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Where to join your coach Castleford Outside the Bus Station Crossgates The Station Hotel Dewsbury South Street, opposite Bus Station Garforth Post Office Huddersfield Bus Station Stands A, B or C Leeds Eastgate Coach Pick Up Point (opposite Job Centre) Mirfield Ings Park Grove Normanton The Travel Office Ossett Opposite Bus Station Pontefract Horsefair, outside the Bus Station Wakefield Rear of Bus Station on Providence St
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HAND PICKED HOTELS Our holiday collection features a fantastic range of hotels offering a variety of differing facilities. These are indicated on individual hotel descriptions by the following symbols:
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GLENTON PALMER’S competitively priced air holidays fly you off to all corners of the globe with free holiday insurance option included. Departing from Leeds Bradford Airport and many with home pickup, you’ll be relaxing on the beach or exploring Iconic sights within hours of closing your own front door.
NO LIFT We regret there are no lifts. (Please note that most hotels without elevators can provide low or ground floor rooms on request).
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GYM Hotel has gym facilities.
If sailing floats your boat, our cruise programme presents destinations from the sun-kissed Canaries to the Norwegian Fjords aboard opulent ocean liners with many departing from Newcastle.
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Great Value GLENTON PALMER Hops Escape from it all for just a couple of days with a fantastic GLENTON PALMER Hop. At these unbeatable prices, why stop at one?
Scenic Settle Railway Hop
2
from
Days
£109
We head to Settle to board our train for a scenic journey across the Yorkshire Dales, over the arches of 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 Bowness-on-Windermere on our return journey. 2 DAYS FROM £109
Sat 18 Apr £109 Sat 18 Jul £115
Sat 5 Sep
ELVIS at the O2 The Largest Elvis Retrospect Ever
2
Elvis at the O2, will showcase over 300 artefacts direct from the Presley family home – Graceland, some of which have never been exhibited outside Memphis before. You’ll get a personal insight into the life of the King of Rock “n” Roll through the largest exhibition of it’s kind. Items will include iconic stage costumes, guitars, personal items and photography. We stay at the London Ibis Styles Hotel for bed and breakfast and enjoy time in central London. Sat 21 Mar
Bridlington Freestyle
Holiday code: YECACN
2
from
Days
£79
Sun 13 Sep
Free holiday insurance option
Holiday code: YEBRMN
£99
Sat 18 Jul £109
Free holiday insurance option
Holiday code: YELOIN
Saturday Night Escapes
Bridlington is a town of charm and character featuring a bustling harbour, award winning beaches, picturesque promenade and a historic Old Town. Staying at the seafront Monarch Hotel, explore this lovely resort at your own pace.
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£99
£115
Free holiday insurance option
Fri 2 Aug
from
Days
ADD ON DINNER FOR JUST AN EXTRA £10
2
from
Days
£39
Treat yourself to bed and breakfast at a mystery hotel at a truly unbeatable price. Look forward to a relaxing evening and perhaps add on dinner at our secret location for just an extra £10!
Sat 28 Mar
£39
Sat 4 Jul
£49
Sat 30 May
£49
Sat 12 Sep
£39
Free holiday insurance option
Holiday code: YEMYUN
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Day excursions Winter/Spring 2015 GLENTON PALMER Away Days
All seats
£15
Join us on a mystery excursion as we help launch our 2015 brochure. Enjoy a little free time at a mystery location, a scenic guided tour and morning coffee or tea with a delicious cake. You’ll even receive a £10 voucher off your next booking. Too good to miss...we hope to see you there! Tue 24 Feb
Thu 26 Feb
Holiday code: YDMYSN
Mother’s Day Lunch Adult
Senior
£30
£29
Lancashire's delightful resort of St Annes is our destination for a Mother's Day treat. Spoil that special lady in your life to a day out by the sea with a delicious two course Sunday lunch at The Inn on the Prom. After lunch, relax in one of the comfortable lounges or take a stroll along the promenade. Sun 15 Mar
Holiday code: YDSTAN
Boundry Mills at Colne & Skipton Adult Senior Market £16 £15 With a morning departure we head over the border to Lancashire, where we spend time at the marvellous Boundary Mills Superstore, packed with bargains. We then continue to Skipton where there’s time to browse the market before heading home. Mon 23 Mar
Millstones Winter Warmer
Holiday code: YDCOLN
Adult
Senior
£30
£29
On arrival in Harrogate we tuck into a freshly brewed tea or coffee and a homemade toasted teacake. Then it’s time to enjoy music, dancing and singalongs before a lovely lunch followed by a game of cash bingo. Before we head for home there’s a cup of tea, homemade cakes and biscuits. Tue 10 Mar
Holiday code: YDMILN
Sewing for Pleasure, Fashion, Embroidery & Stitch Show Adult
Senior
£24
£23
Held at the NEC Birmingham, you’ll find all the very latest supplies and ideas in the world of stitching and creative crafts, with lots of special features to enjoy, plus FREE workshops, talks and demonstrations. Whether you are a beginner or a proficient enthusiast there is something for everyone at these super shows. Fri 20 Mar
Holiday code: YDNECN
Whitby & Tea at Magpie Café Adult £35
Senior
£34
We take a scenic drive through the North Yorkshire Moors making a short stop in Thornton-le-Dale before continuing to Whitby. Enjoy a stroll along the seafront to work up your appetite before we take our seats in the Magpie Café for a delicious fish & chip two course High Tea. Thu 26 Mar
Holiday code: YDWHIN
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Your choice of Pick Up Points • Castleford • Crossgates • Dewsbury • Garforth • Huddersfield • Leeds • Mirfield • Normanton • Ossett • Pontefract • Wakefield
Farndale Daffodil Walk
Adult
Senior
£21
£20
Farndale is internationally famed for its amazing show of wild daffodils that flower a little later than the domesticated variety. Enjoy a lovely walk along the banks of the River Dove, covering a mile and a half from Low Mill and Church Houses (please note it can be muddy in places). Our day is complete with free time in Whitby. Wed 8 Apr
Holiday code: YDFARN
Harrogate Flower Show Adult
Senior
£26
£25
Visit the beautiful show gardens, choose from a vast range of plants and garden-related products and make the most of the expert advice and demonstrations. But it's not just about flowers - sample delicious seasonal dishes and specialist foods or wander the stalls packed with unique handmade crafts and gifts.
