Winter Edition | Published August 2017 | FREE COPY
Ultimate Winter Holiday Guide
DISCOVER THE BEST OF
BRITAIN & EUROPE DAYS OUT
CHRISTMAS MARKETS TURKEY & TINSEL BREAKS BRITISH
Holidays Ltd part of the Skills Group
PARTY NIGHTS TWIXMAS TRIPS CONTINENTAL
worldwide travel
Welcome on Board
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: We still have some great events coming up for the rest of the year: Festive Mince Pie Morning - September 2017 See pg. 12 for more information. 2018 Summer Brochures - September 2017 Keep your eyes peeled for our 2018 Summer Brochures which will be released towards the end of September.
Hello, and welcome to our Ultimate Winter Holiday Guide! It’s been a very busy couple of months at our Head Office, with the release of our 2018 Holiday Preview Brochure just last month. But that doesn’t mean we should forget about the fantastic Festive breaks that we still have available throughout November and December.
Skills Group Open Day - October 2017 Once again we’ll be welcoming you to our fabulous Open Day for an ‘around the world’ special - all will be revealed soon! See you soon,
The Holidays Team
Whether you prefer to stay close to home, or are planning to take that magical trip of a lifetime across to Continental Europe, you’re sure to find your next adventure within this brochure. We look forward to welcoming you on board, and we hope you have a wonderful Christmas with Skills. Best wishes,
Managing Director Pete & wife Jack Hallam
Some of our Holiday & Retail Team at a Party Break Managing Director’s Simon Skill, Pete Hallam & Nigel Skill
Contents 3/4. 5/6. 7/8.
Nigel Skill, Skills Chairman
Christmas Markets Skills British 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
Skills Holidays
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Skills Holidays Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FB 0115 9507 982
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Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.skills.co.uk
Christmas Markets We have a crackin’ selection of short breaks to some of the best Christmas Markets in Britain and Continental Europe. You will find across all of our holiday brands: CoachStyle, Skills Holidays & Laver Holidays
LONDON & BLUEWATER CHRISTMAS SHOPPER
2 DAYS from £69
HARROGATE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Shop until you drop on this bargain break to Bluewater Shopping Centre, which boasts over 300 stores and 50 bars & restaurants.
Follow the sweet smell of mulled wine & mince pies & you’ll be sure to find Harrogate’s Christmas Market!
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Return coach travel 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Excursion to London & Bluewater Shopping Centre
LLANDUDNO CHRISTMAS FAYE & TATTON PARK
departure date
days (from)
Fri 10 Nov
2 £69
2 DAYS from £119
Llandudno, renowned as the ‘Queen of the North Wales Resorts’ becomes truly magical during the festive season.
LAVER SAVER: FROST FAIR AT HATFIELD HOUSE
Door-to-Door service; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time departure date at Llandudno’s Christmas Fayre; Entry to the Mansion at Tatton Park Sat 18 Nov
days (from)
2 £119
4 DAYS from £259
YULETIDE YORK & ST NICHOLAS FAYRE Watch York come alive at York’s St Nicholas Fayre. One of the most well-known open air markets in the UK!
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Return channel crossing; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in departure date Maastricht & Valkenburg; Entry into Mon 20 Nov the Christmas Market Caves
3 DAYS
days (from)
4 £259 from
£155
These towns are a treasure trove of traditional timbered buildings, cobbled streets and Cathedrals that light up during the festive season.
LAVER SAVER: BURY ST EDMUNDS CHRISTMAS FAYRE
2 £75
2 DAYS from £119
Return coach travel; 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions to Harrogate, York & Leeds
LUXEMBOURG, METZ & BERNKASTEL CHRISTMAS MARKETS
departure date
days (from)
Sat 18 Nov
2 £119
3 DAYS from £139
departure date
Fri 24 Nov
days (from)
3 £139
4 DAYS from £249
INCLUDES departure date
days (from)
Fri 24 Nov
3 £155
2 DAYS from £119
Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre offers a unique shopping experience right in the heart of the historic city.
Return channel crossing; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions departure date to Luxembourg, Metz, Bernkastel Fri 24 Nov Kues & Trier
LUDLOW MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS FAYRE
days (from)
4 £249
2 DAYS from £85
Get into the festive spirit at Ludlow’s Christmas Fayre. Packed full of wonderful things to do for all the family!
INCLUDES
Door-to-Door service 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Free time in Cambridge Full day to Bury St Edmunds
Thu 16 Nov
Experience a range of festive Euorpean flavour on this fabulous break to Luxembourg, Metz & Bernkastel Christmas markets.
INCLUDES
Return coach travel; 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Salisbury & Oxford; Excursion to Winchester
days (from)
INCLUDES
Door-to-Door service 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Free time in St Albans Entry to Hatfield House
Visit Valkenburg’s unique Christmas market, hidden away in the Velvet Cave. if you’re looking for something unique then this is for you.
