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2015-2016 Coach Holidays & Great Days Out

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Published: 30 June, 2015

Isle of Wight Coast & Country Explorer

TOUR SB9 5 Days Half Board from £269pp DATES - PRICES - CODES 2015 29 Sept £269pp Tour SB9 INCLUDED: • Coach travel & excursions • 4 night’s accommodation

The Needles

sharing an en-suite The Isle of Wight has more beauty and variety to offer than any comparable area of Britain.

Steeped in history with over 60 miles of stunning unspoilt coastline and a wealth of attractions, the Isle of Wight has something for everyone. From historic sites to natural delights, it is a unique holiday destination.

The journey to the island is a pleasure in itself, passing through scenic Hampshire countryside before cruising across the Solent to the island.

Our base is the Shanklin Beach Hotel in Shanklin facing the seafront.

ITINERARY Day 1: Depart from local pick-up points in the morning for the drive to Portsmouth to join the ferry to Fishbourne. Once on the island there’s a short, picturesque drive to the hotel in Shanklin.

We check in at the hotel in time to settle in before dinner.

twin/double room at the

Day 2: Full day excursion to West Wight taking in The Needles and Yarmouth.

Shanklin Beach Hotel - no

Day 3: Our excursion today will take us to Sandown and Godshill. Dinner at the hotel.

• 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners

single room supplement

Day 4: Today’s included visit will take us to Ryde. The coach will also make a drop off/pick-up at Osborne House for those wishing to visit.

Admission at own expense - £13.90 adults, £12.50 seniors; admission is free for English Heritage members.

Please remember to bring your membership card.

Day 5: We check out of the hotel after breakfast and start our journey home. We expect to return to your original pick-up point during the evening.

West Wight

Shanklin Beach Hotel Located on the stunning seafront esplanade of Shanklin, and now under new management, the Shanklin Beach Hotel is ideal for our holiday. Originally built as two individual hotels, they have been joined to create the largest hotel on the seafront offering superb sea views across beautiful sandy beaches.

Continuing upgrades are adding new facilities. A central lift serves the main two floors of the accommodation and the large restaurant has a wide range of menu choices. There is live nightly entertainment.

A Very High Tea!! Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays & Harbour Cruise Taller than the London Eye and the Blackpool Tower, Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower stands 170 metres over Portsmouth Harbour is now firmly established as a national icon. The three viewing decks provide breathtaking 350° panoramic views stretching up to 23 miles, giving visitors a unique perspective of the city and surrounding area. View ships coming and going and look out over the Solent to see the Isle of Wight. Venture across the glass floor, brave the Crow’s Nest, which is open to the elements and enjoy a quintessentially English afternoon tea in the Cafe in the Clouds included.

TOUR SP9 Great Day Out £69pp DATES - PRICES - CODES 2015 10 Sept - £69 - Tour SP9 INCLUDED: • Return coach travel • Free time in Gunwharf Quays • 45 minute Portsmouth Harbour Cruise

Portsmouth Harbour Cruise The 45 minute cruise gives views of the modern Royal Navy, Historical sights, and areas of natural environment. A full commentary is provided detailing ships and sights of interest.

There is seating inside and out and heating on all vessels.

Gunwharf Quays Whether a shopper or not, Gunwharf is a great place to while away some time - with 95 designer outlet shops as well as 30 restaurants and coffee shops, many of which enjoy a waterfront location.

ITINERARY: We depart local pick-up points in the morning and head to Gunwharf Quays.

On arrival you will have free time to explore at leisure.

Early afternoon we will meet up for a 45minute Portsmouth Harbour cruise before we end the day with afternoon tea at Spinnaker Tower’s Café in the Clouds.

We will depart Portsmouth around 5pm and expect to commence our set-downs early-tomid evening.

• High Tea at the Cafe in the Clouds - 105 metres up the Spinnaker Tower NEW for 2015 - Sparkling afternoon Tea with Prosecco Selection of sandwiches Smoked salmon and cream cheese Mature cheddar & cucumber Ham and tomato Egg and cress --Fruited Scones Pot of Jam Pot of Clotted Cream --Mini Cupcakes --Patisserie Selection --Tea or Coffee

The Prince of Wales’ private gardens at Highgrove & Lunch

TOUR HI9 Great Day Out £89pp DATES - PRICES - CODES

2015

17 Sept - £89pp - Tour HI9

Highgrove

INCLUDED: Highgrove Since 1980 when The Prince of Wales first arrived at Highgrove, His Royal Highness has devoted much energy to transforming the gardens around the house.

With the help and advice of notable individuals and the dedicated assistance of the garden staff, what was once a somewhat bleak landscape is now one of the most creatively inspired gardens of today. A series of interlinked areas, each with their own character and purpose, weave magically around the garden, with the house always visible in the distance.

For the last 25 years the gardens and surrounding land have been managed to the organic and sustainable principles that His Royal Highness has for so long championed ITINERARY: We depart from local pick-ups in the morning and head for Highgrove, making a refreshment stop en-route.

On arrival we will take a tour of the private gardens of their Royal

Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, led by one of the Prince’s garden guides. The tour takes about 2 hours and involves a walk of about 2 miles. At the end of the tour there will be time to visit the shop before we head off to the Hare and Hounds for our included lunch. We will depart late afternoon and expect to arrive at your original pick-up point early to mid evening.

Important Information Please be aware that garden routes are unmade and may have bumpy and uneven surfaces. Stout shoes or wellington boots and suitable clothing are recommended as the tours continue during wet weather.

ID - Guests are required to bring a form of photographic ID such as a driving licence, passport or bus pass.

Alternatively two current utility bills are acceptable. Unfortunately if you do not bring the correct ID with you, you will be unable to enter the grounds of Highgrove and will forfeit the cost of the tour.

• Return coach travel

• 2-hour guided tour of Prince Charles’ private gardens at Highgrove

• 2-course lunch at the Hare and Hounds Hotel, Tetbury Lunch Stop - The Hare and Hounds, Tetbury Built in mellow Cotswold stone, the Hare and Hounds is set in its own manicured gardens and woodland.

The Hare & Hounds are winners of the Enjoy Breakfast award.

Bourton on the Water and Stratfordupon -Avon afternoon tea cruise

TOUR BC8 Great Day Out £49 DATE 2015 13 August - £49pp - Tour BC8

INCLUDED: • Return coach travel from

Bourton on the Water

Denham Garden Village Bourton-on-the-Water has been

while aboard the Restaurant Boat

described as the 'Little Venice' of

cruising

the Cotswolds and is one of the

delightful stretches of the gently

most popular tourist spots in the

flowing River Avon.

region with charming shops, cafe's, and

attractions.

The

village

some

of

the

most

ITINERARY: We depart Denham Garden Village

series of elegant low bridges beside

at approx 08:30 and head to picture

neat tree-shaded greens and tidy

postcard Bourton on the Water.

the river are traditional Cotswolds buildings, many of which are now tourist shops for the day-trippers and visitors.

Countess

of

Evesham

The

Water • 90-minute River Avon cruise on

straddles the river Windrush with its

stone banks. Standing back from

• Free time in Bourton on the

Early afternoon we will then continue to Stratford upon Avon where we will join our river cruiser, the Countess of Evesham.

We will enjoy a 90-min cruise

The Countess of Evesham • Afternoon Tea on board - fresh scones, jam, fresh cream, fresh strawberries and as much tea or coffee as you like.

There is a cash bar where

Countess of Evesham is a popular,

during which afternoon tea will be

well established family run 70ft

served. We will depart Stratford late

drinks can be purchased at

restaurant cruiser. Enjoy the peace,

afternoon and expect to be back in

additional cost

tranquillity and enchanting views

Denham around 20:00.

