Johnsons Coaches Summer 2013 Brochure - UK & Europe Door to Door Holidays by Johnsons Coaches

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Summer 2013 Enjoy the views – treasure the memories! Welcome to our summer 2013 brochure, packed full with a fabulous collection of high quality UK and European escorted door to door holidays by coach. After an action packed year in 2012 with the Jubilee and the Olympics, we believe that our holiday programme for 2013 is sure to keep the excitement up. We’re launching 37 NEW tours along with 78 tried and tested holidays that delight our clients year after year. Whichever holiday you choose you can be sure that we include lots of attractions and our FREE Door to Door service… AND to really enhance your holiday – all admission charges are taken care of by us, offering you real value for money. So sit back and relax, you’re next holiday awaits… We look forward to welcoming you on a Johnsons holiday soon. John Johnson and the Holidays Team

Travel with Johnsons – Travel with Friends!

Our holiday team, front row (L-R): Janet, Belinda, Laura, Charlotte and Alison. Back row (L-R): Sue, Julie, John, Mellissa and Tom.

New for 2013 We want you to enjoy total comfort and relaxation on board our coaches, therefore investment in new coaches is important.

CLUB CLASS

We’ve operated our ‘Bova Futura’ coaches for many years and they’ve become extremely popular with our customers. However for 2013 the manufacturer has brought out a new model – the ‘Futura 2’ and we are pleased to announce that we are the first operator in the country to take delivery of this new model. You’ll be delighted with the comfort and quietness of this new coach and of course it is built to our ‘Club Class’ Specification – providing extra legroom for every passenger and great sightseeing!

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Why choose Johnsons? For quality and peace of mind…

FREE door to door service – from most of the West Midlands! – See page 78 for more details Friendly drivers and couriers – you’ll be well looked after and escorted on every holiday ‘No Surcharge Guarantee’ on all our coach holidays

Sightseeing excursions are included with all holidays

Meet old friends and make new ones too!

Enjoy the views – You’ll see places that you might not otherwise have the chance to see

Specialist local area guides are often used on our holidays You’ll receive our friendly, helpful and cheerful service from beginning to end!

Your money is safe – All our holidays are protected by our BCH bond Lots of visitor attractions are included to enhance your holiday – and all admission charges are taken care of by us Mobility grades – to help you choose, all hotels and resorts are given a ‘mobility grade’, these are guideline grades for the hotel and itinerary accessibility in terms of steps, stairs, lift, hills and walking etc. The grades range form 1 to 5 and the higher the score the easier the holiday is for mobility Coaches are environmentally friendly: 1 coach = 20 cars on the road!

For your comfort…

We carefully select high quality hotels – in great locations – with great food and service ‘Club Class’ coaches on all holidays. All include extra legroom and also have toilet, air conditioning and reclining seats on board Porterage of your suitcase is included – from start to finish

A family business for over 100 years Established in 1909, Johnsons Coaches is now in its third generation of family ownership.

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Established for over 100 years – we are a family business with over 30 years’ experience of organising holidays!

For your enjoyment…

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In the 1920s, Mr JG Johnsons swapped his horse for his first motorised vehicle and the company set up its office and depot in Henley High Street, which remained there until 1987. In the 1930s, the business passed to Phil Johnson who ran the company up until his sudden death in 1966 – at this time the company was still very small, operating 2 lorries, 4 coaches and an old taxi. In 1979 Peter and John Johnson (the current owners) joined the family business. Better coaches were purchased and Johnsons ran its first holidays and excursions in 1981. The rest they say, is history!

YOU CAN BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.JOHNSONSCOACHES.CO.UK

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Our preferred hotel partners We understand that when you go on a Johnsons holiday you expect a high standard of accommodation in a carefully chosen hotel. That’s why we are constantly researching and visiting areas throughout the year to find the best possible hotels to include in our brochure. We like to work with family run establishments and hotels oozing with character. This year we are delighted to include a variety of NEW hotels in this brochure including The Pennington Hotel in Ravenglass and the Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa in North Berwick, as well as old favourites including The Skiddaw Hotel in Keswick and the New Wilmington Hotel in Eastbourne. We have been working with some of these hotels for over 30 years and always monitor customer feedback to ensure that only the highest standards are provided.

Holiday travel insurance Our popular insurance cover is again recommended and is tailored to suit your requirements. Our travel insurance is extensive and straightforward – there are no age restrictions and no automatic health screening – this applies to both UK and overseas coach holidays. You will find the costs detailed in the ‘Additional Information’ section of each holiday. Please note that we do require all passengers to be insured for overseas coach holidays.

Your holiday protection For your peace of mind we are members of the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK Limited. This is a Government approved consumer protection scheme that ensures that in relation to the coach package holidays described in this brochure or website that the clients’ monies are protected by a Bond in the unlikely event of the Members insolvency. Customers’ may inspect the current membership certificate at our registered office or alternatively go to www.bch-uk.org or telephone 0207 240 3131 to confirm our current membership.

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Free home pick ups We understand that you want total relaxation and peace of mind on your holiday, and thats why all of our holidays include a 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. Your holiday begins as soon as our driver arrives at your front door, so just pack your suitcase and wait for the door bell to ring! We’ll take care of you and your luggage too! Our Door to Door service is available from most of the West Midlands – see the map on page 78 for more information.

Air & Cruise Holidays For a wide choice of Air Tours and Cruises in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world, see our new 2013 Air & Cruise Holidays brochure. To request your copy just call our friendly team on 01564 797 000 (option 0)

ALL HOLIDAYS INCLUDE CLUB CLASS COACHES – WITH EXTRA LEGROOM

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All of our holidays are fully escorted by an experienced holiday ‘courier’ who provides friendly, enthusiastic & 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.

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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 M O R E C £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!

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CHOOSE YOUR HOLIDAY Easter.............................................................11 Armchair Tours..........................................12-17 A Touch of Extra Luxury .............................18-21 Warner Leisure Hotel Breaks ......................22-23 South Coast & South West England ...........25-32 South & South East England......................33-37 East Anglia................................................38-39 The North of England................................40-46 North East England ...................................47-48

We are here to help you

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Our dedicated and friendly reservations team are on hand to assist you in selecting the holiday that is right for you. Information and advice is readily available and callers are welcome at our offices at Liveridge Hill.

Scotland ...................................................54-57

Opening hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm and Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm.

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Ireland ......................................................58-59 Continental...............................................60-71

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Your UK Holiday Destination Guide

For help and reservations Please call

The number shown after each place name on the map refers to the brochure page number on which the tour appears.

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Hebridean Adventure • 54 Isle of Skye • 55 Royal Deeside • 57

Kingussie • 54

SCOTLAND Blairgowie • 55

Oban • 74 ATLANTIC OCEAN

NORTH SEA

Edinburgh • 56 East Lothian • 21 Dunoon • 56 • 75 Peebles • 57 Hexham • 47 Durham • 48

Penrith • 48

Lake District • 42 • 44

Keswick • 13 • 43 • 44

Darlington • 77

NORTHERN IRELAND

Whitby • 40 Scarborough • 41 • 74 Nidd Hall • 23

Isle of Man • 76 IRISH Skipton • 20 SEA St Anne’s on Sea • 40 • 45 West Yorkshire • 43 • 46 • 75 Manchester • 41

IRELAND

Harrogate • 42 York • 12

Thoresby Hall • 23

Beaumaris • 15 • 51 • 52

Lincolnshire • 45

Llandudno • 51 • 53

Norwich • 14 • 39

Cheshire • 77 Norton Grange • 73

Aldeburgh • 38

Cardigan • 77 Llandrindod Wells • 53

Gwbert-on-Sea • 50

Colchester • 11 • 76 • 38

WALES

Carmarthen • 50 • 76 Swansea • 15 • 52

Bristol • 30 Bath • 27

Cricket St Thomas • 11 • 22 Saunton Sands • 19 Barnstaple • 27 • 31 Bideford • 31 Dawlish • 29

Brighton • 37 Worthing • 16 • 33 Bembridge Coast Hotel • 22 Shanklin • 13 • 33 Ventnor • 20

St Austell • 19 Paignton • 28

Norton Grange• 73

Torquay • 26 • 29 • 73 Sidmouth • 12 • 17 • 18 • 25 • 32 • 74 Weymouth • 26

Hertfordshire • 36 London • 37 Maidstone • 35 Reading • 77 Ashford • 36 Hythe • 34 • 73 Sinah Warren • 23 Eastbourne • 11 • 17 • 34 • 35

Perranporth • 25

Falmouth • 18 • 28

Hunstanton • 39

ENGLAND

Bournemouth • 14 • 16 • 30 NEL H CHAN E N G L IS

OUR UK PROGRAMME INCLUDES 115 DESTINATIONS AND OVER 186 DEPARTURES

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Your Overseas Holiday Destination Guide NORW

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SWEDEN

NORWAY

SCOTLAND

Galway • 58

NORTH SEA

Denmark • 71

IRELAND

NORTHERN IRELAND Belfast • 59

ATLANTIC OCEAN

DENMARK

IRISH SEA Bray • 58 Killarney • 59 Waterford • 75

WALES ENGLAND

Dutch Bulbfields • 65

Hamburg • 69

NETHERLANDS Arnhem & Luxembourg • 65 Bruges • 64

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POLA GERMANY

Dinant • 64

Normandy • 62

Boppard • 70 Paris • 61 • 63

LUXEMBOURG

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Luxembourg • 68

Brittany • 61

SLOVA REPUBL FRANCE

Salzburg • 21

Oberammergau • 69 Swiss Alps • 68 Chamonix • 63

Dordogne • 62

LIECHTENSTEIN

SWITZERLAND

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HUNGA

Italian Dolomites • 67

Three Lakes of Italy • 67

SLOVENIA

Lake Garda • 66

CROATIA

Portugal • 70

ITALY

BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA

MONACO PORTUGAL

SPAIN

SAN MARINO

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Air & Cruise Holidays For a wide choice of Air Tours and Cruises in Europe and the rest of the world, see our new Air & Cruise Holidays brochure. To request your copy just call our friendly team on 01564 797 000 (option 0)

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Your 2013 Holiday Planner Date

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FEBRUARY 2013 Sun 17 Feb – Fri 22 Feb

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The Best of The Western Highlands

MARCH 2013

Mon 18 Mar – Fri 22 Mar Wed 20 Mar – Wed 27 Mar Thu 28 Mar – Mon 1 Apr Fri 29 Mar – Tue 2 Apr Fri 29 Mar – Mon 1 Apr

SINGLES ARMCHAIR

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Sidmouth & South Devon SINGLES Springtime in Scarborough Italian Riviera of Flowers Easter in Eastbourne Easter in Suffolk & Constable Country Warner Easter Cricket St. Thomas

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Fri 8 Mar – Tue 12 Mar

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APRIL 2013 Mon 1 Apr – Fri 5 Apr Fri 12 Apr – Tue 16 Apr Thu 18 Apr – Sun 21 Apr

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Sun 21 Apr – Sat 27 May Mon 22 Apr – Fri 26 Apr Thu 25 Apr – Mon 29 Apr

7 5 5

Sun 28 Apr – Thu 2 May Mon 29 Apr – Fri 3 May Mon 29 Apr – Fri 3 May Mon 29 Apr – Fri 3 May

5 5 5 5

Wed 1 May – Wed 8 May Thu 2 May – Mon 6 May

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Sat 4 May – Thu 9 May Sun 5 May – Thu 9 May Mon 6 May – Mon 13 May Mon 6 May – Fri 10 May Thu 9 May – Mon 13 May Thu 9 May – Wed 15 May Fri 10 May – Sun 12 May Fri 10 May – Sun 19 May Sun 12 May – Thu 16 May Mon 13 May – Fri 17 May Mon 13 May – Fri 17 May Tue 14 May – Mon 20 May Wed 15 May – Tue 21 May

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ARMCHAIR Sidmouth & The Royal York Dutch Bulbfields ARMCHAIR Historic York & Yorkshire National Park The Beautiful Brittany Coast Aldeburgh & Suffolks Heritage Coast Welsh Countryside & Captivating Cardigan Coastline SINGLES NEW Waterford Ireland NEW TOEL The Coniston Hotel Whitby & The North Yorkshire Moors Harrogate, The Dales & Historic York

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MAY 2013

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Thu 23 May – Sun 26 May Sun 26 May – Thu 30 May Sun 26 May – Thu 30 May Sun 26 May – Thu 30 May Mon 27 May – Fri 31 May Mon 27 May – Fri 31 May Mon 27 May – Mon 3 Jun Tue 28 May – Sun 2 Jun Fri 31 May – Tue 4 Jun

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Sun 23 Jun – Thu 27 Jun Sun 23 Jun – Thu 27 Jun Mon 24 Jun – Fri 28 Jun Wed 26 Jun – Thu 27 Jun Thu 27 Jun – Mon 1 Jul Thu 27 Jun – Fri 28 Jun Thu 27 Jun – Thu 4 Jul Sat 29 Jun – Fri 5 Jul

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Sun 30 Jun – Fri 5 Jul Sun 30 Jun – Tue 8 Jul

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Mon 1 Jul – Fri 5 Jul Mon 1 Jul – Fri 5 Jul Wed 3 Jul – Sun 7 Jul Thu 4 Jul – Mon 8 Jul

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Thu 4 Jul – Mon 8 Jul Fri 5 Jul – Sun 7 Jul Fri 5 Jul – Wed 10 Jul Sun 7 Jul – Thu 11 Jul Mon 8 Jul – Fri 12 Jul Mon 8 Jul – Fri 12 Jul Mon 8 Jul – Fri 12 Jul Wed 10 Jul – Mon 15 Jul Thu 11 Jul – Sun 14 Jul Sat 13 Jul – Thu 18 Jul Sun 14 Jul – Thu 18 Jul Sun 14 Jul – Fri 19 Jul Mon 15 Jul – Fri 19 Jul Mon 15 Jul – Thu 18 Jul

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Thu 18 Jul – Sat 20 Jul Fri 19 Jul – Mon 22 Jul Fri 19 Jul – Mon 22 Jul Sun 21 Jul – Thu 25 Jul Sun 21 Jul – Thu 25 Jul

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NEW ARMCHAIR

Shanklin & the Isle of Wight TOEL The Belmont, Sidmouth The English Riviera NEW Hamburg, Lubeck & The International Flower Show Seaside Mystery Weymouth & The Jurassic Coast Bath, Bristol & The Wye Valley Delightful North Devon Warner Bembridge Coast Hotel Splendours of Snowdonia Hebridean Island Adventure Northumbria & The Scottish Borders Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with Trier

Studley Gardens

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Vaux le Vicomte

Sun 19 May – Thu 23 May Mon 20 May – Sun 26 May Wed 22 May – Wed 29 May

Sidmouth – Kingswood The Gower Peninsula & Gardens of South Wales Perranporth, Padstow & St. Ives ARMCHAIR The Beautiful Lake District Shanklin, Isle of Wight Llandudno & Snowdonia Chateaux of Paris & Monet’s Gardens NEW Oberammergau & the Bavarian Alps Lakes, Hills, Canals & Railways Lake Garda & Verona Roman Britain & The Settle to Carlisle Railway Worthing, Eastbourne & The South Downs NEW Brighton & South Sussex Highlands, Castles & Cairngorms

JUNE 2013 Sat 1 Jun – Wed 5 Jun Sun 2 Jun – Thu 6 Jun Sun 2 Jun – Fri 7 Jun Tue 4 Jun – Mon 10 Jun Thu 6 Jun – Sun 9 Jun Sun 9 Jun – Thu 13 Jun Sun 9 Jun – Sat 15 Jun Mon 10 Jun – Fri 14 Jun Sun 16 Jun – Thu 20 Jun Sun 16 Jun – Sat 22 Jun Sun 16 Jun – Fri 21 Jun Mon 17 Jun – Fri 21 Jun Fri 21 Jun – Fri 28 Jun Sat 22 Jun – Thu 27 Jun Sun 23 Jun – Fri 28 Jun

Eastbourne & Gardens of Sussex ARMCHAIR Norwich & The Norfolk Broads Scarborough Yorkshire Heritage NEW The Cornish Riviera NEW Mystery City with Cathedral Tour TOEL The Belmont, Sidmouth NEW Galway & Lough Corrib Cruise Suffolk & Constable Country TOEL The Royal Duchy Hotel Falmouth Perranporth, Padstow & St. Ives NEW Ardennes Rivers And Gardens Warner Cricket St. Thomas Scottish Marine Wildlife & The Isle of Skye Sidmouth – RY&F ARMCHAIR Bournemouth, Poole & The New Forrest NEW National Trust Trail of Yorkshire NEW Coasts & Towns of Normandy Kent Wartime Coast Orient Express & Hever Castle Devon Steam & Cream Dawlish & South Devon NEW The Dordogne & Vezere SINGLES Dunoon, Loch Lomond & The Cowal Peninsula NEW TOEL Marine Macdonald Hotel & Spa Portugal & The Douro River

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JULY 2013 Warner Bembridge Coast Hotel Cruising the Lake District NEW ARMCHAIR Splendours of Snowdonia Welsh Countryside & Captivating Cardigan Coastline SINGLES NEW Hidden Corners of Yorkshire Lakes, Hills, Canals & Railways Boppard Bonn & The Rhine Canterbury, Castles & Gardens of Kent North Norfolk Coast & Countryside NEW Dublin & Wicklow ‘River & Rail’ SINGLES NEW Cheshire Peaks & Plains SINGLES Isle of Man Seaside Mystery The Durham Dales & Hadrians Wall Weymouth & The Jurassic Coast Bournemouth & The South Coast TOEL The Royal Hotel, Isle of Wight Gardens of North Wales & The Snowdon Mountain Railway A English Dream Ride the Historic Torbay Express SINGLES NEW Warner Norton Grange NEW Historic Houses of North Devon The South Lakes & Keswick

ALL PRICES INCLUDE ENTRANCE CHARGES TO VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

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Your 2013 Holiday Planner

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Sun 21 Jul – Thu 25 Jul Mon 22 Jul – Fri 26 Jul Tue 23 Jul – Sat 27 Jul Fri 26 Jul – Fri 2 Aug Sat 27 Jul – Fri 2 Aug Sun 28 Jul – Thu 1 Aug Sun 28 Jul – Fri 2 Aug Mon 29 Jul – Fri 2 Aug Mon 29 Jul – Fri 2 Aug

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Sun 4 Aug – Thu 8 Aug Sun 4 Aug – Thu 8 Aug Sun 4 Aug – Thu 8 Aug Sun 4 Aug – Sun 11 Aug Mon 5 Aug – Fri 9 Aug Mon 5 Aug – Sat 10 Aug

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Destination Roman Britain & The Settle to Carlisle Railway NEW Castles & Palaces of Perthshire NEW Where the Lakes Meet The Sea Sidmouth – Kingswood Eastbourne & South Sussex ARMCHAIR Swansea & The Gower Peninsula Scarborough Yorkshire Heritage ARMCHAIR Worthing & the South Downs NEW Gardens of North Devon

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Benmore Gardens

Aberglasney Gardens

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AUGUST 2013

Tue 6 Aug – Sat 10 Aug Sat 10 Aug – Sat 17 Aug Sun 11 Aug – Thu 15 Aug Sun 11 Aug – Thu 15 Aug Mon 12 Aug – Fri 16 Aug Mon 12 Aug – Fri 16 Aug Mon 12 Aug – Sat 17 Aug Mon 12 Aug – Sat 17 Aug Thu 15 Aug – Mon 19 Aug

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Fri 16 Aug – Mon 19 Aug Sun 18 Aug – Thu 22 Aug Sun 18 Aug – Thu 22 Aug Sun 18 Aug – Thu 22 Aug Sun 18 Aug – Thu 22 Aug Mon 19 Aug – Fri 23 Aug Wed 21 Aug – Thu 22 Aug Wed 21 Aug – Sun 25 Aug Mon 26 Aug – Fri 30 Aug Mon 26 Aug – Fri 30 Aug Tue 27 Aug – Sat 31 Aug

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Sun 1 Sep – Sat 7 Sep Sun 1 Sep – Thu 5 Sep Sun 1 Sep – Sat 7 Sep Mon 2 Sep – Fri 6 Sep Mon 2 Sep – Fri 6 Sep

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Thu 5 Sep – Wed 11 Sep Fri 6 Sep – Sun 8 Sep Sat 7 Sep – Fri 13 Sep Sun 8 Sep – Mon 16 Sep Sun 1 Sep – Sun 8 Sep Sun 8 Sep – Thu 12 Sep Mon 9 Sep – Fri 13 Sep Mon 9 Sep – Fri 13 Sep

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Historic Norwich, Ely & The Broads Yorkshire Gems & Gardens Swansea, Cardiff & The Brecon Beacons Killarney & The Ring of Kerry Llandudno & Snowdonia

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SINGLES ARMCHAIR

Torquay, Dartmoor & South Devon Sidmouth Folk Festival NEW The Swiss Alps & The Benina Express TOEL The Belmont, Sidmouth The Lakes and Coastal Cumbria NEW Warner Sinah Warren Hotel Worthing, Eastbourne & The South Downs Northumbria & The Scottish Borders Northumbria, Beamish & The Alnwick Garden The Gower Peninsula & Gardens of South Wales NEW Llandudno & Conwy County Bath, Bristol & The Wye Valley Delightful North Devon NEW Treasures of the Welsh Heartland NEW Classic Chateaux & Parisian Treasures Northumbria, Beamish & The Alnwick Garden Orient Express & Hever Castle Edinburgh Tattoo NEW TOEL The Coniston Hotel Splendours of Snowdonia SINGLES Carmarthen & The Gower Peninsula

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Thu 12 Sep – Sun 15 Sep Fri 13 Sep – Sat 21 Sep Fri 13 Sep – Wed 18 Sep Sun 15 Sep – Sat 21 Sep Sun 15 Sep – Fri 20 Sep Sun 15 Sep – Thu 19 Sep

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Mon 16 Sep – Fri 20 Sep Mon 16 Sep – Sun 22 Sep Thu 19 Sep – Sun 22 Sep

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Fri 20 Sep – Sat 28 Sep Sat 21 Sep – Sun 29 Sep Sat 21 Sep – Wed 25 Sep Sat 21 Sep – Mon 30 Sep Sun 22 Sep – Fri 27 Sep Mon 23 Sep – Thu 26 Sep Mon 23 Sep – Fri 27 Sep Mon 23 Sep – Thu 26 Sep Wed 25 Sep – Mon 30 Sep Fri 27 Sep – Mon 30 Sep Sat 28 Sep – Sat 5 Oct Sun 29 Sep – Thu 3 Oct Sun 29 Sep – Thu 3 Oct Sun 29 Sep – Thu 3 Oct Sun 29 Sep – Sat 5 Oct Mon 30 Sep – Fri 4 Oct Mon 30 Sep – Sat 5 Oct

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Mystery City with Cathedral Tour Salzburg & the Austrian Lakes Sidmouth – RY&F NEW Falmouth & The Cornish Riviera Dawlish & South Devon NEW Castles & Gardens of the Scottish Borders Warner Nidd Hall The English Riviera ARMCHAIR Historic York & Yorkshire National Park Three Lakes, Como, Maggiore & Lugano Chamonix, The Alps & Lake Geneva Manchester Ship Canal & Cheshire Delights NEW The Italian Dolomites Bournemouth & The South Coast ARMCHAIR The New Forrest & Bournemouth Whitby & The North Yorkshire Moors NEW Beautiful Bruges & Historic Ypres Shanklin, Isle of Wight NEW Llandudno & Conwy County ARMCHAIR Sidmouth & Dartmoor TOEL Carlyon Bay, St. Austell Weymouth & The Jurassic Coast Historic Norwich, Ely & The Broads Delightful Royal Deeside & Scottish Castles North Norfolk Coast & Countryside NEW Arnhem, ‘A Bridge Too Far’ and Luxembourg’s ‘Battle of The Bulge’ NEW

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OCTOBER 2013 Fri 4 Oct – Tue 8 Oct

Sun 6 Oct – Thu 10 Oct Sun 6 Oct – Sat 12 Oct Sun 6 Oct – Thu 10 Oct Mon 7 Oct – Fri 11 Oct Mon 7 Oct – Fri 11 Oct Sun 13 Oct – Fri 18 Oct Mon 14 Oct – Fri 18 Oct

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Sun 20 Oct – Sat 26 Oct

Sun 20 Oct – Thu 24 Oct

Sun 20 Oct – Thu 24 Oct Sun 20 Oct – Fri 25 Oct Mon 21 Oct – Fri 25 Oct Thu 24 Oct – Mon 28 Oct

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Mon 28 Oct – Fri 1 Nov

Historic Lincolnshire, York & Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Delightful North Devon NEW The Cornish Riviera The Lakes and Coastal Cumbria Aldeburgh & Suffolks Heritage Coast Suffolk & Constable Country Bournemouth & The South Coast SINGLES The Cardigan Coast & Pembrokeshire

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NEW ARMCHAIR

Shanklin & the Isle of Wight NEW TOEL Saunton Sands Hotel, nr Braunton Sidmouth – RY&F SINGLES NEW Historic Castles of Kent ARMCHAIR Eastbourne Welsh Countryside & Captivating Cardigan Coastline NEW Warner Thoresby Hall Hotel

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WE ARE DELIGHTED TO INCLUDE 56 OF OUR CUSTOMERS FAVOURITE HOTELS

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Perranporth, Padstow & St. Ives NEW Royal Palaces of London NEW The Very Best of Northern Ireland Warner Bembridge Coast Hotel SINGLES Suffolk with Gainsborough & Constable Country Eastbourne & South Sussex Lakes & Lights Paignton, Dartmouth & Dartmoor Denmark, Sweden & Copenhagen Dunoon, The Trossachs & The Isle of Bute The South Lakes & Keswick TOEL The Royal Hotel, Isle of Wight Kent Wartime Coast

Some of Our Holiday Themes Carlyon Bay Hotel

Saunton Sands Hotel

Belmont Hotel

Carlyon Bay Hotel

A Touch of Extra Luxury We are delighted once again to offer these luxury breaks to special, top class, carefully chosen hotels. These breaks are designed for those of you who quite literally, would like to enjoy a ‘Touch of Extra Luxury’ on your holiday. These breaks all include our usual fantastic benefits such as door to door service, dinner bed and breakfast and exciting excursions – but we also include a welcome drinks reception and a delicious cream tea. Then to really put the icing on the cake, why not upgrade your room? For special occasion or indeed any occasion, go on… Treat yourself!

New Touch of Extra Luxury Tours for 2013 include… We are delighted to once again work closely with Brend Hotels – a leading family owned hotel group with a selection of quality hotels in Devon and Cornwall. NEW for 2013 we are introducing their ‘flagship’ hotel, The Saunton Sands, an elegant 4 star art-deco hotel overlooking one of the finest beaches in Devon. This is sure to be popular, so book early to avoid disappointment. We are also delighted to introduce The Marine Macdonald Hotel & Spa in East Lothian, which is renowned for its beautiful coastal location and glorious 19th century Victorian architecture. Also NEW for 2013 is the Alpenhotel in Austria which we are using for our Salzburg & The Austrian Lakes tour. This modern hotel is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Please see pages 18 to 21 for our ‘Touch of Extra Luxury’ holidays.

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Warner Leisure Hotels

Armchair Tours

On a Warner leisure hotels break you’ll understand what it means to be spoilt for choice. There’s almost too much of everything. Great accommodation, great food, great things to do and of course great entertainment every night. Even better, its great value and these hotels are exclusively for adults.

If you prefer a more relaxed and leisurely pace of holiday, we are delighted to again offer our ‘Armchair’ tours. These holidays include a resort hotel in a great location and lunch on the outward and return journeys. Our Armchair Tours offer itineraries which are more relaxed and with less walking, but which still include great sightseeing coach tours so you can still… “Enjoy the views and treasure the memories!”

New Warner Leisure Hotels for 2013: We are thrilled to offer Warner Sinah Warren Hotel in Hampshire. The hotel boasts a heated indoor pool and landscaped gardens and has amazing sea views over Langstone Harbour.

New Armchair Tours for 2013: Join us as we visit the Isle of Wight and stay at the wonderful Keats Green Hotel, which offer great food, service and décor. It has been a big hit with customers for more than 15 years and in a great location too!

See pages 22 and 23 for our Warner Leisure Hotels.

Also NEW for 2013 is our Armchair Tour to Snowdonia, staying in the Bulkeley Hotel in Beaumaris. J

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Eastbourne

Easter in Eastbourne 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 highlights including Tenterden, Brighton Pavilion and the spectacular scenery of the South Downs. Tour Itinerary Thursday – We travel to the Sussex Coast, making a convenient stop en-route for lunch. Later we arrive in the elegant seaside town of Eastbourne. Friday (Good Friday) – An enjoyable excursion through the pretty villages nestling in the Downs, followed by a scenic coastal drive. We return to lovely Eastbourne, with the afternoon free to explore and enjoy the atmosphere. Saturday – Today, we travel to nearby Brighton for our guided tour and visit the impressive Pavilion. There is free time for lunch and further exploration of this attractive and timeless resort before we return to our hotel. Sunday (Easter Sunday) – Today we travel through the Sussex countryside and to Tenterden with its wide tree-lined main street. This picturesque ‘Cinque Port’ is known as ‘The Jewel of the Weald’ and its fine High Street ranks amongst the most attractive in the country. Monday (Easter Monday) – Our return journey includes a convenient lunch stop in Windsor. New Wilmington Hotel ### Eastbourne This friendly family run hotel is located very close to the sea, bandstand, Wish Tower, Winter Gardens and Devonshire Park. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, radio and telephone. Facilities include restaurant, lounge, bar and spacious dining room. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort and hotel are level with isolated steps, lift serving most floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 4 nights half board • Easter egg • Excursions to the South Downs, Brighton and Tenterden • Entertainment on three evenings • Our own courier service

5 Day Tour • Thu 28 Mar – Mon 1 Apr Single room £24.00 • Holiday insurance £19.50 Tour departs by 10.00am approx. Return by 5.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

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Cricket St Thomas

CLUB CLASS

Easter in Suffolk & Warner Easter at Constable Country Cricket St Thomas The picturesque county of Suffolk offers a We are pleased to return once again to the ever popular Cricket St Thomas. The house was designed by Sir John Soane and is set within glorious landscaped gardens based on a design by Capability Brown and is famous as a film location for ‘To The Manor Born’. There is a fully equipped leisure centre with swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. In the evening, enjoy top class cabaret and entertainment. There is a wide range of activities on offer during your stay, but if you feel like exploring a little, we have arranged two excursions: • Sidmouth, a small charming and elegant seaside town with beautiful views and interesting shops returning via Seaton and Lyme Regis • Forde Abbey and Gardens, an elegant former Cistercian monastery with 30 acres of award winning gardens, including a kitchen garden Cricket St Thomas #### Chard, Somerset

variety of activities. Highlights of our Easter tour include a guided tour of ‘Constable Country’, a visit to Beth Chatto Gardens and a cruise on the River Cam. Tour Itinerary Friday (Good Friday) – We travel to East Anglia, pausing for lunch in the Lincolnshire town of Stamford and arriving at our hotel mid-afternoon. Saturday – Colchester is our destination today – Britain’s oldest recorded town. We continue on to Beth Chatto’s Gardens with 6 acres of beautiful water gardens. Sunday (Easter Sunday) – We discover idyllic villages on our guided tour of ‘Constable Country’, including unspoilt East Bergholt, the birthplace of the famous painter. We see the church at Dedham and the area around Flatford. We continue through Lavenham, one of Britain’s best preserved medieval villages. Monday (Easter Monday) – We travel to the coast today, visiting Aldeburgh and Southwold. Tuesday – It’s time to return home today via Cambridge, where we enjoy a relaxing river cruise on the River Cam, with free time to explore some of the sights of this atmospheric university city.

This elegant Regency style mansion dates back to 1820 and is set within beautiful landscaped gardens with equally stunning views. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and trouser press. Facilities include restaurant, lounge areas, the Pavilion entertainment room, swimming pool, sauna and steam room. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality – Fairly level. Hotel – ramp alternative to steps into the main entrance and restaurant. Lift to all floors including the Pavilion Room. Please note that there is some walking between the accommodation and the main hotel facilities.

Your Holiday Includes

• Door to door service • Our own courier service • 3 nights half board • Excursion to Sidmouth • Admission to Forde Abbey & Gardens • Guided tour of Cricket St Thomas • Extensive daytime leisure activities and facilities • High quality entertainment

• Door to door service • 4 nights half board • Easter egg • Guided tour of Constable Country • Admission to Beth Chatto Gardens • Visits to Stamford, Colchester, Aldeburgh, Southwold and Cambridge • Cruise on the River Cam • Our own courier service

4 Day Tour • Fri 29 Mar – Mon 1 Apr Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £15.50 Tour departs by 10.00am approx. Returns by 3.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

£394

Stoke by Nayland Hotel ### Nr Colchester

5 Day Tour • Fri 29 Mar – Tue 2 Apr

£447

Single room £90.00 • Holiday insurance £19.50 Tour departs by 10.00am approx. Returns by 5.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

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Armchair Tours

CLUB CLASS

Sidmouth & The Royal York Sidmouth is the perfect location for a relaxing break. This hotel is a perennial favourite with our customers and offers a warm welcome and an excellent sea front location. We make the most of the area with our gentle excursions. Tour Itinerary Monday – Sit back and relax on board our coach as we make our way to the south coast, stopping for our included lunch and arriving in Sidmouth mid-afternoon. Tuesday – Today is free to settle in, relax and enjoy this charming and elegant resort. Wednesday – A morning visit to Seaton where we enjoy a ride on the Seaton Tramway, stopping in Colyton where there is time for light refreshments before our return journey. We return to Sidmouth, with the rest of the day free to enjoy our charming resort. Thursday – A scenic coastal drive is followed by a visit to lovely Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, which were established in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester as a kitchen garden for her nearby castle. It is now a magnificent 20 acre garden filled with rare and exotic plants from all over the world. Friday – We travel home with a stop for our included lunch.

Abbotsbury Suptropical Gardens

The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel ## Sidmouth

A popular, well appointed, family owned and run hotel, in the centre of the Esplanade, overlooking the sea and adjacent to the town centre. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, radio, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. Facilities include three comfortable lounges, two bars and 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. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • 2 lunches • Ride on the Seaton Tramway • Scenic coastal drive • Admission to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

5 Day Tour • Monday 1 – Friday 5 April Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: 3 lunches Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 4.00pm approx.

£484

Yorkshire Dales

Sidmouth

CLUB CLASS

Historic York & Yorkshire National Parks This tour is based in one of our very popular hotels, the friendly Queen’s Hotel on the banks of the River Ouse, just a stone’s throw from the centre of the city. Our gentle itinerary allows you to sit back, relax and enjoy some beautiful Yorkshire scenery. Tour Itinerary Thursday – A leisurely journey north to York, arriving around lunchtime; a light lunch is included at our hotel. The afternoon is free to settle in and enjoy the hotel’s lovely location on the River Ouse, or perhaps take a gentle stroll into the centre of York. Friday – This morning, we take a drive through the North York Moors National Park to Whitby. There is time to explore this lovely resort a little and to have lunch before we make our way back to York, with the rest of the day free to explore or relax. Saturday – Bubbling becks, plunging falls and rolling hills combine with narrow twisting lanes, unspoilt villages, meadows and dry stone walls to create the unique Yorkshire Dales atmosphere. We drift through sublime scenery, passing through Aysgarth and making a stop at Hawes, where there is time for lunch. Sunday – A scenic drive to Buxton, where we enjoy an included lunch before returning home. Whitby

The Queen’s Hotel ### York

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. Bedrooms are en-suite with king-sized beds, television, telephone, hairdryer, thermostats for temperature control, tea/coffee facilities. Facilities include the Royal Brasserie, bar and lounge overlooking the river. Mobility Grade: 5 – City: Generally level. Hotel: Has lift or slope alternative to steps. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 3 nights half board • 2 lunches • Excursions to Whitby and the Yorkshire Dales • Our Own Courier Service

4 Day Tours • Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 April 4 Day Tour s• Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 September Single room £54.00 • Holiday insurance £16.50 • Not included: 2 lunches Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

ALL PRICES INCLUDE ENTRANCE CHARGES TO VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

£328 £338

Armchair Tours

Derwentwater

Shanklin

CLUB CLASS

NEW TOUR

CLUB CLASS

The Beautiful Lake District

Shanklin, Isle of Wight

The breathtaking scenery of the Lake District encompasses beautiful rugged crags, wooded valleys and tranquil lakes. Our relaxed itinerary covers the northern lakes and our base is one of our most popular and friendly hotels.

The popularity of this wonderful, unspoilt isle owes much to its southerly position and mild and sunny climate. Our relaxing itinerary includes many of the highlights of this lovely island.