Sat 25 Apr
Holiday code: YDHARN
Derbyshire Peaks & Pots
Adult
Senior
£32
£31
Our Peak District treat begins in charming Castleton, one the most beautiful villages in the area. Continuing through the scenic hills we include a two course lunch at The Peveril of the Peak Hotel. Our day concludes with a visit to Denby Pottery.
Tue 5 May
6
Holiday code: YDDERN
Canal Cruise with Fish & Chip Lunch Adult Senior £33
£32
With a morning departure we head to Barton Grange marina where we join our boat for a two hour cruise along the Lancaster canal. Our cruiser will make a short stop en route to collect a delicious fish and chip lunch. Following our chippy cruise we enjoy some free time at the Barton Grange Garden Centre Mon 13 Apr
Holiday code: YDBARN
Coronation Street The Tour
Adult
Senior
£32
£31
For a limited period only the former home of Corrie, the Nation’s favourite soap, at Quay Street site in Manchester will be open to the public. Join us for a behind the scenes tour, wander the famous cobbles, see the sets in Sound Stage One and learn fascinating facts and stories from over fifty years of filming at the former site. There will also be free time to explore Salford Quays with it’s host of attractions. Tue 28 Apr
Holiday code: YDCORN
East Lancashire Railway Cream Tea Experience Adult
Senior
£37
£36
We begin with a visit to the fabulous Bury market, where there’s chance to grab a bargain. We then board our steam train and settle into our comfortable carriage to tuck into a delicious cream tea of freshly baked scones, home-make cakes & traditional English tea as we glide through the Lancashire countryside. Fri 8 May
Holiday code: YDBURN
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Durham with Coffee at the Cathedral Adult
Senior
£27
£26
We include morning coffee and a guided tour of the impressive Durham Cathedral, a Grade I listed building. The brilliant Norman architecture and stone vaulting earned the cathedral its reputation as one of the finest in Europe. The afternoon is at leisure to explore the lovely city of Durham. Wed 20 May
Holiday code: YDDURN
Ideal Home Show Manchester
Adult
Senior
£25
£24
Now in it’s 2nd year the Ideal Home Show returns to EventCity Manchester packed with top brands, industry experts and hundreds of ideas for your home. Whether you have a substantial home project or want to add those finishing touches that make a house a home, this iconic show is a great day out and a unique shopping experience. Sat 6 June
Holiday code: YDMANN
Heartbeat Country & North Yorks Moors Railway Adult £36
Senior
£35
We begin by heading to Pickering where we join our train for a scenic journey across the Yorkshire Moors to Goathland. Here there will be some free time to see the locations made famous by the TV series Heartbeat. We proceed by coach to Whitby for an afternoon at leisure. Wed 17 June
Holiday code: YDNYN
The Lowry Explorer a Manchester cruise with Lunch Adult Senior £42
£41
We have a little time in central Manchester before boarding our vessel at Castlefield. Relax as we cruise to The Lowry whilst enjoying lunch, freshly prepared and served on board. We leave the boat to explore The Quays before returning through Pomona Lock to Castlefield. Sat 30 May
Holiday code: YDMANN
Heckington Windmill & Lincoln Adult
Senior
£20
£19
We head to Sleaford home to the country’s only eight sailed working windmill, here there is chance to learn about it’s heritage and explore before enjoying an interesting baking demonstration followed by time in the shop & tea rooms. We then continue to Lincoln for some time at leisure. Tue 9 Jun
Holiday code: YDSLEN
Lune Aqueduct Cruise & Lancashire Adult Senior Hot Pot £33
£32
Our cruise takes us over one of the Wonders of the Waterways, the amazing Lune Aqueduct. Five arches span the River Lune, carrying the Lancaster Canal almost seven hundred feet across the river. Relax and take in the glorious view whilst enjoying a delicious Hot Pot.
Thu 18 June
Holiday code: YDLUNN
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Your choice of Pick Up Points • Castleford • Crossgates • Dewsbury • Garforth • Huddersfield • Leeds • Mirfield • Normanton • Ossett • Pontefract • Wakefield
Father’s Day Lunch Adult
Senior
£30
£29
Lancashire's delightful resort of St Annes is our destination for a Father’s Day treat. Spoil that special man in your life to a day out by the sea with a delicious two course Sunday lunch at The Inn on the Prom. After lunch, relax in one of the comfortable lounges or take a stroll along the promenade. Sun 21 June
Holiday code: YDSTAN
Settle Carlisle Railway Adult
Senior
£38
£37
Join us for a journey on England’s most scenic railway line from Settle to Carlisle. The journey takes us through the Yorkshire Dales, over the Ribblehead Viaduct and through the Eden Valley to Carlisle. Once here there is free time in this lovely Cumbrian town before we return by coach to our local areas. Wed 1 Jul
Holiday code: YDSETN
Summertime Chester Lunch Cruise Adult
Senior
£39
£38
Enjoy a little free time in the centre of Chester, before heading to the Mill Hotel, where our restaurant cruiser awaits. Once on board a delicious three-course lunch will be served, dine in comfort and watch the landscape float by as we travel through locks and tunnels of the Shropshire Canal. Mon 20 Jul
8
Holiday code: YDCHEN
Castle Howard Flower Festival Adult
Senior
£28
£27
Taking inspiration from the impressive surroundings, floral arrangements will fill the house with bursts of colour and fragrance. Each of the rooms on the house tour will feature displays by our own florist, garden team or local flower club. Following our visit we continue to the market town of Helmsley. Thu 25 Jun
Holiday code: YDCASN
Great Yorkshire Show Adult £40
Senior
£39
The Great Yorkshire Show is a celebration of agriculture and country life, abounding with animals, country demonstrations, activities and events such as the Great Yorkshire Cheese and Dairy Show. The main ring is the hub of the event - providing a wonderful setting for International Show Jumping and the World Class Cattle Parade. Plus there's fashion, rural crafts and shopping! Tue 14 Jul
Holiday code: YDHARN
Sunderland International Airshow Adult
Senior
Child
£20
£19
£10
The stunning coastline at Seaburn will once again provide the backdrop to a thrilling line up of flying displays over an action-packed weekend. With exciting activities and entertainment on the ground as well as all the action in the sky, there'll be something for everyone at the family-friendly Sunderland International Airshow.