SALISBURY & WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKETS
departure date
Enjoy delicious treats at the ‘Fine Food Fair’, entertainment & craft workshops at the Frost Fair at Hatfield House.
INCLUDES
VALKENBURG CHRISTMAS CAVES
Return coach travel 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Free time in Harrogate & York
2 DAYS from £75
INCLUDES
departure date
Sat 25 Nov
days (from)
2 £119
Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Entrance to Ludlow departure date Medieval Christmas Fayre; Free time Sat 25 Nov in Worcester
days (from)
2 £85
Call bookon on08456 0845666 6655 5544* 44* or book book online Call toto book onlineatatwww.skills.co.uk www.skills.co.uk
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Christmas Markets BIRMINGHAM CHRISTMAS MARKETS
COLOGNE & DUSSELDORF CHRISTMAS MARKETS
2 DAYS from £79
Prepare to explore the enchanting Christmas markets in Cologne and Dusseldorf on this fantastic value mini-break.
The UK’s largest German Christmas market returns to Birmingham’s Victoria Square, packed full of festive cheer and entertainment!
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time to departure date explore Birmingham’s Christmas Sat 25 Nov market; Excursion to Shrewsbury Sat 09 Dec
DUNSTER BY CANDLELIGHT
Return channel crossing; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions departure date to Cologne Christmas market & Thu 30 Nov Dusseldorf Christmas markets
days (from)
2 £79 2 £79
3 DAYS from £189
This is a unique chance to visit the medieval streets of Dunster as it is illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN THE BLACK FOREST
days (from)
4 £249
6 DAYS from £399
Experience the charm of the Black Forest on this festive retreat. INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Door-to-Door service; 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Visits to departure date Tiverton, Minehead, Dunster, Bristol Fri 01 Dec & Exmoor National Park
days (from)
3 £189
Return channel crossing; 2 nights bed & breakfast; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions to Strasbourg, Freiburg & Obernai; Visit to a glass departure date blowing factory & Christmas village in Sat 02 Dec Wolfach
days (from)
6 £399
5 DAYS from £539
JERSEY CHRISTMAS MARKETS BY AIR: “LA FÊTE DÉ NOUÉ”
MANAGER’S FAVOURITE!
4 DAYS from £249
“La Fête dé Noué” simply translated into ‘Christmas Festival’ brings the Christmas season to Jersey with spectacular events, magical parades, twinkling Christmas lights and markets brimming over with festive treats and special gifts that bring Christmas cheer to the streets of St Helier. On this winter break, we have included a guided tour of the island and given you plenty of opportunities to enjoy an indulgent escape where nothing is too far away from your hotel. INCLUDES
Return coach travel; Return flights from Birmingham Airport; Meet & greet in Jersey; Return transfers; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Full day island tour; departure date days (from) Free time to explore St Helier, the Christmas markets & the festive celebrations
Thu 07 Dec
LEEDS & SKIPTON CHRISTMAS MARKETS
2 DAYS from £75
OXFORD STREET & GREENWICH SHOPPER
Discover the festive delights of the Christmas markets in Leeds and Skipton.
Enjoy a sensational shopping spree along Europe’s most popular high street and Greenwich.
INCLUDES
Return coach travel 1 night bed & breakfast Free time in London & Greenwich
2 DAYS from £99
INCLUDES
Return coach travel 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Free time in Leeds & Skipton
GRASSINGTON DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
departure date
Sun 03 Dec
days (from)
2 £75
2 DAYS from £89
Travel back in time for Grassington’s annual Dickensian Festival & enjoy the sights, sounds & smells of the bygone era. Return coach travel; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in Skip- departure date ton; Excursion to Grassington for the Dickensian Christmas Festival Sat 09 Dec
MINI CRUISE: BRUGES & GHENT CHRISTMAS MARKETS
departure date
days (from)
Sat 09 Dec
2 £99
3 DAYS from £129
Enjoy this short break with a difference on this mini cruise to Bruges and Ghent for the annual Christmas markets.
INCLUDES
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5 £539
INCLUDES
days (from)
2 £89
Return channel crossing 2 nights cabin accommodation Excursion to Bruges & Ghent Christmas market
departure date
days (from)
Fri 15 Dec
3 £129
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.skills.co.uk
BRITISH LONDON REMEMBERS: ARMISTICE DAY
3 DAYS from £189
LONDON CHRISTMAS SHOPPER
Join us in London for a special weekend of Remembrance held by The Royal British Legion as we remember those lost in battle.
From German markets along the river, to the dazzling lights on Oxford Street - enjoy this weekend hitting the highstreet shops.
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Return coach travel; 2 nights bed & breakfast; Visits to St. Albans & departure date Imperial War Museum; Free time in Fri 10 Nov London & Whitehall for events
WARNER’S: FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS AT GUNTON HALL, SUFFOLK
days (from)
3 £189
5 DAYS from £319
Return coach travel 1 night bed & breakfast Free time in London
BATH CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Are you already dreaming about Christmas? Now you don’t have to wait any longer, on this year’s fabulous Turkey & Tinsel break!
