Whittles 2016 holidays by Johnsons Coaches

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Door to Door Holidays by Coach February – December 2016

TO BOOK A WHITTLES HOLIDAY CALL:

01562 820002 OR CALL IN AT OUR KIDDERMINSTER OFFICES Travel with Whittles – Travel with Friends!

W E LC OM E TO WH ITTLE S DOOR TO DO O R H O L I DAYS

Welcome to Whittles Door to Door Holidays Since the announcement in early 2015 that had acquired Whittles, our company has gone from strength to strength. This is set to continue and includes the investment in a brand new touring coach, which many of you may have travelled on during the 2015 season. So…we are delighted to showcase our new brochure – which is on time this year too! This year’s programme is full of the variety, interest and great value which you have come to expect from Whittles. We have included many of the popular old favourites, but included new tours too. Most importantly we are delighted to announce two major changes; firstly, you’ll always be collected from your home, with our ‘door to door’ service – free of charge with every holiday! Secondly, your touring coach will always be equipped with a toilet, reclining seats and air-conditioning – to ensure your comfort and relaxation. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing through our brochure - and finally, from all the team here, thank you for your continued support and we do hope that you’ll choose Whittles for your holidays and excursions in 2016.

INDEX .......................................................PAGE General Information.............................................................3 How to… Choose & Book Your Holiday ............................4 – 5 How to… Join Your Coach ...................................................5 Your 2016 Holiday Tour Planner ...........................................6 London ..............................................................................7 England......................................................................8 – 21 Wales.......................................................................22 – 23 Scotland ...................................................................24 – 25 Channel Islands ................................................................25 Ireland .............................................................................26 Spirit of Christmas .....................................................27 – 28 Christmas & New Year .......................................................29 Trading Charter..........................................................30 – 31

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Travel with Whittles – Travel with Friends! Inclusions and Information about your Holiday 䡲 Door to Door home pick up service 䡲 Comfortable and relaxing coach travel 䡲 The services of your friendly driver/courier 䡲 High standard hotels with good food 䡲 Varied sightseeing excursions 䡲 All admission prices listed in the itinerary 䡲 All ferry costs (where applicable) plus tolls & taxes

Your Holiday Hotels…

And the Exclusions! Only…

Ground or low floor rooms: Please advise us of any special requests at the time of booking; for example low floor or particular room requests. We will pass your request to the hotel but please note that requests are not guaranteed unless we confirm it on your booking confirmation.

䡲 Hotel extras such as room service and snacks 䡲 Gratuities 䡲 Lunches 䡲 Travel Insurance

Your Holiday Coach For your comfort, relaxation and safety – our touring coaches are equipped to a high specification – with seat belts, air conditioning, curtains/blinds, reclining seats and DVD, plus a toilet on board too.

Your Seat is Reserved… Once booked, your seat number is reserved for the whole holiday. Please note that you are required by law to wear your seat belt at all times when the vehicle is in motion. No Smoking on Holiday Coaches. However, frequent breaks are made on all journeys.

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En-suite Bedroom Facilities: You will see this reference in the hotel details for each holiday. This means that a private bath and/or shower and WC is included within the bedroom. Should you have a preference for a bath or a shower please make a request at the time of booking. Half-board always means dinner, bed and breakfast. Special Diets: If you have special dietary requirements please advise us at the time of booking, or as soon as medically advised. We will notify the hotel and endeavour to ensure that your requirements are met (Please see our Trading Charter, section 30). Meals in Continental Hotels: Whilst all hotels used for our continental holidays are of a high standard, please note that dinner arrangements often include a set meal with no menu choice and are generally of a traditional style for that country. They may also be served on a buffet style basis.

Luggage You are welcome to bring one medium sized suitcase per person, (a medium sized suitcase is approximately 36” x 18” x 10”), weighing no more than 44lbs (20Kgs). A small holdall can also be taken on board the coach. (Please see our Trading Charter, section 30).

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Insurance Our 49 Seater Coach

Due to the Financial Conduct Authority's Connected Travel Insurance Regulations, at the time of printing we are not able to offer a travel insurance policy to cover your holiday. It is however our intention to do so during the life of this brochure (further details can be provided at the time of booking). In the meantime you should consider taking out a travel insurance policy to cover for such eventualities as cancellation, lost or stolen luggage, medical and repatriation costs. Indeed this is obligatory for our overseas holidays.

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C H OO SI NG YO UR HOLIDAY

Choose from 44 different Holiday Locations Your Destination Guides The numbers shown in brackets below after the place name refer to the brochure page number on which the tour appears

Thurso (25)

Inverness (28) NORTH SEA

SCOTLAND Pitlochry (24) Oban (24)

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Edinburgh Tattoo (24) Bamburgh (19) Gilsland (20)

Carlisle (28)

Newcastle (19)

Grange over Sands (29)

NORTHERN IRELAND

Redworth (18) Scarborough (18) Bridlington (17)

IRISH Billington (21) SEA St Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Sea (21)

Dundalk (26)

Hull (17)

Llandudno (23)

IRELAND

Harrogate (20)

Thursford (28) Great Yarmouth (16)

Caernarfon (23)

ENGLAND

Llandrindod Wells (27)

Castleisland (26)

Camarthen (22)

Letchworth (16)

WALES

Tenby (22) London (7)

Southend on Sea (15)

Weston-super-Mare (27)

Gravesend (15)

Hythe (14) Eastbourne (14)

Newquay (8, 27)

Worthing (13)

Weymouth (11) St Ives & Isles of Scilly (8)

Hayling Island (13)

Paignton (9) Jersey (25) Torquay (9)

Sidmouth (10)

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NEL H CHAN Isle of Wight (12)

Bournemouth (11, 12)

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BO O KI N G YO UR H O LI DAY

BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY… Simply call our friendly and experienced team on 01562 820002 and we’ll be pleased to help you with your booking. Alternatively you can book through one of our many reputable agents. To find an agent near to you just call us for details. Our office hours are: Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm

Saturday: 9.00am – 1.00pm

PAYING FOR YOUR HOLIDAY… When you book you will be asked for a deposit of £50 per person; the balance for your holiday will then be due 8 weeks prior to departure and please note that reminders are not sent. We can accept payment over the phone by debit card or credit card but please note that there is a 2% surcharge for credit card payments. Alternatively you can pay by card, cheque or cash by calling into our office at: Foley Business Park, Stourport Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 7QL

Dee Jackson (Office Manager)

JOINING OUR HOLIDAYS… Its as easy as A-B-C….You choose! A – ‘Free Door To Door Service’

Ashley Heath

Be collected and returned to your own home. This service is free of charge from anywhere inside ZONE 1, on the map illustrated. Just pack your suitcase and wait for the doorbell to ring! If your home address is in Zone 2 we can still collect you, at an additional cost of £25 per person; or even further afield too– just ask us for a price!

Eccleshall

Newport

Shrewsbury

Telford

Ironbridge

B – ‘Free Park and Ride’ Drive to our coach depot off the Stourport Road in Kidderminster and leave your car in our secure car park for the duration of your holiday.

ZONE 1

C – ‘Drop Off and Collect’

Wolverhampton West Bromwich

Bridgnorth Stanton Long

Dudley

Halesowen

Holiday Departure and Return Times

Kidderminster

Bewdley

Ludlow

You might prefer to be dropped off and collected by friends or family at our coach depot in Kidderminster, or our door to door meeting points at Wolverhampton or Warndon, Worcester. If so, we will reduce the cost of your holiday by £20 per person.

You’ll see that for each holiday we have stated ‘Tour Departs’ and ‘Returns By’ times – these are timing points for our tour coach at our Stourport Road premises. Please note that these times are approximate, and are provided as a guideline – as they will always depend on traffic, weather and other conditions on the day. Your home pick up time will be confirmed in your travel pack, which is sent to you 7 – 10 Stratforddays prior to your holiday. Upon-Avon

Bromsgrove Tenbury Wells

Redditch Droitwich Spa

Leominster Worcester Bromyard

ZONE 2

Easy Start Holidays – Without Late Returns Great Malvern

Evesham

Hereford

Broadway

Ledbury Tewkesbury Winchcombe

Ross-on-Wye Cheltenham Gloucester

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You will also note that on some holidays, the departure times are around midday, and return times are in the early afternoon. These times are scheduled in order to make use of the car and mini-bus fleet and door to door driver team owned and operated by our sister company, Johnsons of Henley in Arden. We appreciate that on these holidays the start and finish day may be somewhat shorter – however we think this has been taken into account in the cost of your holiday – and we think you will find it worthwhile in order to benefit from the friendly and reliable services of the Johnsons Door to Door team and fleet!

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Dates

Days

Destination

Page No

Price From

February Fri 12 Feb – Mon 15 Feb Sat 20 Feb – Sun 21 Feb

4 2

Valentines All Inclusive in Bournemouth

£259

London Theatre Break

£239

Harrogate and York at Easter

£349

April Sat 2 Apr – Sun 3 Apr

London Theatre Break

Mon 18 Apr – Fri 22 Apr

The Red Rose Country – Treats of Lancashire

£389

Sidmouth and Magnificent Spring Gardens

£379

Mon 25 Apr – Fri 29 Apr

Mon 2 May – Fri 6 May

Welsh Wonders and Anglesey Mystery

£389

Bamburgh and the Kingdom of Northumbria

£409

St Ives and the Isles of Scilly 8

£409

Mon 16 May – Fri 20 May

Northern Treasures and Captain Cook Country

£389

Hayling Island and Hampshire Highlights

£419

Two Capital Cities – Dublin an Belfast

£339

Picturesque Pembrokeshire and the Beautiful Gower 22

£369

Mon 23 May – Thu 26 May Sun 29 May – Thu 2 Jun

Sun 5 Jun – Fri 10 Jun

Price From

Fri 5 Aug – Mon 8 Aug

East Coast Fishing and Chips!

£289

Sun 7 Aug – Wed 10 Aug

Edinburgh Tattoo

£340

Mon 8 Aug – Sat 13 Aug

Regency Sidmouth and East Devon

£509

Fri 12 Aug – Mon 15 Aug

Weymouth Weekender

£259

Fri 19 Aug – Mon 22 Aug

Strawberries and Cream – An English Dream

£289

Sat 20 Aug – Sat 27 Aug

Enchanting Eastbourne and Regency Sussex

£599

Mon 22 Aug – Fri 26 Aug

Yorkshire Wolds and Coast

£349

Sat 27 Aug – Mon 29 Aug

London Weekend

£239

Mon 29 Aug – Fri 2 Sep

Southend, The Cutty Sark, cockles and Oysters

£329

5 4 5

Sat 3 Sep – Thu 8 Sep

Glorious Isle of Wight

£419

Sun 4 Sep – Thu 8 Sep

Quintessential Kent

£395

Sun 11 Sep – Fri 16 Sep

Scotland’s Far North and the Glorious Orkneys

£519

Sun 11 Sep – Fri 16 Sep

Killarney and the Ring of Kerry

£469

Fri 16 Sep – Mon 19 Sep

Cornish Cream and Doc Martin Country

£259

Mon 19 Sep – Fri 23 Sep

Cumbrian Cavalcade an Scenic Rail Journeys

£409

Mon 26 Sep – Fri 30 Sep

Worthing and the ‘Sistine Chapel’

£399

Mon 26 Sep – Fri 30 Sep

Torquay and the English Riviera

£339

June Fri 3 Jun – Tue 7 Jun

Page No

September 5

Mon 9 May – Sat 14 May

Mon 16 May – Fri 20 May

Destination

£239

May Mon 2 May – Fri 6 May

Days

August

March Fri 25 Mar – Mon 28 Mar

Dates

5 6

October

The Beautiful Garden of England – Kent Treasures 15

£379

Great Yarmouth and the Delights of Norfolk

£469 £479

Sun 12 Jun – Fri 17 Jun

Paignton and Devon Delights 9

Sun 19 Jun – Sat 25 Jun

Llandudno – The Queen of North Wales

£489

Sun 26 Jun – Fri 1 Jul

Beautiful Bournemouth

£429

Mon 10 Oct – Fri 14 Oct

St Annes and Blackpool Illuminations

£389

Thu 13 Oct – Mon 17 Oct

Newcastle and a Northumbrian Adventure

£389

Mon 17 Oct – Fri 21 Oct

Pitlochry – Scotland’s Autumn Gold

£349

November July Sun 24 Jul – Fri 29 Jul

Oban and the Three Island Adventure

£539

£419

Fri 11 Nov – Mon 14 Nov

Weston Carnival and Festive Sparkle

£239

Mon 14 Nov – Fri 18 Nov

Heart of Wales Tinsel and Turkey – Llandrindod Wells

£319

Sun 20 Nov – Thu 24 Nov

Inverness All Inclusive Tinsel and Turkey

£389

£239

Sun 24 Jul – Fri 29 Jul

Tenby Treasures and Caldey Island Cruise

Sun 31 Jul – Fri 5 Aug

Scarborough – Magical Moorlands and Coastal Charms

£469

Sat 26 Nov – Sun 27 Nov

London Theatre Break

Island of Jersey

£479

Sun 27 Nov – Mon 28 Nov

Thursford Christmas Spectacular and Norwich

£179

Mon 28 Nov – Fri 2 Dec

Newquay Turkey and Tinsel 27

£279

Mon 5 Dec – Fri 9 Dec

Carlisle Tinsel and Turkey

£329

Fri 23 Dec – Tue 27 Dec

Christmas in the Lakes

£469

Thu 29 Dec – Mon 2 Jan

New Year on the Isle of Wight 29

£429

Sun 31 Jul – Sat 6 Aug

December

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Millenium Bridge, London

With so many spectacular West End shows to choose from, our overnight theatre breaks provide an excellent chance to experience the magic of London theatre and the many delights London has to offer.

