Winter warmers & Early Bird Getaways 2014/2015

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Winter Warmers & Early Bird Getaways EXTRA! January - March 2015

FREE HO INSURANLIDAY OPTION CE *

Coach Holidays from Scotland

Ayrshire Coast House Party

Hogmanay Mystery

ADAMTON COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL Nestling in a rural estate near Prestwick, the Adamton Country House Hotel is a historic manor featuring an oak panelled bar with period features. Look forward to a Buck’s Fizz reception, nightly entertainment, a gala dinner, an afternoon tea and an excursion to the popular town of Ayr.

3

Days

only

£99

Please note: No lift.

Fri 9 Jan

Enjoy a full only 3 festive itinerary £149 Days at a mystery location staying in a hotel from The GLENTON Collection.

Price includes: hotel, dinner B&B, coach travel, full holiday itinerary, free holiday insurance option.

Holiday code: GSPRAN

V,K

Wed 31 Dec

Free holiday insurance option

FREEPHONE 08000 24 24 24 or book online at www.glentonholidays.com

Holiday code: GEMYSM

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EARLY SEASON

Coach holidays with miles more style

Select Bournemouth

Select Scarborough

& the New Forest

& Historic York

Beautiful Bournemouth has elegant architecture along with traffic-free shopping and you’ll be staying at one of the resort’s impressive Oceana Hotels. Sightseeing includes traditional Christchurch with its eleventh century priory and Dorchester the market town that was the inspiration for fictional “Casterbridge” in Thomas Hardy’s novels.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Christchurch & the New Forest • Weymouth & Dorchester

5

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • York • Whitby & North Yorkshire Moors

from

Days

£159

Mon 5 Jan Mon 23 Feb

£159 £179

Scarborough is home to a twelfth century castle and a miniature railway. Enjoy the endless charms of medieval York - a city celebrated for its landmark minster. We also journey to Whitby, home to the spooky abbey and church that inspired Bram Stoker to write his Dracula novel. Our base is the Esplanade Hotel which has amazing views over Scarborough’s harbour and castle.

Holiday code: GEBOUS

J J

Mon 30 Mar

£199

5

from

Days

£189

Mon 12 Jan

£189

Holiday code: GESCES

J

Free holiday insurance option

K

Mon 9 Feb

£199

K

Free holiday insurance option

Select Inclusive Bumper Bargain Breaks

Select Warners Alvaston Hall

Travel to a Select hotel at a mystery location aboard a luxury Select coach, receive a premium welcome pack and enjoy a guided tour on one day of your holiday. And with so many extras, you’ll hardly ever need your purse or wallet. Just look at what’s included!

This sumptuously restored country manor has dance lessons and a leisure centre among its attractions along with glittering cabaret every night. A special treat is our day in Roman Chester, a historic gem with old city walls and half-timbered dwellings.

INCLUDES • 4 nights dinner, B&B • 2 excursions • 2 morning coffees • 1 lunch • 2 drinks vouchers per evening* or 2 drinks for 1*

5

Days Mon 23 Feb

Days

only

£199

only

£229

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Chester • The Potteries

*Conditions apply.

Holiday code: GEMYIS

J

Mon 23 Mar

Free holiday insurance option 2

5

J

Holiday code: GEALWS

Mon 26 Jan

N Free holiday insurance option

Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com

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ALL THESE GLENTON SELECT HOLIDAYS INCLUDE: (excluding Hops)

BOOK NOW AND SEE FOR YOURSELF WHY GLENTON Select TRULY IS A CUT ABOVE THE REST!