The Countess of Evesham

The River Avon at Stratford

Bournemouth, Dorset & the New Forest PLUS Dance option

TOUR BO9 5 Days Half-Board £299pp DATES - PRICES - CODES 2015 14 Sept - Tour BO9 INCLUDED: • 4 nights hotel stay at the Picadilly Hotel, Bournemouth, sharing a twin/double room • 4 breakfasts & 4 dinners

Bournemouth beach and pier

• Return coach travel & excursions

Bournemouth, Dorset and the New Forest are the gems in southern England’s tourist destinations.

Blessed with fine beaches, spectacular countryside and beautiful protected woodland the area offers unrivalled scenic beauty which draws visitors back time after time.

With 7 miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan resort of Bournemouth is a great holiday destination. There’s a vast variety of shops, restaurants, a buzzing nightlife, beautiful award winning gardens and watersports galore.

Dorset is a county of contrasts, offering the very best of countryside, coastline, including the historic Jurassic Coast.

The New Forest is a lively, working landscape with many secrets to discover. The wild ponies have free rein and the natural woodland provides an array of beautiful walks and glades.

ITINERARY

New Forest ponies

Christchurch

NOT INCLUDED:

Day 1: We drive to Bournemouth making a refreshment stop enroute.

• Add 2 x two-and-a-half-hour

Day 2: After a leisurely breakfast you have the morning free to explore the town or take a walk along the promenades. Early afternoon we depart for Poole Harbour where you will have time to explore.

from 2.00pm-4.30pm for just

Day 3: After breakfast we drive to Christchurch. You will have free time to explore.

Day 4: After breakfast we drive into the New Forest for a scenic tour.

We will stop for lunch in Lyndhurst.

Day 5: We check out of the hotel after breakfast and leave the resort mid-afternoon. We anticipate returning to your original pick-up point by late afternoon/early evening.

Latin, Ballroom & Social Dancing sessions Wednesday & Thursday £12 pp • Single supplement £60

Your hotel: The Piccadilly Hotel, Bournemouth The Picadilly is one of the highest rated AA 3-star hotels in Bournemouth, perfectly situated in the exclusive East Cliff area of the resort, a short stroll from the stunning blue flag beaches, the fabulous gardens that separate the pedestrian shopping centre and designer boutiques, from the sea.

The hotel has a restaurant, lounge, bar. Bedrooms are all en-suite with TV, tea and coffee making facilities and hairdryers.

Brighton and the Bluebell Line Steam & Cream

TOUR BB9 Great Day Out £59pp DATES - PRICES - CODES 2015 3 Sept - Tour BB9 - £59pp INCLUDED: • Return coach travel • 11⁄2 hour steam train ride on

Bluebells bloom by the railway

the Bluebell Line with a

The Bluebell Line is the world’s first standard gauge preserved passenger

Cream Tea

railway. Located on part of the ex London, Brighton & South Coast Railway

• Free time in Brighton

Lewes to East Grinstead line in Sussex, the Bluebell Railway was opened in 1960.

The Bluebell Railway boasts the longest tunnel on any preserved railway; Sharpthorne Tunnel between Horsted Keynes and Kingscote is 780yds (710m) long.

The stations, locomotives and carriages are all restored to a high standard and the historic ambience of the line is well maintained.

A traditional Cream Tea is served on board as you steam through the beautiful Sussex Countryside. Afternoon Tea includes: scones, jam, cream & tea Itinerary: Join the coach at your local pick-up point and relax as we make the short drive to Brighton.

In Brighton you will have free time to explore at leisure and obtain lunch.

Apart from the seafront and the pier, ‘The Lanes’ are an historic part of the city where you’ll find antiques and craft shops as well as plenty of bars and cafés.

Mid afternoon we depart Brighton for the short drive to Sheffield Park to join the Bluebell line for our steam train ride.

As the train steams through picturesque Sussex countryside you will enjoy a cream tea served at your table.

After the steam train ride we rejoin the coach for the return to your original joining point

mid-

evening.

EARLY Bournemouth Air Show BOOK TO AVOID & Best of British Buffet DISAPPOINTMENT ONLY - 50 PLACES AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT

TOUR BA8-2 Great Day Out £89pp DATES - PRICES - CODES 2015 20 August - Tour BA8-2

INCLUDED: • Return coach travel • Birds Eye view of the Bournemouth Air Show from

Bournemouth Air Show

the art-deco Cumberland Voted one of the ten best air shows in the world the Bournemouth Air Festival is the UK’s biggest and best aviation festival with the 2014 event attracting over 1.2 million visitors and 1,000 boats.

Taking place in August, between Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers, festival-goers can expect to see displays by some of the most famous planes and display teams on the planet.

The line-up for this year is still to be finalised but last year’s show included dare-devil displays by the Red Arrows, Battle of Britain memorial flight, RAF Typhoon, Lancaster Bomber, The Chinook mk2 Helicopter Team, The RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, Sally B: B17 Flying Fortress and lots more.

The action doesn’t just happen in the air, there is plenty going on on the ground too with a mile and a half of stalls and displays located between Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers at Pier Approach.

ITINERARY: Join the coach at your local pick-up point and relax as we drive to Bournemouth, making a refreshment stop en-route.

Take your front-row seat at the heart of the flight path of Bournemouth’s Airshow!

The art-deco Cumberland Hotel is

Hotel • American-style Barbecue Brunch • Glass of Champagne or Kir Royale • Glass of House wine or fruit juice

located on the clifftop between the two piers. Take advantage of the hotel’s ocean view lounges, terraces and viewing platforms and enjoy this magnificent event in style!

Arrive to a welcome glass Champagne or Kir Royale and enjoy a Luxury Barbecue Brunch including an American-style BBQ grill, English salads and a superb Seafood Buffet. Enjoy a glass of House Red, White or Rose wine or fresh juice with Brunch followed by fresh strawberries and cream or homemade chocolate brownie.

The Cumberland Hotel

Sudeley Castle & Gardens & Lunch at the Bay Tree Hotel

TOUR BT8 Great Day Out £79pp DATES - PRICES - CODES 2015 3 August - Tour BT8

INCLUDED: • Return coach travel • Entry to Sudeley Castle, including the Richard III exhibition • 2-course lunch at the Bay Tree Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Cotswolds, Sudeley Castle is full of interest inside and out.

Cotswold

redesigned to complement the elegance

Menu:

The gardens and exhibitions have something to offer everyone, whether you are interested in history or just want to relax and enjoy the beauty of its exteriors, gardens and striking ruins.

and tranquility of the castle and its ruins.

• Pan-fried breast of chicken

They are an ever-evolving showcase of

wrapped in pancetta, with

the best of the seasons. Tulips prevail in

minted new potatoes,

The castle has played an important role in the turbulent and changing times of England’s past, with royal connections that stretch back over 1,000 years. Inside, the castle contains many fascinating treasures from ancient Roman times to the present day. Outside, the castle is surrounded by award-winning gardens and a breathtaking 1,200 acre estate – all in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Summer and the tender plants are

Sudeley Castle & Gardens is the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within its grounds – Katherine Parr, the last of Henry VIII’s six wives.

Today our visitors can explore the beautiful 15th Century church where she lies entombed.

for your visit to Sudeley Castle.

Surrounded by stunning views of the

point during the evening.

Hills,

the

award-winning

Hotel, Burford

gardens have been lovingly restored and

Spring, roses reign supreme during the evident once Autumn sets in. The gardens, are managed to benefit the

buttered broccoli and carrots; • Glazed lemon tart, berries & raspberry sorbet

insects and wildlife of the area, with an emphasis on encouraging the bee population.