London Weekend

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London Theatre Breaks

London Eye

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 1 night B & B basis 䡲 English/continental buffet breakfast

䡲 Top price theatre ticket of your choice Our 2 day breaks arrive in 䡲 Theatre coach transfers London mid-afternoon, once settled into your luxurious 4 star central London hotel you will have some free time before boarding the coach for your chosen theatre performance on Saturday evening. We leave the hotel after breakfast to enjoy more free time in the capital before starting our journey home mid afternoon. We are always arranging extra London theatre breaks so please keep in contact to get the latest dates and shows. Alternative shows can be arranged on some dates, contact us with your requests and we shall see what we can do!

Dates (2 Days/1 Night) Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 February

Prices £239

S/Supp. £45

Our Show Selection: Jersey Boys/Miss Saigon/Billy Elliot/Guys & Dolls

Saturday 2 – Sunday 3 April

£239

£45

Our Show Selection: Mowtown/Sunset Boulevard/Phantom of the Opera/Carole King

Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 November

£239

£60

Our Show Selection: Matilda with other shows to be advised

Tour departs by: 9.30am Returns by: 7.00pm

Your Hotel Guoman Tower Hotel HHHH Centrally situated overlooking the River Thames and Tower Bridge. All ensuite rooms have TV, iron and hospitality tray. The hotel has a Brasserie Restaurant, bar, gym and a lift.

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Our three day London Price Includes weekend is the ideal opportunity to enjoy a 䡲 Return coach travel more relaxed London 䡲 Door to Door Service experience with plenty of 䡲 2 nights B & B free time in the capital to 䡲 English/continental buffet do as you please. Maybe breakfast one of the many top attractions such as Buckingham Palace, The London Eye, Madame Tussauds or the Tower of London will take your fancy. Maybe spend your time in the excellent museums and art galleries, many of which offer free admission. If shopping’s more your thing you will be spoilt for choice with Oxford Street, Covent Garden and Harrods all on your doorstep. Arrival in London is mid afternoon on Saturday, with the rest of the day and all day Sunday free. On Monday morning we load the luggage after breakfast and have a few more hours free before rejoining our coach for our homeward journey. We are also able to organise theatre tickets so please contact us with your requests. Please note that best seats for most shows are usually between £60-85 per ticket.

Dates (3 Days/2 Nights) Saturday 27 – Monday 29 August

Prices £239

S/Supp. £100

Tour departs by: 9.30am Returns by: 7.30pm

Your Hotel Guoman Tower Hotel HHHH See left for description.

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St Ives and the Isles of Scilly

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St Marys, Isles of Scilly

St Ives is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK. It is easy to see its popularity as it exudes a Mediterranean feel with its maze of narrow streets, crescent shaped golden beaches, crystal blue waters, lively harbour and treasure trove of brightly coloured floral displays. Included Excursions

Cornish Cream and 4 Doc Martin Country DAYS Port Isaac

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Entertainment 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Ferry to the Isles of Scilly 䡲 Guided Tour 䡲 Admission to National Maritime Museum and Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Isles of Scilly: A full day to the sub-tropical haven, just 28 miles off the Cornish coast. We travel by ferry and enjoy a tour by local coach. National Maritime Museum Cornwall and Falmouth: Dipping its toe in Falmouth’s harbour, the multi award winning museum celebrates the sea, with 15 galleries over 5 floors, from the 100ft lookout tower in the skies, to Tidal Zone, one of only 3 natural underwater galleries in the world. The rest of the afternoon is free in Falmouth, with its bustling town centre and four fantastic beaches. Cornish Seal Sanctuary and Marazion: Enjoy the 40 acre sanctuary which provides a lifeline for stray, sick and injured seal pups. We return to St Ives via Marazion, to view St Michaels Mount, sitting majestically across the bay.

Plants, flowers, palms and trees thrive in Cornwall’s mild coastal climate and the fascination with the Cornish coast is legendary, with a dramatic coastline, pretty fishing villages and ancient tales. Our base is Newquay, a lively town with excellent beaches, cafes and shops.

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Entertainment 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Eden Project

Included Excursions Eden Project: We visit the world famous gardens, a sub tropical wonderland showcasing plants from all over the world, set in enormous bio-domes. Padstow and Port Isaac: Padstow, situated on the banks of the River Camel, is a pretty fishing village where you will find Rick Stein’s famous restaurant. Further up the coast we visit Port Isaac, made famous by the TV series’ Poldark and Doc Martin.

Date (4 Days/3 Nights) Date (6 Days/5 Nights) Monday 9 – Saturday 14 May Tour departs by: 9.00am Returns by: 5.00pm

Price £409

S/Supp. Nil

Your Hotel Longships Hotel (3 Crowns) A traditional hotel overlooking the town and harbour with beautiful views across the bay. All en-suite rooms have TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lounge and a cocktail bar offering some entertainment. There is no lift.

Friday 16 – Monday 19 September Tour departs by: 9.00am Returns by: 5.00pm

Price £259

S/Supp. £15

Your Hotel Priory Lodge Hotel HH Super family run hotel situated just a few minutes walk from the town centre and the beach. All ensuite rooms have TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and outdoor pool. There is no lift but specific rooms are allocated on booking.

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Paignton and Devon Delights

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Paignton

Famous for its long sandy beaches, calm waters and a colourful pier, Paignton remains a popular, traditional seaside resort. Ride the steam railway, visit the zoo or take an evening stroll under the beach front illuminations, the choice is yours. Included Excursions

Torquay and the English Riviera

Torquay

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 4 course dinners 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Use of leisure facilities 䡲 Admission to Dartmoor Prison Museum, Drakes Place Garden and National Marine Aquarium

Dartmoor National Park: Lovely scenic day, we visit Haytor, the filming location for ‘War Horse’, and picturesque Widecombe in the Moor, before 䡲 Dartmouth River Cruise continuing across the brooding moors to Princetown where we visit the newly refurbished Visitor Centre and finish with a visit to the Dartmoor Prison Museum. Drakes Place Garden and National Marine Aquarium: We head to the centre of Plymouth, to the newly restored Drakes Place Gardens and Reservoir. After free time to obtain lunch in the Barbican District, we visit the National Marine Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the country. Brixham and Dartmouth: Spend the morning soaking up the atmosphere in Brixham, with its quaint streets and delightful harbour. In the afternoon we spend time in Dartmouth, and include a cruise along the River Dart and Estuary.

Torquay, at the heart of the English Riviera is a stylish resort with a continental atmosphere. Popular since Victorian times, today, it is one of the UK’s top resorts with palm-lined promenade, international marina, shops, cafes and no less than 22 miles of beautiful coastline. Included Excursions

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Use of leisure facilities 䡲 Nightly Entertainment 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Powderham Castle 䡲 Railway ride, ferry ride and harbour cruise

Teignmouth and Powderham Castle: Teignmouth is both an historic port and classic seaside resort, we spend the afternoon at Powderham Castle and Deer Park, on the banks of the River Exe, to explore nearly 600 years of history. Riviera Rail and Sail: Enjoy a seven mile steam train from Paignton to Kingswear, then cross the river by ferry to Dartmouth, before boarding a harbour cruise along the River Dart and estuary.

Date (5 Days/4 Nights) Date (6 Days/5 Nights) Sunday 12 – Friday 17 June Tour departs by: 12.00 noon Returns by: 2.30pm

Price £479

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Your Hotel Redcliffe Hotel HHH Situated directly on the water’s edge, in three acres of grounds and enjoying panoramic views of Torbay. All ensuite rooms have TV, tea making facilities, hairdryer and telephone. There is an indoor leisure complex with pool, jacuzzi and sauna, outdoor pool, putting green, direct access to the beach, lounge, restaurant and ballroom.

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Monday 26 – Friday 30 September Tour departs by: 12.30pm Returns by: 2.00pm

Price £339

S/Supp. Nil

Your Hotel Derwent Hotel HH Part of TLH Leisure Resort, the Derwent Hotel is ideally situated just a short walk from the town centre and beach. All ensuite rooms have TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi. This hotel has a lift, restaurant, lounge and bar. The resort has Aztec Leisure Club with indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room, bowling alley, games room, ballroom, bistro and nightly entertainment.

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Sidmouth

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

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Bicton Park, Forde Abbey and Killerton

Bicton Park Botanical Gardens: Set in Devon’s Otter Valley, these are the county’s most spectacular gardens, set in 60 acres, with historic glasshouses, countryside museum and the Bicton Woodland Railway. Forde Abbey House and Gardens: Once one of the richest and most learned monasteries in the country, highlights include the Monastic and State Rooms and extensive gardens. Killerton: One of the largest estates owned by the National Trust, Killerton is a fine 18th century house with renowned historical fashion collection and glorious gardens.

Monday 25 – Friday 29 April Tour departs by: 11.30am Returns by: 3.00pm

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Seaton Tramway

Included Excursions

Date (5 Days/4 Nights)

Regency Sidmouth and East Devon

Sidmouth and Magnificent Spring Gardens

Price £379

S/Supp. Nil

Known as the ‘Jewel of the Jurassic Coast’, this lovely unspoilt resort, with Regency architecture, elegant promenade and red sandstone cliffs, overlooks the waters of Lyme Bay on a stretch of World Heritage coastline. With its nice mild climate Sidmouth is a town for all seasons, where you can enjoy gentle walks along the seafront and into the parks and gardens, with their stunning views.

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary 䡲 Seaton Tram ride 䡲 River Exe Cruise 䡲 Cream Tea

Included Excursions Devon’s Coastal Charms: Delightful scenic day, we head to Exmouth, with two miles of sandy beach and lively indoor market. We continue around the Exe Estuary, through Starcross, to Dawlish, a pretty town with famous black swans. Seaton Tramway and Donkey Sanctuary: Enjoy a morning visit to the Donkey Sanctuary, which provides refuge to over 500 donkeys. On to Seaton, to ride the electric tramway through the Axe Valley, and enjoy a cream tea in the café. River Exe Cruise: Enjoy a delightful cruise along the Exe Estuary.

Date (6 Days/5 Nights) Monday 8 – Saturday 13 August Tour departs by: 12.00 noon Returns by: 3.00pm

Price £509

S/Supp. Nil

Your Hotel The Bedford Hotel HHH

Situated right on the promenade, just yards from the sea, the Bedford Hotel is the pride of the Pyne Family and offers traditional warm hospitality. All ensuite rooms have TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a restaurant, two lounges, sea view bar and a lift.

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Weymouth

Enjoy this short summer break to Weymouth, where fine Georgian terraces line the wide esplanade and quaint streets wind round the harbour. There are award winning gardens, interesting shops and a whole host of other attractions for you to explore.

Bournemouth 6 DAYS & The Dorset Coast

Bournemouth

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Entertainment 䡲 Excursion 䡲 Admission to Abbotsbury Swannery

Included Excursion Abbotsbury Swannery and Sub Tropical Garden: View spectacular mass feeding sessions where there may be as many as 1000 swans in the sanctuary at any one time. The sub-tropical garden is a 20 acre site with rare and exotic plants.

Date (4 Days/3 Nights) Friday 12 – Monday 15 August Tour departs by: 11.30am Returns by: 6.00pm

Price £259

Weymouth Weekender

S/Supp. Nil

Your Hotel The Leam Hotel HH Ideally situated on the esplanade, overlooking Weymouth Bay. All ensuite rooms have TV and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a restaurant, bar and a café.

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Beautifully built amid the pinewoods, Bournemouth is one of the premier holiday destinations in the country, renowned for its seven miles of golden beaches and acres of beautiful parks and gardens. There are two piers, traffic-free shopping areas, theatre, an array of evening entertainment and a whole host of other attractions for you to enjoy.

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Entertainment 䡲 Use of leisure facilities 䡲 Admission to Compton Acres and Athelhampton House 䡲 Cream Tea at Sandbanks Hotel

Included Excursions Swanage, Sandbanks and Cream Tea: We travel to the Isle of Purbeck, through Corfe Castle for some free time in the seaside resort of Swanage. Past Studland Bay and across the ferry to the Sandbanks Peninsular, a truly ‘millionaire’s paradise’, where we enjoy cream tea and scones at the prestigious Sandbanks Hotel. Christchurch, Wimbourne Minster and Compton Acres: Christchurch boasts two rivers, two castles and an 11th century priory church and medieval bridge. We continue for a short stop at Wimbourne Minster, an old historic town set on the River Stour, and spend the afternoon at Compton Acres, beautiful ten acres of gardens, which has recently been refurbished. Dorchester and Athelhampton House: Spend the morning exploring Dorchester, steeped in history and culture. Later, visit Athelhampton house, a 15th century Manor House with stunning interiors and Grade 1 listed gardens.

