Glenton Autumn & Festive Holidays 2016 by Glenton Palmer Holidays

COACH HOLIDAYS FROM SCOTLAND Door to Door* COLLECTION ON SELECTED HOLIDAYS FREE HOLIDAY INSURANCE OPTION INCLUDED

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WINTER & FESTIVE COLLECTION 2016

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Welcome ... TO THE EXCITING WORLD OF GLENTON Dear Friends

WITH GLENTON YOU GET SO MUCH MORE

We’re delighted to present the latest GLENTON Festive

FREE HOLIDAY INSURANCE OPTION Every GLENTON holiday includes a free holiday insurance option on our coach, air and cruise collection. It’s all part of the GLENTON service that makes us stand out from the crowd. Further details can be viewed in our main brochure or online at www.glentonholidays.com

Collection & Early Preview brochure. Within the following pages you’ll find fun-filled turkey & tinsel breaks, atmospheric Christmas markets both in the UK and abroad as well as a wide-ranging selection of Christmas and Hogmanay holidays with tried and tested favourites alongside sparkling new ideas. Spend Christmas in the sun on our long stay getaway to the Costa Brava or our yuletide cruise to the Canaries. Discover a winter wonderland on an enchanting journey through the Alps enhanced by a romantic sleigh ride. Experience the unique Menton Lemon and Rose Monday festivals in France and Germany or celebrate St Patrick’s Day whooping it up on the glorious Emerald Isle – the choice is yours! Enjoy browsing our brochure. We look forward to being of service to you. Kind regards

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HAND PICKED HOTELS

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PRICES INCLUDE: • • • •

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Coach travel throughout Holiday excursions • Welcome pack Free holiday insurance option

GLENTON Select is a splendid concept in luxury coach travel for the discerning holidaymaker. On these exceptional holidays you will be chauffeured to and from your chosen resort and enjoy all your excursions in a luxurious coach with more leg room. Look forward to receiving a premium version of our welcome pack, coffee and pastry on your outward journey and a delicious meal during your return journey. If you haven’t tried GLENTON Select you don’t know what you’re missing.

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A non refundable deposit is payable within four working days of booking your holiday. Deposits are £35 for coach holidays in the UK and Ireland. European coach holidays incur a £100 deposit with all balances due four weeks prior to departure. Deposits on cruise and air holidays vary - please ask for details.

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HOLIDAYS INCLUDE:

Luxury travel in a GLENTON Select coach Generous leg room • Reclining 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

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WHERE TO JOIN YOUR COACH... BATHGATE

Bus bay outside the old train station

COWDENBEATH

Broad Street bus shelter (outside Bowling Club)

CUMBERNAULD

Bus station

DALKEITH*

Council Offices, Buccleuch Street

DUNDEE

Seagate outside bus station

DUNFERMLINE

Bus station

EAST KILBRIDE†

Bus station

GLENTON’S INCLUSIVE Door to Door collection service is available on holidays displaying the Door to Door logo. Our INCLUSIVE pickup area covers a ten mile radius from the joining points listed below:-

EDINBURGH

St Andrews bus station

FALKIRK

Bus station

GLASGOW

Buchanan bus station

GLENROTHES

Bus station

Glasgow • Hamilton • Edinburgh • Bathgate • Dunfermline

GRETNA*

Bus stop at Gretna Outlet Village

With this INCLUSIVE service it may be necessary to share your transport vehicle with other passengers travelling on the same tour. Your pickup will be at the address of the person who made the original booking. If you require more than one pickup then a supplement of £20 will apply. This INCLUSIVE service will operate from the home address specified to a coach joining point. Should you choose to make your own way to your coach on a holiday where a Door to Door pickup applies, you will be eligible for a £20 per person discount.

HAMILTON

Bus station

IRVINE

Bus stop opposite the Town House on High Street

JEDBURGH

Woolen Mill Coach Park

KILMARNOCK

Viaduct bus stop, Green Street

KIRKCALDY

Bus station

PAISLEY†

Bus bays at Abercorn Street

STIRLING

Train station

CODE BATHGATE

Z 8.00

6.45

7.15

9.15

9.45

9.15

9.00

COWDENBEATH

7.20

9.20

CUMBERNAULD

9.00

10.15

9.15

7.30

DALKEITH*

9.00

11.00

DUNDEE

6.00

8.00

9.30

DUNFERMLINE

5.30

6.00

7.20

11.30

7.45

9.45

7.30

6.30

EAST KILBRIDE†

7.00

8.00

10.00

8.30

9.30

10.45

8.15

8.00

9.45

8.00

6.40

EDINBURGH

6.00

6.30

8.15

10.45

7.00

8.15

10.30

10.00

8.30

10.30

8.10

6.00

9.00

FALKIRK

8.00

9.15

9.45

7.00

8.00

10.00

8.30

9.30

10.45

8.15

8.00

9.45

8.00

6.40

8.40

GRETNA*

10.30

12.30

10.45

HAMILTON

7.30

8.30

10.30

9.00

10.00

11.20

8.45

8.30

10.20

8.30

IRVINE

6.30

5.30

JEDBURGH

10.30

8.45

7.00

6.00

7.00

9.00

7.00

PAISLEY†

7.30

9.30

8.00

9.00

10.15

7.45

7.30

9.15

7.30

STIRLING

8.30

9.45

GLASGOW GLENROTHES

KILMARNOCK KIRKCALDY

6.45

7.10

6.15

THESE TIMES ARE FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. PLEASE READ YOUR FINAL TRAVEL TICKET FOR CONFIRMED TIMES For holidays with pick up route R please see main summer brochure for details. *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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GLENTON GETAWAYS

GETAWAYS PRICE INCLUDES:

• Dinner, B&B • Coach travel throughout • Excursions as stated • Welcome pack • Free holiday insurance option

FROM

£129

NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE WEEKEND

TRIBUTE TO THE FORCES WEEKEND

We head to the Arrochar Hotel on the shores of Loch Long to sip some red, red wine as we enjoy a toe-tapping tribute to Neil Diamond. Sure to be cracklin’ rosie!

Head to the enchanting Arrochar Hotel for a weekend paying tribute to our armed forces with nostalgic music, dancing and recordings from the 40s, 50s and 60s.

Holiday Code: GSARAN Fri 18 Nov K Limited number of single rooms available without supplement

3 DAYS ONLY £129

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL

WARNER BODELWYDDAN CASTLE EXTRAVAGANZA!

Experience the season of goodwill at the Royal Albert Hall Christmas Festival as you listen to traditional carols at this world famous event. You’ll be staying at the Ramada Hatfield and we include free time to sightsee as well as a two course pre concert meal.

3 DAYS FROM £199

Fri 16 Dec J Single room supplement £45

Holiday Code: GSARAN Fri 11 Nov K Limited number of single rooms available without supplement

3 DAYS ONLY £129

INCLUDES TICKET FOR ROYAL ALBERT HALL

Holiday Code: GELOUN

Grade II listed Bodelwyddan Castle is set in woodland and home to the National Portrait Gallery’s Victorian Collection. This outstanding Warner hotel steps up a gear when the entertainment team present a sensational West End show themed extravaganza! Includes excursions to lovely Llandudno as well as Betws-y-Coed & Llanberis.

Holiday Code: GEBOWS Mon 31 Oct K Limited number of single rooms available without supplement

5 DAYS ONLY £299

TURKEY & TINSEL GETAWAYS Celebrate the season of goodwill early on an action packed turkey & tinsel break and enjoy fabulous festive food and entertainment before everyone else! Includes exciting excursions and nightly 99p bar* from 6pm-9pm!

CHOICE OF BRITANNIA HOTELS PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL – SOUTHPORT Included Excursions: Liverpool • Chester

Holiday Code: GESOPN

5 DAYS FROM £179 Mon 7 Nov

NIGHTLY 99p BAR* 6pm-9pm

Your Holiday Itinerary ‘Christmas Eve’. Tea/coffee & mince pies on arrival. Dinner, then settle down for seasonal entertainment. ‘Christmas Day’. Breakfast. Traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings then enjoy the evening entertainment. ‘Boxing Day’. Breakfast. Look forward to chef’s hot & cold buffet this evening before the entertainment gets underway. Hogmanay’. Breakfast. Dinner then look forward to tonight’s Hogmanay entertainment.

£189

Mon 5 Dec

£179

GRAND HOTEL – LLANDUDNO Included Excursions: Betws-y-coed & Porthmadog • Chester

Holiday Code: GWLLGN

5 DAYS ONLY £189 Mon 28 Nov

Mon 12 Dec

COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL – DIDSBURY Included Excursions: Manchester • Chester • Buxton

Holiday Code: GEMACN

5 DAYS FROM £179 Mon 14 Nov

£199

Mon 5 Dec

£179

CLIFTON HOTEL - SCARBOROUGH Included Excursions: York • Helmsley & Pickering

Holiday Code: GESCLN

5 DAYS FROM £179

Day Five. After breakfast, we journey home.

Mon 28 Nov

£189

Mon 12 Dec

£179

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AUTUMN LIGHTS ADVENTURES

FROM

£45

MATLOCK BATH ILLUMINATIONS

BLACKPOOL

This magical event features a flotilla of illuminated boats floating on the River Derwent, a dazzling fireworks display, entertainment at a bandstand and interesting stalls to browse in Derwent Gardens. You’ll be staying in a comfortable, well located hotel from the GLENTON collection.

Pulsating Blackpool boasts nostalgic trams, pleasure piers, the iconic tower and world class entertainment. This buzzing resort shifts into overdrive when its legendary illuminations get underway - an amazing spectacle featuring six miles of shimmering coloured lights. Excursions include Liverpool, Southport, St Annes and Illuminations drive.

ILLUMINATIONS

Holiday Code: GEMYSN

3 DAYS ONLY £129 Fri 21 Oct

Limited number of single rooms available without supplement

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 FROM £109 Sun 2 Oct L Single room supplement £16

Holiday Code: GSPIFN

Sun 16 Oct

Thu 10 Nov The Broons

DORIC HOTEL The Doric Hotel stands on Queens Promenade with gorgeous views of the Irish Sea and is renowned for superb service and comfort. Holiday Code: GEBLDN PARK HOUSE HOTEL Occupying an envious position on the quieter North Promenade, the Park House Hotel has an elegant ballroom. Holiday Code: GEBLPN QUEENS HOTEL This excellent hotel boasts a superb location on the promenade and has a choice of bars and a lounge with dance floor.

Holiday Code: GEBLQN

GLENTON CHOICE ILLUMINATIONS Let us pick your hotel, saving you money and adding some mystery! Holiday Code: GEMYSN

5 DAYS DATE

Sat 1 Oct Mon 12 Sep Mon 12 Sep Mon 3, 24 Oct

HOTEL

Queens Hotel Doric Hotel Park House Hotel Glenton Choice

PRICE

£279 £279 £279 £259

PICK UP

K K K

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS MINI-BREAK

Enjoy lunch and a glass of mulled wine before taking your seat for a fun-filled shows!

DAY TRIP ONLY £45

CHOICE OF HOTELS IN BLACKPOOL

Limited number of single rooms available without supplement

SPECTACULAR SHOWS IN GLASGOW!

Holiday Code: GDPAN Wed 16 Nov Million Dollar Quartet

Edinburgh 09:45 | Bathgate 10:45 | Hamilton 11:30 | Join at restaurant 12:00 6

AUTUMN LIGHTS ADVENTURES PRICE INCLUDES: • Dinner, B&B† • Coach travel throughout • Excursions as stated • Welcome pack • Free holiday insurance option

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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.

3 DAY ONLY £129 Fri 16 Sep

Holiday Code: GEBLUN Fri 7 Oct

Limited number of single rooms available without supplement †Excludes day trips

SHOPPING LEISURE BREAKS

FROM

£39

SHOPPING BREAKS PRICE INCLUDES:

Enjoy free time to shop till you drop and bag some bargains on these great value getaways.

• Dinner, B&B† • Coach travel throughout • Excursions as stated • Welcome pack • Free holiday insurance option

NEWCASTLE INTU METRO CENTRE

LIVERPOOL

We make an early start and head direct to Newcastle’s bustling Intu Metro Centre - a shopping mecca with over three hundred stores as well as a good selection of cafés. Our journey home is punctuated with a refreshing stop for high tea.

We head direct to cosmopolitan Liverpool for an afternoon at leisure to take in the sights or hit the shops. Next day we journey to the Intu Trafford Centre where there are nearly 300 shops to entice you. We enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast at a conveniently located hotel from the GLENTON collection.

& THE TRAFFORD CENTRE

2 DAYS ONLY £79 DAY TRIP ONLY £39 Wed 9 Nov

Holiday Code: GDNEMN Sat 26 Nov

Departs: Hamilton 06:30 | Glasgow 07:00 | Bathgate 07:45 | Edinburgh 08:45

Sat 5 Nov

Holiday Code: GEMYSN Sat 3 Dec

Limited number of single rooms available without supplement Departs: Edinburgh 06:00 | Bathgate 06:30 | Glasgow 07:15 | Hamilton 07:40

DUMFRIES HOUSE & GRETNA OUTLET VILLAGE

LONDON SHOPPING SPREE

Combine a visit to Dumfries House with some retail therapy. Set deep in the heart of Robert Burns country, Dumfries House is a INCLUDES stunning stately home and GUIDED TOUR time capsule with a sumptuous OF DUMFRIES interior. Our guided tour helps you make HOUSE & LUNCH the most of your visit. We continue to Gretna Outlet Village where you’ll find fifty stores offering discounted designer labels as well as a choice of cafés.

