Glenton Palmer Select - autumn & festive brochure

AUTUMN & FESTIVE cOLLEcTION 2015 Luxury Door to Door CoLLECtIoN CoaCh hoLIDays from yorkshIrE

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COLLECTION ON HOLIDAYS OF 4 DAYS OR MORE

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Welcome... to the exciting World of GLENTON PALMER

Dear Friends, I’m delighted to present our latest collection of Select Autumn & Festive breaks. We’ve worked hard to bring you this fine selection of tours to take you through a vibrant Autumn, enchanting Winter and sparkling Festive season. There’s also a sneak preview of what’s on offer in early 2016.

We’re sure as you flick through the pages of our distinctive range of Select holidays you’ll find the perfect break for you. We’ve included our popular door to door* collection service on most departures of four days or longer and to enhance your holiday experience even more, all departures now include a free holiday insurance option within your holiday price.

Select range of holidays, our Super Saver Autumn & Winter leaflet will be coming soon featuring a choice of great value holidays. And don’t forget, we also have an exciting selection of day excursions departing throughout the year.

In addition to our

We look forward to being of service to you.

Kind regards

Lisa Palmer

And the GLENTON PALMER team

Select holidays are very special tours where you travel to your resort and enjoy all your excursions in the lap of luxury on board coaches which provide plenty of leg room, luxurious reclining seats and many other extra comforts. The superb hotels on our Select tours have been handpicked for their high standards, great locations, excellent facilities and a reputation for friendly, efficient service.

All Select tours include:

• Unique Glenton Palmer Premium welcome pack

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

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• Luxury Select coach travel generous leg room climate control – reclining leather seats

• Door to Door* collection on most tours of 4 days or more • Handpicked quality hotels • Dinner, bed & breakfast† • ABTA & ATOL protection †Unless otherwise stated. *Conditions apply

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DEPOSITS A non refundable deposit is payable within four working days of booking your holiday. Deposits are £35 each for coach holidays in the UK and Ireland. Theatre Breaks deposit £50 each. European coach holidays incur a £100 deposit and Cruise £150. Balances due four weeks prior to departure.

TOTAL PEACE OF MIND

All holidays featured in this brochure enjoy the additional financial protection afforded by our ABTA membership. We are also bonded by ATOL providing extra financial security for air holidays. If you book with an unbonded company, you could well be risking your holiday and your hard earned money. *Conditions apply

HAND PICKED HOTELS

Our collection features a fantastic range of hotels offering a variety of differing facilities. These are indicated on individual hotel descriptions by the following symbols:

KEY TO HOTEL SYMBOLS BAR This icon indicates that your hotel has one or more bar areas.

LIFT Your hotel has a lift. On occasion, lifts may not access all floors and there may be stairs to negotiate.

NO LIFT We regret there are no lifts.

(Please note that most hotels without elevators can provide low or ground floor rooms on request.)

ENTERTAINMENT Hotels bearing this symbol feature entertainment on one or more nights of your stay.

POOL Your hotel has an indoor and/ or outdoor swimming pool.

GYM Hotels with this icon offer gym facilities.

SAUNA Your hotel has a sauna and/ or steam room for the use of guests.

WAITER SERVICE Where you see this icon, your evening meals will be waiter service rather than buffet style.

B&B This icon indicates a holiday offered on a bed and breakfast only basis.

NEW FOR 2015 FREE HOLIDAY INSURANCE OPTION* All our holidays now include holiday insurance in the price! There are no age restrictions and, in most instances, you do not need to declare pre-existing conditions. So you have the peace of mind of full protection, without the hassle of arranging your own cover. It’s all part of the great service you can expect when you travel with GLENTON PALMER. Further details can be viewed in our main brochure or online at www.glentonpalmer.com

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get aWay With GLENTON PALMER FrEE Door to Door COLLECTION ON ALL Select HOLIDAYS OF 4 DAYS Or MOrE

Haxby Skelton

our FREE Door to Door collection areas York Knapton

Dunnington

All Select tours of four days or more now include Free Door to Door collection within Bishopthorpe our extensive pick up area, detailed below.

Copmanthorpe Leeds

Bradford Birkenshaw Gomersal

Halifax

Heckmondwike

Brighouse

Gildersome

Huddersfield

Swillington

Knapton

Castleford Knottingley

Normanton

Wakefield Crofton

Haxby Skelton Dunnington

York

Burton Salmon

Rothwell East Ardsley Batley Atlofts Stanley

Horbury

Sherburn

Kippax

Morley

Dewsbury Ossett

Mirfield

Garforth

Pudsey

Bishopthorpe Copmanthorpe

Pontefract

Featherstone

Garforth Leeds Sherburn Fitzwilliam Pudsey Upton Hemsworth Swillington Royston Gildersome Kippax Birkenshaw South Elmsall Burton Salmon Darton Morley Gomersal Rothwell Halifax East Ardsley Castleford Batley Heckmondwike Atlofts Stanley Knottingley Dewsbury Normanton

Bradford

Brighouse Ossett Our FrEE Door to Door collection is available on tours Mirfield Horbury displaying the Door to Door logo.

Wakefield

Pontefract

JOIN DIRECT

Crofton

Featherstone

Our FrEE pick up area covers a 5 mile radius of York Huddersfield Fitzwilliam On our dedicated Door to Door holidays if Upton and upto 15 miles east and west of Wakefield. A home Hemsworth you prefer to join the coach directly at one of collection may be available outside these areas but a Royston South Elmsall the following departure points a discount of Darton supplement will apply. £20 per person will apply. Please advise at the With this FrEE service it may be necessary to share time of booking. your transport vehicle with other passengers travelling Dewsbury on your tour. Your pick up will be at the address of the Leeds person who made the original booking. If you require Wakefield more than one pick up then a supplement of £20 will Normanton apply.

This FrEE service will operate from your home address to a coach point where you may occasionally have to transfer to another vehicle before boarding the coach.

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(The above are available on British tours only)

Ferrybridge services on A1 (Available on Continental tours only)

FREE PARKING

We are pleased to offer free parking at our Travel Office in Normanton should you wish to leave your car and board the coach from our office. Please note that vehicles are left at owners own risk.

BAGGAGE

On coach holidays, due to health and safety regulations and hold space we can only accept one medium size suitcase (maximum 20kg) and one piece of hand luggage per person.

WHEELCHAIRS & SCOOTERS

We are happy to accept folding wheelchairs, walkers and small scooters but this must be agreed at the time of booking and show on your confirmation as we can only allow a maximum of two per tour.

COACH PLAN

1D 2D 3D 4D 5D 6D 7D 8D 9D 10D 11D 12D 1C 2C 3C 4C 5C 6C 7C 8C 9C 10C 11C 12C

ALL COACHES STRICTLY NO SMOKING 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B 8B 9B 10B 11B 12B 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A 10A 11A 12A

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SERVERY

DRIVER

Upon booking you will have the opportunity to reserve your coach seat. This will be yours from the moment you board the coach and throughout your holiday. Here is an example coach plan; please note this is a guide only and seating may differ on some coaches. Sorry it is not possible to reserve seats on Mystery Tours.

WHERE TO JOIN YOUR COACH ON DIRECT DEPARTURES

On our short breaks programme of two or three days we offer a choice of local direct departure points ensuring we get you on your way swiftly and efficiently.

CASTLEFORD CROSSGATES

Outside Bus Station The Station Hotel

DEWSBURY

South Street, opposite Bus Station

GARFORTH

Outside the Post Office

HUDDERSFIELD

Bus Station Stands, A, B or C

LEEDS

Eastgate Coach Pick Up Point, opposite Job Centre

MIRFIELD

Ings Park Grove

NORMANTON OSSETT

The Travel Office Opposite Bus Station

PONTEFRACT

Horsefair, outside Bus Station

WAKEFIELD

rear of Bus Station on Providence Street

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SHORT BREAKS NEW

RUGBY LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP FINAL

Calling all rugby fans! This mini break includes return coach travel to London and transfers to Wembley Stadium for the exciting big game. You’ll be staying at the Doubletree by Hilton Ealing, a modern four star hotel located in the heart of West London boasting spacious and stylish public areas.

All you have to do is buy your ticket and cheer on your team!

Tickets are available to purchase through the RLA.

3 dAys only £189 Fri 28 Aug

Holiday Code: YELODS

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£189

Single room supplement £90

TICKET TO THE FINAL NOT INCLUDED

BUCKINGHAM PALACE STATE ROOMS & GarDEN hIGhLIGhts tour We stay at the excellent four star Guoman Tower Hotel, ideally located next to Tower Bridge and the River Thames.

Enjoy a visit to the stunning State Rooms at Buckingham Palace complete with commentary followed by a guided tour of the most notable features of the famous garden. Our bed and breakfast basis helps you make the most of your free time in central London.

2 dAys only £129 Sun 30 Aug

Holiday Code: YELOGS

NEW

Single room supplement £40

EDINBURGH & rossLyN ChapEL

Made famous by the bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code, Rosslyn Chapel is a listed building that has been described as an architectural wonder. From here we continue into elegant Edinburgh, home to a splendid castle and the Royal Mile. You’ll be staying at the Tinto House Hotel, a traditional country manor in the rolling Scottish Borders. We include a stop in Carlisle on the outward journey and return home via Alnwick.

