Glenton Palmer Supersavers Summer 2014

• Executive coach travel • Free onboard welcome pack • Unique Glenton Palmer extras

2014

Supersavers Coach Holidays from

£4 9

Direct

Coach Holidays from the

North East

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Dear Friends I’m delighted to present a new collection of Supersavers coach holidays from Glenton

Morpeth

Bus Station

Palmer. As the name suggests, these tours

Newcastle

Station

offer excellent value for money and are a

Heworth

Bus Station

Washington

Galleries Bus Station

Chester-le-Street

Market Place South Burns

Durham

Outside Bus Station

Sunderland

Park Lane Interchange

Peterlee

Bus Station

Middlesborough

Bus Station, Express Departure Lounge

great way of having a well-earned break without breaking the bank.

On Supersavers holidays, you travel in standard executive coaches to carefully selected hotels in a variety of popular resorts. You are assured of comfortable accommodation, friendly service and the little extras you’ve come to expect from Glenton Palmer, such as our on-board welcome pack.

Your hotel and coach may not have all the additional features of our premium Select holidays but you can still confidently expect to have a great time!

Your Choice of Pick Up Points

What’s more, to get you on the road swiftly we’ve

At some departure points you may be collected by a mini bus, people carrier or taxi and transferred to your tour coach.

streamlined our pick up route to offer a superb choice of local departures across the North East (see right).

We will be offering Supersavers holidays throughout the year, so keep your eyes peeled for our quarterly newsletters, each one packed with a new batch of great value getaways to your favourite destinations.

As always, we look forward to being of service.

Lisa Palmer

Select

Coach holidays with miles more style

holidays, featuring handpicked hotels and travel in luxury state of the art coaches with leather seats and extra leg room, plus many more enticing features.

Call our office on 08000 24 24 24 for a copy of our Select 2014 Summer Collection.

Ocean Cruising Glenton’s exciting Cruise Collection offers an exquisite selection of wonderful holidays on the ocean waves. All cruise departures include insurance and longer cruises include door to door collection*.

2

Holiday Duration 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days 6 & 7 Days

UK Mainland Holidays £12 £14 £17 £20 £21

Mainland Europe £18 £22 £25 £31

ANNUAL Glenton Palmer MULTI-TRIP COACH HOLIDAY INSURANCE COVER

Select is our premium brand of

Call our office on 08000 24 24 24 for a copy of our 2014 Cruise Collection.

INSURANCE PREMIUMS (per person)

£37 UK Mainland Coach Holidays £67 UK Mainland and European Coach Holidays including Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands

KEY TO HOTEL SYMBOLS BAR

GYM

This icon indicates that your hotel has one or more bar areas.

Hotels with this icon offer gym facilities.

LIF T Look for this symbol to check that your hotel has a lift. Please note that most hotels without elevators can provide low or ground floor rooms on request. On occasion, lifts may not access all floors and there may be stairs to negotiate.

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

SWIMMING POOL

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.

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

How to Book Booking is easy, simply call our friendly advisors on

08000 24 24 24 or book online at www.glentonpalmer.com All our holidays can be booked with our approved travel agent partners call 08000 24 24 24 for details of your local agent.

We accept payment by cheque or card. Please note there is no charge to pay by debit card however all credit cards incur a 2% handling fee.

We require all Day Excursions to be paid in full upon booking. Terms and conditions apply to all bookings. Copies available on request.

Call 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Visit us online at www.glentonpalmer.com

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Conditions apply

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SHORT BREAKS Manchester & Chester Weekend

Liverpool Hop only

2

3

£49

Days

Days

Cosmopolitan Liverpool is home to superb museums, art galleries and state-of-the-art shopping centres. Follow in the footsteps of the Beatles, catch the ferry across the Mersey or visit Albert Dock. You’ll be staying at the Adelphi Hotel in the heart of the city.

2 DAYS ONLY £49

only

£79

We call in at the popular Trafford Centre en route to our good standard hotel in the Manchester area. Look forward to exploring the walled city of Chester with its glorious cathedral and Roman amphitheatre and to spending free time in the hub of Manchester.

3 DAYS ONLY £79

Sun 9 Mar

Fri 28 Feb

Limited number of single rooms available without supplement

Holiday code: NELIA

Scarborough Weekend 3

Days

Fri 28 Mar

Fri 25 Apr

Limited number of single rooms available without supplement

Holiday code:NEMAUN

Skegness Hop only

2

£79

Days

Staying at a good quality hotel, this fantastic value break includes leisure time on Saturday to explore this classic seaside resort. On Sunday we enjoy a stop in Whitby on our way home.