Those looking for a truly festive shopping experience need look no further than the beautiful, awardwinning Bath Christmas market.
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Return coach travel; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Turkey & departure date Tinsel package; Excursions to Great Yarmouth & Norwich; Time at leisure Mon 20 Nov
THE WALDORF: 5* LUXURY IN LONDON
days (from)
5 £319
2 DAYS from £149
CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT AT KEW GARDENS Enjoy magical moments this Christmas with friends and loved ones on this after-dark experience at the world-renowned Kew Gardens.
INCLUDES
INCLUDES days (from)
2 £155 2 £149
departure date
days (from)
Sat 18 Nov
2 £99
3 DAYS from £155
Return coach travel; 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions to departure date Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucester Fri 24 Nov & Bath Christmas markets
Treat yourself or a loved one to this quintessentially delightful weekend of luxury from start to finish. Return coach travel 1 night bed & breakfast departure date Afternoon Tea at the Waldorf Hotel Sun 26 Nov Free time in London Sun 17 Dec
2 DAYS from £99
Return coach travel; 1 night bed & breakfast; Entrance into Kew Gardens; Free time in Oxford & Richmond-upon-Thames
days (from)
3 £155
2 DAYS from £99
departure date
days (from)
Sat 25 Nov Fri 15 Dec
2 £105 2 £99
3 DAYS from £199
THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Lights, camera, action! Join Skills for another festive extravaganza at the largest Christmas show in the country; The Thursford Christmas Spectacular promises an evening of mesmerising sparkle and festive delight on this unique performance that delivers non-stop singing, dancing, comedy and music. INCLUDES
2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Entrance to the Thursford show Journey on the Broad Tours boat trip with a mince pie & mulled wine on board HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR STAY
Day 1 – Travel to our hotel. Day 2 – Today we have included entry to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular. Each performance guarantees non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour & variety! Days subject to change due to ticket allocation.
Day 3 – We have arranged a boat trip, with a mulled wine and mince pie on board. departure date
Wed 15 Nov Mon 20 Nov Thu 23 Nov Tue 28 Nov Fri 01 Dec Mon 04 Dec
days (from)
3 3 3 3 3 3
£199 £199 £209 £199 £209 £199
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.skills.co.uk
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BRITISH MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE: TOGETHER AGAIN
2 DAYS from £159
This is your chance to witness two of the greatest voices in the world; Michael Ball & Alfie Boe live on stage for the first time!
Enjoy the traditional Christmas celebrations taking place at Beamish, one of the best Open Air museums in the world.
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Return coach travel; 1 night bed & breakfast; Free time in Leeds & departure date Harrogate; Ticket to Michael Ball & Fri 08 Dec Alfie Boe concert
CHARMING CHELTENHAM & GLOUCESTER
days (from)
2 £159
2 DAYS from £89
Return coach travel 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Excursions to Beamish, Durham & Harrogate
CHRISTMAS IN HAMPSHIRE
3 DAYS from £169
departure date
days (from)
Fri 01 Dec
3 £169
5 DAYS from £499 HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT
Eat, drink and be merry on this short break to charming Cheltenham and Gloucester Quays.
Enjoy this peaceful and charming Christmas getaway to Hampshire.
INCLUDES
Return coach travel; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome drink & mine pie on arrival; Christmas departure date day lunch; Visits to Oxford, Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Sat 23 Dec Winchester & Banbury
Return coach travel 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Excursions to Cheltenham & Gloucester Quays
CHRISTMAS IN OXFORDSHIRE Celebrate Christmas with friends in Oxfordshire.
INCLUDES
departure date
days (from)
Sat 16 Dec
2 £89
5 DAYS from £499 HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT
CHRISTMAS IN SUFFOLK Enjoy a magical Christmas in Sufolk with excursions. INCLUDES
Return coach travel; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Entertainment; 1 Afternoon Tea; 2 buffet lunches; Quizzes; Excursions to Cambridge, departure date Colchester, Bury St. Edmunds, Sat 23 Dec Lavenham & Long Melford
Ring out the old & welcome in the New Year in the Lake District!
5 £499
4 DAYS from £389 HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT
INCLUDES
Return coach travel; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; New Year’s Eve Gala with Buck’s Fizz; Excursions to Skipton, Kendal, Lake Ullswater departure date & Kirkstone Pass; Lakeside Cruise; Sat 30 Dec Entry into Lakeside Aquarium
LONDON’S NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS
NEW YEAR IN SUFFOLK Celebrate in style on our fabulous New Year in Suffolk!