• Luxury travel in a GLENTON Select coach with extra leg room • climate control • panoramic windows • satellite navigation • reclining leather seats • Premium welcome pack • Coffee and pastry on outward journey (excludes 2 day holidays) • Lunch on return journey (excludes 2 day holidays)

Select Llandudno

HALF PRICE BAR ON FEB DATE*

& Roman Chester

Llandudno’s family run Evans Hotel is our excellent base where guests on our February date can enjoy a half price bar*. Guests choosing to stay in March can look forward to Home Nations themed entertainment encompassing Welsh, English and Scottish traditions. Our outings include Chester, a historic city that has been delighting GLENTONEERS for years.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

Days Mon 16 Feb*

from

£199 £199

*Conditions apply.

Holiday code: GELLES

K

Select Southport, Roman Chester & Lively Liverpool Treat yourself to all the delights Southport has to offer whilst staying at the luxurious four star Ramada Plaza Hotel which occupies a premier position overlooking the resort’s sparkling marine lake. Holiday includes a guided tour of historic Chester and a day in bustling Liverpool.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Guided tour of Roman Chester • Liverpool

• Anglesey & Beaumaris • Chester

5

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Mon 16 Mar

£229

N

5

Days Mon 16 Feb

Free holiday insurance option

from

£269 £269

Holiday code: GESORS

K

Mon 16 Mar

£279

K

Free holiday insurance option

Select Eastbourne

Select Mystery

& Brighton

Weekend Hops

Elegant Eastbourne is home to a traditional bandstand and a level promenade. We make the most of our time with excursions to neighbouring resorts and market towns.

The Imperial Hotel is centrally located on a tree-lined boulevard and is our comfortable base.

Sample some of the delights of a Select getaway on an overnight hop to a mystery hotel. Travel in a luxury coach and receive a premium welcome pack as well as morning coffee stops on both your outward and return journeys.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

2

• Beachy Head & Alfriston • Lewes & Brighton

5

from

Days

£209

Mon 16 Feb

£209

Days Holiday code: GESCRS

J

Mon 30 Mar

Free holiday insurance option

£219

J

Sat 17 Jan Sat 21 Feb

from

£69 £69 £69

Holiday code: GELLES

K K

Sat 14 Mar

£75

K

Free holiday insurance option

Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com

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Great Value GLENTON Early Bird Getaways Folkestone & Canterbury

2 DRINKS FOR 1 BAR*

Oban House Party

GRAND BURSTIN HOTEL – FOLKESTONE

REGENT HOTEL – OBAN

The Grand Burstin Hotel is renowned for its lively entertainment programme and boasts a leisure centre with indoor pool and a ballroom where live cabaret shows are staged. We venture out to spend a day in the lovely cathedral city of Canterbury and we visit medieval Rye & Hythe.

5

Days Mon 12 Jan Mon 23 Feb

*Conditions apply.

from

£125 £125 £135

The Regent Hotel is situated on Oban’s esplanade commanding spectacular views across the bay to the Isle of Kerrera and has comfortable lounges and a residents’ bar. Our break includes a welcome glass of fizz, nightly entertainment and an outing to picturesque Seil Island.

Holiday code: GEFOBN

J M

Mon 23 Mar

£145

3

only

£109

Days Fri 16 Jan

V,K

Free holiday insurance option

Liverpool & Chester

Free holiday insurance option

2 DRINKS FOR 1 BAR*

ADELPHI HOTEL – LIVERPOOL

Southport House Party TALBOT HOTEL – SOUTHPORT

Dating back to 1826, the famous Adelphi is a well appointed hotel in the hub of Liverpool with impressive public areas and the city’s attractions on your doorstep. We include excursions to Southport and Chester.

5

*Conditions apply.

from

Days

£139

Mon 12 Jan Mon 16 Feb

£139 £149

Holiday code: GELIAN

N X

Mon 2 Mar

Free holiday insurance option 4

Holiday code: GSOBRN

J

£159

K

Join Gilbert and his staff for a funfilled house party at Southport’s Talbot Hotel – a firm favourite with GLENTONEERS with guest returning again and again. We leave the seaside behind with excursions to the Beatles hometown of Liverpool and to historic Chester with its old city walls and Roman amphitheatre.