Tour Itinerary Sunday – Relax on board our comfortable coach as we travel north towards the Lake District, making a stop for an included lunch. Monday – We leave our hotel mid-morning and travel the short distance to board a boat for a relaxing cruise on Derwentwater. We return to the Keswick for a free afternoon. Tuesday – Today, we enjoy a scenic tour on board our coach with a ‘blue badge’ guide, taking us over the Kirkstone Pass and through Ambleside and Grasmere. There will be time for lunch enroute and we return to Keswick via the beautiful scenery of Dumail Raise. Wednesday – This morning is free to enjoy the lovely town of Keswick; perhaps visit the Cumberland Pencil Museum, explore the individual shops or just relax and take in some beautiful views. This afternoon, we have included a delicious Borrowdale cream tea and a short scenic drive to round off your stay in the Lake District. Thursday – We begin our leisurely drive to the Midlands, making a stop for our included lunch en-route. Grasmere

The Skiddaw Hotel ### Keswick

This popular hotel enjoys an excellent location in the market square of the lovely town of Keswick. The hotel provides superb standards and very friendly service. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Facilities include cocktail bar and conservatory, stylish restaurant and pleasant lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Town: Generally level. Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • 2 lunches • Relaxing Derwentwater cruise • Guided scenic excursion over the Kirkstone Pass • Free time in Keswick • Borrowdale cream tea

Tour Itinerary Day 1 – The outward journey includes a stop for an included lunch, arriving on the Isle of Wight in the afternoon. Day 2 – Today is free to enjoy your surroundings and explore the lovely resort. Day 3 – We begin with a visit to Ventnor Botanical Gardens with its exotic plant collection, which would normally be found in protected glasshouses, thrive. This afternoon we visit the town of Yarmouth. Day 4 – Our day begins with a visit to Osborne House (EH), with its connections to Queen Victoria, as her magnificent seaside residence. Here we take a glimpse into the private life of the Victorian royal family. Day 5 – A relaxing day as we visit the Brading Roman Villa, complete with a visitor centre and museum it offers a unique insight into Roman life in Britain. Day 6 – We visit pretty Godshill this morning, with its thatched cottages and many gift shops and tea rooms. In the afternoon we pay a visit to the Arreton Barns Craft Village.

Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: 3 lunches Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 4.00pm approx.

£514

The Keats Green Hotel ### Shanklin

Superb location and décor with friendly, caring service and excellent food. Situated in a quiet traffic-free position directly overlooking the sea and close to cliff lift with splendid level walks. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone and hairdryer. Facilities include bar lounge, lounge, dining room, colourful gardens and outdoor heated pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Fairly level. Hotel: Level. Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return ferry to the Isle of Wight (35 mins) • 6 nights half board • Entertainment at Keats Green Hotel on selected evenings • Excursions to Yarmouth, Godshill and Arreton Barns Craft Village • Admission to Osborne House (EH), Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Brading Roman Villa • Free time to explore Shanklin

7 Day Tours • Wed 15 – Tues 21 May 5 Day Tour • Sunday 5 – Thursday 9 May

Day 7 – Homeward bound today, we catch our ferry back to the mainland and onwards to the Midlands with an included lunch en-route.

£618 • Sun 20 – Sat 26 Oct £598

Single room £NIL • Sea view supplement £30.00 • Double for single occupancy £192.00 (May) £186.00 (Oct) • Holiday insurance £23.50 • Reduction for English Heritage members • Tour departs 9.00am (May) 8.30am (Oct) approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx. • Not included: All lunches

SIGHTSEEING EXCURSIONS ARE INCLUDED ON ALL HOLIDAYS

Armchair Tours

NEW HOTEL

CLUB CLASS

Bournemouth

Norfolk Broads

CLUB CLASS

Norwich & The Norfolk Broads

Bournemouth, Poole & The New Forest

This relaxing itinerary takes in highlights of the lovely county of Norfolk including the historic city of Norwich, the Bure Valley Railway and a peaceful and relaxing cruise through the Broads.

Bournemouth offers excellent facilities including a fine pier, an attractive promenade and over 3,000 acres of award-winning parks and gardens. Our base for this relaxing tour is the everpopular Miramar and we take in some lovely scenery during our programme.

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We begin our relaxed tour with a gentle journey across country, making a stop for our included lunch en-route. Monday – We travel to nearby Norwich, where we enjoy a guided tour on board our coach. There is time to have lunch here before we return to the hotel, where you can relax and make the most of the facilities. Tuesday – We enjoy a ride on the Bure Valley Railway from Aylsham to Wroxham, the ‘capital’ of the Norfolk Broads. We then join a boat for a relaxing cruise around the Broads, returning to Wroxham where our coach will be waiting. We call at Wroxham Barns, which has a wide range of craft workshops and shopping facilities, before returning to our hotel. Wednesday – Sit back and relax as we follow a picturesque coastal route, taking in some of the pretty coastal towns and villages. Thursday – We return home to the Midlands, making a suitable stop for our included lunch en-route.

Marriott Sprowston Manor #### Wroxham, Norfolk

This stately manor house exudes a historic charm combined with modern touches. The picturesque grounds are sheltered by ancient oak trees. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, bar, café bar, indoor pool, spa bath, sauna and steam room. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality 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. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • 2 lunches • Guided tour of Norwich on board our coach • Ride on the Bure Valley Railway • Relaxing cruise on the Norfolk Broads • Visit to Wroxham Barns • Scenic coastal drive

Bure Valley Railway

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel south, making an included lunch stop en-route and arrive at our hotel during the early afternoon. Monday – This morning is free. In the afternoon, we take a drive to maritime Poole, a delightful town with a historic quayside. We join a relaxing cruise; sit back and enjoy lovely views of the islands, beautiful beaches and bays, before returning to Bournemouth. Tuesday – At leisure to enjoy the lovely resort of Bournemouth. Enjoy the ambience and location of our hotel, or perhaps take a gentle stroll and explore a little. Our courier will arrange a little light entertainment in the afternoon. Wednesday – Make yourself comfortable on board our coach as we take a gentle drive through the New Forest. Enjoy views of the pretty villages with their thatched cottages and hopefully catch sight of a New Forest pony or two! Thursday – A leisurely excursion along East Devon’s Jurassic Coast, with its dramatic and memorable scenery. Friday – We depart our hotel mid-morning, making a convenient stop en-route for our included lunch.

The Hotel Miramar ### Bournemouth

Superbly situated overlooking Bournemouth Bay and offering very high standards of food, décor and service. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, radio, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Facilities include terrace lounge, bar lounge, patio, executive lounge and restaurant. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Level cliff top walks, gradients to shopping centre and pier. Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 5 nights half board • 2 lunches • Excursions to Poole, the New Forest and the Jurassic Coast • Poole Harbour cruise

6 Day Tour • Sunday 23 – Friday 28 June 5 Day Tour • Sunday 2 – Thursday 6 June Single room £80.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: 3 lunches Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

£522 Single room £NIL • Double for sole use £100.00 • Sea view £50.00 Holiday insurance £22.50 • Not included: 4 lunches Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 4.00pm approx.

ENJOY THE VIEWS – TREASURE THE MEMORIES!!

£624

Armchair Tours

CLUB CLASS

Splendours of Snowdonia Enjoy the breath-taking scenery of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and Menai Straight on our tour of this delightful region. With time to explore the resort of Beaumaris or simply relax at our comfortable hotel, this itinerary has an unhurried pace. Tour Itinerary Wednesday – We take a pleasant drive along the North Wales Coast arriving at the Bulkeley Hotel in time for our delicious included lunch. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax before our first evenings dinner. Thursday – After a relaxing morning we drive to Porthmadog, known locally as ‘Port’, where we board the Welsh Highland Railway to Caernarfon. After some free time for lunch or to explore Caernarfon, our friendly driver will be waiting to return you to our comfortable hotel. Friday – Make the most of a free day by relaxing at our hotels superb location or perhaps visit the magnificent castle or the gaol which will give you a fascinating insight into the world of the prisoner in Victorian times. Saturday – Our destination today is Betws-y-Coed, set in a beautiful valley in the Snowdonia Forest Park, there is time to explore here before we return to our hotel through Conwy. Sunday – Today we are homeward bound. Our journey takes us along the coastal road to Chester where we stop for our included lunch.

The Bulkeley Hotel ### Beaumaris

The most prestigious hotel in Anglesey, offering style, elegance and a warm welcome. In a prime position on the shores of the Menai Strait, overlooking the Snowdonia mountain range. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, clock/radio and hairdryer. Facilities include cocktail lounge, cosy bar and stylish restaurant. Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: Level. Hotel: Level with a few steps. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • 2 lunches • Ride on the Welsh Highland Railway • Excursion to Betws-y-Coed, Caernarfon, and Chester

5 Day Tour • Wednesday 3 – Sunday 7 July Single room £60.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: 3 lunches Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 4.00pm approx.

£498

NEW TOUR

Gower Peninsula

CLUB CLASS

Swansea & The Gower Peninsula Our hotel in Swansea provides the perfect base for this varied break. We take in some beautiful scenery that this part of Wales is well known for, along with a guided tour and an optional visit to the National Waterfront Museum. Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel to Swansea, making a stop en-route for our included lunch. Monday – Today we take a gentle drive to enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Gower Peninsula and see some of Britain’s first ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ from the comfort of our coach. Tuesday – Relax on board our coach as we are joined by an excellent guide who will take us on a gentle ‘Pit to Port’ tour. Following the Afan Valley, the Rhondda Valley and Cardiff to see where the coal is exported from. We break for lunch in the cosmopolitan Cardiff Bay area and return to Swansea via the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan. Wednesday – Today is a free day to relax and enjoy as you wish. Perhaps join us for the very short transfer to the Maritime Quarter for an optional visit to the National Waterfront Museum. This very accessible museum tells the story of the industrial and maritime history of Wales. Thursday – We return home today, making a stop en-route for our included lunch. National Waterfront Museum

Marriott Swansea ####

Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 4 nights half board • 2 lunches • Our own courier service • A guided tour of the Gower Peninsula • Guided ‘Pit to Port’ tour • Visit to the National Waterfront Museum

Welsh Highland Railway

5 Day Tour • Sunday 28 July – Thursday 1 August

£448

Single room £80.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: 3 lunches Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 4.00pm approx.

WE LIKE TO INCLUDE QUALITY 3 AND 4 STAR HOTELS

Armchair Tours

CLUB CLASS

Worthing & The South Downs

The New Forest & Bournemouth

The largest seaside town in West Sussex, Worthing, with its pier and beautiful gardens, nestles amidst 5 miles of coastline. It is sheltered by the South Downs, an area of exceptional natural beauty, and has an award-winning museum.

Bournemouth is the perfect location for this relaxing short break. Our low key itinerary gives you the chance to see some lovely New Forest scenery, along with time to explore the resort or simply relax at our comfortable hotel.

Tour Itinerary Monday – We travel south with a stop for our included lunch en-route to Worthing. Tuesday – A scenic morning drive along the coast to the elegant seaside resort of Eastbourne, noted for its beautiful beach and brightly coloured flowerbeds and gardens. The elegant seafront provides the perfect setting to relax and watch the world go by. Wednesday – Today is a day of leisure. Perhaps take a stroll along the promenade, visit the Victorian pier – a Grade II listed building – or perhaps treat yourself in one of the many attractive shops. Thursday – This morning, we take a gentle drive to Sheffield Park Station where we join the Bluebell Railway vintage train for an eighteen mile return journey to Kingscote, giving superb views of the ever changing countryside. Friday – We leave our hotel mid-morning and begin our leisurely journey home. We make a stop en-route for our included lunch, before returning to the Midlands.

Tour Itinerary Monday – We travel south, with a stop for our included lunch en-route. We arrive at our hotel mid-afternoon, with time to relax and perhaps explore a little before dinner. Tuesday – Today is free. Sit and watch the world go by or explore the resort a little. Perhaps take a stroll along the historic pier or visit the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum. Located just across the road from our hotel the museum houses an eclectic mix of treasures from around the world including famous paintings and gems collected by the Russell-Cotes family. Wednesday – The beautiful New Forest is our destination today – enjoy an informative but gentle guided tour of the highlights on board our coach. We take in locations such as Beaulieu and Brockenhurst and make a stop in the pretty town of Lyndhurst before returning to our hotel. Thursday – We return home, stopping for our included lunch en-route.

The Chatsworth Hotel ### Worthing

Set on a square, right by the sea and town centre. This family run hotel offers a warm welcome. It is a Grade II listed building, steeped in history with an attractive Georgian frontage. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, trouser press, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Facilities include the Hardwick Restaurant and Bar. Mobility Grade: 5 – Locality level. Hotel: steps to main entrance with ramp alternative and a lift to all floors.

Days Hotel ### Bournemouth

Located on the east Cliff overlooking the bay and beaches in a central, yet secluded position and has an award winning garden. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, radio, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, Edwardian style Meyrick Bar and outdoor swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Level cliff top walks, gradients to shopping centre and pier. Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors. 9 steps to the main entrance can be avoided. Your Holiday Includes

Your Holiday Includes Bournemouth

• Door to door service • 4 nights half board • 2 lunches • Scenic South Coast drive • Visit to Eastbourne • Bluebell Railway train ride • Our own courier service

5 Day Tour • Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August Double/twin room for sole occupancy £20.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx. Not included: 3 lunches

Bluebell Railway

New Forest

Worthing

£464

• Door to door service • 3 nights half board • 2 lunches • Free time to explore Bournemouth • Scenic New Forest excursion with guide • Our own courier service

4 Day Tour • Monday 23 – Thursday 26 September

£364

Single room £15.00 • Double for sole use £45.00 • Sea view (on request, not available for singles) £30.00 • Holiday insurance £16.50 • Not included: 2 lunches Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 4.00pm approx.

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Armchair Tours Eastbourne

CLUB CLASS

Torquay

CLUB CLASS

Sidmouth & Dartmoor

Armchair Eastbourne

Sidmouth is a charming and elegant resort and remains our most popular destination – the timeless charm and unhurried way of life offers a perfect recipe for relaxation. The family owned and run hotel has been delighting our customers every year for nearly 30 years!

Eastbourne enjoys a remarkably mild and sunny climate, thereby earning its nickname the ‘Suntrap of the South’. It is sheltered by the South Downs and the towering cliffs of Beachy Head. The resort has an attractive flat promenade and a wide variety of entertainment including the Winter Gardens and a splendid pier.

Tour Itinerary Saturday – A leisurely journey to Sidmouth, stopping for an included lunch en-route. Sunday – Free to relax and settle in. Perhaps take a gentle stroll, explore our lovely resort a little and enjoy the lovely views. Monday – Sit back and relax as we take a scenic drive around Torbay, taking in the lovely resorts of Dawlish, Teignmouth, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Tuesday – Another free day to enjoy Sidmouth. Wednesday – Another scenic drive today as we make our way to beautiful and inspirational Buckfast Abbey. There is time here to explore this lovely location. Continuing our drive, taking in the beautiful landscapes of Dartmoor National Park. We pay a visit to the pretty village of Widecombe in the Moor – perhaps treat yourself to a delicious Devon cream tea. Thursday – A day for rest and relaxation; perhaps browse some of the interesting shops. Friday – Our scenic tour today takes in East Devon’s Jurassic Coast, West Bay and Bridport. Saturday – Feeling relaxed and refreshed after a gentle week, we return home to the Midlands, making a stop en-route for our included lunch.

Tour Itinerary Monday – We travel to the south coast, stopping for an included lunch en-route and arriving with plenty of time to settle in and relax. Tuesday – We join a train on the East Kent and Sussex Railway from Bodiam to Tenterden, ‘The Jewel of the Weald’ – where tea shops and the wide tree-lined main street create a timeless air. We return to Eastbourne via the historic Cinque Port of Rye. Wednesday – A free day to enjoy the many attractions that Eastbourne has to offer, or to relax at our comfortable hotel. In the afternoon, our courier will arrange a light hearted quiz. Thursday – We begin our day with a visit to Beachy Head with its dramatic scenery, followed by a drive through the villages nestling in the Downs and the charming market village of Alfriston on the River Cuckmere. We return to Eastbourne, with time to relax. Friday – It’s time to return home today and on the way, we make a stop in historic Windsor for our included lunch.

The Kingswood & Devoran Hotel ### Sidmouth

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. Bedrooms are ensuite with television, radio, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. Facilities include two sea view lounges and attractive dining room. Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: On the level. Hotel: On the level. Few steps. Lift to most floors. Steps to some bedrooms. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 7 nights half board • 2 lunches • Scenic excursions around Torbay, Dartmoor and The Jurassic Coast • Visit to Buckfast Abbey

8 Day Tour • Saturday 28 September – Saturday 5 October

£698

Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £24.50 • Sea view £28.00 Not included: 6 lunches • Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 4.00pm approx.

Rye

New Wilmington Hotel ### Eastbourne

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. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, radio and telephone. Facilities include lounge, bar, spacious dining room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the level. Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • 2 lunches • At least 2 evenings of entertainment • Ride on the East Kent & Sussex Railway • Excursion to Rye and Beachy Head • Free time to explore Eastbourne

5 Day Tour • Monday 21 – Friday 25 October

£408

Single room £24.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 4.00pm approx.

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A Touch of Extra Luxury with Brend Hotels The Belmont Hotel

The Royal Duchy Hotel

CLUB CLASS

The Belmont, Sidmouth Sidmouth is a charming and elegant resort and remains our most popular destination – the timeless charm and unhurried way of life offers the perfect recipe for relaxation. There is a long, flat promenade along with wonderful views of the softly curving bay. Tour Itinerary Sunday – Travel south with a suitable lunch stop en-route. We arrive at our hotel mid afternoon. Enjoy a drinks reception before your first delicious evening meal. Monday – A free day to explore Sidmouth. In the afternoon, make the most of the Belmont’s luxurious surroundings and enjoy a sumptuous Devon cream tea! Tuesday – Our excursion today is to Fursdon, a traditional farming estate set in the heart of the Devon countryside. The elegant manor house has been home to 23 generations of the same family and our guided tour offers an insight into the life and times of the squires. Lunch is included today. Wednesday – We travel to the nearby city of Exeter, where we enjoy a guided tour of the impressive cathedral. We continue with a visit to the historic quayside and then return to Sidmouth via Exmouth. Thursday – Enjoy a visit to Hestercombe Gardens with over fifty acres of lakes, temples, cascades, woodland walks, formal terraces, vivid colours and views that take your breath away before we return home, with a convenient lunch stop en-route.

The Belmont Hotel #### Sidmouth

A luxurious former Victorian summer residence, the hotel retains much of its tranquility and charm. It stands at the end of Sidmouth’s striking esplanade and is just a short stroll from the town centre. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, trouser press and hairdryer. Facilities include elegant restaurant, a welcoming 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. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • 1 lunch • Devon cream tea • Excursion to Exeter with guided cathedral tour • Admission and guided tour of Fursdon House

5 Day Tours • Sun 19 – Thu 23 May £588 Sun 9 – Thu 13 Jun £588 • Sun 11 – Thu 15 Aug

£584

Single room £NIL • Sea-view £40.00 • Deluxe sea-view £80.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 Tour departs 10.00am May/Jun) 9.00am (Aug) approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx. Not included: 4 lunches

CLUB CLASS

The Royal Duchy Hotel, Falmouth Falmouth is a historic fishing town that boasts a fascinating maritime heritage with a beautiful harbour, numerous coves and superb sandy beaches mixed with an abundance of shopping facilities. And forms part of the county’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel in comfort with a lunch stop en-route and arrive at the Royal Duchy mid-afternoon. Settle in and enjoy a drinks reception before your first sumptuous dinner in the restaurant. Monday – Today is free to explore the delights of lovely Falmouth. In the afternoon, we have included a delicious Cornish cream tea at your hotel. Will it be jam on the scone first, or cream?! Tuesday – Enjoy spectacular views as we take a short train ride on the St Ives Bay Line from St Erth to St Ives. Explore the pretty town of St Ives with its cobbled streets full of history, legend and tradition, winding between pretty fishermen’s cottages. Perhaps try a delicious Cornish pasty! Wednesday – We take to the water today with a scenic estuary tour of Helford River and Frenchmans Creek. We’ll take in views of Falmouth Docks, Pendennis and St Mawes Castle, the beaches and Rosemullion Point and much more. Then enjoy some free time in town. Thursday – Before we return home, there’s time for sightseeing in Truro. Try to visit the cathedral, you’ll be impressed! We then continue and make a convenient lunch stop en-route.

The Royal Duchy Hotel #### Falmouth

Falmouth’s only 4 star hotel, situated in an unrivalled sea front location with dramatic views and just a short stroll into the town. Bedrooms are beautifully appointed and are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, trouser press and hairdryer. Facilities have a luxurious feel and both the AA rosette-winning Terrace Restaurant and the lounge bar have glorious sea views, indoor pool, spa bath, sauna and snooker room. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality fairly level, slight hill into town. Hotel – Occasional steps, Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Excursions to St Ives and Truro • Free time in Falmouth • Cornish cream tea • Ride on the St Ives Bay Line • Helford River Cruise • Evening entertainment

5 Day Tour • Sunday 16 – Thursday 20 June

£578

Single room £NIL • Sea view £40.00 • Deluxe £120.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

ALL HOLIDAYS INCLUDE CLUB CLASS COACHES – WITH EXTRA LEGROOM

CLUB CLASS

A Touch of Extra Luxury with Brend Hotels Carlyon Bay Hotel

Saunton Sands Hotel

CLUB CLASS

NEW TOUR

CLUB CLASS

Carlyon Bay, St Austell

Saunton Sands, nr Braunton

With its extraordinary location, Carlyon Bay is a truly special hotel. Stunning views are to be had all year round, especially from the Bay View Restaurant. During your stay at Carlyon Bay, you can enjoy free use of the hotel’s stunning spa or relax in the lounge.

We are delighted to introduce this new tour for 2013. Owing to the popularity of Brend Hotels we have introduced a stay at the 4* Saunton Sands, a classic English hotel overlooking one of the finest beaches in Devon. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

Tour Itinerary Sunday – A comfortable journey south with a pre-booked lunch stop. Settle in and enjoy a drinks reception before taking your place in the restaurant to enjoy first class cuisine. Monday – We head to Truro for a guided tour of the city’s magnificent cathedral, followed by time for lunch and further individual sightseeing. Tuesday – We travel to Prideaux Place for a fascinating guided tour and an insight into 400 years of history. This stunningly beautiful Elizabethan manor house overlooks the picturesque fishing harbour of Padstow. We head into the town of Padstow itself; take a relaxing stroll around this pretty fishing town. Wednesday – We travel to The Lost Gardens of Heligan, where we enjoy a guided tour of these mysterious gardens which have been restored to their former glory in recent years. See the Victorian Walled Garden, the ‘Jungle’ and the pioneering Wildlife Project. We return to our hotel for a sumptuous Cornish cream tea! Thursday – It’s time to return home. We head north and pause for lunch en-route.

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We make our way to Bishops Lydeard to join the West Somerset Railway the longest steam heritage railway in the UK, taking a scenic trip to Minehead where our coach will be waiting to continue our journey to Braunton where we enjoy a scrumptious cream tea at our hotel. Monday – Our first destination today is Rosemoor Gardens (RHS) where there is time to stroll around the enchanted garden and have lunch. We head to the friendly town of Great Torrington in the afternoon for before returning to our hotel. Tuesday – After breakfast we head to the small port town of Bideford on the estuary of River Torridge in time for the Pannier Market. We spend the afternoon in delightful Barnstaple before returning to our hotel. Wednesday – We spend time in the resort of Lynmouth; perhaps take the world famous water powered funicular railway to the twin village of Lynton, watch the activity in the harbour or visit the charming Lyn and Exmoor Museum. Thursday – We round off our holiday with a visit to the Quince Honey Farm, with its renowned exhibition of Honey Bees. There is time for lunch here before returning home to the midlands.

Prideaux Place

Carlyon Bay Hotel #### St Austell, Cornwall

The hotel is set in 300 acres of grounds overlooking St Austell Bay and has truly inspiring views. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, trouser press and hairdryer. Facilities include the Bay view Restaurant, bar and lounge, pool, spa bath, sauna and solarium. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality – fairly level. Hotel – steps to main entrance with ramp alternative. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Evening entertainment • Excursions to Truro and Padstow • Admission to Prideaux Place • Guided tours of Truro Cathedral, Prideaux Place and the Lost Gardens of Heligan • Cornish cream tea

Saunton Sands Hotels #### Nr Braunton

This elegant, four-star art deco hotel has a spectacular setting overlooking one of the finest beaches in Devon – a threemile stretch of smooth sand. Bedrooms are en-suite with colour TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Facilities include café, bar, swimming pool and restaurant. Mobility Grade: 3 – seafront location with public rooms and bedrooms on different levels. Lift serves all bedrooms and public rooms. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Devon cream tea • Ride on the West Somerset Railway • Admission to Rosemoor Gardens, Quince Honey Farm • Excursion to Great Torrington, Bideford, Barnstaple

5 Day Tour • Sunday 20 – Thursday 24 October 5 Day Tour • Sunday 29 September – Thursday 3 October

£518

£534

Single room £NIL • Sea view £40.00 • Deluxe sea view £120.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx. • Not included: All lunches

Single room £NIL • Sea-view £40.00 • Deluxe sea view £120.00 Holiday insurance £21.50 • Reduction for RHS members Tour departs 10.30am approx. • Returns by 4.30pm approx. • Not included: All lunches

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A Touch of Extra Luxury The Coniston Hotel

The Royal Hotel

CLUB CLASS

The Coniston Hotel & The Yorkshire Dales

The Royal Hotel, Isle of Wight

The Yorkshire Dales are home to sublime scenery, interesting attractions and friendly locals. The highlights of our itinerary are a falconry display, a ride on the Settle to Carlisle Railway and a cruise on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal.

The popularity of this wonderful, unspoilt island owes much to its southerly position and mild and sunny climate. Ventnor is a Victorian town with a Mediterranean feel, and is one of the sunniest spots in the south of Great Britain.

Tour Itinerary Monday – We travel north, making a stop for lunch en-route. We arrive at our hotel mid-afternoon, with time to settle in before we enjoy a captivating falconry display. Tuesday – The highlight of our tour today as we take our coach to Carlisle, where we join a train on the Settle to Carlisle Railway for the scenic journey through spectacular countryside to the pretty market town of Settle. We then rejoin our coach for the short journey to our hotel. Wednesday – Our day begins with more beautiful scenery as our memorable route takes us through the pretty Dales villages of Grassington, Kettlewell and Aysgarth. We continue to the market town of Hawes, where we visit the Wensleydale Creamery. Thursday – Today’s highlight is a visit nearby Skipton where we take a canal boat ride on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with included refreshments. In the afternoon there is free time before returning to our hotel. Friday – It’s time to return home today and we make a stop at the interesting Anderton Boat Lift where there is time for lunch and a ride on this engineering marvel.

Tour Itinerary Monday – Our outward journey includes a stop for lunch and we arrive on the island during the mid-afternoon, passing through Sandown and Shanklin on the way to our hotel. Tuesday – A mid-morning departure from our hotel, then relax and enjoy the lovely scenery as we travel via the western tip of the island to Yarmouth. After lunch, we drive to the island’s capital, Newport, where we visit historic Carisbrooke Castle, best known as the place where Charles I was imprisoned. Wednesday – This morning we take a leisurely drive to the village of Godshill with charming thatched roof cottages, delightful church and winding main street lined with cafes and craft shops. We return to Ventnor where we enjoy a delicious cream tea at our hotel. Thursday – Our day begins with a visit to Whippingham Church, with its connections to Queen Victoria, followed by Osborne House, her magnificent seaside residence. Take an intimate glimpse into the private life of the Victorian royal family. Friday – This morning, we make the short drive to Arreton Barns Craft Centre. We continue to Fishbourne to catch our ferry back to the mainland and travel onwards to the Midlands.

Coniston Hotel #### Coniston Cold, Nr Skipton

This impressive hotel offers excellent service and is set amidst 1400 acres of spectacular Yorkshire Dales scenery, centered round a 24-acre lake. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, Wi-fi, trouser press and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant and bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality fairly level. Hotel level. No lift, but ground floor rooms are available on request. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Falconry display at our hotel • Canal cruise with refreshments • Excursion to Skipton • Scenic Yorkshire Dales drive • Rides on the Settle-Carlisle Railway and the Anderton Boat Lift

5 Day Tours • Monday 29 April – Fri 3 May 5 Day Tours • Monday 26 – Friday 30 August Single room £160.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 10.00am (May) 9.00am (Aug) approx. • Returns by 6.00pm (May) 5.00pm (Aug) approx.

CLUB CLASS

£578 £578

The Royal Hotel #### Ventnor, Isle of Wight

Set in the coastal town of Ventnor, the hotel has outstanding views of the Isle. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea and coffee making facilities, TV and telephone. Facilities include restaurant, bar, terrace, conservatory, lounges and beautiful gardens. Mobility Grade: 3 – Location generally level, steep slope to the beach. Lift serves some floors. Occasional steps in public areas. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return ferry crossing • 4 nights half board • Drinks reception • Cream tea • Excursions to Yarmouth, Newport, Arreton Barns Craft Centre, Godshill and Whippingham Church • Admission to Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House

5 Day Tours • Monday 15 – Friday 19 July 5 Day Tours • Monday 9 – Friday 13 September

£598 £598

Single room £NIL • Double for sole occupancy £120.00 • Superior room £160.00 Garden view £80.00 Deluxe room £120.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches • Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 6.00pm approx.

OUR UK PROGRAMME INCLUDES 115 DESTINATIONS AND OVER 186 DEPARTURES

A Touch of Extra Luxury Marine Macdonald Hotel & Spa

Alpenhotel

NEW TOUR

CLUB CLASS

Marine Macdonald Hotel & Spa, East Lothian

Salzburg & The Austrian Lakes

The Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa is renowned for its beautiful coastal location and glorious 19th century Victorian architecture. Situated on the East Coast of Scotland, with firstclass accommodation and boasting a luxurious spa complex. Tour Itinerary Sunday – We head north, making a convenient lunch stop en-route. Monday – After breakfast we visit the National Museum of Flight. Explore the aircraft collection, join the ‘jet-set’ with the Concorde experience. In the afternoon we visit the coastal town of Dunbar with free time and we suggest a visit to John Muir’s house – pioneer of the modern conservation movement. Tuesday – A free day. Choose to simply relax in the surroundings of our delightful hotel, take up golf in one of the many local courses or join our coach on an excursion to Edinburgh. Wednesday – This morning we visit Glenkinchie Distillery, home of the classic malt of the lowlands. Here we take a guided tour finishing with a Whisky tasting demonstration. On our return journey we call in at Maitlandfield House Hotel for a delicious cream tea to soak up that Whisky! Thursday – This morning we head to the Seabird Centre a great all weather day out. With a Discovery Centre, gift shop, café and an included boat trip, your interactive wildlife adventure starts here. The remainder of the afternoon is free to enjoy the last day at our hotel. Friday – Homeward bound today, pausing for lunch en-route.

The Marine Macdonald Hotel & Spa #### East Lothian

This 4 star hotel boasts a beautiful seafront location on the east coast of Scotland. Its traditional Victorian features create an airy and calm environment during your stay. Bedrooms are en-suite with flat screen TV, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, trouser press and internet access. Facilities include the Links Bar & Lounge, fine dining restaurant, spa and fitness area, golf concierge service. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 5 nights half board • Admissions to the National Museum of Flight and Seabird Centre • Guided tour and Whisky tasting at Glenkinchie Distillery • A Cream tea • Visits to Dunbar and Edinburgh (optional)

6 Day Tour • Sunday 30 June – Friday 5 July Single room £200.00 • Holiday insurance £22.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 9.30am approx. • Returns by 7.00pm approx.

CLUB CLASS

£698

Owing to the fabulous feedback received we have upgraded this tour to a Touch of Extra Luxury. With Lakes famous as ‘Sound of Music’ country, lush pastures and sparkling lakes found around Lake Traunsee, where our hotel is located. Tour Itinerary Friday – Cross the Channel by ferry from Dover to Calais and on to France for our overnight stay in Metz. Saturday – We continue through Germany and on to the lovely village of Altmünster, on the shores of Lake Traunsee. Sunday – We begin with a guided walk through the village to get our bearings. Then rest of the day is free. Monday – A full day excursion around the Salzkammergut Lakes area. We head into the mountains to the fashionable spa town of Bad Ischl, once the summer residence of Emperor Franz Josef and then to little alpine village of Hallstatt, possibly the most picturesque village in Austria. Tuesday – A free day to relax and enjoy our hotel’s superb location. Wednesday – Today we travel to stunning Salzburg, a beautiful city immortalised in the film ‘The Sound of Music’ and birthplace of the composer Mozart. We first have a morning guided walking tour of the city followed by a free afternoon. Thursday – Our ‘Three Lakes’ tour takes in the stunning scenery of the Austrian Lake District as we enjoy a scenic drive around the lakes visiting Attersee, Mondsee with its famous ‘Sound of Music’ Church where Maria was married and St Wolfgang beautifully situated on Lake Wolfgangsee. Friday – We travel to France for our overnight stay in Metz.

Saturday – To Calais for the ferry to Dover and home.

Alpenhotel ### Altmünster

This lovely, traditional family run Austrian chalet style hotel is situated on a slight incline, a short stroll from the edge of beautiful Lake Traunsee and close to all the amenities of Altmünster. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, radio and telephone. Facilities include restaurant, bar, terrace, sauna and solarium. Mobility Grade: 3 – Village: There are slopes in the village and to the lake. Hotel has a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return ferry via Dover/Calais (75 min) • 8 nights half board including one farmer’s buffet • Schnapps tasting • Excursions to Salzburg, Bad Ischl, Hallstadt and the ‘Three Lakes’ • Guided walking tours of Altmünster and Salzburg

9 Day Tour • Friday 13 – Saturday 21 September

£944

Single room £116.00 • Holiday insurance £46.00 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 5.00am approx. • Returns by 9.00pm approx.

ALL PRICES INCLUDE ENTRANCE CHARGES TO VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

Warner Leisure Hotels Bembridge Coast Hotel

Cricket St Thomas

CLUB CLASS

Bembridge Coast Hotel

Cricket St Thomas

Our ‘Warner’ breaks are always popular and we are pleased to return to the Bembridge Coast Hotel. Commanding magnificent views across the Solent, Bembridge Coast is a thoroughly modern hotel set in lovely grounds. Daytime activities include a championship standard 4-rink bowls complex and a heated indoor pool. In the evening, enjoy top class cabaret and entertainment.

We are pleased to return once again to the ever popular Cricket St Thomas. The house was designed by Sir John Soane and is set within glorious landscaped gardens based on a design by Capability Brown and is famous as a film location for ‘To The Manor Born’. There is a fully equipped leisure centre with swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. In the evening, enjoy top class cabaret and entertainment.

We include a convenient lunch stop on both the outward and return journeys. During your stay a whole host of activities will be available, but we have also arranged two excursions: • A scenic tour of the Isle of Wight • Whippingham Church and Queen Victoria’s magnificent seaside residence of Osborne House (admission included).

Bembridge Coast Hotel #### Isle of Wight Enjoying an idyllic coastal position near Bembridge and offering an excellent range of all the recreational leisure facilities and entertainment. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, hairdryer and radio. Facilities include lounge, bar, restaurant and extensive entertainment facilities. Mobility Grade: 4 – Grounds fairly flat. Hotel has a lift. There may be some walking between the accommodation and the main hotel facilities. Please note: Most single rooms are in Standard Chalets, not in the hotel. These are of a 3-star standard, tastefully decorated with en-suite, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Twin and double rooms are in the hotel complex and are 4-star.

There is a wide range of activities on offer during your stay, but if you feel like exploring a little, we have arranged two excursions: • Sidmouth, a small charming and elegant seaside town with beautiful views and interesting shops returning via Seaton and Lyme Regis • Forde Abbey and Gardens, an elegant former Cistercian monastery with 30 acres of award winning gardens, including a kitchen garden

Cricket St Thomas #### Chard, Somerset This elegant Regency style mansion dates back to 1820 and is set within beautiful landscaped gardens with equally stunning views. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and trouser press. Facilities include restaurant, lounge areas, the Pavilion entertainment room, swimming pool, sauna and steam room. Mobility Grade 4: Locality – Fairly level. Hotel – ramp alternative to steps into the main entrance and restaurant. Lift to all floors including the Pavilion Room. Please note: that there may be some walking between the accommodation and the main hotel facilities.

Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 4 nights half board • Return ferry travel to the Isle of Wight • Excursions to Sandown, Shanklin, Godshill and Whippingham Church • Admission to Osborne House • Extensive daytime leisure activities and facilities • High quality entertainment • Our own courier service

5 Day Tours • Monday 27 – Friday 31 May £494 Monday 1 – Friday 5 July £518 • Monday 2 – Friday 6 September

Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Excursion to Sidmouth • Admission to Forde Abbey & Gardens • Guided tour of Cricket St Thomas • Extensive daytime leisure activities and facilities • High quality entertainment

£514 5 Day Tour • Monday 17 – Friday 21 June

Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 10.00am (May) 9.00am (Jul) 10.00am (Sep) approx. Returns by 5.00pm (May) 5.00pm (Jul) 6.00pm (Sep) approx.

Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 11.00am approx. • Returns by 4.00pm approx.

ALL PRICES INCLUDE ENTRANCE CHARGES TO VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

£484

Warner Leisure Hotels Sinah Warren

NEW TOUR

Nidd Hall

CLUB CLASS

Sinah Warren Hotel

Nidd Hall

Our ‘Warner’ breaks are always popular and we are pleased to include a stay at Sinah Warren. With amazing sea views over Langstone Harbour, Sinah Warren is the perfect coastal location. Boasting a heated outdoor swimming pool and acres of landscaped gardens this is the perfect place to unwind. Located close to the historic harbour at Portsmouth and Spinnaker Tower, there is so much to do and see at this amazing hotel.

Nidd Hall is a jewel of Georgian splendour. It is set in 45 acres of landscaped gardens and perched on the edge of the rugged Yorkshire moors near Harrogate in North Yorkshire. You cannot help but be enchanted by the elegance of this Grade II listed house.

Warner Sinah Warren Hotel #### Hampshire Enjoying an idyllic coastal position offering an excellent range of all the recreational leisure facilities and entertainment. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, hairdryer and radio. Facilities include lounge, bar, restaurant and extensive entertainment facilities. Mobility Grade: 4 – Grounds fairly flat. Hotel has a lift. There may be some walking between the accommodation and the main hotel facilities.

We include a convenient lunch stop on both the outward and return journeys. During your stay a whole host of activities will be available, but we have also arranged an excursion: • A visit to Chichester

During the day, a whole host of activities is available. Make use of the extensive leisure facilities or just relax in the beautiful surroundings. In the evening after an excellent meal, it’s cabaret time… If you feel like a change of scene, we have arranged two excursions: • A visit to the historic city of York • A scenic tour of the lovely Yorkshire Dales

Nidd Hall #### North Yorkshire An elegant Grade II listed country house with an imposing baronial exterior, located on the edge of the rugged Yorkshire Moors, between Harrogate and Knaresborough. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Facilities include lounge, bar, restaurant, purpose built cabaret venue, indoor swimming pool, spa bath, sauna and steam room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The grounds are fairly flat and accessible. Hotel has a lift to all floors. Please note: that there may be some walking between the accommodation and the main hotel facilities.

Your Holiday Includes

• Door to door service • 4 nights half board • Excursions to Chichester • Extensive daytime leisure activities and facilities • High quality entertainment • Our own courier service

• Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Excursion to York • Scenic Yorkshire Dales tour • Extensive daytime leisure activities and facilities • High quality entertainment each evening

5 Day Tour • Monday 12 – Friday 16 August

£494

Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

5 Day Tour • Monday 16 – Friday 20 September

£524

Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 4.00pm approx.

Thoresby Hall

CLUB CLASS

Thoresby Hall Hotel Elegant Thoresby Hall was built in the 19th century as home to the Manvers family. With its turrets, balustrades, gabled towers and finely wrought iron gates, it is an ornate example of Victoriana and a reminder of the exuberance of 19th century architecture. We include a convenient lunch stop on both the outward and return journeys. During your stay

a whole host of activities will be available, but we have also arranged two excursions: • Chatsworth House • Day in Lincoln

Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 4 nights half board • Excursions to Chatsworth House • Extensive daytime leisure activities and facilities • High quality entertainment • Our own courier service

Warner Thoresby Hall #### Nottinghamshire This elegant 19th century house has many original Victorian features and is surrounded by ancient Sherwood Forest. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, trouser press and hairdryer. Facilities include the Pierrepont Restaurant, bar, lounge, spa facilities, sauna and steam room. Mobility Grade: 5 – Locality – grounds all level. Hotel – lift to all areas

5 Day Tour • Monday 28 October – Friday 1 November

£494

Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 11.00am approx. • Returns by 3.00pm approx.

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO INCLUDE 56 OF OUR CUSTOMERS FAVOURITE HOTELS

Our Holidays and Hotels in England Lake District

Brighton

Goodestone Park Gardens

Our Holidays in England From chic cities to picturesque retreats these holidays reveal the very best of England. With more than 30 years’ experience of organising holidays, we know what our customers like and deliver standards you can rely on. We have established great relationships with our hotels and attractions over the years and work closely with them to deliver the quality and value you expect. Here is a selection of our client’s firm favourite hotels that we have returned to year after year:

The South Coast:

Northern England:

The Royal York and Faulkner – Sidmouth Our customers have enjoyed over 20 years great service from this family owned and run hotel. See pages 25 and 32.

The Skiddaw Hotel – Keswick For over 20 years we’ve been sending happy customers this first class town centre hotel. See pages 43 and 44.

The Hotel Miramar – Bournemouth A lovely hotel in every respect – one of our customer’s great favourites for over 20 years! See page 30.

The Queens Hotel – York Our customers have been enjoying this superbly located hotel for 15 years now. See page 12.

The Kingswood & Devoran – This family owned and run hotel has been delighting our customers every year for nearly 30 years! See page 25.

The Saxonville Hotel – Whitby Personally run by the Newton family for 3 generations, our customers have been enjoying this hotel for 11 years now. See page 40.

The Livermead Cliff – Torquay A popular prime sea-front hotel – in our programme for 15 years or more. See page 26. The New Wilmington – Eastbourne Looking after our customers for nearly 20 years – and in the same family ownership too! See pages 34 and 35.

The Best Western Beaumont Hotel – Hexham Our customers have been returning to this first class hotel for 18 years. See page 47.

The Burnside Hotel

Livermead Cliff Hotel

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The Brunswick & Keats Green Hotels – Isle of Wight Next door to each other, one has a lift, the other has an indoor pool, both have been popular with our customers for over 15 years. See page 33.

The Burnside Hotel – Bowness on Windermere Yet another customer favourite for over 15 years! See page 42.

Brend Hotels – Devon and Cornwall 10 out of 10 for service, food, décor and location – Our customers love Brend Hotels! See pages 18, 19, 27 and 31.

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South Coast & South West England Sidmouth

Lanhydrock House

CLUB CLASS

Sidmouth & South Devon Sidmouth is a charming and elegant resort and remains one of our most popular destinations – the timeless charm and unhurried way of life offers a perfect recipe for relaxation. Tour Itinerary Day 1 – A leisurely journey to Sidmouth with a convenient lunch stop en-route. Day 2 – A free day to relax and enjoy this charming and elegant resort. Day 3 – We take a journey on the steam railway from Paignton to Kingswear, then across the River Dart by foot ferry before taking a river cruise around the estuary, passing Dartmouth Castle & Agatha Christies home. Day 4 – We visit lovely Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens & Swannery, which were established in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester as a kitchen garden for her nearby castle. It is now a magnificent 20 acre garden and Swannery filled with rare and exotic plants. Day 5 – We travel through some dramatic scenery in Dartmoor National Park, visiting the pretty village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Day 6 – A relaxing coastal drive today, followed by a visit to the Donkey Sanctuary, home to about 500 rescued and retired donkeys. Day 7 – Another free day to relax and enjoy Sidmouth. Day 8 – We travel home with a convenient lunch stop en-route. 5 Day tours exclude days 3, 4 and 7. 6 day tours exclude days 6 & 7.

The Royal York and Faulkner Hotel ## Sidmouth A popular, well appointed, family owned and run hotel, in the centre of the Esplanade, overlooking the sea and adjacent to the town centre. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, radio and telephone. Facilities include three comfortable lounges, two bars and hydrotherapy pool (extra charge). Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort and Hotel: level with a few steps to some public rooms. lift to all floors. The Kingswood Hotel ### Sidmouth One of our clients’ favourites and for over 50 years. The hotel enjoys a superb seafront location on the Esplanade. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, television, radio and telephone. Facilities include two sea view lounges and attractive dining room. Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: level. Hotel: level. Few steps. Lift to most floors. Steps to some bedrooms.

Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 4, 5 or 7 nights half board • Excursions to Dartmouth, Dartmoor and the Donkey Sanctuary • Cruise on River Dart • Admission to Abbotsbury Gardens • Our own courier service • Ride on the steam railway

5, 6 and 8 Day Tours • Wed 1 – Wed 8 May – 8 days (Kings) £724 Sat 22 – Thu 27 Jun – 6 days (RY&F) £622 • Fri 26 Jul – Fri 2 Aug – 8 days (Kings) £758 Fri 13 – Wed 18 Sep – 6 days (RY&F) (No Club Class) £622 • Sun 20 – Thu 24 Oct – 5 days (RY&F) £484 Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £21.50 (5 days) £22.50 (6 days) £24.50 (8 days) • Not included: All lunches Kingswood – rooms vary & supplements apply • Tour departs 9.30am (All) 10.30am (Oct) approx. • Returns by 4.00pm (All) 3.00pm (Jun) 4.30pm (Oct) approx.

CLUB CLASS

Perranporth, Padstow & St Ives Perranporth is an attractive little town with a variety of shops, long sandy beaches and cliff walks. Our itinerary includes a guided tour of The Lost Gardens of Heligan. Tour Itinerary Day 1 – A leisurely journey to the West Country, making a convenient stop for lunch. Day 2 – A free day to enjoy your hotel and resort. Day 3 – Explore the beauty of Cornwall’s north coast as we travel through lovely scenery, passing the dramatic cliffs around Bedruthan Steps and continuing to the pretty fishing village of Padstow. Explore the narrow streets and harbourside shops before continuing to the quaint village of Boscastle with its spectacular harbour. Day 4 – Today we enjoy a pleasant visit to Lanhydrock House (NT), a magnificent late Victorian country house with extensive servants’ quarters to give you an insight into life ‘below stairs’. Day 5 – Enjoy spectacular views as we take a short train ride on the St Ives Bay Line from St Erth to St Ives. After some free time, to perhaps try a Cornish Pasty, we return to our comfortable hotel. Day 6 – We visit the amazing ‘Lost Gardens of Heligan’, Europe’s largest garden to gardens to life and we learn of the project which returned the gardens to their former glory. Day 7 – We travel home to the Midlands, making a convenient lunch stop en-route. 6 Day tour excludes Day 6 of the itinerary.

Ponsmere Hotel ## Perranporth

In a superb location on the seafront, the hotel overlooks the beach and is close to the shops. The friendly staff has cared for our clients for many years. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV and radio. Facilities include a spacious sea-view lounge bar, dining room, TV lounge, ballroom, indoor and outdoor heated pools. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Generally level with steps. Hotel: Fairly level, with public rooms on the first floor and a lift to all floors. Steps inside some bedrooms. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 5 or 6 nights half board • Excursions to Padstow and Boscastle • Admission to Lanhydrock House (NT) • Ride on the St Ives Bay Railway • Guided tour of the Lost Gardens of Heligan • Entertainment on most evenings

6 and 7 Day Tours • Sat 4 – Thu 9 May (6 days) £478 Sun 16 – Sat 22 Jun (7 days) £568 • Sun 1 – Sat 7 Sep (7 days)

£558

Single room on 6 day holiday £25.00 • Single room on 7 day holiday £30.00 • Holiday insurance £22.50 (6 days) £23.50 (7 days) • Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 6.00pm approx. • Not included: All lunches

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South Coast & South West England

CLUB CLASS

Weymouth & Jurassic Coast

The English Riviera

Weymouth is a classic holiday resort situated on the great sweep of Weymouth Bay, with superb views and an award winning beach and panoramic Esplanade. We take in some lovely coastal scenery on our tour, including the 180 million year old Jurassic Coast and a ride on the Swanage Railway.

Torquay is rightly called ‘The English Riviera’ because of its mild climate and exotic plants. Our tour includes a steam train ride, a visit to beautiful Buckfast Abbey and a delicious Devon cream tea!

Tour Itinerary Sunday – An enjoyable journey south to the popular resort of Weymouth with a pleasant stop for lunch in the atmospheric cathedral city of Wells. Monday – This morning, we take a short ride to beautiful Portland & Portland Bill. We return to Weymouth, with the rest of the day free to explore the awardwinning beach, picturesque harbour and traffic-free centre. Tuesday – Enjoy a scenic ride today as we follow the historic Jurassic Coast, England’s first World Heritage Site as our journey takes us to Sidmouth. Wednesday – We drive through the Dorset countryside to visit maritime Poole, a delightful town with an historic quayside. Afterwards, we cross Poole Harbour by way of the chain ferry to Sandbanks and then on to the colourful resort of Swanage where we spend some time. Our day concludes with a steam train ride from Swanage past delightful Corfe Castle to Norden where we will rejoin our coach and return to Weymouth. Thursday – We travel across Somerset, making a stop for lunch in historic Salisbury before returning home.

Hotel Rex ### Weymouth

Situated on the promenade, overlooking the beach and just a short stroll from the town centre and harbour. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV and telephone. Facilities include lounge, bar and restaurant. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Fairly flat. Hotel: steps to entrance. Isolated steps throughout. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Visits to Wells and Salisbury • Excursions to Portland & Portland Bill, Poole and Swanage • Jurassic Coast scenic drive • Ride on the Sandbanks Ferry • One-way steam train ride from Swanage to Norden

5 Day Tours • Sun 26 – Thu 30 May £478 Sun 14 – Thu 18 Jul £488 • Sun 29 Sep – Thu 3 Oct

£448

Single room £NIL • Double for sole use £60.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 Not included: All lunches • Tour departs 9.00am approx. Returns by 4.00pm (May) 5.00pm (Oct) approx.

Torquay

Portland Head

Tour Itinerary Monday – Enjoy a leisurely journey to Torquay with a convenient lunch stop en-route. Tuesday – Today, we travel around the bay to Brixham with its beautiful harbour and maze of narrow, winding streets. We continue to Coleton Fishacre (NT), an elegant house in a spectacular coastal setting, famous for its exotic plant collection. Wednesday – We travel first to the ancient market town of Kingsbridge, then follow the coast to see some of Devon’s hidden beauty spots. We continue to Dartmouth, to board a World War II heritage ship for a cruise out of the river mouth towards Slapton Sands. We enjoy refreshments on board before returning to Dartmouth. Thursday – Today is free to enjoy Torquay and its many attractions. Friday – This morning we take a guided tour on board our coach, taking in various locations with connections to Agatha Christie, who spent much of her life in the area. Saturday – Today, we head to Buckfastleigh for a return ride on the scenic South Devon Railway, along the River Dart. We pay a visit to lovely Buckfast Abbey, where we enjoy a Devon cream tea before returning to Torquay. Sunday – Making a convenient stop for lunch en-route we return to the Midlands.

The Livermead Cliff Hotel ### Torquay

The hotel is located directly on the water’s edge, just a short bus ride from the town centre. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, radio, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, bar, lounge area overlooking the sea and sun terrace. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Level. Hotel: Some rooms are accessed by lift and several steps. A few steps in public areas. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 6 nights half board • Devon cream tea • Excursions to Brixham, the South Devon Coast, Dartmouth and Buckfast Abbey • Guided tour of Torquay • Return ride on the South Devon Railway • Admission to Coleton Fishacre (NT) • Dartmouth Heritage Cruise

7 Day Tours • Monday 20 – Sunday 26 May 7 Day Tours • Monday 16 – Sunday 22 September

£678 £678

Single room £NIL • Double for sole use £90.00 • Holiday insurance £23.50 Reduction for National Trust members • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 10.00am (May) 11.00am (Sep) approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

ALL PRICES INCLUDE ENTRANCE CHARGES TO ATTRACTIONS

South Coast & South West England Lynmouth

CLUB CLASS

Bath, Bristol & The Wye Valley

Delightful North Devon

This varied itinerary takes in highlights of the south west of England. We are enlightened about Bath on our guided tour, step back in time as we ride a steam train, and imagine life as a sailor on SS Great Britain. Tour Itinerary Sunday – A scenic drive through the Cotswolds, making a stop in historic Cirencester for lunch. We arrive at our hotel in the afternoon. Monday – We are joined by a Blue Badge Guide today and enjoy a tour of the beautiful city of Bath on board our coach. Bath was built by the Romans 2,000 years ago; there is much to see here including the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and several interesting museums, along with a fabulous array of individual shops. Tuesday – We join our coach for a tour into the historic centre of Bristol, including a visit to the SS Great Britain where you can find out what life was like for Victorian passengers and crew. In the afternoon we take a tour around the fascinating Docks area of the city. Wednesday – We cross the Severn Bridge today, following the Wye Valley to Monmouth, where there is time for lunch. We continue to the Forest of Dean, where we board a train on the Dean Forest Railway. Thursday – We head homeward today, making a stop at the Slimbridge Wildfowl Trust, known as the birthplace of modern conservation and the only place in the world where all 6 species of flamingo can be seen.

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Bath

The Aztec Hotel & Spa #### Almondsbury, Bristol

A very comfortable and welcoming hotel, renowned for attention to detail and located a few miles from Bristol. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, iron, trouser press and hairdryer. Facilities include Quarter Jacks Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, gym, indoor pool, spa bath, steam room and sauna. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality level. Hotel: steps to restaurant but ramp alternative. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Excursions to the Wye Valley, Monmouth and Bristol • Guided tour of Bath • Ride on the Dean Forest Railway • Admission to SS Great Britain and Slimbridge Wildfowl Trust

5 Day Tours • Sunday 26 – Thursday 30 May 5 Day Tours • Sunday 18 – Thursday 22 August Single room £40.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches • Tour departs 11.00am (May) 9.00am (Aug) approx. • Returns by 6.00pm (May) 5.00pm (Aug) approx.

£438 £438

North Devon is a delightful mixture of dramatic coastline and magnificent moorland scenery, sprinkled with unspoilt resorts, bustling market towns and quaintly named villages. Tour Itinerary Sunday – A leisurely journey to the West Country with a visit to the enchanting RHS Garden at Rosemoor. Explore features such as the Formal Garden, the extensive herbaceous borders and the Herb and Cottage Gardens. There is time for lunch here before we continue to our hotel in Barnstaple. Monday – We 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 and a guided tour takes us on a journey into the past, where we learn tales of those who rode in the carriages and those who worked to maintain them from the coachman to the stable boy. Tuesday – It’s market day in bustling Barnstaple and the morning is free to explore this ancient borough, in the afternoon we head to Marwood Hill Gardens. Wednesday – We spend time in the resort of Lynmouth; perhaps take the world famous water powered funicular railway to the twin village of Lynton, watch the activity in the harbour or visit the charming Lyn and Exmoor Museum. Thursday – We return home to the Midlands, with a convenient lunch stop enroute, arriving home during the afternoon.

The Imperial Hotel #### Barnstaple

Located in the centre of Barnstaple and just a short walk from the shops, this hotel has an old style charm, making it very popular with our clients. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV and telephone. Facilities include restaurant, ‘Colours Bar’ and comfortable lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality flat. Hotel: Public areas level. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Excursion to Lynton and Lynmouth • Admission to Arlington Court (NT) & Marwood Hill Gardens • Guided tour of the National Trust Carriage Museum • Admission to RHS Garden Rosemoor

5 Day Tours • Sunday 26 – Thursday 30 May 5 Day Tours • Sunday 18 – Thursday 22 August 5 Day Tours • Sunday 6 – Thursday 10 October

£498 £518 £498

Single room £NIL • Superior river view £80.00 • Deluxe river view £120.00 Holiday insurance £21.50 • Reduction for National Trust and RHS members Tour departs 9.00am (May/Aug) 10.00 (Oct) approx. • Returns by 4.00pm (May) 5.00pm (Aug/Oct) approx. • Not included: All lunches

SIGHTSEEING EXCURSIONS ARE INCLUDED ON ALL HOLIDAYS

South Coast & South West England Dartmouth Castle

Falmouth

CLUB CLASS

Paignton, Dartmouth & Dartmoor

The Redcliffe Hotel ### Paignton

A superbly positioned hotel set in 4 acres of grounds, with an overall feeling of character. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Facilities include restaurant, two lounges with views of the bay, indoor and outdoor pools, spa bath, gym, sauna, solarium, hairdresser, putting area. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Flat. Hotel: 8 steps to entrance. Isolated steps elsewhere. Lift. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 6 nights half board • Excursion to Dartmoor National Park • Admission to Saltram (NT) • Dartmouth River Cruise • Visit to Torquay

7 Day Tours • Saturday 7 – Friday 13 September

£648

Single room £NIL • Holiday Insurance £23.50 • Reduction for National Trust members Not included: All lunches Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 3.00pm approx.

CLUB CLASS

The Cornish Riviera

The lovely resort of Paignton is our base for this interesting and varied tour, with extensive beaches of white sand, along with a popular pier. Our tour includes scenery and history in abundance, along with a wonderful round boat trip. Tour Itinerary Saturday – A leisurely journey with a convenient lunch stop. Sunday – A scenic drive through Dartmoor National Park, visiting the pretty village of Widecombe-in-theMoor. Monday – Free to enjoy Paignton. The waterfront is the focus of life in the town. Goodrington promenade with its beautiful illuminated gardens, the sheltered harbour and its coves and beaches make visiting both refreshing and relaxing. Tuesday – We head to the historic city of Dartmouth for a wonderful round boat trip viewing Dartmouth Castle, Britannia Royal Naval College and the estate of Dame Agatha Christie. There is also some free time to explore a little further before returning to Paignton. Wednesday – This morning is free to enjoy Paignton. In the afternoon, we visit Saltram (NT), a magnificent Georgian house with opulent Robert Adam interiors and attractive landscaped gardens, where part of ‘Sense and Sensibility’ was filmed. Thursday – We head to Torquay, our time here is free to explore this delightful town. Perhaps pay a visit to the ‘Living Coast’ or Babbacombe Model Village. Friday – We depart and after stopping for lunch, we return to the Midlands.

NEW HOTEL

The historic fishing town of Falmouth boasts an enchanting combination of picturesque narrow streets, a fascinating harbour, numerous sheltered coves and superb sandy beaches. Our itinerary takes in some of the highlights of the Cornish Riviera including the Eden Project and beautiful Trebah Gardens. Tour Itinerary Day 1 – We drive to the West Country, making a convenient lunch stop en-route. Day 2 – We visit the ‘Eden Project’, an unforgettable experience. One of its giant conservatories is a majestic rain forest cathedral, the other is host to the fruits of the Mediterranean and the flowers of South Africa and California. Day 3 – A day free to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and the excellent sandy beaches. Day 4 – Our coach takes us to St Erth where we board the local train for the short journey to the historic town and resort of St Ives. Here, you will find a wealth of history and tradition amongst its cobbled streets, harbour and old fisherman’s cottages. We journey by train back to our waiting coach and return to our hotel. Day 5 – We travel to nearby Trebah where we enjoy a guided tour to help us appreciate these beautiful gardens. Trebah House was recorded in the Domesday book and we learn about the history, as well as admiring the stunning collection of trees, plants and flowers. Day 6 – A free day in Falmouth; perhaps explore the bustling harbour. Day 7 – We travel home with a convenient lunch stop en-route.

The Falmouth Hotel ### Falmouth

With friendly staff and a wonderful prime seafront location and excellent sea views, this hotel is highly recommended. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities and TV. Facilities include bars, restaurant, lounges and pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Generally level although town area quite hilly. Hotel: level with a lift to most floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 6 nights half board • Excursions to Truro and St Ives • Admission to The Eden Project • Admission and guided tour of Trebah Gardens • Return train journey St Erth to St Ives

7 Day Tours • Tuesday 4 – Monday 10 June 7 Day Tours • Sunday 15 – Saturday 21 September 7 Day Tours • Sunday 6 – Saturday 12 October

£808 £798 £739

Single Room £NIL • Holiday insurance £23.50 Tour departs 9.00am (Jun/Sep) 8.00am (Oct) approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

ENJOY THE VIEWS – TREASURE THE MEMORIES!!

South Coast & South West England Plymouth

Dartmouth

CLUB CLASS

Dawlish & South Devon

Devon Steam & Cream

With superb coastal and countryside scenery, South Devon casts its spell over visitors with its soaring sandstone cliffs, picturesque villages and palm trees. Dawlish Warren enjoys fine golden sands with a backdrop of dunes.

Torquay is called the ‘English Riviera’ because of its mild climate and exotic plants. Enjoy its parks, bustling harbour, illuminated promenade and popular theatres. We include two steam train rides and a delicious Devon cream tea!

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel to the south west with a convenient stop for lunch en-route. Monday – We travel to Exmouth where we board our river cruiser for a lovely guided tour of the Exe River. We rejoin our coach and pay a visit to the nearby Dawlish, before returning to our hotel. Tuesday – We take a scenic drive across Dartmoor, visiting pretty Princetown. Enjoy the dramatic scenery of this captivating National Park. Wednesday – Relax as we take a leisurely drive around Torbay this morning, seeing the resorts of Torquay and Paignton and the old fishing port of Brixham with its interesting harbour. The afternoon is free to relax at the hotel. Thursday – We spend the day in Plymouth, the ‘Waterfront City’ with its unique location between moors and sea. We enjoy a guided tour of this fascinating city on board our coach, followed by free time for lunch and to visit the shops or perhaps stroll along the Hoe. We also include a scenic and naval harbour cruise, viewing mighty warships and nuclear submarines. Friday – A morning departure from Dawlish Warren and a convenient stop for lunch before returning to the Midlands.

Tour Itinerary Thursday – Making a convenient lunch stop en-route we arrive in Torquay after lunch. The afternoon is free to explore the resort, perhaps taking a walk through the lovely gardens. Friday – We visit beautiful Buckfast Abbey, home to a community of Benedictine monks. There is time to explore and enjoy this inspirational place before we continue to nearby Buckfastleigh. We board a steam hauled train for a return journey on the South Devon Steam Railway which hugs the beautiful River Dart on its journey to Totnes. Enjoy a delicious Devon cream tea upon our return. Saturday – Today is free to enjoy lovely Torquay. Sunday – We take a return ride on the Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway, where we steam along the beauty of the English Riviera to Kingswear. On arrival, we take the passenger foot ferry to Dartmouth, where there is time to have lunch before returning to Kingswear for the return leg of our train journey. Monday – This morning we make our way to the pretty fishing town of Brixham; enjoy a stroll around the harbourside and admire the replica of the Golden Hind. We depart for the Midlands after lunch.

Langstone Cliff Hotel ### Dawlish Warren

Set in 20 acres of beautiful grounds with stunning views, this hotel is a quiet haven and offers friendly and attentive service. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, radio, telephone, trouser press and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, large lounge, drawing room, bar, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, snooker table, golf, hairdressing, fitness room and short mat bowls. Mobility Grade: 3 – level entrance. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 5 nights half board • Visit to Dawlish • Guided tour of Plymouth • Naval harbour cruise • Torbay scenic drive • River Exe cruise • Excursion to Dartmoor • Our own courier service

6 Day Tours • Sunday 23 – Friday 28 June 6 Day Tours • Sunday 15 – Friday 20 September

£628 £618

The Livermead Cliff Hotel ### Torquay

Located in an enviable position, the hotel operates with a smooth efficiency and is located directly on the water’s edge just a short bus ride from the town centre. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, telephone, radio and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, lounge area overlooking the sea, sun terrace and bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Level sea front and promenade. Hotel: Second floor is level to the lift. Some rooms are accessed by lift and several stairs. Five steps to front entrance with ramp. A few steps in public areas. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Cream tea • Excursions to Buckfast Abbey, Brixham and Dawlish • Return rides on the South Devon Railway and the Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway • Foot ferry from Kingswear to Dartmouth

5 Day Tour • Thursday 27 June – Monday 1 July Single room £65.00 • Holiday insurance £22.50 Tour departs 10.00am (Jun) 9.00am (Sep) approx. • Returns by 9.00pm (Jun) 6.00pm (Sep) approx. • Not included: All lunches

£484

Single room £40.00 • Double for sole use £60.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 Not included: All lunches • Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 6.00pm approx.

WE LIKE TO INCLUDE QUALITY 3 AND 4 STAR HOTELS

South Coast & South West England

CLUB CLASS

Torbay Express

Courtesy Mark Wilkins

Bournemouth

CLUB CLASS

Bournemouth & The South Coast

Ride the Historic Torbay Express

The Mirimar is a lovely hotel in every respect – one of our customers great favourites for over 20 years and is the perfect base for our varied itinerary, taking in the highlights of the south coast.

The steam hauled ‘Torbay Express’ and the old GWR West of England Main Line together make one of the most enchanting railway journeys anywhere in Britain. Our itinerary also includes visits to atmospheric Tintern Abbey and Dyrham Park (NT) to round off our tour.

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel south, making a convenient lunch stop en-route. Monday – We take a gentle ride to the nearby historic town of Christchurch, which sits at the joining point of the rivers Stour and Avon. There is time to explore the quays, harbour and unusual shops before we continue to Highcliffe Castle. An important surviving house of the Romantic and Picturesque style of architecture. Tuesday – The New Forest is our destination today. Enjoy a guided tour of the highlights on board our coach as we take in locations such as Beaulieu, Bucklers Hard and Brockenhurst. We make a stop in Lyndhurst with time for lunch before returning to Bournemouth. Wednesday – A day to explore Bournemouth. Thursday – We visit Kingston Lacy (NT), an elegant 17th century country mansion with an outstanding collection of Old Master paintings and a dramatic leather clad Spanish Room. We return via Wimborne Minster, where we include a ticket to the Model Town and Gardens, along with a tasty cream tea. Friday – We return to the Midlands, making a stop in the historic city of Salisbury.

The Hotel Miramar ### Bournemouth

Superbly situated overlooking Bournemouth Bay and offering very high standards of food, décor and service. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, radio, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Facilities include terrace lounge, bar lounge, patio, executive lounge and restaurant. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Level cliff top walks, gradients to shopping centre and pier. Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 5 nights half board • Admission to Highcliffe Castle, Kingston Lacy (NT) and Wimborne Minster Model Town • Excursions to Christchurch and Salisbury • Guided tour of The New Forest • Cream tea

6 Day Tours • Sunday 14 – Friday 19 July 6 Day Tours • Sunday 22 – Friday 27 September 6 Day Tours • Sunday 13 – Friday 18 October

£624 £628 £598

Tour Itinerary Friday – We travel through the Wye Valley and visit the atmospheric ruins of Tintern Abbey, continuing to Chepstow where there is time for lunch before crossing the Severn Bridge to arrive at our hotel. Saturday – We travel into Bristol, with its range of attractions including the SS Great Britain and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. We have included a ticket for the open top bus tour so that you can make the most of your time here. Sunday – Today is the highlight of our tour as we travel to Bristol Temple Meads Station to connect with the Torbay Express. Our steam-hauled train follows the route of Brunel’s picturesque Great Western Railway, speeding across Somerset and around the beautiful Devon coastline on one of the most enchanting railway journeys in Britain. We include a ticket for the foot ferry from Kingswear to Dartmouth, where there is free time to explore before we board the train once again to return to Bristol in the late evening. Monday – We depart for a visit to historic Dyrham Park (NT), a beautiful 17th century home; there is plenty of time to explore and to have lunch before we return home to the Midlands.

The Aztec Hotel & Spa #### Almondsbury, Bristol

A very comfortable and welcoming hotel, renowned for attention to detail. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV and telephone. Facilities include Quarter Jacks Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, gym, indoor pool, spa bath, steam room and sauna. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality level. Hotel: steps to restaurant but ramp alternative. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 2 nights half board • 1 night bed and breakfast • Admission to Tintern Abbey and Dyrham Park (NT) • Ticket for Bristol open top bus tour • Return ride on the Torbay Express from Bristol to Kingswear • Foot ferry from Kingswear to Dartmouth

4 Day Tour • Friday 19 – Monday 22 July Single room £NIL • Sea view (on request, not available for single rooms) £50 • Double for sole use £100.00 • Holiday insurance £22.50 • Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 4.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

£434

Single room £30.00 • Holiday insurance £16.50 • Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

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South Coast & South West England

NEW TOUR

CLUB CLASS

Historic Houses of North Devon

5 Day Tour • Sunday 21 – Thursday 25 July

NEW TOUR

CLUB CLASS

Gardens of North Devon

We are delighted to introduce this new tour filled with some of the best National Trust properties and historic houses North Devon has to offer along with beautiful scenery and excellent accommodation Tour Itinerary Sunday – We take a leisurely drive to the West Country making a stop for lunch at Tyntesfield (NT) – a spectacular gothic revival house with gardens and parkland. Monday – Today we head to Barnstaple for our visit Arlington Court (NT) a family estate containing a regency house full of treasures, 19th century picturesque garden, carriage museum and an adequately stocked tea room where lunch can be obtained. Tuesday – The last castle to be built in England is our destination today – Castle Drogo (NT) near Okehampton. Travel through time as you wander through the castle and take in the stunning views over Dartmoor. There is time to recharge your batteries in the café before we head back to Bideford. Wednesday – Lying in an ‘area of outstanding natural beauty’ is Hartland Abbey & Gardens, a magnificent 12th century monastery turned family home with vast collections of portraits, porcelains and furniture accumulated over generations. Enjoy a delicious cream tea before we return to our comfortable hotel. Thursday – Today we head home but not before making a stop at Oakham Treasures & Farm Shop, to obtain lunch and take a trip down memory lane in this privately owned museum of retail and farming history.

RHS Rosemoor

Hartland Abbey

The Royal Hotel ### Bideford

Standing at the eastern edge of the 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 amongst stylish and peaceful surroundings. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, telephone, hairdryer. Facilities include Regency Restaurant, lounge and bar area. Complimentary leisure facilities are available at the nearby Barnstaple Hotel. Mobility Grade: 4 – Location and hotel fairly level, slight hill into town. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Entrance to Tyntesfield (NT), Arlington Court (NT), Castle Brogo (NT), Hartland Abbey & Gardens and Oakham Treasures & Farm Shop • A cream tea

Another exciting new addition for 2013. North Devon’s climate, history and natural diversity have created the perfect setting for some of the finest gardens in the country. Some highlights of this tour include Tapeley Park, Castle Hill and RHS Rosemoor and a stay in another Brend Hotel – The Royal & Fortesque. Tour Itinerary Monday – Leaving the Midlands behind us we head for the West Country making a stop for lunch in the delightful town of Lynmouth. Tuesday – The first of our garden visits commence with Tapeley Park, home to a rich variety of fascinating variety of flowers, tree’s, shrubs and vegetables. The well known terraced Italian garden, originally created in the 19th century, has been recently restored. There is also a tea room, gift shop and plant centre. Wednesday – A free morning to explore Barnstaple after time for lunch a visit to Castle Hill Gardens. A spectacular 18th century parkland landscape with grass terraces. We indulge in a cream tea in the West Wing before returning to our hotel in the afternoon. Thursday – Today we visit RHS Rosemoor, with a guided tour on arrival. There is much to see here including the magnificent sight of 2000 roses in 200 varieties. Once again there is a gift shop, plant centre and restaurant where lunch can be obtained before our return. Friday – Today we travel home making a convenient lunch stop at Barrington Court (NT), a beautiful Gertrude Jekyll inspired gardens, kitchen gardens and manor house.

The Royal and Fortesque Hotel ### Barnstaple

The historic atmosphere of this town centre hotel has been preserved in the comfortable rooms, offering every modern convenience without sacrificing the hotels traditional charm. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea and coffee making facilities and satellite TV. Facilities include restaurant, spacious lounges, bar, coffee shop and bistro. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality flat. Hotel: All public rooms are on one floor. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Visit to Lynmouth • Admission to Tapelely Park, Castle Hill Gardens, Rosemoor and Barrington Court • A cream tea

£468 5 Day Tour • Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August

Single Room £NIL • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 4.00pm approx. Not Included: All lunches

£468

Single Room £NIL • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not Included: All lunches Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

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South Coast & South West England Sidmouth Folk Festival

NEW Itinerary

CLUB CLASS

Sidmouth & Sidmouth Folk Festival

Seaside Mystery Tour

Sidmouth with a difference! Sidmouth Folk Week offers enormous variety in the events taking place as part of the Festival, with folk music, singing, dancing and concerts. As well as live music, there will be ceilidh dances, social dance bands and callers, workshops, a dance display, processions and a craft fair. There really is something to suit every taste! Tour Itinerary Tuesday – A leisurely journey to Sidmouth with a convenient lunch stop en-route. Wednesday – A free day to be entertained: comfortably seated concerts take place at the Ham Marquee and dance parties at the Bulverton. The rest of the town will be a whirlwind of dance displays, workshops, Gaelic Ceilidhs and more. Thursday – Today we pay a visit to beautiful Forde Abbey, a former Cistercian monastery known for its outstanding beauty and award winning gardens. Friday – Today is another free day to enjoy the closing day of the fabulous festival. Be entertained by the music and dancing, along with the other events taking place. Saturday – We head homewards today, making a stop at the Slimbrige Wildfowl Trust, known as the birthplace of modern conservation and the only place in the world where all 6 species of flamingo can be seen. Please note: If you require tickets to specific events, we recommend that you book these in advance to avoid disappointment. The telephone number for the Box Office is 01395 577952 and the website address is www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk.

