we’ll take you into the centre of Manchester for free time.

Return coach travel 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast* Tea/coffee served with dinner Free use of hotel’s leisure facilities Admission into Chill Factore Snowdome – includes 1 hour in the Snowdome & access to 3 activities Admission into Go Air Trampoline park – includes 1 hour in the trampoline park and sock hire Free time in Manchester *Children’s menu available, please call DATE

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Sat 19 Jan

2

£115

Sat 25 May

2

£115

NEW LONDON’S MUSEUM DISTRICT & HARRY POTTER

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£119.95

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Discover the ‘History of Magic’ on this truly enchanting visit to London! Fun for the whole family, on this break we visit London’s Museum District in South Kensington, home to more than 73 million artefacts spanning over a 3,000-year history. Plus we visit “The Making of Harry Potter.”

Day 1 – Once in London, our driver will drop you off in London’s Museum District, home to three of the world’s most prestigious museums – The Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum. Or if you’d rather visit somewhere else then South Kensington tube station is a short walk away allowing you the chance to explore the city at your own pace. After free time, we take you to the Holiday Inn Stevenage for our stay.

Day 2 – Today, prepare for a magical adventure as we visit the spellbinding world of Harry Potter! Step into the Forbidden Forest, explore Diagon Alley and discover never-before-seen props as we discover “The Making of Harry Potter”.

Return coach travel 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Admission into the Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studios Visits to the Science Museum & Natural History Museum Free time in London DATE

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Sat 23 Feb

2

£119.95

Sat 16 Mar

2

£119.95

Sat 15 Jun

2

£119.95

Sat 26 Oct

2

£119.95

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BARGAIN BREAK: TORQUAY

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£119

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Hotel entertainment Free time in Exeter & Torquay DATE

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FROM

Fri 18 Jan

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£119

Fri 25 Jan

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£119

Fri 08 Feb

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£119

4 days f

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£159.95

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Evening entertainment & cabaret nights Free time in Scarborough Visit to Bridlington DATE

MYSTERY EXPLORER TOUR

DAYS

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FROM

Mon 22 Apr 4

£159.95

Mon 07 Oct

£159.95

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BARGAIN BREAKS

BARGAIN BREAK: SCARBOROUGH

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£59.95

DRINK OFFERS AVAILABLE

INCLUDES: Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; 2-4-1 Drink offers at hotel bar; 2 mystery destinations departure date

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Sat 13 Jul Sat 10 Aug Sat 07 Sep Sat 05 Oct

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£59.95 £59.95 £59.95 £59.95

Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

No refunds will be given for unsuitable destinations.

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CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF SKILLS IN: MILL RYTHE HOLIDAY VILLAGE

£169

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Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Personalised bottle of fizz in everyone’s room ‘Mid-week Mish Mash’ Themed entertainment during our stay Gala dinner with a welcome drink Daytime activity schedule during our stay Visits to Chichester & Portsmouth

HOLIDAY VILLAGES

DATE

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Mon 06 May 5

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£209

From glitz and glamour to good old traditional fun, Mill Rythe Holiday Village in Hayling has it all. This well-established break has proved to be a customer favourite over the years and that’s why we found it the perfect trip to toast to another 100 years of Skills! This holiday features a personalised bottle of fizz and a special Gala dinner so that you can celebrate our Centenary year with us and relax knowing that food, facilities and fun are all taken care of!

MILL RYTHE HOLIDAY VILLAGE NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

5 days f rom

£169

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast ‘Summer Garden Party’ Themed entertainment during our stay Pimms and Strawberries & Cream served during the week Daytime activity schedule Visits to Chichester & Portsmouth DATE

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Mon 26 Aug 5

PONTINS: SAND BAY ADULT ONLY BREAKS

5 days f rom

£169

FROM

£219

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Towels provided throughout your stay “All Time Greats” entertainment (June only) OR “50’s Tributes” entertainment (September only) Visits to Bristol & Bath Free time in resort DATE

DAYS

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Mon 10 Jun

5

£169

Mon 09 Sep 5

£169

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CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF SKILLS IN: SCARBOROUGH, WHITBY & BRIDLINGTON 100 1919

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NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

7 days f

rom

£359.95

LONGER DURATION TOURS The Yorkshire coast is one of the most beautiful and best-loved coastlines in the country! But don’t just take our word for it, explore picturesque villages, the rugged countryside of Robin Hoods Bay and the award-winning stretches of white sandy beaches in Scarborough and Bridlington. Plus, on this extra special break we’ve added a party night with a free glass of wine, to help us celebrate the Skills 100th birthday!

Day 1 – We travel straight to the Delmont Hotel in Scarborough.

HOTEL...

Day 2 – Enjoy all the fun of the seaside in Scarborough today. Later this evening, we will be holding a special party night, to celebrate 100 years of the Skills Group! After dinner, there will be a complimentary glass of wine and an evening of entertainment.

Delmont Hotel, Scarborough

Day 3 – This morning we travel to Whitby, one of the North East coast’s best-loved seaside towns! Whether you want to enjoy the traditional seaside amusements, fish and chips, ice cream or watch the brightly coloured boats passing by, it’s the perfect destination for you.

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This family-run hotel is located a short walk away from the beach, Scarborough’s Old Town and harbour and offers views over Scarborough’s North Bay.

Day 4 – Our first stop is at Flamborough Head, one of the Yorkshire Coasts most dramatic locations. There will be a quick opportunity for you to take a picture of the Flamborough Lighthouse – the oldest complete lighthouse in the world – before we continue to bright and INCLUDES... breezy Bridlington, where we will spend the rest of the day! With its sandy beaches, awardReturn coach travel winning promenades and historic harbour, this is a hidden seaside gem awash with traditional 6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast entertainment for you to enjoy.