Date (6 Days/5 Nights) Sunday 26 June – Friday 1 July Tour departs by: 12.00 noon Returns by: 2.00pm

Price £429

S/Supp. Nil

Your Hotel Cliffside Hotel HHH The hotel is ideally positioned overlooking golden beaches on the stunning East Cliff and it is just a ten minute walk to the town centre, gardens and pier. All ensuite rooms have LCD TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The bar and lounge has a terrace with sea views. The hotel has a day spa and outdoor pool and you can use the facilities of the sister hotels next door, which include indoor pool, sauna, lido deck and further outdoor pool. There is entertainment most nights and a lift to all floors.

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New Forest

Enjoy a lovely Valentines break to the South Coast, Bournemouth is renowned for its golden beaches and acres of parks and gardens. We include an excursion and you enjoy a free day in Bournemouth to explore the resort. Included Excursions

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 1 Packed Lunch 䡲 1 Hot Lunch 䡲 Use of leisure facilities

䡲 Inclusive House Branded The New Forest and Drinks 6PM – 9PM Beaulieu: Enjoy a drive 䡲 Tea/Coffee on arrival through the picturesque New 䡲 Excursion Forest Villages and onto 䡲 Admission to Beaulieu Beaulieu, with lots to see and do including National Motor Museum, Palace House, Secret Army Exhibition, Beaulieu Abbey and World of Top Gear.

Date (4 Days/3 Nights) Friday 12 – Monday 15 February Tour departs by: 9.30am Returns by: 3.30pm

Price £259

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Isle of Wight The Diamond Isle

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The Needles, Isle of Wight

The popular ‘Garden Isle’ is noted for its warm climate, stunning scenery and friendly welcome. Shanklin is a pretty coastal resort located on the southernmost tip of Sandown Bay and offers a safe sandy beach and pretty Old Village which has thatched cottages, quaint shops and old fashioned tea rooms. Included Excursions

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English Buffet Breakfasts and 3 Course Dinners 䡲 Entertainment 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Ventnor Gardens, Calbourne Water Mill, The Needles, Carisbrooke Castle and Waltzing Waters

Godshill and Ventnor: Enjoy 22 acres of glorious gardens, right by the sea, with a remarkable collection of plants from all over the world. Godshill is a pretty village, perhaps visit the Old Smithy. Calbourne Mill and The Needles Park: Calbourne is a working watermill, rural museum and hand tame ducks. Needles Pleasure Park, offers a range of attractions including chairlift to the beach, Alum Bay Glass and Sweet Manufactory. Carisbrooke Castle and Waltzing Waters: Carisbrooke Castle is the island’s royal fortress and prison of King Charles I. Waltzing Waters is Europe’s most spectacular water, light and music production.

Date (6 Days/5 Nights) Sat 3 – Thu 8 Sep Tour departs by: 8.30am Returns by: 5.00pm

Price £419

S/Supp. £35

S/View £30

Your Hotel Shanklin Hotel HHH Situated in an excellent position overlooking Sandown Bay, all rooms feature telephone, TV and hospitality tray. Facilities include lounges, restaurant, dance floor with regular entertainment, indoor pool, short mat bowls and a lift.

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Stansted House

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

Worthing and the ‘Sistine Chapel’ Amberley Museum

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Use of leisure facilities 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Portsmouth Dockyard and Stansted House and Park

Included Excursions Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the Mary Rose Museum: We visit the Historic Dockyard, where we include visits on HMS Victory and the new Mary Rose Museum, which has over 19000 artefacts. Chichester and Arundel: Chichester is made for exploring, with ancient circular walls, Tudor Market Cross and Norman Cathedral. Arundel is an historic market town with impressive castle. Stansted House and Park: Set in 1700 acres of parkland, overlooking the coast, the house has splendid mansion rooms and servants quarters to explore, whilst the grounds has fabulous Walled Gardens, Arboretum, Farm Shop, Maze and Railway.

Date (5 Days/4 Nights) Monday 16 – Friday 20 May Tour departs by: 12.30pm Returns by: 2.30pm

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Hayling Island and 5 DAYS Hampshire Highlights

Price £419

S/Supp. £96

Discover the delights of Worthing, the Sussex coast, the South Downs and Sussex’s very own ‘Sistine Chapel’. Included Excursions Sheffield Park Gardens and the Bluebell Railway: Take a stroll around the 120 acre listed garden at Sheffield Park, then enjoy a scenic ride on the Bluebell Railway, a heritage line which runs for 11 miles from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead.

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Entertainment 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Sheffield Park Gardens, ‘Sistine Chapel’ and Amberley Museum

Sussex’s Sistine Chapel and Amberley Museum: We visit English Martyr’s 䡲 Ride on the Bluebell Church, in Goring by the Sea, Sussex’s Railway very own Sistine Chapel, which has been lovingly reproduced on the ceiling, and is the only full sized copy in the world. In the afternoon we visit Amberley Museum, a 36 acre site dedicated to the industrial heritage of the South East, where exhibits include narrow gauge railway, bus service, telecommunications hall, printing workshop and more. Lewes: A short day to Lewes, which boasts a castle and Anne of Cleves House.

Date (5 Days/4 Nights) Monday 26 – Friday 30 September Tour departs by: 9.00am Returns by: 4.00pm

Price £399

S/Supp. £20

Your Hotel Langstone Hotel HHHH

Your Hotel Chatsworth Hotel HHH

Located on the north shore of Hayling Island, with stunning views over Langstone and Chichester Harbours. All ensuite rooms have TV, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. The hotel has an award winning restaurant, bar, lounge and a leisure club with indoor pool, sauna and steam room. The hotel has a lift.

Worthing’s oldest and largest hotel, family run, steeped in history and ideally located in the centre of town, opposite Steyne Gardens and adjacent to the seafront. All ensuite rooms have TV, free Wi Fi and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a restaurant, lounge bar, games room and a lift.

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Eastbourne

Eastbourne offers three miles of splendid flat promenades, the world famous carpet gardens, which are a constant spectacle of beauty and colour, tea dances in the Winter Gardens and military bands in the bandstand. Included Excursions

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English Breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Entertainment 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Bateman’s, Battle Abbey, Yesterday’s World and Hever Castle

Batemans: Visit the beautiful Jacobean house, which was the home of Rudyard Kipling for over 30 years. Many of the rooms are as Kipling left them.

Quintessential Kent

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Enchanting Eastbourne and Regency Sussex

Chilham, Kent

Kent – picture book English countryside, majestic castles and beautiful gardens. The county has an irresistible charm and this tour showcases some of the best the county has to offer. Our base is Hythe, one of the original Cinque Ports, with its wide promenade and ancient monuments. Included Excursions

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Use of leisure facilities 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Sissinghurst and Walmer Castle 䡲 Tour of Shepherd Neame Brewery 䡲 Afternoon Tea

Battle Abbey and Yesterdays World: We visit Battle Abbey, to view the new interactive exhibition, ‘1066: The Battle for England’. We then travel the short distance to Yesterday’s World, which displays over 150000 aretefacts from British history over the past 125 years.

Walmer Castle and Gardens: We visit the official residence of the Warden of the Cinque ports, with superb gardens. The afternoon will be spent in our resort of Hythe.

Brighton: Perhaps visit the Royal Pavillion, the Lanes, or take a stroll along the pier.

Chilham and Canterbury: Our first visit is the picture postcard village of Chilham, situated on the former pilgrims route to Canterbury. We continue to the city of Canterbury, dominated by the magnificent cathedral, now a World Heritage Site.

Sissinghurst and Shepherd Neame Brewery: Sissinghurst is a world renowned garden, with a diverse history. In the afternoon we visit Shepherd Neame Brewery, for a guided ‘behind the scenes’ tour with Hop Pickers Afternoon Tea.

Hever Castle: Visit the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. The interior contains fine furniture, panelling and objets d’art.

Date (5 Days/4 Nights) Date (8 Days/7 Nights) Saturday 20 – Saturday 27 August Tour departs by: 9.00am Returns by: 3.30pm

Your Hotel Haddon Hall Hotel HH Situated in an excellent position, just off Grand Parade, opposite the Bandstand. All ensuite rooms have tea making facilities and TV. There is a lounge, bar, ballroom with regular entertainment and a lift.

Price £599

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Sunday 4 – Thursday 8 September Tour departs by: 9.30am Returns by: 3.30pm

Price £395

S/Supp. £80

Your Hotel Mercure Hythe Imperial HHHH Set in 50 acres of mature gardens with spectacular views over the English Channel. All ensuite rooms have TV, minibar, hairdryer and a telephone. The hotel has a traditional restaurant, two bars, lift and full leisure facilities including swimming pool, fitness centre, spa bath, sauna, golf course and a lift.

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The Beautiful Garden of England – Kent Treasures

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Chatham Dockyard

This delightful corner of England is known as the ‘Garden of England’, and its easy to see why. The county has so much to offer visitors, from historic attractions and majestic castles, to rolling countryside and beautiful gardens, there’s something for everyone. Included Excursions

Southend, The Cutty Sark and Cockles and Oysters

Southend on Sea

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to National Fruit Collection, Chatham Dockyard and Leeds Castle 䡲 River Medway Cruise

Faversham and National Fruit Collection: Nestling between the gently sloping Downs and the austere north Kent marshes, Faversham is one of Southern England’s most charming towns. It has over 475 listed buildings and a good selection of independent shops. We continue to Brogdale, home of the National Fruit Collection, for a tour of the orchards, with tasting opportunities. Chatham Historic Dockyard & Rochester: This Naval Dockyard is a vast maritime heritage site with an abundance of historic buildings, three warships, dry docks, Royal Dockyard Museum and much more. The afternoon is spent in the city of Rochester, with its magnificent Cathedral and historic Castle. River Medway Cruise and Leeds Castle: We head to Maidstone, where we enjoy a cruise along the River Medway. In the afternoon we visit Leeds Castle, said to be ‘the loveliest castle in the world’.

Based at the popular seaside resort of Southend on Sea, we discover some of the treasures of Essex and surrounding counties. The county is home to picturesque countryside, historic towns and pretty villages. Southend boasts the world’s longest pier, six miles of beaches and delightful parks.

Friday 3 – Tuesday 7 June Tour departs by: 9.30am Returns by: 3.30pm

Price £379

S/Supp. £72

Your Hotel Best Western Manor Hotel HHH Ideally located on the outskirts of Gravesend, all ensuite rooms have TV, telephone, hairdryer and hospitality tray. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, lift and fitness centre.

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Price includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to RHS Garden Hyde Hall, the Cutty Sark and Battlesbridge Antiques Centre

Included Excursions Greenwich and the Cutty Sark: We travel west to Greenwich, with a host of attractions including Queens House, the National Maritime Museum, the world’s largest, and Greenwich Park with its Meridian Line. The highlight is a visit to the Cutty Sark, the last surviving tea clipper. Hyde Hall and Southend: Enjoy a morning visit to the RHS garden at Hyde Hall, and spend the afternoon at leisure in Southend, perhaps take the train to the end of the pier. Shoeburyness, Cockle Sheds and Battlesbridge Antiques: We head east to Shoeburyness and onto Canewdon, with views over the Thames Estuary. Next we visit Battlesbridge, where over 80 dealers offer antiques, collectibles and crafts. Our next stop is Leigh on Sea and finally Old Leigh, an historical place with fishing boats, wharfs and cocklesheds along the coastline.

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Monday 29 August – Friday 2 September £329 Tour departs by: 9.30am Returns by: 3.30pm

S/Supp. £72

Your Hotel Park Inn HHH Located in the heart of the town, on the Western Esplanade, overlooking the mouth of the River Thames and close to the beaches. All ensuite rooms have LCD TV, tea/coffee making facilities and climate control. The hotel has a lift, bar and grill and a gym.

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Epping Ongar Railway

A long weekend of fun, culture and nostalgia. The Epping-Ongar Railway offers a great combination of preserved railway and heritage bus, maybe a famous Routemaster. We journey through the beautiful countryside of Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire and visit the historic city of Cambridge. Included Excursions

Great Yarmouth

䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Use of leisure facilities 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Chauffeured punt on River Cam 䡲 Epping-Ongar Railway Ride 䡲 Heritage bus journey

Epping-Ongar Railway and Heritage Bus: We head to Epping to join the railway, operating on part of the old London Tube route. The first part is taken on a heritage bus and then join the train to Ongar and return.

Friday 19 – Monday 22 August Tour departs by: 12.00 noon Returns by: 4.00pm

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Chocolate Box Villages, Cambridge and River Punt: Journey through the picturesque villages of Old Warden and Ickwell, stopping at St Neots, before continuing to Cambridge for a chauffeured punt through the back waters of Cambridge. Strawberries and cream will be served on board and free time to explore the city.

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Great Yarmouth and the Delights of Norfolk

Strawberries and Cream 4 DAYS – An English Dream

Price £289

S/Supp. Nil

A popular holiday destination, indulge yourself in all that Great Yarmouth has to offer, glorious parks and gardens, showtime extravaganzas, sandy beaches, a town steeped in heritage, lively pier and more. Included Excursions Wroxham Barns and Norfolk Broads Cruise: We visit Wroxham, with its craft barns, and enjoy a cruise on the Norfolk Broads.