Sat 25 Jul
Holiday code: YDSUNN
Tel 01924 895849 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonpalmer.com
Road to the Isles
LIMITED NUMBER OF SINGLE ROOMS AVAILABLE WITHOUT SUPPLEMENT ON ALL HOLIDAYS ON THESE PAGES
5
only
£219
Days
Fort William
Glencoe
Croit Anna Hotel
Discover the beauty and history of Scotland’s west coast on this wonderful tour. Marvellous Mallaig boasts stunning views across Loch Nevis. Colourful Fort Augustus has the Caledonian Canal flowing through its heart and affords the chance to take a short cruise on Loch Ness or head to the Clansman and learn about Highland life from guides in traditional costume. Fort William is a favourite location for the makers of movies such as Braveheart and Harry Potter. Add on the harbour town of Oban and the quaint settlement of Glencoe and you truly have a sightseers dream. The enchanting Croit Anna Hotel enjoys views of Loch Linnhe and is our superb base. 5 DAYS ONLY £219
Mon 28 Sep Free holiday insurance option
Your Excursions • Mallaig • Fort Augustus & Fort William • Glencoe & Oban
Caledonian Canal Cruise & Nostalgic Train Journeys Caledonian Canal
5 DAYS ONLY £299
Mon 1 Jun Free holiday insurance option
This scenic and evocative holiday is based in the Cairngorms National Park, a special place that is home to sparkling lochs and soaring mountains. Out and about we take a trip on the enchanting Strathspey Steam Railway and visit Inverness and Drumnadrochit. A special treat will be our sail on the Caledonian Canal, an amazing way to experience Scotland’s mountains, lochs and glens. Our base is the traditional Highlander Hotel in the Cairngorm village of Newtonmore.
Holiday code: USFOCN
5
only
Days
£299
The Highlander Hotel
Strathspey Steam Railway
Your Excursions • Caledonian Canal Cruise • Inverness & Drumnadrochit • Strathspey Steam Railway & Aviemore
Holiday code: USNEHN
Tel 01924 895849 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonpalmer.com
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LIMITED NUMBER OF SINGLE ROOMS AVAILABLE WITHOUT SUPPLEMENT ON ALL HOLIDAYS ON THIS PAGE
Great Yarmouth
5&7 Days
from
£199
With sandy beaches, busy piers, crazy golf, bowling alleys and model villages, the lively resort of Great Yarmouth bursts with holiday fun. For a change of scenery, we spend a day in the cathedral city of Norwich, which is built around an impressive Norman castle. We also head along the Norfolk St George Hotel coast to charming Cromer, home to a Grade II listed pier and a folk museum housed in a fisherman’s cottage. From here, we continue to the quaint resort of Sheringham. Holidaymakers staying for seven days have the Great Yarmouth added bonus of an outing to the twelfth century seaport of Kings Lynn. Our base is the St George Hotel which is located close to the seafront and is a listed building that once housed pilots during the Second World War.
Your Excursions
• Norwich • Cromer & Sheringham • Kings Lynn (seven day holidays only)
5 DAYS FROM £199
Mon 20 Apr Mon 22 Jun
7 DAYS ONLY £299
£199 £209
Mon 21 Sep
£209
Mon 6 Jul
Mon 31 Aug Free holiday insurance option
Free holiday insurance option
Holiday code: UEGYSN
Ullapool & Loch Maree
£229
Mon 5 Oct
Free holiday insurance option
10
from
£225
Located in scenic Wester Ross, the Caledonian Hotel traditional fishing village of Ullapool offers quaint shops and welcoming cafés and pubs. From our base of the Caledonian Hotel which overlooks Ullapool harbour, we venture out to lovely Loch Maree before continuing to Gairloch where you’ll find sandy beaches and a heritage museum. A holiday highlight will be our visit to Dunrobin Castle, a splendid fortress that dates back to the early 1300s and resembles a French Chateau with its towering conical spires. We also take in the quaint settlements of Dornoch & Lochinver. No lift but ground floor rooms may be requested.
Ullapool
Mon 11 May
5
Days
£225
Your Excursions • Loch Maree & Gairloch • Lochinver • Dornoch & Dunrobin Castle
Holiday code: USULCN
Tel 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonpalmer.com
LIMITED NUMBER OF SINGLE ROOMS AVAILABLE WITHOUT SUPPLEMENT ON ALL HOLIDAYS ON THIS PAGE
Llandudno & Welsh Wonders
5
from
Days
Snowdonia
£209
Whitehouse Hotel
Llandudno
The elegant seaside town of Llandudno lies in a sandy bay between the limestone headlands of Great and Little Orme and has a pleasure pier, promenade and a cable hauled tramway. You’ll be staying at the seafront Whitehouse Hotel which boasts a garden, terrace and a spacious ballroom. Our sightseeing takes in the walled town of Caernarfon before we cross the Menai Bridge to the island of Anglesey and then onwards to Beaumaris with its ancient castle and courthouse. On another day we venture into Snowdonia National Park, stopping at the quaint settlements of Betws-y-Coed and Porthmadog. Mon 13 Apr Mon 13 Jul
£209 £229
Mon 19 Oct
£219
Your Excursions • Caernarfon, Anglesey & Beaumaris • Snowdonia, Betws-y-Coed & Porthmadog
Free holiday insurance option
Cosmopolitan Cardiff & South Wales Capital of Wales, sophisticated Cardiff is home to a historic castle, Edwardian architecture and the stylish Cardiff Bay – an impressive waterfront attraction lined with cafés. We enjoy a guided tour of the city’s landmarks and our base is the Park Inn Cardiff North, situated just outside the historic town centre. Out and about we visit Penarth where you’ll find an impressive pier that extends into the Bristol Channel and is home to traditional paddle steamers. We continue to the popular resort of Barry where you might like to stroll to Friar’s Point and appreciate the stunning views.