3 DAYS ONLY £79

only

£49

Our overnight treat sees us enjoying dinner, bed and breakfast at the friendly County Hotel in the traditional seaside town of Skegness. On the way home we stop at lovely Lincoln.

2 DAYS ONLY £49

Fri 21 Mar

Fri 11 Apr

Sun 30 Mar

Single room supplement £15

Holiday code: NESCUN

Limited number of single rooms available without supplement

Easter in Wales

Bridlington Hop 2

Days

4

only

Days

£69

£139

4 DAYS ONLY £139

Sun 30 Mar

Fri 18 Apr

Limited number of single rooms available without supplement

PRICE INCLUDES

only

We stay in Rhyl at the comfortable Westminster Hotel, located on the seafront close to the shops and attractions. Excursions take us along the coast to the popular resort of Llandudno and through the Snowdonia National Park on a scenic steam railway journey.

The perfect seaside resort, Bridlington is a town of charm and character with a bustling harbour, great beaches and a picturesque promenade. We stay at the Monarch Hotel on the seafront and visit pretty Beverley on the way home.

2 DAYS ONLY £69

Holiday code: NESKCN

Holiday code: NEBRM

Limited number of single rooms available without supplement

Holiday code: NWRHWN

Dinner, B&B | Executive coach travel | Free welcome pack | Local departure points | Full holiday itinerary Conditions apply

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Call 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Visit us online at www.glentonpalmer.com

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Warners Corton Resort

Bosworth Hall 5

only

5

Days

£199

Days

This funfilled holiday village offering chalet style accommodation enjoys a stunning clifftop setting on the Suffolk coast and boasts a wealth of leisure activities along with top notch entertainment each evening.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Mon. Travelling south we settle in prior to this evening’s dinner followed by entertainment.

Tue. Today we visit the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth with its host of attractions.

Wed. A full day exploring the delights of Norwich, a fascinating city with a marvellous cathedral.

Thur. This morning we visit Lowestoft before a leisurely afternoon in the resort.

Fri. Following breakfast we head north to return home.

2 FOR 1 DRINKS OFFER EACH NIGHT†

only

£169

Staying at Bosworth Hall, nestled in the Warwickshire countryside, just a short stroll from the village of Market Bosworth. This Grade II listed building is set in over eleven acres of gardens and parkland.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Mon. We call in Nottingham en route to Bosworth, arriving mid afternoon.

Tue. Our excursion takes us to Stratford-upon-Avon to admire the Tudor architecture and follow in the footsteps of William Shakespeare.

Wed. A full day in Birmingham, a vibrant city offering a host of attractions and shopping opportunities.

Thu. We visit mouth watering Melton Mowbray, famous for its pork pies and Stilton cheese.

Fri. After breakfast we head for home, calling at historic Lincoln en route.

5 DAYS ONLY £169 5 DAYS ONLY £199

Mon 24 Feb

Mon 24 Feb Holiday code: NECOW

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Weymouth & the Jurassic Coast

Holiday code: YONEBOH

Torquay 5

only

5

Days

£189

Days

Weymouth is a divine destination with a vast sweeping bay, old town and colourful harbour, located on the amazing Jurassic Coast. Our base is the Norfolk Hotel, situated on the Esplanade and enjoying lovely sea views.

Your Holiday Itinerary

only

£189

Torquay is one of the most stylish resorts in Britain.

We stay at the Grosvenor Hotel, close to the seafront and town. Enjoy entertainment on selected evenings or take a dip in the indoor pool.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Mon. We head south arriving at our chosen hotel with time to explore before dinner.

Mon. We journey to the south coast with time to settle in before dinner.

Tue. A tour along the coast to Bridport - a beautiful historic market town with a bustling atmosphere. We return via the picturesque villages of Westland Bay and Abbotsbury.

Tue. Following breakfast we visit Dawlish, famous for its black swans and return via Newton Abbot.

Wed. Skirting Dartmoor National Park we head to Plymouth for the day.

Wed. Today we visit Poole with its historic quay and fine shops.

Thu. A full day of leisure to enjoy in the resort of Torquay.

Thu. A day in the resort of Weymouth.

Fri. Fond farewells as we head for home.

Fri. Following breakfast we head for home.