5

from

Days

£139

Mon 5 Jan Mon 23 Feb

£139 £145

Holiday code: GEALWS

K X

Mon 9 Mar Mon 6 Apr

£149 £169

N K

Free holiday insurance option

Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com

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2 DRINKS FOR 1 BAR*

SCARISBRICK HOTEL – SOUTHPORT

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Robin Hood Country

BRITANNIA HOTEL – NOTTINGHAM

The Scarisbrick Hotel is centrally located just off leafy Lord Street and has a cocktail lounge and modern leisure facilities. Look forward to visiting two very different cities – the Beatles’ hometown of Liverpool and the beautiful walled city of Chester.

5

*Conditions apply.

from

Days

£129

Mon 19 Jan Mon 16 Feb

£129 £139

Holiday code: GESOSN

N X

Mon 16 Mar

£149

K

Situated in the city centre close to Nottingham Castle and the Victoria Shopping Centre, the hotel’s Bar Rogue boasts superb views over the city. Out and about we spend a day in historic Lincoln where the cathedral is one of the finest gothic buildings in Europe, and we visit Boston on market day.

5

Days Mon 5 Jan Mon 19 Jan

Free holiday insurance option

Stratford & the Cotswolds

BOSWORTH HALL – MARKET BOSWORTH

£119 £119 £129

5

£129

Mon 26 Jan Mon 23 Feb

£129 £149

*Conditions apply.

Holiday code: GEBOHN

K M

Mon 16 Mar

Free holiday insurance option

Holiday code: GENOBN

K K

Mon 16 Feb Mon 9 Mar

Scarborough & York

£129 £139

K V

£149

K

2 DRINKS FOR 1 BAR*

CLIFTON HOTEL – SCARBOROUGH

Resting in eleven acres of gardens just outside the village of Market Bosworth, this fine hotel boasts extensive leisure facilities as well as an elegant period dining room. Extra treats include a day in Shakespeare’s Stratford- upon- Avon, a visit to the conservation town of Stamford and a trip to Coventry.

Days

*Conditions apply.

from

Free holiday insurance option

2 DRINKS FOR 1 BAR*

from

2 DRINKS FOR 1 BAR*

The Clifton Hotel is close to the town centre and boasts uninterrupted views over Scarborough’s North Bay whilst popular Peasholm Park is only metres away.

Excursions to fairytale York and old world Whitby.

5

*Conditions apply.

from

Days

£125

Mon 19 Jan Mon 16 Feb

£125 £129

Holiday code: GESCCN

K K

Mon 16 Mar

£139

N

Free holiday insurance option

Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com

5

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GLENTON Early Bird Getaways Torquay & the English Riviera

English Lakes

Best known as the inspiration for the sitcom Fawlty Towers when the cast of Monty Python’s stayed there in the early 1970s, the splendid Gleneagles Hotel is now stylish and comfortable and one of the best hotels in the area. Excursions include Brixham where you’ll find a life size replica of Sir Francis Drakes’ Golden Hind.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Plymouth & Dartmoor • Paignton & Brixham

5

Days

Situated near the heart of historic Kendal within easy reach of the river, the popular County Hotel is perfectly placed for exploring the Lake District and has a lounge with dance floor. Breathtaking sightseeing takes in delights such as charming Grasmere, site of William Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Bowness & Windermere • Ullswater & Grasmere

5

Days

only

£169

Holiday code: GESOTN

Mon 2 Feb

only

£165

Holiday code: GESOTN

Mon 2 Mar

X Free holiday insurance option

J Free holiday insurance option

Oban & Fort William

Inclusive Bumper Bargain Breaks

The Regent Hotel stands on Oban’s esplanade commanding superb views across the bay and is renowned for its great entertainment. Out and about we visit Fort William, a favourite location for the makers of movies such as Braveheart, Harry Potter and Highlander.