5 £499
HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT
Return coach travel; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome drink; Afternoon tea; Christmas lunch; departure date Visits to Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford & Leamington Spa; Entry into Sat 23 Dec Blenheim Palace
days (from)
days (from)
5 DAYS from £469
INCLUDES
NEW YEAR IN THE LAKE DISTRICT
days (from)
5 £469
4 DAYS from £349
FAB NEW YEAR PACKAGE
INCLUDES
days (from)
Return coach travel; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions to Imperial War Museum, Ipswich, Felixstowe & Cambridge
4 £389
2 DAYS from £129
NEW YEAR IN LIVERPOOL
departure date
days (from)
Sat 30 Dec
4 £349
3 DAYS from £199
Welcome in the New Year with friends and loved ones in London! Whilst listening to Big Ben’s famous bongs!
FREE DRINK ON THE COACH As one of the country’s most famous city destinations, you’re sure to find the perfect way to bring in the New Year!
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Return coach travel 1 night bed & breakfast Free time in London
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BEAMISH & DURHAM AT CHRISTMAS
departure date
Sun 31 Dec
days (from)
2 £129
Return coach travel 2 nights bed & breakfast Free time in Liverpool Excursion to Chester
departure date
days (from)
Sun 31 Dec
3 £199
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.skills.co.uk
Holidays Ltd part of the Skills Group LONDON MARKET:PORTOBELLO ROAD & COVENT GARDEN
2 DAYS from £115
Find truly unique gifts & hopefully some bargains along the way on this great-value shopping break.
EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS MARKET & LOCH KATRINE CRUISE
departure date
Sat 04 Nov
days (from)
2 £115
5 DAYS from £399
CLUB CLASS COACH TRAVEL Wrap up warm and join us in Scotland to soak up the wonderful festive atmosphere.
INCLUDES
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Wine at dinner; 2 packed lunches; 1 Afternoon tea; Farewell hot toddy; departure date Excursion to Edinburgh; Cruise on Thu 16 Nov Loch Katrine
WARNER’S FESTIVE BREAK: BEMBRIDGE COAST HOTEL Enjoy a festive getaway on this exceptional Turkey & Tinsel break at Warner’s Bembridge Coast Hotel on the Isle of Wight.
days (from)
5 £399
5 DAYS from £389 ADULT ONLY BREAK
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; Return ferry sailing; 4 nights dinner, departure date bed & breakfast; Excursions to Ryde, Mon 04 Dec Sandown & Shanklin
days (from)
5 £389
5 DAYS from £379
A great festive getaway in Cornwall CLUB CLASS COACH TRAVEL staying at one of our customers’ favourite hotels; Rosemundy House.
INCLUDES
Insurance; Door-to-Door; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Sherry reception; Mince pies on 1 night; Visits to Falmouth, Perrenporth, St. departure date Austell brewery & Padstow; Entry Mon 11 Dec into National Maritime Museum
CHRISTMAS IN THE PEAK DISTRICT Relax on this getaway knowing that everything is taken care of.
MULLED WINE & MINCE PIES Join us on this festive break in Sidmouth, a beautiful town “caught in timeless charm.” Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; 1 Afternoon tea & cake; Festive entertainment; Visits to Exmouth & Torquay; Dartmouth cruise
THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
departure date
Wed 08 Nov
days (from)
5 £399
5 DAYS from £389
CLUB CLASS COACH TRAVEL The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is one of the country’s largest Christmas shows.
INCLUDES
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome drink at hotel; Excursions departure date to Cromer, Great Yarmouth, Norwich & Wisbech; Entrance to Mon 20 Nov Thursford show
ROYAL ALBERT HALL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
days (from)
5 £389
3 DAYS from £269
Enjoy the elegant Christmas concert CLUB CLASS COACH TRAVEL held at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. INCLUDES
INCLUDES
FESTIVE CORNWALL: FALMOUTH & PADSTOW
5 DAYS from £399
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Door-to-Door service; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Free time in London: Portobello Road & Covent Garden
FESTIVE BREAK IN SIDMOUTH
days (from)
5 £379
5 DAYS from £559 ADULT ONLY BREAK
INCLUDES
Insurance; Door-to-Door; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions to Cromford Mill, Matlock, Bakewell, departure date Castleton & Ashbourne; Drive through the Peak District; Ticket to Sat 23 Dec pantomime
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; 1 night bed & breakfast; Excursions to St Albans, Windsor & Oxofrd; Entry departure date into the Royal Albert Hall Christmas Tue 05 Dec Concert
SINGLES: CHRISTMAS
CELEBRATIONS IN EASTBOURNE
Enjoy this singles Christmas getaway in Eastbourne.
days (from)
3 £269
5 DAYS from £569
WELCOME DRINK & MINCE PIES
INCLUDES
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Entertainment; Christmas lunch; Visit departure date to the pantomime in Eastbourne; Excursions to Lewes, Hastings & Sat 23 Dec Brighton
CHRISTMAS IN DORSET
days (from)
5 £569
5 DAYS from £569
On this break we hope to transport JOURNEY ON SWANAGE RAILWAY you back to when Christmas was a joyous time of carol singing! INCLUDES
days (from)
5 £559
Insurance; Door-to-Door; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome drink & mince pie; Visits to Banbury, departure date Bournemouth, West Bay & Weymouth; Drive along the Jurassic Sat 23 Dec Coast
days (from)
5 £569
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.laverholidays.co.uk
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Holidays Ltd part of the Skills Group CHRISTMAS EXPLORING DURHAM & BEAMISH Step into Christmas past as we explore Durham & Beamish.