Holiday code: UWllWN
5
from
Days
£249
Cardiff Bay
Mon 25 May Mon 27 Jul
£249 £249
Mon 31 Aug Mon 26 Oct
Free holiday insurance option
£259 £249
Park Inn Cardiff North
Cardiff
Your Excursions • Guided Tour of Cardiff & free time • Penarth & Barry • Porthcawl & Bridgend Designer Outlet
Holiday code: UWCAPN
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London City & Royal Windsor
LIMITED NUMBER OF SINGLE ROOMS AVAILABLE WITHOUT SUPPLEMENT ON ALL HOLIDAYS ON THIS PAGE
5
£249
Days
We spend a day in cosmopolitan London with its countless attractions for you to discover at your own pace. Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral and Trafalgar Square – to name but a few. We also visit historic Windsor where the focal point is the breathtaking castle which is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world as well as being the Queen’s favourite weekend home (entry not included). London For our final outing, all the fun of the seaside awaits in Southend-on-Sea with seven miles of seafront and the world’s longest pleasure pier. You’ll be staying at the Park Inn Harlow which features stylish public areas and leisure facilities. 5 DAYS ONLY £249
only
Park Inn Harlow
Windsor Castle
Your Excursions
Mon 4 May
• London City • Royal Windsor • Southend-on-Sea
Free holiday insurance option
Folkestone, Canterbury & Ostend Ostend
Holiday code: UEHAPN
5
from
£199
Days
Southcliff Hotel
Folkestone features a bustling harbour, sandy beaches and a lovely promenade and is so close to France that on a clear night you can often see the lights of its Gallic neighbours from the seafront. Exciting excursions take in Canterbury where the cathedral along with St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church together form Folkestone the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. We continue to Hythe, home to the Royal Military Canal and a nostalgic steam railway. Look forward to heading through the Channel Tunnel to the enchanting Belgian resort of Ostend with its wide sandy beach and fishing harbour. You’ll be staying at Folkestone’s Southcliff Hotel which is perfectly situated on Leas Promenade.
Your Excursions Mon 11 May
£199
Mon 5 Oct
Free holiday insurance option
12
£209
• Canterbury & Hythe • Ostend (passport required)
Holiday code: UEFOSN
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Wonderful Weymouth
4
Days
only
£219
Situated in a sheltered bay on the English Channel, wonderful Weymouth boasts a World Heritage Jurassic Coastline and has a charming harbour lined with al Leam Hotel fresco cafés. Its grand Georgian seafront is a beautiful backdrop to the golden sandy beach and Bennetts Water Gardens is home to tropical lilies, ponds and wildlife. Perhaps soar into the sky aboard the Sea Life Tower and enjoy a 360 degree panorama as the capsule slowly rotates or head to the breakwater to visit the Nothe Fort Weymouth with its labyrinth of underground passageways. Other attractions include a nostalgic heritage railway and King Henry VIII’s Sandsfoot Castle. Nestling amidst the splendour of Weymouth’s promenade, the elegant Leam Hotel boasts a popular music bar and a coffee shop where you can enjoy a latte along with spectacular sea views.
Your Excursion
Fri 14 Aug Free holiday insurance option
• Dorchester
Holiday code: UEWELN
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Isle of Wight
Days
Needles
only
£369
Channel View Hotel
Sandown Bay
Nestling in a beautiful bay on the southern coast of the Isle of Wight, Sandown has a long stretch of sandy beach, a seafront promenade and a pleasure pier packed with amusements and ice cream parlours. Our highlights tour shows you the very best of this enchanting island with stops at delightful places such as Alum Bay and the famous Needles that stretch out to sea. On another day we head to Cowes, renowned for its sailing regattas, before continuing to Osborne House – Queen Victoria’s opulent seaside palace. Our base, the Channel View Hotel is a stone’s throw from Sandown’s beach and has a pleasant decking area as well as a lounge where you can enjoy entertainment.
Your Excursions
7 DAYS ONLY £369
Sat 25 Jul
Sat 15 Aug
Sat 19 Sep
Free holiday insurance option
• Island Highlights • Cowes & Osborne House • Newport • Shanklin & Godshill
Holiday code: UESACN
Tel 01924 895849 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonpalmer.com
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Continental Getaways FULL BOARD IN RESORT
Lourdes Lourdes
Famed for the Marian apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes, this French village is one the most visited religious sites on earth. Perhaps walk with the spiritual Torchlight Procession which begins at the Grotto of Massabielle where the Blessed Virgin is said to have appeared to fourteen year old Bernadette Soubirous and join the thousands of pilgrims who go through the celebrated Baths seeking spiritual comfort.
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HOTEL ST GEORGES - LOURDES
Days only
£549
The Hotel St Georges is set on the banks of the Gave River within walking distance of the town centre.
Your Holiday Itinerary
Hotel St Georges
Saturday. We head to Hull for our overnight ferry to Zeebrugge enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.
St Bernadette – a journey giving pilgrims the opportunity to view the mill house where Bernadette was born and the old Presbytery where she relayed messages.
Sunday. We make our way to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast stop in France.
Thursday. A fascinating morning as we visit the village of Bartes, celebrated for the house where Bernadette spent her childhood and the sheepfold where she worked.