3 dAys only £169 Fri 4 Sep

Holiday Code: YSBEHS

Limited number of single rooms without supplement 6

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£129

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£169

sHort BreAK Prices include: • Dinner, B & B† • Direct local departure points • Luxury Select coach travel • Premium welcome pack • Excursions as detailed • Free holiday insurance option

SHORT BREAKS

SETTLE RAILWAY HOP We head to Settle to board our train for the scenic journey across the Yorkshire Dales, over the Ribblehead Viaduct and then onwards through the Eden Valley to Carlisle where you’ll have free time for sightseeing. We stay at the centrally located Crown & Mitre Hotel and make a stop in Bownesson-Windermere on our return journey.

2 dAys only £115 Sat 5 Sep

Holiday Code: YECACS

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Sat 24 Oct

£115

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

NEW

NEWMARKET RACES

Look forward to a stop in the beautiful conservation town of Stamford, home to hundreds of listed buildings including five medieval churches. Later we check into the Huntingdon Marriott, a well appointed four star hotel with bustling lounge bar and restaurant. Next morning we’re off to Newmarket for our thrilling day at the races! We pop into the university city of Cambridge on our journey home.

3 dAys only £179 Fri 25 Sept

Holiday Code: YEHUMS

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£179 Single room supplement £36

MYSTERY WEEKENDS Sample some of the delights of a Select getaway on an overnight hop to a mystery hotel where we stay on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Travel in a luxury coach and stay in a good quality hotel from the GLENTON PALMEr Select collection. To add to the fun, we make a secret leisure stop on both days.

2 dAys FroM £59

Sat 15 Aug £89 Sat 12 Sep £79 Holiday Code: YEMYSS

†Unless otherwise stated

FrOM Sat 31 Oct £69 Sat 14 Nov £59 Single room supplement £15

£59

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SHORT BREAKS NEW

KEW GARDENS & WINDsor

We make our way to Royal Windsor, home to the Queen’s magnificent castle (entry not included). From here we continue to the four star Hilton Reading, a truly exceptional hotel with a stylish interior, superior comforts and a state of the art leisure club. Next morning we’re off to colourful Kew Gardens where you’ll find over a hundred world class attractions from inspiring gardens to iconic buildings and glasshouses.

2 dAys only £99 Sat 19 Sep

Holiday Code: YEREHS

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£99

Single room supplement £20

BLETCHLEY PARK – pIEs & spIEs On this fascinating break we explore famous Bletchley Park, the historic site of secret British code breaking during World War II. See the famous Enigma Machines, hear tales of spying and visit the Victorian Mansion that was the headquarters for intelligence staff during the war. Staying at the excellent Daventry Court Hotel, we also enjoy a pork pie making demonstration in Melton Mowbray.

2 dAys FroM £99 Sat 22 Aug

£109

Holiday Code: YEDADS

NEW

Sat 26 Sep

£99

A TALE OF TWO CITIES oxforD & CamBrIDGE

3 dAys only £169

Holiday Code: YEBESS

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£99

Single room supplement £20

Known as the City of the Dreaming Spires, graceful Oxford boasts famous landmarks such as the university buildings and the Bridge of Sighs. Must see attractions in historic Cambridge include King’s College Chapel and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Our base is The Swan, a superb eighteenth century hotel located in Bedford town centre overlooking the Great Ouse River. We return home via the picturesque conservation town of Stamford.

Fri 16 Oct

FrOM

Single room supplement £60

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£169

sHort BreAK Prices include: • Dinner, B & B† • Direct local departure points • Luxury Select coach travel • Premium welcome pack • Excursions as detailed • Free holiday insurance option

SHORT BREAKS NEW

DURHAM & BEAMISH

Durham is a city steeped in a thousand years of history and boasts a splendid cathedral, imposing castle and historic houses all bringing the past to life. Next day, we step back in time when we visit Beamish Open Air Museum where you can ride the trams, visit the old shops and see the schoolhouse – all recreating life from a century ago. We take in an en route stop at Richmond and stay at the Mercure Hotel in the historic market town of Darlington.

3 dAys only £149 Fri 16 Oct

Holiday Code: YEDAMS

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£149

Single room supplement £40

BATH & ss GrEat BrItaIN

Brunel’s SS Great Britain is regarded as the ship that changed the world and is now one of the UK’s best visitor attractions. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life at sea as you stroll around the decks then get a fish-eye’s view of the world’s oldest iron hull when you go beneath the waterline. This action packed break also includes a day in Roman Bath and a visit to Worcester on our return journey.

Staying at the modern four star Hilton Bristol Hotel.

3 dAys only £149 Fri 23 Oct

Holiday Code: YEBRHS

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£149

Single room supplement £40

LONDON THEATRE LEISURE WEEKEND You’ll be based in central London on a bed and breakfast basis at a well located four star hotel. We include up to £35 towards the theatre ticket of your choice for the Friday evening performance (subject to availability) as well as transfers to and from the West End for your show. Choose from Shrek, Mamma Mia, Elf or Miss Saigon, other shows also available. There is time at leisure for independant sightseeing. If you do not wish to include a theatre ticket there will be a reduction of £35.

3 dAys FroM £239 Fri 6 Nov

Holiday Code: YELOUS †Unless otherwise stated

FrOM

£239

Fri 27 Nov

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AUTUMN ESCAPES

ELEGANT EASTBOURNE The four star Cavendish Hotel commands an unbeatable position on Eastbourne’s Grand Parade with wonderful sea views and makes an elegant base for our stay in this delightful resort. Highlights include Hastings with its well preserved old quarter and Rye, a town suspended in time featuring beautifully preserved dwellings from medieval, Tudor and Georgian times. Another treat is buzzing Brighton, home to a landmark pier and snaking alleys crammed with quirky cafés.

Included Excursions: • Hastings & Rye • Lewes & Brighton • Beachy Head & Alfriston

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£349

5 dAys only £349 Mon 5 Oct

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: UEEACS

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

BEAUTIFUL BOURNEMOUTH Bournemouth has golden beaches, acres of gardens and two piers. We stay at the luxurious Menzies Carlton Hotel enjoying splendid views and excellent service. We venture out to traditional Christchurch, renowned for its eleventh century priory, before continuing to Lyndhurst, an historic town at the heart of the New Forest. Another day sees us visiting the Jurassic coastline resort of Weymouth then onwards to Dorchester, the inspiration for fictional “Casterbridge” in Thomas Hardy’s novels.

Included Excursions: • Christchurch, Lyndhurst & the New Forest • Weymouth & Dorchester

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£319

5 dAys only £319 Mon 5 Oct

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: UEBOCS

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

SWISH SANDBANKS This tiny little sand dune on the Dorset coast is home to the UK’s best beaches and an elegant promenade. Enjoy a taste of the high life as we stay at the stunning four star Sandbanks Hotel, which boasts unrivalled views of the sea and harbour. We take a cruise around Poole Harbour, stopping off at historic Brownsea Island. Next day, we’re off to the medieval market town of Ringwood before we carry on to the glorious cathedral city of Salisbury.

Included Excursions: • Poole Harbour cruise & Brownsea Island • Salisbury & Ringwood 10

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£349 5 dAys only £349 Mon 5 Oct

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: UESASS

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

*Conditions apply

AutuMn escAPe Prices include:

AUTUMN ESCAPES

• Dinner, B & B • Door to Door* collection • Luxury Select coach travel • Premium welcome pack • Excursions as detailed • Free holiday insurance option

OBAN & thE IsLE of muLL The highlight of this sightseeing holiday is our day on the Isle of Mull & Iona, home to pristine beaches, an abundance of wildlife, standing stones from ancient civilisations and sixth century Iona Abbey. Our base is Oban’s Columba Hotel, a landmark building standing on the North Pier with lovely views of the bay. Another treat is our half day excursion to nearby Seil Island from where we cross the Atlantic bridge to Easdale.

Included Excursions: • Seil Island & Easdale • Glencoe & Fort William • Isles of Mull & Iona

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£339 5 dAys only £339 Sat 10 Oct

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: USOBCS

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

LAKES SPECTACULAR Discover the unsurpassed beauty of the Lake District on our Mountain Goat minibus excursion taking us off the beaten track, into the Western Lakes arriving at Wastwater, a special place that was voted “Britain’s Favourite View”. We then enjoy a ride on the Ravenglass & Eskdale narrow gauge railway before our visit to Muncaster Castle Gardens. Our base is the exceptional Burnside Hotel which stands in well tended gardens overlooking Lake Windermere.

Included Excursions: • Mountain Goat Experience, Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway & Muncaster Castle Gardens • Keswick & Ullswater

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£459 5 dAys only £459 Mon 12 Oct

Holiday Code: YEBOBS

Door to Door* Single room supplement £100

FLORAL SOUTHPORT This quintessential seaside town has a Grade II listed pier with its own tramcar and inspiring Lord Street – a shopping boulevard that is the epitome of Victorian elegance. Treat yourself to all the delights Southport has to offer whilst staying at the four star Ramada Plaza Hotel which overlooks the sparkling marine lake. Our outings take in Roman Chester, a historic gem of a city and thrilling Liverpool with its Beatles attractions, Albert Dock and Mersey Ferries.

Included Excursions: • Skipton • Chester • Liverpool *Conditions apply

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£299 5 dAys only £299 Mon 5 Oct

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: UESORS

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

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AUTUMN ESCAPES

ISLE OF WIGHT The charming Victorian town of Shanklin is set against a backdrop of sandstone cliffs and has a bustling esplanade edged by seaside amusements and cafés. We stay at splendid Bourne Hall Hotel, an elegant country house resting in its own grounds and benefiting from both coastal and countryside views. Look forward to a steam train ride aboard a nostalgic nineteenth century carriage, a tour of this idyllic island and a visit to Ryde.