5 DAYS from £559
WELCOME DRINK & MINCE PIES
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; 1 mulled wine; Christmas day lunch with wine; Boxing Day lunch; Visits departure date to Harrogate, York & Durham; Entry Sat 23 Dec into the Beamish Museum
days (from)
5 £559
5 DAYS from £569
Enjoy a peaceful Christmas escape CLUB CLASS COACH TRAVEL in North Devon.
INCLUDES
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; Club Class coach travel; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Christmas package & festive entertainment; departure date Excursions to Ilfracombe, Barnstaple Sat 23 Dec & Appledore
NEW YEAR ON THE SOUTH COAST
HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Lunch at the hotel; Welcome drink & mince pies; Ticket to pantomime; departure date Journey on Ffestiniog Railway; Excursions to Caernarfon & Chester Sat 23 Dec
TWIXMAS IN THE COTSWOLDS Enjoy some time away on our Twixmas in the Cotswolds break.
days (from)
5 £559
4 DAYS from £269 HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT
INCLUDES
days (from)
5 £569
4 DAYS from £369
Relax this New Year and join us on the South Coast. We’ve got everything taken care of with door-to-door pickups, included excursions to Eastbourne, Hastings and Royal Tunbridge Wells and in-house entertainment at our hotel.
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursions to Warwick, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bourton-on-the-Water, departure date Stow-on-the-Wold & Moreton-onWed 27 Dec Marsh; Free time in Worcester
NEW YEAR IN FALMOUTH & THE EDEN PROJECT
days (from)
4 £269
4 DAYS from £399
Escape this New Year and join us in Falmouth, with excursions to the popular Eden Project, Gloucester, St. Ives and St. Austell and a wonderful New Year’s Eve package at our hotel, this promises to be a break to remember.
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome drink; Entertainment; Excursions to Eastbourne, Hastings & Royal Tunbridge Wells
Insurance; Door-to-Door service; Club Class coach travel; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Entertainment; New Year’s Eve package; Excursions to Gloucester, St. Austell, Eden Project & St Ives
HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR STAY
HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR STAY
Day 1 – With comfort stops along the way we arrive at our hotel.
Day 4 – We begin our journey back to the Midlands.
Day 2 – Visit Eastbourne to enjoy time at leisure. Day 3 – This morning we enjoy free time in Hastings. This afternoon we travel to Royal Tunbridge Wells for free time.
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Steam & scenery are on the agenda this Christmas in Llandudno.
5 DAYS from £559
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
CHRISTMAS IN NORTH DEVON
CHRISTMAS IN LLANDUDNO
Day 1 – Travel to our hotel via Gloucester. Day 2 – Visit nearby St. Austell, one of Cornwall’s biggest towns for free time. Then we take you to the Eden Project, with entry included.
departure date
Sat 30 Dec
days (from)
4 £369
Day 3 – This afternoon we enjoy a leisurely drive to St Ives, one of Cornwall’s most famous destinations. Day 4 – After breakfast we retrace our footsteps home. departure date
Sat 30 Dec
days (from)
4 £399
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.laverholidays.co.uk
PARTY NIGHT IN NEWCASTLE & DURHAM
Celebrate with us at our fabulous October Party Night, with free time in Newcastle & Durham!
2 DAYS from £69.95
GREAT WITH FRIENDS
LIVERPOOL & CHESTER
Explore Liverpool & Chester on this GREAT STOCKING FILLER great-value break filled with plenty of shopping opportunities!
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
• Return coach travel • 3 course evening dinner with disco • 1 night bed & breakfast departure date • Excursion to Durham & Newcastle Upon Tyne Sat 14 Oct
• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Free time in Liverpool & Chester
LONDON THEATRE BREAK WEEKEND There is nothing quite like one of our London Theatre Break Weekends!
