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Group Organiser Benefits • Up to 3 free places on selected tours • No minimum party numbers • Free holiday insurance option • No single room supplements on mainland UK holidays and some Irish tours Dear Group Leader,
• Free holiday planning and tailormade itineraries from friendly specialist staff
Welcome to your Glenton Groups newsletter, chock-full of tempting tours for you and your group.
• Provisional bookings held for up to 2 months with no obligation
Day excursions, Autumn escapes and fun-filled winter breaks present great ideas for the rest of this year. Looking ahead, many groups are already thinking about their 2017 summer holiday making sure they’re first in the queue for the best deals, favourite destinations and popular hotels. It’s never too early to book - especially if you have one of our exciting Select holidays in mind. Don’t forget that all of our holidays are tailor made to suit your group’s individual requirements. Change the date, amend the duration, add an excursion...the possibilities are endless.
• Booking deposits from just £20 per person
Perhaps spread your wings a little further and jet off to sunnier climes such as Jersey or Berlin or maybe you and your club would like to sail into the sunset on an ocean cruise with discounted rates, free places, an inclusive drinks package*, cocktail reception and top-notch cabaret. We really do pull out all the stops to make sure you and your group enjoy a truly wonderful holiday. We firmly believe that’s why 2016 is yet another outstandingly successful year for Glenton Groups. Whatever your group’s holiday dreams – we look forward to making them reality. Kind regards
Claire Jolly Groups Manager
HAND PICKED HOTELS Our holiday collection features a fantastic range of hotels offering a variety of differing facilities. These are indicated on individual hotel descriptions by the following symbols:
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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 the 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.
• Choose your joining points – and even request your favourite driver • Complete financial security – ABTA & ATOL bonded • 10% off group leader’s personal tours with Glenton* • Free room upgrade for group leaders where possible on personal & group tours* • Free bottle of wine in room for group leaders on group tours*
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PRICE
Here at Glenton Groups we are so confident we will not be beaten on price on any “like for like” holiday that we guarantee to match the price you’ve been given AND throw in a £100 M&S VOUCHER when you book your holiday with us!
A company you can trust Glenton is Scotland’s largest bonded ABTA coach holiday specialist. ABTA membership is universally recognised as a guarantee of financial security and professional integrity. In addition, 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.
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. *Conditions apply.
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• Up to three free places • Free holiday planning • Choose your own excursions • Choose your joining points
FROM
£30
Autumn Escapes
fun filled hops PRICEs INCLUDE:
• Dinner, bed and breakfast • Coach travel throughout • Welcome pack • Excursions as stated • Free holiday insurance option
Savour the seasonal changes and the kaleidoscope of autumn colours on a break with your group. One free place per ten passengers on any of the getaways on pages 3 & 4 adds to the temptation! An exclusive offer for our much valued Groups!
Day Trips
Fun-filled Hops
Loch Lomond Cruise & Afternoon Tea
INCLUDES COACH, CRUISE & AFTERNOON TEA
Experience the majestic beauty of Loch Lomond from the comfort of a cruiser taking in the fjord-like scenery as we glide around the bonny, bonny banks. After our sightseeing sail, we head to the enchanting Arrochar Hotel on the shores of Loch Long for afternoon tea. A stop at Loch Lomond Shores completes a lovely day out.
DAY TRIP ONLY £35 Fri 19 Aug
Fri 9 Sep
Sat 24 Sep
Rosslyn Chapel Made world famous by the Da Vinci Code blockbuster, Rosslyn Chapel is an architectural wonder covered in mysterious carvings. After time to look around we continue to the pretty border town of Peebles.
INCLUDES COACH, ROSSLYN CHAPEL & PEEBLES
Nestling in the picturesque highlands near the banks of Loch Linnhe, the charming Croit Anna Hotel offers gorgeous views and our excursion takes us on a scenic drive to Mallaig.
2 Days FROM £79 Sat 10 Sep
£89
Sat 1 Oct
£79
Pitlochry’s Enchanted Forest Staged in Pitlochry’s Faskally Woods, this award winning event is an out of this world lighting show. Expect glittering visual displays and innovative design against the stunning backdrop of autumn woodland all accompanied by original music. You’ll be staying at the elegant Fishers Hotel in the heart of Pitlochry.
2 Days only £109
DAY TRIP ONLY £32
Sun 2 Oct
Wed 21 Sep
Sun 16 Oct
Clyde Cruise & Arrochar
St Andrews Seaside Jaunt 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. One of our most popular outings!
DAY TRIP ONLY £30 Sat 27 Aug
Glencoe & the Road to the Isles
INCLUDES COACH, FISH & CHIPS
Enjoy a breathtaking cruise through fjord-like scenery and along the sheltered waters of Loch Long and Loch Goil as we sail from Greenock to Blairmore Pier near Dunoon. After disembarking, we head to Inveraray for some free time before afternoon tea at the Arrochar Hotel. Enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast with entertainment. We also include a stop at Loch Lomond Shores on the return journey.
