Johnsons Coaches Winter 2015/2016 Brochure by Johnsons Coaches

Door to Door Holidays In Britain & Overseas By Coach, Air & Cruise Autumn, Spring & The Festive Season

2015/16

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Welcome to our new Autumn, Spring & Festive Season holidays for 2015-16 We are pleased to present to you our Autumn/Winter/Spring 2015-2016 Holiday Brochure. We hope you will agree that it’s full of all the variety, quality and choice you have come to expect from a Johnson’s holiday. With over 120 departures including 29 new tours you’ve lots to choose from! Weekends, midweek breaks and holidays in Britain and Europe together two new Air Holidays to South Africa and the Great American West! Also check out our four fantastic Cruise Holidays – there’s something for everyone! We look forward to welcoming you on a Johnsons Door to Door holiday soon.

Best wishes from Joan, Peter & John Johnson and all the Johnsons Team

Travel with Johnsons – Travel with Friends!

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Your Destination Guide, General information & Holiday Planner Autumn Gold Breaks Spirit of Christmas – Turkey & Tinsel, Pre Christmas Breaks Christmas Markets Continental – Pre-Christmas Festive Tours – Christmas 2015 New Year 2015-16 Winter Warmers Easter Selection 2016 Springtime Holidays in the UK March – Early May 2016 Springtime Holidays on the Continent 2016 Channel Islands – By Air Worldwide Holidays – By Air

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Cruise Holiday Collection Trading Charter Holiday Travel Insurance Door-to-Door Home Pick-up Service Booking Your Holiday

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CHOOSE JOHNSONS For Quality, Value and Peace of mind… ATOL Protected Our Air holidays are ATOL protected through our Air Travel Operators Licence granted by the Civil Aviation Authority (Our ATOL Number is 6390).

Free Door to Door Service on all holidays Covering all Warwickshire and the West Midlands – Please see Page 62. Friendly drivers and couriers You’ll be well looked after and escorted on every holiday.

ABTOT Protected Our Cruise Holidays on Pages 56 & 57 are protected through our membership of ABTOT (Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust).

No Surcharge guarantee On all our Coach Holidays. Your money is safe! For your peace of mind we are members of the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK Limited. Please refer to page 58 for further details.

Hotels We carefully select high quality hotels – in great locations – with great food and service.

Hotel Mobility Grades To help you choose the most suitable hotel in terms of accessibility, gradients, steps, stairs and lifts we have included as a guideline – The grades range from 1 to 5 and the higher the score the easier the hotel is for mobility.

Introduction

For your comfort… ‘Club Class’ coaches on all holidays Sit back and enjoy the extra legroom. All coaches also come equipped with toilet & washroom, air conditioning and reclining seats on-board. Porterage of your suitcase is included from start to Sightseeing excursions finish on most We include all sightseeing excursions and most holidays! entrance charges to attractions with all holidays. CLUB CLASS

For your Enjoyment…

Enjoy the views – Treasure the Memories

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You’ll see places that you might not otherwise have the chance to see.

Meet old friends

Popular Favourites Look out for our ‘Popular Favourites’. These hotels have been delighting our customers for many years!

Make some new ones too.

Specialist local area guides These are often used on our holidays

Johnsons Service You’ll receive our friendly, helpful and cheerful service from beginning to end!

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Your Holiday Destination Guide 69 locations to choose from! The number shown in brackets below after the place name refer to the brochure page number on which the tour appears. For help and reservations please call

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Ireland – Waterford (50) SWEDEN Belgium – Bruges (51)

Inverness (12 • 49)

– Ghent (50) Belgium NORWAY

SCOTLAND

NORTHERN IRELAND

Norwegian Cities & Fjords (56)

Drymen, Nr Loch Lomond (18 • 49) C

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Crieff (13)

DENMARK Holland – Bulbfields, Leusden (51)

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Dunkeld (12)

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Dunfermline (32)

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WALES

ENGLAND Guernsey (53)

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Edinburgh (39)

Stirling (32)

BELGIUM

Bassenthwaite, Cumbria (30)

POLAN GERMANY

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Germany –CZECH REPUBLIC Konigswinter (22) SLOVAK REPUBLIC

FRANCE

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SWITZERLAND Belgium – Ypres (22)

Keswick (19 • 45)

CROATIA ITALY

PAIN

Jersey ANDORRA (24 • 52)

Newcastle (38 • 47) County Durham (20 • 31) Darlington (47)

HUNGAR SLOVENIA

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MONACO Austria – SAN Vienna HERZEGOVINA (23) MARINO

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Blackpool (12)

Preston (30)

Scarborough (46) Harrogate (33 • 45)

IRISH The Isle of Man (48) SEA

York (31 • 46) Pott Shrigley, Cheshire (19)

IRELAND Leeds (20)

Beaumaris, Anglesey (12)

Nantwich, Cheshire (11) Thoresby, Notts (14) Marston, Nr Grantham (19)

ENGLAND

Llandudno (18 • 48) Breadsall, Derbys (28)

CONTINENTAL TOURS (Not on Map)

Hereford (14) Norwich (11 • 21 • 29 • 44)

Llandrindod Wells (27)

Cruises Exploring the Fjords of Greenland (56) Escape to Madeira & the Azores (57) Iberian Maritime Adventure (57) Worldwide South Africa (55) USA – The Very Best of the American West (54)

Kings Lynn (21)

Cambridge (44) Cheltenham (28)

Basingstoke (35)

WALES

Carmarthen (39)

Harrow (35) Bradford-on-Avon (27)

Slough/Windsor (Orient Express) (13)

Chippenham, Wilts (10) Barnstaple (9 • 25 • 34 • 37) Bideford (25 • 34 • 42) Tiverton (35) Newquay (15)

Eastbourne (11 • 26 • 38) Bognor Regis (11 • 43) Weymouth (16) Torquay (24 • 41)

Hayling Island (43) Isle of Wight (10 • 17)

Isles of Scilly (9 • 40) Falmouth (9 • 40)

Sidmouth (9 • 15 • 16 • 36 37 • 41 • 42)

Bournemouth (10 • 17 • 26) Sandbanks (36)

See More and Save More! If you are not already a member of our ‘SeeMore Loyalty Club’, then why not join now to receive discounts on holidays, previews of new brochures and much more? Membership is only £20 per person or £30 for joint membership per year and runs from 1 September to 31 August each year and you can join at any time. Contact us for an application form. ‘SeeMore’ our seagull mascot is looking forward to meeting you! 5

You’ll be Collected From Home We understand that you want total relaxation and peace of mind on your holiday and that’s why all our holidays include FREE door to door home pick up service, where we pick you up from your front door to start your holiday and take you safely home at the end.

You’ll be Well Cared For! All our holidays are fully escorted by an experienced holiday ‘courier’ who provides friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable customer care to help make your holiday even more enjoyable, memorable & fun! In addition our professional driving team are rated one of the best in the industry. You’ll be impressed with their skills, experience and helpfulness – and between them, our drivers and couriers team up to ensure that you have a wonderful time away.

Calling All Group Travel Organisers If you are a group organiser and are interested in taking your members on one of the tour departures featured within this brochure then special group discounts apply: GROUP DISCOUNTS Number in party inc. paying children 11 – 21 Full paying 22 – 40 Passengers 41 Passengers or more

Discount Available 50% of basic holiday cost for one person One Free Place and up to 15% discount per person Two Free Places and upto 15% discount per person

Discounts are only available for holidays included in this brochure. For any other Group enquiry or special tailor-made departure, please ring our Groups Department on 01564 797020

Holiday Travel Insurance Johnsons Coach Travel are an Appointed Representative of ITC Compliance Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It is a requirement of booking an overseas Johnsons Holiday that you are adequately insured, either with ourselves or another insurance provider. You will find the costs detailed in the information section of each holiday. Our bespoke travel insurance policy carries no age loadings on our premiums. There is no health screening on our UK & Overseas Coach Holidays and European cruises. For Worldwide Tours, a simple health check procedure is operated – Please see Page 61 for further information.

General Information

Your holiday begins as soon as your driver arrives at your front door, so just pack your suitcase and wait for the doorbell to ring! We’ll take care of your luggage too! Our Door to Door Service is available from most of the West Midlands – See the map on Page 62 for more information.

Your 2015/16 Holiday Planner Date

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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015

Mon 28 Sep – Fri 2 Oct Thu 1 Oct – Mon 5 Oct Sat 3 Oct – Fri 8 Oct Sat 3 Oct – Sat 10 Oct Sun 4 Oct – Fri 9 Oct Sun 4 Oct – Thu 8 Oct Mon 5 Oct – Fri 9 Oct Mon 5 Oct – Fri 9 Oct Sun 11 Oct – Thu 15 Oct Sun 11 Oct – Thu 15 Oct Mon 12 Oct – Fri 16 Oct Tue 13 Oct – Wed 14 Oct Fri 16 Oct – Wed 21 Oct Sat 17 Oct – Wed 21 Oct Mon 19 Oct – Fri 23 Oct Mon 19 Oct – Fri 23 Oct Mon 19 Oct – Fri 23 Oct Tue 20 Oct – Sat 24 Oct Sun 25 Oct – Fri 30 Oct

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Isle of Wight (Brunswick Hotel) Wiltshire’s Historic Landscapes The Enchanting Isles of Scilly (By Air) Jersey (By Air) Bournemouth Historic Norwich The Beautiful South Blackpool Illuminations North Devon – Barnstaple Scotland’s Autumn Gold Warner Leisure – Alvaston Hall Orient Express VIP Experience Shanklin Isle of Wight NEW Guernsey Tennerfest (By Air) Falmouth Eastbourne & Romantic Sussex Splendours of Snowdonia Sidmouth Inverness – The Palace ‘Diamond’ All Inclusive

Mon 2 Nov – Fri 6 Nov Mon 9 Nov – Fri 13 Nov Tue 10 Nov – Thu 12 Nov Fri 13 Nov – Sun 15 Nov Sun 15 Nov – Thu 19 Nov Sun 15 Nov – Tue 17 Nov

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Sun 15 Nov – Mon 16 Nov Tue 17 Nov – Sat 21 Nov Thu 19 Nov – Mon 23 Nov Sun 22 Nov – Thu 26 Nov Thu 26 Nov – Mon 30 Nov Thu 26 Nov – Mon 30 Nov Fri 27 Nov – Mon 30 Nov Sun 29 Nov – Mon 30 Nov Mon 30 Nov – Fri 4 Dec Mon 30 Nov – Fri 4 Dec

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Llandudno & Snowdonia NEW Warner Leisure Holme Lacy Thursford Christmas Spectacular Durham Lumiere & Beamish Sidmouth & South Devon NEW Chatsworth at Christmas, Wedgwood & Manchester Xmas Markets Thursford Christmas Spectacular Sidmouth Spirit of Christmas Weymouth Turkey & Tinsel NEW Scottish Autumn Reflections NEW The Best of the German Christmas Markets Isle of Wight Victorian Christmas A Cumbrian Dickensian Christmas Thursford Christmas Spectacular NEW Warner Leisure Thoresby Hall Bournemouth ‘Holly & Ivy’

Fri 4 Dec – Mon 7 Dec

Fri 4 Dec – Sun 6 Dec Fri 4 Dec – Sun 6 Dec

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Mon 7 Dec – Fri 11 Dec

Mon 7 Dec – Fri 11 Dec Mon 14 Dec – Fri 18 Dec Sun 20 Dec – Wed 30 Dec Tue 22 Dec – Sun 27 Dec Tue 22 Dec – Sun 27 Dec Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec

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NEW All Quiet on the Western Front, Ypres Xmas Markets & the Christmas Truce NEW Lincoln Christmas Market Castle Howard Dressed for Christmas, Grassington & Skipton Victorian Market A Taste of Cornwall, the Eden Project & Truro Victorian Christmas Market ‘Secret Santa’ Mystery Tour Scottish All Inclusive & Edinburgh Christmas Markets NEW Austrian Festive Magic Sleigh Bells in Norwich/Thursford Christmas Spectacular Christmas in Stirling Christmas in Jersey (By Air) Christmas in Torquay Christmas in Bournemouth NEW Christmas in Eastbourne Mid-Wales Festive Magic (Llandrindod Wells) NEW A Derbyshire Country House Christmas Christmas in the Ribble Valley

Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec Thu 24 Dec – Mon 28 Dec Thu 24 Dec – Mon 28 Dec Thu 24 Dec – Mon 28 Dec Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec Thu 24 Dec – Mon 28 Dec Tue 29 Dec – Sat 2 Jan Tue 29 Dec – Sat 2 Jan Wed 30 Dec – Sat 2 Jan Wed 30 Dec – Sat 2 Jan Wed 30 Dec – Sat 2 Jan

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NEW Christmas in the Lakes Yuletide in York NEW Durham’s Christmas Delights Christmas in Bideford Christmas in Barnstaple NEW Wiltshire’s Christmas Delights NEW A Cotswolds Christmas Norfolk Gems at Christmas NEW Hogmanay in Scotland White Cliffs Country & Boulogne at New Year NEW New Year in Harrogate New Year in Barnstaple New Year in Bideford

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The Legendary Joe Loss Orchestra in Hampshire Sidmouth – The Belmont

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FEBRUARY 2016 Sun 7 Feb – Mon 8 Feb Mon 8 Feb – Fri 12 Feb Fri 19 Feb – Sun 21 Feb Mon 22 Feb – Fri 26 Feb

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NEW A Gilbert & Sullivan Weekend Sandbanks, Dorset NEW Snowdrops & Steam Singles in Sidmouth

Mon 7 Mar – Fri 11 Mar Sun 13 Mar – Thu 17 Mar Mon 14 Mar – Fri 18 Mar Mon 14 Mar – Fri 18 Mar Thu 17 Mar – Mon 21 Mar Fri 18 Mar – Sun 20 Mar Fri 18 Mar – Mon 21 Mar Mon 21 Mar – Fri 25 Mar

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Torquay ‘Beside the Seaside’ Bideford & Delightful North Devon Scottish All Inclusive & the Panda Experience The Beautiful South ‘Spring in the Air’ at Sidmouth York City Break North Country Treasures Scarborough

Thu 24 Mar – Mon 28 Mar Fri 25 Mar – Mon 28 Mar Fri 25 Mar – Mon 28 Mar Fri 25 Mar – Tue 29 Mar Fri 25 Mar – Mon 28 Mar Mon 28 Mar – Fri 1 Apr Mon 28 Mar – Fri 1 Apr

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Eastbourne at Easter Northumbrian Adventure Carmarthen & the Gower Peninsula NEW Easter in Edinburgh Easter in Bruges The Imperial Barnstaple at Easter The Victoria Sidmouth at Easter

Fri 1 Apr – Mon 4 Apr Fri 1 Apr – Sun 10 Apr Sun 3 Apr – Thu 7 Apr Tue 5 Apr – Sat 9 Apr Fri 8 Apr – Tue 12 Apr Sat 9 Apr – Wed 13 Apr Sun 10 Apr – Thu 14 Apr Sun 10 Apr – Fri 15 Apr Mon 11 Apr – Fri 15 Apr Mon 11 Apr – Sat 16 Apr Wed 13 Apr – Sun 17 Apr Fri 15 Apr – Sun 17 Apr Sat 16 Apr – Sat 23 Apr Sun 17 Apr – Thu 21 Apr Sun 17 Apr – Thu 21 Apr Fri 22 Apr – Thu 28 Apr Sun 24 Apr – Thu 28 Apr Thu 28 Apr – Mon 2 May Fri 29 Apr – Tue 3 May

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Celebrated Gardens of North Wales NEW Norwegian Cities & Fjords (Cruise Holiday) Yorkshire Contrasts Sidmouth & Magnificent Spring Gardens The Bulbfields of Holland Guernsey in Spring (By Air) Northumbria & Catherine Cookson Country Inverness – The Palace ‘Diamond’ All Inclusive Springtime in the Lakes Isle of Man by Sea Falmouth & the Cornishman Thriplow Daffodil Weekend Jersey (By Air) NEW Hayling Island & Hampshire Highlights Historic Norwich The Enchanting Isles of Scilly NEW Waterford House “Party” & Spring Time in Ireland NEW Floralies Ghent The Bulbfields of Holland

Mon 2 May – Fri 6 May Tue 3 May – Mon 9 May Sat 7 May – Sat 14 May Sun 22 May – Mon 6 Jun Thu 21 Jul – Wed 3 Aug Sat 30 Jul – Fri 12 Aug

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Sun 4 Sep – Sat 17 Sep

Springtime in the Lakes The Enchanting Isles of Scilly Secrets of Jersey (By Air) NEW Escape to Madeira & the Azores (Cruise Holiday) NEW Iberian Maritime Adventure (Cruise Holiday) NEW Baltic Capitals & Stockholm Archipelago (Cruise Holiday) NEW The Very Best of the America West (By Air) Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Las Vegas, Yosemite & San Francisco

Wed 22 Feb – Thu 9 Mar

NEW Sensational South Africa (By Air)

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MARCH 2016

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MAY 2016 AND BEYOND

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APRIL 2016

OUR HOLIDAY THEMES ‘Luxury Traveller’ Holidays

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We are delighted to once again offer these special luxury breaks.

We feature carefully chosen, top class hotels that are designed for those of you who, quite literally prefer the finer things in life. These breaks all include our usual benefits such as door to door service, dinner, bed & breakfast and exciting excursions – but we also include a welcome drinks reception and a delicious cream tea. With many of our hotels there is also the opportunity to upgrade your room – So for that special occasion or indeed any occasion, go on…. Treat yourself!

Check out our fantastic Programme of ‘LUXURY TRAVELLER’ tours: Days Destination Page Date Sun 11 Oct – Thu 15 Oct Tue 13 Oct – Wed 14 Oct Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec Thu 24 Dec – Mon 28 Dec Wed 30 Dec – Sat 2 Jan Mon 28 Mar – Fri 1 Apr Mon 28 Mar – Fri 1 Apr

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North Devon – Barnstaple Orient Express VIP Experience Christmas in Jersey (By Air) Christmas in the Ribble Valley NEW Christmas in the Lakes Christmas in Norfolk New Year in Harrogate The Imperial Barnstaple at Easter The Victoria Sidmouth at Easter

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‘Single Traveller’ Holidays

Enjoy browsing our carefully selected programme of Single Room holidays. We know it LL L can be difficult to ER HO find single rooms on holidays without supplements to pay. So for that reason each of these holidays include a bedroom for sole use with no supplements – So if you are travelling alone you can enjoy your holiday in the company of like minded people. All our single holidays include a welcome drink – a great way to break the ice and get to know your fellow passengers.

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If you prefer a more relaxed and leisurely pace of holiday, we are delighted to once again offer our suburb range of ‘Relaxed Traveller Tours’. These holidays include a resort hotel in a great location and lunches on the outward and return LL L journeys. Though ER HO not specifically See our great selection of ‘RELAXED TRAVELLER’ tours: aimed at those with Date Days Destination Page 6 Shanklin Isle of Wight 10 Fri 16 – Wed 21 Oct mobility issues, the itineraries are 5 Eastbourne & Romantic Sussex 11 Mon 19 Oct – Fri 23 Oct certainly more relaxed and will involve 5 Sidmouth 9 Tue 20 Oct – Sat 24 Oct less walking, but still include great Tue 17 Nov – Sat 21 Nov 5 Sidmouth Spirit of Christmas 16 5 Christmas in Torquay 24 Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec sightseeing excursions where you can Thu 17 Mar – Mon 21 Mar 5 ‘Spring in the Air’ at Sidmouth 41 “Enjoy the views and treasure the Thu 24 Mar – Mon 28 Mar 5 Eastbourne at Easter 38 memories!”

Our full list of our ‘SINGLE TRAVELLER’ holidays are: Date Days Destination Sat 3 Oct – Sat 10 Oct Sun 15 Nov– Thu 19 Nov Sun 22 Nov – Thu 26 Nov Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec Mon 8 Feb – Fri 12 Feb Mon 22 Feb – Fri 26 Feb Mon 21 Mar – Fri 25 Mar Sun 3 Apr – Thu 7 Apr Mon 11 Apr – Fri 15 Apr Sat 16 Apr – Sat 23 Apr

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Jersey (By Air) Sidmouth & South Devon NEW Scottish Autumn Reflections Christmas in the Ribble Valley Sandbanks, Dorset Singles in Sidmouth Scarborough Yorkshire Contrasts Springtime in the Lakes Jersey (By Air)

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Our Resort & Hotel Mobility Grading Each tour has hotel information listed. To help you choose the most suitable holiday for you we have provided a guideline grade in terms of lifts, steps, stairs, hills and general accessibility. The grades range from 1 to 5 and the higher the score the easier the holiday is for mobility.

Accommodation Symbols Our hotels are chosen for their quality, character & location. For easy reference we have introduced a set of symbols so that you can see at a glance exactly what facilities are available.... En Suite facilities

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THE ENCHANTING

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St Michaels Mount

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 5 nights half board 䡲 Return flights from Land’s End Airport (approx. 20 Mins) 䡲 All coach transfers

Break at a popular family run coastal 2-Star hotel

Not Included: All lunches 6 Day Tour Sat 3 – Fri 8 Oct £789

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 4 nights half board

Single Room: £74 Sea View: £50 Holiday Insurance: £24.50

Not Included: All lunches

Deposits: A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking. Sun Guided tour of St Clients who are unable to walk Mary’s Mon Boat trip to the Island of Tresco reasonable distances will be limited in their enjoyment of this holiday. with guided tour of Abbey Gardens Tue A day at leisure in resort Thu Boat trip to St Martin’s and St Agnes Johnsons Coach Travel are the tour operator for this tour.

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Sidmouth Seafront

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 4 nights half board

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 Lunches on days 1 & 5 䡲 4 nights half board

Not Included: All lunches 5 Day Tour Sun 11 – Thu 15 Oct £512

Included Excursions

Sun Outward via the Quince’s Honey Farm Mon Arlington Court (NT)/National Trust Carriage Museum & Guided Tour Tue Market Day in Barnstaple & Marwood Hill Gardens Wed Lynmouth

Not Included: 3 lunches

Single Room: Nil River View: £100 River View Deluxe: £140 Holiday Insurance: £23

5 Day Tour Tue 20 – Sat 24 Oct £519

Tour Departs: 10.30am Returns By: 4.30pm Times are approximate.

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Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members

For further details see Page 16 of our Summer 2015 brochure

Included Excursions Wed A day at leisure in resort Thu Forde Abbey & Gardens Fri Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

Single Room: Nil Sea View: £20 Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs: 10.00am Returns By: 5.00pm Times are approximate

For further details see Page20 of our Summer 2015 brochure

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Your Hotel Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth HHH A popular, well appointed, family owned and run hotel, in the centre of the Esplanade, overlooking the sea and adjacent to the town centre. Restaurant, two bars, three comfortable lounges & hydrotherapy pool (extra charge). Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: Generally level. Hotel: On the level with a few steps to some public rooms and a lift to all floors.

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Your Hotel Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple HHHH Located in the centre of Barnstaple overlooking the River Taw, just a short walk from the shops. With the old style charm of a traditional townhouse hotel, the Imperial has become •A P a firm favourite of our clients. Restaurant, ‘Colours’ Bar, comfortable lounge & garden terrace. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Flat. Hotel: Public areas level. Lift to all floors.

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Your Hotel The Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth HH Owned by the Andrew family for over forty years, Membly Hall offers an intimate and friendly atmosphere whilst enjoying a superb seafront position on Falmouth Bay. Covered sun lounge, Wellness sauna & spa pool, jacuzzi, pool table, tennis court & short mat bowls available. Restaurant, bar, lounge, large dance floor & regular entertainment programme. Mobility Grade: 3 – Town and hotel: Fairly level location. Hotel entrance has a slight incline & a few steps but lift serves all floors. Due to the nature of the building there are occasional steps on landings.

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Tue Marazion & Penzance Wed A day at leisure in resort Thu Truro & Mevagissey

For further details see Page 60 of our Summer 2015 brochure

Your Hotel The Atlantic Hotel, St Mary’s, Isle of Scilly HHH The hotel is located directly on the water’s edge overlooking the harbour, and you are sure to receive a warm welcome from your hosts. The hotel is an old inn, so bedrooms vary in shape and size. Delightful restaurant built over the water and Ocean Bar with sea views. Mobility •A P Grade: 2 – Town and hotel: Fairly level location. Hotel has no lift and frequent steps and stairs. Excursions include walking tours and sea launch journeys. Coaches are not used on the island.

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5 Day Tour Mon 19 Oct – Fri 23 Oct £389

Included Excursions

Tour Departs: 6.30am Returns By: 7.00pm Times are approximate.

BOURNEMOUTH

WILTSHIRE’S Historic Landscapes Bowood House

Bournemouth

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 5 nights half board

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 1 nights bingo/quiz entertainment 䡲 1 nights live music

Not Included: All lunches

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6 Day Tour Sun 4 – Fri 9 Oct £565

Included Excursions

Mon Guided tour of the New Forest Tue Jurassic Heritage Coast Cruise from Poole to Swanage & a ride on the Swanage Railway Wed A day at leisure in resort Thu Kingston Lacy (NT), Wimbourne Minster, Model Town Gardens & cream tea

Not Included: All lunches

Single Room: Nil Sea View: £50 Holiday Insurance: £24.50

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Tour Departs: 09.30am Returns By: 5.30pm Times are approximate Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members

Included Excursions

Thu Outward via the Cotswolds & Stow-on-the-Wold Fri Bradford-on-Avon, Peto Gardens & cream tea Sat Guided tour of Bath Sun Bowood House & Gardens

5 Day Tour Thu 1 Mon 5 Oct £495 Single Room: £40 Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs: 10.30am Returns By: 4.30pm Times are approximate

For further details see Page 37 of our Summer 2015 brochure

For further details see Page 40 of our Summer 2015 brochure Your Hotel The Best Western Plus Angel Hotel, Chippenham HHH Centrally located in Chippenham. All rooms are furnished to a very high standard. Restaurant & bar facilities. Leisure facilities include indoor heated swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort & Hotel: On the level with a few isolated steps within the hotel. No lift but there are ground floor rooms and the remaining rooms are on two floors only. Please note some rooms may be allocated in the Courtyard Garden area, a few steps from the main building.

Shanklin

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 5 nights half board 䡲 Lunches on days 1 & 6 䡲 Entertainment on selected evenings 䡲 Return ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight Not Included: 4 lunches 6 Day Tour Fri 16 – Wed 21 Oct £539

Not Included: All lunches

Single Room: Nil Holiday Insurance: £23

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Sat Ventnor Botanic Gardens, Isle of Wight Pearl & Yarmouth Sun Osborne House (EH) Mon A day at leisure in resort Tue Godshill half day

Tour Departs: 08.00am Returns By: 7.30pm Times are approximate Reductions Available for (EH) English Heritage Members

Tour Departs: 09.30am Returns By: 5.00pm Times are approximate Reductions Available for (EH) English Heritage Members

For further details see Page 22 of our Summer 2015 brochure

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Your Hotel The Keats Green Hotel, Shanklin HHH Superb location and décor with friendly, caring service and excellent food. Situated in a quiet position directly overlooking the sea and close to cliff lift with splendid level walks. Restaurant, bar, lounge & colourful gardens. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Fairly level. Hotel: Level.

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Your Hotel The Brunswick Hotel, Shanklin HHH An outstanding family-run hotel in a superb quiet location directly overlooking the sea. Close to shops & cliff lift. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Fairly level. Hotel: A few stairs in public areas.

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Single Room: Nil Sea View: £25 Holiday Insurance: £24.50

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Osborne House

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Return ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight

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Your Hotel Marsham Court Hotel (Formerly the Days Hotel) HHH Located on East Cliff overlooking the bay and beaches. Award winning garden frontage, Restaurant & bar. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Level cliff top walks, gradient to shopping centre & pier. Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors. No ground floor rooms & some first floor rooms involve stairs. 9 steps to the main entrance can be avoided.

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Included Excursions Tue Chichester Wed Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard Thu Worthing

Single Room: £48 Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs: 09.00am Returns By: 3.30pm Times are approximate

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Tue Beachy Head & Michelham Priory Wed A day at leisure in resort Thu Herstmonceaux Estate & 1066 Country to Battle Fri Return via historic Windsor for included lunch

5 Day Tour Mon 19 – Fri 23 Oct £439 Single Room: £32 Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs: 10.30am Returns By: 4.30pm Times are approximate

For further details see Page 23 of our Summer 2015 brochure

Alvaston Hall

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Your Hotel New Wilmington Hotel, Eastbourne HHH This friendly family run hotel is located close to the sea, bandstand, Wish Tower, Winter Gardens & Devonshire Park. The Pier and shopping centre are only a few minutes away. Restaurant, lounge, bar & spacious dining room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort & hotel are on the level. Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors.

Your Hotel Best Western Beachcroft Hotel, Bognor Regis HHH Commanding a unique sea front location in the village of Felpham, near to Bognor Regis. There are 35 mostly sea facing bedrooms. Restaurant & bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort & Hotel: Generally level. Unavoidable steps throughout hotel. No lift but rooms are on two floors only.

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Bure Valley Railway

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Extensive daytime leisure activities & facilities 䡲 High quality entertainment 䡲 No Kids

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 4 nights half board

Not Included: All lunches 5 Day Tour Mon 12 – Fri 16 Oct £449

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Single Room: £80 Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs: 09.30am Returns By: 5.00pm Times are approximate

For further details see Page 47 of our Summer 2015 brochure

Included Excursions 䡲 Historic City of Chester 䡲 The Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

Tour Departs: 10.30am Returns By: 4.00pm Times are approximate

For further details see Page 29 of our Summer 2015 brochure Your Hotel Alvaston Hall, Nantwich Cheshire HHH AA grade II listed Victorian gem situated in the leafy lanes of Cheshire on the outskirts of Nantwich. Enjoy all the usual activities and relax in excellent leisure facilities including a 20m Indoor Swimming Pool, spa pool, sauna, steam room, tropicarium & fitness studio. Mobility •A P Grade: 4 – Locality: Generally level. The hotel has a lift and there may be some walking between your accommodation and main hotel facilities. Single rooms are chalet style and not in the main building. PU LA

Places still available on these Autumn Holidays – All featured in our 2015 Summer Brochure

Your Hotel Dunston Hall, Nr Norwich HHHH An imposing red brick country house hotel set in 150 acres of beautiful wooded Norfolk parkland. Brasserie restaurant, bar, lounge, pool with spa bath, sauna & steam room. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Generally level with a few steps to main entrance and leisure area. Please note that meals are carvery style at this hotel but assistance is available if required.

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& the Isle of Anglesey Anglesey

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Mon Outward via Salford Quays, Greater Manchester’s unique Waterfront destination Tue Bowness-on-Windermere including Lake Cruise and a visit to the Aquarium of the Lakes Wed A day at leisure in resort plus a guided tour of the lights Thu The Yorkshire Dales including Settle & Skipton, returning via Clitheroe

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5 Day Tour Mon 5 – Fri 9 Oct £439 Single Room: Nil Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs: 09.00am Returns By: 3.30pm Times are approximate

For further details see Page 51 of our Summer 2015 brochure

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Mon Outward via Chester Tue Caernarfon, Portmeirion & Beddgelert Wed A morning at leisure followed by a Puffin Island Cruise Thu Llandudno Fri Return via Betws-y-Coed & Llangollen

5 Day Tour Mon 19 – Fri 23 Oct £475 Single Room: £40 Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs: 10.30am Returns By: 6.30pm Times are approximate

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Your Hotel Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris HHH The most prestigious hotel on Anglesey, offering style, elegance and a warm welcome. In a prime position on the shores of the Menai Straits, overlooking the Snowdonia mountain range. Restaurant, cosy bar & cocktail lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Level. Hotel: Level with a few steps. Lift to all floors.

Your Hotel The Imperial Hotel, Blackpool HHHH Situated on the Northern Promenade with spectacular views over the beaches & sea. The hotel is within minutes of the towns main attractions. Restaurant, bar & lounge. Indoor complex with pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi & gymnasium. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Generally level. Hotel: A few steps to entrance with isolated steps inside, however there is a lift to all floors.