ITINERARY Join the coach at your local pick-up point and relax as we drive to the Costwolds Early afternoon we rejoin the coach for the short drive to our 2-course lunch in Burford.

Late afternoon we head for home and expect to return to your original joining The Bay Tree Hotel

Eastbourne & The South Coast Explorer

TOUR EA8 5 Days Half-Board £349pp DATES - PRICES - CODES 2015 31 August - Tour EA8 - £349 INCLUDED:

• Coach travel and excursions as stated • 4 nights accommodation sharing a

Eastbourne has beautifully maintained gardens

twin/double room

Eastbourne is an elegant stylish resort

afternoon

with 8 miles of shingle beaches tucked

returning to the hotel for dinner.

under the rising chalk cliffs of Beachy

Day 3: After breakfast we make a visit to

Head. The classical parade of Grand

the bustling city of Brighton. From the

Victorian style hotels overlooks floral

stunning heritage of the Royal Pavilion to

sculptures and displays that stretch the length of the promenade.

we

will

visit

Hastings,

Brighton Wheel, there’s plenty to see and do here. We will return to Eastbourne

beauty, the South Downs is also home to

mid-afternoon. Dinner at the hotel.

steeped in history and traditional English culture, from the ancient cathedral city of Arundel to the bustling historic city of Brighton. We will make excursions to Brighton, Hastings and Arundel.

ITINERARY

Day 4: After breakfast we drive to Arundel, where you’ll find heritage, urban chic and country pursuits all within the historic town. You’ll have time to explore and obtain lunch before we return to Eastbourne mid-afternoon.

Dinner at the hotel.

Day 1: Depart local pick-ups in the

Day 5: After breakfast we check out of

morning with a stop en-route to

the hotel and head for home. We will

Eastbourne.

make a refreshment stop en-route and

Day 2: This morning you will have some

expect to return to your original pick-up

free time to discover Eastbourne. This

points late afternoon.

Brighton Pavilion

NOT INCLUDED:

• Single room supplement £40 pp

the seaside fun of Brighton Pier and the

Recognised as an area of outstanding a multitude of vibrant communities

• 4 dinners and 4 breakfasts

Arundel Castle

The Claremont Hotel Exclusively for adults, the Claremont Hotel offers a prime location on Eastbourne's splendid Grand Parade.

Close to the pier and with the awardwinning beach just across the road, the Claremont Hotel offers a traditional seaside break with the customary service and value for which we are renowned.

Following a comprehensive refurbishment programme in 2013, the Claremont Hotel offers a lovely new bar and lounge with a brilliant line-up of live entertainment every evening. We also have a coffee shop, perfect for planning your day with a morning coffee or enjoying afternoon tea and views across the promenade.

This beautiful Victorian building boasts comfortable bedrooms which are perfect for unwinding after a day enjoying Eastbourne's delights. All the rooms are ensuite with TV, Tea & Coffee making facilities & TV with Freeview.

Greenwich Tall Ships & Lunch at the Tower Hotel

TOUR GS8 Great Day Out £79pp DATES - PRICES - CODES 2015 31 August - Tour GS8

INCLUDED: • Return coach travel • Visit to Greenwich for the Tall Ships festival

The Tall Ships Festival is back in London this August featuring a dozen historic sailing vessels from around the world moored at Royal Greenwich riverside.

Many of the ships are open for tours so visitors can see what life was like aboard and get first-hand accounts from crew members.

The festival aims to create a carnival atmosphere which also features live shanty music, street theatre, historical characters in re-enactments and market stalls.

ITINERARY Join the coach at your local pick-up point and relax as we drive to Greenwich to see the Tall Ships festival.

Mid afternoon we rejoin the coach for the short drive to the Tower Hotel for your late lunch.

Early evening we head for home and expect to return to your original joining

• 2-course late lunch at the Tower Hotel, overlooking Tower Bridge Menu: • Soup of the Day or Goat’s Cheese Terrine; • Roasted Chicken Breast, Pan-fried Sea Bass or Wild Mushroom Risotto; • Viennoiserie Bread & Butter Pudding or Exotic Fruit Salad

point during the evening.

As a colourful cosmopolitan spectacle the festival is one of the capital’s major attractions.

The Tower Hotel Nestled between the River Thames and St Katharine’s Dock and alongside two world Heritage Sites – Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, the Tower Hotel has some of London’s most sought-after views. It is well-known for the quality of its cuisine.

The Tower Hotel

Four Forts of the Solent Cruise & Cream Tea

TOUR FF9 Great Day Out £59pp DATES - PRICES - CODES 2015 2 September - Tour FF9

INCLUDED: • Return coach travel Come with us to Portsmouth and enjoy a three-hour afternoon cruise taking in the Solent forts and including a cream tea.

ITINERARY

The four Solent forts - Horse Sand, No Man’s Land, Spitbank and St Helen’s were designed and built in the 19th century by Lord Palmerston to protect the eastern approaches to Portsmouth Harbour from invasion by the French.

They were never needed and the last time they were in serious use was during the Second World War. There have since been many plans for conversion to a variety of uses, including private dwellings, hotels and leisure venues.

and relax as we drive to Gosport, making

Join the coach at your local pick-up point

a refreshment stop en-route.

On arrival we join the boat for our cruise.

• 3-hour afternoon cruise taking in the four forts of the Solent & Portsmouth Harbour

After the cruise we head for home and expect to return to your original joining

• Cream Tea

point during the evening.

In 2002, Spitbank Fort was used as a location for TV’s 'Banged Up With Beadle' where cameras followed him as, for six weeks, he coped with survival, plus learning skills with a different member of the public each week.

The cruise finishes with a grand tour of Portsmouth Harbour, which is home to many modern and historic ships.

Horse Sand Fort

No Man’s Land Fort

St Helen’s Fort

Spitbank Fort

Paddlesteamer PS Waverley Isle of Wight Cruise

TOUR PS9 Great Day Out £89pp DATES - PRICES - CODES

2015 18 Sept - £89 - Tour PS9 INCLUDED: • PS Waverley cruise Portsmouth to Yarmouth or The Needles Waverley at Yarmouth Pier The Paddle Steamer Waverley was built on the Clyde in 1947 to replace the original Waverley that sunk off Dunkirk during active war service in 1940.

Waverley is the world’s last sea-going paddle steamer. In 1975, at the end of her working life, she was bought for £1 by the Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd, a charity set up to preserve the ship for future generations.

Waverley then began a second career as one of the country’s best-loved tourist attractions. Since she has been in operational preservation she has carried over 5 million passengers from over 60 ports around the UK. A major restoration project was completed in 2003 which returned Waverley to the original 1940s style in which she was built.

Waverley has everything to offer the steam enthusiast. At the heart of the Ship is her magnificent 2100 horsepower, triple expansion reciprocating steam engine, open to full public view.

You can watch the chief or 2nd engineer operate the engine as we arrive and depart from piers on your cruise. The engineer on watch will be able to answer any technical questions you may have (if he is not too busy!).

The steam engine

return Also visible through portholes in the ship’s hull are Waverley’s famous paddle wheels, hear the clang of the telegraph as the Captain sends instructions to turn the paddles ahead or astern.

Almost all of Waverley’s machinery including the steering and all the main pumps and powered by steam from her two massive oil fired boilers.

ITINERARY: Join the coach at your local pick-up point and relax as we drive to Portsmouth where we join the paddlesteamer PS Waverley.