Party night on Day 2 with a Day 5 – Enjoy more free time Scarborough. Perhaps wander down to Peasholm Park Island, complimentary glass of wine and this oriental themed park has a lot more to offer than just beautiful gardens (mini waterfalls, entertainment wooden bridges, calming streams and lots of wildlife). It’s home to a boating lake, model Visits to Whitby, Flamborough Head, naval warfare, a champion tree trail and a café.

Bridlington & Robin Hood’s Bay Free time in Scarborough Day 7 – After breakfast we travel to Robin Hood’s Bay – probably one of the most photographed locations in the world – for a couple of hours free time. While you’re here it’s well worth visiting the mosaic that runs along the wall overlooking the sea. Following a timeline of events in Robin Hood’s Bay from the Jurassic period to present day, including smuggling, shipwrecks, fishing and wildlife.

DATE DAYS FROM Day 8 – We retrace our footsteps home.

Sat 28 Sep

7

£359.95

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2019

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ARY C ENTEN

TORQUAY

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

LONGER DURATION TOURS

ST IVES

14

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

7 days f rom

£269.95

INCLUDES...

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2019

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Return coach travel 6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Glass of wine with dinner on 1 night* (*July only to celebrate Skills birthday) Visits to Sidmouth, Exmouth, Dartmouth, Brixham, Paignton & Exeter Free time in Torquay

DATE

DAYS

FROM

Sat 09 Mar

7

£269.95

Sat 06 Jul*

7

£329.95

Sat 10 Aug

7

£329.95

7 days f rom

£369.95 INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Visits to Falmouth, Land’s End, Penzance & Padstow Free time in St Ives

BOURNEMOUTH

DATE

DAYS

FROM

Sat 18 May

7

£369.95

7 days f rom

£379.95

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Scenic drive through the New Forest to Lyndhurst & Burley Excursion to Salisbury Free time in Bournemouth

PEMBROKESHIRE NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

DATE

DAYS

FROM

Sat 03 Aug

7

£379.95

7 days f rom

£379.95

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Visits to St David’s, Pembroke, Cardigan Bay, Saundersfoot & Haverfordwest Free time in Saundersfoot

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DAYS

FROM

Sat 05 Oct

7

£379.95

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CUMBRIA & THE LAKE DISTRICT 5 days fr

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

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£259.95

HOLIDAY FAVOURITES

The Lake District is a region of incredible natural beauty and in 2017, it received World Heritage Site status and is now the UK’s largest World Heritage Site. Discover the stunning scenery and abundant wildlife of Cumbria and The Lake District on this getaway that is sure to leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.

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Day 1 – We travel to the Cumberland Hotel in Workington, Cumbria.

Day 2 – Our first stop today is Ambleside. Sitting north of Lake Windermere, the town of Ambleside is surrounded by countryside and offers its visitors many restaurants, along with a range of arts, crafts and jewellery shops to enjoy. This afternoon we take you to BownessOn-Windermere, located on the edge of England’s largest and most impressive lake for more free time.

Day 3 – Enjoy a day at leisure in Workington. Located at the mouth of River Derwent, this ancient market and industrial town is the main shopping hub for west Cumbria.

Day 4 – After breakfast we travel to Penrith for free time. This historic market town has a lot to offer visitors, perhaps enjoy a stroll around the cobbled lanes of the town centre popping into the wealth of independent shops before relaxing in one of the many boutique cafés or restaurants. We spend this afternoon in Carlisle.

Day 5 – This morning we visit Keswick, the most northerly of the Lake District’s major towns. You could pass the time by exploring the many independent shops offering antiques, books, paintings, pottery and locally produced food and drink. After some free time, we’ll continue home.

HOTEL...

Cumberland Hotel, Workington Set in Workington, the Cumberland Hotel offers traditionally decorated rooms with a TV and tea and coffee making facilities and an award-winning restaurant.

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Excursions to Ambleside, Bowness-On-Windermere, Penrith, Carlisle & Keswick Free time in Workington DATE

DAYS

FROM

Mon 13 May

5

£259.95

Mon 05 Aug

5

£259.95

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NEW MORECAMBE

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HOLIDAY FAVOURITES

£259.95

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Enjoy the beautiful British coastline on this break to Morecambe. Whether its flying a kite or enjoying the views across the bay, Morecambe has all the pleasures of the seaside! Plus, we visit Blackpool and Southport for free time.

Day 1 – We travel to the Best Western Lancashire Manor Hotel.

Day 2 – After breakfast we visit Morecambe for free time. Morecambe offers all the enjoyment of the seaside, so perhaps visit the award-winning promenade with an ice cream in hand and catch a glimpse of the Eric Morecambe Statue.

Day 3 – Free day at the hotel.

Day 4 – Today we visit Blackpool – the UK’s favourite

beach resort! Perhaps enjoy a refreshing walk along Blackpool’s famous Golden Mile with fantastic views of its Blue Flag award winning beaches on one side, and amusements, attractions and fish and chips galore to the other side!

Day 5 – Before we return home, we visit Southport for free time. Surrounded by natural beauty, Southport is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a couple of hours relaxing. This afternoon, we return home.

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Excursions to Excursions to Morecombe, Blackpool & Southport Free time at hotel

DATE

DAYS

Mon 19 Aug 5

NEW ILFRACOMBE EXPLORER

FROM

£259.95

5 days fr

om

£239

INCLUDES...

Discover Ilfracombe, lying on the North Devon coastline in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a coach holiday is a great way to explore its rugged coastlines, picture-perfect views and beautiful architecture.