5 DAYS ONLY £189

5 DAYS ONLY £189

Mon 24 Mar Limited number of single rooms without supplement

PRICE INCLUDES

4

Mon 17 Mar Holiday code: PAWEN

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Dinner, B&B | Executive coach travel | Free welcome pack | Local departure points | Full holiday itinerary

Call 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Visit us online at www.glentonpalmer.com

Holiday codes:UETOGN

Luscious Llandudno

Scarborough at the Royal Hotel 5

Days

Your Holiday Itinerary

£149

Days

£189

Overlooking Scarborough’s golden South Bay, the Royal Hotel is the ideal place to relax in a refined environment. Our superb hotel offers comfortable accommodation and great leisure facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool.

from

5

from

The Grand Hotel is a splendid Victorian building overlooking the North Shore in the beautiful Welsh resort of Llandudno. It’s a great spot from which to explore this fascinating town and its sumptuous surroundings.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Mon. We make our way to Scarborough with time to relax in the Royal Hotel before dinner.

Mon. Arriving in Llandudno early afternoon, we have time to settle in before dinner and entertainment.

Tue. A full day at leisure to enjoy both our hotel and the many attractions of sensational Scarborough.

Tue. This morning we visit the walled town of Caernarfon with its mighty castle.

Wed. Today are treated to a scenic drive through the dramatic North Yorkshire Moors and a visit to Whitby.

Thu. Our excursion today is to the historic city of York.

Wed. Today we head to the attractive Roman city of Chester.

Thu. A full day at leisure in lovely Llandudno. Perhaps you’ll take a stroll along the promenade or treat yourself to a cable car ride up to the Orme.

Fri. We head for home, making a stop en route.

Fri. After breakfast we make our way home.

5 DAYS FROM £149

5 DAYS FROM £189

Mon 21 Apr

£189

Mon 18 Aug

£219

Mon 19 May

£199

Mon 29 Sep

£219

Mon 10 Feb

£149

Mon 7 Apr

£179

Mon 5 May

£189

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Holiday code: NELLGN

Holiday code: NESCRN

Skegness & Historic Lincoln

Oban & the Isle of Mull 5

Days

only

£149

Days

Standing on the North Pier and overlooking the bay of the delightful Scottish harbour town of Oban, the Columba Hotel is a landmark building with a bright and airy restaurant and a very popular bar.

Your Holiday Itinerary

only

5

£299

Picturesque Skegness offers award winning beaches, level streets and fragrant gardens. Our base is the County Hotel which is located on the seafront and features entertainment on some evenings.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Mon. We head north to the lovely town of Oban.

Tue. Today we enjoy a full day excursion to the mystical Isle of Mull.

Mon. Off we head to the seaside, calling at the Designer Outlet in York before arriving at the hotel.

Wed. A relaxing half day tour to nearby Seil Island, home to a thriving artists’ colony.

Tue. Today is a full day in Lincoln, with time to explore this ancient city.

Thu. Today we visit the gorgeous village of Glencoe and proceed to Fort William, the largest town in the Highlands.

Wed. We take a ride to the medieval seaport town of Boston on market day before continuing to Springfields Outlet Village.

Thu. Following breakfast the day is free to enjoy Skegness at leisure.

Fri. After breakfast we say our goodbyes and head home.

Fri. We head for home calling in Wetherby en route.

5 DAYS ONLY £299

5 DAYS ONLY £149

Thu 22 May

Mon 17 Feb

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

PRICE INCLUDES

Holiday code: NSOBCN

Mon 3 Mar

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Holiday code: NESKC

Dinner, B&B | Executive coach travel | Free welcome pack | Local departure points | Full holiday itinerary Conditions apply

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Call 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Visit us online at www.glentonpalmer.com

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Conditions apply.

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Folkestone & Ostend

Liverpool & Roman Chester

DRINKS PROMOTIONS EACH EVENING†

The bustling resort of Folkestone in Kent boasts sandy beaches, a working harbour and a wide promenade. Our base is the Britannia Grand Burstin Hotel overlooking the attractive harbour.

Your Holiday Itinerary

£179

Days

£159

Days

from

5

only

5

The popular Adelphi hotel in the heart of lively Liverpool is our base for this relaxing holiday. We enjoy jaunts to the historic city of Chester and the attractive upmarket seaside town of Southport.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Mon. Travelling south we arrive at the hotel to settle in before dinner.

Mon. We make our way to Liverpool with time to freshen up before dinner at our hotel.

Tue. A visit to ancient Canterbury with its magnificent cathedral, splendid shops and quaint cobbled streets.

Tue. A full day at leisure to explore, perhaps indulging in some retail therapy or taking a look at some of the many Beatles-themed attractions in this great city.

Wed. We cross the Channel to spend time in the ever popular Belgian town of Ostend, an enchanting resort with fishing harbour and bustling shopping centre (passport required).

Wed. Today finds us in Roman Chester with its impressive cathedral and quaint Tudor architecture.