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The Palace Hotel ‘Diamond All Inclusive’

The Enchanted Forest

Urquhart Castle Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 5 nights half board 䡲 Welcome cocktail reception 䡲 Complimentary drinks package from 7-10pm each evening 䡲 Wine with dinner each evening 䡲 Entertainment programme 䡲 Lunch each day or a packed lunch 䡲 Afternoon tea & cream scones each day

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 4 nights half board

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Mon At leisure in Dunkeld, in the afternoon visit Pitlochry & Dewars World of Whisky at Aberfeldy Tue Glamis Castle & Gardens and an evening visit to the Enchanted Forest – a spectacular sound & light show Wed Royal Deeside – Braemar, Crathie Church & Ballater

5 Day Tour Sun 11 – Thu 15 Oct £525 Single Room: £100 Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs: 7.30am Returns By: 7.00pm Times are approximate

For further details see Page 69 of our Summer 2015 brochure

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Mon Loch Ness including cruise & entrance to Urquhart Castle Tue A day at leisure in Inverness Wed Loch Maree & Inverewe Gardens (NT) Thu The Black Isle, Moray Firth Visitors Centre, Fortrose & Cromarty

Single Room: £100 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs: 7.00am Returns By: 8.00pm Times are approximate Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members

For further details see Page 70 of our Summer 2015 brochure

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Your Hotel Best Western Palace Hotel, Inverness HHH Our hotel nestles on the banks of the River Ness, opposite Inverness Castle and just a few short steps from Inverness City Centre. Restaurant, lounge, bar, swimming pool, steam room & sauna. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort & hotel are on the level. Hotel has a lift serving all floors.

Your Hotel Hilton Dunkeld House Hotel, Dunkeld HHHH Once the summer residence of the Dukes of Atholl, located on the banks of the River Tay in its own 280 acre estate. Garden Restaurant, bar & river lounge. Fantastic spa & leisure facilities which include indoor pool, gym, sauna & steam room. Mobility Grade: 4 – Location: The locality is fairly flat. There are a few steps within the hotel but a lift serves all floors.

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Sunday We journey north through the Border region making a suitable stop for lunch en-route. On arrival in Crieff we enjoy a welcome tea/coffee, then time to relax before our evening meal. Monday Enjoy a leisurely drive through Strath Braan to the delightful cathedral town of Dunkeld, last resting place of one of the most evil characters in Scottish history – Alexander Stewart or the Wolf of Badenoch. In the afternoon visit the popular town of Pitlochry, famed for its salmon ladder. Tuesday A relaxing start to the day as we Not included: All lunches transfer first into the town of Crieff, then over 5 Day Tour the River Earn to the popular Visitors Centre, Sunday 22 – followed by an afternoon visit to the Thursday 26 November 2015 Glenturret, (Famous Grouse), Distillery, to £469 take the Experience Tour to see first-hand how they make the Glenturret single malt Reduction for Twin Room using traditional methods whilst sampling a Share £20pp wee couple of drams. Holiday Insurance: £23 Wednesday We make our way to the historic town of Stirling, where we include a visit to Tour Departs By: 7.30am Stirling Castle. Famed throughout history by Returns By: 7.00pm the simple saying of “Whoever holds Stirling, Times are approximate holds Scotland”, the Castle is an excellent visit with fine views over the Perthshire Hills and is home to the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Museum, Princess Louisa’s Regiment. Return to hotel for an afternoon cream tea with scones and sandwiches. Thursday After enjoying our Scottish Breakfast we begin our journey home, arriving back during the evening. Your Hotel The Crieff Hydro, Crieff HHHH This luxurious hotel is set in a 900 acre estate with a Victorian spa, an 18 hole golf course and over 60 indoor and outdoor attractions within the beautiful Strathearn Valley. Restaurant, bar/lounge, cinema and extensive leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, sauna and steam room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The hotel is generally level with a few isolated steps throughout. Lift and Ground floor rooms available.

Your Holiday Itinerary Wednesday We visit the Brooklands Museum, where displays include a wide range of Brooklands-related motoring and aviation exhibits ranging from giant racing cars, motorcycles and bicycles to an unparalleled collection of aircraft, including a WW2 Wellington Bomber, VC10 and Concorde. We include a visit to the Concorde Experience passing through a display of Concorde interiors before taking a seat in the front cabin for a virtual flight. We continue to our hotel, arriving in time for dinner. Thursday We join the 10.45 am Belmond British Pullman (Orient Express) from London Victoria to Folkestone. On our 2½ hour journey to we are served with the finest brunch comprising of fresh fruit salad, smoked salmon with scrambled eggs and selection of bakery items together with a Bellini cocktail and tea/coffee. We are met at Folkestone by our Johnsons coach for the onward transfer to Canterbury for free time. We include afternoon cream tea at the Moat Tea Rooms before returning homeward during the early evening.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 1 night half board 䡲 Entrance to Brooklands Museum & Concorde Experience 䡲 Reserved seat on the Belmond British Pullman (Orient Express) including a sumptuous brunch with bellini 䡲 Free time in Canterbury 䡲 Cream tea at the Moat Tea Rooms Not included: All lunches 2 Day Tour Wednesday 13 – Thursday 14 October 2015 £399 Single Room: £40 Holiday Insurance: £14 Tour Departs By: 8.30am Returns By: 9.00pm Times are approximate

Your Hotel The Copthorne Slough/Windsor HHHH This modern 4-star hotel is situated just 3 minutes from Windsor’s historical town centre. Restaurant, bar/lounge, coffee shop/café. Health club with indoor pool, whirlpool and steam room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The locality and lay out of the hotel is relatively flat with a few isolated steps. Please note that the Belmond British Pullman (Orient Express) is not suitable for confined wheelchair users.

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Experience one of the world’s most luxurious train journeys on a day trip of a life time! Journey in style days on board the Belmond British Pullman, sister train to the renowned Venice Simplon-Orient Express train and step back in time as you board one of the antique carriages dating from the 1920s and 30s.

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Turkey & Tinsel Festive Fun

Turkey & Tinsel Festive Fun Holme Lacy

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An early Christmas & New Year rolled into one! Set in the idyllic Wye Valley, this magnificent Grade I listed mansion is mainly 18th century with its ornate ceilings, a majestic sweeping staircase, famous ornate carvings and a stately drawing room.

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Monday After joining your holiday coach, we make our way westwards with stops for refreshments and a lunch opportunity, arriving at Holme Lacy mid-afternoon. Tuesday to Thursday At leisure at Holme Lacy with one included excursion to Hay-onWye- A small market town in Powys, situated on the Wales/England border. The town lies on the east bank of the River Wye and is within the Brecon Beacons National Park, just north of the Black Mountains. Often described as the “Town of Books”, it is the National Book Town of Wales and its numerous bookshops are a delight to browse at any time of year. Friday Departing after our leisurely breakfast we return via Symonds Yat and Ross on Wye, taking us to renowned beauty spot of Symonds Yat, with magnificent views across the Wye Valley before visiting the historic market town of Ross on Wye. We then continue homewards, arriving back in the early evening.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast, including ‘Christmas Day’ Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings 䡲 Gala New Years Eve dinner 䡲 Full festive evening entertainment with dancing and cabaret 䡲 Daytime activity programme including quiz’s and games 䡲 Outlined excursions Not included: All lunches 5 Day Tour Monday 9 – Friday 13 November 2015 £459 Single Room: £Nil Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs: 10.30am Returns By: 5.00pm Times are approximate

Your Hotel Holme Lacy House Hotel, Nr Hereford HHHH Set in the heart of the Wye Valley near Hereford, this fabulous country mansion combines graceful grandeur with a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. A grade I listed building, dating back to the 17th century, with high ceiling halls, stunning staircases and drawing rooms. Restaurant, bar, lounge/library, coffee shop, heated indoor pool & spa, sauna & fitness studio, Bowleasy, pool table, snooker & darts, table tennis, 9-hole putting green, outdoor bowls, archery & air rifle shooting, boules, live nightly entertainment. Mobility Grade: 4 – Grounds fairly accessible with a few isolated steps. Lift to all floors.

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Visit the wonderful adult only Warners venue of Thoresby Hall, dressed for Christmas Festivities. Thoresby is 35 minutes north of Nottingham and is set on a slope overlooking a stunning Capability Brown view on the edge of the ancient and spellbinding Sherwood Forest.

Your Holiday Itinerary Monday After joining your holiday coach, we make our way north, pausing at the Denby Pottery Visitors Centre before arriving at Thoresby Hall mid-afternoon. Tuesday to Thursday At leisure in our resort hotel with one included excursion to Lincoln – Lincoln offers an experience rich in history combined with independent boutique shopping, great arts and culture and a wealth of places to eat and drink. The main shopping and tourist area stretches from St Marks Shopping centre in the south up to the Cathedral Quarter. Friday Departing after our leisurely breakfast we return homeward via Chatsworth House which will be beautifully decorated for Christmas. Each year there is a different theme, for 2015 the theme is ‘Wind in the Willows’. Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family. The house architecture and collection have been evolving for five centuries.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast, including ‘Christmas Day’ Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings 䡲 Gala New Years Eve dinner 䡲 Full festive evening entertainment with dancing and cabaret 䡲 Daytime activity programme including quiz’s and games 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Entrance to Chatsworth House Not included: All lunches 5 Day Tour Monday 30 November – Friday 4 December 2015 £469 Single Room: £Nil Signature Room Upgrades: £20pp Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs: 10.30am Returns By: 4.30pm Times are approximate

Your Hotel Thoresby Hall Hotel & Spa, Notts HHHH The majestic Thoresby Hall Hotel and Spa is a Grade 1 listed mansion in 30 acres of beautifully landscaped Victorian gardens on the edge of Sherwood Forest. There is a café, two bars, a library, a gift shop and you can enjoy entertainment every evening and a full programme of activities during the day. Leisure facilities include swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, spa, croquet, putting green, bowls and much more! Mobility Grade: 4 – Grounds fairly accessible with a few isolated steps. Lift.

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Your Hotel Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa, Newquay HHHH Perfectly located in a quiet residential area, right on top of Fistral Beach with outstanding views across the Fistral Bay. Restaurant, bar, Fistral Spa, indoor swimming pool, sauna, spa bath, steam room & fitness suite Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Cliff top walks. Hotel: Level location. Lift Access.

Your Hotel The Kingswood & Devoran Hotel, Sidmouth HHH One of our clients’ favourites and for over 50 years under the direct and careful management of its owners, the Seward family. The hotel enjoys a superb seafront location on the Esplanade with excellent sea views. Facilities include two sea view lounges and attractive dining room. Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: On the level. •A P Hotel: On the level with few steps. Lift to most floors. Steps to some bedrooms. U RI TE

Monday Welcoming tea/coffee greets us on our arrival. Sherry reception before evening dinner followed by entertainment. Tuesday We visit the Eden Project. Their annual Winter Festival features an ice rink covering the lake, a Christmas Market, & regular performances from Cornish Choirs bringing festive cheer (Some events are restricted to weekends ). The themed gardens set within the giant domes are maturing and offer a constantly changing kaleidoscope of colour, no matter what time of year you visit. Evening dinner & entertainment. Wednesday A morning excursion to a Cornish Cider Farm, including a tour of the orchards followed by an afternoon in Not included: All lunches Falmouth before returning to our hotel for 5 Day Tour dinner & evening entertainment. Monday 7 – Thursday A morning excursion to the St Friday 11 December 2015 Austell Brewery (Tour & Tasting included), followed by an afternoon drive to visit Truro’s £409 Victorian Market. Located on Lemon Quay, Single Room: £Nil enjoy the festive atmosphere whilst Holiday Insurance: £23 purchasing local crafts & sipping mulled wine. Evening dinner back at the hotel, followed by Tour Departs By: 9.00am live Cornish entertainment. Returns By: 4.30pm (Cautionary Note: Please note that there Times are approximate are steep staircases to negotiate on the Brewery Tour) Friday We commence our homeward journey making a suitable stop for lunch en-route.

Spirit of Christmas

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Your Hotel Hotel Rex, Weymouth HHH Situated on the promenade, overlooking the beach and just a short stroll from the town centre and harbour. Restaurant, bar, lounge. Mobility •A P Grade: 4 – Locality: Fairly flat. Hotel: Steps to entrance. Isolated steps throughout. Lift to all floors.

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Your Hotel The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth HHH A popular, well appointed, family owned and run hotel in the centre of the Esplanade, overlooking the sea and adjacent to the town centre. Facilities include three comfortable lounges, two bars, a sea-facing dining room and hydrotherapy pool (additional charge). Mobility Grade: •A P 5 – Resort and hotel: Level with a few steps to some public rooms and a lift to all floors.

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Weymouth's fine Georgian seafront is an impressive backdrop to the long arc of fine, golden sand. The views from the bay are spectacular, stretching across the horizon taking in the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline.

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Bournemouth is a popular all year round resort which enjoys a mild climate and something of a Continental atmosphere. Our itinerary combines the scenery of the New Forest and an interesting visit to Poole, the Purbeck Hills and Swanage.

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Your Hotel Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth HHH The hotel is located on the East Cliff overlooking the bay and beaches in a central, yet secluded position and has an award winning garden frontage. Restaurant & Bar. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Level cliff top walks, gradients to shopping centre and pier. Hotel: Level location. Lift •A P to all floors. No Ground floor rooms & some first floor rooms involve stairs. 9 steps to the main entrance can be avoided.

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The Bourne Hall Hotel takes you back in time to bring you a Christmas themed break with a historical twist.

Your Holiday Itinerary Thursday Enjoy tea & mince pies upon arrival. Immerse yourself in the splendour of the original features of the ‘House’ which will be traditionally decorated with garlands, cinnamon bunches & holly. Drinks reception prior to a candlelit dinner. Friday We visit Osborne House (EH), originally built as a holiday retreat for Queen Victoria & her children. It gives a remarkable insight into royal family life throughout the late 19th century. Tea & cakes await us on our return. A mulled wine reception before our Gala Christmas buffet, followed by Victorian Christmas quiz with prizes. Saturday Enjoy a leisurely circular tour of the island following the dramatic east coast shoreline to Alum Bay, with its colourful sands and famed Needles rocks. Beer & wine tasting reception upon our return followed by a 3-course festive dinner with all the trimmings. Music & dancing until late. Sunday A morning excursion to Godshill, a quintessential English village full of traditional tea shops. Free time in Shanklin in the afternoon. Enjoy a 3-course evening dinner whilst marvelling at the trickery of a table magician. Monday We commence our homeward journey making a suitable stop for lunch en-route.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 Return ferry sailing 䡲 Welcome drink & mince pies on arrival 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Daily ‘Welcome Back’ drinks 䡲 Tea & cakes served one afternoon 䡲 Gala Christmas buffet 䡲 Pre-dinner drinks reception 䡲 Pre-dinner mulled wine reception 䡲 Beer & wine tasting reception 䡲 Festive entertainment programme 䡲 Outlined excursions including your entrance to Osborne House (EH) Not included: All lunches 5 Day Tour Thursday 26 – Monday 30 November 2015 £435 Single Room: Nil Premier Room Upgrades (Sea Views/Larger rooms in the original building) £60 Suite Upgrades (Rooms have separate sitting room/Sea Views/Corner Bath) £80 Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs By: 9.30am Returns By: 5.00pm Times are approximate Reductions available for (EH) English Heritage Members

Your Hotel Bourne Hall Country House Hotel, Shanklin HHH This elegant Country House, set in mature grounds, was originally built in the late 1860's. Located on an elevated position with exquisite coastal views, it is only a short walk away from Shanklin ‘Old Village’. Cameron Restaurant, Indoor leisure complex with swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Cliff top walks, gradients to town centre and esplanade. Hotel: Level location. No lift but some ground floor rooms available.

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Your Holiday Itinerary Your Holiday Includes Monday (‘Christmas Eve’) After 䡲 Door to Door Home Service making a stop for lunch on the way, we arrive 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom at our hotel in the early afternoon. Welcome Coaches tea/coffee & biscuits. Drinks reception with 䡲 4 nights half board mulled wine. Brass band plays Christmas music & carols. Candlelit dinner is followed by 䡲 Daily afternoon tea and cake with quiz or bingo and a visit live musical entertainment. from Santa Tuesday (‘Christmas Day’) After breakfast 䡲 Live evening entertainment and a small Christmas gift for everyone from with music & dancing Santa, we discover the delightful scenery of the New Forest, seeing the thatched cottages 䡲 Festive menus 䡲 Outlined excursions of Brockenhurst and Lyndhurst and perhaps catching a glimpse of the famous ponies. This Not included: All lunches evening, a sumptuous traditional Christmas 5 Day Tour dinner is followed by musical entertainment Monday 30 November – and sing-a-long carols. Friday 4 December 2015 Wednesday (‘Boxing Day’) Breakfast is £395 followed by an excursion to Poole to explore the historic quay area. Then travelling via the Single Room: £Nil Sandbanks Ferry we journey through the Sea View Rooms: £40 Purbeck Hills, via Corfe Castle to Swanage. (Not available for Singles) Xmas quiz at tea time. Boxing Day dinner is Double for Sole Use: £40 followed by live musical entertainment. Holiday Insurance: £23 Thursday (‘New Year’s Eve’) We are free to explore Bournemouth. Take a walk along Tour Departs By: 10.30am the promenade, explore the elegant shops, or Returns By: 4.30pm simply relax and enjoy the comfort of our Times are approximate hotel. Gala New Years Eve dinner is followed by music and dancing. Friday We commence our homeward journey making a suitable stop for lunch en-route. Note: Entertainment may change slightly

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Llandudno is the ‘queen’ of Welsh resorts and enjoys a unique location on level ground between the high headlands of the Great and Little Orme. We combine first class hospitality in one of our most popular hotels with highlights of the local area.

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Your Hotel The Merrion Hotel, Llandudno HHH The Merrion is one of Llandudno’s principal hotels and is situated in a prime position on the resort’s promenade, overlooking the Victorian Pier and the magnificent sweep of Llandudno Bay. Facilities include restaurant, bar and lounge. •A P Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Level seafront and shopping area. Hotel: Level, with ramp entrance and a few steps. Lift to all floors. R

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Your Holiday Itinerary Your Holiday Includes Monday (‘Christmas Eve’) After 䡲 Door to Door Service making a stop for lunch on the way, we arrive 䡲 Our own Courier Service at our hotel in the early afternoon. Settle in to 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches your room before a welcoming drinks 䡲 4 nights half board reception before a candle lit dinner, followed 䡲 Entertainment programme by an evening of live music and dancing. 䡲 Outlined excursions Tuesday (‘Christmas Day’) After breakfast with a gift from ‘Santa’, we head to Llanberis 䡲 Guided tour of the Electric Mountain to visit ‘Electric Mountain’ where we enjoy a fascinating guided tour of Dinorwig Power Not included: All lunches Station. We descend deep inside ancient Elidir Mountain’s labyrinth of tunnels and witness 5 Day Tour the massive pump and turbines in action. Free Monday 2 – Friday 6 November 2015 time in Llandudno in the afternoon. Enjoy a £445 traditional Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings, followed by musical Single Room: Nil entertainment. Holiday Insurance: £23 Wednesday (‘Boxing Day’) A day at leisure in resort. Enjoy a few games of bingo and a Tour Departs By: 10.00am quiz in the afternoon before our celebration Returns By: 5.00pm dinner and entertainment. Times are approximate Thursday (‘New Year’s Eve’) A leisurely drive following the route of the River Conwy before reaching Betws-y-Coed. We continue through the spectacular scenery of the Snowdonia National Park from Capel Curig to Caernarfon and then return to our hotel along the scenic coastal road. Celebrate the ‘New Year’ with a Gala dinner and entertainment. Friday Sit back and enjoy the scenery as we travel over the Horseshoe Pass, making a stop in Llangollen for lunch before returning home. Note: Entertainment may change slightly

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An all-inclusive break to Loch Lomond based in a 18th century former Scottish Coaching Inn, located in the delightful village of Drymen.

Your Holiday Itinerary Monday We journey north to Scotland. A welcoming drink greets us upon arrival at our hotel, prior to evening dinner. Tuesday We enjoy a scenic drive alongside the ‘Bonnie Bonnie’ banks of Loch Lomond visiting the village of Luss. We return via the Loch Lomond Visitor Centre at Balloch before an afternoon visit to Glengoyne Distillery for a tour and a wee dram. Wednesday A full days excursion to visit Edinburgh at Christmastime. Treat yourself or a loved one to an exclusive gift from one of Edinburgh’s Scottish speciality shops along the Royal Mile, or explore the German style market which offers a fantastic range of crafts & gifts. Thursday We drive into the beautiful scenery of the Trossachs, with its hills and forests of green pine and delightful lochs and glens. We visit Aberfoyle, then on via Loch Katrine to the popular town of Callander. In the afternoon we visit Stirling, the site of Scotland’s great battles of independence. See the Wallace Monument, magnificent Stirling Castle plus the quaint cobbled streets of the Old Town. Friday We commence our homeward journey making a suitable stop for lunch en-route.

Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 Welcoming tea/coffee 䡲 4 nights three course dinners plus coffee 䡲 Full hot Scottish breakfasts every morning 䡲 Three packed lunches 䡲 Complimentary glass of wine with every dinner 䡲 £15 drinks vouchers per person per day 䡲 Nightly entertainment including Scottish dancing to the skirl o’ the pipes, games, music and merriment 䡲 Outlined excursions Not included: Lunches on days 1 & 5 5 Day Tour Monday 14 – Friday 18 December 2015 £349 Single Room: £56 Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs By: 8.00am Returns By: 6.30pm Times are approximate

Your Hotel Winnock Hotel, Drymen, Near Loch Lomond HHH Situated on the green within the pretty village of Drymen on the east side of Loch Lomond. Comfort and character are exceptionally well combined in this former 18th century inn. Restaurant, bar & conservatory lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – The resort & hotel are on the level. Hotel has no lift, but rooms are on ground & first floor only.

Chatsworth House

Every Christmas, Chatsworth House is days transformed with specially decorated trees, displays of foliage and sparkling lights. Don’t miss your chance to see it in all its festive glory, with additional included visits to the World of Wedgwood and the Manchester Christmas Markets.

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Sun Travelling outward we visit the ‘World of Wedgwood’, taking a self-guided factory tour and explore the awardwinning Wedgwood Not included: Museum. All lunches Mon Today's highlight is 3 Day Tour our visit to Chatsworth. Sunday 15 – Tuesday Explore the three gift 17 November 2015 shops, the stableyard stalls selling mulled wine, £265 roasted chestnuts and Single Room: £44 mince pies, and the 105Holiday Insurance:£17 acre garden. Enjoy a Tour Departs: 10.00am self-guided tour of the Returns By: 6.30pm house, which is Times are approximate transformed at Christmas time. The rooms are beautifully decorated with the theme of ‘Wind in the Willows’, and lit with candles, and the innumerable treasures – from priceless silver to a ‘lace’ cravat carved from wood – seem to take on an added gleam. Tue – Departing after breakfast we visit the Manchester Christmas Markets. Located in different locations around the city there are over 300 stalls to explore.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

Friday We journey north to the Lake District, arriving during the afternoon. Free time to settle in; relax before enjoying a festive evening Not included: dinner. All lunches Saturday A free 4 Day Tour morning to explore Keswick. Browse some of Friday 27 – Monday 30 November 2015 the interesting and £359 individual shops before taking lunch in one of the Single Room: £Nil many cafés. In the Holiday Insurance: £18 afternoon, we enjoy a Tour Departs: 8.30am short cruise on Returns By: 7.00pm Derwentwater to enjoy the views. An early dinner Times are approximate at our hotel before visiting the ‘Theatre by the Lake’ for an evening performance of the ‘Snow Queen’ – a magical adventure for young and old! Sunday Each year in the South Lakeland market town of Ulverston, the historic cobbled streets are filled with seasonal cheer as locals & visitors dress in Dickensian costume, creating a special atmosphere of good oldfashioned hospitality. Traditional Cumbrian crafts, street entertainers, brass bands, youth theatre, stilt walkers, fire eaters, jugglers and street organs are all expected to entertain visitors throughout the weekend. Monday Departing after breakfast we enjoy a journey over the breathtaking Kirkstone Pass pausing in Bowness-on-Windermere prior to returning home during the afternoon. Your Hotel The Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick HHHH This popular hotel enjoys an excellent location in the market square of the lovely town of Keswick. Restaurant, cocktail bar and pleasant lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Town: Generally level. Hotel: Level •A P location. Lift to all floors. 3 nights half board provided. PU LA

Your Hotel Shrigley Hall Hotel, Pott Shrigley, Cheshire HHHH This impressive 19th century former manor house sits in 262 acres of countryside on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Restaurant, courtyard bar, lounge. Leisure centre with indoor pool. Mobility Grade: 3 – Grounds: Relatively flat, with occasional hilly sections. Hotel: Few steps in public areas. There is a lift. 2 nights half board provided.

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Hundreds of colourful, brightly lit stalls line the days streets, attended by traders in Victorian costume selling all manner of unique and charming Christmas gifts.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

Friday Leaving the local area in the morning we head for the Denby Visitor Centre. Here you'll find the Denby Factory Shop and Home Not included: Store, a gift shop and a All lunches Dartington Crystal 3 Day Tour Factory Shop. After our Friday 4 – Sunday visit we continue to our 6 December 2015 hotel for our two night £239 stay. Saturday We head for Single Room: £Nil the Lincoln Christmas Holiday Insurance: £17 Market. Set against the Tour Departs: 11.00am magnificent backdrop of Returns By: 5.00pm the Cathedral the market Times are approximate offers the perfect festive experience where you can browse through wooden chalets festively decorated, selling all kinds of tasteful and beautiful gifts. Sunday After breakfast we depart for our journey home. We stop en route at Stamford, known as ‘The Finest Stone Town in England’. Be sure to visit Barn Hill, a well-preserved and picturesque cobbled stoned street nestling behind All Saints' Church, which provided key locations for the BBC TV series Middlemarch. Your Hotel The Wyndham Garden Hotel, Marston, Nr Grantham HHH Set in luscious Lincolnshire countryside this award winning hotel successfully combines rustic charm with modern amenities. Restaurant, bar, lounge. Spa/Wellness centre including Jacuzzi, whirlpool & gymnasium. Mobility Grading: 4 – Locality: Generally level. Hotel: Generally level with occasional steps to public areas. 2 nights half board provided.

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Enjoy pre-Christmas in the Lake District and days savour an impressive display of natural splendour as the leaves turn from green to gold with the reflections in the mirror stillness of the lakes simply breathtaking.

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Wedgwood & Manchester Christmas Markets

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CHRISTMAS AT CHATSWORTH

CASTLE HOWARD DRESSED FOR CHRISTMAS

DURHAM LUMIERE & BEAMISH

Grassington & Skipton Victorian Christmas Markets

‘The Living Museum of the North’

Castle Howard

20 Savour the warm glow of Castle Howard’s days palatial 18th-Century rooms by candlelight, adorned with traditional decorations and giant Christmas Trees, and warmed by roaring log fires. We also include visits to Harrogate and the charming village of Grassington. Meanwhile the annual Victorian Christmas Market at Skipton transports us back to bygone yuletide days.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

Friday We drive to Castle Howard, home to the Howard family for over 300 years. This is one of England’s grandest baroque mansions, a joy Not included: to visit at any time of the All lunches year, but especially when 3 Day Tour dressed for Christmas. Friday 4 – Sunday Saturday We include 6 December 2015 visits to Harrogate and £242 Grassington, where the annual Dickensian Single Room: £40 Festival and market will Holiday Insurance: £17 be in full swing. Sunday To the Yorkshire Tour Departs: 9.00am market town of Skipton, Returns By: 7.00pm which hosts its own pre Times are approximate Christmas festivities before heading homeward during the mid-afternoon. Your Hotel The Best Western Plus Milford Hotel, Leeds HHH Conveniently located on the Great North Road between Leeds & York within easy access to all the tour attractions. Restaurant & bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Generally level. Hotel: Level entrance. No lift. All rooms are on ground & first floor only. 2 nights half board provided.

‘SECRET SANTA’ A Turkey & Tinsel Mystery Tour

Durham Lumiere

It’s back! Prepare to be blown away by an days electrifying, breath-taking sensational festival as Lumiere returns to Durham for the fourth time.

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Your Holiday Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

Friday We travel north, calling at York en route with time to have lunch and explore a little. Perhaps visit the magnificent Minster or Not included: wander along the All lunches Shambles. Continue to 3 Day Tour our hotel, with time to Friday 13 – Sunday settle in before dinner. 15 November 2015 Saturday A morning to £259 relax in Durham before experiencing the Lumiere Single Room: £40 in the evening. Prepare to Holiday Insurance: £17 be enthralled as the city Tour Departs: 8.00am comes to life with an incredible sound and light Returns By: 7.00pm show as historic buildings, Times are approximate including the magnificent cathedral, are transformed into a nocturnal wonderland. Sunday A morning visit to the Beamish Living Museum of the North where we can enjoy a whole host of Christmas festivities as the Town and Pit Village take on a festive feel with period decorations from the early 1900s. We head for home during the midafternoon. Your Hotel Redworth Hall Hotel, County Durham HHHH A beautiful Jacobean country manor dating back to 1744. Standing in 150 acres of Durham countryside, the hotel combines traditional elegance with contemporary style. Restaurant, bar, lounge, indoor pool & gym. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Generally level. Hotel: Level entrance & lift to all floors. 2 nights half board provided.

For a holiday with a difference, why not try days our ‘Secret Santa’ Mystery Tour? The final destination will be kept a secret, with the driver doing his best to keep you guessing as he plans his route Your Holiday to the hotel. Will he Includes tell??? Where's the 䡲 Door to Door Service fun in that? 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Our destinations are Legroom Coach always a pleasant surprise, and represent excellent Not included: value for money with All lunches accommodation of a high standard. If you haven’t 5 Day Tour Monday 7 – Friday yet joined us for a 11 December 2015 Mystery Tour, it’s time to get on board! £439 Could it be country or Single Room: £80 coastal? Will it be North, Holiday Insurance: £23 South, East or West? We can’t say, but we do know Tour Departs: TBA you’ll be delighted when Returns By: TBA you get there! Times are approximate

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THE THURSFORD CHRISTMAS THE THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR – 3 DAYS SPECTACULAR – 2 DAYS Thursford Spectacular

Thursford Spectacular

Your Holiday Itinerary Your Holiday Includes Tuesday A leisurely drive, making a stop for 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service lunch en route before continuing to the 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom outskirts of Kings Lynn, arriving at our hotel Coaches during the afternoon. There is time to settle in and relax a little before dinner. 䡲 2 nights half board Wednesday A morning at leisure before we 䡲 Outlined excursions travel to Thursford for this years Christmas 䡲 Entrance ticket to ‘The Spectacular. Over 100 professional musicians, Christmas Spectacular’ singers and dancers present a musical Not included: All lunches celebration. This lavish production of colour, 3 Day Tour light, music and dancing creates a never-toTuesday 10 – Thursday be-forgotten atmosphere that captures the 12 November 2015 magic and fun of Christmas. There will be a £329 little free time to browse in the gift shop before taking your seat for the scheduled Single Room: £Nil 2.00pm performance. At the end of the show Holiday Insurance: £17 we return to our hotel for dinner. Thursday We visit Sandringham, a much Tour Departs By: 10.00am loved country retreat for the Royal Family. Returns By: 5.00pm Although the House is closed for the winter Times are approximate season we allow time to explore the delightful Country Park & Visitors Centre before returning home in the afternoon. Your Hotel Best Western Plus Knights Hill Hotel, South Wootton, Nr Kings Lynn HHHH Located just four miles from King’s Lynn town centre, the hotel has evolved from a working farm into the stylish, character filled accommodation you see today. 79 bedrooms, a number having patios leading into the walled garden. Elegant restaurant. Farmers Arms traditional country pub. Leisure club with indoor pool, sauna, gym & spa. Mobility Grading: 3 – Locality & Hotel are generally level. No Lift but ground floor rooms with easy access available.

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the biggest and most exciting Christmas show of all time in days Britain. Come and experience the popular blend of Christmas entertainment, with dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, Christmas songs, carols and outstanding music and singing from the cast of over one hundred. Your Holiday Includes Your Holiday Itinerary 䡲 Door to Door Home Service Sunday We head directly to Thursford and 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom afternoon performance of the Christmas Coaches Spectacular – This Norfolk Show is the largest Christmas production in England and is a 䡲 1 night half board celebration of Christmas with choirs, carols, 䡲 Outlined excursions including and the best organs including the mighty a guided tour of Norwich Wurlitzer playing. After the show we return to 䡲 Entrance ticket to ‘The Christmas Spectacular’ the hotel for dinner and our overnight accommodation. Not included: All lunches Monday Breakfast at hotel. Today we have a brief guided tour of Norwich as it prepares for 2 Day Tour the festive season. Free time to visit the Sunday 15 – Monday cathedral, cobbled Elm Hill, or just enjoy 16 November 2015 some retail therapy as you search for that £219 elusive Christmas present. We return home in Sunday 29 – Monday the afternoon. 30 November 2015 £219

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Your Hotel Brook Hotel, Norwich HHH Our base for this fantastic weekend is the 3 star rated Brook Hotel Norwich. The hotel is situated to the west of the city. Restaurant & bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality generally level with a few isolated steps. No lift but the hotel has a large number of ground floor rooms.