Oxford Street boasts a rich collection of designer stores, Carnaby Street has unique boutiques and there there’s upmarket Harrods in elegant Knightsbridge - London has it all. You’ll be staying at a conveniently located hotel in the London area and you’ll have three free days to shop and sightsee.

DAY TRIP ONLY £45 Sat 19 Nov

Holiday Code: GDDUM Sat 3 Dec

Departs: Dunfermline 07:00 | Edinburgh 07:45 | Bathgate 08:45 | Glasgow 09:30 †Excludes day trips

5 DAYS ONLY £189 Mon 7 Nov

Holiday Code: GELOUN Mon 5 Dec

Limited number of single rooms available without supplement

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ST ALBANS CHRISTMAS MARKET & LONDON WINTER WONDERLAND Join the GLENTON team look forward to a free day in London where you can 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. On another day we head to St Albans where we include a guided tour of the 11th century cathedral. The town’s Christmas market features wooden chalets offering high quality produce and takes place around a beautiful walled garden adjacent to the ancient church. We stay at the contemporary Ramada Hatfield Hotel, ideally located opposite The Galleria Shopping Centre. You’ll have a free day to enjoy Hatfield’s shopping outlet.

TOUR DESIGNED BY LOUISE, ASHLEIGH & SINDY

GLENTON TOP PICK

5 DAYS ONLY £279 Thu 24 Nov

Holiday Code: GELOHN

Limited number of single rooms available without supplement

GLENTON PARTY BREAK AT BLACKPOOL’S QUEENS HOTEL Pack your glad rags and join the GLENTON team on this action packed break! We kick off the party season in style staying at Blackpool’s renowned Queens Hotel where we’ve taken over the entire building for our fun-filled shindig. Enjoy games, competitions and prizes along with live entertainment as we dance away the dark nights. This superb hotel is perfectly situated on the promenade between the South and Central piers and boasts a choice of bars, a lounge with dance floor and superb leisure facilities. Look forward to receiving a premium welcome pack, coffee and pastry stop on your outward journey and a tasty meal on your return. We include free time in Southport, a visit to Manchester’s Intu Trafford Centre where there are nearly 300 shops to entice you to start your Christmas shopping. On our return journey we stop off in historic Carlisle. Book now!

3 DAYS ONLY £139 Fri 11 Nov

Holiday Code: GEBLQS

Limited number of single rooms available without supplement 8

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WINTER IN IRELAND

FROM

£249

WINTER IN IRELAND PRICE INCLUDES: • Dinner, B&B • Coach travel throughout • Excursions as stated • Welcome pack • Free holiday insurance option

DERRY, DONEGAL

KILLARNEY HOUSE PARTY

We explore County Donegal, stopping at Grianan of Aileach ancient fort then heading to Glenveagh National Park where we call at the Visitor Centre and take in a guided tour of the castle. Stops in Gartan and Letterkenny complete a memorable day. Other days feature a guided walk of Derry’s historic walls and outings to the Giant’s Causeway & Old Bushmills Distillery. Staying at Derry’s chic Waterfoot Hotel, overlooking the River Foyle.

Stay at the superb Eviston House Hotel in the heart of Killarney and enjoy LIVE Irish hospitality and ENTERTAINMENT great entertainment. NIGHTLY Look forward to a riproaring party night singing along to traditional tunes. You’ll have a free day to enjoy Killarney and excursions take us to the stunning Ring of Kerry as well as the seaport city of Cork.

& THE GIANT’S CAUSEWAY

5 DAYS FROM £299 Sun 23 Oct

Holiday Code: GILOWN

Mon 24 Oct

Single room supplement £100

DUBLIN & THE WICKLOW MOUNTAINS TURKEY & TINSEL

Don’t miss this toe-tapping getaway! Nestling in parkland in the seaside town of Bundoran, the Great Northern Hotel boasts fantastic entertainment with nightly live country music and dancing. We venture out to Glenveagh National Park, enjoy free time in Donegal Town and visit Sligo & Rosses Point. An extra treat is an outing to sparkling Lough Erne followed by a visit to the famous Belleek Pottery Factory.

Sun 9 Oct

No single room supplement

Single room supplement £50

BUNDORAN COUNTRY MUSIC BREAK

5 DAYS ONLY £299

Holiday Code: GIKIEN

5 DAYS FROM £249

Holiday Code: GIBUGN

Celebrate Christmas early on this festive fun break to the Emerald Isle. Our base is the award winning and family run Hamlet Court Hotel, located in the quaint village of Johnstownbridge. Look forward to a welcome drinks reception, traditional Christmas dinner, musical entertainment and a Hogmanay party night. We venture out to explore the Wicklow Mountains, delightful Dublin and Kildare.

5 DAYS ONLY £249 Sun 4 Dec

Holiday Code: GIENHN

Limited number of single rooms available without supplement

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CONTINENTAL CHRISTMAS MARKETS

FROM

£369

GEMS OF GERMANY CHRISTMAS MARKETS

RUDESHEIM, FRANKFURT & WEISBADEN This spellbinding holiday presents a magical smorgasbord of German markets while staying at the well-appointed four-star Ramada Micador Hotel in WiesbadenNiedernhausen. First up is rumbustious Rudesheim where the chocolate box old quarter is the enchanting setting for the town’s Christmas market. Here, over a hundred stalls showcase traditions and tastes from around the world – perhaps try the local coffee, deliciously laced with brandy and topped with whipped cream. Frankfurt has hosted a Christmas fair for over 600 years and promises to be an unforgettable experience with its backdrop of historic Romerberg market place. Expect seasonal food, trumpet fanfares and yuletide music. Our final treat is Weisbaden Twinkling Star Christmas Market, staged in the Schlossplatz amidst a fairytale scene of gothic spires, glassy ice rink, towering Christmas tree and sparkling lights.

6 DAYS FROM £389 Thu 24 Nov

Single room supplement £90

Holiday Code: MCWIRS

FAIRYTALE GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS HANNOVER, CELLE & HILDESHEIM A real festive experience is in store on this captivating escape. Soak up the Christmas ambience and evocative scents at Hannover’s market where the historic square buzzes with daintily decorated stalls selling lovingly created craftwork. Puppeteers, medieval glassblowing, traditional candle-makers and gothic architecture all add charm to its magical spell. Celle’s yuletide event sees the half-timbered buildings in the atmospheric old quarter animated by thousands of twinkling lights as a lofty Christmas tree shows visitors the way into a fairytale world of mulled wine, seasonal fayre and enchanting carousels. Our final market is in classy Hildesheim where the backdrop to the decorated stands and flamboyant performers is the lavish facade of the ornate Town Hall. Our base for this festive thrill is the superior H4 Hotel Hannover Messe.

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6 DAYS FROM £389 Thu 1 Dec

Single room supplement £70

Holiday Code: MCHAHS

CONTINENTAL CHRISTMAS MARKET PRICE INCLUDES: • Dinner, B&B† • Luxury Select coach travel • Return overnight ferry crossings • Premium welcome pack • Select extras • Full holiday itinerary • Free holiday insurance option

CHRISTMAS MARKETS

STORYBOOK CHRISTMAS MARKETS

BREMEN, BREMERHAVEN & HAMBURG A favourite of Ann, our contracts manager, she loves this area. Experience the enchantment of the season of goodwill in three delightful destinations. Bremen hugs the banks of the River Weser and its atmospheric Christmas market has the UNESCO World Heritage Site Town Hall and Roland statue as a dramatic backdrop. Browse the lovingly decked out stalls and soak up the special aura in this historic setting. Next we head to Bremerhaven where the wintry air is filled with the scent of candied fruit and brandy punch, creating an olde worlde feel as you wander around the pretty stalls. Finally, Hamburg’s maritime ambience is enhanced by the bubbly cheer of the nostalgic market staged in the historic square. Breathe in the aroma of roasted almonds as you gaze at the festive lights reflecting on the waterfront. Staying at the four star Ramada Uberseehotel in the heart of Bremen. Includes dinner on overnight ferries and on your first night at hotel plus breakfast every day.

GLENTON TOP PICK

6 DAYS FROM £399 Sun 11 Dec Y Single room supplement £80

Holiday Code: MCBRRS

LUXEMBOURG CHRISTMAS MARKETS Nestling between Germany, France and Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a fairytale haven of historic fortresses and picture-postcard hamlets. Our base is the family run Grand Hotel de Vianden, tucked-away in a pretty little village near the border with Germany and towered over by an impeccably restored castle. We cross into Germany to spend a day at the enchanting Christmas market in Trier, set amidst the medieval surroundings of the Hauptmarkt square in front of the mighty cathedral. Here you’ll find decorated wooden huts creating a magical Yuletide atmosphere. On another day we head to Luxembourg City where the Winter Lights Festival is underway with glittery stalls, street entertainers, a big wheel, carol singers and ice rink all adding to the festive fun. We also call in at Liege Christmas Village to experience the festive season Belgian style.

†Unless otherwise stated

6 DAYS FROM £369 Sun 11 Dec

Single room supplement £80

Holiday Code: MCVIGS

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FROM

CHRISTMAS MARKETS

£109

CAROLS AT WARWICK CASTLE & LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET Christmas gets underway at majestic Warwick Castle with an annual carol singing evening. Led by the melodious choir of St Mary’s and Royal Spa Brass Band, sing-a-long with all your Yuletide favourites then treat yourself to mulled wine and mince pies. We also visit historic Lincoln where the city’s Norman castle and magnificent gothic cathedral make a truly stunning backdrop to the seasonal market. Stroll along the cobbles and soak up the sights and sounds as you browse the stalls brimming with festive fayre. We stay at the Britannia Nottingham Hotel.

3 DAYS ONLY £139

Holiday Code: GENOBN

Fri 16 Dec

Limited number of single rooms available without supplement

BRUGES CHRISTMAS MARKET & YORK’S ST NICHOLAS FAYRE Don’t miss this tantalising opportunity to combine visits to the festive fairs in two equally captivating medieval cities, separated by the North Sea! Beautiful Bruges boasts one of the most picturesque and vibrant Christmas carnivals on the continent. Browse the wares at the little wooden chalets, try some tasty delicacies and don’t miss the intricate ice sculptures. Back in Britain, fairytale York’s St Nicholas Fayre is steeped in nostalgia with colourful stalls tended by costumed traders while carol singers create a festive buzz. Enjoy a variety of 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 Wed 23 Nov

Single cabin supplement £30 12

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Holiday Code: MCBRUS

UK CHRISTMAS MARKETS

FROM

£39

UK CHRISTMAS MARKET PRICE INCLUDES: • Dinner, B&B† • Coach travel throughout • Excursions as stated • Welcome pack • Free holiday insurance option

YORK ST NICHOLAS FAYRE

CARLISLE CHRISTMAS MARKET

Colourful stalls tended by costumed traders fill York’s medieval streets when the city’s St Nicholas Fayre gets underway. A truly festive and nostalgic atmosphere is created with carol singers and buskers as the market presents a tempting variety of seasonal products. Our base is the Britannia Clifton Hotel, located close to the town centre in nearby Scarborough, where we head directly on Friday allowing free time to discover this traditional seaside resort before dinner.

Carlisle’s Christmas Market is set in the heart of the city centre’s pedestrianised shopping area amongst sparkling decorations, a twinkling ten metre tall tree and a traditional nativity scene and promises a magical experience. With stalls from around the world, this event evokes a distinct international flavour. Our holiday includes time to explore Kendal and a visit to Gretna Outlet Village. You’ll be staying at the popular County Hotel in the heart of Kendal.

3 DAYS ONLY £139 Fri 25 Nov

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3 DAYS ONLY £139 Fri 2 Dec

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SKIPTON & GRASSINGTON CHRISTMAS MARKETS

EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Skipton promises a real Christmas feel when the town’s market lines the High Street oozing yuletide character. Over in Grassington, the streets and market square are transformed into a Dickensian wonderland as locals dress in period costume and street musicians entertain the crowd. Based at the comfortable Headway Hotel which stands on Morecambe’s East Promenade.

Staged in St Andrew’s Square, East Princes Street Gardens and the Royal Mile, this seasonal DAY TRIP – spectacular features INCLUDES an abundance of stalls COACH TRAVEL alongside fairy lights, ice skating LUNCH & MULLED rinks and festive shows. We include WINE lunch and a warming glass of mulled wine.

3 DAYS ONLY £129 Fri 9 Dec

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DAY TRIP ONLY £39

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GOOD COMPANIONS CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SEE PAGE 36

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION PRICE INCLUDES: • Dinner, B&B plus meals as stated • Door to Door* service • Coach travel throughout • Full holiday itinerary • Welcome pack • Free holiday insurance option

The song says it’s the most wonderful time of the year so be sure to make the most of the season of goodwill with a fabulous GLENTON Christmas break. Whether it’s coast, city or countryside, traditional or action-packed, you’re sure to have the time of your life.