Thu. A day at leisure in Folkestone.

Thu. A half day in sophisticated Southport.

Fri. After breakfast we begin our journey home.

Fri. Following breakfast we head north returning to our local areas.

5 DAYS FROM £179

5 DAYS ONLY £159

Mon 21 Apr

Mon 17 Mar Holiday code: YONEFOB

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

£179

5

Days

£159

Days

The glorious English countryside and picturesque villages are the heart of this tour, staying at the Royal Court Hotel where you can avail of a nightly two drinks for the price of one† offer.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Mon. Making a stop at the Denby Shopping Village en route, we arrive at our hotel mid afternoon.

Tue. A full day today visiting Stratford upon Avon; maybe visit the Shakespeare Museum or browse the shops.

2 FOR 1 DRINKS EACH EVENING†

only

£149

Southport is a sophisticated seaside resort, renowned for its parks, gardens and large seafront marine lake. We stay at the Prince of Wales hotel which boasts a great location on Lord Street.

Your Holiday Itinerary Mon. With a morning departure and a visit to the pleasant market town of Skipton, we arrive at our hotel mid afternoon.

2 FOR 1 DRINKS EACH EVENING†

Tue. A full day at leisure to explore our lovely resort.

Wed. Today we take a scenic drive through the Cotswolds villages making stops at Stow on the Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water and Broadway.

Thu. We head to Oxford with its honey coloured buildings and long standing history.

Fri. Time to head for home calling in Lichfield en route.

5 DAYS ONLY £159

Wed. Today we visit Liverpool with its maritime history and lively Albert dock.

Thu. Today we head along the coast and visit two very different resorts, St Annes and Blackpool.

Fri. Time to say goodbye to Southport and head for home. We make a stop en route at Boundary Mills, Colne.

5 DAYS ONLY £149

Mon 3 Mar

6

Holiday code: NELIA

only

5

PRICE INCLUDES

£185

Springtime in Southport

Shakespeare Country & Oxford

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Mon 19 May

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Mon 17 Mar Holiday code: NEKER

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Holiday codes:NESOP

Dinner, B&B | Executive coach travel | Free welcome pack | Local departure points | Full holiday itinerary

Call 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Visit us online at www.glentonpalmer.com

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Conditions apply.

Highland Adventure

Morecambe only

5

£159

Days

A resort famed for its friendliness and magnificent views across the bay to the rolling hills of South Lakeland offering an enviable combination of coast, city and countryside. We stay at the Broadway hotel, located on the East Promenade.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Mon. Leaving our local areas we make a stop at Boundary Mills, Colne and arrive in our resort mid afternoon.

HOSPITALITY PACKAGE INCLUDED†

Tue. A full day in our resort to explore at a leisurely pace.

from

5

£159

Days

Glorious unspoilt scenery, majestic mountains along with tranquil lochs and glens, together formulate one of Scotland’s most spectacular areas. Our base is the Caledonian Hotel in Ullapool; overlooking the working harbour on Loch Broom the hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome.

Your Holiday Itinerary

MAR & MAY DATES INCLUDE 2 DRINKS VOUCHERS PER NIGHT†

Mon. Travelling north we arrive at our hotel.

Tue. We head to Inverness today where we can enjoy some free time to explore.

Wed. Today is at leisure in Ullapool.

Wed. The beautiful Lake District is our destination today as we visit Bowness and Ambleside.

Thu. Today we head along the coast to the popular resort of Blackpool.

Thu. Let’s go monster hunting... Loch Ness is our destination today, surrounded by amazing countryside. We visit the villages of Drumnadrochit, Fort Augustus and Foyers.

Fri. We travel home making a stop at the famous Bury Market.

Fri. It’s time to head for home, as we say farewell to the Highlands.

5 DAYS FROM £159

5 DAYS ONLY £159

Mon 24 Mar

£159

Mon 19 May

£179

Mon 16 Jun

£199

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Mon 10 Mar

Holiday code: NEULCN

Holiday code:NEMOB

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Beautiful Bournemouth

Elegant Eastbourne

A traditional seaside resort with unspoilt beaches, pretty floral displays and a fantastic flat promenade make Eastbourne the perfect holiday destination. Our chosen hotel is the East Beach Hotel situated in a prime location on the seafront.

Your Holiday Itinerary

£179

Days

£159

Days

from

5

only

5

With its miles of golden sandy beaches and exquisite parks and gardens, Bournemouth is a resort offering something for everyone. We stay at the Heathlands Hotel set in landscaped gardens in an ideal location in the town centre.

Your Holiday Itinerary

INCLUDES 99P BAR EACH EVENING†

Mon. We head south, arriving in our resort late afternoon.