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Thursford is the ultimate Christmas musical experience and is probably the most popular Christmas show days of all time in England! It is a blend of exciting Christmas entertainment, with Christmas songs, carols, stunning dancers, beautiful costumes, outstanding music and singing. Prepare to be dazzled!

ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT

THE BEST OF GERMANY’S CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Ypres Christmas Market & the Christmas Truce

Cologne

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Ypres Christmas market is held in the Grote Markt – the main square. Here the wooden stalls are decorated as mini Swiss chalets and there is an ice days rink. When in Ypres, there is much to be remembered. With deeply engrained links to World War One, you will experience a highly moving Christmas tour as there are many war cemeteries and monuments throughout the city and in the nearby area.

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Friday A morning departure for Dover and 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service our channel crossing to France. We continue 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom through to Belgium arriving at our hotel in Coaches time for dinner. 䡲 Return Dover-Calais Channel Saturday This morning we travel to crossing Ploegsteert Wood, scene of the Christmas 䡲 3 nights dinner, bed & Truce of 1914. In that first Christmas of the breakfast Great War soldiers on both sides spontaneously met in No Man’s Land. Here at 䡲 Outlined excursions St Yvon a wooden Cross marks where the Not included: All lunches meeting took place nearby. We continue via 4 Day Tour the Ploegsteert Memorial before reaching Friday 4 – Lille where the Christmas Markets will be in Monday 7 December 2015 full swing. Wooden chalets offer Christmas £459 decorations and festive food, as well as arts and crafts. A Ferris Wheel turns on the main Single Room: £96 square, which is transformed into a winter Holiday Insurance: £34.50 wonderland, dominated by an 18-meter high Tour Departs: 7.00am Christmas tree. Returns By: 9.00pm Sunday A morning to discover some of the major landmarks and memorials associated Times are approximate with the Ypres Salient of WW1. We visit Essex Farm, Langemark and Tyne Cot Cemetery. Free time in the afternoon to discover Ypres with its fabulous Christmas Markets. We end our day at the ‘Last Post Ceremony’, where at 8.00pm each evening the Last Post is played at the Menin Gate, to commemorate those who have fallen. Monday Departing after breakfast we journey to the charming town of Poperinge. Here we can discover further WW1 memoriam including Talbot House, the Town Hall Cells and Execution Post. We return to Calais in the afternoon arriving home during the evening. Your Hotel Novotel, Ypres Centrum HHH Our hotel enjoys an excellent location in the old town just a few minutes’ walk from the Market Square, the Menin Gate and the In Flanders Fields Museum. Restaurant, bar. Please note rooms consist of double bed and sofa bed. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Generally level. Hotel: Level entrance & lift to all floors.

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Thursday We cross to France then drive 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service through Belgium and on to Konigswinter, 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom arriving in time for dinner. Coaches Friday Today we set off for the City of 䡲 Return Dover-Calais Channel Cologne. First stop is at the Lindt Chocolate crossing Museum. Following our visit the rest of the 䡲 4 nights accommodation day is yours to explore Cologne, with its including ‘rich’ buffet magnificent twin-spired Cathedral providing breakfasts with continental an impressive backdrop for one of the four big flavours including champagne Christmas Markets. and 3 course evening dinners Saturday We cross the Rhine and drive to the 䡲 Outlined excursions small wine growing town of Ahrweiler. Surrounded by medieval town walls, with Not included: All lunches many delightful half-timbered original 5 Day Tour buildings. The Christmas Market here is smaller though no less attractive. We continue Thursday 26 – Monday to Bonn, where impressive illuminated facades 30 November 2015 £485 on Munsterplatz provide a festive backdrop for the Christmas Market. Single Room: £44 Sunday This morning explore the picture Holiday Insurance: £39 postcard town of Konigswinter, at the foot of Tour Departs: 5.30am the Drachenfels Mountain. Later we take a Returns By: 9.00pm scenic drive along the Rhine to Koblenz, Times are approximate where the Christmas Market is held in the picturesque Old Town. Koblenz lies at the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel and you will have time to stroll to the famous meeting point of Deutsches Eck and try out the Cable Car that connects the old town with the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and provides super panoramic views of the two rivers (additional cost for cable car). Monday We return to Calais for our sailing to Dover, arriving home during the evening. Your Hotel Maritim Hotel, Konigswinter HHHH Our hotel is just a short walk from the historic town centre of Konigswinter, located on the banks of the River Rhine in the famous wine growing area. Elegant public areas, a restaurant overlooking the Rhine and a piano bar. Indoor swimming pool & sauna. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Generally level. Hotel: Level entrance & lift to all floors.

AUSTRIAN FESTIVE MAGIC Cologne – Vienna – Salzburg Vienna

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Holiday Itinerary Sunday 20 December A morning departure for lunch time crossing to France. We continue through Belgium into Germany, arriving at the Mercure Severinshof Hotel Cologne for our 2 night stay. Monday 21 December This morning enjoy a guided walking tour of Cologne. Discover the warren of historical streets before crossing the ancient market place (Alter Markt) and visit the old Town Hall. Later, visit the Cologne Christmas Markets. The market at Cologne Cathedral is the most impressive, due to the huge backdrop of the imposing Cathedral. Discover the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland and find over 160 festively designed wooden chalets. Here you can watch artisans at work, enjoy original “Christmas Mulled Wine” or you can choose from an unlimited choice of sweets and local delicacies. Tuesday 22 December Departing Cologne we journey south to Passau and our overnight stay. Wednesday 23 December Crossing the Austrian border we pause to visit Linz, capital of Upper Austria and delightfully positioned on the shores of the Danube. Later, we continue to Imperial Vienna for our 4 night Christmas stay. Thursday 24 December Enjoy a 3 hour guided tour to discover the glorious palaces and beautiful architecture that ‘is’ Vienna. Visit the “historic centre” and, especially, the Ringstrasse, which surrounds Vienna’s Old Town. Tonight enjoy a Festive Gala Buffet dinner as Vienna begins to celebrate Christmas. Friday 25 December A day at leisure on Christmas Day with a special turkey lunch and evening dinner at our hotel. Cologne Christmas Market

On Saturday 26th December we are pleased to offer you the truly fantastic opportunity of seeing the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra in concert at the Kursalon Concert Hall in Vienna. Enjoy cheerful waltz and operetta pieces in truly magnificent atmospheric Viennese setting. Tickets include 4 course gala dinner at the Kursalon and category ‘B’ concert ticket Price: £69 (Tickets must be booked & paid for at the deposit stage of your booking)

11 Day Tour Sunday 20 – Wednesday 30 December 2015 £1259 Single Room: £227 Holiday Insurance: £51.50 Optional Kursalon Concert/ Gala Dinner in Vienna: £69 Tour Departs: 6.30am Returns By: 8.30pm Times are approximate

Your Hotel Linder Hotel am Belvedere, Vienna HHHH Surrounded by Imperial greenery at an attractive central location, the Lindner Hotel Am Belvedere has a modern-style Viennese ambiance. Enjoy the views of the famous Belvedere Castle with its breathtakingly beautiful park and the Botanical Garden which illustrate the city’s Baroque culture. Metro & tram stops close to hotel. 2 restaurants, bar, fitness centre & sauna. Rooms are equipped with iron, safe and minibar. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality & hotel: Generally level.

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Cologne – Vienna – Salzburg This delightful new 11 day tour for Christmas allows you to get away from it all and experience a magical Christmas abroad. We include visits to days historical Cologne, Germany, located on the banks of the River Rhine. We spend four nights over Christmas enjoying the musical and cultural delights of elegant Vienna, before returning via the enchanting city of Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart.

Saturday 26 December Today we include entrance to the magnificent ‘Upper’ Belvedere Palace & Gardens. Belvedere’s two Palaces were built by Baroque architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt in the 18th century as the summer residences of the important general Prince Eugene of Savoy. The palaces with their extensive gardens are considered to be one of Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service the world’s finest Baroque landmarks. The 䡲 Our own Courier Service. Upper Palace houses a collection of Austrian 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom art including the world’s largest Gustav Klimt Coaches collection. There are also works by Monet, Van 䡲 Return Channel crossing Gogh, Renoir. 䡲 10 nights half board Sunday 27 December Departing Vienna accommodation – Cologne (2 we journey west to Salzburg where we enjoy nights), Passau (1 night). 2 nights at the Best Western Imlauer Hotel. Vienna (4 nights), Salzburg (2 Monday 28 December Today, enjoy a nights), Metz, France (1 night) guided tour of Salzburg visiting the top 䡲 Guided Tours of Cologne, sights of this charming city, including the Vienna & Salzburg historic Getreidegasse and attractive Mirabel 䡲 Festive Gala Buffet Gardens. 24th December Tuesday 29 December We return north 䡲 3 Course Turkey lunch into France and our final night close to Metz. 25th December Wednesday 30 December We head for 䡲 Entrance to Belvedere Calais and the crossing to England, arriving Palace & Gardens Vienna home during the evening. 26th December 䡲 City taxes & porterage OPTIONAL EXTRA FOR MUSIC LOVERS

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Escape to the beautiful Island of Jersey and indulge yourself on this fantastic Festive Break at the 4-star Somerville Hotel, St Aubins in first class surroundings, with excellent service and AA rosette award-winning cuisine.

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flight time we enjoy a morning scenic coach excursion, taking in the west of the inland before returning to the airport for our flight back to Birmingham.

5 Day Tour Wednesday 23 – Sunday 27 December 2015 £785

NEW YEAR STOP OVER We are pleased to offer an extra 6 night stop over for New Year. Price: £579 Includes 6 nights DBB, 5 Course New Years Eve dinner dance with fireworks display and return flight & transfers on Saturday 2nd January. Please note that between 27 Dec & 2nd Jan and are no excursions included and there is no Johnsons Courier on site at the hotel.

Single Room: £Nil Sea View: £52 Inland Superior: £52 Superior Sea View: £76 Holiday Insurance: £39

All Holidays by Air to the Channel Islands are ATOL protected. Johnsons Coach Travel holds an ATOL Licence (ATOL 6390) granted by the Civil Aviation Authority.

OPTIONAL EXTRA 6 Night New Year Stop Over: £579 Exact flight times are not known at the time of our brochure going to press. These will be advised with your final documentation approximately two weeks prior to departure. Christmas in Jersey: A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking.

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Your Hotel Somerville Hotel, St Aubin, Jersey HHHH Nestling on the hillside, overlooking the yachting harbour and village of St. Aubin, the Somerville is one of the finest country house luxury hotels in Jersey. AA rosette awarded Tides Restaurant, heated outdoor pool (seasonal), terrace and •A P immaculate gardens. Mobility Grade: 2 – Grounds and location on a hillside. Hotel generally level with occasional steps. FA V O

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Wednesday 23 December Following our short flight to Jersey we transfer to our hotel in St Aubin. Check in, relax and enjoy a table d’hote dinner. Thursday 24 December A mid morning transfer to the island’s capital, St Helier for some last minute Christmas shopping. Relax before dinner, which is followed by Your Tour Includes entertainment. 䡲 Door to Door Service Friday 25 December The morning is free 䡲 Our own Courier Service for you to enjoy the hotel’s facilities. After our 䡲 4 nights half board delicious Christmas lunch with all the 䡲 Traditional Christmas Day lunch trimmings, relax and watch the Queen’s plus lunch on Boxing Day Speech. We round off the day with dinner and 䡲 Return flights from Birmingham an evening of entertainment. 䡲 Return transfers between Jersey Saturday 26 December A morning airport & hotel ‘mystery drive’ has been arranged for you to 䡲 Outlined excursions see some of the sights of this picturesque 䡲 One piece of hold luggage per island, returning to our hotel for lunch. A free person (20Kgs) afternoon is followed by dinner and 䡲 All current taxes entertainment. Sunday 27 December Subject to our return Not included: 3 lunches

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We invite you to celebrate Christmas with us in the lovely seaside resort of Torquay. Situated on a rugged coastline, surrounded by Devon’s magnificent countryside this is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the festive spirit.

Holiday Itinerary Wednesday 23 December Making a stop for our included lunch en-route, we arrive in Torquay during the afternoon. Tea/Coffee awaits us on arrival. Enjoy 3course, 5 choice evening dinner followed by live musical entertainment. Thursday 24 December After a leisurely breakfast enjoy a morning coach cruise to Brixham. A Devonshire cream tea awaits us on our return. Drinks reception prior to our evening a 3-course, 5 choice dinner. Live musical entertainment & dancing. Friday 25 December Full breakfast & a morning at leisure. Set traditional 4-course Christmas lunch. In the afternoon enjoy Christmas cake & tea after hearing the Queens Speech. Yuletide 3-course buffet served during the evening. Live entertainment from 8.30pm. Saturday 26 December Breakfast and a morning at leisure. Light lunch provided at the hotel before we drive to Paignton for a performance of ‘Jack & The Beanstalk’ at the Palace Theatre. 4-course farewell dinner in the evening followed by live musical entertainment. Sunday 27 December Breakfast, then it’s homeward bound with a convenient stop for our included lunch provided on the way. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly

Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 Lunches on days 1 & 5 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Devonshire cream tea & drinks reception on Christmas Eve 䡲 Traditional Christmas Day lunch 䡲 Light lunch on Boxing Day 䡲 Festive entertainment 䡲 Pantomime visit Not included: Lunch on Christmas Eve 5 Day Tour Wednesday 23 – Sunday 27 December 2015 £689 Single Room: £Nil Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs By: 10.30am Returns By: 5.30pm Times are approximate

Your Hotel Imperial Hotel, Torquay HHHH One of Torquay’s exclusive hotels perched in a cliff top location enjoying magnificent views of the bay and the Torbay coastline. Regatta Restaurant and Britannia Bar plus indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, jacuzzi, gymnasium and a wide range of spa and beauty treatments. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality is fairly flat. All rooms are served by a lift.

CHRISTMAS IN BIDEFORD CHRISTMAS IN BARNSTAPLE with Brend Hotels

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We are pleased to be able to return again to the Royal Hotel at Bideford, one of our most popular Christmas days venues. This Brend hotel offers a warm welcome, a comprehensive entertainment programme and high standards of food and service. A lovely location in which to spend Christmas!

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Your Hotel The Barnstaple Hotel, Barnstaple HHH The Barnstaple Hotel is the ideal place to relax and unwind and the perfect base for exploring North Devon’s attractions and beauty spots. Restaurant, spacious lounges, 3 bars and coffee shop. Health & leisure club including indoor & seasonal outdoor pool, sauna & solarium. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality flat. •A P Hotel: All public rooms are on the one floor. No lift but ground floor rooms available. O

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Your Hotel The Royal Hotel, Bideford HHH Standing at the eastern end of the ancient Bideford Bridge, the Royal Hotel is steeped in history. As Bideford’s finest hotel, you can rely on the Royal for a warm Brend Hotels welcome among stylish and peaceful surroundings. Regency •A P Restaurant, lounge and bar area. Mobility Grade: 4 – Location and hotel fairly level, slight hill into town. Lift to all floors.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Thursday 24 December We travel to 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service the south west, making a suitable lunch stop 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom en route. Enjoy refreshments on arrival and Coaches then relax and settle in before the evenings 䡲 4 nights half board entertainments begin with a cocktail 䡲 Traditional Christmas lunch reception, dinner, jubilee choir and Victorian 䡲 Christmas entertainment party games. programme Friday 25 December – Merry Christmas! 䡲 Outlined excursions Relax this morning before a fabulous Christmas carvery lunch and join in with some 䡲 Pantomime visit fun competitions. We round off the day with a Not included: 4 lunches Christmas cocktail party, festive themed 5 Day Tour buffet, a fun game of bingo and festive quiz. Thursday 24 – Monday Saturday 26 December Another morning 28 December 2015 of leisure. In the early afternoon we head to £649 Barnstaple’s Queens Theatre for a pantomime performance of ‘Cinderella’. Upon returning Single Room: Nil to our hotel the afternoon is free to relax Holiday Insurance: £23 before dinner, then ‘A Night at the Races’. Tour Departs By: 08.30am Sunday 27 December Today we enjoy a Returns By: 5.30pm scenic drive through the Exmoor National Times are approximate Park to the historic medieval village of Dunster. We continue to Minehead for free time and lunch before continuing along the coast road, through ever-changing scenery to Lynmouth, connected to Lynton by a cliff railway. We return to our hotel for a relaxed evening dinner. Monday 28 December We return home today, making time for convenient lunch stop before we travel back to the Midlands. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly.

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Thursday 24 December We travel to the 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service south west, making a suitable lunch stop en route and arriving at our hotel early afternoon. 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches Enjoy refreshments on arrival and then relax and settle in before a cocktail reception, which 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Traditional Christmas lunch is followed by dinner and musical 䡲 Christmas entertainment entertainment. programme Friday 25 December – It’s Christmas 䡲 Outlined excursions including Day! Enjoy a lazy morning or perhaps join in visit to RHS Garden Rosemoor with some of the fun competitions arranged 䡲 Pantomime visit by the hotel. A Manager’s cocktail party is followed by a delicious carvery Christmas Not included: 4 lunches lunch. If you have room, enjoy afternoon tea 5 Day Tour and relax before a Festive themed buffet. Thursday 24 – Round off the day with party games and a Monday 28 December 2015 light hearted quiz. Saturday 26 December Relax this morning, £699 perhaps taking the opportunity to explore Single Room: Nil picturesque Bideford. In the early afternoon, Holiday Insurance: £23 we head to Barnstaple’s Queens Theatre for a performance of ’Cinderella’. We return to our Tour Departs By: 08.30am Returns By: 5.30pm hotel with time to relax before dinner, after Times are approximate which you can try your luck with ‘A Night at the Races’. Reductions Available for RHS Sunday 27 December This morning we Members make our way to the Atlantic Shopping Village with time for lunch. In the afternoon, we make the short drive to RHS Garden at Rosemoor, where you can explore the Visitor Centre. This evening, dinner at our hotel is followed by musical entertainment. Monday 28 December This morning, enjoy a scenic drive over Exmoor, with time for lunch before we travel back to the Midlands. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly.

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Following excellent feedback on Brend Hotels over the past few years, we are delighted to be able to return once again to the Barnstaple Hotel, where a high standard of food and service, as well as a diverse festive entertainments programme awaits you.

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Your Hotel New Wilmington Hotel, Eastbourne HHH This friendly family run hotel is located very close to the sea, bandstand, Wish Tower, Winter Gardens and Devonshire Park. The pier and shopping centre are only a few minutes away. Restaurant, lounge, bar and spacious dining room. Mobility •A P Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the level. Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors.

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Wednesday 23 December A morning 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service departure with a stop for lunch en route 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom allows us to arrive in our resort early Coaches afternoon. Sherry reception prior to evening 䡲 4 nights half board dinner followed by entertainment. 䡲 Traditional Christmas lunch Thursday 24 December Breakfast is 䡲 Lunch on Boxing Day followed by a morning excursion to Beachy 䡲 A Sussex cream tea Head and Alfriston, with an afternoon at 䡲 Festive entertainment leisure in Eastbourne. Enjoy a Sussex cream programme tea back at the hotel. A sherry reception is 䡲 Outlined excursions served followed by a candlelit dinner, festive 䡲 Pantomime visit singers and cabaret evening. Friday 25 December After breakfast why Not included: 3 lunches not stroll down to the Bandstand to see the famous Eastbourne Silver Band perform their 5 Day Tour Wednesday 23 – traditional Christmas Day carols and classic Sunday 27 December 2015 Christmas songs (Free Concert). Christmas £669 lunch with all the trimmings. Listen to the Queens Speech followed by tea & Christmas Single Room: £42 Cake and a few games of bingo. Evening Holiday Insurance: £23 buffet dinner and entertainment. Tour Departs By: 8.30am Saturday 26 December A morning at Returns By: 5.30pm leisure before our Boxing Day lunch. In the afternoon we include tickets for ‘Peter Pan’ at Times are approximate the Devonshire Theatre. Grand Boxing Day buffet dinner, competitions and entertainment. Sunday 27 December Departing after breakfast we make a suitable stop for lunch en-route before arriving home in the early evening. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly.

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Wednesday 23 December We travel south 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service with a stop for lunch en route, arriving at our 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom hotel mid-afternoon. Welcome drinks Coaches reception prior to dinner followed by 䡲 4 nights half board entertainment. 䡲 Traditional Christmas lunch Thursday 24 December After breakfast we 䡲 Buffet lunches on Christmas visit Poole’s Historic Quay. Ploughman’s Eve & Boxing Day buffet lunch back at the hotel is followed by 䡲 Christmas entertainment an afternoon at leisure in Bournemouth. programme Evening dinner is followed entertainment. Friday 25 December Wake up to Christmas 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Pantomime visit and why not work up an appetite for your traditional Christmas Day lunch with a Not included: Lunches on days morning stroll along the seafront. Listen to the 1&5 Queens Speech and join in with some of the 5 Day Tour hotel’s planned festive party events including Wednesday 23 – bingo, charity horse racing, guess the weight Sunday 27 December 2015 of the Christmas Cake and Famous Faces. In £689 the evening enjoy a gala buffet dinner and entertainment. Double for Sole Use: £80 Saturday 26 December A free morning at Sea View: £80 the hotel before a light buffet lunch. In the Holiday Insurance: £23 afternoon we make the short journey to the Pavilion Theatre for our Boxing Day Tour Departs By: 10.30am pantomime performance of ‘Snow White’. Returns By: 3.00pm Evening dinner is followed by our farewell Times are approximate “London Night” themed entertainment. Sunday 27 December Departing after breakfast we make a suitable stop for lunch en-route before arriving home in the early afternoon. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly.

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Make this Christmas extra special! We’ll take all the hard work out of Christmas, leaving you to relax and enjoy yourself. For festive fun the popular familyrun New Wilmington is a welcome addition to our Christmas Collection.

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Edging the beautiful Dorset coastline and sparkling sea, the renovated Marsham Court is a relaxing full-service hotel offering a refreshing blend of days contemporary design and friendly seaside ambiance. This Christmas indulge yourself in an enchanting haven of hospitality, impeccable service and stunning views across Bournemouth Bay.

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Christmas in Llandrindod Wells

Christmas Delights

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Experience a carefree Christmas in the wonderful surrounding countryside of mid-Wales, enjoying the splendour of this Victorian-style, family-owned hotel in the centre of the spa town of Llandrindod Wells.

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Your Hotel The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells HHHH The 4-star Metropole is located in the centre of the historic spa town of Llandrindod Wells, a delightful town with Victorian canopied streets, delicate wrought ironwork and ornamental parks. Restaurant, bar/lounge, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam •A P room, whirlpool & gym. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are level. Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Thursday 24 December Tea/coffee 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service and homemade biscuits greet us on arrival. 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Enjoy a drinks reception before our evening Coaches candlelit dinner in the Vine Restaurant. 䡲 4 nights half board Friday 25 December A continental 䡲 Traditional seven course breakfast is served today so as to keep your Christmas lunch appetite for today’s special lunch. Enjoy a 䡲 Sedate Christmas morning stroll around the grounds before entertainment programme canapés and crudities at 12.00 noon. Seven 䡲 Outlined excursions course Traditional Christmas lunch. Relax 䡲 Guided Tour of Bath over tea and cake as we watch the Queens 䡲 Pantomime visit Speech. In the evening a 2-course buffet 䡲 Longleat House, Safari and supper is served with wine from the hotels ‘Festival of Light’ own vineyard. Evening at leisure. Saturday 26 December No visit to the area Not included: 3 lunches would be complete without a visit to the 5 Day Tour beautiful Georgian city of Bath. Enjoy a short guided tour and some free time before visiting Thursday 24 – Monday 28 December 2015 the Theatre Royal Bath, for the afternoon £649 performance of ‘Jack & the Beanstalk’. (Please note a packed lunch will be provided). Single Room: £60 Tea and Homemade cakes await us on our Holiday Insurance: £23 return to the hotel. Boxing Day Gala Dinner. Tour Departs By: 10.30am Sunday 27 December Today we visit Returns By: 3.00pm Longleat House and Safari, including the Times are approximate chance to view the spectacular ‘Festival of Light’, where hundreds of enormous illuminated features transform the Wiltshire estate in to a glowing wonderland. Upon our return to the hotel there are canapés and cocktails before our candlelit farewell dinner. Monday 28 December Departing after breakfast we return home arriving early afternoon. Your Hotel Best Western Leigh Park, Bradford-on-Avon HHH This wonderful Grade II listed building is a Georgian Country House retreat, set in 5 acres of landscaped grounds within a walled garden and the hotels own Vineyards overlooking the picturesque Wiltshire Downs on the outskirts of Bradford-on-Avon. Restaurant, bar/lounge. Mobility Grade: 2 – The locality is reasonably level. 2 steps to main entrance with isolated stairs and steps throughout the Hotel. No lift but rooms are mainly on ground & first floor only. A few rooms may be allocated in the adjacent Coach House, a few steps from the main building.

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Wednesday 23 December We journey 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service via Ludlow and the Teme Valley into mid䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Wales. Afternoon tea & Welsh cakes upon Coaches arrival. Evening drinks reception prior to 䡲 4 nights full board evening dinner, followed by a concert from a 䡲 Christmas entertainment local Male Voice Choir. programme Thursday 24 December After breakfast 䡲 Outlined excursions including enjoy an excursion to the beautifully visits to Abbey-Cum-Hir Hall & decorated Abbey-Cwm-Hir Hall, where the a Guided Tour of the Elan Victorian gothic revival architecture is dressed Valley Reservoirs in seasonal trimmings. Lunch is included at our hotel followed by free time to stroll Not included: 2 lunches around this lovely spa town and lake. Bingo, 5 Day Tour games, afternoon tea & cake are available in Wednesday 23 – the hotel. Evening dinner is followed by live Sunday 27 December 2015 entertainment and dancing. £695 Friday 25 December Breakfast and a leisurely Christmas morning. Enjoy a drinks Single Room: £40 reception and meet Santa before your Holiday Insurance: £23 traditional Christmas Day lunch. Listen to the Queens Speech followed by afternoon Tour Departs By: 10.30am tea/coffee. Carved buffet dinner followed by Returns By: 3.00pm entertainment in the Ballroom. Times are approximate Saturday 26 December After breakfast enjoy a scenic drive to Rhayader and a guided tour of the Elan Valley Reservoirs. Luncheon is served back at the hotel. Bingo & games are followed by afternoon tea and cakes. Evening dinner and live musical entertainment. Sunday 27 December Departing after breakfast we make a suitable stop for lunch en-route before arriving home in the early afternoon. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly.

Based at the elegant Leigh Park Country House Hotel & Vineyard in Bradford on Avon, West Wiltshire, we invite you to spoil yourself for a few days and join us for a relaxing Christmas in one of England’s most attractive counties.

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Celebrate the festive season this year in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of The Cheltenham Chase Hotel. Enjoy a fabulous festive break close to home in the heart of the Cotswolds with threenights of live musical entertainment.

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Holiday Itinerary Thursday 24 December Arrive at our hotel for an included light lunch. 6.30pm join your fellow guests for a drinks reception in the Hunters Lounge and join in the festive spirit with carol singers. Evening diner is followed by live musical entertainment. Friday 25 December Breakfast and a morning to exchange presents. Pre-lunch drinks in the bar before our traditional Christmas Day lunch. After the Queens Speech ‘Guess the Weight of the Cake’ competition followed by light refreshments. Festive buffet followed by live music entertainment. Saturday 26 December Following breakfast we drive to the Gloucester & Warwickshire Railway at Cheltenham Race Course where enjoy a scenic return heritage train ride to Toddington. With Tea and mince pies served this is a leisurely way to spend a Boxing Day morning. Buffet lunch back at our hotel and an afternoon at leisure. Gala dinner dance is followed by live musical entertainment. Sunday 27 December Departing the hotel after breakfast we return home arriving early afternoon. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly.

Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 3 nights half board 䡲 Light lunch upon on arrival 䡲 Traditional Christmas Day lunch 䡲 Boxing Day lunch 䡲 3 nights live musical entertainment 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Boxing Day train ride on the GWR with tea & mince pies included Not included: Lunch on day 4 4 Day Tour Thursday 24 – Sunday 27 December 2015 £579 Single Room: £60 Holiday Insurance: £18 Tour Departs By: 12.30pm Returns By: 1.00pm Times are approximate

Your Hotel Cheltenham Chase Hotel, Cheltenham HHHH The Cheltenham Chase is a charming 4-star hotel set in 15 acres of landscaped grounds with stunning views over the surrounding countryside at the foot of the Cotswold Hills. Restaurant, bar/lounge, Spa facilities including 12m swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym and steam room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The locality is reasonably level. 2 disabled ground floor rooms with a lift to all floors.

Nowhere does the allure of history meet modern comfort more elegantly than at Breadsall Priory Marriott Hotel & Country Club. Enjoy the magnificence of a stately residence dating back to 1260, adorned by 300 acres of idyllic landscape.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Wednesday 23 December Arriving in 䡲 Door to Door Home Service time for an early afternoon tea of sandwiches, 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom fancies and tea/coffee. Our evening Coaches celebrations commence with a glass of bubbly 䡲 4 nights half board in hand with a sumptuous 3-course dinner 䡲 Early afternoon tea upon arrival with tea & coffee followed by a relaxing 䡲 Traditional Christmas Day evening. lunch Thursday 24 December A day to relax and 䡲 Light lunch on Boxing Day enjoy the hotel facilities or join us on the 䡲 Outlined excursions coach for a visit to Derby. An opportunity for some last minute shopping, maybe visit the Not included: 2 lunches cathedral or stroll around the cathedral 5 Day Tour quarter with its historical streets and arcades. Wednesday 23 – Late afternoon enjoy a glass of spiced mulled Sunday 27 December 2015 wine with delicious mince pies. 3 course dinner followed by tea & coffee and a relaxing £625 evening. Single Room: £80 Friday 25 December A day to relax and Holiday Insurance: £23 enjoy Christmas. Perhaps take a stroll in the Tour Departs By: 12.30pm hotel grounds before a bucks fizz reception Returns By: 1.00pm and our traditional Christmas lunch which includes a glass of wine. Enjoy some afternoon Times are approximate board games and maybe listen to the Queens (This hotel may not be suitable Speech. In the evening a seasonal buffet for those with major mobility dinner will be served. conditions) Saturday 26 December Following a hearty breakfast join us on a morning coach excursion to the Denby Pottery Visitors Centre returning to our hotel for a light lunch. An afternoon at leisure with afternoon tea served. Farewell evening dinner is followed by live entertainment. Sunday 27 December Departing the hotel after breakfast we return home arriving early afternoon. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly. Your Hotel Breadsall Priory, Derbyshire HHHH Standing in over 300 acres of parkland, on the outskirts of Derby this lovely hotel successfully combines old and new. Sandstone walls and polished wooden floors compliment the many original features in this 13th century listed building. Two restaurants, bar. Leisure centre with swimming pool, gymnasium, spa pool, sauna & steam room. Mobility Grade: 2 – Due to its age the main hotel building has various steps throughout & no lift. The majority of rooms are in the modern Country Club section, where rooms are on 3 floors and served by a small lift.

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Your Hotel Marriott Sprowston Manor, Wroxham, Norfolk HHHH This stately manor house exudes a historic charm combined with modern touches. The picturesque grounds are sheltered by ancient oak trees. Restaurant, bar, café bar, indoor pool, spa bath, sauna and steam room. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality •A P generally level. Hotel few steps to public areas and leisure facilities but ramps available. Lift to 2nd and 3rd floors, 8 steps leading to 1st floor.