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The Royal York and Faulkner Hotel ## Sidmouth

After a successful first year we have once again included these Seaside Mystery tours! We’re not giving anything away, but rest assured your accommodation will be up to the usual Johnsons’ standard, your coach will be comfortable and our driver and courier will keep you guessing and entertained. The perfect time of year to be heading to the seaside, this break gives you the opportunity to relax and enjoy your traditionally English surroundings, but the exact location shall remain a mystery! Sit back and relax and leave it to us to decide the destination and the itinerary.

Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 3 nights half board • Sunday lunch • A mystery excursion

To make the most of the area around our location we have included an exciting mystery excursion, along with a tasty lunch on the return journey. So………….why not make the most of your sense of adventure and join us on this Mystery Break by the sea?

Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 4 nights half board • Admission to Forde Abbey and The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Slimbridge • Evening entertainment in hotel • Our own courier service 4 Day Tours • Thursday 23 – Sunday 26 May 4 Day Tours • Thursday 11 – Sunday 14 July

5 Day Tour • Tuesday 6 – Saturday 10 August Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 6.00pm approx.

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£328 £328

£498 Single room £60.00 • Holiday insurance £16.50 Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx. Not included: 3 lunches

ALL HOLIDAYS INCLUDE CLUB CLASS COACHES – WITH EXTRA LEGROOM

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South & South East England

NEW Itinerary

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Shanklin, Isle of Wight The popularity of this wonderful, unspoilt isle owes much to its southerly position and mild and sunny climate. Our itinerary includes many of the highlights of this lovely island. Tour Itinerary Day 1 – The journey includes a stop for lunch en-route and we arrive on the Isle of Wight during the afternoon. Day 2 – Today is free to enjoy your surroundings of the lovely resort of Shanklin. Day 3 – Today we take a cruise around Cowes Harbour to view the many points of interest in this world famous yachting haven. Day 4 – We visit Whippingham Church, with its connections to Queen Victoria followed by Osborne House (EH), her seaside residence. Marvel at the sumptuous décor of the Royal Apartments and take an intimate glimpse into the private life of the Victorian royal family. Day 5 – We begin with a visit to Yarmouth with its picturesque natural harbour. There is time for lunch here before we continue to Calbourne Water Mill, which is set in stunning rural landscape. Day 6 – Our destination this morning is Carisbrooke Castle (EH), where Charles I was imprisoned. We continue to pretty Godshill, with its thatched cottages and many gift shops and tea rooms. Day 7 – Today is free for you to enjoy the resort of Shanklin. Day 8 – We visit to the Rosemary Vineyard, before continuing on to catch our ferry back to the mainland and onwards to the Midlands. 6 Day tour excludes days 5 and 7 of the itinerary.

The Brunswick Hotel ### Shanklin

An outstanding family-run hotel in a superb quiet location, directly overlooking the sea. Close to the shops and cliff lift. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Facilities include stylish restaurant, lounge bar, lounge, sauna and heated indoor and outdoor pools. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Fairly level. Hotel: There is no lift. A few stairs in public areas. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return ferry to the Isle of Wight (35 mins) • 5 or 7 nights half board • Excursions to Yarmouth, Whippingham Church, Godshill and Rosemary Vineyard • Admission to Calbourne Water Mill, Osborne House (EH) and Carisbrooke Castle (EH) • Free time to explore Shanklin • Cowes Harbour Cruise

6 and 8 Day Tours • Mon 6 – Mon 13 May (8 days) 6 and 7 Day Tours • Wed 25 – Sun 30 Sept (6 days)

£726 £548

Single room £NIL • Double for sole use £70.00 (May) £50.00 (Sep) • Holiday insurance £22.50 (6 days) £24.50 (8 days) • Reduction for English Heritage members • Tour departs 10.00am (May) 9.00am (Sep) approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx. • Not included: All lunches

Worthing

Shanklin

NEW Itinerary

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Worthing, Eastbourne & The South Downs The largest seaside town in West Sussex, Worthing, with its pier and beautiful gardens, nestles amidst 5 miles of coastline. It is sheltered by the South Downs, an area of exceptional natural beauty, and has an award-winning museum with an excellent collection of costumes and archaeological items. Tour Itinerary Monday – We travel south with a convenient lunch stop en-route to Worthing. Tuesday – Set high on a hill overlooking the River Arun and the South Downs, Arundel Castle has been the family home of the Duke of Norfolk for over 850 years. There is time to explore the castle and grounds along with the shops and cafes nearby. Wednesday – A leisurely day in Worthing to relax and acquaint yourself with this popular resort. Thursday – A scenic drive along the coast to the elegant seaside resort of Eastbourne, noted for its beautiful beach and brightly coloured flowerbeds and gardens. The elegant seafront provides the perfect setting to just relax and watch the world go by. We enjoy an open top bus tour to see the town from a different perspective! Friday – This morning, we visit historic Chichester. We call at the cathedral, parts of which date back to 1108 with time to explore the history of this magnificent building and for a leisurely lunch before we return to the Midlands.

The Chatsworth Hotel ### Worthing

Set within the town centre, this family run hotel offers a warm welcome. It is a Grade II listed building, steeped in history with an attractive Georgian frontage. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, trouser press, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Facilities include the Hardwick Restaurant and Bar. Mobility Grade: 5 – Locality level. Hotel: steps to main entrance with ramp alternative and a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 4 nights half board • Admission to Arundel Castle • Open top bus tour of Eastbourne • Visit to Chichester Cathedral • Our own courier service

5 Day Tours • Monday 13 – Friday 17 May 5 Day Tours • Monday 12 – Friday 16 August

£454 £448

Single room for sole occupancy £20.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

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South & South East England

Eastbourne & Gardens of Sussex

New Wilmington Hotel ### Eastbourne

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. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, radio and telephone. Facilities include restaurant, lounge, bar and spacious dining room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the level. Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Admission to Nymans (NT), Sheffield Park (NT) and Pashley Manor Gardens • A ride on the Bluebell Railway

5 Day Tour • Saturday 1 – Wednesday 5 June Single room £24.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

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Kent Wartime Coast

The elegant seaside town of Eastbourne is sheltered by the rolling expanse of the South Downs and the towering cliffs of Beachy Head. Our tour takes in some of the most beautiful gardens in Britain, so gardeners and non-gardeners alike are sure to be delighted! Tour Itinerary Saturday – We travel to the Sussex Coast, making a stop in Windsor en-route, with time for lunch. Arriving in Eastbourne, there is time to relax and settle in. Sunday – Today is free to settle in and enjoy the lovely resort of Eastbourne. Monday – Sheffield Park (NT) is a magnificent informal landscaped garden and was laid out in the 18th century by Capability Brown. Four lakes form the centrepiece and the flowers are spectacular. Departing Sheffield Park, we board the Bluebell Railway for a ride through the heart of the Sussex Wealds. Tuesday – We pay a visit to Nymans (NT). Set in the High Weald with splendid views, the garden is a series of experimental designs with spectacular planting and beauty all year. Both a horticulturalist’s dream and a peaceful country garden, it is easy to lose yourself in its intimate and surprising corners. Wednesday – Homeward bound, but first we visit Pashley Manor Gardens, a quintessential English garden located on the Sussex and Kent border and offering a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping, imaginative plantings and fine trees, fountains, springs and large ponds. After time for lunch we continue our homeward journey.

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Dover Castle

£422

Step back in time on this nostalgic wartime tour. Our itinerary includes the Battle of Britain Museum, a visit to historic Dover Castle with its secret wartime tunnels, along with an enjoyable day out on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. Tour Itinerary Monday – We head to the south east, making a stop for lunch en-route. Tuesday – We visit the Battle of Britain Museum at Hawkinge, with various aircraft and vehicles and a working ‘Dig for Victory’ garden, returning to the hotel in the afternoon. Wednesday – A nostalgic day today as we enjoy a themed wartime excursion on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway where we enjoy a train ride and a guided tour, which tells us the story of the railway. During our visit, we enjoy an included lunch and there is time to enjoy the atmosphere and admire the costumes. Thursday – We travel to Dover to explore the many different layers of Dover Castle’s colourful and turbulent history. See its medieval defense systems and perhaps visit the hidden tunnels which were used as a strategic stronghold during WWII. Please note that due to the nature of the castle, there are steps and fairly steep slopes to negotiate. Friday – We end our tour with a leisurely journey home to the Midlands, making a stop for lunch en-route. Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway © Flickr – L2F1

Eastbourne

Mercure Hythe Imperial #### Hythe, Kent

Our hotel is set in 50 acres of mature gardens with spectacular views over the English Channel. Bedrooms are ensuite with TV, telephone and hairdryer. Facilities include the Imperial Restaurant, bar, indoor pool, spa bath, sauna, gym and spa treatments (extra charge). Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality generally level. Hotel – ramp or lift alternative to all steps. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 4 nights half board • 1 lunch • Afternoon tea • Admission to the Battle of Britain Museum • Themed wartime excursion on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway • Admission to Dover Castle • Our own courier service

5 Day Tours • Monday 24 – Friday 28 June 5 Day Tours • Monday 9 – Friday 13 September Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: 4 lunches Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 6.00pm (Jun) 5.00pm (Sep) approx.

OUR UK PROGRAMME INCLUDES 115 DESTINATIONS AND OVER 186 DEPARTURES

£498 £498

South & South East England Michelham Priory

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Sissinhurst Gardens

Canterbury, Castles & Gardens of Kent

Eastbourne & South Sussex

Kent is known as the ‘Garden of England’ and it’s easy to see why. Our itinerary includes visits to some of the highlights of the area including Hever Castle, Sissinghurst Gardens and the historic city of Canterbury. Tour Itinerary Sunday – We commence our journey south, with our first excursion being to Hever Castle and Gardens, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Explore this fascinating and beautiful location, famed for the enchanting double moated castle and Tudor, Italian and Rose Gardens. Monday – Sissinghurst Gardens (NT) is one of the world’s most celebrated gardens and was the creation of Vita Sackville-West and her husband Sir Harold Nicholson. There is an intimate and romantic atmosphere and the gardens offer an array of colour throughout the seasons. Tuesday – One of the best-known cities in England, Canterbury’s old city is small and contained within the city walls. Presiding over all is of course the magnificent cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church. The day is free to explore this atmospheric city at your leisure. Wednesday – Our visit today is to interesting Walmer Castle & Gardens, originally built during the reign of Henry VIII and once the residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and there are interesting gardens to explore, including the Queen Mother’s Garden. Thursday – We return home today, making a suitable lunch stop en-route.

Marriott Tudor Park #### Nr Maidstone

Our well appointed hotel is surrounded by beautiful countryside and close to the River Medway. Bedrooms are ensuite with air conditioning, TV, telephone, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, tea/coffee making facilities and safe. Facilities include restaurant, bar, lounge, indoor pool, gym, spa facilities and 18 hole golf course. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality fairly level. Hotel has few steps in corridors and has a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 4 nights half board • Admission to Hever Castle, Sissinghurst Gardens (NT) and Walmer Castle & Gardens (EH) • Excursion to Canterbury • Our own courier service

5 Day Tour • Sunday 7 – Thursday 11 July Single room £80.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Reduction for National Trust and English Heritage members Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

£458

Eastbourne enjoys a remarkably mild and sunny climate, thereby earning its reputation as the ‘Suntrap of the South’. Noted for its cleanliness, beautiful flower beds, colourful gardens and attractive flat promenade. Tour Itinerary Day 1 – We travel to Eastbourne, making a stop en-route at interesting Wakehurst Place (NT), famous for its beautiful botanic gardens and tree collections and for being the home to the fascinating Millennium Seed Bank. Day 2 – Today is free to relax and enjoy our comfortable hotel and Eastbourne’s attractions. Day 3 – In the morning we visit Bateman’s (NT), a beautiful Jacobean house which was Rudyard Kipling’s family home for over 30 years. The rooms are much as Kipling left them, reflecting his exotic tastes. Day 4 – We travel a short distance along the coast to Beachy Head; where there is time to enjoy the spectacular views before we continue to Michelham Priory. The priory was founded by Augustinian canons and has an 800 year history. Investigate the interesting house and varied gardens, along with England’s longest water filled moat. Day 5 – We join a train on the East Kent and Sussex Railway from Bodiam to Tenderden, ‘The Jewel of the Weald’ – where tea shops and the wide tree-lined main street create a timeless air. Day 6 – Another free day to enjoy the many attractions that Eastbourne has to offer. Day 7 – We depart for home, making a convenient lunch stop en-route.

New Wilmington Hotel ### Eastbourne

This friendly, family run hotel is located very close to the sea, bandstand, Winter Gardens and Devonshire Park, with the pier and shopping centre only a few minutes away. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, radio and telephone. Facilities include lounge, bar and spacious dining room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the level. Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 6 nights half board • Admission to Wakehurst Place (NT) and Bateman’s (NT) • Visit to Beachy Head • Admission to Michelham Priory • Ride on the East Kent & Sussex Railway • Our own courier service

7 Day Tours • Saturday 27 July – Friday 2 August 5 Day Tours • Thursday 5 – Wednesday 11 September

£598 £614

Single room £36.00 • Holiday insurance £23.50 • Not included: All lunches Reduction for National Trust members. Tour departs 9.30am approx. • Returns by 3.00pm (Aug) 4.00pm (Sep) approx.

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South & South East England The Orient Express

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An English Dream A weekend of fun and culture with the highlight being an atmospheric Elizabethan banquet, held in the stunning location of Hatfield House. We also visit Cambridge to enjoy a trip on a ‘chauffeur driven’ punt. A weekend not to be missed! Tour Itinerary Thursday – This morning, we journey to Knebworth House famous as the home of Victorian novelist Edward Bulwer Lytton – author of the words “The pen is mightier than the sword”. There is time for lunch and exploration before we continue to our hotel. Friday – We journey to Cambridge where we have a ‘chauffeur driven’ punt along the River Camb and enjoy strawberries and cream as we take in the highlights of Cambridge’s college buildings. Returning to the hotel after time for lunch. We leave in the early evening to journey to Hatfield House for the Elizabethan banquet. Enjoy a tasty four course dinner in the 15th century Great Hall of Queen Elizabeth I’s Old Palace; the fare is traditional English with a twist. Enjoy wine and period entertainment throughout, with the opportunity to dance the night away. An evening to remember! Saturday – We return home, making a stop at beautiful Stowe Landscape Gardens (NT). From the 18th century, writers, philosophers, artists and politicians have been inspired by this remarkable Georgian creation. Explore the 40 temples and monuments, which are set against an inspiring backdrop of lakes and valleys.

Letchworth Hall Hotel #### Hertfordshire

Letchworth Hall Hotel is a beautiful country retreat set in 8 acres of landscaped gardens and boasts a perfect blend of old and new. Bedrooms are ensuite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, iron, trouser press and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, bar, indoor pool, sauna, steam room and a fully equipped gym. Mobility Grade: 4 – Location is level. Hotel has a lift to all floors and occasional steps in public areas. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 1 nights half board and 1 night bed and breakfast • Elizabethan banquet with 4 course meal, wine and period entertainment • Punt ride • Strawberries and cream • Free time to explore Cambridge • Admission to Stowe Landscape Gardens • Admission to Knebworth House

3 Day Tour • Thursday 18 – Saturday 20 July Single room £30.00 • Holiday insurance £15.50 • Not included: All lunches Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 4.00pm approx.

£308

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Hatfield House

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The Orient Express & Hever Castle Travelling on the magical Orient Express is the ultimate luxury train experience – step on board and the real world evaporates behind you… Our visit to Hever Castle is sure to leave you enchanted and there is also time to explore historic Canterbury. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable trip and a treat not to be missed! Tour Itinerary Wednesday – We travel south and visit atmospheric Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Parts of the castle date back to 1270 and it houses a fascinating collection of Tudor portraits, tapestries and furniture. Thursday – We make the short journey to Canterbury, dominated by its magnificent towering cathedral. This ancient city, with its historical sights and narrow, winding streets is a fascinating place to explore. Mid-afternoon we arrive in Folkestone to be welcomed aboard the elegant ‘Orient Express’. We will travel in pristine amber and cream carriages with their marquetry, ornate brass accoutrements, engraved glass and mosaic floors and during our memorable two-hour ride to London, afternoon tea will be served. Following this altogether decadent experience, our coach will be waiting at Victoria Station to return us home. Hever Castle

Q Hotel Ashford International #### Ashford, Kent

A recently refurbished and welcoming hotel with excellent facilities. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, iron and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, bar, coffee bar, gym, indoor pool and spa treatments (additional charge). Mobility Grade: 4 – Hotel is in a level location and there is a lift to all floors. There is 1 step to the main entrance and several stairs to the leisure area. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 1 night half board • Admission to Hever Castle • Journey on the ‘Orient Express’ with afternoon tea

2 Day Tours • Wednesday 26 – Thursday 27 June 5 Day Tours • Wednesday 21 – Thursday 22 August Single room £23.00 • Holiday insurance £13.00 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 8.00pm approx.

ALL PRICES INCLUDE ENTRANCE CHARGES TO ATTRACTIONS

£358 £348

South & South East England Hampton Court

NEW TOUR

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Royal Pavilion

NEW TOUR

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Brighton & South Sussex

Royal Palaces of London

Enjoy stunning gardens, heritage steam railways and wildfowl to motor museums combined with the dramatic coastline of the south Sussex coast on this interesting new tour for 2013. Our hotel base is in the bustling seaside resort of Brighton.

Discover the very best of London’s Royal Palaces on our new tour for 2013. Explore these beautiful buildings full of unexpected treasures that tell the story of the lives of the royal family and their courts and discover how the past has shaped the present.

Tour Itinerary Monday – We travel to Brighton making a making a convenient stop in Windsor enroute, with time for lunch. Arriving in Brighton in the afternoon there is time to settle in, relax and possibly explore a little. Tuesday – This morning we travel to Hythe where we join the world’s smallest public railway, the ‘Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway’ a 16 mile journey along the Romney Marsh finishing in Dungeness where our coach will be waiting to take us back to Brighton. Wednesday – We head to the Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, for our included visit, exploring the Wildfowl reserve, the formal gardens and willow tunnels or look at Vintage cars in the splendid Bentley house and craft workshops. We continue to Eastbourne with some free time before taking spectacular coastal views on our way back to Brighton. Thursday – A free day to explore the variety of attractions Brighton has to offer. Our hotel is within walking distance of the Lanes shopping area, the famous Brighton Pier and a short distance away is the Royal Pavilion. Friday – We make the leisurely drive home to the midlands, making a suitable stop for lunch en-route.

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We make our way to Covent Garden where there is time for lunch and a little exploration before we continue to our hotel in Kensington. Monday – After a delicious breakfast we take the short journey to Parliament Street, famously home to Downing Street. Here we visit Banqueting House, the only remaining part of Whitehall Palace and once the official Sovereigns Residence. After some free time for lunch we commence with our visit to the Household Calvary Museum, offering a unique ‘behind- the-scenes’ look at the work that goes into the ceremonial and operational role of the Household Cavalry Regiment. Tuesday – Today is a free day. A short stroll from our hotel is the Natural History Museum and Kensington Palace or why not makes the most of London’s excellent public transport and head a little further afield perhaps to the Tower of London or London Bridge Experience. Wednesday – Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s official London Residence is our destination today. The complimentary audio guide brings to life the palace and its priceless works of art that form part of the Royal Collection. Thursday – On our final day we depart our hotel and head to Hampton Court Palace in order to obtain lunch before continuing our homeward journey to the Midlands.

The Old Ship Hotel #### Brighton

The most historic hotel in Brighton and located in the heart of the city centre and overlooking Brighton’s glorious seafront. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, trouser press, iron and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant and lounge bar. Mobility Grade: 4 – The location is level, steps to the entrance with alternative entrance available. Occasional steps in the corridors and some rooms. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Admission to Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum • Ride on the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway • Visit to Eastbourne • Free time in Brighton

5 Day Tour • Monday 13 – Friday 17 May Single room £80.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

£434

Regency Hotel #### London

This 4 star hotel reflects the refined splendour of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. Traditional regency style architecture complements the relaxed the relaxed townhouse atmosphere. Bedrooms are en-suite with flat screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Facilities include the Pavilion Restaurant, Pavilion Terrace and cocktail bar, room service and gym. Mobility Grade: 5 – Locality – generally level. There is access to areas of the hotel and a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Admissions to Banqueting House, The Household Cavalry Museum, Buckingham Palace and Hampton Court Palace • Visit to Covent Garden • Free time in London

5 Day Tour • Sunday 1 – Thursday 5 September

£478

Single room £170.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.30pm approx.

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East Anglia

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Suffolk & Constable Country

Aldeburgh is a quaint seaside town on the unspoilt Suffolk coast where fishermen still pull up their boats and sell the catch. The coastline is beautiful and the surrounding countryside is dotted with picturesque small towns and villages. Our itinerary explores the ancient history and lovely scenery of this fascinating county. Tour Itinerary Monday – Our leisurely journey takes us via the attractive market town of Stamford. Tuesday – We travel to the historic town of Colchester, with sights to take in such as Castle Park, the Dutch Quarter and the High Street. The history of the town is fascinating –once the capital of Roman Britain and we include admission to the Colchester Castle Museum to learn some fascinating tales. Wednesday – We enjoy a visit to nearby Sutton Hoo (NT), the Anglo-Saxon royal burial site where priceless treasure was discovered in 1939. We see the reconstruction of the burial chamber which tells the story of the site, described as ‘page one of English history’. This afternoon is free to enjoy the delightful surroundings of Aldeburgh. Thursday – Relax as we travel along to Southwold – a classic resort with its brightly painted houses, working lighthouse and recently restored pier. This afternoon we visit the Long Shop Museum to discover the story of Suffolk industry, its town and its people. Friday – Leaving Aldeburgh, we visit the historic market town of Ely before returning home to the Midlands.

The White Lion Hotel ### Aldeburgh, Suffolk

A pleasantly located, friendly hotel ideally situated at the centre of the sea front. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Facilities include bar, restaurant and lounge. Mobility Grade: 2 – Locality: Flat promenade. Hotel: Steps to front entrance and to the restaurant. The hotel does not have a lift. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Excursions to Colchester and Southwold • Admission to The Long Shop Museum and Colchester Castle Museum • Guided tour of Sutton Hoo (NT)

5 Day Tours • Monday 22 – Friday 26 April 5 Day Tours • Monday 7 – Friday 11 October

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£498 £514

Tour Itinerary Monday – We make a convenient lunch stop en-route, arriving at our hotel mid-afternoon. Tuesday – Ickworth House (NT) is a Georgian Italianate palace with an idyllic landscape. Explore some of the 70 acres of stunning gardens and enjoy views of the 1,800 acres of parkland designed by Capability Brown, including a vineyard, canal and lake. Wednesday – We discover the idyllic villages of Suffolk on our guided tour of ‘Constable Country’, including East Bergholt, an unspoilt village and the birthplace of the famous painter. We see the church at Dedham and the area around Flatford, which were favourite landscapes of his. We continue through beautiful Suffolk villages, including Lavenham, one of Britain’s best preserved medieval villages. Thursday – Colchester’s history dates back 2,000 years and its title as Britain’s oldest recorded town is evident as you wander through the old narrow streets. We continue on to Beth Chatto’s Gardens, 6 acres of beautiful water gardens created from an overgrown wasteland. Friday – We are homeward bound. enroute, we visit the National Stud at Newmarket, the showcase for British thoroughbred horse breeding, for a ‘behind the scenes’ look at one of the most prestigious stud farms in the country.

Stoke by Nayland Hotel ### Nr Colchester

A modern country hotel set in 300 acres of undulating ‘Constable Country’ within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, iron, trouser press and hairdryer. Facilities include the Lakes Restaurant and Bar, spa with indoor pool, gym, treatment rooms and an 28 hole golf course. Mobility Grade: 5 – Locality level. Hotel is level with a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Excursions to Constable Country and Colchester • Constable Country Guide • Entrance to Ickworth House (NT), Beth Chatto Gardens and The National Stud

£478 £448

5 Day Tours • Monday 10 – Friday 14 June 5 Day Tours • Monday 7 – Friday 11 October Single room £90.00 (Oct) £100.00 (Jun) • Holiday insurance £21.50 Not included: All lunches • Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

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Double fo single room £108.00 (Apr) £124.00 (Oct) • Sea view £24.00 (Apr) £52 (Oct) • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches • Reduction for National Trust members • Tour departs 9.30am (Apr) 9.00am (Oct) approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

Suffolk is a lovely county, with much to offer the visitor. Probably best known for its connections to John Constable, the famous landscape artist. We include a visit to beautiful Ickworth House and a visit to the ancient city of Colchester.

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North Norfolk Railway

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North Norfolk Coast & Countryside

Historic Norwich, Ely & The Broads

This popular tour is based in lovely Old Hunstanton and includes highlights such as the beautiful Norfolk coastline, a ride on the North Norfolk Railway and a visit to Sandringham, with its Royal connections.

Norfolk has a wide variety of attractions on offer, including its historic county capital of Norwich and the beautiful Broads. One of the highlights of the trip is a relaxing cruise on the Broads.

Tour Itinerary Monday – Travelling east we make a stop for lunch in Ely, a charming market town, then to North Norfolk, renowned for its charming seaside towns and villages. Tuesday – We visit Royal Sandringham, a retreat of Her Majesty the Queen. Built in 1870, the house has seen four generations of British Monarchs. Set in 24 hectares of stunning gardens and is perhaps the most famous stately home in Norfolk. We continue to the pretty town of Hunstanton, which faces west and the only east coast seaside resort in England where the sun can be seen to set over the sea. Wednesday – We drive to Holt, a small Georgian town that has become a magnet for antique and bric-a-brac collectors. After a short stop we board a train on the North Norfolk Railway and travel through some beautiful countryside to Sheringham. Thursday – We journey along the North Norfolk coast to the small seaside and harbour town of Wells-next-the-Sea before continuing to Holkham Hall. Here, we take a drive through the deer park followed by a visit to the Hall itself, a classic 18th century Palladian mansion. Friday – We commence our homeward journey, stopping at Norfolk Lavender, with its interesting array of gardens.

Caley Hall Hotel ### Old Hunstanton

The hotel is set in this beautiful coastal village on the north coast of West Norfolk, with the original manor house dating back to 1648. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, iron, trouser press, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant and bar. Mobility Grading: 4 – Locality: Generally level. Hotel: generally level with occasional steps to public areas. The hotel has no lift but ground floor rooms are available. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Excursions to Wells-next-the-Sea and Sheringham • Entrance to Holkham Hall and Sandringham • Ride on North Norfolk Railway • Visit to the Norfolk Lavender Fields

5 Day Tours • Monday 8 – Friday 12 July 5 Day Tours • Monday 30 September – Friday 4 October Single room £40.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

£478 £474

Tour Itinerary Sunday – Travelling to East Anglia, we make a stop for lunch in Ely, a charming market town of ancient, narrow streets, timbered houses, medieval gateways and magnificent cathedral before proceeding to our hotel near Norwich. Monday – A fascinating trip to Norwich to discover more about its extraordinary history and heritage. We enjoy a guided tour on board our coach followed by free time to explore the city at your own pace. See the cobbled Elm Hill or relax with a boat trip on the River Wensum. Tuesday – Today we join our coach for the short journey to Aylsham, where there is a little time to explore before we board our narrow gauge steam train for a picturesque ride along the Bure Valley to Wroxham, the ‘capital’ of the Norfolk Broads. There is time for lunch here before we take a relaxing and scenic cruise along the Broads. Wednesday – Bressingham Steam & Gardens is our destination today, featuring gardens, steam rides and exhibits. We return to the hotel in the afternoon for our included live cookery demonstration. Thursday – Homeward bound making a stop for lunch en route.

De Vere Dunston Hall #### Norwich

An imposing red brick country house hotel set in 150 acres of beautiful wooded Norfolk parkland. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, telephone, trouser press and hairdryer. Facilities include the Brasserie Restaurant, bar, lounge and pool. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality generally level. Hotel: few steps to main entrance and leisure area. Please note that meals are carvery style at this hotel but assistance is available if required. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Guided coach tour of Norwich • Ride on Bure Valley Railway • Visits to Wroxham and Aylsham • Cruise on the Broads • Admission to Bressingham Steam Museum • Cookery demonstration

5 Day Tours • Sun 4 – Thu 8 Aug 5 Day Tours • Sun 29 Sep – Thu 3 Oct (Not Club Class)

£488 £478

Single room £72.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs 11.000am approx. • Returns by 4.00pm (Aug) 3.30pm (Oct) approx.

FREE DOOR TO DOOR HOME PICK UP SERVICE – ON ALL HOLIDAYS

The North of England

CLUB CLASS

Whitby & The North Yorkshire Moors

Lakes, Hills, Canals & Railways

Whitby has quaint streets which lead to a little harbour, busy with fishing boats. The resort is also famed for its connections with Captain Cook and Count Dracula and is dominated by clifftop ruins of the beautiful 13th century Abbey.

Enjoy both the Canal systems and the revolutionary Steam Railway networks of the 19th century that played an important role in the growth of Britain’s Industrial Revolution.

Tour Itinerary Monday – We drive to North Yorkshire with a lunch stop en-route and arrive in the historic fishing port and seaside resort of Whitby in the afternoon. Tuesday – A scenic drive along the coast to Scarborough, taking in Robin Hoods Bay and some spectacular coastal views. Wednesday – Today is free to explore delightful Whitby, where the Old Town huddles around the harbour and the River Esk flows into the sea and separates the town. We include a ticket for the open top bus so you can explore at your own pace. Perhaps visit the Captain Cook Museum or historic Whitby Abbey (EH), which has fantastic views of the town. Thursday – We visit dramatic Rievaulx Abbey (EH). Our guided tour reveals what life as a monk would have been like. We continue to the picturesque market town of Helmsley, situated at the eastern end of Ryedale, where there is time for lunch before continuing to Pickering, where we board a steam train for a nostalgic 18 mile journey through the North Yorkshire Moors National Park to Grosmont. Friday – We follow the coast road south with more attractive scenery and glimpses of the sea before crossing the Humber Bridge and returning home.

Saxonville Hotel ### Whitby

This family owned and run hotel is situated on the West Cliff, set back a little from the sea and a few minutes walk from the lift to sea level. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, telephone, hairdryer and radio. Facilities include restaurant, bar and lounge. Mobility Grade: 2 – Immediate locality reasonably flat. Town has cobbled streets and is hilly. Hotel: Steps to entrance. No lift. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Excursions to Scarborough, Robin Hoods Bay and Helmsley • Whitby open top bus ticket • Guided tour of Rievaulx Abbey (EH) • Ride on the North York Moors Railway

5 Day Tours • Monday 29 April – Friday 3 May 5 Day Tours • Monday 23 – Friday 27 September (Not Club Class)

£468 £498

Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Reduction for English Heritage members Tour departs 8.00am approx. • Returns by 4.00pm (May) 6.00pm (Sep) approx. Not included: All lunches

Anderton Boat Lift

©Welcome to Yorkshire

Robin Hoods Bay

Tour Itinerary Friday – Our journey commences with a visit to the superbly restored Anderton Boat Lift in Cheshire. Built in 1875 to speed up the movement of cargos between the River Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal, the lift has been fully restored and we enjoy a one way guided tour by boat through the lift and learn of its history, mechanics and restoration. We continue to St Anne’s with time to enjoy the sea air. Saturday – We travel to the Lake District and spend time in the beautiful Southern Lakeland area, including a ride on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway, through the contrasting lake and river scenes of the Leven Valley. We also enjoy a short cruise on Lake Windermere and spend some time in Bowness before returning to St Anne’s. Sunday – We cross the Pennine Hills and enjoy a ride through picturesque Yorkshire Dales scenery on board a steam hauled train of the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway. Afterwards, we travel to Skipton, ‘Gateway to the Dales’ for a lunchtime stop followed by a gentle cruise along the 200 year old Leeds & Liverpool Canal before commencing our journey home.

Lindum Hotel ## St Anne’s on Sea

A friendly, comfortable hotel serving notable cuisine, situated on the seafront close to a flat promenade and just 10 minutes’ walk from the town. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities and TV. Facilities include restaurant, bar and TV lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Fairly flat. Hotel: 7 steps to front door with ramp alternative. Lift serves some bedrooms. Restaurant is downstairs, served by lift. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 2 nights half board • Cruise on Lake Windermere • Rides on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite and Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railways • Ride through the Anderton Boat Lift Cruise on Leeds & Liverpool Canal • Our own courier service

3 Day Tours • Friday 10 – Sunday 12 May 3 Day Tours • Friday 5 – Sunday 7 July Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £15.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 6.00pm approx.

ALL PRICES INCLUDE ENTRANCE CHARGES TO ATTRACTIONS

£284 £284

The North of England Scarborough

NEW HOTEL

Manchester Ship Canal

CLUB CLASS

Manchester Ship Canal & Cheshire Delights

Scarborough & Yorkshire Heritage

This interesting tour combines various aspects of Cheshire’s historic past. Highlights include a fascinating cruise on the Manchester Ship Canal and a visit to stunning Tatton Park.

Overlooking two sweeping bays, with a busy fishing harbour and old town, Scarborough offers a charming combination of seafaring traditions, beautifully tended gardens and modern entertainment. It is also an excellent base from which to explore and enjoy the varied rural scenery, rugged coastline and nearby attractions including spectacular Castle Howard.

Tour Itinerary Saturday – We begin our journey north, making a stop for a ride on the unique Anderton Boat Lift, which allows boats to transfer between the River Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal high above. There is also time to have lunch and to explore the interesting exhibition. Sunday – A truly memorable journey along the 36-mile stretch of the Manchester Ship Canal, including a lively commentary giving a revealing insight into the facts, history and dramas of one of Britain’s major waterways. On our six hour cruise, we take in spectacular scenery, giving an awe-inspiring sense of how the canal’s construction shaped Manchester and North West England. Refreshments available on board. Monday – We visit historic Tatton Park (NT), an opulent early 19th century house decorated in neo-classical style with wonderful examples of fine furniture and impressive works of art. Tuesday – To nearby Chester today, where we begin our visit with a guided tour of ‘The Rows’. We explore inside the stores – from the cellars to the upper floors – and unravel their mysterious past. There is free time for lunch and to explore the city. Wednesday – We visit Hatworks, the UK’s only museum dedicated to the hatting industry, hats and headwear. We continue to Buxton, where there is time for lunch and to explore before we return to the Midlands.

Shrigley Hall Hotel #### Pott Shrigley, Cheshire

This impressive 19th century former manor house sits in 262 acres of countryside on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and trouser press. Facilities include restaurant, Courtyard bar, lounge, leisure centre and indoor pool. Mobility Grade: 3 – Grounds: Relatively flat, with occasional hilly sections. Hotel: Few steps in public areas. There is a lift. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Ride on the Anderton Boat Lift • Guided tour of Chester • Cruise on the Manchester Ship Canal • Admission to Tatton Park (NT) and the Hatworks Museum

5 Day Tour • Saturday 21 – Wednesday 25 September

£458

Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs 8.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We drive to Yorkshire, stopping en-route in the ancient city of York. Monday – Castle Howard is a beautiful 18th century palace set in 1,000 acres. A guided tour of the stunning gardens brings them to life; be captivated by temples, lakes, statues and fountains, linger in the 18thcentury walled garden, be inspired by the ornamental vegetable garden or enjoy a beautiful woodland or lakeside walk. Tuesday – Free to enjoy Scarborough’s many attractions. Wednesday – Magnificent scenery as we travel to pretty Thornton-le-Dale and then through the North Yorkshire Moors National Park to visit Goathland, better known as ‘Aidensfield’ in the popular TV series ‘Heartbeat’. Our day concludes with a memorable ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Thursday – A full day in the seaside town of Whitby, with its quaint streets and busy fishing harbour and famed for its connections with Captain Cook and Count Dracula. Perhaps treat yourself to some of Whitby’s famous fish and chips! Friday – Returning home, we cross the Humber Bridge and make a convenient lunch stop en-route.

Esplanade Hotel ### Scarborough

We are pleased to return to this comfortable and friendly hotel, which occupies a commanding position on Scarborough’s south cliff. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities and TV. Facilities include restaurant, bar, lounge and games room. Mobility Grade: 3 – A long level frontage and a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 5 nights half board • Excursions to York, Thornton-le-Dale, Goathland and Whitby • Admission to Castle Howard and guided tour of gardens • Ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway • Our own courier service

6 Day Tours • Sunday 2 – Friday 7 June 6 Day Tours • Sunday 28 July – Friday 2 August

£518 £518

Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £22.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 8.00am approx. • Returns by 4.00pm (Jun) 7.00pm (Aug) approx.