Mon. With a morning departure we travel south to Eastbourne.

Tue. Our excursion today takes us to the medieval city of Salisbury.

Tue. Today is free to explore Eastbourne at leisure.

Wed. A full day at leisure today to explore our lovely resort.

Wed. Take a scenic drive to the cosmopolitan seaside town of Brighton.

Thu. Let’s head into the beautiful New Forest area today as we take a scenic drive and make a stop in Lyndhurst.

Thu. Royal Tunbridge Wells and Hastings are our destinations for today’s excursion.

Fri. Following breakfast we head for home.

Fri. Say farewell to Eastbourne as it’s time to head for home.

5 DAYS ONLY £159

5 DAYS FROM £179

Mon 31 Mar

Mon 7 Apr

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

PRICE INCLUDES

Holiday code: NEEAEN

£179

Mon 12 May

£189

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Holiday code: NEBOEN

Dinner, B&B | Executive coach travel | Free welcome pack | Local departure points | Full holiday itinerary Conditions apply

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Call 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Visit us online at www.glentonpalmer.com

Conditions apply.

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Tempting Torquay

Bubbly Blackpool 5

Days

Your Holiday Itinerary

Mon. Travel to our resort making a stop en route at Boundary Mills Colne before arriving at our hotel.

£159

Days

£139

Lancashire’s premier resort is home to three magnificent piers and miles of golden sand. There is great shopping and a barrage of theatres to choose from.

We stay at the popular Hacketts York House Hotel.

from

5

only

Queen of the English Riviera, Torquay has been one of the UK’s top holiday destinations for more than a century. The waterfront is home to palm-lined promenades and seafront gardens. We stay at the Inglewood Hotel.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Mon. Morning departure arriving in resort and our hotel late afternoon.

Tue. A full day in Blackpool.

Tue. Today we head into Dartmouth National Park and the village of Widecombe-inthe-Moor . We then continue on to Travistock.

Wed. Today we head to the pretty resort of Southport.

Wed. A full day at leisure in our resort.

Thu. The lovely resort of St Annes is our destination for today’s excursion.

Thu. Our excursion is a visit to Exeter with a stop at Trago Mills Stores enroute.

Fri. Time to head home, making a stop in Harrogate en route.

Fri. We say goodbye to our hosts and begin our journey home.

5 DAYS FROM £159 5 DAYS ONLY £139

Mon 21 Apr

Mon 9 Jun

Mon 5 May

Mon 21 Jul Holiday code: NEBLLN

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Mon 21 Apr

£159

Mon 7 Jul

£179

Mon 19 May

£169

Mon 8 Sep

£179

Mon 2 Jun

£179

Folkestone & the Kent Coast 5

Days

Holiday code: NETOIN

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Great Yarmouth

Your Holiday Itinerary

£199

Days

£169

This bustling resort boasts a working harbour and wide promenade as well as an old cobbled high street. Our base for this tour is the Southcliff Hotel, a family run hotel overlooking the English Channel.

from

5

from

Norfolk is one of Britain’s best kept secrets, brimming with beauty and historic treasures. We stay at the St George Hotel located overlooking Wellington Pier in the traditional seaside resort of Great Yarmouth.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Mon. Travelling south we arrive in our resort of Folkestone late afternoon.

Mon. Making a refreshment stop en route we arrive at Great Yarmouth.

Tue. Today we head to Sandwich, a historic town with many medieval buildings.

In the afternoon we visit the pretty fishing town of Deal with its wonderful Tudor castle.

Tue. A full day to explore the historic city of Norwich, built around an impressive Norman castle. There’s a bustling market and a fantastic cathedral.

Wed. A leisurely day in our resort.

Thu. Our excursion today takes us to the fascinating city of Canterbury with its magnificent cathedral and pretty cobbled streets.

Wed. Heading up the coast we reach Cromer, a small Victorian resort. We then continue to Sheringham, a busy town with sandy beach and a myriad of seaside shops.

Thu. A day at leisure.

Fri. Heading for home we return to our local areas.

Fri. Sadly it’s home time as we make our way north.

5 DAYS FROM £169

Mon 21 Apr

£169

Mon 7 Jul

£189

5 DAYS FROM £199

Mon 1 Sep

£189

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

PRICE INCLUDES

8

Holiday code: NEFOSN

Mon 14 Apr

£199

Mon 30 Jun

£219

Mon 29 Sep

£219

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Dinner, B&B | Executive coach travel | Free welcome pack | Local departure points | Full holiday itinerary

Call 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Visit us online at www.glentonpalmer.com

Holiday code: UEGRGN

Weston-superMare

The Isle of Wight

only

5

Weston-super-Mare is a town of splendid contrasts, offering lively entertainment, attractive parks, super shops and a bustling harbour. We stay at the family owned Royal Grosvenor Hotel on the seafront.

