Good Companions 2016 by Glenton Palmer Holidays

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Great Getaways in Good company gOOd cOmPaNiONs HOlidays FEatuRE: • dinner, bed & breakfast Dear Good ComPanIon, Welcome to your dedicated Summer Collection 2016 brochure. I’m absolutely thrilled with our latest selection and I’m sure you will be too. There’s so many new features ..... • Door to Door* service on a selection of coach holidays • Theatre days in Glasgow & Edinburgh • A wider collection of cruise destinations

• coach travel throuGhout • Door to Door service (on selected holidays) • excursions and entrances as stated • welcome reception • services of a Good ComPanIonS host • no sinGle room supplements

• More fun filled continental holidays

• free holiday insurance option

.... not to mention the firm favourites requested time

• welcome pack

and time again by GlEntonEERS. Exciting resorts and fascinating excursions are high on your list so we’ve featured innovative and inspiring places we’re sure you’ll love to explore. We strongly believe in delivering unbeatable value and honest pricing with no hidden extras. We’re now including a Door to Door* service on a selection of our coach tours

Door to Door SERVICE New for 2016, we’re delighted to extend our popular door to door service to a selection of our coach holidays - look out for the Door to Door logo sprinkled throughout this brochure. Please see page 4 for full details.

as well as most air and cruise breaks so your holiday starts from your own front door. The free holiday insurance option will save you £££s and entry to popular attractions is included in many breaks. The world is your oyster - go discover it with Good ComPanIonS! We look forward to welcoming you aboard. Claire Jolly Good ComPanIonS Manager

RECOMMEND A FRIEND

As a thank you, we will reward you with a £10 holiday voucher for every new customer you recommend who travels with us. We will also offer a £10 discount off your friends’ first GlEnton holiday. Ask them to call or visit us and provide your details at the time of booking.

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gOOd cOmPaNiONs HOsts Our dedicated Good ComPanIonS hosts accompany you on your holiday to mix and mingle with everyone in your group. Hosts will be available daily, and will accompany you on any included excursions and assist with any queries you may have concerning your holiday. Hosts will, of course, offer practical assistance in the event of an emergency by being a link to vital services, but please be aware hosts are there to assist with social aspects of the tour and will endeavour to share their time with all members of the group.

glENtON & lEgiON scOtlaNd GlEnton is proud to support Legion Scotland. This renowned Scottish charity helps ex-services men and women adapt to civilian life by providing community, friendship and practical advice. *Conditions apply.

OPtiONal FREE HOliday iNsuRaNcE Optional free holiday insurance is available with all GlEnton Holidays, just part of the service that makes us stand out from the crowd. Details of our holiday insurance policy can be found in the main Summer Collection 2016 brochure on page 145, at www.glentonholidays.com or by calling 08000 24 24 24. Glenton Holidays Limited is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts.

tOtal PEacE OF miNd

GlEnton is Scotland’s only ABTA bonded coach holiday specialist. We are also bonded by ATOL providing extra financial security for all air holidays. If you book with an unbonded company you could well be risking your holiday and your hard earned money.

HaNd PickEd HOtEls

Our collection features a fantastic range of hotels offering a variety of differing facilities. These are indicated on individual hotel descriptions by the following symbols: KEy to hotEl SymBolS BaR This icon indicates that your hotel has one or more bar areas. lIFt Your hotel has a lift. On occasion, lifts may not access all floors and there may be stairs to negotiate. no lIFt We regret there are no lifts. (Please note that most hotels without elevators can provide low or ground floor rooms on request.) EntERtaInmEnt Hotels bearing this symbol feature entertainment on one or more nights of your stay. Pool Your hotel has an indoor and/or outdoor swimming pool. Gym Hotels with this icon offer gym facilities. SaUna Your hotel has a sauna and/or steam room for the use of guests. WaItER SERVICE Where you see this icon, your evening meals will be waiter service rather than buffet style. B&B This icon indicates a holiday offered on a bed and breakfast only basis.

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HOw tO Pay

We accept payment by cheque or card (Switch, Solo, Delta, Visa or Mastercard) or in person at the GlEnton travel centre in Glasgow. Please note there is no charge to pay by debit card (including Switch, Solo and Delta) however all credit cards incur a 2% handling fee. Please make cheques payable to GlEnton, writing your booking reference on the reverse and mail to FREEPOST GlEnton (no stamp required).

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Get away with Good ComPanIonS

Door to Door sERvicE

ExclusivE glENtON ExtRas R Ras Every holidaymaker on a GlEnton coach receives our “doggy bag” containing snacks, water, our popular magazine thE GlEntonEER and a host of other complimentary goodies.

Where advertised our door to door service is available to customers living within ten miles of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bathgate, Dunfermline and Hamilton. On our cruise and air holidays we offer an extended service with a radius of 35 miles from the listed points. Look out for the door to door logo dotted throughout the brochure.

glasgOw HOtEl discOuNts

People travel from all over Scotland to join our tours. We can arrange discounted overnight hotel accommodation in Glasgow, close to the bus station. Ask your holiday advisor for details.

REsERvE yOuR sEat

DRIVER

You can reserve your seat at the time of booking. This will be yours from the moment you board and throughout your tour. Please note this is a guide only and seating layouts may differ on some vehicles. Sorry, it is not possible to reserve seats on mystery tours.

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ALL COACHES STRICTLY NO SMOKING

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Please note we can only collect from one address per booking and some longer distances may involve a coach transfer element. With this free door to door service it maybe necessary to share your transfer vehicle with other passengers travelling on the same tour, before joining your coach at a local joining point. If you require more than one pick up point per booking then a supplement of £20 per pick up will apply. Should you choose to make your own way to the coach on a holiday where the door to door service is available, a discount of £20 per person will be applied.

Quality cOacHEs & dEdicatEd dRivERs

All our coaches are modern vehicles delivering the highest levels of comfort and safety, featuring an onboard WC. We only work with the best and most experienced coach drivers whose professionalism will ensure your holiday goes smoothly throughout.

Good ComPanIonS coach holidays offer you a choice of local departure points with convenient routes serving both the east and west coast of Scotland. The grid below shows the joining points and approximate pickup times for your chosen holiday.

lOcal jOiNiNg POiNts BATHGATE

Bus bay outside the old train station

GLENROTHES

Bus station

COWDENBEATH

Broad Street bus shelter (outside Bowling Club)

GRETNA*

Bus stop at Gretna Outlet Village

HAMILTON

Bus station

CUMBERNAULD

Bus stance, Town Centre

IRVINE

DALKEITH*

Council Offices, Buccleuch Street

Bus stop opposite the Town House on High Street Woolen Mill coach park

DUNDEE

Seagate outside bus station

JEDBURGH

DUNFERMLINE

Bus station

KILMARNOCK

Viaduct bus stop, Green Street

EAST KILBRIDE†

Bus station

KIRKCALDY

Bus station

EDINBURGH

St Andrews bus station

PAISLEY†

Bus bays at Abercorn Street

FALKIRK

Bus station

STIRLING

Train station

GLASGOW

Buchanan bus station

jOiNiNg yOuR gOOd cOmPaNiONs HOliday is Easy! • • •

Simply scan the alphabetical list below to find your preferred departure point. Follow the grid along to see what departure times and route codes are available from that location. When choosing your holiday, look for the relevant route code letter in the price panel.

DEPARTURE POINTS & TIMES FOR YOUR HOLIDAY CODE Bathgate Cowdenbeath Cumbernauld Dalkeith* Dundee Dunfermline East Kilbride† Edinburgh Falkirk Glasgow Glenrothes Gretna* Hamilton Irvine Jedburgh Kilmarnock Kirkcaldy Paisley† Stirling

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*These pick up points are not available on tours to destinations in Scotland or Ireland. † On most departures a people carrier will pick you up and transfer you to either Glasgow or Hamilton.

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day tRIPS & tREatS mEmoRIES of Millport

WIN A DAY TRIP FOR TWO!

ONLY

£45

We hop aboard our ferry and set sail for magical Millport on the tiny island of Great Cumbrae, just off the Ayrshire coast. This pretty town curves around an enchanting bay and is home to the UK’s smallest cathedral. We enjoy a sightseeing drive then free time be sure to snap a photo with the famous crocodile and enter it in our competition to win a day trip for two! Dinner on our route home completes a memorable day.

Against the dramatic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, performers from four continents come together for one of the world’s most spectacular shows. Enjoy free time in Edinburgh before taking your seat for the 7.30pm performance.

Sat 16 Jul

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£65

Sat 13 Aug

Sat 3 Sep

Departs: Bathgate 08.30 | Hamilton 09.15 | Glasgow 09.45 | Paisley 10.15

Departs: Paisley 12.00 | Glasgow 12.30 | Hamilton 13.00 | Bathgate 13.45

Holiday Code: GDMIL

St andREWS SeaSide Jaunt

COACH & TATTOO TICKET

DAY TRIP OnlY £65

DAY TRIP OnlY £45 Wed 25 May

EdInBURGh Military tattoo

COACH, FISH & CHIPS

ONLY

£30

More than just the home of golf and a seat of learning, sophisticated St Andrews boasts a lovely beach, castle, cathedral and much more. Our seaside special includes fish and chips in Anstruther.

Holiday Code: GDEDI

thE KElPIES & aFtERnoon tEa on the Bo’neSS – ONLY Kinneil SteaM railway

£50

Look forward to a guided tour of the amazing Kelpies - the largest pair of horse sculptures in the world. From here we make our way to Bo’ness where we board our nostalgic steam train and enjoy traditional afternoon tea as the locomotive puffs its way through the countryside. Afterwards, take a look around the Museum of Scottish Railways.

DAY TRIP OnlY £50 Sat 30 Apr

DAY TRIP OnlY £30 Sat 26 Mar

Fri 27 May

Sat 30 Jul

Sat 8 Oct

Departs: Paisley 08.00 | Glasgow 08.30 | Hamilton 09.00 | Bathgate 09.45

Holiday Code: GDSTA 6

Sat 6 Aug

Departs: Paisley 08.00 | Glasgow 08.30 | East Kilbride 09.00 | Hamilton 09.30

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Sun 12 Jun

Sun 2 Oct

Departs: Dunfermline 08.00 | Edinburgh 08.45 | Bathgate 09.30

Holiday Code: GDKEL

PRICE InClUDEs:

• Coach travel as stated • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Entrances & meals as stated • Free holiday insurance option

ClydE ClIPPER CRUISE & afternoon tea in arrochar COACH, 3 HOUR CRUISE & AFTERNOON TEA

BlaCK WatCh CaStlE & poppieS weeping window ONLY

£49

Enjoy a breathtaking three hour cruise through fjord-like scenery and the sheltered waters of Loch Long and Loch Goil as we sail from Greenock to Blairmore Pier near Dunoon. From here we travel to Arrochar for afternoon tea before our coach journey home. Don’t miss this relaxing day out!