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Your Hotel Brook Hotel, Norwich HHH Our base for this tour is the 3 star rated Brook Hotel Norwich. The hotel is situated to the west of the city. Restaurant & bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality generally level with a few isolated steps. No lift but the hotel has a large number of ground floor rooms.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Thursday 24 December We make our 䡲 Door to Door Home Service way to East Anglia and on to our hotel, where 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom we are met with mulled wine and mince Coaches pies. To help settle in to our new surroundings 䡲 4 nights half board we include Afternoon Tea and a pre-dinner 䡲 Christmas Day lunch champagne reception, accompanied with 䡲 Buffet lunch on Boxing Day Brass Band entertainment. 䡲 Guided coach tour of Norwich Friday 25 December Enjoy a bucks fizz 䡲 Festive entertainment breakfast and a relaxing morning, before programme tucking into a traditional Christmas lunch. 䡲 Afternoon tea If you have space left, enjoy afternoon tea as 䡲 Outlined excursions you watch the Queen’s speech. A buffet 䡲 Pantomime visit dinner is followed by an evening of entertainment. Not included: 3 lunches Saturday 26 December Perhaps enjoy the 5 Day Tours hotel’s leisure facilities this morning. A buffet Thursday 24 – lunch is followed by a visit to Norwich for Monday 28 December 2015 the matinee performance of the pantomime £729 ‘Snow White’ at the Theatre Royal in Norwich. The remainder of the afternoon is Single Room: £70 free to relax in our hotel before a Gala dinner, Holiday Insurance: £23 and then music for dancing. Tour Departs By: 10.30am Sunday 27 December We enjoy an Returns By: 3.00pm interesting guided tour of historic Norwich Times are approximate today on board our coach. We return to the hotel and enjoy our final dinner together. Monday 28 December Departing after breakfast we make a suitable stop for lunch en-route before arriving home in the early afternoon. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly.

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Tuesday 22 December Travelling to East 䡲 Door to Door Home Service Anglia, we make a stop for lunch in Ely before 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom arriving at our hotel during the afternoon. Coaches Settle into your room before enjoying a 䡲 5 nights half board (lunch relaxing evening dinner. replaces dinner on 23rd Dec) Wednesday 23 December Breakfast 䡲 Light lunch on Christmas Eve followed by a morning at leisure. Enjoy a 䡲 Traditional Christmas Day 3-course lunch at our hotel before departing lunch mid-afternoon for Thursford where we 䡲 Afternoon tea on Boxing Day include tickets for the 7.00pm performance 䡲 Outlined excursions including of the ever popular Christmas Spectacular. tickets for the Thursford Thursday 24 December After breakfast we Christmas Spectacular and a include a 90 minute cruise on the spectacular cruise on the Norfolk Broads Norfolk Broads. We return tour hotel for a light lunch followed by an afternoon at Not included: 3 lunches & leisure. Tonight enjoy a classic ‘Dinner Dance’ evening dinner on 23 December with a 3-course meal and dancing to the 6 Day Tour hotels resident DJ from 7.00pm until Tuesday 22 – Sunday midnight. 27 December 2015 Friday 25 December Bucks Fizz breakfast £639 and a visit from Santa. Enjoy a 4 course Christmas Day lunch before watching the Single Room: £100 Queens speech in the Bar in the afternoon Holiday Insurance: £24.50 with yule log and mulled wine. Buffet style evening dinner followed by a quiz and bingo. Tour Departs By: 10.30am Saturday 26 December Breakfast followed Returns By: 3.00pm by a trip into Norwich City Centre to hit the Times are approximate sales. We return in the afternoon for tea, sandwiches, cakes and sparkling wine served at 3.00pm. Dinner will be served in the evening with resident pianist followed by in-house entertainment. Sunday 27 December Departing after breakfast we return homeward, arriving in the early afternoon. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly.

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Following excellent feedback from our customers over the last five years, we are delighted to return to the first class Marriott Sprowston Manor Hotel. With friendly service, excellent facilities and delicious food, this is the perfect place to spend Christmas.

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Add sparkle to your Christmas celebrations with this fantastic tour. Based at the modern 3-star Brook Hotel, we not only bring you a full festive programme but also include tickets for the last night’s performance of the Thursford Christmas Spectacular.

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This tour has regularly been voted one of our top Christmas destinations! Heady praise indeed, so we are really pleased to be able to again include the Preston Marriott in our Christmas Collection.

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Your Hotel Best Western Plus Castle Inn Hotel, Bassenthwaite HHHH One of the finest Hotels in the Lake District Hotels, set beneath Skiddaw fell in a peaceful setting just 8 miles north of Keswick. Restaurant, bar, games room, leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool, steam and sauna room, jacuzzi and gymnasium. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality is generally level. Due to the historic nature of the building there are some steps throughout. Rooms are on ground & first floor only and restaurant is on the level. Lift from reception to leisure area.

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Your Hotel Marriott Hotel, Broughton, Nr Preston HHHH Once a Victorian manor house with many of its original features still in place, the magnificent exterior is matched by 11 acres of glorious gardens and woodland. Known for its first class service and wonderful amenities, the hotel has all the ingredients for a wonderful Christmas atmosphere. Restaurant, lounge/bar. Leisure club with •A P indoor swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality & hotel is generally level. This hotel has a lift. O

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Wednesday 23 December We travel north 䡲 Door to Door Home Service to the market town of Kendal, gateway to the 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Lake District where we pause for lunch before Coaches continuing on to our hotel in the afternoon. 䡲 4 nights half board Relax after your journey over tea and cakes. 䡲 Traditional Christmas lunch Evening dinner and a relaxing evening. 䡲 Boxing Day lunch Thursday 24 December After breakfast we 䡲 Outlined excursions including enjoy a scenic drive via Ullswater, over theatre tickets for the ‘Snow Kirkstone Pass to Bowness on Windermere. Queen’ at Keswick’s Theatre by Tonight join in some seasonal entertainment the lake with local carol singers followed by a 3-course candlelit dinner. Not included: 3 lunches Friday 25 December Enjoy a leisurely 5 Day Tour Cumbrian breakfast with Bucks Fizz, relax Wednesday 23 – around the hotel before your 4-course Christmas lunch served with all the trimmings. Sunday 27 December 2014 £629 After the Queen’s Speech enjoy a selection of board games with your fellow guests. Light Single Room: £30 gourmet gala buffet served in the evening. Holiday Insurance: £23 Saturday 26 December After breakfast we Tour Departs By: 08.30am visit the town of Keswick in the morning Returns By: 5.30pm before continuing onto the ‘Theatre by the Times are approximate Lake’ for our included light buffet lunch before taking our seats for the matinee performance of the ‘Snow Queen’. Return to hotel for tea and biscuits before our farewell Boxing Day dinner. Sunday 27 December Departing after breakfast we make a suitable stop for lunch en-route before arriving home in the afternoon.

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Wednesday 23 December 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service Following a mid-morning departure we 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom drive north pausing at Botany Bay, a Coaches converted Victorian Mill with five floors of 䡲 4 nights half board shops, garden centre and food hall. Free time for lunch before continuing on to our hotel at 䡲 Traditional Christmas lunch 䡲 Festive entertainment Preston. Mulled wine & afternoon tea programme followed by a sumptuous 3-course dinner. 䡲 Outlined excursions including Afterwards enjoy a relaxing drink in the Windermere Lake cruise bar/lounge. 䡲 Pantomime ticket Thursday 24 December After breakfast we drive into the magnificent Lake District Not included: 4 lunches National Park and a visit to Bowness-on5 Day Tour Windermere. With time to explore the resort Wednesday 23 – we also include a cruise on Lake Windermere Sunday 27 December 2014 with delightful views of mountain scenery, £645 secluded bays and wooded islands. 3-course evening dinner is followed by live Single Room: £100 entertainment. Holiday Insurance: £23 Friday 25 December Following breakfast Tour Departs By: 10.30am perhaps take a leisurely stroll in the hotel Returns By: 3.00pm grounds before our delicious Christmas Day Times are approximate luncheon. In the afternoon relax and maybe watch the Queen’s speech with afternoon tea, coffee, mince pies, port & cheeses. Tonight enjoy an informal buffet dinner followed by an evening at leisure. Saturday 26 December We take a leisurely drive along the Fylde Coast to Blackpool. A free morning to explore Britain’s favourite holiday resort. In the afternoon we include tickets to the Pantomime ‘Snow White’ at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre. 3-course carvery dinner followed by Christmas Quiz. Sunday 27 December Departing after breakfast we make a suitable stop for lunch en-route before arriving home in the early afternoon. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly.

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Christmas Delights Durham Cathedral

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Your Hotel Redworth Hall Hotel, County Durham HHHH A beautiful Jacobean country manor dating back to 1744. Standing in 150 acres of Durham countryside, the hotel combines traditional elegance with contemporary style. Restaurant, •A P bar, lounge, Indoor pool & gym. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Generally level. Hotel: Level entrance & lift to all floors.

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Your Hotel The Queen’s Hotel, Skeldergate, York HHH A friendly hotel, well appointed and anxious to please, located on the banks of the River Ouse in the heart of the city and well-liked by our clients. Royal •A P Brasserie, bar and lounge overlooking the river. Mobility Grade: 4 – City: Generally level. Hotel: Has lift or slope alternative to all steps.

Christmas Holidays

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Wednesday 23 December We arrive at our 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service hotel in time for a light lunch. You will have 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom time to settle in and perhaps explore a little. Coaches Join fellow guests for a welcome drinks 䡲 4 nights half board reception, before dinner followed by a fun 䡲 Christmas lunch game of bingo. 䡲 Light lunch on arrival day Thursday 24 December After a traditional English breakfast we enjoy a gentle ride out to 䡲 Christmas entertainment programme the spa town of Harrogate, returning to our 䡲 Outlined excursions hotel in the afternoon. Time to relax before 䡲 Pantomime visit our three course dinner, followed by an evening of musical entertainment. For those Not included: 3 lunches who wish, there is the opportunity to attend 5 Day Tour Midnight Mass. Wednesday 23 – Friday 25 December Spend a relaxing morning before our 4-course Christmas lunch. Sunday 27 December 2015 £609 In the afternoon, enjoy the views from the lounge or bar and watch the Queen’s Speech. Single Room: £86 Alternatively, a stroll along the riverbank Holiday Insurance: £23 might help make room for the buffet served in the evening. To round off this special day join Tour Departs By: 8.30am in the Christmas Quiz. Returns By: 5.30pm Saturday 26 December This morning is Times are approximate free to enjoy the hotel’s riverside location, or perhaps explore the historic centre of the city. Christmas would not be complete without a visit to the pantomime and we enjoy a matinee performance of ‘Jack & the Beanstalk’ at the local Grand Opera House Theatre. After dinner, enjoy an evening of magic. Sunday 27 December Departing our hotel after breakfast we commence our journey home. After a stop for lunch on-route we arrive back during the early evening. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Wednesday 23 December We arrive 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service in the afternoon for tea, coffee and 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom homemade scones. Explore the hotel before Coaches meeting your fellow guests from 6.30pm for a 䡲 4 nights full board welcome drink and 3-course dinner in the 䡲 Christmas lunch restaurant followed by live musical 䡲 In-house Christmas entertainment. entertainment programme Thursday 24 December After a full English including pantomime breakfast, spend the morning at leisure or 䡲 Outlined excursions relax in the pool. 2-course buffet lunch 䡲 Guided tour of Durham provided. Afterwards you can join a ‘Get To Cathedral Know Redworth’ photograph quiz, or spend 䡲 Entrance to Jorvik Viking Centre the afternoon watching a film in one of the lounges. Then join your fellow guests for tea, Not included: coffee and cake whilst listening to some carol Lunches on days 1 & 5 singers. Enjoy a three-course dinner in the 5 Day Tour evening. Wednesday 23 – Friday 25 December After a leisurely Sunday 27 December 2015 breakfast, spend the rest of Christmas morning at leisure. Enjoy a traditional 3-course £649 Christmas lunch in the Great Hall or Single Room: £100 ‘Restaurant 1744’. In the evening, there’ll be Holiday Insurance: £23 live music and dancing along with a threeTour Departs By: 8.30am course buffet in the Prince Bishop Suite. Returns By: 7.30pm Saturday 26 December After breakfast we Times are approximate visit Durham for a guided tour of Durham Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. A light lunch is served upon our return to the hotel. In the evening, enjoy a Boxing Day gala event in the Prince Bishop Suite with a 4-course banquet dinner followed by entertainment in the form of a traditional Boxing Day Panto! Sunday 27 December Departing our hotel in the morning we visit historic York, where we visit the incredible Jorvik Viking Centre. Here, we see replica Viking streets which have authentic sights, sounds and smells and learn how they lived 1000 years ago. Discover the various exhibitions and numerous artefacts on display before visiting the gift shop. We’ll depart York during the afternoon for our journey homeward. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly.

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York is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and provides a captivating backdrop to a days celebration of Christmas. Enjoy the festivities at one of our most popular hotels, along with a visit to the pantomime and free time to explore this delightful and historic city.

Enjoy the festive season at this traditional Jacobean hotel in County Durham and discover a land of stunning landscapes, open heather moors, dramatic dales and tumbling upland rivers.

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CHRISTMAS IN STIRLING

HOGMANAY IN SCOTLAND

Enchanting Scotland

Keavil House Hotel Royal Yacht Britannia

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Tuesday 29 December We drive 䡲 Door to Door Home Service north through the Scottish Borders arriving 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom at our hotel in time for dinner and our four Coaches night stay. 䡲 4 nights half board including a Wednesday 30 December After breakfast ‘Taste of Scotland’ dinner we drive to Edinburgh where we are treated 䡲 Entertainment programme to a mornings guided tour of the ‘Capital of 䡲 Outlined excursions including the North’. In the early evening meet the a guided tour of Edinburgh & hotel management team for a glass of admission to the Royal Yacht champagne before enjoying a 4-course Britannia gourmet ‘Taste of Scotland’ dinner with selected wines from the hotels cellar which is Not included: All lunches followed by an informal traditional Scottish 5 Day Tour ceilidh evening. Tuesday 29 December 2015 – Thursday 31 December This morning we cross the Forth Road Bridge as we head to the Saturday 2 January 2016 £559 Ocean Terminal at Leith for a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia. Home to the British Single Room: £105 Royal Family for over 40 years we can follow Holiday Insurance: £23 in their footsteps as we explore this floating Tour Departs By: 8.30am Royal residence with a fascinating audio tour. Returns By: 7.30pm Hogmanay commences with a welcome Times are approximate champagne cocktail and canapé reception before you join in a right Hogmanay “Hoolie” as we welcome in the New Year with Scottish food and entertainment. Friday 1 January An easy start to 2016 awaits you with a New Year’s Day Brunch. Relax in the leisure club or simply take it easy in the lounge. Get the New Year off to a prosperous start with a ‘Race Night’ and gourmet buffet. Saturday 2 January Departing after breakfast we arrive home during the evening. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly.

Your Hotel The Stirling Highland Hotel, Stirling HHHH This prestigious hotel, formerly the city’s High School, sits in the heart of Stirling. Contemporary bedrooms retain the charm & character of the hotel. Scholar’s Restaurant. Relax with a drink in the Headmaster’s Study. Health club with indoor swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. Mobility Grade: 3 – Location: The hotel is on an incline but within the hotel everywhere is relatively flat. Isolated steps throughout hotel. Lift to all floors.

Your Hotel Best Western Plus Keavil House Hotel, Near Dunfermline HHHH Set in 12 acres of landscaped gardens, our excellent hotel is an elegant country house with award winning food. Award winning Cardoon Restaurant, comfortable lounge, bar. Spa facilities including indoor pool, spa bath, sauna and steam •A P room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The hotel is in a generally level location. There is no lift but ground floor rooms are available on request. PU LA

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Join us for traditional Scottish Hogmanay celebrations this year and start 2016 in style at popular Keavil House Hotel. It’s the ideal opportunity to unwind after the hustle and bustle of Christmas.

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Tuesday 22 December Travelling 䡲 Door to Door Home Service north, we cross the border into Scotland 䡲 Our own Courier Service and check-in to our hotel in time for dinner. 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Wednesday 23 December This morning Coaches we experience the mighty Falkirk Wheel – a 䡲 5 nights full board 䡲 Traditional Christmas Day rotating boat lift which connects the Forth lunch and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. We step aboard our boat and sail into the bottom 䡲 Christmas entertainment programme caisson of The Wheel, which begins its 䡲 Outlined excursions including graceful 15 minute ascent to join the Union a ride on the Falkirk Wheel, a Canal 35 metres above. We cruise along the visit to the Kelpies and Union Canal before returning for a smooth entrance to Stirling Castle descent back to the basin (Light lunch included). We continue to the Kelpies – two Not included: magnificent steel horse head sculptures which Lunches on days 1 & 6 stand 30 metres above the Forth and Clyde 6 Day Tour Canal in Falkirk. We return to our hotel for an Tuesday 22 – Sunday evening drinks reception followed by a 3course dinner accompanied by live musicians. 27 December 2015 £679 Thursday 24 December Enjoy a leisurely walk to the magnificent Stirling Castle, where Single Room: £Nil entrance is included. Return to the hotel for a Holiday Insurance: £24.50 buffet lunch including tea & coffee. Dinner is Tour Departs By: 8.30am served this evening with live music. Mulled Returns By: 7.30pm wine and mince pies will be served in front of Times are approximate the fire from 10 pm. Friday 25 December Leisurely breakfast before a Champagne reception at 12.00pm. Sumptuous 4-course Christmas lunch with a visit from Santa. Relax and enjoy the Queen’s speech then watch one of the latest movies on the big screen. A light dinner will be served with entertainment. Saturday 26 December Today, we depart for Edinburgh to enjoy the sights or have fun in the Christmas sales. No need to rush back, as lunch has been arranged at the Edinburgh Carlton Hotel, situated just off the famous Royal Mile. Farewell evening dinner followed by music and dancing. Sunday 27 December Departing after breakfast we arrive home during the evening. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly.

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Holiday Itinerary Wednesday 30 December Morning departure with a suitable stop for lunch enroute. Arrive and relax with tea, coffee and biscuits. Drinks reception prior to a 4-course candlelit dinner with live musical entertainment. Thursday 31 December A morning to stroll into Harrogate with its antiques quarter, designer shops and cafes and bars. In the afternoon we include tickets for ‘Aladdin’ at the Harrogate Theatre. Champagne reception before a 5-course choice dinner (Dress Code: Black Tie) which is followed by dancing to a live band and DJ. See in the New Year to a Piper and Fireworks Display. Friday 1 January Our New Year’s Day Brunch is followed by time to relax and enjoy the hotels leisure facilities. Candlelit dinner with vocalist supplying tonight’s entertainment. Saturday 2 January Departing after breakfast we arrive home during the late afternoon. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly.

Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 3 nights half board 䡲 Dinner on New Year’s Eve is ‘Black Tie’ 䡲 Entertainment programme 䡲 Pantomime ticket Not included: All lunches 4 Day Tour Wednesday 30 December 2015 – Saturday 2 January 2016 £545 Single Room: £Nil Holiday Insurance: £18 Tour Departs By: 10.30am Returns By: 5.30pm Times are approximate

Your Hotel The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate HHHH The Majestic is located in the centre of Harrogate. Set in 8 acres of beautiful grounds. Restaurant, lounge/bar. Leisure facilities include a health club, indoor swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality & hotel is generally level with very few steps. There is a slight incline when walking into the town centre. This hotel has a lift to all floors.

Tour Itinerary Your Tour Includes Tuesday 29 December Arriving 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service during the afternoon we are welcomed 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom with tea, coffee & mince pies. 3-course/3Coaches choice dinner with tea/coffee followed by a 䡲 4 nights half board relaxing evening in the bar. 䡲 Entertainment programme Wednesday 30 December This morning 䡲 Outlined excursions including with breakfast vouchers included we board a day excursion to Boulogne & our P&O Ferry sailing to France. We head for entrance to Leeds Castle the fascinating old town of Boulogne with its cobbled square and vibrant market, superb Not included: All lunches seafood restaurants and bistros. The ‘Centre 5 Day Tour Ville’ is a bustling mixture of shops, Tuesday 29 December 2015 – restaurants and cafés, bisected by pedestrian Saturday 2 January 2016 streets surveyed by the ancient Church of St Nicolas, protector of sailors, the oldest church £545 in Boulogne. Parts of the choir date from the Single Room: £66 13th century whilst the façade was restored in Holiday Insurance: £23 the 18th Century. Return in the late afternoon Tour Departs By: 10.30am to our hotel for dinner and in-house entertainment. NB: A full 10 year passport Returns By: 5.30pm Times are approximate will be required for this excursion. Thursday 31 December Today we visit Canterbury; a city dominated by its magnificent Cathedral. Here, you’ll be able to discover a maze of intriguing side streets, which are rich with a variety of specialist shops. Return to hotel in the evening for dinner then join in the New Years Eve music celebrations. Friday 1 January Welcome in 2016 with a visit to Leeds Castle. Sitting in 500 acres of landscaped parkland across two idyllic islands it has often been described as the ‘loveliest castle in the world’. We return to our hotel for a farewell 3-course dinner followed in-house entertainment. Saturday 2 January Homeward bound, arriving in the late afternoon. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly. Your Hotel Best Western Plus Dover Marina Hotel, Dover Seafront HHHH A picturesque Regency hotel on the seafront commanding a stunning position with superb views of Dover Harbour. Restaurant, bar & waterfront coffee shop, gym & spa facility. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Reasonably flat. Hotel: A few gentle steps to front entrance, isolated steps in public areas. Lift to all floors.

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NEW YEAR IN BARNSTAPLE NEW YEAR IN BIDEFORD with Brend Hotels

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Wednesday 30 December We travel to 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service the south west, pausing for lunch on route 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom arriving at our hotel in the afternoon. Enjoy Coaches refreshments on arrival and then relax and 䡲 3 nights half board settle in before dinner and a light hearted 䡲 Entertainment programme quiz. 䡲 Outlined excursions Thursday 31 December This morning we 䡲 Visit to the pantomime visit the nearby market town of Barnstaple, where there is time for lunch and to explore Not included: All lunches before we make our way to the theatre to see ‘Cinderella’. We return to our hotel with time 4 Day Tour Wednesday 30 December to don our finery before tucking in to 2015 – Saturday 2 January champagne cocktails which precede our 2016 delicious Gala Dinner. There is music for £495 dancing and at midnight enjoy the town’s sparkling firework display from our great Single Room: £Nil vantage point at the hotel. Holiday Insurance: £18 Friday 1 January – Happy New Year! Take Tour Departs By: 08.30am it easy this morning before we leave the hotel Returns By: 3.00pm in the late morning for a mystery scenic Times are approximate drive. Dinner at our hotel this evening is followed by musical entertainment. Saturday 2 January Departing after breakfast we make a suitable stop for lunch en-route before arriving home in the early afternoon. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly. Your Hotel The Royal Hotel, Bideford HHH Standing at the eastern end of the ancient Bideford Bridge, the Royal Hotel is steeped in history. As Bideford’s finest hotel, you can rely on the Royal for a warm Brend Hotels welcome among stylish and peaceful surroundings. Regency Restaurant, lounge and bar area. Mobility •A P Grade: 4 – Location and hotel fairly level, slight hill into town, lift to all floors.

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Your Hotel The Park Hotel, Barnstaple HHH The Park Hotel is set in a quiet corner of the bustling market town of Barnstaple, a level 15 minute stroll into the shops, bars & restaurants of the town centre. The elegant, comfortable bedrooms offer every modern facility with special attention to detail. Spacious restaurant, bar & lounge, sun terrace overlooking Rock Park. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality is generally flat. Most rooms are on the 1st floor, with a limited number of ground floor rooms available in the Garden Court Annexe, 100m from main entrance. Please note there is no lift.

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Wednesday 30 December We travel to the 䡲 Door to Door Home Service North Devon market town of Barnstaple with 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom a convenient lunch stop en route. Let the Coaches celebrations begin with dinner, followed by 䡲 3 nights half board musical entertainment. 䡲 Entertainment programme Thursday 31 December A free morning to explore Barnstaple, you may however wish to 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Visit to the pantomime relax in our hotel or use the facilities of the health and leisure club of our sister hotel, The Not included: All lunches Barnstaple Hotel. In the afternoon we pay a 4 Day Tour visit to the pantomime to see ‘Cinderella’ at the Queens Theatre. After a cocktail reception Wednesday 30 December 2015 – Saturday 2 January and Gala Dinner, our evening continues with 2016 musical and dancing! Friday 1 January Greet 2016 with a leisurely £495 morning in Barnstaple. During the afternoon Single Room: £Nil join us for a mystery scenic coach cruise Holiday Insurance: £18 around the local area to blow away the cobwebs. Dinner will again be followed by Tour Departs By: 08.30am music and entertainment. Returns By: 3.00pm Saturday 2 January Departing after Times are approximate breakfast we make a suitable stop for lunch en-route before arriving home in the early afternoon. Note: Entertainment may vary slightly.

A wonderful location in which to welcome in the New Year. Highlights of this break include a New Year Gala Dinner, a chance to see Bideford’s firework display and a visit to the pantomime. Be sure to join

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THE LEGENDARY A GILBERT & JOE LOSS ORCHESTRA SULLIVAN WEEKEND

SNOWDROPS & STEAM

in Hampshire

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Including Bletchley Park & Harrow School Bletchley Park

Snowdrop Valley

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2016 is the band’s 86th year and it is the days longest running entertainment company of any kind. Since 1930 the band has never disbanded or reformed! Now led by Todd Miller, the Big Band and Singers will perform hits from the 50’s to the 80’s.

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Fri Travelling outward we visit the ‘Living Rainforest’ at Hampstead Norreys. This live growing Not included: rainforest successfully All lunches brings together free3 Day Tour roaming animals, Friday 29 – Sunday butterflies, lizards and 31 January 2016 birds alongside over 300 species of plants. Arrive at £299 our hotel. Pre-dinner Single Room: £Nil drinks. Evening dinner is Holiday Insurance: £17 followed by a Big Band Tour Departs: 9.30am Night with the Joe Loss Returns By: 5.00pm Orchestra. Times are approximate Sat After breakfast our excursion takes us via New Alresford to historic Winchester with its magnificent Cathedral. Dinner is followed by musical entertainment at our hotel. Sun Departing after breakfast we return via Oxford – the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’. Enjoy plenty of time to explore the city which has several notable museums (for example, the Ashmolean), the Bodleian Library, Christ Church, excellent shops and restaurants. Your Hotel Apollo Hotel, Basingstoke HHHH This modern hotel stands to the north of Basingstoke and provides well equipped accommodation and spacious lounges. Restaurant & bar. Leisure club with indoor swimming pool, sauna & gym. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality & hotel are generally on the level. Lift to all floors. 2 nights half board provided.

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Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

Sun Travelling outward we visit Bletchley Park. Explore the iconic WW2 code breaking huts and blocks and discover the Not included: ground breaking All lunches achievements of the 2 Day Tour ‘enigma’ code breakers Sunday 7 – Monday whose work is said to 8 February 2016 have helped shorten £199 the war by two years. We continue to our hotel Single Room: £25 where a 3-course dinner Holiday Insurance: £14 this evening is followed Tour Departs: 9.00am by the operetta ‘Pirates of Penzance’ (Black tie or Returns By: 4.30pm Times are approximate lounge suits gents please!). Mon After breakfast we arrive for morning coffee at Harrow School, one of the world’s top schools. Its incredible list of alumni includes Winston Churchill, Robert Peel, King Hussein of Jordan, the Duke of Westminster and various members of the British Royal Family. Our tour includes visits to the chapel, sports centre, Museum of Harrow Life, the Fourth Form Room, Speech Room (including its art gallery) and The Vaughan Library. Your Hotel Grims Dyke Hotel, Old Redding, Harrow Weald HHHH Accommodation is split into two sections. 9 rooms in the main building, offering everything one would expect from a country house. The Garden Lodge houses the remaining 37, all of which continue the classic decor. Restaurant, bar, lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Hotel is mobility friendly but please note there is no lift in main building. One night half board provided.

Snowdrop Valley is home to a days beautiful spectacle when thousands upon thousands of snowdrops pushy their way up through the earth to create a carpet of flowers which heralds the start of spring in this sheltered corner of Exmoor. Once a secret known only to locals, this floral extravaganza now attracts visitors from all around the UK.

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Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

Fri Travelling outward we visit Knightshayes (NT) – a Victorian ‘gothic revival’ country house with richly decorated interiors, set in Not included: acres of glorious gardens All lunches – This is a country estate 3 Day Tour on a grand scale! Friday 19 – Sunday Sat We take the Steam 21 February 2016 Train on the West £249 Somerset Railway from Bishops Lydeard to Single Room: £36 Williton where we catch Holiday Insurance: £17 the Shuttle Bus to Tour Departs: 9.30am Snowdrop Valley. Returns By: 4.00pm After your visit we return Times are approximate to Williton where our coach continues to Minehead. (This excursion requires a good degree of mobility and it is advisable to wear sensible shoes and warm clothing) Sun After a leisurely breakfast we commence our journey homeward, making a suitable stop for lunch en-route. Your Hotel Best Western Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton HHH This modern hotel is located in a pleasant suburban area just outside the market town of Tiverton, set in 2 acres of grounds. Restaurant, bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Location and hotel reasonably level. A few isolated steps within the building. There is no lift but the hotel does have plenty of ground floor rooms. 2 nights half board provided.

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Built in 1870 the Grims Dyke Hotel, the former days country residence of Sir William Gilbert is often described as the shrine for Gilbert & Sullivan, offering quiet, idyllic surroundings set on 170 acres of forest and gardens on top of a hill overlooking Harrow/London.

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John Betjeman once described Sidmouth as days “a town caught still in a timeless charm” and that comment still stands true today. Sidmouth still retains a ‘special’ elegance that understandably makes it our most popular seaside location.

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Mon A leisurely journey south, making a suitable stop for lunch en-route, we arrive in Sidmouth with time to settle in prior Not included: to dinner. All lunches Tue We enjoy a gentle 5 Day Tour scenic drive along the Monday 22 – Friday East Devon Heritage 26 February 2016 Coast, passing through £405 the unspoilt town of Budleigh Salterton and Single Room: £Nil historic Exmouth. Holiday Insurance: £23 Wed A day at leisure to Tour Departs: 10.00am enjoy this picturesque Returns By: 5.00pm resort. Times are approximate Thu Today, we visit Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Torquay was once the childhood home of Agatha Christie, Paignton with its famous Victorian Pier and Brixham, one of Britain’s principal fishing ports. Fri We return home today making a stop for lunch at Gloucester Quays before arriving home in the early evening.

Not included: All lunches 5 Day Tour Sunday 31 January – Thursday 4 February 2015 £499 Single Room: £Nil Single Sea View Supplement: £40 Double Inland for Single Occupancy: £80 Sea Facing Twins: £40 De-Luxe Sea Facing Twins: £80 Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs: 10.00am Returns By: 5.00pm Times are approximate

Your Hotel The Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth HHHH A luxurious former Victorian summer residence, the hotel retains much of its tranquillity and charm. It stands at the end of Sidmouth’s striking esplanade and is just a short stroll from the town centre. Elegant restaurant, bar/lounge, delightful gardens and use of superb leisure facilities at the Victoria Hotel next door. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Fairly level. Hotel: Occasional steps, some bedrooms have steps inside the rooms. •A P Lift to all floors. 4 nights half board provided.

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Your Hotel The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth HH A popular, well appointed, family owned and run hotel, in the centre of the Esplanade, overlooking the sea and adjacent to the town centre. Restaurant, two bars, three comfortable lounges, hydrotherapy pool (extra charge). Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: Generally level. Hotel: On the level with a few •A P steps to some public rooms and a lift to all floors. 4 nights half board provided. R

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This ever popular resort is perfect for a relaxing days early season break. Enjoy visits to the East Devon Heritage Coast and picturesque Torbay.

Brighten up winter with this delightful break to days Dorset, where this 4 star hotel located ideally between Bournemouth and Poole will ensure you have a fantastic stay. Wander straight from the hotel onto the beach front, perhaps take a walk along the sea front or take a short stroll to Poole Harbour

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Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

Mon A morning departure for the south coast. Welcome drink upon arrival. Tue Today we take an Not included: excursion into the New All lunches Forest stopping at 5 Day Tour Burley, Lyndhurst and Monday 8 – Friday Bucklers Hard. 12 February 2016 Wed A morning at leisure followed by a short £489 afternoons drive to Single Room: £Nil Poole’s Historic Quay. Holiday Insurance: £23 Thu We take the Tour Departs: 10.00am Sandbanks Ferry to the Isle of Purbeck. Travelling Returns By: 3.30pm Times are approximate via Studland we visit the quaint seaside resort of Swanage, returning via Corfe Castle, where we glimpse the enormous 12th century castle ruins which stand proudly overlooking the village. Fri After breakfast we depart on our homeward journey to the Midlands. Your Hotel The Sandbanks Hotel, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset HHHH Step off the terrace onto glorious golden sands at The Sandbanks. With direct access onto the renowned Sandbanks Beach. The majority have balconies and sea or harbour views. Sea view restaurant, bar, snack bar, 10m indoor pool, steam room, sauna & gym. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality generally level with a few isolated steps. Lift to all floors. 4 nights half board provided.

