Spring Edition | Published November 2017 | FREE COPY
Ultimate Spring Holiday Guide JANUARY - APRIL
2018
Keukenhof Gardens
DISCOVER THE BEST OF
BRITAIN & EUROPE DAYS OUT
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EASTER BREAKS SPRING TIME SPECIALS BRITISH
Holidays Ltd part of the Skills Group
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas CONTINENTAL
worldwide travel
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Shop Coffee Mornings
Welcome on On Board Board
A quick reminder that all of our travel shops hold regular Coffee Mornings in-store every month. This is your chance to pop in and have a hot drink (and cake) with our friendly and knowledgeable team who are always on-hand to answer any questions that you might have.
Hello, and welcome to our Ultimate Spring Holiday Guide! Christmas may soon be here but that doesn’t mean that the holiday planning has to stop! We have a variety of wonderful trips and short breaks just waiting to be discovered in Spring – you may also find some wonderful present ideas for loved ones and friends inside too.
The dates for our in-store Coffee Mornings in 2018 are as follows:
Thank you for all of your continued support and for travelling with the Skills Group throughout 2017, there’s been some amazing memories made this year and we can’t wait to see what 2018 brings.
Due to the success of these Coffee Mornings, 2018 promises to be bigger and better than ever before with exclusive discounts, promotions and prizes available throoughout the year, so be sure to stop by!
Skills Worldwide Travel, Beeston, NG9 1ES - First Tuesday of every month Skills Holidays, Nottingham, NG1 3FB - First Thursday of every month Laver Holidays, Derby, DE1 2AZ - First Friday of every month Laver Holidays, Lo’boro, LE11 5BL - First Wednesday of every month
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We look forward to welcoming you on board soon, and we hope that you have a wonderful Christmas. Best wishes,
Contents
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Nigel Skill, Skills Group Chairman
Easter Breaks Gift Ideas Skills Holidays
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7/8. Laver Holidays 9/10. CoachStyle Breaks 11/12. Skills Continental
How To Book: Call us on 08456 66 55 44* (lines open 9am - 9pm Mon - Fri & 9am - 6pm Sun) Visit our website www.skills.co.uk or pop into one of our Travel Shops listed below:
Where To Find Us: Skills Head Office Belgrave Road Bulwell NG6 8LY 0115 9770 080
Skills Worldwide Travel 104 Chilwell Road Beeston NG9 1ES 0115 9222 441
Laver Holidays Eagle Centre Market Derby DE1 2AZ 0133 2384 000
Laver Holidays Swan Street Loughborough LE11 5BL 0150 9236 500
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Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.skills.co.uk
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Take a look at our extensive range of day trips throughout the year, or request your FREE Days Out leaflet at: www.skills.co.uk. *Valid for one free day trip up to the value of £20 for the loyalty card owner. Offer can only be used on new bookings. Subject to availability. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Loyalty card can only be used and redeemed in a Skills or Laver branch. Loyalty card offer will expire at midnight on 31.12.2018.
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Get a head start and celebrate all things ‘Mum’ this Mother’s Day. Show her just how much you care with this lovely selection of short breaks, from unforgettable experiences and shopping breaks, to comedy evenings and pampering sessions perfect for two, you’re sure to find something she’ll love.
FLORIMANIA AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE
2 DAYS from £109
The perfect treat this Mother’s day as the annual Florimania returns to Hampton Court Palace!
SPA BREAK
2 DAYS from £99
A spa break is a fantastic way to show mum just how much you care! And to help her unwind.
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Cambridge; Admission to Florimania departure date at Hampton Court Palace Sat 10 Mar
Return Club Class coach travel; Breakfast bag at departure; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time departure date to use hotel facilities; Excursion to Sat 10 Mar Manchester
LONDON THEATRE BREAK WEEKEND
days (from)
2 £109
2 DAYS from £129
2 DAYS from £129
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Door-to-Door service; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Liverpool; Mersey cruise; Entry to The Beatles Story
Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Matinee performance of your chosen theatre show; Free time in London Julie Taymor’s reimaging of Disney’s animated film The Lion King is an all-time family favourite. This spectacular production explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music to tell the timeless story of Simba and his epic journey to fulfil his destiny as King of the Pridelands.
WICKED
If you thought you knew the Wizard of Oz, then think again. Wicked tells the alternative story of the Wicked Witch of the West as an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls first develops as sorcery students orchestrate their future paths. departure date
Sat 10 Mar
days (from)
2 £129
MOTHER’S DAY IN HARROGATE WITH AFTERNOON TEA
departure date
Sat 10 Mar
days (from)
2 £129
1 DAY from £27
Spoil your Mum this Mother’s Day with a trip to Harrogate, plus afternoon tea is included! INCLUDES
Return coach travel; Free time in Harrogate Afternoon Tea at The St Georges Hotel Harrogate
departure date
days (from)
Sun 11 Mar
1 £27
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.skills.co.uk Spring Holiday Guide - November 2017.indd 3
2 £99
Liverpool is a city of great tradition, stunning architecture and unbeatable musical culture.
There is nothing quite like one of our London Theatre Break Weekends. Offering a dazzling array of West End shows.