COACH,

ENTRY TO We make our way to twelfth ONLY CASTLE century Balhousie Castle, & LUNCH known as the Black Watch Castle, where the history of Scotland’s elite regiment unfolds with world class displays of artefacts such as uniforms, weapons and medals. Our visit coincides with the display of the deeply moving Weeping Window Tower of London ceramic poppies. This cascading spectacle symbolises the loss of British lives in the First World War and features thousands of poppies. We enjoy lunch at the castle.

£49

DAY TRIP OnlY £49 Sat 2 Jul

DAY TRIP OnlY £49 Sat 23 Apr

Wed 14 Sep

Departs: Paisley 08.00 | Glasgow 08.30 | East Kilbride 09.00 | Hamilton 09.30

Sat 4 Jun

Fri 19 Aug

Fri 9 Sep

Departs: Bathgate 07.15 | Hamilton 08.00 | Glasgow 08.30 | Paisley 09.00

Sat 20 Aug Departs: Bathgate 08.00 | Edinburgh 08.45 | Dunfermline 09.00

Holiday Code: GDBLW

Holiday Code: GDCLP

lUnCh & EdInBURGh theatre Matinee

COACH, LUNCH & SHOW TICKET

lUnCh & GlaSGoW theatre Matinee FROM

£69

Enjoy lunch with your fellow Good ComPanIonS before a toetapping matinee show! Choose the supercalifragilistic Mary Poppins with dazzling choreography and sing-along tunes as the magical story of everyone’s favourite nanny unfolds at the Festival Theatre. Or perhaps you’d like to experience the thrilling and inspiring story of Billy Elliot at the Edinburgh Playhouse – a theatrical masterpiece that has captivated audiences for a decade.

LUNCH & SHOW TICKET

FROM

£59

Tuck in to a tasty lunch in a city centre location then take your seat for a spellbinding show at the King’s Theatre. Embark on a nostalgic journey through the swinging sixties with Save the Last Dance for Me. This feel-good romance tells the story of two sisters who meet a handsome American airman at a traditional seaside town. Alternatively, the time-honoured and funfilled Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will make sure you leave with a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Go on, treat yourself to both!

DAY TRIP FROM £59

DAY TRIP FROM £69 Mary Poppins

Sat 14 May

£85

Holiday Code: GDPOP

Billy Elliot

Thu 22 Sep

£69

Holiday Code: GDBIL

Departs: Paisley 09.30 | Glasgow 10.00 | Hamilton 10.30 | Bathgate 11.15

Save the Last Dance for Me Sat 7 May £59 Holiday Code: GDSAV Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Thu 20 Oct £65 Holiday Code: GDCHI

Join direct at lunch venue

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SPECtaCUlaR SCotland

CalEdonIan Canal CRUISE & noStalgic train JourneyS This scenic and evocative holiday is based at the traditional Highlander Hotel in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, a special place that is home to sparkling lochs and soaring mountains. Out and about we take a trip on the enchanting Strathspey Steam Railway to scenic Aviemore and we ride the legendary West Highland Line across the Glenfinnan Viaduct to Mallaig. A special treat will be our sail on the Caledonian Canal, a cruising experience that will be forever etched on your mind and an amazing HOTEL way to experience Scotland’s mountains, lochs and glens.

FROM

OF THE YEAR 2015

£339 5 DAYs FROM £339 Wed 6 Apr

£349

Mon 24 Oct

No single room supplements

£339

Holiday Code: GSNEHN

oBan, toBERmoRy & the hollow Mountain

4 DAYs OnlY £229 Wed 1 Jun

Sun 10 Apr

No single room supplements 8

£229

The Regent Hotel stands on Oban’s esplanade and makes a great base for a fun holiday. We enjoy an experience like no other when we head to the Hollow Mountain Power Station hidden deep within the mountain of Ben Cruachan on the shores of Loch Awe. Within this incredible underground world you’ll find a massive cavern which is high enough to house the Tower of London where turbines convert the power of water into electricity. After we’ve been awe-struck by this wonder of the Highlands, we continue to the colourful town of oBan hoP Inveraray. Our five day Enjoy a stop at pretty Callander on your outward tours have the added bonus journey. Dinner, bed and breakfast at the Regent of a day in quaint Tobermory. Hotel and free time to explore Oban before we travel home.

5 DAYs OnlY £299

FROM

2 DAYs FROM £79

Sun 23 Oct Holiday Code: GSOBRN

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Sun 22 May £89 Sun 3 Jul £89

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No single room supplements

Sun 9 Oct

£79

Holiday Code: GSOBRN

PRICE InClUDEs:

• Dinner, B&B • Coach travel throughout • Welcome reception • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Excursions as stated • No single room supplements • Free holiday insurance option

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Pretty Blairgowrie nestles on the banks of the River Ericht and has peaceful woodland walks. We stay at the friendly Angus Hotel in the heart of the town and explore Royal Deeside taking in the picture postcard villages of Braemar and Ballater. We also spend a day in Aberdeen where attractions include the Maritime Museum, a seventeenth century jail known as The Tolbooth and the Gordon Highlanders Museum. A holiday highlight is our visit to Stanley Mills, a complex of water– powered cotton mills perched on a picturesque bend in the River Tay. Rated a five star attraction, you’ll find high-tech interactive displays that help you to experience working life at the mill in the eighteenth century. From here, we continue to the pretty riverside town of Aberfeldy for free time.

FROM

£289 5 DAYs FROM £289 Mon 27 Jun £299

No single room supplements

Mon 1 Aug

£299

Mon 26 Sep £289

Holiday Code: GSBLAN

hIStoRIC homES oF thE SCottISh BoRdERS

ONLY

£359

We visit Floors Castle, Scotland’s largest inhabited castle and family seat of the Duke of Roxburghe. Here we enjoy a guided tour viewing the fine collections of art, tapestries, furniture and grand rooms before continuing to Kelso located at the confluence of the Rivers Tweed and Teviot, Kelso enjoys a lovely setting and is home to the largest square in Scotland. On another day our treat is a guided tour of Abbotsford House, ancestral home of Sir Walter Scott and an enduring monument to the great novelist. We continue to grandiose Dryburgh Abbey where Scott was buried. Our final fascinating day out features a guided tour of historic Traquair House rounded off with ale tasting in the eighteenth century dining room. Our base is the Tinto House in Biggar, a traditional country house hotel nestling in beautiful gardens with modern amenities.

5 DAYs OnlY £359 Mon 26 Sep

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: GSBITN

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ElEGant EnGland

moRECamBE & the luSciouS laKeS

ONLY

£229

At the heart of the traditional seaside town of Morecambe you’ll find a statue commemorating the town’s most famous sons - comedy legend Eric Morecambe. Staying at the comfortable seafront Headway Hotel, our excursions take us to Bowness-on-Windermere where we enjoy a cruise on the glassy water and a visit to Ambleside. We enjoy an excursion to olde worlde Grange-overSands where you’ll find ornamental gardens and an abundance of nightlife. A morning visit to historic Lancaster completes a varied itinerary – perhaps catch a glimpse into England’s dark past at the city’s medieval castle.

4 DAYs OnlY £229 Fri 24 Jun

Holiday Code: GEMOHN

No single room supplements

FIVE DAY TOURS INCLUDE A BIG BAND, TWO CABARETS & QUIZ NIGHT

St annES & the chocolate houSe

The seafront Monterey Beach Hotel is just a short stroll from St Annes pier and is our comfortable base for this seaside escape. A tasty treat is in store with our visit to the Chocolate House for a live demonstration and some scrumptious samples. From here it’s onwards to Oswaldtwistle Mills, home to designer stores, visitor attractions and craft workshops. On another day we visit popular Fleetwood Market, a shoppers’ paradise with an authentic setting and friendly traders. Good ComPanIonS staying for five days enjoy a themed break with a Big Band, two cabarets and a quiz night and have the added bonus of an excursion to elegant Southport. Our September date also includes an evening drive through Blackpool’s illuminations.

GREAT FEEDBACK IN 2015

4 DAYs FROM £209 Fri 3 Jun

£209

5 DAYs FROM £269

Mon 18 Apr

£269

No single room supplements 10

FROM

£209

Fri 8 Jul

£219

Mon 26 Sep

£289

Holiday Code: GESTMN

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PRICE InClUDEs:

• Dinner, B&B • Coach travel throughout • Welcome reception • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Excursions as stated • No single room supplements • Free holiday insurance option

SoUthPoRt, lIVERPool & the riBBle SteaM railway

FROM

£279

This new itinerary for 2016 features a nostalgic ride on a steam locomotive at the Ribble Steam Railway at Preston Dockland. Here we hop aboard an old fashioned train carriage pulled by a restored steam engine for a round trip exploring the port and the pretty riverbank. Afterwards, perhaps discover the extensive museum housing a variety of locomotives as well as displays depicting the history of the docks. It’s then time for some retail therapy at Preston’s market where you’ll find a huge variety of stalls to browse. On another day, look forward to a guided tour of Liverpool, the onetime home of The Beatles and home to historic Albert Dock. Southport’s attractions include a pleasure pier complete with tramcar as well as a seafront marine lake and we stay at the resort’s centrally located Britannia Scarisbrick Hotel.

5 DAYs FROM £279 Mon 9 May

£279

Mon 25 Jul

£299

Mon 19 Sep £289

Holiday Code: GESOSN

No single room supplements

lIVERPool, ChEStER & a taSte of waleS

FROM

£299

Cosmopolitan Liverpool is home to a vast range of attractions. Perhaps visit the legendary Cavern Club, birthplace of the Beatles, view the fine paintings at the Walker Art Gallery or the exhibits of Egyptian mummies at the World Museum. Hop aboard a ferry across the Mersey or explore Albert Dock, the pulsating heart of Liverpool’s historic waterfront and housing the International Slavery Museum and Tate Liverpool. We stay at the city’s Days Inn, ideally located just minutes from Liverpool’s Liver Building and boasting views over the Mersey River. For a change of pace, a day to Wales to the seaside in Colwyn Bay with its Blue Flag Beach is just the ticket. We also visit Roman Chester, a historic gem with treasures such as its beautiful cathedral, city walls and half timbered shops.

5 DAYs FROM £299 Mon 25 Apr

£299

No single room supplements

Mon 22 Aug £329

Mon 17 Oct

£299

Holiday Code: GELIDN

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PEaRlS oF thE PEaK dIStRICt & denBy pottery painting

FROM

£329

Buxton is a gorgeous Peak District gem and home to landmarks like the Grade I listed Crescent, the beautifully restored Pavilion Gardens and Poole’s Cavern – a two-million-year-old limestone cave. We visit on market day so you can browse the stalls or see the sights. We continue to the picturesque market town of Bakewell, home of the eponymous tart and grand old houses. Another day sees us heading to Matlock Bath where you might care to stroll through award winning Hall Leys Park or along the boating lake. From here, it’s on to Crich Tramway Village for a journey through time aboard a vintage tram amidst an evocative setting of nostalgic streets from a bygone era. Look forward to a unique day out when we visit Denby Pottery Visitor Centre where you can have a go at painting your very own piece of pottery as a keepsake. You’ll be staying at the Jurys Inn Derby, ideally located in the city’s trendy Cathedral Quarter.