The boat is due to depart 11.40am. We sail to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight (journey time approx 1 hour 30 mins). At this stage you can chose to disembark for 2 hours. It is a short walk from the pier into the little village of Yarmouth where you will find a number of cafés, restaurants and pubs to obtain lunch.

Alternatively you can remain on the boat and cruise round to the Needles and back (journey time approx 2 hours) The boat is due to depart Yarmouth at 15.10 for the cruise back to Portsmouth arriving at 16.40.

On arrival we re-join the coach for the return to your original joining point, arriving mid-evening.

Waverley at The Needles

• Return coach travel

Newquay & the Cornish Riviera PLUS The Eden Project

TOUR NQ9 5 Days Half Board £329pp DATE - PRICE - CODE 2015 19 September £329

Tour NQ9

INCLUDED: • 4 nights in a twin or double ensuite room

Looe

Cornwall's south coast is a green and gold tapestry of wooded hills dropping down to secluded coves, inlets that hide enchanted fishing villages and pilgrim trails that wind past sleepy farms and ancient stones.

With a vast diversity of activities, you might walk on sandy beaches, visit the Humid Tropics & Mediterranean at the Eden Project, or stroll - as Daphne du Maurier did - on a moor as old as time itself.

The curve of St Austell Bay, with Looe and Polperro to the east and Mevagissey to the west, forms the centre of Cornwall’s ‘Riviera Coast’ and the amazing Eden Project is nearby.

However, the south coast is not alone when it comes to Cornish delights.

The north coast has just as much claim to fame including the popular resorts of St Ives and Newquay - our base for this holiday.

ITINERARY Day 1: We drive to Newquay, making refreshment stops en-route. We

• 4 dinners & 4 breakfasts expect to arrive at our hotel late afternoon.

Day 2: Free morning at leisure in Newquay. This afternoon we will take a drive to St Ives - home to a thriving artists’ community, notable for the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden.

Day 3: Full day excursion to the twin fishing villages of Looe and Polperro.

Here you can enjoy the contrast between the bustling working port and sandy beaches of Looe and the old world charm of Polperro.

Day 4: Today we will visit the Eden Project - an amazing display of ecological sustainability in massive dome-shaped ‘biomes’. Here you can see plants from all over the world in naturalistic settings. We will make an afternoon tea stop in Mevagissey on the way back to the hotel.

Day 5: We check out of the hotel after breakfast and start our journey home, we return to your original pick-up point late afternoon/ evening.

• Excursions as per itinerary • Entry to The Eden Project • Return coach travel NOT INCLUDED: Single room supplement £40

The Barrowfield Hotel, Newquay The Barrowfield Hotel is located 200 yards from Tolcarne Beach and just a ten minute walk into the centre of Newquay.

All rooms are en-suite with TV with Freeview, tea/ coffee making facilities

St Ives

The Eden Project

Hotel facilities include: indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna, games room, outside terrace and patio, coffee shop, bar, lounge and ballroom. There is live nightly entertainment

Leeds Castle Festival of Flowers & Lunch at Donnington Manor Hotel

TOUR LF9 Great Day Out £89pp DATES - PRICES - CODES 2015 23 September - Tour LF9

INCLUDED: • Return coach travel • Entry to Leeds Castle & Festival of Flowers • 2-course lunch at Leeds Castle - well known for its

ITINERARY

architectural and structural beauty - will

Join the coach at your local pick-up point and relax as we drive to Leeds Castle.

On arrival you will have plenty of time to visit the festival of flowers and explore the castle grounds at your own pace.

Early afternoon we rejoin the coach for the short drive to Sevenoaks and our 2course lunch at the Donnington Manor Hotel.

After lunch we head for home and expect to return to your original joining point during the evening.

again be transformed for a week by professional florists, flower arrangers and award winning floral designers under the guidance of the Castle Florist, Louise Roots.

Visitors can expect to see superb floral arrangements as designers and artists create a array of fresh, natural displays.

Donnington Manor Hotel, Sevenoaks Menu: • Chicken in Lemon Sauce with roast potatoes and vegetables; • Profiteroles

Specialist talks, demonstrations and workshops will make for a colourful floral spectacular for visitors to the annual festival.

Visitors

never

forget

their

first

breathtaking vision of Leeds Castle in Kent, rising majestically from the moat as it has done for over 900 years.

With 500 acres of beautiful parkland and formal gardens, daily activities, a visit to Leeds Castle is one of the best days out in the South East.

Leeds Castle florist Louise Roots

Donnington Manor Hotel

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market & Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre

TOUR BW11 2 Days Half Board £99pp DATES - PRICES - CODES

2015 28 Nov - £99pp - Tour BW11

Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre

Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market has become a huge favourite with both residents and visitors to the city from all over the UK and Europe. It is now the largest outdoor Christmas Market in the country. Having run for the last 12 years, the Frankfurt Christmas Market is now the centrepiece of the city’s annual Christmas events calendar.

INCLUDED: ITINERARY:

• Return Coach Travel & visits

Day 1: Depart from local pick-up points in the early morning and drive to

as stated

Birmingham. There will be free time to take in the festive atmosphere, shop and

• 1 night sharing a

obtain refreshments. Late afternoon we drive to the hotel for dinner and our

twin/double room

overnight stay.

Traditional stalls offer the usual array of beautiful handmade toys, Christmas decorations, original jewellery and craft goods as well as a carousel to keep younger visitors entertained.

Day 2: After breakfast we check out of the hotel and drive to Worcester where the Victorian Christmas Fayre will be in full swing. You will have time to explore and

Visitors can enjoy the delights of German mulled wine (Gluhwein), grilled sausages, vegetarian options, pretzels, German beer, and for those with a sweet tooth, gingerbread, crepes and marzipan sweets.

obtain lunch before we head for home.

NOT INCLUDED: • Single room supplement £20

We expect to return to your original joining point by early evening.

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Xmas Market Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre is the leading Victorian-themed street market in the West Midlands, celebrating its 22nd anniversary this year. More than a hundred stalls will fill the atmospheric streets of Worcester’s historic heart with the colours, sounds and irresistible aromas of Christmas for this extra special time of year.

• 1 dinner and 1 breakfast

Hilton Hotel, Bromsgrove The

en-suite

bedrooms

are

superbly furnished with TV and hospitality tray. There is also a swimming pool and fitness centre as well as an elegant restaurant serving a good range of cuisine and comfortable bar.

Hilton Hotel, Bromsgrove

Best of the 60s and 70s Christmas Party Warner Norton Grange, Isle of Wight Incorporating GN Holidays 18th Birthday Party

TOUR XN11-2 4 Days Half Board £239pp DATES - PRICES - CODES 2015

27 Nov - £279 - Tour XN11-2

INCLUDED:• • Free Bar from 6pm to midnight nightly - house Great Entertainment, Free Drinks,

by scenic coastal walks and is just

and

make

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putt golf course and croquet lawn,

music from the 60s & 70s including Edison Lighthouse who recorded Love Grows where my Rosemary goes plus tributes to Dusty Springfield and Tom Jones and lots of festive and nostalgic

outdoor bowls and an indoor

breakfast

• 3 nights standard chalet £279 • Standard-plus chalet - £294 • Single chalet - SOLD OUT

Enjoy great food with a full range choices

• 3 breakfasts & 3 dinners

each

morning. Dinner is 3 courses with plenty of choice each evening, served either at the carvery or from the menu at your table.

fun.