Day 3 – Explore Ilfracombe in your own time, this pretty seaside resort is home to a small harbour and Day 2 – Our driver will take you on a scenic journey around Exmoor National Park – a great introduction to some great attractions, all within walking distance! the area! Throughout the day we will be enjoying stops You could visit the award-winning Ilfracombe Aquarium, the fascinating Ilfracombe Museum or take at; Simonsbath and Exford, these villages lie in the heart of Exmoor’s moorland. We also visit Dunster, one a refreshing walk around the town’s unique Tunnel of the most popular places in Exmoor. Later, we travel Beaches. to Lynton and Lynmouth, these two towns are famous Day 4 – We visit Barnstaple for free time. for their high sea cliffs and unspoilt natural beauty.

Day 5 – We return home.

Afterwards, we will return to the hotel.

Day 1 – We travel to The Osborne Hotel in Ilfracombe.

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Porterage included Hotel entertainment Visits to Simonsbath, Exford, Dunster, Lynton, Lynmouth & Barnstaple Free time in Ilfracombe

DATE

DAYS

Mon 25 Mar 5

FROM

£239

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NORTHUMBRIA, ALNWICK & BAMBURGH FREE USE OF HOTEL’S SPA

5 days f rom

£229.95

INCLUDES...

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Free use of the hotel’s spa facilities Visits to Darlington, Bamburgh, Holy Island*, Alnwick, Warkworth & York

DATE

*Tides dependant

DAYS

FROM

Mon 18 Feb 5

£229.95

Mon 08 Apr 5

£229.95

Mon 03 Jun

5

£234.95

Mon 02 Sep 5

£234.95

MANAGER’S FAVOURITE

5 days f rom

£249.95

INCLUDES...

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Excursion to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, Stirling, Callander & Loch Katrine DATE

DAYS

FROM

Mon 08 Jul

5

£249.95

PEMBROKESHIRE

HOLIDAY FAVOURITES

LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS

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5 days fr

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£239.95

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Excursions to St David’s, Pembroke, Saundersfoot & Haverfordwest

DATE

DAYS

Mon 04 Mar 5

FROM

£239.95

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HOLIDAY FAVOURITES

NEW LLANDUDNO

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5 days fr

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£249.95

Fall down the rabbit hole on this break to Llandudno. Developed as an upmarket holiday town for Victorian visitors, it was in Llandudno where Lewis Carroll fell in love with a girl called Alice, who became the main character in ‘Alice in Wonderland’.

Day 1 – We travel to our hotel.

Day 2 – This morning we travel to Llanberis for free time. Situated at the foot of Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. From here you can catch the Snowdon Mountain Railway to the stunning Hafod Eryri Visitor Centre (price not included), or if you’d prefer to keep your feet a little closer to the ground you could visit The National Slate Museum. After some free time, we visit Betws-y-Coed. Here you can browse the range of independent shops and local homemade produce.

Day 3 – Enjoy some free time in Llandudno, Wales’ biggest and best-loved seaside resort!

Known as the ‘Queen of the Welsh Resorts’ Llandudno is graced with some of the most elegant seaside architecture in Britain.

Day 4 – Today we travel to the stunning Island of Anglesey, a popular destination with miles of glistening beaches and ancient sites. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also lived here when William served at the Royal Air Force base in Valley. After some free time, we visit Beaumaris for the afternoon. This beautiful seaside town is home to a mix of medieval, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture. If you walk along the seafront, you will enjoy views over the Menai Strait and Snowdonia.

Day 5 – After breakfast, we return home to the East Midlands via Chester.

HOTEL...

Your carefully sourced hotel will be confirmed at least 4 weeks prior to your departure. For more information please visit www.coachstyle.co.uk

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Excursions to Betws-y-Coed, Llanberis, Island of Anglesey, Beaumaris & Chester Free time in Llandudno DATE

DAYS

FROM

Mon 15 Jul

5

£249.95

Mon 19 Aug

5

£259.95

Mon 30 Sep

5

£259.95

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SCARBOROUGH, WHITBY & BRIDLINGTON DRINK OFFERS* (*MARCH)

SKEGNESS

£149.95

Return coach travel 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Visits to Whitby & Bridlington Free time in Scarborough DATE

DAYS

FROM

Fri 22 Mar

4

£149.95

Fri 17 May

4

£179.95

Fri 14 Jun

4

£179.95

Fri 05 Jul

4

£179.95

Fri 09 Aug

4

£179.95

5 days f rom

£249.95

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Visits to Boston on Market Day, Spalding, Mablethorpe & Cleethorpes Free time in Skegness

MARGATE CUSTOMER FAVOURITE

DATE

DAYS

FROM

Mon 29 Jul

5

£249.95

Mon 23 Sep 5

£249.95

HOLIDAY FAVOURITES

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

4 days f rom

INCLUDES...

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5 days f rom

£249.95

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Visits to Ramsgate, Folkestone & Canterbury Free time in Margate

NEW EASTBOURNE NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

DATE

DAYS

FROM

Mon 24 Jun

5

£249.95

Mon 05 Aug 5

£249.95

5 days f rom

£219

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Visits to Brighton, Worthing & Lewes Free time in Eastbourne

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DATE

DAYS

FROM

Mon 07 Oct

5

£219 8/30/2018 12:00:13 PM

BOURNEMOUTH

5 days fr

om

£249

HOLIDAY FAVOURITES

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

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Buckets and spades at the ready. Boasting seven miles of sandy beaches and clear blue sea, this colourful, seaside town has it all. With an incredible variety of shops, restaurants and award-winning gardens you will be spoilt for choice at this traditional seaside location.

Day 1 – We depart early in the morning, travelling straight to Bournemouth.

Day 2 – After breakfast, our driver will take you on a scenic tour through the New Forest.

During the day we’ll be stopping for a couple of hours in the pretty villages of Lyndhurst & Burley.

Day 3 – Voted the UK’s Best Seaside Town in the British Travel Awards 2017, Bournemouth is a vibrant and colourful resort all year round. Scattered with free things to do, as well as top family atractions, today you could enjoy a peaceful walk around Bournemouth Gardens or enjoy a little time on the beaches.