Included Excursions: • Isle of Wight Steam Railway & Ryde • Island Highlights

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£369 5 dAys only £369 Tue 13 Oct

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: UESHBS

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

LLANDUDNO Llandudno lies on a sandy bay between the Great Orme and the Little Orme. Staying at the family run Merrion Hotel which stands on Llandudno’s promenade overlooking the Victorian Pier and promises a warm welcome and award winning food. We venture out to glorious Bodnant Gardens with its ever changing displays of colour, pretty terraces and grand ponds. We also break our outward journey with a stop at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet for some retail therapy.

Included Excursions: • Bodnant Gardens • Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

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£319

4 dAys only £319

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: YWLLMS

Single room supplement £30

Fri 16 Oct

POOLE & thE DorsEt Coast The modern Thistle Hotel is perfectly located overlooking Poole Harbour and just a short stroll from Poole Potteries Visitor Centre. Our sightseeing itinerary takes us to the Jurassic Coast resort of Weymouth then onwards to West Bay, instantly recognisable as Broadchurch from the hit TV series. On another day we take a cruise through picturesque Poole Harbour, along the heritage coastline and onto quaint Swanage.

Included Excursions: • Weymouth & West Bay • Poole Harbour Cruise & Swanage 12

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£359 5 dAys only £359 Mon 19 Oct

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: UEPOTS

Limited number of single rooms without supplement *Conditions apply

AutuMn escAPe Prices include:

AUTUMN ESCAPES

• Dinner, B & B • Door to Door* collection • Luxury Select coach travel • Premium welcome pack • Excursions as detailed • Free holiday insurance option

BODELWYDDAN CASTLE Warner’s Bodelwyddan Castle is a majestic Grade II fortress set amid magnificent woodlands and gardens. Enjoy stunning views, a feast of live entertainment and a wealth of leisure facilities at this impressive property. If you can bear to leave, we visit graceful Llandudno, home to a pleasant promenade, cable car trips and a Victorian pier.

We also discover the beauty of the traditional villages of Betws-y-Coed & Llanberis.

Included Excursions: • Llandudno • Betws-y-Coed & Llanberis

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£369 5 dAys only £369 Mon 19 Oct

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: UWBOWS

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

GARDEN OF ENGLAND Look forward to an evocative ride on a narrow gauge light railway through the verdant Kent countryside before indulging in some wine tasting at Biddenden Vineyard. We stay at the four star Ashford International Hotel which boasts a fabulous health club. Other delights include fairytale Canterbury, home to a renowned cathedral and quirky Whitstable, famed for its oysters. We visit Rochester on our return journey.

Included Excursions: • Wines, Vines & Railway Lines • Canterbury & Whitstable • Rochester

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£279 4 dAys only £279 Tue 20 Oct

Holiday Code: UEASAS

Door to Door* Single room supplement £60

SIDMOUTH The Regency town of Sidmouth is set beneath majestic red cliffs and was once described as a “town caught in a timeless charm”. We stay at the resort’s Bedford Hotel, located on the esplanade and enjoying a well deserved reputation for great food and service. A holiday highlight will be our tour of medieval Powderham Castle, one of England’s oldest family homes. We also enjoy a coastal excursion travelling via the fishing village of Beer to Seaton where there is a chance to hop aboard the famous tramway.

5 dAys only £419

Included Excursions: • Jurassic Coast • Powderham Castle & Exeter

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

*Conditions apply

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£419

Mon 26 Oct

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: UESIBS

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GO CONTINENTAL PLEASE SEE OUR SUMMER COLLECTION BROCHURE FOR FULL DETAILS

All GLENTON PALMER continental holidays include dinner, en suite cabin and breakfast on board your action-packed P&O ferry where you’ll find bars, a casino, cabaret and dancing. Some of the European tours on these pages also feature restful overnight hotel stops.

ROMANCE OF THE RHINE VALLEY Spend days appreciating this stunning region from a river cruiser then nights on dry land staying at the Lamm Hotel in Assmannhausen.

Ports of call include Rudesheim, INCLUDES Bacharach and Koblenz.

3 rIVEr

7 dAys FroM £539

CrUISES

SPECTACULAR SWITzERLAND

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£869

INCLUDES DAILY PACKED LUNCH & NIGHTLY FrEE BAr* IN rESOrT AND A TrAIN rIDE ON THE TrACKS OF THE GLACIEr EXPrESS

Our base is the traditional Park Hotel in the Alpine town of Bad Ragaz. Treats include our train ride which showcases the beauty of this region and a guided tour of elegant Zurich.

Door to Door*

10 dAys only £869 Mon 14 Sep Holiday Code: MCSWPS

Single room supplement £180

LAKE GARDA, VENICE & VEroNa INCLUDES LAKE CrUISE

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£859

The family run Hotel Adria in Toscalano-Maderno makes a comfortable base for our lakes tour, a cruise to Limone and exciting excursions to Venice, Sirmione and Verona.

12 dAys only £859 Sat 19 Sep Holiday Code: MCTODS 14

FrOM

£539 Door to Door*

Sun 13 Sep £569

Sun 4 Oct

Holiday Code: MCASLS

Single room supplement £160

AUSTRIAN TYROL

£539

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INCLUDES HOUSE WINE, BEEr & SOFT DrINKS 10AM-10PM*, PACKED LUNCHES & TYrOLEAN BUFFET EVENING

£839

Based at the Hotel Panther in Saalbach, we take in Mozart’s Salzburg, historic Innsbruck, glassy Zell am See and the famous resort of Kitzbuhel.

Door to Door*

12 dAys only £839 Mon 14 Sep Holiday Code: MCSAPS

Single room supplement £180

TREASURES OF TUSCANY

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INCLUDES ALL DAY TEA/COFFEE, WATEr/WINE WITH DINNEr & FrEE BAr 6PM–10PM IN rESOrT*

£849

Mingle with the jet set in chic Forte dei Marmi where you’ll find sandy beaches and luxury yachts.

Staying at the resort’s Hotel Giada, enjoy outings to Florence, Lucca, Pisa and Montecatini Terme.

Door to Door* Single room supplement £200

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12 dAys only £849 Sun 27 Sep Holiday Code: MCTUCS

Door to Door* Single room supplement £200 *Conditions apply

Go continentAl Prices include: • Dinner, B & B • Door to Door* collection • Luxury Select coach travel • Return overnight ferry crossings† • Premium welcome pack • Excursions as detailed • Free holiday insurance option

GO CONTINENTAL SUNSHINE ON THE COSTA BRAVA

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£999

Staying at the four star Calella Palace Hotel just metres from the beach, our intriguing itinerary takes us to cultural Girona, pretty Tossa de Mar, cosmopolitan Barcelona and stylish Salou.

Door to Door*

Sun 27 Sep

Single room supplement £300

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INCLUDES WINE Or WATEr WITH DINNEr IN rESOrT*

Based at the Hotel Moresco just metres from the shore in Diano Marina, this holiday has many highlights including Monaco, Monte Carlo, Nice, Alassio and Menton on the French Riviera.

Single room supplement £200

ANDORRA, BARCELONA & thE pyrENEEs INCLUDES WINE WITH DINNEr IN rESOrT*

£799

Door to Door*

12 dAys only £799 Holiday Code: MCDIHS

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£759

Our itinerary allows time to enjoy Andorra as well as visiting beautiful Barcelona and exploring the mighty Pyrenees.

Staying at the sumptuous five star Hotel Ski Plaza in the Pyrenean village of Canillo.

11 dAys only £759 Mon 12 Oct Holiday Code: MCCASS *Conditions apply

INCLUDES GUIDED WALKING TOUrS OF KrAKOW, AUSCHWITZ, SALT MINES & PrAGUE

Door to Door*

11 dAys only £849 Tue 6 Oct Holiday Code: MCKRPS

Single room supplement £180

ITALIAN COASTLINES tWIN CENtrE

DIANO MARINA & thE frENCh & ItaLIaN rIVIEras

Thu 8 Oct

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£849

This unique holiday presents Wroclaw, known as the Polish Venice, medieval Krakow, poignant Auschwitz and beautiful Prague.

Staying in a series of quality hotels.

17 dAys only £999 Holiday Code: MCCOSS

CRACKING KRAKOW & prouD praGuE

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£799

You’ll be staying at the Hotel Croce di Malta in Lido di Jesolo for four nights and then the Hotel Raffy in Diano Marina. Enjoy excursions to romantic Venice, beautiful Verona and ancient Albenga.

Door to Door*

12 dAys only £799 Sat 10 Oct Holiday Code: MCLICS

Single room supplement £200

GRAND TOUR OF ITALY INCLUDES GUIDED WALKING TOUrS OF FLOrENCE, PISA, SIENA, rOME, VENICE & BOAT TrIP TO MUrANO & BUrANO

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£1149

If you’ve always wanted to explore Italy then don’t miss this amazing tour! Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, two days in Rome, Verona, Venice and Lake Garda. Wow! Staying at a series of quality hotels.

Door to Door* Single room supplement £200

14 dAys only £1149 Thu 17 Sep Holiday Code: MCITGS

Door to Door* Single room supplement £350

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HOSTED HOLIDAYS DEDICATED TO THE SOLO TrAVELLEr Looking to take a holiday but have nobody to share the experience? then we have just the thing for

you!