SHOWS AVAILABLE... LION KING
LAVER SAVER: LIVERPOOL EXPLORER
days (from)
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Egg-cellent Breaks Discover your favourite corner of Great Britian or Contiental Europe this Easter with an egg-cellent getaway with the Skills Group. We have more destinations than ever before and budgets to suit every taste, its even easier than ever before to treat yourself, friends and family to an Easter getaway.
EASTER IN TORQUAY
4 DAYS from £179.95
4 DAYS from £179.95
Take advantage of Torquay’s warmer climate this Easter, full of pretty harbours and elegant Victorian homes.
Enjoy beautiful scenery, rich culture and history on this break, and maybe a visit from the Easter Bunny!
Return coach travel; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Chocolate departure date Easter gift per person; Excursions to Torquay, Dartmouth & Brixham Fri 30 Mar
Return coach travel; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Visits to Chester & departure date Llandudno, Beaumaris, Anglesey & Snowdonia National Park Fri 30 Mar
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
EASTER IN WONDERFUL WEYMOUTH
days
(from)
4 £179.95
5 DAYS from £369
This Easter is the perfect time of year to take a relaxing getaway and where else than Weymouth.
EASTER IN NORTH DEVON
Door-to-Door service; Insurance; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Entertainment; Visits to Lyme Regis, departure date West Bay, Bournemouth & Poole; Thu 29 Mar Poole harbour cruise
EASTER SPECIAL: ITALIAN & THE FRENCH RIVIERA
days (from)
5 £369
7 DAYS from £479
4 £179.95
4 DAYS from £299
EASTER IN EASTBOURNE
departure date
days (from)
Fri 30 Mar
4 £299
4 DAYS from £239
After a phenomenal visit in 2017, we return to celebrate Easter in Eastbourne. INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Return Channel crossing; 2 nights bed & breakfast en route; 4 nights departure date dinner, bed & breakfast in resort; Excursions to San Remo, Nicé & Eze Sun 25 Mar
EASTER SPECIAL: SETTLE TO CARLISLE RAILWAY
Return coach travel; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Tea/coffee & hot cross bun on arrival; Easter egg & departure date entertainment; Visits to Tunbridge Fri 30 Mar Wells, Beachy Head & Brighton
days (from)
7 £479
3 DAYS from £179
Join us for a getaway you’ll never forget, on a journey on one of the UK’s most amazing railways!
EASTER IN GLOUCESTER & THE COTSWOLDS
INCLUDES
Return coach travel; 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Journey on the Settle to Carlisle Railway; Visits to departure date Harrogate & York National Railway Fri 30 Mar Museum
Return coach travel; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Visits to Worcester, departure date Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-theFri 30 Mar Water & Cheltenham
4 £239
INCLUDES
days (from)
3 £179
4 DAYS from £299
EASTER MYSTERY TOUR
days (from)
4 DAYS from £249
It’s the ideal time to get away for a little rest and relaxation. This year visit Gloucester and the Cotswolds for an Easter to remember!
Sit back, relax and prepare to be surprised on our very special Easter mystery tour.
EASTER IN YORKSHIRE & THE NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY
days (from)
4 £249
4 DAYS from £269
We combine popular seaside towns with the dramatic views along the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
INCLUDES
Holiday Key:
(from)
INCLUDES
Door-to-Door service; Insurance; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; 1 lunch; Visits to Gloucester, Ilfracombe, Barnstaple, Atlantic Village & Bourton-on-the-Water
Add a glow to your skin on this elegant Easter escape to the sunkissed shores of the Italian & French Riviera.
Door-to-Door service; Club Class travel; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Easter Egg & Sunday lunch; Mystery excursions; Free time
days
North Devon is the perfect getaway for a little rest and relaxation.
INCLUDES
4
A WELSH EASTER
INCLUDES
departure date
Fri 30 Mar
Skills Holidays
days (from)
4 £299
Laver Holidays
Return coach travel; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Visits to York, Whitby, Bridlington & Scarborough; departure date Journey on the North Yorkshire Fri 30 Mar Moors Railway
CoachStyle
days (from)
4 £269
Skills Continental
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.skills.co.uk
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Stylish Coach Adventures Across Britain & the Great British Isles
BRITISH SPA BREAK
2 DAYS from £99
Getaway from the stresses in life and treat yourself to a weekend of relaxation, over-indulgence and a little bit of shopping! INCLUDES
INCLUDES
days (from)
2 £99 2 £99 2 £109
2 DAYS from £169
This is an unmissable treat for all food lovers! Treat your taste buds to a Pasta Mater class taught by a trained chef at Jamie Oliver’s Cookery School.
Return coach travel; 1 night bed & breakfast; Visit to The Shard; Cruise departure date on the River Thames; Free time in Sat 13 Jan London
LADY DIANA: HER FASHION STORY AT KENSINGTON PALACE
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
days (from)
2 £169
2 DAYS from £89
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM & BLETCHLEY PARK On this weekend break we discover the secrets from the code breakers at Bletchley Park and visit the Imperial War Museum.