2 Days only £99 Wed 14 Sep
Fri 9 Sep
• Provisional bookings held for up to two months • Request your favourite driver! • Low booking deposits
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Autumn Escapes
FROM
£129
Taster Treats Travel to a Select hotel at a mystery location aboard a luxury Select coach, receive a premium welcome pack and enjoy a guided tour of your surprise destination. Our break includes morning coffee on both your outward and return journeys. NOV £139 DEC £129
3 Days from £149 Thu 1 Sep Mon 5 Sep Fri 16 Sep
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£159 £159 £159
Thu 6 Oct Fri 21 Oct Sat 29 Oct
£149 £149 £149
Morecambe & the English Lakes
Oban & the Isle of Mull
Morecambe is home to a pleasant promenade with a statue of comedy legend, Eric Morecambe – the town’s most famous son. We enjoy a visit 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 on Morecambe’s East Promenade and we call in at historic Carlisle on our return journey.
Based at the welcoming Regent Hotel in the popular resort of Oban, a holiday highlight is our day on mystical Mull. This haunting island houses many historical sites and monuments, from standing stones to medieval castles and its main town of Tobermory is renowned for its cheerfully coloured harbourside buildings.
3 Days only £139
3 Days from £149
Fri 30 Sep
Fri 30 Sep
£169
Fri 21 Oct
£149
Glorious YORK & Yorkshire Coast
Blackpool Illuminations Mini-Break
As the name suggests, the three star Holiday Inn Hull Marina overlooks Hull’s marina and is a mere five minute walk from the bustling town centre. Our excursions take us to the seaside resorts of Filey & Scarborough and we visit York on another day.
You’ll be staying at a mystery hotel from the GLENTON collection and we include an illuminations drive, plus plenty of time to explore Blackpool. With its sandy beaches, leafy parks, boating lakes and the buzz of the Golden Mile along with the nostalgia of evocative trams and Victorian piers.
4 Days only £199
3 Days only £129
Fri 16 Sep
Fri 16 Sep
Fri 7 Oct
• Up to three free places • Free holiday planning • Choose your own excursions • Choose your joining points
PRICE INCLUDES:
• Dinner, B&B • Coach travel throughout • Welcome pack • Excursions as stated • Free holiday insurance option
FROM
£179
Wonderful Winter & festive treats Strictly Ballroom & Leeds Christkindelmarkt Experience seasonal shopping European style when we spend a day at Leeds traditional German Christmas Market. This captivating event features wooden chalets and authentic continental traders along with tempting festive food. Then as night falls an extra special treat as we take our seats at The Playhouse for Strictly Ballroom The Musical! Based on the popular movie, this dazzling feel good show tells the story of a ballroom dancer who defies the rules to follow his heart and features classic songs such as Love is in the Air and Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps. A visit to Skipton enroute home is included, where you can soak up a real Christmas feel at the yuletide market completes an enchanting itinerary. Our base will be the Britannia Leeds Bramhope Hotel which stands in its own grounds and boasts leisure facilities.
3 Days only £179 Fri 2 Dec
Fri 9 Dec
St Albans Christmas Market & London Winter Wonderland Your Holiday Itinerary Thursday. Once your group has settled into their coach seat, we journey south with comfort stops en route. We check in at the Ramada Hatfield Hotel in St Albans for four nights dinner, bed and breakfast. Friday. We head to the Galleria Hatfield Outlet for Christmas shopping where you’ll find top brands at great prices! Saturday. We travel into London and get into the spirit of Christmas at the city’s Winter Wonderland event staged in Hyde Park. Here you will find festive themed fun and activities including an observation wheel and a seasonal market. Sunday. We travel to St Albans where we include a guided tour of the 11th century cathedral. Afterwards, the town’s popular Christmas market takes place around a walled garden adjacent to the ancient church and features wooden chalets offering high quality produce. Monday. We travel home with refreshment stops en route.
Shopping, sightseeing and festive fun all wrapped up in one enticing tour!
5 Days only £279 Thu 24 Nov
Christmas time at Alnwick Garden Enchanting Alnwick Garden presents a magical experience featuring a festive market with traditional gifts. Our tour includes mulled wine with mince pies, free time to explore the gardens and stalls, a three-course lunch then a carol sing-a-long with the Ellington Colliery Brass Band. We stay at a well-located hotel and also enjoy festive fun at Durham Christmas Market, set around the beautiful cathedral.