5 DAYs FROM £329 Thu 14 Apr

£329

Thu 7 Jul

£339

No single room supplements

Thu 6 Oct

£329

Holiday Code: GEDEJN

SKEGnESS & highlightS of lincolnShire

FROM

£329

Lively Skegness boasts fabulous beaches, fragrant gardens, crazy golf and a pleasure pier with amusements and ice cream parlours. For contrast, we spend a day in historic Lincoln, home to a contemporary university, an ancient castle and a breathtaking cathedral that is regarded as one of the finest gothic buildings in Europe. Special treats are our visits to the divine Georgian town of Spalding which straddles the banks of the River Welland and is renowned for its grand architecture. Finally, the Conservation Town of Stamford rests on the River Welland and is known as the finest stone town in England. The Wyndham Garden Grantham Hotel is enclosed by leafy countryside and makes a comfortable base.

5 DAYs FROM £329 Mon 23 May

£329

No single room supplements 12

Mon 18 Jul

£339

Holiday Code: GEGRWN

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PRICE InClUDEs:

• Dinner, B&B • Coach travel throughout • Welcome reception • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Excursions as stated • No single room supplements • Free holiday insurance option

WaRWICK CaStlE, CotSWoldS GEmS & the dreaMing SpireS of oxford

£339

Look forward to spending a day at Warwick Castle, a spectacular fortress with turrets, ramparts, a dark dungeon room and princess tower as well as a mighty trebuchet – an authentic recreation of a colossal catapult! On another day we discover the beauty of the Cotswolds on a guided tour including the chocolate box villages of Broadway, Stow-on-the-Wold with its fifteenth century penal stocks and Bourton-on-the-Water, a pretty hamlet that straddles the River Windrush with a procession of ornate bridges. Our final day out takes us to vibrant Oxford, Britain’s oldest university city and world famous for its history, heritage and culture. Take a cruise on the Thames, trace the steps of Inspector Morse and Harry Potter or explore the city’s Botanic Gardens. Our base is the Honiley Court Hotel, a former farmhouse that retains its original character whilst providing modern comforts.

INCLUDES ENTRY TO WARWICK CASTLE

5 DAYs OnlY £339 Mon 4 Jul

ONLY

No single room supplements

Mon 5 Sep

Holiday Code: GEHOHN

SomERSEt SEaSCaPES, CIty & SightS

ONLY

£229

The fantastic resort of Weston-super-Mare promises all the fun of the seaside with miles of sandy beach and a level promenade boasting superb views over the Channel. Ride on the Wheel of Weston, take a boat trip around the bay and perhaps visit the Grand Pier, SeaQuarium or the interesting Helicopter Museum. We stay at the town’s seafront Royal Grosvenor Hotel and explore Cheddar Gorge with its underground caves and tiny hamlet then discover the country’s smallest city of Wells. On another day we visit Taunton, the county town of Somerset and home to an Anglo-Saxon castle and pleasant heritage trails. Returning to the coast, we spend some time in Minehead, where you can take in views of the beach or experience the scents in Blenheim Gardens.

5 DAYs OnlY £229 Mon 21 Mar

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: GEWEGN

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SCaRBoRoUGh & hiStoric yorK

ONLY

£279

Sandy beaches, floral gardens, boating lakes, a twelfth century castle and the quaint North Bay Miniature Railway all combine to make traditional Scarborough the perfect seaside resort. Enjoy a cliff top stroll taking in the glorious scenery, amble around the harbour or relax in a pavement café. We venture along the stunning North Yorkshire coast to quaint Whitby where must-sees include the spooky Benedictine Abbey and the eerie Church of St Mary – landmarks that inspired Bram Stoker to write his famous Dracula novel. On another day we explore the endless charms of fairytale York.

Your Holiday Itinerary Monday. From local joining points we make our way to Scarborough and check into the Britannia Royal Hotel. Tuesday. A mouth-watering and fun-filled day as we head along the coast to Bridlington, time to explore and we include a visit to John Bull’s Rock Factory. Here you can enjoy rolling and personalising your own stick of rock and making a chocolate lolly. Hear the history of the area’s leading confectioner and taste the delicious range of sweets. Wednesday. Enjoy a half day visit to Whitby where the skyline is dominated by the ruins of St Hilda’s Abbey. Wander the labyrinth of narrow alleyways or if you’re feeling energetic, climb the one hundred and ninety steps from the old town and you’ll arrive at the churchyard of St Mary. The afternoon brings free time in Scarborough.

Thursday. Look forward to a day in fairytale York where the breathtaking thirteenth century Gothic minster is truly a masterpiece of sculptured stone, functioning bell towers and stained glass windows. York’s City Walls form a walkway on both banks of the River Ouse while York Castle is an imposing tower. Take a boat trip on the River Ouse or visit the award winning Jorvik Viking Centre where you can step back in time a thousand years. Friday. After breakfast, we make our way home.

Royal hotEl – SCaRBoRoUGh

This grand period building overlooks the sandy South Bay and is a level walk to the shops and close to the cliff lift. An ideal base from which to enjoy Scarborough’s charms.

5 DAYs OnlY £279 Mon 11 Apr

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Mon 3 Oct

Holiday Code: GESCRN

PRICE InClUDEs:

• Dinner, B&B • Coach travel throughout • Welcome reception • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Excursions as stated • No single room supplements • Free holiday insurance option

BEaUtIFUl BoURnEmoUth

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£499

Vibrant Bournemouth has everything you could possibly want in a beach break all wrapped up in one beautiful resort. Hop aboard the little land train and pick your perfect spot on a golden beach that stretches for seven miles beneath a magnificent cliff-line. Pleasure piers provide traditional seaside fun and garden lovers are spoiled for choice with two thousand acres of parks such as the Alum Chine with its award winning tropical flowers by the sea. Perhaps visit Russell-Cotes Art Gallery housed in a Grade I listed building and presenting fascinating themed displays. Add on gothic architecture and traffic free shopping and you’ll agree that Bournemouth is so much more than just a seaside resort.

Your Holiday Itinerary Sunday. From local joining points, we make our way to Bournemouth and check into the Britannia Royal Bath Hotel. Monday. A day at leisure in Bournemouth to relax and explore your lovely surroundings. Tuesday. First up today is wonderful Weymouth with its Jurassic Coastline, grand Georgian seafront and a charming harbour lined with al fresco cafés. After time to look around we move on to the market town of Dorchester – the inspiration for “Casterbridge” in Thomas Hardy’s novels. Wednesday. Christchurch, Lyndhurst & the New Forest are today’s treats. Located on the shores of its own natural harbour, traditional Christchurch is renowned for its eleventh century priory. Lyndhurst nestles at the heart of the New Forest and is where you’ll find antique shops and tearooms. We journey through the New Forest with its famous ponies. Thursday. We travel to Poole where you might like to take a short boat trip from the quay or watch the master potter at the harbourside pottery. We continue to tiny

Swanage which surrounds a picturesque curved bay and has a pier, heritage centre and the Swanage Railway attraction. Friday. Another day, another treasure as we head to Salisbury where the unique cathedral is truly a “mustsee”. Nearby you’ll find Mompesson House, a flawless example of Queen Anne architecture and then there’s the Rifles Museum which tells the story of infantrymen from the Seven Years War to the present day. Saturday. After breakfast, we journey home with rest stops along the way.

Royal Bath hotEl – BoURnEmoUth

As the first hotel built in Bournemouth, the Royal Bath naturally seized the best seafront position. Set in landscaped gardens, this grand property boasts modern amenities and Victorian splendour.

7 DAYs OnlY £499 Sun 5 Jun

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: GEBORN

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lEISUREly PaCE holIdayS If you’ve always longed to holiday in a southern seaside resort like Eastbourne or Torquay but don't fancy a lengthy day’s travelling to get there, well, a leisurely pace holiday is the perfect solution. On these getaways we break our outward journey with an en route dinner, bed and breakfast stop so you arrive refreshed and ready to make the most of your well earned break. On our Eastbourne tour, we also include an overnight on the return.

toRqUay at a leiSurely pace

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£369

Torquay was voted top 2015 seaside destination in England in the Travellers’ Choice Awards and it’s easy to see why. Nestling on the English Riviera, Torquay exudes a continental feel with opulent yachts bobbing in the harbour, golden beaches, elegant street façades, swaying palm trees and exotic gardens. Be sure to see Kents Cavern, a spectacular natural cave just a short walk from Meadfoot Beach. Don’t miss Torquay Museum with its exhibition dedicated to Agatha Christie, the town’s most famous daughter. You’ll be staying in a comfortable hotel within reach of the resorts amenities.

Your Holiday Itinerary Sunday. From local joining points, we make our way to our overnight hotel. Monday. We continue south to tantalising Torquay and check into our comfortable hotel for our four night stay. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore. Tuesday. Our first stop is bustling Brixham, home to a life size replica of St Francis Drake’s Golden Hind and an expansive breakwater. We continue to Dartmouth where you’ll find ancient narrow alleys, cobbled squares and the resort’s Blackpool Gardens boasts exotic plants. Wednesday. Sure to be a fun day out as we head to Seaton for a little free time before we board our heritage narrow gauge tramcar for a breathtaking three mile journey through the gorgeous Axe Valley and alongside the estuary to the historic town of Colyton. Here we are treated to a delicious Devonshire cream tea before some time to look around.

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Thursday. We journey firstly to Buckfast Abbey, a splendid Benedictine Monastery where you can explore the impressive Abbey and themed gardens, browse the gift shops and have a bite to eat in the restaurant. We continue to Totnes where attractions include; the Elizabethan House Museum contained within an authentic merchant’s house, the Guild Hall, the river Dart plus boutiques and coffee shops that delight visitors. Friday. After breakfast, we begin our direct journey home with comfort stops en route.

6 DAYs OnlY £369 Sun 15 May

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: GETOUN

PRICE InClUDEs:

• Dinner, B&B • Coach travel throughout • Welcome reception • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Excursions as stated • No single room supplements • Free holiday insurance option

tImElESS EaStBoURnE at a leiSurely pace

FROM

£379

Sunny Eastbourne is home to the famous Carpet Gardens and boasts award-winning beaches, a traditional bandstand and fine architecture. Stroll along the level promenade or hop aboard the seafront train for a fun way to see the sights. Perhaps head to Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park with its locomotives, picturesque grounds, five acre lake and prize winning tearoom. We make the most of our time in this delightful part of the world with excursions to beautifully preserved Rye, the market town of Lewes, historic Bexhill-on-Sea and the neighbouring resort of Brighton; a city by the seaside with a landmark pier.

Your Holiday Itinerary Sunday. From local joining points, we make our way to our overnight hotel. Monday. We continue south to Eastbourne and check into the Mansion Lions Hotel for our four night stay.