Your Holiday Itinerary

£239

Days

£249

Days

from

5&6

Home to sweeping coastlines, miles of golden sands, quaint villages and lush green countryside. We stay on the seafront in Sandown at the family run Ocean Hotel, where good old traditional service is provided.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Day One. We take the ferry from the south coast to the Isle of Wight.

Mon. We arrive in the resort with time to settle in before dinner.

Day Two. Heading along the coast we call in Shanklin continuing inland to the pretty village of Godshill. Following time here we visit Ventnor before returning to the hotel.

Tue. Today begins with a visit to Cheddar, at the entrance to the rocky gorge.

Crossing the Mendip Hills we reach Wells, the country’s smallest cathedral city.

Day Three. An excursion to Newport with free time to explore. We then continue to the west coast via Yarmouth and Alum Bay to view the famous Needles.

Wed. A full day in the spa town of Bath with its sweeping crescents and centuries of history.

Day Four. A free day.

Thu. Following breakfast we spend the day in our resort. Be sure to stroll along the impressive Grand Pier.

On the six day tour there will be an additional excursion to Cowes and Osborne House.

Day Five. Bidding farewell we head for home.

Fri. Sadly we head for home.

5 DAYS ONLY £249

Mon 5 May

5 DAYS FROM £239

6 DAYS ONLY £359

Mon 5 May

£259

Sat 5 Jul

Tue 21 Oct

£239

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Holiday code: UESACN

Holiday code: UEWEGN

Loch Lomond & Oban 5

Days

Heart of Wales from

5

only

£219

Days

£219

From our comfy base in the idyllic village of Arrochar we venture out to sample some spectacular countryside and seascapes of Scotland. We stay at the Arrochar Hotel where the restaurant enjoys great views of Loch Long.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Surrounded by some breathtakingly beautiful scenery we head into central Wales and stay at the comfortable Glen Usk Hotel which overlooks Temple Gardens in the spa town of Llandrindod Wells.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Mon. Heading for Wales we call in historic Shrewsbury before arriving at the hotel.

Mon. Off to Bonnie Scotland we go, arriving to settle in before dinner.

Tue. This morning we cross Atlantic Bridge to Easdale on nearby Seil Island before visiting bustling Oban with its woollen mills, whisky distillery and level esplanade.

Wed. A stunning day as we drive through the Trossachs to Loch Katrine and also visit popular Callander.

Thu. We travel via Luss to Loch Lomond Shores, a unique attraction combining a mixture of leisure, wildlife and retail therapy.

Tue. A scenic journey through the Brecon Beacons National Park, passing pretty Crickhowell and making a stop in Abergavenny.

Wed. Off to the seaside we go, spending time in Aberystwyth before taking a ride on the Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway.

Thu. A day at leisure in the resort.

Fri. We head for home, making a refreshment stop en route.

Fri. Fond farewells as we leave Scotland behind us and head for home.

5 DAYS FROM £219 5 DAYS ONLY £219

Mon 12 May

£219

Mon 28 Apr

Mon 14 Jul

£239

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

PRICE INCLUDES

Holiday code: USARAN

Mon 1 Sep

£239

Limited number of single rooms without supplement

Holiday code: UWLLGN

Dinner, B&B | Executive coach travel | Free welcome pack | Local departure points | Full holiday itinerary Conditions apply

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Call 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Visit us online at www.glentonpalmer.com

Conditions apply.

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Ypres

World War I Battlefields Centenary Commemoration Discover the stories, tragedy and bravery of the soldiers of the Great War on this poignant quest to mark the one hundredth anniversary since the outbreak of WWI. We visit some of the sites of the bloodiest conflicts and pay

HOTEL CAMPANILLE SUD – SECLIN

our respects at many of the beautiful monuments and moving graveyards that

Your Holiday Itinerary

5

Days

are scattered throughout the countryside of France and Belgium.

from

£299

PRICE INCLUDES

Thursday. We head to Hull for our overnight ferry to Zeebrugge enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.

Friday. We make our way to Ostend, where Fort Napoleon, a landmark building in Ostend, was used by the German forces as their headquarters during WWI and this fortress is now a museum and memorial. We continue to our hotel for our two night stay, arriving in time for dinner.