Look at what’s included:

5

Days

• 4 nights dinner, B&B • 2 excursions • 2 drinks for price of 1 bar promotion* • 2 morning coffees • 1 afternoon tea • 1 lunch

from

£179

Holiday code: GEMYIN

*Conditions apply.

Mon 26 Jan Mon 9 Feb

£179 £189

K K

Mon 2 Mar

Free holiday insurance option 6

£189

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Fort William • Seil Island & Easdale Mon 16 Feb

£169

K

5

Days Mon 9 Mar

from

£169 £179

K

Free holiday insurance option

OBAN HOP

Enjoy an overnight stay at the friendly Regent Hotel and an excursion to Fort William.

2

Days

from

£59

Holiday code: GSOBRN

K Sun 22 Feb

£59

K

Sun 22 Mar

£69

K

Free holiday insurance option

Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com

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Bridlington, Scarborough & York

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Great Yarmouth

Staying at the popular Monarch Hotel on Bridlington’s seafront, we enjoy a day in the nearby resort of Scarborough where you’ll find an ancient castle and a miniature railway. For a change of scenery, we head to fairytale York, home to the award winning Jorvik Viking Centre.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Scarborough • York

5

Days

Located within easy walking distance of the Wellington Pier and shops, the cosy St George Hotel is a historic listed building that once housed pilots during the war.

We venture out to ancient Norwich, a city built around an impressive castle and boasting a grand cathedral.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Norwich • Cromer & Sheringham

5

only

£159

Holiday code: GEBRMN

Mon 9 Mar

K

Days Fri 13 Feb

Free holiday insurance option

from

£165 £165

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Chester • Anglesey & Beaumaris

Mon 16 Feb

£179

Holiday code: GWLLBN

N

£175

J

£1 A DRINK BAR DEAL*

The traditional seaside town of Morecambe is home to a statue of the town’s most famous son – comedy legend Eric Morecambe. Staying at the comfortable Headway Hotel on the East Promenade, we venture out to delights such as the market town of Skipton with its well preserved castle.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Lake District • Skipton & Settle • Carlisle

from

£179

Mon 16 Mar

Morecambe & the Lakes

Llandudno boasts a Victorian pier and we stay at the resort’s Baytree Hotel on the Grand Promenade enjoying lovely views. Our outings take us to the island of Anglesey and Beaumaris where the highlights include a historic courthouse and castle.

Days

J

Free holiday insurance option

Llandudno & Roman Chester

5

Holiday code: GEGYSN

Mon 23 Mar

Free holiday insurance option

£189

K

5

Days

only

£179

*Conditions apply.

Holiday code: GESCCN

Mon 19 Jan

X Free holiday insurance option

Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com

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Blackpool Cabaret Breaks

Skegness & Lincoln Staying at the art deco County Hotel on Skegness seafront, we spend a day in historic Lincoln, home to a breathtaking cathedral which is regarded as one of the finest gothic buildings in Europe. We indulge in some haggling at Boston Market followed by an afternoon shopping at Springfields Outlet Village.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Lincoln • Boston Market & Springfields Outlet Village

5

Days

Holiday code: GESKCN

J

Mon 16 Mar

J

Days

only

£179

Mon 23 Feb

Free holiday insurance option

N

5

Days

only

£219

Holiday code: GECOWN

Mon 2 Mar

X Free holiday insurance option

8

Mon 30 Mar

K

Magical Mystery Tours For a great GLENTON bargain break, our mystery tours can’t be beaten. All mysteries include dinner, B&B and at least two excursions.

Simply choose your date and call us for the latest prices.

This fun-filled holiday village commands a stunning cliff top site and promises action packed days and evenings of music and laughter. Our excursions include Great Yarmouth with its six fascinating museums such as the Time & Tide Museum that tells the story of the town from its ice age origins.

• Great Yarmouth • Norwich

Holiday code: GEBLNN

Free holiday insurance option

Warner Corton Coastal Village

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

NIGHTLY CABARET ENTERTAINMENT

Look forward to great entertainment in the Kennedy suite at Blackpool’s New President Hotel. Out and about we take in the resorts of Southport and St Annes.