4 days only £229 Fri 2 Dec
• Provisional bookings held for up to two months • Request your favourite driver! • Low booking deposits
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GLENTON GROUPS ALSO ARRANGE CHRISTMAS AND HOGMANAY HOLIDAYS – PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS
FROM
£109 Turkey & Tinsel Welsh Style
Epic Ireland Turkey & Tinsel
Celebrate the festive season early at the splendid Celtic Royal Hotel, located in the historic harbour town of Caernarfon. Treats include punch reception, two nights live entertainment, quiz, treasure hunt and bingo as well as traditional Christmas dinner and tea with mince pies on one afternoon. Out and about we visit the cathedral city of Bangor and lovely Llandudno.
Kick off the season of goodwill at the Hamlet Court Hotel near Enfield and enjoy mince pies, a classic Christmas movie, visit to Epic Ireland, free time in Dublin, mulled wine reception, traditional Christmas dinner, visit to Galway, Hogmanay dinner with a glass of sparkling wine, excursion to Newbridge, festive quiz and entertainment.
5 Days only £199
5 days only £249
Mon 5 Dec
Mon 21 Nov
Tartan Turkey & Tinsel Blairgowrie’s outstanding Angus Hotel blends traditional comforts with modern leisure facilities and makes an enchanting base for our festive themed getaway. Enjoy tea with mince pies on arrival, mulled wine reception, Christmas dinner and a ‘Hogmanay’ dinner dance including countdown to the ‘New Year’ with a glass of sparkling wine. Look forward to live entertainment from Tommy Newcomen, Sapphire and Harry Mac as well as bingo, quiz night and excursions to Aberdeen & Dundee. For an extra treat we take our seats at Pitlochry’s Film Theatre for a showing of Scrooge.
5 Days only £219 Mon 7 Nov
Mon 14 Nov
Sun 4 Dec
Bruges Christmas Market & York’s St Nicholas Fayre Combine visits to festive fairs in two equally captivating medieval cities separated by the North Sea! Beautiful Bruges boasts a picturesque Christmas carnival with little wooden chalets, tasty delicacies and intricate ice sculptures. Back in Britain, fairytale York’s St Nicholas Fayre is steeped in nostalgia with costumed traders while carol singers create a festive buzz. Enjoy entertainment on the overnight ferries and you can add all you can eat breakfast and dinner on both outward and return journeys for just an extra £48!
3 Days from £109 Mon 28 Nov
Mon 5 Dec
Wed 23 Nov
PRICE INCLUDES:
EARLY BIRDS
• Dinner, B&B • Coach travel throughout • Welcome pack • Excursions as stated • Free holiday insurance option
Rhyl & Roman Chester
Lively Liverpool
Morecambe
Staying at Rhyl’s seafront Westminster Hotel with outings to Chester and Llandudno as well as Llangollen including a boat trip on the unique Stream in the Sky.
Based at the Adelphi Hotel, you have Liverpool’s attractions on your doorstep. Includes excursions to Southport and Chester.
Enjoy entertainment, a £ a round drinks promotion as well as visits to Southport and Keswick whilst staying at Morecambe’s seafront Headway Hotel.
5 Days only £159
5 Days from £169
Mon 20 Mar
Mon 30 Jan £169
4 Days only £139 5 Days from £159
Mon 27 Feb £179
Mon 27 Mar £189
Mon 23 Jan £159
INCLUDES £ A ROUND* DEAL!
Fri 3 Mar Mon 20 Feb £169 Conditions apply
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• Up to three free places • Free holiday planning • Choose your own excursions • Choose your joining points
GRAND UK
Hotels
GLENTON’S sister company, Grand UK, boasts a collection of hotels where you can be sure of a warm welcome and superb hospitality from the management and staff at any time of year.
FROM
£229 Please see pages 8, 9 & 10 for more great Grand UK Hotels offers for groups
Early bird breaks, themed holidays, summer fun in the sun, kick starting the festive season or letting someone else do all the hard work at Christmas or New Year. With Grand UK Hotels you can look forward to regular entertainment, traditional home-cooked food and friendly hospitality. If you’re a bit uneasy about the long journey to south coast resorts, we can arrange leisurely pace tours featuring restful overnight hotel stops on both legs of your journey.
GRAND UK HOTELS FEATURE • Great locations close to resort amenities • Smaller hotels with the personal touch • Waiter service • Regular evening entertainment • Porterage service • Many single rooms without supplement • Lift or ground floor rooms
Parkbury HOTEL Isle of Wight
Daunceys Hotel – Weston-super-Mare
This Georgian building stands in its own grounds and a ten minute downhill walk brings you to Sandown’s seafront and High Street. The interior has an unusual ocean travel theme and there is a lounge bar with dance floor, a pleasant sun terrace and pretty gardens for your group to enjoy. Outings on the enchanting Isle of Wight could include Osborne House - Queen Victoria’s seaside palace where you can view the monarch’s private quarters, lavish State Rooms and the quirky Bathing Machine that preserved the Queen’s modesty.