Monday. After breakfast we head to Lourdes and check into the Hotel St Georges for four nights dinner, bed, breakfast and lunch. Tuesday – Wednesday. Two free days to do your own exploring. There are countless reasons for visiting Lourdes: The Basilica of the Rosary is one of the town’s most visited sites, the Pyrenean Museum is where you can trace the history of Lourdes and soak up the atmosphere of the time of the apparitions. Or follow in the footsteps of
PRICE INCLUDES
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Friday. We head north after breakfast to our dinner, bed and breakfast stop. Saturday. An early start as we continue to Calais for the short sea crossing and then onwards to our joining points. Arriving home late evening. 8 DAYS ONLY £549
Sat 11 Apr
Sat 10 Oct Single room supplement £120 Holiday code: MCLOSN
Meals as stated | Coach and ferry travel throughout | Full holiday itinerary | Free holiday insurance option
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World War 1 Battlefields Discover the stories, tragedy and bravery of the soldiers of the Great War on this poignant quest. We visit some of the sites of the bloodiest conflicts and pay our respects at many of the beautiful monuments and moving graveyards that are scattered throughout the countryside of France and Belgium. HOTEL CAMPANILLE SUD - SECLIN 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
Hotel Campanille Sud
Your Holiday Itinerary Thursday. We head to Hull for our overnight ferry to Zeebrugge enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Friday. We make our way to the Museum of the Great War in Peronne where you’ll have time to view the exhibits before moving on to the biggest British mine crater on the Western Front at La Boisselle. Later we continue to the Memorial to the Missing of the Somme in Thiepval. After paying our respects, we head to Serre where war poet Wilfred Owen fought. We continue to our hotel for our two night stay, arriving in time for dinner. Saturday. Today we travel through the Ypres Salient, 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. Afterwards we move on to the Messines
Ridge sector and the nearby Irish Peace Tower. 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. We travel to Ostend where we have free time. You may like to visit Fort Napoleon, used by German forces as their headquarters and now a museum. 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.
5 DAYS FROM £299
Thu 7 May
£299
Thu 13 Aug
£329
Thu 18 Jun
£309
Thu 8 Oct
£309
Single room supplement applies Holiday code: MCSECN
PRICE INCLUDES
Meals as stated | Coach and ferry travel throughout | Full holiday itinerary | Free holiday insurance option
Tel 01924 895849 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonpalmer.com
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Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Luxembourg
Nestling between Germany, France and Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a fairytale haven with verdant valleys and picture-postcard 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 medieval castle. We venture out to lovely Echternach, cross the border to explore Trier, Germany’s oldest town and spend time in Luxembourg City.
GRAND HOTEL DE VIANDEN - VIANDEN
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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.
Days from
£399 Your Holiday Itinerary Sunday. We travel to Hull for our overnight ferry to Rotterdam enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.
Grand Hotel De Vianden
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
PRICE INCLUDES
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passages carved by the Spaniards in the seventeenth century. Thursday. Following some free time in Vianden, we make our way to the overnight ferry back to the UK. Friday. We journey home after a truly fascinating holiday.
6 DAYS FROM £399
Sun 17 May
£399
Sun 9 Aug
£435
Sun 21 Jun
£419
Sun 13 Sep
£399
Sun 12 Jul
£419 Single room supplement £80 Holiday code: MCVIGN
Meals as stated | Coach and ferry travel throughout | Full holiday itinerary | Free holiday insurance option
Tel 01924 895849 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonpalmer.com
Amsterdam Adventure Amsterdam
INCLUDES 2 HOUR FREE BAR* AT HOTEL
This exciting new tour takes us to the traditional Dutch fishing village of Monnikendam, just six miles north of Amsterdam, from where we venture forth to the Dutch capital, the Zuider Zee and the elegant city of Delft. LAKELAND HOTEL - MONNICKENDAM The Lakeland Hotel sits on the edge of a colourful marina on the Zuider Zee river. There is a lively bar and a spacious buffet style restaurant. Sorry, there is no lift but all bedrooms are on the ground and first floor.
6
Days from
£389 Amsterdam
Your Holiday Itinerary Thursday. We travel to Hull for our overnight ferry to the continent. Friday. We disembark in Rotterdam and make our way to Zaanse Schans, an open air conservation area and museum on the bank of the river Zaan. This fascinating attraction displays the traditional wooden architecture of the region and has several functioning windmills and craft workshops. We proceed to our hotel.
Lakeland Hotel
Saturday. Today finds us in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam. Stroll along the canals or visit such memorable attractions as the Rijksmuseum, the Royal Palace, the floating flower market and Anne Frank’s House. Sunday Our Zuider Zee excursion takes us to the traditional fishing villages of PRICE INCLUDES
Volendam and Marken. We also enjoy visits to a clog maker and a cheese maker. Monday. Having checked out of our hotel we make our way to the picturesque city of Delft where we enjoy a tour of the Delft Blue Pottery factory (admission included) and some free time before leaving for the overnight ferry. Tuesday. After breakfast we head for home.
6 DAYS FROM £389
Thu 7 May
£389
Thu 13 Aug
£419
Thu 25 Jun
£399
Thu 24 Sep
£399
Single room supplement £70 Holiday code: MCMOLN
Dinner, B&B | Coach and ferry travel | 2 hour free bar* at hotel | Full holiday itinerary | Free holiday insurance option
Tel 01924 895849 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonpalmer.com
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GREAT GETAWAYS IN GOOD COMPANY
Dear GOOD COMPANIONS It gives me great pleasure to present GLENTON PALMER’S dedicated GOOD COMPANIONS 2015 Continental Collection created especially for the single traveller by coach. At GLENTON PALMER we listen carefully to our customers. so many of you told us you dearly wanted to get away for a holiday but didn’t fancy being alone on a coach full of couples. That’s why we launched GOOD COMPANIONS especially for you – the mature solo traveller. And, my, how it has taken off! GOOD COMPANIONS has gone from strength to strength with many of you getting away from it all with new found friends several times a year. You tell us how much you enjoy the company of your happy band of hosts who are committed to making sure you’re not alone for long and dedicated to seeing you have a mgreat time. In addition to the Continental holidays in this brochure we offer an expanded selection of cream of the crop British Select holidays. You’ll find a super selection of British coach holidays as well a Jersey By Air departure later in the year all exclusively for GOOD COMPANIONS. So whatever kind of holiday you’re thinking of, you’ll find the answer here at GLENTON GOOD COMPANIONS.
GOOD COMPANIONS holidays feature: Services of a GOOD COMPANIONS host No single room supplements Free Door-t o-Door collection* on selected holidays Free holiday insurance option
Free Door-to -Door collection* on Air and Select holidays
To get your GOOD COMPANIONS Select & Jersey By Air holidays off to a good start, we’ll send a driver to pick you up from your own front door*. On your return, you’ll be met again and whisked home with your luggage and memories of a great holiday.