With GOOD COMPANIONS you sidestep the stress of

travelling alone and just enjoy your break in the company of new friends. Look forward to a warm welcome from your convivial host at an informal drinks reception where you can meet your fellow GOOD COMPANIONS.

We will pick you up from your door on the day of departure,

include our free holiday insurance option and what’s more there are no annoying single room supplements to pay.

So what are you waiting for?

GOOD COMPANIONS holidays feature†: • return Select coach travel

• dinner, bed and breakfast • Welcome reception

• services of a GOOD COMPANIONS host • no single room supplement • holiday insurance

• Door to Door* collection

Get packing!

†Some

benefits may not apply to all tours.

BEAUTIFUL BourNEmouth Let’s head south to the delightful resort of Bournemouth, with it’s golden sandy beaches and acres of glorious gardens.

During the break we take a relaxing cruise around Poole Harbour and take in Old Harry Rocks along the Jurassic Coast to pretty Swanage. Also on the agenda are visits to Salisbury famed for it’s cathedral and Shaftesbury, one of the oldest towns in England. The excellent Chine Hotel enjoys a fine reputation and has become a firm favourite with many GOOD COMPANIONS customers.

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£379 5 dAys only £379

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: UEBOCS

No single room supplement

Mon 14 Sep

*Conditions apply

EDINBURGH & thE faLkIrk WhEEL We spend time in Scotland’s beautiful capital city, where we enjoy the sights on a guided tour. A holiday highlight is a trip to the amazing Falkirk Wheel which includes a fifty minute journey that lifts the canal boat up to join the Union Canal.

We also explore the pretty border towns set in rolling hills and moorland. The comfortable Tinto House Hotel is our base, situated at the foot of Tinto Hill in acres of landscaped grounds. We call en route at Berwick-upon-Tweed and charming Carlisle.

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£359 5 dAys only £359 Mon 28 Sep

Holiday Code: USSYTS

Door to Door* No single room supplement

ELEGANT EastBourNE This lovely resort boasts three miles of flat promenade, fine architecture and a wealth of attractions. Out and about we explore vibrant Brighton and also head to Royal Tunbridge Wells to soak up the culture, admire the history and maybe visit the Pantiles. We stay at the lovely Mansion Hotel, located on the Grand Parade, well known for it’s comfort and quality. Why not relax with a drink in the sea view lounge before sampling the excellent food in the Hartington Restaurant.

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£299 5 dAys only £299 Sun 1 Nov

Holiday Code: UEAMS

Door to Door* No single room supplement

ST ANNES tINsEL & turkEy We’re delighted to offer a GOOD COMPANIONS tour based at the super Inn on the Prom, which boasts traditional hospitality, comfortable sea view lounges, excellent food and extensive leisure facilities. Tea and mince pies on arrival, nightly happy hour, drinks reception and entertainment are all included. The hotel is conveniently located on the promenade, just a short stroll from the town centre. Our excursions include the elegant resort of Southport with its host of attractions including tree lined Lord Street. We also visit the beautiful Lake District where we cruise on Lake Windermere with tea and a mince pie. *Conditions apply

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£319 5 dAys only £319 Mon 7 Dec

Holiday Code: YESTIS

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OCEAN CRUISE

PRESENTING MAGELLAN THE PROUD NEW FLAGSHIP OF THE CRUISE & MARITIME VOYAGES FLEET Magnificent Magellan boasts wooded decks, comfortable lounges, choice of bars and restaurants as well as panoramic observation zones. Magellan operates as an adult only ship carrying 1200 guests.

PRICES INCLUDE: Door to Door* collection • Coach travel • Full Board meals and snacks on board Magellan • Full holiday itinerary • Dinner, B&B in the London area on the 1st night • Free holiday insurance option

AUTUMN FJORDLAND This breathtaking autumn escape promises sensational scenery of snow capped mountains, crystal clear pools, the legendary fjords and the dramatic Norwegian coast.

We visit cosmopolitan Bergen and amazing Amsterdam to enhance this holiday’s wow factor.

Holiday Highlights • London Tilbury • Amsterdam • Ulvik-cruising • Hardangerfjord • Eidfjord • Flam-cruising • Sognefjord • Bergen • London Tilbury

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£1145 9 dAys FroM £1145

Door to Door*

Thu 17 Sep Single inside superior £1145 Single ocean view superior £1435 Holiday Code: OCM518GC

CANARY ISLANDS & MADEIRA Join us on an autumn escape to warmer climes. Following visits to Amsterdam and Gibraltar, beautiful Madeira and the ever-popular Canary Islands of Lanzarote, Tenerife and Gran Canaria beckon. Our final stop in Lisbon makes this a voyage to remember.

Holiday Highlights • London Tilbury • Amsterdam • Gibraltar • Arrecife, Lanzarote • Santa Cruz, Tenerife • Las Palmas, Gran Canaria • Funchal • Lisbon • London Tilbury 18

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Thu 22 Oct Single inside superior £1785 Single ocean view superior £2279 Holiday Code: OCM522GC

*Conditions apply

Winter WArMer Prices include:

WINTER WARMERS

• Dinner, B & B • Door to Door* collection • Luxury Select coach travel • Premium welcome pack • Excursions as detailed • Free holiday insurance option

RAVENSCAR RETREAT The Raven Hall Hotel is in a beautiful setting overlooking Robin Hood’s Bay. It features stunning views from comfy lounges. There is a festive lunch and nightly entertainment for your added enjoyment. Out and about we visit Saltburnby-the-sea, home to the oldest water balanced cliff tramway in Britain, the classic resort of Whitby and take a scenic drive through Dalby Forest to Scarborough. Stops en route call at Helmsley and York.

5 dAys only £299 Mon 23 Nov

Door to Door*

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£299

Holiday Code: YERORS

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

TORqUAY turkEy & tINsEL Torquay is undoubtedly the Queen of the English Riviera.

We stay at the lovely Carlton Hotel, a firm favourite for many years, with its panoramic views across Torbay. Look forward to a wide range of entertainment including tea & mince pies, quizzes, a visit from Santa, tea dances, live cabaret and a drinks reception. Excursions to Exeter, Dawlish and maritime Plymouth.

5 dAys only £299 Mon 30 Nov

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: UETOCS

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£299

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

AUSTRIAN HOUSE PARTY Tucked away in medieval Feldkirch, the four star family owned Hotel Weisses Kreuz has a traditional tavern where GLENTON PALMER guests will enjoy a welcome drink, an evening of entertainment and receive a souvenir of Austria. We venture out to medieval Ravensburg, known as the town of gates and towers, 15th century Lindau, Vaduz, St Gallen and the unspoiled landscapes of the Appenzell and the Bergenzerwald.

9 dAys only £649 Thu 5 Nov

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: MCFEWS

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WINTER WARMERS

LLANDUDNO turkEy & tINsEL We stay at the lovely Kensington Hotel, on the central promenade, it commands stunning views of Llandudno Bay and the Great Orme. The service and facilities are superlative. There will be an exciting pre Christmas entertainment package for your delight. On our travels we take a scenic drive through Snowdonia calling at pretty Betws-y-coed and Llanberis, home to the Snowdon Mountain Railway. We also visit Anglesey and the picturesque town of Beaumaris. We return home via the fabulous Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

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£299 5 dAys only £299 Mon 23 Nov

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: YWLLKS

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

ST ANNES ON SEA turkEy & tINsEL We’ll be staying at the popular Inn on the Prom, where good old traditional hospitality is on offer with, excellent food and an indoor leisure club. Tea and mince pies on arrival, drinks reception every night, happy hours and entertainment each evening are all included. We visit elegant Southport, home to some of the finest Victorian Shopping Boulevards in the land. We also drive up the coast to Kendal, an old market town with a host of attractions, situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.

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£299 5 dAys only £299

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: YESTIS Mon 30 Nov Limited number of single rooms without supplement

BOURNEMOUTH LUxURY at thE hIGhCLIff marrIott We stay at the exquisite Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, a four star property located on a dramatic cliff top, offering spectacular sea views. Enjoy the award-winning 2 AA-Rosette restaurant which sources the finest Dorset produce to create an enticing menu of fresh seasonal dishes.

All this just a short walk from the attractions of the town.

Out and about we explore the surrounding area with visits to the market town of Dorchester and the coastal resort of Swanage. Heading to Salisbury, famed for it’s marvellous cathedral, there is the opportunity to visit Stonehenge (ticket not included).

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£349 5 dAys only £349 Sun 15 Nov

Single room supplement £80 20

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Holiday Code: UEBOHS

*Conditions apply

Winter WArMer Prices include: • Dinner, B & B • Door to Door* collection • Luxury Select coach travel • Premium welcome pack • Excursions as detailed • Free holiday insurance option

WINTER WARMERS

HOLME LACY HOUSE, tINsEL & turkEy Stately Holme Lacy is an elegant listed country house tucked away in the glorious Wye Valley combining graceful grandeur with modern comforts. Stroll the grounds, relax in the Drawing Room or for the energetic, visit the leisure centre. Soak up the festive atmosphere and enjoy traditional Christmas and New Year celebrations just a bit earlier! We spend a day exploring the Victorian town of Great Malvern and the cathedral city of Worcester. On another day we take in Cheltenham, before continuing to medieval Gloucester.