Friday. After breakfast, we head north to our overnight hotel. Saturday. We continue homeward to our drop off points.

manSIon lIonS hotEl – EaStBoURnE

Tuesday. Enjoy a free day in Eastbourne relaxing and exploring. Wednesday. Market day in Rye then Bexhill-on-Sea are our treats today. Tiny Rye is located at the confluence of three rivers and its harbour area is a nature reserve and a magnet for birds. Perhaps visit the town’s thirteenth century castle known as Ypres Tower where you’ll find a medieval garden or just wander around the beautifully preserved dwellings dating from the Middle Ages. Later we call in at Bexhill-on-Sea, a seaside resort with beachfront cafés and a wide promenade. Thursday. Our first stop today is Lewes, a historic market town dominated by an imposing Norman castle and boasting an abundance of antique shops. Exhilarating, exciting, cosmopolitan – there are so many words to describe dynamic Brighton. Explore the museums, art galleries, landmark pier or the narrow passageways crammed with exotic shops.

This seafront hotel occupies a superb location opposite the bandstand and overlooking the aptly named Grand Parade. The town centre is within level walking distance and there is a sea facing sun lounge and an entertainment room.

7 DAYs FROM £379 Sun 22 May

£429

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Sun 23 Oct

£379

Holiday Code: GEEAMN

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thEmEd BREaKS

mURdER, myStERy & mEmoRIES aBoard the eaSt lancaShire railway Hop aboard a vintage carriage on the East Lancashire Railway and take an evocative step back in time on one of our thrilling themed breaks. This twelve mile heritage railway line pulled by preserved steam and diesel locomotives runs between Rawtenstall and Heywood stopping off at stations such as Ramsbottom. Soak up the atmosphere whilst the fun and frolics unfold within your nostalgic setting as your train puffs and trundles through the scenic Irwell Valley. Get in the mood for the award-winning 1940s weekend with entertainment and memorabilia from that notable decade. Or perhaps you’d like to partake of some serious sleuthing on a murder mystery…

FlIRty FoRtIES

mURdER myStERy nIGhtS

We board our carriage at Heywood and journey back to the glamorous 1940s as our locomotive puffs its way to Ramsbottom – cunningly disguised as the back streets of Paris complete with an old-time accordion player. After time to soak up the ambience, our train rumbles on to Rawtenstall, disguised as a typical German village with a Bavarian Oompah Band. Nostalgic activities include battle scenarios, 1940s singers, military vehicles, characters from ‘Allo, ‘Allo, ration card quiz, military parade and re-enactors.

3 DAYs OnlY £169 Sat 28 May

FROM

£169

Holiday Code: GEMYSN

yoUR hotEl You’ll be staying in a conveniently located comfortable hotel from the Good ComPanIonS collection which will be advised with your travel ticket.

- fancy dress optional!

Follow the clues and catch the killer! Put on your thinking caps and take in a variety of sinister scenarios performed on-board, all whilst tucking into a delicious three course set meal. Choose between the Great Gatsby and Secret Agent themes and enjoy a day at leisure in Liverpool before turning detective.

Great Gatsby Don your glad rags for our journey back to the roaring twenties. Get set for dinner and a party aboard our vintage carriage – but when someone commits a murder, can you follow the clues and uncover the killer!

3 DAYs OnlY £219 Fri 10 Jun

Holiday Code: GEMYSN

Secret Agent Calling all James and Jane Bonds... a murder has been committed during dinner aboard our train and Her Majesty's Secret Service needs you. With the help of some subtle clues (and a martini or two) can you catch the man with the golden gun?

3 DAYs OnlY £219 Fri 2 Sep 18

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PRICE InClUDEs:

• Dinner, B&B† • Coach travel throughout • Welcome reception† • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Excursions as stated • No single room supplements • Free holiday insurance option

GERRy aCRoSS thE mERSEy

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£169

The focal point of this tantalising tour is our roller coaster evening at Lancaster’s Grand Theatre in the company of Gerry Marsden – lead singer with Gerry and the Pacemakers, one of the biggest icons from the swinging 60s. Enjoy a musical journey as he sings his toe-tapping greatest hits and listen enthralled as he treats the audience to his stories, jokes and anecdotes from his days at the top of the charts. Sure to be an unforgettable night of music and nostalgia! Our holiday includes an excursion to Bowness-on-Windermere, a sprawling tourist town on the shore of Lake Windermere with a distinctive Victorian influence. You’ll be staying at the comfortable Headway Hotel which rests on Morecambe’s East Promenade and has a quiet lounge and entertainment room.

3 DAYs OnlY £169 Sat 23 Apr

Holiday Code: GEMOHN

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maGICal myStERy toUR

FROM

£259 For a great value GlEnton Good ComPanIonS bargain break our Magical Mystery Tours just can’t be beaten!

Fancy the buzz of a mystery tour? Looking for a bargain? Then look no further! These peak season getaways include dinner, bed and breakfast, two excursions, free holiday insurance option, coach travel throughout, services of a Good ComPanIonS host and a welcome reception. Simply select your date and let us choose your holiday. A week or so before departure you will receive your pickup time and holiday itinerary. Sure to be a sell-out – book now!

5 DAYs FROM £259 Mon 6 Jun

£259

No single room supplements

Mon 8 Aug

£269

Mon 12 Sep £259

Holiday Code: GEMYUN

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thEmEd BREaKS

thE KnIttInG & StItChInG ShoW

INCLUDES TICKET & HIGH TEA

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£46

Craft aficionados will be delighted to hear that the popular Knitting & Stitching Show is coming to Scotland. Following huge success in London, Dublin and Harrogate, this definitive event for everyone with a love of knitting, dress-making, embroidery, crochet, tapestry, quilting, beadwork and lace-creating launches at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh and will present textile artists from around the world. The show celebrates all aspects of creative textile craft and visitors are sure to be enthralled with the display galleries and workshops. Our day out includes entry and high tea on our return journey.

DAY TRIP OnlY £46 Fri 29 Apr Departs: Paisley 08.15 | Glasgow 08.45 | Hamilton 09.15 | Bathgate 10.00

Holiday Code: GDEDK

FEStIVal oF qUIltS

INCLUDES TWO DAY PASS TO THE SHOW

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£239

Staged at the NEC Birmingham, the Festival of Quilts is Europe’s leading patchwork and quilting show and the perfect place to view the talents of quilters from across the world then learn from the experts at dedicated workshops. View the extraordinary galleries from international artists along with a stunning display of competition quilts. This inspirational exhibition showcases hundreds of quilts, each one given its own hanging space so you can appreciate the workmanship in all its glory. You’ll be staying at the Britannia Royal Court Hotel in Keresley and we include two full days at the show to take in all the fascinating exhibits.

4 DAYs OnlY £239 Fri 12 Aug

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Holiday Code: GEKERN

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Excluding day trip

PRICE InClUDEs:

FRaGRant FloWER ShoWS

• Dinner, B&B • Coach travel throughout • Welcome reception • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Excursions as stated • No single room supplements • Free holiday insurance option

Our green-fingered Good ComPanIonS will simply adore these colourful and fragranced flower shows. Wander around the sweetsmelling floral displays and get ideas for your own garden from experts who are equally as passionate about plants. Go on, grow your mind after all, gardeners make the world a better place...

haRRoGatE FloWER ShoW

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The first big event in the gardening calendar and ranked as Britain’s best gardening event by readers of Which? Gardening magazine, the Harrogate Flower Show is indeed a uniquely colourful event. Expect beautiful show gardens, great shopping, live entertainment and the largest exhibition by flower arrangers in the country. The event’s spectacular new Plant Pavilion showcases over a hundred of the country’s leading nurseries under one roof and boasts a vast array of plants. You’ll be staying in a comfortable hotel within easy reach of the show venue. We also enjoy some free time in Harrogate.

3 DAYs OnlY £159 Fri 22 Apr

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: GEHFSN

BBC GaRdEnERS’ WoRld lIVE

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£179

Gardeners’ World Live is a celebration of all things horticultural at the NEC Birmingham which has it all and then some. You’ll find show gardens that inspire and illustrate how imagination and creativity can transform any type of outdoor space and reflect current trends. Then there are entertaining talks from your favourite gardening experts and a huge floral marquee that is a haven of colour and packed with award winning displays. Finally, get advice for your own bit of ground at the informative gardener zones. You’ll be staying at a conveniently located quality hotel and we enjoy a full day at the show.

3 DAYs OnlY £179 Fri 17 Jun

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: GEGWLN

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WondERFUl WalES

llandUdno

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£249

& the StreaM in the SKy Lovely Llandudno nestles in a sandy bay between the limestone headlands of Great and Little Orme with mighty Mount Snowdon towering in the background. The resort is home to the longest pier in Wales where you’ll find cafés, gift shops and bars along with amusement arcades and stunning coastal vistas. Perhaps head to Victoria Station and take a trip on Britain’s only cable-hauled tramway, climbing high through a nature reserve to the Halfway Station Exhibition. Out and about we visit the picturesque villages of Betws-y-Coed and Llanberis as well as the ancient town of Llangollen. Holiday high spot is when we head to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct where we enjoy an amazing canal boat trip in the sky. This incredible feat of engineering is the world’s tallest canal boat ride and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Your Holiday Itinerary Monday. From local joining points, we make our way to Llandudno and check into the Baytree Hotel for our four night stay. Tuesday. Enjoy a day at leisure to relax and explore. Wednesday. Out and about we visit Trefriw Woollen Mill where you can watch tapestries being intricately woven. Later we explore the picture postcard villages of Betwsy-Coed and Llanberis. Thursday. A special treat today! We head to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct where we enjoy an amazing canal boat trip along the stream in the sky complete with spectacular views and commentary. After experiencing this engineering marvel, we visit Llangollen, an ancient riverside town steeped in myth and legend – indeed, it is overlooked by the ruins of a castle that is said to be the burial place of the Holy Grail. Perhaps you might

like to stroll along Victoria Promenade, a delightful walkway that opened in 1899 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond jubilee. Friday. After breakfast we journey home with rest stops along the way.

BaytREE hotEl – llandUdno

The family run Baytree Hotel rests on Llandudno’s Grand Promenade across from the pier and boasts panoramic views of the pretty bay. There is an elegant bar lounge and the main shopping area is just a couple of minutes’ walk away.

5 DAYs FROM £249

Mon 21 Mar £249 Mon 2 May £289

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Mon 3 Oct

£269

Holiday Code: GWLLBN

PRICE InClUDEs:

• Dinner, B&B • Coach travel throughout • Welcome reception • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Excursions as stated • No single room supplements • Free holiday insurance option

BRECon BEaConS SeaSide & cider

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The Victorian town of Llandrindod Wells is perched seven hundred feet above sea level and surrounded by beautiful scenery. It is one of Britain’s hidden treasures and an enchanting base for our holiday. We stay at the town’s centrally located Glen Usk Hotel which overlooks Temple Gardens and has a residents’ lounge, entertainment room with dance floor and a pleasant sun terrace. Out and about we head to Hereford to visit the famous Cider Museum where we learn about the history of how apples were milled and pressed before indulging in some cider tasting followed by a delicious ploughman’s lunch. On another day we snake our way through the Black Mountains to the quaint market town of Abergavenny, known as the Gateway to Wales, then later we wind our way into the heart of the breathtaking Brecon Beacons. A morning visit to the seaside resort of Aberystwyth completes our superb itinerary.