Accommodation is in centrallyThere’s also a Free Bar from 6pm to

pumped mixers • Full entertainment & activities

• Premier chalet - £309

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most popular Christmas Party

This Christmas we’re featuring

beers & spirits, wine by the

heated chalets with TV and

ACCOMMODATION Relax in your comfy chalet, situated in single story terraces near the main entertainment and restaurant complex. Every chalet is looked after by a team of housekeepers who ensure they are clean and tidy with fresh linen and towels.

midnight every night.

tea/coffee-making facilities and

Standard chalet

Norton Grange Resort is surrounded

en-suite bathroom & toilet.

Standard include en-suite bathroom, toiletries, hairdryer, central heating, tea & coffee making facilities & biscuits, TV & radio. There is a choice of single, twin & double-bedded chalets.

Standard-plus chalet - add £15pp

The Waterfront Lounge

The swimming pool

In addition to the facilities available in a standrad chalet, these have higher quality decor and fixtures including a flat screen TV. Premier chalet - add £30pp

Standard chalet

Standard-plus chalet

Premier chalet

Classy furnishings, extra space, still & sparkling water and iron & ironing board are the extra finishing touches in Norton Grange’s highest chalet grade.

Bath Traditional Christmas Market & Lunch

TOUR FB12 Great Day Out £69pp DATE - PRICE - CODE 2015 4 December - £69 - Tour FB12-1 11 December - £69 - Tour FB12-2

INCLUDED: • Free time to explore Bath and the Christmas market The Christmas Market takes place in the shadow of Bath Cathedral

• Delicious 3-course festive The World Heritage city of Bath has a well-established reputation as a city of luxury, entertainment and relaxation – so what better time of the year to take advantage of this but at Christmas? With so much happening over the festive period, Bath is now becoming well known as the ‘Christmas Capital of the West’, with good reason.

alongside the familiar big-name stores. The city centre is compact and easily walkable with grand Georgian streets and small picturesque passageways to explore. Don't miss Milsom Street voted 'Britain's Best Fashion Street' in the Google Street View Awards 2010.

In Bath you’ll enjoy a delicious 3course lunch plus coffee and a mince pie at the city’s elegant Regency-style Francis Hotel - a dining experience to savour.

ITINERARY: We will depart from local pick-up points in the morning and head to Bath to enjoy lunch at the Regency style Francis Hotel.

There will also be time to explore the city centre and visit the Christmas Market.

After lunch there’s free time to visit the traditional Christmas market.

Shopping in Bath offers a memorable experience with a wide selection of independent shops and stylish boutiques

Late afternoon we rejoin the coach and head for home, arriving back at your joining point during the evening.

lunch at the Regency-style Francis Hotel (pictured below) in Bath • Return coach travel Note: The coach park and the Francis Hotel are each around 10 minutes walk from the market

River Avon Christmas Lunch Cruise & Festive Stratford upon Avon

TOUR FS12 Great Day Out £69pp DATES - PRICES - CODES

2015 3 Dec- £69 - Tour FS12-1 10 Dec - £69 - Tour FS12-2 INCLUDED: • Return coach travel • Free time in Stratford-uponAvon Stratford-upon-Avon is a market town with more than 800 years of history, containing not only many buildings that survive today and would have been familiar to Shakespeare, but also a thriving community offering a wide variety of leisure and shopping experiences.

The Christmas lights display in Stratford over the Festive period is considered to be one of the finest in the UK. Countess of Evesham is a popular, well-established family-run 70ft restaurant cruiser. Enjoy the peace, tranquillity and enchanting views while aboard the Restaurant Boat cruising some of the most delightful stretches of the gently flowing River Avon.

ITINERARY: We will depart local pick-ups in the morning and head to Stratford

• 3 hour cruise on the Countess of Evesham

upon Avon where we will join our River cruiser, the Countess of

• 3 course traditional

Evesham. We will enjoy a 3-hour

Christmas lunch on-board.

cruise during which a traditional 3 -

Starter, main course and

course Christmas lunch will be served. After lunch there will time to explore Stratford-upon-Avon at leisure. Perhaps you’ll indulge in a

dessert

There is a cash bar where drinks can be purchased at

spot of Christmas shopping or maybe you will just take in the fabulous festive atmosphere. We will depart early evening, arriving back at your joining point midevening.

additional cost Note: Special diets can be catered for - but must be advised at time of booking

Little Venice Christmas Tea Cruise & London Lights

TOUR XL12 Great Day Out £59pp DATE - PRICE - CODE 2015 8 December - £59 - Tour XL12-1 15 December - £59 - Tour XL12-2

INCLUDED: • Little Venice cruise on the My

Christmas lights in London’s West End

Little Venice is a picturesque pool of water where the Grand Union and Regent’s Canals meet in London. It is home to a number of waterside pubs and cafés and dozens of colourful houseboats.

Our exclusive private charter on the My Fair Lady starts here and steams slowly along the Regent’s Canal past the charming regency streets of Maida Vale and on to Regent’s Park and Camden Lock.

Our canal cruise allows you to enjoy the tranquillity of the waterways that feel like a million miles from the hubbub of central London.

During the 2-hour cruise, you will enjoy afternoon tea in the canal cruiser’s restaurant where the fully-licensed bar will be open. My Fair Lady will be decorated for the

festive season, is fully enclosed, carpeted, and centrally heated for winter sailing, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere.

After the cruise we will rejoin the coach to take a tour of London’s Christmas Lights which are new and different every year.

ITINERARY: We will depart from local pick-up points mid-to-late morning and head to Little Venice in London where we will board the My Fair Lady and enjoy our cruise and afternoon tea.

Late afternoon we rejoin the coach to take a tour of London’s christmas lights.

Early evening we head for home, returning to your joining point mid evening.

Fair Lady (2 hour GN private charter) with mulled wine, sandwiches, hot mince pie, tea or coffee, Christmas cracker & decorations • London Christmas lights tour • Return coach travel

A Very High Tea!! Spinnaker Tower & Gunwharf Quays Festive Shopper Taller than the London Eye and the Blackpool Tower, Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower stands 170 metres over Portsmouth Harbour is now firmly established as a national icon.

The three viewing decks provide breathtaking 350° panoramic views stretching up to 23 miles, giving visitors a unique perspective of the city and surrounding area. View ships coming and going and look out over the Solent to see the Isle of Wight.

Venture across the glass floor, brave the Crow’s Nest, which is open to the elements. Enjoy the quintessentially English tradition of afternoon tea 105 meters above Portsmouth Harbour in the Café in the Clouds.

Take in the views while enjoying the delicious festive menu.

TOUR SP12 Great Day Out £69pp DATES - PRICES - CODES 2015 9 December - £69 - Tour SP12

INCLUDED: • Return coach travel

• Free time in Gunwharf Quays

• Festive High Tea at the Cafe in the Clouds - 105 metres up the Spinnaker Tower

Gunwharf Quays Whether a shopper or not, Gunwharf is a great place to while away some time - with 95 designer outlet shops as well as 30 restaurants and coffee shops, many of which enjoy a waterfront location.

ITINERARY: We depart local pick-up points in the morning and head to Gunwharf Quays.

On arrival you will have free time to explore at leisure before we end the day with afternoon tea at Spinnaker Tower’s Café in the Clouds.

We will depart Portsmouth around 5pm and expect to commence our set-downs early-to-mid evening.

Santa and Spinnaker Tower mascot Vugo enjoy the view

NEW for 2015 - Sparkling afternoon Tea with Prosecco

Spinnaker Tower Christmas High Tea Menu A Selection of Festive Sandwiches Selection of Sweet Treats Christmas Mini Cupcakes Chocolate Truffles Fruit Scones with Cream and Jam Selection of Teas or Coffee

TOUR XW12

Christmas on the Isle of Wight

5 Days Half Board + £359pp DATES - PRICES - CODES 2015 23 December - Tour XW12 INCLUDED:

Shanklin Old Village

The Isle of Wight has more beauty and variety to offer than any comparable area of Britain.