SIGHTSEEING EXCURSIONS ARE INCLUDED ON ALL HOLIDAYS

The North of England

CLUB CLASS

Harrogate, The Dales & Historic York

Cruising the Lake District

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. Tour Itinerary Monday – Our journey takes us north to Harrogate, with a stop for lunch en-route. Tuesday – We travel the short distance to historic Ripley Castle & Gardens, which has a remarkable history. James I stayed at the castle in 1603 and it has belonged to the Ingilby family for over 700 years. We return to Harrogate – why not treat yourself to a ‘Yorkshire fat rascal’ at Betty’s Tea Rooms or visit the Royal Pump Room Museum? Wednesday – A day spent touring the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. We pass through stunning Dales scenery and see enchanting towns and villages such as Bolton Abbey, Grassington and Aysgarth. Thursday – The historic city of York is our destination today; we include a guided tour of the stunning city to make the most of our visit, followed by free time to explore some of the other interesting sights. Perhaps explore the city walls or step back in time at the Jorvik Viking Museum. Friday – We visit the beautiful gardens at RHS Harlow Carr. The garden offers great variety including wild flower meadows, woodland and a productive fruit and vegetable garden. There is time for lunch before we return home to the Midlands.

The Old Swan Hotel #### Harrogate

A traditional hotel. Bedrooms are ensuite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and trouser press. Facilities include the restaurant and the Swan Lounge and 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. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Admission to Ripley Castle & Gardens and RHS Harlow Carr • Yorkshire Dales scenic drive • Excursion to York • Guided tour of York

5 Day Tour • Monday 29 April – Friday 3 May Single room £NIL • Double for sole use £60.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 Reduction for RHS members Tour departs 10.00am approx. • Returns by 6.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

Coniston Water

Harlow Carr Gardens

The scenery of the Lake District is truly breathtaking with high craggy mountains, picturesque little villages, a wealth of fauna and flora and beautiful lakes producing stunning reflections. Our hotel on Lake Windermere provides the perfect base for our itinerary which includes the opportunity to enjoy the vista from a different perspective as we take to the water. Tour Itinerary Monday – We drive north to the Lake District arriving at lunchtime. Tuesday – We begin with a leisurely drive along the shores of Windermere and Coniston, where there is time for lunch before we take a nostalgic ride on the original steam yacht Gondola, which was first launched in 1859 and is the perfect way to enjoy Coniston’s spectacular scenery. Wednesday – We take to the water today and enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Windermere from Bowness to Ambleside. We continue by coach to Grasmere, William Wordsworth’s picturesque home village where there is time for lunch. We follow the shores of Windermere back to Bowness. Thursday – We travel to the pretty market town of Keswick, set amidst stunning lake and mountain scenery. Browse some of the interesting and individual shops before taking lunch in one of the many cafés. In the afternoon, we board a boat for a cruise on Derwentwater to enjoy the views from a different perspective. Friday – We travel to Ullswater today for the final cruise of our holiday on board a steamer which takes us from Glenridding to Pooley Bridge. We begin our journey to the Midlands, making a suitable stop for lunch en-route.

The Burnside Hotel ### Bowness-on-Windermere

A peaceful and secluded hotel that invites you to relax, located in gardens with views over Lake Windermere and close to the steamer pier and village centre. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, television, telephone and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, bar, lounge, heated indoor pool, spa, steam room and sauna. Mobility Grade: 4 – Grounds: The grounds have slopes Hotel: Ramp access to front entrance and all public rooms. Lift serves all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Gondola cruise on Coniston Water • Boat trips on Lake Windermere and Derwentwater • Steamer cruise on Ullswater • Free time in Bowness, Grasmere and Keswick

£424 5 Day Tour • Monday 1 – Friday 5 July Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

ENJOY THE VIEWS – TREASURE THE MEMORIES!!

£514

The North of England

CLUB CLASS

Derwent Water

Castle Howard

CLUB CLASS

Yorkshire Gems & Gardens

The South Lakes & Keswick

Yorkshire has many gems, some world famous and others hidden. High points of our tour include visits to the delightful RHS Harlow Carr Garden, the fabulous gardens at Castle Howard and a ride on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

The breath-taking scenery of the Lake District encompasses beautiful rugged crag, wooded valleys and tranquil lakes, together with top class visitor attractions. Our itinerary includes a relaxing cruise and a literary twist with a visit to Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage.

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel to Yorkshire, making a stop en-route at interesting Hardwick Hall (NT), built by Bess of Hardwick in the 1590s. There is time for lunch and to explore before we continue to our hotel. Monday – Our visit today is to the stunning Harlow Carr RHS Gardens. From vegetables to wild flowers and alpines to woodland, this is a visual feast; enjoy the gently sweeping lawns, woodland walks, the scented garden and the kitchen garden. We continue to nearby Harrogate for some free time. Tuesday – To East Riddlesden Hall (NT) which has a tumultuous past. Despite that, the Hall has a cosy feel which you sense as you admire the exquisite embroideries and blackwork, oak furniture and pewter. In Keighley, we join a steam hauled train on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, passing through the heart of Bronte Country to Oxenhope. Wednesday – Castle Howard is a beautiful 18th century palace set in 1,000 acres. A guided tour of the stunning gardens brings them to life; be captivated by temples, lakes, statues and fountains, linger in the 18th-century walled garden or be inspired by the ornamental vegetable garden. Thursday – We return home, making a stop in pretty Bakewell.

Marriott Hollins Hall #### Baildon, West Yorkshire

In a lovely wooded setting, this hotel offers friendly service and comfortable surroundings. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, trouser press, iron, ironing board and hairdryer. Facilities include bar and restaurant with attractive views and indoor pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality. Situated on a hillside, but the immediate area around the hotel is flat. Hotel is generally level with occasional steps. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Admission to Hardwick Hall (NT), RHS Harlow Carr and East Riddlesden Hall (NT) • Visit to Harrogate • Ride on the Haworth, Keighley & Worth Valley Railway • Guided tour of Castle Howard Gardens

5 Day Tour • Sunday 4 – Thursday 8 August Single room £72.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Reduction for National Trust and Royal Horticultural Society members Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm (Jul) 6.00pm (Aug) approx.

£464

Tour Itinerary Sunday – Our journey includes a stop at the interesting Rheged Discovery Centre, where there is time for lunch. We arrive in Keswick, a bustling market town and Lakeland resort, during the afternoon. Monday – A leisurely excursion to Grasmere including a guided tour of Dove Cottage, the 400 year old home where Wordsworth wrote his best-loved poetry. We then enjoy a cruise around the southern part of Coniston Water before returning to Keswick. Tuesday – A free day in Keswick. Perhaps take a gentle stroll down to the shores of tranquil Derwentwater for some splendid lake views or visit the unusual Cumberland Pencil Museum! Wednesday – We travel over the stunning scenery of the Kirkstone Pass to Lake Windermere. We visit to interesting Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre, where there are exhibitions and lovely views to enjoy before we continue to pretty Bowness; perhaps visit the Windermere Steamboat Museum or the World of Beatrix Potter. Thursday – We return home today and en-route we pay a visit to Levens Hall in Kendal, world famous for its Topiary Gardens. Explore the Elizabethan mansion house, along with over 90 individual pieces of topiary. There is time for lunch here before we return to the Midlands.

The Skiddaw Hotel ### Keswick

This popular hotel enjoys an excellent location in the market square of the lovely town of Keswick. The hotel provides superb standards and very friendly service. Bedrooms are ensuite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Facilities include cocktail bar and conservatory, stylish restaurant and pleasant lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Town: Generally level. Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Excursions to The Rheged Discovery Centre, Grasmere and Brockhole • Admission to Dove Cottage and Levens Hall • Cruise on Coniston Water • Free time to in Keswick

5 Day Tours • Sunday 21 – Thursday 25 July 5 Day Tours • Sunday 8 – Thursday 12 September (No Club Class)

£498 £498

Single room £NIL • Double for sole use £60.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 8.00am (Jul) 9.00am (Sep) approx. • Returns by 6.00pm (Jul) 5.00pm (Sep) approx.

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The North of England

NEW TOUR

CLUB CLASS

Where The Lakes Meet The Sea

The Lakes & Coastal Cumbria

Enjoy a stay in Ravenglass, the only coastal village in the Lake District, on this new introduction to our 2013 tour programme. Situated on the tranquil west coast of Cumbria near to Hadrian’s Wall our tour takes in the best this area has to offer with a guided visit of Muncaster Castle and a ride on the Ravenglass & Eksdale Steam Railway.

The Lake District is a unique destination and is home to a stunning combination of rugged crags, rolling wooded valleys and tranquil lakes. The bustling market town of Keswick is the perfect base, from which we will explore.

Tour Itinerary Tuesday – We travel north, making a stop for lunch en-route. We arrive at our hotel in the mid-afternoon, with time to settle in before our first evening’s dinner. Wednesday – After breakfast we make the short journey to Muncaster Castle where we have included a guided tour to make the most of our visit. There is time to obtain lunch in the café, visit the church, the Owl Trust or wander round the gardens before we make the short journey back to our comfortable hotel. Thursday – This morning we join the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway. The journey was one of Wainwrights’ favourites through the hills, crossing seven miles of spectacular scenery to the foot of England’s highest mountains. Then we take a scenic drive of the area including a stop Wastwater described as ‘Britain’s Best View’. Friday – Today is a free day to enjoy our delightful surroundings, perhaps visit the remains of the Roman Baths or venture a little further afield to one of the local towns such as Whitehaven, or the beautifully presented Georgian streets of Cockermouth. Saturday – On our final day, we leave our hotel and make our way back to the midlands with a convenient lunch stop en-route.

Pennington Hotel ### Ravenglass

This 3 star property combines contemporary design in a historic setting, just a stone’s throw from the sea and Muncaster Castle. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, DVD, telephone, Wi-Fi access. Facilities include Restaurant, courtyard terrace, bar and lounges. Mobility Grade: 4 – Town: Generally level. Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 4 nights half board • Our own courier service • Guided tour of Muncaster Castle • Ride on the Ravenglass & Eksdale Steam Railway • Free time in Ravenglass

5 Day Tour • Tuesday 23 – Saturday 27 July Single room £100.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

CLUB CLASS

Keswick

Eskdale Steam Railway

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel to the Lake District, paying a visit to Levens Hall in Kendal. Explore the Elizabethan mansion house, along with over 90 individual pieces of topiary. We arrive in Keswick, a bustling market town and Lakeland resort, during the afternoon. Monday – Our destination this morning is the Georgian coastal town of Whitehaven, where we visit ‘The Rum Story’, which includes slave ship, an African village and a rainforest! We continue to Wordsworth House (NT) a Georgian townhouse, which was the birthplace and childhood home of romantic poet William Wordsworth. Presented as their bustling family home and peopled by costumed servants, it offers an unforgettable chance for all ages to see, smell, hear, touch and even taste what it was like to live in the 1770s. Tuesday – Today is free to enjoy the lovely town of Keswick. Perhaps visit the Cumberland Pencil Museum or enjoy a boat trip on Derwent Water. Wednesday – Today we visit Dalemain House, a mediaeval, Tudor and early Georgian house, set against a picturesque backdrop and which has been home to the same family since 1679. We continue to Ullswater where we board a steamer which takes us from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding, where our coach is waiting to return us to Keswick. Thursday – Enjoy some free time in the attractive lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere before our homeward journey.

The Skiddaw Hotel ### Keswick

This popular hotel enjoys an excellent location in the market square of the lovely town of Keswick. The hotel provides superb standards and very friendly service. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, telephone and hairdryer. Facilities include cocktail bar and conservatory, stylish restaurant and pleasant lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Town: Generally level. Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Admission to Levens Hall, The Rum Story, Wordsworth House (NT) and Dalemain House • Free day in Keswick • Ullswater Steamer cruise • Visit to Bowness on Windermere

5 Day Tours • Sunday 11 – Thursday 15 August 5 Day Tours • Sunday 6 – Thursday 10 October

£524 £498

£468 Single room £NIL • Double for sole use £60.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 Not included: All lunches • Reductions for National Trust members Tour departs 9.00am (Aug) 10.00am (Oct) approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

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The North of England Blackpool

Lincolnshire Aviation Centre

CLUB CLASS

Lakes & Lights St Annes-on-Sea is a traditional seaside resort with Victorian Pier and fine floral gardens, and is a gentle and peaceful location. Blackpool Illuminations offer miles of breathtaking displays, making it a unique wonderland and ‘the greatest free show on earth’! By contrast, the Lake District provides stunning scenery and inspirational views. Tour Itinerary Friday – We travel north, making a convenient stop for lunch and arrive in St Anne’s during the afternoon, with time to settle in and explore a little. After dinner, we travel to nearby Blackpool for a drive through the sparkling illuminations, where we will be joined by a local guide for a personal insight into the history and making of the lights. Saturday – Today we travel into the lovely Lake District, a beautiful combination of rugged crags, rolling wooded valleys and tranquil lakes. We will see Coniston and Lake Windermere and continue to Bowness-onWindermere, where we board a boat for a relaxing cruise, taking in contrasting scenery of mountains, wooded shorelines and tranquil bays of Lake Windermere. Sunday – After breakfast, we enjoy a free morning in St Anne’s. Perhaps take the opportunity to breathe in the sea air with a gentle stroll along the seafront before we commence our homeward journey. Lake Windermere

Lindum Hotel ## St Anne’s on Sea

A friendly, comfortable hotel serving notable cuisine, situated on the seafront close to a flat promenade, just 10 minutes’ walk from the town. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities and TV. Facilities include restaurant, bar and TV lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Fairly flat. Hotel: 7 steps to front door with ramp alternative. Lift serves some bedrooms. Restaurant is downstairs, served by lift. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 2 nights half board • Entertainment on Saturday evening • Guided drive through Blackpool illuminations • Excursion to the Lake District • Cruise on Lake Windermere

3 Day Tour • Friday 6 – Sunday 8 September Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £15.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 9.30am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

£248

Historic Lincolnshire, York & The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight This new itinerary takes in some of the highlights of the north of England, including visits to the historic cities of Lincoln and York, along with the opportunity for a nostalgic trip back to World War II, with visits to the Lincolnshire Aviation Centre and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Tour Itinerary Friday – We make our way to Lincolnshire, with a stop at historic Chatsworth House, one of Derbyshire’s best loved stately homes. With over 1,000 acres of splendid parkland, Chatsworth is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and houses a fine collection of furniture and fine arts. Saturday – We travel to nearby Lincoln today where we enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent three-spired cathedral which dominates the town. After time for lunch, we join a boat for a relaxing cruise on the oldest Roman canal in England. Sunday – York is our destination today. There is much to see in this historic city; and your time is at leisure. We return to our hotel via the magnificent Humber Bridge. Monday – We visit the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, with the opportunity to view a Lancaster bomber and to explore this fascinating museum. We continue to RAF Coningsby, where we enjoy an informative guided tour of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre, the RAF’s tribute to the aviators of WWII, and comprises of several Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Dakota, two Chipmunks and a Lancaster. Tuesday – It’s time to return home today, but first we call at the pretty market town of Stamford.

Q Hotel Forest Pines #### North Lincolnshire

In a beautiful countryside location this hotel is modern and comfortable. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, iron or trouser press, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant and lounge bar. Mobility Grade: 5 – Location and hotel are generally level throughout. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Admission to Chatsworth House, The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre • Guided tour of Lincoln Cathedral • Boat cruise in Lincoln • Excursions to York and Stamford

5 Day Tour • Friday 4 – Tuesday 8 October

£438

Single room £60.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

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The North of England

NEW TOUR

CLUB CLASS

NEW TOUR

CLUB CLASS

National Trust Trail of Yorkshire

Mystery City with Cathedral Tour

Explore the fine National Trust homes full of treasures on this new addition to our 2013 tour programme. Included in this tour is the awe-inspiring Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden.

This new introduction to our tour programme for 2013 is sure to have you wondering what your destination will be! We’re not giving anything away, but rest assured your accommodation will be up to the usual Johnson’s standard, your coach will be comfortable and our driver and courier will keep you guessing and entertained.

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel north, first making a stop at Nostell Priory and Parkland (NT) where you can obtain lunch in their fine tea rooms and explore the house and gardens before we commence our journey to our comfortable hotel. Monday – Today we visit Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water garden (NT). Set in the beautiful Skell Valley with Abbey ruins, neo-classical temples, statues and follies – a truly remarkable place encompassing nearly 900 years of history. Tuesday – Our first visit today is to RHS Garden Harlow Carr, set in the heart of beautiful Yorkshire countryside, with landscapes of water, woodland and stone. Then onto East Riddlesden Hall (NT), a pretty manor house full of character, our included guided costume tour brings the house to life. Wednesday – After breakfast our journey takes us east to Beningborough Hall and Gardens (NT) a grand 1716 Georgian Mansion with more than one hundred 18th century portraits and a working walled garden that supplies their restaurant. We back up our return journey with a free afternoon in Harrogate. Thursday – We return home today making a stop in the pretty town of Bakewell, where you can obtain a leisurely lunch.

Marriott Hollins Hall #### Baildon, West Yorkshire

Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 3 nights half board • Sunday lunch • A cathedral guided tour

To make the most of the area around our location we have included an exciting guided tour of the local cathedral along with a tasty lunch on the return journey. So………….why not make the most of your sense of adventure and join us on this Mystery Break?

• Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Admission to Nostell Priory and Parkland (NT), Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden (NT), RHS Garden Harlow Carr and Beningborough Hall and Gardens (NT) • Visit to Harrogate 4 Day Tours • Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 June 4 Day Tours • Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 September

£334 £334

£444

Single room £100.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Reduction for National Trust and RHS members Not included: All lunches • Tour departs 8.00am approx. • Returns by 6.00pm approx.

CLUB CLASS

The perfect time of year to discover one of England’s finest cities. This break gives you the opportunity to relax and enjoy your traditionally English city surroundings, but the exact location shall remain a mystery! Sit back and relax and leave it to us to decide the destination and the itinerary.

Your Holiday Includes

5 Day Tour • Sunday 23 – Thursday 27 June

Studley Royal Water Garden

Single room £60.00 • Holiday Insurance £16.50 Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 6.00pm approx. Not included: 3 lunches

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North East England

CLUB CLASS

Wallington House

Lindisfarne

NEW Itinerary

CLUB CLASS

Northumbria & The Scottish Borders

Northumbria, Beamish & The Alnwick Garden

Our base for this tour is Hexham, the historic county town of Northumberland. Highlights on our itinerary include Holy Island, Lindisfarne and a visit to the National Trust’s Cragside.

Northumberland is the frontier between England and Scotland and still retains the charm and mystery of the past. It was here that Hadrian built the famous wall to exclude the Scots and there is beautiful and dramatic scenery all around.

Tour Itinerary Day 1 – We head northwards to Northumbria, arriving at our hotel in the late afternoon. Day 2 – We visit magnificent Whalton Manor Gardens today, where we enjoy a guided tour. Three acres of beautiful walled garden contain a number of Lutyen’s architectural gems, including a vast stone paved courtyard, summer houses and pergolas. We return to Hexham for a free afternoon. Day 3 – Today we travel the short distance and cross the causeway to Holy Island and Lindisfarne, with the magnificent castle standing guard high upon its rock. Day 4 – We are joined by a guide today for a tour of the Scottish Borders on board our coach. Our scenic tour takes in towns such as Jedburgh, along with views of ancient Border Abbeys and stately homes. Day 5 – We pay a visit to Cragside (NT), the revolutionary home of Lord Armstrong, Victorian inventor and landscape genius, which was a wonder of its age. It is crammed with ingenious gadgets and was the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity! Day 6 – We commence our return journey, making a stop for lunch before returning home.

Best Western Beaumont Hotel ### Hexham

Conveniently located in the centre of Hexham, overlooking the park and close to the Abbey, this comfortable hotel is under the personal supervision of the owners. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, trouser press and hairdryer. Facilities include the Park Restaurant, cocktail bar and small lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Reasonably flat. Hotel: Two steps to front entrance, isolated steps in public areas. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 5 nights half board • Admission to Whalton Manor Gardens and Cragside (NT) • A Blue Badge tour of the Scottiish Borders • Excursions to Holy Island and Lindisfarne

6 Day Tours • Tuesday 28 May – Sunday 2 June 6 Day Tours • Monday 12 – Saturday 17 August

£586 £586

Single room £75.00 • Holiday insurance £22.50 • Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs 8.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

Tour Itinerary Monday – We travel to Northumberland with a convenient lunch stop en-route and to reach the market town of Hexham with its magnificent Abbey. Tuesday – Step back in time today as we visit the interesting open air museum at Beamish, which covers 300 years of living history. Talk to the people who lived and worked in the past including the dentist, school teacher, miners and farmers and perhaps take a ride on one of the restored trams or replica buses. Wednesday – We visit Alnwick Castle and Garden, one of the highlights of our tour. The castle is one of the finest in the British Isles, whilst the famous garden with its Grand Cascade and Rose Garden is a visual treat, full of surprises. Thursday – This morning is free to explore Hexham before we travel to impressive Wallington (NT). This 17th century house has magnificent interiors including a PreRaphaelite central hall, painted to look like an Italian courtyard. The house is surrounded by lawns lakes, parkland, woodland and a beautiful ornamental walled garden. Friday – We return home with a stop at Beningborough Hall & Gardens (NT), where there is time to obtain lunch before continuing our journey back to the Midlands.

Best Western Beaumont Hotel ### Hexham

Conveniently located in the centre of Hexham, overlooking the park and close to the Abbey, this comfortable hotel is under the personal supervision of the owners. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, trouser press and hairdryer. Facilities include the Park Restaurant, cocktail bar and small lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Reasonably flat. Hotel: Two steps to front entrance, isolated steps in public areas. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Admission to Beamish, Alnwick Castle & Garden, Wallington (NT) and Beningborough Hall & Gardens (NT)

5 Day Tours • Monday 3 – Friday 7 June 5 Day Tours • Monday 19 – Friday 23 August

£498 £498

Single room £60.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Reductions for National Trust members Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 7.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

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North East England Hadrian’s Wall

NEW Itinerary

CLUB CLASS

The Durham Dales & Hadrian’s Wall

Roman Britain & The Settle to Carlisle Railway

The north east of England is awash with fascinating sights and a long trail of historic monuments. This insightful tour includes the fascinating Bowes Museum, interesting visits to Chesters Roman Fort and the stunning scenery of the Durham Dales.

This varied itinerary takes in some of the highlights of the north of England, as well as crossing the border into Scotland. The particular highlight of the tour is a ride on the Settle to Carlisle Railway.

Tour Itinerary Saturday – A leisurely journey, making a stop for lunch en-route. Sunday – The fascinating Bowes Museum houses an important collection of treasures including fine art, ceramics, textiles, and dress. There is plenty of time to explore the variety of exhibits and to see the famous silver swan. Monday – A full day excursion around the Durham Dales. We travel via Weardale to Stanhope for a visit to the Durham Dales Centre built within the walled gardens of Stanhope Castle. Then via Middleton-inTeeside and Eggleston Village. Admire the Victorian and Georgian architecture in in the delightful town centres. Tuesday – Today’s excursion takes us to Chesters Roman Fort (EH) on Hadrian’s Wall where you will have the opportunity to see the remains of the fortifications at first hand. We then drive along the military road, following the route of the wall before stopping in Hexham, where there is a little free time to explore. Wednesday – Enjoy today at your leisure, perhaps venture into Durham and visit the Cathedral, the greatest Norman building and one of Britain’s first heritage sites. Thursday – It’s time to return home today. en-route, we call at the interesting James Herriott Museum in the pretty North Yorkshire Market town of Thirsk.

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel north, with time for lunch before we board the train to Carlisle at the delightful award winning station. Enjoy the wonderful scenery as the train winds its way through the Yorkshire Dales. Monday – We’re off to Gretna Green; visit the Old Blacksmith’s shop which brings to life the drama surrounding runaway marriages! After time for lunch, we continue through Dumfries and take a tour ‘round the loop’ between coast and hills with great views of the Solway Firth before returning to our hotel. Tuesday – This morning, we visit the interesting Bowes Museum, with its important collection of treasures, including the famous silver swan. Wednesday – We visit Hexham this morning, with time to visit the Abbey and for lunch. We return along Hadrians Wall, stopping at Birdoswold Roman Fort (EH), a World Heritage Site with extensive Roman remains and an interesting visitor centre. Thursday – We travel to Lowther Castle and Gardens where there is time to explore the castle ruins, museum, shop, sculpture gallery and gardens. There is a café to obtain lunch here before we continue our journey home.

Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County #### Durham

Situated on the banks of the River Wear, the hotel is located just a few minutes walk from the centre of the city. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, trouser press, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, bar and indoor pool. Mobility Grade: 5 – Hotel: Flat with a lift to all floors. Locality: 3 – incline to city centre. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 5 nights half board • Scenic drive of the Durham Dales • Excursion to Hexham • Admission to Bowes Museum, Chesters Roman Fort (EH) and James Herriott Museum

6 Day Tour • Saturday 13 – Thursday 18 July Single room £125.00 • Holiday insurance £22.50 • Reduction for English Heritage members • Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 7.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

Ribblehead Viaduct

£548

North Lakes Hotel #### Penrith, Cumbria

This welcoming and comfortable hotel offers a warm welcome and excellent service and is situated on the edge of Penrith. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, iron and hairdryer. Facilities include the Martindale Restaurant and Bar, indoor pool, gym and spa treatment rooms. Mobility Grade: 5 – Locality generally flat. Hotel has occasional steps with ramp alternatives and lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Ride on the Settle-Carlisle Railway • Excursions to Gretna Green, Hexham • Admission to The Bowes Museum, Lowther Castle & Gardens and Birdoswald Roman Fort (EH)

5 Day Tours • Sunday 12 – Thursday 16 May 5 Day Tours • Sunday 21 – Thursday 25 July Single room £80.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Reduction for English Heritage members • Tour departs 8.00am approx. • Returns by 6.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

OUR UK PROGRAMME INCLUDES 115 DESTINATIONS AND OVER 186 DEPARTURES

£488 £508

Wales, Scotland & Ireland Tenby

Giants Causeway

Eilean Donan Castle

Our holidays to Wales, Scotland & Ireland Wales is a beautiful country with many natural wonders – from the huge purple-tipped mountains of Snowdonia to the spectacular Welsh coastline with its rugged scenery and quaint beach resorts. Wales is a proud yet very friendly place with a rich history, traditional culture and lots to see and do. Our holidays include exciting new tours such as ‘The Treasures of the Welsh Heartland’ staying at the Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells (see page 53) as well as many firm favourites at hotels we have returned to year after year: The Merrion Hotel –

For more than 10 years our customers have been enjoying the service and prime location here. See pages 51 and 53.

The Bulkeley Hotel –

Consistently delivering great service for our customers for 15 years now. See pages 51 and 52.

The Ivy Bush Royal –

Friendly, homely and very popular with our customers over 12 years or more. See page 50.

Scotland is a very diverse country. Steeped in heritage and with some of the most spectacular scenery you can think of, choosing a holiday to Scotland could be a tricky decision to make. There’s the unspoilt beauty of the Hebridean Islands, the buzz and excitement of the Edinburgh Tattoo and the history and culture in the border counties. Wherever you decide to go, our holidays make sure you see all the best bits. So start your adventure to Scotland now. Our holidays for 2013 include a range of touring options to really make the most of your time here such as the “Hebridean Island Adventure” (see page 54) and “Scottish Marine Wildlife & The Isle of Sky” (see page 55) to single centre holidays such as the “Highlands Castles & Cairgorns” (see page 54) and the new “Castles and Gardens of the Scottish Borders” (see page 57).

Ireland is legendary for its genuine warmth and hospitality, promising visitors “Cead Mile Failte” – a hundred thousand welcomes. It offers a rich blend of outstanding natural beauty, absorbing history and unique traditions. The Classic destinations of Dublin and the Ring of Kerry have been established favourites with our clients for a number of years. Whilst enticing new holiday alternatives include the stunning scenery of Galway (see page 58) and County Wicklow (see page 58) for the first time in our holiday programme we have included ‘The Very Best of Northern Ireland’ with the newly opened Titanic Exhibition (see page 59).

ALL PRICES INCLUDE ENTRANCE CHARGES TO ATTRACTIONS

Wales

NEW Itinerary

CLUB CLASS

Welsh Countryside & Captivating Coast

The Gower Peninsula & Gardens of South Wales

The area provides spectacular views of the sea and surrounding landscape. From our base in Gwbert-on-Sea we will take in some of Pembrokeshire’s delightful scenery, including the county’s coastal resorts and stunning Cliff Hotel National Park scenery. ### Gwbert-on-Sea, Cardigan

Carmarthen is a bustling market town where you will find a happy mixture of old and new. We include some of Wales’ most appealing gardens, along with the beautiful scenery of the Gower Peninsula.

Tour Itinerary Thursday – A pleasant drive to West Wales, making a lunch stop en-route and arriving at the little headland village of Gwbert-onSea, which is close to the market town of Cardigan. Friday – This morning we travel to Aberystwyth, with time to explore this traditional seaside resort. Saturday – Today we enjoy a leisurely drive to the delightful resort of Tenby. There is time to explore its quaint narrow streets full of interesting little shops or wander down to the picturesque harbour overlooking Carmarthen Bay. Sunday – We pay a visit to the National Wool Museum of Wales, which is located in the pretty village of Dre-fach Felindre in the beautiful Teifi Valley. This was once the centre of a thriving woollen industry, earning the nickname ‘The Huddersfield of Wales’. The museum tells the fascinating story from fleece to fabric. We return to our hotel for tea and cakes. Monday – We’re homeward bound today. Our journey takes us over the Heads of the Valley road with spectacular views and we make a stop for lunch in the market town of Abergavenny.

The hotel enjoys a prime seafront location and is set in 30 acres of headland overlooking beautiful Cardigan Bay. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV and telephone. Facilities include restaurant, quiet lounge, conservatory, two bars, swimming pool and spa bath. Mobility Grade: 3 – Grounds: Situated generally on the level gradual slope although there are some hilly sections. Hotel: Mainly on the level, few steps between public rooms. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Tea and cakes on one afternoon • Excursions to Aberystwyth and Tenby • Visit to the National Wool Museum

5 Day Tours • Thursday 25 – Monday 29 April 5 Day Tours • Thursday 4 – Monday 8 July 5 Day Tours • Thursday 24 – Monday 28 October Single room £32.00 (Apr/Oct) £40.00 (Jul) • Holiday insurance £21.50 Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

CLUB CLASS

Aberglasney Garden

Tenby

£368 £408 £384

Tour Itinerary Thursday – We head for Wales, making a lunchtime stop in the stunning redeveloped Cardiff Bay area, Europe’s largest waterfront development. Friday – We travel into the Tywi Valley to visit Aberglasney. Explore the ancient formal garden with pools, parapets and cloisters and make sure you see the unique Ninfarium, a sub-tropical garden formed from the central courtyard of the mansion. The afternoon is free to explore Carmarthen. Saturday – Today we travel to Rhossili Bay along the Gower Peninsula. This was Britain’s first ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and we will include a guided tour to make the most of the wonderful scenery! Sunday – We travel the short distance to the National Botanical Garden of Wales. Nestled in the Tywi Valley, this award winning garden has a huge variety of themed displays and our guide will help us to explore. The Great Glasshouse is the highlight of any visit, with its profusion of rare, fragrant and exotic plants. Monday – We’re homeward bound, but first we travel to Penderyn and pay a visit to the only distillery in Wales. We learn about the production of Welsh whisky before continuing to Abergavenny, where there is time for lunch before we return home.

Ivy Bush Royal Hotel ### Carmarthen

A welcoming independent hotel with a very friendly staff, located 10 minutes walk from the shopping centre. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, telephone, hairdryer and iron. Facilities include restaurant, large bar and spacious lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Immediate locality reasonably flat. Hotel: One step to entrance with ramp alternative. Small lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Excursions to Aberglasney and a guided tour of the Gower Peninsula • Visits to Abergavenny • Admission to Aberglasney Garden • Admission and guided tour of the National Botanical Garden of Wales • Visit to the Penderyn Distillery

5 Day Tours • Thursday 2 – Monday 6 May 5 Day Tours • Thursay 15 – Monday 19 August

£424 £418

Single room £40.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm (May) 4.00pm (Aug) approx.

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Llandudno

Snowdonia

CLUB CLASS

Wales

Llandudno & Snowdonia

Splendours of Snowdonia

Llandudno is a traditional seaside resort with a wealth of attractions showcasing its Victoria origins and beaches. Our itinerary takes in some of the dramatic and spectacular scenery of Snowdonia National Park.

The small town of Beaumaris with its handsome Georgian and Victorian architecture reflects its past as the chief port of Anglesey. The beautiful Snowdonia National Park lies just across the Menai Strait which separates Anglesey from the mainland and is of course dominated by Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales.

Tour Itinerary Monday – We enjoy a guided tour of the Victorian village of Port Sunlight before arriving in the Victorian resort of Llandudno with free time before dinner. Tuesday – Today is free to explore some of the many attractions of this popular North Wales resort. We include a ticket for the open topped bus to enable you to explore the town and surrounding areas at your leisure. Wednesday – This morning, we travel to Blaenau Ffestiniog to board a train on the scenic Rheilffordd Ffestiniog Railway. Relax and enjoy the journey to Porthmadoc, known as the ‘Gateway to Snowdonia’. There is time for lunch before we return to Llandudno, taking in some more of the spectacular scenery of the Snowdonia National Park and the picturesque coastal road. Thursday – We head to Anglesey today, visiting the main town of Beaumaris with some handsome Georgian and Victorian architecture. We will also visit the little village with the longest name in Britain – Llanfair PG….! We return to Llandudno for you to enjoy a free afternoon. Friday – We begin our journey home with a visit to beautiful Bodnant Gardens (NT), one of the finest gardens in the country and with stunning view over Snowdonia.

The Merrion Hotel ### Llandudno

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. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV and telephone. Facilities include restaurant, bar and lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Level seafront and shopping area. Hotel: Level, with a few steps. Ramp entrance. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Entertainment during your stay • Guided tour of Port Sunlight • Llandudno open top bus ticket • Ride on the Rheilffordd Ffestiniog Railway • Admission to Bodnant Garden (NT)

5 Day Tours • Monday 6 – Friday 10 May 5 Day Tours • Monday 5 – Friday 9 August Single room £38.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 Reduction for National Trust members • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 8.00am approx. • Returns by 6.00pm approx.

£474 £498

Tour Itinerary Monday – After stopping for lunch in historic Chester, enjoy a delightful journey along the north Wales coast, arriving in Beaumaris with time to relax before dinner. Tuesday – A free morning to relax and enjoy our hotel’s location. Perhaps visit the superb castle which is a well preserved example of medieval military architecture, or the gaol which will give you a fascinating insight into the world of the prisoner in Victorian times. This afternoon, we take a Puffin Island Cruise which has spectacular views of Snowdonia. See the Seal colony and up to 12 different species of sea birds in their natural habitat. Wednesday – A memorable day starting with a scenic drive to Pothmadog along the Llanberis Pass. Here we board the Welsh Highland Railway and journey to Caernarfon with its magnificent castle, which has to be seen to be believed. Thursday – Enjoy some wonderful coastal scenery as we travel to Llandudno, Wales’ largest resort, uniquely situated on a magnificent crescent-shaped bay between Great and Little Orme. Our day here is free to explore at your own pace. Friday – Returning home we make a coffee stop in Betws-y-Coed and a lunchtime stop in Llangollen.

The Bulkeley Hotel ### Beaumaris

The most prestigious hotel in Anglesey, offering style, elegance and a warm welcome. In a prime position on the shores of the Menai Strait, overlooking the Snowdonia mountain range. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, clock/radio and hairdryer. Facilities include cocktail lounge, cosy bar and stylish restaurant. Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: Level. Hotel: Level with a few steps. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Excursions to Caernarfon, Beddgelert and Llandudno • Puffin Island Cruise • Ride on the Welsh Highland Railway

5 Day Tours • Monday 27 May – Friday 31 May 5 Day Tours • Monday 26 – Friday 30 August

£474 £488

Single room £60.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Reduction for National Trust members. Tour departs 10.00am (May) 9.00am (Aug) approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx.

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Portmeirion

Tenby

CLUB CLASS

Wales is renowned for its dramatic and breathtaking scenery and our itinerary includes some of the highlights. We include a visit to lovely Portmeirion, a ride on the Llanberis Lake Railway. Tour Itinerary Monday – We enjoy a delightful journey to the Italianate village of Portmeirion, with its fabulous coastal gardens. Lunch can be obtained here before we continue north, passing through the historic town of Caernafon en-route to our hotel on the Isle of Anglesey. Tuesday – Today we enjoy a majestic mountain top adventure on the Snowdon Mountain Railway, sit back and enjoy the views as we ride through the roof top of Wales. Wednesday – We travel via the estuary town of Conwy, famous for its castle, to beautiful Bodnant Gardens (NT), one of the finest gardens in Wales. There are Italianate terraces and formal lawns to explore, along with magnificent collections of plants and the world famous Laburnum Arch. Thursday – We round off our holiday with a visit to the Hidden Gardens at Plas Cadnant, situated between Beaumaris and the Menai Strait. Large parts of this historic garden have undergone a spectacular transformation and have been restored to their former glory, as we will learn on our guided tour. We continue to Betws-yCoed, where we break for lunch. Note: customers who are unable to walk reasonable distances may be limited in their enjoyment of this holiday.