Dauncey’s Hotel commands a prime seafront location with magnificent views across Weston Bay and is just a short stroll from the town centre. Your group can enjoy views of the bay as they dine and perhaps pamper themselves at the on-site holistic health and beauty salon. Why not add a touch of nostalgia to your group’s break with an atmospheric horse-drawn canal trip along the Great Western Canal?
Excursion Ideas: Tiverton & Horse Drawn Canal Cruise • Cheddar Gorge & Wells • Bath • Longleat • Cardiff
5 Days from £229 Excursion Ideas: • Newport • Ryde • Cowes • Shanklin • Godshill • Alum Bay & Needles
8 Days from £399
Mon 29 May £459 Mon 24 Jul £469 Mon 18 Sep £449 Mon 26 Jun £469 Mon 28 Aug £469 Mon 9 Oct £399
Sun 30 Apr £229 Sun 30 Jul £289 Sun 8 Oct Sun 21 May £259 Sun 27 Aug £289 Sun 25 Jun £279 Sun 24 Sep £279
7 Days from £299
Sun 30 Apr £299 Sun 30 Jul £399 Sun 8 Oct Sun 21 May £329 Sun 27 Aug £399 Sun 25 Jun £369 Sun 24 Sep £349
£239
£299
• Provisional bookings held for up to two months • Request your favourite driver! • Low booking deposits
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Spring into summer 2017 with an exciting Glenton Groups Getaway! Here are some tempting ideas for next year’s long, sunny days – remember, excursions are simply suggestions – we can tailormake holidays to suit your requirements...
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PRICE INCLUDES:
• Dinner, bed and breakfast • Coach travel throughout • Excursions as stated • Welcome pack • Free holiday insurance option
£199
Isle of Arran & Brodick Castle The sumptuous Isle of Arran is often described as “Scotland in miniature” with its lush countryside, pristine beaches, abundance of wildlife, quaint villages, ancient castles, prehistoric standing stones and so much more. Your group would be staying at the beachfront Best Western Kinloch Hotel, located on the “sunset side” of the island.
4 Days only £299 Mon 15 May Mon 12 Jun
Mon 14 Aug Mon 11 Sep
North Arran Head back through the ages with an expert guide as you drive through Machrie Moor, home to the ancient remains of six standing stone circles. Afterwards, continue to Lochranza and take in a tour of the island’s distillery. Complete the day with a stop at Arran Aromatics – the world famous toiletry empire.
Sligo, Westport & Knock
Beautiful Buxton & Chatsworth House
Enjoy a day in the historic port of Sligo with its 13th century abbey and contemporary art museum then discover Westport’s Georgian town centre. Be spellbound by the pilgrimage village of Knock and explore Castlebar where you’ll find the Mayo Memorial Peace Park. The Downhill Inn, located near the River Moy in Ballina is perfect for your group and is good for allowing lots of single rooms with no supplement.
A fantastic Peak District holiday. We have lots of hotels from Derby city to the heart of Buxton. We include a day in Buxton, perhaps visit local landmarks such as Solomon’s Temple and Poole’s cavern – a two-million-year-old limestone cave. Your holiday includes entrance to stately Chatsworth House, home to imperial State Rooms and glorious gardens, as well as a day to Matlock Bath & Bakewell.
5 Days from £249
Mon 3 Apr £249 Mon 19 Jun £279 Mon 14 Aug £279 Mon 22 May £259 Mon 10 Jul £279 Mon 2 Oct £269
Oban, mull & the Hollow Mountain Enjoy a unique experience at Hollow Mountain Power Station, hidden deep within Ben Cruachan. Based at Oban’s Regent Hotel which stands on the level esplanade and where your group is assured of a warm welcome from Tommy and his team. We also include a day to Mull and colourful Tobermory.
5 Days from £269
Mon 17 Apr £269 Mon 10 Jul £329 Mon 16 Oct £269 Mon 15 May £279 Mon 14 Aug £329 Mon 12 Jun £299 Mon 18 Sep £299 8
Excursion Ideas: South Arran In the company of an expert guide, explore the southern side of the island stopping off at Arran Creamery in Kilmory then continue through Whiting Bay to Brodick Castle & Gardens. This majestic National Trust Property houses impressive collections of period furniture, paintings and sporting trophies.
5 Days from £239
Mon 3 Apr £249 Mon 3 Jul £279 Mon 23 Oct £249 Mon 22 May £259 Mon 14 Aug £279 Mon 5 Jun £269 Mon 11 Sep £279
Great Yarmouth
GRAND UK
Hotels
With sandy beaches, bustling piers and crazy golf, Great Yarmouth simply bursts with holiday fun. The resort’s Nelson Hotel stands on Marine Parade and boasts gorgeous views and an entertainment suite with dance floor. We include a day to Norwich, another to Cromer & Sheringham and a free day to enjoy your resort.