Steeped in history with over 60 miles of stunning unspoilt coastline and a wealth of attractions, the Isle of Wight has something for everyone. From historic sites to natural delights, it is a unique holiday destination.

The journey to the island is a pleasure in itself, passing through scenic Hampshire countryside before cruising across the Solent to the island.

Our base is the Shanklin Beach Hotel in Shanklin facing the seafront.

ITINERARY 23 Dec: Depart from local pick-up points in the morning for the drive to Portsmouth to join the ferry to Fishbourne. Once on the island

there’s a short, picturesque drive to the hotel in Shanklin.

We check in at the hotel in time to settle in before dinner.

Christmas Eve: Today we will enjoy a scenic drive around the island and take a ride on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway with mince pie and mulled wine.

• Coach travel • Excursions including Pantomime and a Train ride on the Isle of Wight Railway • 4 night’s en-suite accommodation in a twin, double or single room • 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners and Christmas Lunch • FREE Christmas Gift NOT INCLUDED:

• Seaview Supplement £20pp (Twin and Double rooms only)

Christmas Day: A day at leisure in the hotel.

Boxing Day: We will transfer the short distance to Shanklin Old Village.

There will be time to obtain lunch in one of the pubs or restaurants before we take in the Pantomime at The Shanklin Theatre.

27 Dec: We check out of the hotel after breakfast and start our journey home. We expect to return to your original pick-up point during the evening.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Shanklin Beach Hotel Located on the stunning seafront esplanade of Shanklin, and now under new management, the Shanklin Beach Hotel is ideal for our holiday. Originally built as two individual hotels, they have been joined to create the largest hotel on the seafront offering superb sea views across beautiful sandy beaches.

Continuing upgrades are adding new facilities. A central lift serves the main two floors of the accommodation and the large restaurant has a wide range of menu choices.

We Love the 60s Spring Party at Pontins Pakefield

TOUR PS3-2 4 Days Half Board £179pp DATES - PRICES - CODES 2016

11 Marc h - £179 - Tour PS3-2

The Pacemakers

The Merseybeats

> A full programme

Join us at Pontins Pakefield, are heated and have enof 60’s themed on the Suffolk coast, for a suite bathroom with three entertainment Spring Party - for over 40s quarter length bath and including only - to blow away the shower over. Mini kitchen winter cobwebs.

With area (usually situated within > The Beatles entertainment from Friday one of the bedrooms) Experience evening to Sunday evening including a microwave, and 3 FREE drinks every > The Merseybeats toaster, kettle, small sink and night, this is one party utensils. Electricity, > The Ivy League some weekend you’re sure to love.

Bed Linen and Towels are Pakefield is one of Pontins > The Beached Boys provided for all GN Holidays most peaceful resorts – set in > The Pacemakers guests. a picturesque seaside spot Breakfast and dinner are > 3 FREE Drinks near Lowestoft, with taken in the buffet style beautiful gardens and Every Night cafeteria with views over the grounds. Seaside towns, sea. > Over 40s Only beaches and unspoilt ITINERARY > £10pp deposit countryside are all on the Day 1: Join the coach at your doorstep, it’s a great place to local pick-up point for the drive to unwind and relax.

Pakefield. Arrive mid-afternoon with time We’ve lined up some brilliant to check in before dinner. entertainment featuring The Ivy League, The Merseybeats and The Pacemakers Day 3: Half day excursion. plus The Beached Boys and The Beatles Day 3: Half day excursion.

Experience tribute bands. There will also Day 4: After breakfast we check out and be quizzes and other activities for you to head for home. We will make a join in during the day should you decide refreshment stop en-route and expect to to stay on the resort and not venture out. return to your original joining point All chalet accommodation is set in single during the evening. storey blocks throughout the resort. All

The Ivy League

A Club Chalet

INCLUDED:• • Return Coach Travel • 2 half-day excursions • 3 FREE drinks per night certain house spirits, wine by the glass, house beer, pumped soft drinks & pumped mixers • Full 60s themed Entertainment & Activities programme • 3 dinners & 3 breakfasts • 3 nights accommodation in a classic (standard) chalet, including towels and linen check-in from 4pm Upgrade to a Club chalet for £30pp for the weekend. Club chalets are of a higher standard, and are located in a quiet area of the resort. (please note they are not the nearest to the facilities) Early check-in from 2pm.

Pontins Pakefield Pakefield is one of Pontins most peaceful resorts – set in a picturesque seaside spot near Lowestoft, with beautiful gardens and grounds. Seaside towns, beaches and unspoilt countryside are all on the doorstep, it’s a great place to unwind and relax. Enjoy entertainment every night and day an indoor swimming pool, snooker, pool, darts, short mat bowls, 9-hole pitch & putt, tennis court and more.

Chalets are all single storey and situated on level ground, in landscaped grounds just a short stroll from the main facilities and car parks. All chalets have TV, tea⁄coffee making facilities, heating, double glazing, en suite bath⁄shower & toilet, bed linen & towels and electricity is provided.

Breakfasts and dinners are taken in the buffet-style cafeteria with views over the grounds to the sea.

Upgraded Club chalets are available which are arranged in a garden setting and have sliding patio doors. Club chalets also allow an early 2pm check-in.

Super 60s Carry On New Year Party Warner Bembridge Coast Hotel, Isle of Wight THE FOURMOST UNION GAP & MAXINE MAZUMDER AS DUSTY SPRINGFIELD

Free Bar 6pm - Midnight GN HOLIDAYS PRIVATE EVENT ONLY £10pp DEPOSIT OVER 40s ONLY

GN Holidays Premium Party Break Join us for a private party that extends the New Year festivities and takes us on a trip down memory lane - for over 40s only - at Warner Bembridge, on the seafront on the Isle of Wight. Our weekend break includes a gala New Year’s Eve party - complete with countdown to midnight, lots of nostalgic fun and Free Drinks every night. As usual the Good News holidays team will be at Bembridge to ensure a great time is had by all.

We’ve lined up a super entertainment programme featuring 60s Bands The Fourmost and Union Gap, plus a tribute to Dusty Springfield with Maxine Ambassador Room

Mazumder and the ever-popular team pantomime.

The journey to the island is a pleasure in itself with coach travel from local joining points to the south coast, before a relaxing 40minute cruise across the Solent from the historic naval port of Portsmouth to the creek setting of Fishbourne.

During the crossing, you can sit back and take in the lovely views as Portsmouth, Southsea and Hayling Island recede into the distance and the seaside villages of Ryde and Fishbourne get ever closer. From Fishbourne, the cross-island Royale room

journey takes in picturesque countryside before arriving at Warner’s Bembridge Coast Hotel.

Day 1: Depart from local pick-up points in the morning. We head for Portsmouth to take an early afternoon ferry to the island. We will arrive at Bembridge Coast Hotel with time to settle in before dinner.

Day 2 & 3: Enjoy the resort facilities, entertainment, free drinks, 6pm to 12pm, and 2 included half-day excursions.

Day 4: Depart Bembridge after breakfast and head for home. We anticipate returning to your original joining point during the afternoon.

Signature Room

£50

Optional Come Dancing Party Package

TOUR BP1-PART 3 nights from £269pp DATES - PRICES - CODES

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Fans of Strictly come Dancing and dance enthusiasts are in for a treat at our exclusive break on the Isle of Wight. We are taking over Warner’s Bembridge Coast Hotel again with a tailor made weekend featuring dance tuition, dance cabaret, social dancing, a Gala Ball and much more.