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Party night departure date including disco; tea or coffee after Sat 20 Jan dinner; Free time in Chester
days (from)
2 £89
2 DAYS from £109
days (from)
2 £119
2 DAYS from £99 departure date
days (from)
Sat 27 Jan Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, Sat 24 Mar bed & breakfast; Entrance to Sat 19 May Bletchley Park & the Imperial War Sat 28 Jul Museum, London Sat 20 Oct
CHINESE NEW YEAR IN LONDON
2 2 2 2 2
INCLUDES
Return coach travel; Club Class coach; Gift per person; Breakfast bags on coach; 1 night dinner, bed & departure date breakfast; Welcome drink; Visits to Sat 10 Feb Cheltenham & Gloucester
2 DAYS from £79
INCLUDES
days (from)
2 £109
2 DAYS from £129
Whether you’re visiting London for the first time, or for a special occasion you’ll want to experience this delightful weekend of luxury.
Return coach travel; 1 night bed & breakfast; Free time in London to enjoy the New Year celebrations
SHREWSBURY, IRONBRIDGE & BLISTS HILL
departure date
days (from)
Sat 17 Feb
2 £79
5 DAYS from £259
On this break, we include visits to Shrewsbury, Ludlow, RAF Cosford Museum and the unique Ironbridge Gorge.
INCLUDES
Return coach travel; 1 night bed & departure date breakfast; Free time in London; Sun 25 Feb Optional* afternoon tea at the Sun 29 Apr Waldorf (*£35 - enquire at booking) Sun 28 Oct
days (from)
2 £129 2 £129 2 £129
INCLUDES
Return coach travel; 4 nights, dinner bed & breakfast; Visits to Ironbridge departure date Gorge, Ludlow, RAF Cosford Museum, Mon 26 Feb Shrewsbury & Blists Hill Village
days (from)
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.skills.co.uk
5 £259
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£99 £109 £109 £109 £109
2018 is the Year of the Dog, and you can be a part of this year’s festivities at the biggest Chinese New Year celebrations outside of Asia.
Treat your loved one this Valentine’s Day to a break that has been perfectly designed with you both in mind.
THE WALDORF: 5* LUXURY IN LONDON
2 £129
2 DAYS from £119
Return coach travel; 1 night bed & Breakfast; Free time in London; departure date Entry into Kensington Palace for the Fri 19 Jan Diana exhibition
Skills Holidays would like to formally invite you back by royal ‘Skills’ appointment to the spectacular party break for another great evening!
VALENTINE’S WEEKEND IN CHELTENHAM & GLOUCESTER
days (from)
This new exhibition at Kensington Palace celebrate’s Lady Diana’s life and the evolution of her image and fabulous style.
Return coach travel; Breakfast bag; 1 night bed & breakfast; Pasta Master departure date class at Jamie Oliver’s Cookery School with lunch & a glass of wine Thu 18 Jan
SKILLS PARTY BREAK
2 DAYS from £129
On this short break we experience two top London attractions with entry to the iconic Shard and a cruise along the River Thames.
Return coach travel; Breakfast bag departure date at departure; 1 night dinner, bed Sat 13 Jan & breakfast; Free time to use hotel Sat 10 Mar facilities; Excursion to Manchester Sat 29 Sep
JAMIE OLIVER’S COOKERY SCHOOL: PASTA MASTER CLASS
THE SIGHTS OF LONDON: THE SHARD & RIVER CRUISE
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Stylish Coach Adventures Across Britain & the Great British Isles
BRITISH FLORIMANIA AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE
2 DAYS from £109
The perfect treat this Mother’s day as the annual Florimania returns to Hampton Court Palace!
Leave your cares behind on this Warner Leisure break to Gunton Hall in Suffolk
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Cambridge; Admission to departure date Florimania at Hampton Court Sat 10 Mar Palace
VICTORIAN SCOTTISH STEAM BREAK
days (from)
2 £109
5 DAYS from £439
It’s full steam ahead on our new Victorian Scottish Steam Break! Return coach travel; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Entertainment; Loch Katrine cruise; Ride on the Falkirk Wheel; Journey on Bo’Ness departure date & Kinneil Steam Railway with cream Mon 02 Apr tea; Afternoon tea & dance
SCOTTISH HIGHLIGHTS & THE EMERALD ISLE CRUISE
ISLE OF MAN
days (from)
5 £439
8 DAYS from £799
JERSEY BY AIR
INCLUDES
INCLUDES departure date
days (from)
Sat 07 Apr
8 £799
2 DAYS from £109
DRINKS PACKAGE
5 £399
5 DAYS from £539
Door-to-Door pick-ups; Return flights from East Midlands Airport; Meet & departure date Greet; Full day island tour; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time Thu 12 Apr Mon 11 Jun in Jersey
SPRING COLOURS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT
days (from)
days (from)
5 £539 7 £699
5 DAYS from £329
Experience the beauty of the Lake District as it springs into life!
Welcome spring in style and kick-start the gardening season at the RHS Cardiff Flower Show, set in Bute Park at the heart of Cardiff city centre.
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in departure date Hereford; Admission into the RHS Fri 13 Apr Cardiff Flower Show
COTSWOLDS & THE BLOSSOM TRAIL
5 £289
5 DAYS from £399
Return ferry sailing; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Entertainment; departure date Excursion to Laxey, Ramsey, Peel & Castletown; Free time in Douglas Sat 07 Apr
Jersey offers stunning scenery, spectacular beaches and a wonderful array of attractions.