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Lyme Regis

Beautiful, wild, green North Devon. This corner of the south-west epitomises unspoiled rural days England, with narrow lanes and a rugged coastline dotted with fishing villages. Memories are made here in as signs of spring begin to appear everywhere; there are spring flowers galore, and the sound of newborn lambs is starting to be heard.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Monday We travel south, making a suitable 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service lunch stop en route and arriving at our hotel 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom mid-afternoon. Relax, settle in and enjoy a Coaches drinks reception before our first delicious 䡲 4 nights half board evening meal. 䡲 Devonshire cream tea Tuesday A free day to explore and enjoy the 䡲 Outlined excursions many attractions that Sidmouth has to offer. 䡲 Admission to Bicton Park Make the most of the Victoria’s luxurious Botanical Gardens surroundings and enjoy a sumptuous Devon cream tea! Not included: All lunches Wednesday After breakfast we drive to 5 Day Tour Bicton Park Botanical Gardens. Set in Monday 28 March – Devon’s Otter Valley, the grade I-listed Friday 1 April 2016 gardens are the product of almost 300 years £559 of horticultural history where the curved design of the 1820s Palm House greenhouse Single Room: £Nil is a must see. Later, we continue along the Sea View: £40 East Devon Heritage Coast to Exmouth. Sea View Deluxe: £80 Thursday Today we visit Lyme Regis, a Holiday Insurance: £23 coastal resort that boasts breath-taking Tour Departs: 11.00am scenery and holds a special mystique. Its historic Cobb and harbour are iconic features, Returns By: 5.00pm set against moody blue cliffs yielding fossilised Times are approximate evidence of life on earth millions of years ago. (Please note that access to the town and promenade from the coach park is via a steep incline and may prove challenging for those with reduced mobility). Friday After breakfast we depart our hotel and after making a suitable stop for lunch en-route we arrive home in the afternoon.

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Your Hotel The Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth HHHH The Victoria stands proudly at the western end of Sidmouth seafront, in 5 acres of manicured grounds which offer truly glorious views over the bay and is only a short walk from the timeless charms of the town centre. Restaurant, lounge/bar, sun lounge, games room, snooker room & table tennis, indoor pool, sauna & •A P solarium. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Fairly level. Hotel: Occasional steps with lift to all floors.

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Your Hotel The Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple HHHH Located in the centre of Barnstaple, overlooking the River Taw, just a short walk from the shops. With the old style charm of a traditional townhouse hotel, the Imperial has become a firm favourite of our clients. Restaurant, ‘Colours’ Bar, comfortable •A P lounge, garden terrace. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Flat. Hotel: Public areas level. Lift to all floors.

Sidmouth is a charming and elegant resort and remains our most popular destination – the timeless days charm and unhurried way of life offers the perfect recipe for relaxation. There is a long, flat promenade which is overlooked by Regency buildings, along with wonderful views of the softly curving bay.

Easter Holidays

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Monday We travel south, making a suitable 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service lunch stop en route and arriving at our hotel 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom mid-afternoon. Relax, settle in and enjoy a Coaches drinks reception before our first delicious 䡲 4 nights half board evening meal. 䡲 Cream tea Tuesday We visit RHS Rosemoor Gardens. 䡲 Outlined excursions This 40 acre garden, lying in to Torridge 䡲 Entrance to RHS Rosemoor Valley, close to Great Torrington, offers a Gardens & Arlington Court & something for all garden lovers 䡲 The mature Lady Anne’s Garden and its adjacent National Trust Carriage arboretum 䡲 Formal gardens 䡲 Rock gorge 䡲 Museum Stream & bog gardens 䡲 Enchanting lake 䡲 Not included: All lunches 200 variety of roses 䡲 Colour themed gardens 䡲 Herb garden & potager 䡲 Extensive 5 Day Tour Monday 28 March – herbaceous borders 䡲 Cottage garden 䡲 Friday 1 April 2016 Foliage & plantsman’s garden 䡲 Fruit & £499 vegetable garden. Wednesday In the morning we are free to Single Room: £Nil enjoy the old world charm and friendly River View: £100 atmosphere of Barnstaple’s historic Pannier River View Deluxe: £140 Market. Today’s market specialises in antiques Holiday Insurance: £23 and collectibles. In the afternoon we visit the Tour Departs: 9.00am charming fishing village of Appledore with Returns By: 3.00pm fabulous coastal views towards Bideford Bay. Times are approximate Return to our hotel for a Cream tea and evening dinner. Reductions available for RHS & Thursday Today we cross the River Taw and (NT) National Trust Members visit Arlington Court (NT) an intimate and intriguing Regency house full of interesting treasures and with extensive Victorian grounds. This is also home to the National Trust Carriage Museum where we include a guided tour. Friday After breakfast we depart our hotel and after making a suitable stop for lunch en-route we arrive home in the afternoon.

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NORTHUMBRIAN ADVENTURE

Michelham Priory

Newcastle

The elegant seaside town of Eastbourne is sheltered by the rolling expanse of the South Downs and the towering cliffs of Beachy Head. We take in some days highlights of Sussex and Kent including the Herstmonceux Estate and the spectacular scenery of the South Downs.

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Thursday We travel to the Sussex Coast, 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service making a stop for our included lunch en 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom route, arriving in our resort during the Coaches afternoon. 䡲 Lunches on days 1 & 5 Friday We cross the South Downs to enjoy 䡲 4 nights half board the views at Beachy Head, reaching Birling 䡲 Entertainment on three Gap. Return via the scenic Seven Sisters to evenings Alfriston, one of the oldest and prettiest 䡲 Outlined excursions villages in Sussex. Saturday Today we visit Michelham Priory – 䡲 Entrance to Michelham Priory England’s longest water filled moat surrounds Not included: 3 lunches the site which dates back to 1229. Discover 5 Day Tour the history of the house, the destruction caused in Tudor times, to later life as a country Thursday 24 – Monday 28 March 2016 house. Enjoy a bite to eat and a drink in the £429 café before we return to Eastbourne for free time in the afternoon. Single Room: £32 Sunday A day at leisure in Eastbourne, Holiday Insurance: £23 where you might be fortunate enough to catch a concert at the Grand Parade Tour Departs By: 10.00am Bandstand. Stroll along Eastbourne Pier to Returns By: 4.30pm enjoy a cup of tea in the Victorian tearooms or Times are approximate visit the Wish Tower, from where you can visit the Lifeboat Museum, Heritage Centre and Winter Gardens. Monday We return homeward, making a stop for our included lunch en-route, arriving during the afternoon.

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The thriving city of Newcastle and Tyneside is our base for this Easter break. We feature a superb River Tyne cruise as a highlight, with time to explore the Geordie capital as well as a trip to the seaside.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Friday We travel north with a suitable 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service stop for lunch en-route arriving late 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom afternoon. Tea/coffee and hot cross buns on Coaches arrival. Then enjoy a glass of Pimms before 䡲 Tea/coffee & hot cross buns dinner. on arrival Saturday Discover Tyneside’s rugged 䡲 3 nights half board coastline as we drive through Whitley Bay to 䡲 Glass of Pimms on first evening the delightful Victorian resort of Tynemouth before dinner with its glorious sandy beaches, Benedictine 䡲 Outlined excursions Priory and mighty statue of a local hero, 䡲 River Tyne cruise Admiral Collingwood, staring out over the North Sea. We return to Newcastle in the Not included: All lunches afternoon for free time. 4 Day Tour Sunday This morning we have a leisurely breakfast and visit Newcastle’s famous Sunday Friday 25 – Monday 28 March 2016 Quayside Market. We have lots of time to £379 browse around the stalls and look for that elusive bargain, and chance to obtain lunch Single Room: £60 maybe in a quayside pub. In the afternoon we Holiday Insurance: £23 join the boat at the quayside for a fabulous Tour Departs By: 8.30am cruise on the River Tyne, with expert Returns By: 7.00pm commentary. The cruise takes you under Times are approximate many of the Tyne bridges. Monday Departing after breakfast, we visit historical city of York on our return. With free time to explore the narrow street and perhaps visit the Minster we return home during the afternoon, arriving home during the early evening. Your Hotel Millennium Copthorne, Newcastle HHHH The Millennium Copthorne Hotel stands in one of the finest locations in Newcastle, on the banks of the River Tyne, just a short stroll from the city centre. Bedrooms are all river facing. Restaurant, bar, indoor leisure centre with 14m swimming pool & gym. Mobility Grade: 4 – The hotel is on the level with a few isolated steps. Lift to all floors.

CARMARTHEN

EASTER IN

& The Gower Peninsula

Edinburgh Gower Peninsula

Scone Palace

39 NEW TOUR The natural beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast and the Gower peninsula are famed all over the world. days Glorious sandy beaches and seemingly endless rugged coastline give way to the Preseli Hills, historic towns and little villages. We stay in Carmarthen for our tour, ideal for visiting this delightful corner of Wales.

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Your Hotel Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen HHH Located on the River Tywi within walking distance of the town centre, the 3-star Ivy Bush sympathetically blends olde-world charm with today’s modern facilities. Restaurant, large lounge area, and bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – •A P Immediate locality reasonably flat. Hotel: One step to entrance with ramp alternative. Small lift to all floors.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Friday A morning departure with a suitable 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service stop for lunch en-route enables us to arrive in 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom at our hotel during the afternoon. Coaches Saturday Today we make our way to Royal 䡲 4 nights half board Edinburgh – Scotland’s capital city. Relax on 䡲 Outlined excursions our guided tour as we discover the many 䡲 Guided Tour of Edinburgh highlights of the city from the Royal Mile, 䡲 Entrances to Scone Palace & Princes Street and the Old Town, to the the Royal Yacht Britannia majestic castle and the royal residence of Holyrood House. Free time for individual Not included: All lunches sightseeing in the afternoon. 5 Day Tour Sunday We travel to Perth visiting Scone Friday 25 – Palace, a place that breathes history like nowhere else in Scotland. The Palace has been Tuesday 29 March 2016 the seat of parliaments, the crowning place of £489 Kings and has housed the Stone of Destiny Single Room: £120 immortalised in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Holiday Insurance: £23 Monday This morning we head to the Ocean Terminal at Leith for a visit to the Royal Yacht Tour Departs By: 8.30am Returns By: 6.00pm Britannia. Home to the British Royal Family Times are approximate for over 40 years we can follow in their footsteps as we explore this floating Royal residence with a fascinating audio tour. Tuesday After breakfast we leave and begin our homeward journey, arriving home during the evening. Your Hotel Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel, Dalmahoy Nr Edinburgh HHHH Looking out across 1000 acres of wooded parkland, at the foot of the Pentland Hills, is the baronial manor house of Dalmahoy, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club. This luxurious hotel features spacious public rooms, including the award-winning Pentland Restaurant, 3 bars/lounges, two 18-hole golf courses, spa, gym and indoor swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Immediate locality reasonably flat. The hotel is on the level with a few isolated steps. Lift to all floors.

Easter Holidays

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Friday A morning departure with a suitable 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service stop for lunch en-route enables us to arrive in Carmarthen during the late afternoon for our 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches three night stay. Have a glass of wine with 䡲 3 nights half board your meal tonight and afterwards enjoy a 䡲 Outlined excursions relaxing evening listening to the harpist. Saturday Today we travel to the popular Not included: All lunches seaside resort of Saundersfoot, where we stay 4 Day Tour a while to explore the little harbour, before Friday 25 – continuing on to Tenby. With the old town Monday 28 March 2016 walls, interesting little side streets and £329 alleyways to explore and superb beaches, Tenby is South West Wales’s main holiday Single Room: £Nil resort. Our return takes us via Pendine Holiday Insurance: £18 Sands and Laugharne, a former home of Tour Departs By: 10.30am Dylan Thomas. Returns By: 4.30pm Sunday Our excursion today takes us to the Times are approximate beautiful unspoilt scenery of the Gower Peninsula, designated an ‘Area of outstanding natural beauty’. We take a break at the Gower Heritage Centre, in Parkmill, with watermill, crafts and tearoom before continuing to the picture postcard resort of Mumbles. This afternoon we head north to the ‘Lost Gardens of Aberglasney’, a garden lost in time for many years and now being gradually rediscovered and brought back to life. Monday After breakfast we leave and begin our homeward journey, arriving home during the afternoon.

Scotland has a rich and colourful history leaving a legacy of wonderful Palaces and Castles. Join us on a days tour of some of the more famous residences offering a fascinating insight into the way of life and times of the many Kings and Queens who played such an important role in our history over the centuries.

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FALMOUTH

Four Islands Explorer By Air

& The Cornishman St Marys

Falmouth

A great

‘Value for Money’

Break at a popular family run coastal 2-Star hotel

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Clients who are unable to walk reasonable distances will be limited in their enjoyment of the holiday. Please remember that all air and sea journeys are weather permitting and that the itinerary may have to be varied for weather and tidal conditions.

Not included: All lunches 7 Day Tour Friday 22 – Thursday 28 April 2016 £985 Tuesday 3 – Monday 9 May 2016 £985 Single Room: £110 Sea View: £60 Holiday Insurance: £25.50 Tour Departs By: 6.30am Returns By: 7.00pm Times are approximate

Deposits – A deposit of £250 is Johnsons Coach Travel are the payable at the time of booking. tour operator for this tour. The Scillies, a unique natural environment with unspoilt beaches of silver sand, are designated an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Your Hotel The Atlantic Hotel, St Mary’s, Isle of Scilly HHH The hotel is located directly on the water’s edge overlooking the harbour. The hotel is an old inn, so bedrooms vary in shape and size. Delightful restaurant built over the water and Ocean Bar with sea views. Mobility Grade: 2 – Town and hotel: Fairly level location. Hotel has •A P no lift and frequent steps and stairs. Excursions include walking tours and sea launch journeys. Coaches are not used on the island. R

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Day 1 We travel to Cornwall with a lunch stop enroute before joining the ‘Skybus’ for the short flight to the Islands. Day 2 Explore your new surroundings and enjoy a guided tour of St Mary’s, the largest of the islands. Day 3 Board the passenger launch for the short journey to Tresco and a guided tour of the famous Tresco Abbey Gardens. Day 4 A visit to the enchanting isle of St Agnes is planned for today. Day 5 A free day to relax and enjoy your unique and peaceful surroundings. Day 6 A tour to the lovely island of St Martin’s today. Day 7 We join our aircraft for the short flight to the mainland and commence our journey home, making a stop for lunch en-route.

Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 6 nights half board 䡲 Return flights from Lands End 䡲 All coach transfers 䡲 Guided tour of St Mary’s 䡲 Boat trip to the Island of Tresco with guided tour of Abbey Gardens 䡲 Boat trip to St Martin’s and St Agnes

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Falmouth is Britain’s most southerly resort and the third largest natural harbour in the world. In the narrow streets of the bustling town centre you’ll find a wide selection of shops, art galleries and ancient inns.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Wednesday A morning departure 䡲 Door to Door Home Service travelling South West through Devon then 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom over Bodmin Moor in to Cornwall, arriving in Coaches our resort during the afternoon. 䡲 4 nights half board Thursday We visit Marazion to view St Michaels Mount standing proudly across the 䡲 Outlined excursions waters of Mount’s Bay. We continue to the Not included: All lunches busy market town of Penzance, the largest 5 Day Tour town on the Cornish Riviera, with a colourful Wednesday 13 – promenade and vibrant centre. Sunday 17 April 2016 Friday A day at leisure in Falmouth. In the £399 narrow streets of the bustling town centre you’ll find a wide selection of shops and art Single Room: £Nil galleries, and cobbled alleys lined with ancient Holiday Insurance: £23 inns, leading down to the water’s edge. Tour Departs By: 9.00am Saturday We visit Truro, where you’ll be Returns By: 4.00pm able to discover the impressive neo-gothic Times are approximate cathedral and regenerated Lemon Quay, a continental-style cobbled square lined with café terraces. In the afternoon we continue to the picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey. Sunday Departing after breakfast we return homeward, where after a stop for lunch en-route we arrive home during the afternoon. Your Hotel The Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth HH Owned by the Andrew family for over forty years, Membly Hall offers an intimate and friendly atmosphere whilst enjoying a superb seafront position on Falmouth Bay. Covered sun lounge, Wellness sauna & spa pool, jacuzzi, pool table, tennis court & short mat bowls available. Restaurant, bar, lounge, large dance floor & regular entertainment programme. Mobility Grade: 3 – Town and hotel: Fairly level location. Hotel entrance has a slight incline & a few steps but lift serves all floors. Due to the nature of the building there are occasional steps on landings.

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Torquay

Not included: All lunches 5 Day Tour Monday 7 – Friday 11 March 2016 £389 Single Room: £Nil Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs By: 10.00am Returns By: 4.00pm Times are approximate

5 Day Tour Thursday 17 – Monday 21 March 2016 £489 Single Room: £Nil Sea View: £24 Double for Sole Use: £48 Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs By: 10.00am Returns By: 5.00pm Times are approximate Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members

Your Hotel The Kingswood & Devoran Hotel, Sidmouth HHH One of our clients’ favourites and for over 50 years under the direct and careful management of its owners, the Seward family. The hotel enjoys a superb seafront location on the Esplanade with excellent sea views. Two sea view lounges and attractive dining •A P room. Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: On the level. Hotel: On the level. Few steps. Lift to most floors. Steps to some bedrooms. PU LA

Your Hotel Imperial Hotel, Torquay HHHH Located on an exclusive cliff top position with magnificent views across the bay and coastline. Regatta Restaurant with breathtaking views, Britannia Bar, health club with indoor & outdoor swimming pools, sauna, spa, solarium & Jacuzzi. Mobility Grade: 4 – Torquay itself is quite hilly but around the hotel is generally flat. There are a few isolated steps but all rooms served by a lift.

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Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Lunches on days 1 & 5 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Guided Tour of Forde Abbey & Gardens including light refreshments 䡲 Entrance to Killerton House (NT)

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Holiday Itinerary Monday Making a convenient lunch stop enroute we arrive in Torquay in the afternoon. Rest and relax before dinner and a leisurely evening. Tuesday Relax, as we take a leisurely drive via Totnes to Kingsbridge then on through Torcross and along the South Devon Heritage coast via Slapton Sands to the historic waterside town of Dartmouth. Dinner in the evening is followed by Bingo in the hotel. Wednesday Travelling via Newton Abbot we reach Buckfastleigh with its great abbey. Next, we explore the vast open expanse of Dartmoor with its isolated villages, dense woodlands and soaring summits, visiting the picturesque little village of Widecombe-inthe-Moor. After dinner this evening its time to test your knowledge with the hotel quiz! Thursday A day at leisure in Torquay. Between 3-5pm there’s a tea dance at the hotel with a Devonshire cream tea including scones, jam, cream, tea and coffee. Friday Making a convenient stop for lunch en-route we return to the Midlands.

Holiday Itinerary Thursday A leisurely journey to Sidmouth with an included lunch en-route. Arriving in the afternoon we have time to settle in and relax before dinner. Friday Free time to enjoy the hotel’s delightful location and Sidmouth’s charm. Perhaps stroll along the promenade or investigate the interesting shops. Saturday Enjoy a guided tour of Forde Abbey & Gardens. Originally founded by the Cistercians in 1140, it became one of the richest and most learned monasteries in the country. The church was demolished in the dissolution, but in 1649 Sir Edmund Prideaux transformed the Abbey into a magnificent country house. The 30 acres of world famous gardens include a walled working kitchen garden, ponds, cascades, rockery, bog garden, and the Centenary Fountain. Light refreshments are included in our visit. Sunday Today we visit beautiful Killerton House (NT), one of the largest estates owned by the National Trust. Monday We commence our homeward journey. En-route we stop for an included lunch arriving home during the late afternoon.

Springtime Holidays

Torquay, at the heart of the English ‘Riviera’, is a stylish resort with a real continental atmosphere. days One of the UK’s top holiday destinations since Victorian times, today it’s an exciting resort with a wide variety of attractions including a palm-lined promenade, international marina, shops and cafés, and 22 miles of coastline, cliffs, coves and beaches!

As winter turns to spring, this beautiful resort blossoms. Spring flowers begin to provide an array of days colour and the bay starts to turn to blue again. Sidmouth is a small, unhurried and unspoilt resort of charm and elegance, with a flat promenade and dignified Regency buildings set amidst beautiful coastal scenery.

SIDMOUTH

BIDEFORD

& Magnificent Spring Gardens

& Delightful North Devon

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Hestercombe Gardens

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Not included: All lunches 5 Day Tour Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 April 2016 £495 Single Room: £Nil Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs By: 10.00am Returns By: 4.30pm Times are approximate

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Your Hotel The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth HHH A popular, well appointed, family owned and run hotel, in the centre of the Esplanade, overlooking the sea and adjacent to the town centre. Restaurant, two bars, three comfortable lounges, hydrotherapy pool (extra •A P charge). Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: Generally level. Hotel: On the level with a few steps to some public rooms and a lift to all floors.

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Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Entrance to Bicton Park Botanical Gardens 䡲 Admission to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

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Holiday Itinerary Tuesday Sit back and relax on board our coach as we make our way to the south coast. After a convenient stop for lunch en-route we arrive in Sidmouth mid-afternoon. Wednesday After breakfast we drive to Bicton Park Botanical Gardens. Set in Devon’s Otter Valley, the grade I-listed gardens are the product of almost 300 years of horticultural history where the curved design of the 1820s Palm House greenhouse is a must see. Later, we continue along the East Devon Heritage Coast to Exmouth. Thursday A day at leisure to relax and enjoy this charming and elegant resort. Friday A scenic coastal drive is followed by a visit to lovely Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens. Established in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester as a kitchen garden for her nearby castle, the garden is now filled with rare and exotic plants from around the world. Saturday We travel home with a convenient stop for lunch en-route, arriving home during the afternoon.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Sunday A smooth ride to the West 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service Country, paying a visit to beautiful 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Hestercombe Gardens en route, with its Coaches formal terraces, cascades and breathtaking 䡲 4 nights half board views. We continue to our hotel with time to 䡲 Outlined excursions settle in and enjoy the comfortable 䡲 Entrance to Hestercombe surroundings before dinner. Gardens Monday Our first stop this morning is the 䡲 Entrance to RHS Rosemoor picturesque resort of Lynmouth where we Gardens have time to explore the narrow streets and maybe take the cliff railway to the twin village Not included: All lunches of Lynton. From here we make our way 5 Day Tour through scenic ‘Little Switzerland’, as the Sunday 13 – region is known, to the lovely village of Thursday 17 March 2016 Dunster, with its famous castle and octagonal £415 Yarn Market. Our return takes us through Exford and the Exmoor National Park. Single Room: £Nil Tuesday A day at leisure in resort. Why not Holiday Insurance: £23 discover Bideford’s Pannier Market. It’s a Tour Departs By: 9.30am lovely traditional market with around 40 stalls Returns By: 4.30pm selling a wide range of locally-sourced fresh Times are approximate fish, crafts and gifts. Wednesday We visit RHS Rosemoor Gardens whereyou can stroll amongst the many gardens from formal to model garden, from winter to cherry and from exotic to stone garden there is much to see. We will also have the chance to visit the Dartington Crystal visitors centre a short drive away before returning to our hotel. Thursday After a leisurely breakfast we leave Bideford and return home, making a convenient lunch stop en-route.

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Situated on the glorious South Devon coast, set between deep red cliffs on the edge of Devon’s heathery uplands, Sidmouth is a charming and days peaceful town to visit, renowned for its ‘olde-worlde’ charm, elegant Regency style esplanade, sheltered beach and delightful gardens.

North Devon is an enchanting, often forgotten region of the country with such a variety of beautiful countryside scenery – rolling hills, hidden woodlands, spectacular rivers, rocky coves and long sandy beaches and sleepy hidden hamlets.

HAYLING ISLAND

THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH

& Hampshire Highlights

Bognor Regis & West Sussex Delights

Spinnaker Tower

Portsmouth

NEW TOUR Hayling Island is only a small island, but offers a wealth of treasure. Its combination of rural and days marine environments has left us a legacy of unique natural history. With over 3 miles of beaches right on the doorstep of the Solent as well as the Harbours of Langstone and Chichester, Hayling Island has much to offer whether on land or at sea.

Your Hotel Langstone Hotel, Hayling Island HHHH The superb 4 Star Langstone Hotel is a stunningly individualistic hotel situated on the south coast between Portsmouth and Chichester on the northern shore of Hayling Island overlooking Langstone Estuary and harbour. Brasserie Restaurant, bar/lounge, leisure facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Generally level. Hotel: On the level with a few isolated steps throughout. Rooms are on Ground & first floor only with a lift serving one side of the hotel.

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Long hours of sunshine and award-winning beaches make Bognor Regis one of the most popular seaside resorts on the south coast; just minutes away from the tranquillity and beauty of the South Downs.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Monday Sit back and relax on board 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service our coach as we journey south. After being 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom treated to tea, coffee and cake on arrival Coaches we settle into our rooms and enjoy our four 䡲 4 nights half board night stay. 䡲 Packed lunch on departure day Tuesday During the morning we visit 䡲 Outlined excursions Denmans Gardens, a delightful four acre garden in beautiful West Sussex countryside. 䡲 Guided Tour of Denman Gardens We continue to Petworth House, a magnificent country house and park with an 䡲 Guided Tour & cream tea at Petworth House internationally important art collection. 䡲 ‘All Attractions’ Ticket to The 17th-century mansion is set in a Portsmouth Historic Dockyard beautiful 700-acre deer park, landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown and immortalised in Not included: All lunches Turner’s paintings. Inside, the house contains 5 Day Tour the National Trust’s finest collection of Monday 14 – pictures, with numerous works by Turner, Friday 18 March 2016 Van Dyck, Reynolds and Blake, ancient and £399 Neo-classical sculpture, fine furniture and carvings by Grinling Gibbons. The servants’ Single Room: £48 quarters contain fascinating kitchens and Holiday Insurance: £23 other service rooms. Tour Departs By: 10.00am Wednesday Today we visit Portsmouth’s Returns By: 4.00pm Historic Dockyard where our ‘All Attractions’ ticket allows you the freedom to come and go Times are approximate at will. Enjoy a 45 minute Harbour Boat Cruise, walk the decks of HMS Victory & HMS Warrior or enjoy a simulated helicopter flight at Actions Stations. Otherwise discover the Museums, Historic Landmarks and the Trafalgar Experience. Thursday We visit the charming city of Chichester. Originally laid out by the Romans in AD70, but today it is centred around the Market Cross of 1501 and its 900 year old cathedral. Friday Departing our hotel after breakfast we commence our return homeward. Your Hotel Best Western Beachcroft Hotel, Bognor Regis HHH This 3 star hotel commands a unique sea front location in the village of Felpham, near to Bognor Regis. There are 35 mostly sea facing bedrooms. Restaurant, bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort & hotel: Generally level. Unavoidable steps throughout hotel. No lift but rooms are on two floors only.

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Sunday Relax as we journey south. After a 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service convenient stop for lunch on-route we arrive 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom at our hotel in the afternoon. Coaches Monday Today we visit Portsmouth where 䡲 4 nights half board we include a fascinating 45 minute harbour 䡲 Outlined excursions cruise for unrivalled views of warships at 䡲 Portsmouth Harbour Cruise & anchor and in port. Free time to explore Spinnaker Tower High Tea Gunwharf Quays before entry to Spinnaker 䡲 Day excursion to the Isle of Tower. Soaring 170 metres above the Solent, Wight it offers amazing 350º panoramic views of the South coast and the Isle of Wight. Experience Not included: All lunches the ever-changing views whilst enjoying High 5 Day Tour Tea in Café in the Clouds. Sunday 17 – Tuesday We visit nearby Chichester with its Thursday 21 April 2016 beautiful cathedral. In the afternoon we visit £415 Arundel a modern market town combining a thousand years of history and heritage with is Single Room: £80 diverse collection of individual shops and art Holiday Insurance: £23 galleries. Wednesday We sail to the Isle of Wight and Tour Departs By: 11.00am make our way to the quintessential English Returns By: 3.00pm village of Godshill. Explore its delightful Times are approximate medieval church, charming thatched-roofed cottages and a winding main-street lined with traditional tearooms. We continue to Rosemary Vineyard, one of the largest producers of English Wine before returning back to the mainland in the afternoon. Thursday After a leisurely breakfast we leave our hotel and return home, making a convenient lunch stop en-route.

THRIPLOW

HISTORIC NORWICH

Daffodil Weekend

Including Norfolk Steam & Broads Cruise Norwich

44 Thriplow is a quiet village eight miles south of Cambridge which, since 1969, has celebrated its own Daffodil Weekend drawing days crowds from far and wide. This unique event raises money for local charities and provides the visitor with plenty of activities and attractions – so take your choice:

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Thriplow Overview! Wander at your leisure, walk round the lanes and footpaths, visit the open gardens & the craft and home-produce stall. Be transported by the melodious music of organ and violin recitals, jazz music, morris dancers and& buskers. Enjoy the Flower Festival in the village church, working smithy or sheep dogs working. Take a dray ride with the Heavy Horses through the village. Refreshments available include pub food, barbecue, hog roast and much much more....... and, hopefully, thousands of beautiful daffodils!

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Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 2 nights half board 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Entrance to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford 䡲 Blue Badge Guided Tour of Cambridge 䡲 Entrance to the Thriplow Daffodil Festival 䡲 Entrance & guided tour of the National Stud at Newmarket

Friday We drive to the Imperial War Not included: All lunches Museum at Duxford. Here we enjoy an unforgettable journey through the history of 3 Day Tour aviation. Discover some of the most iconic Friday 15 – aircraft including the legendary Spitfire, Sunday 17 April 2016 Lancaster, Concorde and the Blackbird spy £275 plane. Then we continue on to our hotel and Single Room: £40 our two night stay. Holiday Insurance: £17 Saturday A morning excursion into Cambridge where we meet our Blue Badge Tour Departs By: 10.00am Guide for an informative tour of Cambridge Returns By: 6.00pm and its impressive University buildings. Then Times are approximate we make the short drive to Thriplow where we include your admission into the village where we are free to explore and enjoy the fun-filled Daffodil Weekend festival. Sunday Departing our hotel we visit Newmarket for a guided tour of the National Stud before returning home in the evening. Your Hotel Menzies Hotel, Cambridge HHHH This lovely hotel stands in 200 acres, just 5 miles from the famous University City. Restaurant, 2 bars and lounge. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, solarium, Jacuzzi & gymnasium. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the level. Rooms are on two floors only, all served by a lift.

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Norfolk has a wide variety of attractions on offer, including its historic county capital of Norwich and the beautiful Broads. We take in lovely Ely and one of the highlights of the trip is sure to be our relaxing cruise on the Broads.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Sunday Travelling to East Anglia, we make 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service a stop for lunch in Ely, a charming market 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom town of ancient, narrow streets, timbered Coaches houses, medieval gateways and magnificent cathedral before proceeding to our hotel near 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Outlined excursions Norwich. 䡲 Guided Tour of Norwich Monday A fascinating trip to Norwich to 䡲 Train ride on the Bure Valley discover more about its extraordinary history Railway & Norfolk Broads and heritage. We enjoy a guided tour on cruise board our coach followed by free time to 䡲 Entrance to Bressingham explore the city at your own pace. See the Steam & Gardens cobbled Elm Hill or relax with a boat trip on the River Wensum. Not included: All lunches Tuesday Today we join our coach for the 5 Day Tour short journey to Aylsham, where we enjoy a Sunday 17 – relaxing narrow gauge steam train ride along the picturesque Bure Valley to Wroxham, the Thursday 21 April 2016 £499 ‘capital’ of the Norfolk Broads. There is time for lunch here before we take a relaxing and Single Room: £80 scenic cruise along the Broads. Holiday Insurance: £23 Wednesday Bressingham Steam & Tour Departs By: 9.00am Gardens is our destination today, featuring gardens, a steam museum and several narrow Returns By: 5.00pm Times are approximate gauge railway lines and a number of steam engines and vehicles in its collection. Plenty of time to explore before returning to our hotel in the afternoon. Thursday Homeward bound, and on the way, we visit the delightful market town of Bury St Edmunds. There’s time for lunch and sightseeing here before returning home. Your Hotel Dunston Hall Hotel, Norwich HHHH An imposing red brick country house hotel set in 150 acres of beautiful wooded Norfolk parkland. Brasserie restaurant, bar, lounge, pool with spa bath, sauna & steam room. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality generally level with a few steps to main entrance and leisure area. Please note that meals are carvery style at this hotel but assistance is available if required.