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Use of leisure facilities 䡲 Entertainment 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Davenport’s Magic Kingdom and Somerleyton Hall 䡲 Norfolk Broads Cruise

North Walsham and Davenport’s Magic Kingdom: Explore market day North Walsham before continuing to the Magic Kingdom, the largest collection of magic memorabilia in Europe. Lowestoft and Somerleyton Hall: We drive south to Oulton Broad and Lowestoft, with chance to explore and obtain lunch, before we make our way to the magnificent Somerleyton Hall, an early Victorian mansion, with Jacobean origins and twelve acres of gardens.

Date (6 Days/5 Nights) Sunday 5 – Friday 10 June Tour departs by: 9.30am Returns by: 3.00pm

Price £469

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Your Hotel Letchworth Hall Hotel HHHH

Your Hotel Burlington Palm Hotel HHH

A beautiful countryside retreat, set in 8 acres of landscaped gardens, close to Letchworth. All ensuite rooms have air conditioning, TV, free Wi Fi, iron, telephone, hospitality tray and minibar. The hotel has a bar, restaurant and leisure club including indoor pool, sauna, steam room and a lift.

Centrally situated overlooking Great Yarmouth’s golden sands, close to the town centre, all ensuite rooms have TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lounge, bar, restaurant, lift, heated indoor swimming pool and sun deck.

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Yorkshire Wolds and Coast

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Burton Agnes Hall

The Yorkshire Wolds is a series of rolling chalk hills and valleys between the Derwent Valley and the Humber Estuary. The long coast from Flamborough Head to the exposed landscape of Spurn Head is dotted with seabird colonies and you will also explore pretty villages and market towns inland. Included Excursions

East Coast Fishing and Chips!

Flamborough Head

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English Breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival 䡲 Use of leisure facilities 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Burton Agnes Hall and Burnby Hall Gardens

Driffield, The Wolds and Burnby Hall 䡲 Tour of Beverley Minster Gardens: Visit Driffield, ‘Capital of the Wolds’, with plenty of interesting shops and tea rooms. We continue through the picturesque Wolds to Pocklington and Burnby Hall. The gardens are spread over 8 acres including Rock Gardens and Victorian Garden. Hull and Beverley Minster: We spend the morning in Hull, with Old Town, marina, Museum Quarter and The Deep. From here we head to Beverley and enjoy a guided tour of the famous Beverley Minster. Bridlington and Burton Agnes Hall: Bridlington is one of Yorkshire’s most popular resorts, with golden beaches, Old Town, working harbour and bustling town centre. In the afternoon we visit Burton Agnes Hall, a lovely stately home with great character.

Date (5 Days/4 Nights) Monday 22 – Friday 26 August Tour departs by: 8.30am Returns by: 2.00pm

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Price £349

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Enjoy a delightful short break to the East Coast, learn more about the fishing industry – and we throw in some chips too! Our base is Bridlington, perfect seaside resort with flat promenade and busy working harbour. Included Excursions

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Entertainment 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Hornsea Folk Museum and Pottery and Grimsby Heritage Centre

Hornsea Folk Museum and Pottery, Fish and Chips and Flamborough Head Cruise: Morning visit to Hornsea, and the Folk Museum, with Victorian 䡲 Yorkshire Belle Cruise Farm Kitchen, dairy and blacksmiths 䡲 Fish and Chip Lunch shop. If time permits perhaps do some shopping at Hornsea Freeport Outlet Centre, before returning to Bridlington for our fish and chip lunch before boarding the Yorkshire Belle for our 1.5hour cruise to Flamborough Head.

Grimsby Heritage Centre: We head south over the Humber Bridge, to Grimsby, to the Fishing Heritage Centre, to discover what life was like for trawlermen and their families in the 1950’s.

Date (4 Days/3 Nights) Friday 5 – Monday 8 August Tour departs by: 9.30am Returns by: 4.00pm

Price £289

S/Supp. Nil

Your Hotel Mercure Grange Park HHH

Your Hotel Monarch Hotel HH

Set in 12 acres of landscaped grounds, 5 miles from the centre of Hull. All ensuite rooms have TV, hairdryer, trouser press, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a restaurant, lift, bar and a health club featuring sauna, spa bath and gym.

Ideally situated right on the seafront, a short stroll from the town centre. All ensuite rooms have TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a restaurant and bar, both with sea views, dance floor with regular entertainment and a lift.

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Scarborough – Magical Moorlands and Coastal Charms

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Scarborough

Being one of Britain’s first holiday resorts, Scarborough has been welcoming visitors for over 360 years. The Victorians left a town with immense style, with some of the finest parks and gardens in Britain. Its north and south bays are separated by the imposing medieval castle perched on the headland.

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Entertainment 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Eden Camp and Castle Howard 䡲 North Yorkshire Moors Railway Ride

Included Excursions Filey and Eden Camp: We head south, to the genteel resort of Filey before continuing to Eden Camp, an original Prisoner of War Camp and now a museum including aeroplanes, historic cars, munitions and wartime memorabilia. Whitby and North Yorkshire Moors Railway: We follow the coast road to Whitby, famous fishing port and once home to Captain James Cook. High above the harbour stands Whitby Abbey, inspiration for Bram Stokers Dracula. After free time we join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, which takes us over the scenic moors through to Pickering where we rejoin the coach. Castle Howard: Through Thornton-le-Dale to Castle Howard, a palatial stately home where ‘Yorkshire rivals Rome’, with beautiful cupola, long gallery and delightful grounds.

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Enjoy a tour of discovery, from the historic port of Whitby, north along miles of unspoilt coastline, to the seaside resorts of Redcar and Saltburn, and onto the Tees River and Cooks birthplace at Marton. Included Excursions

Sunday 31 July – Friday 5 August Tour departs by: 11.00am Returns by: 3.00pm

Price £469

S/Supp. Nil

Your Hotel Esplanade Hotel HHH This hotel enjoys a commanding position on Scarborough’s South Cliff, just a short walk from the beach, the Spa and the town centre. All ensuite rooms have TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift, bar and lounge.

䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Use of leisure facilities 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Danby Moors Visitor Centre and Preston Park Hall Museum

Redcar, Saltburn by the Sea and Danby Moors Visitor Centre: First to Redcar, with flat sandy beaches and the iconic Redcar Beacon. Then just down 䡲 River Tees Cruise the coast we visit Saltburn by the Sea, with its unique cliff lift and historic pier. Our final stop is the Danby Moors Visitor Centre, on the banks of the River Esk, where you can pretty much see everything that the moors park has to offer.

Preston Park Hall and River Tees Cruise: Inside Preston Park you will find a delightful collection of memorabilia, with large social history collections, an armoury, toys and games. We join the Teeside Princess and take a gentle cruise on the River Tees to the cobbled town of Yarm, famous for its awe inspiring railway viaduct. Hartlepool: Discover a fantastic marina, great shopping and the award wining Hartlepool Maritime Experince, a recreation of an 18th century seaport, with HMS Tricomalee, the oldest British warship afloat in the world.

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Monday 16 – Friday 20 May Tour departs by: 8.30am Returns by: 5.00pm

Price £389

S/Supp. £88

Your Hotel Redworth Hall Hotel HHHH A beautiful Jacobean style manor house, set in 150 acres of woodland, near Darlington. All ensuite rooms have TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, trouser press and room service. The hotel has an award winning restaurant, beauty room, bar, lounge and leisure club with indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and spa pool. The hotel has a lift.

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Newcastle and a Northumbrian Adventure

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Tanfield Railway

A great tour embracing the fabulous city of Newcastle, our base, as well as visiting the award winning Beamish and take journeys on both river and rail.

Bamburgh and the Kingdom of Northumbria

Alnwick Castle

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners

Included Excursions

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Newcastle Quayside Market, River Tyne Cruise and Tanfield Railway: Enjoy a morning amble around the famous Sunday Quayside Market before joining a boat for a cruise on the River Tyne with commentary. We round off the day with a ride on the world’s oldest existing railway, built over 300 years ago to transport coal to ships on the River Tyne.

䡲 Admission to Beamish

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Join us for a tour of splendid scenery, contrasting countryside, historic towns, rugged coastline, rolling hills and quaint northern villages. The ancient kingdom of Northumbria offers some of the most striking, unspoilt beauty in England.

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Alnwick Castle and Gardens, Lady Waterford Hall and Heatherslaw Cornmill

䡲 River Tyne Cruise

Included Excursions

䡲 Railway rides on South Tyneside Railway and Tanfield Railway

Alnwick Castle and Gardens: We make Light Railway our way to Alnwick, described as ‘Windsor of the North’ by the Victorians. Alnwick Castle has recently featured in the Harry Potter films. Alnwick Garden was the inspiration of the Duchess of Northumberland and offers much to discover including water sculptures, the Grand Cascade and the infamous Poison Garden.

Beamish: Visit the huge open air museum, which captures the spirit of the North East in the 1800s and 1900s, including restored tram, authentic town street, colliery village, sweet shop, working farm and more. Shildon, Weardale and South Tynedale Railway: Locomotion at Shildon is an outpost of the National Railway Museum and contains locomotives, artefacts and memorabilia dating back to the birth of the railway. We embrace Weardale, in the heart of the Pennines, to Stanhope, for a break, before enjoying a trip on the South Tynedale Railway, England’s highest narrow gauge and return via the Tyne Valley.

Date (5 Days/4 Nights) Thursday 13 – Monday 17 October Tour departs by: 8.00am Returns by: 4.00pm

Price £389

S/Supp. £120

䡲 Ride on Heatherslaw

Ford and Etal, Lady Waterford Hall, Heatherslaw Light Railway, Tweed Valley and Kelso: First to the villages of Ford and Etal, a vast rural estate with Visitor Centre, steam railway, castles, paintings and craft workshops. There we include a visit to Lady Waterford Hall and a ride on the Heatherslaw light railway, with visit to the Heatherslaw cornmill, England’s most northerly working water mill. Then we head for the Scottish borders at Coldstream and through the Tweed Valley to Kelso. Holy Island and Bamburgh: We cross the causeway to Holy Island and the mysterious Lindesfarne Castle, and return to Bamburgh for some free time, perhaps visit the castle or Grace Darling Museum. (The crossing to Holy Island is goverened by tidal times and it may be possible to amend this excursion).

Date (5 Days/4 Nights) Monday 2 – Friday 6 May Tour departs by: 8.30am Returns by: 5.00pm

Price £409

Your Hotel Millennium Copthorne Hotel HHHH

Your Hotel Victoria Hotel, Bamburgh HHH

Standing in one of the finest locations in Newcastle, on the banks of the River Tyne, just a short stroll to the city centre. All ensuite rooms face the river and have TV, telephone and hospitality tray. The hotel has a lift, restaurant and a bar.

Centrally situated overlooking the green, just up the street from the magnificent castle on the beach. All ensuite rooms have TV, refreshment tray, hairdryer and trouser press. There is a brasserie, bar, restaurant and lift.

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Leeds Royal Armouries

The discovery of health Price Includes giving spa waters in 1571 was just the beginning – 䡲 Return coach travel by the 19th century 䡲 Door to Door Service Harrogate had become one 䡲 English breakfasts and of the country’s foremost 3 course dinners spa towns, and reminders 䡲 Easter Sunday lunch of the regal era, the Royal 䡲 Admission to Chocolate Pump Room Museum and Story and Royal the Royal Baths Assembly Armouries Rooms are still evident today. Harrogate has 䡲 River Ouse Cruise magnificent Victorian buildings, colourful banks of flowers, broad tree-lined boulevards and wide open spaces. Included Excursions City of York, River Ouse Cruise and the Chocolate Story: Enjoy free time in York, with ‘The Shambles’, Cathedral and Viking Centre. We enjoy a delightful river cruise along the River Ouse, and then finish in York’s Chocolate Story – no Easter tour would be complete without chocolate! Royal Armouries, Leeds: On our homeward journey we visit the Royal Armouries Museum, home to Britain’s national collection of arms and armour, with over 75000 objects.

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Harrogate and York at Easter

Ravenglass Railway

Enjoy three scenic rail journeys through some of England’s finest and most spectacular scenery. We are based in Gilsland, between the borders of Cumbria and Northumberland and are ideally situated to explore Cumbria, the North Pennines and the Eden Valley. Included Excursions

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Entertainment each evening 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Train ride on Cumbria Coast Railway, Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway and Settle to Carlisle Railway

Kielder Water, Hexham and Hadrian’s Wall: We drive along Liddesdale to Kielder Water and Forest Park, to visit the Visitor Centre, before continuing to Hexham, dominated by the Abbey. We return via the path of Hadrian’s Wall, which stretches for some 76 miles.

Cumbrian Coastal Line and Ravenglass Railway: Board the train in Carlisle and follow the Cumbrian Coast, through Maryport and Whitehaven, with stunning sea views, to Ravenglass. Here join the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, from the coast through seven miles of Lake District National Park, to the foothills of England’s highest mountains. Kirkby Lonsdale and Settle to Carlisle Railway: Venture into the Yorkshire Dales to Kirkby Lonsdale and travel past the immense Ribblehead Viaduct to Settle. Here join the train through to Carlisle, through majestic scenery, past viaducts, bridges and tunnels.

Date (5 Days/4 Nights) Date (4 Days/3 Nights) Friday 25 – Monday 28 March Tour departs by: 9.00am Returns by: 6.30pm

Price £349

S/Supp. £72

Your Hotel Cedar Court Hotel HHHH Situated overlooking the famous 200 acre Stray parkland, it sits on the site of Harrogate’s first ever hotel. All ensuite rooms have TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and a lift.