RHS CARDIFF FLOWER SHOW
days (from)
INCLUDES
This cruise is a wonderful showcase of some of the delights of Scotland and Ireland. Return coach travel to Bristol Avonmouth; 7 nights full board; Visits to Belfast, Stornoway, Tobermory, Dublin & Cobh
5 DAYS from £289
Return coach travel; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Entertainment; departure date Excursions to Southwold & Norwich; Free time to enjoy the Mon 12 Mar leisure facilities
Journey back in time to the Isle of Man as we visit this enchanting island with excursions to Laxey, Ramsey, Peel and Castletown.
INCLUDES
days (from)
2 £109
4 DAYS from £239
Explore the Blossom Trail, rated as one of the ‘Top Wonders of Spring’!
Return coach travel; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Railway journey; Visits to Skipton, Lake Windermere, departure date Bowness & Lancaster; Entry to Muncaster Castle & The World of Mon 16 Apr Beatrix Potter
SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY & LUDLOW
days (from)
5 £329
2 DAYS from £99
Prepare for this journey back through the ages as we step on-board a vintage steam-hauled train for a classic trip of a lifetime.
INCLUDES
Return coach travel; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Journey on the Gloucester Warwickshire Railway; Tour of the Blossom Trail; Visits to Worcester, Bourton-on-the-Water, departure date Tewkesbury, Upton-On-Severn, Fri 20 Apr Ledbury & Hereford
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WARNER’S: GUNTON HALL, SUFFOLK
INCLUDES days (from)
4 £239
Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Journey on the departure date Severn Valley Railway; Free time in Sat 28 Apr Ludlow & Kidderminster
days (from)
2 £99
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.skills.co.uk
Prices are correct at the time of booking and are based on a double/twin occupancy. Single supplements may apply, please call for more information.
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Holidays Ltd part of the Skills Group LAVER SAVER: POSTAL MUSEUM LONDON & ST ALBANS
2 DAYS from £129
Classic Door-to-Door Holidays Across Great Britain LAVER’S ANNUAL GET-TOGETHER
4 DAYS from £269
Explore galleries and hear inspiring stories behind the ‘Mail Rail’ at London’s new Postal Museum.
Join Laver staff on our signature celebration Get-Together.
INCLUDES
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Sherry reception; Gala dinner; Visits to Gloucester, Exeter, Paignton, departure date Plymouth, Babbacombe Model Village & National Marine Aquarium Thu 25 Jan
INCLUDES
Door-to-Door service; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in St Albans; Entry to the Postal Museum departure date in London – includes a journey on Sat 20 Jan the Mail Rail Sat 26 May
LAVER SAVER: SNOWDROPS IN THE COTSWOLDS
days (from)
2 £129 2 £129
2 DAYS from £125
On this idyllic break we wave goodbye to winter and look forward to the beginning of springtime.
days (from)
2 £125
5 DAYS from £349
Insurance; Club Class travel; Doorto-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Afternoon tea; Journey on the Gwili Railway; Visits departure date to Saundersfoot, Carmarthen, Pembroke Castle, Haverfordwest, Mon 26 Feb Hereford & Worcester
LAVER SAVER: LIVERPOOL EXPLORER
days (from)
5 £439
2 DAYS from £129
Liverpool is a city of great tradition and stunning architecture. On this break we include entry to The Beatles Story and a cruise along the Mersey.
Enjoy visits to some of England’s loveliest places including; Brighton, Hastings and Worthing INCLUDES
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Entertainment; Tea/coffee & cake at departure date hotel; Excursions to Hastings, Brighton & Worthing; Free time in Eastbourne Mon 05 Mar
INCLUDES days (from)
5 £349
5 DAYS from £399
Discover the breathtaking region of Perthshire on this all-inclusive stay.
Door-to-Door service; Free time in Liverpool; Mersey cruise; Entry to The Beatles Story
SINGLES: NORFOLK COAST & COUNTRY
departure date
Sat 10 Mar
days (from)
2 £129
5 DAYS from £439
Enjoy a delightful mix of the nostalgic seaside towns as well as its quaint country villages.
INCLUDES
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights all-inclusive stay; Entertainment; Excursions to the Falkirk Wheel, Stirling & Edinburgh; departure date Entry to the Royal Yacht Britannia; Mon 12 Mar Free time in Perth
SINGLES: SCARBOROUGH & THE YORKSHIRE COAST
5 DAYS from £439
INCLUDES
Door-to-Door service; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Bourton-on-the-Water with a cream departure date tea; Admission to Painswick Rococo Sat 24 Feb Garden
PERTHSHIRE ESCAPE: ALL INCLUSIVE
4 £269
On this break we discover a remote but beautiful corner of the UK.
INCLUDES
SOUTH COAST EXPLORER: BRIGHTON, EASTBOURNE & HASTINGS
SINGLES: PEARLS OF PEMBROKESHIRE
days (from)
INCLUDES
days (from)
5 £399
5 DAYS from £409
Discover Scarborough and the Yorkshire Coast on this getaway.
Insurance; Club Class travel; Door-toDoor service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Afternoon tea; Excursions departure date to King’s Lynn, Sheringham, Cromer, Mon 12 Mar Holt & Wells-next-the-Sea
WINDERMERE WARMER
days (from)
5 £439
5 DAYS from £419
Explore the beauty and hidden treasures that Cumbria has to offer.