5 DAYs OnlY £289 Mon 26 Sep

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Holiday Code: GWLLUN

WESton-SUPER-maRE, Roman Bath & welSh wonderS Look forward to a day in wonderful Weston-super-Mare, a fantastic resort promising all the fun of the seaside with sandy beaches, a level promenade, the Wheel of Weston, boat trips around the bay and a pleasure pier. Our exciting adventure continues as we visit the delightful coastal city of Swansea where attractions include Clyne Gardens and the National Waterfront Museum where the story of Wales over the last three centuries is told through themed collections. We move on to The Mumbles – a magical village located on a great sweep of Swansea Bay with a Victorian pier and promenade. We also spend a day in Bath where the Roman Baths are one of the most complete ancient sites in the world. Staying at the Holiday Inn, tucked away in a rural location in the Welsh cathedral city of Newport.

FROM

£329

5 DAYs FROM £329 Mon 4 Apr

£329

No single room supplements

Mon 18 Jul

£349

Holiday Code: GWNEHN

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InSPIRInG IREland

dynamIC dUBlIn, BElVEdERE hoUSE & the newBridge Silverware centre

INCLUDES IRISH DANCING, IRISH COFFEE & SODA BREAD MAKING DEMOS

5 DAYs FROM £319 Mon 11 Apr

£339

FROM

£319

Our base is the award winning and outstandingly popular Hamlet Court Hotel where you can look forward to Irish dancing as well as Irish coffee and soda bread making (and tasting!) demonstrations. A holiday highlight is our day in Dublin where the countless attractions include Trinity College, St Patrick’s Cathedral and Dublin Castle and our guided tour will get your sightseeing off to a great start. We take in a morning visit to sumptuous Belvedere House, a magnificent lakeside estate with a stunning Georgian villa and walled garden. After a look around, we tuck into lunch at Bloomfield House Hotel then spend some time in gorgeous Mullingar. For our final outing we visit Newbridge and its Silverware Centre & the Museum of Style Icons where you’ll find fashion collections from celebrities such as Princess Diana and Audrey Hepburn.

Mon 11 Jul

£339

No single room supplements

Mon 24 Oct

£319

Holiday Code: GIENHN

CaRRICK-on-Shannon & SenSational Sligo

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£359

With a name meaning Rock of the Marshy Ridge, colourful Carrick-on-Shannon is a riverside town steeped in history and boasting a modern marina that gives access to the River Shannon and its stunning lakes. We stay at the town’s family run and centrally located Bush Hotel and you’ll have a free day to discover your surroundings with the option to embark on a relaxing cruise. We spend a day in the historic port of Sligo where you might like to visit the thirteenth century abbey with its intricate Gothic carvings or the County Museum that houses an exhibition detailing Sligo’s Stone Age past. On another day we head firstly to Boyle, a quaint settlement full of old fashioned shops and pubs as well as a Cistercian Monastery dating from 1161. We take in its charm before moving on to Roscommon, a traditional Irish town full of history and heritage.

5 DAYs OnlY £359 Sun 12 Jun

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Sun 18 Sep

Holiday Code: GICABN

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PRICE InClUDEs:

• Dinner, B&B • Coach travel throughout • Welcome reception • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Excursions as stated • No single room supplements • Free holiday insurance option

thE SEaPoRt CIty oF CoRK, dUBlIn & the poignant coBh titanic experience

This captivating holiday is based in Rosscarbery, a historic and picturesque town overlooking the rocky West Cork coastline. Splendid sightseeing includes the seaport city of Cork, home to impressive architecture such as stately City Hall and the Gothic triple-spired St Finn Barre’s Cathedral. Killarney is the Emerald Isle’s premier tourist destination whilst dynamic Dublin oozes countless attractions. A holiday highlight is our guided tour of Cobh’s Titanic Experience. Housed in the nineteenth century White Star Line Ticket Office, live through a virtual journey aboard Titanic including the moment when disaster struck.

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£499

Your Holiday Itinerary Sunday. We journey to Cairnryan for our ferry crossing to Ireland and check into our overnight hotel. Monday. We continue to the seaport city of Cork where we’ll have some time to take in its historical landmarks and impressive architecture. Later, we check in at the Celtic Ross Hotel for the next four nights. Tuesday. A day at leisure to explore historic Rosscarbery with its attractive central square, Blue Flag beach and prettily decorated buildings. Have a game of pitch and putt or hire a pedal boat and spot wildlife at the Lagoon. Wednesday. Killarney is today’s treat – perhaps visit fifteenth century Ross Castle or the magnificent Victorian mansion Muckross House. Hop aboard a jaunting car or take a boat trip to Innisfallen Island. Thursday. The highlight of our holiday as we venture forth to Cobh - the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic. Here we take in a guided tour of the Titanic Experience. Set in the original White Star Line Ticket

Office, we receive a boarding pass giving details of one of the passengers who boarded back in 1912. We then embark on a virtual journey aboard the legendary liner, including the moment when disaster struck and we discover the fate of our named passenger. The rest of the day is at leisure in Cobh. Friday. We bid farewell to the Celtic Ross Hotel and travel to Dublin for free time before checking into our overnight hotel. Saturday. We head for our ferry back to Scotland.

CEltIC RoSS hotEl – RoSSCaRBERy

The outstanding Celtic Ross Hotel boasts beautiful views over Rosscarbery Bay and has a comfortable lounge bar as well as an impressive leisure centre coupled with a holistic beauty suite.

7 DAYs OnlY £499 Sun 15 May

No single room supplements

Sun 16 Oct

Holiday Code: GIROCN

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WElComE to luxury coach travel for the diScerning holidayMaKer

all GlEnton Select holIdayS InClUdE: Luxury travel in GlEnton Select coaches - extra leg room - reclining leather seats - climate control - panoramic windows - satellite navigation • Premium welcome pack • Guided tour on one day of your holiday • Coffee and pastry on outward journey • Meal on return journey • On board library

Select CoaChES –

thE EPItomE oF ComFoRt

With their sleek lines and wide entrance, our head-turning Select coaches entice you on board. Once inside, sink into your luxurious reclining seat, place your feet on the foot rest, adjust your individual air conditioning and take in the views through the panoramic windows. Perhaps you’d like to follow your tour’s progress via the coach’s satellite navigation monitor.

PREmIUm WElComE PaCK At GlEnton we believe in constantly reviewing and upgrading our services to clients. We recently re-designed our famous Premium Welcome Pack. On the outward journey each Select passenger receives a pack stuffed to the brim with goodies, as well as a copy of our popular magazine thE GlEntonEER.

Select hotElS –

thoSE lIttlE ExtRa toUChES

Sumptuous coach travel is only part of the GlEnton Select experience. In partnership with these well appointed vehicles, look forward to staying at top notch hotels such as the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny or Sketchley Grange, Leicestershire. These are just a few of the outstanding Select hotels featured throughout the GlEnton brochure. Browse our collection - then book your holiday with miles more style.

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Select SEatInG Plan 1D 2D 3D 4D 5D 6D 7D 8D 9D 10D 1C 2C 3C 4C 5C 6C 7C 8C 9C 10C

ALL COACHES STRICTLY NO SMOKING

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1B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B 8B 9B 10B 11B 12B 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A 10A 11A 12A

Please note this diagram is a guide only. Coach layout and number of seats may vary on some Select vehicles.

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PRICE InClUDEs:

• Dinner, B&B • Luxury coach travel throughout • Welcome reception • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Excursions as stated • No single room supplements •Select extras • Free holiday insurance option

SPRInGtImE In PItloChRy

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£289

The pretty Perthshire town of Pitlochry sits under the striking skyline of Ben Vrackie with the tumultuous River Tummel and Loch Faskally at its base. Pitlochry has been a magnet for tourists since the Victorian era and you’ll be staying at the town’s centrally located and highly impressive Fishers Hotel. Treats in store include a morning in Aviemore – a popular all year round destination resting on the doorstep of the Cairngorms National Park. From here we move on to the House of Bruar, widely recognised as Scotland’s most prestigious independent store. Another day is spent in Aberfeldy, a pretty town adorning the banks of the River Tay and home to the Dewar’s World of Whisky attraction and an interesting heritage centre. We conclude our sightseeing on our homeward journey by calling into Scone Palace, the crowning place of Scottish Kings.

5 DAYs OnlY £289 Mon 28 Mar

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: GSPIFS

PICtURE PoStCaRd yoRKShIRE

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£349

Look forward to a day in fairytale York where the thirteenth century Gothic minster is a masterpiece of sculptured stone, bell towers and stained glass windows. York’s City Walls form a walkway on both banks of the River Ouse while York Castle is an imposing tower. Once you’ve got your bearings from our guided tour, perhaps take a boat trip or visit the award winning Jorvik Viking Centre. We also spend a day in Harrogate, a Victorian spa town and “the queerest place with the strangest people in it, leading the oddest lives” according to Charles Dickens and where attractions include the chic Montpelier Quarter, the Royal Pump House Museum and legendary Betty’s Tearooms. For our final day out we head firstly to Grassington, a typical Yorkshire Dale town with beautiful stone buildings and quirky shops. We continue to the Cathedral City of Ripon, a stunning gem with a cluster of Georgian and medieval dwellings amidst a blaze of colourful countryside. Our base is the contemporary Jurys Inn Hotel, centrally located in Bradford.

5 DAYs OnlY £349 Sat 23 Apr

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: GEBRJS

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St annES the Jewel of lancaShire

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£339

The coastal haven of St Annes is a classic seaside resort with floral gardens, rolling sand dunes, Victorian pier, boating lakes and a charming promenade. A highlight of this distinctive holiday is our fascinating Stories of Lancashire tour taking in ancient villages along with spellbinding tales. First stop is Whalley, a picturesque settlement crammed with historic buildings and a medieval abbey. Next up is the popular filming location of Downham, home to stone-built cottages and a fifteenth century church. We then proceed into the legendary Pendle Hills where we learn all about the Pendle Witches at the hamlet of Sabden. We also visit the tourist hub of Clitheroe, delight in the elegance of Southport and indulge in a spot of bargain hunting at Chorley Market. You’ll be staying at a hotel of Select standard in St Annes with full leisure facilities.

5 DAYs OnlY £339 Mon 30 May

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: GESTTS

maGICal mIdlandS

BloSSoMing BlooMS & evocative townS

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£379

This delightfully diverse tour takes us firstly to Birmingham Botanical Gardens – a spectacular sprawling park featuring four themed glasshouses ranging from tropical forests to desert climate. Also amongst its fifteen blossoming acres of vibrant flowers you’ll find a chirpy birdhouse, leafy wildlife trails and a butterfly house. Another holiday highlight is when we step back in time at the fascinating Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, the place where the industrial revolution began and the location of the first ever cast iron bridge. We then see how lives were lived a century ago at Blists Hill Victorian Town where you can dress up in a Victorian costume, explore the period cottages and buy old favourites from the sweet shop. Our final excursion takes us to Kidderminster with its conservation area and landmark town hall before continuing to ancient Worcester where the skyline is dominated by the tower of the cathedral and the spires of All Saints Church. The four star Hallmark Strathallan Hotel in Edgbaston makes an exceptional base for our holiday.