5 Days from £239
Mon 8 May £249 Mon 3 Jul £279 Mon 16 Oct £239 Mon 19 Jun £269 Mon 25 Sep £279
• Up to three free places • Free holiday planning • Choose your own excursions • Choose your joining points
LUSCIOUS Lakes
GRAND UK
Hotels
Discover the beauty of the Lake District whilst staying at the County Hotel in Kendal. Located within easy reach of the shops and river, this former coaching inn has a spacious lounge with dance floor. Sensational sightseeing takes in Windermere & Grasmere, Keswick & Cockermouth as well as picturesque Ulverston.
5 Days from £249
Mon 15 May £279 Mon 10 Jul £299 Mon 2 Oct Mon 12 Jun £289 Mon 7 Aug £299
£249
Torquay & the English Riviera
GRAND UK
Hotels
Torquay exudes a continental feel with a stylish marina, swaying palm trees and golden beaches. The resort’s popular Richmond Hotel stands in sheltered gardens with a private path to the seafront and has an entertainment lounge with dance floor for your groups’ enjoyment. Our days out include Buckfast Abbey & Totnes historic Exeter and Brixham & Paignton.
5 Days from £399 Sun 7 May
£399 Sun 4 Jun
£429 Sun 24 Sep £399
Harrogate & Yorkshire DALES
Rhyl, Roman Chester & a Stream in the Sky
Stay at the Kimberley Hotel in the heart of Harrogate and explore the gems of Yorkshire. This former Victorian town house retains original features and blends them beautifully with modern comforts. Out and about we spend a day in fairytale York with its stunning minster then on another day we visit old world Skipton & Grassington.
Stay at the seafront Westminster Hotel in lovely Rhyl and head to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct to enjoy an amazing canal boat trip along the stream in the sky complete with spectacular views and commentary. This incredible feat of engineering is the world’s tallest canal boat ride and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our superb itinerary also includes visits to Llangollen, Llandudno and Roman Chester.
5 Days from £299
Mon 10 Apr £309 Mon 24 Jul £329 Mon 2 Oct Mon 1 May £319 Mon 28 Aug £329 Mon 12 Jun £329 Mon 11 Sep £329
£299
5 Days from £199
Mon 24 Apr £199 Mon 26 Jun £229 Mon 11 Sep £239 Mon 22 May £219 Mon 17 Jul £239 Mon 16 Oct £199
Lake Garda ALL INCLUSIVE
INCLUDES LIGHT LUNCH & FREE BAR 9am-10pm* in resort Shimmering Lake Garda is an unspoilt paradise and perfect for a relaxing holiday. We stay at the modern Hotel Villa Delle Rose located near the heart of Arco – a historic town protected by soaring mountains and boasting a mild climate and a medieval castle. The hotel has a pretty garden as well as a spa and wellness centre including indoor swimming pool. This delightful break includes excursions to Venice, Verona and Trento.
12 Days from £679 Mon 11 Apr
Fri 6 Oct
Your Holiday Itinerary Monday. We head to Hull for the overnight ferry to the continent enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Tuesday. We make our way to our dinner, bed and breakfast stop. Wednesday. We continue to the Hotel Villa Delle Rose in Arco. Thursday. Today we take in two of the gems that stud the banks of lovely Lake Garda calling in at the gorgeous resorts of Malcesine and Limone. Friday. A day in Venice, the romantic city of canals. Saturday. Two free days to explore lovely Lake Garda. Sunday. Our treat today is picturesque Verona, home to the best preserved Roman amphitheatre in the world as well as Juliet’s house on the Via Capello. Monday. Another gem as we head to Trento, a fine city steeped in art and history. Tuesday. We bid Lake Garda farewell and head to our dinner, bed and breakfast stop. Wednesday. We continue to our ferry back to Hull enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Thursday. We make our way home.
Single room supplement £180
• Provisional bookings held for up to two months • Request your favourite driver! • Low booking deposits
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Heavenly Highland Highlights The family owned and run Carrbridge Hotel nestles in the Cairngorm National Park at the entrance to the 18th century village of Carrbridge and promises a true Highland welcome. This historic hotel makes the perfect base for your group to embark on our breathtaking two hour cruise on Loch Ness followed by a visit to picturesque Urquhart Castle. We also include a day to the highland capital Inverness as well as a day taking in the seaside town of Nairn and pretty Elgin, nestled in the world famous whisky region.
5 Days from £299
Mon 17 Apr £299 Mon 24 Jul £339 Mon 9 Oct Sun 21 May £319 Mon 28 Aug £339
St Annes & the Chocolate Factory
Morecambe Bay
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. Our base, the Ashton Park Hotel is family run and centrally located in St Annes. A tasty treat is in store when we visit the Chocolate House for a live demo and some delicious samples before continuing to Oswaldtwistle Mills. On another day we visit elegant Southport as well as a half day shopping trip to Fleetwood Market.