2 £69.95
2 DAYS from £119
GREAT STOCKING FILLER
INCLUDES
departure date
• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Matinee performance of chosen theatre show • Free time in London
Sat 04 Nov Sat 11 Nov Sat 18 Nov Sat 25 Nov Sat 09 Dec
NEW: 3-DAY FESTIVE BREAK IN NORTH WALES
days (from)
days (from)
2 2 2 2 2
£119 £119 £132 £129 £130
3 DAYS from £129
SCARBOROUGH: TURKEY & TINSEL
• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Drive through North Yorkshire Moors •Excursions to Whitby, Goathland & Robin Hood’s Bay • Free time in Scarborough
LONDON & HARRY POTTER
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
• Return coach travel • 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursions to Shrewsbury & Snowdonia National Park • Visit from Father Christmas
• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Free time in London • Entry into the Harry Potter Warner Brother Studios
WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET & OXFORD
Fri 17 Nov
3 £129
2 DAYS from £79
Discover one of the best Christmas markets in Europe! As we visit Winchester Cathedral Christmas markets & Oxford.
INCLUDES
• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursion to Winchester Christmas market & Oxford
SEACROFT HOLIDAY VILLAGE: TURKEY & TINSEL Enjoy a well deserved break at Seacroft Holiday Village!
Sat 04 Nov
2 £65
5 DAYS from £229
4-DAY MYSTERY EXPLORER
departure date
Mon 06 Nov
days (from)
5 £229
2 DAYS from £119.95
GREAT STOCKING FILLER
departure date
Sat 18 Nov Sat 09 Dec
days (from)
2 £119.95 2 £119.95
4 DAYS from £119
TURKEY & TINSEL PACKAGE Our Mystery Explorers just got even better! Make the most of this amazing deal on our 4-day Mystery Breaks!
INCLUDES departure date
days (from)
Sat 18 Nov Sat 02 Dec
2 £79 2 £79
5 DAYS from £199
TURKEY & TINSEL PACKAGE
INCLUDES
• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursions to Great Yarmouth, Sherringham & Cromer • Free time in resort
days (from)
INCLUDES
Albus Dumbledore invites you to try your hand at wizardry as we visit the Making of Harry Potter.
days (from)
departure date
FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT Christmas lovers won’t want to miss this fantastic Turkey & Tinsel break in Scarborough.
Our Festive Bargain Breaks are the INCLUDES PARTY NIGHT perfect way to end 2017 and a great excuse to squeeze in another trip!
departure date
2 DAYS from £65
• Return coach travel • 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • 99p bar offers at hotel • Excursions to two destinations
WINTER WONDERLAND IN HYDE PARK See Hyde Park like never before as it’s transformed into a Winter Wonderland!
departure date
Mon 20 Nov Mon 11 Dec
days (from)
4 £119 4 £119
2 DAYS from £69
GREAT STOCKING FILLER
INCLUDES
departure date
Mon 20 Nov
days (from)
5 £199
• Return coach travel • 1 night bed & breakfast departure date • Free time in London Sat 25 Nov • Free time at Winter Wonderland
Sat 02 Dec Sat 16 Dec
days (from)
2 £69 2 £69 2 £69
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.coachstyle.co.uk
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EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS MARKETS The celebrations will be in full swing as the Christmas market returns to Edinburgh!
3 DAYS from £129
GREAT WITH FRIENDS
INCLUDES
• Return coach travel • 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursions to Gretna Green Carlisle & Edinburgh Christmas markets
3 £129
• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursions to Dorchester & Lyme Regis • Free time in Weymouth
5 DAYS from £219
SOUL & MOTOWN PARTY NIGHT: LEEDS & YORK
departure date
Sun 26 Nov
days (from)
Enjoy a wonderfully festive few days away on our new Turkey & Tinsel break in Torquay!
If you feel like dancing the night away then join us for this Soul & Motown Party Night!
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursions to Falmouth, Penzance departure date & Marazion • Free time in St Ives Mon 04 Dec
• Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Soul & Motown Tribute Party Night • Free time in Leeds & York
WESTON-SUPER-MARE:
FEATURING BATH & CHELTENHAM
days (from)
5 £219
5 DAYS from £229
Unwind and relax in the traditional seaside resort of Weston-SuperMare. • Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Free time in Cheltenham, Bath & Weston-Super-Mare
CHRISTMAS IN BOURNEMOUTH “Step into Christmas” as we visit Bournemouth & the New Forest.
CHRISTMAS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT We’re dreaming of a ‘Wight’ Christmas, so hop on board for a festive getaway to remember!
INCLUDES
departure date
Mon 11 Dec
days (from)
5 £229
5 DAYS from £399
CHRISTMAS PACKAGE
• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Entertainment & afternoon tea • Excursions to Newport & Ryde • Coach tour of the island
A WELSH TWIXMAS
• Return coach travel • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Hotel entertainment • Excursion to Salisbury • Scenic drive through Lyndhurst & Brockenhurst
• Return coach travel • 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Free time in Chester & Llangollen • Scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park
departure date
days (from)
Sat 23 Dec
5 £399
4 DAYS from £299
NEW YEAR PACKAGE
INCLUDES
• Return coach travel • 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursion to Lytham St Annes & Southport • Free time in Blackpool
days (from)
Sat 02 Dec
5 £229
2 DAYS from £75
GREAT WITH FRIENDS
departure date
days (from)
Thu 07 Dec
2 £75
5 DAYS from £419
CHRISTMAS PACKAGE
departure date
days (from)
Sat 23 Dec
5 £419
3 DAYS from £119
Keep the spirit of Christmas on this HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT Twixmas breaks! INCLUDES
“Tis the season to be jolly,” and that’s exactly what this brilliant break is all about!
departure date
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS IN BLACKPOOL
5 DAYS from £229
Celebrate Christmas twice this year on our Turkey & Tinsel break in Weymouth.