HOTEL...

Hotel Riviera By the Sea, Bournemouth

Day 4 – Today we visit Salisbury for free time, known as the “City in the Countryside”, Salisbury was recently named as one of the World’s Top 10 Cities to visit by Lonely Planet.

The Hotel Riviera By the Sea is a friendly, family-run hotel offering excellent cuisine and comfortable surroundings where quality and standards of service are key!

Day 5 – Enjoy your last breakfast of the trip, before returning home.

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Scenic drive through the New Forest to Lyndhurst & Burley Visit to Salisbury Free time in Bournemouth DATE

DAYS

FROM

Mon 20 May

5

£249

Mon 22 Jul

5

£259

Mon 23 Sep

5

£249

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NEW BABBACOMBE NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

5 days f rom

£199

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Excursions to Torquay & Paignton Entry into Buckfast Abbey Free time in Babbacombe

WEYMOUTH

£199.95

DAYS

FROM

Mon 28 Oct

5

£199

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Excursions to Dorchester on market day & Poole Free time in Weymouth

DATE

NEW BRIGHTON SELL OUT DESTINATION

DAYS

FROM

Mon 04 Mar 5

£199.95

Mon 06 May 5

£229.95

Mon 03 Jun

5

£269.95

Mon 16 Sep 5

£249.95

HOLIDAY FAVOURITES

2018 SELL OUT TOUR

5 days f rom

DATE

21

5 days f rom

£269.95 INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Excursions to Eastbourne, Chichester & Worthing Free time in Brighton

NEW NEWQUAY NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

DATE

DAYS

FROM

Mon 01 Jul

5

£269.95

5 days f rom

£239

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Visits to Perranporth & Falmouth Free time in Newquay DATE

DAYS

Mon 23 Sep 5

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£239

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ISLE OF WIGHT

5 days fr

om

£209.95

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

INCLUDES...

HOLIDAY FAVOURITES

From stunning coastlines to unique experiences, the Isle of Wight is the perfect holiday destination at any time of the year!

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Day 1 – Today we set sail across to the Isle of Wight.

Day 2 – After breakfast we visit the seafront town of Ryde for free time. As the largest town on the Isle of Wight, Ryde offers a great variety of things to do, from it’s esplanade home to some of the island’s best family entertainment venues including the ice rink and superbowl, to a great selection of boutique shops, museums and galleries.

Day 3 – Enjoy free time in Sandown town, located

LOOE, PADSTOW & MEVAGISSEY NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

on the Southern Coast of the Isle of Wight the town is famed for its long stretches of golden sandy beaches and it’s traditional British seafront and pier.

Day 4 – Today our driver will take you on a tour of the island – by coach! Don’t forget your cameras as the coach travels to some of the Isle’s most iconic places including Alum Bay, The Needles and the pretty villages of Godshill and Shanklin.

Day 5 – Return home after breakfast.

Return coach travel Return ferry sailings 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Free time in Ryde & Sandown Island Tour with stops at Alum Bay, The Needles, Godshill & Shanklin Village DATE

DAYS

FROM

Mon 18 Mar 5

£209.95

Mon 15 Apr 5

£229.95

Mon 17 Jun

5

£269.95

Mon 22 Jul

5

£269.95

Mon 12 Aug 5

£269.95

Mon 09 Sep 5

£269.95

5 days f rom

£229.95 INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Free time in Newquay Visits to Looe, Padstow & Mevagissey DATE

ST IVES NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

DAYS

FROM

Mon 01 Apr 5

£229.95

Mon 07 Oct

£229.95

5

5 days f rom

£225

INCLUDES...

Return coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Free time in St Ives Visits to Falmouth, Land’s End & Penzance DATE

DAYS

FROM

Mon 08 Apr 5

£225

Sat 18 May

£369.95

5

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CONTINENTAL CONTENTS German Breaks

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Rhine Valley Rhine in Flames

CENTENARY SPECIAL: Rhine in Flames

NEW Rhine in Flames

NEW Rhineland Wine Festival Rhineland Carnivals

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NEW Rouen & Monet’s Garden featuring Charteres Light Festival 28 Paris: The City of Love Featuring Chartres & Versailles 29

BENEFITS OF TRAVELLING ABROAD ON A COACH!

CONTINENTAL HOLIDAYS

NEW Belgian Coastal Escape 29 Ostend at Anchor Featuring Bruges & Ypres 30 Ostend, Bruges & Ghent 30 NEW Ostend Beach Break 31

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More varied, more luxurious and more imaginative than ever before, coach travel has seen a sudden increase over the past couple of years, with people more eager to discover the amazing benefits that it has to offer. So, if you know someone who has never thought about taking a coach trip before, now might be the perfect chance to help them change their minds!

Here are our top 8 reasons why coach travel is great:

ALL-INCLUSIVE TRAVEL

Travel, hotel and tickets* for attractions are all included in the price!

SAFETY

Did you know coaches are 7 tim safer than travelling by car es ?

ONS REDUCED EMISSI rt,

est transpo Coaches are the cleanthan a plane! t tan llu po s les 6 times

ENJOY THE VIEWS

Scenic routes allow holiday makers to admire the views

STRESS-FREE

There’s no need to worry abo ut driving or hotels - everything is already taken care of for you!

VALUE FOR MONEY

Competitively priced packaged holidays for everyo ne

MEET NEW PEOPLE

Many passengers enjoy making new friends onboard

COMFORT

Our coaches are air conditioned and well maintained, so you can enjoy your journey in relaxing and comfortable surroundings

*Sometimes we offer optional excursions for your enjoyment, these incur an additional cost.

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RHINE VALLEY

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CONTINENTAL HOLIDAYS

£249

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The Rhine is one of Europe’s most beautiful rivers, flowing from Switzerland all the way to the Netherlands and the North Sea, one of the most appealing sections of this mighty river flows straight through Germany’s incredible Rhine Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. On our extraordinary break, you will discover scenery so spectacular that it’s been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site!