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Insurance; Club Class travel; Doorto-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Visits to Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay, Bridlington & Filey; Free time in York, Scarborough & Beverley
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Afternoon tea; Excursions to Keswick & Windermere; Entry to Dove Cottage & The World of Beatrix Potter
departure date
Sun 18 Mar
days (from)
5 £409
departure date
Mon 19 Mar
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or visit www.laverholidays.co.uk
days (from)
5 £419
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Holidays Ltd part of the Skills Group LAVER SAVER: WORCESTER & BRECON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY
2 DAYS from £129
5 DAYS from £399
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Door-to-Door service; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time departure date in Brecon & Worcester; Journey on Sat 24 Mar the Brecon Mountain Railway
days (from)
2 £129
5 DAYS from £439
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Nantwich, Conwy & Chester; Journeys on the Llanberis Lake Railway, Ffestinig Railway & the Welsh Highland Railway
CONSTABLE & GAINSBOROUGH COUNTRY
departure date
Mon 26 Mar
A beautiful countryside getaway.
INCLUDES
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Entry into Gainsborough House; Visits to Long Melford, Cavendish, Clare, Bury St Edmunds, Lavenham, departure date East Bergholt, Dedham, Flatford Mon 09 Apr Mill, Clacton-on-Sea & Sudbury
LAVER SAVER: LLANGOLLEN RAIL & CRUISE
departure date
Mon 02 Apr
days (from)
5 £439
2 DAYS from £135
SINGLES: WARWICKSHIRE & THE COTSWOLDS
days (from)
5 £419
5 DAYS from £439
Enjoy the idyllic villages of the Cotswolds on this Singles break. INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Door-to-Door service; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Chester; Journey on the Llangollen departure date Railway; Cruise on the Llangollen Sat 14 Apr canal with a Welsh cream tea
6 DAYS
days (from)
2 £135 from
£489
On this break to Eastbourne, we have included lots of extras.
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Visits to Leamington Spa with a cream tea, Worcester, Bourton-on- departure date the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wolds & Mon 23 Apr Warwick; Boat trip with biscuits
ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY: HEREFORDSHIRE & THE WYE VALLEY
days (from)
5 £439
5 DAYS from £399
Come away with us on this nostalgic trip to the countryside.
INCLUDES
Insurance; Club Class travel; Doorto-Door service; 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Journey on the Bluebell Line; Entry to Bentley Wildfowl Motor Museum, Scotney Castle & departure date Sedlesombe Organic Vineyard; Free Mon 23 Apr time in Brighton & Eastbourne
KENT CONTRASTS: GARDENS, CASTLES & VINEYARDS
5 £399
INCLUDES
Renowned for its surrounding hills and the River Dee, Llangollen has something to offer every visitor.
SINGLES: SPRINGTIME IN EASTBOURNE
days (from)
5 DAYS from £419
See the world’s largest equine sculptures up close. Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Afternoon tea; Tour of Edinburgh; Entry to The Kelpies & the Palace of Holyroodhouse; Free time in Edinburgh & Stirling
INCLUDES
days (from)
6 £489
5 DAYS from £439
Step into the “Garden of England” as we travel to Kent. INCLUDES
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Entertainment; Visits to Folkestone & Royal Tunbridge Wells; Entry to departure date Dover Castle & Pashley Manor; Tour & tasting at Chapel Down Vineyard Mon 30 Apr
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WALES ON RAILS: SCENIC JOURNEYS OF NORTH WALES Enjoy a journey of a lifetime with three unforgettable railway journeys.
Experience a nostalgic train journey, as we travel into the heart of the Breacon Beacons National Park.
EXTRAORDINARY EDINBURGH & THE KELPIES
Classic Door-to-Door Holidays Across Great Britain
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Worcester, Hereford, Tewkesbury, Ledbury & Ross on Wye; Entry to Brockhampton Estate; departure date Train journey on the Dean Forest Mon 23 Apr Railway
LOVELY LUDLOW & HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WELSH BORDERS
days (from)
5 £399
5 DAYS from £459
Discover some of Britain’s best countryside on this lovely break to Ludlow.
INCLUDES
days (from)
5 £439
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; Club Class travel; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; horse drawn canal trip; Visits to Kidderminster, Coed-Y- departure date Dinas, Bridgnorth & Oswestry; Entry to Powis Castle; Free time in Ludlow Mon 16 Apr
days (from)
5 £459
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or visit www.laverholidays.co.uk
Prices are correct at the time of booking and are based on a double/twin occupancy. Single supplements may apply, please call for more information.
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aks Bargain Bre ily the whole fam can enjoy! LONDON THEATRE BREAK WEEKEND
2 DAYS from £115
There is nothing quite like one of our London Theatre Break Weekends! Offering a dazzling array of West End shows in the world’s number one entertainment capital - London.