On another day we visit Liverpool where attractions include Albert Dock and the Mersey Ferry.

5

only

£179

Mon 16 Feb

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5

Days

CALL FOR LATEST PRICES

from

£129

Holiday code: GEMYSN

Mon 5, 12, 19, 26 Jan Mon 2, 9 , 16, 23 Feb Mon 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Mar Free holiday insurance option

Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com

K K K

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St Patrick’s Day Delights

Naturally, the place to be on St Patrick’s Day is the enchanting Emerald Isle. All over Ireland there are glitzy parades, colourful floats, traditional food, drink and entertainment. GLENTON offers you not one but three equally exciting holidays that celebrate Paddy’s Day on Irish soil.

5

Dublin

Days

only

£279

GREEN ISLE HOTEL - DUBLIN

Steeped in history and youthful energy, Dublin is a city where the charming and cosmopolitan converge in delightful diversity. Each year on St Patrick’s Day Ireland’s leading pageant companies and marching bands from around the world make the streets of the “fair city” come alive in spectacular style. We stay at the superb Green Isle Hotel on the outskirts of Dublin and, as well as our trip to the parade, we enjoy a full day of free time to explore Ireland’s colourful capital.

Sun 15 Mar

I

Free holiday insurance option

Single room supplement £60

Letterkenny

Holiday code: GIDUGN

4

Days

only

£259

CLANREE HOTEL - LETTERKENNY

The splendid Clanree Hotel in the lively Donegal town of Letterkenny features marble pillars, a sweeping staircase and impressive leisure facilities. GLENTON guests on our St Patrick’s Day Delight will be treated to an excursion to the fascinating walled city of Derry in nearby Northern Ireland. On Paddy’s Day itself we enjoy the fun-filled parade through the streets of Letterkenny that each year attracts thousands of locals and visitors alike. You’ll adore this very special Select spring special.

Mon 16 Mar

I

Free holiday insurance option

Single room supplement £30

Killarney

Holiday code: GSARAN

5

Days

only

£329

EVISTON HOUSE - KILLARNEY

Famed for its festivals and legendary jaunting cars, Killarney is the Emerald Isle’s premier tourist destination. Look forward to the town’s lively St Patrick’s Day parade with some Guinness drinking and partying along to authentic Irish music. This superb break also includes a day at the Ring of Kerry, a mystical landscape carved out of rock by the last Ice Age, as well as a visit to the seaport city of Cork. The excellent Eviston House Hotel is our base where you can enjoy Irish music every night in its Danny Mann pub.

Mon 16 Mar

I

Free holiday insurance option

Single room supplement £60

Holiday code: GIKIES

Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com

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• New places • New faces • New friends Royal Yacht Britannia Day Trip

Select Waterford,

Wexford & Kilkenny ST PATRICK’S DAY SPECIAL

Waterford is home to the eponymous crystal as well as atmospheric streets with grand architecture and we stay at the town’s luxurious Treacy’s Hotel. Look forward to lapping up the local St Patrick’s Day celebrations with colourful parades and traditional entertainment!

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Wexford • Kilkenny & Rock of Cashel

5

Days

only

£399

Holiday code: GIWATS

Mon 16 Mar

I Free holiday insurance option

You’ll be staying at the elegant Fishers Hotel which is centrally located in the picturesque Victorian town of Pitlochry.

Treats include a guided tour of Dewars World of Whisky showing how the spirit is produced and we visit Atholl Palace Museum which tells the history of the palace.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Dewars World of Whisky & Aberfeldy • House of Bruar & Queen’s View • Atholl Palace Museum

Mon 2 Mar

10

Holiday code: GSPIFS

L Free holiday insurance option

£39

Holiday code: GDRYB

The festive season may be over but don’t put your glad rags away just yet!