* Conditions apply, please see main Select brochure for details
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Tel 01924 895849 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonpalmer.com
CONTINENTAL COACH HOLIDAYS Amsterdam & the Bulbfields
Amsterdam
4
only
£319
Days
Take in the best of springtime in Holland on this continental mini break. Spectacular Keukenhof is renowned as the world’s most glorious historic park with its vibrant springtime blanket of colourful blooms, landscaped grounds and pavilions. Our holiday also features a day in amazing Amsterdam, a delightful city with a wealth of attractions such as Anne Frank’s House, canal cruises, the Rijksmuseum and the floating flower market.
Keukenhof
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. We head to Hull for our overnight ferry to Rotterdam, staying in an en suite cabin and enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Wednesday. We disembark and make our way to Keukenhof. Known as the Garden of Europe, it covers over thirtytwo hectares with colour and fragrance. This enchanting park will be a riot of colour with tulips, hyacinths and daffodils in bloom. After you’ve had your fill of flowers, we check in to a conveniently located quality hotel for dinner, bed and breakfast. Thursday. We journey to Amsterdam where you can explore this delightful
city at your own pace. Perhaps treat yourself to a canal cruise or visit such memorable attractions as the Royal Palace or one of the splendid art galleries. From here, we make our way back to Rotterdam for our overnight ferry enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Friday. We disembark at Hull and travel home.
YOUR HOTEL You’ll be staying in a quality hotel, conveniently located for our excursions. Amsterdam
Keukenhof
Tue 5 May Free holiday insurance option PRICE INCLUDES
Holiday code: MCAMUN
Dinner, B&B | Coach and ferry travel throughout | Full holiday itinerary Services of a GOOD COMPANIONS host | Free holiday insurance option | No single room supplements
Tel 01924 895849 for more information or to book your holiday today.
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Bruges
Aachen
Three Countries Explorer
6
only
Days
£499
This enthralling holiday is based in Hasselt, a lively town where you’ll find a market square edged by dwellings dating from the fifteenth century. A special treat is our visit to Vaals where the meeting point of the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium is marked by the soaring Tripoint watchtower. Aachen boasts a UNESCO World Heritage cathedral and the intriguing International Newspaper Museum. Maastricht is a delightful city that spans the Meuse River while Valkenburg is where you’ll find caverns with drawings dating back to Roman times. We also visit atmospheric Ghent, a historically authentic city and we head to beautiful Bruges - chocolate capital of the world!
Your Holiday Itinerary Sunday. We head to Hull for our overnight ferry to Zeebrugge, staying in an en suite cabin and enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Monday. We make our way to Ghent for some free time. Perhaps visit St Batho’s Cathedral, home to art treasures and a baroque marble altar. From here we continue to the Holiday Inn Hasselt for the next three nights. Tuesday. We travel to Vaals, the meeting point of Holland, Belgium and Germany. Take in the view from the top of the watchtower or wander around the quirky maze. We proceed to Aachen where must-see attractions include the stunning cathedral and the Palatine Chapel.
Ghent
Wednesday. Our treat today is Maastricht where you might like to join our optional one hour cruise on the River Meuse – a relaxing way to take in the sights.
Delights on dry land include the Caves of St Pieter with over 20.000 tunnels and the Casemates network. Later we make our way to nearby Valkenburg where you have the option of joining a tour of the underground caverns by train. Thursday. We check out of our hotel and head for enchanting Bruges. Perhaps enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride or take a canal boat trip and see the medieval city from a different angle. From here it’s onwards to Zeebrugge for our ferry back to Hull enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Friday. We make our way home.
HOLIDAY INN HASSELT This contemporary hotel enjoys a peaceful setting yet is within walking distance of the city centre and the Demerstraat where you’ll find exceptional shopping.
Sun 3 May Free holiday insurance option Holiday code: MCHAHN
PRICE INCLUDES
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Dinner, B&B | Wine Dinner, with B&B dinner | Coach in resort* and ferry | Coach travel and throughout ferry travel | Full throughout holiday itinerary | Full holiday itinerary host | Free holiday hostinsurance | Free holiday optioninsurance | No single option room supplements Services of a GOOD ServicesCOMPANIONS of a GOOD COMPANIONS
Tel 01924 895849 for more information or to book your holiday today.
French Fancy, Belgian Bliss
Paris
6
only
£499
Days
& World War 1 Battlefields
On this holiday of contrasts we visit the Belgian seaside resort of Ostend and see the sights in romantic Paris such as the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe. We then discover the stories and bravery of the soldiers of the Great War as we explore some of the sites of the bloodiest conflicts and pay our respects at many of the beautiful monuments and graveyards scattered throughout France and Belgium. Ostend
Your Holiday Itinerary Sunday. We head to Hull for our overnight ferry to the continent, staying in an en suite cabin and enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Monday. We disembark at Zeebrugge and make our way to Ostend for some free time. Afterwards, we continue to our hotel and check in for our three night stay. Dinner at your hotel tonight. Tuesday. 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 WWI. 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 at our own expense before the moving Last Post ceremony at the iconic Menin Gate when a bugler sounds a final farewell to the fallen.
Hotel Campanile Sud
Wednesday. An early morning departure for Paris so you’ll have the full day to take in the sights at your own pace. We meet up for dinner (included) in a city restaurant then see Paris by night on our evening drive through the city. Thursday. 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 the many thousands of 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. Friday. We make our way home from Hull.
HOTEL CAMPANILLE SUD – SECLIN This modern hotel is located just three kilometres from the centre of lovely Lille and has a pleasant terrace.
Sun 9 Aug Free holiday insurance option PRICE INCLUDES
Holiday code: MCLICN
Meals as stated | Coach and ferry travel throughout | Full holiday itinerary Services of a GOOD COMPANIONS host | Free holiday insurance option | No single room supplements
Tel 01924 895849 for more information or to book your holiday today.