5 dAys only £339

Door to Door*

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£339

Holiday Code: UEHEHS Mon 14 Dec Limited number of single rooms without supplement

CRICKET ST THOMAS tINsEL & turkEy Charming Cricket St Thomas oozes class and hugs a delightful valley in Somerset. Enjoy fabulous fun and entertainment as we get into the festive spirit early whilst staying at this Grade II listed manor. If you can tear yourself away, we visit West Bay, instantly recognisable from the hit TV series Broadchurch then follow the Jurassic Coast to Weymouth. On another day we explore ancient Shaftesbury, home of the cobblestoned hill from the Hovis bread advert.

5 dAys only £349 Mon 7 Dec

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: UECRWS

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£349

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

NEWqUAY & EDEN PROJECT turkEy & tINsEL Perched on the cliffs overlooking Newquay Bay, the Legacy Victoria Hotel commands sensational sea views and boasts superior leisure facilities. Our seasonal package includes hot chocolate with mince pies on arrival, two evenings of festive entertainment plus a traditional Christmas dinner. Out and about we visit Truro and Falmouth on one day then Padstow and the extraordinary Eden Project indoor rainforest on another.

5 dAys only £299 Mon 2 Nov

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: UENEVS

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£299

Limited number of single rooms without supplement *Conditions apply

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THURSFORD ChrIstmas spECtaCuLar 2015 thursford christmas spectacular and spend

two captivating hours transfixed by a pageant

of colour, spectacle and music performed by over

100 professional entertainers. norfolk’s best known extravaganza never fails to amaze, delight and

entertain. We’re pleased to offer a super selection of hotels all well located for our holiday itinerary.

Located close to the city centre the four star Mercure Norwich Hotel features contemporary well equipped bedrooms, delicious fare in the Brasserie Restaurant and excellent facilities in the Feel Good Health Club complete with pool, gym, sauna and spa.

MARRIOTT SPROWSTON MANOR

Your Holiday Itinerary Day One. Travel to Norwich for some free time before continuing to your hotel arriving in time to relax and settle in prior to dinner.

Day Two. After breakfast we head to Kings Lynn for a morning at leisure. Following this we head to the main attraction ‘The Thursford Christmas Spectacular’. Time now to take a look around (Santa’s Magical Journey available on selected dates. Please ask when booking) before the 2pm performance of this wonderful show.

Day Three. We bid farewell to our hotel and make our way to Lincoln, before continuing homewards.

date Hotel Tue 10 Nov Marriott Sprowston Manor Mon 16 Nov Dunston Hall Hotel Sun 13 Dec† Mercure Norwich Hotel Wed 16 Dec Dunston Hall Hotel Sun 20 Dec Marriott Sprowston Manor Holiday Code: YENOES / YENODS / YENOMS

• Dinner, bed & breakfast • Direct local departure points • Luxury Select coach travel • Premium welcome pack • Raised seating at the 2pm performance of Thursford Christmas Spectacular (unless otherwise stated)

MERCURE NORWICH HOTEL

Walk into the winter wonderland that is the

3 dAys FroM £219

Price includes

Price £249 £239 £219 £239 £239

This beautiful 16th century Manor House is an idyllic retreat set in 170 acres of mature parkland combing the elegance of an English Country house with the warmest of welcomes. The hotel’s excellent facilities include a golf course, health spa, award winning restaurant and Zest Café Bar.

DUNSTON HALL HOTEL This Elizabethan-style mansion built in 1859 has been lovingly restored to all its former glory.

Built against 150 acres of stunning wooded Norfolk parkland, the setting is just as unique as its history. The finest food made from the freshest local produce can be enjoyed in the restaurant before retiring to your elegant bedroom.

Single room supplement £40

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sHort BreAK Prices include: • Dinner, B & B† • Direct local departure points • Luxury Select coach travel • Premium welcome pack • Excursions as detailed • Free holiday insurance option

FESTIVE SHORT BREAKS

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT at thE royaL aLBErt haLL Immerse yourself in the season of goodwill at the Royal Albert Hall Christmas Festival as you listen to traditional carols and cherished yuletide music at this wonderful world famous event. Our break includes dinner in central London before the show, bed and breakfast at the contemporary Holiday Inn Heathrow and time at leisure in the capital before we begin our journey home.

2 dAys only £149 Sat 12 Dec

Holiday Code: YELOHS

INCLUDES TICKET FOr GrAND TIEr BOX

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£149

Sat 19 Dec

Single room supplement £20

ST ANNES PARTY NIGHT Get into the spirit of Christmas on this fun-filled party hop. Staying at the popular family run Inn on the Prom, the evening kicks off with a Happy Hour between 6-7pm, followed by canapés in the lounge. Then the party really gets underway with poppers, streamers, games and entertainment between each course. It even snows at midnight! We round the weekend off browsing the wares at the Manchester Christmas Market.

2 dAys only £99 Sat 5 Dec

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£99

Holiday Code: YESTIS

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

NAFAS FLOWER & FOOD SHOW Staged at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, this colourful event by the National Association of Flower Arrangement Society features competitions, a world design zone, floral workshops, a taste theatre and shopping areas. We stay at the impressive Doric Hotel on Blackpool’s Queen’s Promenade, stop off at Boundary Mills Retail Outlet on our outward journey and call in at Southport on our way home.

3 dAys only £179 Fri 13 Nov

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£179

Holiday Code: YEBLDS

Limited number of single rooms without supplement †Unless otherwise stated

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LUMLEY CASTLE No orDINary hotEL Overlooking the River Wear and dominating the County Durham landscape, Lumley Castle is a magnificent Norman castle surrounded by stunning parkland. The centrepiece of our break is the award winning Elizabethan banquet and entertainment in the Dungeon Bar where we are greeted by friendly staff in period costume. This unique break includes free time in the cathedral city of Durham on our outward journey and we return home via lively Newcastle.

2 dAys only £129 Fri 6 Nov

Holiday Code: YEDULS

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£129

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON LUxURY Prepare to be wowed at the Menzies Welcombe Hotel, Spa & Golf Club, an elegant, sprawling manor nestling in manicured gardens on the edge of Stratford-upon-Avon.

As you step inside this historic four star hotel you’ll find sumptuous decor including, chandeliers and period furniture.

We visit Stratford’s bustling Christmas market set against the backdrop of Shakespeare’s birthplace. On our way home, we pop into bustling Birmingham.

2 dAys only £99 Sun 13 Dec

Holiday Code: YESTWS

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£99

Single room supplement £25

LONDON FREESTYLE ChrIstmas shoppEr This freestyle city break is based at the very stylish four star Novotel London West Hotel. Located in the Hammersmith, it has a sleek lounge bar and pleasant patio. Your time is your own to shop till you drop perhaps head to Oxford Street for the fabulous shops and famous Christmas lights or take in the capital’s countless attractions such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Tower Bridge.

Sat 5 Dec

Holiday Code: YELONS 24

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£99

2 dAys only £99 Single room supplement £50

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FESTIVE SHORT BREAKS

• Dinner, B & B† • Direct local departure points • Luxury Select coach travel • Premium welcome pack • Excursions as detailed • Free holiday insurance option

LAKES WINTER WONDERLAND Our base is the swish North Lakes Hotel, located close to Penrith, it boasts comfy lounges with open fires and a well equipped leisure club. On our outward journey we travel through the picturesque Yorkshire Dales and stop off at the pretty little market town of Settle. Our journey home takes in a scenic drive through the Lake District calling in at historic Keswick and delightful Windermere.

Sat 28 Nov

Holiday Code: YEPENS

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£99

2 dAys only £99 Single room supplement £20

LUxURIOUS SUNBORN YACHT & LoNDoN Moored on the Thames close to Canary Wharf, we live the life of luxury aboard the Sunborn Yacht, a fine vessel offering a unique hotel experience. This super-yacht has an opulent interior featuring lavish chandeliers and a stylish lounge bar.

Staying on a bed & breakfast basis for maximum flexibility, you’ll have free time to explore London and we also visit maritime Greenwich.

2 dAys only £119 Mon 28 Dec

Holiday Code: YELOSS

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£119 Single room supplement £25

EDINBURGH EUROPEAN ChrIstmas markEt Staged in the heart of Edinburgh, the city’s popular Christmas Market enjoys a picturesque setting below the Mound, stretching along East Princes Street Garden Terrace and around the Scott Monument. This traditional Yuletide event will really get you into the festive spirit with its fair of crafters, artists and tasty treats. We also enjoy free time in Glasgow and you’ll be staying at the Hilton Strathclyde Hotel which boasts excellent leisure and beauty facilities.

3 dAys only £159 Fri 27 Nov

Holiday Code: YSBEHS *Conditions apply

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Single room supplement £40

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CONTINENTAL CHRISTMAS MARKETS HARz MOUNTAINS ChrIstmas markEts RAMADA VIER JAHRESzEITEN – HANANKLEE This enchanting tour features fairytale towns, snow-capped mountains, medieval architecture and a huge slice of festive spirit. Treats include a visit to the historic old quarter of Hanover and the fairytale town of Hamelin with its enticing Christmas market featuring festively decorated wooden huts clustered around the old quarter. Göttingen’s Christmas Market has a magical and romantic festive atmosphere, with narrow rows of stalls gathered round the medieval town hall and the market square. Our final market is in Goslar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with many historic timberframed buildings guaranteeing a wonderfully atmospheric Christmas fair. We stay at the welcoming Ramada Vier Jahreszeiten in Hananklee which enjoys a lovely lakeside location. Includes overnight ferries from Hull to the continent as well as dinner, bed and breakfast throughout your holiday.