Monday 19 – Friday 23 September Tour departs by: 8.00am Returns by: 4.00pm

Price £409

S/Supp. £24

Your Hotel The Gilsland Spa Hotel HHH Beautiful hotel set in 140 acres of woodland, with fantastic views across the Irthing Gorge, where the river separates the two counties. All ensuite rooms have TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, coffee shop and ballroom which is renowned for its entertainment. The lift serves most floors.

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Blackpool Illuminations

St Annes is brimming with tradition, Lancashire friendliness, charm and style. The tranquil seaside resort has Victorian Porritt buildings, a pier, bandstand, lovely promenade gardens and of course donkey rides along the flat sandy beach. Included Excursions

The Red Rose Country – Treats of Lancashire Samlesbury Hall

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Entertainment 䡲 Use of leisure facilities 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Illuminasia, Lancaster Castle and Tower Ballroom

Blackpool, Illuminasia and Tower Ballroom Afternoon Tea: We make the short journey into Blackpool, to the 䡲 Cream tea Winter Gardens, where we visit the World’s largest indoor illuminations, with Terracotta Warriors, Jade Palace and World of Wonders. After free time to obtain lunch we visit the Tower Ballroom for traditional afternoon tea whilst listening to the mighty Wurlitzer.

Fleetwood Market and Lancaster Castle: Fleetwood has a traditional market with a vast array of indoor and outdoor stalls. In the afternoon we enjoy a tour of Lancaster Castle, and discover the magnificent Shire Hall and working court rooms. Blackpool Illuminations: Enjoy an evening drive through the famous illuminations.

Date (5 Days/4 Nights) Monday 10 – Friday 14 October Tour departs by: 10.00am Returns by: 3.00pm

Price £389

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St Annes and 5 DAYS Blackpool Illuminations

A great tour embracing a county of contrasting landscapes, diverse heritage and plentiful food and drink. Included Excursions Poulton-le-Flyde and Samlesbury Hall: Visit the historic market town of Poulton-le-Fylde, with charming cobbled streets, unusual shops and ancient sights. Continue to Samlesbury Hall, steeped in history, retaining its original black and white interior. Hellifield to Morecambe Railway and Afternoon Tea at the Midland Hotel: We enjoy a train ride from Hellifield to Morecambe. Opposite the station in Morecambe is the stunning Midland Hotel, beautifully restored to its former glory, and enjoy their delicious ‘Midland Afternoon Tea’, with free time in the seaside town.

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English Breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Tea/Coffee and biscuits on arrival 䡲 Use of leisure facilities 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Samlesbury Hall and The Chocolate House 䡲 Hellifield to Morecambe Train Journey 䡲 Afternoon Tea at The Midland

䡲 Canal Cruise & Cream The Chocolate House and Cruise: We Tea visit the Chocolate House to learn the art of producing handmade chocolate delicacies, with refreshments and samples included! Then free time to obtain lunch or a spot of shopping at Oswaldtwistle Mills before enjoying a cruise on the Leeds Liverpool Canal, where afternoon tea will be served.

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Your Hotel Clifton Park Hotel HHH An elegant hotel with a warm atmosphere, all rooms offer tea and coffee making facilities, TV, telephone and hairdryer. Facilities include restaurant, bar, lounges, ballroom with some entertainment, landscaped gardens and stunning indoor pool and Jacuzzi. The lift serves most rooms, ground floor rooms can be requested.

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Date (5 Days/4 Nights) Monday 18 – Friday 22 April Tour departs by: 9.30am Returns by: 3.30pm

Price £389

S/Supp. Nil

Your Hotel Foxfields Country Hotel HHH Situated near the village of Billington, in the beautiful Ribble Valley. All ensuite rooms have TV, hospitality tray, hairdryer and iron. The hotel has a bar, lounge, lift and leisure club with indoor pool, sauna and gym.

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Tenby Treasures and Caldey Island Cruise

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Tenby

Tenby is picture perfect, with its golden sands, pretty harbour, clear waters and candy coloured houses. The town bustles with an array of shops, cafes and restaurants, and you can take a boat trip to Caldey Island from the harbour, famous for its Abbey and ancient priory church. Included Excursions

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Entertainment

Picturesque Pembrokeshire and the Beautiful Gower

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Mumbles

The natural beauty of the Pembrokeshire Coast and the Gower Peninsular are famed all over the world. Glorious sandy beaches and seemingly endless rugged coastline give way to the Preseli Hills, historic towns and little villages.

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Welcome drink and harpist 䡲 1 night entertainment

䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to National Botanic Gardens and Pembroke Castle 䡲 Caldey Island Cruise

National Botanical Gardens of Wales and Carmarthen: Visit the market town of Carmarthen, with its popular Wednesday market. In the afternoon we visit the National Botanic Gardens of Wales, with the world’s largest single span glass house. Saundersfoot and Caldey Island Cruise: Spend some free time in the nearby seaside resort of Saundersfoot before returning to Tenby harbour to board the boat for the 1.5 hour cruise to Caldey Island, past the giant Cathedral Caves, where you can see seals basking on the rocks.

Included Excursions

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Tenby and Picton Castle: First to Tenby, with superb beaches, old town walls and interesting side streets. Onto Picton Castle, regarded as Pembrokeshire’s finest stately home and gardens with over 40 acres to explore.

䡲 Admission to Picton Castle 䡲 Guided Gower Peninsular Tour 䡲 Cream Tea

Pembroke Castle and Fishguard: Pembroke Castle sits prominently on the banks of the river estuary and was once the seat of a succession of major barons. We continue to the harbour town of Fishguard for some free time.

Mumbles and the Gower with Cream Tea: We head South through Kidwelly, to the picture postcard resort of the Mumbles for some free time. Then we pick up a guide to tour the Gower Peninsular, a designated ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, and enjoy a Gower cream tea at the Heritage Centre.

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Sunday 24 – Friday 29 July Tour departs by: 11.30am Returns by: 4.00pm

Price £419

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Sunday 29 May – Thursday 2 June Tour departs by: 9.30am Returns by: 3.30pm

Price £369

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Your Hotel Belgrave Hotel HH

Your Hotel Ivy Bush Royal Hotel HHH

The Belgrave commands an excellent position, overlooking South Beach and Caldey Island. All ensuite rooms have television and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a bar, lounge, regular entertainment and a lift to half floor landings.

Ideally situated within walking distance of Camarthen town centre, and once a favoured retreat for Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton, all ensuite rooms have TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift, restaurant, lounge and bar.

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Beaumaris Castle

A great tour to North Wales, full of interesting places and ancient sites to visit. Snowdon itself is one of the wonders of Wales, and over the Menai Straits, discover five thousand years of Anglesey history. Included Excursions Anglesey Tour: We pick up a guide to enjoy a tour of the mystical Welsh isle, which includes visits to Beaumaris Castle and Amlwch Copper Kingdom and a stop at Llanfair PG.

Llandudno – Queen of North Wales

Llandudno

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Cooked breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Use of leisure facilities

Lying on a sandy bay with Snowdonia towering in the background, Llandudno is without doubt ‘Queen of the Welsh Resorts’. It still retains its Victorian style, with its sweeping promenade and elegant pier, yet it abounds with all the attractions of a modern seaside holiday.

䡲 Excursions

Included Excursions

䡲 Guided tour 䡲 Admission to Plas Newydd, Amlwch Copper Kingdom, Beaumaris Castle and Bodnant Welsh Food Centre

Plas Newydd: Set spectacularly on the shores of the Menai Strait, Plas Newydd is an enchanting mansion and gardens, with spectacular views of Snowdonia. The sumptuous interiors contain works by Rex Whistler and there is also a military museum and arboretum. Snowdonia and Bodnant Welsh Food Centre: Enjoy a scenic drive through the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, and enjoy a stop at the Bodnant Food Centre to pick up some Welsh delights!

Monday 2 – Friday 6 May Tour departs by: 9.00am Returns by: 3.30pm

Price £389

S/Supp. £80

Your Hotel Celtic Royal Hotel HHH An historic hotel situated in the World Heritage town of Caernarfon. All ensuite rooms have TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, bistro, lift and leisure club with indoor pool, spa bath, sauna and steam room.

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Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English Breakfasts and 3 Course Dinners 䡲 Entertainment 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Portmeirion, Penrhyn Castle and National Slate Museum 䡲 Llanberis Lake Railway

Portmeirion & Porthmadog: Visit the Ride beautiful Italianate Village on the Snowdonia coast, with a truly Mediterranean feel, before continuing to the seaside resort of Porthmadog, with pretty harbour and bustling town. Penrhyn Castle and Conwy: Enjoy a morning visit to Conwy, with well preserved ancient walls, historic castle, the UK’s smallest house and bustling quayside. In the afternoon visit the neo-Norman, 19th century fantasy castle, crammed with interesting items including a one tonne slate bed made for Queen Victoria. Llanberis Lake Railway and National Slate Museum: Enjoy a ride along the shore of Lake Padarn, with splendid views of Snowdon. Afterwards visit the Slate Museum, where the workshops have been designed as though the quarrymen have just put down their tools.

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Welsh Wonders and Anglesey Mystery

Sun 19 – Sat 25 June Tour departs by: 12.30pm Returns by: 2.30pm

Price £489

S/Supp. £42

S/View £36

Your Hotel Hydro Hotel HHH Ideally placed on the seafront, only a short walk from the shops, pier and Happy Valley Gardens. All ensuite rooms have TV, hairdryer, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a large entertainment suite with dance floor and entertainment most evenings, ‘Looking Glass’ bar with views across the bay, games room and a lift.

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Arduaine Gasrdens

Oban, ‘Gateway to the Isles’, with its harbour, surrounded by sweeping mountains, is the perfect setting to explore the West Highlands and Islands. The highlight of the holiday and reportedly one of the best day tours in Britain is the Three Isles Tour. Included Excursions

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Arduaine Gardens, Inverary Castle and Ben Nevis Distillery

Three Isles Tour: We 䡲 Ferries to Mull catch the ferry to Mull and Iona and and journey past Duart cruise to Isle of Castle to Fionnphort Staffa before crossing to Iona – with its famous abbey, the resting place of over 100 Scottish Kings and the birthplace of Christianity in Britain. After a couple of hours to explore we then have an inspiring visit to the unique Isle of Staffa and Fingals Cave, with time on the island before returning to Oban.

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Edinburgh Tattoo

This dazzling show is a kaleidoscope of music, dance and display, staged against the matchless backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Spine-tingling sights abound as the massed bands march out across the drawbridge, the swell of their pipes and drums crack through the night sky.

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Glenturret Distillery

Immensed in a palette of breathtaking colours, arguably Scotland is at its best in the autumn time, when deep reds, golds, purple, copper and russets transform the mountain and valley landscapes. Our base is the resort town of Pitlochry.

䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 3 course dinners and English breakfasts 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Ticket for Military Tattoo 䡲 Admission to Scone Palace

S/Supp. £65

䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Use of leisure facilities 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to the Enchanted Forest and Show, Glamis Castle and Famous Grouse Whisky Distillery with tasting

Lochs and Whisky Tour: We drive to ‘Queen’s View’, at the head of Loch Tummel, Queen Victoria’s favourite spot, and on through Aberfeldy, past Loch Tay and onto the Highlands and past Loch Earn to Scotland’s oldest distillery, the home of the Famous Grouse and Glenturret, where we enjoy a tour and tasting.

Scone Palace: Visit one of Scotland’s most important stately homes, and the crowning place of the Kings of Scotland, including Macbeth.

Glamis Castle and the Enchanted Forest: Travel through the Vale of Strathmore, to Glamis, the childhood home of the Queen Mother. After an early dinner at the hotel we visit the Enchanted Forest, set in stunning woodland, to experience a light show that is out of this world. Perth and St Andrews: Firstly a stop off at Dundee, before heading over the Tay Bridge and onto the ancient university town of St Andrews. Return to the hotel via a stop at Perth.

Date (4 Days/3 Nights) Sun 7 – Wed 10 August Tour departs by: 7.30am Returns by: 7.00pm

Price £340

Your Hotel The Royal Hotel HHH

Your Hotel Salutation Hotel, Perth HHH

The Royal stands in the centre of town, close to the harbour and ferry terminal. All ensuite rooms have TV, hairdryer, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift, bar, lounge and restaurant.

Situated in the heart of Perth city centre, all ensuite rooms have television, telephone and hospitality tray. Facilities include panoramic restaurant, bar and a lift.

䡲 Door to Door Service

Edinburgh Tattoo: After a leisurely morning in Perth, we board our coach at lunchtime for Edinburgh. The afternoon is free to explore the city. In the evening we have the Tattoo performance. Arrival back at the hotel will be late, and please note that an evening meal is not included today.

Date (5 Days/4 Nights) Price £539

䡲 Return coach travel

Excursions

Fort William and Ben Nevis Distillery: A day north along the shores of Loch Linne to Fort William, after some free time we enjoy a tour and tasting of one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries.

Sunday 24 – Friday 29 July Tour departs by: 7.30am Returns by: 7.00pm

Price Includes

Included Excursions

Arduaine Gardens and Inverary Castle: Morning visit to Arduaine Gardens, a 20 acre coastal garden warmed by the North Atlantic drift. We continue along the shore of Loch Fyne to Inverary, and visit the castle, one of the most iconic in Scotland.