Day 1 – On our arrival to the Hotel Wagner in Kamp Bornhofen, our wonderful hosts will welcome us with a Schnapps wine.

Day 2 – Shortly after breakfast we take you to Rudesheim for free time. Located in the Rhine River gorge, Rudesheim is a picturesque wine-making town (most famous for its production of Asbach Brandy that has been in production since 1892). Complete with narrow cobblestone alleys and timber-framed taverns, Drosselgasse is Rudesheim’s main street and a stroll along here almost feels like you’ve stepped back in time.

Day 3 – This morning we visit Koblenz, one of the most beautiful and oldest towns in Germany. Make the most out of discovering this ancient city today and on our optional trip to the mighty Fortress of Ehrenbreitstein*. Built between 1817 and 1828 your journey will begin via a fun cable car trip – the longest in Germany – across the glistening Rhine with superb views over the town. If you’ve chosen this optional excursion, you’ll be provided with attraction tickets and given free time. You can also enjoy a relaxing cruise over to the city of Braubach where you will re-join the group and spend the rest of the afternoon.

Surrounded by vines and roses, the historic city of Braubach is guarded by the impressive Marksburg Castle.

Day 4 – After a leisurely breakfast enjoy free time to explore Kamp-Bornhofen, this friendly village offers traditional timber-framed buildings home to charming cafés, restaurants and shops.

Day 5 – We retrace our footsteps back home.

*£25 per person, please enquire at the time of booking. Minimum numbers required.

HOTEL...

The Hotel Wagner, Kamp Bornhofen Staying at the Hotel Wagner, you are assured of a warm welcome. This hotel is a long standing favourite amongst our CoachStyle passengers.

INCLUDES...

Return Channel crossing Coach travel throughout 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 1 hour free bar on 3 nights Welcome Schnapps 2 nights entertainment Free time in Kamp-Bornhofen Excursions to Rudesheim, Koblenz & Braubach Optional extra: Cable car ride, admission into Ehrenbreistein Foretress & a cruise to Braubach* DATE

DAYS

FROM

Wed 10 Apr

5

£249

Mon 03 Jun

5

£275

Mon 17 Jun

5

£275

Thu 25 Jul

5

£269

Mon 26 Aug

5

£269

Mon 07 Oct

5

£269

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RHINE IN FLAMES

The Rhine in Flames festival is Germany’s oldest and largest fireworks spectacular.

Experience the majestic River Rhine burst into mesmerizing colours as beautifully illuminated boats sail out and firework displays light up the river.

5 days fr

om

£279

SPECIAL EVENT

The Hotel Wagner, Kamp Bornhofen

The fabulous Hotel Wagner is a short walk from the River Rhine in the UNESCO Middle Rhine Valley.

Rheinhotel Wagner offers brightly coloured rooms, a traditional restaurant, garden terrace, free Wi-Fi and a spa.

OUR STAYS INCLUDES...

Return Channel crossing Coach travel throughout 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast

1 hour free bar on 3 nights Welcome Schnapps on arrival 2 nights entertainment: fancy dress & dancing

CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF SKILLS:

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RHINE IN FLAMES

RHINE IN FLAMES

Day 1 – We travel to The Hotel Wagner in Kamp Bournhofen.

CONTINENTAL HOLIDAYS

HOTEL...

Day 1 – We travel to The Hotel Wagner in Kamp Bornhofen.

Day 2 – This morning we visit Koblenz, one of the most beautiful and oldest towns in Germany. Make the most out of discovering this ancient city today and on our optional trip to the mighty Fortress of Ehrenbreitstein*. Built Day 3 – After a leisurely breakfast enjoy free time in Kamp-Bornhofen. between 1817 and 1828 your journey will begin via a fun cable car trip – the Alternatively, you can join us as we travel to Rudesheim for an optional Rhine longest in Germany – across the glistening Rhine with superb views over the in Flames cruise*. Enjoy the spectacular festival right at the heart of the action, town. We will enjoy the afternoon in Boppard, scenically located on a bend as explosions of fireworks light up the sky. Our cruise includes a 2-course meal in the river, Boppard is one of the Rhine’s prettiest towns most famous for on board. (*Additional €75 per person, please enquire at the time of booking.) its delicious wines.

Day 4 – After a leisurely morning, this afternoon we take you to Rudesheim, Day 3 – Enjoy free time in Kamp-Bornhofen. Today, we’ll have an early a pretty winemaking town complete with narrow cobblestone alleys and dinner, before travelling to Oberwesel early this evening to witness the timber-framed taverns. Drosselgasse is Rudesheim’s main street and a stroll electrifying Rhine in Flames. along here almost feels like you’ve stepped back in time. This evening, there Day 4 – This afternoon we visit Cochem. Its typical holiday atmosphere is will be a fun fancy-dress competition at the hotel – with a prize for the lucky conjured up by small alleyways leading to medieval market places, and winner! lively promenade with cafés and a pretty yacht harbor.

Day 5 – We retrace our footsteps back home.

Day 5 – We retrace our footsteps back home.

Day 2 – This morning we visit Koblenz. This afternoon, we will take you to Boppard one of the Rhine’s prettiest towns.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS BREAK...

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS BREAK...

Fancy dress competition; Excursions to Koblenz, Boppard & Rudesheim; Optional Rhine in Flames cruise* (*£75 per person, please enquire at the time of booking)

Excursions to Boppard, Oberwesel & Cochem Optional extra: Cable car ride and admission into Ehrenbreistein Foretress * (*£25 per person, minimum numbers required)

DATE

DAYS

FROM

SINGLE SUPP

DATE

DAYS

FROM

SINGLE SUPP

Thu 04 Jul

5

£279

£35

Thu 12 Sep

5

£279

£35

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RHINE IN FLAMES

7 days f

rom

£379

CONTINENTAL HOLIDAYS

SPECIAL EVENT

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The Rhine in Flames festival is Germany’s oldest and largest fireworks spectacular.