As our brochure is printed months in advance, please note that festive itineraries and show performances may be subject to change.

CHRISTMAS IN PITLOCHRY

NIGHTLY LIVE

ENTERTAINMENT

FISHERS HOTEL - PITLOCHRY The stylish Fishers Hotel is centrally located in the Victorian town of Pitlochry and is an outstanding base for a splendid Christmas holiday with live entertainment every night.

5 DAYS FROM £399

Fri 23 Dec

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Enjoy festive cream tea in the Atholl Lounge on arrival. Dinner and live entertainment. Christmas Eve. Breakfast, then we’re off on an excursion to Perth. Early evening carol singing at your hotel followed by dinner and live entertainment. For guests who make their own way to a midnight church service, mulled wine and mince pies will be served upon return. Christmas Day. Breakfast. Today’s high spot will be our traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings including a visit from Santa. Evening buffet followed by live entertainment. Boxing Day. Breakfast. Explore Pitlochry or take your seat for the afternoon movie in the hotel’s cinema. Dinner then a farewell night of live entertainment. Tuesday. Breakfast, then we journey home.

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SOUTHPORT LUXURY CHRISTMAS Door to Door* service

INCLUDES LIVE MUSIC & PANTOMIME RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL – SOUTHPORT Commanding panoramic coastal views and presenting city centre chic by the seaside, the superlative Ramada Plaza is the place to be in Southport – and you’re only two minutes from leafy Lord Street.

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Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Settle in then perhaps relax with a drink before dinner. Christmas Eve. Breakfast, then we’re off to lively Liverpool where you might like to catch the ferry across the Mersey, follow the Beatles Trail or visit Albert Dock. Back at your hotel, dinner is followed by the evening’s festive entertainment. Christmas Day. Breakfast. Relax and look forward to Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. A hot and cold buffet will be served tonight before musical entertainment. Boxing Day. Breakfast, then a morning at leisure. The afternoon brings a traditional laugh out loud pantomime! We return to our hotel for dinner. Tuesday. We journey home after breakfast.

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CHRISTMAS IN PERTHSHIRE Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Light refreshments on arrival. Dinner in the Laird’s Restaurant. Christmas Eve. Breakfast. Excursion to pretty Pitlochry, returning to our hotel for lunch and bingo. After dinner, enjoy festive songs from carol singers along with mulled wine and mince pies. Christmas Day. Breakfast. Traditional Christmas lunch. Queen’s speech followed by board games, tea/coffee and MERCURE PERTH HOTEL Christmas Cake. Buffet dinner then test your knowledge Located in the heart of Perth, this unique hotel is set in a 15th at the quiz. century watermill and guests can still watch the water trickling Boxing Day. After breakfast, relax or head to the sales. through the original wheel. Expect comfortable surroundings Lunch in the Laird’s Restaurant before our trip to Dundee. and great hospitality. Dinner at your hotel then whoop it up with Scottish dancers and singers. Tuesday. We journey home after breakfast.

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HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS CRACKER Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Settle in before dinner in your hotel’s Darroch Restaurant. Christmas Eve. Breakfast. We enjoy an excursion to the Highland capital of Inverness returning for afternoon tea & mince pies. After dinner, enjoy mulled wine and harp music. Christmas Day. Breakfast. Morning at leisure. Traditional Christmas lunch. Queen’s speech. The evening brings EIGHT ACRES HOTEL - ELGIN chef’s stovies and a buffet followed by a quiz. This splendid hotel stands in its own landscaped grounds on the Boxing Day. After breakfast your coach will drop you in outskirts of Elgin and has a superb leisure club offering a range the centre of Elgin for some free time – perhaps visit the 13th century cathedral. Afternoon tea & home bakes. of spa treatments. Dinner then enjoy music from Scott Middleton. Tuesday. Breakfast before our departure.

5 DAYS ONLY £419

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LUXURY CHRISTMAS & SHAKESPEARE COUNTRY FULL BOARD SKETCHLEY GRANGE HOTEL & SPA - HENKLEY This elegant, four star country house hotel enjoys a rural setting and features stylish bedrooms and fine cuisine. The state-of-the-art Romans Health Club has facilities including aromatic steam room and beauty therapy rooms.

5 DAYS ONLY £449

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Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Hot chocolate and mince pies on arrival. Evening commences with mulled wine, dinner, then music with the resident DJ. Christmas Eve. After breakfast we visit Stratford-uponAvon. Buffet lunch at hotel. Afternoon is free to enjoy the splendid facilities. Dinner and a fun quiz tonight. Christmas Day. Breakfast. Full traditional Christmas lunch. Afterwards, why not challenge fellow guests to a board game or cards? Buffet dinner tonight. Boxing Day. Breakfast. Morning at leisure. Buffet lunch then we head to the cathedral city of Worcester. Dinner and live entertainment tonight. Tuesday. Breakfast, then we journey home.

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OBAN CHRISTMAS PARTY Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Mulled wine on arrival, dinner then let’s get the party started with live entertainment till late.

GLENTON FAVOURITE REGENT HOTEL - OBAN Where better to spend Christmas than the popular Regent Hotel? Standing on the level esplanade, it has a welcoming residents’ bar where you can enjoy great festive entertainment along with hospitality from Tommy and his friendly team.

Christmas Eve. Breakfast. Free time to explore Oban. Afternoon coffee will be served in the lounge while carol singers regale you with festive favourites. Dinner, then entertainment with prizes for the best use of tartan! Christmas Day. Breakfast. Guess the weight of the cake. Four course Christmas Day lunch, Queen’s speech then a fun quiz with tea and cake. Chef’s gala buffet followed by live entertainment. Boxing Day. We enjoy an excursion to pretty Seil Island. Coffee and mince pies on return. Dinner and entertainment. Tuesday. Breakfast, then we’re homeward bound.

5 DAYS ONLY £319

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CHRISTMAS BY THE BONNY BANKS

GLENTON FAVOURITE ARROCHAR HOTEL Look forward to a warm welcome and traditional hospitality from Janet and her team at this quaint whitewashed hotel. Hugging the banks of Loch Long with lovely views of the waterfront and a friendly bar.

5 DAYS ONLY £339

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Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Warm welcome and mulled wine. Dinner then live entertainment. Christmas Eve. Breakfast. Scenic drive through Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park to popular Callander. Dinner followed by live entertainment with a prize for the best use of tartan. Christmas Day. Breakfast. Guess the weight of the cake. Four course Christmas Day lunch. Queen’s speech then a quiz with tea and cake. Chef’s buffet and live entertainment. Boxing Day. Breakfast. Excursions to Oban and Inveraray. Dinner and entertainment. Tuesday. Breakfast, then we’re homeward bound, stopping en route at McArthur Glen Shopping Outlet.

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AYRSHIRE SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS

INCLUDES PANTO ADAMTON COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL – PRESTWICK This historic manor rests in a country estate near Prestwick and retains many period features. It has an oak panelled bar with snooker tables.

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Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Welcome drink with hotel management and staff. Settle in before dinner and the evening entertainment. Christmas Eve. After breakfast we set off on a scenic drive along the breathtaking Ayrshire coast. We return to our hotel to don our glad rags for dinner and the evening entertainment. Christmas Day. Breakfast. Morning at leisure. Traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Christmas cake and tea/coffee. Buffet dinner then entertainment tonight. Boxing Day. Breakfast. Morning at leisure before we head into Ayr to take our seats for the time-honoured Snow White panto. Farewell dinner and entertainment. Tuesday. A full breakfast sets you up for your homeward journey.

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CHRISTMAS AT BOSWORTH HALL Door to Door* service

INCLUDES PANTO BOSWORTH HALL – MARKET BOSWORTH Where better to spend Christmas than this grand hotel which rests in glorious grounds just outside the historic village of Market Bosworth and boasts a range of leisure facilities. It is a superb choice for a traditional Christmas with a fun-filled panto.

5 DAYS ONLY £299

Fri 23 Dec

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Welcome drink with the management and staff. Dinner then enjoy the evening’s entertainment. Christmas Eve. Breakfast. We set off on an excursion firstly to Royal Leamington Spa then onwards to medieval Warwick. Dinner and festive entertainment. Christmas Day. Breakfast. Full traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Christmas cake and tea/ coffee. The evening brings light buffet followed by entertainment. Boxing Day. Breakfast. We head to Birmingham for a thigh-slapping Snow White panto! Farewell dinner and entertainment. Tuesday. Full breakfast before we’re homeward bound.

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STRATFORD & THE COTSWOLDS CHRISTMAS

QUALITY HOTEL COVENTRY – ALLESLEY The Quality Hotel Coventry enjoys a peaceful location near the quaint village of Allesley.

5 DAYS ONLY £289

Fri 23 Dec

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Welcome drink with management and staff. Guess the weight of the cake then head to the Manor Suite for dinner and a relaxing evening. Christmas Eve. After breakfast we visit picturesque Stratford-upon-Avon, home to Shakespeare attractions. Dinner then festive fun with a quiz and karaoke. Christmas Day. Breakfast. Morning at leisure. Traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and a visit from Santa. Queen’s Speech. Festive buffet dinner. Boxing Day. Breakfast. Excursion exploring the picture postcard Cotswolds. Farewell dinner then entertainment from a live band tonight. Tuesday. Breakfast, then we travel home.

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ROBIN HOOD CHRISTMAS Door to Door* service

BRITANNIA HOTEL – NOTTINGHAM The Britannia Hotel commands a city centre location close to Nottingham Castle and features the inviting Bar Rogue where you can sip your favourite tipple while enjoying great views over the city.

5 DAYS ONLY £299 *Conditions apply

Fri 23 Dec

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Join the management and staff for a welcome drinks reception. Dinner then the evening’s entertainment gets underway. Christmas Eve. Breakfast. We head out to Lincoln where the cathedral is one of the finest gothic buildings in Europe. Dinner then enjoy being entertained. Christmas Day. Breakfast. Traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Christmas cake with tea/coffee. Buffet dinner before seasonal fun and merriment. Boxing Day. Tuck into breakfast before our outing to the Peak District gem of Buxton. Farewell dinner and entertainment. Tuesday. Breakfast, then we make our way home.

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YORKSHIRE CHRISTMAS CRACKER Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Welcome drink on arrival. Settle in before dinner, followed by a fun quiz. Christmas Eve. We make our way to Harrogate after breakfast for free time to explore returning to our hotel for afternoon tea. Dinner and prize bingo tonight. BRADFORD HOTEL The contemporary Bradford Hotel is an elegant oasis in the heart of the city, the sights and sounds of this bustling metropolis are on the doorstep.

Christmas Day. Breakfast. Morning at leisure. Traditional Christmas lunch with a glass of wine. Buffet dinner then it’s games night! Boxing Day. Breakfast then we head to fairytale York returning for afternoon tea. Dinner and prize bingo tonight. Tuesday. After breakfast, we make our way home.

5 DAYS ONLY £299

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CITY SLICKER’S CHRISTMAS Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Welcome drink with the management and staff. Dinner then enjoy the evening’s entertainment. Christmas Eve. Breakfast. Today we soak up the festive thrills in magical Manchester, the dynamic “capital of the north”. Dinner tonight followed by festive entertainment. COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL – DIDSBURY, MANCHESTER This Britannia hotel stands in its own grounds on the edge of quaint Didsbury and is a perennial favourite with GLENTONEERS. It has a traditional pub with a rustic feel and is ideally situated for our excursions to two vibrant cities.

5 DAYS ONLY £269

Christmas Day. Breakfast. Full traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Christmas cake and tea/coffee. The evening brings a light buffet followed by entertainment. Boxing Day. Breakfast. We head to lively Liverpool to take in the sights and sales! Farewell dinner and entertainment. Tuesday. Full breakfast before we’re homeward bound.

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MAGICAL MYSTERY CHRISTMAS THE CHOICE IS YOURS...

Not sure where to spend Christmas? Then why not join us for an incredible value surprise tour? We’ll reveal where your bargain yuletide break will be based ten days prior to departure. Rest assured you’ll be staying in a good quality hotel from the GLENTON collection with full festive itinerary – and at least one great excursion. Unbeatable GLENTON value!

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Can’t decide between a traditional Christmas getaway and a Hogmanay rip-roaring break? Well why not treat yourself to one of these extended holidays and have a double helping of festive fun, delicious food and sparkling entertainment?

OBAN AT THE REGENT Where better to spend the festive season than the popular Regent Hotel? Standing on the level esplanade, it has a welcoming residents’ bar where you can enjoy great entertainment along with hospitality from Tommy and his friendly team. Highlights include mulled wine on arrival, Christmas Eve carol singers, four course Christmas Day lunch and an amazing Hogmanay evening kicking off with a champagne cocktail and canapés and a five course Scottish banquet followed by traditional entertainment including a piper to see in the Bells as the Caledonian Ferries blast their fog horns to welcome 2017.