INCLUDES
Return coach travel 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Matinée performance of your chosen theatre show departure date Free time in London Optional trip on the London Eye* Sat 13 Jan
LONDON SALES SHOPPER
• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Party night with disco • Bar offers • Free time in Liverpool
Sat 20 Jan Sat 27 Jan Sat 10 Feb Sat 17 Feb Sat 24 Feb Sat 10 Mar Sat 17 Mar Sat 24 Mar Sat 14 Apr Sat 28 Apr
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2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
£119 £119 £135 £115 £129 £145 £129 £142 £120 £155 £129
2 DAYS from £59.95
LONDON & HARRY POTTER
LIVERPOOL & MANCHESTER
2 £59.95
2 DAYS from £69.95
Enjoy a fantastic value break to Liverpool and Manchester!
days
(from)
2 2 2 2 2
£119.95 £119.95 £119.95 £119.95 £119.95
CARDIFF & BRISTOL
• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursion to Cardiff & Bristol
VALENTINE’S AT THE WORLD FAMOUS ADELPHI
INCLUDES
2 £69.95
• Return coach travel • 2 nights dinner bed & breakfast • Valentine’s gift on the coach • Visit to Chester • Free time in Liverpool
2 DAYS from £74.95
WARWICK & STRATFORDUPON-AVON
INCLUDES
2 DAYS from £74.95
departure date
Sat 03 Feb
days (from)
2 £74.95
3 DAYS from £144.95
Enjoy a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day in the perfect setting.
• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Tea/coffee served with dinner • Free time in Liverpool & Manchester
Combining the many attractions of London with time to explore Maritime Greenwich makes for a great weekend had by all.
2 DAYS from £119.95 departure date
INCLUDES
LONDON & GREENWICH
2 £75
Sat 13 Jan Sat 17 Feb Sat 17 Mar Sat 28 Apr Sat 19 May
INCLUDES
Sat 20 Jan
Sat 06 Jan
• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Free time in London • Entrance into the Harry Potter Studios
INCLUDES days (from)
days (from)
INCLUDES
This weekend break brings together the best that England and Wales has to offer.
departure date
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Prepare for a spellbinding adventure as we fly our broomsticks into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Shop until you drop on this bargain break to Bicester Shopping Village and London. • Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursions to London & Bicester Shopping Village
2 DAYS from £75
Join us on our annual Party Break! The only place to be this January.
INCLUDES
*Please enquire at the time of booking: Adult £24 Child £16 Subject to availability
COACHSTYLE PARTY BREAK
departure date
Sat 03 Feb
departure date
Sat 17 Feb • Return coach travel Sat 05 May • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Sat 16 Jun • Free time in London & Greenwich Sat 25 Aug Sat 13 Oct
days (from)
days
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2 2 2 2 2
£74.95 £74.95 £74.95 £74.95 £74.95
departure date
Fri 16 Feb
days
(from)
3 £144.95
2 DAYS from £69.95
Discover the charm of olde England in these two beautiful market towns steeped in history and packed with unique shops. INCLUDES
• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Free time in Warwick & Stratford-Upon-Avon
departure date
Sat 24 Feb
days (from)
2 £69.95
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.coachstyle.co.uk Prices are correct at the time of booking and are based on a double/twin occupancy. Single supplements may apply, please call for more information.
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aks Bargain Bre ily the whole fam can enjoy! 2 DAYS from £79.95
COTSWOLDS & BATH Prepare to fall in love with the countryside on our adventure to the Cotswolds!
Enjoy the mild ocean breezes, golden sandy beaches and swaying palm trees of Torquay.
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursion to Bourton-on-theWater, Cheltenham & Bath
departure date
Sat 03 Mar Sat 02 Jun
days
(from)
2 £79.95 2 £79.95
5 DAYS from £199.95
WEYMOUTH Soak up the sun on the beautiful beaches of Weymouth. Enjoy visits to Dorchester & Poole. INCLUDES
5 DAYS from £189.95
• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast departure date • Excursions to Sidmouth, Exmouth Mon 12 Mar Dartmouth & Brixham Mon 04 Jun
SCARBOROUGH, WHITBY & BRIDLINGTON
days
(from)
5 £189.95 5 £215.95
4 DAYS from £149.95
Join us for this seaside extravaganza, as we soak up the best attractions and traditions from these three popular seaside locations.
INCLUDES
• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast departure date • Excursions to Dorchester & Poole Mon 12 Mar • Free time in Weymouth
Mon 07 May
days
(from)
5 £199.95 5 £229.95
5 DAYS from £209.95
ISLE OF WIGHT
departure date
Mon 19 Mar Mon 16 Apr Mon 18 Jun
days
(from)
5 £209.95 5 £ 229.95 5 £269.95
2 DAYS from £65
CARDIFF & WORCESTER
INCLUDES
4 £149.95 4 £179.95
5 DAYS from £239.95
• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursions to Pembroke, Tenby & departure date Cardigan Bay Mon 26 Mar • Free time in Saundersfoot
LONDON & CAMBRIDGE
days
(from)
5 £239.95
2 DAYS from £74.95
INCLUDES departure date
days (from)
Sat 24 Mar
2 £65
FAWLTY TOWERS
2 DAYS from £89.95
Join Basil, Sybil, Polly and the hilarious Manuel as a team of actors bring the fun of this hit TV series to life! INCLUDES
• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Themed entertainment • Free time in Scarborough & Bridlington
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This tour combines free time in our great capital city with the nation’s most famous university town, Cambridge.