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Pitlochry – Scotlands Autumn Gold

Edinburgh Tattoo

Oban and the Three Island Adventure

S/Supp. £42

Mon 17 – Fri 21 October Tour departs by: 7.30am Returns by: 7.00pm

Price £349

S/Supp. £60

Your Hotel Scotland’s Hotel HHH A traditional hotel located in a quiet position in the centre of the popular Victorian town of Pitlochry. All ensuite rooms have TV, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. The hotel has a lounge, bar, lift and leisure facilities including indoor pool, sauna and steam room.

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Standing Stones of Stennes

The Far North of Scotland is a mysterious and magical place. Across the Pentland Firth, a graveyard of sunken ships adds to the mystique of the Orkneys, an archipelago of over 70 islands, and the highlight is a guided tour as well as visiting some of the Highland’s other famous highlights.

Jersey By Sea

Scotland’s Far North and the Glorious Orkneys

St Aubin, Jersey

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Castle and Gardens of Mey 䡲 Ferry to the Orkneys 䡲 Guided tour

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Located about 100 miles south of mainland Britain and only 14 miles from the coast of France, when visiting this enchanting island the influences of both countries are obvious, which, combined with the moderate climate, rugged cliffs, clear blue skies and delightful towns provides for an interesting and relaxing break.

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Return Condor ferry crossing 䡲 Coach transfers from harbour to hotel 䡲 English breakfast and 4 course dinners 䡲 Services of a Modern Hotels representative

Sunday: We head north to Perth, for our overnight stop at the 3 star Lovat Hotel. Monday: Inverness and Far North: We make our way into the Highlands, with a short stop in Pitlochry and continuing into the Spey Valley reaching Inverness for a lunch stop. Onwards along the north east coast. Past Brora and fairytale Dunrobin Castle, arriving in Thurso in time for dinner. Tuesday: Castle and Gardens of Mey: We venture along the coast to visit the Queen Mother’s former residence, the Castle and Gardens of Mey, perched high on the clifftops overlooking the Firth. Wednesday: John O’Groats and the Glorious Orkneys: Catch the ferry as a foot passenger from John O’ Groats to the Orkneys, where we meet a local coach and tour guide. The full day tour includes all the main sites including Skara Brae, The Churchill Barriers, Scapa Flow, Ring of Brodgar, The Standing Stones of Stenness, The Italian Chapel and Kirkwall. Return sailing is approx. 1730hrs. Thursday: Loch Ness, Fort William and Glen Coe: Depart Thurso and travel south, stopping off at Urquhart Castle and onwards along Great Glen to Fort William for some free time. We continue through Glencoe and The Trossachs to our 3 star overnight accommodation in the Stirling area.

Itinerary Day 1: After a local pick up we travel south to catch the Condor ferry to Jersey. Luggage arrangements are similar to airports with trolleys available for luggage to be checked in. Day 2-6: At leisure in Jersey. Your local courier will offer you excursions (extra supplementary charge) Day 7: We catch the Condor ferry back to the mainland, where our coach will be waiting to return you to the local area.

Excursions We do not include excursions on this tour as our coach cannot go with you, your local courier will offer you a range of trips to some of the Island’s best attractions on board a local island operators coach (Extra Charge). Please note that on some occasions, due to tides, the Condor availability may mean changes in times, sometimes by as much as 9 hours.

Friday: After breakfast we head for home.

Date (7 Days/6 Nights) Date (6 Days/5 Nights) Sunday 11 – Friday 16 September Tour departs by: 7.30am Returns by: 7.00pm

Price £519

S/Supp. £75

Your Hotel Pentland Hotel, Thurso HHH Our main hotel is the Pentland Hotel, centrally located in the heart of the town of Thurso. All ensuite rooms have TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, lounge and a lift.

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Sunday 31 July – Saturday 6 August £479 Tour departure & return times are still to be advised.

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Your Hotel Mayfair Hotel, St Helier HHH Located a few minutes walk from the shops of St Helier and 5 to 10 minutes walk from the beach. All rooms are ensuite with TV, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone and hairdryers. There is a cocktail bar with entertainment, lounge, coffee shop, indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and games room.

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Killarney

Killarney and the Ring of Kerry are known the world over and represent all that is best about Ireland’s relaxed way of life and magnificent scenery. The area is home to great attractions and vistas, from the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks Mountain Range, to historic castles, stately homes and ancient woodlands of Killarney National Park. Itinerary

Two Capital Cities Belfast & Dublin Titanic Museum, Belfast

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Return ferry crossings 䡲 Cooked breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Entertainment in Castleisland 䡲 A drink with dinner (Castleisland)

Explore Ireland’s two great capital cities – Belfast and Dublin, two very different cities that share a common history.

䡲 Excursions

Included Excursions

䡲 Jaunting Car ride

Belfast and Titanic Cruise: We travel to Belfast and board the guided Titanic Harbour Boat Tour, embracing the Titanic story both old and new, it offers views of the Titanic Quarter from the water. The afternoon will be free to explore its many attractions including the Titanic Experience, SS Nomadic, Belfast Castle or the Ulster Folk Museum.

䡲 Lake Cruise

Sunday: Travel to Fishguard for our ferry and onto Dooleys Hotel Waterford for our overnight stay. Monday: Travel on to County Cork, where its possible to kiss the Blarney Stone, before continuing into County Kerry, to Castleisland, our base for the next 3 nights Tuesday: Killarney, Jaunting Car Ride and Lake Cruise: Spend time in the tourist town of Killarney, and enjoy a traditional jaunting car ride through the National Park to Ross Castle, followed by a scenic lake cruise. Wednesday: Ring of Kerry: A highlight of the tour. Formed during the last ice age, the picturesque peninsular, with its traditional villages, lush countryside and ocean views, makes it a wonderful coastal drive. Thursday: From Kerry we travel up to Dublin, with free time in the cosmopolitan capital, before heading for our overnight hotel, the Esplanade Hotel, Bray. Friday: We catch the morning ferry from Dublin to Holyhead and continue homeward.

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Holyhead to Dublin Ferry 䡲 Tea/Coffee on arrival 䡲 Use of leisure facilities 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Guided Titanic Harbour Cruise 䡲 Liffey River Cruise

Dublin, River Liffey Cruise, Old 䡲 Admission to Old Jameson Distillery and Dublinia: Enjoy a 45 minute guided cruise on the River Jameson Distillery and Liffey, then visit Old Jameson Distillery Dublinia for a one hour tour and tasting. After lunch we visit Dublinia, where you can learn about Dublin during the Viking and Medieval age, and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Date (4 Days/3 Nights) Date (6 Days/5 Nights) Sunday 11 – Friday 16 September Tour departs by: 7.30am Returns by: 5.00pm

Price £469

S/Supp. £76

Your Hotel River Island Hotel, Castleisland HHH A lovely family run hotel situated in the heart of the market town of Castleisland. All ensuite rooms have TV, telephone and room service. The hotel has a restaurant, lift, bar and grill.

Killarney and the Ring of Kerry

Monday 23 – Thursday 26 May Tour departs by: 7.30am Returns by: 5.00pm

Price £339

S/Supp. Nil

Your Hotel Ballymascanlon House Hotel HHHH Lovely family run hotel situated on the Ballymascanlon Estate, in Dundalk, halfway between Dublin and Belfast. All ensuite rooms have hairdryer, TV and hospitality tray. The hotel has a lift, bar, restaurant and leisure centre with indoor pool, hydro pool, sauna, steam room and outdoor hot tub.

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SP I R I T O F C H R IS T M A S Weston Carnival and Festive Sparkle

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Heart of Wales Tinsel and Turkey

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Newquay Turkey and Tinsel

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Weston Carnival

A nice festive break, embracing the Mardi Gras of the South West! The hotel offers plenty of festive entertainment and includes an additional lunch. We include an excursion to the city of Bath, and the coach will be available for you to sit in to watch the carnival.

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Full breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Festive Entertainment 䡲 One lunch 䡲 Excursion to Bath

Itinerary

䡲 Use of coach to watch Carnival

Day 1: Travel to Weston, arriving early afternoon. In the evening the coach will transfer you to watch the carnival. Day 2-3: At leisure with an included excursion to Bath.

Enjoy this festive break in the heart of Mid Wales, based in the spa town of Llandrindod Wells, with great festive entertainment and food. Included Excursions The Hall at Abbey Cwm Hir: We visit Abbey Cwm Hir, where all 52 rooms are decorated for Christmas, each with its own theme.

Price includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Entertainment each evening 䡲 Festive fun and games 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Abbey Cwm Hir

Aberystwyth: We drive to the coast of Cardigan Bay, Aberystwyth, where the town is an excellent shopping centre, and perhaps visit the museum of the National Library of Wales.

Day 4: Homeward journey.

Enjoy a pre-Christmas break in Cornwall, with some great festive entertainment, Christmas fayre, dancing, fun and games. Included Excursions Eden Project Winter Festival: There is a packed program at the Eden Project, from reindeer, lantern parades, Cornish choirs, enchanted rainforest and Christmas crafts.

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Entertainment 䡲 Festive games 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Eden Project

Truro: Visit Cornwall’s only city, with beautiful Georgian architecture, independent shops and wonderful museum.

Date (5 Days/4 Nights) Date (4 Days/3 Nights)

Mon 28 Nov – Fri 2 Dec Tour departs by: 9.00am Returns by: 5.00pm

Friday 11 – Monday 14 November

Price £239

S/Supp. £15

S/View £9

Tour departs by: 11.00am Returns by: 12.30pm

Your Hotel Anchor Head Hotel, Weston Super Mare HHH Overlooking the bay between Weston’s two piers, all rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, TV and hairdryer. There is a bar with dance floor, TV lounge and a lift.

Date (5 Days/4 Nights) Mon 14 – Fri 18 November Tour departs by: 10.00am Returns by: 2.30pm

Your Hotel Hotel Commodore HHH The hotel stands in the centre of town and all ensuite rooms have TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a bar, restaurant, spa and a lift.

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Price £319

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Price £279

S/Supp. £20

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Thursford Christmas Spectacular

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Thursford Christmas Spectacular

The city is great for exploring and shopping, and the Christmas market should be taking place, where it boasts a large number of stalls from as far as Thailand, India, South Africa, France and Germany. The hotel offers a festive programme of entertainment and fun. Included Excursions

Price includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Use of leisure facilities 䡲 Festive programme

䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course carvery dinner 䡲 Use of leisure facilities 䡲 Excursion 䡲 Ticket to Thursford Christmas Spectacular

䡲 Ullswater Cruise

Thursford Christmas Spectacular: After enjoying an early carvery at our hotel, we travel to Thursford, where each show is a pageant of spectacle and colour, a show which would not be out of place in any of London’s west end theatres.

Price £329

S/Supp. £60

Your Hotel Crown and Mitre Hotel HHH Ideally situated right in the heart of Carlisle, close to the Cathedral, Castle and Tullie House Museum. All ensuite rooms have TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift, restaurant, bar and leisure club with indoor pool and Jacuzzi.

䡲 Return coach travel

Included Excursions

Gretna, Dumfries and Moffat: A lovely circular tour embracing some lovely border towns, perhaps stock up on some Christmas shopping!

Mon 5 – Fri 9 December Tour departs by: 8.30am Returns by: 5.00pm

Price includes

䡲 Excursions 䡲 Afternoon Tea at Penrith, Ullswater Cruise Inn on the Lake and Afternoon Tea: Enjoy a spectacular winter cruise along Ullswater Lake, and enjoy a festive afternoon tea at the Inn on the Lake.

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The ultimate Christmas musical experience is simply one of the most exciting Christmas spectacular shows ever. It is the most popular Christmas show of all time in England and is a blend of exciting Christmas entertainment, with Christmas songs, carols, dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, outstanding music and singing from the cast of over 100.

Inverness All Inclusive Turkey and Tinsel

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Tinsel and Turkey in Carlisle

Loch Ness

Where better to enjoy a pre-Christmas break than the glorious Scottish Highlands! There is plenty to do within Inverness, including exploring the Old Town, Inverness Castle and St Andrews Cathedral, to visiting the Museum and Art Gallery or Floral Hall. It is also a shoppers paradise, from the Victorian Market to the new, awardwinning Eastgate Centre. Our All Inclusive package ensures lots of festive fun and frolics were sure you will enjoy! Included Excursions Cairngorms, Grantown on Spey and Speyside Heather Centre: We travel to the Cairngorms, to Grantown on Spey, a traditional Highland Town, and visit the Speyside Heather Centre, an award winning attraction close to Aviemore.

Norwich: Before returning home we spend a couple of hours in festive Norwich before we begin our journey home.

Loch Ness Drive: Short day we travel along Loch Ness in the hope of spotting the famous monster!