Included Excursion: Seil Island • Inverary

11 DAYS ONLY £799 Fri 23 Dec

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PERTH AT THE MERCURE HOTEL

SHAKESPEARE COUNTRY AT THE QUALITY HOTEL COVENTRY

This unique hotel is set in a fifteenth century watermill right in the heart of Perth and guests can still watch the water trickling through the original wheel. Delights include Christmas Eve festive songs from carol singers, mulled wine and mince pies, traditional Christmas lunch, a fun quiz, Scottish dancers and singers, disco, karaoke and a Hogmanay night of sparkling wine with canapés, a gala dinner then dancing to a live band right into the New Year.

Included Excursion: Pitlochry • Dundee

11 DAYS ONLY £949 Fri 23 Dec

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The Quality Hotel Coventry enjoys a peaceful location near the quaint village of Allesley and promises all the fun of the festive season. Treats include welcome drink with management and staff, Christmas Eve festive fun with a quiz and karaoke, Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and a visit from Santa as well as a Hogmanay four course dinner then dancing into 2017 with a glass of bubbly at midnight. Included Excursions: Stratford-upon-Avon • Cotswolds

11 DAYS ONLY £649 Fri 23 Dec

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• Dinner, B&B† • Luxury Select coach travel • Return overnight ferry crossings • Premium welcome pack • Select extras • Full holiday itinerary • Free holiday insurance option

IMPERIAL CITIES CHRISTMAS: PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST Celebrate the festive season in style visiting a hat trick of scintillating cities, each with its own distinctive landmarks, heritage and culture. Prague is the historic hub of Bohemia where glorious architecture reflects in the shimmering River Vlatava. Vienna is renowned for palatial palaces and stirring music. Beautiful Budapest is split by the River Danube and has an atmospheric Old Town. What an amazing way to spend Christmas! Your Holiday Itinerary Wednesday. We travel to Hull for the overnight ferry to the continent enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Thursday. We continue to our overnight dinner, bed & breakfast stop. Friday. We arrive in Prague and check into the impressive four star Dorint Hotel Don Giovanni. Christmas Eve. Look forward to a guided walking tour of this fairytale city ending at the nostalgic Christmas market for some last minute shopping. Celebration gala dinner at your hotel tonight. Christmas Day. We check out of our hotel and travel to Bratislava for traditional Christmas lunch. Afterwards, we continue to Budapest and check into the centrally located four star Hotel Lions Garden. Time to relax before our romantic evening cruise on the shimmering River Danube complete with welcome drink, grand buffet, glass of wine and live music. Boxing Day. Today’s gem is a guided tour of Budapest, firstly by coach and then exploring the inner city on foot.

INCLUDES GUIDED TOURS OF PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST

Impressive sights include the Fishermen’s Bastion, Citadel, Heroes’ Square and the Parliament. Tuesday. A day at leisure to continue exploring Budapest at your own pace. Dinner tonight will be at a local tavern before we make our way to the Danube Palace for a Hungarian folklore show featuring toe-tapping authentic music and dance. Wednesday. We bid Budapest farewell and head to Vienna where we check into the four star Hotel Mercure Westbahnhof. The afternoon brings a guided sightseeing circuit of Vienna showcasing delights such as the Viennese State Opera House and Parliament Building. This will be followed by a tour of majestic Shonbrunn Palace with audioguide, then a stroll through the festive market in front of this glorious building. The treats keep coming as we journey to the nearby village of Grinzing for dinner with wine* and an evening of lively music in a local tavern. Thursday. We depart after breakfast and make our way to our dinner, bed and breakfast hotel. Friday. Our travels continue to the overnight ferry where we enjoy dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Saturday. We make our way home after an extra special Christmas and an unforgettable holiday.

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FESTIVE GETAWAYS NEW YEAR IN THE RHINE VALLEY This gorgeous part of Germany is a land of legends where ancient castles crown the hillsides above vineyards and fairytale riverside towns. You’ll be staying at the traditional Hotel Zur Post in the Buel district of Bonn – a family run hotel full of character with enchanting, country-style decor. Your Holiday Itinerary Thursday. We travel to Hull for our overnight ferry to the continent enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.

INCLUDES EXCURSIONS TO COLOGNE & KOBLENZ Ehrenbreitstein. Look forward to a four course celebration dinner at our hotel tonight to bring in the New Year.

Friday. We head to Cologne where you might like to visit the striking gothic cathedral. We continue to the Hotel Zur Post.

New Year’s Day. A day at leisure to relax or explore.

New Year’s Eve. Our treat today is ancient Koblenz, located at confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. Here you will find monuments and statues like the Deutsches Eck and Schangelbrunnen – a mischievous boy who spews jets of sparking water at passers-by! Perhaps hop aboard the stateof-the-art cable car that whisks tourists up to the fortress of

Tuesday. We make our way home.

Monday. We head to our ferry back to Hull with dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.

6 DAYS FROM £469 Thu 29 Dec Y Single room supplement £80

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR ON THE COSTA BRAVA Seek out the sunshine on this festive getaway to Spain’s Costa Brava. This spectacular coastal region is popular all year round and features narrow streets, pavement cafés and palm-fringed promenades. You’ll be staying in a good standard hotel in the Lloret de Mar or Calella area with leisure facilities. Your Holiday Itinerary Wednesday. We head south to our overnight hotel in southern England. Thursday. We cross the channel then journey to our dinner, bed and breakfast stop in France. Friday. Into Spain and onwards to our four star hotel for our ten night stay. Christmas Eve. Look forward to dinner along with the nightly free bar*. Christmas Day. A day at leisure. Christmas dinner tonight. Boxing Day. Our excursion today is to Girona with its old town, city walls and grand cathedral. Tuesday. Day at leisure to relax or explore. Wednesday. Our treat today is Tossa de Mar – the jewel in this rugged coastline. Thursday. A holiday highlight as we head to beautiful Barcelona, home to Gaudi’s awe-inspiring cathedral and Las Ramblas, the city’s vibrant boulevard. Friday. We visit bustling Salou on the neighbouring Costa Dorada. *Conditions apply

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INCLUDES EXCURSIONS TO GIRONA, TOSSA DE MAR, BARCELONA & SALOU

NIGHTLY FREE BAR IN SPAIN 7pm–11pm*

New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day. Two days at leisure. Celebration dinner on Hogmanay. Monday. We begin our journey home, returning to our dinner, bed and breakfast hotel in France. Tuesday. Reaching Calais, we cross back to Dover then onward to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast hotel in southern England. Wednesday. After breakfast we are homeward bound.

15 DAYS FROM £949 Wed 21 Dec J Single room supplement £220

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HOORAY IT’S HOGMANAY!

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GOOD COMPANIONS HOGMANAY HOLIDAY SEE PAGE 37

HOGMANAY HOLIDAYS PRICE INCLUDES:

• Dinner, B&B plus meals as stated • Door to Door* service • Coach travel throughout • Full holiday itinerary • Welcome pack • Free holiday insurance option

Say hello to 2017 in style on a GLENTON Hogmanay holiday. Head to the Highlands for a traditional Scottish Ne’erday, whoop it up in buzzing Blackpool, take in the thrill of a city break or cross the Irish Sea for a New Year adventure on the Emerald Isle. GLENTON has the perfect break that’s just right for you!

As our brochure is printed months in advance, please note that festive itineraries and show performances may be subject to change.

SOUTHPORT LUXURY HOGMANAY Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Perhaps explore leafy Lord Street or stroll along the promenade then relax with a drink before dinner.

INCLUDES BUCKS FIZZ RECEPTION RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL – SOUTHPORT The tasteful Ramada Plaza Hotel provides city centre elegance by the seaside and is only two minutes from refined Lord Street. Expect panoramic coastal views, quality accommodation and a stylish New Year break.

Hogmanay. Breakfast, then we’re off to lively Liverpool. Take in the countless attractions such as Albert Dock and the Mersey ferry or just soak up the city’s electric Hogmanay atmosphere. Celebrations tonight get underway with a buck’s fizz reception before a buffet dinner, then it’s music and dancing into 2017. New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Free day to relax or maybe explore the Victorian pier - the second longest in Britain complete with its own tramcar. After dinner, why not take in the local nightlife? Monday. We journey home after breakfast.

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PERTH FAIR CITY HOGMANAY Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Light refreshments will be served on arrival. Dinner in the Laird’s Restaurant then the festive fun gets underway with a disco and karaoke in the Kinnoull Suite.

FULL BOARD MERCURE PERTH HOTEL This unique hotel is set in a fifteenth century watermill right in the heart of Perth and guests can still watch the water trickling through the original wheel.

Hogmanay. Breakfast. Perhaps wander around Perth soaking up the city’s Hogmanay atmosphere. Lunch at your hotel. This evening brings sparkling wine with canapés and a gala dinner before dancing to a live band right into the New Year. New Year’s Day. After breakfast, why not join in the treasure hunt around Perth? Lunch in the Laird’s Restaurant. Following dinner tonight, enjoy Scottish dancers and singers in the Kinnoull Suite. Monday. We journey home after breakfast.

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MANOR HOUSE HOGMANAY Door to Door* service

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Enjoy a welcome cuppa on arrival. Settle in before dinner and light entertainment.

BEST WESTERN DERWENT MANOR – CONSETT This outstanding property is built in the style of an opulent manor and stands proudly in twenty acres of glorious grounds in Northumberland. The interior is just as impressive with oak beamed ceilings and roaring fires.

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Hogmanay. Breakfast then we enjoy a morning in historic Durham, returning to our hotel for soup & sandwiches. Drinks reception this evening then tuck into a celebration dinner with entertainment. New Year’s Day. Breakfast, then time at leisure to relax or explore. Farewell dinner and entertainment tonight. Monday. Breakfast, then we head to Carlisle for some free time to explore before we journey home.

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LAKES HOGMANAY

BEST WESTERN CASTLE INN HOTEL – BASSENTHWAITE, KESWICK Set beneath soaring fells and amidst peaceful gardens, this traditional eighteenth century coaching inn is now a modern hotel with extensive leisure facilities.

4 DAYS ONLY £389

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Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Settle in, explore this superb hotel or make use of the leisure facilities before tonight’s welcome dinner and entertainment. Hogmanay. Breakfast. We venture out on a scenic drive to explore the beautiful Lake District stopping off at wonderful Windermere and the Victorian town of Bowness. Back at your hotel, enjoy cocktails and canapés as a traditional Scottish piper leads guests into the restaurant for a sumptuous gala dinner. Look forward to entertainment from a table top magician before music from the resident DJ as the exciting countdown to the New Year gets underway. New Year’s Day. After breakfast, relax, wander down to Bassenthwaite Lake or make use of the hotel’s excellent leisure facilities. Dinner and entertainment. Monday. Breakfast, then we make our way home via Gretna Outlet Village.

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GRANITE CITY LUXURY HOGMANAY Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Welcome drink and mince pie on arrival. Dinner, then settle down for the evening entertainment featuring a quiz and bingo.

COPTHORNE HOTEL - ABERDEEN

Hogmanay. Breakfast. Scenic drive through the Highlands. Dinner will be followed by music and dancing then a traditional piper to bring in the New Year.

New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Perhaps enjoy a bracing walk The impressive Copthorne Hotel is located just a short walk from along the sandy beach or explore the Granite City. Dinner Aberdeen city centre and features a striking granite facade. at your hotel then why not take in Aberdeen’s nightlife? Monday. After breakfast, we make our way home.

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HOGMANAY IN OBAN

GLENTON FAVOURITE REGENT HOTEL – OBAN The popular Regent Hotel stands on the level esplanade and is a firm favourite with GLENTON customers. It has a welcoming residents’ bar and commands lovely views across the bay from the cosy dining room.

4 DAYS ONLY £359

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Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Mulled wine on arrival, dinner then let’s get the party started with live entertainment till late. Hogmanay. Breakfast. Free time to explore popular Oban. Brace yourself for an amazing evening kicking off with a champagne cocktail and canapés then tuck into a five course Scottish banquet followed by traditional entertainment including a piper to see in the bells as the Caledonian Ferries blast their fog horns to welcome 2017. Haggis, neeps and tatties will be served then dance till the wee small hours. New Year’s Day. Bucks Fizz brunch, guess the weight of the cake, afternoon prize quiz, coffee and shortbread. Chef’s grand gala buffet followed by live entertainment. Monday. After breakfast, we head home.

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Holiday Code: GSOBRN

LOCH LOMOND HOGMANAY

ARROCHAR HOTEL The inviting Arrochar Hotel overlooks sparkling Loch Long and promises a relaxing break with lovely waterfront views and a traditional bar.

4 DAYS ONLY £349

Fri 30 Dec

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Bucks fizz reception followed by dinner and entertainment. Hogmanay. Breakfast. Morning excursion along the bonny banks to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Dinner, then entertainment from Scottish Dancers and a dram with stovies to welcome 2017. New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Cheer on staff members, Mark and Daniel as they bravely take a swim in Loch Long to raise money for Erskine Hospital. Afterwards, hot drinks with shortbread and then bingo. Scottish gala dinner followed by Raymond Emmanuel’s tribute to the rock & roll years. Monday. Breakfast, then homeward bound.

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Holiday Code: GSARAN

AYRSHIRE COAST HOGMANAY Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Welcome drink with your fellow guests and staff. After dinner, sit back and enjoy the entertainment.