FrOM

£389

6 dAys FroM £389 Mon 30 Nov

Holiday Code: MCHAR

INCLUDES BEEr, WINE & SOFT DrINKS WITH DINNEr AT HOTEL*

Door to Door* Single room supplement £100

GEMS OF GERMANY CHRISTMAS MARKETS CoLoGNE, DussELDorf & EssEN MERCURE DUSSELDORF – KAARST This magical holiday presents a delightful smorgasbord of German markets whilst staying at the well appointed Mercure Dusseldorf-Kaarst. Cologne’s striking cathedral makes a spectacular backdrop for the city’s Christmas market where you’ll find wooden pavilions, sparkling lights, puppet theatres and a festive ambience. Dusseldorf is transformed into a winter’s tale with its themed Christmas market featuring festively adorned huts and giant chestnut trees radiating with thousands of fairy lights alongside a traditional ice skating rink. The International Essen Market lives up to its name with exotic products from all corners of the globe and takes you on a gastronomic world trip with delicacies such as French crepes and Arabic falafel. This wonderful holiday includes overnight ferries from Hull to the continent as well as dinner, bed and breakfast throughout your break.

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£369

6 dAys FroM £369 Thu 3 Dec

Holiday Code: MCDUP

Door to Door* Single room supplement £80

*Conditions apply

continentAl cHristMAs MArKet Prices include:

• Dinner, B & B • Door to Door* collection • Luxury Select coach travel • Return overnight ferry crossings • Premium welcome pack • Excursions as detailed • Free holiday insurance option

LUxEMBOURG ChrIstmas markEts experience the magic of christmas on this enchanting holiday. treats galore include the atmospheric christmas market staged in fairytale Vianden castle, a stunning palace that was once the seat of the counts of Vianden.

We head into luxembourg city, possibly the most cosmopolitan capital in europe, where the Winter lights festival is underway with glittery stalls and a lively carnival.

We also call in at liege christmas Village to experience the festive season Belgian style.

GRAND HOTEL DE VIANDEN – VIANDEN

Highly praised by previous guests, this family owned hotel is situated within walking distance of the centre of the medieval village and the River Stour.

6 dAys only £349 Wed 16 Dec

Holiday Code: MCVIG *Conditions apply

Door to Door* Single room supplement £80

Your Holiday Itinerary Wednesday. We head to Hull for the overnight ferry to the continent enjoying, dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.

Thursday. We make our way to our hotel. Time at leisure to explore Vianden before dinner.

Friday. Today we head to fairytale Vianden Castle – one of the most beautiful residences from the gothic period.

Inside this magical fortress the ancient rooms such as the banqueting hall, old kitchen and cellar will be adorned with seasonal decorations and enhanced by the sale of gifts and crafts. Browse the wares while having your palate tickled by local delicacies, mulled wine and fruity punch. Medieval music adds to the yuletide ambience and transports you back in time to the Middle Ages!

Saturday. We journey to Luxembourg City where we are dazzled by the annual Winter Lights Festival illuminating the yuletide market. Street entertainers, a big wheel, carousel, a circus and ice rink all add to the festive fun. Set against this romantic backdrop, the market here has a distinctive European flavour with local handcrafted products alongside gift ideas from France and Germany. Sip mulled wine or some warming Schnapps and browse the pretty stalls while being serenaded by carol singers performing in their native language.

Sunday. We travel to Liege where the Christmas Village has earned the reputation of best Christmas market in Belgium. With over two hundred seasonally decked out chalets to discover, you’ll be spoiled for choice. From here, we continue to our ferry back to Hull, enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.

Monday. We journey home after our sensational holiday.

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CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

CHrISTMAS IN CHESTEr Your Holiday Itinerary Wednesday. We head directly to the beautiful walled city of Chester with its Roman amphitheatre and half timbered dwellings for some free time before we check into our hotel. Welcome tea / coffee with mince pies with your hosts on arrival. After dinner, sit back, relax and enjoy some festive music.

Christmas Eve. We journey to Liverpool where you’ll have free time to take in the countless attractions such as Albert Dock where you’ll find The Beatles Story, the International Slavery Museum and the Tate Liverpool. Back at your hotel, look forward to a tasty dinner followed by bingo and a fun festive quiz.

INCLUDES DICK WHITTINGTON PANTO

MERCURE ABBOTS WELL HOTEL – CHESTER

Christmas Day. Enjoy a lazy morning or make use of the excellent leisure facilities before your traditional Christmas lunch. Afterwards, why not guess the weight of the cake, say hello to Santa and watch the Queen’s speech before an evening buffet followed by a night of fun and games.

Boxing Day. Our treat today is a scenic drive through rural Cheshire before we take our seats for the side-splitting Dick Whittington panto in historic Chester. We return to our hotel for a delicious candle lit dinner and our farewell night of entertainment.

Sunday. After breakfast, we begin our journey home with a stop at the Trafford Centre for some bargain hunting at the sales.

Hotel entertainment will be confirmed with final travel details.

The Mercure Abbots Well Hotel stands in two acres of gardens that lead to pleasant canal walkways. This well appointed hotel boasts a superb health club including a beauty salon offering relaxing treatments while the stylish Brasserie Restaurant features contemporary art and subtle lighting.

5 dAys only £469 Wed 23 Dec

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cHristMAs collection Prices include:

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CHrISTMAS IN ST ANNES Your Holiday Itinerary Wednesday. We make a stop at Salford Quays – a unique waterfront attraction with shops, museums and a quirky sculpture trail.

From here we continue to St Annes. Look forward to sherry and mince pies on arrival at our hotel. The evening brings champagne cocktails with the management team prior to a candlelit dinner followed by live entertainment.

Christmas Eve. We head to Lancaster, home to a mighty castle. After a look around this historic city we return to our hotel for lunch and an afternoon of music. Perhaps treat yourself to an aperitif at the Happy Hour before your candlelit dinner and live festive entertainment.

FULL BOArD INN ON THE PROM – ST ANNES

Christmas Day. Yuletide treats include a glass of hot punch, traditional Christmas lunch and a visit from Santa.

Afterwards, relax and be entertained before the Queen’s Speech. The evening brings a light meal then more live festive music.

Boxing Day. We blow away the cobwebs with a morning drive along the coast to Fleetwood returning in time for a light lunch then entertainment and music. Banquet dinner tonight, followed by a farewell night of live entertainment.

Sunday. After breakfast, we begin our journey home with a stop at Barton Grange Garden Centre where you’ll find a riverside restaurant and farm shop.

Hotel entertainment will be confirmed with final travel details.

The stylish and centrally located Inn on the Prom stands on St Annes promenade overlooking the beach and features superior leisure facilities including a poolside bar. This popular family run hotel boasts a stunning interior and quality furnishings.

5 dAys only £489 Wed 23 Dec

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CHrISTMAS IN THE COTSWOLDS Your Holiday Itinerary Wednesday. We spend some free time in Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon with its Tudor architecture and riverbank walks before arriving at our hotel. Enjoy tea / coffee and mince pies on arrival. Settle in before dinner then relax with some seasonal music to get you into the festive spirit.

Christmas Eve. We explore the picture postcard Cotswolds stopping at the gorgeous village of Bibury, where you’ll find a Saxon church and sixteenth century cottages. From here it’s onwards to the Tudor hamlet of Burford, one of England’s prettiest medieval towns. We return to our hotel to relax before dinner, bingo and a yuletide quiz.

Christmas Day. Perhaps stroll around the grounds to work up an appetite for your traditional Christmas lunch. Later, guess the weight of the cake, meet Santa, watch Her Majesty’s speech then tuck into a buffet dinner before a night of fun and games.

INCLUDES CINDErELLA PANTO

MERCURE BOWDEN HALL HOTEL – GLOUCESTER

Boxing Day. We head into the Cotswolds again taking in chocolate box Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the Water before continuing to Cheltenham for the enchanting Cinderella pantomime. We return to our hotel for a candle lit dinner and our farewell night of entertainment.

Sunday. After breakfast, we begin our journey home with an en route stop at the cathedral city of Worcester.

Hotel entertainment will be confirmed with final travel details.

This fine country house hotel oozes Regency elegance along with modern comforts and stands proudly in twelve acres of well-tended parkland. Enjoy contemporary comforts in the well appointed guest rooms and sophisticated cuisine in the trendy restaurant.

5 dAys only £479 Wed 23 Dec

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Price includes:

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• Dinner, B & B • Door to Door* collection • Luxury Select coach travel • Premium welcome pack • Welcome reception • Services of a Good ComPanions host • No single room supplement • Excursions as detailed • Free holiday insurance option

CHrISTMAS IN COUNTY DUrHAM Your Holiday Itinerary Wednesday. We set off for Washington travelling via leafy Dalby Forest and making a short stop in the cathedral city of Durham before arriving at our hotel. Settle in, perhaps explore your hotel’s superb facilities before dinner and the evening’s entertainment.

Christmas Eve. Today we venture out firstly to the pretty little market town of Morpeth before continuing to Alnwick, a medieval settlement nestling in the heart of Northumberland and home to a mighty castle. We return to our hotel for dinner and some festive entertainment.