Visit two exciting and diverse destinations on this weekend that combines both Cardiff & Worcester. • Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursion to Cardiff & Worcester
PEMBROKESHIRE
days
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursions to Ryde • Island tour of the Isle of Wight • Free time in Sandown
• Return coach travel departure date • 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursions to Whitby & Bridlington Fri 23 Mar • Free time in Scarborough Fri 18 May
Discover a beautiful corner of the UK. Explore spectacular coastlines and gorgeous gardens on this break.
England’s largest Island, the Isle of Wight, is totally immersed in history and culture.
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TORQUAY
departure date
Sat 10 Mar
days (from)
2 £89.95
• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Free time in London & Cambridge HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR STAY
Day 1 – We drop you off in central London. From top London attractions to unusual days out you’ll be spoilt for something to do! For a unique experience head to Brick Lane Market, a large East End flea market with stalls selling antiques, clothes and bric-a-brac at bargain prices!
Day 2 – Visit Cambridge and explore the nation’s most beautiful architecture including the world-famous College buildings, museums and art galleries. departure date
Sat 31 Mar Sat 14 Apr
days (from)
2 £74.95 2 £74.95
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.coachstyle.co.uk Prices are correct at the time of booking and are based on a double/twin occupancy. Single supplements may apply, please call for more information.
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Stylish Coach Adventures Across Continental Europe, and beyond!
CONTINENTAL ANDRÉ RIEU IN ANTWERP
4 DAYS from £359
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
PARIS - THE CITY OF LOVE
departure date
Fri 05 Jan
days (from)
4 £359
4 DAYS from £199
Return Channel crossing; 2 nights BB en-route; 4 nights DBB; Sleigh ride; Entry to the Rolls-Royce museum; Journey on the Glacier Express; Visits departure date to Grisons, Klosters, Davod, Vaduz, Sat 27 Jan Hittisau & Schwarzenberg
DISNEYLAND PARIS
Make this Valentine’s Day the best one yet with a trip to Paris, the most romantic city in the world!
This year the magic is closer than you think with a trip to Disneyland Paris!
INCLUDES
Return Channel crossing; 3 nights bed & breakfast; Disney Park Hopper ticket; Free time in Disneyland Paris
Return Channel crossing; 3 nights bed & breakfast; Introductory tour of Paris; Free time in Paris; Visits to Montmartre & Sacre-Coeur; Optional extras
MINI CRUISE AMSTERDAM
departure date
Fri 16 Feb
days (from)
3 DAYS from £119
BARGAIN BREAKS: OSTEND, BRUGES & GHENT
INCLUDES
INCLUDES departure date
Fri 23 Feb
days (from)
3 £119
4 DAYS from £249
Experience the very best of Holland on this brand-new break, from the traditional towns of Volendam and Utrecht to the capital city.
4 £329 4 £489
4 DAYS from £195
Return Channel crossing; 3 nights bed & breakfast; Free time in Ostend, departure date Bruges & Ghent
Fri 09 Mar
ST PATRICK’S DAY IN BELFAST
days (from)
days (from)
4 £195
4 DAYS from £299
INCLUDES
Return Channel crossing; 3 nights bed & breakfast; Full day excursion departure date to Amsterdam; Free time in Utrecht Fri 02 Mar & Volendam
days (from)
4 £249
16 DAYS from £1549
Return Channel crossing; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Full day to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Belfast; Coastal drive along the Antrim Coast; Free time in Port
MINI CRUISE - BRUGES
This taste of springtime in the Canary Islands provides a splash of colour and sunshine.
Step on board and start your mini break on one of our great value for money mini cruises with P&O ferries.
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Return coach travel to London Tilbury; 15 nights full board; Visits to Amsterdam, Gibraltar, Arrecife, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Funchal & Lisbon
departure date
Green is the theme for this break as we travel to Belfast to celebrate St Patrick’s Day!
INCLUDES
CANARY ISLANDS & MADEIRA
7 £569
4 DAYS from £329
Fri 16 Feb Wed 29 Aug
4 £199
Explore the best of Belgium on this new bargain break! With excursions to Ostend, Bruges and Ghent.
AMSTERDAM & HIGHLIGHTS OF HOLLAND
days (from)
INCLUDES
Step on board and start your mini break on one of our great value for money mini cruises with P&O ferries. Return Channel crossing; 2 nights cabin accommodation; Entertainment on-board; Excursion to Amsterdam
7 DAYS from £569
Melt your winter blues away on this Winter Wonderland adventure.
Experience the magic of André Rieu and discover why he is one of the best-selling acts in the world! Return Channel crossing; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Valkenburg & Maastricht; Ticket for the André Rieu live concert (Category 2 included)
WINTER WONDERLAND ON THE SWISS GLACIER EXPRESS
departure date
days
Fri 16 Mar
16 £1549
Holiday Key: BB = Bed & Breakfast
(from)
Return Channel crossing; 2 nights cabin accommodation; Entertainment on-board; Excursion to Bruges
departure date
Fri 16 Mar
days (from)
4 £299
3 DAYS from £119
departure date
Fri 23 Mar
days (from)
3 £119
DBB = Dinner, bed & breakfast
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.skills.co.uk
Prices are correct at the time of booking and are based on a double/twin occupancy. Single supplements may apply, please call for more information. Spring Holiday Guide - November 2017.indd 11
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Stylish Coach Adventures Across Continental Europe, and beyond!