ADAMTON COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL – PRESTWICK Tucked away in a country estate near Prestwick, this historic manor retains many period features and has an oak panelled bar with snooker tables.

Hogmanay. After breakfast we enjoy a scenic drive along the Ayrshire coast to the popular resorts of Largs and Troon to soak up the festive vibes. Back at your hotel, it’s a buffet dinner then seasonal entertainment to take you through to 2017. New Year’s Day. Take it easy as brunch will be served till late morning. Afternoon at leisure then tuck into chef’s hot and cold buffet before tonight’s entertainment. Monday. Breakfast, then we journey home.

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Holiday Code: GSPRAN

HIGHLAND HOOTENANNY HOGMANAY Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Welcome drink on arrival. Dinner and entertainment.

PALACE HOTEL – PETERHEAD The Palace Hotel is perfectly situated in the hub of Peterhead and has spacious public areas and a choice of bars including a lounge with snooker tables.

4 DAYS FROM £389

Fri 30 Dec

Hogmanay. Breakfast. Morning excursion to Aberdeen home to striking, granite architecture and where you can enjoy the seasonal ambience. Look forward to dinner then a fun-filled party night of dancing to a live band and a traditional piper to take you into 2017. New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Free day to relax or explore Peterhead. Dinner and live entertainment tonight. Monday. After breakfast, we travel home.

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HOGMANAY IN STRATHPEFFER Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Welcome drink on arrival. Dinner then the evening entertainment gets underway.

STRATHPEFFER HOTEL – STRATHPEFFER Head to the popular Strathpeffer Hotel for a lively, fun-filled Scottish Hogmanay. This welcoming hotel stands in its own landscaped grounds, hosts traditional entertainment and is perfectly situated for a wander through the quaint village.

Hogmanay. Breakfast. Morning excursion to Inverness, where you might like to view the mighty castle, stroll along the riverbank or hit the shops. Look forward to dinner then take to the dance floor as you whoop it up through to 2017. New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Lunch will be accompanied by light music. After dinner, prepare for a good old fashioned party night! Monday. After breakfast, we head for home.

4 DAYS ONLY £349

Fri 30 Dec

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Holiday Code: GSSTSN

BUCHAN COAST HOGMANAY Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Mulled wine to welcome you on arrival. Settle in before dinner then musical entertainment.

BUCHAN BRAES HOTEL – BODDAM The four star Buchan Braes Hotel graces the pretty coastal village of Boddam in Aberdeenshire. It is a stylish, modern property with a ballroom that leads out to landscaped gardens.

Hogmanay. Breakfast. Morning excursion to Aberdeen where you can hit the sales and take in the sizzling seasonal buzz. Look forward to canapés then dinner and dancing in the ballroom to a live band. A traditional piper will regale you as 2017 dawns. New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Lunch will be followed by a fun festive quiz. Dinner in the ballroom then entertainment. Monday. Tuck into breakfast before we head for home.

4 DAYS FROM £399

Fri 30 Dec

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HOGMANAY IN THE HEART OF MEDIEVAL CARLISLE Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Enjoy a welcome cuppa on arrival. Settle in before the drinks reception, dinner and entertainment.

HALLMARK HOTEL - CARLISLE This classic hotel was built for Queen Victoria’s stay in 1853 and stands right in the city centre. Carlisle’s attractions such as the ancient castle and cathedral are just a few minutes away.

4 DAYS FROM £399

Fri 30 Dec

Hogmanay. Breakfast then your time is your own to explore historic Carlisle. Buffet lunch will be served at your hotel with tea and cake. Celebration dinner tonight with a glass of bubbly at the Bells. New Year’s Day. Breakfast, then time at leisure to relax or explore. Lunch at your hotel. Farewell dinner and entertainment tonight. Monday. Breakfast, before we head for home via Gretna Outlet Village.

X Single room supplement £55

Holiday Code: GECAHN

HOGMANAY IN LIVERPOOL

ADELPHI HOTEL – LIVERPOOL This landmark Edwardian building in the heart of Liverpool dates back to 1826 and has period features alongside modern leisure facilities. The city’s attractions are right on the Adelphi’s doorstep.

4 DAYS ONLY £359

Fri 30 Dec

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Drinks reception with staff on arrival. Dinner and then the evening’s entertainment. Hogmanay. After breakfast, enjoy a day at leisure to discover Liverpool’s many attractions at your own pace. Hop on the ferry across the Mersey, see the haunts of The Beatles or visit famous Albert Dock. Tonight it’s a buffet dinner then party through to 2017 with the festive entertainment. New Year’s Day. Take it easy as brunch will be served till late morning then you have more free time to enjoy the city. This evening, tuck into chef’s hot and cold buffet before the entertainment. Monday. Breakfast sets you up for our homeward journey.

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Holiday Code: GELIAN

BLACKPOOL HOGMANAY Your Holiday Itinerary

INCLUDES ROOM UPGRADE BRITANNIA METROPOLE HOTEL - BLACKPOOL This grand, seafront hotel dates from 1776, boasts lovely coastal views and is just a couple of minutes from the North Pier. GLENTONEERS will be upgraded to an executive bedroom with seaviews.

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Friday. Welcome drink with the management and staff. Dinner then relish the evening’s entertainment. Hogmanay. Breakfast. Enjoy the endless thrills and fun of Blackpool at your own pace. Hogmanay buffet dinner tonight followed by festive entertainment through to the Bells and beyond. New Year’s Day. Take it easy before a late buffet brunch. The evening brings chef’s hot and cold buffet followed by entertainment. Monday. Full English breakfast sets you up for our journey home.

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Holiday Code: GEBLMN

ROBIN HOOD HOGMANAY Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Join the staff for a welcome drinks reception. Dinner then the evening’s entertainment gets underway.

BRITANNIA HOTEL – NOTTINGHAM The Britannia Hotel commands a city centre location close to Nottingham Castle and is home to the popular Bar Rogue where you can enjoy a drink along with great views over this handsome city.

4 DAYS ONLY £249

Fri 30 Dec

Hogmanay. Breakfast, then we set off for elegant Lincoln where the cathedral is one of the finest gothic buildings in Europe. Buffet dinner then entertainment all the way through to 2017. New Year’s Day. Have a lie in before a leisurely brunch. Evening brings a buffet dinner before tonight’s seasonal fun and merriment. Monday. Breakfast, then we make our way home.

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Holiday Code: GENOBN

GRANTHAM & CAMBRIDGE LUXURY HOGMANAY

URBAN HOTEL – GRANTHAM Located on the edge of the 12th century market town of Grantham, this stylish four star hotel is surrounded by countryside and is ideal for a perfect New Year.

4 DAYS ONLY £289

Fri 30 Dec

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Settle in or perhaps make use of the leisure facilities before dinner and entertainment from the resident DJ. Hogmanay. After breakfast, we’re off to Cambridge where impressive sights include the gothic Bridge of Sighs and the round Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Look forward to Hogmanay dinner with live music from singer, Dave Knight as the countdown to 2017 begins. Sip a complimentary glass of bubbly at midnight. New Year’s Day. Breakfast is served until late then a day at leisure to relax or perhaps take a stroll. Farewell dinner then get your thinking caps on for a fun, festive quiz. Monday. We journey home after breakfast.

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Holiday Code: GEGRUN

COTSWOLDS HOGMANAY SUPERDEAL Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Look forward to a welcome drinks reception before a buffet dinner then sit back and enjoy the prize quiz with tea and mince pies.

QUALITY HOTEL COVENTRY – ALLESLEY The Quality Hotel Coventry enjoys a peaceful location near the quaint village of Allesley and has spacious and comfortable public areas and a relaxing sauna.

Hogmanay. After breakfast we visit the picture postcard villages of the Cotswolds including Bourton-on-theWater, an enchanting hamlet that straddles the River Windrush. Four course dinner then dance into 2017 with a glass of bubbly at midnight. New Year’s Day. Breakfast, then a day at leisure. Buffet dinner followed by live entertainment. Monday. Breakfast, then we travel home.

4 DAYS ONLY £229

Fri 30 Dec

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HOGMANAY PANTOMIME BREAKS! MAGICAL MANCHESTER PANTO HOGMANAY Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Join the staff for a welcome drink. Dinner, then sit back for the evening’s entertainment.

INCLUDES PANTO BRITANNIA COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL – DIDSBURY, MANCHESTER A popular choice with Glentoneers, the Britannia Country House Hotel stands in its own grounds, boasts leisure facilities and promises all the fun of the festive season.

4 DAYS ONLY £289

Fri 30 Dec

Hogmanay. Look forward to free time in cosmopolitan Manchester before we take our seats at the Opera House for the thigh-slapping Aladdin and his magic lamp panto. Tuck into a buffet dinner at your hotel tonight before the festive entertainment. New Year’s Day. Have a lie in and a late buffet brunch then relax or explore. Look forward to chef’s hot and cold buffet this evening before the entertainment gets underway. Monday. Full English breakfast before we journey home.

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Holiday Code: GEMACN

CAPTIVATING CHESHIRE PANTO HOGMANAY Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Welcome cuppa on arrival. Settle in before pre-dinner drinks and canapés. Later, join in the fun, festive quiz.

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Hogmanay. After breakfast, enjoy some free time in the walled city of Chester before we take our seats at The Forum for the slapstick Jack & the Beanstalk panto. Look forward to drinks and canapés back at your hotel before dinner. The entertainment gets underway dancing to sounds from the resident DJ with a wee dram and shortbread at the Bells.

CHIMNEY HOUSE HOTEL – SANDBACH Resting in leafy gardens, this splendid Tudor-style hotel was once home to the vicar of the local church and presents a subtle New Year’s Day. Breakfast, then a relaxing day at leisure. Farewell dinner tonight followed by light entertainment. blend of original character with modern comforts including a stylish lounge bar. Monday. Full English breakfast before we bid farewell.

4 DAYS ONLY £349

Fri 30 Dec

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DYNAMIC DURHAM PANTO HOGMANAY Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Join the hotel management team on arrival for a Bucks Fizz reception. Dinner followed by live entertainment

INCLUDES PANTO HOLIDAY INN DARLINGTON NORTH This modern hotel has bright, spacious and colourful public areas including a stylish lounge bar. Bedrooms are spacious, airy and well appointed.

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Fri 30 Dec

Hogmanay. After breakfast, enjoy some free time in cosmopolitan Newcastle before we take our seats at the Tyne Theatre for the fun-filled Beauty & the Beast Panto. Look forward to a New Year Gala dinner followed by a themed night of music and dancing. Countdown to midnight and see in the New Year with a glass of Champagne. New Years Day. Breakfast, than a relaxing day at leisure. Farewell candle lit dinner tonight followed by live music. Monday. Traditional breakfast before we bid our farewells.

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Holiday Code: GEDAHN

YORKSHIRE LUXURY HOGMANAY Door to Door* SERVICE

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Welcome bucks fizz reception with hotel staff. Dinner is followed by an evening of fun and games! Hogmanay. After breakfast we head to the fairytale city of York for some sightseeing. Don’t miss the landmark gothic minster. Back at your hotel, an exciting evening beckons with a celebration dinner followed by festive music and dancing. Enjoy a glass of bubbly along with the countdown to midnight.

MERCURE LEEDS PARKWAY This delightful half-timbered building stands in awardwinning picturesque grounds featuring glassy lakes. Inside, you’ll find a traditional lounge bar, top-notch health club and a dramatic sweeping staircase.

4 DAYS FROM £319

Fri 30 Dec

New Year’s Day. Brunch will be served until 12.30pm so treat yourself to a lie in. Day at leisure to wander the grounds or make use of the leisure club. Candle lit dinner and entertainment tonight. Monday. Breakfast, then we say our goodbyes.

Single room supplement £75

Holiday Code: GELEMN

ENCHANTING WYE VALLEY HOGMANAY Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Settle in before a welcome dinner then a fun, festive quiz. Hogmanay. Breakfast, then we set off firstly to elegant Gloucester before continuing to the chic Regency town of Cheltenham. After our day’s sightseeing, look forward to a glass of fizz and canapés before tucking in to a five course dinner. Later, take to the floor and dance into 2017 at the disco.

PENYARD HOUSE – ROSS-ON-WYE This delightful country house hotel nestles in landscaped gardens and presents an alluring blend of timeless character and modern leisure facilities. Enjoy a stroll in the grounds then your favourite tipple in the fine, oak-panelled bar.

4 DAYS ONLY £329

Fri 30 Dec

New Year’s Day. Have a lie in – brunch will available till noon. Day at leisure to chill out or wander around the grounds. Dinner tonight is followed by bingo. Monday. Breakfast before we head home.

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Holiday Code: GEROPN

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SHAKESPEARE COUNTRY HOGMANAY Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Join the staff for a welcome drinks reception. Dinner then the evening’s entertainment gets underway. Hogmanay. Breakfast, then we set off for elegant Stratford-upon-Avon, home to Shakespeare attractions such as Anne Hathaway’s cottage and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Buffet dinner then entertainment all the way through to 2017. New Year’s Day. Have a lie in before a leisurely brunch and a day at leisure. Evening brings a buffet dinner before tonight’s seasonal fun and merriment. ROYAL COURT HOTEL – KERESLEY This attractive former country manor stands in landscaped parkland and has leisure facilities and a beauty salon for your enjoyment.