Christmas Day. Relax or make use of the hotel’s superb leisure facilities to work up an appetite for your traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings followed by Her Majesty’s speech and some festive fun. The evening brings a light buffet dinner and yuletide entertainment.

INCLUDES ALADDIN PANTO

MERCURE GEORGE WASHINGTON HOTEL – WASHINGTON

Boxing Day. Enjoy the view on our scenic drive to Newcastle where we take our seats for the traditional, fun-filled Aladdin pantomime. After our thigh-slapping theatre visit, we return to our hotel for a farewell dinner and entertainment.

Sunday. After breakfast, we begin our journey home with a stop at York Designer Outlet to grab some bargains and conclude our festive getaway.

Hotel entertainment will be confirmed with final travel details.

The contemporary Mercure George Washington Hotel boasts a stylish lounge bar, indoor pool, hot tub and steam room along with a championship golf course. This well appointed hotel makes a stylish and comfortable base for some festive fun.

5 dAys only £489 Wed 23 Dec

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: YEWAMS No single room supplement *Conditions apply

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NEW YEAR GETAWAYS

NEW YEAr IN THE LAKES Your Holiday Itinerary Wednesday. We make an en route stop at the Boundary Mills shopping outlet in Colne before continuing to the lovely Lakes. Look forward to tea / coffee with mince pies on arrival at our hotel. Relax before tonight’s dinner followed by the resident entertainer.

New Year’s Eve. We venture out on a scenic drive to historic Carlisle, home to an ancient castle, returning in time for afternoon tea / coffee with scones. Tonight’s festivities begin with dinner followed by music, dancing and a piper to bring in the New Year.

New Year’s Day. Day at leisure to perhaps stroll down to the lakeside, have a dip in the pool or chill out in the sauna.

Look forward to a delicious dinner and a farewell night of entertainment.

HYDRO HOTEL WINDERMERE

Saturday. After breakfast, we make out way home with an en route visit to the quaint market town of Settle.

Hotel entertainment will be confirmed with final travel details.

The nineteenth century Hydro Hotel Windermere commands spectacular views of Lake Windermere and boasts an elegant bar, a lovely restaurant and impressive leisure facilities for you to enjoy.

4 dAys only £369 Wed 30 Dec

Door to Door*

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neW yeAr GetAWAy Prices include:

• Dinner, B & B • Door to Door* collection • Luxury Select coach travel • Premium welcome pack • Excursions as detailed • Free holiday insurance option

NEW YEAr IN SOUTHPOrT Your Holiday Itinerary Wednesday. We call in at lively Manchester for some free time en route to our elegant hotel in Southport. Meet your fellow guests at the welcome buck’s fizz reception before dinner.

New Year’s Eve. We head to lively Liverpool today where the attractions include Albert Dock, the Mersey Ferry and the haunts of the Beatles. Our evening of celebrations begins with pre dinner drinks then a buffet meal is followed by music and dancing into 2016.

New Year’s Day. A day to relax or perhaps take a stroll around Southport’s pleasure pier and promenade to work up an appetite for dinner back at your hotel. After your evening meal, perhaps take in the nearby nightlife.

RAMADA PLAzA HOTEL - SOUTHPORT

Saturday. We make our way home, enjoying an en route stop at Boundary Mills in Colne for some bargain hunting.

Hotel entertainment will be confirmed with final travel details.

Commanding panoramic coastal views and only two minutes from Lord Street, the stylish Ramada Plaza Hotel provides city centre chic by the seaside. Expect quality accommodation and a stylish New Year break.

4 dAys only £389 Wed 30 Dec

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: YESORS Limited number of single rooms available without supplement *Conditions apply

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NEW YEAR GETAWAYS

NEW YEAr IN THE rIBBLE VALLEY Your Holiday Itinerary Wednesday. We make an en route stop at Boundary Mills shopping outlet in Colne before arriving at our hotel. Settle in then simply relax or make use of the leisure club before dinner. Look forward to an evening of live musical entertainment.

New Year’s Eve. A day in Southport where you might like to explore the pier or shop on classy Lord Street. Get ready for a drinks reception then a five course dinner with entertainment from The Fun Time Frankie’s playing party tunes from the swinging 60s through the decades to the present day. Afterwards, dance yourself dizzy into 2016 at the disco.

New Year’s Day. Have a lie in, a leisurely breakfast then perhaps stroll around the grounds or chill out in the sauna. Farewell dinner tonight in the Cameo Restaurant.

Afterwards, why not treat yourself to a nightcap in the stylish bar?

MERCURE DUNKENHALGH HOTEL & SPA – BLACKBURN

Saturday. After breakfast, we begin our journey home with an en route stop at the pretty market town of Skipton.

Hotel entertainment will be confirmed with final travel details.

Set in acres of parkland, this splendid 700 year old country manor oozes historic grandeur along with contemporary comforts and boasts elegant public areas and superior leisure facilities.

4 dAys only £349 Wed 30 Dec

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: YEBLDS Single room supplement £60 34

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neW yeAr GetAWAy Prices include:

• Dinner, B & B • Door to Door* collection • Luxury Select coach travel • Premium welcome pack • Return ferry crossings (where applicable) • Excursions as detailed • Free holiday insurance option

NEW YEAr IN COSMOPOLITAN BrISTOL & romaN Bath Your Holiday Itinerary Wednesday. We set off for Bristol, making an en route stop in the elegant Regency town of Cheltenham. Time to settle in before dinner.

New Year’s Eve. This morning we head to beautiful Bath returning in time to freshen up before the evening buffet dinner followed by a disco.

New Year’s Day. Make use of the hotel’s superb leisure facilities or explore Bristol at your own pace. Following dinner enjoy a relaxing evening or head into town.

Saturday. After breakfast we journey home, making a refreshment stop en route.

4 dAys only £299 Wed 30 Dec

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: UEBRHS Single room supplement £40

NEW YEAR IN thE rhINE VaLLEy This beautiful region of Germany is a land of myths and legends, ancient castles and vineyards together with enchanting riverside towns. You’ll be staying at the traditional family run Hotel Gorres which is located in the quaint village of Wachtberg-Villip near Bonn.

Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. We travel to Hull for our overnight ferry to the continent enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.

Wednesday. We head to Cologne where you’ll find a striking gothic cathedral. We continue to the Hotel Gorres.

New Year’s Eve. A visit to Alken, a sleepy village hugging the banks of the River Mosel and regarded as one of the prettiest on this stretch of water. From here, it’s onwards to Boppard, formerly a Roman fort and home to lively squares.

Back at your hotel, look forward to a four course dinner followed by live music and dancing with sparkling wine to bring in 2016. *Conditions apply

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£299

MERCURE HOLLAND HOUSE HOTEL BRISTOL The Mercure Holland House is a modern, stylish and well appointed hotel with spacious lounge areas, superb leisure facilities and beauty treatment rooms. The heart of Bristol with all its attractions is a ten minute walk away.

INCLUDES EXCUrSIONS TO COLOGNE, ALKEN & BOPPArD

ONLY

£449 New Year’s Day. A relaxing day at leisure – perhaps wander around the village or make use of the skittles alleys at your hotel.

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

Sunday. We make our way home.

6 dAys only £449

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: MCBOGS

Single room supplement £80

Tue 29 Dec

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CHrISTMAS & NEW YEAr oN thE Costa BraVa Your Holiday Itinerary

INCLUDES FULL BOArD & NIGHTLY FrEE BAr IN SPAIN 7PM–11PM*

Monday. We head south to our overnight hotel in southern England.

Tuesday. After breakfast, we cross the channel on the morning ferry then enjoy a scenic drive through France to our overnight, dinner bed and breakfast stop.

Wednesday. Today we continue into Spain and onwards to our four star hotel for our ten night stay. Our chosen hotel will be located in a popular seaside resort on the Costa Brava and will offer a good variety of facilities including a restaurant, bar and outdoor pool. Our board basis is full board inclusive of snacks.

Christmas Eve. Look forward to a magical gala dinner in your hotel tonight along with the nightly free bar†.

Christmas Day. A day to relax and enjoy your hotel’s facilities or explore this stunning area. Gala Christmas dinner tonight.

Boxing Day. Our excursion today is to classy Girona.

Discover the old town, relax in a pavement cafe, stroll along the city walls taking in the panoramic views or maybe visit the cathedral. We return to our hotel for dinner.

Sunday. Enjoy another day at leisure to relax or explore this lovely region.

Monday. Our excursion today takes us to Tossa de Mar – the jewel in this rugged coastline.

Tuesday. A holiday highlight as we head to beautiful Barcelona, home to Gaudi’s awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia cathedral. Wander down Las Ramblas, the city’s vibrant boulevard then amble through the Gothic Quarter with its snaking streets and haunting architecture where you’ll find atmospheric bars tucked into little nooks and crannies.

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Wednesday. Our treat today is a visit to the bustling holiday resort of Salou on the neighbouring Costa Dorada.

New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day. Another two days at leisure to make the most of your time in spectacular Spain.

On New Year’s Eve we enjoy a gala dinner.

Saturday. We begin our journey home, returning to our dinner, bed and breakfast hotel in France.

Sunday. Reaching Calais, we cross back to Dover on the afternoon ferry then onward to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast hotel in southern England.

Monday. After breakfast we are homeward bound.