The Bulkeley Hotel ### Beaumaris

The most prestigious hotel in Anglesey, offering style, elegance and a warm welcome. In a prime position on the shores of the Menai Strait, overlooking the Snowdonia mountain range. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, clock/radio and hairdryer. Facilities include cocktail lounge, cosy bar and stylish restaurant. Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: Level. Hotel: Level with a few steps. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 3 nights half board • Ride on the Snowdon Mountain Railway • Admission to Portmeirion and Bodnant Gardens (NT) • Guided tour of Plas Cadnant Gardens • Visit to Betws-y-Coed

4 Day Tour • Monday 15 – Thursday 18 July

£412

This varied tour takes in some of the highlights of South Wales, including historic Tredegar House (NT), a relaxing canal cruise and a visit to a Welsh Whisky Distillery. Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel to South Wales, making a stop at the fascinating Tredegar House (NT). A guided tour brings the history to life and there is time for lunch here before we continue to our hotel. Monday – Our destination today is the pretty seaside resort of Tenby. Explore the old town walls, the interesting side streets and perhaps take a stroll along the superb beach. Our return journey takes us via Saundersfoot, Pendine Sands and Laugharne the former home of Dylan Thomas. Tuesday – We enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, included is a delicious cream tea. On our return, we pay a visit to Penderyn, the home of Welsh whisky. Enjoy a tour of the distillery and learn about the history of whisky making in Wales. Wednesday – Today, we travel to the city of Cardiff, the capital of Wales. We head to the newly regenerated Cardiff Bay area and enjoy a tour of the Senedd (Welsh Assembly). There is some free time here to explore this interesting area and to have lunch before we return to Swansea. Thursday – It’s time to return home today and we make a stop in the pretty town of Hay on Wye for lunch and a little free time to explore.

Marriott Swansea ####

This recently refurbished hotel is located in the bustling Maritime Quarter on the enchanting Swansea Bay. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, iron and hairdryer. Facilities include Abernethy’s Restaurant, bar, mini gym and indoor pool. Mobility Grade: 5 – Locality level. Hotel level with lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 4 nights half board • Our own courier service • Admission to Tredegar House (NT) • Visits to Tenby and Brecon • Monmouthshire & Brecon canal cruise with refreshments • Guided tours of Tredegar House, Penderyn Distillery and the Welsh Assembly

£434

5 Day Tour • Sunday 4 – Thursday 8 August

Single room £80.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 6.00pm approx. HNSON Not included: All lunches O 9-200 9 90 1

Single room £45.00 • Holiday insurance £16.50 • Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

Swansea, Cardiff & The Brecon Beacons

Gardens of North Wales & The Snowdon Mountain Railway

Wales

100 years

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Wales Llandudno

CLUB CLASS

Llandudno & Conwy County For more than 10 years our customers have been enjoying the service and prime location at the Merrion Hotel and due to its popularity we have included two additional departures in 2013. Highlights include the dramatic scenery of Snowdon with some interesting visits along the way. Tour Itinerary Friday – After stopping for lunch in historic Chester, we enjoy a delightful journey along the north wales coast road, arriving in Llandudno in the afternoon. Saturday – Today is free to explore some of the many attractions of this popular North Wales resort, including the famous Great Orme and Little Orme, the Great Orme cable car or tramway, museum and newly opened retail development and nothing beats a walk along the impressive esplanade. We include a ticket for the open top bus to make the most of this area. Sunday – This morning we make the short journey to visit the RSPB nature reserve. A wetland oasis by the river Conwy. Enjoy a tranquil walk or view the wildlife on the lakes from hidden watch points. A gift shop and coffee shop are also available here, offering fabulous views over the area. Monday – We begin our journey home with a visit to Colwyn Bay, where we allow time for lunch before commencing our journey homewards, with a convenience stop en-route. RSPB Conwy

The Merrion Hotel ### Llandudno

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. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV and telephone. Facilities include restaurant, bar and lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Level seafront and shopping area. Hotel: Level, with a few steps. Ramp entrance. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 3 nights half board • Llandudno open top bus ticket • Admission to RSPB nature reserve • Visit to Chester and Colwyn Bay

4 Day Tours • Friday 16 – Monday 19 August 4 Day Tours • Friday 27 – Monday 30 September Single room £28.50 • Holiday insurance £16.50 Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 6.00pm (Aug) 7.00pm (Sep) approx. Not included: All lunches

£378 £378

NEW TOUR

Aberystwyth

CLUB CLASS

Treasures of the Welsh Heartland Discover outstanding scenery and Victorian heritage on this new tour for 2013. Our comfortable hotel provides a perfect base for this relaxing break, at a time when the town’s Victorian Festival is in full swing. Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel to the historic spa town of Llandrindod Wells. Monday – A full day at leisure to enjoy Llandrindod Wells and towns yearly Victorian Festival is in full swing, why not soak up the atmosphere on Temple Gardens by wandering around the craft Marquee, watching the entertainment on the Bandstand, having a Victorian portrait taken or just relaxing with a cup of tea. Tuesday – A full day excursion today, firstly we take a scenic drive to the Aberystwyth with much to discover here along with its sweeping promenade and broad beaches. After some free time we join the The Vale of Rheidol Steam Train on a scenic journey to Devil’s Bridge. See the countryside change as you travel through wide open fields, woodland and rugged mountain scenery, the line twisting and turning as it clings to the hillside. Our coach will meet us here to take us back to our hotel. Wednesday – This morning we make the short journey to The Hall at Abbey Cwm Hir, admire the opulence of the stunning rooms in this Victorian Gothic Mansion. We return to our hotel for our final afternoon in Llandrindod Wells. Thursday – We return home, making a convenient stop en-route.

Metropole Hotel #### Llandrindod Wells

Located in the town just a stone’s throw from the main shopping area. The Metropole offers a mix of contemporary furnishings with Victorian architecture. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, bath and shower, flat screen TV, telephone and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, bar lounge and spa. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are level. Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Free time in Llandrindod Wells • Admission to Abbey Cwm Hir • Visit to Aberystwyth • Ride on the Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway

5 Day Tour • Sunday 18 – Thursday 22 August

£446

Single room £40.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 Tour departs 11.00am approx. • Returns by 3.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

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Scotland

NEW Itinerary

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Hebridean Island Adventure This popular tour takes in some of the highlights of the Hebrides, allowing you to discover a different culture, language and diverse scenery. We visit the fascinating islands of Lewis, Harris, North & South Uist, as well as the stunning Isle of Barra. Tour Itinerary Monday – We travel north with a convenient lunch break en-route and continue to our overnight stay at East Kilbride. Tuesday – We travel north, passing Inverness, continuing to Ullapool for our overnight stay. Wednesday – We take the morning ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway on the Isle of Harris. Thursday – Today we explore the contrasting islands of Harris and Lewis on a guided tour. Lewis is mainly flat with numerous lochs, whereas Harris is mountainous, with some of the oldest rocks known to man and stunning white, sandy beaches such as at Seilabost and Horgabost. Friday – Seven islands in one day! We leave Stornaway and travel south to Leverburgh, leaving the Isle of Harris to make the hour long ferry crossing to the Isle of Bernaray, we then drive through the Isle’s of North & South Uist with boggy moors and craggy hills to the east and a sandy coastline and green pastures to the west. Then to Benbucula and onto Eriskay, an island of just 4 square miles, and catch our ferry to Barra Island for our 2 night stay. Saturday – The stunning Isle of Barra has miles of empty, golden beaches, rugged terrain and wild flowers and is best known from the film ‘Whisky Galore’ and for having a beach as an airport! A guided tour helps us to make the most of our stay and there is also time to relax at our hotel, which is the most westerly in Britain. Sunday – We travel to the port of Castle Bay, where we take our ferry to Oban. Travelling east through a landscape of

beautiful lochs and glens, continuing along Loch Lomond before reching Drymen for our final nights stay! Monday – Our journey homeward through the Scottish Borders and Cumbria, with comfort stops and a lunch break en-route. Please note that due to the nature of this holiday, customers who are unable to walk reasonable distances may be limited in their enjoyment. 1st night Holiday Inn #### East Kilbride 2nd night Royal Hotel ### Ullapool 3rd and 4th nights Caberfeidh Hotel ### Stornoway 5th and 6th nights Isle of Barra Beach Hotel ## Tangasdale 7th night Buchanan Arms Hotel ### Drymen Mobility Grade: 2 – This is a touring holiday and although most of the sightseeing is from the comfort of our coach, there are ferries to board and five different hotels, along with steps and stairs to negotiate. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 7 nights half board • Ferry crossings as detailed in the itinerary • Excursions and sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary

8 Day Tour • Monday 27 May – Monday 2 June Single room £130.00 • Holiday insurance £24.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 8.00am approx. • Returns by 6.00pm approx.

£924

Cawdor Castle

Isle of Barra

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Highlands, Castles & Cairngorms Grantown-on-Spey is in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, set on the River Spey and on the northern edge of the Cairngorms National Park. It has many historic buildings, a tree lined square and striking Georgian and Victorian architecture. We include some glorious scenery, along with some interesting and historic sights. Tour Itinerary Tuesday – We head north, making a convenient stop for lunch en-route. Wednesday – We call at Fort George, situated on an isolated spit of land jutting west into the Moray Firth and famous for its connection with the Queen’s Own Highlanders. On then to fairytale Cawdor Castle, linked with Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’. Thursday – We visit Inverness, the bustling ‘capital’ of the Highlands with free time to explore. In the afternoon, we visit the Tomatin Distillery for a tour and a wee dram of whisky! Friday – This morning, we take a ride on the UK’s highest mountain railway, the Cairngorm Funicular Railway, with spectacular views of a dramatic Scottish mountain landscape. This afternoon, we step back in time to the age of steam as we enjoy a ride on the Strathspey Railway through spectacular Highland scenery. Saturday – Known as the ‘Pearl of the North’, Ballindalloch Castle is set in magnificent scenery in the heart of Speyside. You are free to explore and admire the magnificent painting and furniture in this atmospheric family home. This afternoon, we travel through more lovely scenery as we return to our hotel. Sunday – We enjoy a boat cruise on Loch Ness today. Then we will call at Drumnadrochit with its beautiful situation close to the Loch, and also stop at Fort Augustus with the opportunity to view Jacob’s Ladder – a series of lochs on

the Caledonian Canal. Sunday – We journey home with a convenient stop for lunch en-route.

Duke of Gordon Hotel ### Kingussie

With origins in the eighteenth century the hotel was originally built as a stopover for passengers travelling by stage coach. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea and coffee making facilities. Facilities include restaurant, bar and lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality fairly level. Hotel – ramp alternative to steps into the main entrance. Lift to 2 floors Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 6 nights half board • Excursions to Inverness, the Spey Valley, Loch Ness and Drumnadrochit • Admission to Fort George, Cawdor Castle and Ballindalloch Castle • Guided tour of the Tomatin Distillery • Rides on the Cairngorm Funicular Railway and the Strathspey Railway • Cruise on Loch Ness

7 Day Tour • Tuesday 14 – Monday 20 May Single room £72.00 • Holiday insurance £23.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 7.00am approx. • Returns by 7.00pm approx.

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£696

Scotland

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Blair Castle

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Scottish Marine Wildlife & The Isle of Skye

Castles & Palaces of Perthshire

Our tour is based in the magnificent West Highlands, on the rugged Atlantic coastline. It is a unique tour, giving you the chance to experience the beauty of the Hebridean Islands. We include cruises to the isles of Rhum and Eigg and a marine wildlife survey cruise with the chance (nature permitting!) to see whales, dolphins, basking sharks, seals and puffins.

This tour is a new addition to our programme and takes in some of Scotland’s most impressive castles including Blair Castle, Scone Palace and Glamis Castle. We include guided tours, which bring the history of these monuments to life as we hear fascinating stories of their past.

Tour Itineray Friday – We begin our journey north to Scotland, making a stop en-route for lunch. Saturday – Mallaig is our destination today. We break our journey in the lovely town of Oban, known as the ‘Gateway to the Isles’. Enjoy the town’s lovely location and wonderful views of the islands of Kerrera, Lismore and Mull. Sunday – We board the MV Sheerwater for our first cruise. We make a short stop on the island of Eigg and enjoy a couple of hours on Rhum. With the help of our experienced skipper, see if you can spot some of the varied wildlife. Monday – Today is free. Perhaps visit the Mallaig Heritage Centre, or stroll and watch the fishing boats in what was once Europe’s busiest herring port. Tuesday – We travel by ferry to the Isle of Skye, following the coastline and taking in the highlights of the island. We return to the mainland, passing through the historic village of Plockton and continuing through the glens to Dundonnell. Wednesday – A highlight of our tour today as we enjoy a marine wildlife cruise in the coastal waters around Ullapool. Look out for porpoise, basking sharks and whales and otters and perhaps white tailed and golden eagles. Thursday – We head south for the Cairngorms, where we enjoy a short ride on the Cairngorm Funicular Railway to enjoy stunning views over Strathspey. There is time to have lunch in Scotland’s highest restaurant before we descend the

mountain and continue through the Scottish scenery to Glasgow. Friday – We return home to the Midlands, making a suitable stop for lunch en-route. Please note that due to the nature of this holiday, customers who are unable to walk reasonable distances may be limited in their enjoyment.

1st night Menzies Hotel #### Irvine 2nd – 4th night Morar Hotel ### Mallaig 5th – 6th night Dundonnell Hotel ### 7th night Westerwood Hotel #### Mobility Grade: 2 – This is a touring holiday and although most of the sightseeing is from the comfort of our coach, there are ferries to board and five different hotels, along with steps and stairs to negotiate. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 7 nights half board • Visit to Oban • Eigg and Rhum Cruise • Marine Wildlife Cruise • Ferry crossing to the Isle of Skye • Ride on the Cairngorm Funicular Railway

8 Day Tour • Friday 21 – Friday 28 June Single room £110.00 • Holiday insurance £24.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 7.00am approx. • Returns by 8.00pm approx.

£814

Tour Itinerary Monday – We travel north to Bonnie Scotland. Enjoy a welcome drink, along with a presentation on the castles and palaces in the area. Tuesday – This morning, we make our way to Blair Castle, which enjoys one of Scotland’s finest settings in the heart of Highland Perthshire. We enjoy a guided tour to learn something of the castle’s 740 year history. This afternoon, we head to the picturesque town of Pitlochry for a tour of the Blair Athol Distillery. This evening, enjoy a dinner dance and cabaret at our hotel. Wednesday – Our destination today is beautiful Scone Palace, the crowning place of the Scottish kings including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce. A guided tour brings the fascinating history to life and we learn about the celebrated Stone of Destiny and the outstanding collection of antiques, paintings and rare artefacts. Returning to our hotel, we call at the Perthshire Visitor Centre. This evening’s dinner has a Scottish themed menu and is followed by entertainment. Thursday – Glamis Castle was the ancestral home of the Earls of Strathmore for over 600 years and was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. The castle has witnessed more than 600 years of history and our guide will share some of the many stories, secrets and intriguing tales that surround it. Our final dinner this evening is followed by entertainment. Friday – We return home, making a convenient lunch stop en-route.

Angus Hotel ### Blairgowrie, Perthshire

This traditionally styled hotel is located in the centre of the town. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, iron/ironing board, trouser press and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, bar, lounge and leisure club with spa bath, steam room, sauna and heated indoor pool. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality generally level. Hotel: Public areas are level but there are several steps to most bedrooms and in corridors. There is a lift. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 4 nights half board • Welcome drink • Glass of wine with dinner on 3 evenings • Entertainment programme • Afternoon tea • Guided tour of Blair Castle, Blair Athol Distillery, Scone Palace and Glamis Castle • Visit to the Perthshire Visitor Centre • Our own courier service

5 Day Tour • Monday 22 – Friday 26 July

£464

Single room £NIL • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 8.00am approx. • Returns by 6.00pm approx.

SIGHTSEEING EXCURSIONS ARE INCLUDED ON ALL HOLIDAYS

Scotland

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Edinburgh Tattoo The highlight of our tour is of course the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo, with performers and military personnel from all corners of the globe. The location of our new hotel allows us to explore atmospheric Scone Palace and the historic town of St Andrews, along with some of the impressive scenery. Tour Itinerary Wednesday – An unhurried drive north with a convenient lunch stop en-route. Thursday – Our destination today is beautiful Scone Palace, once the capital of the Picts, the seat of parliaments and the crowning place of the Scottish kings including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce. A guided tour brings the fascinating history to life and we learn about the celebrated Stone of Destiny and the outstanding collection of antiques, paintings and rare artefacts. Friday – Today is the highlight of the holiday as we travel across the Forth Bridge to Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital city. After a relaxing morning in our hotel, we make our way to Edinburgh to enjoy a guided tour of the city and see some of the many famous sights. Enjoy dinner in the heart of Edinburgh before we visit the renowned spectacle of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Saturday – A free morning to enjoy the comfort and amenities offered by our hotel before we take a scenic tour to the historic town of St Andrews, named after the patron saint of Scotland and famous for its golf course and University. There is free time to explore; perhaps pay a visit to the British Golf Museum, the Castle or the Cathedral. Sunday – We return home with a convenient lunch stop en-route. Please note: Clients who are unable to walk reasonable distances may be limited in their enjoyment of this holiday.

Keavil House Hotel #### nr Dunfermline

Set in 12 acres of landscaped gardens, our excellent hotel is an elegant country house with award winning food. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Facilities include award winning Cardoon Restaurant, comfortable lounge, bar and spa facilities including indoor pool, spa bath, sauna and steam room. Mobility Grade: 3 – The hotel is in a generally level location. There is no lift but ground floor rooms are available on request. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 3 nights half board and 1 night with bed and breakfast • Admission and guided tour of Scone Palace • Guided tour of Edinburgh • Good seats for the Military Tattoo • Dinner in Edinburgh • Excursion to historic St Andrews • Our own courier service

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©The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Benmore Botanical Gardens

Dunoon, The Trossachs & The Isle of Bute Nestling on the shores of the Firth of Clyde amongst forests, lochs and mountains, Dunoon enjoys a lovely location. Our varied itinerary takes in some of the many highlights that this picturesque region has to offer, including Loch Lomond and the Isle of Bute. Tour Itinerary Sunday – We depart, making a convenient lunch stop en-route before joining the ferry for Dunoon. Monday – We visit the historic town of Inverary, where we pay a visit to the fascinating jail and learn about those who served their sentences in the prison. There is free time here before we return to Dunoon. Tuesday – Free for you to relax and enjoy Dunoon, our popular resort on the shores of the Firth of Clyde. Wednesday – Enjoy pleasant views as we drive along the peninsula to visit delightful Kilmun Church to enjoy coffee and home made cakes. We continue on through wonderful scenery to visit beautiful Benmore Botanical Gardens in its magnificent mountain setting. It is an enchanting garden steeped in history and surrounded by dramatic scenery. Thursday – Today we drive through the beautiful scenery of the Trossachs to Loch Lomond where we take to the water for a relaxing cruise, returning to Balloch where there is time for lunch and shopping. Friday – We cross the Kyles of Bute by ferry to reach the Isle of Bute. We pay a visit to Mount Stuart, one of Britain’s most impressive Victorian gothic mansions, set in 300 acres of gardens. We return through Tighnabruaich with spectacular views of the Kyles. Saturday – Enjoy a free day today to relax and enjoy our resort and hotel. Sunday – Today we travel home, making a convenient lunch stop en-route.

The Esplanade Hotel ## Dunoon

A warm and friendly hotel ideally located directly overlooking the River Clyde. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, tea/coffee making facilities and telephone. Facilities include 3 lounges on the first floor with river views, sun lounge, stylish dining room and gardens. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort and Hotel: Generally level. Hotel has steps and slopes in some corridors and to access some bedrooms. Lift serves most floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Ferry crossings • 7 nights half board • Entertainment on three evenings • Coffee and cake at Kilmun Church • Admission to Inverary Jail, Benmore Botanical Gardens and Mount Stuart • Excursions to Inveraray, Loch Lomond and the Isle of Bute • Cruise on Loch Lomond

8 Day Tour • Sunday 1 – Sunday 8 September 5 Day Tour • Wednesday 21 – Sunday 25 August Single room £90.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 7.00am approx. • Returns by 7.00pm approx.

£734

£624 Single room £56.00 • River/sea view £49.00 • Superior room £70.00 • Holiday insurance £24.50 • Tour departs 7.00am approx. • Returns by 7.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

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Scotland

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Drum Castle

Traquair House

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Castles & Gardens of the Scottish Borders

Delightful Royal Deeside & Scottish Castles

New to our 2013 tour programme is this Scottish castle stay experience visiting unbelievable places like the 12th century Traquair House and ‘fairy-tale’ Floors Castle and Gardens near Kelso as well as a guided tour of the Barony Estate. The ideal holiday for those looking for something a little different.

Queen Victoria fell in love with Royal Deeside and this splendid region has never failed to delight with its landscape of rivers, mountains, panoramic views and breathtaking countryside.

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We begin our journey north to Scotland, making a stop en-route for lunch, arriving at our hotel in the early afternoon where we are greeted with tea, coffee, scones and pancakes. Monday – After a hearty Scottish breakfast and some time to relax, read one of the complimentary newspapers or take a stroll round the gardens. Then a short drive away is Traquair House. Dating back to 1107, it was once a refuge for catholic priests during centuries of terror and a hunting lodge to kings and queens. Traquair is a unique piece of living history and one of the highlights of this holiday. Upon our return we are taken on a guided historical tour of the Barony Estate to build up our appetite for dinner. Tuesday – Todays first destination is Galashiels, a historic township, then to Floors Castle and Gardens – Scotland’s largest inhabited castle and dating back to 1721. It is a romantic fairy-tale castle with turrets, pinnacles and cupolas. We return through the border towns of Kelso and Melrose – where Robert Bruce’s heart is buried. Wednesday – No holiday to this area is complete without a visit to Edinburgh. There is much to see and do from shopping to the many attractions. Returning to our hotel for our Scottish themed evening with piper and entertainment. Thursday – We bid Scotland farewell and commence our journey home with a convenient lunch stop en-route.

DeVere Barony Castle Hotel ### Peebles

An impressive building with a mix of the modern and the traditional and set in 25 idyllic acres of gardens and mature woodland, the castle offers magnificent views over the surrounding countryside. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea and coffee making facilities, internet access and TV. Facilities include indoor pool, mini-gym, spa bath and sauna, fishing, restaurant & bar. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Admission to Traquair House and Floors House & Gardens • A guided tour of the Barony Estate • Welcome tea, coffee, scones and pancakes • Scottish themed evening with entertainment • Visits to Galashiels and Edinburgh

Tour Itinerary Sunday – Travelling north with a lunch stop en-route, by late afternoon we are travelling through scenic Highland grandeur to the pretty village of Dinnet. Monday – We travel to Glamis Castle for our guided tour, once the childhood home of the late Queen Mother and the family home of the Earls of Strathmore. Tuesday – Today we travel to Ballater, overshadowed by Mount Lochnagar, and enjoy a drive through the wooded Dee Valley as we continue to Braemar, famous for its ‘Highland Gathering’, where we spend some time. We pass the Balmoral Estate and visit Crathie Church which the Royal family visit when in residence. The return drive to Dinnet follows the southern shore of the River Dee. Wednesday – After a free morning, we visit Crathes Castle and Gardens (NTS), regarded as one of the finest in Scotland. Thursday – A leisurely drive to Drum Castle (NTS), with a 13th-century square tower and Jacobean mansion house. Admire the superb furniture, fine paintings and magnificent views from the battlements, along with the beautiful gardens. Friday – Pitmedden (NTS) is a garden on an extravagant scale, be sure to pay a visit to the adjacent Museum of Farming life. We continue to the Glen Garioch Distillery, founded in 1797 and one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries. Saturday – Our return journey south across the border with several stops along the way.

Please note: Clients who are unable to walk reasonable distances may be limited in their enjoyment of this holiday.

The Loch Kinord Hotel ### Dinnet, Royal Deeside

A fine country house hotel with a welcoming atmosphere and friendly service, situated in a small village on the edge of a nature reserve. Bedrooms are individually styled and are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, telephone, radio and trouser press. Facilities include restaurant, bar and comfortable lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Immediate location: Generally level. Hotel: Public rooms are generally level. Most bedrooms are on the 1st floor. The hotel has no lift. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 6 nights half board • Entertainment on at least 2 evenings • Excursions to Aberdeen and Ballater • Admission to Drum Castle (NTS), Balmoral Castle, Crathes Castle (NTS), Pitmedden (NTS) and the Glen Garioch Distillery • Guided tour of Glamis Castle

7 Day Tour • Sunday 29 September – Saturday 5 October 5 Day Tour • Sunday 15 – Thursday 19 September Single room £80.00 • Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 7.00am approx. • Returns by 7.00pm approx.

£648

£449 Single room £90.00 • Holiday insurance £23.50 • Not included: All lunches Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs 7.00am approx. • Returns by 7.00pm approx.

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Ireland Corrib River

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Galway, Connemara & Lough Corrib Cruise

Dublin & Wicklow ‘River & Rail’

Galway is an exciting cosmopolitan city with a fascinating medieval & maritime history. Discover the woodland of Connemara and take a relaxing cruise on this exciting new addition to our tour programme.

Our new themed break in Bray, County Wicklow brings you an original look at the seaside, city and countryside. Highlights of this tour include a guided coastal railway journey passing through Dublin Bay to Malahide and scenic river cruise in the tidal River Liffey.

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel to Holyhead to catch our early afternoon ferry to Dublin and continue to our overnight hotel in Enfield. Monday – Our destination today is Birr Castle, which includes Ireland’s Historic Science Centre in the old stable block, 50 hectares of park land, formal gardens and terraces and Birr’s world famous engineering and astronomical wonder – the Great Telescope. Tuesday – Today we experience one of the highlights of this tour, a guided cruise with cream tea. The journey takes us along the majestic River Corrib and onto the lake with unsurpassed views of the historic monuments and natural amenities that make this the most spectacular waterway in Ireland. Wednesday – Connemara is a precious national park capped by the Twelve Bens Mountain range and fringed by white sandy beaches. Try and spot a Connemara Pony on our scenic drive before arriving at Kylemore Abbey, a neo-gothic castle mirrored by its own lake. Thursday – Discover the secrets of the Burren Centre Exhibition, with atmospheric lighting and sounds, revealing the history of man and animals and how they co-existed. Friday – We depart Galway and retrace our steps back to Dublin for our overnight stay. Saturday – We travel to the port to join our ferry to Holyhead then continuing home.

Menlo Park Hotel #### Galway

This 4 star hotel offers a warm welcome in the heart of Galway, with excellent facilities and attentive personal service. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea and coffee making facilities and WiFi. Facilities include a bar, restaurant and lounge areas. Mobility Grade: 4 – the hotel in on one level and has a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return sea crossing via Holyhead/Dublin • 6 nights half board • Admissions to Birr Castle, Kylemore Abbey and the Burren Visitor Centre • Guided Corrib Princess Cruise with cream tea • Excursion to Connemara

7 Day Tour • Sunday 9 – Saturday 15 June Single room £110.00 • Holiday insurance £44.00 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 8.00am approx. • Returns by 8.30pm approx.

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©Tourism Ireland

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Powerscourt House

£736

Tour Itinerary Monday – We make our way to Holyhead for our early afternoon crossing to Dublin and continue to our hotel base for the next 4 nights. Tuesday – All aboard the D.A.R.T for a train trip along the beautiful coastline between Bray and Dublin where a guide will tell the fascinating history of Ireland’s first railway. Heading on through the heart of Dublin, the journey finishes in Malahide, a popular seaside resort where we enjoy a delicious cream tea before boarding our coach back to Bray. Wednesday – After a free morning and time for lunch we visit Powerscourt House and Gardens, once the site of a medieval castle and now home to the best of Irish design in gifts, clothes, and furniture in the Avoca and Global Village Stores. There is also a Terrace Café offering the finest in Irish artisan, home cooked cuisine. Thursday – Discover Dublin from a different angle as we relax on a Liffey River Cruise. This informative guided cruise through Dublin’s past, present and give you a glimpse of the future of our beautiful Capital City in an all-weather purpose built vessel. Friday – We make our way to Dun Laoghaire where we board our ferry back to Holyhead and continue our journey to the Midlands.

Esplanade Hotel ### Bray

Situated on the Bray seafront with fantastic sea views and beautiful promenade. You can enjoy every modern facility in this beautiful historic hotel. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea and coffee making facilities, satellite TV, hairdryer and alarm. Facilities include restaurant, cocktail bar, and outstanding views. Mobility Grade: 4 – the hotel in on one level and has a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Sea crossing via Holyhead/Dublin – Dun Laoghaire/Holyhead • 4 nights half board • Admission to Powerscourt House and Gardens • Guided Rail journey with cream tea • Guided River Cruise

5 Day Tour • Monday 8 – Friday 12 July Single room £70.00 • Holiday insurance £36.00 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 7.00am approx. • Returns by 8.30pm approx.

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£544

Ireland Killarney Lakes

Giants Causeway

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Killarney & The Ring of Kerry The Very Best of Northern Ireland For a relatively small island, Ireland offers an astonishing variety of countryside and coastline. Our itinerary includes the breathtaking ‘Ring of Kerry’ and the beautiful Dingle Peninsula. Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel to Pembroke for our crossing to Rosslare, then on to Waterford for our overnight stay. Monday – We enjoy a guided tour of ‘Waterford Crystal’, before heading into County Cork. We continue to one of Ireland’s loveliest districts, County Kerry, where we enjoy excursions amidst spectacular mountains. Tuesday – A guided tour around the famous ‘Ring of Kerry’. Dominated by MacGillycuddy’s Reeks Mountains. Savour spectacular scenery together with lovely, traditional Irish towns and villages. Wednesday – Enjoy a free day in Killarney. Perhaps take a jaunting car ride and lake cruise in the Killarney National Park or alternatively visit the magnificent Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farm. Thursday – Another great excursion today, to Bantry Bay. We’ll see Kenmare, voted the ‘Prettiest and Tidiest Town’ of its size in Ireland. We’ll continue over the Caha Mountains, and through Turner’s Rock Tunnels to Glengarriff with fabulous views of Bantry Bay. Here we will take a boat ride to nearby Garnish Island, a tropical garden paradise. We’ll return through the spectacular scenery of the Healy Pass. Friday – With our guide, we’ll see the wild and natural scenery around the stunning Dingle Peninsula. We’ll also see the fishing village of Dingle, where the most famous resident is ‘Fungi’ the dolphin! Saturday – We depart and make an interesting stop at Bunratty Castle, ending the day south of Dublin. Sunday – We travel to the port to join our ferry to

Holyhead. We conclude our holiday with a pleasant journey through North Wales. Killarney Plaza Hotel #### Killarney

This stylish hotel is in the centre of Killarney, adjacent to the National Park, and offers excellent facilities and attentive personal service. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and air-conditioning. Facilities include restaurant, piano bar, indoor pool, sauna and spa bath. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Flat. Hotel: Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Outward crossing Pembroke/Rosslare (4 hrs) returning Dublin/Holyhead (3 hrs 15 min) • 7 nights half board • Entertainment on at least two evenings • Excursion to Bantry Bay and County Kerry • Guided tours of The ‘Ring of Kerry’ and Dingle Peninsula • Admission to Waterford Crystal and Bunratty Castle • Boat trip to Garnish Island

8 Day Tour • Sunday 4 – Sunday 11 August Single room £158.00 • Holiday insurance £44.00 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 7.00am approx. • Returns by 5.30pm approx.

£892

Enjoy the best that Northern Ireland has to offer on this new addition to our tour programme for 2013. Some of the highlights include the Giants Causeway, award-winning Antrim Coast Scenic Drive and the new Titanic Exhibition in Belfast. Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel to Holyhead to catch our early afternoon ferry to Dublin and continue to our overnight hotel. Monday – We journey north to our hotel on the outskirts of Belfast adjacent to Stormont Castle and the parliament buildings. Tuesday – Get your bearings with a fascinating guided coach tour of Belfast’s four ‘quarters’ taking in historic landmarks such as City Hall and the Queens University. In the afternoon we visit the Titanic Exhibition, dedicated to this maritime legend in the city of her birth. Wednesday – No tour to Ireland could be complete without a visit to the Giants Causeway and its newly-opened visitor museum, a world heritage site steeped in myth and legend. To reach it we take the fabulous ocean drive along the Antrim coast which hugs the very edge of the Irish Sea. Thursday – Our visit today is to the famous Mount Stewart House and Gardens where we take a house tour discovering paintings and stories about the prominent political figures to whom the Londonderry family played host. Friday – Today we retrace our steps back to Dublin, with a free afternoon to explore. Saturday – We travel to the port to join our ferry to Holyhead and continue home to the Midlands.

Stormont Hotel #### Nr Belfast

A stylish 4 star hotel opposite the grounds of the Parliament Buildings and Stormont Castle, its an excellent base to discover Northern Ireland. Bedrooms are en-suite with satellite TV, trouser press and ironing boards. Facilities include lounges and cocktail lounge, fitness suite. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Flat. Hotel: Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Sea crossing via Holyhead/Dublin-Dun Laohaire/Holyhead • 6 nights half board • Admissions to Titanic Exhibition, Mount Stewart House & Gardens • Guided coach tour of Belfast • Visit to the Giants Causeway • Free time in Dublin

7 Day Tour • Sunday 1 – Saturday 7 September

£748

Single room £119.00 • Holiday insurance £44.00 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 7.00am approx. • Returns by 6.00pm approx.

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Our Selection of Continental Holidays by Coach Customers enjoying the views

Chamonix

Monet’s Gardens

Sit back, relax and enjoy the ever changing landscape on a Johnsons’ Continental holiday by coach Our fantastic collection of door to door continental holidays offer great value for money as they all include door to door pick up and dinner, bed and breakfast in carefully chosen hotels in your chosen resort. Plus, they include exciting excursions and varied itineraries for you to really make the most of not only the final destination, but also the route along the way. NEW for 2013: This year you can choose from two new Belgian tours, three new French tours, two new German tours, a new Italian tour and two new Swiss tours as well as our wonderful ‘tried and tested’ tours that remain extremely popular.

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Wed 20 Mar – Wed 27 Mar

Italian Riviera of Flowers

Fri 12 Apr – Tue 16 Apr

Dutch Bulbfields

Sun 21 Apr – Sat 27 April

The Beautiful Brittany Coast

Wed 22 May – Wed 29 May

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Thu 9 May – Mon 13 May

Chateaux of Paris & Monet’s Gardens

Thu 9 May – Thu 16 May

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Fri 10 May – Sun 19 May

Lake Garda & Verona

Fri 31 May – Tue 4 Jun

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with Trier

Sun 16 Jun – Fri 21 Jun

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Ardennes Rivers And Gardens

Sun 23 Jun – Thu 27 Jun

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Coasts & Towns of Normandy

Thu 27 Jun – Thu 4 Jul

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The Dordogne & Vezere

Sun 30 Jun – Tue 8 Jul

Portugal & The Douro River

Fri 5 Jul – Wed 10 Jul

Boppard Bonn & The Rhine

Sat 10 Aug – Sat 17 Aug

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The Swiss Alps & The Benina Express

Sun 18 Aug – Thu 22 Aug

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Classic Chateaux & Parisian Treasures

Sun 8 Sep – Mon 16 Sep

Denmark, Sweden & Copenhagen

Fri 20 Sep – Sat 28 Sep

Three Lakes of Italy

Sat 21 Sep – Sun 29 Sep

Chamonix, The Alps & Lake Geneva

Sat 21 Sep – Mon 30 Sep

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The Italian Dolomites

Mon 23 Sep – Thu 26 Sep

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Beautiful Bruges & Historic Ypres

Mon 30 Sep – Sat 5 Oct

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Arnhem, ‘A Bridge Too Far’ and Luxembourg WWII Battlefield Tour

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Hamburg, Lubeck & The International Flower Show Oberammergau & the Bavarian Alps

Paris

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France

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Versailles

Pointe du Raz

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The Beautiful Brittany Coast Chateaux of Paris & Monet’s Gardens Brittany is renowned for its scenery and our itinerary takes in some beautiful landscapes and historic towns. Our base is in the charming little resort of Benodet Tour Itinerary Sunday – Travel to Plymouth with a stop en-route. Enjoy free time and a prearranged dinner before boarding the ferry for our overnight sailing. Monday – Arrive refreshed in Brittany amongst wonderful scenery as we travel down to the medieval city of Quimper. Enjoy some time here before continuing to our hotel. Tuesday – A day at leisure in Bénodet. Enjoy the pleasures of this lovely town, perhaps walk along the harbour, browse in the pretty shops, explore the fine sandy beaches. Wednesday – We travel south east today to the historic city of Vannes, with the beautiful walled town of Vieux Vannes at its heart. It’s also market day today, so perhaps spend some time browsing the stalls. Thursday – Along the coast to visit the historic granite walled town of Concarneau, built on an irregular rocky island and reached by a narrow causeway. There is much to see here before we return to Bénodet. Friday – We take in the wonderful countryside and scenery of this area. Heading west to Locronan, a wonderful little ‘picture postcard’ village. Explore the variety of little craft shops, picture galleries and cafes. We continue to Pointe du Raz for magnificent views of the dramatic Brittany coastline. Saturday – We return to Roscoff for our morning sailing, with our comfortable

ferry arriving in Plymouth in the afternoon. We then rejoin our coach for the final leg of our journey. Le Grand Hotel Abbatiale ### Bénodet

This lovely hotel is situated in a quiet area of the town, close to the shopping area and about 10 minutes walk from the main beach and resort area. Bedrooms are en-suite with satellite TV and telephone. Facilities include bar/lounge and restaurant. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Level. Hotel: 2 steps to main entrance. Lift to all floors. The overnight ferry includes 2 berth inside cabins with bunk beds. All cabins are en-suite. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return ferry via Plymouth/Roscoff (overnight on outward journey) • 6 nights half board, including meals on board ship • Excursions to Quimper, Concarneau, Vannes and Locronan

7 Day Tour • Sunday 21 – Saturday 27 April

This tour makes the most of the châteaux and gardens around Paris. Our excellent hotel provides the perfect base for visits to the stunning Chateaux of Versailles, as well as Monet’s beautiful gardens at Giverny. Tour Itinerary Thursday – We travel south to Folkestone for our Eurotunnel crossing and continue to our hotel. Friday – We pay a visit this morning to the fabulous Chateau de Versailles, the largest and most magnificent palace in France. We step back in time to the glorious era of Louis XIV and a taste of the lazy Arcadian world of Marie Antoinette. There is time to visit the beautiful gardens, with their many masterpieces and dancing fountains, along with some hidden corners waiting to be discovered. In the afternoon, enjoy a coach tour of the centre of Paris. Saturday – Paris is our destination today. We have included a ticket for the convenient open tour sightseeing buses, so you can travel to the major attractions around the centre of Paris. We return to our hotel in time for dinner. Sunday – Monet’s Gardens at Giverny are our destination today. Admire the house, flower garden with its delightful flower beds, ornamental trees and rare varieties of plants. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the Japanese inspired water garden, with its myriad of waterlilies, weeping willows and a bamboo wood. Monday – We return to Calais for our Eurotunnel crossing and continue home to the Midlands.