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Andorra
Barcelona
Andorra, Barcelona & the Pyrenees
INCLUDES WINE WITH DINNER IN RESORT*
10
Days
only
£899
Nestling on the borders of France and Spain in the heart of the spectacular Pyrenees, the principality of Andorra boasts sumptuous scenery. Based in picturesque Canillo, discover the old town with its twelfth century church or maybe hop aboard the cable car to Grandvalira. Our itinerary allows time to enjoy Andorra as well as visiting the beautiful coastal city of Barcelona and exploring the mighty Pyrenees, a line of rugged mountains stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
Your Holiday Itinerary Monday. We head to Hull for our overnight ferry to the continent, staying in an en suite cabin and enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Tuesday. We continue to France where we have a dinner, bed and breakfast overnight stop. Wednesday. Today we proceed into Andorra and to the fabulous Hotel Ski Plaza for the next five nights. Thursday. A day at leisure in resort to relax or explore Canillo’s old town. Friday. With commentary from a local guide, we cross the border into Spain to La Seu d’Urgell in the Catalan Pyrenees. We continue to Puigcerda before calling at the classic French Pyrenees ski resort of Font Romeu. Our return to Andorra takes in Port d’Envalira, the highest surfaced pass in the region. Saturday. A holiday highlight as we enjoy a guided tour of Barcelona, home to Gaudi’s astounding La Sagrada Familia cathedral. Stroll down Las Ramblas, the city’s vibrant boulevard full of street musicians. Wander through the Gothic Quarter with its snaking streets and
Mon 27 Jul Free holiday insurance option PRICE INCLUDES
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haunting architecture or just relax on the beach. Sunday. Look forward to a half day excursion to the capital, Andorra La Vella, home to Romanesque buildings such as the Casa de la Vall fortified house and the restored Russian Tower. Monday. Bidding farewell to Andorra, we make our way to France for our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast stop. Tuesday. We travel to our ferry back to Hull enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Wednesday. We make our way home.
HOTEL SKI PLAZA - CANILLO Nestling in the typical village of Canillo, the sumptuous five star Hotel Ski Plaza is decorated in traditional Alpine style. Guests enjoy complimentary wine* with dinner and entry to the leisure complex opposite. *Conditions *Conditions apply. apply.
Holiday code: MCCASN
Dinner, B&B | Wine with dinner in resort* | Coach and ferry travel throughout | Full holiday itinerary host | Free holiday hostinsurance | Free holiday optioninsurance | No single option room supplements Services of a GOOD ServicesCOMPANIONS of a GOOD COMPANIONS
Tel 01924 895849 for more information or to book your holiday today.
ALL CRUISES INCLUDE FREE HOLIDAY INSURANCE OPTION Door to Door* COLLECTION
Traditional Ocean Cruising from your front door GLENTON is delighted to present yet another exquisite selection of wonderful holidays on the ocean waves. Whether you fancy a scintillating sojourn in home waters, a leisurely voyage of discovery through the magnificent Mediterranean or an unforgettable jaunt to the Baltics and beyond, there is sure to be something here to send you reaching for that passport.
The Complete Cruise Package Free Holiday Insurance Option* All GLENTON cruises include a free holiday insurance option. There are no age restrictions and in most instances you do not need to declare pre-existing medical conditions.
Door to Door Included*
Your holiday starts in style when a driver picks you up from your own front door. (See back cover for details.)
Price Match Promise We’re so confident that our cruise holidays offer outstanding value for money that we guarantee that if you find the exact same holiday package within seven days of booking, we will match any like for like offer. *Conditions apply. / Excludes Overnight Party Cruise $Terms & Conditions apply
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Presenting Magellan ADULTS ONLY
the proud new flagship of the Cruise and Maritime Voyages fleet
Magnificent Magellan boasts expansive wooded deck areas exuding a real sense of spaciousness. Inside you’ll find a range of comfortable lounges, a choice of bars and restaurants along with panoramic observation zones. Magellan operates as an adult friendly ship carrying over 1200 guests accommodated in cabins spanning nine passenger decks, serviced by eight lifts.
NEW FOR 2015
Bergen
Majestic Fjordland Sailing from Newcastle aboard Magellan
Fjordlands
8
Days
This springtime escape promises sensational scenery as you immerse yourself in the beauty of Norway. CALL NOW FOR Snow capped mountains rise majestically throughout BEST the land, waterfalls cascade over rugged cliffs into the PRICE crystal clear pools of the legendary fjords as you glide through the glassy waters. Exciting ports of call include Bergen, Norway’s second largest city, set among seven mountains that create a picturesque backdrop to its delightful hanseatic port. We also explore the charming villages that create a vibrant splash of colour along the Norwegian coast such as fairytale Flam - the terminus of the mighty Flamsbana Railway that climbs almost three thousand feet to the peak of Myrdal Mountain.
Holiday Highlights Ulvik – cruising Hardangerfjord – Eidfjord – Flam – cruising Sognefjord – Bergen Sat 28 Mar PRICE INCLUDES
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CHOICE OF DATES INCLUDES Door to Door* COLLECTION
Sat 4 Apr
Home Pickup* | Full Board | Free holiday insurance option
Tel 01924 895849 for more information or to book your holiday today.
Holiday code: OCMG502 | 503
Presenting Cruise & Maritime Voyages Marco Polo Magnificent Marco Polo is a classic ocean liner with a choice of restaurants, bars and lounges. Amenities aboard Marco Polo include an outdoor swimming pool and three whirlpools. Inside you’ll find a card room, library, shopping arcade and a wellness centre. When night falls, sip drinks in the Captain’s Club with its resident pianist or enjoy world class cabaret and late night disco.
Baltic Cities & St Petersburg Sail from Newcastle aboard Marco Polo
Iceland & Northern Isles
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Reykjavik
13
Days
Discover the history and culture of the countries that border the Baltic. Tallinn boasts St Petersburg a medieval quarter while the Finnish capital of Helsinki is home to the Uspensky Cathedral. Stockholm enjoys a unique setting across fourteen islands and Copenhagen is famed for its Little Mermaid statue. A holiday highlight will be our overnight stay in St Petersburg. Fabled city of the Tsars, treasures include the Peter and Paul Fortress and the ornate Church of the Savior on Blood. This illustrious voyage also glides through the Kiel Canal and we spend a day at Warnermunde from where you may choose to visit Berlin. SIMILAR CRUISE DEPARTING ON 12 MAY – PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS
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Sail from Newcastle aboard Marco Polo
Sat 6 Jun
Days
CALL NOW FOR
Mon 25 May
This voyage circumnavigates magical Iceland, known as the “Land of Ice and Fire” thanks to its steaming geysers, geothermal pools, vast ice caps, bubbling hot springs and active volcanoes. Look forward to an overnight stay in Reykjavik, the world’s most northerly capital city with a lovingly preserved old town. Other fascinating ports of call include Kirkwall, home to the Stone Age settlement, Skara Brae, Torshavn, the time capsule capital of the Faroes and Lerwick, county town of the Shetland Islands with its prehistoric sites.