The traditional seaside resort of Morecambe has a pleasant promenade featuring a statue of comedy legend Eric Morecambe. The seafront Headway Hotel commands delightful views and promises a warm welcome for your group. Trips include Lancaster steeped in history, Grange over Sands and the Yorkshire Dales town of Settle.
5 Days from £289
Mon 10 Apr £289 Mon 17 Jul £299 Mon 16 Oct £289 Mon 8 May £299 Mon 27 Aug £299 Mon 5 Jun £299 Mon 25 Sep £299
5 Days from £239
Mon 24 Apr £239 Mon 17 Jul £269 Mon 9 Oct Mon 15 May £249 Mon 21 Aug £269 Mon 12 Jun £269 Mon 25 Sep £279
Llandrindod Wells The Victorian spa resort of Llandrindod Wells is a hidden treasure tucked away seven hundred feet above sea level and surrounded by stunning scenery. The town’s Glen Usk Hotel makes a superb base for your group with its unrivalled location overlooking Temple Gardens. There is a residents’ lounge, a sun terrace and an entertainment room with dance floor. A highlight is our excursion to Hereford to visit the famous Cider Museum where the group can learn some of the history before indulging in cider tasting followed by a tasty ploughman’s lunch. On another day we snake through the Black Mountains to Abergavenny then wind our way into the heart of the Brecon Beacons. A morning in Aberystwyth completes a varied itinerary. 10
£299
£269
GRAND UK
Hotels
LITTLE TRAINS ITINERARY ALSO AVAILABLE
5 Days from £249
Mon 15 May £259 Mon 10 Jul £279 Mon 25 Sep £279 Mon 12 Jun £269 Mon 21 Aug £279 Mon 30 Oct £249
• Up to three free places • Free holiday planning • Choose your own excursions • Choose your joining points
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GROUP Holidays by Air Jersey special
FLYING FROM GLASGOW AIRPORT
£399 PRICE INCLUDES: • Meals as stated • Return flights with seat reservation • Baggage allowance • Resort transfers • Free holiday insurance option
Berlin
FLYING FROM GLASGOW AIRPORT
INCLUDES CITY TOUR
Jersey offers a wonderful mix of sandy beaches and hidden coves, sleepy villages and narrow winding roads, along with a host of visitor attractions. The island’s capital is St Helier, a lively town buzzing with life behind its pretty waterfront. There is a pedestrianised shopping area, open air markets and numerous pavement cafés. Howard Davis Park is a wonderful retreat with its luxurious plants that thrive in the island’s glorious mild climate.
Norfolk Hotel – St Helier This popular family owned and run centrally located two star hotel is renowned for its excellent service. Minutes from Howard Davis Park, the hotel provides dinner and breakfast and boasts a heated outdoor swimming pool, coffee shop, regular entertainment in the bar, lift to all floors and a beautiful rose garden.
Germany’s vibrant capital city dates from the thirteenth century and boasts landmark attractions such as the neo-classical Brandenburg Gate and the graffiti-strewn remains of the notorious Wall. Infamous Checkpoint Charlie was the best known crossing point from east to west while the Alexanderplatz is a sprawling public square featuring an iconic tower or head down to the riverfront to see the Charlottenburg Palace.
abacus tierpark hotel lichtenberg We stay at the four star Abacus Tierpark Hotel, ideally located in the Lichtenberg area of Berlin, close to the underground. There is a chic bar, conservatory restaurant and a Finnish sauna to enjoy.
4 nights from £399
4 nights from £399
Sat 2 Apr
Mar-Apr
Prices are for guidance only. They are correct at the time of printing. We have included a reasonable budget for your flights, however you may be subject to an airfare supplement. If so you will be advised at the time of booking. Customers will be required to walk from the terminal building to the transfer vehicles. Due to security restrictions customers must be able to handle their own luggage while in transit.
• Provisional bookings held for up to two months • Request your favourite driver! • Low booking deposits
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Welcome to
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£329
luxury coach travel for the discerning holidaymaker Upgrade your group to Select and travel to your chosen destination in the epitome of style aboard a top of the range coach. Extra Select treats for your group include a premium welcome pack and a refreshing coffee and pastry stop on your outward journey. Your group will enjoy a guided tour during your break and we round off your Select holiday with a complimentary meal on the return journey. But Select coaches book up fast – call now to secure your first choice of date for 2017!
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. 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 Celtic Royal Hotel, Cork or Salford Hall in Evesham. These are just a few of the outstanding Select hotels featured throughout the Glenton brochure. Browse our full collection in our Glenton brochure then book your group holiday with miles more style.