Keep the party going by joining your fellow Good Companions for this lively shindig to a mystery location. Look forward to a drinks reception, afternoon tea, gala dinner, secret excursion and entertainment – all in the company of your friendly Good Companions host.

3

only

£279

BY TRIP ADVISOR

only

Let’s Party Again

& Aberfeldy

Days

As you step aboard the sumptuous Royal Yacht Britannia you’ll be following in the footsteps of Royalty and discovering the very heart of the vessel that was the floating home of the Queen for more than forty years.

Highlights include the Bridge, the lavish state apartments and the NAMED Royal bedrooms. Afterwards, sip IN UK’S afternoon tea in the Malmaison as TOP TEN you enjoy sea views over Leith.

ATTRACTION

Wed 11 Mar | Pick ups: Paisley | Glasgow | Hamilton | Bathgate

Select Pitlochry

5

INCLUDES AFTERNOON TEA AT MALMAISON

Days

only

£99

Please note there is no lift.

Holiday code: GEGCMN

Fri 9 Jan

X Free holiday insurance option

Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com

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Select Luxury Winter Wonderland

Based in medieval Feldkirch, soak up winter wonderland scenery as we take you on a memorable journey through the heart of the Alps in Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Highlights include dreamy Klosters, the cultural city of Valduz, a romantic sleigh ride through the Bregenzerwald and a trip on the world’s most famous railway – the Glacier Express.

HOTEL WEISSES KREUZ Located just over two kilometres from the centre of Feldkirch, this four star family owned hotel boasts impressive facilities including a sauna and fitness centre as well as a traditional bar.

HIGHLY PRAISED BY PREVIOUS CUSTOMERS

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

Wednesday. We make our way to our dinner, bed and breakfast stop in Germany.

Thursday. We continue to the Hotel Weisses Kreuz in Feldkirch for our five night stay.

Friday. A special treat as we head to the famous mountain village of Klosters, the favourite ski resort of Prince Charles and to the nearby metropolis of Davos where you might like to take a cable car up the mountain and enjoy the Alpine views. Later we continue past vineyards to Vaduz, capital city of Liechtenstein.

Saturday. Look forward to a romantic sleigh ride through the snowy hills of the Bregenzerwald and visits to the pine-clad slopes of Schwarzenberg as well as to Dornbirn, home to the world’s largest Rolls-Royce Museum.

Sunday. An unforgettable day when we make a quick stop in Altdorf, home of William Tell, before we board the Glacier Express for the journey from Andermatt to Chur, experiencing unsurpassed views.

Monday. Our sightseeing continues as we head into the centre of medieval Feldkirch characterised by snaking alleyways and gothic cathedrals. Later, we travel past Bludnz, home to Milka chocolate and onwards to Schruns, the preferred winter destination of Ernest Hemingway.

Tuesday. We bid farewell and journey to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast hotel in Germany.

Wednesday. We head to our overnight ferry back to Hull enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.

Thursday. We continue homeward with happy memories of a super holiday.

10

Days

only

£799

Holiday code: MCFEWS

Tue 27 Jan

Y Single room supplement £60

Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com

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Select Early Season Grand European Tour

NEW ITINERARY A Door to Door* Tour

Our outstandingly popular Grand European Tour sells out year after year. For early 2015, this early season adventure takes in must see destinations such as romantic Paris where we enjoy dinner with a difference at the summit of the Montparnasse Tower taking in breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower. Add on distinctive events like Cologne’s Rose Monday Carnival, Menton’s Lemon Festival and Nice’s fragrant flower show along with guided tours of Venice and Zurich and you have an experience that will enrich, relax and revitalise.

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

Sunday. We journey to Cologne, home to a striking cathedral with its famous Shrine of the Three Kings. We check into the Hotel Zum Alten Brauhaus in Kerpen for our two night stay.

Monday. Today we soak up the sensational sights and sounds of Cologne’s Rose Monday Carnival as its procession of colourful floats roll by throwing sweets, flowers and chocolates to the cheering crowd.