4 DAYS ONLY £269

Fri 30 Dec

Monday. Breakfast, then we make our way home.

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Holiday Code: GEKERN

MAGICAL MYSTERY HOGMANAY CHOOSE A FOUR DAY Select ESCAPE, A THREE DAY SURPRISE BREAK OR A FOUR DAY MYSTERY HOLIDAY Not sure where you’d like to spend New Year? Then why not join us for an amazing value surprise tour? We’ll reveal where you’re bargain Hogmanay holiday will be based ten days prior to departure. Rest assured you’ll be staying in a good quality hotel from the GLENTON collection with full festive itinerary – and at least one great excursion. Perhaps upgrade to Select and celebrate in the epitome of style. Unbeatable GLENTON value!

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4 DAYS ONLY £299

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4 DAYS ONLY £239

Fri 30 Dec

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Holiday Code: GLMYSN

4 DAYS ONLY £269

Fri 30 Dec

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Holiday Code: GEMYSN

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PRICE INCLUDES:

• Cabin as selected • All meals & snacks on board • Inclusive drinks package* • Door to Door* service • Free holiday insurance option

CHRISTMAS CANARIES CRUISE & HOGMANAY FUNCHAL FIREWORKS SAILING FROM LIVERPOOL ABOARD BOUDICCA Say “ho, ho, ho,” to winter snow and escape the dark December days on this sun-drenched festive season cruise. Enjoy contrasting ports like Vigo, Cadiz, exotic Morocco, the Canaries and Madeira. All you have to do is relax and soak up the rays while the friendly crew take care of the seasonal festivities. Celebrate Christmas week sailing around the “Fortunate Islands” dropping anchor at Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, Tenerife and unspoilt La Palma. Then raise a glass to 2017 and enjoy Madeira’s spectacular Hogmanay firework display from the comfort of your floating hotel when Boudicca glides into Funchal. Your Holiday Itinerary Sun 18 Dec. We make our way to Liverpool where your cruise ship awaits you. Mon 19 – Tue 20 Dec. Enjoy a relaxing couple of days making use of Boudicca’s superb facilities. Wed 21 Dec. Vigo is today’s port of call where you’ll find an historic old quarter and a modern marina. Thu 22 Dec. Soak up the rays as you cruise the ocean waves. Fri 23 Dec. We arrive in authentic Cadiz where you might like to take in a flamenco show or visit Seville. Christmas Eve. It’s colourful Casablanca today, a unique blend of ancient and modern. Perhaps visit the glorious Hassan II mosque, home to the world’s tallest minaret with a laser beam pointing to Mecca. Christmas Day. Enjoy life on the ocean waves and tuck into Christmas lunch. Boxing Day. Boudicca arrives at Arrecife in lunar-like Lanzarote. Maybe hop aboard a camel and explore Timanfaya National Park! Tue 27 Dec. Today it’s luscious Las Palmas, capital of Gran Canaria where a visit to the rolling sand dunes of Maspalomas is just one of the options.

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Wed 28 Dec. The port of San Sebastian beckons, capital of little La Gomera. Quaint, colourful, vibrant and the onetime home of Christopher Columbus, you will be absolutely charmed. Thu 29 Dec. Santa Cruz is our treat as we arrive at Tenerife. Largest of the Canaries, this idyllic island features banana and pineapple plantations and snow-capped El Teide - why not catch the cable car to the summit of Spain’s highest mountain? Fri 30 Dec. Our highlight today is Santa Cruz de la Palma, one of the prettiest towns in the archipelago. Hogmanay. The delights keep coming as we arrive in the timeless charm of Funchal, capital of Madeira. This ‘floating garden’ is awash with subtropical flowers. Look forward to tonight’s spectacular fireworks display! Sun 1 Jan – Wed 4 Jan. Make the most of the final days of your holiday cruising the ocean waves. Thu 5 Jan. We arrive back in Liverpool from where you return home. S

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HOGMANAY ON THE EMERALD ISLE

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HOGMANAY HOLIDAYS PRICE INCLUDES: • • • •

Dinner, B&B plus meals as stated Coach and ferry travel throughout Full holiday itinerary • Welcome pack Free holiday insurance option

Cross the Irish Sea and spend an unforgettable New Year in a choice of popular and exciting destinations on the glorious Emerald Isle. Choose from the Georgian town of Westport, the home of beautiful churches or maybe colourful Dungarvan with its art galleries and pretty harbour. Letterkenny is where traditional craft shops rub shoulders with leafy parks and heritage sites and the Fair City of Dublin has ancient streets, lively pubs and a rich history.

HOGMANAY IN WESTPORT Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Settle in to your luxurious hotel before tonight’s welcome dinner.

WESTPORT COAST HOTEL – WESTPORT This simply stunning four star hotel hugs the trendy Quay Side overlooking Clew Bay and is just two miles from the heart of Westport.

Hogmanay. Today we journey to Castlebar a lovely heritage town with its ancient abbey before a visit to the National Museum of Country Life, we head to back to our hotel via the pitcuresque town of Newport with spectacular views over Clew Bay. Dinner at your hotel then live music to see you through to the Bells and beyond. New Year’s Day. Breakfast, then take it easy with a free day. Make use of the superb leisure facilities or explore the Georgian town of Westport. Farewell dinner. Monday. Breakfast, then we journey home.

4 DAYS FROM £349

Fri 30 Dec

Single room supplement £70

Holiday Code: GIWEWS

COPPER COAST HOGMANAY

LAWLORS HOTEL – DUNGARVAN This long established family-run hotel stands right in the heart of Dungarvan just a short stroll from the river and shops. There is a pleasant terrace and a comfortable lounge bar.

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Fri 30 Dec

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. After our ferry crossing we continue to our hotel arriving in time to settle in before tonight’s welcome dinner. Hogmanay. After breakfast, we journey to the thousandyear-old city of Waterford with its atmospheric streets and lively waterfront. Back at your hotel, the celebrations begin with a gala dinner then live music and dancing to see you through to the Bells and beyond. Complimentary glass of bubbly at midnight. New Year’s Day. Breakfast, then take it easy with a free day to relax or explore. Farewell dinner. Monday. Tuck into breakfast before our outing to the seaport city of Cork where you’ll find a stunning triple spired cathedral and the haunting City Gaol attraction. We return to our hotel for dinner and entertainment. Tuesday. Breakfast, then we journey home.

Single room supplement £70

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HOGMANAY IN LETTERKENNY Your Holiday Itinerary Thursday. Relax or explore your surroundings before dinner. Friday. We enjoy a scenic drive to Donegal Town for some free time – perhaps take a stroll around the picturesque harbour. Dinner is followed by live music.

STATION HOUSE HOTEL – LETTERKENNY This contemporary boutique hotel provides an excellent city centre location.

Hogmanay. Look forward to a guided walking tour of Letterkenny, seeing the sights and soaking up the seasonal buzz. A fun evening kicks off with a four course dinner followed by live music and a glass of bubbly to bring in 2017. New Year’s Day. A free day to relax or explore lovely Letterkenny. The evening brings dinner and a farewell night of live music. Monday. A full breakfast sets us up for the journey home.

5 DAYS FROM £299

Thu 29 Dec

K Single room supplement £50

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HOGMANAY IN DUBLIN Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Settle in before tonight’s welcome dinner. Hogmanay. After breakfast, your coach will drop you in the centre of Dublin to sightsee or shop at your own pace. Dublin boasts a wealth of attractions including St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse and a Leprechaun Museum. Dinner at your hotel then live music to take you through to 2017. New Year’s Day. Breakfast, then take it easy with a relaxing day at leisure. Dinner. CITY NORTH HOTEL – DUBLIN This contemporary hotel is located on the outskirts of Dublin and boasts comfortable, modern bedrooms and spacious public areas as well as a traditional bar and stylish restaurant.

Monday. We head off to the charming coastal village of Malahide after breakfast – a popular seaside resort with a picturesque marina and medieval castle. We arrive back at our hotel in time for an Irish coffee making demo. Farewell dinner tonight. Tuesday. Breakfast, then we journey home with an en route stop in Belfast.

5 DAYS FROM £349

Fri 30 Dec

Single room supplement £60

Holiday Code: GIDUNN

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Our exiting range of GOOD COMPANIONS £33 tours are escorted by a friendly host and are specially designed for solo travellers. Choose from day trips, overnight hops, festive escapes and more – all in the friendly company of likeminded folk.

PERTH FESTIVAL OF CHOCOLATE & CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

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DAY TRIP ONLY £33 Sat 19 Nov

Departs: Glasgow 10:00 | Hamilton 10:30 | Bathgate 11:15 | Dunfermline 12:00

ST ANDREW’S PARTY Enjoy an evening with fiddle legend Aly Bain and Phil “fastest fingers in the west” Cunningham, join forces with former Fairground Attraction vocalist Eddi Reader performing toetapping traditional Scottish music to mark St Andrew’s Day.

DAY TRIP ONLY £45

Holiday Code: GDAND

Sat 26 Nov

WONDERFUL WEST END – A CHRISTMAS GALA Experience the magic and glamour of London’s West End with show-stopping songs from fantastic musicals such as Jersey Boys, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia! and The Bodyguard along with a medley of festive hits to put you in the Christmas spirit!

Holiday Code: GDMUS

Sun 11 Dec

RSNO CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Grassington streets and market square are transformed into a Dickensian wonderland as locals dress in period costumes and street musicians entertain the crowd. Next day in Skipton, a real Christmas feel is guaranteed when the town’s market flanks the High Street oozing Yuletide charm. Our turkey & tinsel break is based at the cosy County Hotel in Kendal where our festive themed stay includes Christmas dinner and a Hogmanay party night. We stop at popular Carlisle on our way home.

Holiday Code: GEKECN

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The captivating shows listed here take place at Glasgow’s splendid Royal Concert Hall. Price includes your ticket and a meal in Glasgow before the performance. No coach travel included – join direct at restaurant.

DAY TRIP ONLY £45

TURKEY & TINSEL SKIPTON & GRASSINGTON CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Fri 2 Dec

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

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Calling all chocaholics! A tasty day is in store out as we head to Perth for the Festival of Chocolate where traditional market INCLUDES stalls will have all things COACH chocolate from truffles, shards TRAVEL & HIGH TEA and baked products to a tempting fountain. Afterwards, it’s time for the switching on of the Christmas lights, magically illuminating Perth city centre as locals celebrate the start of the festive season. We tuck in to a tasty high tea before travelling home.

4 DAYS ONLY £199

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It isn’t Christmas until The Snowman has taken you on a magical journey, walking through the air of a dark, winter sky. This seasonal favourite is accompanied by the RSNO, narrated by a star guest and filled with festive favourite carols.

Holiday Code: GDRSN

DAY TRIP ONLY £49 Sat 17 Dec

CINDERELLA AT THE KING’S THEATRE Enjoy all the fun, frolics and magic of the enchanting Cinderella pantomime at the King’s Theatre Glasgow. Cheer the Fairy Godmother and boo the Ugly Sisters as this timeless story unfolds. A star studded cast includes comedy legends Gregor Fisher and Tony Roper. We enjoy lunch before the performance.

DAY TRIP ONLY £39

Holiday Code: GDCIN

Thu 8 Dec

No coach travel included - join your host at our lunch venue †Unless otherwise stated

CHRISTMAS AT ALNWICK GARDEN

EPIC IRELAND TINSEL & TURKEY

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 threecourse 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 £249

Holiday Code: GEDUUN

Fri 2 Dec K Unlimited single rooms with no supplement

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN IN LONDON Our tour includes a day to St Albans Christmas Market, set in Vintry Garden adjacent to the magnificent Cathedral plus time to discover the magic of Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland. Our holiday highlight is when we take our seats for the spellbinding The Railway Children show as part of our London excursion. Staged around a real train track within a purpose built venue, a truly captivating experience is promised when a vintage locomotive steams into the theatre. We stay at a comfortable hotel convenient for our excursions.

4 DAYS ONLY £299 Fri 25 Nov

Holiday Code: GELOUN

Unlimited single rooms with no supplement

ROMAN BATH CHRISTMAS MARKETS Enjoy a fun-filled festive themed stay at Daunceys Hotel with entertainment in Weston-super-Mare and experience the ambience and nostalgia at Bath’s Christmas Market. This festive shopping experience features daintily decorated chalets lining the lanes around the Roman Baths and Abbey as the aroma of mulled wine fills the air and carol singers serenade the shoppers. We also spend a day in Cardiff and visit the tiny cathedral city of Wells.