GROUPS EXCLUSIVE – Free Upgrades to Select During the months of November 2016 through to March 2017, we will upgrade your coach to one of our top-of-the-range Select vehicles at no extra cost. Subject to availability – please ask for details. 12
• Up to three free places • Free holiday planning • Choose your own excursions • Choose your joining points
PRICE INCLUDES:
• Dinner, bed and breakfast • Luxury coach travel throughout • Premium welcome pack • Excursions as stated • Select extras • Free holiday insurance option
Tempting tours for 2017
Many more destinations available – please call with your preferred dates.
Hebridean Island Hopping
Seaport City of Cork, Dublin & the Poignant Cobh Titanic Experience at a leisurely pace
This sightseeing holiday showcases the idyllic Outer Hebrides where you’ll find powder white beaches, rugged mountains, amazing wildlife and rich culture. We stay firstly at the Barra Beach Hotel overlooking Tangasdale Beach then move on to the Caladh Inn, centrally located in Stornoway.
This captivating holiday is based at the outstanding Celtic Ross Hotel in picturesque Rosscarbery. A holiday highlight is our guided tour of Cobh’s Titanic Experience.
Your Holiday Iitinerary Wednesday. We head to Oban and board the ferry to Barra, enjoying tea & cake on board. We check into the Barra Beach Hotel for two nights. Thursday. A guided tour of Barra, home to one of the most unusual airports in the world. Friday. We sail from Barra to Eriskay then take the causeway to picturesque South Uist. Another causeway connects to Benbecula and onward to North Uist where we catch the ferry to the Isle of Harris and travel to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Here we check in to the Caladh Inn Hotel. Saturday. A guided tour of the lovely Isle of Lewis. Sunday. Morning at leisure in Stornoway before our afternoon ferry to Ullapool and overnight stop in the north of Scotland. Monday. After breakfast we head for home
6 Days ONLY £569 Wed 3 May Wed 24 May
Wed 7 Jun Wed 26 Jul
Wed 30 Aug
Your Holiday Iitinerary Sunday. After our ferry crossing to Ireland, we check into our overnight hotel. Monday. We continue to Cork for free time before checking in at the Celtic Ross Hotel. Tuesday. A day at leisure to explore Rosscarbery with its attractive square, Blue Flag beach and decorated buildings. Wednesday. Killarney is today’s treat – perhaps visit the castle, hop aboard a jaunting cart or take a boat trip. Thursday. We venture forth to Cobh - the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic – for our guided tour of the Titanic Experience. We receive a boarding pass with the details of one of the passengers then embark on a virtual journey aboard the legendary liner and discover the fate of our named passenger. Friday. We bid farewell to the Celtic Ross Hotel and travel to Dublin for free time before checking into our overnight hotel. Saturday. We journey to our ferry back to Scotland, and continue home.
7 Days from £469 Sun 9 Apr Sun 4 Jun
£469 Sun 2 Jul £519 Sun 8 Oct £479 Sun 27 Aug £519
£479
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle & the Cotswolds This fascinating holiday showcases fine scenery and beloved historical treasures. Enjoy a day in Shakespeare-land where you’ll find Anne Hathaway’s cottage and fine Tudor architecture. Look forward to exploring Warwick Castle, a spectacular fortress with ramparts, princess tower and awesome interiors. We stay at Salford Hall, a Grade I listed Tudor manor and discover the beauty of the Cotswolds villages with a qualified guide.
INCLUDES ENTRY TO WARWICK CASTLE
5 Days from £329
Mon 3 Apr £329 Mon 10 Jul £349 Mon 18 Sep £339 Mon 26 Jun £339 Mon 21 Aug £349 Mon 16 Oct £329
• Provisional bookings held for up to two months • Request your favourite driver! • Low booking deposits
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Sail off into the sunset with Fred. Olsen and GLENTON GROUPS
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Imagine boarding a world class ship along with your group and sailing off into the sunset on a spectacular ocean adventure. A cruise is an extra special holiday and sharing the experience with familiar faces makes it truly exceptional. Cruises reach exciting places you never imagined you’d visit – be awestruck by Norway’s fjords, soak up the sun on exotic islands or explore iconic cities – all whilst enjoying outstanding onboard hospitality including an ALL INCLUSIVE* DRINKS PACKAGE on Fred. Olsen ships! Set sail from local ports such as Greenock or Rosyth or enjoy an overnight hotel stop on departures from English ports like Southampton or Liverpool. All you have to do is choose your pickup point and GLENTON Groups will arrange your transfer to the port as well as overnight hotel accommodation if required. GLENTON Groups also benefit from preferential dining times, shore excursions and embarkation procedures so that your group is kept together. To whet your appetite, we’ve featured two cruises on the facing page.
Presenting BoudiccA A truly world class cruise ship, Boudicca’s large windows light up the elegant décor of the spacious lounges and a teak promenade deck stretches around her, giving a feeling of freedom.