Richard Still and Morgan Hemphill, 6 Times UK Ten Dance Champions, will demonstrate for us on the Friday evening and Saturday evening and provide a mini Latin Workshop on Saturday afternoon.

With a huge 8,860 sq ft dance floor and reserved tables and seating exclusively for a maximum of 200 dance guests, comfort and space are guaranteed. Tuition - up to 8 hours - is courtesy of Philip Wylie of Ballroom & Latin Dance specialists Holiday & Dance.

Add to this a packed entertainment programme in the show lounge, great food in the refurbished restaurant, Free drinks from 6pm to midnight every night.

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Bembridge Coast Hotel

The Four Tides restaurant boasts a

Bembridge Coast Hotel is set in magnificent grounds, with outstanding sea views across the Solent. Have a pleasant stroll around the formal Spanish garden and the idyllic secluded courtyard. With a combination of comfort and a relaxing atmosphere you are bound to feel at ease during your stay with us.

relaxing atmosphere within a natural

With so many daily activities too choose from we know there will be something for you! If your break is more about relaxing, try the indoor heated swimming, steam room, sauna and even a tropicarium. The beauty team are always on site to pamper you with facials, massages and decléor treatments.

Restaurant

and fresh environment. There is plenty to choose from including the extensive menu served at your table, or the full buffet and carvery. Grab yourself a drink (Free every night) at the Solent Lounge Bar and take a seat as the entertainment unfolds before you.

Warm and cosy, the whole resort is under one

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of

accommodation. It’s all about crisp sheets, squashy pillows and space to relax. Whether you want to indulge in luxury, or opt for a good basic room we

INCLUDED: • Coach travel and two half-day excursions • 3 nights sharing an en-suite chalet with TV and tea/coffee tray - upgrades available • 3 dinners and 3 breakfasts • Full Entertainment programme with 60s bands the Fourmost and Union Gap, a tribute to Dusty Springfield PLUS a Festive Panto PLUS a New Year’s Eve Party night • FREE Bar from 6pm to midnight every night for house beers, wines, spirits & pumped mixers ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS: • Double chalet £269pp • Twin or double - main hotel £299pp • Twin or double sea view main hotel £314pp • Twin or double Signature room - main hotel £344pp • Royale room -main hotel £359pp • Sole occupancy double chalet £269pp • Sole occupancy main hotel £329pp

have just the right choice for you.

Swimming Pool

Lounge

All our holidays are shown in full on our websites:

gnholidays.com for UK self-drive & Coach Breaks

gnvoyages.co.uk for Escorted Holidays

by Rail & Air PLUS River & Ocean Cruising

GN Holidays Booking Conditions & Important Information YOUR CONTRACT IS WITH GOOD NEWS HOLIDAYS LTD (TRADING AS GN HOLIDAYS & GN VOYAGES), ABTA NUMBER Y0291.

1. YOUR HOLIDAY CONTRACT: When you make a booking you guarantee that you have the authority to accept and do accept on behalf of your party the terms of these booking conditions. A contract will exist as soon as we issue our confirmation invoice. This contract is made on the terms of these booking conditions, which are governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts. If you had not seen these terms and conditions when you made your booking and you are not happy to proceed with the booking now that you have seen them please return all documentation to us, within 7 days of the date of original invoice. Your booking will be cancelled and your monies will be returned in full, provided you have not commenced your travel. This clause does not apply if your booking was made after the usual final balance due date – 8 weeks or more depending on the holiday booked.

2. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION: The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 require us to provide security for the monies that you pay for the package holidays booked with us and for your repatriation in the event of our insolvency. We have a bond lodged with ABTA, which provides you with financial security for our coach, rail and self-drive holidays. When you buy an ATOL protected air holiday package from us you will receive a Confirmation Invoice confirming your arrangements and your protection under our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number 9362. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further information visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk. The price of our air holiday packages includes the amount of £2.50 per person as part of the ATOL Protection Contribution (APC) we pay to the CAA. This charge is included in our advertised prices.

3. ABTA: We are a Member of ABTA, membership number Y0291. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you an arbitration scheme for the resolution of disputes arising out of, or in connection with this contract. Further information on the Code and arbitration can be found on ABTA’s website www.abta.com. The arbitration scheme is arranged by ABTA and administered independently by IDRS, part of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. It provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on you in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website. The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims, which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. The scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element.

The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received

by IDRS within nine months of the date of return from the holiday.

Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be available if the company agrees, but the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. For injury and illness claims, you may like to use the ABTA/Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Mediation Procedure. This is a voluntary scheme and requires us to agree for mediation to go ahead.

The aim is to help you resolve your dispute in a quick and cost effective way. Details on request or from www.abta.com.

4. YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE: (a) We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays shown in our brochure. You will be advised of the current price of the holiday that you wish to book before your contract is confirmed. (b) When you book you must pay the deposit amount stated in the brochure or as advised. The remainder/balance of the holiday cost must be paid at least 8 weeks before commencement of the holiday OR sooner for some cruise/premium holidays as stated in this brochure. (c) The price of your travel arrangements may include an element paid in Euros. Unless otherwise stated in the tour details, the rate of exchange applicable to the holiday(s) in this brochure was based on 1.1 Euro to 1GBP. (d) Changes in transportation costs, including the cost of fuel, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports and exchange rates mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked. However there will be no change within 30 days of your departure. We will absorb and you will not be charged for any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges.

You will be charged for the amount over and above that, plus an administration charge of £1.00 per person together with an amount to cover sellers’ commission. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements, you will have the option of accepting a change to another holiday if we are able to offer one (if this is of equivalent or higher quality you will not have to pay more but if it is of lower quality you will be refunded the difference in price), or cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy.

Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final invoice. Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes mentioned above, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place.

5. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING: If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible.

Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who made the booking. You will be asked to pay an administration charge (amounts vary dependent upon at what stage the change is made and the type of holiday – ask for details), and any further cost we incur in making this alteration. You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel arrangements may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

6. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY: You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the person who made the booking must be received at our offices by letter or e-mail. (telephone cancellations are not accepted) Since we incur costs in cancelling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the total holiday price. Note: If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your

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Please note different cancellation charges to those shown above may apply to some cruise bookings – please refer to the Cruise Line’s own terms & conditions, when shown, for the scale of charges.

7. IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY: It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements, but we do plan the arrangements many months in advance. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most of these changes will be minor and we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements. For example, if the minimum number of clients required for a particular travel arrangement is not reached, we may have to cancel it. However, we will not cancel your travel arrangements less than 8 weeks, or as stated in this brochure, before your departure date except for reasons of force majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance. If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements, you can either have a refund of all monies paid or accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us, if available (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). In accordance with EU Regulation 2111/2005 we are required to advise you of the actual carrier operating your flight/connecting flight/transfer. We do this by listing carriers to be used or likely to be used in the brochure/ on the confirmation. Any changes to the actual airline after you have received your tickets will be notified to you as soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. Such a change is deemed to be a minor change. Other examples of minor changes include alteration of your outward/return flights by less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type, change of accommodation to another of the same standard. If we make a major change to your holiday, we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. You will have the choice of either accepting the change of arrangements, accepting an offer of alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us if available (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value), or cancelling your booked holiday and receiving a full refund of all monies paid. In all cases, except where the major change arises due to reasons of force majeure, The compensation that we offer does not exclude you from claiming more if you are entitled to do so. Force Majeure: We will not pay you compensation if we have to cancel or change your travel arrangements in any way because of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control. These can include, for example, war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity and its consequences, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, epidemics and pandemics, unavoidable technical problems with transport.