Experience the majestic River Rhine burst into mesmerizing colours as beautifully illuminated boats sail out and firework displays light up the river.

Day 1 – On arrival to the Hotel Wagner, our hosts will welcome us with a Schnapps wine.

Day 2 – Enjoy free time to explore Kamp-Bornhofen, this friendly village offers traditional timber-framed buildings home to charming cafés, restaurants and shops. This afternoon you can choose to join us for an optional excursion over to Koblenz, one of the most beautiful and oldest towns in Germany. On arrival you will be provided with attraction tickets to the mighty Fortress of Ehrenbreitstein*. Your journey will begin via a fun cable car trip – the longest in Germany – across the Rhine. Today, there will also be a cruise over to the city of Braubach.

Day 3 (May) – After a leisurely breakfast enjoy free time. This afternoon we’ll have an early dinner, before travelling to Bonn to witness the electrifying Rhine in Flames*.

Day 3 (Aug) – After our early dinner, we’ll travel to Koblenz for the Rhine in Flames* event.

Day 4 – This afternoon we visit Cochem, perhaps visit the Reichsburg Cochem, the Imperial Castle, which you can see towering above the scenic town.

Day 5 – Shortly after breakfast we take you to Rudesheim for free time. Rudesheim is a picturesque winemaking town (most famous for its production of Asbach Brandy that has been in production since 1892). Complete with narrow cobblestone alleys and timber-framed taverns, Drosselgasse is Rudesheim’s main street and a stroll along here almost feels like you’ve stepped back in time. This afternoon we visit Wiesbaden, lined with magnificent neoclassical buildings.

Wiesbaden is one of Europe’s oldest spa towns, with hot springs still flowing today.

Day 6 – This morning we visit Bernskastel-Kues, this enchanting town boasts numerous sights from the castle ruins of Landshut that stand high above the city, to the Spitzhauschen Moselle’s oldest wine bar, dating back from 1416 or the historic marketplace. After a morning of exploration perhaps enjoy a cool glass of Bernkasteler Doctor, the most famous wine of the city.

Day 7 – We retrace our footsteps back home.

Due to the nature of this excursion we’d recommend bringing blankets and folding chairs, so you can relax whilst watching the firework displays.

HOTEL...

The Hotel Wagner, Kamp Bornhofen Staying at the Hotel Wagner, you are assured of a warm welcome. This hotel is a long standing favourite amongst our CoachStyle passengers.

INCLUDES...

Channel crossing Coach travel throughout 6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 1-hour free bar on 3 nights Welcome Schnapps wine tasting 2 nights entertainment (fancy dress & dancing) Free time in Kamp-Bornhofen Excursions to Koblenz, Bonn, Cochem, Rudesheim, Wiesbaden & Bernskastel-Kues *Optional extra: Visit to Koblenz, Cable car ride, admission into Ehrenbreistein Foretress & Braubach Cruise *£25 per person, please enquire at the time of booking. Minimum numbers required.

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7

£379

Thu 08 Aug

7

£379

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NEW THE RHINELAND WINE FESTIVAL

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£269

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Return Channel crossing Coach travel throughout 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 1-hour free bar on 3 nights Welcome Schnapps Hotel entertainment Excursions to Koblenz, Cochem, Boppard & Rudesheim Free time in Kamp Bournhofen DATE

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Thu 26 Sep

5

£269

RHINELAND CARNIVALS

CONTINENTAL HOLIDAYS

The traditional Rhine Valley Wine Festivals are a sight to behold! Sample some of the finest wines Germany has to offer and celebrate the joy of wine – just like a local. Combined with the mesmerising Rhine in Flames, the air is filled with music and the sweet scent of wine, as streets, lanes and squares are all carefully decorated with wooden chalets and trimmed with colourful garlands and ribbons!

Day 1 – We travel to The Hotel Wagner in Kamp Bournhofen. towns. Explore its array of charming half-timbered buildings, which house snug wine taverns serving Riesling from grapes Day 2 – This morning we visit Koblenz, one of the most grown nearby, in some of the Rhine’s steepest vineyards! beautiful and oldest towns in Germany. The traditional wine festival has been taking place here since 1971 and Day 4 – Today we take you to Rudesheim – a wine haven – this is your opportunity to sample the exquisite Moselle The Wine Festival is one of the most important highlights of and the layer wines. Later, visit Cochem. Its typical holiday the year and is a great time to celebrate. Rudesheim offers atmosphere is conjured up by small alleyways leading to the perfect combination of a romantic setting and various medieval market places, and lively promenade with cafés wine stands for wine-tasting, plus music and entertainment and a pretty yacht harbor. all finished off with a spectacular firework display!

Day 3 – We visit Boppard, for free time. Scenically located Day 5 – We retrace our footsteps back home. on a bend in the river, Boppard is one of the Rhine’s prettiest

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The Carnival ’Karneval’ is one of the most celebrated events in Germany! In Rhineland, the carnivals are especially important and today it is a time of wonderful celebration where hundreds of people come together in festivity. Held each year the week before Lent the streets of Rhineland are transformed into an array of bright, vibrant colours and marvellous costumes, wonderful music echoes from the streets as crowds join together wearing spirited costumes and dancing.

Day 1 – We travel to our hotel.

Day 2 – After breakfast we visit Bad Salzig, home to healing spa waters, this small town is part of the municipality of Boppard and is situated on the west bank of the Rhine. This afternoon the town will be hosting its much-loved parade, which will fill the streets with colourful costumes, fun music and dancing.