Just look at what is included in the price! • Full board cuisine & snacks • Return port transfers – simply choose your group’s pick up point(s) • Special group rates from just 15 passengers • Free onboard spend, from £25 - £180 per person • Preferential group dining on request (subject to availability) • Priority group disembarkation for parties travelling by coach • Free groups drink party, including wine, sherry, soft drinks & cold canapés (subject to min numbers) • Free holiday insurance option
Days at sea… Learn the forgotten art of relaxation as you wind down and take life at your own pace on board a Fred.Olsen ship where facilities include: swimming pools, jacuzzis, golfing nets, informative port lectures, shopping arcade, library, card room, arts & crafts venue, spa treatments and fitness centre. Bon appetit… From formal to more relaxed, you’ll find a tempting range of dining choices on board. Award-winning chefs ensure a feast is always in store with mouthwatering menus from international cuisine.
ALL OUR FRED. OLSEN CRUISES FEATURE AN ALL INCLUSIVE* DRINKS PACKAGE! *Includes a selection of soft drinks such as cola, lemonade, water and fruit juices. Selected red, white and rose wine by the glass, selected branded beers and house spirits including white rum, gin, vodka, whisky and brandy. Guest with All Inclusive also save 50% off premium and branded drinks, wines, cocktails and bottled water (excludes champagne & sparkling wine).
Starry, starry nights… When night falls, relax and soak up the top quality entertainment in the lounge where a shimmering stage backdrop highlights spectacular cabaret shows. Whether you fancy classical music, dancing to a lively beat, chilling out with a cocktail or trying your luck in the casino there is something to suit everyone. Comfortable cabins… All cabins are en suite and air-conditioned with hairdryer and television.
*Conditions apply.
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• Up to three free places • Free holiday planning • Choose your own excursions • Choose your joining points
Phenomenal Fjords of Norway Sail from Greenock aboard Boudicca
Holiday Highlights: • Olden • Cruising Nordfjord, Hornelen • Flam • Cruising Naeroyfjoro to Gudvangen • Bergen • Kirkwall
9 Days from £1099 Wed 31 May 2017 Twin Inside £1099
Twin Outside £1199
Espana Verde
A relaxing couple of days on the ocean waves bring you to picturesque Olden where a trip to the million-years-old Briksdals Glacier is not to be missed. Sailing on through mind blowing fjords and alongside the enchanting villages that add a splash of colour to this gorgeous region, we arrive at Flam. This tiny village boasts an amazing mountain railway, full of zig-zags and tunnels that climb twenty kilometres passing the spectacular Kjosfossen Waterfall to reach Myrdal Station. Later, Boudicca glides into the beautiful Hanseatic City of Bergen. Here, the UNESCO listed Bryggen Wharf is a joy to explore as are the narrow alleys that climb away from the waterfront, lined with half-timbered houses. Perhaps hop aboard the funicular railway and take in the breathtaking views. Our final call is at Kirkwall, the capital of the Orkney Isles. This welcoming port is where you’ll find the ancient Church of St Olaf and the island is home to Stone Age Skara Brae.
ADULTS ONLY!
sail from Liverpool aboard Boudicca
Holiday Highlights: • La Coruna • Aviles • Santander • Gexto (for Bilbao)
9 Days from £1299 Fri 22 Sep 2017 Twin Inside £1299
Twin Outside £1399
Cruise into historic cities and discover the treasures of Green Spain on this scintillating autumn sailing. Treats include La Coruna where your ship will dock just metres from the hub of this notable town with its UNESCO listed lighthouse. Then the world renowned Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre will be just a short stroll away when we call in at Aviles. Sizzling Santander beckons, capital of the Cantabria region on Spain’s north coast. This fine, historic city is home to a grand Gothic cathedral as well as the Palacio de la Magdalena - the onetime royal summer residence. Enjoy a stroll along the leafy Paseo de Pereda promenade, get a different view of the city on a guided harbour cruise, explore one of the picturesque parks or chill out on the sandy beach. Our final stop is at Gexto, a lovely seaside resort boasting historic monuments and your gateway to Bilbao with its Guggenheim Museum.
• Provisional bookings held for up to two months • Request your favourite driver! • Low booking deposits
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Remember we have great benefits on group bookings! • Up to 3 free places on selected tours • No minimum party numbers
•C hoose your joining points – and even request your favourite driver
• Free holiday insurance option
•C omplete financial security – ABTA & ATOL bonded
• No single room supplements on mainland UK holidays and some Irish tours
•1 0% off group leader’s personal tours with Glenton*
• Free holiday planning and tailormade itineraries from friendly specialist staff
•F ree room upgrade for group leaders where possible on personal & group tours*
• Provisional bookings held for up to 2 months with no obligation • Booking deposits from just £20 per person
•F ree bottle of wine in room for group leaders on group tours* *Conditions apply.
TELEPHONE 0141 221 1668 groupsales@glentonholidays.com GLENTON HOLIDAYS, 30 GORDON STREET, GLASGOW, G1 3PU GL151S