5 DAYs OnlY £379 Mon 20 Jun

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Holiday Code: GEBISS

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PRICE InClUDEs:

lIVEly lEttERKEnny, dERRy & donegal waterBuS cruiSe

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With its marble pillars and sweeping staircase, the four star Clanree Hotel Letterkenny is the essence of good taste and makes an outstanding base for our sightseeing. Look forward to a guided tour of the walled city of Derry with its grand collection of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture. On another day we head to Donegal Town where we hop aboard the Waterbus Cruise to explore the history, environment and wildlife of this mountainous estuary. Enjoy fascinating commentary along with a sprinkling of Irish humour as you sail past fascinating sights such as the Old Abbey and Seal Island. Whoop it up on the return sailing of this fun-filled cruise as you enjoy live music from the friendly crew – the ideal way to end a perfect day!

5 DAYs OnlY £379 Mon 4 Jul

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: GILECS

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Discover the legend of King Richard III at the visitor centre that stands on the site of the medieval friary where his remains were buried over five hundred years ago. This captivating attraction reveals one of the greatest archaeological detective stories ever told and shows the exact spot where he was found beneath a Leicester car park. We also see his tomb inside the nearby cathedral then have some free time for independent sightseeing. On another day we blast off on an out of this world trip to the National Space Centre where we experience awesome sights at the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium then enjoy a 3D Sim ride and tuck into a light lunch. We also visit the adjacent Museum of Science & Technology which tells the story of two centuries of innovative inventions. You’ll be staying at the exceptional Sketchley Grange Hotel in Hinckley, an elegant country house with historical character and modern facilities and we round off our break with a visit to Melton Mowbray.

5 DAYs OnlY £369 Mon 15 Aug

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: GELESS

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The handsome and lively city of Galway packs a lot into its quaint winding streets yet it is compact enough to stroll around at a leisurely pace. We stay at the four star Oranmore Lodge Hotel, an outstanding former manor house located on the shores of Galway Bay and bordered by peaceful countryside. Out and about we explore the breathtaking Connemara coast calling in at Clifden, a town founded at the beginning of the nineteenth century and made famous for being the site of one of Marconi’s first wireless transmission stations. Another day sees us heading to the pilgrimage village of Knock, home to the Marian Shrine and a museum. We proceed to Westport where you’ll find a gracious Georgian town with quaint avenues, beautiful churches and leafy walkways.

5 DAYs OnlY £399 Mon 3 Oct

Holiday Code: GIGAOS

No single room supplements

Good ComPanIonS Gold

FROM

£189

Our super value Mystery Gold treats are always a huge hit - the perfect way to sample a Select holiday. Look forward to finding out your surprise destination on the day of departure. Book now to be sure of your place. PRICE INCLUDES: • Dinner, B&B • Welcome reception • One morning coffee & pastry • One lunch • One afternoon tea • Select coach travel throughout • At least two excursions • Services of a Good ComPanIonS host • No single room supplement • Free holiday insurance option

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Fri 16 Sep

£199

Holiday Code: GEMYUS

5 DAYs OnlY £299

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Holiday Code: GEMYUS

PRICE InClUDEs:

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• En suite cabin • Coach travel throughout • Welcome reception • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Excursions as stated • No single room supplements • Free holiday insurance option

mInI BREaKS On these fun-filled short breaks we travel to Hull to board our P&O ferry to the continent staying in an en suite cabin and enjoying the superb entertainment on board. Dance to live music, catch the latest movie at the cinema, relax with your favourite tipple in the piano bar or try your luck at the casino. Why not add the onboard meal package which includes all you can eat breakfast and dinner on both outward and return journeys for just an extra £46? On arrival in the continent, we rejoin our coach to travel to our chosen destination for free time to explore before our homeward sailing. Take your pick from beautiful Bruges, colourful Keukenhof and amazing Amsterdam.

FROM

£149

OUTSIDE CABIN SUPPLEMENT £25

MEAL PACKAGE ONLY £46 – INCLUDES ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFASTS & DINNERS ON BOTH OUTWARD & RETURN SAILINGS

BEaUtIFUl BRUGES We make the short journey from the port of Zeebrugge to impossibly charming Bruges with its romantic canals, stunning architecture and cobbled squares. Perhaps enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride or a boat trip to take in the scintillating sights.

3 DAYs OnlY £149 Sun 24 Apr

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Holiday Code: MCBRPN

dUtCh BUlBFIEldS We disembark at Rotterdam and make the short journey by coach to spectacular Keukenhof. Renowned as a magnificent historic park, Keukenhof will be in all its glory with a vibrant springtime patchwork quilt of colourful blooms. Explore the landscaped grounds and pavilions at your own pace.

3 DAY OnlY £149 Sun 8 May

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: MCKEPN

amStERdam adVEntURE Amsterdam boasts a wealth of attractions such as the Royal Palace and the Oude Kerk - the city’s oldest building. Stroll along the tree-lined boulevards to Dam Square, perhaps treat yourself to a canal cruise, visit Anne Frank’s house or discover the awesome works of art in the Rijksmuseum.

3 DAYs OnlY £149 Sun 4 Sep

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: MCAMPN

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hIGhlIGhtS oF holland The Netherlands boast a wealth of attractions. Amsterdam is home to delights such as a network of canals, Royal Palace, Rembrandt House Museum, the Heineken Experience Brewery and the Oude Kerk - the city’s oldest building. The coastal settlement of Harderwijk has a delightful Old Town with ancient walls and windmills. Arnhem has history at every turn including the John Frost Bridge, named after the army major who commanded the British forces that defended the bridge during the Battle of Arnhem. Gouda is famed not only for its cheese but also for the stained glass windows in the Great St John’s Church, deemed to be amongst the finest in the world. A holiday highlight is our sailing aboard the historic MS Friesland to Medemblik followed by a steam train ride to picturesque Hoorn.

Your Holiday Itinerary Sunday. We journey to Hull for the overnight ferry to Rotterdam staying in an en suite cabin and enjoying dinner and entertainment on board. Monday. We make our way to Amsterdam for a full day of sightseeing at your own pace. Stroll along the tree-lined boulevards to Dam Square, perhaps treat yourself to a canal cruise, visit Anne Frank’s house or discover the works of art in the Rijksmuseum. Later we continue to our hotel for our three night stay. Tuesday. Our day starts with a visit to Harderwijk where you’ll find a quaint Old Town that’s a delight for a wander. We proceed to Arnhem where the landmark bridge featured in the movie A Bridge too Far. Don’t miss the atmospheric centuries-old Historic Cellars that are located underneath the main shopping area and take you on a journey through time. Other places of interest include the Bronbeek – a former Royal Palace, now a museum and fifteenth century Eusebius Church. Wednesday. A fabulous day is in store as we make our way to Enkhuizen to board the MS Friesland for a scenic sail to Medemblik. After disembarking, we hop aboard a vintage carriage for a steam railway trip to Hoorn, taking you back to a bygone era as the train rumbles along the track. 32

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Afterwards, you’ll have free time in Hoorn, home to a yacht harbour and gabled houses. Thursday. We check out of our hotel and travel to Gouda for free time. Notable sights include the gothic Town Hall, the Great St John’s Church and the Waag Museum that tells the history of the cheese trade. We continue to our ferry, enjoying dinner and entertainment on board. Friday. We make our way back home.

hotEl hoF Van – PUttEn This stylish hotel is located on the outskirts of the city of Putten and has a manicured garden, pleasant terrace and a lounge bar with billiards and darts.

6 DAYs OnlY £499

Sun 9 Oct

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: MCPUVN

PRICE InClUDEs:

• Dinner, B&B • Coach travel throughout • Welcome reception • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Excursions as stated • No single room supplements • Free holiday insurance option

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£499

FREnCh FanCy, BElGIan BlISS & world war i BattlefieldS Discover the stories and bravery of the soldiers of the Great War as we explore some of the sites of the bloodiest conflicts and pay our respects at some of the beautiful monuments and graveyards in the Ypres Salient. Our holiday of contrasts also includes visits to the Belgian seaside resort of Ostend and we see the sights in romantic Paris.

Your Holiday Itinerary Sunday. We head to Hull for our overnight ferry to the continent, staying in an en suite cabin and enjoying dinner and entertainment on board. Monday. We disembark at Zeebrugge and make our way to Ostend for some free time. Afterwards, we continue to our hotel and check in for our three night stay and have dinner at the hotel this evening. Tuesday. Today we travel through the Ypres Salient, the region of Belgium that was the scene of some of the bloodiest battles. Beginning at the preserved trenches of Sanctuary Wood, we stop at the museum before continuing to Tyne Cot Cemetery, a burial ground for the dead of WWI. Afterwards, we move on to the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917, housed in a historic chateau and where you can experience how the British lived underground as there was nothing left on the land above. We continue to the nearby Hooge Crater Cemetery and fascinating Museum. We then head into Ypres where you’ll have free time to dine locally at your own expense before the moving Last Post ceremony at the iconic Menin Gate when a bugler sounds a final farewell to the fallen.

Wednesday. An early morning departure for Paris so you’ll have the full day to take in the sights at your own pace. After dinner at your own expense we take an evening drive through the city of lights before making our way back to the hotel. Thursday. We check out of our hotel and make our way to Bruges for free time – perhaps treat yourself to a canal trip or a horse and carriage ride. From here, we continue to Zeebrugge for our ferry back to Hull with dinner and entertainment on board. Friday. We make our way home from Hull.

hotEl CamPanIllE SUd – SEClIn This modern hotel is located just three kilometres from the centre of lovely Lille and has a pleasant terrace.

6 DAYs OnlY £499

Sun 14 Aug

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: MCLICN

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ValKEnBURG thREE CoUntRIES ExPloRER This enthralling holiday is based in Valkenburg, a lively town dominated by the ruins of an eleventh century castle and where you’ll find captivating caverns dating back to Roman times. We take in scintillating cities such as Maastricht, a delightful metropolis that spans the Meuse River while further along the waterfront you’ll find Liege, a historical Belgian city and home to a tenth century palace. Cologne is renowned for its superlative gothic cathedral that houses the Shrine of the Three Kings and is Germany’s most visited attraction. Brussels boasts a beautiful central square that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site edged with architecture from Baroque, Gothic and Louis XIV periods.

Your Holiday Itinerary Sunday. We head to Hull for our overnight ferry to Zeebrugge, staying in an en suite cabin and enjoying dinner and entertainment on board. Monday. We make our way to Valkenburg to check in to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore. Don’t miss the Gemeentegrot caves – a fascinating underground world dating back to the Romans and featuring striking wall paintings and plaques.