Day 3 – Today we head to the picturesque town of Osterspai, located on the largest loop of the Rhine in the midst of the “World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley”. Here, you can

explore its many well-kept half-timbered houses before enjoying the carnival atmosphere.

Return Channel crossing Coach travel throughout 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Welcome Schnapps wine tasting 1 hour free bar on 3 nights 2 nights entertainment (fancy dress & dancing) Visits to the Carnivals in Bad-Salzig, Osterspai & Koblenz

Day 4 – This morning we take you to Koblenz for free time.

Renowned for its spectacular carnivals (which have been held here since the 13th century), today on ‘Carnival Monday’ there is a huge parade through the centre of Koblenz, which draws spectators from all around the world to witness marching bands, dancers and floats which parade through the streets!

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Day 5 – We retrace our footsteps back home.

Fri 01 Mar

5

£269

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NEW ROUEN & MONET’S GARDEN FEATURING CHARTRES LIGHT FESTIVAL ADMISSION INCLUDED

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A treat for art lovers and gardeners alike! Giverny, the idyllic former home of the Impressionist Claude Monet, is renowned for Monet’s small home that was built around a stunning garden – which served as the scene for his most famous works!

Discover the enchanting Monet Gardens for yourself, visit magnificent Rouen and explore Chartres Light Festival on our mesmerising short break.

Day 1 – We travel to our central hotel in Chartres. During our stay the Chartres light show “Chartres en lumieres” will be underway. As the sun falls, this spectacular light show bursts into life and becomes one of the major events in the city. Over 24 sites across the city will be illuminated each evening – including the Notre Dame Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the old Episcopal Palace.

Day 2 – This morning we visit Giverny. This charming and idyllic village on the River Seine captured the heart of Claude Monet, one of the most famous painters in history and the founding father of the French Impressionist style. Giverny later became his hometown, inspiring many of his most famous works. While here, we have included admission into Monet’s Garden – where Monet lived from 1883 to 1926. This afternoon we take you to Rouen; a gentle stroll along its cobbled streets will take you into the heart of the town, home to the the Halls of Justice and the Gros Horloge (Great clock). Walk a little further and you will discover the Market Square, most famously where Joan of Arc was executed in 1431.

Day 3 – Today you can choose to join us for an optional excursion to the Palace of Versailles*, one of the most majestic palaces on earth! The Palace has been listed as a world Heritage Site for more than 30‐years and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art. Originally Louis XIII’s old hunting pavilion, it was later transformed and extended by his son, Louis XIV, when he installed the Court and Government there in 1682. Today, the Palace contains 2,300 rooms all equally as magnificent.

Day 4 – We retrace our footsteps back home.

HOTEL...

Ibis Chartres Centre Cathedrale, Chartres Located a short walk from the Cathedral, Ibis Chartres Centre Cathedrale offers comfortable and stylish bedrooms with an Italian restaurant and bar.

INCLUDES...

Channel crossing Coach travel throughout 3 nights bed & breakfast Admission into Monet Garden Free time in Chartres Optional visit to Versailles Palace* *£25 per person, please enquire at the time of booking. Minimum numbers required.

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Mon 13 May

4

£249

Thu 18 Jul

4

£249

Thu 01 Aug

4

£249

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PARIS - THE CITY OF LOVE FEATURING CHARTRES & VERSAILLES

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£229

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Day 1 – Sit back, relax and enjoy the leisurely journey to our hotel in Chartres, drinks will be provided throughout our journey and there will be a Skills representative on‐board to help make your journey as smooth and care‐free as possible.

Day 3 – Enjoy free time in Chartres. Renowned for its religious building UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Notre‐ Dame Cathedral of Chartres. Which features remarkable 12th and 13th century stained glass windows as well as a magnificent choir screen. After visiting the Cathedral, head Day 2 – This morning we take you on an introductory tour into the Old Town and admire the numerous residences, of Paris – by coach! Our driver will take you to some of such as the 16th Century Saumon House and the Voute the best sights in the city! Afterwards enjoy free time in House. Alternatively, you can choose to join us for an Paris. Perhaps re‐visit some of your favorite sights, like the optional excursion to the Palace of Versailles*, one of the renowned Eiffel Tower, The Lourve, the Notre‐Dame de Paris most majestic palaces on earth! or the Arc de Triomphe. alternatively, simply enjoy sitting outside a classic bistro watching the world pass you by.

Day 4 – We retrace our footsteps back home.

Please note: The Chartres Light Festival will be on in September.

*£25 per person, please enquire at the time of booking. Minimum numbers required.

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Fri 15 Feb

4

£229

Mon 16 Sep

4

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NEW BELGIAN COASTAL ESCAPE

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PIANIST AT BREAKFAST

£319

Sail away with us on this Belgian Coastal Escape, a wonderful way to relax and enjoy the summer sunshine. Each with its own character and unique atmosphere, on this break you can enjoy the resorts of Ostend and Blankenberge as well as visits to Bruges and Brussels.

Day 1 – We travel to the Hotel Alfa Inn, in Blankenberge, Belgium with stops en-route.

often been referred to as a piece of the Spanish ‘Costa’ in the heart of Belgium. Our hotel is a short walk away from the beautiful sandy beach, home to the Pier of Blankenberge.

Day 2 – After breakfast we travel to Ostend, where we will This unique structure consists of a lengthy jetty that stretches spend the morning. This seaside and fishing port is renowned out into the vast ocean. for its mussels, a delicacy in Belgium and its musical connections to Marvin Gaye – did you know Sexual Healing Day 4 – Today we’ll visit Brussels. The heart of Brussels is was recorded here? Later, we’ll return to Blankenberge for the undoubtedly its Grand Place, one of the most beautiful afternoon. This afternoon we visit Bruges, a squares in the world, surrounded by a number of exquisitely decorated buildings from the 15th Century City Hall to the city that is sure to capture your heart with its fairy‐tale medieval centre. antique Guild Hall.