INCLUDES
ST IVES: TURKEY & TINSEL
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WEYMOUTH: TURKEY & TINSEL
A SCOTTISH HOGMANAY
departure date
Thu 28 Dec
days (from)
3 £119
4 DAYS from £299
HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT This will be a New Year to remember as we enjoy a traditional Scottish Hogmanay! INCLUDES
departure date
days (from)
Sat 30 Dec
4 £299
• Return coach travel • 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Coffee & shortbread • Visit Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
departure date
days (from)
Sat 30 Dec
4 £299
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.coachstyle.co.uk
CONTINENTAL VALKENBURG: TURKEY & TINSEL Enjoy all the fun of the festive season on our Turkey & Tinsel break in Valkenburg.
5 DAYS from £299
GALA DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT
INCLUDES
Return Channel crossing; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome drink; Christmas lunch; Farewell meal & a drink; Excursions to Maastricht, departure date Aachen, South Limburg & the Mon 06 Nov Netherlands American Cemetery
DUBLIN & BELFAST AT CHRISTMAS
DEALS ON WHEELS: DUTY FREE SHOPPER
2 DAYS from £89
Hit the high seas on a shopping experience in almost ‘Duty Free Heaven’ just across the English Channel. INCLUDES
days (from)
5 £299
4 DAYS from £269
Return Channel crossing; 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast; Excursion to a French hypermarket
CHRISTMAS MARKETS ON THE RHINE
departure date
days (from)
Fri 17 Nov Fri 01 Dec
2 £89 2 £89
4 DAYS from £185
1 HOUR FREE BAR ON 2 NIGHTS
The perfect pre-Christmas treat - soak up the traditional Irish atmosphere & finish off or start your Christmas shopping.
Prepare for an utterly magical journey as we visit the Christmas markets in Rudesheim & Bonn.
INCLUDES
Return Channel crossing; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome departure date Schnapps wine tasting; 2 nights entertainment; Excursions to Thu 30 Nov Rudesheim Christmas market & Bonn Thu 07 Dec
Return Channel crossing; Excursion to Belfast & Dublin; Free use of hotel’s leisure facilities
ROUEN CHRISTMAS MARKETS
INCLUDES
departure date
Mon 27 Nov
days (from)
4 £269
4 DAYS from £199
Enjoy the traditional Christmas markets in Rouen, we also visit Honfleu & Deauville on this great value break! Return Channel crossing; 3 nights bed & breakfast; Full day excursion departure date to Rouen Christmas markets; Visits to Sun 03 Dec Honfleur & Deauville
days (from)
4 £199
3 DAYS from £119
Pop rocking 80s bring you the very best of 80s pop & soft rock. So don’t miss out on the dancefloor.
ALPINE AUSTRIAN CHRISTMAS Spend a white Christmas in the enchanted Austrian Alps.
3 DAYS from £229
REVISED ITINERARY FOR 2017 Gentle canals make the perfect backdrop for this festive mini-break to Amsterdam. Return Channel crossing; 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Full day to Amsterdam; Excursion to Haarlem Christmas market
DANISH FESTIVE FAIRYTALE FEATURING COPENHAGEN
departure date
days (from)
Fri 08 Dec
3 £229
6 DAYS from £549
Escape on this winter getaway as we visit Copenhagen’s magical Christmas markets.
INCLUDES
Return Channel crossing; 2 nights cabin accommodation; Themed entertainment onboard & live music; Excurison to Amsterdam
4 £185 4 £185
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
80’S MINI CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM
FESTIVE AMSTERDAM
days (from)
INCLUDES
departure date
days (from)
Fri 08 Dec
3 £119
8 DAYS from £699
JOURNEY ON RHAETIAN RAILWAY
INCLUDES
Return Channel crossing; 2 nights BB; 5 nights DBB; Welcome drink; Hotel entertainment; Sleigh ride with Schnapps; Visit to Feldkirch Christmas departure date Market with mulled wine, Chur Cathedral, Hittisau, Bregenzerwald, Thu 21 Dec Schwarzenberg & Kloster Valley
Return Channel crossing; 2 nights bed & breakfast; 3 nights bed & breakfast; departure date Guided tour of Copenhagen; Visit to Wed 13 Dec Copenhagen Christmas markets
CATALONIAN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR Spend this Christmas & New Year on Spain’s beautiful Coast!