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Coniston

With its beautiful combination of rugged crags, rolling wooded valleys and tranquil lakes, the Lake District holds a special fascination. days The bustling market town of Keswick is our base, from which we will explore some of Cumbria’s most stunning and dramatic landscapes, which will be starting to burst into springtime life.

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Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Outline excursions 䡲 Entrance to Rheged 䡲 Windermere Lake Cruise & Train ride on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway 䡲 Mountain Goat excursion 䡲 Gondola Cruise on Coniston Water 䡲 Entrance to Hilltop (NT) Not included: All lunches 5 Day Tour (Singles Galore) Monday 11 – Friday 15 April 2016 £565 5 Day Tour (General Tour) Monday 2 – Friday 6 May 2016 £569 Single Room: £Nil Holiday Insurance: £23 Tour Departs By: 10.30am Returns By: 5.30pm Times are approximate Discounts Available for National Trust (NT) Members

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Your Hotel The Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick HHH This popular hotel enjoys an excellent location in the market square of the lovely town of Keswick. Cocktail bar and conservatory, stylish restaurant and pleasant lounge. •A P Mobility Grade: 4 – Town: Generally level. Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors.

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Yorkshire is one of the most beautiful parts of the country and is often referred to as God’s Own County. The rolling countryside of the Dales is beautiful and there are historic towns to be explored and stunning views around every corner.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Sunday Our journey takes us north to 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service Harrogate, with a stop for lunch en-route. 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Monday Our day begins with an Coaches ‘Emmerdale Drive’ through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside commencing with a visit 䡲 4 nights half board to the village of Esholt – ‘Beckindale’ and then 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Drink at the ‘Woolpack Inn’ ‘Emmerdale’ for many years. We include a 䡲 Entrance to East Riddlesden drink at the famous ‘Woolpack’ before Hall heading on to the former spa town of Ilkley, 䡲 Ripon Cathedral guided tour sheltered by Ilkley Moor and the Cow and 䡲 Entrance to Harewood House Calf Rocks. In the afternoon we visit East Riddlesden Hall (NT), an intimate manor Not included: All lunches house set in mature grounds in the Aire Valley. 5 Day Tour Tuesday After a leisurely breakfast we head Sunday 3 – for historic York, where we have the day to Thursday 7 April 2016 explore this fascinating city with lots of £489 attractions including the National Railway Museum, Jorvik Centre, the City Walls, the Single Room: £Nil little streets and alleyways in the centre, not Reduction for Twin/Double forgetting the magnificent Minster. Room Share: £36pp Wednesday A morning at leisure to explore Holiday Insurance: £23 the town of Harrogate. Enjoy a stroll through beautiful Valley Gardens, explore the Victorian Tour Departs By: 10.00am Returns By: 6.30pm arcades or take tea at the famous Betty’s Tea Times are approximate Room. We have an early dinner before an evening outing to Ripon for a behind the scenes guided tour of the awesome Ripon Cathedral. This is followed by a visit to the market square for one of the oldest of English traditions. At 9.00pm the Ripon Hornblower sets the night watch from each corner of the obelisk in the centre of the square to reassure citizens that all is well. Thursday We depart for the stunning Harewood House, home to the Earl & Countess of Harewood. The house dates back to the 18th Century and enjoys lavish interiors, extravagant furnishings and marvellous examples of fine art. We also see life below stairs in the popular old kitchen, scullery and still room. There is time for lunch before we return home to the Midlands. Your Hotel The Old Swan, Harrogate HHHH A traditional hotel set in 5 acres of beautiful gardens. Restaurant, Swan Lounge & Bar. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Fairly level. Hotel: Side entrance alternative to steps into the main entrance. Lift to all floors, few steps in the corridor leading to some rooms.

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Monday We travel north to Penrith, pausing at the Rheged Centre. Home to ten individual shops selling artisan food, outdoor clothing and beautiful designed craft products, a large 3D cinema, art gallery and refreshment facilities all situated under one grass covered roof. From here we continue to our hotel for our four night stay. Tuesday This morning we experience the comfortable services of Mountain Goat. A fleet of mini coaches takes us first through Grizedale Forest to Wray Castle for a brief stop before arriving at Hilltop (NT). This 17th century farmhouse was where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her children’s stories and it remains exactly as she left it. From here we move on to the little village of Hawkshead where we take a lunch break. This afternoon we make for Coniston Water where we enjoy a cruise on board the steam yacht Gondola. Wednesday Enjoy the stunning scenery as we travel over the Kirkstone Pass before stopping at Bowness for lunch and time to explore. Enjoy a scenic afternoon cruise to Lakeside and a train ride on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. Thursday A free day to relax and explore Keswick. Friday Departing Keswick we drive along the shoreline of Thirlmere, in the lea of mighty Helvellyn pausing at Grasmere before continuing our journey homeward.

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The magnificent City of York has long been one of the most popular holiday destinations in the country. The walls surrounding the city are some of the days finest and most complete in England still retaining all four of their impressive gateways into the city. Stroll around the delightful old cobbled streets with their half timbered houses and marvel at the Gothic masterpiece of York Minster in whose foundations lay the original layers of York’s history. The museums are excellent and there is a fantastically varied shopping area, you’ll find it no wonder that York has been labelled England’s finest historic city.

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Your Hotel The Queen’s Hotel, York HHH A friendly hotel, well appointed and anxious to please, located on the banks of the River Ouse in the heart of the city and well-liked by our clients. Royal Brasserie, •A P bar and lounge overlooking the river. Mobility Grade: 5 – City: Generally level. Hotel: Has lift or slope alternative to steps.

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Friday A scenic drive north through the 䡲 Door to Door Home Service rolling hills and moorlands of the Peak District. 䡲 Our Own Courier Service After a scheduled stop for lunch on-route we 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom continue to our hotel in York for our two night Coaches stay. 䡲 2 nights half board Saturday A full day in York. We include an 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Open-Top Bus Tour of York Open-Top Bus Tour of this stunning city to make the most of our visit, followed by free Not included: All lunches time to explore some of the other interesting 3 Day Tour sites. Perhaps take a boat trip on the River Friday 18 – Ouse, stroll down Viking streets at the Jorvik Sunday 20 March 2016 Centre, take a walk on the famous city walls, explore the “Shambles” with its ancient £235 leaning buildings, see the excellent Castle Single Room: £40 Museum with its Victorian street or visit the Holiday Insurance: £17 superb Railway Museum housing a collection of over 100 locomotives. Tour Departs By: 9.00am Sunday This morning we travel to the Award Returns By: 6.30pm Winning town of Harrogate. Well known for Times are approximate its Floral displays its Fine buildings and Spa, Harrogate also has interesting Shops – The Famous Betty’s Tea Rooms and plenty of places for a tasty lunch. We return in the afternoon back to the Midlands following a Great Yorkshire Weekend!

Scarborough enjoys an unrivalled position as one of Britain’s premier coastal resorts, yet also lies days tantalizingly close to North Yorkshire’s rugged National Park and the rolling pastures of the North Wolds. The town straddles two magnificent bays separated by a headland crowned by a 12th century castle.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Monday Travelling north we visit historical 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our Own Courier Service York. Free time to explore the sites including 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom the city’s famous web of narrow shop-lined Coaches streets and the glorious Minster before 䡲 4 nights half board continuing on to Scarborough in the 䡲 Outlined Excursions afternoon. 䡲 Entrances to Castle Howard & Tuesday We follow the coast road to the Scarborough Fair Whitby, the famous fishing port which was Collection once the home of Captain James Cook. There’s time to wander the narrow streets and Not included: All lunches busy harbourside before leaving for 5 Day Tour picturesque Goathland, famous as Monday 21 – ‘Aidensfield’ in TV’s popular ‘Heartbeat’. Friday 25 March 2016 Wednesday A free to discover the varied £399 attractions or enjoy the delightful promenade in the Belvedere Gardens. Take a stroll down Single Room: £Nil to the beaches of South Bay, or the busy little Holiday Insurance: £23 harbour. Explore the town with its indoor Tour Departs By: 8.00am markets and antique shops, or walk up to Returns By: 6.30pm Scarborough’s fortress castle and enjoy the Times are approximate views across the Bays. Thursday We travel through Thornton-leDale to Castle Howard. Here “Yorkshire rivals Rome”. For over 300 years this palatial stately home has commanded its position over the Howardian Hills and, more recently, was the setting for TV’s acclaimed ‘Brideshead Revisited’. There is time to visit the house, take a stroll around the delightful grounds and enjoy a drink and snack before we return to Scarborough. Friday Departing after breakfast we visit the superb Scarborough Fair Collection, where we discover one of the country’s finest collections of working Steam Showman Engines, Tractors, Cars, Fairground Rides & Mechanical Organs. We return homeward during the afternoon. Your Hotel Esplanade Hotel, Scarborough HHH This comfortable and friendly hotel, with first class service occupies a commanding position on Scarborough’s south cliff. Restaurant, bar, lounge and games room. Two nights entertainment. Mobility Grade: 3 – A long level frontage and a lift to all floors.

NORTH COUNTRY TREASURES NORTHUMBRIA & The Way We Were!

& Catherine Cookson Country

Beamish Museum

Alnwick Castle

Northumbria is a wonderful area with incredible landmarks and beautiful landscapes. It has days had an adventurous history and is famous for many things including the famous author Catherine Cookson, who grew up in South Shields and based many of her famous novels in and around the area.

Join us as we turn the clocks back a hundred years or so to remember how things used to be. With visits days to the Beamish Open Air Museum, Hartlepool’s amazing Maritime Experience and a relaxing steam train ride over the North Yorkshire Moors this tour which also includes a ‘Band Night’ at our hotel, has all the ingredients for a fun-filled nostalgic spring break to the North East.

Your Hotel Blackwell Grange Hotel, Nr Darlington HHH A beautiful 17th century mansion peacefully situated in nine acres of its own grounds and surrounded by a scenic 18-hole golf course. Restaurant and bar/lounge. Leisure club with heated indoor swimming pool, spa & sauna. Mobility Grade: 4 – Hotel & locality have a few isolated steps. Rooms are all served by a lift.

Your Hotel The Vermont Hotel, Newcastle HHHH Occupying a great position overlooking the Tyne Bridge, the Vermont Hotel is located beside Newcastle’s historic castle. A short walk to the main shopping centre, theatres and galleries with direct access via a downhill walk to the Quayside. Restaurant, two bars, lounge, rooftop lounge. Sauna, steam room & gym. Mobility Grade: 3 – Centrally located the immediate area is flat. A few steps at main entrance but a lift serves all floors.

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Friday We drive north allowing a suitable 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our Own Courier Service stop for lunch en-route arriving at our in the 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom afternoon in time for dinner. Coaches Saturday We begin with a drive along 䡲 3 nights half board Bilsdale – Little Switzerland – as we head for Pickering to join the steam train on the North 䡲 Outlined Excursions 䡲 Train ride on the North Yorks Yorkshire Moors Railway for a spectacular Moors Railway ride via Goathland to Whitby. Explore this 䡲 Admissions to Beamish North maritime seaport dominated by the clifftop of England Open Air Museum ruins of Whitby Abbey before returning to and Hartlepool’s Maritime our hotel for dinner, followed by tonight’s Experience ‘Band Night’ musical entertainment. 䡲 Hotel entertainment each Sunday After breakfast we explore the evening ancient and historic city of Durham, dominated by its magnificent Cathedral and Not included: All lunches Norman Castle before making our way to the 4 Day Tour Beamish North of England Open Air Friday 18 – Museum. Capturing the spirit of the North Monday 21 March 2016 East in the 1800’s and 1900’s, attractions include a restored tram and replica bus rides, £379 authentic town street, colliery village, a mine, Single Room: £Nil old fashioned sweet shop, working farm, Holiday Insurance: £18 steam locomotives and much more. Monday Departing our Hotel we visit Tour Departs By: 11.00am Hartlepool’s award-winning Maritime Returns By: 7.30pm Experience – A faithful reproduction of an Times are approximate 18th century seaport portraying the exciting experience of what life was like at the time of Nelson and Trafalgar. Home to the Trincomalee, Europe’s oldest floating warship – this superb visitor attraction offers the sights, smells and sounds of the naval yesteryear. We return home during the afternoon.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Sunday We travel north towards Newcastle 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our Own Courier Service passing Antony Gormley’s iconic Angel of the 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom North as it welcomes travellers to the area, Coaches arriving at the hotel during the afternoon. Monday Today we travel into South Tyneside 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 Outlined Excursions for a fascinating coach guided tour of the 䡲 Guided Tour of Catherine area made famous by Catherine Cookson. Cookson country The tour will pass the site of Cookson’s 䡲 Entrance to Alnwick Castle & birthplace, former homes and places of work Gardens and worship. We finish at South Shields 䡲 Tyne River cruise & tour of Museum, which features exhibits about Baltic Centre Catherine Cookson’s life. After lunch we cross the Tyne to visit Tynemouth village, gloriously Not included: All lunches located on a headland with fine views of the 5 Day Tour ruins of Tynemouth Castle, Priory and a Sunday 10 – wonderful memorial to Admiral Lord Thursday 14 April 2016 Collingwood the hero of Trafalgar. Tuesday We take the road north, past Amble £449 and Warkworth to historic Alnwick Castle and Single Room: £Nil Gardens – This majestic and imposing Holiday Insurance: £23 medieval castle offers impressive architecture, fine art treasures and a beautiful setting. It has Tour Departs By: 9.30am Returns By: 5.00pm been a popular film location, for everything Times are approximate from Harry Potter to Elizabeth to Becket to Blackadder. The garden has a Grand Cascade of amazing water displays, a rose garden with pergola-covered paths and a fine show of shrubs. Wednesday Today we join our boat for a fabulous cruise on the River Tyne, with expert commentary. Our cruise takes you under many of the Tyne Bridges. In the afternoon we explore Gateshead Quays, including a guided tour of the Baltic Centre with its five floors of modern art and magnificent views of the Tyne. Thursday We leave Newcastle and make the journey back to the Midlands arriving home during the afternoon.

THE ISLE OF MAN

CELEBRATED GARDENS

By Sea

of North Wales Plas Newydd

Laxey

6 Day Tour Monday 11 – Saturday 16 April 2016 £609 Single Room: £50 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 8.30am Returns By: 4.00pm Times are approximate

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Your Hotel The Merrion Hotel, Llandudno HHH On the resort’s promenade and overlooking the Victorian pier and the magnificent sweep of Llandudno Bay, the Merrion is one of Llandudno’s principal hotels and a firm favourite with our clients. Restaurant, bar and lounge. Mobility •A P Grade: 3 – Resort: Level seafront and shopping area. Hotel: Level, with a few steps. Ramp entrance. Lift to all floors. O

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Your Hotel Empress Hotel, Douglas HHH Our comfortable and elegant hotel is located on the Victorian promenade overlooking Douglas Bay and is just a short walk from the town centre. Restaurant, bar, spa bath, sauna & steam room, gymnasium. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality is level. Hotel has 18 steps •A P to entrance but alternative entrance is available. There is a lift to all floors and public areas have ramps.

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Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 Return ferry crossing Heysham/Douglas 䡲 5 nights half board 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Admission to Cregneash Folk Museum & the Sound Visitor Centre 䡲 Entrance to the House of Manannan 䡲 Ride on the Snaefell Mountain Railway 䡲 Laxey Wheel

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Holiday Itinerary Monday We travel north to Heysham to catch our ferry to Douglas, the capital and the largest town on the Isle of Man. Tuesday A free day to relax, settle in and explore Douglas. Wednesday Our destination today is the village of Cregneash, where we visit the National Folk Museum, which provides a living, working illustration of life in a typical 19th century Manx crofting community. We continue to the Sounds Visitor Centre for spectacular views over the Calf of Man before returning to Douglas via Castletown for a free afternoon. Thursday We follow the course of the famous TT race to Tynwald Hill, the home of the Manx Parliament, which has Nordic origins and is the oldest parliament in the world. We continue to Peel and discover the House of Manannan. Friday We travel to Laxey Station, where we board a train on the Snaefell Mountain Railway to the top of the island’s highest mountain for spectacular views of the island (weather permitting!). We take the train back to Laxey and pay a visit to the Laxey Wheel before travelling the short distance back to our hotel. Saturday We board our ferry to Heysham and continue south homewards to the Midlands.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Friday We commence with a visit to the 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service gardens of Dorothy Clive, near Market 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Drayton. Whatever the season, this garden’s Coaches 12 informal acres are worth visiting as we discover a wonderful woodland garden; alpine 䡲 3 nights half board 䡲 Outlined excursions scree; gravel garden; fine tree collection and 䡲 Entrances to the Dorothy Clive spectacular flower borders. In the afternoon Garden, Portmeirion Italianate we continue on to our Hotel in Llandudno for Village, Plas Newydd (NT), three nights. Plas Cadnant and Ness Botanic Saturday We visit Portmeirion Italianate Gardens Village. The village is one of Wales’ premier visitor attractions. Surrounding the village are Not included: All lunches 70 acres of exotic woodlands with woodland 4 Day Tour and coastal walks. In the afternoon enjoy Friday 1 – some free time in Llandudno. Monday 4 April 2016 Sunday Across the Menai Straits and onto £409 Anglesey, we visit Plas Newydd (NT) with spectacular views of Snowdonia. The gardens Single Room: £33 include a fine spring garden and Australasian Holiday Insurance: £18 arboretum. The estate also has collection of Tour Departs By: 9.30am Rex Whistler works and a Military Museum. Returns By: 5.00pm After time here we make our way to one of Times are approximate Anglesey’s newest attractions Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens. Three different gardens Reductions available for National have been discovered, a large Walled Garden Trust (NT) Members formerly a kitchen garden now planted with many perennials, a picturesque Valley Garden with river and waterfalls and an Outcrop Garden complete with a ruined folly. (Sensible footwear only please and Plas Cadnant is not really suitable for people with mobility problems). Monday Departing our hotel we return to the Wirral Peninsula where we visit the Ness Botanic Gardens. Filled with all year round interest, enjoy extensive herbaceous borders, a Victorian style Potager, an alpine house and more. We return home during the early evening.

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The Isle of Man has over 200 square miles of beautiful unspoilt countryside and a coastline with little coves and superb beaches. Our base is the island capital, Douglas, with its delightful promenade, Victorian pier and little specialist shops.

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Wales is host to a number of fantastic gardens, from unique locations like Portmeirion to the gardens of Plas Newydd on Anglesey. This tour introduces you to some of North Wales’ finest gardens, all set within an area of outstanding natural beauty

SCOTTISH ALL INCLUSIVE INVERNESS & the Panda Experience

The Palace Hotel ‘Diamond All Inclusive’ Inverewe Gardens

Holiday Itinerary Sunday We journey north, making a convenient stop for lunch en-route. We cross through the border region and the Scottish Lowlands before arriving in the early evening at Inverness and our 5-night stay. Monday Today we include a cruise on the world-famous Loch Ness. Although forever associated with legend, there is much more to Loch Ness than just the elusive monster! It is Scotland’s largest loch and it is more than 600ft deep for much of its 23 miles length. Tuesday A day at leisure in Inverness, with time to explore the shops, parks and gardens of the Capital of the Highlands. Wednesday Enjoy a full-day tour visiting Loch Maree and Inverewe Gardens (NT). A true example of the rugged scenery of the west coast, Loch Maree lies in the shadow of the towering Ben Slioch and has around 30 isles, which lie like a cluster of jewels strung together to form a treasure of unrivalled beauty. We continue to the world-famous Inverewe Gardens, which boast a stunning location, overlooking Loch Ewe. Thursday Naturalists love the Black Isle, with its bird reserves and its famous dolphins. Our route takes us through a chain of delightful small villages and harbours, past the Moray Firth Visitors Centre to Fortrose and then on to the village of Cromarty. Friday Today we are homeward bound.

Your ‘Diamond All Inclusive Package’ Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 5 nights accommodation 䡲 Welcome cocktail reception on the first evening 䡲 Complimentary drinks package from 7-10 pm each evening 䡲 Wine with dinner each evening 䡲 Entertainment programme (2 nights guaranteed) 䡲 3-course dinners 䡲 Lunch each day or packed lunch if we are out on excursions 䡲 Afternoon tea & cream scones each day 䡲 Buffet breakfasts 䡲 Free tea/coffee any time of the day 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Loch Ness cruise 䡲 Entrance to Inverewe Gardens (NT) Not Included: Lunches on days 1 & 6 6 Day Tour Sunday 10 – Friday 15 April 2016 £635 Single Room: £100 Holiday Insurance: £24.50 Tour Departs By: 7.00am Returns By: 8.00pm Times are approximate

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Your Hotel Winnock Hotel, Drymen Nr Loch Lomond HHH Situated on the pretty village green in the conservation village of Drymen, located in the heart of the beautiful Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Sensitively extended and refurbished, whilst retaining all its traditional charm, the hotel offers friendly hospitality and comfortable accommodation. Restaurant, bar & conservatory Lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – The resort & hotel are on the level. Hotel has no lift, but rooms are on ground & first floor only.

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Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Monday We journey north into Scotland to 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service the pretty conservation village of Drymen. 䡲 Welcoming tea/coffee Tuesday After breakfast we drive to Loch Katrine in the heart of the Trossachs where we 䡲 3 course dinners plus coffee enjoy a leisurely cruise on the steam ship SS 䡲 Full Scottish breakfasts 䡲 2 packed lunches Sir Walter Scott. This is followed by lunch at 䡲 Complimentary glass of wine the Brenachoile Restaurant overlooking the each night with dinner, loch. After dinner, enjoy a traditional Scottish followed by a free bar between evening, with dancing to the skirl o’ the pipes. 7.30pm and 10.30pm each Wednesday A late morning departure for night on selected house brands Edinburgh. Free time to explore Scotland’s great capital before we visit Edinburgh Zoo for 䡲 Nightly entertainment an EXCLUSIVE private viewing of the Pandas, 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Loch Katrine Boat cruise & where you will enjoy a twilight talk and glass lunch of wine or a whisky cocktail and learn a little 䡲 Exclusive private Panda more about the only two giant pandas in the viewing UK. We also include some time in the new 䡲 Entrance to the Kelvingrove penguin enclosure with the penguin keeper Museum & Art Gallery with a chance to feed the penguins. We will depart Edinburgh Zoo later this evening and Not Included: return to the hotel for a late evening meal. Lunches on days 1 & 5 Disclaimer: – If for any reason the Pandas 5 Day Tour are not available during your visit due to Monday 14 – breeding, illness or any other reason, you Friday 18 March 2016 will be offered an alternative close £449 encounter experience and handling of other animals at the zoo. Single Room: £60 Thursday We visit the Kelvingrove Art Holiday Insurance: £23 Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. Kelvingrove’s internationally significant Tour Departs By: 7.30am collections are displayed in 22 state-of-the-art Returns By: 6.30pm galleries. They include superb paintings and Times are approximate sculptures, silver and ceramics, European armour & weaponry, clothing and furniture and relics from Scotland’s history and prehistory. Friday Homeward bound, arriving back during the evening.

Join us at the BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel on this superb ‘All Inclusive’ break. Dating from days the 1890’s, the Hotel combines the best of the past with the contemporary style of the present with elegant interiors, comfortable bedrooms and a superb Leisure Club & Spa.

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WATERFORD HOUSE “PARTY”

FLORALIES GHENT

& Spring Time in Ireland

& the Groot-Bijgaarden ‘Floralia’ Spring Show Wells House

NEW TOUR

Dazzling crystal and stunning seascapes, colourful history and rich heritage, the South East of Ireland is a great place to holiday. Where a warm days welcome is always extended and Irish hospitality is at its friendliest. Based in Waterford we include a varied selection of excursions , a glass of wine, beer or a soft drink with dinner each night and one evening of live entertainment.

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Sunday We journey to Pembroke in South Wales for our early afternoon sailing to Rosslare and continue to Waterford, our base for the next four nights. Monday This morning visit the Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre, home of the world’s most famous crystal. In the afternoon enjoy a guided walking tour of Waterford. Tuesday A day of treasures today as we first visit Wexford where we have a guided tour of the Wexford Opera House, whose acoustic excellence attracts international stars to perform. In the afternoon we visit Wells House and Gardens, a magnificent 17th Century house whose history encompasses Cromwell, passionate rebellions and the Great Famine. Wednesday Follow in the footsteps of a group of Famine emigrants as you board a replica of the sailing vessel Dunbrody at the quayside in New Ross. Afterwards travel to Kilkenny where the past echoes in every step as you walk through this wonderful medieval city. Explore its ancient lanes, wonder at the magnificent halls of Kilkenny Castle or experience the glory of the 13th century Canice’s Cathedral. Thursday We make our way to Rosslare for the 09.00 sailing back to Pembroke where, upon arrival, we continue our journey homeward. Even though passports are not needed to travel to Ireland, ferry companies request passengers to carry some form of PHOTO ID, which may be required for inspection.

Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 Sea crossings from Fishguard to Rosslare 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 䡲 One free drink with dinner on each evening 䡲 One night’s musical entertainment 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Waterford Crystal Visitors Centre & Guided Walking Tour of Waterford 䡲 Guided tour of Wexford Opera House & entrance to Wells House & Gardens 䡲 Visit to the replica ‘famine ship’ Dunbrody Not included: All lunches 5 Day Tour Sunday 24 – Thursday 28 April 2016 £469 Single Room: £61 Holiday Insurance: £39 Tour Departs By: 7.00am Returns By: 6.00pm Times are approximate

Your Hotel Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford HHH This popular hotel has passed from Mother to Daughter for three generations to provide 60 Years of Service! Waterfront location right in the heart of Waterford. Restaurant & bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Location and hotel is generally level although isolated steps throughout the hotel. No ground floor rooms but hotel does have a lift.

NEW TOUR Floralies 2016 will be held in Ghent – Flower Capital of Belgium – A city of great elegance, boasting a days wonderful legacy of medieval architecture and imposing monuments.2016 will be the 35th anniversary of the event and for first time the show will be held outdoors at four stunning locations across the city linked by a discovery trail running between Citadel Park, St. Peter’s Square, the Leopold Barracks and the Bijloke.

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Thursday We head for Dover and the ferry 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service crossing to Calais. We continue through to Belgium arriving at our hotel in Ghent and our 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 4 night stay. 䡲 Return Dover to Calais ferry Friday Ghent is one of the Belgium’s noted crossing art cities and the capital of East Flanders. We 䡲 4 nights bed & breakfast visit the four themed sites: Citadel Park, St. 䡲 Buffet dinner on the night of Peter’s Square, the Leopold Barracks and the arrival Bijloke. Floralies Ghent 2016 is a truly 䡲 Outlined excursions international flower and plant event with art, exhibitions, floral art and inspirational gardens 䡲 Guided walking tour of Ghent 䡲 Admissions to Floralies Ghent in the artistic quarter of Ghent. & Floralia Flower Exhibition Saturday A day at leisure to discover the historical treasures of Ghent. Enjoy a stunning Not Included: 3 evening city view from St Michael’s Bridge and stroll dinners & all lunches through the Grote Markt and visit inside St 5 Day Tour Bavo’s Cathedral featuring the VanEyck Thursday 28 April – masterpiece, the ‘Adoration of the Mystic Monday 2 May 2016 Lamb’. Later, perhaps enjoy a leisurely boat cruise taking in the heart of the city’s medieval £629 centre. Single Room: £180 Sunday The grand finale to our gardens Holiday Insurance: £39 adventure will be our excursion to ‘Floralia’, Tour Departs By: 7.00am the spring flower exhibition in the park and Returns By: 8.30pm greenhouses at the castle of GrootTimes are approximate Bijgaarden. Enjoy an unforgettable flower experience as we walk in a flower labyrinth discovering hundreds of spring bulb varieties – A special treat only available to visitors for a few weeks each year. Monday We head homeward, arriving during the evening. Your Hotel NH Hotel Ghent Belfort HHHH A luxurious appointed hotel in the centre of Ghent, opposite the Town Hall. Restaurant, bar, spa & fitness centre. Mobility Grade: 4 – Location and hotel is generally level although isolated steps throughout the hotel. Hotel has a lift.

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One of the most perfectly preserved medieval cities in Europe; Bruges is famous for its lace shops, days magnificent churches and, of course, chocolate. A holiday in Bruges is like taking a trip back in time as you wander through cobbled streets surrounded by historic buildings as horse drawn carriages go by and a trip on one of the canal boats gives you a unique view of ‘the Venice of the north’.

Your Hotel Hotel Academie, Bruges HHHH Right in the heart of the historic city of Bruges, our hotel offers superb 4-star luxury. Set in the middle of the golden tourist triangle, the hotel is a mere stone’s throw from the famous shopping at Market Square, where the distinctive Belfry tower stands. Round the corner from the must-see Diamond museum, and a short journey from the excellent Chocolate and Friet museums too, you’ll be ideally placed for exploring beautiful Bruges. Bar, breakfast room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the level but please remember Bruges has many cobbled streets & walkways. Hotel has a few isolated steps but a passenger lift serves all floors.

Holiday Itinerary Friday To Dover for the ferry to Calais then across Belgium and into Holland, arriving at our hotel on in time for dinner. Saturday Today we travel to award-winning Keukenhof Gardens, showpiece of the Dutch bulb industry with some 80 acres of colourful floral displays. In the afternoon there is free time to explore or maybe take a ride on one of the ‘whisper boats’, which are almost silent as they sail through the beautiful bulb landscape. Sunday A full day to explore the unique city of Amsterdam with its famous tree-lined canals and preserved 17th century gabled houses. We include a guided tour of a famous Diamond House, followed by a leisurely Canal Cruise. Monday Today our excursion takes us on a fascinating ride by historical steam tram and steam boat around the coast of the Ijsselmeer. We also visit the museum at Hoorn, to learn something of the history and development of the Dutch steam tram from 1879 to 1966. ’Skippers’ lunch is included today. Tuesday Leaving our hotel we make our way back to Calais and our ferry to Dover and home.

Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom Coaches 䡲 Return Dover to Calais ferry crossing 䡲 4 nights dinner, bed & buffet breakfast 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 Admission to Keukenhof Gardens 䡲 Guided tour of Amsterdam including a visit to a Diamond House & a canal cruise 䡲 Steam tram & steam boat ride on the Ijsselmeer including ‘Skippers’ lunch Not Included: 4 lunches 5 Day Tours Friday 8 – Tuesday 12 April 2016 £545 Friday 29 April – Tuesday 3 May 2016 £545 Single Room: £84 Holiday Insurance: £39 Tour Departs By: 5.30am Returns By: 9.00pm Times are approximate

Your Hotel Van der Valk Hotel, Leusden HHHH Situated on the foothills of the Utrecht Hill Ridge in the green heart of Holland, between Amersfoort and Utrecht. All rooms equipped with modern facilities. Restaurant, grand café, large terrace. Solarium and souvenir shop. Mobility Grade: 4 – Location is level. Hotel is level and has a lift to all floors.

Springtime Holidays

Holiday Itinerary Your Tour Includes Friday We head for Dover and the ferry 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service crossing to Calais. From here it is just a short 䡲 Club Class Extra Legroom drive up the coast to Bruges. Enjoy a Coaches welcoming drink upon arrival before settling 䡲 Return Dover to Calais ferry in to our new surroundings. 3-course evening crossing dinner tonight. 䡲 3 nights bed & buffet breakfast Saturday We celebrate Easter in style 䡲 Welcome drink enjoying the delights of Bruges. This ancient settlement on a network of canals and rivers is 䡲 Dinner on arrival night 䡲 Outlined excursions an absolute delight. Take a cruise around the 䡲 A scenic guided boat cruise of canals or a horse-drawn carriage through the Ghent streets, and shop for pretty lace or delicious chocolates. This evening is our first Not Included: 2 evening opportunity to sample the delights of Bruges; dinners & all lunches there are restaurants and pubs aplenty to 4 Day Tour sample the local fayre. Friday 25 – Sunday A full day excursion to historical Ghent. What better way to start our day than Monday 28 March 2016 £469 with an leisurely guided boat cruise taking in the heart of the medieval centre viewing such Single Room: £120 sites as St Bravo’s Cathedral, the Belfry and St Holiday Insurance: £34.50 Nicholas’ Church and the impressive Castle of Tour Departs By: 6.30am the Counts’ and the Princes’ court. In the Returns By: 9.00pm afternoon there’s some free time to explore Times are approximate this charming city. Monday On our final morning we visit the pretty town of Ypres. Winston Churchill stated that every British person should visit Ypres at least once in their lives and we are proud to give you the opportunity to see this unique Belgian city which offers a distinct and heart-warming memorial to the thousands of British and Commonwealth soldiers who died on the battlefields of WW1. Homeward in the afternoon.