Tuesday. Our adventure continues as we head to Basel in Switzerland and check into the Hotel Arcade for two night stay.

Enjoy some free time to perhaps explore Basel’s Little Venice or have a cruise on the Rhine.

Wednesday. Our delight today is a guided tour of historic Zurich West, onetime home of ship building and now housing trendy boutiques, market halls and the Prime Tower – Switzerland’s tallest building. Afterwards, we continue to the Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet where you’re sure to indulge in some fine chocolates.

Thursday. We make our way to the Hotel Venezia in Venice Mestre for a two night stay.

Friday. After meeting our guide in St Mark’s Square, we are treated to a guided walking tour of the city discovering landmarks such as the basilica and Doge’s Palace. Afterwards, perhaps treat yourself yourself to an enchanting gondola sail.

Saturday. The excitement continues as we arrive at the Hotel Toscano in the Italian resort of Alassio.

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Sunday. Slipping across the border into France, a colourful and unique experience awaits us at the Menton Lemon Festival.

This sleepy village bursts into a riot of colour when its annual Fete du Citron is in full swing with its citrus scented parade of fruity floats.

Monday. Look forward to a day at Nice Flower Show where costumed models atop flamboyant floats throw beautiful blooms to the enthusiastic onlookers.

Tuesday. We make our way to Lyon and check into the Hotel Axotel Lyon Perrache. Here, a visit to the Place Bellecour is a must do. The largest pedestrian square in Europe, it’s home to a chilling guillotine, installed by the French Revolutionaries.

Wednesday. Today we arrive in cosmopolitan Paris for our overnight stay at the Novotel Paris La Defense. An extra special treat tonight as we tuck into dinner at the top of Montparnasse Tower enjoying panoramic views of the city and Eiffel Tower.

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

Friday. We make our way home after our exciting adventure.

14

Days

only

£1199

Holiday code: MCGRTS

St 14 Feb

Y Single room supplement £300

Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com

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Escape the long, dark nights with a GLENTON Mini Break...

Magical Mystery Hogmanay

Pitlochry Christmas Party

Not sure where to bring in the New Year? Then why not join us for an incredible value surprise tour? We’ll reveal where you’re bargain Hogmanay holiday will be based ten days prior to departure. Rest assured you’ll be staying in a good quality hotel from the GLENTON collection with full festive itinerary.

Unbeatable GLENTON value!

The splendid Fishers Hotel is centrally located in pretty Pitlochry and is our base for this sparkling Christmas party. Meet your fellow GLENTONEERS at an informal welcome reception before dinner then live entertainment. You’ll have free time to wander around this charming Victorian town before our journey home.

2

Days

only

£89

Holiday code: GSPIFN

Sat 20 Dec 2014

L

3

Days

Days

Saturday Night Escapes only

Treat yourself to bed and breakfast in a mystery hotel at a truly unbeatable price.

Look forward to an evening of entertainment and perhaps add on dinner at our secret location for just an extra £10!

£109

Join us for a wonderful Weatherfield weekend as we wander along the cobbles of the old set of everyone’s favourite soap, Coronation Street. Our base is the Britannia Country House Hotel which stands in its own leafy grounds and has full leisure facilities. You’ll also have some free time in Manchester.

2

Days Holiday code: GWLLBN

N

Fri 6 Mar

Free holiday insurance option

K

Free holiday insurance option

Coronation Street – The Tour Weekend

Fri 13 Feb

*Conditions apply.

Holiday code: GLMYSN

Wed 31 Dec 2014

Free holiday insurance option

3

only

£149

K

Sat 17 Jan Sat 31 Jan

ADD ON DINNER FOR JUST AN EXTRA £10

only

£39

Holiday code: GMYSN

K K

Sat 14 Mar Sat 28 Mar

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Shake off the daily humdrum with a Mid Week Getaway...