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Date (5 Days/4 Nights)

Sun 27 – Mon 28 November Tour departs by: 9.00am Returns by: 7.30pm

Price £179

S/Supp. £20

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Sun 20 – Thu 24 November Tour departs by: 7.30am Returns by: 7.00pm

Price includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 English breakfasts and 3 course dinners 䡲 Free bar between 7pm – 10pm each night 䡲 Mulled Wine and mince pie reception 䡲 Festive entertainment programme 䡲 Christmas Jumper Competition 䡲 Lunch each day 䡲 Christmas Movie Afternoon 䡲 Wine with dinner 䡲 Afternoon tea with cream scones 䡲 Unlimited tea/coffee 䡲 Use of leisure facilities 䡲 Excursions 䡲 Admission to Speyside Heather Centre

Price £389

S/Supp. £88

Your Hotel Dunston Hall HHHH

Your Hotel BW Palace Hotel HHH

Dunston Hall is an Elizabethan mansion situated in 150 acres of wooded parkland, just a ten minute drive from the centre of Norwich. All ensuite rooms have TV, telephone and hospitality tray. The hotel has a golf course, indoor swimming pool and spa, two restaurants, bar and a lift.

The Palace nestles on the banks of the River Ness, opposite Inverness Castle and is just a short stroll from Inverness City Centre. All ensuite rooms have TV, hospitality tray, free Wi-Fi and telephone. The hotel has a lift, bar, lounge and leisure club with indoor pool, sauna and steam room.

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Christmas in the Lakes

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New Year on The Isle of Wight

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Lake District

Itinerary

Enjoy a traditional English Christmas at our popular hotel in the Lake District. We stay on full board basis and include plenty of festive entertainment.

Day 1: Afternoon arrival with a welcome drinks reception prior to dinner. Evening dinner & entertainment in Palmeston Ballroom.

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach travel 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Full board basis 䡲 Excursion

Itinerary

䡲 Festive activities

Day 1: We head north and check into the hotel before enjoying a Sherry Reception and entertainment in the Victorian Ballroom.

䡲 Entertainment

Day 2: Christmas Eve – A full breakfast is followed by fun and games in the Jacobean Bar. Lunch will be served and we will have a couple of hours in Kendal for some last minute shopping. Enjoy a three course carvery dinner and entertainment. Day 3: Christmas Day – With no let up to the Christmas Day festivities, enjoy hot punch and a visit by Father Christmas with presents. Dine on the traditional Christmas Lunch followed by tea and Christmas Cake. A buffet dinner will be served early evening after which you can dance the night away with an evening of music. Day 4: Boxing Day – Relax with a free morning. Head to the Jacobean Bar after lunch for some light entertainment. Delight in an evening candlelit dinner followed by an evening of entertainment in the ballroom.

Day 2: Morning excursion to Ryde. Return to hotel for lunch and then join in the afternoon tea dance in the ballroom. Cream tea. Evening dinner followed by music and dancing.

Price Includes 䡲 Return coach Travel 䡲 Return Ferry Crossing 䡲 Door to Door Service 䡲 Full Board basis 䡲 Excursions 䡲 New Year Activities 䡲 Entertainment

Day 3: New Year’s Eve Morning excursion to Cowes. Lunch & afternoon cream tea at hotel. Evening sherry reception with canapés, followed by New Year's Eve Gala dinner. New Year’s Eve Party Night with music and dancing and a star studded cabaret. Hot sausage rolls served in the evening and at midnight toast the New Year with a glass of bubbly. Day 4: New Year’s Day Morning to relax in the resort, with tea & coffee served in the hotel. Lunch in the hotel. Afternoon of fun & games with proceeds being donated to local charities. Farewell evening dinner. More fun & games with prizes during our evening entertainment. Day 5: Homeward bound, arriving during the afternoon.

Day 5: Depart after breakfast for the homeward journey.

Date (5 Days/4 Nights – Full Board) Date (5 Days/4 Nights) Friday 23 – Tuesday 27 December Tour departs by: 9.30am Returns by: 4.30pm

Price £469

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Your Hotel Cumbria Grand Hotel HHH Set in private gardens, overlooking Morecambe Bay, all ensuite rooms have TV, telephone and hospitality tray. Facilities include putting green, lounge with some entertainment and a lift.

F or f r ie ndl y ser vi ce a nd b o o ki ng s , c al l 0 1562 820002

Price

Thu 29 Dec 2016 – Monday 2 Jan 2017 £429 Tour departs by: 9.30am Returns by: 5.00pm

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Your Hotel Ocean View Hotel, Shanklin HHH Situated by East Cliff Promenade, opposite the cliff lift and close to the town’s amenities. All rooms en suite with TV & hospitality tray. Lounge, Restaurant, Bar, Lift, Snooker Room. Leisure complex with pool, sauna and steam room.

O UR TRADI NG CHA RTE R WITH YOU Whittle Coach & Bus Limited Foley Business Park, Stourport Road, Kidderminster, Worcs. DY11 7QL 1. Does this Trading Charter Apply to My Booking? Yes, if you are booking a “package” to which the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 apply and which does not comprise a flight. In brief, those Regulations apply to a booking of at least two of the following components when sold or offered for sale at an inclusive price and when the service covers a period of more than twenty-four hours or includes overnight accommodation: transport, accommodation, other tourist services not ancillary to transport or accommodation and accounting for a significant proportion of the package. 2. Why should I read this? Because it is very important. Our Trading Charter forms a key part of our agreement with you because it not only comprises the booking terms and conditions for the booking of your package, but also the Consumer Guarantee (described below) from The Bonded Coach Holidays Group (“BCH Group”), part of the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK, providing protection for the money you pay to us for the booking should we go out of business. Both the booking terms and conditions and the Consumer Guarantee, together with the confirmation of booking we give you at the time we commit to your booking for you, together make up the legally binding contract between you as the lead name making the booking, anyone else in your party and us. When you make this booking as the lead name you undertake that you are 18 and have the authority to accept, and do accept, on behalf of your party the terms of this Trading Charter. This contract is made subject to the terms of this Trading Charter, which are governed by English Law, and the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. However, if you are resident in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you are able to choose the law and courts in your country, but if you wish to do so we would ask you to request this before placing your booking. If you did not see this Trading Charter before you made your booking and you are not happy to proceed with the booking now that you have seen it, please return all documentation to us or the booking agent through whom you booked within 7 days of receiving this Trading Charter. Your booking will be cancelled and your monies will be returned in full, provided you have not commenced your travel. 3. How and when do I make this contract with you? We welcome you making contact with us in a number of ways. You can write to us, phone us, use a travel or booking agent, email, or visit our website. Whichever way you contact us, the contract is made when your booking is entered on to our reservation system and we issue a confirmation of booking. We will send you, or your booking agent the confirmation of your booking within 7 working days. Please check this confirmation very carefully to ensure all the information is correct and tell us, or your agent, immediately of any errors. 4. How is my money for the package I book protected? For all coach holidays your money is protected by the Consumer Guarantee described below and provided to you by the BCH Group. This is possible because we subscribe to the Code of Conduct of the BCH Group, which requires us to take out a bond from a financial entity in favour of the BCH Group for it to use to provide protection for your package money in the unlikely event that, for financial reasons, we can’t carry out our booking obligations to you. 5. BCH Group Consumer Guarantee The Bonded Coach Holiday Group guarantees to you that in the event of our failure through insolvency to provide your package as booked, BCH Group will: 5.1 Wherever possible, arrange for your package to be completed; 5.2 Where failure occurs after your package has begun, arrange for you and those in your party covered by the booking to be returned by an appropriate means of transport to their UK area of departure; 5.3 If the package cannot be completed as booked, to reimburse your booking-payments received by us, provided that BCH Group will first take in to account and withhold an appropriate amount if any part of the service has already been provided (including any substituted service) or you are entitled to a refund from your credit card provider. In the event that you are to be reimbursed under the BCH Group consumer guarantee, you will be asked to assign absolutely to BCH Group any right, claim or cause of action which you may have arising out of or connected with the subject matter and will be asked to assist BCH Group in any claim brought by them connected with the subject matter. 6. Payments by Credit Card If you made payment for the booking of any services using a credit card it is likely in many circumstances that you have recourse against the credit card company in the event of services not being supplied in whole or in part due to the supplier’s financial failure. In those circumstances, you will be advised to check that you have exhausted your remedies against the credit card company. 7. When do I need to pay for my package and how much? We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the packages that we advertise. At the time of booking you will be told the current price of the package. You can book by paying a deposit for each person named on the booking. You will be told at what point in time you will become committed to a booking, but we are not committed to the booking until such time as we provide you with our confirmation of booking. Our commitment is always conditional upon any balance being paid before the dates listed below. Where you use an agent they may require you to pay them earlier than this date and will advise you separately of their balance due date. If you book within our balance due period you will need to pay the total package cost at the time of your booking.

If you do not pay the outstanding balance for your package on or before the date when it is due we may cancel your booking and you will be required to pay the cancellation charges detailed below. The date of cancellation will normally be the date on which we receive your written confirmation that you intend to cancel or 15 days after the balance due date, whichever comes first. Deposit Payments £50 per person for all coach holidays in Britain and Europe. Your balance is due 8 weeks before departure date for all British and European coach holidays. Where optional items are purchased as part of the package these are payable on the balance due date except where items, such as theatre tickets, have been specifically purchased for you. In this case the cost will be payable at a separate date notified to you and will not normally be refundable unless we obtain a refund from the supplier we use. 8. If I use an agent who does my money belong to? Your agent will hold your deposit on your behalf until we issue a confirmation of your booking, which confirms there is a contract between us. The agent then holds this money on our behalf. The agent holds the balance you pay on our behalf until the date the balance is due. The agent will then forward to us. 9. Can you change the price of my package after you have issued the booking confirmation? On all coach holidays, we operate a ‘No Surcharge Guarantee’. The price of your coach holiday is fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges. 10. Can I change my package arrangements? After we have issued our booking confirmation we will do our best to accommodate any changes you may want to make but we cannot guarantee to do so. Any changes must be notified to us in writing and signed by the person who signed the booking form. If we are able to make the changes an amendment fee of £20 will be payable plus the cost that we incur in making the amendment. The costs of making a change increases the closer to the departure date you want to make it. Some arrangements, like particular types of tickets, cannot be changed without paying a cancellation charge of up to 100% of the cost of the ticket. 11. Can I transfer my booking to someone else? You can transfer your booking to someone else provided you give us reasonable notice. This person must be able to satisfy all the conditions for the package and a change cannot normally be made later than seven days prior to departure. We will make an administration charge of £20 per booking for every transfer we make plus any reasonable additional costs caused by the transfer. You will remain responsible for ensuring that the package is paid for by the balance due date. This is in addition to (and does not affect) the separate liability of the transferee to us. 12. How can I cancel my package? You, or any member of your party, may cancel at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the person in whose name we issued the confirmation of booking and is communicated to us in writing via the office at which you made your original booking. You will have to pay cancellation charges set out in the scale below to cover our estimated loss resulting from the cancellation. If you are insured against cancellation you may be able to recover the charges from your insurers. Your cancellation will take effect from the date when either the travel agent or we receive your written confirmation of your cancellation. You must also return any tickets or vouchers that you have received. A reduction in room occupancy may increase the charges for the remaining passengers by the application of supplements for low occupancy of rooms. 13. Scale of Cancellation Charges Period before departure within which written cancellation of package price is received Coach More than 56 days 49 – 55 days 22 – 48 days 8 – 21 days 1 – 7 days Departure day or later including voluntary termination during the package

Amount of cancellation Charge as a % of total package cost

Deposit only 30% OR deposit if greater 50% 70% 90% Total package cost

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

• a full refund of the money you have paid. When we have notified you of the changes and options available, you must tell us your decision as soon as possible and within any timescale we may set bearing in mind the need to safeguard the booking arrangements of other customers. 15. Scale of Compensation We will pay you compensation for significant changes on the following scale: Period before departure in which significant change is notified to you or your agent More than 42 days 29 to 42 days 15 to 28 days 8 to 14 days 0 to 7 days

Amount per person Nil £10 £15 £20 £25

If, prior to departure, we make a significant change to your package arrangements or cancel your package we will pay you compensation on the above scale unless:• the package is cancelled because the number of persons who agreed to take it is less than the minimum number required, and you were informed of the cancellation in writing or • where the performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected (for example but not limited to delay, cancellations, change of itinerary, change of accommodation, change of transport) by “Force Majeure”. Force Majeure means an event which we or the supplier(s) of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid and is therefore an event beyond our or the supplier’s reasonable control. These events include but are not limited to strikes, riots, political/civil unrest, government acts, hostilities, war, threat of war, terrorist activity or threat of terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, flood, tornadoes, hurricanes, transportation problems, airport closures, and severe weather conditions. We suggest that you take out adequate travel insurance to cover such eventualities. [In the unlikely event that the performance of our contractual obligations are prevented or affected due to Force Majeure after departure, we regret we will be unable to make any refunds (unless we obtain any from our suppliers)] Advice from the Foreign Office to avoid or leave a particular country may constitute Force Majeure. We will follow the advice given by the Foreign Office. Payment of compensation according to the scale set out above will not affect your statutory right to claim further compensation if, in all the circumstances, you remain dissatisfied. If, after departure, we need to make a change to a significant proportion of your package we will do our best to make suitable alternative arrangements at no extra cost to you. If it proves impossible to make suitable alternative arrangements, or if you have reasonable grounds for refusing the alternative offered, we will arrange transport back to your point of departure, or to an alternative location that we agree to, Unless the change is as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control (force majeure as described above), you will also be entitled to compensation. 16. What is the extent of our liability? Your package contract with us will be performed or provided with reasonable skill and care. We accept responsibility if you or customers named in the booking suffer death or personal injury, or the contractual arrangements are not provided as promised as a result of the failure of us or our agents or suppliers or the employees of each whilst acting in the course of their employment unless the failure or improper performance is due to: • You, or • Any of the following: i) a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements, or ii) unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised, or iii) an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall. In these 3 events we would still endeavour to give prompt assistance if you are in difficulty and, if you inform us that you don’t believe you have received the contracted service, we will make prompt efforts to find appropriate solutions. For claims which involve death or personal injury we do not impose any restriction upon our liability to the extent that it arises from our negligence. For all other claims which do not involve personal injury or death: • the most we will have to pay if we are liable to you is twice the price you’ve paid for your package (not including insurance premiums and amendment charges). • Our liability will also be limited in accordance with/or in line with all relevant international convention. These include the Athens Convention (applies to transport by ship), the Berne Convention (applies to transport by rail), the Geneva Convention (applies to transport by road) and the Paris Convention (applies to accommodation). You can get copies of the relevant conventions from the Internet or from us. You should also note that these conventions limit or remove the amount of compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We will apply the limits of these Conventions to any payments to you as if we were the carrier. The above suppliers (such as accommodation or transport providers) have their own booking conditions or conditions of carriage, and these conditions may limit or remove the relevant transport provider's or other supplier's liability. You can get copies of such conditions from our offices, or the offices of the relevant supplier. We will pay you in accordance with these conditions which are incorporated into the Trading Charter.