days (from)
6 £549
13 DAYS from £799 PLACES FILLING FAST
INCLUDES
days (from)
8 £699
Return Channel crossing; 2 nights BB; 10 nights DBB; Brunch; Drink & snack offers at hotel; 2 Gala dinners with wine & champagne; 2 special departure date lunches with wine & champagne; Entertainment; Visits to Barcelona, Lloret de Mar, Tossa De Mar & Girona Fri 22 Dec
days (from)
13 £799
Call to book on 08456 66 55 44* or book online at www.skills.co.uk
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CONTINENTAL CHRISTMAS ON THE RHINE
5 DAYS from £309
Join us on one of our most popular 1 HOUR FREE BAR ON 2 NIGHTS breaks as we spend Christmas in the picture perfect Rhine Valley!
4* CHRISTMAS IN BELGIUM
Enjoy this Christmas in Belgium, and celebrate with a full Christmas package at our 4-star hotel.
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Return Channel crossing; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Christmas lunch; Welcome Schnapps; Visit from departure date Santa & gift; Entertainment; Visits to Sat 23 Dec Rudesheim, Cochem & Boppard
Return Channel crossing; 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast; 4-course Christmas dinner; Excursions to Dinant, Reims & the Champagne route
TWIXMAS IN MONSCHAU
days (from)
5 £309
4 DAYS from £299
This new Twixmas break is a great DRINK OFFERS AT HOTEL BAR way to treat yourself knowing everything is taken care of.
INCLUDES
Return Channel crossing; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome drink; Tea/Coffee served after dinner; departure date Free use of indoor pool & sauna; Bowling on 1 night in hotel; Visits to Wed 27 Dec Maastricht & Aachen
NEW YEAR IN THE BLACK FOREST Charming towns and magnificent winter scenery await you this New Year in the Black Forest.
days (from)
4 £299
NEW YEARS EVE DINNER
INCLUDES
NEW YEAR IN VALKENBURG
NEW YEAR IN TUSCANY Enjoy a fantastic New Year in Tuscany, surrounded by picturesque scenery & delicious cuisine!
departure date
Sat 23 Dec
days (from)
5 £499
8 DAYS from £629
FAB NEW YEAR PACKAGE
INCLUDES
7 DAYS from £549
Return Channel crossing; 2 nights BB; 4 nights DBB; Welcome drink; 1 Afternoon tea & cake; Visits to Baden- departure date Baden, Strasbourg, Gengenbach, Thu 28 Dec Freiburg, Zell am See & Obernai
5 DAYS from £499
Return Channel crossing; 2 nights bed and breakfast; 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome drink; 6-course departure date Gala dinner; Visits to Pisa, Lucca & Thu 28 Dec Florence
NEW YEAR ON THE RHINE
days (from)
8 £629
5 DAYS from £309
Celebrate the New Year in style at 1 HOUR FREE BAR ON 2 NIGHTS the Rhine Valley, with a dynamite New Year’s package included! INCLUDES
days (from)
7 £549
4 DAYS from £329
Return Channel crossing; 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Welcome Schnapps; Entertainment & fireworks; departure date Visits to Rüdesheim, Cochem & Fri 29 Dec Koblenz
NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AT TITANIC BELFAST
days (from)
5 £309
4 DAYS from £389
Celebrate the New Year in good company in one of Europe’s best kept secrets; Valkenburg.
Ring in this New Year with a truly ENTERTAINMENT & DANCING unbeatable celebratory evening in front of the iconic Titanic Staircase.
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
Return Channel crossing; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; New Year’s Eve package; Excursion to Maastricht Free time in Valkenburg
departure date
Sat 30 Dec
days (from)
4 £329
Return Channel crossing; 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; New Year’s Eve Gala Ball at Titanic Belfast; Excursions to the Giant’s Causeway; Free time in Belfast
departure date
Sat 30 Dec
days (from)
4 £389
FESTIVE MINCE PIE MORNING You’re invited to our Festive mince pie morning, with our friendly Holiday Planners who will be on hand answering any questions you may have, there will also be competitions & special discounts for those planning to book on the day!
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Friday 8th September from 10am - 12pm at Skills Head Office, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8LY
Fri 8th Sep 10am - 12pm Skills HQ, Bulwell, NG6 8LY
TO REGISTER CALL 0115 9770 080
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 room (standard inside twin cabin if applicable) and are subject to availability. NIL single room supplements are limited. Terms & Conditions apply. Please call 0845 6665544* or visit www.skills.co.uk for details. All credit card transactions are subject to a 2.75% charge. Head Office: Belgrave Road, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8LY. VAT Reg. No. 660 5538 34 Skills Travel Limited trading as Skills Holidays, CoachStyle and Skills Days Out company reg in England. No.546349. Registered Office: the White House, Claridon Street, Nottingham NG1 5GF. For Laver Holidays Terms & Conditions see www.laverholidays.co.uk or see the holiday brochures.