10. PROMPT ASSISTANCE IN RESORT: if the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed as a result of failures attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of the services, or as a result of failures due to unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised, or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall, and you suffer an injury or other material loss, we will offer you such prompt assistance as is reasonable in the circumstances.

11. PASSPORT, VISA AND IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS: Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements.

12. HOLIDAYS BY COACH: Coaches used are modern and comfortable, usually with WC. In the event of operational difficulties, on day tours and on short journeys we reserve the right to use coaches without this facility. All coach departure points are offered subject to a minimum of 8 passengers joining at each. However, we will do our utmost to meet all pick-up requests regardless of this minimum subject to operational constraints such as driver hours regulations. Your actual departure point and time will be confirmed with your travel documents.

COACH SEAT NUMBERS will be printed on your travel documents please notify us of any special requests at the time of booking. Smoking and/or alcohol consumption are not permitted on the coaches. No-one will be allowed to board the coach if they are considered to be at our sole discretion unfit to travel through excessive alcohol consumption.

13. HOLIDAYS BY TRAIN: Where possible we will reserve seats for your journeys, but we cannot always guarantee that seats will be together or in the direction of travel. Please be aware that trains in Europe are often double-deck, and, we have no control over which deck we are allocated.

Where we travel by overnight sleeper train beds are upper and lower unless stated otherwise.

14. EXCURSIONS: Excursions or other tours that you may choose to book or pay for whilst you are on holiday are not part of your package holiday provided by us.

15. FITNESS TO TRAVEL/ REFUSED TRAVEL: At check-in we reserve the right to refuse travel to anyone who has failed to declare to us in advance any mobility limitations/ and or health issues, and who in our opinion, is not fit to travel because they are a danger to themselves or other travellers. In this instance no refund or compensation will be paid.

16. ACCOMMODATION ONLY: Where accommodation only is provided, transportation to and from the accommodation is your sole responsibility.

17. TICKETS: Travel documents/ tickets with timings and final itineraries will normally be sent to you around 7 days before departure.

18. JOINING OUR HOLIDAYS: Your arrangements with us begin and end at the point you join our holiday. We cannot accept any responsibility for travel arrangements you make to or from this point. (For those who need to make independent travel arrangements to get to a station/airport or who need to arrange an overnight hotel prior to/after a tour - we recommend you check with us, and wait until we are in a position to confirm exact timings before you book or make any reservations.)

19. TRAVEL INSURANCE: It is a condition of travel that everyone

8. IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT: If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant supplier (e.g. your hotelier) immediately. When your holiday is escorted you should also inform your Tour Manager/Coach Driver who will endeavour to put things right. In the event they are unable to resolve the matter you should contact our office on 01895 83 33 33 or on the out-of-hours emergency number which you will find on your itinerary. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to our Customer Services Department at GN Holidays, 3 Station Approach, Higher Denham, Uxbridge, Middx, UB9 5EL giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. Please keep your letter concise and to the point. This will assist us to quickly identify your concerns and speed up our response to you. It is strongly recommended that you communicate any complaint to the supplier of the services in question as well as to our representative without delay and complete a report form whilst in resort. If you fail to follow this simple procedure we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint whilst you were in resort and this may affect your rights under this contract.

9. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU: If the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed by us or our suppliers we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your travel arrangements.

However we will not be liable where any failure in the performance of the contract is due to: you; or a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements and where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall. Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury or illness, shall be limited to a maximum of two times the cost of your travel arrangements. Our liability will also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to: (a) The contractual terms of the companies that provide the transportation for your travel arrangements. These terms are incorporated into this contract; and (b) Any relevant international convention, for example the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount of compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage.

We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of compensation contained in these or any conventions. You can ask for copies of the transport companies' contractual terms, or the international conventions, from our offices GN Holidays, 3 Station Approach, Higher Denham, Uxbridge, Middx, UB9 5EL. Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. However reimbursement in such cases will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. Your right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in clause 6. If any payments to you are due from us, any payment made to you by the airline will be deducted from this amount. If your airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the Air Transport Users' Council on 020 7240 6061 www.auc.org.uk

travelling outside mainland UK must have adequate insurance cover – details of the insurance for everyone in your party must be notified to GN Holidays no later than at the time of paying your balance. As a result of recent changes in legislation GN Holidays have chosen not to sell travel insurance. Regrettably our staff are not able to offer help or advice on this subject nor able to recommend insurers.

20. TRAVEL DELAYS: Occasionally delays will occur. In the event we will work closely with all carriers to ensure the delay is as short as possible.

We will try to make sure that arrangements are made for refreshments, when appropriate, but these arrangements will usually be the responsibility of the carrier.

Any claim for delays should be directed to your travel insurer. In the unlikely event your flight is delayed more than 4 hours or cancelled, you should contact GN Holidays for guidance. It is your responsibility to obtain written confirmation of the delay/ cancellation from the airline/ rail operator before you leave the airport/ station – this will be required should it be necessary to claim on your travel insurance.

21. PORTERAGE: Porterage is not included unless indicated in the holiday description. Our Tour Managers are not able to offer any luggage assistance. When packing your luggage, please remember that it is you that will have to carry it.

22. BROCHURE INFORMATION & TIMINGS: All information in our brochures is correct at the time of going to print. All timings given are approximate (often firm schedules are not available when a tour is first put on sale). Precise timings and a full itinerary will be sent to you with your travel documents. You are asked to remember that very occasionally resort or other facilities may be withdrawn for maintenance or other reasons beyond our control, such as the sudden onset of adverse weather conditions. In these unusual circumstances we shall bear no resulting liability. Any photographs/ illustrations shown in this brochure are representative of the type of holiday/ country/ area(s) visited and do not necessarily depict your exact accommodation/ destination unless stated.

23. ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR: Anti-social behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated on our holidays. We reserve the right to terminate your holiday at any time if in our opinion, or the opinion of any person in authority your behaviour causes offence, danger, damage or distress to other people. In this event our responsibility for your holiday will cease.

You will be liable for any additional costs incurred and NO refund will be given for any part of the tour not undertaken. If your actions cause damage, or result in your transportation being delayed or diverted, you agree to fully indemnify us against any claim (including legal costs) made against us by, or on behalf of, the recipient/ owner.

24. DATA PROTECTION POLICY: Please be assured we take every step to protect your personal information. Data is not used for any other purpose, or passed to any third party, other than in conjunction with travel arrangements booked or as required by law i.e to security services/immigration or when the the holiday was advertised as a ‘Reader Offer’ to the publisher of the offer. GN Holidays (or the publisher) may contact you from time to time by telephone, mail or e-mail with offers of goods and services. If you prefer us (or the publisher) not to contact you, for this purpose please write to us at GN Holidays, 3 Station Approach, Higher Denham, Uxbridge, Middx, UB9 5EL. This brochure is our responsibility, as your tour operator. It is not issued on behalf of, and does not commit any airline or rail company mentioned herein whose services are used in the course of your travel arrangements.

insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges. A transfer of holiday arrangements to a later departure date, or to a holiday costing less will normally be treated as a cancellation and re-booking (see table below).

Period before departure within which cancellation letter is received More than 56 days 56 - 49 days 48 - 22 days 21 - 8 days 7-1 days Departure day

Amount retained shown as % of HOLIDAY price Deposit 30% 50% 75% 100% 100%

Amount retained shown as % of DAY TRIP price 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

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