Holiday Highlights
Holiday Highlights
Warnermunde for Berlin – Tallinn – St Petersburg – Helsinki – Stockholm – Copenhagen
Torshavn – Eskifjordur – Akureyi – Isafjordur – Heimaey – Lerwick – Kirkwall – Invergordon
Holiday code: OCMP514
Holiday code: OCMP513
Tel 01924 895849 for more information or to book your holiday today.
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Presenting Fred. Olsen Black Watch This world class ship is a firm favourite. By day, relax by the pool, in the evening, chat over cocktails, lap up the cabaret, have a flutter in the casino or hit the dance floor.
Dublin Mini Cruise
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Sail from Liverpool aboard Black Watch Dublin
4
Days
Sail from Liverpool aboard Black Watch
17
Days
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Sun 20 Dec
Escape the cold, dark days of December and enjoy a sun-drenched festive period in the Madeira Canaries and Madeira. After an unforgettable Christmas in sunny Spain you will sail to Fuerteven-tura to enjoy a relaxing Boxing Day on the beaches of Puerto del Rosario. Prepare to bring in 2016 whilst cruising the Canaries before welcoming the arrival of the New Year with an overnight stay at the island of Madeira.
Holiday Highlights
Holiday Highlights Dublin
Holiday code: OCBW1505
Casablanca & the Canary Isles Sail from Liverpool aboard Black Watch
15
Days
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Cadiz – Fuerteventura – La Gomera Gran Canaria – Tenerife – La Palma – Funchal
Portuguese Cities & Islands Sail from Liverpool aboard Black Watch
Sun 28 Jun
Lisbon
14
Days
Holiday code: OCBW1525
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Sat 1 Aug
Set sail for the sun, sea and sands of Morocco to discover the unique architectural mix in Oporto vibrant Casablanca before heading to three of the sun-drenched Canary Islands including San Sebastian in La Gomera - an historic island with links to Christopher Colum-bus. There’s a chance to explore Funchal's wonderful botanical gardens in Madeira and enjoy a tipple in Portugal at Oporto, the world's fortified wine capital.
Off we head for the sundrenched shores of Portugal, Madeira and the Azores. First stop is the Azores where you can bask in the ambience of some true natural beauty. Next you will sail to Madeira to discover the fabulous flora of Funchal before gliding onwards to Lisbon, Portugal's vibrant capital. The final port of call is Leixoes for trips to Oporto - a city famous for it's port wine production.
Holiday Highlights
Holiday Highlights
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Christmas Canary Islands & Funchal
Fri 8 May
Off we head to Dublin where you will enjoy an overnight stay, taking in the unique sights and sounds of one of the most vibrant, interesting and exciting cities in Europe. Renowned for its mix of architecture, perhaps stroll along the River Liffey and take in the sights before heading to the markets to sample the traditional taste of Dublin.
Door to Door*
Holiday code: OCBW151
Praia da Vitoira – Ponta Delgada – Funchal Lisbon – Leixoes
Tel 01924 895849 for more information or to book your holiday today.
Holiday code: OCBW1513
Party Cruise, St Andrews & Edinburgh
SOMETHING A LITLE BIT DIFFERENT
Sailing from Newcastle aboard Magellan Step aboard the marvellous Magellan for an overnight party cruise from Newcastle to Dundee. This fun-filled voyage is a superb opportunity to explore this elegant ship and sample the joys of ocean cruising. The proud new flagship of the Cruise and Maritime fleet, magnificent Magellan boasts expansive deck areas, comfortable lounges, a choice of bars and restaurants along with observation zones, shopping gallery and a wellness centre. Your holiday includes an excursion to historic St Andrews. And also free time in Edinburgh before an overnight stay on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
3
Days from
£149
Your holiday itinerary Saturday. We journey to the port of Tyne where we board Magellan. Tuck in to a delicious dinner then take your seats in the show lounge for sparkling cabaret followed by a late night disco. Alternatively, relax with the ship’s classical duo and your favourite cocktail. Sunday. Afterwards we continue to our overnight hotel in the Edinburgh area where we enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast. Monday. Following breakfast we spend time exploring the sights on offer in Scotland’s capital before heading for home.
St Andrews Old Course
3 DAYS FROM £149
Sat 28 Mar Twin Inner from
£149
Twin Ocean View from £159
In order to ensure a speedy check-in aboard Magellan, please take an overnight bag that you can carry on board. Please note a valid passport or photographic ID is required. Coach seat numbers will be confirmed with your travel ticket. Magellan 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 the ship. Holiday code: OCG552
PRICE INCLUDES
Meals as stated | Return coach travel from selected joining points | 1 night in an en suite cabin aboard Magellan Excursion as stated | 1 night in the Edinburgh area | Free holiday insurance option
Join from: Bradford | Castleford | Dewsbury | Huddersfield | Leeds | Normanton | Ossett | Pontefract | Wakefield | York
Tel 01924 895849 for more information or to book your holiday today.
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Coach holidays with miles more style
ALL Select TOURS INCLUDE: • Luxury coach travel • Generous leg room • Reclining leather seats • Premium welcome pack
• Door to Door pick up* on tours of four days or longer
Do or to D o o r • Free holiday insurance option
Our much-loved free D o o r t o D o o r collection service is available on all Select coach tours of four days or longer, plus most air & cruise departures. Your holiday begins when your driver collects you right from your own front door and doesn’t end till they return you home on the final day!
PLEASE CALL FOR YOUR COPY OF OUR Select SUMMER COLLECTION 2015 BROCHURE
OUR FREE D o o r t o D o o r COLLECTION AREAS Bradford
Leeds
Castleford Dewsbury
Wakefield
Normanton Pontefract
Huddersfield
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