CONTINENTAL EASTER SPECIAL: ITALIAN & THE FRENCH RIVIERA
7 DAYS from £479
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
BEAUTIFUL BRUGES
departure date
days (from)
Sun 25 Mar
7 £479
4 DAYS from £249
Fall in love with Bruges on this new break, a picture-perfect city full of awe-inspiring Gothic buildings, cobbled streets and medieval houses.
SPRING IN LAKE GARDA
departure date
Mon 02 Apr Mon 10 Sep
days (from)
4 £249 4 £259
8 DAYS from £499
This spring let breath taking mountains form the backdrop for picturesque villages as we explore Italy’s largest lake.
days (from)
8 £499
3 DAYS from £149
5 DAYS from £235
LOOK OUT FOR OUR NEW 7 DAY TOUR COMING SOON! departure date
Mon 09 Apr INCLUDES Mon 07 May Return Channel crossing; 4 nights Mon 04 Jun dinner, bed & breakfast; Free bar; Mon 25 Jun Entertainment; Visits to Rudesheim, Mon 30 Jul Cochem, Boppard & the Asbach Mon 13 Aug Brandy Centre Mon 27 Aug
BELFAST: TITANIC EXPERIENCE & GIANT’S CAUSEWAY
days (from)
5 5 5 5 5 5 5
£235 £239 £249 £249 £249 £249 £249
4 DAYS from £329
Return Channel crossing; 3 nights DBB; Entry to the Titanic Belfast exhibition, Dock & Pump House; departure date Guided tour of Belfast; Optional tour Mon 16 Apr to Giant’s Causeway
SPRING SPECIAL: COSTA BRAVA & BARCELONA
days (from)
4 £329
8 DAYS from £489
Wave goodbye to the winter blues and step onto the Costa Brava and Barcelona on our new spring special!
Step on board and start your mini break on one of our great value for money mini cruises with P&O ferries.
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Return Channel crossing; 2 nights cabin accommodation; departure date Entertainment on-board; Excursion Fri 20 Apr to Keukenhof Gardens
days (from)
3 £149
15 DAYS from £1549
The Baltic Sea is one of the most fascinating cruising destinations. INCLUDES
Return coach travel to London Tilbury; 14 nights full board; Visits to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Warnemünde, Tallinn, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Stockholm & Aalborg
5 £339
INCLUDES
Return Channel crossing; 2 nights BB en-route; 5 nights DBB; Welcome departure date drink; Lake Tour; Excursion to Verona; Sat 14 Apr Free time in resort
GRAND BALTIC CITIES & ST PETERSBURG
RHINE VALLEY
days (from)
Follow the extroardinary story of the Titanic on this short break. We also include a guided tour of Belfast.
INCLUDES
MINI CRUISE KEUKENHOF GARDENS
Return Channel crossing; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Easter Lunch; Guided tour of Remagen’s departure date Old Town & Cologne; Railway journey; Boat ride; Free time in Linz Thu 29 Mar Am Rhine & Cologne
We return to our amazing hosts at the Hotel Wagner in the stunning Rhine Valley!
INCLUDES
Return Channel crossing; 3 nights bed & breakfast; Excursions to Ghent; Free time in Bruges; Optional extras
5 DAYS from £339
Journey through a storybook landscape of enchanting forests and old-world towns.
Add some colour to your cheeks and a glow to your skin on this elegant Easter escape to the sun-kissed shores of the Italian & French Riviera.
Return Channel crossing; 2 nights BB en-route; 6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions to San Remo, Nicé & Eze
LITTLE TRAINS & BOATS OF THE RHINE VALLEY
Return Channel crossing; 2 nights BB en-route; 5 nights dbb; Welcome drink; Water & wine with evening meals; Excursions to Tossa de Mar, departure date Lloret de Mar, Barcelona, Girona & Fri 27 Apr Besalú
DISCOVERING POLAND
days (from)
8 £489
8 DAYS from £689
Embark on an exploration through Poland, as we explore the popular sites of this spectacular city. INCLUDES
departure date
days (from)
Wed 16 May 15 £1549
Holiday Key: BB = Bed & Breakfast
Return Channel crossing; Club Class coach travel; 7 nights DBB; Guided tour of Wrocław, Kraków, Auschwitz & Zakopane; Train journey; Boat trip; departure date Entry into Wawel Hill & Cathedral, Sun 08 Jul St. Mary’s Basicilica
days (from)
8 £689
DBB = Dinner, bed & breakfast
*Calls cost 3p per minute plus your company’s standard access charge. Tours operated by Skills Holidays, Coachstyle and Laver Holidays. Prices are correct at the time of printing and are subject to availability. Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room (standard inside twin cabin if applicable). NIL single room supplements are limited. Terms & Conditions apply. Please call 0845 6665544* or visit www.skills.co.uk/terms-conditions for more details. For Laver Holidays Terms & Conditions see www.laverholidays.co.uk. All credit card transactions are subject to a 2.75% charge* (*subject to change). Head Office: Belgrave Road, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8LY. VAT Reg. No. 660 5538 34. Skills Motor Coaches Ltd (t/a Skills Holidays), Registered in England No. 00612324. Registered office; Belgrave Business Park, Belgrave Road, Bulwell, Nottingham NG6 8LY. Spring Holiday Guide - November 2017.indd 12
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