Look out for the landmark Hotel de Ville with its soaring gothic tower and the European Parliament. From here it’s onwards to Zeebrugge for our ferry back to Hull enjoying dinner and entertainment on board. Friday. We make our way home.

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Tuesday. A special treat today as we journey to Maastricht for a scenic sail to Liege – a relaxing way to take in the sights and experience your boat passing through the Ternaaien lock where it has to negotiate a height difference of an astonishing fifteen metres. The rest of the day will be spent in Liege where you can stroll through the Old Town admiring the architectural fusion of Art Deco buildings and ancient churches. Wednesday. Look forward to a full day in Cologne, a two thousand year old city straddling the River Rhine. The main attraction is the magnificent twin-spired cathedral featuring the Shrine of the Three Kings. Adjacent to the cathedral, the Museum Ludwig displays masterpieces by Picasso. Thursday. We check out of our hotel and head for enchanting Brussels where you might like to relax in Grand Place or wander around the grand old buildings. 34

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This modern and comfortable hotel has a superb location in a quiet square on the banks of the River De Guel yet it is only a couple of minutes stroll from the lively town centre.

6 DAYs FROM £469

Sun 20 Mar

£469

No single room supplements

Sun 25 Sep

£499

Holiday Code: MCVAWN

PRICE InClUDEs:

• Dinner, B&B • Coach travel throughout • Welcome reception • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Excursions as stated • No single room supplements • Free holiday insurance option

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£949

aUStRIan tyRol Magnificent mountains, sparkling ponds and enchanting ancient cities are just some of Austria’s attractions. Our exciting itinerary takes in Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage City and birthplace of Mozart. We spend a day in the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck where you’ll find the glitzy Goldenes Dachl – a landmark structure constructed for the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian. We venture forth into the Bavarian Alps where you have the opportunity to visit the Eagle’s Nest – Hitler’s notorious mountain retreat and we explore the Alpine landscape with its soaring peaks, cascading waterfalls and medieval hamlets.

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. We head to Hull for our overnight ferry to Rotterdam, staying in an en suite cabin and enjoying dinner and entertainment on board.

relax with a stroll around the decorated wooded houses and lovely fountains. The church bells of Mayrhofen still strike an age told tune at various times throughout the day.

Saturday. We continue to Germany where we have an overnight stay.

Saturday. The adventure continues as we visit the chic and internationally renowned resort of Kitzbühel where you can enjoy free time in the sophisticated walled town with colourful architecture and lots of traditional culture and scenery.

Sunday. We travel to Brandenberg and check in to our hotel for seven nights. Monday. A holiday highlight as we journey to sumptuous Salzburg. Forever associated with the Sound of Music and Mozart, sights include the composer’s birthplace, glorious Hohensalzburg Castle and pretty Mirabell Gardens.

Sunday. We bid farewell and head to our overnight stop in Germany.

Tuesday. Another day, another delight – this time it’s Innsbruck. This historical city boasts landmarks such as the Golden Roof with its glittering fire-gilded tiles, the Hofkirche gothic church, the Stadtturm medieval tower and the Imperial Hofburg Castle.

Tuesday. We make our way home.

Wednesday. First treat today is the popular tourist town of St Johann where you’ll find traditional shops and welcoming inns. We continue to Berchtesgaden a charming little town in the Bavarian Alps. Why not join our optional excursion to the Eagle’s Nest – Hitler’s infamous mountain retreat? Thursday. A day at leisure to relax Friday. Today we visit Mayrhofen, a pretty town in the Ziller valley. One of the most beautiful farmer-villages in the Tyrol,

Monday. We continue to our ferry with dinner and entertainment on board.

hotEl aSChERWIRt - BRandEnBERG Located in the heart of the village, this enchanting hotel overlooks the mountains and has a pretty garden, a typical Tyrolean restaurant and comfortable, rustic-style public areas.

12 DAYs OnlY £949

Fri 7 Oct

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: MCAUAN

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PRICE InClUDEs:

• Dinner, B&B • Coach travel throughout • Welcome reception • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Excursions as stated • No single room supplements • Free holiday insurance option

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£849

SloVEnIa, lIPIzzanER StallIonS & poStoJna caveS Tucked away in the heart of Europe where the Alps meet the Mediterranean, Slovenia boasts an ever-changing landscape with turquoise-blue waters and jagged mountain peaks. Our base, Kranjska Gora is a picturesque town on the banks of the Sava Dolinka River. Set in the heart of a valley, this pretty hamlet is blessed with centuries old houses and a fairytale backdrop as well as being steeped in folklore. Look forward to exciting excursions and a free day to explore Kranjska Gora.

Your Holiday Itinerary Sunday. We head to Hull for our overnight ferry to the continent staying in an en suite cabin enjoying dinner and entertainment on board. Monday. After breakfast we disembark and continue to our overnight hotel. Tuesday. Today we proceed to Slovenia and check in to the Ramada Hotel in Kranjska Gora for the next four night’s. Wednesday. Look forward to a guided walking tour of Ljubljana where five millennia of history have been lovingly preserved. Sights include the Cathedral of St Nicholas, Bishop’s Palace, the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation and the quirky Triple Bridge that connects the medieval town with the modern city. After your circuit, continue exploring at your own pace. Thursday. Free day to explore your fairytale surroundings – perhaps visit the Liznjekove Folk Museum. Friday. A treat today as we head firstly to the Postojna Caves, an atmospheric underworld of stalactites and stalagmites where you’ll be amazed at the spectacle. Afterwards we travel to Lipica and we take our seats for an unforgettable display of horsemanship by the world famous Lipizzaner Stallions. Saturday. We bid farewell to Slovenia and journey to our overnight hotel. Sunday. We continue back to Rotterdam for our overnight sail to Hull enjoying dinner and entertainment on board. Monday. After breakfast we disembark and make our way home. 36

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Ramada hotEl – KRanjSKa GoRa

Ideally positioned in the heart of Kranjska Gora next to the promenade, this splendid hotel commands mountain views and boasts first rate facilities including a casino, coffee shop and hot tubs.

9 DAYs OnlY £849

Sun 8 May

No single room supplements

Holiday Code: MCSLRS

Welcome to our exciting Good ComPanIonS range of air holidays for the solo traveller – all in the company of likeminded folk and escorted by a friendly host. Each year more and more Good ComPanIonS take to the skies on one of our incredible value escapes to exciting destinations, all with no single supplements to pay. Yet again, we’ve sourced fabulous hotels in must visit overseas resorts – all including the usual benefits of a Good ComPanIonS break. Grab that passport!

jERSEy

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Dinner, B&B Door to Door* service Return flights with seat reservation Baggage allowance Resort transfers Service of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host Free holiday insurance option No single room supplements

Door to Door* SERVICE

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£599

Jersey is long lazy afternoons, leafy country lanes, history at every turn, pristine beaches and welcoming hospitality. The island’s capital, St Helier is a bustling town where many of the old French street names survive. Perhaps catch the road train from Liberation Square and see the sights, hop on the Island Explorer bus to Jersey Lavender or visit Durrell Wildlife Zoo.

WESthIll hotEl - St hElIER

5 DAYs FROM £599 FlYInG FROM GlAsGOw AIRPORT

Tue 3 May This fantastic hotel run by the Smale family, set in acres of woodland on the rural outskirts of St Helier with beautiful south facing lawns, boasts fantastic facilities. Wander through the immaculate landscaped gardens, take a dip in the outdoor pool or chill out in the jacuzzi. If you work up an appetite, settle down at a shady picnic table and enjoy a tasty treat from the poolside snack bar. Add on the warmth and friendliness of the staff, comfortable well-appointed bedrooms, delicious food and a regular free courtesy bus to the centre of St Helier and you have the perfect base for a holiday on this beautiful isle.

6 DAYs FROM £649 FlYInG FROM GlAsGOw AIRPORT

Sat 24 Sep

Holiday Code: AECIJGC

Prices shown are a guide only and are correct at 23/12/15. We have included a reasonable budget for your flights however you may be subject to an airfare supplement, if so you will be informed at the time of booking. Flight times and airlines may vary throughout the season and are subject to change, please ask for details at the point of booking. Customers will be required to walk from the terminal building to transfer vehicles and due to security restrictions must be able to handle their own luggage while in transit. *Conditions apply

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Dinner, B&B Door to Door* service Return flights with seat reservation Baggage allowance • Resort transfers Service of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host Free holiday insurance option No single room supplements

CoSta dEl Sol

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£649

The aptly named Costa Del Sol boasts over three hundred days of sunshine each year and more than 160 miles of stunning coastline – ideal for soaking up the warm rays. Staying at Hotel Siroco just two hundred metres from the marina and beach and set within lovely botanical gardens. Enjoy the added extra of wine and water with dinner each evening.

10 DAYs FROM £649 FlYInG FROM GlAsGOw AIRPORT

Wed 2 Mar

Holiday Code: AESPBEGC

InSPIRInG Italy

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£849

This dreamy Italian adventure is based in Alassio, an elegant resort and the pearl of Ligurian Gulf. Staying at Hotel Garden set in residential area and just three hundred yards from the beach. Look forward to visits to Menton & San Remo plus wine and water with dinner each evening and a typical Ligurian dinner on one night.

8 DAYs FROM £849 FlYInG FROM EDInBURGH AIRPORT

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InClUdES WInE & WatER WIth dInnER*

PRICE InClUDEs:

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majoRCa

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Dinner, B&B Door to Door* service (unless otherwise stated) Wine & water with dinner* Return flights with seat reservation Baggage allowance Resort transfers Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host Free holiday insurance option No single room supplements

Majorca boasts gorgeous sandy beaches, whitewashed villages and pleasure boat trips sail you along the Fjord-like coastline, some offering the opportunity to visit the famous Caves of Drach. Perhaps you’d like to catch the local bus to chic Palma where you’ll find Arab Baths, a gothic cathedral and the Almudaina Palace – once an Arab fort and now the official Majorcan residence for the Spanish Royal Family.

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Wed 4 May The four star Sa Coma Platja Hotel occupies a seafront location with direct access to the beach. Sa Coma promenade is lined with shops, bars, restaurants and is within walking distance.

8 DAYs FROM £499 jOIn DIRECT AT GlAsGOw AIRPORT

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Holiday Code: AEMSCGC

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malta

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Dinner, B&B Door to Door* service Return flights with seat reservation Baggage allowance Resort transfers Free holiday insurance option No single room supplements

Located in the midst of the Mediterranean, Malta is surrounded by crystal clear waters and blessed with an inviting climate. So much more than just a sunshine getaway, Malta has history at every turn. Its capital, Valletta, known as “The Fortress City”, is home to a fascinating war museum, splendid architecture, an open-air theatre and a stunning natural harbour. Inland you’ll find medieval Mdina, “The Silent City” with a history dating back more than four thousand years. Then there’s Mosta with its domed cathedral and Rabat, an ancient town full of cultural heritage.

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The three star Plaza Hotel stands on Sliema’s seafront and boasts beautiful vistas along with impressive facilities including a rooftop swimming pool with sun terrace.