5 DAYS ONLY £249

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Holiday Code: GEWEDN

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Celebrate the season of goodwill early on this action packed break at the award winning Hamlet Court Hotel and enjoy fabulous festive food and entertainment! Your Holiday Itinerary Monday. Tea/coffee & mince pies on arrival. Dinner, then a classic Christmas movie. Tuesday. After breakfast, we head to Dublin where we call in at the Epic, a brand new state-of-the-art visitor attraction which explores the unique global journey of the Irish people followed by free time to explore the city. Evening kicks off with a mulled wine reception before traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings including crackers, a visit from Santa and live entertainment. Wednesday. After breakfast, we travel to Galway – a lively city that packs a lot into its winding streets. Hogmanay dinner is followed with live entertainment tonight including the countdown to ‘New Year’. Glass of sparkling wine at the ‘Bells’ before dancing into the wee, small hours. Thursday. Newbridge is our destination this morning where you might like to visit the Museum of Style Icons. Later, we shop at Kildare Village Designer Outlet. Tonight we enjoy a farewell dinner with festive quiz. Friday. After breakfast, we journey home allowing some time in Belfast before boarding the ferry.

5 DAYS ONLY £299 Mon 21 Nov

Holiday Code: GIENHN

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CHRISTMAS YORKSHIRE STYLE

GOOD COMPANIONS CHRISTMAS PRICE INCLUDES:

• Dinner, B&B • Door to Door* service • Coach travel throughout • Welcome reception • Full holiday itinerary • No single room supplements • Services of a GOOD COMPANIONS host • Free holiday insurance option

MERCURE LEEDS PARKWAY HOTEL – LEEDS This delightful half-timbered building stands in award-winning picturesque grounds featuring glassy lakes. Inside, you’ll find a traditional lounge bar, top-notch health club and a dramatic sweeping staircase.

5 DAYS ONLY £449

K Unlimited single rooms with no supplement

Fri 23 Dec

Holiday Code: GELEPN

CHRISTMAS IN OBAN

ALADDIN CHRISTMAS

Enjoy great hospitality from Tommy and his staff on this sparkling getaway staying at the popular Regent Hotel in Oban. Look forward to mulled wine on arrival, nightly entertainment, carol singers, traditional Christmas lunch and an excursion to Fort William. Why not have a go at the guess the weight of the cake and most original use of tartan competitions?

Enjoy fun and festivities staying at the popular Britannia Country House Hotel in Didsbury, Manchester. Your stay includes a welcome drinks reception, nightly festive entertainment and traditional Christmas lunch. Out and about we soak up the yuletide atmosphere in Liverpool on Christmas Eve and spend Boxing Day enjoying the side-splitting Aladdin panto at The Lowry.

5 DAYS ONLY £349 Fri 23 Dec

Holiday Code: GSOBRN

Unlimited single rooms with no supplement

MERRY CHRISTMAS SURPRISE Door to Door* service

Enjoy all the trimmings of a GOOD COMPANIONS Select Christmas holiday – the only difference is you won’t know where you’re going until ten days before departure. Rest assured, we’ll include a full festive itinerary and at least one great excursion – all at an amazing price!

5 DAYS ONLY £329

Holiday Code: GEMYSS

Fri 23 Dec

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Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Tea/coffee and mince pies on arrival. After dinner, get into the spirit of Christmas with festive music. Christmas Eve. Breakfast. Excursion to fairytale York. Candlelit dinner will be followed by a relaxing evening of bingo and a fun quiz. Christmas Day. Breakfast. Traditional Christmas lunch then guess the weight of the cake and the Queen’s speech. Evening buffet then fun and games! Boxing Day. Breakfast. We venture into the heart of Leeds – perhaps hit the sales! We return to our hotel for lunch. Candlelit dinner and live entertainment this evening. Tuesday. Breakfast, then we journey home.

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5 DAYS ONLY £349 Fri 23 Dec

Holiday Code: GEMACN

Unlimited single rooms with no supplement

ROBIN HOOD CHRISTMAS We stay at the Britannia Hotel in the heart of Nottingham where we enjoy a welcome drinks reception, traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and entertainment. We spend Christmas Eve in historic Lincoln with its grand gothic cathedral and you’ll have free time to enjoy Nottingham, home to an ancient castle that lies at the heart of the Robin Hood legend.

5 DAYS ONLY £289 Fri 23 Dec

Holiday Code: GENOBN

Unlimited single rooms with no supplement *Selected holidays only. Conditions apply.

CELEBRATE HOGMANAY

GOOD COMPANIONS HOGMANAY PRICE INCLUDES: GOOD COMPANIONS HOGMANAY PRICE INCLUDES: • Dinner, B&B • Door to Door* service • Coach travel throughout • Welcome reception • Full holiday itinerary • No single room supplements • Services of a GOOD COMPANIONS host • Free holiday insurance option

STRICTLY BALLROOM HOGMANAY

BRITANNIA BRAMHOPE HOTEL The Britannia Bramhope stands in acres of landscaped grounds with delightful countryside views and has spacious, comfortable public areas.

4 DAYS ONLY £299

Fri 30 Dec

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Join the staff and your fellow GOOD COMPANIONS for a welcome drink. Dinner, then sit back for the evening’s entertainment. Hogmanay. Breakfast. What a treat today as we take our seats at The Playhouse for Strictly Ballroom The Musical! Based on the popular movie, this dazzling new 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. Buffet dinner at your hotel tonight then entertainment to bring in the New Year. New Year’s Day. After breakfast we visit Harrogate. Chef’s hot and cold buffet this evening before the entertainment gets underway. Monday. Full English breakfast before we journey home.

K Unlimited single rooms with no supplement

Holiday Code: GELEBN

HOGMANAY IN HISTORIC DARLINGTON

MERCURE KING’S HEAD HOTEL - DARLINGTON This modern, stylish hotel is located in the historic market town of Darlington and features spacious public areas and a chic bar.

4 DAYS ONLY £419

Fri 30 Dec

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. A visit to Durham en route. Welcome drink with your fellow GOOD COMPANIONS. Dinner and evening at leisure. Hogmanay. After breakfast we make our way to Ripon, the beautiful cathedral city of the Yorkshire Dales. Tonight the exciting countdown to 2017 gets underway with a drinks & canapés reception, then a five course a la carte dinner is followed by a live band and disco till late. New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Day at leisure in Darlington, a contemporary market town. Dinner and relaxed evening. Monday. Breakfast before we journey home.

X Unlimited single rooms with no supplement

Holiday Code: GEDAMS

SHAKESPEARE COUNTRY HOGMANAY Door to Door* service

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Join the staff and your fellow GOOD COMPANIONS for a welcome drinks reception. Dinner then the evening’s entertainment gets underway.

BRITANNIA ROYAL COURT HOTEL – KERESLEY This attractive former country manor stands in landscaped parkland and has leisure facilities and a beauty salon for your enjoyment.

Hogmanay. Breakfast, then we set off for elegant Stratford-upon-Avon, home to Shakespeare attractions such as Anne Hathaway’s cottage. Buffet dinner then entertainment all the way through to 2017. New Year’s Day. Have a lie in before a leisurely brunch and a day at leisure. Evening brings a buffet dinner before tonight’s seasonal fun and merriment. Monday. Breakfast, then we make our way home.

4 DAYS ONLY £329

Fri 30 Dec

*Selected holidays only. Conditions apply.

Unlimited single rooms with no supplement

Holiday Code: GEKERN

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HOGMANAY IN LONDON & ROYAL WINDSOR

MERCURE LONDON WATFORD HOTEL The contemporary Mercure London Watford Hotel has beautifully styled and spacious public areas along with a stateof-the-art health club and well appointed bedrooms.

4 DAYS ONLY £349

Fri 30 Dec

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Bucks fizz reception with staff and your fellow GOOD COMPANIONS. Dinner then fun and games tonight! Hogmanay. After breakfast we set off for Windsor where there will be an opportunity to visit the castle (entry not included). We also make a short stop in Eton, home to the prestigious college. Celebrations tonight get underway with a gala dinner followed by a night of music, dancing and the countdown to 2017 with a glass of bubbly. New Year’s Day. Breakfast. We head into London for the annual spectacular parade featuring over 8,000 performers from across the globe. Watch out for acrobats, dancers, cheerleaders and musicians along with traditional pomp and ceremony. Candlelit dinner and entertainment. Monday. We journey home after breakfast.

J Unlimited single rooms with no supplement

Holiday Code: GEWAMN

Your Holiday Itinerary Friday. Welcome drink with the staff and your fellow GOOD COMPANIONS. Dinner and entertainment. Hogmanay. After breakfast we have some free time in Manchester before we take our seats at The Lowry for the star studded and box office record breaking Chitty Chitty Bang Bang show. One of the world’s favourite musicals, this fun-filled production promises laughs and magic. Dinner and festive entertainment to bring in 2017.

BRITANNIA COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL – DIDSBURY, MANCHESTER A popular choice with GOOD COMPANIONS, the Britannia Country House Hotel stands in its own grounds and promises all the fun of the festive season. The hotel also boasts full leisure facilities.

4 DAYS ONLY £299

Fri 30 Dec

New Year’s Day. Buffet brunch. Visit to the Trafford Centre for bargain hunting. Chef’s buffet before the entertainment gets underway. Monday. Breakfast before we journey home.

N Unlimited single rooms with no supplement

Holiday Code: GEMACN

HOGMANAY SURPRISE Not sure where to go to welcome 2017? Why not celebrate the Bells with this GOOD COMPANIONS surprise break? Look forward to dinner, bed and breakfast, a thrilling excursion and Hogmanay high jinks – all at an unbeatable price!

4 DAYS ONLY £269 38

Fri 30 Dec

N Unlimited single rooms with no supplement

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Holiday Code: GEMYSN

CHRISTMAS CANARIES CRUISE & HOGMANAY FUNCHAL FIREWORKS ENJOY DINNER, B&B IN THE LONDON AREA THEN SAIL FROM LONDON TILBURY ABOARD CRUISE & MARITIME VOYAGE’S MAGELLAN Imagine swapping the cold, dark days of December for a sundrenched festive season in the Canary Islands and Madeira. Relax at sea on Christmas Day as the friendly crew serve a traditional dinner with all the trimmings. Spend Boxing Day exploring Gibraltar, home to Barbary apes and amazing caves then soak up the sun on a hat trick of Canarian Islands taking in the lunar landscape of Lanzarote, Gran Canaria with its Sahara-like sand dunes then Tenerife, home to stylish squares and a bustling promenade. Look forward to a taste of Madeira when we stop at fabulous Funchal, the picturesque capital and where we are dazzled by a spectacular Hogmanay firework display. This tremendous cruise is bookended by stops in amazing Amsterdam and historic Lisbon, adding the thrill of cosmopolitan cities to its charm. We then dock in Tilbury for our journey home to Scotland, arriving late evening.

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£2199

CRUISE & MARITIME VOYAGES MAGELLAN This classy ship boasts extensive deck areas, swimming pools, whirlpools, wellness centre and a sauna. Enjoy delicious meals in a choice of restaurants as well as top notch cabaret every night.

Holiday Highlights: Amsterdam • Gibraltar • Lanzarote • Gran Canaria • Tenerife • Madeira • Lisbon

16 NIGHTS FROM ONLY £2199 Holiday code: OCMG703GC

Tue 20 Dec Single Inside Cabin £2199

Single Outside Cabin £2699

PRICE INCLUDES: • Door to Door* service • Cabin as selected • Services of a GOOD COMPANIONS host • Dinner, B&B in the London area • Free holiday insurance option • All meals and snacks on board

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SCOTTISH SHINDIG

MORECAMBE TEA DANCE

Wow! Look as all you get on this amazing value get together staying at a mystery hotel – dinner, bed & breakfast, one morning coffee, one afternoon tea and one lunch as well as fun-filled entertainment. Look out your glad rags and join the party!

Let your hair down with a good old fashioned Scottish knees up at the ever popular Regent Hotel in Oban. We call in at Lomond Shores on our outward journey, you’ll have a free day to explore Oban and we stop at Callander on our way home.

We head to Morecambe and check into the comfortable seafront Headway Hotel. Next morning we enjoy an excursion to historic Lancaster, returning to our hotel for a fun afternoon tea dance. Our homeward journey is punctuated with a stop in Carlisle.

3 DAYS ONLY £149

3 DAYS ONLY £119

3 DAYS ONLY £99

Fri 24 Feb

Fri 3 Feb

Fri 20 Jan

Holiday Code: GEMYSS

Holiday Code: GSOBRN

Holiday Code: GEMOHN

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EARLY SEASON ESCAPES PRICE INCLUDES: • Dinner, B&B • Coach travel throughout • Excursions as stated • Welcome pack • Free holiday insurance option

EARLY SEASON ESCAPES OBAN WINTER WONDERLAND

MORECAMBE EARLY SEASON SPECIAL

Enjoy fantastic hospitality, two nights entertainment and a lively party atmosphere from Tommy and his team at the popular Regent Hotel on Oban’s esplanade. Includes visits to Inveraray, Seil Island and Fort William.

£1 A ROUND* DEAL! Staying at the comfortable Headway Hotel on Morecambe’s promenade, we enjoy excursions to Keswick and Southport as well as entertainment and a £1 a round* drinks promotion. Holiday Code: GEMOHN

5 DAYS FROM £159 Mon 23 Jan Holiday Code: GSOBRN

5 DAYS FROM £169 Mon 16 Jan

£169

Mon 13 Mar

No single room supplement

£189

£159

Mon 20 Feb

£169

4 DAYS ONLY £139

Fri 3 Mar

No single room supplement

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The superb Suncliff Hotel is an easy stroll from the town centre and has a games area and a leisure complex offering spa treatments. Excursions to Poole & Swanage and Weymouth & Dorchester.