Bo ok in g Lin e: 0156 2 820 002

XXXX – xxxx If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death or personal injury or illness, you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may have to take action against the person or organisation responsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness. NB: this clause does not apply to any separate contracts that you may enter into for excursions or activities during or outside of your package. 17. What do I need to do if I have to complain? If you have a complaint during your package you should tell the driver/representative or supplier at the earliest opportunity so that they can do their utmost to resolve the problem immediately. If they are unable to resolve the problem to your satisfaction you should complete a Holiday Report Form which is available from the driver/representative. You will be given a copy of this report which you should keep. If, on your return from your package, you remain dissatisfied you should write within 28 days to the Quality Coordinator. In your letter you will need to quote your booking reference number, holiday number, departure date and the number of the Holiday Report Form which you completed at the time. If you do not tell us at the earliest opportunity about a problem giving rise to your complaint we cannot take steps to investigate and rectify it at the time. We will take into account the date you first drew the problem to the attention of our driver/representative or supplier when responding to your complaint and it may affect your rights under this Trading Charter if we have not been able to investigate and remedy the situation at the time. The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK has an independent arbitration scheme and full details are available from them. This scheme does not apply to claims that arise mainly in respect of physical injury or illness or the consequences of any illness or injury. 18. Our Coaches We will always use our reasonable endeavours to provide a coach to the specification as described in our brochure or advertisement but reserve the right to substitute an alternative vehicle should unforeseen circumstances arise. There is a seating plan of the coach for each package, but it is possible that on occasions operational reasons will require a coach with a different configuration to be used. We therefore reserve the right to alter a coach-seating plan and allocate seats other than those you have booked. We reserve the right to move single travellers on a coach, so that they are sharing a double seat with other single passengers. Specific seats will not be allocated on coaches which operate on feeder services between joining points and main package departure points, on coaches which carry out transfers to and from seaports or airports. 19. Hotel Facilities Some hotel facilities, such as indoor or outdoor swimming pools or leisure facilities may from time to time be withdrawn for routine maintenance or be subject to seasonal availability. The provision of these facilities is therefore not guaranteed. 20. Health & Safety during your package In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene may be lower than those to which we are accustomed in the UK. You should therefore exercise greater care for your own protection. Further information can be obtained from your GP or from your travel agent who can provide you with the leaflet "Health Advice for Travellers" published by the Department of Health. Some people may be at risk from discomfort or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile on a journey for a long period of time. If you are planning to undertake a bus or coach journey of more than 3 hours you should consult your doctor if you have ever had DVT or pulmonary embolism, a family history of clotting conditions, cancer or treatment for cancer, a stroke, heart or lung disease or if you have had major surgery in the past 3 months. We reserve the right to refuse any booking in the absence of a doctor's certificate confirming that you are fit to travel. During the journey we will provide comfort stops as frequently as possible. During these stops you are encouraged to get off the coach and walk around. Exercise reduces any discomfort which may be caused by periods of immobility. During any journey you should drink alcohol only in moderation as it leads to dehydration. 21. Passenger behaviour We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday. But you must remember that you are responsible for your behaviour and the effect it may have on others. If you or any member of your party is abusive or disruptive or behaves in a way which, in our reasonable opinion, could cause damage or injury to others or affect their enjoyment of their holiday, or which could damage property, we have the right, after reasonable consideration, to terminate your contract with us. If this happens we will have no further obligations or liability to you. The coach driver/representative, ship's captain, or authorised official of other means of transport is entitled to refuse you boarding if in their reasonable opinion you are unacceptably under the influence of drink or drugs or you are being violent or disruptive. If you are refused boarding on the outward journey we will regard it as a cancellation by you and we will apply cancellation charges according to the scale set out above. If the refusal is on the return journey we have the right to terminate the contract and will have no further obligations or liability to you. 22. No smoking policy Smoking is not permitted on our coaches. 23. Pets We do not allow pets to taken on our packages. Registered Assistance Dogs will normally be accommodated on UK packages but not on overseas packages. 24. Pick up point, itineraries, travel documents and passport You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure point, at the correct time, with the correct documents and we cannot be held liable for any loss or expense suffered by you or your party because of an incorrect passport or late arrival at the departure point.

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If you are a British citizen travelling outside the United Kingdom you must have a full UK passport valid for a minimum of three months for travel in Europe, 6 months for travel outside of the EU after your scheduled date of return. Non-UK citizens must seek passport and visa advice from the relevant consulates or embassies of the countries you plan to visit prior to making a booking for one of our packages (and you are advised to check with the relevant consulate or embassy to ensure you allow sufficient time before your departure to apply for a visa). The name on the passport must match the name on the ticket. If someone in your party changes name after the booking is made you must tell us immediately so that we can issue the ticket in the new name. When you have paid the balance we will send you or your booking agent all the necessary labels so that you receive them in good time for your holiday. Certain travel documents may have to be retained by us and your driver/courier will then issue them to you at the relevant time. If you lose a travel document after it has been issued to you we will require you to meet the direct cost charged by the carrier/supplier for the issue of a duplicate or replacement. Whittles Coaches reserves the right to modify itineraries to conform with requests from the competent authorities in the United Kingdom and any other sovereign state through which the tour will operate. We recommend that you read the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advice about your holiday at www.fco.gov.uk. Excursions which are included in the cost of your booking and are part of your package are detailed on the relevant brochure page and refunds will not be made for any excursion not taken. Optional excursions may be booked and paid for in resort but these will not form part of your booking. Admission fees to buildings, grounds etc. are included in the price of the package unless otherwise stated on the relevant brochure page. 25. What happens if I am delayed? Your travel insurance may cover you for some delays. In addition where you are delayed for more than six hours in any one day we will seek to minimise any discomfort and where possible, arrange for refreshments and meals. 26. Do I need to take out travel insurance? We strongly advise all our customers to take out travel insurance to cover medical and repatriation costs, personal injury, loss of baggage and cancellation charges. If you do not have adequate insurance and require our assistance during your package, we reserve the right to reclaim from you any medical repatriation or other expenses which we may incur on your behalf which would otherwise have been met by insurers. Please note that it is compulsory for ALL passengers travelling overseas to obtain Travel Insurance. 27. What assistance will you give me if things go wrong when it is not your fault? In addition to what has already been stated (and without affecting that), if you, or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part of your package travel arrangements or an excursion arranged through us in the UK, we shall at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance. Where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to commencement of proceedings. Our consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any costs, benefits received under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limit the cost of our assistance to you and any member of your party to £5000 per party. 28. Passengers with disabilities You confirm that you will notify us before you book if you or any member of your party has a disability so that we may consider what reasonable adjustments we or any relevant supplier should consider in the context of your package. We want to ensure the arrangements for your package are suitable and appropriate. If you have specific needs for equipment (such as scooters), or you will need assistance or particular facilities in the hotel, port or train station, or may have difficulties in taking part in excursions or boarding and travelling on the coach or other means of transport you must let us know in advance. If any assistance is required it must be brought to our attention at the time of booking or, if it arises later, as soon as possible. Not all the packages in this brochure may be suitable for you and if we reasonably consider we cannot provide what is required, we will not accept the booking. Should you or a member of your party have any medical condition or disability that may affect your/their holiday or that of other passengers, you must provide full written details to us at the time of booking so that we can advise you of the suitability of the holiday. This applies whether the booking is made on-line, in person, in writing, or by telephone. If a particular issue is identified, we reserve the right to request a doctor’s certificate confirming that the passenger is fit for travel and reserve the right to refuse any booking in the absence of such doctor’s certificate being produced upon request. If a passenger requires personal assistance (for example but not limited to assistance with feeding/dressing/toileting/mobilising) then this passenger must travel with an able bodied companion/carer and written confirmation that such assistance will be provided for the entirety of the holiday is required at the time of booking. Coach drivers/couriers are unable to offer such assistance. Whilst we will make every reasonable adjustment to do so, if we are unable to accommodate the needs of a passenger or believe that the medical condition or disability of a passenger is likely to adversely affect other passengers, we reserve the right to decline the booking. We also reserve the right to cancel any holiday and impose cancellation charges if we are not fully advised of any relevant disability or medical condition at the time the booking is made and subsequently decide that we are unable to accommodate this passenger. This applies whether we advise that we are unable to accommodate a passenger either before departure or during the holiday and if this occurs during the holiday then we will seek the additional costs of returning the passenger home. We want you to enjoy your package and will try to help you select an appropriate trip. If you need advice or further information either you or your booking agent should contact Whittles Coaches on 01562 820002.

29. Special requests If you require a special diet please tell us before booking, or as soon as you are medically advised, and send us a copy of the diet. We will notify the hotel or hotels identified in your booking but please note that some hotels may not have facilities to provide special diets and we cannot be held liable for their failure to do so unless the hotel has confirmed in writing that a special diet will be catered for. Where we think that a hotel is likely to be unable to cope with a special diet, we will tell you prior to your booking confirmation being issued so that you can exercise your right to cancel your package booking without charge. Any extra costs incurred by you during your package must be paid to the hotel by you prior to departure from the hotel. 30. Luggage You are welcome to bring one medium sized suitcase per person, (a medium sized suitcase is approximately 36” x 18” x 10”), weighing no more than 44lbs (20Kgs). A small holdall can also be taken on board the coach. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to luggage unless it is established that it is caused by our negligence. On holidays which include overnight stops, you may take a small overnight bag with you. Please do not leave items of value in your main suitcase which is left on the coach. Should loss or damage occur you may be able to claim through your holiday travel insurance. 31. Mobility Scooter Policy Please note that we can accept one ‘compact’ electric mobility scooter per holiday. Our definition of ‘compact’ is that the scooter is class 2 specification; i.e. it must be designed to be dismantled, so that it can be loaded into the boot of a car. The actual maximum sizes of class 2 mobility scooters are: Length – 1200mm Width – 700mm max (We cannot accept class 3 scooters as these are too large and heavy to lift). Furthermore would all users of scooters and wheelchairs kindly note that you must be able to negotiate the five steps to board the coach, in order to manage and enjoy our holidays. 32. Emergency 24 Hours Telephone Number A member of staff is always on hand 24 hours a day, to help either before your holiday, or on the day of departure by telephoning 01562 820002. At the beginning of your holiday, your driver/courier will provide a contact telephone number. This number should be used if you require any assistance during your holiday. 33. Single Occupancy Single occupancy of rooms when available may be subject to a supplementary charge and this will be shown on the brochure page. Also these charges may vary once we have exceeded the available rooms within our initial allocation from the hotel. Any applicable supplementary charges will be advised to you at the time of booking by a member of our Reservations Team. 34. Entertainment Some of our hotels arrange additional entertainment. Where this is part of the package details are given on the respective brochure page. Where it is not specified it may still be available but is at the discretion of the hotel and is not guaranteed. It may be withdrawn if there is a lack of demand or for operational reasons. 35. Data Protection Act In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly and meet your requirements we, and your travel agent, need to use the information you provide such as name, address, any special needs/dietary requirements etc. We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper measures are in place to protect your information. We must pass the information on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements such as hotels, transport companies etc. The information may also be supplied to security or credit checking companies, public authorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Additionally, where your package is outside the European Economic Area (EEA), controls on data protection in your destination may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will not, however, pass information on to any person not responsible for part of your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities or dietary/religious requirements. If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we cannot provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons. Please note that where information is held by your travel agent, this is subject to your agent's own data protection policy. Your data controller is our Reservations Manager here at Whittles Coaches. You are entitled to a copy of your information held by us. If you would like to see this, please contact us. We retain your full contact details and other information in secure files and electronic storage facilities. We may use this information to contact you by mail, telephone or electronic means. We will provide you with details of other goods and services including those of selected third parties. If you do not wish to receive the further information about products and services please write to the data controller. 36. Publication date and details This brochure was printed in the United Kingdom on the 30th September 2015.

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