The superb four star Kennedy Nova enjoys an outstanding location right on the promenade and boasts a rooftop swimming pool. Admire the views across the harbour from the delightful sun terrace and garden.

8 DAYs FROM £599 FlYInG FROM EDInBURGH AIRPORT

Wed 2 Mar

Holiday Code: AEMALGC

8 DAYs FROM £699 FlYInG FROM EDInBURGH AIRPORT

Sun 6 Nov

Holiday Code: AEMALGC

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CRUISES FRom £199 Sail off into the SunSet with your fellow Good ComPanIonS... Dreaming about treating yourself to a cruise but want to share the experience? Well, there is no better place for GOOD COMPANIONS to get together than on a world class ship. A cruise is like no other holiday and sharing the pleasure with new found friends makes it even more special. So let’s make your dream a reality! We’re delighted to present a tempting collection of ocean cruises especially for our fun-loving GOOD COMPANIONS. Gasp at the Norwegian fjords, explore legendary cities, visit Canada in the Fall, discover the beauty of our own island or be astounded by the Northern Lights. Which one takes your fancy?

PRICE InClUDEs:

• Dinner, bed & breakfast before cruise where stated • Sole occupancy cabin • All meals & snacks onboard • Door to Door* service (excludes Taster Cruises) • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Free holiday insurance option

CRUISE & maRItImE VoyaGES cRuisE & maRitimE vOyagEs Has gaiNEd aN ENviaBlE REPutatiON FOR OFFERiNg gREat valuE scENic cRuisiNg HOlidays FROm cONvENiENt uk PORts.

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You’ll never be bored aboard a Cruise & Maritime Voyages ship with facilities including: swimming pools, whirlpools, internet café, wellness centre, informative port lectures, shopping arcade, library, card room and extensive deck areas.

When night falls, sip a pre-dinner cocktail in one of the inviting bars. After dining, the showtime team of singers, dancers and speciality acts will present a snappily choreographed extravaganza. Alternatively, enjoy some classical music in the piano bar or dance the night away.

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From formal to more relaxed, expert chefs conjure up delicious meals that change daily and will appeal to all palates. All prices are correct at the time of going to print. *Conditions apply

Magnificent Magellan boasts expansive wooded deck areas giving a real sense of spaciousness. Inside you’ll find a choice of bars and restaurants along with panoramic observation zones.

PREsENtiNg maRcO POlO ADULT ONLY

All cabins are en suite and air-conditioned with hairdryer and television.

With her traditional handsome profile, teak decks and distinctive dark blue hull, Marco Polo is a fully stabilized classic ocean liner with comfortable lounges and elegantly furnished bars and restaurants.

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PRICE InClUDEs:

• 1 night dinner, B&B in hotel • 1 night in an en suite cabin • All meals & snacks while cruising • Coach travel throughout • Full holiday itinerary • Free holiday insurance option • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host

taStER CRUISE

& london landMarKS

Sail froM newcaStle aBoard Magellan

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£199

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. We journey south following the beautiful Northumberland coastline before arriving at Newcastle where we board Magellan. Tuck in to a delicious dinner then take your seats in the show lounge for sparkling cabaret followed by a late night disco. Alternatively, relax with the ship’s classical duo and your favourite cocktail. Saturday. Enjoy breakfast before we disembark at Tilbury and rejoin our coach. Later, we check into our hotel for overnight stay and dinner.

3 DAYs FROM £199

Sunday. After breakfast we make our way in to London for a sightseeing tour of the capitals landmarks before making our way home by coach.

Fri 20 May

Single Inside cabin from £199

Holiday Highlights: • Great on board entertainment • Northumbrian coastline • Guided tour of London

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£239

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. We head direct to Greenock where we board Marco Polo. Tuck in to a delicious dinner then take your seats in the show lounge for sparkling cabaret followed by a late night disco. Alternatively, relax with the ship’s classical ensemble and your favourite cocktail. Saturday. Enjoy breakfast before we disembark at Liverpool and rejoin our coach for a sightseeing tour of the city’s landmarks. Later, we check into our hotel in the north west of England for dinner and overnight stay.

3 DAYs FROM £239

Sunday. We make our way by coach to the lakes for some free time in the dazzling Lake District.

Fri 26 Aug

Single Inside cabin from £239

Holiday Highlights: • Great on board entertainment • Lake District • Guided tour of Liverpool 42

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PRICE InClUDEs:

• Door to Door* service • 8 nights in an en suite cabin aboard Magellan • All meals and snacks aboard Magellan • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Free holiday insurance option • No single cabin supplement

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Enjoy Norway’s spectacular fjords in all their glory on this very special cruise. Spring is the perfect season to witness rushing waterfalls tumbling into the fjords’ mirror-calm waters and admire lush green hills surrounded by rugged mountains with snow-capped peaks. Bergen, the “fjord capital” is set amongst seven hills with medieval houses, colonnaded shops and lively cafés lining the cobbled streets. Sögnefjord is regarded as the “King of the Fjords” while Geirangerfjord is perhaps the most beautiful fjord of them all. We also explore some of the quaintly charming villages that create a vibrant splash of colour along the dramatic Norwegian coast such as picture postcard Eidfjord where the mountains reflect in the deep blue water and fairytale Flåm where you might care to board the amazing railway, full of zig-zags and tunnels.

Holiday Highlights • Ulvik • Cruising Hardangerfjord • Eidfjord • Cruising Sögnefjord • Flåm • Cruising Naeroyfjord to view Gudvangen • Cruising Geirangerfjord • Geiranger • Bergen

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9 DAYs FROM £1199

Sun 17 Apr

Single Inside cabin from £1199

Single Outside cabin from £1539 Holiday Code: OCMGCG6D3

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BaltIC CItIES & St. PEtERSBURG

PRICE InClUDEs:

• Door to Door* service • 13 nights in an en suite cabin aboard Magellan • All meals and snacks aboard Magellan • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Free holiday insurance option • No single cabin supplement

Sail froM dundee aBoard Magellan

This fascinating cruise takes in Scandinavian kingdoms and the former communist states of Russia, East Germany and Estonia. Be greeted by the Little Mermaid statue as you sail into wonderful Copenhagen, choose to visit Berlin and see the Brandenburg Gate and the infamous wall then lose yourself in the enchanting medieval quarter in Tallinn where you can wander the ancient alleyways. An overnight stay in regal St. Petersburg allows time to see the wealth of attractions such as the battleship Aurora where the guns signalled the outbreak of the 1917 revolution, the city’s Peter and Paul Fortress and the grandiose baroque palace. Helsinki’s skyline is towered over by the onion-domed Uspensky Cathedral while Stockholm is spread over fourteen islands connected by fifty bridges. Final stop is in vibrant Aarhus where the waterfront is a delight to explore.

Holiday Highlights • Copenhagen • Warnemünde for Berlin • Tallinn • St. Petersburg • Helsinki • Stockholm • Aarhus

14 DAYs FROM £1999

Sat 7 May

Single Inside cabin from £1999

Single Outside cabin from £2499 Holiday Code: OCMGCG6D5

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PRICE InClUDEs:

• Door to Door* service & coach transfer • 1 night hotel accomodation • 9 nights in an en suite cabin aboard Magellan • All meals and snacks aboard Magellan • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Free holiday insurance option • No single cabin supplement

Sail froM london tilBury aBoard Magellan This dreamy summer cruise combines coastal scenery with fascinating history. Kirkwall has a distinct Norse influence and is where you’ll find Skara Brae, a Stone Age settlement that predates the Pyramids. Stornoway is an historic outpost in the Outer Hebrides and Tobermory features pastel painted harbourside houses. Then we arrive in Dublin with its imposing fortress, Leprechaun Museum, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College and Guinness Storehouse. St Mary’s is the largest of the inhabited Isles of Scilly and boasts white beaches and a rich history. St Peter’s Port is Guernsey’s pretty main town with an attractive seafront and the French harbour town of Honfleur features a fifteenth century wooden church and offers a gateway to Monet’s house.

Holiday Highlights • Kirkwall • Stornoway • Tobermory • Dublin • Isles of Scilly • Guernsey • Honfleur

INCLUDES DINNER, B&B IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION BEFORE SAILING

11 DAYs FROM £1999

Tue 5 Jul

Single Inside cabin from £1999

Single Outside cabin from £2499 Holiday Code: OCMGCG622

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Canada In thE Fall

Sail froM greenocK aBoard Marco polo

• Door to Door* service • 29 nights in an en suite cabin aboard Magellan • All meals and snacks aboard Magellan • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host (departs Montreal) • Free holiday insurance option • No single cabin supplement

Experience the amazingly diverse landscapes of Canada on this once in a lifetime cruise. Highlights include Sydney, Nova Scotia, home to Gaelic speaking descendants of Scottish settlers and the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride around historic Charlottetown, the perfect way to take in the eye-catching nineteenth century architecture then discover the stunning landscapes of Gaspe. Montreal has an authentic old town and a Gothic-revival basilica while French-influenced Quebec is the only walled city in North America. Go whale watching off the coast of Saguenay and see Captain Cook’s monument in Newfoundland. Awesome!

Holiday Highlights • Belfast • St. John’s • Halifax • Charlottetown • Gaspé • Cruising St. Lawrence River • Québec • Montréal • Saguenay • Sept Îles • Havre-Saint-Pierre • Cap-aux-Meules • Sydney • Corner Brook • L’Anse aux Meadows • Cobh

30 DAYs FROM £5199

Fri 26 Aug

Single Inside cabin from £5199

Single Outside cabin from £6599 Holiday Code: OCMGCP655

Please note that your cruise returns to Liverpool from where you will be transferred home.

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PRICE InClUDEs:

• Door to Door* service & coach transfer • 1 night hotel accommodation • 14 nights in an en suite cabin aboard Magellan • All meals and snacks aboard Magellan • Services of a GOOD COMPAnIOns host • Free holiday insurance option • No single cabin supplement

Sail froM london tilBury aBoard Magellan This spectacular cruise follows Norway’s coastline stopping off at idyllic villages before venturing high into the Arctic Circle in search of the Northern Lights. One of nature’s greatest wonders, this phenomenon showcases a mind blowing display of purple, blue, pink and green lights dancing and flickering across the dark night sky. Treats include Olden, located just twelve miles from the Briksdal Glacier and surrounded by gushing waterfalls. Tromsø is a cultural hub and home to an iceberg shaped cathedral and awesome Alta boasts one of the world’s largest collections of rock art, carvings and painting created by prehistoric tribes. Then there’s cosmopolitan Bergen with its delightful old port and restored wooden warehouses and Honningsvag, gateway to the North Cape.

16 DAYs FROM £2099

Holiday Highlights

Fri 28 Oct

• Amsterdam • Olden • Sortland • Alta • Honningsvag • Tromsø • Trondheim • Åndalsnes • Bergen

Single Inside cabin from £2099

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Single Outside cabin from £2599 Holiday Code: OCMGCG633

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