We stay at the splendid Imperial Hotel, located close to the town centre and seafront where we enjoy entertainment in the cosy lounge. Includes a trip to Brighton as well as to Worthing & Shoreham.

The classy Ramada Plaza commands stunning coastal views only two minutes from refined Lord Street and is the place to be in Southport. Outings take us to St Annes & Blackpool as well a day in Liverpool.

5 DAYS FROM £189

5 DAYS FROM £249

Mon 20 Jan £189 J

Mon 6 Mar £219 J

Mon 6 Mar £189 J

Mon 13 Feb £199 J

Holiday Code: GEBOSS

Mon 20 Mar £199 J

Mon 13 Feb £249 K

Mon 20 Mar £259 N

Holiday Code: GEEAIS

Holiday Code: GESORS

BRITANNIA EARLY BIRD 5 DAY BREAKS

These fantastic value early season 5 day escapes all include a nightly 99P bar* and two excursions. Unbeatable value!

BOSWORTH HALL – MARKET BOSWORTH Included Excursions: Stratford-upon-Avon • Stamford

PRINCE OF WALES – SOUTHPORT Included Excursions: Liverpool • Chester

ADELPHI HOTEL – LIVERPOOL Included Excursions: Southport • Chester

Mon 9 Jan Mon 6 Feb

£149 £169

Mon 23 Jan Mon 20 Feb

Holiday Code: GESOPN

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Mn 6 Mar

£179

GRAND HOTEL – LLANDUDNO Included Excursions: Chester • Snowdonia National Park

Holiday Code: GNLLGN

5 DAYS FROM £159 Mon 16 Jan Mon 13 Feb 40

£159 £169

K N

Holiday Code:GEBOHN

5 DAYS FROM £159

Mon 13 Mar

£179

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£159 £169

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£169 £179

£179

Holiday Code: GELIAN

5 DAYS FROM £169 Mon 30 Jan Mon 27 Feb

Mon 20 Mar

K K

Mon 27 Mar

£189

CLIFTON HOTEL – SCARBOROUGH Included Excursions: York • Helmsley & Pickering

Holiday Code: GESCCN

5 DAYS FROM £139 Mon 9 Jan Mon 20 Feb

£139 £159

K K

Mon 27 Mar

£169

*Conditions apply

ST PATRICK’S DAY DELIGHTS

ST PATRICK’S DAY DELIGHTS PRICE INCLUDES: • Dinner, B&B • Coach and ferry travel throughout • Excursions as stated • Welcome pack • Free holiday insurance option

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day on the welcoming Emerald Isle enjoying glitzy parades with colourful floats, traditional food and pulsating entertainment! Choose between Dublin, Letterkenny and Killarney.

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Select KILLARNEY

DUBLIN

Enjoy Letterkenny’s fun filled parade and a guided walking tour of the town as well as an excursion to the walled city of Derry. The Station House Hotel provides an excellent central location along with modern facilities and delicious food.

Look forward to Killarney’s lively parade with authentic Irish Music. You’ll be staying at the superb Eviston House Hotel enjoying traditional tunes in its Danny Mann pub and we explore the mystical Ring of Kerry and the seaport city of Cork.

The streets of Dublin come alive with colourful pageants and the sounds of marching bands. Our base is the four star City North Hotel on the outskirts of Dublin and we enjoy free time in the “Fair City” as well as an outing through the Wicklow Mountains stopping at Glendalough and Avoca.

4 DAYS ONLY £279

5 DAYS ONLY £349

4 DAYS ONLY £299

Thu 16 Mar

Holiday Code: GILESN

Holiday Code: GIKIES

Thu 16 Mar

Holiday Code: GIDUCN

LUXURY WINTER WONDERLAND APRIL & JULY DATES AVAILABLE AT THIS HOTEL

GLENTON FAVOURITE

Discover picture postcard winter wonderland scenery as we take you on an enchanting journey through the beating heart of the Alps in Austria, Switzerland and Lichtenstein. Highlights include Klosters, Vaduz, a romantic sleigh ride and a trip on the Glacier Express! HOTEL WEISSES KREUZ – FELDKIRCH This four star family owned hotel is just two kilometres from the heart of Feldkirch and boasts impressive facilities.

10 DAYS ONLY £799 Sun 22 Jan Y Single room supplement £80

Holiday Code: MCFENS

Your Holiday Itinerary Sunday. We head to Hull for the overnight ferry to the continent enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Monday. We make our way to our dinner, bed and breakfast stop. Tuesday. We continue to the Hotel Weisses Kreuz in Feldkirch. Hot winter punch on arrival. Wednesday. A gem of a day as we head to the famous mountain village of Klosters – the favourite haunt of Prince Charles - then onwards to nearby Davos where you might like to hop aboard the cable car to take in the Alpine views. We continue to handsome Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein. Thursday. The treats keep coming with a romantic sleigh ride through the snowy Bregenzerwald followed by a visit to the pine-clad slopes of Schwarzenberg. We then pass Lake Constance to Dornbirn, where we visit the world’s largest RollsRoyce Museum. Friday. An unforgettable day! We make a quick stop in Altdorf, home of William Tell, before boarding the Glacier Express for the journey from Andermatt to Chur, experiencing unrivalled views. Saturday. Our sightseeing continues as we head into the heart of medieval Feldkirch for a guided tour of its snaking alleyways and gothic architecture. Later, we travel past Bludnz, home to Milka chocolate and onwards to the popular ski resort of St Anton. Sunday. We bid farewell and journey to our dinner, bed and breakfast stop. Monday. We continue to our overnight ferry back to Hull, enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Tuesday. We continue home.

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MENTON LEMON FESTIVAL

& COLOGNE’S ROSE MONDAY CARNIVAL

This twin centre adventure takes in two distinctive and exciting annual events – Menton’s fruity lemon festival and Cologne’s famous Rose Monday Carnival. Adding to the charm is a day in glamorous Nice and visits to Heidelberg and Aachen. We stay firstly at the Hotel Piccolo in enchanting Diano Marina and then move on to the Ramada Hotel in the town of Hurth on the outskirts of Cologne.

12 DAYS FROM £799 Sat 18 Feb

Your Holiday Itinerary Saturday. We head to Hull for the overnight ferry to the continent enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Sunday. We make our way to our dinner, bed and breakfast stop. Monday. We continue to the Hotel Piccolo in Diano Marina. Tuesday - Friday. We experience the Menton Lemon Festival with its citrus scented parade of fruity floats, commencing with a visit to Jardin des Bioves to see the incredible fruit sculptures – all made from oranges and lemons! On other days we travel to Nice Flower Festival and we have two free days to enjoy Diano Marina. Saturday. We make our way to our overnight hotel in the Strasbourg area. Sunday. We continue into Germany, stopping for some free time in the university town of Heidelberg before checking into the Ramada Hotel Hurth-Koln. Monday. It’s Rose Monday and we’re off to Cologne to take in the spectacle of flamboyant floats and costumed characters throwing flowers and sweets to the crowd. Tuesday. We check out and head to Aachen for some free time then continue to our ferry back to Hull enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Wednesday. We make our way home.

Single room supplement £160

Holiday Code: MCMNCS

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 spring break includes excursions to Venice, Verona and Trento.

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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.

Y Single room supplement £180

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Holiday Code: MCMNCS *Conditions apply

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£439

ON BOARD PRINSES CHRISTINA This tastefully furnished and fully air conditioned ship features a stylish lounge with bar and dance floor, an extensive sun deck and a pleasant restaurant.

PRICE INCLUDES: • Dinner, B&B • Lunches on board Prinses Christina • Coach and ferry travel throughout • Welcome pack • Full holiday itinerary • Free holiday insurance option

DUTCH CRUISE & THE BULB FIELDS Experience the best of springtime in Holland as you relax on a peaceful river cruise. Highlights include Hoorn with its elegant seventeenth century gabled houses and a special treat is our visit to renowned Keukenhof Gardens – a historical park featuring a patchwork quilt of flowers in bloom. Your Holiday Itinerary Thursday. We head to Hull for the overnight ferry to Rotterdam enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Friday. We travel to The Hague, a coastal city with historic buildings before continuing to the seaside resort of Scheveningen. Late afternoon it’s onwards to Amsterdam to board the Prinses Christina. Saturday. This morning we sail along the Dutch waterways to Hoorn, set in a bay and boasting two yacht harbours. Sunday. Our cruise continues to the seventeenth century port of Enkhuizen, home to the fascinating Zuiderzee Museum and a picturesque harbour. Later, we sail onwards to Amsterdam. We moor overnight in this vibrant city so you’ll have time to take in the countless attractions.

Monday. We bid farewell to the Prinses Christina then travel by coach to Keukenhof Gardens. The park will be a blanket of colour with tulips, hyacinths and daffodils in full bloom. Early evening we board our ferry for our return voyage to Hull enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Tuesday. We journey home.

6 DAYS FROM £439 Thu 13 Apr Main Deck

£439

Holiday Code: MCRICN Promenade Deck £479

CRUISE FROM HOLLAND TO GERMANY This sightseeing cruise presents a delightful procession of treats. Amsterdam boasts world class museums, Cologne is home to a stunning gothic cathedral, Koblenz has a state-of-the-art cable car taking you up to a historic fortress and beautiful Boppard is a World Heritage town in the Rhine Valley. Your Holiday Itinerary Thursday. We head to Hull for the overnight ferry to Rotterdam enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Friday. We travel to Amsterdam for free time to explore before we board the Prinses Christina. Saturday. This morning we sail along the Dutch waterways, into the Rhine Canal, the River Waal, passing Nijmegen to reach Emmerich, the first town in Germany. Sunday. Our cruise continues on the Rhine, through the Ruhr region, arriving in 2000 year-old Cologne. Monday. Leaving Cologne, we sail into the Rhine Valley passing vineyard covered slopes and romantic castles. We arrive in Koblenz where we moor overnight, giving you time to explore. Tuesday. From Koblenz, it’s onwards to Boppard then by coach to the legendary Loreley Rock and the tourist hub of Rudesheim. Later, we return to our ship in Boppard where we stay overnight.

Wednesday. We bid farewell to the Prinses Christina then travel by coach to board our ferry for our return voyage to Hull enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Thursday. We journey home.

8 DAYS FROM £549 Thu 27 Apr Cabin Deck Main Deck

Y £549 £599

Holiday Code: MCRICN Promenade Deck £649 Superior Cabin £699

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PRICE INCLUDES:

• Dinner, B&B • Return flights with seat reservation • Baggage allowance • Resort transfers • Services of a GOOD COMPANIONS host • Free holiday insurance option

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ICELANDIC WONDERS & WILDLIFE SAIL FROM GREENOCK ABOARD BOUDICCA

JOIN DIRECT AT AIRPORT

Our enchanting base for this wonderful holiday is a pretty little pueblo called Roses that stretches between the sea and mountains on Spain’s breathtaking Costa Brava. Relax on the beautiful beaches or hop aboard a pleasure cruise around the rocky coastline. Holiday highlights include our trip on the Little Yellow Train of the Pyrenees, one of the great railway journeys of the world where the track winds through leafy forests, past gushing streams and upwards to Mont Louis. On another day, we hop aboard the distinctive red and white Train du Pays Cathare et du Fenouilledes - a must do tourist railway trip that takes you deep into the verdant heart of the Pyrenees where you’ll be awestruck by the outstanding scenery. Excursion Highlights: Trip on the Roses Express land train • Wine tasting in Thuir followed by a train ride to the Ville Franche with time to look around Mount Louis • Railway trip to the Sanctuary of Nuria • Train ride to Axat

6 DAYS FROM £699

Holiday Code: AEPYCGC

Sun 16 Apr

Iceland features breathtaking landscapes with vast ice caps, hot springs, bubbling mud pools, active volcanoes and spouting geysers. Reykjavik, the capital, has a charming old town and the Imagine Peace Tower, dedicated to John Lennon. We sail through Isafjorour, one of Iceland’s deepest fjords with a natural harbour then onto the town of Akureyri where you’ll find the planet’s most northerly botanic gardens. The final port of Eskifjordur is a captivating village in the heart of the Eastern Fjords. Holiday Highlights: • Reykjavik • Isafjorour • Cruising Hornstrandir, Drangaskoro • Akureyri • Cruising Eyjafjorour, by Hrisey, Eyjafjorour, Dalatangi, Akurfell & Toarfjall, Nipukollur, Norofjaoarhorn & Gerpir, Reyoarfjorour • Eskifijordor • Cruising Reyoarfjorour S

10 NIGHTS FROM £1499 Tue 16 May

Unlimited single rooms with no supplement Prices are correct at the time of print. We have included a reasonable budget for your flights, however you maybe 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 transfer vehicles and due to security restrictions must be able to handle their own luggage while in transit.

Twin Inside cabin £1499 Twin Outside cabin £1699

Holiday code: OCBD1709

Twin Superior Outside cabin £1949 Single Inside cabin £2299

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