Situated in Lisse, Keukenhof is the most outstanding spring attraction of the Netherlands. days A riot of colour, no experience can match this spectacular and unforgettable display, with some six million tulips, narcissi, daffodils, hyacinths, shrubs, ponds & fountains.

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Whether you prefer to travel independently, or just happen to be travelling alone, we are pleased to include two special ’Singles’ departure dates at days the Golden Sands Hotel. Our holidays offer a great way to meet like-minded people. Remember – Our no single supplements and room share option also mean that you won’t Your Tour Includes have to pay any extra for travelling 䡲 Door to Door Home Service alone. 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Return Air Travel from Your Flights Birmingham Days 1 & 8 We include Door-to-Door 䡲 Return transfers between Jersey transfers to/from your home to Birmingham Airport & hotel Airport, Return flights to Jersey and hotel 䡲 7 nights half board transfers. 䡲 2 Full day guided sightseeing excursions Included Holiday Excursions 䡲 Half day tour & entrance to Day 2 We see some of Jersey’s most Jersey Zoo spectacular coastline including St Helier 䡲 Admission to Lavender Farm Harbour, Mount Bingham, St Catherine’s including a Guided Tour & Breakwater, Bonne Nuit Bay and the rugged afternoon tea north coast cove of Greve De Lecq. In the 䡲 One piece of hold luggage per afternoon, we visit Jersey Pearl and continue person (20Kgs) our coastal tour of this beautiful island, with 䡲 All current taxes lovely views of the Corbiere lighthouse, Not included: All lunches which towers above the jagged rocks. Day 4 We enjoy a trip to Jersey Zoo. 8 Day Tour Day 6 Our day begins with a tour through Saturday 3 – Saturday the country lanes of Trinity, continuing to 10 October 2015 Bouley Bay and on to the north east coast £789 and delightful Rozel Bay. We visit Gorey to Saturday 16 – Saturday see the harbour and gardens, taking in some 23 April 2016 more lovely scenery as we return to our hotel £799 via St Helier and St Aubin, visiting the aromatic Lavender Farm en route. Sea View Balcony Room: £105 At Leisure: Days 3, 5 & 7 are at leisure in Holiday Insurance: £48 resort. Deposits – A deposit of £250 is Note: The itinerary may vary according to payable at the time of booking. weather conditions.

Jersey – a taste of the continent with the familiarity of home! The most southerly of the Channel days Islands has one of the best sunshine records in the British Isles, over 350 miles of roads and country Your Tour Includes lanes with over 20 beaches 䡲 Door to Door Home Service and coves to explore, and 䡲 Our own Courier Service spectacular scenery which takes you 䡲 Return Air Travel from from sweeping bays in the south to Birmingham dramatic cliffs in the north. 䡲 Return transfers between Jersey Airport & hotel Your Flights 䡲 7 nights half board Days 1 & 8 We include Door-to-Door transfers 䡲 2 full day Guided sightseeing to/from your home to Birmingham Airport, excursions Return flights to Jersey and hotel transfers. 䡲 Half day tour & entrance to Jersey War Tunnels Included Holiday Excursions 䡲 Guided Tour of La Mare Day 2 Enjoy our included full-day island tour Vineyards by coach, which will travel along the coast of 䡲 Afternoon tea at Harbour Jersey from St. Brelade’s Bay to Corbiere Galleries Lighthouse. We then continue along St. 䡲 One piece of hold luggage per Ouen’s Bay for a visit to the Jersey Pearl person (20Kgs) Centre before travelling to the rugged north 䡲 All current taxes coast cove of Greve De Lecq. In the afternoon we include a guided tour of the La Mare Wine Not included: All lunches Estate where we visit the beautiful vineyards, 8 Day Tour orchards, the Cognac style distillery and the Saturday 7 – Saturday chocolate production kitchen. 14 May 2016 Day 4 A half day visit to the Jersey War £829 Tunnels, where we discover the true story of Single Room: £98 the Occupation of Jersey during World War II. Double for Sole Use: £175 Walk along the very tunnels which were Sea View Balcony: £105 trodden on by the German soldiers and Holiday Insurance: £48 discover what Jersey life was like during those dark days of the occupation. Deposits – A deposit of £250 is Day 6 Our day begins with a tour through payable at the time of booking. the country lanes of Trinity, continuing to Bouley Bay and on to the north east coast and delightful Rozel Bay. We visit Gorey to see the harbour and gardens, taking in some more lovely scenery as we return via St Helier and the Harbour Gallery in St Aubin. At Leisure: Days 3, 5 & 7 are at leisure in resort. Note: The itinerary may vary according to weather conditions.

Your Hotel The Golden Sands Hotel, St Brelade’s Bay HHHH Offering very high standards and occupying a magnificent position directly on the sea front with gardens and a few shops near the hotel. Stylish restaurant, cocktail bar with wonderful views, quiet •A P lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: On level sea front location. Hotel: On level sea front location. Lift to all floors.

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All Holidays by Air to the Channel Islands featured on this page are ATOL protected. Johnsons Coach Travel holds an ATOL Licence (ATOL 6390) granted by the Civil Aviation Authority. Exact flight times are not known at the time of our brochure going to press. These will be advised with your final documentation approximately two weeks prior to departure.

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GUERNSEY “TENNERFEST” GUERNSEY IN SPRING By Air

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St Peter Port

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5 Day Tour Saturday 17 – Wednesday 21 October 2015 £629

Included Excursions Day 2 A morning Guided tour of St Peter Port. Afternoon at leisure Day 4 A tour of the south of the island including entrance to Sausmarez Manor. Day 3 At leisure in resort. Note: The itinerary may vary according to weather conditions

Not Included: All lunches 5 Day Tour Saturday 9 – Wednesday 13 April 2016 £639 Double for Sole Use: £66 Sea View: £26 Double for Sole Use with Sea View: £116 Holiday Insurance: £39 Deposits – A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking.

Sausmarez Manor

Single Occupancy: £66 Double for Sole Use: £140 Holiday Insurance: £39 Deposits – A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking.

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Your Hotel Peninsula Hotel, Vale HHH The hotel is situated on a small peninsula on the north-west coast of the island and with views over Grand Havre Bay. Sarnia Restaurant, Rendezvous Bar. Pitch & putt golf course. Mobility Grade: 5 – Locality: Level. Hotel: Level with a lift to all floors.

Your Hotel Moores Central Hotel, St Peter Port HHH Lying close to the shops and harbour this longestablished hotel offers high standards throughout. Conservatory restaurant and Austrian patisserie with terrace, elegant lounges, Library bar & separate residents’ bar, health suite with Jacuzzi, sauna, solarium and gym. Mobility Grade: 4 – Reasonable level location. 2 steps into main entrance. Hotel level with a lift to most floors.

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Holiday Itinerary Days 1 & 5 We include Door-to-Door home collection and coach transfers to/from to East Midlands, Return flights to Guernsey and hotel transfers. Relax in Style Days 2 to 4 are at leisure in St Peter Port.

Not Included: 3 evening dinners & all lunches

Guernsey combines a rich days and fascinating history with a vibrant, modern culture. Wander along the cliff paths and observe the breathtaking coastline and beautiful beaches that inspired Renoir – The perfect destination for a wellearned Spring break!

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If you love food then you’ll love the Tennerfest food festival, The Channel Islands annual 6 week food festival based in Jersey and Guernsey, offering the opportunity to dine in style from just a tenner! From the 1st October, Channel Islands residents and visitors can look forward to 6 weeks of fantastic meals at fixed prices from over 180 participating restaurants. The Tennerfest enables local restaurants to promote menus priced from £10 to £20, allowing visitors access to the finest food the islands have to offer at affordable prices.

Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Return air travel from East Midlands 䡲 One piece of hold luggage per person (20Kgs) 䡲 All current taxes 䡲 Return transfers between Guernsey Airport & hotel 䡲 4 nights half board 䡲 2 included excursions

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Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Return coach transfers to East Midlands Airport 䡲 Return air travel from East Midlands to Guernsey with Aurigny Airlines 䡲 All airport taxes, security charges and Airport Passenger Duty 䡲 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the Moores Central Hotel 䡲 Dinner on the first evening 䡲 Transfers from Guernsey Airport to hotel on arrival and vice versa on departure 䡲 One piece of hold luggage per person (20Kgs) 䡲 Outdoor heated pool (seasonal)

THE VERY BEST OF THE AMERICAN WEST Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Las Vegas, Yosemite and San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge

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This memorable holiday encompasses the breath-taking scenery and epic landscapes of America’s Golden West. Through the ‘big country’ of Colorado, Utah, Nevada and Arizona we days travel the land of movie Westerns to the bright lights of Las Vegas; across the Sierra Nevada to Yosemite National Park and finally, to San Francisco, one of the world’s most beautiful cities. A well-paced tour with two nights at each of the main destinations en route.

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Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Depart for London Heathrow & our flight to Los Angeles. (Upon arrival we transfer to our hotel for rest and relaxation. Day 2 Los Angeles – Phoenix, A short sightseeing tour of downtown LA before we head due east through the Mojave Desert to Phoenix. Day 3 Phoenix – Grand Canyon. We travel to Sedona, through Bark Creek Canyon, and onto the Grand Canyon, one of the great natural wonders of the world. Day 4 Explore the Grand Canyon. Walk along the Rim for fantastic views of the Canyon, join a Ranger guided tour, or take the option of a “once-in-a-lifetime” helicopter flight for an amazing aerial view. Day 5 Grand Canyon – Monument Valley. Across the Painted Valley and into Monument Valley, famous as a spectacular backdrop for scores of motion pictures and the option of a guided 4x4 tour by a local Navajo Indian. Tonight we stay in the superbly located Gouldings Inn. Day 6 Monument Valley – Bryce Canyon. Travelling via Lake Powell, we cross into Utah and climb almost 8,000 feet to Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon is one of the world’s geological masterpieces, with magnificent natural amphitheatres created during 15 million years of volcanic eruptions, uplifts and faults. Day 7 Bryce – Zion National Park – Las Vegas. This morning continue to Zion National Park, where wildflowers in Spring and Summer form hanging gardens amidst waterfalls, sheer cliffs, and fascinating rock formations. Leaving Zion in the afternoon, we drive to the glittering bright lights of Las Vegas. Day 8 Las Vegas. A free day at leisure to explore the sights of this colourful city. Day 9 Las Vegas – Yosemite National Park. From the barren Mojave Desert, our route climbs high through the mountains of the Sierra Nevada to cross the Tehachapi Pass, via Fresno, to Oakhurst, just outside of Yosemite National Park. Day 10 Yosemite National Park. A day to relax in the beautiful surroundings of Yosemite Valley and orientate yourself to the park’s main sights and features. Take a shuttle bus or a bicycle for a tour of the valley floor, join a park ranger-led programme, or enjoy short trail walks to Sentinel Bridge and Mirror Lake for views of Half Dome, Mount Watkins and Basket Dome. Day 11 Yosemite National Park – San Francisco. Travel through California’s wine

country and cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge for a two night stay at a four star hotel located on the picturesque waterfront. Day 12 San Francisco. Time to cruise San Francisco Bay, ride one of the city’s cable cars to Union Square, or wander along the busy waterfront of Fisherman’s Wharf. Day 13 San Francisco – UK. Transfer to San Francisco airport for the flight home. Day 14 Arrive UK. All Holidays by Air are ATOL protected. Johnsons Coach Travel holds an ATOL Licence (ATOL 6390) granted by the Civil Aviation Authority. Flights Currently return flights are scheduled to be British Airways. Outward Flight on 4th Sept is 16.50Hrs and our return flight on the 16th Sept is at 16.40, arriving at Heathrow on 17th Sept at 11.00am – All times quoted are local. Please note that UK time is 8 hours ahead of the time in Los Angeles. Flight Duration is approx 11½ Hrs. (Flights are Subject to Alteration)

Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Return flights from Heathrow to USA 䡲 All airport taxes and security charges 䡲 11 breakfasts, 1 evening meal at Gouldings Inn 䡲 Porterage 䡲 All excursions and sightseeing excluding those detailed as optional Not included: All other dinners & lunches not highlighted 䡲 Drinks with meals 䡲 Gratuities 14 Day Tour Sunday 4 – Saturday 17 September 2016 £3549 Single Room: £695 Holiday Insurance: POA Tour Departure & Return Times are still to be advised Deposits – A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking.

Your Holiday Hotels 1st night – Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel HHHH 2nd night – Hampton Inn, Happy Valley HHHH 3rd night – Canyon Plaza Resort HHH 4th night – Canyon Plaza Resort HHH 5th night – Gouldings Inn HHHH 6th night – Ruby’s Inn HHH 7th night – Gold Coast Hotel HHH 8th night – Gold Coast Hotel HHH 9th night – Oakhurst Lodge HHH 10th night – Yosemite View Lodge HHHH 11th night – Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf HHHH 12th night – Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf HHHH Mobility Grade: 3 – This is a touring holiday and although most of the sightseeing is from the comfort of your coach, there are optional walks on uneven ground. Please note that due to the nature of this holiday, customers with mobility difficulties may be limited in their enjoyment.

SENSATIONAL SOUTH AFRICA Kruger Safari – Swaziland – The Battlefields – Tsitsikamma & the Garden Route – Cape Town Kruger National Park

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Holiday Itinerary Day 1/Day 2 Following our departure from Henley we head for London Heathrow and our flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival we transfer to the Kruger National Park for our 3 night stay. Days 3 & 4 We enter the Kruger National Park and begin our ‘Game Drive’ in search of Africa’s ‘Big 5’ – Lions, Leopards, Rhinos, Elephants & Cape Buffalo. This offroad experience is what a safari is all about. At sunset enjoy dinner under the stars before retiring for the night to the magical sound of the African bushveld. Day 5 Enjoy spectacular scenery as we drive to Swaziland for our overnight stay. Accommodation: Days 2-4 – Skukuza Restcamp (Chalet Accommodation). Includes brunches & dinners. To Note: In order to obtain the most of your visit some early starts & long days may be necessary. Binoculars are essential! Day 5 – Forester Arms (Lodging Accommodation). Includes breakfast & 3 course evening dinner. Days 6-8 – Battlefields Country Lodge (Lodging Accommodation). Includes breakfasts & 3 course evening dinner on first night plus lunches on days 7 & 8. Day 9-10 – Fernery Lodge, Stormsriver (Lodging Accommodation). Includes breakfasts & 3 course evening dinner on first night. Day 11 – The Lofts Boutique Hotel. Includes breakfast & 3 course evening dinner. Day 12 – Franschhoek Country House (Lodging Accommodation). Includes breakfast. Days 13-15 – V&A Waterfront Hotel, Cape Town. Includes breakfasts with 3 course evening dinner on our last night. Mobility Grade: 2 – This is a touring holiday and although most of the sightseeing is from the comfort of your coach, there are optional walks on uneven ground. Some excursions will be ‘Off-Road’ so may be a little bumpy. Due to the nature of this holiday, customers with mobility difficulties may be limited in their enjoyment.

Your Tour Includes 䡲 Door to Door Home Service 䡲 Our own Courier Service 䡲 Return flights from Heathrow to Johannesburg 䡲 All airport taxes and security charges 䡲 14 nights hotel accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis 䡲 8 Evening dinners & 2 lunches 䡲 Coach travel/transfers 䡲 Professional Guides Throughout 䡲 Game drive vehicles 䡲 Outlined excursions 䡲 2 day “Hop on – Hop Off” Open Top bus ticket in Cape Town Not Included: All other dinners & lunches not highlighted 䡲 Drinks with dinners 䡲 Gratuities 16 Day Tour Wednesday 22 February – Thursday 9 March 2017 £4265 Single Room: £896 Holiday Insurance: POA Tour Departure & Return Times are still to be advised. Depending upon flight times this tour may overlap & return to Henley on day 17. Deposits – A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking.

All Holidays by Air are ATOL protected. Johnsons Coach Travel holds an ATOL Licence (ATOL 6390) granted by the Civil Aviation Authority. Flight times are not yet available. They will be confirmed nearer the date of departure. Cape Town

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This epic journey explores the best of South Africa including the wildlife of the Kruger National Park, Swaziland, the major battlefield sites of the Anglo-Zulu wars in KwaZulu Natal, the days majestic Tsitsikamma Mountains, the magnificent Garden Route in Western Cape and the natural waterside splendours of Cape Town. With dramatic scenery, famous game reserves and iconic sights, our South Africa escorted tour offers an adventure beyond your wildest dreams.

Day 6 Today we drive into KwaZulu Natal, heart of Battlefield Country for our 3 night stay. Days 7 A full day excursion of the Battlefields Area – First stop today is the Battle of Isandlwana. Fought in Jan 1879 this was a decisive victory for the Zulu’s over the British Army. We continue to Rourkes Drift (Light lunch included) where we learn of the iconic defence of the mission station by a small force of British troops. Later we visit the site of the Battle of Blood River. (Transport may be via Off Road Vehicles). Day 8 Discover the roots of Zulu culture a gain a historical insight into the famous Boer War Battle of Talana with a visit to Talana Museum (lunch included). Day 9 Transfer to Durban for our internal flight to Port Elizabeth. Here we continue by road to the Tsitsikamma National Park for 2 nights. Day 10 A day at leisure. Day 11 Following the Garden Route we drive via Crags to Plettenberg Bay visiting the Elephant Sanctuary before continuing to our overnight at Knysna. Day 12 We drive through the Stellenbosch wine region to Franschhoek for our overnight stay. A stop for wine tasting will be made enroute. Day 13-15 We drive to Cape Town where we spend 3 nights at our superb waterfront location. Free time to discover this beautiful city which has Table Mountain as a backdrop. A 2 day ticket for the ‘Hop On-Hop Off’ city sightseeing bus is included during your stay. Day 16 We transfer to the airport for our return flights to the UK.

NORWEGIAN CITIES & FJORDS

BALTIC CAPITALS & STOCKHOLM ARCHIPELAGO St Petersburg

Naeroyfjord

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Enjoy five of the top ten Fjord experiences on this memorable cities and fjords cruise.

2016 Cruise Itinerary (Cruise Ref: M1607)

Look What’s Included 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Coach Transfers to Port 䡲 Our own Courier Service (Subject to a minimum of 15 people travelling) 䡲 Port taxes 䡲 9 nights full board cabin accommodation 䡲 On-board entertainment programme

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Fri 1 Apr Port: Dover, UK Depart: Late PM Sun 3 Apr Port: Stavanger, Norway Arrive: Early AM Depart: Early PM Sun 3 Apr Cruising Karmsund Arrive: Late PM Depart: Late PM Mon 4 Apr Port: Flam, Norway Arrive: Early AM Depart: Late PM Mon 4 Apr Cruising Naeroyfjord Not Included: Arrive: Late PM Depart: Late Night Drinks & shore excursions Tue 5 Apr Port: Bergen, Norway Arrive: Early AM Depart: Late Night Wed 6 Apr Cruising Hidrasund & Strandsfjorden Arrive: Late AM Depart: Early PM Wed 6 Apr Cruising Flekkefjorden & Stolsfjorden Arrive: Early PM Depart: Early PM Wed 6 Apr Cruising Fedafjorden & Listafjorden Arrive: Early PM Depart: Early PM Wed 6 Apr Cruising Rosfjorden Arrive: Late PM Depart: Late PM Thu 7 Apr Port: Oslo, Norway Arrive: Early AM Depart: Late Night Fri 8 Apr Port: Arendal, Norway Arrive: Early AM Depart: Late PM Sun 10 Apr Port: Dover, UK Stavanger Arrive: Early AM

Enjoy superb scenic cruising through the stunning Stockholm Archipelago and explore the days incredible architecture, fascinating history and vibrant culture of beautiful Baltic capitals on this charming cruise. Look What’s Included 2016 Cruise Itinerary 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Coach Transfers to Port (Cruise Ref: L1617) Sat 30 Jul Port: Newcastle, UK 䡲 Our own Courier Service Depart: Late PM (Subject to a minimum of 15 Tue 2 Aug Cruising the Stockholm people travelling) 䡲 Port taxes Archipelago 䡲 13 nights full board cabin Arrive: Early AM Depart: Early PM accommodation Tue 2 Aug Port: Stockholm, Sweden 䡲 On-board entertainment Arrive: Early PM programme Wed 3 Aug Port: Stockholm, Sweden Not Included: Depart: Early PM Drinks & shore excursions Wed 3 Aug Cruising the Stockholm Archipelago Arrive: Late PM Depart: Late PM Stockholm Thu 4 Aug Port: Tallinn, Estonia Arrive: Early AM Depart: Late PM Fri 5 Aug Port: St Petersburg, Russia Arrive: Early AM Sat 6 Aug Port: St Petersburg, Russia Depart: Late PM Mon 8 Aug Port: Riga, Latvia Arrive: Early AM Depart: Late PM Wed 10 Aug Port: Copenhagen, Denmark Arrive: Early AM Depart: Late PM Fri 12 Aug Port: Newcastle, UK Arrive: Early AM

Why Choose the Braemar The Braemar will capture your senses. A five deck high atrium area and cascading decks at the stern give Braemar space and intimacy in perfect balance. The Braemar has a number of restaurant and bar facilities including the Palms Café, the Thistle & Grampian Restaurants, Marquee Poolside Bar, Morning Light Pub, Neptune Lounge, the Coral Club and Atlantis Spa.

Why Choose the Balmoral Named after the Scottish home of the Royal Family. The main restaurant is Ballindalloch, while the two other formal restaurants are Avon and Spey. There’s a comfy pub with occasional live music or comedy, cabaret and shows in the Neptune Lounge, or drift away with a cool drink and spectacular seascapes in the Observatory Lounge.

Norwegian Cities & Fjords Dept Date Fri 1 Apr Return Date Sun 10 Apr No of Days 10 Superior Balcony (BA) Superior Outside (A) Superior Outside (C) £1,799 £1,399 £1,299

Baltic Capitals & Stockholm Dept Date Sat 30 Jul Return Date WFri 12 Aug No of Days 14 Superior Balcony (BA) Superior Outside (A) Superior Outside (C) Outside Cabin (F) £2,799 £2,249 £1,999 £1,649

Inside Cabin (I) Superior Single (J) £899 £2,399 Drinks Package Upgrade: £90pp

Single Outside (L) £1,939

Outside Cabin (F) £1,049 Single Inside (M) £1,599

Inside Cabin (I) Superior Single (J) £1,399 £3,799 Drinks Package Upgrade: £130pp

Single Outside (K) £3,159

DEPARTURE & RETURN TIMINGS – Still to be advised HOLIDAY INSURANCE – Please contact us for details DEPOSITS – A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking. All Cruise Holiday featured on this page are protected through our membership of ABTOT (Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust).

Single Inside (M) £2,699

ESCAPE TO MADEIRA IBERIAN MARITIME & THE AZORES ADVENTURE St Malo

Funchal

NEW TOUR

16 days

Discover the charming Azores and Madeira’s colourful flora during a voyage enhanced by onboard RHS Garden Holiday Guest Speakers.

2016 Cruise Itinerary

Not Included: Drinks & shore excursions

Why Choose the MV Voyager Step aboard Voyager and enjoy a spacious and stylish ship with just 540 passengers, ideal for experiencing a fantastic brand of small ship cruising. Following an extensive upgrade, Voyagers facilities include a choice of bars, restaurants and lounges * 2 restaurants * 3 lounges * 4 bars * Library * Health & fitness centre * Beauty salon * Card/function room * Medical centre * Internet centre * Lido pool and bar with 2 hot tubs.

14 days

Embark Minerva in the historic naval city of Portsmouth to begin your exciting voyage, which coincides with the diamond anniversary celebrations of the traditional Tall Ships race in Lisbon and Cadiz.

2016 Cruise Itinerary Thu 21 Jul Port: Portsmouth, UK Depart: 6.30pm Fri 22 Jul Port: St Peter Port, Guernsey Arrive: 7.30am Depart: 3.00pm Mon 25 Jul Port: Lisbon, Portugal Arrive: 7.30am Depart: 5.30pm Tue 26 Jul Scenic River Cruise, Seville Arrive: 11.59pm In Port Wed 27 Jul Port: Seville, Spain In Port Depart: 11.30pm Thu 28 Jul Port: Cadiz, Spain Arrive: 12.30pm Depart: 7.00pm Sat 30 Jul Port: Oporto, Portugal Arrive: 7.00am Depart: 1.30pm Sun 31 Jul Port: La Coruna, Spain Arrive: 8.30am Depart: 4.30pm Tue 2 Aug Port: St Malo, France Arrive: 8.30am Depart: 4.00pm Wed 3 Aug Port: Portsmouth, UK Arrive: 7.00am

Look What’s Included 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Coach Transfers to Port 䡲 Our own Courier Service (Subject to a minimum of 15 people travelling) 䡲 13 nights cabin accommodation 䡲 INCLUDED PROGRAMME OF TAILOR-MADE SHORE EXCURSIONS 䡲 All meals – Open seated dining 䡲 All gratuities included 䡲 Porterage & taxes included 䡲 Guest speakers 䡲 £50 per person On-Board Bar Spend Not Included: Drinks & shore excursions

Why Choose the MV Minerva Sailing on the recently refurbished MV Minerva is more akin to sailing on-board a country house hotel! Cruise in style and comfort, experiencing high levels of on-board service. * Small Ship Discovery Cruising that is intimate & friendly * High levels of On-board comfort & service. Passenger.

Escape to Madeira & the Azores Dept Date Sun 22 May Return Date Mon 6 Jun No of Days 16 Owners Balcony Balcony Junior Outside Outside Suite (OS) Suite (BBS) Suite (BS) Suite (JS) De-Luxe (ODX) Superior (OSV) £4,661 £3,221 £3,095 £2,510 £2,348 £2,186

Iberian Maritime Adventure Dept Date Thu 21 Jul Return Date Wed 3 Aug No of Days 14 Owners Deluxe Superior Balcony Outside Outside Suite (A) Balcony (B) Balcony (C) Suite (D) Forward (F) Aft (G) £6,192 £5,602 £5,459 £4,928 £3,362 £3,186

Outside Outside Inside Superior (OSP) Standard (OST) De-Luxe (IDX) £2,015 £1,889 £1,826 Single Occupancy of Cabins on application

Outside Aft (I) £2,655

Inside Superior (ISU) £1,574

Inside Standard (IST £1,439

Inside Inside Forward (K) Aft (L) £2,331 £2,241

Inside Inside Forward (M) Aft (N) £2,124 £1,975

Single Cabin (O-P) £1,917

Outside Forward (H) £2,830

Cruise Holidays

Sun 22 May Port: Portsmouth, UK Depart: 5.00pm Mon 23 May Port: St Peter Port, Guernsey Arrive: 8.00am Depart: 5.30pm Wed 25 May Port: La Coruna, Spain Arrive: 7.30am Depart: 5.00pm Sat 28 May Port: Horta, Azores Arrive: 12.30am Depart: 7.30pm Sun 29 May Port: Ponta Delgada, Azores Arrive: 8.30am Depart: 4.30pm Tue 31 May Port: Funchal, Madeira Arrive: 8.00am Wed 1 Jun Port: Funchal, Madeira Depart: 7.00am Wed 1 Jun Port: Porto Santo, Portugal Arrive: 12.00pm Depart: 7.00pm Fri 3 Jun Port: Lisbon, Portugal Arrive: 7.00am Depart: 5.00pm Mon 6 Jun Port: Portsmouth, UK Arrive: 8.00am

Look What’s Included 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Coach Transfers to Port 䡲 Our own Courier Service (Subject to a minimum of 15 people travelling) 䡲 Port Taxes 䡲 15 nights full board cabin accommodation 䡲 On-board entertainment programme 䡲 RHS guest speakers 䡲 £50 per person On-Board Bar Spend

NEW TOUR

OUR TRADING CHARTER WITH YOU Johnsons (Henley) Ltd trading as Johnsons Coach Travel, Of Liveridge House, Liveridge Hill, Henley-inArden, Warwickshire B95 5QS 1.

Does this Trading Charter Apply to My Booking?

Yes, if you are booking a “package” to which the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 apply and which does not comprise a flight. In brief, those Regulations apply to a booking of at least two of the following components when sold or offered for sale at an inclusive price and when the service covers a period of more than twenty-four hours or includes overnight accommodation:- transport, accommodation, other tourist services not ancillary to transport or accommodation and accounting for a significant proportion of the package. 2.

Why should I read this?

Because it is very important. Our Trading Charter forms a key part of our agreement with you because it not only comprises the booking terms and conditions for the booking of your package, but also the Consumer Guarantee (described below) from The Bonded Coach Holidays Group (“BCH Group”), part of the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK, providing protection for the money you pay to us for the booking should we go out of business. Both the booking terms and conditions and the Consumer Guarantee, together with the confirmation of booking we give you at the time we commit to your booking for you, together make up the legally binding contract between you as the lead name making the booking, anyone else in your party and us. When you make this booking as the lead name you undertake that you are 18 and have the authority to accept, and do accept, on behalf of your party the terms of this Trading Charter. This contract is made subject to the terms of this Trading Charter, which are governed by English Law, and the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. However, if you are resident in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you are able to choose the law and courts in your country, but if you wish to do so we would ask you to request this before placing your booking. This Trading Charter and the Consumer Guarantee will not apply to any booking involving any type of flight. Instead, if you are booking a holiday which includes a flight. Please note that all Air Holidays in our brochure are covered by our ATOL licence and our Ocean Cruise Holidays are covered under our ABTOT Financial protection bond, as detailed in section 4 below. If you did not see this Trading Charter before you made your booking and you are not happy to proceed with the booking now that you have seen it, please return all documentation to us or the booking agent through whom you booked within 7 days of receiving this Trading Charter. Your booking will be cancelled and your monies will be returned in full, provided you have not commenced your travel. 3.

How and when do I make this contract with you?

Trading Charter

We welcome you making contact with us in a number of ways. You can write to us, phone us, use a travel or booking agent, email, or visit our website. Whichever way you contact us, the contract is made when your booking is entered on to our reservation system and we issue a confirmation of booking. We will send you, or your booking agent the confirmation of your booking within 7 working days. Please check this confirmation very carefully to ensure all the information is correct and tell us, or your agent, immediately of any errors. 4.

How is my money for the package I book protected?

For all coach holidays your money is protected by the Consumer Guarantee described below and provided to you by the BCH Group. This is possible because we subscribe to the Code of Conduct of the BCH Group, which requires us to take out a bond from a financial entity in favour of the BCH Group for it to use to provide protection for your package money in the unlikely event that, for financial reasons, we can’t carry out our booking obligations to you. The Air Holidays in this brochure are ATOL Protected. Since we hold an Air Travel Organisers License granted by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 6390. 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 advanced booking. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk. Your ATOL Financial Protection When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the Services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be reassigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme. Your payments for Fred.Olsen Cruise Holidays in this brochure are protected through our membership of the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT). We have provided a bond to meet the requirements of the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992. In the event of our insolvency, if you have not yet travelled you may claim a refund, or if you have already travelled, you may claim repatriation to the starting point of your holiday, which is your home. 5.

BCH Group Consumer Guarantee

The Bonded Coach Holiday Group guarantees to you that in the event of our failure through insolvency to provide your package as booked, BCH Group will: 5.1 Wherever possible, arrange for your package to be completed; 5.2 Where failure occurs after your package has begun, arrange for you and those in your party covered by the booking to be returned by an appropriate means of transport to their UK area of departure; 5.3 If the package cannot be completed as booked, to reimburse your booking-payments received by us, provided that BCH Group will first take in to account and withhold an appropriate amount if any part

of the service has already been provided (including any substituted service) or you are entitled to a refund from your credit card provider. In the event that you are to be reimbursed under the BCH Group consumer guarantee, you will be asked to assign absolutely to BCH Group any right, claim or cause of action which you may have arising out of or connected with the subject matter and will be asked to assist BCH Group in any claim brought by them connected with the subject matter. 6.