Novotel Château de Maffliers ### Maffliers, nr Paris

This charming, stylish and comfortable hotel is located in lush green parkland just to the north of Paris. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, safe deposit box and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, café, bar, indoor pool and tennis courts. Please note that the restaurant and rooms are in separate buildings. Mobility Grade: 3 – Location is fairly level, although there are some slopes. Hotel is generally level and there is a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return Eurotunnel crossing Folkestone/Calais (35 mins) • 4 nights half board • Admission to Monet’s Gardens at Giverny and The Palace & Gardens of Versailles • Open top bus tour of Paris

£748

Single room £141.00 • 2 persons in a larger inside cabin with 2 lower berths £16.00 2 persons in an outside cabin with 2 lower berths £47.00 • Holiday insurance £44.00 Tour departs 2.00pm approx. • Returns by 7.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

5 Day Tour • Thursday 9 – Monday 13 May

£618

Single room £134.00 • Holiday insurance £36.00 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 8.00am approx. • Returns by 8.00pm approx.

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France

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Coasts and Towns of Normandy

Mercure Deauville ### Pont l’Eveque

An excellent 3 star hotel situated in a beautiful landscaped garden. Enjoy glorious views of the countryside from the restaurant and terrace. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV and hairdryer. Facilities include bar, restaurant, terrace, lounges and glorious gardens. Mobility Grade: 4 – Location is level. Hotel is generally level and has a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Welcome drink on arrival • Return ferry crossing via Dover/Calais • Visit to a local market • Excursions to Honfleur, Caen and the Normandy Landing beaches • Admission to Bayeux Tapestry

5 Day Tour • Sunday 23 – Thursday 27 June Single room £119.00 • Holiday insurance £36.00 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 6.00am approx. • Returns by 8.00pm approx.

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The Dordogne and Vezere

In this delightful new tour for 2013 we discover some of the highlights of the Normandy region. Taking in local markets, interesting towns of historical significance such as Caen and Hornfleur. With time to relax at our hotel base, situated in beautifully manicured landscaped gardens, enjoying glorious views of the countryside. Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel south to Dover for our Ferry crossing to Calais and continue our journey along the coast to our hotel near Deauville, where we are welcomed with a glass of local cider. Settle in and relax before enjoying our first dinner together. Monday – We visit a local market this morning. Normandy is a famous gastronomic centre; therefore there are very few towns without their own market. In the afternoon we visit Honfleur, one of the best preserved old ports of Normandy. Tuesday – After breakfast we make the short journey to Cean, the largest city in this region. We spend a full day here to make the most of our visit. Why not visit the Memorial Peace Museum which is regarded as the best World War II museum in France. Wednesday – No trip to Normandy is complete without a visit to the Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the story of William the Conqueror and the Battle of Hastings. After this spectacular sight we head to the beaches of the Normandy Landings, just a few minutes away. Thursday – We head back to the UK today. Travelling to Calais to join our ferry to Dover, from here continuing our journey north to the Midlands.

Rocamadour

Honfleur

£528

The Dordogne flows through one of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas of France. Our hotel base in the centre of Le Bugue, occupies a scenic location overlooking the River Vezere, an ideal place in which to relax and to explore the valleys of the region. Tour Itinerary Thursday – We travel south where we catch our ferry to Dover and continue to our overnight hotel. Friday – Feeling refreshed we continue our journey through the French countryside, past Limoges arriving in Le Bugue, where we are met with a welcome drink at our hotel. Saturday – A free day to relax and unwind in Le Bugue, enjoying the hotels facilities which include a rooftop swimming pool, and explore the small and charming village. Sunday – A full day excursion to Perigueux, capital of the region, offering superb architecture, pavement cafés and great restaurants. We include a sightseeing walking tour in the morning to familiarise ourselves with the area before a free afternoon. We return to our hotel for our evening meal. Monday – We board our coach for an exciting day of exploration. First we stop at Sarlat le Canede, filled with rich history since the middle ages. In the afternoon continuing to Rocamadour, a town built on narrow ledges above an almost sheer cliff. Tuesday – Today we head west, along the Dordogne Valley, to visit Bergerac, where the old town slopes down to the river. Wednesday – We depart Le Bugue and travel to the Paris area to our overnight hotel. Thursday – We continue our journey to the port of Calais where we board our ferry to Dover, continuing our journey north to the Midlands.

Hotel Royal Vezere ### Le Bugue

A charming 3 star hotel which overlooks the river in the centre of Le Bugue. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, minibar, phone and hairdryer. Facilities include bar, restaurant, rooftop outdoor swimming pool and terrace. Mobility Grade: 3 – Location has some slopes and steps. Hotel is fairly level with a lift. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return Channel ferry crossing via Dover/Calais • 7 nights half board • Welcome drink and glass of wine with dinner at Hotel Royal • Free day in Le Bugue • Guided tour of Perigueux • Excursions to Sarlat le Canede, Rocomadour and Bergerac

8 Day Tour • Thursday 27 June – Thursday 4 July Single room £177.00 • Holiday insurance £44.00 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 5.00am approx. • Returns by 9.00pm approx.

OUR UK PROGRAMME INCLUDES 115 DESTINATIONS AND OVER 186 DEPARTURES

£928

France

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Chamonix

Vaux le Vicomte

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Classic Chateaux and Parisian Treasures

Chamonix, The Alps & Lake Geneva

This alternative tour of Paris gives you time to explore Paris with visits to Chateau Fontainebleau and Vaux le Viconte. Our hotel is located in green surroundings with verdant gardens, combining relaxation with the bustle of the city.

The Chamonix Valley sits at the foot of Mont Blanc and in the heart of the French Alps, surrounded by glaciers and breathtaking views all around. Our itinerary includes visits to the beautiful lakes of Geneva and Annecy.

Tour Itinerary Sunday – Our holiday begins with a leisurely drive south to the port of Dover where we make the short Channel crossing by ferry to Calais. We continue to our hotel just outside Paris. Monday – We pay a visit this morning to the magnificent Chateau de Fontainbleau, with over 1500 rooms at the heart of 130 acres of parkland and gardens; it is the only royal and imperial château to have been continuously inhabited for seven centuries. A visit here opens up an unparalleled view of French history, art history and architecture. This afternoon is at leisure to enjoy our hotel and its surroundings Tuesday – Paris is our destination today. We have included a ticket for the convenient open tour sightseeing buses, where you can travel between 50 stops at major attractions around the centre of Paris. We return to our hotel in time for dinner. Wednesday – Vaux le Vicomte is a sumptuous 17th century chateau with stunning décor and magnificent French style gardens. Admire the beautiful private apartments and investigate the ‘behind the scenes’ areas of the kitchen and cellars. Visit the interesting museum with its unique collection of 18th and 19th century carriages. Followed by a little free time to explore. Thursday – On our homeward journey we travel to Calais, we join our ferry back to

Dover and continue our journey north to the Midlands. Novotel Fontainebleau #### Ury, nr Paris

This 4 star hotel is located on the edge of the forest. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, safe deposit box and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, café, bar, indoor pool and tennis courts. Please note that the restaurant and rooms are in separate buildings. Mobility Grade: 3 – Location is fairly level, although there are some slopes. Hotel is generally level and there is a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return ferry crossing via Dover/Calais • 4 nights half board • Visit to Chateau de Fontainbleau and Vaux le Vicomte • Hop-on ticket for open top bus in Paris

5 Day Tour • Sunday 18 – Thursday 22 August Single room £128.00 • Holiday insurance £36.00 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 5.00am approx. • Returns by 8.00pm approx.

£548

Tour Itinerary Saturday – We travel to Dover to take our ferry to Calais and then on to our overnight hotel. Sunday – We travel through beautiful scenery as we continue to our hotel in Chamonix. Monday – The picturesque lakeside town of Annecy is our destination today. We enjoy a gentle guided walking tour through the old town with its cobbled streets, canal side paths and wooden bridges. The afternoon is free. Tuesday – Today is at leisure in Chamonix. Enjoy our hotel’s facilities and take the opportunity to explore the town. Wednesday – We enjoy a guided tour on board our coach of Geneva, taking in sights such as the United Nations building, the Jet D’Eau which fires out water to make the world’s tallest plume and the famous flower clock in the English Garden. We include a cruise on Lake Geneva, with memorable views of Mont Blanc and the beautiful gardens bordering the Lake. Thursday – A scenic drive to the French resort of Chambery, a pretty town with a castle and located at the entrance to the Alpine Valleys leading to the passes of Italy. We continue to the spa town of Aix le Bains, situated on Lake Bourget, the largest natural lake in France and surrounded by wooded mountain peaks. Friday – Another free day to enjoy Chamonix. Saturday – We head to our hotel near

Troyes for an overnight stay. Sunday – Return to Calais for our ferry crossing to Dover. Alpina Hotel ### Chamonix

Located in the centre of the town, just a short walk from the town’s many attractions. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, minibar and safe. Facilities include restaurant, bar, spa bath, sauna and spa treatment rooms (additional charge). Mobility Grade: 4 – Location is level. Hotel is generally level and has a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return ferry via Dover/Calais (75 min) • 8 nights half board • Excursions to Annecy with guided walking tour, Chambery and Aix le Bains • Guided coach tour of Geneva • Cruise on Lake Geneva • Free time to explore Chamonix

9 Day Tour • Saturday 21 – Sunday 29 September

£1098

Single room £237.00 • Holiday insurance £46.00 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 5.00am approx. • Returns by 8.00pm approx.

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Belgium

NEW TOUR

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Bruges

Annevoie Gardens

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Ardennes Rivers and Gardens

Beautiful Bruges & Historic Ypres

Discover the rivers and gardens of the Ardennes on this new relaxing break. We include a river cruise on the Meuse in Dinant, a visit to the Gardens of Annevoie and time to see the pretty cities, towns and villages scattered throughout the region.

Our hotels location in the centre of Bruges allows us to soak up the atmosphere of this beautiful city, with all the must see attractions, winding streets of shops, cafés and restaurants right on our doorstep. Dining in the city comes highly recommended – so evenings here are at leisure. We also include a visit to the historic city of Ypres, where we witness the ‘Last Post’ at the Menin Gate.

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel to Dover and make the short ferry crossing to Calais and continue our journey to our overnight hotel. Monday – We continue our journey south past Namur to our hotel in Dinant for our three night stay. Relax and settle in before enjoying our evening meal. Tuesday – A highlight of our tour today as we travel into the centre of Dinant and join our included sightseeing boat cruise to view this lovely city from the River Meuse. On then to visit Annevoie Gardens; magnificent, seventeenth century water gardens, part of Wallonia’s major heritage, where we include a guided visit. Wednesday – We spend the morning in Namur, where you have free time to explore the must see sights. This afternoon we travel to Durbuy, close to Marche. It boasts being the smallest town in the world and its old town dates mainly from the 17th century. Its pedestrian streets, winding between the ancient houses, are narrow and cobbled – perfect for some exploration. Thursday – We leave Dinant and travel north to our overnight hotel. Friday – continuing our journey to the channel port of Calais to catch our ferry. We arrive back on dry land and commence our journey to the midlands.

Best Western Castel de Pont-A-Lesse ### Dinant

This three star converted castle is a Best Western hotel located in glorious countryside and parkland near Dinant. Bedrooms are en-suite with internet, safe, mini-bar, TV and tea/coffee making facilities available. Facilities include restaurant, bar, swimming pool, lounges, cocktail lounge and doctor on call. Mobility Grade: 4 – Location flat and the hotel has a lift. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 5 nights half board • Return Channel crossing • Cruise on the River Meuse • Guided visit of Annevoie Gardens • Visits to Namur and Durbuy

Tour Itinerary Monday – We depart Henley and travel south, breaking our journey with a comfort stop, continuing to Dover for our ferry crossing to Calais and continue our journey to our hotel in the centre of Bruges, celebrating our arrival with a welcome drink. Tuesday – After a hearty breakfast we are met at our hotel by a local guide and we embark on a leisurely guided walk to familiarise ourselves with this great destination. Our tour ends at the famous canals; from here we highly recommend taking a restful cruise to see the city from a different angle or continue to explore on foot. Wednesday – We depart Bruges for our excursion to the historic town of Ypres, with time to join a local excursion to the War Graves as well as spending time in Ypres itself. After working up an appetite on our discoveries we regroup and enjoy a delicious dinner, before witnessing the ‘Last Post’ ceremony at the Menin Gate. Thursday – On our final day we say goodbye to Bruges and head to Calais where we board our ferry crossing to Dover, from here continuing our journey home to the Midlands, with a stop en-route.

Portinari Hotel #### Bruges

The four-star hotel is located on the most central square of the city; it’s a stone’s throw to all the sights and just across the street from the tourist office. Bedrooms are en-suite with radio and television, internet, mini-bar and air-conditioning. Facilities bar, lounge, terrace, brassiere and tea room. Mobility Grade: 3 – cobbled paths, bridges and steps. Hotel has a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return ferry crossing via Dover/Calais • 3 nights bed & breakfast • Guided walking tour of Bruges • Excursion to Ypres including the ‘Last Post’ • Dinner in Ypres

4 Day Tour • Monday 23 – Thursday 26 September 6 Day Tour • Sunday 16 – Friday 21 June Single room £140.00 • Holiday insurance £37.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 5.00am approx. • Returns by 9.00pm approx.

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£696 Single room £64.00 • Holiday insurance £31.50 Tour departs 5.00am approx. • Returns by 9.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches and two dinners

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£419

Holland

NEW Itinerary

CLUB CLASS

Dutch Bulbfields In springtime, much of the countryside in Holland is covered in a rich carpet of colour as spectacular bulb fields and famous tulips form a colourful blanket. Keukenhof is justly named ‘The Greatest Flower Show on Earth’; some 6,000,000 bulbs bloom here every year, transforming it into a veritable sea of flowers. This tour is sure to delight gardeners and non-gardeners alike! Tour Itinerary Friday – To Dover for the ferry to Calais then across Belgium and into Holland, arriving at our hotel on the shores of Lake Veluwemeer, about an hour’s drive from Amsterdam. Saturday – Today we travel to awardwinning 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 – We visit Amsterdam, Holland’s capital, where there is plenty of time to explore during our visit today. Perhaps take a boat trip or find a vantage point to soak up the atmosphere and watch the world go by, or alternatively visit one of the many museums, including Anne Frank’s House and the Rembrandt Museum. Monday – A leisurely drive takes us to the charming fishing town of Volendam, with a historic ambience that hasn’t changed much in six centuries! Here you will find a picturesque harbour where fresh fish is still landed daily, narrow main streets, small houses and shops with gabled roofs and some of the local residents still wear traditional costume. Tuesday – Leaving our hotel we make our way back to Calais and our ferry to Dover and home.

Please note: This tour involves a reasonable amount of walking.

Postillion Hotel Amersfoort #### Veluwemeer

Our comfortable, modern hotel is in a unique location on the shores of the Veluwemeer Lake. Bedrooms are ensuite with balcony and lake or harbour view, TV, telephone, minisafe and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, bar, lounge, terrace, garden and leisure centre with gym, sauna and Turkish bath. Mobility Grade: 5 – Location is level. Hotel is level and has a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 4 nights half board • Return ferry Dover/Calais (75 mins) • Excursions to Amsterdam and Volendam • Admission to Keukenhof Gardens • Our own courier service

5 Day Tour • Friday 12 – Tuesday 16 April Single room £106.00 • Holiday insurance £32.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs by 5.00am approx. • Returns by 9.00pm approx.

£538

Arnhem Open Air Museum

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Keukenhof

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Arnhem, ‘A Bridge Too Far’ and Luxembourg’s ‘Battle of The Bulge’ This new tour is initially based in the city of Arnhem, where we discover the dramatic history of the WWII Operation Market Garden before continuing our wartime theme in Luxembourg where we end our holiday. Tour Itinerary Monday – We travel to Dover to join our ferry to Calais, then through Belgium and over the border into the Netherlands and to our hotel. Tuesday – Our guided tour takes us to some of the sites linked with Operation Market Garden when British and Polish troops were parachuted behind enemy lines. Our tour includes a visit to the Airborne Museum and Cemetery and the famous ‘Bridge Too Far’. Wednesday – After departing our hotel we enjoy a free morning in Arnhem to enjoy the excellent museums, fun parks and many café’s. In the afternoon we make our way to Vianden via Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands with a wealth of historic sites. Thursday – Enjoy breakfast at our hotel and head to Luxembourg to embark on a two hour guided walking tour taking in the historical sites and places of interest related to World War II. After time for lunch we pay visit to the National Museum of Military History which focuses particularly on the conflict known as the ‘Battle of the Bulge’. Friday – A free day spent in the small medieval town of Vianden, dominated by the magnificent restored castle. Saturday – We return to Calais, to catch our ferry to Dover and home to the Midlands.

1st and 2nd nights Postillion Hotel #### Arnhem

Within close walking distance of the Postillion Hotel Arnhem lies ‘Nationaal Park De Hoge Veluwe’, which is perfect for a nature walk. Bedrooms are en suite with TV radio and telephone. Facilities include bar, café and restaurant. Mobility Grade: 4 – The hotel has a lift to all floors and accessible rooms are available on request. 3rd, 4th and 5th nights Grand HoteI ### Vianden Situated within walking distance from the town centre and the river Our. Bedrooms are en suite. Facilities include Restaurant, Bar and Terrace. Mobility Grade: 3 – Steps to entrance and hotel has a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to Door service • Our own courier service • 5 nights half board • Return ferry via Dover to Calais • World War II guided tour in Arnhem • Admission to the Airborne Museum & Museum of Military History • World War II guided tour in Luxembourg

6 Day Tour • Monday 30 September – Saturday 5 October

£564

Single Room £83.00 • Holiday insurance £37.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 5.00am approx. • Returns by 7.00pm approx.

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Italy

CLUB CLASS

Lake Garda

Archive Provincia di Imperia – Riviera dei Fiori

Diano Marina

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Italian Riviera of Flowers

Lake Garda & Verona

Emjoy beautiful mountains clad with olive groves and vineyards that slope down to azure seas and there are picturesque villages full of charm and character. Highlights of our itinerary include visits to Portofino, San Remo and Monaco.

Set in a stunning location on the northern tip of Lake Garda, Riva del Garda has a host of amenities along its lake shoreline, which is surrounded by spectacular mountains and breathtaking views. We include a visit to the beautiful and timeless city of Verona and a guided tour through the stunning scenery of the Dolomite Mountains.

Hotel Torino #### Diano Marina

This family run hotel has a modern, yet welcoming feel with comfortable furnishings. It is centrally located in the heart of Diano Marina, just minutes walk from the promenade. Bedrooms are ensuite with TV, telephone and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, bar, lounge area and breakfast room with scenic views. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Generally level. Hotel: Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Return ferry via Dover/Calais (75 mins) • 7 nights half board including a Ligurian Dinner • Excursions to Portofino and Alassio • Guided tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo • Free time to explore Diano Marina • Farewell drink • Our own courier service

8 Day Tour • Wednesday 20 – Wednesday 27 March

Hotel Savoy Palace #### Riva del Garda

The Savoy Palace Hotel is a modern building placed in a residential area of Riva, in a secluded location, with its own garden and far from intrusive traffic noise. Bedrooms are en-suite with airconditioning, TV and telephone. Facilities include restaurant, bar, lounge area, pools, sauna and gym. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Generally level. Hotel: Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return ferry via Dover/Calais (75 min) • 9 nights half board • Excursion to Verona • Guided tour of The Dolomites • Boat trip on Lake Garda

£1028

10 Day Tour • Friday 10 – Sunday 19 May Single room £150.00 • Holiday insurance £47.00 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 5.00am approx. • Returns by 9.00pm approx.

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Single room £144.00 • Holiday insurance £44.00 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 5.00am approx. • Returns by 9.00pm approx.

£774

Tour Itinerary Friday – To Dover for the ferry to France and on to our overnight stay in Belgium. Saturday – We continue into Germany and on to our overnight hotel. Sunday – We pass through the beautiful scenery of the Austrian Tyrol before reaching Italy and our stylish resort. Monday – Today is free to relax, settle in and enjoy the resort’s lovely lakeside setting. Tuesday – A day out to the beautiful, romantic city of Verona with its wealth of Roman sites and streets of pink-hued medieval buildings. Discover where Romeo courted Juliet, see the famous balcony and Juliet’s house. Wednesday – Today we enjoy an interesting guided tour of the stunning Dolomites mountains, which offer stunning views in every direction, with its jagged peaks and a distinctly Austrian feel. Thursday – A leisurely day as we enjoy a short boat trip on Lake Garda, followed by some free time to relax and enjoy your last day in Riva. Friday – Magnificent scenery today as we travel to our overnight stay in Germany. Saturday – We continue through Belgium for our final overnight stay. Sunday – To Calais and our ferry to England.

Tour Itinerary Wednesday – To Dover for the ferry to France and on to our overnight stay. Thursday – We continue south and arrive at our hotel in Diano Marina in the afternoon. Friday – We travel along the Riviera, past the port of Genoa to Rapallo where we board our boat to Portofino, an enchanting fishing village with pretty harbour. After free time we take a scenic drive back to Diano Marina with time to relax in the hotel before dinner. Saturday – Today, we make the short journey to the pretty seaside town of Alassio, set in its own bay. Enjoy the views and sample a delicious ice cream from one of the gelateria. We return to Diano Marina, where the rest of the day is free to spend as you wish. Perhaps explore the shops, admire the spring flowers or join in with the traditional passeggiata, a stroll along the promenade. Sunday – Relax and enjoy Diano Marina’s lovely seaside setting. Monday – Today we take a guided tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo to rub shoulders with the rich and famous! Perhaps visit the Museum of Napoleon Souvenirs or perhaps stroll to the harbour and admire the magnificent yachts. Tuesday – After breakfast, we depart Diano Marina for the return journey to Dijon for our overnight stay. Wednesday – We head north to Calais and our ferry to England.

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Italy

Lake Como

Riva del Garda

CLUB CLASS

NEW TOUR

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Three Lakes of Italy

The Italian Dolomites

Italy’s Lake Como is the deepest lake in Europe and is a place of serene tranquility and breathtaking scenery; there are mountains rolling down to the waters edge and historic and beautiful villas to admire.

A new addition for 2013 with breath-taking scenery each and every way you turn. This region offers a stay in Italy with a distinctively Austrian feel. You can be sure to expect the warmest of welcomes at our family run hotel in the town of Paganella.

Tour Itinerary Friday – To Dover to catch our ferry to Calais and on to our overnight hotel in Belgium. Saturday – We continue through Belgium and into Germany for our second overnight stay. Sunday – Travelling through Germany and on through the beautiful Swiss scenery, we arrive at our hotel in the town of Cadenabbia on the shores of Lake Como. Monday – Enjoy a full day tour of Lake Como today. We take the lakeshore road to Villa Carlotta, a stunning baroque building dating back to the beginning of the 18th century and perhaps the most famous of all of the villas on the lake and surrounded by beautifully kept botanical gardens. We continue to the beautiful resort of Bellagio, known as the pearl of Lake Como and situated on a peninsula. We return to our hotel on board one of the lake ferries. Tuesday – Today is free to relax and enjoy the facilities and location of our beautiful hotel. Perhaps take a boat trip on the lake or find a vantage point and watch the world go by. Wednesday – We cross the border to Switzerland today and visit Lake Lugano, a gliacial lake which has a very different feel to Como. We take the cog railway to the top of Mount San Salvatore for breathtaking views. Thursday – Neighbouring Lake Maggiore is our destination today as we visit the lovely resort of Stresa. We include a boat trip, taking in some of the beautiful Borromean islands. Friday – Leaving our hotel and beautiful Lake Como behind, we travel to our overnight hotel in France.

Saturday – We continue to Calais to catch our ferry home.

Grand Hotel Cadenabbia #### Cadenabbia, Lake Como

Located on the lake side and with commanding views over the lake and Bellagio. Bedrooms are en-suite with air conditioning, TV, telephone, safe and hairdryer. Facilities include rooftop bar, terrace and restaurant with spectacular views. Mobility Grade: 3 – Location is generally level. The hotel is level, although there are 6 steps to reception and occasional steps in public areas. There is a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return ferry via Dover/Calais • 8 nights half board • Scenic tour of Lake Como • Admission to Villa Carlotta • Excursions to Lake Lugano and Lake Maggiore • Ride on Mount San Salvatore cog railway • Boat trip to the Borromean islands

9 Day Tour • Friday 20 – Saturday 28 September Single room £164.00 • Holiday insurance £46.00 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 7.00am approx. • Returns by 9.00pm approx.

£1038

Tour Itinerary Saturday – At Folkestone we join the Eurotunnel and continue to our overnight stay in Lille. Sunday – We continue to the French/German border for our 2nd overnight stay in Karlsuhe. Monday – We shall make our way to Fai Della Paganella, situated in the Italian Dolomites, exploring the ancient city of Innsbruck on the way. Tuesday – There will be a guided tour of the village, before we gather for a Picnic. Then we join our coach to drive through the pretty Val di Sole, where the River Pejo rushes from the mountains and the Dolomites meet the Alps. Wednesday – We board the coach to visit Merano, surrounded by a backdrop of mountains and meadows, with a vibrant area of shops, bars & cafes running along the River Adige. Thursday – The highlight of today is a visit to Riva del Garda, on the northern point of this stunningly beautiful lake. The town has plenty going on in its medieval centre; we allow time for lunch then visit the Varone Waterfalls. Friday – Today is a free day to enjoy the comforts of our friendly hotel. After dinner we enjoy a quiz and games on our final evening here. Saturday – Sadly, we leave our hotel to head for our first overnight hotel at Karlsruhe, taking us through the mountains with a stop in the ancient town of Augsburg en-route. Sunday – Continuing our journey north to

Lille for our final overnight stay. Monday – We continue to Calais, catch the Eurotunnel and return to the Midlands.

Hotel Paganella ### Fai Della Paganella

A small and friendly family run hotel ideally located for touring in this area. Bedrooms are en-suite with safe box, telephone, television and hairdryer. Facilities include a cosy bar, traditional restaurant, comfortable lounge area and elegant wellness centre with sauna, Jacuzzi and Turkish bath. Mobility Grade: 4 – There are 5 steps from outside to the front door and a further 3 steps to the reception. The hotel has a lift. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return Eurotunnel crossing via Folkestone/Calais • 9 nights half board • Welcome drink • Guided tour of Paganella • Picnic Lunch • Scenic Drive • Visits to Meranom and Riva del Garda • Excursion to Varone Waterfalls • Quiz and games night

10 Day Tour • Saturday 21 – Monday 30 September

£936

Single room £126.00 • Holiday insurance £47.00 • Not included: 9 lunches Tour departs 7.00am approx. • Returns by 9.00pm approx.

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Switzerland/Luxembourg

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Luxembourg

Bernina Express

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Swiss Alps & The Bernina Express

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with Trier

Switzerland is famous for its spectacular scenery and breathtaking views. Highlights of our tour include a visit to the towns of Klosters and St Moritz, with the high point of the trip being our journey on the Bernina Express.

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has something of a fairytale quality. Nestling on the borders of France, Germany and Belgium, the country covers 999 square miles, almost a third of which is covered by forest. An interesting itinerary takes in some of the major sights in the area.

Tour Itinerary Saturday – We’re off to Dover, to our ferry and then a relaxing journey to Metz. Sunday – We continue through into Switzerland. The magnificent Swiss Alps appear and we reach the alpine resort of Davos. Monday – A full day at leisure in Davos. We have included a ‘Davos Card’ which permits free use of all public transport and cable cars and is ideal for exploration of this world class resort. Tuesday – Our scenic tour includes a visit to Feldkirch, where we enjoy a guided tour of the narrow maze of streets around the castle, a visit to Vaduz, the capital of Leichtenstein and the ‘Royal’ winter holiday resort of Klosters! Wednesday – The highlight of our holiday as we board the Bernina Express and experience a fantastic journey through the mountains to Italy. Enjoy gorges, glaciers and lakes, which make this one of Europe’s finest train journeys. Thursday – A morning visit to the chic resort of St Moritz; situated in the middle of a lakedotted landscape it enjoys one of sunniest climates in Switzerland. We return to Davos in the afternoon with free time to relax. Friday – We head homewards and into France for our first overnight stay in Metz. Saturday – The final leg, we continue with a leisurely journey.

Please note that the order of our itinerary may vary due to local conditions and timetable amendments by train operators. The Central Sport Hotel #### Davos

An elegant hotel which enjoys an excellent central position in the heart of Davos Platz. Bedrooms are en-suite with balcony, TV and telephone. Facilities include restaurant, piano bar, lounge and indoor pool. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort – generally level but with some slopes, Hotel – On a slope but with level entrance. Lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return ferry Dover/Calais (75 mins) • 7 nights half board including one Swiss buffet • Excursions to Feldkirch, Vaduz, Klosters and St Moritz • Ride on the Glacier Express from Chur to Brig • ‘Davos Card’ for free public transport for one day

Tour Itinerary Friday – Travelling to Dover for the crossing to Calais then through the Belgian countryside, into Luxembourg and onto medieval Vianden. Saturday – A day spent in Luxembourg City, with its city walls, fortifications and cathedral as well as the bustle of a vibrant European capital. We include a a ticket for the open top bus to make the most of our visit. Sunday – Today we visit Germany’s oldest city, Trier. We include a gentle walking tour of this wonderful Roman city, which is set on the Mosel River and has a picturebook quality. Monday – Free to enjoy Vianden and explore the narrow streets of this little picturesque medieval town, which is set amidst magnificent scenery on the banks of the River Our. We include a visit to the commanding Orange Castle, which offers fantastic views of the town and is one of the largest and most beautiful feudal residences of the romanesque and gothic periods in Europe. Tuesday – Time to leave this fascinating little country and begin the drive back to Calais to catch our ferry to Dover and then home.

The Grand Hotel ### Vianden

A friendly and privately owned hotel on the outskirts of Vianden. Located at the foot of the impressive Orange Castle, just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV and telephone. Facilities include cosy bar, restaurant and terrace. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality is fairly flat. Hotel: Steps to entrance with ramp. Lift to most floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return ferry via Dover/Calais (75 mins) • 4 nights half board • Admission to Orange Castle • Excursion to Luxembourg City • Guided tour of Trier • Open top bus ticket in Luxembourg

5 Day Tour • Friday 31 May – Tuesday 4 June 8 Day Tour • Saturday 10 – Saturday 17 August Single room £126.00 • Holiday insurance £44.00 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 5.00am approx. • Returns by 9.00pm approx.

£988 Single room £51.00 • Holiday insurance £36.00 Tour departs 5.00am approx. • Returns by 9.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches and entrance to Vianden Castle

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£518

Germany Lubeck

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Hamburg, Lubeck & The International Flower Show

Oberammergau & The Bavarian Alps

Travel around the world in eighty gardens on this delightful new tour our highlight is the international Flower Show in Hamburg, with the theme based on the novel around the world in 80 days.

Experience a beautiful Bavarian Village where time seems to have stood still and our delightful hotel is just a short walk from the centre of the village. Our itinerary explores the highlights of this beautiful corner of Germany.

Tour Itinerary Wednesday – Our holiday begins with a drive to Dover, where we board a ferry to Calais and continue to Cologne in northern Germany where we spend our first evening. Thursday – Leaving Cologne we make our way to our hotel in Wedendorf. Friday – Today is a free day to relax and settle in to our surroundings. Saturday – Our journey today takes us to the northern port of Lubeck. This large medieval city is one of the largest trading ports on the north German coast and is filled with narrow cobbled streets, dominated by 7 church steeples. Why not walk some of the garden trail which is a pedestrian route along parts of the old town. Sunday – We travel to Hamburg today for our main excursion, the International Flower Show, based on the novel ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ – journey through 80 imaginatively designed gardens. Due to the size of the event ‘100 hectares’ we have included a ticket for the monorail – the panoramic glass sides give you an arial view of the beautiful colours. Monday – Today is a free day to enjoy the leisure facilities of our hotel and its peaceful surroundings. Everywhere there’s something to discover – historic castles – water, old mansions and imposing churches. Tuesday – We bid a fond farewell to this

lovely region and make our way to Cologne for an overnight stay. Wednesday – Continuing our journey home we make our way to Calais where we board a ferry to Dover and continue homeward bound. Panorama Hotel #### Hamburg

Just 15 minutes to the city centre of Hamburg, this 4* hotel welcomes its guests in a classic hanseatic tradition. Bedrooms are en suite with TV and mini bar. Facilities include restaurant and bar. Mobility Grade: 4 – Location is level. Hotel is level with a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 7 nights half board • Return ferry crossing via Dover/Calais • Overnights in central Cologne • Visit to Lubeck • Admission to International Flower Show with monorail • Free time in resort

8 Day Tour • Wednesday 22 – Wednesday 29 May

Tour Itinerary Wednesday – We travel to Dover for the ferry to France and on to our overnight stay in Brussels. Thursday – We leave Brussels and continue to Niefern for our 2nd overnight stay at the Best Western Niefern. Friday – We travel on past Stuttgart and into Bavaria. Then southwards to Oberammergau for our 4 night stay. Saturday – We have a day at leisure in Oberammergau to soak up the atmosphere and explore the village. Later we take a guided visit of the Passion Play Theatre. Sunday – We take a circular route on our full day excursion to Innsbruck. Sights include the Golden Roof, Imperial Palace and Hofkirche with views of the surrounding mountains. We return via the Inn Valley and Fern Pass. Monday – A scenic day starting with a drive along the Alpentrasse and south to Fussen. The medieval town centre is home to St. Mang’s Monastery and numerous historic buildings; here we include a visit to the nearby King Ludwig’s Linderhof Castle and Gardens. In the afternoon we head into Austria and past Reutte before a scenic drive along the Plansee. Tuesday – There is magnificent scenery today as we leave Oberammergau for Stuttgart where we spend our first overnight at the Best Western Niefern.

Wednesday – We continue to Liegge for our final overnight stay. Thursday – We continue to Calais and our ferry home, then onwards to the Midlands. Parkhotel Sonnenhof ### Oberammergau

This alpine styled house is a family operated 3 star superior hotel set amid the stunning landscape of the Ammer valley. Bedrooms with balcony, bathroom and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, bar, lounge, indoor pool, sauna and steam room. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort – generally level but with some slopes, Hotel – some steps in the public areas. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return ferry via Dover/Calais (75 min) • 8 nights half board • Free time in Oberammergau • Guided tour of Passion Play Theatre • Excursion to Innsbruck • Admission to King Ludwig’s Linderhof Castle • Scenic drives

£984 9 Day Tour • Wednesday 8 – Thursday 16 May

Single room £174.00 • Holiday insurance £44.00 Tour departs 5.00am approx. • Returns by 9.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches, evening meals on board ferry

£958

Single room £133.00 • Holiday insurance £46.00 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 7.00am approx. • Returns by 7.00pm approx.