Saturday. Today we travel through the Ypres Salient, the region of Belgium that was the scene of some of the bloodiest battles. Beginning at the preserved trenches of Sanctuary Wood, we stop at the museum before continuing to Tyne Cot Cemetery, a burial ground for the dead of the First World War. Afterwards we move on to the Messines Ridge sector and the nearby Irish Peace Tower which honours the role of Irish troops. At Ploegsteert we learn about the compassion of the Christmas Truce and view the memorial. We have some free time to dine locally (dinner not included) before the moving Last Post ceremony at the iconic Menin Gate when a bugler sounds a final farewell to the fallen.

Sunday. After breakfast we travel to the Historical Museum in Peronne before moving on to the biggest British mine crater on the Western Front at La Boisselle. At Thiepval, we visit the Memorial to the Missing which commemorates over 72,000 soldiers who died in the fierce Battle of the Somme in 1916. Our tribute ends at Serre where we see where war poet Wilfred Owen fought. From here, we continue to Zeebrugge for our ferry back to Hull with dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.

Monday. We make our way home.

Our bright and airy modern hotel is located just three kilometres from the town centre of lovely Lille, the capital of the northern region of France, and it has a relaxing terrace.

5 DAYS FROM £299

Thu 1 May

£299

Thu 21 Aug

£319

Thu 19 Jun

£299

Thu 16 Oct

£299

Single room supplement applies

Holiday code: MCSECN

Ferry & executive coach travel | Free welcome pack | Local departure points | Full holiday Itinerary

Paris

Bruges & Paris Impossibly enchanting, Bruges has cobbled streets, splendid squares and grand architecture, so it’s little wonder it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage city – not to mention being the chocolate capital of the world! Treat yourself to a horse-drawn carriage ride or hop aboard a canal boat and see the sights from a different angel. As we move on to romantic

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Friday. We journey to our overnight hotel in the south of England in time for dinner.

Saturday. We catch a morning ferry to Calais then onwards to beautiful Bruges where we spend the afternoon and have dinner (not included) before continuing to our hotel.

Sunday. After breakfast at the hotel, we venture into cosmopolitan Paris for a full day to explore the many facets of this dynamic cosmopolitan city. Stroll along the Champs Elysses, wander through Montparnasse or perhaps treat yourself to the view of the metropolis from atop the Eiffel Tower. Later on, you are free to sample the many restaurants of all types and budgets on offer in this great city (not included) before we return to our comfortable hotel.

Bruges

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£219

Fri 26 Sep

£229

Fri 9 May

£229

Fri 24 Oct

£199

Single room supplement applies

Monday. After breakfast we journey home, arriving late evening.

Holiday code: MCBPUN

*Please note, to ensure maximum flexibility, dinner is only included on the first night at your hotel.

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Luxembourg

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Nestling between Germany, France and Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a fairytale haven with verdant valleys and picture-postcard

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hamlets. Our holiday is based in Vianden, tucked-away in a delightful spot near the border with Germany and towered over by an impeccably restored

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medieval castle. We venture out to lovely Echternach, cross the border to

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explore Trier, Germany’s oldest town and spend time in Luxembourg City.

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Sunday. We travel to Hull for our overnight ferry to Rotterdam enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.

Monday. We make our way to magical Vianden where the afternoon is free to explore.

Visit the storybook castle, hop onboard ‘Benni’, the little land train, or catch the chairlift and take in panoramic views.

Tuesday. We visit the captivating border town of Echternach, the oldest town in Luxembourg with over two thousand years of history. We then hop over the border into Germany to explore Trier on the banks of the River Moselle.

Wednesday. Today we head into Luxembourg City - perhaps view the Palais-Grand Ducal or explore the Bock Casemates, a honeycomb of rock passages carved by the Spaniards in the seventeenth century.

Thursday. Following some free time in Vianden, we make our way to the ferry back to the UK.

This charming hotel is ideally situated within walking distance of the medieval village centre, the River Our and the imposing castle and has an outside terrace and conservatory.

6 DAYS FROM £399

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£399

Sun 17 Aug

£439

Sun 15 Jun

£419

Sun 14 Sep

£399

Sun 13 Jul

£419

Friday. We journey home after a truly fascinating holiday.

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Ferry & executive coach travel | Free welcome pack | Local departure points | Full holiday Itinerary

Single room supplement applies Holiday code: MCVIGN

Romantic Chateaux & Gardens of Paris

Paris

If you have a love of beautiful things and enjoy exploring famous homes, grandiose chateaux and extravagant parklands, then this is the tour for you! See the home and lavish gardens of Monet then discover the history

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COMFORT HOTEL – ROSNY-SOUS-BOIS

and opulence of the Chateau de Champ de Bataille, a splendid castle set in over ninety acres of picturesque grounds. Another treat is our visit to the incomparable Palace of Versailles with its plush formal gardens.