15 dAys only £899 Mon 21 Dec

Holiday Code: MCCACS

Price includes:

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Door to Door* Single room supplement £240

Meals as stated • Door to Door* collection Luxury Select coach travel • Return ferry crossings Premium welcome pack • Excursions as detailed Free holiday insurance option *Conditions apply

PrESENTING FrED. OLSEN BLACK WATCH This sleek, sophisticated ship joined our programme last year and proved an instant hit with our passengers. Black Watch offers an intimate ambience and truly refined elegance throughout her impressively furnished lounges and restaurant areas. Fully stabilised, this classy vessel holds up to eight hundred passengers and promises friendly, efficient service on every journey. Splash in the pool, hit the golf nets or visit the spa. When night falls enjoy live cabaret or a nightcap in a choice of bars.

PRICES INCLUDE: Door to Door* collection • 16 nights in an en suite cabin • Full Board meals and snacks on board Black Watch • Full holiday itinerary • Free holiday insurance option

CANARIES CHRISTMAS & FUNCHAL FIREWORKS saILING from LIVErpooL aBoarD BLaCk WatCh Escape the cold, dark days of December and enjoy a sundrenched festive season in the Canaries and Madeira.

Celebrate Christmas Eve in Cadiz then chill out on the beach in the Canarian Island of Fuerteventura on Boxing Day. Soak up the sun and experience the unhurried way of life in unspoilt La Gomera. Luscious Gran Canaria features splendid architecture and Sahara-like sand dunes, Tenerife boasts stylish squares and bustling promenades and then there’s La Palma, deservedly known as “the beautiful island”. Finally, savour a tasty slice of Madeira when we stopover at fabulous Funchal, the picturesque whitewashed capital of this ‘floating garden’. Enjoy Madeira’s spectacular Hogmanay firework display from the comfort of your floating hotel!

FrOM

£2149

Holiday Highlights Liverpool – Cadiz – Fuerteventura – La Gomera – Gran Canaria – Tenerife – La Palma – Madeira – Liverpool

Door to Door*

17 dAys FroM £2149

Sun 20 Dec Outside twin Atlantic & Marina Deck Outside twin Atlantic Deck Holiday Code: OCWI525 *Conditions apply

£2149 £2299

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sHort BreAK Prices include: • Dinner, B & B† • Direct local departure points • Luxury Select coach travel • Premium welcome pack • Excursions as detailed • Free holiday insurance option

2016 PREVIEW FrOM ONLY

£59

MYSTERY WEEKENDS

There’s a surprise around every corner, as we once again offer these popular weekend breaks. Sit back and prepare for an enjoyable couple of days, calling at two unknown destinations for some time at leisure and spending a pleasant evening at our choice of Select hotel. Perfect for a post festive getaway!

Included excursions: • Mystery stops on both days

2 dAys FroM £59 Sat 23 Jan Holiday Code: YEMYSS

Sat 20 Feb

£69

Single room supplement £20

LONDON THEATRE WEEKEND

FrOM ONLY

£239

A perfect opportunity to stay in central London at the Copthorne Tara Hotel and take in one of the many fabulous shows on offer.

We include transfers to and from the theatre on Friday evening and up to £35 towards the cost of a ticket to the show of your choice (subject to availability).

Included excursion: • London

Holiday Code: YELOCS

ELEGANT EASTBOURNE

ALL SEAVIEW BEDrOOMS

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£369

Included excursions: • Brighton • Royal Tunbridge Wells

Sun 20 Mar

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: UEEACS

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Door to Door*

Mon 18 Jan

Holiday Code: UEBOSS

Limited number of single rooms available without supplement ONLY

DOWNTON ABBEY

£189

From the comfort of the four star Hilton Hotel, close to the centre of Newbury we explore Highclere Castle, the stately home made famous by the popular TV series Downton Abbey. There will be plenty of time to view the State Rooms, grounds and cellars that house the family’s collection of Egyptian antiques.

Included excursions: • Winchester • Highclere Castle • Oxford • Stratford-upon-Avon

Sun 27 Mar Single room supplement £100

The excellent four star Cavendish Hotel occupies a commanding position on Eastbourne’s Grand Parade, it’s a pleasure to dine in the elegant Marine restaurant and lovely sea views can be enjoyed from the comfortable lounge.

5 dAys only £369

Join in the fun with the GLENTON PALMER team for an exclusive get together in the gorgeous resort of Bournemouth. We stay at the Suncliff Hotel on an all inclusive basis, which includes lunch on three days, inclusive bar each evening* and entertainment on three nights, competitions, special offers, plus lots more – we hope to see you there.

Included excursions: • Poole • Salisbury

3 dAys only £189

3 dAys FroM £239 Fri 4 Mar

£249

ALL INCLUSIVE*

5 dAys only £249 £59

ONLY

BOURNEMOUTH REUNION PARTY BREAK

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Holiday Code: YENEHS

Single room supplement £40 ONLY

SANDBANKS

£339

The peninsula of Sandbanks is a beautiful spot that has become known in recent years as a haunt for the rich and famous. Well here’s your chance for a taste of the highlife, as we return to the stunning Sandbanks Hotel, featuring direct access to the beach and bustling Poole harbour.

Included excursions: • Christchurch • Dorchester • The New Forest • Weymouth

5 dAys only £339 Mon 7 Mar

Door to Door* Holiday Code: YESASS

Limited number of single rooms without supplement †Unless otherwise stated *Conditions apply

nice cArniVAl FloWer PArAde Prices include:

• Dinner, B & B • Door to Door* collection • Luxury Select coach travel • Return overnight ferry crossings • Premium welcome pack • Excursions as detailed • Free holiday insurance option

NICE CArNIVAL FLOWEr PArADE & thE mENtoN LEmoN fEstIVaL For early 2016, this unique adventure is based in enchanting Diano Marina, one of the premier resorts of the Italian Riviera of Flowers. This magical place features pine clad hills and olive groves stretching down to the sparkling coast. Away from the waterfront, the ancient heart of the town still preserves parts of its medieval walls alongside grand architecture. Our vibrant itinerary takes in two distinctive and exciting annual events – Menton’s fruity lemon festival and Nice’s fragrant flower show. We also treat ourselves to a visit to chic Alassio and soak up the vibes at the traditional market in Diano Marina.

Your Holiday Itinerary Thursday. We head to Hull for the overnight ferry to the continent enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.

Friday. We make our way to our restful dinner, bed and breakfast stop.

Saturday. We continue to the impressive Hotel Olympic and check in for our six night stay.

Sunday. Slipping into France, a colourful and unique experience awaits us at the Menton Lemon Festival. This sleepy village bursts into riot of colour when its annual Fete du Citron is in full swing with its citrus scented parade of fruity floats celebrating its local product. Watch amazed as giant sculptures of everything from trains to historic monuments glide past – all made exclusively from oranges and lemons!

Monday. A free day to relax and explore delightful Diano Marina.

Tuesday. It’s market day in Diano Marina and the medieval town takes on a cosmopolitan ambience with its assortment of colourful stalls and blend of foreign languages.

Wednesday. Today we’re off to the city of Nice for the fabulous Flower Parade. Watch as a carnival of flamboyant floats file through the ancient streets while costumed characters throw beautiful flowers to the cheering crowd. *Conditions apply

Thursday. Another treat today as we head along the coast to Alassio, a stylish resort awash with flowers and featuring a gorgeous beach of the finest quartz sand.

Friday. We bid farewell and journey to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast hotel.

Saturday. We travel to our ferry back to Hull enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.

Sunday. We continue homeward after a wonderful holiday.

HOTEL OLYMPIC – DIANO MARINA This family run hotel is set in the heart of town just a short walk from the sea. There is a lovely rooftop garden and a spacious restaurant where you’ll enjoy a candlelit typical Ligurian dinner on one evening of your stay.

11 dAys only £699 Thu 11 Feb

Holiday Code: MCNMGS

Door to Door* Single room supplement £180

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PRESENTING MAGELLAN THE PROUD NEW FLAGSHIP OF THE CRUISE & MARITIME VOYAGES FLEET Magnificent Magellan boasts wooded decks, comfortable lounges, choice of bars and restaurants as well as panoramic observation zones.

Magellan operates as an adult only ship carrying 1200 guests.

PRICES INCLUDE: Door to Door* collection • Coach travel • Full board and snacks aboard the Megellan • Full holiday itinerary • Free holiday insurance option

SCANDINAVIAN CITIES & faIrytaLEs A marvellous opportunity to sample the hospitality of some diverse Scandinavian cities! Whether you choose to wander through historic city streets, visit museums, take a leisurely sightseeing tour, or indulge in a little retail therapy to find that unusual gift, this eight night cruise promises something very special every time you step ashore.

Holiday Highlights • London Tilbury • Amsterdam • Hamburg • Helsingborg • Copenhagen • Aalborg • London Tilbury

FrOM

£699 9 dAys FroM £699

Fri 10 July Twin inside cabin

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: OCG510

AUTUMN GARDENS & ChaNNEL IsLaNDs Explore Amsterdam, one of Europes’s most attractive capitals with its famous canals and bridges. Discover Bruges and enjoy the scenic delights of our very own Channel Islands. From charming Honfleur with its pretty harbour, or visit Monet’s House and Garden at Giverny.

Holiday Highlights • London Tilbury • Amsterdam • Zeebrugge • St Helier • St Peter Port • Honfleur • London Tilbury

FrOM

£699 7 dAys FroM £699

Fri 25 Sep Twin inside cabin

Door to Door*

Holiday Code: OCG519

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