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Germany/Portugal

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Douro River

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Bonn

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Boppard, Bonn & The Rhine

Portugal & The Douro River

Our comfortable hotel is the perfect base for our varied itinerary. We include a visit to the picturesque town of Cochem, a relaxing cruise on the Rhine from Rudesheim to Boppard and an interesting wine tasting demonstration.

Situated north of Porto, Póvoa de Varzim is a traditional fishing town and cosmopolitan summer resort. Here there is a picturesque fishermen’s quarter, where the men arrange their brightly-painted boats and the womenfolk quietly sit mending their nets.

Tour Itinerary Friday – We travel to Dover to join our ferry to Calais, then through Belgium and over the border into Germany to reach Boppard. We enjoy a welcome drink, dinner and a film on the Rhine. Saturday – Our destination this morning is Rudesheim, with free time. Later we board a boat for a scenic and relaxing Rhine in Flames Cruise, where you will be amazed by creative firework displays. Sunday – We enjoy a wonderful orchestral concert in the local square this morning. This afternoon we take a gentle guided walk, to explore the town. Monday – Our destination today is the historic city of Bonn. We pay a visit to the Beethoven’s House Museum, where the composer was born in 1770. We are then joined by a guide for a tour of the city on board our coach, before continuing to the town of Konigswinter, home to one of the most visited castles on the Rhine, the Drachenfels. We take a ride on the historic cog railway, for a bird’s eye view of Bonn and the Rhine. Tuesday – We visit the historic town of Cochem, in the most romantic part of the Moselle Valley, where the river curves between two hiking paradises – Eifel and Hunsrück. There is free time to explore; perhaps visit the fairytale neo-gothic castle. Wednesday – Leaving Boppard, we journey back to Calais and join the ferry for Dover and home.

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel to Plymouth to catch our overnight ferry to Santander. Monday – We arrive in Santander and continue through Spain to our overnight hotel. Tuesday – We continue across northern Spain into Portugal, via the picturesque wine region of the Douro Valley, arriving at our resort in of Póvoa de Varzim. Wednesday – Today is free to settle in. Thursday – We head to the atmospheric town of Guimarães, the first capital of Portugal and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Perhaps visit the 10th century castle or the 15th century palace of the Dukes of Bragança. Friday – We travel to Vila Nova de Gaia to board our riverboat for a relaxing full day cruise along the beautiful and interesting Douro River. We return to our resort by train for a different viewpoint. Lunch is included today. Saturday – This morning, we enjoy a guided tour of the historic town of Porto, with its beautiful buildings and atmospheric squares. In the afternoon, we enjoy a visit to a port wine estate, where we learn the process of producing port and also enjoy a sample or two! Sunday – We leave our resort and head northwards into Spain for our overnight stay. Monday – Enjoy a relaxing morning in our hotel before continuing northwards to Santander to board the ferry for the overnight crossing. Tuesday – We make our way back to the Midlands.

Bellevue Rhinehotel #### Boppard

Our delightful hotel is located in the centre of Boppard, overlooking the promenade and the river and is decorated in ‘belle epoque’ style. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone and hairdryer. Facilities include bar and restaurant with river views, indoor pool, sauna and steam room. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality – fairly flat. Hotel has a lift to all floors, few steps to hotel entrance. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return ferry via Dover/Calais (75 min) • 5 nights half board • A meal on the Rhine cruise • Film show on the Rhine Valley • Orchestral Concert • Admission to Beethoven’s House Museum • Guided coach tour of Bonn • Ride on the Drachenfels cog railway • Rhine in Flames Cruise • Excursion to Cochem • Guided walk of Boppard

Axis Hotel #### Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal

This modern hotel is located on the sea front, just north of this traditional fishing town and cosmopolitan summer resort. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and air conditioning. Facilities include restaurant, bar, terrace, outdoor pool and tennis court. Mobility Grading: 5 – Locality generally level. Hotel level with a lift to all floors. The overnight ferries include 2 berth ensuite inside cabins with bunk beds. Larger 4 berth lower inner cabins and outside cabins are available at a supplement. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Overnight return ferry – outbound Plymouth/Santander and return Santander/Portsmouth • 9 nights half board, including meals on board ship • Douro River cruise, including lunch • Excursions to Guimarães, The Douro Valley • Train ride • Guided tour of Porto • Visit to port wine estate

10 Day Tour • Sunday 30 June – Tuesday 8 July 6 Day Tour • Friday 5 – Wednesday 10 July Single room £75.00 • Holiday insurance £37.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs 5.00am approx. • Returns by 9.00pm approx.

£1168

£778 Single room £250.00 • Holiday insurance £47.00 • Various cabin supplements apply Tour departs 9.00am approx. • Returns by 5.30pm approx. Not included: All lunches, other than on Douro River cruise

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Denmark

Amalienborg Palace

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Denmark, Sweden & Copenhagen

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First Hotel #### nr Copenhagen

We have once again included this holiday with a slightly different itinerary. Highlights of our itinerary include a guided tour of Copenhagen, along with visits to the famous Tivoli Gardens, Hamlet’s Castle and the Roskilde Viking Ship Museum. We also visit the towns of Malmo and Lund in neighbouring Sweden. Tour Itinerary Sunday – Our holiday begins with a drive to Harwich, where we board a ferry for the overnight sailing to Esjberg. Monday – We arrive in Esjberg in the early afternoon and drive to Copenhagen via the Great Belt Bridge. We continue to our hotel on the outskirts of Copenhagen. Tuesday – The waterside city of Copenhagen has been the capital of the Kingdom of Denmark since 1417. Enjoy a guided tour, partly on board our coach and partly on foot which takes in some of the main sights such as The Town Hall Square, The National Museum, The Christiansborg Castle, The Amalienborg Palace and of course the iconic Little Mermaid statue. In the afternoon we pay a visit to the Kronembourg Museum. This evening, we include a visit to the famous Tivoli Gardens, which date back to 1843, here

we have included dinner. Wednesday – We travel north today to the Baltic gateway port of Helsingor to Kronborg Castle, the setting for Shakespeare’s epic Elizabethan drama, Hamlet. In the afternoon, we visit picturesque Frederiksborg Castle, one of Europe’s greatest Renaissance castles, which is built across three islands in a lake. Admire the 60 decorated rooms filled with antiques, tapestries, portraits and national treasures. Thursday – Today is a free day to explore Copenhagen. Our courier will arrange the short journey to the centre of the city using public transport. Friday – Sweden is our destination today as we cross the impressive 10 mile Oresund Bridge and arrive in the 13th century city of Malmo with its attractive old town and cosmopolitan areas alongside. We continue to Lund, a charming university town known as the ‘City of Ideas’. The town is home to a Copenhagen

cathedral, where an astronomical clock strikes twice a day in the cathedral, an open air museum with a unique collection of original Swedish homes. Perhaps also visit the Lund University Botanical Garden. We return to Copenhagen using the ferry to see the coastline from a different angle. Saturday – The Viking town of Roskilde has a remarkable cathedral where almost all of the Danish kings and queens are buried. We include a visit to the Viking Ship Museum and see the remains of five original 11th century Viking ships. Our final visit is to the pretty 18th century fishing village of Dragor with its half timbered thatched cottages. This evening, we travel the short distance to a restaurant in the centre of Copenhagen for our farewell dinner, which is accompanied by live gypsy music. Sunday – We wave goodbye to ‘wonderful Copenhagen’ and en-route visit the Hans Christian Anderson Museum. Then drive to Esbjerg to board the overnight ferry to Harwich. Monday – We arrive in Harwich at noon and travel onwards to the Midlands.

This modern, comfortable hotel is located on the outskirts of the city, within easy reach of the centre. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, bar, sauna, solarium and free wi-fi. Mobility Grade: 5 – Location is level. Hotel is level throughout with a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return ferry via Harwich/Esbjerg (overnight) including lower berth outside cabin • 2 breakfasts on board ferry • 6 nights half board including farewell dinner in Copenhagen • Guided tour of Copenhagen • A free day to explore Copenhagen • Excursions to Malmo, Lund and Dragor • Admission to Hans Christian Anderson Museum, Tivoli Gardens, Kronburg Castle, Frederiksborg Castle, The Kronembourg Museum and The Roskilde Viking Ship Museum

9 Day Tour • Sunday 8 – Monday 16 September

£1348

Single room £444.00 • Holiday insurance £46.00 Tour departs 12.00 midday approx. • Returns by 4.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches, evening meals on board ferry

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Single Room Holidays Enjoy browsing our wide range of wonderful Single Room Holidays. We know it can be difficult to 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. We have 4 new tours for 2013 including an exciting stay in Waterford, Ireland and for the first time ever we have included a single room holiday at Warner Leisure Hotels, Norton Grange on the Isle of Wight. In addition there are many repeat tours that have been delighting our customers year after year and many new itineraries to choose from. All our single room holidays include a welcome drink – a great way to break the ice and get to know your fellow passengers.

Our single room holidays are a great way to see some wonderful locations, relax in comfortable hotels and enjoy good company. Our Single Room Holidays Planner

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Warner Norton Grange Our ‘Warner’ breaks are always popular and we are pleased to introduce a break to Norton Grange on the Isle of Wight. Occupying commanding magnificent views across the Solent, Norton Grange is perfectly situated to explore the natural wonders of the Isle of Wight with The Needles just a stone’s throw away. At Norton Grange the party kicks off after dinner, with great nightly shows in The Mariners Show Lounge. Then stay up late and enjoy the late entertainment in The Waterfront Lounge. We include a convenient lunch stop on both the outward and return journeys. During your stay a whole host of activities will be available, but we have also arranged two excursions: • A scenic tour of the Isle of Wight • Whippingham Church and Queen Victoria’s magnificent seaside residence of Osborne House (admission included). Norton Grange Hotel #### Isle of Wight Enjoying an idyllic coastal position and offering an excellent range of all the recreational leisure facilities and entertainment. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and radio. Facilities include lounge, bar, restaurant and extensive entertainment facilities. Mobility Grade: 4 – Grounds fairly flat. Hotel has a lift. There may be some walking between the accommodation and the main hotel facilities. Please note: Most single rooms are in Standard Chalets, not in the hotel. These are of a 3-star standard, tastefully decorated with en-suite, TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Torquay, Dartmoor & South Devon Tour Itinerary Monday – A leisurely journey to Torquay with an included lunch stop en-route. Torquay is known as the ‘English Riviera’ because of its mild climate and exotic plants. Tuesday – Sit back and relax in the comfort of our coach as we take a leisurely drive around Torbay, seeing the resort of Paignton and the old fishing port of Brixham with its interesting harbour. We return to our hotel, with the afternoon free. Wednesday – Today is free to relax and enjoy our hotel’s facilities or to perhaps explore the area. Thursday – This morning, we take a guided tour on our coach of the ‘Waterfront City’ of Plymouth, uniquely located between moors and sea. There is free time for lunch and to visit the excellent shops or perhaps walk the Hoe. Friday – We travel to beautiful Buckfast Abbey, where there is time for lunch before we sit back and enjoy a relaxing scenic drive on Dartmoor. Saturday – A mid-morning departure from Torquay and after making a convenient stop for our included lunch en-route, we return to the Midlands.

4 Day Tour • Fri 19 – Mon 22 Jul

£364

Holiday insurance £16.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs by 9.00am approx. Returns by 6.00pm approx.

• Door to door service • Our own courier service • 5 nights half board • 2 lunches • Welcome drink • Guided coach tour of Plymouth • Excursion to Buckfast Abbey and Widecombein-the-Moor • Free time in Torquay

6 Day Tour • Mon 5 – Sat 10 Aug

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We commence our journey south with a convenient lunch stop en-route, arriving at our hotel in the afternoon. Monday – Sissinghurst Gardens (NT) is one of the world’s most celebrated gardens and was the creation of Vita Sackville-West and her husband Sir Harold Nicholson. There is an intimate and romantic atmosphere and the gardens offer an array of colour throughout the seasons. Tuesday – One of the best-known cities in England, Canterbury’s old city is small and contained within the city walls. Presiding over all is of course the magnificent cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church. The day is free to explore this atmospheric city at your leisure. Wednesday – Our visit today is to interesting Walmer Castle & Gardens (EH), originally built during the reign of Henry VIII and once the residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and there are interesting gardens to explore, including the Queen Mother’s Garden. Thursday – Our final excursion today to Hever Castle and Gardens, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Explore this fascinating and beautiful location, famed for the enchanting double moated castle and Tudor, Italian and Rose Gardens. Friday – We return home today, making a suitable lunch stop en-route. Mercure Hythe Imperial #### Hythe, Kent

The Livermead Cliff Hotel ### Torquay

Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 3 nights half board • Welcome drink • Return ferry travel to the Isle of Wight • A scenic tour of the Isle of Wight • Admission to Osborne House • Extensive daytime leisure activities and facilities • High quality entertainment • Our own courier service

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£598

Holiday insurance £22.50 • Not included: 4 lunches Tour departs by 10.00am approx. Returns by 4.00pm approx.

Our hotel is set in 50 acres of mature gardens with spectacular views over the English Channel. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone and hairdryer. Facilities include the Imperial Restaurant, bar, indoor pool, spa bath, sauna, gym and spa treatments (extra charge). Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality generally level. Hotel – ramp or lift alternative to all steps. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 5 nights half board • Welcome drink • Admission to Hever Castle, Sissinghurst Gardens (NT) and Walmer Castle & Gardens (EH) • Excursion to Canterbury • Our own courier service

6 Day Tour • Sun 20 – Fri 25 Oct

£538

Holiday insurance £22.50 Reduction for National Trust and English Heritage members Tour departs by 8.30am approx. Returns by 6.00pm approx. Not included: All lunches

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Single Room Holidays These holidays are repeated from our Singles Winter 2012/2013 brochure, please refer to the relevant page of that brochure and the booking form for full terms and conditions for these holidays including insurance and our door to door service. Oban

Tour Itinerary Sunday – Travelling north to Scotland, we make a convenient lunch stop en-route. The mountains, glens, rivers and lochs of the Western Highlands are an idyllic setting. Monday – We travel a short way to the Glencoe Visitor Centre (NT). Enjoy the spectacular mountain views, do a little shopping and visit the ‘Glencoe Story’ exhibition. We return to the hotel to relax amidst the wonderful scenery and perhaps take walk along the shores of the Bay. Tuesday – A day of glorious scenery as we follow the loch road past Fort William to Spean Bridge and Fort Augustus. We ride along Loch Ness to Invermoriston and head along the Glen with superb views. We return to Fort William with time to explore before returning to our hotel. Wednesday – The fishing port of Mallaig is our destination today. We join ‘The Road to the Isles’, which offers more superb scenery and beautiful bays as we reach Mallaig. There is time to explore and have lunch before returning to our hotel. Thursday – Our route takes us over the Pass of Brander and along the shore of Loch Awe. We have time in Inverary to explore and obtain lunch before we return to our hotel. After dinner enjoy classic movies. Friday – We travel home, making a convenient lunch stop en-route. Oban Caledonian Hotel ### Oban Located on the waterfront next to the harbour, the Oban Caledonian was originally built in 1882. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV and telephone. Facilities include Restaurant, bar and lounge area. Mobility Grade: 4 – level promenade location. 1 step at entrance with ramp alternative at entrance. Hotel – has a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 5 nights half board • Welcome drinks reception • Admission to the Glencoe Visitor Centre • Excursions to Fort William and Mallaig • Visit to Inverary • Our own courier service

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Armchair Sidmouth Springtime in & South Devon Scarborough This ever popular resort is perfect for a relaxing autumn or spring break. Enjoy visits to Exmouth and picturesque Torbay. Tour Itinerary Friday – A leisurely journey south, making a stop en-route for our included lunch. We arrive in Sidmouth for our welcome drink and with time to settle in before dinner. Saturday – We enjoy a gentle scenic drive along the East Devon Heritage Coast, passing through the unspoilt town of Budleigh Salterton and historic Exmouth, returning to Sidmouth with time to enjoy this picturesque resort. Sunday – A free day to relax and enjoy this charming and elegant resort. Monday – This morning we visit Torquay, Paignton and Brixham on our guided tour. Torquay was once the childhood home of Agatha Christie, Paignton with its famous Victorian Pier and Brixham, one of Britain’s principal fishing ports. Tuesday – We return home today making a stop for our included lunch near Gloucester before returning home.

Tour Itinerary Monday – Our journey north takes us over the Humber Bridge, opened in 1981 by the Queen. We stop with time for lunch before continuing our journey to our hotel in Scarborough. Tuesday – This morning we take a coastal drive towards Whitby, where the Old Town huddles around the harbour and the River Esk flows into the sea and separates the town. Perhaps visit the Captain Cook Museum or historic Whitby Abbey. We return to Scarborough via the harbour and River Esk. Wednesday – A free day to explore Scarborough. Thursday – Eden Camp has grown into one of the largest and most comprehensive museums, covering British military and social history. We include time for lunch to be taken in the prisoner’s canteen and officer’s mess. Friday – We begin our journey home with a break in the spa town of Harrogate. Perhaps take tea and cakes at Betty’s Tea Room which first opened in 1919. After time to take lunch we continue to our journey home.

The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel ## Sidmouth

The Esplanade Hotel ### Scarborough

A popular family run hotel. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, television, radio and telephone. Facilities include three lounges and two bars. Mobility Grade: 5 – On the level with a few steps in some public rooms and lift to all floors.

This comfortable and friendly hotel, with first class service occupies a commanding position on Scarborough’s South Cliff. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities and TV. Facilities include restaurant, bar, lounge and games room. Mobility Grade: 3 – a long level frontage and lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • 4 nights half board • Welcome drink • 2 included lunches • Scenic drive along East Devon Heritage Coast • Guided tour of Torbay • Our own courier service

5 Day Tour • Fri 8 – Tue 12 Mar

CLUB CLASS

NEW Itinerary

• Door to door service • 4 nights half board • Welcome drink • Excursions to Whitby • Excursion to Harrogate • Our own courier service

£478

Holiday insurance £21.00 • Not included: All lunches Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs by 8.00am approx. Returns by 7.00pm approx.

CLUB CLASS

The Best of the Western Highlands

6 Day Tour • Sun 17 – Fri 22 Feb

Scarborough

CLUB CLASS

NEW Itinerary

Sidmouth

£428

Holiday insurance £19.50 • Not included: 3 lunches Tour departs by 10.00am approx. Returns by 4.00pm approx.

5 Day Tour • Mon 18 – Fri 22 Mar

£344

Holiday insurance £19.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs by 9.00am approx. Returns by 5.00pm approx.

ALL HOLIDAYS INCLUDE CLUB CLASS COACHES – WITH EXTRA LEGROOM

CLUB CLASS

Single Room Holidays

NEW Itinerary

CLUB CLASS

Keighley & Worth Railway

CLUB CLASS

Located in the heart of historic Waterford, overlooking the waterfront, Just a stone’s throw from the shopping, culture and renowned restaurants of Waterford City Centre. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea and coffee making facilities, trouser press, iron, hairdryer, TV and WiFi. Facilities include a bar, restaurant and lounge areas. Mobility Grade: 4 – Location is level and the hotel has a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • Return sea crossing via Fishguard/Rosslare • 4 nights half board • Welcome drink • Admission to Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre and Lismore Castle Gardens • Galley River Cruise

5 Day Tour • Sun 28 Apr – Thu 2 May

Tour Itinerary Saturday – We travel to Scotland, with a lunch stop enroute before joining the ferry to our resort. Dunoon. Sunday – We travel to the historic town of Inverary, where we step back three centuries and pay a visit to the fascinating jail with its remarkable and unique architecture. There is free time to explore the town and to have lunch before we return to Dunoon. Monday – A scenic drive through forests and mountain roads as we travel to the Isle of Bute. We visit beautiful Ardencraig Gardens before we return to Dunoon. Tuesday – We enjoy some pleasant views as we drive along the peninsula to visit delightful Kilmun Church. We continue to beautiful Benmore Botanical Gardens, which are steeped in history and surrounded by dramatic scenery. Wednesday – A free day to enjoy Dunoon. Thursday – Today we drive to Loch Lomond where we take to the water for a delightful and relaxing cruise. Friday – Today we travel home with a lunch stop.

£548

Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs by 8.00am approx. Returns by 5.30pm approx.

Tour Itinerary Sunday – We travel to Yorkshire, making a stop at the National Coal Mining Museum for lunch en-route. Monday – Skipton is our destination this morning. It’s market day; perhaps browse the stalls in search of bargains or visit the interesting castle. After we take a relaxing cruise along the 200 year old Leeds and Liverpool canal. Tuesday – Bubbling becks, plunging falls and rolling hills combine with narrow twisting lanes, unspoilt villages, meadows and dry stone walls on our scenic tour. Stopping in the pretty town of Hawes, where there is time for lunch. We continue through the Dales and see the impressive Ribblehead Viaduct with its 24 arches, along with the atmospheric market town of Settle. Wednesday – We travel to Keighley, where we join a steam hauled train on the Keighley & Worth Railway to enjoy the scenery made famous in the Railway Children. We arrive in Haworth and visit the Brontë Parsonage Museum, which tells the captivating story of the literary siblings. Thursday – We return home through the Peak District, stopping for lunch en-route. Marriott Hollins Hall #### Baildon, West Yorkshire

A warm, friendly and delightful hotel ideally located directly overlooking the River Clyde. Bedrooms are ensuite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV and telephone. Facilities include 3 lounges on the first floor with river views, sun lounge, stylish dining room and gardens. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort and Hotel: level. Steps and slopes in some corridors. Lift serves most floors.

Your Holiday Includes

• Door to door service • Our own courier service • Ferry crossings • 6 nights half board • Welcome drink • Entertainment on three evenings • Excursion to Inveraray • Admission to Inverary Jail, Benmore Botanical Gardens and Ardencraig Gardens • Coffee and cake at Kilmun Church • Cruise on Loch Lomond

• Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Welcome drink • Free time to explore Skipton • Ride on the Haworth, Keighley & Worth Valley Railway • Leeds and Liverpool Canal cruise • Yorkshire Dales scenic tour • Admission to the Brontë Parsonage Museum • Visit to the National Coal Mining Museum

The Esplanade Hotel ## Dunoon

Doodley’s Hotel ### Waterford

CLUB CLASS

Yorkshire Steam & The Glorious Dales

Dunoon, Loch Waterford Ireland Lomond & The Tour Itinerary Cowal Peninsula Sunday – We travel through South Wales to Fishguard where we take the ferry to Rosslare, and continue to our hotel in Waterford. Monday – Waterford Crystal is our visit today. Here we take a factory tour discovering each stage of production where little has changed in this craft over the centuries. Explore the mould room, blowing centre, quality centre, hand marking, cutting department and sculpting. Nothing compares with the atmosphere, the heady mix of heat, noise and bustling activity makes this experience all the more breath-taking. Tuesday – Today we visit Lismore Castle & Gardens. The Gothic style Castle contains some of the finest examples of domestic Pugin furniture. The gardens are believed to be the oldest in Ireland and retain much of their original Jacobean form. Wednesday – Today we join the classic Galley Cruiser as it plies the beautiful and smooth three sister rivers for which the South East of Ireland is famous worldwide. We enjoy a delicious cream tea whilst on board. Thursday – We travel to Rosslare for our morning sailing to Fishguard and our onwards journey home.

Inveraray Castle

Lismore Castle

7 Day Tour • Sat 29 Jun – Fri 5 Jul

£668

Holiday insurance £23.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs by 7.00am approx. Returns by 7.00pm approx.

5 Day Tour • Sun 7 – Thu 11 Jul

£488

Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs by 9.00am approx. Returns by 5.00pm approx.

FOR FRIENDLY HELP AND ADVICE CALL US ON 01564 797 000 (OPTION 0)

Single Room Holidays

CLUB CLASS

Isle of Man Tour Itinerary Wednesday – We travel north to Heysham to catch our ferry to Douglas, the largest town on the Isle of Man. Thursday – A free day to relax, settle in and explore Douglas. Perhaps visit the Manx Museum, enjoy a boat trip or a take a horse drawn tram ride along the attractive sea front. Friday – 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 secrets of Peel Castle. Saturday – 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. Sunday – Our destination today is the village of Cregneash (NT), 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. Monday – We board our ferry and continue south. Empress Hotel ### Douglas Our comfortable and elegant hotel is located on the Victorian promenade overlooking Douglas Bay and is just a short walk from the town centre. Bedrooms are ensuite with TV, telephone, trouser press, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, bar, indoor pool, spa bath, gym, sauna and steam room. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: level. Hotel has accessible entrance. Lift to all floors and ramps. Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 5 nights half board • Return ferry crossing Heysham/Douglas (3hrs 30min) • Welcome drink • Free time to explore Douglas • Excursions to Tynwald Hill, the Laxey Wheel, The Sound Visitor Centre • Admission to Peel Castle and Cregneash Folk Museum (NT) • Ride on the Snaefell Mountain Railway

6 Day Tour • Wed 10 – Mon 15 Jul

Gower Peninsula

Laxey Wheel

CLUB CLASS

Carmarthen & The Gower Peninsula Tour Itinerary Tuesday – We head for Wales, calling at the market town of Abergavenny en-route to Carmarthen. Wednesday – This morning, we travel to Cenarth Falls. Admire the views, take morning coffee and enjoy our short guided tour of the interesting National Coracle Centre. In the afternoon, we pay a visit to Pemberton’s Chocolate Factory, where we are immersed in a world of chocolate! Thursday – Today we travel to Rhossili Bay along the Gower Peninsula. This was Britain’s first official ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and we include a guided tour to make the most of the wonderful scenery! Friday – We travel into the Tywi Valley to visit Aberglasney – a garden lost in time for 50 years; the restoration has been a remarkable achievement. Explore the ancient formal garden with pools, parapets and cloisters and make sure you see the unique Ninfarium, a sub-tropical garden formed from the central courtyard of the mansion. The afternoon is free to explore a little of Carmarthen. Saturday – We’re homeward bound, but first we enjoy a return ride on the Gwili Steam Railway. Our journey home takes us through the lovely scenery of the Wye Valley, passing Tintern Abbey and the spectacular views of the River Wye. Ivy Bush Royal Hotel ### Carmarthen

Tour Itinerary Monday – The outward journey includes lunch stop. Tuesday – We discover the idyllic villages of Suffolk on our guided tour of ‘Constable Country’, including East Bergholt, an unspoilt village and the birthplace of the famous painter. We see the church at Dedham and the area around Flatford, which were favourite landscapes of his. We continue through beautiful Suffolk villages, including Lavenham, one of Britain’s best preserved medieval villages. Wednesday – A morning visit to Bury St Edmunds. We continue to the market town of Sudbury in the afternoon. Thursday – The beautiful informal Beth Chatto’s Gardens, 6 acres of beautiful water gardens created from an overgrown wasteland is our destination today. Friday – Before returning home, we visit Ickworth House (NT) is a Georgian Italianate palace with an idyllic landscape. Explore some of the 70 acres of stunning gardens and enjoy views of the 1,800 acres of parkland designed by Capability Brown, including a vineyard, canal and lake. Stoke by Nayland ### Nr Colchester A modern country hotel set in 300 acres of undulating ‘Constable Country’ within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, iron, trouser press and hairdryer. Facilities include the Lakes Restaurant and Bar, spa with indoor pool and golf course. Mobility Grade: 5 – Locality: level. Hotel: level. Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes

• Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Welcome drink • Guided tours of the National Coracle Centre, Pemberton’s Chocolate Factory and the Gower Peninsula • Admission to Aberglasney Garden • Ride on the Gwili Steam Railway

• Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Welcome drink • Guided tour of Constable Country • Admission to Ickworth House (NT) and Beth Chatto Gardens • Excursions to Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds

£698

Holiday insurance £22.50 • Not included: All lunches Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs by 9.00am approx. Returns by 3.30pm approx.

Suffolk with Gainsborough & Constable Country

A welcoming independent hotel with a very friendly staff, located 10 minutes walk from the shopping centre. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, iron, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, large bar and spacious lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Immediate locality reasonably flat. Hotel: One step to entrance with ramp alternative. Lift to all floors.

5 Day Tour • Mon 2 – Fri 6 Sep 5 Day Tour • Tue 27 – Sat 31 Aug

Beth Chatto Gardens

£558

£438

Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs by 9.00am approx. Returns by 5.00pm approx.

Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs by 10.00am approx. Returns by 6.00pm approx.

OUR UK PROGRAMME INCLUDES 115 DESTINATIONS AND OVER 186 DEPARTURES

Single Room Holidays Tatton Park

Pembroke Castle

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

CLUB CLASS

Cardigan & Pembrokeshire Cheshire Peaks & Plains Tour Itinerary Monday – We travel north making a lunch stop en-route, on arrival at our hotel we are met with a delicious and welcoming cream tea. Tuesday – After a leisurely morning we make the short journey to the Macclesfield Silk Museum here we explore the Silk Industry. From Bugs to Beauty, over 3 exciting sites, you can experience life in a silk mill and have a look at the final product and examine the vast collection of costume, textiles and machinery. Returning to our hotel in the afternoon. Wednesday – Tatton Park is our destination today. It is home to a Tudor Old Hall, Neo-Classical Mansion, 50 acres of landscaped gardens, a rare-breed farm and 1,000 acres of deer park. Along with speciality shops and restaurant in which to obtain lunch. Thursday – We travel to nearby Buxton, a Spa town set amongst ‘the beauties of nature’ in the heart of the Peak District. marvel at the history of the town through its architecture, dating from the sixteenth century. Friday – We return home, stopping for lunch en-route. Shrigley Hall Hotel #### Pott Shrigley, Cheshire

Tour Itinerary Monday – A pleasant drive to West Wales making a lunch stop en-route and arriving at the little headland village of Gwbert-on-Sea situated close to the market town of Cardigan. The hotel provides spectacular views of the sea and surrounding landscape. Tuesday – Pembroke Castle is idyllically set on the banks of the river estuary and was the birthplace of Henry Tudor, father of Henry VIII. There are various exhibitions telling the tale of its medieval life and there is plenty of time to explore. Then to lovely Tenby with quaint narrow streets full of interesting shops and picturesque harbour overlooking Carmarthen Bay. Wednesday – This morning we take a scenic coastal drive to the atmospheric seaside resort of Aberystwyth, with its picturesque Victorian and Edwardian buildings. The choice is yours this afternoon; either spend time in the charming little town of Cardigan or return to the hotel for a relaxing afternoon. Thursday – We travel to the Teifi Valley to visit the Welsh National Woollen Museum which is situated in the quaintly named village of Drefach Felindre. We continue through the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park to the city of St Davids, Britain’s smallest city. Perhaps visit the 12th century cathedral or the ruins of the medieval Bishops’ Palace. Friday – Homeward bound travelling over the Heads of the Valley road, with some spectacular views and also making a suitable a stop for lunch en-route.

NEW TOUR

CLUB CLASS

Hidden Corners of Yorkshire Tour Itinerary Thursday – We depart and travel north arriving late afternoon. Friday – We visit Thirsk, home of James Herriot. Afterwards we take a ride on the ‘Wensleydale Railway’, reopened after sleeping for over fifty years Saturday – Our first visit today is to Preston Park and Hall Museum. Then we join the ‘Teesside Princess’ and take a gentle cruise on the River Tees. In the afternoon we drive through Bilsdale – “Little Switzerland”, then pass Rievaulx Abbey, and drop into Helmsley. On the way back to the hotel we journey over the spectacular Sutton Bank, giving you fantastic views of the moors and across the Vale of York. Sunday – After breakfast we travel over the moors, to join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a steam train journey through rugged moorland to Whitby. Monday – After breakfast we leave and begin our homeward journey. Blackwell Grange Hotel ### Darlington

Cliff Hotel ### Gwbert-on-Sea, Cardigan

NEW Itinerary

The hotel enjoys a prime seafront location and is set in 30 acres overlooking beautiful Cardigan Bay. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, tea/coffee making facilities and telephone. Facilities include restaurant, quiet lounge and swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 3 – Grounds: Generally on the level with gradual slopes, with some hilly sections. Hotel: Mainly level, few steps between public rooms. Lift to all floors.

This 3 star hotel is a beautiful 17th century mansion peacefully situated in nine acres of its own grounds. Bedrooms are en suite with tea and coffee making facilities, television, radio, direct dial telephone and hairdryer. Facilities are bar, restaurant and leisure club. Mobility Grade: 4 – 3 steps to hotel entrance (ramp alternative available) with a lift to all floors. Your Holiday Includes

Your Holiday Includes Your Holiday Includes • Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Cream tea on arrival • Welcome drink • Live entertainment one evening • Evening quiz • Admission to Tatton Park and Gardens and Macclesfield Silk Mill • Visit to Buxton

• Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Welcome drink • Excursions to Tenby, Aberystwyth, Cardigan and St Davids • Admission to Pembroke Castle • Visit to the Welsh Woollen Museum

• Door to door service • Our own courier service • 4 nights half board • Historic Maritime Whitby • North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway • Wensleydale Railway • Swaledale – Historic Richmond • ‘Teesside Princess’ River Cruise • ‘Little Switzerland’ – Beautiful Bilsdale

5 Day Tour • Thu 4 – Mon 8 Jul 5 Day Tour • Mon 8 – Fri 12 Jul

£468

Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs by 9.00am approx. Returns by 5.00pm approx.

5 Day Tour • Mon 14 – Fri 18 Oct

£468

£388

Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Tour departs by 9.00am approx. Returns by 6.00pm approx.

Holiday insurance £21.50 • Not included: All lunches Reduction for National Trust members Tour departs by 9.00am approx. Returns by 5.00pm approx.

OUR SINGLE ROOM HOLIDAYS HAVE NO SUPPLEMENTS

Joining our holidays… You choose – it’s as easy as A-B-C!

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– ‘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. If so, we will reduce the cost of your holiday by £20 per person.

CANNOCK LICHFIELD

M6 TOLL

LEICESTER

M54

TAMWORTH

M42

WALSALL SUTTON COLDFIELD M6

WOLVERHAMPTON

HINKLEY M69 NUNEATON

DUDLEY M5

M6 LUTTERWORTH

BIRMINGHAM

STOURBRIDGE

SOLIHULL

COVENTRY

KIDDERMINSTER

RUGBY

M42 KENILWORTH

STOURPORTON-SEVERN

M45

BROMSGROVE REDDITCH

WARWICK HENLEYIN-ARDEN

DROITWICH

ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA DAVENTRY M1 M40

ALCESTER STRATFORDUPON-AVON

WORCESTER

MALVERN EVESHAM SHIPSTONON-STOUR

BROADWAY

BANBURY

M50 MORETON-IN-MARSH TEWKESBURY STOW-ONTHE-WOLD

CHIPPING NORTON

CHELTENHAM

GLOUCESTER M40 M5

BURFORD WITNEY

OXFORD

PLEASE REMEMBER • All door to door services are provided by our own car and mini-coaches, or reputable hired in taxis. • You will be required to share your door to door vehicle with other passengers. • Our Park & Ride car park is secure and well lit, but of course all cars are parked at the owners risk. • For door to door services from outside the red line on the map – just call us for a price! 78

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Booking Your Holiday Enquiries, information and advice is

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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 – 1pm

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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 through an appointed Travel Agent. Confirming a booking – We ask you to complete and sign a booking form. A deposit of £75 per person is required for all coach holidays. Upon receipt of your booking form we will send you a confirmation/invoice.

Paying the balance – The balance 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. 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.

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.

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our 44 seat ‘Futura’

our 49 seat ‘Futura’ & ‘Futura 2’

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Please note that you are required by law to wear your seat belt at all times when the vehicle is in motion.

Passports – For all overseas holidays by coach you will require a valid passport. Porterage – We include this in the price on all our coach holidays. 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 staff will be pleased to help you.

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Our popular insurance cover is again recommended and is tailored to suit the needs of our passengers. You will find the costs detailed in the Information section of each holiday. Please note that we do require all passengers to be insured for all overseas holidays by coach. Our friendly sales team (L-R): Our travel insurance is Sarah J, Sarah F, Janet, Belinda & Laura. extensive and straightforward – there are no age restrictions and no automatic health screening – this applies to both UK and overseas coach holidays. For passengers opting for Johnsons holiday insurance, full details of inclusions, exclusions, excesses, excess waiver and claims procedure can be found in the insurance section on page 2 of the booking form in the centre of this brochure. A certificate showing full details of the policy, inclusions, exclusions and claims procedure is issued when booking. Should the need arise to make a claim, contact us immediately by telephone and then in writing and we will do the rest.

Seat Reservations & ‘Club Class’ Coach Travel For your comfort and relaxation ALL departures are operated by our own high specification ‘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.

CLUB CLASS

Our Resort & Hotel Mobility Grading 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.

NO SMOKING on holiday coaches However, frequent breaks are made on all journeys.

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