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Your Holiday Itinerary Day One. We head to Hull for our overnight ferry to the continent enjoying the onboard entertainment.

Day Two. We journey to Paris where you’ll have some free time before we continue to the Comfort Inn Rosny Sous Bois Hotel in time for dinner.

Day Three. Our treat today begins with breakfast at our hotel before a visit to the home and gardens of Claude Monet - a dwelling forever immortalised in Monet’s famous “Water Lilies” paintings. We continue to Chateau de Champ de Bataille. This French heritage jewel has been lovingly restored and features richly decorated rooms revealing priceless treasures alongside truly sumptuous gardens. We have free time to dine in Paris before returning to our hotel.

Day Four. A highlight today as, after breakfast, we head to the Chateau of Versailles, this former hunting lodge of Louis XIII features the splendorous Hall of Mirrors, the King’s Grand Apartments and the Queen’s bedchamber as well as stunning grounds. We have free time to explore the local restaurants before returning to our hotel.

Day Five. After an early breakfast we travel to Calais for the short crossing to Dover and then continue home.

PRICE INCLUDES

Ferry & executive coach travel | Free welcome pack | Local departure points | Full holiday Itinerary

The Comfort Hotel Rosny-sous-Bois is a modern hotel located on the outskirts of Paris. With a restaurant serving local cuisine and bright bedrooms, explore the delights of Paris before heading back for a restful night’s sleep.

5 DAYS ONLY £349

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Single room supplement applies Holiday code: MCROCN

*Please note, to ensure maximum flexibility, dinner is only included on the first night at your hotel.

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Summer Sun Party Cruise & Cosmopolitan London Adults Only!

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Fri 18 July PRESENTING MARCO POLO

Sail from Newcastle to London Tilbury aboard Marco Polo

This wonderful liner boasts splendid leisure facilities including beautiful teak decks, swimming pool, whirlpools and a traditional walk around promenade.

Indoors you’ll find a shopping arcade, library and card room as well as a sauna, gym and beauty facilities.

When night falls take your seat for a shimmering cabaret then revel in music and dancing in Scotts Bar. For something mellower, sip a cocktail in the Captain’s Club with its resident pianist before rounding of the evening with a moonlit stroll around the deck. All cabins are en suite with individually controlled air conditioning, multi channel television and hairdryer.

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What a fabulous treat – sail off into the sunset, whoop it up at the onboard party, spend the next day relaxing at sea, then discover the delights of lively London! Sailing from Newcastle, this fun-filled, action packed voyage aboard the splendid Marco Polo is a tremendous opportunity to explore this superb ship, sample ocean cruising and take in top notch entertainment.

An incredible value break, it promises all the pleasures of shipboard life along with a guided coach tour of cosmopolitan London seeing iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square and St Paul’s Cathedral.

Return coach travel from selected joining points 1 night in an en suite cabin aboard Marco Polo Full Board meals and snacks as stated 1 night at a quality hotel in the London area Full holiday itinerary Holiday insurance

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Friday. From local joining points we journey to Newcastle to board the Marco Polo where loads of fun and entertainment await you. Tuck into a buffet lunch, enjoy afternoon tea and explore this ship’s marvellous features before we set sail late afternoon. In the evening, look forward to a sumptuous dinner prepared by expert chefs and served in stylish surroundings. Afterwards, head to the show lounge for a night of live cabaret then dance into the wee, small hours before retiring to your en suite cabin.

Saturday. Awake refreshed, enjoy a hearty breakfast onboard and relish a full day at sea, living the high life and soaking up the sun. Savour a tasty lunch and afternoon snacks before we dock at London Tilbury in the early evening. After we disembark, we rejoin our coaches and make our way to our good quality hotel on the outskirts of London where we include a light supper.

Sunday. After breakfast, we take a morning guided coach tour of London showcasing some of the world’s most famous landmarks. Once we’ve seen the sights, we begin our journey home.

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£159

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In order to ensure a speedy check in aboard the cruise ship, please take an overnight bag to carry onto the ship. Please note a valid passport is required. In order to minimise travelling time coach seat numbers are confirmed with travel tickets. Marco Polo operates a cashless system on board and all incidental expenses will be charged to your account. A gratuity of £5 will be debited to your account automatically. This charge is discretionary and can be amended by contacting Reception on board.

Holiday code: OCMP426

Joining points: Chester-le-Street, Durham, Middlesbrough, Morpeth, Newcastle, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Washington

For bookings and holiday information

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