Payments by Credit Card

If you made payment for the booking of any services using a credit card it is likely in many circumstances that you have recourse against the credit card company in the event of services not being supplied in whole or in part due to the supplier’s financial failure. In those circumstances, you will be advised to check that you have exhausted your remedies against the credit card company. 7.

When do I need to pay for my package and how much?

We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the packages that we advertise. At the time of booking you will be told the current price of the package. You can book by paying a deposit for each person named on the booking. You will be told at what point in time you will become committed to a booking, but we are not committed to the booking until such time as we provide you with our confirmation of booking. Our commitment is always conditional upon any balance being paid before the dates listed below. Where you use an agent they may require you to pay them earlier than this date and will advise you separately of their balance due date. If you book within our balance due period you will need to pay the total package cost at the time of your booking. If you do not pay the outstanding balance for your package on or before the date when it is due we may cancel your booking and you will be required to pay the cancellation charges detailed below. The date of cancellation will normally be the date on which we receive your written confirmation that you intend to cancel or 15 days after the balance due date, whichever comes first. Deposit Payments £75 per person for all coach holidays in Britain and Europe. £250 per person for all air and cruise holidays. In some instances your accommodation and tour providers require a higher deposit than that stated above. In these instances we reserve the right to charge a higher deposit. If you choose Johnsons holiday insurance, the premium must be paid at the time of booking, in addition to the holiday deposit cost. Your balance is due 6 weeks before departure date for all British and European coach holidays. 10 weeks before departure date for all air holidays and 14 weeks for cruise holidays. Where optional items are purchased as part of the package these are payable on the balance due date except where items, such as theatre tickets, have been specifically purchased for you. In this case the cost will be payable at a separate date notified to you and will not normally be refundable unless we obtain a refund from the supplier we use. 8.

If I use an agent who does my money belong to?

Your agent will hold your deposit on your behalf until we issue a confirmation of your booking, which confirms there is a contract between us. The agent then holds this money on our behalf. The agent holds the balance you pay on our behalf until the date the balance is due. The agent will then forward to us. 9.

Can you change the price of my package after you have issued the booking confirmation?

On all coach holidays, we operate a ‘No Surcharge Guarantee’. The price of your coach holiday is fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges. All air and cruise holidays are subject to surcharges linked to fuel costs. The only surcharges which will apply are those levied by airlines or cruise companies which are beyond our control. 10.

Can I change my package arrangements?

After we have issued our booking confirmation we will do our best to accommodate any changes you may want to make but we cannot guarantee to do so. Any changes must be notified to us in writing and signed by the person who signed the booking form. If we are able to make the changes an amendment fee of £20 will be payable plus the cost that we incur in making the amendment. The costs of making a change increases the closer to the departure date you want to make it. Some arrangements, like particular types of tickets, cannot be changed without paying a cancellation charge of up to 100% of the cost of the ticket. 11.

Can I transfer my booking to someone else?

You can transfer your booking to someone else provided you give us reasonable notice. This person must be able to satisfy all the conditions for the package and a change cannot normally be made later than seven days prior to departure. We will make an administration charge of £20 per booking for every transfer we make plus any reasonable additional costs caused by the transfer. You will remain responsible for ensuring that the package is paid for by the balance due date. This is in addition to (and does not affect) the separate liability of the transferee to us. Where air travel is included in your holiday the administration charge may differ dependant on the individual airline involved and the charge they make for the transfer of a booking. 12.

How can I cancel my package?

You, or any member of your party, may cancel at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the person in whose name we issued the confirmation of booking and is communicated to us in writing via the office at which you made your original booking. You will have to pay cancellation charges set out in the scale below to cover our estimated loss resulting from the cancellation. If you are insured against cancellation you may be able to recover the charges from your insurers. Your cancellation will take effect from the date when either the travel agent or we receive your written confirmation of your cancellation. You must also return any tickets or vouchers that you have received. A reduction in room occupancy may increase the charges for the remaining passengers by the application of supplements for low occupancy of rooms. 13.

Scale of Cancellation Charges

Period before departure within which written cancellation of package price is received

Amount of cancellation Charge as a % of total package cost

Coach More than 42 days 28-42 days 14-27 days 7-13 days 1-6 days

Deposit only 30% 45% 60% 100%

Air More than 56 days 42-56 days 28-41 days 1-27 days Departure day or later including voluntary termination during the package Cruise More than 113 days 80-113 days 60-79 days 29-59 days 1-28 days Departure day or later including voluntary termination during the package

14.

Deposit only 45% or deposit, if greater 60% 100% Total Package Cost

Deposit only 60% 75% 90% 100% Total package cost

What happens if you change my package?

The arrangements for your package will usually have been made many months in advance. Sometimes changes are unavoidable and we reserve the right to make them at any time. Most of these changes are likely to be minor and we will do our best to keep you or your booking agent informed. If, after booking and before departure, we make a significant change to your package you will have the option of withdrawing from the package without penalty or alternatively you may transfer to another package without paying an administration fee. In either case we will pay you compensation according to the scale set out below in section 15. A significant change includes a change in departure time or return time of more than 12 hours, a change of departure point, location of resort or type of hotel, (excluding single overnight hotels on touring packages where the quality of the hotel is comparable), a change of mode when crossing the Channel, or the specification of the coach. On all our holidays we reserve the right to use either a ferry or the Channel Tunnel for the short crossing between England and France If you withdraw from the package because we have made a significant change or if we have to cancel your package for any reason other than non-payment by you we will offer you the choice of: • a comparable replacement package if available; or • a replacement package of lower quality together with a refund of the price difference; or • a full refund of the money you have paid. When we have notified you of the changes and options available, you must tell us your decision as soon as possible and within any timescale we may set bearing in mind the need to safeguard the booking arrangements of other customers. 15.

Scale of Compensation

We will pay you compensation for significant changes on the following scale:

Amount per person Nil £10 £15 £20 £25

If, prior to departure, we make a significant change to your package arrangements or cancel your package we will pay you compensation on the above scale unless:• the package is cancelled because the number of persons who agreed to take it is less than the minimum number required, and you were informed of the cancellation in writing within the period indicated in the description of the package; or • where the performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected (for example but not limited to delay, cancellations, change of itinerary, change of accommodation, change of transport) by “Force Majeure”. Force Majeure means an event which we or the supplier(s) of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid and is therefore an event beyond our or the supplier’s reasonable control. These events include but are not limited to strikes, riots, political/civil unrest, government acts, hostilities, war, threat of war, terrorist activity or threat of terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, flood, tornadoes, hurricanes, transportation problems, airport closures, and severe weather conditions. We suggest that you take out adequate travel insurance to cover such eventualities. [In the unlikely event that the performance of our contractual obligations are prevented or affected due to Force Majeure after departure, we regret we will be unable to make any refunds (unless we obtain any from our suppliers)] Advice from the Foreign Office to avoid or leave a particular country may constitute Force Majeure. We will follow the advice given by the Foreign Office. Payment of compensation according to the scale set out above will not affect your statutory right to claim further compensation if, in all the circumstances, you remain dissatisfied. If, after departure, we need to make a change to a significant proportion of your package we will do our best to make suitable alternative arrangements at no extra cost to you. If it proves impossible to make suitable alternative arrangements, or if you have reasonable grounds for refusing the alternative offered, we will arrange transport back to your point of departure, or to an alternative location that we agree to, Unless the change is as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control (force majeure as described above), you will also be entitled to compensation. 16.

What is the extent of our liability?

Your package contract with us will be performed or provided with reasonable skill and care. We accept responsibility if you or customers named in the booking suffer death or personal injury, or the contractual arrangements are not provided as promised as a result of the failure of us or our agents or suppliers or the employees of each whilst acting in the course of their employment unless the failure or improper performance is due to: • You, or • Any of the following: i) a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements, or ii) 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 iii) an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall. In these 3 events we would still endeavour to give prompt assistance if you are in difficulty and, if you inform us that you don’t believe you have received the contracted service, we will make prompt efforts to find appropriate solutions.

17.

What do I need to do if I have to complain?

If you have a complaint during your package you should tell the driver/representative or supplier at the earliest opportunity so that they can do their utmost to resolve the problem immediately. If they are unable to resolve the problem to your satisfaction you should complete a Holiday Report Form which is available from the driver/representative. You will be given a copy of this report which you should keep. If, on your return from your package, you remain dissatisfied you should write within 28 days to the Quality Coordinator. In your letter you will need to quote your booking reference number, holiday number, departure date and the number of the Holiday Report Form which you completed at the time. If you do not tell us at the earliest opportunity about a problem giving rise to your complaint we cannot take steps to investigate and rectify it at the time. We will take into account the date you first drew the problem to the attention of our driver/representative or supplier when responding to your complaint and it may affect your rights under this Trading Charter if we have not been able to investigate and remedy the situation at the time. The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK has an independent arbitration scheme and full details are available from them. The scheme is a simple and inexpensive way of resolving complaints by reference to documents alone and there is restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs. The scheme is not available for claims for more than £1,500 per person and there is a limit of £7,500 per booking. Normally there is a time limit of 9 months from the date of return from your package within which to request arbitration but in exceptional circumstances the scheme can be used beyond this date. This scheme does not apply to claims that arise mainly in respect of physical injury or illness or the consequences of any illness or injury. 18.

Our Coaches

We will always use our reasonable endeavours to provide a coach to the specification as described in our brochure or advertisement but reserve the right to substitute an alternative vehicle should unforeseen circumstances arise. There is a seating plan of the coach for each package, but it is possible that on occasions operational reasons will require a coach with a different configuration to be used. We therefore reserve the right to alter a coach-seating plan and allocate seats other than those you have booked. We reserve the right to move single travellers on a coach, so that they are sharing a double seat with other single passengers. Specific seats will not be allocated on coaches which operate on feeder services between joining points and main package departure points, on coaches which carry out transfers to and from seaports or airports. 19.

Hotel Facilities

Some hotel facilities, such as indoor or outdoor swimming pools or leisure facilities may from time to time be withdrawn for routine maintenance or be subject to seasonal availability. The provision of these facilities is therefore not guaranteed. 20.

Health & Safety during your package

In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene may be lower than those to which we are accustomed in the UK. You should therefore exercise greater care for your own protection. Further information can be obtained from your GP or from your travel agent who can provide you with the leaflet “Health Advice for Travellers” published by the Department of Health. Some people may be at risk from discomfort or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile on a journey for a long period of time. If you are planning to undertake a bus or coach journey of more than 3 hours you should consult your doctor if you have ever had DVT or pulmonary embolism, a family history of clotting conditions, cancer or treatment for cancer, a stroke, heart or lung disease or if you have had major surgery in the past 3 months. We reserve the right to refuse any booking in the absence of a doctor’s certificate confirming that you are fit to travel. During the journey we will provide comfort stops as frequently as possible. During these stops you are encouraged to get off the coach and walk around. Exercise reduces any discomfort which may be caused by periods of immobility. During any journey you should drink alcohol only in moderation as it leads to dehydration. 21.

Passenger behaviour

We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday. But you must remember that you are responsible for your behaviour and the effect it may have on others. If you or any member of your party is abusive or disruptive or behaves in a way which, in our reasonable opinion, could cause damage or injury to others or affect their enjoyment of their holiday, or which could damage property, we have the right, after reasonable consideration, to terminate your contract with us. If this happens we will have no further obligations or liability to you. The coach driver/representative, ship’s captain, or authorised official of other means of transport is entitled to refuse you boarding if in their reasonable opinion you are unacceptably under the influence of drink or drugs or you are being violent or disruptive. If you are refused boarding on the outward journey we will regard it as a cancellation by you and we will apply cancellation charges according to the scale set out above. If the refusal is on the return journey we have the right to terminate the contract and will have no further obligations or liability to you. 22.

No smoking policy

Smoking is not permitted on our coaches. 23.

Pets

We do not allow pets to taken on our packages. Registered Assistance Dogs will normally be accommodated on UK packages but not on overseas packages.

Trading Charter

Period before departure in which significant change is notified to you or your agent More than 42 days 29 to 42 days 15 to 28 days 8 to 14 days 0 to 7 days

For claims which involve death or personal injury we do not impose any restriction upon our liability to the extent that it arises from our negligence. For all other claims which do not involve personal injury or death: • the most we will have to pay if we are liable to you is twice the price you’ve paid for your package (not including insurance premiums and amendment charges). • Our liability will also be limited in accordance with/or in line with all relevant international convention. These include the Athens Convention (applies to transport by ship), the Berne Convention (applies to transport by rail), the Geneva Convention (applies to transport by road) and the Paris Convention (applies to accommodation). You can get copies of the relevant conventions from the Internet or from us. You should also note that these conventions limit or remove the amount of compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We will apply the limits of these Conventions to any payments to you as if we were the carrier. The above suppliers (such as accommodation or transport providers) have their own booking conditions or conditions of carriage, and these conditions may limit or remove the relevant transport provider’s or other supplier’s liability. You can get copies of such conditions from our offices, or the offices of the relevant supplier. We will pay you in accordance with these conditions which are incorporated into the Trading Charter. If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death or personal injury or illness, you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may have to take action against the person or organisation responsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness. NB: this clause does not apply to any separate contracts that you may enter into for excursions or activities during or outside of your package.

24.

Pick up point, itineraries, travel documents and passport

You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure point, at the correct time, with the correct documents and we cannot be held liable for any loss or expense suffered by you or your party because of an incorrect passport or late arrival at the departure point. If you are a British citizen travelling outside the United Kingdom you must have a full UK passport valid for a minimum of three months for travel in Europe, 6 months for travel outside of the EU after your scheduled date of return. Non-UK citizens must seek passport and visa advice from the relevant consulates or embassies of the countries you plan to visit prior to making a booking for one of our packages (and you are advised to check with the relevant consulate or embassy to ensure you allow sufficient time before your departure to apply for a visa). The name on the passport must match the name on the ticket. If someone in your party changes name after the booking is made you must tell us immediately so that we can issue the ticket in the new name. When you have paid the balance we will send you or your booking agent all the necessary labels so that you receive them in good time for your holiday. Certain travel documents may have to be retained by us and your driver/courier will then issue them to you at the relevant time. If you lose a travel document after it has been issued to you we will require you to meet the direct cost charged by the carrier/supplier for the issue of a duplicate or replacement. Johnsons Coach Travel reserves the right to modify itineraries to conform with requests from the competent authorities in the United Kingdom and any other sovereign state through which the tour will operate. We recommend that you read the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advice about your holiday at www.fco.gov.uk. Excursions which are included in the cost of your booking and are part of your package are detailed on the relevant brochure page and refunds will not be made for any excursion not taken. Optional excursions may be booked and paid for in resort but these will not form part of your booking. Admission fees to buildings, grounds etc. are included in the price of the package unless otherwise stated on the relevant brochure page. Where air travel in included in your holiday you may be required to provide API (Advanced Passenger Information) to the airline prior to the departure of your holiday. Your airline will usually ask you to supply the passenger details found on the ‘machine-readable’ page of your passport. This is the page containing your photograph. You may be asked for your: full name, date of birth, gender, passport number, country that issued your passport and date of passport expiration. You may occasionally be asked for additional information, like the address of your first night’s stay. If you don’t let us know these details in advance – you may not be allowed to board the plane when you get to your UK airport 25.

What happens if I am delayed?

Your travel insurance may cover you for some delays. In addition where you are delayed for more than six hours in any one day we will seek to minimise any discomfort and where possible, arrange for refreshments and meals. 26.

Do I need to take out travel insurance?

Trading Charter

We strongly advise all our customers to take out travel insurance to cover medical and repatriation costs, personal injury, loss of baggage and cancellation charges. If you do not have adequate insurance and require our assistance during your package, we reserve the right to reclaim from you any medical repatriation or other expenses which we may incur on your behalf which would otherwise have been met by insurers. For all overseas holidays you may not wish to take out our insurance but you MUST have insurance which is at least as good as or better than the insurance we offer for any overseas holiday outside the UK. 27.

What assistance will you give me if things go wrong when it is not your fault?

In addition to what has already been stated (and without affecting that), if you, or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part of your package travel arrangements or an excursion arranged through us in the UK, we shall at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance. Where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to commencement of proceedings. Our consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any costs, benefits received under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limit the cost of our assistance to you and any member of your party to £5000 per party. 28.

Passengers with disabilities

You confirm that you will notify us before you book if you or any member of your party has a disability so that we may consider what reasonable adjustments we or any relevant supplier should consider in the context of your package. We want to ensure the arrangements for your package are suitable and appropriate. If you have specific needs for equipment (such as scooters), or you will need assistance or particular facilities in the hotel, port or train station, or may have difficulties in taking part in excursions or boarding and travelling on the coach or other means of transport you must let us know in advance. If any assistance is required it must be brought to our attention at the time of booking or, if it arises later, as soon as possible. Not all the packages in this brochure may be suitable for you and if we reasonably consider we cannot provide what is required, we will not accept the booking. Should you or a member of your party have any medical condition or disability that may affect your/their holiday or that of other passengers, you must provide full written details to us at the time of booking so that we can advise you of the suitability of the holiday. This applies whether the booking is made on-line, in person, in writing, or by telephone. If a particular issue is identified, we reserve the right to request a doctor’s certificate confirming that the passenger is fit for travel and reserve the right to refuse any booking in the absence of such doctor’s certificate being produced upon request. If a passenger requires personal assistance (for example but not limited to assistance with feeding/dressing/toileting/mobilising) then this passenger must travel with an able bodied companion/carer and written confirmation that such assistance will be provided for the entirety of the holiday is required at the time of booking. Coach drivers/couriers are unable to offer such assistance. Whilst we will make every reasonable adjustment to do so, if we are unable to accommodate the needs of a passenger or believe that the medical condition or disability of a passenger is likely to adversely affect other passengers, we reserve the right to decline the booking. We also reserve the right to cancel any holiday and impose cancellation charges if we are not fully advised of any relevant disability or medical condition at the time the booking is made and subsequently decide that we are unable to accommodate this passenger. This applies whether we advise that we are unable to accommodate a passenger either before departure or during the holiday and if this occurs during the holiday then we will seek the additional costs of returning the passenger home. We want you to enjoy your package and will try to help you select an appropriate trip. If you need advice or further information either you or your booking agent should contact 01564 797000 (option 0). 29.

Special requests

If you require a special diet please tell us before booking, or as soon as you are medically advised, and send us a copy of the diet. We will notify the hotel or hotels identified in your booking but please note that some hotels may not have facilities to provide special diets and we cannot be held liable for their failure to do so unless the hotel has confirmed in writing that a special diet will be catered for. Where we think that a hotel is

likely to be unable to cope with a special diet, we will tell you prior to your booking confirmation being issued so that you can exercise your right to cancel your package booking without charge. Any extra costs incurred by you during your package must be paid to the hotel by you prior to departure from the hotel. 30.

Ground or low floor rooms

You should also detail any other requests, for example, low floor rooms, particular rooms or locations on the special requests section of the booking form. We will pass your request to the relevant supplier but this does not necessarily mean that your request will be fulfilled. If a request can be fulfilled you may incur an extra charge payable either to us or direct to the hotel. Please note that requests cannot be guaranteed unless we confirm on your booking confirmation that this is a guaranteed requirement. 31.

Luggage

Please restrict your luggage to one medium sized suitcase (a medium sized suitcase is approximately 36” x 18” x 10”) per person, weighing no more than 44lbs (20Kgs). A small holdall can also be taken on board the coach. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to luggage unless it is established that it is caused by our negligence. On holidays which include overnight stops, you may take a small overnight bag with you. Please do not leave items of value in your main suitcase which is left on the coach. Should loss or damage occur you may be able to claim through your holiday travel insurance. 32.

En-suite Bedroom Facilities

In the hotel details for each holiday, you will see the reference ‘all rooms are en-suite with’ etc. This means that a private bath and/or shower and WC is included within the bedroom. Should you have a preference for a bath or a shower please make a request in the ‘Special Requests’ box on the appropriate booking form. Halfboard always means dinner, bed and breakfast, unless otherwise stated. 33.

Meals in Continental Hotels

Whilst all hotels that we book for our continental holidays, whether they be overnight or main resort hotels, are of a high standard, would you kindly note that dinner arrangements often include a set meal with no menu choice and are generally of a traditional style for that country. Breakfasts are always of Continental style; however, buffet Continental breakfasts are included. Evening meals may be served on a buffet style basis. 34.

Emergency 24 Hours Telephone Number

A member of staff is always on hand 24 hours a day, to help either before your holiday, or on the day of departure by telephoning 01564 797040. At the beginning of your holiday, our courier will provide a contact telephone number. This number should be used if you require any assistance during your holiday. 35.

Mobility Scooter Policy

Please note that we can accept one ‘compact’ electric mobility scooter per holiday. Our definition of ‘compact’ is that the scooter is class 2 specification; i.e. it must be designed to be dismantled, so that it can be loaded into the boot of a car. The actual maximum sizes of class 2 mobility scooters are: Length – 1200mm Width – 700mm max (We cannot accept class 3 scooters as these are too large and heavy to lift). Furthermore would all users of scooters and wheelchairs kindly note that you must be able to negotiate the five steps to board the coach, in order to manage and enjoy our holidays. 36.

Single Occupancy

Single occupancy of rooms when available may be subject to a supplementary charge and this will be shown on the brochure page. Also these charges may vary once we have exceeded the available rooms within our initial allocation from the hotel. Any applicable supplementary charges will be advised to you at the time of booking by a member of our Reservations Team. 37.

Entertainment

Some of our hotels arrange additional entertainment. Where this is part of the package details are given on the respective brochure page. Where it is not specified it may still be available but is at the discretion of the hotel and is not guaranteed. It may be withdrawn if there is a lack of demand or for operational reasons. 38.

Data Protection Act

In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly and meet your requirements we, and your travel agent, need to use the information you provide such as name, address, any special needs/dietary requirements etc. We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper measures are in place to protect your information. We must pass the information on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements such as hotels, transport companies etc. The information may also be supplied to security or credit checking companies, public authorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Additionally, where your package is outside the European Economic Area (EEA), controls on data protection in your destination may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will not, however, pass information on to any person not responsible for part of your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities or dietary/religious requirements. If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we cannot provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons. Please note that where information is held by your travel agent, this is subject to your agent’s own data protection policy. Your data controller is our Reservations Manager here at Johnsons Coach travel. You are entitled to a copy of your information held by us. If you would like to see this, please contact us. We retain your full contact details and other information in secure files and electronic storage facilities. We may use this information to contact you by mail, telephone or electronic means. We will provide you with details of other goods and services including those of selected third parties. If you do not wish to receive the further information about products and services please write to the data controller. 39.

Publication date and details

This brochure was printed in the United Kingdom on the 20th May 2015. European Tourist Taxes Local authorities in many towns and cities throughout Europe are starting to introduce or have introduced new tourist taxes which must be paid directly to the hotel by all guests in person. No such taxes are included in our prices to you and we cannot make payment on your behalf or include this tax in your invoice. As soon as we become aware of any such taxes affecting your holiday we will notify you.

Johnsons (Henley) Ltd, trading as Johnsons Coach Travel are an Appointed Representative of ITC Compliance Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Company Ref: 313486). It is a requirement of booking an overseas Johnsons Holiday that you are adequately insured, either with our-selves or another insurance provider. You will find the costs detailed in the information section of each holiday. Our bespoke travel insurance policy carries no age loadings on our premiums. There is no health screening on our UK & Overseas Coach Holidays and European Cruises. For Worldwide Tours, a sim-ple health check procedure is operated.

Important Information A Special Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is available for all passengers travelling on our holidays which is arranged with ETI – International Travel Protection (the UK branch of Europäische Reiseverscherung AG) who are Licensed by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BAFIN – www.bafin.de) and approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA – www.fca.gov.uk) to undertake insurance business in the UK. Should you wish to take advantage of our Holiday Travel Insurance please include the appropriate premium when booking your holiday.

Cover Cancellation Missed Departure/Travel Delay Personal Accident Medical and other Expenses including Curtailment Additional Travelling Expenses – United Kingdom Medical Inconvenience Benefit Personal Property/Loss of Passport Personal Liability Delayed Baggage Legal Expenses 14 day Refund

Sum Insured Up To £3,000 £600/£100 £15,000 £2,000,000 £1,500 £450 £1,750/£200 £2,000,000 £100 £25,000 Insurance Premium

Policy Excess Loss of Deposit excess £25.00 each and every loss (£40 in respect of Cruise holidays). Excess £65.00 each and every loss for Cancellation, Curtailment and Holiday Abandonment. Excess £65 Medical and Other Expenses, Additional Travelling Expenses – United Kingdom, Personal Property and Money excess each and every incident per Insured Person. Health conditions applying to all travel destinations Important – If you are travelling in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland and can answer NO to questions 1, 2 & 3 and YES to 4 immediately below, the Standard Policy Terms, Conditions and Exclusions shall apply. Applying to all areas It is a condition that at the time of taking out this policy and between that time and your departure you must comply with each of the following: 1) You are not aware of any reason why the trip should be cancelled or cut short 2) You are not travelling: a) against the advice of a medical practitioner b) for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment, or c) if you have been given a terminal prognosis 3) You are not receiving or awaiting treatment for an illness or injury as a hospital day case or in-patient, as any claim arising from this injury or treatment will not be covered. 4) If you are on medication at the time of travel your medical condition is stable and well controlled.

The Policy contains the following General Exclusions YOU ARE NOT COVERED for anything caused directly or indirectly by you suffering from stress, anxiety or depression unless it has been investigated and diagnosed as such by a Consultant specialising in the relevant field, who must confirm in writing at your cost that you are fit enough to take this trip. If you are travelling outside of the UK & Europe the following pre-travel conditions will apply: This insurance carries Health Conditions so you need to inform the Towergate Medical Screening Department of any medical condition(s) that may affect the Underwriters acceptance of your cover. Please therefore telephone 0870 906 3142 to inform them if anyone to be covered by this policy or any person upon whose health the trip depends:(a) Has a pre-existing or on-going medical condition (b) Is taking any prescribed medication (c) Has or has had any condition still requiring periodic review (d) Is awaiting any tests, treatment, investigation, referral or the results of same. Please note our Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is only available to United Kingdom Residents. Territorial Limits – Definition Europe includes the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Independent States west of the Ural Mountains, the countries bordering the Mediterranean, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Worldwide includes all other destinations not included within Europe, as defined above.

INSURANCE DISCLAIMER If you have decided not to purchase our travel insurance you must complete and sign this disclaimer. I confirm that I have been made aware of the need/importance of adequate travel insurance and have chosen not to include myself/party under Johnsons Coach Holidays policy. I understand that this will mean that I shall be solely responsible for any cancellation charges that arise from my inability to take the trip that I have booked and also any losses including medical expenses and repatriation costs arising from an illness or injury sustained during the trip.

Name................................................................................................................ Booking Ref....................................................................................................... Destination & Date of Tour Booked................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... Insurance Company Name & Policy Number .................................................... ......................................................................................................................... Insurance Company Emergency Assistance Telephone Number .........................................................................................................................

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Holiday Travel Insurance

Demands and needs This insurance policy will suit the Demands and Needs of an individual, or group (where applicable) who have no excluded pre-existing medical conditions, are travelling in countries included within the policy terms and who wish to insure themselves against unforeseen events detailed in the cover section below. Subject to the terms, conditions and maximum specified claim limits. Important – We will not provide you with advice about the suitability of this product for your individual needs but will be happy to provide you with factual information. We summarise below the details of the insurance cover provided which also includes SPECIALTY ASSISTANCE LTD – 24-hour emergency service. The following is a brief summary of the cover available. Full details of Cover, Policy Warranties and Exclusions will be forwarded with your confirmation of booking. In any event you may ask for a specimen copy of the Policy Wording before booking should you wish to examine this in advance.

In addition if you are traveling outside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, but within Europe the following additional conditions will apply: You must notify the Issuer of this policy immediately of any of the conditions listed below arising between the date the policy is issued and the time of departure of the trip. Failure to notify us may cause your circumstances to fall within a policy exclusion, leaving you with no right to claim. 1) if you have received medical treatment as a hospital day case, in-patient or out-patient during the six months prior to the booking of the trip, you must obtain from a medical practitioner at your cost confirmation that you will be fit enough to take the trip. 2) if you are undergoing medical treatment as a hospital out-patient at the date the final balance of the trip is due to be paid, you obtain a certificate of fitness confirming your ability to travel mist at your cost.

HOLIDAY TRAVEL INSURANCE

Joining Our Holidays You choose! It’s as easy as A-B-C!

‘FREE DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE’ – Be collected from and returned to your own home. This service is free of charge from anywhere inside the red line on the map below! Just pack your suitcase and wait for the doorbell to ring!

‘FREE PARK & RIDE’ – Drive to our coach depot in Henley and leave your car in our secure car park for the duration of your holiday.

‘DROP OFF AND COLLECT’ – You might prefer to be dropped off and collected by friends or family from either our coach depot here, or for air and cruise holidays, at the departure terminal. If so, we will reduce the cost of your holiday by £20 per person.

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Joining Our Holidays

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BURFORD WITNEY

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Please Remember 䡲 All door to door services are provided by our own car and mini-coaches, or by reputable hired in taxis. 䡲 You will be required to share your door to door vehicle with other passengers. 䡲 Our Park & Ride car park is secure and well lit, but of course all cars are parked at the owners risk. 䡲 For door to door services from outside the red line on the map – just call us for a price!

Booking Your Holiday £250 per person. Upon receipt of your booking form we will send you a confirmation/invoice. Paying the balance The balance on our coach holidays is payable 6 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF DEPARTURE. The amount due and the date by which it is payable is clearly shown on your confirmation/invoice. Please note that REMINDERS ARE NOT SENT. The Balance due dates on AIR Holidays is 10 weeks prior and for CRUISE Holidays is 14 weeks prior (Please see our Trading Charter on Pages 58-60). Enquiries, information and advice is readily available Callers are welcome at our offices at Liveridge Hill (on the Birmingham Road, A3400, just north of Henley), where there is ample parking. Alternatively, telephone on 01564 797000 (option 0). You will find our cheerful staff happy to help. Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.30pm Sat 9.00am – 1.00pm

Provisional Booking A simple telephone call is all that is needed. We can hold places for you without obligation for 7 days. You can book directly with our Travel Office or though an appointed Travel Agent. Confirming a booking You are no longer required to complete a booking form. A deposit of £75 per person is required for all coach holidays. Deposits for all air and cruise holidays are

‘Club Class’ coaches. Each has extra passenger legroom, comfortable reclining seats, plus toilet and hot drinks facilities as well as great sightseeing from the high passenger deck. Once booked, your seat number is reserved for the whole holiday. Please note that you are required by law to wear your seat belt at all times when the vehicle is in motion. No Smoking on Holiday Coaches. However, frequent breaks are made on all journeys.

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Itineraries All itineraries featured in this brochure are subject to change due to local conditions. Please note that prices quoted in this brochure are per person. No Surcharge Guarantee – This applies to every coach holiday in this brochure. Relax in the knowledge that the price of your coach holiday will not change.

Our Friendly Reservations Team (L-R) Alison, Janet, Emma, Belinda & Amy

How To Book

For your comfort and relaxation

Your holiday travel pack 7-10 days prior to your holiday you will receive your travel pack which will contain luggage labels, your home pick-up time, hotel addresses and telephone numbers and any extra information regarding your holiday.

Passports For all overseas holidays by coach you will require a valid passport.

Seat Reservations & ‘Club Class’ Coach Travel CLUB ALL departures are operated by CLASS our own high specification

Methods of Payment Payment can be made by cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard and Switch. Please note that there is a 2% charge for payments made by credit card.

Travel with Johnsons Travel with Friends!

Johnsons Gift Vouchers For holidays, day excursions, shows and concerts, coach hire for all occasions and ‘tailor-made’ holidays for groups and clubs

The perfect gift for someone who has everything? For birthdays, anniversary’s or any special occasion! Our gift vouchers can be redeemed for holidays, day excursions, theatres, shows and Express Excursions. Just order them from our friendly reservations team.

For all bookings plus friendly help and advice, please telephone:

01564 797000 (option 0) Or call into our offices at Liveridge House, Liveridge Hill, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire B95 5QS

Visit our website: www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk All our holidays, shows and excursions can be booked online