Roman Chester & the Peaks

Yorkshire Dales & Bronte Country

Staying in a well-located hotel, we spend a day in historic Chester where you might like to wander along the old city walls, discover the beautiful cathedral or visit the Roman amphitheatre. Another day sees us exploring the Peak District stopping at the spa town of Buxton and quaint Bakewell.

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£109

Mon 9 Feb

Holiday code: GMYSN

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Look forward to a visit to Haworth where you’ll find the lovingly preserved Bronte family home as well as Top Withens – thought to be the setting for Wuthering Heights. On another day we explore the dramatic Yorkshire Dales, calling in at the market town of Skipton.

You’ll be staying at an ideally located hotel.

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£109

Mon 2 Feb

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INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Yorkshire Dales • Haworth Holiday code: GEGYSN

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Scottish Borders & the English Lakes We discover the beauty of the Scottish borders where glorious flora and fauna intermingle with historic houses and crumbling ruins. Our sightseeing continues when we take in the dazzling scenery of the Lake District. You’ll be staying at a well located mystery hotel.

Fairytale York boasts a wealth of attractions such as the grand minster and the fascinating Jorvik Viking Museum. Famed for its stylish Montpelier Quarter and Betty’s Tearooms, the spa town of Harrogate abounds with charm.

Based at a suitably located quality hotel.

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INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • York • Harrogate

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£119

Holiday code: GMYSN

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York & Harrogate

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INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Scottish Borders • Lake District

only

£119

Holiday code: GMYSN

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Mon 30 Mar

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Stratford-upon-Avon Hogmanay Superdeal 4

Days

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£199

Enjoy four fun filled days seeing in the New Year on this fantastic value festive break. A special treat will be our visit to Stratford- upon-Avon, home to five dedicated Shakespeare houses and quaint half-timbered Tudor architecture.

QUALITY HOTEL - COVENTRY This stylish hotel enjoys a peaceful, rural location and has a comfortable, spacious lounge and an elegant restaurant as well as a relaxing sauna.

SEE OUR FESTIVE COLLECTION BROCHURE FOR OUR FULL COLLECTION OF NEW YEAR CELEBRATION SPECIALS (ALL DEPARTING ON TUE 30 DEC) From

Your Holiday Itinerary

Select Heart of England Hogmanay

4 Days

£329

Select Southport Luxury Hogmanay

4 Days

£379

Select Hogmanay in Belfast

5 Days

£349

Stratford-upon-Avon Hogmanay

4 Days

£279

Blackpool House Party Hogmanay

4 Days

£289

Hogmanay at Bosworth Hall

4 Days

£299

Hogmanay in Yorkshire

4 Days

£279

Roman Chester Hogmanay

4 Days

£239

Ne’erday. Breakfast then a relaxing day at leisure. Buffet dinner in the Manor Suite followed by a farewell night of live entertainment.

GOOD COMPANIONS Hogmanay in the Granite City

4 Days

£299

Highlands Hogmanay

4 Days

£345

Friday. After breakfast, we make our way home.

Grantown on Spey Hogmanay

4 Days

£379

Heart of Inverness Hogmanay

4 Days

£369

Hogmanay in Strathpeffer

4 Days

£329

Tuesday. Look forward to pre dinner drinks at a welcome reception followed by a hot buffet dinner in the Manor Suite.

Afterwards, get the old grey matter working and perhaps even with a prize at the festive quiz. Tea/coffee with mince pies will be served.

Hogmanay. After breakfast we make our way to picturesque Stratford-upon-Avon where you might like to visit the quaint shops or stroll along the banks of the Avon to work up an appetite for tonight’s four course gala dinner. Later, dance into 2015 and sip a glass of bubbly at the Bells.

Holiday code: GECOQN

Tue 30 Dec 2014

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All prices include Free Holiday Insurance Option

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To well loved destinations throughout the UK, Ireland & Europe.

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Our specialist team can design and arrange your tailormade group holiday.

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