Day 3 – Enjoy a morning to explore Blankenberge, which has

CONTINENTAL HOLIDAYS

Spoil someone you love this year in Paris - the city of love! Lose yourself in its streets; meet in front of the ‘I love you’ wall in the Jehan‐Rictus Square or lock away your love forever on the famous Pont des Arts Bridge.

Channel crossing Coach travel throughout Joined by a Skills representative 3 nights bed & breakfast Introductory tour of Paris Free time in Paris & Chartres Optional visit to Versailles Palace*

Day 5 – We retrace our footsteps home.

INCLUDES...

Channel crossing Coach travel throughout 4 nights bed & breakfast Pianist playing at breakfast (on some mornings) Visits to Bruges, Brussels & Ostend Free time in Blankenberge DATE

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Thu 13 Jun

5

£319

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OSTEND AT ANCHOR FEATURING BRUGES & YPRES

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£309

CONTINENTAL HOLIDAYS

SPECIAL EVENT

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Every year Ostend hosts the largest annual festival - Ostend at Anchor - this special event is a celebration of everything nautical showcasing sailing ships, sailors, sea-crafts and maritime markets. On this fantastic value for money break we have also included excursions to Bruges and Ypres.

Day 1 – We travel to our hotel, the Alfa Inn in Blankenberge, Belgium for a 4 night bed and breakfast stay.

return to the hotel. *Please note that trains from Ostend to the hotel in Blankenberge runs regularly throughout the day for those who would like to spend longer at the event.

Day 2 – Today we visit the medieval town of Bruges, which is sure to capture your heart. Perhaps head to ‘Burg’, one of the Day 4 – Following a leisurely morning, this afternoon we visit most photographed squares in Europe, home to the Palace of Ypres, best known as the site of three major battles during Liberty of Bruges and the Old Court of Justice.

World War I. This evening we will witness The Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate. This moving tribute to those Day 3 – After breakfast we take you into Ostend. Explore the who lost their life defending the town consists of a parade, city during the atmospheric Ostend at Anchor festival, as sea- flags, banners and one minute’s silence. craft markets, stalls and performers flood the pretty harbour and the main streets of Ostend. After some free time we Day 5 – We retrace our footsteps back home.

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Channel crossing Coach travel throughout 4 nights bed & breakfast Excursions to Bruges, Ypres & Ostend Witness the Last Post Ceremony DATE

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Wed 22 May 5

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OSTEND BRUGES & GHENT

£309

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VALUE FOR MONEY

£229

Explore the best of Belgium on this bargain break! With excursions to Ostend, known as “The Queen of the Belgian seaside resorts”, Bruges and Ghent.

Day 1 – After an early start we travel to the Hotel Alfa Inn, in Belgium.

Day 2 – After breakfast we travel to Bruges, a city that will capture your heart. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its fairy‐tale medieval centre is a harmony of cobbled lanes and dreamy canals that link market squares lined with soaring towers and historic churches.

Day 3 – This morning we take you to Ostend, the cosmopolitan ‘City by the Sea’. This thriving seaside and fishing port is renowned for its mussels, a delicacy in Belgium and its sea specialities, including Dover Sole (tomato filled with shrimps). It also has a rich history.

Why not head to the Docks and visit Mercator – this restored former training ship, first launched in 1932, is now a floating maritime museum. Alternatively, head to the centre of the City where you’ll discover Sint‐Petrus‐en‐Pauluskerk (Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul). Built in the early 1900’s, this striking Gothic style church is home to the tomb of Louise‐ Marie, the Queen of Belgium. After some free time, we visit Ghent. The best way to discover the city’s turbulent past is with a visit to Gravensteen (the Castle of the Counts) (admission not included). Originally built in the Middle‐Ages, it is the only remaining medieval castle with a moat in Flanders.

INCLUDES...

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Day 4 – We retrace our footsteps home.

Fri 15 Mar

4

£229

Channel crossing Coach travel throughout 3 nights bed & breakfast Free time in Bruges, Ostend & Ghent

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£369

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Discover the stunning Belgium coastline on our Ostend Beach Break. With over five miles of beautiful sandy beaches, Ostend is renowned as the ‘City by the Sea’ – and on this great value break you can enjoy it’s sandy beaches for even less!

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Day 1 – We travel to the Hotel Melinda in Ostend, Belgium with stops along the way.

Day 2 – After our continental breakfast we visit Bruges, a city that is sure to capture your heart. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its fairy‐tale medieval centre is a harmony of dreamy canals that link market squares. Later, we return to Ostend for some free time. This thriving seaside and fishing port is renowned for its mussels, a delicacy in Belgium and its sea specialties including Dove Sole (tomato filled with shrimps).

Day 3 – This afternoon we visit Ghent - The best way to discover the city’s turbulent past is with a visit to Gravensteen (the Castle of the Counts) (admission not included). Originally built in the Middle‐Ages, it is the only remaining medieval castle with a moat in Flanders.

Alternatively, we’re offering an optional excursion to Brussels*. Visit the Grand Place, one of the most beautiful squares in the world, surrounded by a number of exquisitely decorated buildings from the 15th Century City Hall to the antique Guild Hall.

Day 4 – We retrace our footsteps back home to the East Midlands.

HOTEL...

Hotel Melinda, Ostend The Hotel Melinda is situated a short walk away from the beach in Ostend.

Providing rooms with private bathrooms, Wi-Fi and air conditioning, the hotel also provides a delicious breakfast buffet for guests in the morning.

INCLUDES...

Channel crossing Coach travel throughout 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Excursions to Bruges & Ghent Free time in Ostend *Optional excursion to Brussels *£15 per person, please enquire at booking.

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Mon 01 Jul

5

£369

Mon 19 Aug

5

£369

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